Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine’s April 2018 book pick A shirt-grabbing, page-turning love story that follows a one-of-a-kind family through twists of fate that require nearly unimaginable choices. Happiness begins with a charming courtship between hopelessly attracted opposites: Heather, a world-roaming California girl, and Brian, an intellectual, homebody writer, kind and slyly funny, but loath to leave his Upper West Side studio. Their magical interlude ends, full stop, when Heather becomes pregnant—Brian is sure he loves her, only he doesn't want kids. Heather returns to California to deliver their daughter alone, buoyed by family and friends. Mere hours after Gracie's arrival, Heather's bliss is interrupted when a nurse wakes her, "Get dressed, your baby is in trouble." This is not how Heather had imagined new motherhood – alone, heartsick, an unexpectedly solo caretaker of a baby who smelled "like sliced apples and salted pretzels" but might be perilously ill. Brian reappears as Gracie's condition grows dire; together Heather and Brian have to decide what they are willing to risk to ensure their girl sees adulthood. The grace and humor that ripple through Harpham's writing transform the dross of heartbreak and parental fears into a clear-eyed, warm-hearted view of the world. Profoundly moving and subtly written, Happiness radiates in many directions--new, romantic love; gratitude for a beautiful, inscrutable world; deep, abiding friendship; the passion a parent has for a child; and the many unlikely ways to build a family. Ultimately it's a story about love and happiness, in their many crooked configurations.
Happiness' begins with a charming courtship between hopelessly attracted opposites: Heather, an out-going, theatre-performing California girl, and Brian, an intellectual New Yorker with an unwavering writing routine. But when Heather falls pregnant, their magical interlude abruptly ends - Brian loves her, only he doesn't want kids. So Heather decides to have their baby alone. Mere hours after Gracie's arrival, Heather's bliss is interrupted when a nurse wakes her with the words 'get dressed, your baby is in trouble'. This is not how Heather had imagined motherhood. As concerns for her health grow, Brian and Heather begin a cautious return to each other. This book transforms heartbreak and parental fears into a lyrical meditation on love and happiness, in all their crooked configurations.
Harpham recounts her story of fear and ultimate gratitude when--while separated from her polar-opposite husband--she gives birth of a girl with a serious illness.
Where do you turn for hope when you already have the answer--but the answer isn't working? As a long-time Christian, Heather Kopp never expected to become an out-of-control alcoholic who kept private stashes of booze all over the place--tucked behind books in her study, zipped into a special compartment in her oversized purse, at the back of her closet stuffed inside her boots. Even as her career and marriage teetered on the brink, Kopp couldn't get a grip, desperately hiding the true extent of her drinking from the rest of the world--her husband included. During the day she wrote books about God and prayer and family. At night she'd locked herself in her bathroom to guzzle chardonnay. For her, as for many Christians who struggle with addiction, overwhelming shame and confusion only made things worse. Why wasn't her faith enough to save her? Why didn't repentance, Bible reading and prayer work? Where was God? Meanwhile, as she watched in horror, her grown son descended into his own nightmare of drugs and alcohol. She feared for his life, yet she couldn't stop drinking long enough to help him--or find a way out for herself. Until the day everything changed. Engaging, funny and bracingly honest, Kopp shares her remarkable journey into darkness...and back to the light again. Her story reveals the unique challenges and spiritual conundrums Christians face when they become ensnared in an addiction, and the redemption that's possible when we finally reach the end of ourselves. If you love Jesus but shop too much, drink too much, eat too much, crush on men who aren't your husband, or otherwise fixate on doing things you hate but can't stop doing, SOBER MERCIES is for you. As you follow Kopp's sincere, stumbling journey toward freedom and a deeply satisfying relationship with God, you'll find renewed hope--and practical steps of recovery--for your own journey.
A guide for married couples demonstrates how God can help them keep the vows that they took on their wedding day, in a collection of readings organized under such topics as fidelity, love, unity, finances, and forgiveness. Original.
Moms know that raising children is both a wonderful privilege and a daunting challenge. This contemporary collection of guarantees taken from God's Word encourages discouraged mothers, assuring them that He is intimately involved in their lives and the lives of their children. Key Scriptures address important issues such as discipline, patience, wisdom, self-renewal, and trusting God with kids. No matter what difficulties or confusion moms may face, they can always turn to God's unchanging promises for sure help and comfort. guarantee\gar-en-‘tē\ n 1: a pledge, something given as security 2: the protection of a right afforded by legal provision. Certificate of Motherhood It’s official. You’re a Mom . But what guarantees that you can meet the daunting challenges of family life unfolding just ahead? Plenty! —A Sacred Trust— In the fine print of these enduring Warranty Notes is your spiritual insurance policy for motherhood. Discover God’s promise of partnership and flush benefits package for those who parent. Carry it. Share it. Build on it securely. Signed, sealed, delivered—it’s yours!
Friendly Support. Daily Encouragement. Spiritual Empowerment. Diets and diet books have never been more popular. At the same time, recent studies show that Americans have never been more overweight. It's no wonder, then, that women who are trying to lose weight--be it 10 or 100 pounds--are among the most frequently discouraged people around. Every day we are faced with fridge wars, bad mirror moments, diets that don't work, skinny friends who can eat whatever they like, and husbands who reminisce about the size 8 they married. Yet victory can be yours. Increasingly, scientific studies are indicating that in health matters, prayer works--and in The Dieter's Prayer Book, you'll find that daily ounce of spiritual encouragement you need. Not tied to any one particular diet, The Dieter's Prayer Book can be used in conjunction with any healthy-eating program, or on its own. Each day, these upbeat prayers will remind you what really matters, make you feel less alone, and empower you to achieve your goal of healthful living.
This compelling account of "waking up" to a terrible truth and redefining life and God is based on the author's real-life journal entries, made when she came out of denial and set free her repressed memories of sexual abuse by her father. A message of encouragement and hope for incest survivors, women with dysfunctional father-relationships, and all who delight in seeing redemptive grace at work.
A recent study indicates that Christian marriages don't fail as often as secular marriages -- they fail more! Debbie Kalmbach, the wife of a recovering alcoholic, understands the longing to leave but offers Christian wives solid reasons to stay in a difficult marriage. This is not a "how to save your marriage" but more a guidebook for wives on how to save their ability to love, to honor their commitment to their husbands, and to maintain their faith in God while in marriages that may never live up to their dreams. Debbie tackles tough questions such as "Why won't he go to counseling?" "Can I change him?" and "What do I do when I don't feel in love anymore?" with a warm, compassionate approach sure to encourage and inspire every struggling wife.
In each of us, there is a hunger to experience a fresh and infinitely rich relationship with God. We long to share with him our deepest hearts-to know that we can "approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" (Hebrews 4: 16). In "Praying the Bible for Your Life," readers will find ways to do this by expanding their prayer language and honestly expressing to God the desires and issues they encounter every day. Not only will this book teach men and women how to use Bible passages and stories to help them express their feelings, worries, requests, and worship, it will reveal how Scripture can speak back to them powerful truths from the heart of God. In the tradition of "Praying the Bible for Your Marriage, Praying the Bible for Your Children, "and "Praying the Bible for Your Baby," "Praying the Bible for Your Life "offers readers solid teachings on how to mine the gold of God's Word and enrich their prayers with Scripture so that they may enjoy a more effective and fulfilling relationship with God.
This little gift book delivers personalized promises from Scripture rephrased as direct "guarantees" from God to the reader. Key verses addressing important areas of life -- finances, marriage, ministry, healing, eternal life, and more -- are organized topically and indexed so seekers can easily find promises to meet their very specific needs. Each page offers one resounding guarantee, complete with "warranty notes" describing the conditions of the promise and a short prayer helping the reader "stake your claim!" The promises of God have never been easier to find or simpler to receive guarantee\gar-en-‘tē\ n 1: a pledge, something given as security 2: the protection of a right afforded by legal provision. God’s Word Is His Promise …and His promise is His guarantee. —A Binding Contract— This contemporary collection of God’s eternal promises defines His terms of agreement and sets forth His benefit package in key areas of daily living. In the fine print of these unchanging Warranty Notes is your spiritual insurance policy for abundant living—yesterday, today, and forever. Carry them. Share them. Build on them securely. Signed, sealed, delivered—they’re yours!
Shift Your Prayer Life into High Gear. EACH OF US HUNGERS to experience a fresh and infinitely rich relationship with God. We long to share with Him our deepest hearts–to know that we can “approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). In Powerful Prayers for Your Life, you’ll find ways to expand your prayer language and honestly express to God the desires and issues you encounter every day. Not only will this book show you how to use Bible passages and stories to help you express your feelings, worries, requests, and worship, it will reveal how Scripture can speak back to you powerful truths from the heart of God.
Offering a unique historical perspective to the study of medieval English drama, Heather Hill-Vásquez in Sacred Players argues that different treatments of audience and performance in the early drama indicate that the performance life of the drama may have continued well beyond its traditional placement in medieval history and into the Reformation and Renaissance eras.
Become the Family That Prays Together. AROUND THE WORLD, married couples, parents, and individuals have learned to pray powerful prayers for their children, their spouses, their babies, their marriages, and their own lives, aided by the spiritual encouragement and guidance of husband-and-wife team David Kopp and Heather Harpham Kopp. Now, praying with power becomes a fun-filled family affair with the help of kid-friendly activities and ideas. Designed to capture the kids’ interest and meet many of mom and dad’s core spiritual needs, this fun, story-oriented devotional tool is perfect for every parent and child who wants to have a vital, Bible-based prayer life. This practical guide includes key scriptures, prayer and devotional text, Bible trivia, prayers for special occasions, “truth to go,” and more for the spiritually growing family.
A husband and wife make precious and challenging promises to each other when they marry. Now couples can discover how God's promises can help them fulfill the vows they spoke on their wedding day. This contemporary collection of guarantees taken from God's Word -- covering fidelity, love, unity, finances, forgiveness, and more -- assures them of His personal commitment to help them guard and nurture their love relationship. Promises from God are organized topically and personalized in God's voice to speak directly to a husband or wife's heart. guarantee\gar-en-‘tē\ n 1: a pledge, something given as security 2: the protection of a right afforded by legal provision. God. Man. Woman. …a three-party agreement built to last. —An Unlimited Partnership— The fine print of these lifetime Warranty Notes sets forth God’s eternal covenant with husbands and wives and assures His unfailing commitment to your future together. Find key promises on finances, fidelity, forgiveness, faith, and more. Carry them. Share them. Build on them securely. Signed, sealed, delivered—they’re yours!
Experience the recreation of heartwarming biblical stories that reflect the love of parents for their children and the hope that a new birth brings to the world.
You may not have heard of "praying the Bible," but that doesn't mean that concept is new. In fact, for centuries men and women have prayed the promises of the Bible back to God. One of the greatest reasons is that there is tremendous power in praying God's truths back to him. But perhaps most of all, we "pray the Bible" because our hearts are radically changed when we focus on the desires of God and the magnificent truths in his Word. Here are just a few of the many more reasons we should pray the Bible. When we mine the gold of God's Word and enrich our prayers with Scripture... We remind ourselves of what God has said and are able to claim his promises.We avoid the trap of praying "the same old thing." Our prayer vocabulary is stretched and our prayers enlarged as we claim truths that are already settled in heaven. We come to a more complete understanding of who God is and how he works in our lives.We are able to more fully and lovingly express our thankfulness to the Lord.We openly agree with God's truth, allowing it to change us and those we love.We are rescued from our human limitations. Claiming Bible truths keeps us from reducing God to our own small human expectations. We shift the focus of our prayers from human needs and feelings to God's character, his promises, his past faithfulness, his goodness, and even his extravagances with us. We are assured that our prayers lie within, and affirm, God's will. Christian couples who want to pray for their marriage--but aren't sure where to start--will appreciate this practical, solidly biblical approach. Also a great help for those who have been praying but feel like they're in a rut.
Everyone adores a well-told love story. In another story of romance we see our own faults and strengths, struggles and triumphs. And we draw inspiration for our personal journey of love. Although they certainly stir our souls, the greatest love stories ever written do not come from the pen of Shakespeare or Austen. They're love stories told by God -- stories of men and women drawn together by a divine Creator and tested by the world around them.
Claim God’s Promises for Your Little Blessing! EVERY MOTHER KNOWS having a baby is an awe-inspiring (and fear-inspiring) responsibility. As you breathlessly await the arrival of your bundle of joy or gaze in amazement at the sweet-scented miracle cradled in your arms, you realize that this tiny, extraordinary human being is completely helpless and counting on Mommy–you! You know you need God’s help to raise this baby. Yet, like many other new mothers, you may struggle to find the words to express your deepest desires and emotions to the Lord. Wonderfully, at such times the very words you seek may be found in Scripture. For God’s Word is overflowing with incredible prayers, expressions of faith, and promises for you and your child, and you can claim each and every blessing–by faithfully and lovinglyPraying the Bible for Your Baby.
You may not have heard of "praying the Bible," but that doesn't mean that concept is new. In fact, for centuries men and women have prayed the promises of the Bible back to God. One of the greatest reasons is that there is tremendous power in praying God's truths back to him. But perhaps most of all, we "pray the Bible" because our hearts are radically changed when we focus on the desires of God and the magnificent truths in his Word. Here are just a few of the many more reasons we should pray the Bible. When we mine the gold of God's Word and enrich our prayers with Scripture... We remind ourselves of what God has said and are able to claim his promises. We avoid the trap of praying "the same old thing." Our prayer vocabulary is stretched and our prayers enlarged as we claim truths that are already settled in heaven. We come to a more complete understanding of who God is and how he works in our lives. We are able to more fully and lovingly express our thankfulness to the Lord. We openly agree with God's truth, allowing it to change us and those we love. We are rescued from our human limitations. Claiming Bible truths keeps us from reducing God to our own small human expectations. We shift the focus of our prayers from human needs and feelings to God's character, his promises, his past faithfulness, his goodness, and even his extravagances with us. We are assured that our prayers lie within, and affirm, God's will. As a parent, you want your prayers to have an impact on the lives of your children. But how can you know that they will? What are some of the most vital things you should pray for? How can you claim God's glorious promises for your kids? In "Praying the Bible for Your Children," you'll find the answers to these questions, along with powerful, Scripture-based prayers that will show you how to communicate more assuredly, more fervently, and more effectively with the Lord. Most importantly, your prayer life will be forever changed as you come to pray on a richer, more intimate level to the One who loves your children most of all.
Designed to capture children's interest while meeting many of mom and dad's core spiritual needs, this latest installment of the "Praying the Bible" series is a practical, story-oriented, easy-to-use devotional tool for families wanting to have a growing, vibrant, Bible-based prayer life. Not only can families be brought closer to God by praying his words, they can grow closer and stronger together.
From Spelling Tests to Future Mates– Learn to Pray for Every Aspect of Your Kids’ Lives. AS A PARENT, you want your prayers to have an impact on the lives of your children. But how can you ensure that will happen? What are some of the vital things you should pray for? How can you claim God’s glorious promises for your kids? In Powerful Prayers for Your Children, you’ll find the answers to these questions, along with rich, Scripture-based prayers that will show you how to communicate more confidently, more fervently, and more effectively with the Lord. Most important, your prayer life will be forever changed as you learn to pray more intimately and wisely to the One who loves your children most of all.
Designed for couple to read and enjoy together, Unquenchable Love explores the timeless stories of Adam and Eve, Jacob and Rachel, Boaz and Ruth, and other well-know couples from the Bible.
Where do you turn for hope when you already have the answer--but the answer isn't working? As a long-time Christian, Heather Kopp never expected to become an out-of-control alcoholic who kept private stashes of booze all over the place--tucked behind books in her study, zipped into a special compartment in her oversized purse, at the back of her closet stuffed inside her boots. Even as her career and marriage teetered on the brink, Kopp couldn't get a grip, desperately hiding the true extent of her drinking from the rest of the world--her husband included. During the day she wrote books about God and prayer and family. At night she'd locked herself in her bathroom to guzzle chardonnay. For her, as for many Christians who struggle with addiction, overwhelming shame and confusion only made things worse. Why wasn't her faith enough to save her? Why didn't repentance, Bible reading and prayer work? Where was God? Meanwhile, as she watched in horror, her grown son descended into his own nightmare of drugs and alcohol. She feared for his life, yet she couldn't stop drinking long enough to help him--or find a way out for herself. Until the day everything changed. Engaging, funny and bracingly honest, Kopp shares her remarkable journey into darkness...and back to the light again. Her story reveals the unique challenges and spiritual conundrums Christians face when they become ensnared in an addiction, and the redemption that's possible when we finally reach the end of ourselves. If you love Jesus but shop too much, drink too much, eat too much, crush on men who aren't your husband, or otherwise fixate on doing things you hate but can't stop doing, SOBER MERCIES is for you. As you follow Kopp's sincere, stumbling journey toward freedom and a deeply satisfying relationship with God, you'll find renewed hope--and practical steps of recovery--for your own journey.
Friendly Support. Daily Encouragement. Spiritual Empowerment. Diets and diet books have never been more popular. At the same time, recent studies show that Americans have never been more overweight. It's no wonder, then, that women who are trying to lose weight--be it 10 or 100 pounds--are among the most frequently discouraged people around. Every day we are faced with fridge wars, bad mirror moments, diets that don't work, skinny friends who can eat whatever they like, and husbands who reminisce about the size 8 they married. Yet victory can be yours. Increasingly, scientific studies are indicating that in health matters, prayer works--and in The Dieter's Prayer Book, you'll find that daily ounce of spiritual encouragement you need. Not tied to any one particular diet, The Dieter's Prayer Book can be used in conjunction with any healthy-eating program, or on its own. Each day, these upbeat prayers will remind you what really matters, make you feel less alone, and empower you to achieve your goal of healthful living.
This compelling account of "waking up" to a terrible truth and redefining life and God is based on the author's real-life journal entries, made when she came out of denial and set free her repressed memories of sexual abuse by her father. A message of encouragement and hope for incest survivors, women with dysfunctional father-relationships, and all who delight in seeing redemptive grace at work.
The Best Marriage-Building Tool Around. NO RELATIONSHIP IS MORE DIFFICULT–or more rewarding–than marriage. Next to our children, we are led to pray most often for the mate we love and to whom we have committed our lives. Yet, we often find ourselves at a loss regarding how to pray. That changes, however, when we draw upon Scripture to help us pray. Within these pages, you’ll find Bible-based prayers that will show you how to pray more insightfully, more meaningfully, and more effectively for your mate. You’ll also learn how to tap into the power of God’s Word on your own, using it to lovingly support and encourage the partner who shares your life.
This book celebrates all that is good about having--and being--a friend. The universal feelings of true companionship stirred by Sandra Kuck's nostalgic paintings of childhood will remind you again and again of the enduring nature of lasting friendship.
Bestselling author Bruce Wilkinson shows how to identify and overcome the obstacles that keep millions from living the life they were created for. He begins with a compelling modern-day parable about Ordinary, who dares to leave the Land of Familiar to pursue his Big Dream. With the help of the Dream Giver, Ordinary begins the hardest and most rewarding journey of his life. Wilkinson gives readers practical, biblical keys to fulfilling their own dream, revealing that there's no limit to what God can accomplish when we choose to pursue the dreams He gives us for His honor. Are you living your dream— or just living your life? Welcome to a little story about a very big idea. This compelling modern-day parable tells the story of Ordinary, who dares to leave the Land of Familiar to pursue his Big Dream. You, too, have been given a Big Dream. One that can change your life. One that the Dream Giver wants you to achieve. Does your Big Dream seem hopelessly out of reach? Are you waiting for something or someone to make your dream happen? Then you’re ready for The Dream Giver. Let Bruce Wilkinson show you how to rise above the ordinary, conquer your fears, and overcome the obstacles that keep you from living your Big Dream. You were made for this. Now it’s time to begin your journey.
In each of us, there is a hunger to experience a fresh and infinitely rich relationship with God. We long to share with him our deepest hearts-to know that we can "approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" (Hebrews 4: 16). In "Praying the Bible for Your Life," readers will find ways to do this by expanding their prayer language and honestly expressing to God the desires and issues they encounter every day. Not only will this book teach men and women how to use Bible passages and stories to help them express their feelings, worries, requests, and worship, it will reveal how Scripture can speak back to them powerful truths from the heart of God. In the tradition of "Praying the Bible for Your Marriage, Praying the Bible for Your Children, "and "Praying the Bible for Your Baby," "Praying the Bible for Your Life "offers readers solid teachings on how to mine the gold of God's Word and enrich their prayers with Scripture so that they may enjoy a more effective and fulfilling relationship with God.
Claim God’s Promises for Your Little Blessing! EVERY MOTHER KNOWS having a baby is an awe-inspiring (and fear-inspiring) responsibility. As you breathlessly await the arrival of your bundle of joy or gaze in amazement at the sweet-scented miracle cradled in your arms, you realize that this tiny, extraordinary human being is completely helpless and counting on Mommy–you! You know you need God’s help to raise this baby. Yet, like many other new mothers, you may struggle to find the words to express your deepest desires and emotions to the Lord. Wonderfully, at such times the very words you seek may be found in Scripture. For God’s Word is overflowing with incredible prayers, expressions of faith, and promises for you and your child, and you can claim each and every blessing–by faithfully and lovinglyPraying the Bible for Your Baby.
Everyone adores a well-told love story. In another story of romance we see our own faults and strengths, struggles and triumphs. And we draw inspiration for our personal journey of love. Although they certainly stir our souls, the greatest love stories ever written do not come from the pen of Shakespeare or Austen. They're love stories told by God -- stories of men and women drawn together by a divine Creator and tested by the world around them.
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