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
What if your greatest heartbreak catapults you to your greatest growth? Jodi Rosser is no stranger to grief. She loses her best friend to pancreatic cancer, suffers a miscarriage, and endures a heartbreaking divorce. None of her stories get tied up with a red bow, yet God is faithful to bring purpose to her pain. In Depth: Growing through Heartbreak to Strength, Jodi offers hope to anyone with a hurting heart. She encourages you to discover spiritual depth as God redeems your pain. In this book, you will replace the belief that your shattered heart can never be whole with the truth that...
Posted by Jodi Snowdon (Jodi Rosser) on 09/09/2023
This is Jennifer’s gripping, firsthand testimony of being a 9/11 widow. It includes this young widow’s questions, doubts, and desperate search for answers in the wake of her husband’s murder. It is the emotionally raw journal of her battle to find footholds of faith amidst sorrow and spiritual darkness. Most of all, it is a joyful confirmation that what the Bible says is true. In these pages you'll discover how to move past loss, in peace, because: God is in controlHe is listeningHe does love you and care for us… even when the earthly evidence suggests otherwise ...
Posted by Jennifer Sands on 09/07/2023
A Virtual Wellness Workshop for Women in Ministry & Medicine Who? This workshop is designed for women in the following fields: Vocational Ministry – Pastoral Staff, Missionaries and Spiritual DirectorsLay LeadersBusiness Leaders & EntrepreneursNon-Profit LeadersPhysiciansNurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and NursesOther Medical ProfessionalsMental Health ProfessionalsLife & Health CoachesAspiring LeadersWhat? Small-group, soul care workshop, tailored to the needs of the participants, covering the following topics: HEALING PAST TRAUMAS AND PATTERNSINTEGRATING WORK-LIFE-FAMILY...
Posted by Cynthia Libert, M.D. on 08/18/2023
The Joy Prescription is a wellness community and support network for Christian women leaders in ministry and medicine. Our community is for women in the following fields: Vocational Ministry – Pastoral Staff, Missionaries and Spiritual Directors Lay Leaders Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs Non-Profit Leaders Physicians Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Nurses Other Medical Professionals Mental Health Professionals Life & Health Coaches Aspiring Leaders Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools...
Posted by Cynthia Libert, M.D. on 08/18/2023
The book of Jonah highlights God's mercy and compassion and encourages us to examine our response to Him. This 10-day plan will help you unearth spiritual treasures buried in this Old Testament book. Every day, read a chapter, use the meditation to guide your thinking, and reflect on the questions to apply the passage to your life. It takes only ten minutes a day! Subscribe to the reading plan on your YouVersion Bible app. ...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
None of us start off life saying, “I want to be a failure,” or “I want to grow up and get divorced someday,” or “Someday I hope I’ll become a drug addict, or a widow, or sleep around with lots of people, or fail at business, or go bankrupt.” Our childlike faith convinces us we’ll do better, that we’ll defy the odds somehow. But life has a way of showing up and kicking the tar out of that simple, childlike faith, doesn’t it? Whether it’s from our own choices and decisions, or from the choices and decisions of others, ultimately...
Posted by Barb Lownsbury on 08/11/2023
" The weary world rejoices! " God gave Christine Trimpe these words during a difficult season, inspiring her to go deeper with her study of joy. What she learned was life-changing: God's joy is more than abundant and carries us through our darkest trials and tribulations. Seek joy, and you will find it! Countdown to Christmas in the Gospel of Luke with this 25-day advent devotional to discover the joy of the Lord despite difficult circumstances. In this joy-seeking journey, you will: • Experience the transformative...
Posted by Christine Trimpe on 08/10/2023
Are you or someone you know grappling with the heavy burden of grief after a profound loss? Discover hope, healing, and spiritual guidance in the Award Winning book, authored by the renowned Christian speaker Katherine Barner. Embrace the Journey of Healing: In this heartfelt book, Katherine Barner offers a compassionate and faith-based perspective on navigating the tumultuous waters of grief. Drawing from her own experiences and a deep well of spiritual wisdom, she provides invaluable insights and practical tips to help you find solace, strength, and renewal in your grief journey. Find Comfort...
Posted by Katherine Barner on 08/02/2023
What threatens to steal your joy today? As a leader in women’s ministry, Doris Swift has counseled countless women who have forgotten their worth, question their value, and can’t find their joy. Have you been there? When the struggles of this world drain us dry and wring us out, our desert mentality becomes fertile ground for the enemy’s lies to grow. We place our trust in what we see and feel instead of in the God we know and love. The enemy may threaten to steal our joy–but the truth is, he can’t crack the code. God has infused us with his joy, his Spirit, and...
Posted by Doris Swift on 07/04/2023
paperback How can God's Spirit be everywhere? Has your children ever asked you this question? Blowing in the Wind is another one of Timmy and Gerald Ray's great adventures. Enjoy spring break with the boys as they go on their daily trips to the Park where they love to fly their kites and visit their favorite fishing hole. Gerald Ray begins to wonder about God and what he heard from their Sunday school teacher saying that God is Spirit, and His Spirit is everywhere. He wonders how God can be everywhere at the same time. Parents if your children have ever asked this question...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 06/22/2023
paperback Summer on Grandma’s Farm is another enlightening adventure for Tim and Gerald Ray! It is summer break and the boys are going to their grandma's farm for a couple of weeks. During their adventure of taking care of the cows, chickens and gardens they get chased by a rooster, they discover the answer to another question about God. "How can three be in one? God the Father, God the Son “Jesus Christ” and God the Holy Spirit are one yet three separate. How can that be?" Go to grandma's farm along with the boys and discover the answer! ...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 06/22/2023