Pain and suffering in our lives do not equal a lack of love from God. Instead, they reveal, at the right time, a divine and perfect purpose packed with love. Are you searching for hope amidst a trial? Beauty Beyond the Thorns offers a transformative perspective on where it can be found. Darci weaves biblical stories with modern-day stories, including her arduous journey through chronic pain, to demonstrate how God can turn life’s unexpected curveballs into victorious home runs. This is a story about the upside of suffering. In Beauty Beyond the Thorns, you will learn: Suggestions...
Posted by Darci Steiner on 08/06/2022
At a time of year where we feel we "should " feel joyful, the extra stress and responsibilities of the holidays, loss of loved ones and more, can cause this to be a real struggle. Add to this the challenges we've faced in the last 2 years with COVID-19, and joy can be hard to find. At the BCC Women's Christmas Brunch, Ammie shared her own experiences in a way that allowed many to relate to her journey. She reminded us where our true joy comes from. Ammie provided encouragement and reminders from scripture that allowed the ladies attending to leave the event feeling lighter and...
Posted by Ammie Bouwman on 02/21/2022
Jesus said in John 16:33, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (ESV). We may think when we are suffering that God has abandoned us or is trying to "punish" us. But nothing could be further from the truth! God wants to develop important character traits in us, one of them being the beautiful gift of perseverance. If we're willing to open our hearts to what He has to teach us in our trials, we can better understand their value, experience peace in the midst of...
Posted by Jennifer Cadamore on 06/29/2021
ASPERITYWhen troubles come from every direction, pushing souls to their breaking point. Being perfect is impossible, a truth that nurse and avid runner, Linda Bonin learns the hard way. When another failure to appease her abusive husband prompts a threatening phone call, she flees. But, Linda discovers she can’t outrun the ever-advancing evil that stalks her. Taunting, accusing – pushing her to her breaking point. To survive, will Linda risk her soul to confront her accuser? A gripping nail-biter, Running from Asperity is an emotionally compelling story of searching for truth...
Posted by Melissa Kirk on 02/18/2020
Joseph’s life was full of struggle and he had a choice to follow after God or to run away. You can view this video at https://vimeo.com/358668366?ref=em-share ...
Purchase Deep Waters Within Deep Waters is the story of Jim. Jim is running. He is running from his father, he is running to independence, but mostly he is running from God. Jim is so sure that he can do things on his own that he doesn’t even call home. If he had, he would know that his father is very ill with Leukemia. Although Jim finds Dawn, the love of his life, on his adventure, he keeps feeling that something is missing. Will Jim find his way back home before it is too late? ...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 07/15/2019
Are you a ministry leader who is going the distance or going to pieces? As a Bible-study leader, women's ministry director, pastor's wife and mother of two, Mary Southerland's extensive experience will help you: Learn how to embrace necessary transition to establish a ministry that changes lives.Develop essential leadership characteristics, such as personal integrity, the ability to motivate others, and the willingness to delegate. Each chapter includes a study section and an in-the-trenches life story from a woman in ministry. All this adds up to a powerful resource that will...
Posted by Mary Southerland on 03/01/2019
Emotions saturate Scripture. God is an emotional God—not in the same way we talk about an emotional woman or emotional person. But God is certainly aware of the runaway emotions we’re referring to when we put a negative spin on emotions. We can’t escape God’s presence. That means he sees and hears alongside us, including our (often messy) emotions. If we let him, God will replace those untruthful messages we’ve learned about emotions along the journey of life with the truthful messages reflecting his character, will, and commands. God didn’t mess up his design...
Posted by Susan Lawrence on 09/24/2018
FOR THE BRAND-NEW CHRISTIAN Christmas Edition of the Grace Warrior Devotional Series. Seeing the Babe-in-a-manger piece haphazardly stuffed between the Ninja Turtle Cowabunga Christmas plaque and snow globe with Frosty in beachwear made me want to run and hide. How could anyone celebrate Christmas in the midst of the commercialized chaos? God reminded me that in the middle of the confusion are people; grieving, worried, and desperate ones seeking relief. What better time than Advent to share with them what the season represents – hope, peace, joy, and love? ...
Posted by Melissa Kirk on 08/29/2017
God Speaks to Me? is for those, like Marlene, who at times may question their ability to hear God speak. The excerpts of her personal encounters with God will communicate, demonstrate, and motivate others to love the Lord Jesus Christ and to live out His Word in their daily lives. Fine Tune My Hearing, Lord Father, fine-tune my hearing And help me to see, You are calling; calling for me. There are many voices on any given day I just keep on rushing, hurrying on my way. You say You will speak. You say You will wait. The day’s almost gone, It’s getting very late....
Posted by Marlene Salcher on 05/19/2017
When a water vessel is filled with dirt and stones, it cannot be used to quench a thirst. But, when this vessel is emptied, there is an opportunity to fill it until it overflows with fresh, cool, life-giving water. Water that quenches. Refreshes. Soothes. Our souls are the same: filled with fear, doubt, and disappointment. Running over with unanswered prayers and lingering questions. When we empty the mess of our lives in the presence of God, we're offered an invitation to come. An invitation that allows us to come empty - so that we can be filled until we overflow. Come Empty - Pour Out Life's...
Posted by Saundra Dalton-Smith on 10/28/2015
