We live in a culture that's all about self, becoming the best "me" I can be instead of becoming like Jesus. This me-centered message affects every area of our lives--our friendships, our marriages, even our faith--and it breaks each one in different ways. The self-focused life robs our joy, shrinks our souls, and is the reason we never quite break free of insecurity. In this book, Sharon Hodde Miller invites us into a bigger, Jesus-centered vision--one that restores our freedom and inspires us to live for more. She helps readers - identify the secret source of insecurity - understand how self-focus sabotages seven areas of our lives - learn four practical steps for focusing on God and others - experience freedom from the burden of self-focus Anyone yearning for a purpose bigger than "project me" will cherish this paradigm-shifting message of true fulfillment.

Free to be Me Do you ever wake up some days, and wonder, ‘What on earth is this all about?’, ‘Where am I going? ‘What’s wrong with me? ‘Who am I?’ Do you hear yourself saying, ‘I can’t do this anymore’? Please stop and listen to this inner voice. This is the voice of your soul calling out to be heard. Your soul is saying, ‘It is time for change. I am ready to make a difference’. Free to be Me is a step by step healing manual to help you re-evaluate what is happening in your life. We all come to crossroads in our lives, where we need to acknowledge what is going on. A crossroads where you have this uneasy feeling, that you can no longer walk the path you are walking. If your life is feeling out of balance, this is your time to make changes. This is your time to start to empower yourself, to create the life you desire, and the life you deserve. The author, Dawn Chrystal, uses her life experiences and knowledge, to gently help you to recognise where you have lost your way. Dawn introduces natural techniques, and Bach Flower Remedies to help you peel away the layers which no longer serve you, to reveal your true potential, and the person you were born to be. She says, ‘I respect that everyone is on their own individual path, and that your journey will be unique to you. Take what you need from each section of Free to be Me, and bring it into your life each day. Every time you walk away from your book, bring the techniques you have learnt today into your daily life. The more you work on you, the more empowered you will feel. The peace of mind, and the clarity you find, will be priceless’. To kickstart your healing journey, Dawn offers you introductory offers, to help you explore the benefits of the Bach Flower Remedies and her personal guidance. Use your book as a workshop manual. Each time you pick it up, you are stepping in to learn about yourself, and how you can enhance your life.

Find out the freedoms and rights of the First Amendment. It's a free country! But what does that mean? Find out the five liberties protected by the First Amendment. Vivid examples from history and everyday life demonstrate the meaning of freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights to assemble peacefully and to petition the government.

Who am I, really? How do I figure out what to do with my life? Does anybody really care about me? Why can't I be as pretty as her? Stasi Eldredge understands the doubts, struggles, and fears you are facing. She has been there! Now Stasi invites you to walk with her as she helps you understand the lies this world tries to sell you, and believe that God sees you as beautiful and worthy—right now. With honesty and grace, Stasi will help you see the hand of God in your story and trust Him with your every hope and dream.

Hatchet meets Wild in this harrowing YA survival story about a teenage girl’s attempt to endure the impossible, from the Edgar Award-winning author of The Female of the Species, Mindy McGinnis. The world is not tame. Ashley knows this truth deep in her bones, more at home with trees overhead than a roof. So when she goes hiking in the Smokies with her friends for a night of partying, the falling dark and creaking trees are second nature to her. But people are not tame either. And when Ashley catches her boyfriend with another girl, drunken rage sends her running into the night, stopped only by a nasty fall into a ravine. Morning brings the realization that she’s alone—and far off trail. Lost in undisturbed forest and with nothing but the clothes on her back, Ashley must figure out how to survive with the red streak of infection creeping up her leg.

Empower children to recognize their individual worth and develop confidence in themselves, their abilities, and the choices they make. Children learn that they can speak up, expect and show respect, try new things, and believe in themselves. Confidence-building skills of accepting yourself, asking for what you need, making decisions, solving problems, and communicating are also discussed. Young children will respond to the true-to-life situations and colorful illustrations. Being the Best Me Series: From the author of the popular Learning to Get Along® books come the first two books in this one-of-a-kind character-development series. Each book focuses on specific attitude or character traits—such as optimism, courage, resilience, imagination, personal power, decision-making, and work ethics. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information adults can use to reinforce the concepts children are learning. Filled with diversity, these read-aloud books will be welcome in school, home, and childcare settings.

One out of three married women sitting in an average conservative Christian church is in a confusing and painful marriage relationship. Those women believe they are alone. I want them to know they aren't. They believe they can't find peace. I want them to know they can. They believe they don't have choices. I want them to know they do.This book isn't for the parents who raised them. It's not for the pastors who condemn them. It's not for the friends who don't understand them. And it's not for the partner who dehumanizes them. This book is for the woman in the pew who somehow, by God's divine intervention, finds it in her hand and has to catch her breath because she suddenly feels like she's free falling.I wrote this book just for you. Let's dig in.