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If you're a believer, God has given you a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Yet how often do you feel assaulted by fear, worry, anxiety, or negative thoughts? Unpacking personal heartbreaks, struggles, and never shared before confessions, Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien gives you an intimately empowering look at how to reign over your thoughts and feelings as God intended. Snippets of her journal entries will assure you that you're not alone and will encourage you to speak God's promises in spite of what you see and feel. You will be given the weapons to identify your triggers, take negative thoughts and debilitating emotions captive, and posture your heart for delight. Trials and dangers may abound, but you are a queen who does not cower in the face of difficulty. By God's power, you can reign supreme over your inner world.

If you've ever taken a personality test, you may have found yourself in enthusiastic agreement about the positive aspects of your personality, while the less desirable traits listed may have made you a bit defensive. Maybe you read up on a different personality type and wished you had more of those qualities. But the truth is, every type can get stuck in unhealthy emotional and spiritual patterns. And no matter what your personality, you have the potential to grow into the healthiest and most loving version of yourself.In Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith, Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere use the Enneagram to lead you through a journey of discovery, showing you how God can transform unhealthy patterns of anger, shame, anxiety, and sadness into freedom, joy, peace, and love. Through eye-opening insights, engaging stories, and simple soul care practices and spiritual disciplines, this book offers an avenue to renewed hope and personal growth you may not have thought possible. If you want to go from knowing your personality type to growing in wholeness, empathy, and faith, let the Gaultieres be your guide.

What do you call a flock of sheep rolling down a hill? A lamb-slide.I'm terrified of elevators, so I'm taking steps to avoid them.Knock, knock.Who's there? Spell. Spell who?Okay, W-H-O.Get ready for hours of fun making your friends laugh, making your family laugh, but mostly making yourself laugh!Packed full of one-liners, riddles, knock-knock jokes, and hilarious cartoons, The Big Book of Big Laughs for Kids will have you laughing out loud--maybe so loud the neighbors complain. Get ready for hours of good, clean humor for kids of all ages!

Be inspired by a woman who dared to follow GodAmy Carmichael understood true discipleship and lived it out. At a very young age she felt called to the mission field, followed God's guidance, and eventually went to India, where she would spend fifty-three years without furlough. While there, Amy founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for children in moral danger-children who were orphaned or unwanted and sold to the temple. Amy became a mother for these children, and so they called her "Amma."Even today, Amy's life of obedience and courage stands as a model for all Christians everywhere. We resonate with her desires and dreams, her faults and fears, her dedication and service. For former missionary and author Elisabeth Elliot, Amy became a role model. "She was my first spiritual mother," writes Elliot. "She showed me the shape of godliness."A Chance to Die is the life story of Amy Carmichael. In this reverent biography, Elisabeth Elliot brings "Amma" to life, providing a compelling, unforgettable narrative that will provoke you to examine the depths of your own faith and encourage you to reaffirm your life and commitment to Christ. Elisabeth Elliot, one of the outstanding women of present-day Christianity, is the author of more than twenty books, including Passion and Purity, The Journals of Jim Elliot, and These Strange Ashes. She and her husband, Lars Gren, live in Magnolia, Massachusetts.

Overcome by the Spirit tackles every conceivable question and concern about this issue, including: -Isn't it just the power of suggestion?-Aren't some people actually pushed over?-What are spiritual benefits, if any?-How good can something be that causes division and controversy?

More than one million copies sold!Proven ways to improve your child's self-esteemA solid sense of self-worth helps your child make good choices, develop healthy relationships, and work to achieve his or her dreams. But what's the best way to instill self-confidence while still teaching your child to value and care about others?Based on a biblical understanding of human worth, Building Confidence in Your Child teaches you how to parent positively to help your child grow into a secure adult who is poised for success in life. Deftly balancing the principles of humility and pride, trusted author and parenting expert Dr. James Dobson offers practical pointers that break through the theories and get right down to the decisions you have to make every day.In our emotionally toxic world, it's more important than ever to help your child develop healthy self-esteem. Let this book show you how.Dr. James Dobson is the founder of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. He has an earned PhD from the University of Southern California, and is the author of more than fifty books dedicated to the preservation of the family. Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years. He is married to Shirley and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.

Attitude is everything.Attitude is what makes the difference between those who succeed and those who fail. It's easy to see--in other people. But it's not always easy to recognize when our own attitude needs adjustment or to know how to change it.In You Are What You Think, Dr. David Stoop shows you how to use self-talk to make positive changes in your attitude and belief in order to- choose healthy, positive thoughts- respond rather than react to circumstances- overcome guilt, anger, anxiety, and stress- release the power of faith- and moreSelf-talk is a powerful tool that can help you gain control of the way you feel and act, making your emotions work for you rather than against you. This practical book shows you how.

Think the goal of becoming a Proverbs 31 woman is out of your reach? Think again.Donna Partow has a secret for you--you can be a modern Proverbs 31 woman! In Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be, Partow gives you inspiration and practical direction to move you closer to that goal with purpose and passion. During this 90-day journey, you will walk the path toward better living in specific areas, including- faith and spirituality- family relationships- health- business- home management- ministry- and morePartow's holistic plan includes all parts of your life--physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual--and will help you deepen your relationship with God, live out his will for your life, and take your faith into the world. The practical action steps will help you grow in character today, even as you set attainable goals for the future. You can become the woman God wants you to be. Let this powerful guide renew your energy and determination. Donna Partow is the bestselling author of Becoming the Woman I Want to Be. She has been a popular guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including Focus on the Family. Partow's honesty and vulnerability speaks to all women who have less-than-perfect lives.

We've seen the enemy, and they're small . . . and unionized.If you're looking for parental direction in today's tumultuous world and your pint-sized treasures often seem to have the upper hand, you're not alone. How can you encourage healthy attitudes, positive behavior, and long-lasting values in children of all ages?Parenting isn't easy, but it's simpler than you think. With Dr. Leman's practical, action-oriented methods, you'll learn how to- Get your kids to listen to you- Use the seven principles of reality discipline to create a win-win every time- Establish values your children will want to emulate- Get your kids to willingly talk to you- Put yourself back in the driver's seat- Rear responsible adults who are difference makers in the world- And much moreWant respectful, well-behaved kids who make good choices now and in the long haul? Making Children Mind without Losing Yours, now revised for a new generation of parents and kids, is a simple game plan any parent can follow.Guaranteed. Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, speaker, and educator, who has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of more than 50 books, including The Birth Order Book and Have a New Kid by Friday, Dr. Leman has made thousands of house calls through radio and television programs, such as FOX & Friends, The Real Story, The View, FOX's The Morning Show, Today, Morning in America, CBS's The Early Show, The 700 Club, Focus on the Family, and CNN. A former contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America, Dr. Leman lives with his wife, Sande, in Tucson, Arizona. They have five children and four grandchildren.

Proven techniques for improving and protecting your memoryThe words are on the tip of your tongue, but you just can't quite remember them. You've been there a hundred times, so why did you take the wrong turn? Outwardly, as we age we may be looking and feeling younger than our parents' generation--60 is the new 40, after all--but mental decline can begin as early as age 30, and it will impact everyone at some point. The increasing rate of dementia is sobering, and the personal, financial, and societal stakes are high. The good news is, just as diet and exercise can keep aging bodies healthier, the proper mental regimen can slow--even reverse--the deterioration of our mental capacity. In this practical and hopeful book, Dr. Frank Minirth gives you trustworthy scientific insights, helpful assessments to measure mental sharpness, and proven strategies to preserve focus, memory, and brainpower at any age. Each chapter includes brain boosters, exercises, and challenges, as well as engaging personal stories.Frank Minirth, MD (1946-2015) was president of the Minirth Clinic in Richardson, Texas, and an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He was the author or coauthor of numerous books, including the bestselling Happiness Is a Choice and A Brilliant Mind.

Great marriages don't just happen--they're made, intentionally, day by day. The number one cause of divorce isn't adultery or finances or disagreements. It's apathy--a lack of intentional emotional, physical, and mental investment in the relationship. It's forgetting that as a husband or wife you have three distinct roles: friend, partner, and lover.With engaging stories and clear, simple language, pastor Kevin A. Thompson shows how to live out those roles. Using solid biblical principles, he helps you and your spouse grow your friendship, be supportive partners through the good times and the bad, and develop a healthy and satisfying sex life.Whether you are starry-eyed in love or struggling to make it work, this book will show you how to keep your marriage healthy, strong, and fulfilling."A good marriage isn't fate, it's not always romantic, and it doesn't come with a soundtrack . . . but anyone can have it. Reading this book will help you get there!"--Rossi Morreale, TV personality"Whether you're looking to strengthen or rescue your marriage, this book can help you determine where and how to make concrete improvements."--J. Parker, Christian intimacy author and speaker; blogger at Hot, Holy & Humorous"In a world where we watch people meet, fight, and break up via social media, Kevin's grounded advice is refreshing."--Kristan Roland, blogger at Confessions of a Cookbook QueenKevin A. Thompson is lead pastor at Community Bible Church, a growing multisite church with four locations in western Arkansas. Every year he meets with nearly one hundred couples with a range of needs, from premarital counseling to navigating the most serious betrayals. A marriage and parenting conference speaker, he lives with his wife, Jenny, and their two children in Arkansas. He blogs at www.kevinathompson.com.

Can a happy marriage really last a lifetime?One-third of all married couples divorce before their ten-year anniversary. They struggle to overcome unmet expectations, unanticipated conflict, and disagreements about money, sex, children, and more. In this practical and hopeful book, licensed marriage and family therapist Laura Taggart helps young couples stay on the right side of this statistic. Making Love Last guides them to examine their true expectations for marriage, provides six action steps for improving the way they relate, and gives them a new picture of what it means to enjoy marriage for a lifetime. Each chapter includes discussion questions for couples or small groups as well as additional questions for personal reflection."A practical and wise guide on a crucial subject."--John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Church; author of All the Places to Go"Falling in love is easy! Yet, as many of us well know, staying happily married over a lifetime is another story. . . . If you once were madly in love but now find yourself drifting toward relational disappointment and disillusionment, take heart, because wonderful help begins just a few pages away."--from the foreword by Milan and Kay Yerkovich, authors of How We Love Laura Taggart has been a licensed marriage and family therapist for nearly thirty years. As director of marriage and family ministry at Community Presbyterian Church in Danville, California, she founded a highly successful marriage mentoring ministry to help young couples develop a solid foundation for their young and often struggling marriages. A popular speaker at conferences and retreats, she has also taught as an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.laurataggart.com.