Women Spiritual Growth

Throughout the centuries, Christian tradition has taught us to end prayers with amen. But the Bible is full of stories and passages where God's people started their prayers with amen. As Beth Guckenberger shows, amen is more than just a way to punctuate a conversation with the God of the Universe. Amen is a declaration of who God is and who we are in relation to him. In Start with Amen, Beth unpacks all the Bible has to teach us about the moment we say amen to God and invites listeners to experience the richness they've been missing.

Women are bombarded with ideas of perfection every day. The desire to be perfect, says author Kim Hyland, is actually a God-given urge. After all, we were made for Eden. But there is a difference between perfection and perfectionism, which is our attempt to achieve perfection on our own, by our own strength, and for our own purposes. In this freeing book, Hyland offers women a stirring manifesto for acknowledging their limitations and embracing the perfection of God through his grace.

In the Game of Life, Dacia James Lewis tackles the taboo subject of waiting by taking us through her wait journey. Her humorous, quick-witted, yet candid take on her authentic life experience will give you the tools to lift every weight you may be carrying while pushing through a waiting season. This ain't your average self-help book. This is a help-your-self book.

In the intricate tapestry of life, amidst trials, tribulations, and spiritual awakenings, stands Grace—a beacon of hope and testament to the undying love of the Divine. Grace: Answering the Divine Call is the first of a captivating trilogy that invites you into the profound voyage of the soul. From the woundings of life to the pinnacles of spiritual triumph, Grace's journey illuminates the path for the lost, the seeking and those yearning to draw closer to God.

With All Due Respect is a handbook for parents navigating the difficulties of the tween and teen years. Roesner and Hitchcock help parents identify what successful relationships look like and give easy-to-follow lessons in enforcing rules, communicating lovingly, resetting relationships, overcoming fears and exhaustion, and handling rebellion. Each day features a story every mom can relate to, down-to-earth questions to think about, and a prayer to launch an action plan.

On the occasion of its 10-year anniversary, this revised and updated version of What Every Mom Needs takes a look at what moms need, or want, for themselves during the busy years of mothering young children. Morgan and Kuykendall are candid and articulate as they explore how meeting her personal needs of Identity, Growth, Relationship, Help, Perspective, and Hope enables a woman to be a better mom.

In We Love, We Laugh, We Cook, Becky - a butter and bacon loving mama - and Rachel - a vegan bean eating daughter - share stories of their crazy, wonderful, and sometimes challenging lives as Rachel becomes a mother herself. From food for a family reunion of 30, to lunch for a party of one in a high chair, to a hot meal for a sick friend, the authors demonstrate grace, acceptance, and love to others through the bonding gifts of humor, attentive listening, and cooking... whether diners prefer beef or tofu in their stew.

Unwilling to return to the darkness of her former life, Sherry Gore attacks her faith head on. Soon the life she remakes for herself and her children as she seeks to follow the teachings of the Bible features head coverings, simple dress, and a focus on Jesus Christ. Only then does she realize, in a fit of excitement, that there are others like her. They are called Amish and Mennonite, and she realizes she has found her people.

For the longest time, Elizabeth Bristol ran from God — until, out of desperation, she caved. She found out she not only needed God but wanted him. In what came as a total shock, she found peace, purpose, and incredible healing. She can’t not share because in this crazy world, who couldn’t use a little more of all that? There are stories in this book she wasn’t going to tell. Why did she? She had to share her indiscretions in order for people to see the power of redemption.

Life keeps us running so fast and frenzied that we often lose sight of each day’s holy potential. Yet as a woman loved and called by God, your ordinary everyday matters more than you could possibly imagine. Your choices today shape the legacy you leave for future generations. You are part of a story that has existed long before you and will long outlast you. And you can play a unique and irreplaceable role. In Only One Life, mother-and-daughter team Jackie Green and Lauren McAfee invite you to join the company of women God is using to change the world.

Experience the peace and freedom of knowing that God is in control, and you don't always have to be! Are you wearing a Junior God Badge? Before responding, "absolutely not!" ask yourself the following question: "Am I T.I.R.E.D.?" Tired of needing to control the lives of those you live. Irritated by the never-ending list of things you feel responsible for. Resentful for being labeled a nag or control freak. Exhausted by the stress of an out-of-control world. Drained from trying to do everything yourself.

In Ruby Slippers, Jonalyn Grace Fincher explores the essence of femininity. She examines what a soul is, what is meant by feminine, and how those two things unite into a picture of God on Earth that is both similar and distinctive from men.

In Reason to Return, Ericka Andersen delves into the reasons why women are leaving church in droves. With gentle insight and thoughtful research, she invites Christian women who are hurt or disillusioned by the churches of their pasts to fulfill their unmet spiritual longings for God and community―and consider what the church might still have to offer them.

While you may not be able to control the unexpected trials and troubles you face on a daily basis, you can learn how to draw strength from the blessing of the Lord! In his dynamic style, Bishop T.D. Jakes presents encouraging devotionals that help you boldly declare “Woman, Thou Art Blessed!” over every circumstance.

In Candid Conversations you'll listen to real life stories from real Christian women, and how God has used their struggles to either refine their faith or used their faith to help them weather the storm. From struggling with doubts to dealing with the loss of a loved one, these women lay it all out. They aren't afraid to get real, because they know God can use their struggles to inspire, encourage, and reach others all for his glory.

When God speaks, Leisa Spann listens, but listening doesn’t mean things always turn out the way she expects them to. She has learned that in time, however, they always come together in the way God intends. And his ways are truly glorious. In this beautiful collection of stories, original poems, and scripture, It’s a God Thing: One Woman Experiences His Signs, Miracles, and Wonders, Trusting God introduces us to Leisa Spann and the miracles and wonders that have occurred in her own life.

Dirty laundry, crayon-smeared bills, smashed crackers...and there's your Bible, buried under a pile of diapers. Bleary-eyed from a lack of sleep, without a moment of peace and quiet, you wonder if the spiritual life you crave is even possible. But God sees you. He designed this parenting journey, after all. He understands the chaos of motherhood, and he joins you in everything - whether you're scrubbing the floor, nursing a fussy newborn, or driving your kids to soccer practice.

For anyone who has ever struggled with their identity, Landra Young Hughes has a radically simple message: give up. Specifically, give up your need to be in control of how other people see you. Instead, let God's words - not yours and not others' - define you. Through her own deeply personal story of trying to control her circumstances and others' perceptions of her through an eating disorder, Landra points the way toward a life free from self-obsession and self-resentment.

Living Wisely contains a lifetime of tested insight and guidance from mentor, Bible-study writer, and best-selling author Cynthia Heald. Cynthia shares foundational biblical truths that will help you live a wise life and discern godly choices to make at every crossroads. Living Wisely points you toward the truths of Scripture so you can live well in the midst of a world that doesn't understand true wisdom.

For many women, life can be full with family needs, home duties, work obligations, and church service. Does it feel like you’re doing everything you should be doing, yet something’s still missing? Does it feel like there should be more? In Yes, No, & Maybe, Proverbs 31 speaker and author Wendy Pope shares how women can find the God of "immeasurably more" at the intersection of the Bible and their obedience to it.