In this six-week Bible study on the Book of Joshua, we will join God’s people as they arrive on the edge of the promised land only to find themselves in hostile territory, faced with fear and uncertainty. As we dig into the story of how Joshua and the Israelites claimed God’s promised victory, we’ll discover that winning the worry battle requires more than having faith; it requires learning to fight in faith! Following their bold, courageous footprints, we’ll learn how to fight in faith as we internalize God’s promises, draw strength from God’s faithfulness,...
Posted by Barb Roose on 01/30/2018
Many Christians do not have a full understanding of what it means to fight the good fight of faith. They try to live by faith but in the face of everyday trials and failures, they find themselves disillusioned and discouraged, wondering if they have done something wrong or if living by faith only works for others. The problem for most is simply a lack of understanding regarding what faith is and how it works. This book, inspired by the Book of Joshua, reviews three tools a person can develop to Fight In Faith: 1) embracing God’s promises, 2) courage and commitment under pressure and 3)...
Posted by Barb Roose on 01/30/2018
Will a chance encounter change their lives forever? Find out in this Powerful and Moving Speechless Film! A small New Testament passes through the hands of fourteen strangers. For seven of the individuals, their lives will never be the same. The Good Book weaves a compelling story, centered on a small Bible that passes from individual to individual, young and old, rich and poor, blessed and forsaken. Each has a decision to make. While some let the opportunity slip through their hands, others find hope and meaning when they need it most. This gripping and emotional film...
Posted by Sharon Wilharm on 01/03/2018
Love Needs No Words Rachel and Mitchell both grow up in the small town of Providence, Tennessee. Their paths keep crossing and at one point it looks like they'll finally get together. But the opportunity slips away and they go their separate ways. It takes a tragedy many years later before they're reunited. This time will they let the moment pass or will they take a step of faith and trust God to work a miracle in their lives? This beautiful redemptive romance is portrayed with no dialogue, using dramatic action, breathtaking cinematography,and an incredible soundtrack of indie...
Posted by Sharon Wilharm on 01/03/2018
As a young girl, Jean sat on the swing as her classmates raced across the playground and wondered "How do they do that?" As a teenager, she watched her friends go off on dates and thought, "Will anyone ever love me?" And when she was a young adult she realized that God has a plan. An absolutely wonderful plan. Jean Abbott's journey from wheels to heels is a powerful and uplifting story of faith and perseverance. As a young child, Jean Sharon Abbott was diagnosed with spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy. After enduring three decades of countless doctors visits,...
Posted by Jean Abbott on 12/16/2017
The wind was blowing gently, but enough to stir the leaves on the ground. It was a sunny day with a few fluffy white clouds scattered through the sky. Gerald Ray and Timmy were walking through the park. They had just finished playing ball with their friends and were on their way home. But they were not quite ready to go home. The two brothers decided to sit by the small pond and skip stones across the water. “Wow! That was a good one!” Gerald Ray shouted! “Timmy was always good at skipping stones,” he thought to himself. Have you ever wondered how God talks to you or...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 10/20/2017
Have you ever felt helpless, not knowing how to help someone understand the love of God and what receiving Jesus is really all about? God gives you a love that will heal every area of your life. Not everyone listens to the Father’s guidance and due to the free will God gave everyone; we get hurt in the process. That is where God comes in, (Psalm 34:18) “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” The Day Hope was Born is a book with a few short stories and poems that will stir your heart. As it speaks to your heart share it with the ones...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 10/20/2017
An Eagle’s Flight: The Eagle is a majestic bird; especially as you see it soaring high into the sky with its wings spread wide. The way eagles court each other, protect and raise there young is very much the same as how God is with us. Have you just been saved? Maybe it has been a short while since you have received Jesus but there are many questions you do not understand about walking with God? Maybe you just want a closer walk with God and are seeking more understanding about the trials you are now going through. Let the Holy Spirit speak to your heart as you read An Eagle’s Flight....
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 10/20/2017
At her favorite place in the park Grace cries out after discovering what her father had done to her and at that moment, she just needed to be held. “Why, why daddy! Why did you hurt me like that! Why! I want to hate you, but I can’t! Why did you do that to me! Why, why, why did you do it? Oh, Lord, I know I need to let go and forgive. I understand what it means to forgive that itis releasing me from the hold of my abusers. I do get it, Father, that as long as I hold on to bitterness and resentment and do not forgive the ones that hurt me,...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 10/20/2017
Janet can make a beautiful book and resource table for your event, to include the following books she has written (plus THREE more exciting ones in 2018!): PrayerWalk: Becoming a Woman Prayer, Strength and Disciple (WaterBrook/RandomHouse)Daily PrayerWalk: Meditations for a Deeper Prayer Life (WaterBrook/RandomHouse)Prayer Changes Teens: How to Parent from Your Knees (WaterBrook/RandomHouse)PrayerStreaming: How to Stay in Touch with God All Day Long (WaterBrook/RandomHouse)My Prayer Buddy Devotional: For a Sisterhood of Prayer Partners (AMG)Girlfriend Gatherings: Creative Ways to Stay Connected...
Posted by Janet McHenry on 08/08/2017
This study guide to be used in companion with the book will take you chapter by chapter, following along in the book and the books of Ezra and Nehemiah in the Bible. As you follow along you will discover how God wants to restore all that is broken within you as you travel through the books of Nehemiah and Ezra with me; learning from them as they rebuilt the Temple and the Wall of Jerusalem after the exile and applying it to your own broken heart. The torn down Wall of Jerusalem is a symbol of their brokenness and the broken relationship between God and the Israelites. God wanted to restore...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 07/25/2017
MOMS RAISING SONS TO BE MEN by Rhonda Stoppe Harvest House Publishers 2013 This book was selling 1000 copies per month when it released, because moms of sons are desperate for mentors. "Imagine if you had your own personal mommy mentor, that's what you'll find in my book MOMS RAISING SONS TO BE MEN." ~Rhonda Stoppe Mothers of boys have the special opportunity to shape future men of God. Rhonda Stoppe knows first-hand how this privilege can be a challenge, a joy, and probably the most important work of a woman’s life. Drawing from years of experience ministering...
Posted by Rhonda Stoppe on 04/28/2017
