NEWS: Clear Winter Nights Reviewed on ChristianityToday.com
Clear Winter Nights by Trevin Wax, a powerful narrative that shows the relevance of truth in an ever-changing world, was reviewed on ChristianityToday.com. Go here to read the review.
SNEAK PEEK: The Power of a Half Hour by Tommy Barnett
This Christmas, experience learning to trust alongside the Plain folk of Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania in this heart-warming tale of second chances. – See more at: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?work=226490#sthash.t1pXmENy.dpuf
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Turn your fleeting minutes into defining moments.
Turn your fleeting minutes into defining moments.
Click here to download chapter one of The Power of a Half Hour.
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Balancing Work and Family
“Contentment is found neither in the marketplace nor the family alone. It’s found when we align our priorities with his as it relates to both areas of responsibility. There’s nothing honoring to God about the workaholic who neglects his or her family. But the man or woman who refuses to provide for the family brings no honor to him either. Clearly we don’t have the luxury of choosing one or the other, since both are a permanent part of our lives. Both demand more attention than we have to give. Both originated with our Creator.”
Excerpted from When Work and Family Collide: Keeping Your Job from Cheating Your Family by Andy Stanley
Daily Reflection: In what ways do you most often experience the tension between work and family?
DOWNLOAD: Raising Boys by Design HERO Activity
Want to see the HERO qualities of Raising Boys by Design by Gregory L. Jantz, PhD and Michael Gurian in action? Download the HERO Activity here and learn how Joseph developed the qualities of a HERO and then exemplified them throughout his story in the Bible–perfect for classes and Sunday school or to do with your son at home.
A True Child of God
“‘The Word’s powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword. Even the long lists of names remind you of the faithfulness of God, from generation to generation ’
‘Trusting Jesus and being a true child of God meant that whatever God said about His Son, He could say about me. He loved me Not because I was smart or special or had great talents or gifts. It wasn’t because I was living the ‘good Christian life’ I was trying so hard to get right. He just looked at me and loved me. He delighted in me like a father delighting in his children. It suddenly all made sense ’
‘And I saw how deep my sin was. How foolish I was to try and fix myself. How silly my attempts at being a good man looked compared to King Jesus. And then I saw grace. [ … ]
Belonging to One Another
“Romans 12:5 describes this concept [of connectedness] in an awe-inspiring way when it states, “So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (emphasis added). If we are to take that to heartand certainly we shouldthen we’d best be about caring, nurturing, investing in, and being responsible for one another. To the point that we accept the truth that we belong to others in the body. What a life-changing concept that could be for us all if we were to actually live that out in our marriages and in the community of believers.”
Excerpted from Faith Tango by Carolyn and Craig Williford
Daily Reflection: How can you better live in connectedness with your spouse, family, church body, and community?
More than Just “Getting In” Through the Pearly Gates
“Having faith, beliefs, and convictions is a great thing, but your life is measured by the actions you take based upon them. You can build a great life around those things you believe and have faith in. I’ve built mine around my belief that I can inspire and bring hope to people facing challenges in their lives. That belief is rooted in my faith in God. I have faith that He put me on this earth to love, inspire, and encourage others and especially to help all who are willing to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. I believe that I can never earn my way to heaven, and by faith I accept the gift of the forgiveness of sins through Christ Jesus. However, there’s so much more than just “getting in” through the Pearly Gates. It is [ … ]
NEWS: “What Once Was Lost” Highlighted on USATODAY.com
Award-winning uthor Kim Vogel Sawyer’s new novel, What Once Was Lost, is highlighted in USATODAY.com’s Inspiration for the day: New romance releases article.
To read the article, click here.