"For whatever reason, two of the best faith-based films regarding nuance and complexity come from two female directors. Roman Dawson directed this year's Breakthrough , about a family struggling with the impending death of their hospitalized son. Sharon Wilharm wrote and directed Summer of 67 , a film about two sisters who struggle with their mother's suicide when they were kids, and worry over their men who've gone off to fight in Vietnam. Both of these films portray faith positively, but with sensitivity and without answering every question." ...
Posted by Sharon Wilharm on 05/30/2019
Ecclesiastes 3:11 tells us, "He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Everything—which includes you! Do you have trouble believing that? If so, you’re not alone. As girls and women, it's easy to become insecure about our appearance when we're bombarded with images depicting "perfection.” Comparison becomes part of our days and we struggle to believe that we are enough. Unfortunately for most, this begins at a young age and low self-esteem is carried into adulthood. Adapted from the message Jennifer has taught to countless girls and women, ...
Posted by Jennifer Cadamore on 05/22/2019
After a troubling past along with devastation. death. terminal illness. and murder within her own family Debbie discovered that Jesus wasn't just someone you learn about in Sunday School or even read about in the Bible. He is a friend. companion and confidant. Freeing the Prisoner from Within is a story of the relentless pursuing love of God for a raging wild child. This story is about God and how He uses our pain, struggles, and successes to draw us to Him. ...
Posted by Debbie Ormonde on 04/16/2019
Paul in Ephesians 6:10-18 gives a vivid description of the warfare armor provided to the believer. In Weapons for Victory, the author gives a vibrant description of how, by employing this arsenal she was equipped to gain access to Satan’s camp, retrieve her stuff that was stolen, and walk away in victory. The book takes the reader into the world of the writer as she uses the tools of God’s Word to prepare for deployment, face it head on, and emerge a winner every time. The reader is given a panoramic view of a storm, which though at times grew boisterous, was the avenue God...
Posted by Sharon Arrindell on 03/16/2019
What does it mean to trust God? What would your life look like if you were walking by faith and trusting God with your whole heart? The 10-Day Trust Adventure addresses every decision you make in every area of your life - including your past and future, your family and friendships, your finances and work - and how to make those decisions as you step out in faith and really trust God. ...
Posted by Mary Southerland on 03/01/2019
L = Listen | B.L.E.S.S. | Mary Southerland | Westside Family Church ...
Posted by Mary Southerland on 03/01/2019
Reflect on how our lives follow a similar path as the Israelites as they walked in faith on the long journey. Learn how God was patient and merciful to grumbling and complaining while He taught them to trust. To purchase CLICK HERE ...
Posted by Sue L. Hamilton on 01/31/2019
A Powerful, MUST read Book! Learn more about this story.... CLICK HERE A Candid Story Of: Darkness of alcohol & drug abuse for user and family membersA mom's prayers & tough loveImpact of a school teacherStrength to stay in a marriage through all the trials of lifeMiracle of a life saved from a fatal motorcycle accident To purchase CLICK HERE ...
Posted by Sue L. Hamilton on 01/31/2019
C ry, Laugh, Cook! -New Book- How often do we talk about our lives growing up? Do we think about how our relationships with our siblings have changed over the years? Do we recognize the humor all around us? What lessons have we learned, what traits do we embrace, and what foods take us back home? This is the fabric of our lives—our history. Re- cording the experiences and ideals that carry us through life is one of the greatest gifts we can give to our family. This book is an example of one way to share the gift of who we are. The book will not be read just once. The threads...
Posted by Yvonne Conte on 12/17/2018
Farm Days is a collection of stories and adventures of a Midwestern family farm in the 20th Century. It’s a remembrance of a simpler time without distractions of satellite television, personal computers, and cell phones. It’s a reflection of a time when working together as a family was essential for accomplishing a day’s work, yet experiencing adventures together was commonplace. As you turn the pages of Farm Days, you’ll breathe in the sweet smell of freshly-baled hay, glide across an icy pond, cry as favorite pets die, feel the rush of the wind as you soar from...
Posted by Susan Lawrence on 09/24/2018
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Posted by Rhonda Stoppe on 09/04/2018
Staying busy is easy. Staying well rested-now there's a challenge. How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of never-ending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life? In SACRED REST, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, reveals why rest can no longer remain optional. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares seven types of rest she has found lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research-physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, creative-and...
Posted by Saundra Dalton-Smith on 08/02/2018