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A Devotional for Harvesting God-Given Spiritual Fruits As Christians, we long for a spiritually fruitful life. However, our attempts to work more and hustle harder only leave us feeling weary and worn. Thankfully, God's word supplies the nourishment we so desperately need. As we abide in Jesus, he fills our emptiness with an abundant crop of spiritual fruit. Through the trusted voices of several female bestselling authors, editors, and Bible teachers, this 40-day devotional explores each of the 9 fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. Every daily reading includes a related verse to ponder, a theologically rich reflection, additional Bible passages to read, and a prayer. This short format provides readers with an easy-to-use devotional resource, filled with substantial biblical counsel for harvesting God-given spiritual fruit. - Unpacks Each Fruit of the Spirit: Pulling content from Galatians 5 and other Scripture passages, this book is deeply biblical and theologically rich - Great for Individuals and Groups: Devotions are perfect for personal reading or as a tool to encourage a group of friends - Devotional: Each of the 40 readings includes reflections, responses, and prayers - Recipes: Recipes from the contributors'kitchens for fruit dishes to make at home - Contributions by Trusted Voices: Melissa Kruger, Abbey Wedgeworth, Lydia Brownback, Courtney Doctor, Megan Hill, Winfree Brisley, Lindsey Carlson, Blair Linne, Trillia Newbell, and Sharonda Cooper

FROM THE AUTHOR OF more than forty books, including Prayers That Rout Demons and Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Manual:Your future is determined by your openness to God's supernatural plan. This book will prepare your heart to expectantly wait on God and hope for all He has promised. You will no longer be bound by past failures and disappointments. Instead, you will have the confidence that He is faithful to do exactly what He said He would. Are you struggling in life, frustrated and in need of breakthrough? You can walk in the favor and blessing of God. John Eckhardt shows you how to position yourself for breakthrough and receive the supernatural wisdom and favor of God. Filled with powerful prayers and declarations, Prayers That Unlock Favor and Increase will help you do the following: Discover the foundation to receiving God's favor Walk in the covenant blessing of obedience Harness your future with expectancy Break the powers of darkness, and step into the plan of success God has already marked for you!

The search for wisdom invariably leads us back to the places we've overlooked. If you're seeking simplicity in a complicated world, Mark DeMoss'insights will illuminate your path to a wiser and more deliberate way of living. Exploring the notions of integrity, humility, and self-restraint, DeMoss demonstrates what is possible when we value listening and thinking over talking and doing.Now updated and expanded with two additional chapters, the bestselling The Little Red Book of Wisdom is an easy-to-read collection of inspirational nuggets of wisdom that will uplift and encourage you from the very first page. With more than 100,000 copies sold, this amazing little book offers 25 chapters of tried-and-true advice and tips to give you a new perspective that will enrich your life at home, in your relationships, and throughout your career. For example, you'll:Learn why a postage stamp is worth much more than its face value, and what time of day wisdom flourishes.Find out the wisest decision anyone can make, and the value of eating lunch alone.Rethink the advantages of technology, and learn how to safeguard yourself against any shadow of deathbed regret.The Little Red Book of Wisdom makes a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and the holidays.Step out of the incessant business of your daily life, and spend a few moments learning timeless and foolproof truths that you can apply right away. Wisdom is not just for past generations; it calls to you today. You only need to respond.

Hay un nivel de fructificaciÓn y de autoridad en el cual Dios quiere que operemos. Este mensaje transformador ha sido revisado para proporcionarle perspectivas nuevas sobre cÓmo usted puede ser una persona de influencia tremenda en la arena donde Dios le ha puesto. Este manual de estrategias del Reino promete catapultarlo al siguiente nivel de su carrera, profesiÓn, negocio o ministerio. Aprenda a construir su fe sobre Dios y a entender el plan perfecto que Él tiene para su vida. Su fe nunca ha de estar separada de su trabajo o su negocio. A travÉs de la escritura y tambiÉn historias personales, Bill Winston le mostrarÁ cÓmo Dios estÁ restaurando este equipo imbatible de reyes y sacerdotes para avanzar su Reino y transformar el mundo del mercado por medio de los principios superiores de la fe y la fructificaciÓn.

Unlock the person you've always wanted to be with four practical steps to lasting change, from life coach BJ Thompson. “BJ Thompson lives what he preaches. And we might just live a little longer for having listened.”—Beth Moore, Living Proof MinistriesIs there a change you've been wanting to make, but you don't know how? Have you tried it all and still can't figure out how to move forward? BJ Thompson has been there. Born to a teenage mother on the gang-permeated streets of Dallas, BJ understood that as a Black man, his starting place was disadvantaged, under-resourced, and unequipped. But then one day he decided to stop allowing life to “just happen” and to rise above the obstacles set before him. He transformed his life and became a global leader, coaching tens of thousands and influencing millions on their way toward building better lives. Now, BJ wants to help you unlock greater mental, spiritual, relational, and emotional health with a simple four-step process:1. desperation—identify a problem you desperately want to change2. information—research the problem, unlearn built-in ideas, and vet data3. application—build a practical plan and take active steps to make the change4. transformation—celebrate change and embrace a mindset of continual growth With BJ as your guide, you can start on the path to create the balanced, holistic life you've always wanted. Make the choice to become the person you've always wanted to be. The only person you're waiting on is you.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen teaches readers to keep their days full of faith, praise, and victory. You would like to savor each moment, grow into your best life, engage in productive relationships, and see your dreams come to pass. But distractions, delays, and disappointments relentlessly hijack your plans and undermine your good intentions. While you can't control everything that comes your way, you can control how life's unexpected setbacks affect your attitude, emotions, thoughts, and actions.In his latest work, #1New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen shows you how to be intentional and Rule Your Day. With his trademark wisdom and unwavering positivity, Joel reveals six keys for claiming control over each new day. He teaches you how to identify faulty thinking, recast your vision for the future, rise above your circumstances, guard your heart and mind against negativity, and transcend distractions to focus on what matters most.When you work with the tools God has given you and take control of your time, you can bounce back from disappointments, prevent poisonous thoughts from entering your atmosphere, and fully enjoy the bright future that's ahead of you. Don't settle for surviving when you could be thriving—Rule Your Day!

'I feel like a nobody.'Have you ever said something similar? In the world we live in, it's all too easy to feel unnoticed. Nobody wants to be a nobody. Our career choices and entertainment all point to the lifelong pursuit of grand achievements, success stories, and lasting recognition. We all want to be somebody—even as Christians—and we feel utterly crushed and defeated when things don't turn out that way. How did it all come to this? In God Loves Nobodies, Pastor Matthew Doebler dives into the universal human desire to be special, even exceptional. Using biblical accounts, humorous pop culture references, and more, Pastor Doebler unmasks what he labels the'Somebody Problem,'the never-ending race for significance, and explains how and why Jesus is the solution to your desire to be somebody. Do you sometimes feel like a nobody? Then this book is for you. Here's what people are saying about God Loves Nobodies:'The best version of anyone is their identity designed and assigned by God's grace. In God Loves Nobodies you will find more meaning, purpose, and significance no matter who you are. Packed with cultural illustrations and biblical evidence, it will engage you to better answer the universal and personal question,'Who am I?'–Pastor Daron Lindemann, Crosslife Church, Pflugerville, TX'My whole life I've felt like someone who never quite fit in. That's why I'm so thankful for this book. It is filled with good news and some good laughs. Pastor Matt shows from Scripture that God sees nobodies, saves nobodies, and even uses nobodies. If you have ever felt like an outsider, read this book.'–Pastor Ben Sadler, Victory of the Lamb Lutheran Church, Franklin, WI

Take heart. The enemy's roar is but a whisper in the presence of our mighty God. Do you often feel stuck battling the same fears, temptations, lies, and doubts, wondering if you'll ever overcome them? Does it seem as if you're in that battle alone? Author Judy Dunagan has been there. In The Loudest Roar, you'll marvel at the power, majesty, and authority of our Lord Jesus and learn how to stand in the unshakable victory He's already won for you. In that victory, you will:- Discern God's voice over the lies of the enemy- Stand firm in faith rather than give way to fear- Dwell in the cover of God's armor over you and your loved ones- Keep your thoughts captive to truth- Find victory over cycles of sin in your life God's roar over you will become your roar, diminishing the lies of the enemy... to a whisper. Questions for each chapter will help you discover how to apply the biblical truths in this book to your life.

Scott Drew, head basketball coach of the NCAA National Championship-winning Baylor Bears, rebuilt a program mired in scandal by instilling a culture of putting Jesus first. The Road to J.O.Y. is packed with leadership and coaching lessons that can equip any leader to make their team a championship team.When Drew accepted the head coaching position at Baylor in 2003, the job was arguably the worst in all of college sports. The men's basketball team had been disgraced by scandal: one player murdered a teammate, and the head coach who lied about the details tried to conceal illegal cash payments to his players, including a false allegation that the murdered player had been dealing drugs. It was an unprecedented story and a national embarrassment. Still, Coach Drew had a confident vision of what the program could be, even in the face of such adversity, and he guided his team to the pinnacle of success—Baylor's first National Championship—while leading with, and living out, his faith.The Road to J.O.Y. shares:Biblical principles that have helped Coach Scott Drew lead well through challenging timesAn insider's look at the others-first culture that spurred Baylor's reboundCoach's wisdom for investing in others and creating a successful organizationThe leadership lessons Drew has learned from growing up in a famous basketball family and years of coachingHow faith is the foundation for everything Drew doesWith equal parts inspirational memoir and personal and professional growth, The Road to J.O.Y. is perfect for anyone who is looking to better live out their faith, lead a team, achieve a goal, or mentor others.

Experience life under Jesus'yoke. Everyone wants to succeed in life. But do you know what success looks like? Is true flourishing found in a busy life pursuing money, status, and experiences? Or is there a better way? In How Do Humans Flourish?,Danielle Sallade argues that the Christian life leads to thriving. Many burden under the yoke of worldly success, resulting in stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. But true flourishing can be found only in peace, and that begins with a right relationship with God. Learn what true success looks like. Discover how you can value work rightly, find your identity in Christ, and live with an attitude of dependence on God. You too can flourish. The Questions for Restless Minds series applies God's word to today's issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ.

You don't have to change your life overnight--instead, you can make small changes that leave a lasting impact. In The 2% Way, discover the simple, revolutionary practice behind the against-the-odds success story of Dr. Myron L. Rolle.Dr. Rolle has led a remarkable life: from earning a scholarship to a prestigious private high school to becoming a top-rated recruit at Florida State University; from winning the Rhodes Scholarship for study at Oxford to playing football in the NFL and then becoming a neurosurgery resident at Harvard.In this inspiring book, Dr. Rolle tells the story of his incredible journey, revealing how a strong work ethic, deep faith, and the family values instilled by his Bahamian immigrant parents set the stage for the transformative life philosophy that enabled him to overcome adversity, defy expectations, and create a life of meaning and purpose.Whether you're struggling with your own obstacles, looking to improve yourself, searching for your purpose and identity, or seeking inspiration, Dr. Rolle's story will give you the encouragement and tools you need to:Make incremental improvements that lead to long-lasting resultsBuild a life full of purpose and meaningTackle life with the assurance that you're moving in the right directionThe 2% Way will change the way you think about self-improvement, proving that you have the power to make strides toward the life you've always dreamed of.

Beloved speaker and radio host Hallie Lord shows how to use unexpected hardships and challenges to build a life that will make you more secure and grounded than ever before.Hallie Lord understands the upheaval life can bring. From her parents'divorce when she was a preteen to moving eleven times in fifteen years with her family, the radical changes she faced relentlessly pushed her toward fear and helplessness. Yet by digging into her faith and through much self-reflection, she realized that even though those challenges had left her a bit battered and bruised, they had also equipped her for any difficulty that may arise.In Falling Home, she describes the four interconnected foundations that now give her strength and security during life's upheavals:committed, supportive friendships,healthy family relationships,an intimate love affair with God, anda compassionate sense of self.Inviting readers into her hard-fought journey, Lord shows them how they, too, can embrace whatever life brings their way. With lyrical prose and a tender, inviting voice, she shares how hurts and sacrifices are also the groundwork for creating a beautiful life that can catch them whenever they fall.

This book contains a compilation of lessons learned over a lifetime of study in the school of hard knocks through a wide spectrum of activities that range from family interactions on the one hand to complex business/professional involvements on the other. As a result, numerous personal examples, coupled with biblically and spiritually based inspirational material, are provided that serve to illustrate the ideas and concepts that have been applied to achieve a winning outcome in these environments. Within the context of this book, winning refers to the attainment of a successful outcome, regardless of the context, and although many of the concepts and ideas discussed will be confined primarily to the interpersonal relationships among individuals and presented in the framework of a business or family environment, they are also applicable when dealing with members of a civic organization, a church group, a professional organization, or any other group where people interact or work together for some common goal. Although the achievement of successful personal interactions in any endeavor can be difficult and the optimum path unknown, when the effort is systematically performed in concert with Almighty God, winning can become a way of life.

Whether you work as a plumber or politician, manager or metal-worker—where you work is your mission field. Believe it or not, your business was created for Kingdom business.There is a level of fruitfulness and authority in which God wants you to operate. This life-transforming message has been newly revised and expanded to provide you with fresh insights and revelation on how you can be a person of tremendous influence in the arena where God has placed you.This Kingdom leadership playbook promises to catapult you to the next level of your career, profession, business, or ministry. Learn how to build your faith in God and understand His perfect plan for your life. Your faith was never meant to be separated from your work or business life. Using both scripture and personal stories, Bill Winston will show you how God is restoring this unbeatable team of kings and priests to advance His Kingdom and transform the marketplace through the superior principles of faith and fruitfulness.

Get the Summary of Bob Goff's Dream Big in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In this revelatory yet utterly practical new book, Bob takes you on a life-proven journey to rediscover your dreams and turn them into reality. Based on his enormously popular Dream Big workshop, Bob draws on a lifetime of living and dreaming large to help you reach your larger-than-life dreams.

What if just beyond this season of turmoil is your best season yet? This book will help you understand that God is working all things for your good and that He can turn any season into a time of blessing. It would be easy to navigate life if every problem, every pain, and every setback came with a telegraph that enabled us to prepare for their arrival. But often our greatest struggles come with the least warning and feel like the greatest threat to our future. Even the most committed Christians find themselves in seasons that challenge their faith, shake their hopes, and make them fearful when thinking of the future. In Acts 8, the church experienced an unprecedented season of persecution, pain, and chaos. One of their leaders, Stephen, had been killed. The believers were being hunted. Their lives were being threatened. In addition to the fear and frenzy, Saul was wreaking havoc in the church. But following this season of being persecuted and terrorized, Acts 9:31 reveals that God changed the trajectory of their lives with two words: after this! After the pain, the fear, the loss, the misery, after the confusion and chaos, God decided it was time to change their season. The season of struggle that seemed like it would last forever had an expiration date! Like the early church, we must see that no matter how tough the situation we've walked through has been, it will not end there! There is a blessing and breakthrough coming after this!After This is an encouraging compass that points us to all that is waiting for us in the next season of our lives. It is a prophetic word revealing that this coming shift is a transition into a time of peace, multiplication, comfort, and strength. After the misery, after the mess, after the divorce, after the break up, after the bankruptcy, after the failure—even after COVID-19—there is an “after this” coming that will change everything for those who belong to God.

From bestselling author and founder of the Simplified® brand of organizational tools for busy women comes Growing Boldly, a how-to book that inspires us to imagine big, plan well, and then gather the equipment and the courage to go out and do.In Growing Boldly, Emily will help you:Believe in who you are and Whose you are... and move past the lies and fears holding you backFigure out what makes you tick and own it confidentlyGather all your grit, learned lessons, and tools because it's all valuableImagine the life you dream of and decide how to make it happenLove your people well so that you create a lasting legacyClear the clutter and cultivate clarity so you can do what matters mostDo the hard work without forgetting to feed your soulGrowing Boldly is:A thoughtful gift for a friend or family memberPerfect for Mother's Day, birthdays, or holidaysA let's-get-rolling encouragement incentive for yourselfEmily Ley has shown us how to give ourselves grace in Grace, Not Perfection, how to simplify our lives in A Simplified Life, and how to replace busyness with true connection in When Less Becomes More. Now for the first time, Emily draws on her own story of creating a highly successful business--and loving the process--as she teaches us how to move forward in our own vocations and serve others at the same time. This is the start of something good. Get ready to build a life you love.

How Do You Define Success?Not many people rise to the top of two elite, highly competitive professions in their lifetime, but that is exactly what three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time NASCAR champion Joe Gibbs has done.Now, for the first time, Coach Gibbs shares the principles that have guided him to success in every area of his life and explains how you can make those same principles work for you. Join Joe and his team of experts as they walk you through the greatest playbook for modern-day success ever written—the Bible—and address the twelve most important issues facing men today.Finances: How do I master my money? Ron BlueHealth: How do I achieve peak physical and emotional health? Dr. Walt LarimoreRelationships: What does God say about marriage and sex? Don MeredithVocation: How do I build a successful life and career? Dr. Os GuinnessThe Bible: Can I believe it? Josh McdowellGod: Who is He? Dr. Ken Boa Creation: How did life begin? Dr. John LennoxSin and Addiction: How do I deal with sin? Alistair BeggSalvation: How do I get on the winning team? Chuck ColsonPurpose: How do I get the most out of life? Dr. Tony EvansHeaven: Where will I spend eternity? Randy AlcornLoss: How do I deal with grief? Joe GibbsDiscover the Playbook for true success in your life.

Get the Summary of Carey Nieuwhof's At Your Best in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you.

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT “Carey's book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That's the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don't really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.

Get the Summary of Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller's Win at Work and Succeed at Life in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller know we can do better because he's seen it in his more than four decades as a successful executive and a loving and present husband and father. Today Michael and his daughter, Megan Hyatt Miller, coach leaders to live the double win. Backed by scholarly research from organizational science and psychology, and illustrated with eye-opening case studies from across the business spectrum and their own coaching clients, Win at Work and Succeed at Life is their manifesto on how you can achieve work-life balance and restore your sanity.

Bestselling author, cofounder of Girlfriends in God, and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes reveals the secret to living a better story: understanding that the worst parts of our past are the very things God uses most.Many people don't like the story God is writing in their lives. The mistakes, failures, tragedies, and circumstances outside of our control linger in our minds and hold us back. How do we come to grips with the pieces of our stories that we wish weren't there? How do we silence the pain of what has been done to us and the shame of what we've allowed to be done through us?In When You Don't Like Your Story, Bible teacher Sharon Jaynes shows us how God untangles our most painful emotions with the fingers of grace, putting his redemption on display. In the hardest parts of our narratives, we get to see God's greatest work--and this changes the ending of our stories. As we overcome shame, offer forgiveness, and use our stories to help others, we find freedom from the past and learn to live in the restoration of the present.

Grace Secures What Striving CannotIn this hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, we feel more anxious than ever. Despite all the affirming memes and self-reflections that dominate social media feeds, approval and worth often seem assigned to what we do rather than who we are. And we end up constantly feeling like we're behind, lacking, and failing—at home, at work, with friends, with God.Ruth Chou Simons knows something about feeling measured by achievement, performance, and the approval of others. As a Taiwanese immigrant growing up between two cultures, Ruth was always on a mission to prove her worth, until she came to truly understand the one thing that changes everything: the extravagant, undeserved gift of grace from a merciful God. In When Strivings Cease, Ruth guides you on a journey to find freedom from the never-ending quest for self-improvement. She shows you how toconfront the ways you look to superficial means of acceptance and belonging;find relief in realizing self-help isn't the answer because you can't be so amazing that you won't need grace;stop seeing God as someone to perform for and start finding delight in responding to his welcome; andlet go of trying to rely on your own strength, your own abilities, and your own savvy by truly understanding the freedom Jesus purchased for you.With personal stories, biblical insights, practical applications, and touches of original artwork by Ruth, this transformational book helps you see the beautiful truth that God's favor is the only currency you need—because in Christ you are enough.

Get the Summary of Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking in the Room in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Translated into 15 languages with more than 7 million copies sold, The Power of Positive Thinking is unparalleled in its extraordinary capacity for restoring the faltering faith of millions. This book will show you how you can deal more effectively with tough situations and difficult people, and dramatically improve your performance and confidence. With inspiring examples and anecdotes, the book successfully delivers stimulating ideas and practical techniques to adopt optimism and live a victorious life. The Power of Positive Thinking is a phenomenal bestseller that has inspired millions of people across the world.

Are you feeling stuck? Unsure of what dreams God has for your life? Or maybe you know the dreams He's given you but are fearful of moving toward them? Take a journey to live out your dreams like never before--and discover that they are more beautiful than you could have imagined.With 75 inspirational readings combined with thought-provoking lists and questions, rich prayers, and space for reflection, Live Your Dreams offers unique motivation for discovering and relishing the life God has for you.Beautifully interactive and practical, Live Your Dreams with a gentle, authentic voice:gives you the space you long for to prayerfully discover your personal passionsinvites you to explore, understand, and pursue your most heartfelt goals in lifehelps you process past regrets and broken dreams and then move forward into God's abundant grace and hope.We each need the time and space to name our dreams and take the next step in pursuing them. Live Your Dreams helps you seek God to discover the dreams He has given you and realize that the pursuit of Him is what brings those dreams to life.

Unleash your can-do attitude and find power in your mindset with renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.Joyce Meyer has a knack for coining phrases (Joyce-isms) and one of her best loved is'Where the mind goes, the man follows.'Meyer provides keys for'powerful thinking,'giving the reader an ability to use the mind as a tool to achievement.In Powerful Thinking, a book small and portable enough to fit in a purse, suitcase, backpack, briefcase, or even a pocket, she outlines a flexible program to turn thoughts into habits, and habits into success. Sections include: The Power of a Positive You Keeping Your Attitude at the Right Altitude The Power of PerspectiveMore Power To YouNobody has more of a'can-do'attitude than Joyce Meyer. Now you can, too!

Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church and sister to Joel Osteen, Lisa Osteen Comes, demonstrates how to keep an attitude of faith in discouraging times and to trust God in every season. ​ At times, we all find ourselves in seasons of waiting—for our dreams to be fulfilled, our prayers to be answered, or our circumstances to change. But your dream has an appointed time and God always has victory in store for you. And the seasons of waiting don't need to be periods of discouragement or hopelessness. Instead, they can be rich periods of joy, growth and preparation for the plans and promotion that God has in store for you. In It's On the Way, Lisa Osteen Comes reminds readers that during these inevitable times in our lives, God is faithful and our current season is temporary. Lisa teaches readers how to press through challenges, quit taking shortcuts instead of trusting God to give you His best, allow God to fight your battles, and silence the enemy within, while giving encouragement and practical steps to take when you don't know what to do next.

Thriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orji—best known as Issa Rae's BFF on the HBO series, Insecure—shares the secrets to living the life of your dreams. Yvonne Orji has never shied away from being unapologetically herself, and that includes being outspoken about her faith. Known for interpreting Biblical stories and metaphors to fit current times, her humorous and accessible approach to faith leaves even non-believers inspired and wanting more.The way Yvonne sees it, God is a Sovereign Prankster, punking folks long before Ashton Kutcher made it cool. When she meditates on her own life—complete with unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocks—she realizes it's one big testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a Self-Help book—it's a Get Yours book!In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes readers on a journey through twenty-five life lessons, gleaned from her own experiences and her favorite source of inspiration: the Bible. But this ain't your mama's Bible study. Yvonne infuses wit and heart in sharing pointers like why the way up is sometimes down, and how fear is synonymous to food poisoning. Her joyful, confident approach to God will inspire everyone to catapult themselves out of the mundane and into the magnificent.With bold authenticity and practical relatability, Orji is exactly the kind of cultural leader we need in these chaotic times. And her journey through being Bamboozled by Jesus paints a powerful picture of what it means to say “yes” to a life you never could've imagined—if it wasn't your own.

Once you have discovered who God made you to be you will never want to be anyone else. Every person on the planet was born for significance, created by God to make a difference in His kingdom. Fulfilling God's purpose is a lifelong endeavor, but it comes with a cost. God is a perfect Father who looks for chances to pour blessings into the lives of His children. But He is also a Father who loves us and doesn't want to increase our blessing beyond what we have the heart and maturity to carry well. What does it look like when significance is carried well? God is glorified, we are strengthened, and the people around us benefit. Senior pastor of Bethel Church Bill Johnson invites you to discover God's wonderful intention for the church, His body, the literal dwelling place of the Holy Spirit on earth. In Born for Significance, you'll find:The true purpose of significance, blessing, and favorWhat it means to “reign in life” and how to do itWhy honor and loyalty matter to GodHow to recognize when opposition is leading you into your promotionEssential tools for advancement in the kingdom of GodYou were born for significance. You were designed by God to advance His kingdom on earth and leave a legacy to your family and future generations. Come and discover who God made you to be. Once you do, you will never want to be anyone else.This book will empower you to live passionately and faithfully for God and to leave a legacy of blessing and favor that impacts future generations.

It's Time to Live a Victorious LifeThis book is about victory.You can win right now. The choice is yours.Overcoming obstacles from sexual abuse to social injustices, Cynthia Garrett rose to influence in Hollywood. Yet it wasn't until she realized what the war against victimization is really about that she found the freedom, victory, and peace she sought. She wants you to experience it, too.Through faith and personal examples, Garrett shows you how to confront the victim mindset, quit playing the blame game, defeat fear, and address pride and power. You'll learn how to navigate the war zones—personal, spiritual, and political—of daily life. In the midst of all life throws at you, there are two constants: God's unconditional love and the ability it gives you to live a victorious life.I Choose Victory will:challenge your thought patterns;encourage spiritual and personal growth; andequip you to win.

The New York Times bestselling author of Chase the Lion reveals seven powerful habits that can help you tackle God-sized goals by turning yesterday's regrets and tomorrow's anxieties into fuel for a better today.“This book will change the trajectory of your life.”—John Maxwell, #1 New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and leadership expertToo many people delay, downsize, or shrug off their dreams just because they don't know where to start, but playing it safe doesn't account for the massive cost of a life not fully lived. Win the Day is the jump-start you need to go after your goals, one day at a time. You'll discover how to:1. Flip the Script: If you want to change your life, start by changing your story.2. Kiss the Wave: The obstacle is not the enemy; the obstacle is the way.3. Eat the Frog: If you want God to do the super, you've got to do the natural.4. Fly the Kite: How you do anything is how you'll do everything.5. Cut the Rope: Playing it safe is risky.6. Wind the Clock: Time is measured in minutes; life is measured in moments.7. Seed the Clouds: Sow today what you want to see tomorrow.As Batterson unpacks each of these daily habits, you'll see how simple it is to pursue them with focus and dedication—not someday down the road, but now. Transform your perspective of a single day and you'll discover the potential waiting to be grasped at the beginning of each new sunrise.

FROM THE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE PRAYER WARRIOR'S WAY; THE ART OF WAR FOR SPIRITUAL BATTLE; HELLO, TOMORROW!; AND COMMANDING YOUR MORNING SELLING MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES COMBINED.Your yesterday does not define your tomorrow. This book will set you free from the past, change the way you see yourself, and push you to pursue your future and all that God has for you. Each of us is born with a seed of greatness, but in many of us, it never grows to maturity because we don't realize our full potential. We continue to live day-to-day based on the failures, defeatist attitude, and purposelessness of the past rather than acknowledging that we were created for more. Using insights gained from the Book of Genesis, Goodbye, Yesterday! teaches readers the 12 principles of faith they need to be set free from the past, change the way they see themselves, and move fully into all that God has for them to do and to be. It enables readers to renegotiate their future, redefine their destiny, reestablish their dominion in a world of chaos, and realize their full potential as God's representatives on the earth. This book will help readers move beyond the self-defeating behaviors and mind-sets of the past and embrace the “awesome” person God designed them to be!OTHER BOOKS BY CINDY TRIMM:Hello, Tomorrow! (2018) ISBN: 978-1629995496The Rules of Engagement for Overcoming Your Past (2014) ISBN: 978-1621362333'Til Heaven Invades Earth (2013) ISBN: 978-1621362906

Su ayer no DEFINE SU MAÑANA. Dentro de usted yacen las semillas de la grandeza: las habilidades latentes, los talentos y la capacidad innata de desarrollarse y prosperar plenamente. No obstante, si todavía vive en medio de sus fracasos e inseguridades del pasado, nunca alcanzará todo su potencial ni avanzará hacia el futuro extraordinario que Dios ha ordenado para usted. Usando los conocimientos adquiridos en el libro de Génesis, CIndy Trimm revela doce principios de fe que lo liberarán de su pasado, cambiarán la manera en que se ve a sí mismo, y lo posicionarán para recibir lo mejor de Dios. Con oraciones y declaraciones, este libro le dará poder para renegociar su futuro y abrazar su papel como representante de Dios en la tierra. CONCÉDASE A SÍ MISMO EL REGALO DE DECIR ADIÓS. El último capítulo de su vida aún no ha sido escrito. Empiece ahora a convertir su deslucido pasado en un mañana de leyenda. Each of us is born with a seed of greatness, but in many of us, it never grows to maturity because we don't realize our full potential. We continue to live day-to-day based on the failures, defeatist attitude, and purposelessness of the past rather than acknowledging that we were created for more. Using insights gained from the Book of Revelation, Goodbye, Yesterday! will teach readers the twelve principles of faith they need to be set free from the past, change the way they see themselves, and move fully into all that God has for them to do and to be. It will enable readers to renegotiate their future, redefine their destiny, reestablish their dominion in a world of chaos, and realize their full potential as God's representatives on the earth. This book will help readers move beyond the self-defeating behaviors and mindsets of the past and embrace the “awesome” person God designed them to be!

From Renowned Religious Leader and Host of The 700 Club, Pat Robertson. Know not just how the world works, but how it's supposed to work. This book will teach you ten overriding laws given by Jesus that will help you achieve your goals and bring about economic success for your family. Pat Robertson brings you a real-world guidebook that can revolutionize your life. Ten Laws for Success uncovers ten overriding laws given by Jesus Christ that are as powerful and constant as the law of gravity.These ten laws can help you:Lead a successful, prosperous, and meaningful lifeBring to your family blessing and economic successBuild unity to achieve your goalsDiscover winning principles of leadership and personal growthGrow in perseverance and reap its rewardsFind healing, financial blessing, and marital bliss “I have learned that when Jesus Christ makes a clear statement that is not limited to time, place, or recipient, that statement becomes a fundamental law that is as powerful as a law of nature itself.” —Pat Robertson

Are there places in your life you need to come back from? Maybe it's around family brokenness or a friend's betrayal. It could be classmate drama or a family divorce. Perhaps money problems or health issues have caused a loss. Whatever the case, it feels like life has been against you. Come Back: Returning to the Life You Were Made For offers five elements that are crucial to renewal. Each element is paired with an ancient practice that has helped people for thousands of years in countless cultures navigate the tricky waters of transformation. These five practices are designed for everyday people. It's not too late and you're not too far gone. You were made for a turnaround. You don't need a spiritual pedigree to start the journey. Here's what you do need: A heart-felt desire to see your life change and an openness to the process. That's it. The rest will be revealed along the way.

Stop settling for the life you have and live the one Jesus died to give you.Book summary/description:Does your relationship with God feel distant and unfulfilled?Are you exhausted by dutifully checking off a spiritual to-do list?Do you yearn for a more satisfying and joyful walk with Christ that feels less like hard work?Along comes a book daring us not to settle for anything less than what the Bible promises. Let Shellie Rushing Tomlinson illuminate a path that leads you away from formulaic, duty-bound Christianity toward a deep and wide life spent joyfully surrendered to Jesus.With her signature Southern warmth and humor and poignant storytelling, Shellie retells familiar Bible stories and recasts them in a grace-filled way that will help you see the life Jesus offers you so freely. Her honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious stories of family life in Louisiana reveal Shellie's own journey from being a rule-following Christian to discovering “the joy of dying to all that trying.” In Finding Deep and Wide, Shellie invites you to stop trying to please God, and be beautifully transformed by Him instead.Ideal for individual and group study, Finding Deep and Wide includes questions for reflection and growth at the end of each chapter.

Living a fulfilled life is not a magic! It is biblically proven that every one of us was created with a purpose and that all of us can rise above circumstances. However, our knowledge determines how high we can go and that is why this book is composed--to give you the weapons of life and sharpen your mind. With the life-changing messages in this book you will be able to conquer the challenges and trample upon all negativities of life. The word of God is life and it is through the word that we can access our designated destinies. Though it seems impossible sometimes, especially when you have been debilitated by the predicaments of life, you can rise and be who God created you to be. No matter how sorrowful you can be, there's a balm in Gilead. Sometimes your environment tells you that it's too late to change your situation, but as long as you are still alive it is not over with you! Even after going through the fire success is still predictable; thus, going through this book will help you to water the seed in you. Live your life without experiencing limits!

Join corporate executive and leadership speaker Nona Jones as she takes you on a personal journey of healing from the past so you can move forward with freedom and hope.Many of us aspire to achieve status, wealth, and notability in the hopes that those things will erase the pain of our past. But for those who have experienced trauma, like Nona Jones, success requires more than a changed mindset--it requires repairing a broken spirit.Nona was appointed to an executive role with a Fortune 100 company at only 23 years old. Since then, she has led award-winning initiatives in public affairs, brokered multimillion-dollar business deals, addressed the United Nations, and championed juvenile justice and education policy reform in the halls of Congress--all before she turned 35.Then, in one of the biggest wake-up calls of her life, Nona realized that her past battles were waging a present war. Though she tried to push away the memories, her childhood trauma continued to affect her emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically--until she made a pivotal decision.Success from the Inside Out charts the course of Nona's breakthrough--a course that can also lead you out of the storms of your past or present. Through her own remarkable story and insights, Nona helps you:Claim victory at the place where the defeat happenedRecognize ways you use work to cover up inward brokennessStill the voices in your head that say you aren't good enoughChoose fulfilling success instead of empty successMap your mile-markers toward your biggest goalsPush through brokenness into a breakthroughPraise for Success from the Inside Out:'Nona Jones's transparency and insight into her most painful experiences will undoubtedly help readers overcome their darkest experiences so they can experience all the goodness and success that is waiting for them on the path to redemption and empowerment!'--Laila Ali, author, TV host, champion boxer, and CEO'In Success from the Inside Out, Nona Jones shows us that God's grace is strong enough to lift us up when we have no strength left with which to stand. This book is for anyone who needs freedom from their past to fully embrace their future.'--Bishop T. D. Jakes, New York Times bestselling author and senior pastor of The Potter's House of Dallas

Find and reach your biggest dreams.Bob Goff, the New York Times bestselling author of Love Does and Everybody, Always, is on a mission to help you recapture the version of your life you dreamed about before fear started calling the shots. He wants you to dream big.We all want to be the kind of people who release amazing things into the world and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen, yet somewhere along the way many of us have grown fearful, busy, or distracted and stopped dreaming. It's time to reclaim your long-forgotten dreams and step into the life you most deeply desire!Dream Big is a revelatory yet utterly practical guide where Bob takes you on a life-proven journey to rediscover your dreams and turn them into reality. Based on his enormously popular Dream Big workshop, Bob draws on a lifetime of living and dreaming large to help you reach your larger-than-life dreams. In Dream Big, he shows you how to:Learn to clearly define your dreams for yourselfIdentify the obstacles holding you backEstablish a specific plan for reaching goalsDevelop the tools that will help you act on the plan Dream Big is the only book you need to uncover the wild and exciting dream for your life you've hidden from yourself and help you take the steps necessary to achieve it.

What do you do when life hasn't turned out the way you expected? When it feels like everyone else has it together but you're still figuring it out? And if God is meant to be your guide, why do you feel so lost? Tola Doll Fisher has asked these questions countless times and still doesn't have the answers. But as she explains in this series of 100 ‘life lessons'maybe that's okay… Refreshingly relatable and heartbreakingly honest, this is a book about discovering joy in the journey of a messy, work-in-progress walk of (sometimes failing, but still standing) faith.

When the fight gets fierce, you have to get ferocious. This book will teach me how to train with my pain, push with my prayers and conquer what's trying to conquer me. SUMMARY: This book isn't about winning pretty. Rather, it will show you how to punch through your pain, deliver a fatal blow to the enemy, possess all God has for you, and experience ferocious victory. The devil is striking from every side and it's not because he wants to distract you or ruin your day—he wants to take you out! He'll do anything to break you down. But you can flip the script and dismantle him instead! When the enemy attacks, the fight gets ugly. Your prayers and your faith have to get intense. You have to remove the makeup, take off the tie, and get down in the dirt of life to destroy the work of the devil. In Ferocious Warrior, Cora Jakes Coleman shows you how to win. Sharing keys that helped her through personal battles with depression, insecurity, infertility, and loss, Cora offers strategies to help identify the tactics and agenda of the enemy, and the obstacles to your breakthrough. Ferocious warriors don't shrink back from the enemy—they go into his camp and take back everything he stole from them. The book also reveals: How to use the weapons of warfare that are already at your disposalHow to implement the five principles of prayerHow to let your pain push you to your next levelHow to think like a warrior and win even the toughest fights FEATURES AND BENEFITS:Prayers and affirmations to help readers activate their faithHow to experience and maintain deliveranceGuidance to develop the lifestyle of a warrior and sharpen the weapons that bring victory

From the CEO and co-founder of Hope for Justice, author of Impossible Is a Dare, and creator of the Dear 26 Year Old Me podcast comes an honest, compelling, and inspiring collection of wisdom and experience to empower those in business and ministry to see their world-changing vision become a reality. In Relentless Pursuit, Ben Cooley speaks with self-made billionaires, Grammy-award winning musicians, megachurch pastors, and network marketers, who give unprecedented access to the challenges, struggles, and doubts they have faced on their journey and share what helped them maintain momentum and achieve success. Featuring members of the band Rend Collective, Natalie Grant, John Siebeling, Young Living Royal Crown Diamond members, Sir Brian Souter, and others, this book provides strikingly honest stories of how they built their careers and what they learned in the moments they felt like giving up. This book is for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world. It will not only provide the tools you need to make your dream a reality but will allow you to apply the lessons these leaders have learned to your life.“I've read many books about how to start a business, a ministry, or an idea. In Relentless Pursuit, Ben provides the tools, experiences, and wisdom to help break through the difficult times on your journey. As you learn from the stories of several incredible leaders, this book will give you the spark of inspiration you need to pursue your dream and never give up” CRAIG GROESCHEL Founding and Senior Pastor of Life.Church Host of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Learn how declaring God's love will bless you with favor and fulfillment in this uplifting book -- perfect for anyone who is determined to find success and spiritual inspiration.God helps you accomplish what you couldn't manage on your own. With His blessings, you stand out in the crowd and get breaks that you didn't deserve. The psalmist said,'God's favor surrounds us like a shield.'That means that everywhere you go, you have an advantage, a divine empowerment, and a key to open up the right doors. With Joel's encouragement, you'll see how God's goodness uplifts you every day. He wants you to reach new levels of fulfillment, new levels of increase, new levels of promotion, new levels of victory. You have been called out, set apart, and chosen to live a distinctively favored life.When you realize you have been marked for blessings, you will feel the force of His favor and overcome challenges that you can't face on your own.

'Be encouraged by Bishop Emma's advice and inspired by her wisdom and humour.'JUSTIN WELBY, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURYCounting things is very much on the table at the moment. But what is the theology around notions of ambition and success? Why do they sit so uncomfortably in a Christian context? After all, growth is not the preserve of big business when viewed through the lens of the story of God and his people. So, we need to ask, what is right about ambition for the Christian leader? And what were Jesus'views?Inevitably (because everything interesting is paradoxical), success and failure are close bedfellows. The single most successful event in the history of humankind - the victory of love over sin and death - looked very much like one man, naked, shamed and abandoned by most of his followers, hanging on a cross. If we keep a vision of the Kingdom of God at the centre of all we do, we cannot go far wrong. This lively and liberating book includes a brilliant take on Jesus'teaching in'The Beatitudes for Ambitious Leaders'. Here Emma Ineson describes key spiritual dispositions that will enable us - whether in the church or living out our vocation elsewhere - to do just that.

Believe In Your Own Fairytale narrates a young woman's quest to achieve dreams all thought impossible. While being raised in a poor, black household on a small island does not make one the perfect candidate for a happily-ever-after, Fletcher shows that fairytales are real for those who find the magic in themselves. It is a journey of self-discovery, relationship with God and overcoming hardships including grief, disappointment, depression, poverty, anxiety and overcoming many psychological barriers to manifest true purpose. If you've ever doubted that your dreams are too big or maybe never believed in fairytales at all, then this is the book for you. It is designed for all the wanderers, dreamers and every person who has felt like their goals were so big it scared them and everyone else around them. It is for those who lack support from others and struggle daily to achieve their lifelong goals.Yuh'see when you're born in 1990 and yuh'grow up as an only child to a poor, black, single-parent mother in the Caribbean, wanting to become a New York Times best-selling author and broadcast journalist living in the big apple seems like a real FAIRYTALE. My childhood dream of becoming the “Caribbean Carrie Bradshaw” was often mocked and turned away by locals who told me, “give up Kay-Marie dem'ting'does only happen in books and movies”. Determined to prove everyone wrong and do so by age 25, I set out on the pursuit of happiness as a young, naïve but strong-minded island-girl. However, my journey to achieve these goals was often disrupted by many hardships and this book details how I dealt with them. These include grief, disappointment, depression, and poverty, anxiety, crossing geographical borders and overcoming many psychological barriers.The unexpected death of my grandmother and uncle, which made me struggle to complete university, was just one of many. This caused me great turmoil, since Education had to be my ticket into a better life. After being rejected to do my post-grad studies in the U.S., I was forced to take an ordinary desk job to earn a living. Meanwhile, I hoped that finding true love would be a worthy compromise. Sadly, I looked for it in all the wrong guys.Luckily, I landed my dream job as a journalist at the largest local news station back home. Soon after taking it however, my old dream resurfaced and I was finally given the chance to migrate to the United States. By then, I had to choose between giving up the life I'd always imagined overseas and accepting what seemed to be my new fate in Trinidad. But, what happened next completely overturned my life. After surviving a horrific car accident on my 25th birthday, I woke up to an epiphany that my fairytale was much more than just becoming a big city girl. Taking a leap of faith to go after my dreams, developing a relationship with God, and discovering my true purpose in life became my real happily ever after.This book also gives an entirely new outlook to the traditional concept of what we know a ‘fairytale'to be. Unlike others, each chapter unravels a whole new definition of the term ‘fairytale'and intends to convince the minds of those who never believed in fairytales at all. When you read this book you will discover that your fairytales are your dreams, your purpose, your truth, your vision, your deepest thoughts, your inner magic, your baby, your goals, your prophetic call, your diamond, your destiny, and your recipe for success, just to name a few. X

The God Dare. Where will you hear it?... Deep down inside, you know you're on this planet for a reason. God has a plan in mind just for you. In fact, He chose you for His plan before the foundation of the world. He designed you very specifically for this time and this place, and He's perfectly equipped you to accomplish His purpose in the earth. Through engaging and memorable true stories—both biblical and modern—author Kate Battistelli challenges and encourages you to discover how God has specifically designed you for this time in history, your place in the world, your role in His cosmic plan. Once and for all, let go of your fear, worry, pride and strife... All God ever needs is a willing vessel. Will you say yes?

We are meant to experience joy in our work. But many of us struggle to find a sense of purpose or fulfillment in what we do. Is it possible for us to truly flourish in our work?Business executive Shundrawn Thomas reveals how work is intended to produce lasting value and should be meaningful and productive. A healthy attitude toward work and the workplace requires intentionality and effort. Thomas helps us to a greater understanding of our abilities and passions, which in turn will help us develop into the people we are meant to be. He addresses issues of work ethic, character formation, and work-life synergy to find better harmony between what we do and who we are. Through empirical research and real-life stories, Thomas reveals fundamental truths in easy-to-remember concepts for joy at work regardless of occupation, age, or career stage.You are designed to flourish in your workplace. Come on this journey to transcend your occupation and discover your true vocation.

Arnold Palmer taught world-class pro golf instructor Brad Brewer how to play golf. But that was just the beginning. For more than 30 years, Palmer taught Brad how to live. As a businessman, a father, a celebrity, a philanthropist, and a friend, Palmer showed those around him that true success has nothing to do with the final score—and everything to do with how you play the game.In Arnold Palmer's Success Lessons, Brad shares the life-changing truths he learned from the King of Golf throughout three decades of knowing Palmer as a business partner, employer, and mentor. In short but powerful chapters, Brad passes on Palmer's secrets such as:Why you always need to play for the love of the gameWhat your starting point tells you about your destinationHow to capitalize on past successThe attitude of a true championWhy golf is like all the best things in life—it's more complicated than it looksTaking us from Palmer's childhood to his last years back in his own hometown, Brad introduces us to the Arnold Palmer behind the trophies, the celebrity, and the fame. This was the man who changed lives simply by living well, a man loved and respected not only for what he did but for who he was.

Unsere Kultur sagt uns: Die Antwort auf unsere Misserfolge lautet: beheben! Die Lösung für unsere Schwächen: kaschieren und verbergen. Unser Dasein soll so makellos wie möglich erscheinen. Aber Gottes Qualifizierungssystem ist anders als das der Welt. Eingebettet in die biblische Geschichte von Jakob lädt uns US-Bestsellerautor Steven Furtick ein, uns unsere Schwächen nicht nur einzugestehen, sondern sie anzunehmen und Gott hinzuhalten. Um zu erleben: statt Verdammung wartet jemand auf uns, der uns nicht nur trotz unserer Makel, sondern sogar durch sie gebrauchen – und verändern – möchte. Starke Ermutigung für Christen, die sich nicht heilig genug vorkommen.

Surviving Failure (and a few Successes) is a bracingly honest book about the struggles of failure and of wild success. It is also a story of hard-won hope and endurance. Here, too, for the first time is the inside story of the off-the-charts publishing sensation, Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook. Good acknowledges the searing questions he faced in the dark times and in the moments of out-of-control success. Who can I trust—and who will trust me? When the false gossip is overwhelming, do I ignore it, or do my best to counter it? The author offers transferable survival tips, weaving in advice from well-known figures who experienced failure yet went on to live productively and positively.