Inspiring Growth

Over twenty years later, Dee was still in love with her charming Southern gentleman when he passed away suddenly in 2007. Determined to carry on Johnnie’s work, Dee earned her mortuary science degree, only to find herself no longer needed in the family business. So Dee crossed the racial divide in the most segregated industry in America and joined the staff of an African-American funeral home as a single white woman. In The Undertaker’s Wife, Oliver draws from her experience to provide candid advice on dying well and surviving the loss of those who have gone before.

From a challenge of faith to a means of transformation: Did God really say you couldn't eat from any tree in the garden? This seed of doubt planted so long ago bears the fruit of fear on some level every day - the idea that our actions could ruin something beautiful and God might not have control over things. In What Women Fear, acclaimed writer and speaker Angie Smith admits, "Fear is a major part of my testimony," as she talks openly about significant struggles she has experienced. Giving a voice to the problem, she says, "I truly believe every single one of us struggles with some type of fear...."

Your life is filled with pressure and pain and heartache and disappointment. So was his. If you've ever tried to pick up the shattered pieces of your life and put them back together again without help, you know it's an impossible task. When you lose your job, when divorce divides your family, when a loved one commits suicide, or when cancer claims a friend, it's easy to lose perspective and abandon hope. According to Jon Weece, Christianity does not require you to smile through your pain, much less praise God for tormenting you.

In tough times, we can become more familiar with pain than progress and more acquainted with loneliness than companionship. But what if the purpose of our faith is not to reach the Promised Land but to recognize that God is with us in our lowest moments and times of our own personal wilderness? In Experiencing Friendship with God, speaker and pastor Faith Eury Cho draws on ancient wisdom about intimacy with God to help us cultivate a relationship with Him, even among all the complications of today’s world.

Holy Yes is a transformative collection of heartfelt poems, prayers, reflections, and lessons designed to inspire and empower visionary women as they navigate life and business, while deepening their relationship with God through Christ. Authored by Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Writer, Victoria Washington, this book speaks to those who might feel caught in the "in-between"—not fully resonating with traditional church spaces or self-help circles.

New York Times best-selling author and pastor Mark Batterson believes the key to radically increasing your faith, joy, and abundance can be found in these three words: Flip the blessing. His discovery started with a simple experiment. Whenever Batterson received a blessing, he would give a similar blessing away. If someone paid him a compliment or gave him a gift or went out of their way to help him, he would return the favor by doing something similar for someone else.

Thanksgiving Praise and Worship, covers these three spiritual dynamics of faith in details. Light is shed on these topics in a manner that will stimulate Christians to these virtues. The link between faith and power; thanksgiving and prayer are clearly brought to light in this book. Three types of Thanksgiving are closely examined. Furthermore, three levels of praise are covered. Much time is spent on the third and highest level of praise; being the midnight praise. Level three praise is imperative for results in seemingly hopeless situations. The cases of King Jehoshaphat with his people, ...

Quotations have been used for centuries to provoke deeper thought, promote emotional healing, inspire creativity and progress, and encourage personal development.The author wrote these quotes over the years based on her personal experiences and those of the people she has related to. The quotes are written to inspire positive thought and provoke deeper reflection on one’s life.The quotes will create inner reflections depending on one’s emotional and intellectual states.Read the quotes with an open mind, and they will open your mind to deeper depths.

This insightful, inspiring devotional examines the lives of specific women in the Bible and how their wants, needs, and feelings relate with those of women today. The book provides you with guidance and answers by highlighting the stories of women such as Esther, Ruth, Abigail, and many more. Each devotion focuses on relevant issues, such as mental health, self-worth, grief, infertility, healing, navigating a career, and motherhood. 60 Devotions Inspired by Women of the Bible is the perfect go-to daily listener for Christian women wanting to deepen their faith.

Why do so many churches struggle with dysfunction, declining attendance, and ineffectiveness despite having good intentions and dedicated leaders? The answer isn't found in better programs, modern strategies, or cultural relevance. It's found in returning to God's original blueprint for His church—a design so comprehensive and powerful that Jesus promised "the gates of hell will not prevail against it." Discover God's Complete Vision In God's Blueprint for His Church, you'll explore seven divinely inspired metaphors that reveal exactly what God intended when He designed the church: Family...

The Benefits of Coaching are Priceless! The Power of Coaching is for you if you are ready to achieve total success in your personal and professional development. You will read stories from 12 business and life coaches who have successfully facilitated transformations and growth for others and their own lives. Their stories will give you hope and key strategies to create a life filled with purpose, passion, and prosperity. Authors share their definition of coaching and testimonies of transformations they use to support others to take charge of their business and life journey. This book ...

Rituals give us meaning, confidence, comfort and joy. When convention and religion don’t offer an uplifting and purposeful celebration, we can create our own. Do you want to celebrate your wedding in a unique, unforgettable way? Do you want to mark the launch of a new business or creative project, welcome a new child to the family, or honour a departed friend with a cheerful funeral? Do you want to bless an occasion society doesn’t deem worth observing, such as divorce, menopause or a new pet? This book brims with inspiring ideas and practical advice. You’ll find suggestions for new ...

Cold Tangerines is a collection of stories that celebrate the extraordinary moments hidden in our everyday lives. It is about God, and about life, and about the thousands of daily ways in which an awareness of God changes and infuses everything. It is about spiritual life, and about all the things that we have called nonspiritual life that might be spiritual after all.

MAXY AWARDS "BOOK OF THE YEAR" A jackpot winner trapped by the lottery curse. A young journalist desperate to rebuild her ruined career. An extraordinary train ride neither of them will ever forget. $250 million dollars . . . That’s what Phillip Westford received after winning the largest lottery in history. But little did he know, the sudden wealth would soon cost him everything he held dear, leaving his once perfect life now in shambles. Then on one crisp fall day in a New York City park, the despondent lottery champion meets an old, kind, mysterious Irishman named Patrick O’Rourke, ...

In a world of uncertainty, we can find peace in knowing that the God who carried His people through the desert, the God who calmed the seas, the God who promised His presence, is still our God today. In this unique five-day-a-week devotional, featuring a flexible format that adapts to your schedule, Katie Davis Majors invites you into a yearlong experience of immersing yourself in the truth of who God is.

Processed for Purpose, is a transformative guide aimed at helping readers replace fear with faith during life’s toughest moments. I have crafted this book to inspire readers to see their challenges as processes that lead to their true purpose. Processed for Purpose challenges readers to reframe their problems, viewing them as essential steps in God’s divine plan. This book is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and spiritual insights that encourage readers to reflect on their past experiences and recognize how these challenges have shaped their journey. Throughout the book...

Inspire Your Child to Achieve Greatness—One Story at a Time Looking for a way to motivate your young athlete? Want to instill values like perseverance, determination, and resilience in your child? "Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers" is the perfect tool to inspire and educate kids aged 7-11 through the power of storytelling. Why This Book? Every parent wants their child to succeed—not just in sports, but in life. This book offers 15 powerful, true stories of young athletes who faced challenges and emerged as heroes, inspired by the journeys of their sporting idols like ...

Unlock the secrets of castor oil — a remarkable natural remedy with a rich history, powerful healing properties, and countless uses. This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know about castor oil, from its ancient origins to its cutting-edge applications in modern wellness and beauty. Jam packed with over 150 pages just devoted to beauty secrets and formulas. Inside, discover: 🌱 Origins and Early Use of Castor Oil Trace castor oil’s roots back to its earliest applications and traditional uses. 🔬 The Chemistry of Castor Oil Understand the unique chemical structure ...

Scott Hamilton has experienced the heights of accomplishment and the depths of disease, from winning the Gold to becoming a cancer and brain tumor survivor. But through his successes, struggles, and setbacks, Hamilton has never lost his trademark humor and honesty. More important, he has never lost his faith and optimism. How does he keep smiling?

Unbreakable: A Road Map for Turning Your Pain into Power, Reclaiming Your Voice, and Rising Again What if the very pain that tried to break you was the birthplace of your greatest power? In this raw, soul-stirring guide inspired by a powerful true story, bestselling author, speaker, and former solicitor Julie Condliffe opens her heart—and her journey—to the world. Unbreakable is not just a book. It’s a movement. A mirror. A message. A lifeline for every woman who has ever been silenced, shamed, or sidelined. From surviving eviction in Zimbabwe as the youngest of eight children to ...