Sometimes LIFE feels like it's "LIFING" us..... But the thing is, there is a gift inside every adversity or challenge we face. It's just a matter of seeing things with a different set of eyes. ...
Posted by Carolina Marrelli on 04/19/2024
WINNER OF 5 LITERARY AWARDS "This is an extremely powerful story and one that both grasps the frailties of the human person and celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over immense challenges." --Readers' Favorite In the early morning hours of January 31, 1968, eleven-year-old Minh Phuong watched in horror as her father and two siblings were gunned down by the Vietcong in their backyard. Though she escaped the bullets that night, abuse, prison, and torture would follow. The tragedy of her childhood would haunt Minh Phuong for the rest of her life and lead her...
Posted by Michelle Rahal on 02/29/2024
Award-winning and heralded as “a book that can strengthen the spirit of its reader and transform or even save lives,” Move Forward Stronger is like a friend when we’re in need, the therapist we’re hesitant to call, and the inner voice we’ve been listening for...telling us: “You can feel happiness again.” Something happened. The death of someone you love. A suicide, divorce or loss of a close relationship, job, career, or business. A negative change in your financial picture. A medical diagnosis or tragic accident. A physical...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
At one point in our life, we all experience unwanted change, adversity, and loss, leading to varying degrees of grief. Many of us get stuck reliving what happened, existing more in the past than living in the present. In her TEDx Talk, Julia shares a framework anyone can use to triumph over adversity, process the most profound grief, and move forward stronger no matter what happened or how long ago. Julia has faced an inordinate amount of tragedy and loss in her life. Those experiences unwittingly led her to discover a unique perspective on grief and loss - more specifically,...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
Embarking on the ever-shifting journey of military life comes with its unique set of challenges, a truth Beth Runkle knows all too well. As she unfolds her story on our latest podcast, listeners are invited into the profound realities of being a military spouse – from the emotional toll of frequent relocations to the trials of infertility, and the bittersweet transitions from resistance to acceptance. Her candid revelations offer a raw glimpse into the resilience required to navigate these waters, alongside the joy that can be found in raising a family and embracing the military community....
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
Beth, a resilient and faith-driven individual, brings a wealth of experience as a military wife, discipleship mentor, and author. Having traversed a 25-year journey alongside her husband's career in the Air Force, Beth's life transformed through faith and discipleship, leading her to minister to others.Her profound commitment to community and discipleship is evident in the small-group Bible studies she initiated for military couples worldwide. A testament to her unwavering faith, Beth's journey includes a miraculous story of overcoming infertility through adoption and a profound surrender...
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
Podcast created to help couples become aware of the challenges that cost them joy in their marriage. Find ways to enrich your marriage. Watch on my Website, Apple Podcast, or Spotify. ...
Posted by Connie Durham on 02/16/2024
“…personal stories, prayer, and sassy suggestions that will inspire and refuel you for your continuing journey into amazing.” --Linda Evans Shepherd, award-winning author of 38 books, founder of the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association Watching those birthday numerals climb? Need a little encouragement, support, and reminders of the good times and fruitfulness ahead? You are more than just a number. Your faith-lift awaits! Relate and connect through these devotions filled with fun, faith, and sisterly fellowship. Emotional, physical, and all kinds of natural changes...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 01/18/2024
***The Christian Market Devotional of the Year 2022*** ***Winner of the 2022 Angel Book Awards*** ***Winner of the American Book Fest "Best Book" Award in Two Categories!***Guaranteed to breathe new life into your walk with God, this 90-day devotional—with entries for March, April, and May—will reawaken your spirit through famous quotes, inspirational readings, meaningful prayers, and targeted scriptures. Whether you’re looking for those first signs of new life to burst through the soil, hunting Easter eggs with the kiddos, or seeking a closer relationship with Jesus,...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 01/17/2024
365 true stories from more than 250 years of America's history reveal the faith and courage of women, families, and children during American war times. Women kept the homes fires and businesses going, protected their homes, served as spies, and stood steadfast in the struggles of capture, loss, and hardships. Their ives show us this country is worth fighting for and God will be with us always. Each individual's inspiring story shares the legacy of faith. Their trials and triumphs can apply to our own lives and struggles. These incredible stories need to be told and retold for behind...
Posted by Karen Whiting on 10/12/2023
Start with inner peace, then build more peaceful relationships and move outward to being a peacemaker through the truths seen in the book. We need peace before we can truly love others and be filled with joy. Each devotional includes a simple peace step on the path to more harmony in life. Karen has faced many challenges with military moves, devastating storms, the loss of her husband to breast cancer, and all the challenges of raising five children. Her stories will bring laughter and tears as well as God's wisdom. ...
Posted by Karen Whiting on 10/12/2023
Co-authored with Pam Farrel this 30 week devotional shares true stories about the impact of joy. Joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit that increases as we give thanks, rejoice, and choose joy as we trust God knows best. Stories reveal the wonder of what happens when we rely on Jesus, and sprinkle joy in lives of others. Both authors faced many challenges in life even as they wrote the book, but joy always prevailed. Discover where people found joy in the midst of category 4 hurricanes, coming out of a coma, nearly penniless, a grandmother's terminal illness, while building a monumental church,...
Posted by Karen Whiting on 10/12/2023
