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Kind, encouraging, and humorous, Karen Ehman helps us learn the essential practice of using our words more effectively - alleviating heartache and regret, reducing relational tension and conflict, lessening our stress levels, and growing our relationship with God. From Bible times to modern times women have struggled with their words. What to say and how to say it. What not to say. When it is best to remain silent. And what to do when you've said something you wish you could now take back. In this audiobook, a woman whose mouth has gotten her into loads of trouble shares the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue. Beyond just a "how not to gossip" book, this book explores what the Bible says about the many ways we are to use our words and the times when we are to remain silent. Karen will cover using our speech to interact with friends, co-workers, family, and strangers as well as in the many places we use our words in private, in public, online, and in prayer. Even the words we say silently to ourselves. She will address unsolicited opinion-slinging, speaking the truth in love, not saying words just to people-please, and dealing with our verbal anger. Christian women struggle with their mouths. Even though we know that Scripture has much to say about how we are - and are not - to use our words, this is still an immense issue, causing heartache and strain not only in family relationships, but also in friendships, work, and church settings. Also available: Keep It Shut small group video study and study guide.

Everyone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today's world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams in the Desert provides a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary travelers. ABC's Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts reads Streams in the Desert every day. Roberts said, "It's my most prized possession…my family, each of us has a copy and we read it every morning…it just brings us closer together."In this updated edition, you'll find:366 devotions with updated modern text and a durable jacketed hardcoverMore Scripture, Subject, and Contributor IndicesA ribbon marker to hold your placeA powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture featured in the original editionPrecise NIV text to help believers embrace timeless messages of God's faithfulnessEasy to read, yet true to the essence of the original, this Streams in the Desert offers a refreshing daily dip into God's purpose, plan, and enduring promise.

You were always meant to be brave. Whether you're making a major decision, dealing with a difficult transition, or facing a fear, 100 Days to Brave will give you courage and confidence to move forward. Annie F. Downs felt her challenges were too difficult, too scary, too much. Then she decided to stop allowing fear to hold her back. It wasn't easy or simple. But it was good. With honesty and relatable humor, this compilation of best-of writings and new pieces from Annie will give you the inspiration to embrace the path and the plan God has for you and experience personal growth. Dare to spend the next 100 days discovering that you are braver than you know and stronger than you thought possible.

Share your thoughts next to treasured ScriptureThe NIV Journal the WordTM Bible allows you to creatively express yourself every day with plenty of room for notes or verse art next to your favorite verses. Made with unique and beautiful covers, this single-column journaling Bible features thick cream-colored paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins, perfect to reflect on God’s Word and enhance your study.Expertly designed for the New International Version (NIV) text, Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface delivers a smooth reading experience that complements the most widely read contemporary English Bible translation.Excellent for a gift or for personal use, this Bible can also be a cherished heirloom to pass on to future generations with your personal writings inside!Features:Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Lined, wide margins for notes and personal reflectionsThick cream paper for enduring note-takingWords of Jesus in redTwo satin ribbon markersExclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface9.5-point print sizeThe New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.

The Color of Compromise takes listeners on a historical journey: from America's early colonial days through slavery and the Civil War, covering the tragedy of Jim Crow laws and the victories of the Civil Rights era, to today's Black Lives Matter movement. Author Jemar Tisby reveals the obvious - and the far more subtle - ways the American church has compromised what the Bible teaches about human dignity and equality. Tisby uncovers the roots of sustained injustice in the American church, highlighting the cultural and institutional tables that need to be turned in order to bring about real and lasting progress between black and white people. Through a story-driven survey of American Christianity's racial past, he exposes the concrete and chilling ways people of faith have actively worked against racial justice, as well as the deafening silence of the white evangelical majority. Tisby shows that while there has been progress in fighting racism, historically the majority of the American church has failed to speak out against this evil. This ongoing complicity is a stain upon the church, and sadly, it continues today. Tisby does more than diagnose the problem, however. He charts a path forward with intriguing ideas that further the conversation as he challenges us to reverse these patterns and systems of complicity with bold, courageous, and immediate action. The Color of Compromise provides an accurate diagnosis for a racially divided American church and suggests creative ways to foster a more equitable and inclusive environment among God's people.

The New York Times bestselling book Boundaries has helped millions understand that being a loving Christian does not mean never saying no. This newly updated and expanded companion workbook provides practical exercises for setting boundaries in marriage, parenting, business, and friendships in a digital age.Following the newly updated and expanded edition of Boundaries chapter-by-chapter, this interactive workbook helps you look at specific relationships in your own life. With those situations in mind, you can ask and answer:Why do I feel guilty about setting clear boundaries?What if the boundaries I set hurt the other person?Is it difficult for me to hear no from others?What are examples of legitimate boundaries at work and home?How can I have good boundaries online?How can I stay connected while still setting boundaries with my phone?In what ways do I need to set better boundaries with social media?Boundaries Workbook gives a biblical foundation and practical tools for helping others respect your boundaries—whether you are not responding to a text message immediately or saying no when someone asks you to volunteer for one more activity.Discover firsthand how good boundaries give you the freedom to live as the loving, generous, fulfilled person God created you to be.

From bullying and social media to friendships and dating, Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women tackles the toughest topics girls ages 13 and up face, giving you the truth and guidance you need to face each day with confidence and grace.Expectations and pressure. How you dress and who you date. It’s tougher than ever to be a young woman who stays true to herself these days. Adored can help.Adored is a daily devotional that will help you focus on what’s truly important, so that you can live your life in the freedom knowing you are infinitely precious in God’s sight. Each day features an easy-to-read, relevant devotion, a Scripture verse, and journaling space to help young women reflect on the day’s message.With honest, relatable, and sometimes humorous text, every page speaks to the pressures and changes young women face. Ultimately, Adored gives you real-world ways to find God in your heart, and firm ground in an ever-changing world, so that you are never caged to the latest status update, fashion trend, or crush.Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women:Is a daily devotional designed for everyday use—sometimes it will give you just the right inspiration to start or end your day; other times it will be like your life raft on those really bad daysWill resonate with girls ages 13 and up who are searching for truth and guidanceIs the perfect gift for birthdays and high school and college graduationsFeatures a beautiful, foiled cover

The Man in the Mirror has established itself as a cornerstone in men's literature since its 1989 release. Winner of the prestigious Gold Medallion Award and appearing on the bestseller list eighteen times, it has helped thousands of men understand the person who stares back at them from the glass each morning and know what to do about his twenty-four most difficult problems. Written by a foremost Christian men's leader, this powerful book invites men to take a probing look at their identities, relationships, finances, time, temperament, and most important, the means to bring about lasting change. If life's demands are constantly pressuring you to run faster and jump higher, this book is for you. Rich in anecdotes, thought-provoking questions, biblical insights, and featuring focus questions in each chapter suitable for personal or group use, The Man in the Mirror offers a penetrating, pragmatic, and life-changing look at how to trade the rat race for the rewards of godly manhood.

The softcover edition of the beloved daily devotional Streams in the Desert will continue to sustain and replenish God’s weary desert travelers as it has for more than 75 years. Capturing the timeless essence of the original devotional with fresh, contemporary wording from editor Jim Reimann and New International Version text, each devotion lends guidance and hope while encouraging a deeper faith walk. Fans of this bestselling brand will appreciate the low price of $9.99, and if you have never experienced the wisdom of Streams in the Desert youwill love discovering it for the first time. This classic devotional will appeal to both men and women of all ages thanks to a gender-neutral design and devotional entries on a wide variety of topics.

Dive into a deeper study of God’s Word with the comprehensive NIV Study BibleThe beloved NIV Study Bible features a stunning four-color interior with full-color photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations that bring the stories of the Bible to life. The in-depth notes are coded to highlight items of special interest in the areas of character study, archaeology, and personal application. This NIV Bible provides you with just the right amount of study information, placed in in just the right locations, to answer your most pressing questions about God's Word and how it connects to your life today.Since its first release in 1985, the Gold Medallion Award-winning NIV Study Bible has become the treasured and trusted companion of over nine million Bible readers. Referred to daily by pastors, students, church leaders, and other Bible readers around the world, the over-20,000 NIV Study Bible notes are the handiwork of the same translation team that produced this Bible’s text. Like no other Bible, the NIV Study Bible places an entire resource library for Bible study in your hands.Features:Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Over 20,000 study notes, with icons to make important information easy to spotIntroductions and outlines provide valuable background information for each book of the BibleIn-text maps, charts, diagrams, and illustrations visually clarify the stories in the Bible16 pages of full-color maps plus time lines and presentation pageNIV concordance plus subject and study notes indexesebook has been optimized for reading on color screens, but will still function effectively on other device

One of the most inspirational stories of sports and faith ever told, The Chicken Runs at Midnight introduces us to a Major League baseball coach whose dying daughter's words changed his heart for good - and reached him in a surprising way through a World Series sign from heaven.As a Major League Baseball coach, Rich Donnelly was dedicated, hardworking, and successful. But as a husband and father, he was distant, absent, and a failure. He'd let baseball take over his life, and as a result his family suffered. That is, until one day his daughter called with harrowing news."Dad, I have a brain tumor, and I'm sorry." These words from his seventeen-year-old daughter, Amy, turned his world upside-down. Now, more than ever, he was determined to put his family first.The time they spent together in the months before her death will be treasured and remembered forever, but especially the inside joke that became a catchphrase for the Donnelly family as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates team that played in the National League Championship Series that year: "The chicken runs at midnight."This book shares the heartwarming story behind the odd catchphrase - and how it still lives on as a symbol for never giving up—and proves that God can work in the life of any person, even through their mistakes and failures.Weaving baseball history with personal memoir, this book is one that will make you thrill to victory, believe in hope, stand up to cheer for what is good in peoples' lives. It's a powerful story of redemption and faith that reminds us that God can work in our lives even when we think it's too late to change - and sometimes He sends us signs from heaven if we only have eyes to see.

The only NIV Bible with a printed hand-painted cover design and beautiful art hidden in the page edgesExquisite from the inside out, the NIV Artisan Collection Bible stuns with its printed cover design showcasing hand-painted flair. When the Bible is opened, beautiful art appears on the page edges as you read through Scripture. When you close the Bible, the image vanishes into shimmery foil gilding. In addition to the attractive typesetting, each page of this Bible has lightly ruled, wide margins, inviting you to journal, reflect, take notes, and create art. As you start reading, let your eyes relax as you take in more of God’s Word with the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface, carefully designed with custom fonts to be enjoyable and easy to read. Cover art for these beautiful journaling Bibles was created by Edna Marie Esparra, the founder of the Bible painting ministry Everlasting Words Designs. A former industrial engineer, she quickly changed paths and discovered her true passion when a friend asked her to custom paint a Bible cover. Creating personal and inspirational artwork that glorified God turned into a new journey for her life and career. An avid lover of flowers, landscape views, writing, and music, you can find Edna sitting in her home studio painting fields of wild flowers and hand lettering while she listens to her newest playlist. She resides in Puerto Rico with her husband and two adorable dogs.Features:Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Stunning, hand-painted cover design printed on soft, durable clothHidden page edge design is fully revealed when pages are fanned openSparkling foil edge gilding when closedLined, wide margins for journals, notes, and artWords of Jesus in redTwo ribbon markersExclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface9.5-point print size