ONCE UPON A TIME… Marriage was forever. It was a covenant that knit one man and one woman together. This weaving made both stronger, nobler, and more vibrant expressions of who they were created to be. They were better together than either had been on their own. The wedding ceremony was but a beginning. It was the gateway to build their happily ever after. Each choice and action was designed to construct the life their union represented. Husband and wife walked into the great unknown with hearts, hands, and voices intertwined to express the love of their Creator. How did we lose touch with this profound love story? In The Story of Marriage, John and Lisa Bevere invite you to rediscover God’s original plan. Whether you’re married, single, or engaged, your story is a part of His. Interactive book includes: - Daily devotionals - Questions for group discussion - Tools for mapping your dream marriage - Steps for writing your story well

Professional matchmaker and relationship coach, Jackie Dorman shares the teaching that has helped countless single women just like you get out their own way and get married in less than one year. Whether you haven’t dated for years or have never dated at all, it doesn’t matter—Married in 12 Months or Less is your personal guide on dating, overcoming past relationship trauma, and meeting the love of your life. What’s your love life look like? Be honest. Does it feel like everyone else is in a happy, committed relationship except for you? Do you ever ask yourself “Why does it seem so easy for other people to find love but so hard for me?” or “When is it going to finally be my turn?” If you’re tired of being the bridesmaid and not the bride, living in the pain of past hurts, or constantly attracting the wrong guys, this book is for you! Jackie Dorman has been there and she will help you get out of your own way and step into the Love Story that’s waiting just for you. In Married or 12 Months or Less, you will learn: how to heal your heart from past relationship trauma and learn the tools to prevent future trauma. how to recognize the blindspots that keep you from seeing and receiving the love that’s often right in front of you. proven ways to recognize red flags quickly in order to protect your time, energy and emotions. how to use the biblical law of attraction to attract high-quality romantic relationships from now on. how to embrace your divine feminine power to captivate the Spirit Mate that will love you for you. Are you ready to get unstuck? Get out of the waiting room and join the movement that is changing lives whether you are discouraged, divorced, or just plain depressed when it comes to love.

We live in a time when things are tough for a lot of folks. The boomers are beginning to feel anxiety as they move toward retirement. Many people are facing financial pressure and are up to their ears in debt. We are having to care for both our kids and our parents. The pace of life, and the demands of life, just keep getting more intense. And for many, these tough times bring life crises. This is a book of encouragement, hope and freedom... an invitation to meet Christ at the crossroads of our lives and move beyond the tough times.

Prayer is a way of living in response to God. There are no secrets to living the Christian life. No prerequisite attitudes. No conditions more or less favorable to pursuing the Way. Anyone can do this, from any place, starting at any time. But it is only possible through prayer. We can only pray our lives into the way of following Jesus. In Praying the Message of Jesus, Eugene H. Peterson has compiled the prayer-centered stories and teachings of Jesus from the Gospels of Matthew and John. Through 365 inspiring days of reading and reflection, you’ll deepen your relationship with God as you learn to speak with him daily and make prayer the foundation of your everyday life. Previously published as A Year with Jesus, but now with additional material.

You are special and unique. You deserve to have the best possible life you can live. There is so much available to you in the world to make your life even greater than it is today. But how do you get it? How do you get from where you are today to where you deserve to be tomorrow? Christianity has taught the ways to make life extraordinary, and this book will help you learn what Christianity can do to add value to your life.

We forget how deeply the Bible has penetrated our culture. The words, stories, and people of the Bible show up in art, film, music, television, literature, and even in casual conversation. The Message: Echoes offers a unique way of reading the Bible, demonstrating its diverse impact on culture in ways large and small, sparking our own God-inspired creative interactions with the Scriptures. Alongside the text of Matthew in the contemporary-language Message translation, you'll find how contemporary authors, screenwriters, and musicians have mined key passages to enhance their own work. You'll be inspired to interact creatively with passages through writing prompts. You'll see the biblical origins of words and phrases we use every day. And you'll find ample space to engage with the Scriptures in your own culture making. The Bible has echoed through every generation; how will it echo in yours? Unique features in The Message: Echoes series: Song lyrics and passages from contemporary literature, film, and television set alongside the texts of the Bible that inspired them "Original Language" entries pointing out the biblical origins of everyday words and phrases Echoing Scripture--creative prompts to inspire your Scripture engagement Ample space for Bible journaling