You wouldn’t believe it, but . . .James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, grew up mute.Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team.Albert Einstein was bullied mercilessly in school.Beethoven’s mom almost aborted him.Life takes the strangest sharp turns—and sometimes, U-turns. Robert Petterson—popular speaker, storyteller, and auth… Read more…
Loving a prodigal, or being one, is hard. This book lets you know that you are not alone and that there is hope in Jesus. Author, pastor, and praying father James Banks and his prodigal son returned, Geoffrey Banks, each write from their perspective, sharing their story of redemption and encouraging you through the struggle. … Read more…
Read by the author.This is no ordinary hope. This hope can transform us fully when we learn to see it correctly.Christ is risen, and Christ will come again. That is the hope that fueled the lives of Jesus' disciples and the momentum of the early church. The hope of seeing their risen Lord face-to-face powered their endurance through persecution, the… Read more…
Keys to a joyful life!Now in one volume, two classics from one of America's most beloved Bible teachers!"If you want to smile through your tears, if you want to rejoice through times of suffering, just keep reminding yourself that what you're going through isn't the end of the story . . . it's simply the rough journey that leads to the … Read more…
Carol Kent has lived every parent's nightmare. After her only son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Carol's life took a permanent detour. She and her husband, Gene, have been adjusting ever since, moving to Florida to be near the prison, starting a new ministry for prison inmates and their families, and sharing the fa… Read more…
A startling 85% of churches in the US are plateaued or declining, a trend that has been building for the past fifty years. In the face of shrinking attendance and lagging spiritual growth, pastors and church leaders are understandably discouraged and demoralized. But the first step to turning things around is hope. Church health expert Gary McIntosh offers t… Read more…
God wants you to be filled with hope. But how do you hang on to it through disappointment, tragedy and bad news? With her blend of humor, insight and practical wisdom rooted in God’s Word, Joyce shows you how to foster a “prisoner” of hope attitude.… Read more…
Prepare yourself to remember the meaning of Lent and celebrate Easter this season: grace for our past and present, hope for our future! Beginning with Ash Wednesday, Grace & Hope: A 40-Day Devotional for Lent and Easter will guide you through this holy season of self-reflection, prayer, fasting, and remembrance—all to prepare you for the hopeful w… Read more…
Have you lost sight of hope? Have the burdens of the past, the pressures of the present, and the fear of the future left you weary and weighed down? Hope will return. But you rarely get it back in one big swoop. More likely, you rediscover it through small steps and in daily doses. That's what this small booklet offers: 31 days of hope, with … Read more…
Although the Bible was written more than two thousand years ago, the same issues the people wrestled with then are often reflected in the experiences of people today. My Hope Is in You walks you through ten psalms, encouraging you to honestly express your emotions to God and trust Him during life’s struggles. This insightful exploration includes the re… Read more…