Never Say Diet
After years of failed diet attempts, Chantel Hobbs discovered the missing ingredient to permanent weight loss: to change your life, you first have to change the way you think. She developed a balanced plan for exercise and nutrition and lost two hundred pounds. Now, through writing, speaking, and her work as a personal trainer, she [...]
Stewardship Is More Than Giving
Stewardship Is More Than Giving by Nancy Twigg What pastors and other church leaders usually mean when they talk about stewardship is giving. But don’t assume that’s all there is to it. Stewardship is just as much about living as it is about giving. Good stewardship is about being faithful in using all your resources—not [...]
Physical and Spiritual Gold
Physical and Spiritual Gold Excerpted from Pure Gold by Pam Davis Authentic Publishing, 2008 God’s pure gold is his grace. Only this kind of gold can make us truly rich. Instead of us being wretched and afflicted, his grace enables us to endure troubles. Instead of us being pitiful, God’s grace supplies us with the [...]
BOOK REVIEW | The One Year Great Songs of Faith
The One Year Great Songs of Faith by William J. Petersen As a lover of music and song, this is a fabulous book to look through at any time or to make in a daily devotion. Each page has a bio of a composer, the lyrics to a famous hymn, and the story behind the [...]
Enjoying Missions throughout the Year – JANUARY
Enjoying Missions throughout the Year A great way to involve your family in missions for 2009 Excerpted from The Mission-Minded Family by Ann Dunagan, Authentic Publishing, 2008 International Holiday Ideas Throughout the year, acknowledging international holidays can give our families an insight into our world’s need for Jesus. These vibrant festivities are filled with colorful [...]
BOOK REVIEW | The Bible Believer's Handbook
The Bible Believer’s Handbook by Larry Vaughn The author of The Bible Believer’s Handbook, Larry Vaughn, must have spent considerable time putting together this topical bible reference book. He states,"This is what The Bible Believers Handbook is all about, teaching the things that Jesus commanded us to do (Matthew 28:19-20).” The handbook is split into [...]
BOOK REVIEW | The Master Carpenter
The Master Carpenter: Devotions for Woodworkers by Hugh Poland I don’t know much about woodworking, but my father is a contractor. As a child I was fascinated by the way he could construct buildings, cabinetry, entertainment units, bookshelves and even dog houses from stacks of wood. Hugh Poland, the author of The Master Carpenter, provides [...]
BOOK REVIEW | The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible
The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible by John Alan Turner and Kenneth Boa It’s that time of the year where I start checking out bible studies and devotions. It’s been awhile since I have read through the bible in a year so I’m definitely looking at bible reading plans. John Alan Turner and Kenneth [...]
Homeschooling…Is it right for your family?
Homeschooling…Is it right for your family? by Tricia Goyer Q: My wife and I are looking into homeschooling our daughter, I’m just trying to do my homework before I make a decision. How long have you been homeschooling? I’ve been homeschooling for fourteen years…ever since my oldest son Cory was in preschool.
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