According to one account, over one thousand promises are given in the Bible. There are promises to give rest, overcome anxiety, and conquer every fear. There are promises to comfort, heal, and overcome sinful behavior. There are promises of wisdom, strength, and grace. All of these can be summed up in 2 Peter 1:3: His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. All means all! These promises are accessible to all believers. None are excluded! Only one thing is necessary. We must believe what God says; we must have faith that He will keep His Word. Herein lies the problem: Far too often, our faith is weak. This book reveals God's way of taking weak faith and turning it into strong faith. It describes the steps that need to be taken to replace little faith with great faith. As this way is applied to our lives, faith grows. We then discover that God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. --Philippians 4:19

I Am helps women end the barrage of negative self-talk and replace it with an empowering new narrative. You'll exchange lies for truth, insecurity for a rock-solid identity, and break free from the distorted messages that have held you hostage for too long. From the moment a woman wakes until she falls, exhausted, on her pillow, one question plagues her at every turn: Am I enough? The pressure to do more, be more has never been more intense. Online marketing. Self-help books. Movies, magazines, and gym memberships. Even church attendance and social media streams have become a means of comparing ourselves to impossible standards. Am I pretty enough? Hip enough? Spiritual enough? We fear the answer is "No." When a brutal bout with cancer changed how she looked, talked, and lived, Michele Cushatt embarked on a soul-deep journey to rediscover herself. The typical self-esteem strategies and positivity plans weren't enough. Instead, she needed a new foundation, one that wouldn't prove flimsy when faced with the onslaught of day-to-day life. With raw personal stories, profound biblical teaching, and radical truths on which to rebuild your life, I Am will help you: Refuse to ride the rollercoaster of others' opinions and start believing what God says about you. Stop agonizing over past regrets and failures and make peace with God's sovereign plan for your life. Leave insecurity behind as you exchange temporary fixes for an identity established on God's unchanging affection. I Am reminds us that our value isn't found in our talents, achievements, relationships, or appearance. It is instead found in a God who chose us, sent us, and promised to be with us--forever.

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Michael Payton, who has brought us three top-selling motivational books, “Just for Thought-Articles of Motivation,” “Time to Think-Meditation and Reflection,” and “Hope: The Strongest Motivation,” now takes us into the world of Christian gospel music and the motivational impact it has had on Christianity throughout the years. Gospel music, whether it be Southern Baptist, country or rock, all have inspired and motivated people around the world to seek Christianity as the rule and guide of their lives. With “Gospel Music: Motivation Through Song,” Michael Payton presents 50 Christian songs, combining both traditional and modern-day, giving his interpretation of how each song inspires and motivates the individual to accept Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior. At the end of each chapter the reader will have the opportunity to record his/her own personal thoughts on what the song means to them. “Gospel Music: Motivation Through Song,” showcases the great motivational tool Christian music has been and still is in leading all of us to Christ.

Reflections on the dying process and family's grief in a daughter's recounting of her mother's death to cancer.

Beth grew up with her mother constantly criticizing her and making her feel like she wasnt capable of doing things on her own. When she was nineteen she escaped her home life by eloping with Nathan, a twenty-nine year old who turned out to be as critical and controlling as her mother. Her life changed when she met Tammy while working at a Day Care Center. Not only did they become friends but Tammy told her about God and His son Jesus and how He could change her life. During a major crisis in Beths life, God saved her. Tammy was there to support her and explained to her that God would give her the strength to get through this crisis and others she may encounter. In the years that followed she experienced good times but also some serious times. Through Gods grace she learned to depend on His strength to get through them.

Nothing in life is more important than delighting in God. The greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And this is only possible through ever-increasing understanding and appreciation of what God is like. Whats So Great About God? is a series of meditations taken from the personal devotional studies and prayers of pastor Darrell Ferguson designed to assist in opening the readers eyes to the wonders of the goodness of the glory of God. A good understanding of Gods character and nature is so important for every follower of Christ. Get ready for a revived, growing faith in God as you seek His heart daily through this book. Darrell wonderfully leads us on a daily devotional adventure through the depths of who God is. Encouraging and maturing faith await you. Jump in today. - Ed Taylor, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Aurora, CO Darrell Ferguson accomplishes three things that are rare in the world of Christian books: he astonishes with outside-the-box insights, he maintains a practical rather than theoretical focus, and he is thorough and steeped in biblical images of Gods nature and deeds that most people never comment on. If you want a deep exploration of living life with God, to see him behind the veil and know he is there, Fergusons book is unique and worthy of being this years spiritual project for anyone fortunate enough to pick it up. - Derek Leman, M.T.S., Hebrew Bible, Emory University.