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Drive fear and worry from your heart and mind as you place your focus on the Word of God and embrace the peace that surpasses all understanding with the true stories, Bible verses, and prayers found in this uplifting devotional from Guideposts.How can you transcend your darkest moments in order to move forward? How can you overcome worry and anxiety? Simply put, you can do this through faith. Faith over Fear offers 100 heartfelt and inspiring messages of strength and peace from God's Word that you can hold on to during times of anxiety and worry.This thematic devotional from Guideposts--a beloved and trusted source of biblical encouragement for nearly eighty years--will remind you that you are not alone, that God is with you, no matter what challenges you're facing. Every entry helps you:Meet God in the midst of the chaos and uncertaintyFind confidence in God's goodness and His plan for the world and your lifeOvercome your daily worries as you immerse yourself in God's truth Each of the five-minute devotions in Faith over Fear includes:A timely, inspirational verse from ScriptureA true, first-person story about ways God speaks to us in the ordinary events of lifeA thoughtful prayer designed to help you apply the day's themeAdditional Bible verses for further study and reflection God does not promise there will be no trials or heartache in life, but He does assure you that He will comfort and soothe you, whatever situation comes your way.

Expect the unexpected this Christmas.This four-week Advent study focuses on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. During this Advent season, Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas.The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the four-week study, including session plans, activities, discussion questions, and multiple format options. Additional components for the four-week small group study include the book and DVD/Video Sessions featuring Rachel Billups.

Expect the unexpected this Christmas.This four-week Advent study focuses on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. During this Advent season, Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas.Additional components to use the book as a four-week small group study include a leader guide and DVD/Video Sessions featuring Rachel Billups.

You Are a Man of God. Live Each Day in Step with the Truth of God's Word!Men will find inspiration, challenge, and their spirits encouraged as they experience the wisdom of God's Word every day of 2023. Every day for an entire year, you'll be challenged by scriptures, devotional readings, and prayers that remind you that no matter what concerns, anxious thoughts, or fears arise, God provides peace, hope, and comfort that will overcome any obstacle. Daily scripture readings follow a Read through the Bible in a Year reading plan that you may choose to complete alongside the daily readings. In these pages you'll find challenge, inspiration, and spiritual blessing as you grow in your faith all 365 days of the year.Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:22-24 nlt

Daily Guideposts, America's bestselling annual devotional, will help you walk faithfully with God, call upon His name, and draw nearer to His heart. Daily Guideposts 2022 invites you to grow in your faith all year long. Daily Guideposts 2022 centers on Psalm 145:18:'The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth'(NIV) and is filled with brand-new devotions from forty-eight writers. Each writer shares how, amidst the brokenness of this world, they experienced God's ongoing redemption and miraculous love, as they called upon Him daily and found Him so very near.In just five minutes a day, Daily Guideposts will help you find the spiritual richness in your own life. Each day that you pick up your copy of Daily Guideposts 2022, you'll enjoy:A timely, inspirational verse from scriptureA true first-person story told in an informal, conversational style, which shares the ways God speaks to us in the ordinary events of our livesA thoughtful prayer designed to help you apply the message to your daily lifeAdditional Bible references that relate to each day's reading and provide the opportunity for you to dive deeperEnjoy heartfelt stories and perspectives from some of your favorite writers, including Debbie Macomber, Edward Grinnan, Patricia Lorenz, Julia Attaway, Karen Valentin, Sabra Ciancanelli, Mark Collins, and Rick Hamlin.Wherever you find yourself in your faith walk, Daily Guideposts 2022 will prepare you to embark on a journey of drawing closer to God's goodness, mercy, and love--one day at a time.

Find hope and courage to keep moving forward as you learn to depend on God more each day.Today's worries and anxieties can seem overwhelming, but trusted pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado leads you to greater peace through this 365-day devotional of short, powerful readings and Scripture verses.No matter what happens in this ever-changing world, God invites us to count on him because he never changes. Each dated entry in You Can Count on God includes:An engaging devotion from Lucado with his trademark inspirational styleComforting Scripture to bring us back to God's promisesEncouragement to receive God's peace even in challenging circumstancesReminders of how God gives us the courage to try new thingsStrength to make it through any trial we face This year-long devotional is a perfect gift for men and women needing courage for a new season of life or anyone struggling with anxiety about the future. You Can Count on God calls you to know God on a deeper level as you remember his faithfulness through all generations.

The faith journey can be hard, but it doesn't have to be.Abraham, Joseph, David, Paul, and even Jesus himself—all heroes of the faith who experienced both the soaring grace of answered prayers and crushing sorrow when God seemed unwilling to respond or too far away to hear. And yet, even in the darkest times, God was working, writing an unseen story of redemption that would save the world.When we pray, how do we see beyond the immediate and into the eternal? How do we know when to keep praying and when to give up; when to consider something a promise from God and when to recognize that it was from our own imagination? Why does silence from God rarely mean no and almost always mean come closer?The One Year Praying in Faith Devotional answers these questions and many more, taking you through a 365-day journey that will help you experience a prayerful relationship with God like never before.

Join popular author and Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie around the dinner table for good conversation and spiritual nourishment with your family.Compiled from the widely successful One Year Dinner Table Devotions and Discussion Starters, this 40-day devotional is the perfect gift for families of all ages, providing:Solid biblical insight on major topics and themes in ScriptureReflection questions to engage the whole family and encourage spiritual discussionDaily verses to read and memorizeOver the course of the next forty days, your family will develop a deeper understanding of who God is, what he is like, and what he expects from all of us. Coming together around the dinner table, your family will embark on a journey of understanding why we need a Savior and what it means to place our faith solely in Jesus.

Even when circumstances feel wildly out of your control, you can make the decision each day to say yes to who God says you are in Him. This 52-week devotional from bestselling author Rebekah Lyons offers practical advice and spiritual wisdom to help you find renewed freedom in your daily rhythms as you intentionally focus on what God has for you in every moment of life.Rebekah found new freedom in discovering that yes in her own life as she and her husband made a cross-country move and adopted a child with Down syndrome. Along the way, she realized that when we say yes in even the small, ordinary moments of life, we experience renewed spiritual vitality for every aspect of God's calling. In A Surrendered Yes, Rebekah draws on biblical truths and her personal story to inspire you to:Say yes to God, yourself, and othersFind freedom from the approval of othersUse your time and energy to live a life of intentionPractice Sabbath to maintain your emotional, physical, and spiritual healthRelease control to find God's presence in play and laughterExperience the truth that God is enoughEach entry in this year-long devotional includes:A Bible verseA thoughtful devotion from RebekahA journal prompt to help you apply that week's theme in your daily lifeA Surrendered Yes features a beautiful cover design and includes a ribbon marker, making it an encouraging gift for a family member, friend, or yourself. Discover the delight of living from a place of freedom in your daily routines and lifelong dreams. Live with joy instead of regret. Freedom instead of fear. Rest instead of striving. Say yes.Look for additional inspirational books and resources from Rebekah Lyons:Rhythms of RenewalYou Are Free

Creator, Father, King is a One Year devotional written to help teens learn more about God and see His love, His perfect character, and His eternal plan of redemption to reconcile lost sinners to Himself. Josh Cooley uses verses from all 66 books of the Bible to show how God can be found throughout Scripture.Each of the 365 devotions includes a “what does it mean” section, a “now what” section, and a “did you know” section. It gives practical ideas for spiritual growth, additional perspectives and background for each devotion, and a summary of how each devotion describes God.

Grow in your faith as you meditate on the Word of God each day.Eugene Peterson, creator of The Message Bible translation (which has sold more than 20 million copies), has helped us find surprising newness in confusing or overly familiar Bible passages. God's Message for Each Day is a year-long devotional that gathers Eugene's best-loved, most powerful writing into a daily invitation to grow closer to God.God's Message for Each Day, a 365-day devotional, includes:Well-chosen scripture versesBrief excerpts from Peterson's most compelling writing from classic books, including Run with the Horses, Leap Over a Wall, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, and moreComplex Bible subjects explained in clear languageWays to apply God's truth to everyday life God's Message for Each Day is a great gift for:Men and women alikeRecent high school and college graduatesThose starting a new jobAnyone eager to grow in their faith Eugene Peterson's insight and wisdom give the reader the perfect way to learn more about the Word of God in a way that's easy to understand.