Books published by publisher Harvest House Publishers

Sunflower Summer is one of four books in the Tales of Buttercup Grove early reader series.When Raccoon cleans his garden shed, he finds seven giant sunflower seeds--just enough for him and his friends. To celebrate the first day of summer, he invites his friends to help plant them.When Raccoon's friends discover it will take one-hundred days for their seeds to become full-grown, they become discouraged. However, with the help of Raccoon, the woodland friends experience a one-hundred day journey that demonstrates the joy that's often found in waiting. In the tradition of timeless classics such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Many Adventures of the Winnie the Pooh, The Tales of Buttercup Grove series introduces young readers, ages 3-7, to the many fun adventures of Skunk, Raccoon, and the rest of their woodland friends. Along the way, children will learn timeless virtues, such as sharing, compassion, kindness, encouragement, and patience.

A Colorful Way to Inspire Her Faith Bestselling author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, understand what it truly means to be a girl after God's own heart. As your daughter adds her own creative touches to these beautifully designed quotes from A Girl After God's Own Heart using her crayons, colored pencils, or markers, she'll also meditate on powerful Scripture verses included on each page. Each page is perforated so your daughter can tear out her creation to hang on her wall or locker, give to a friend, or share with an adult.

Great Things Happen When Girls Say Yes to GodEvery Christian parent wants their daughter to make good decisions as she grows into an adult. Wynter Pitts, a mother of four young girls, is no exception and she wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, make choices that honor God and protect her heart and soul.Smart choices begin with one word. Yes.When your daughter says yes to God in every area of her life, the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—will take hold in her heart and soul, bringing her happiness and blessing those around her.In her signature conversational style, Wynter teaches your tween girl how God can help her make good decisions and where to find solid examples from Scripture and specifically, from the life of Jesus.When girls say yes to God, He can do amazing things in their life. For more information on this title, visit godsgirlsaysyes.com.

Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghettihas helped thousands of couples understand each other better. I will continue to recommend this book as a "must read." —Gary Chapman, bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages®Pam and Bill Farrel have the ability to take an everyday menu of spaghetti and waffles and transform biblical, practical wisdom into a word picture that has encouraged, equipped, and inspired couples worldwide. —Dr. Kevin Leman, bestselling author of The Birth Order Book and Sheet MusicLet Your Differences Make You Irresistible to Each Other While a man tends to deal with one problem or purpose at a time (moving from waffle square to waffle square), a woman's thoughts generally flow together (like spaghetti noodles). Once you discover how your spouse processes feelings and thoughts, you're on your way to a happy and healthy relationship! Join more than 300,000 other readers as you learn to energize your communication with strategies that work, ignite romance with new ideas to spice up your marriage, and empower your parenting with your combined insights and influence. Find all the ingredients for creating a fabulous recipe of loving, working, and winning together!

Inspire kids to doodle and dawdle in God's Word, and you open the door to a refreshing and clever new way for them to experience the Bible. When kids ages 8 to 12 years doodle their way through the Old and New Testaments, they will better remember God's Word, visualize spiritual truth, and put it all into practice when a life moment calls for it. With loads of humor and a big dose of fun, cartoonist Jonny Hawkins encourages kids to add their creative touches to his sketches as they explore Bible verses that speak into their lives.

Some of the most difficult people to deal with are those who fail to take responsibility for their lives and who wreak havoc in their relationships. Author and relationship doctor David Hawkins offers help for those caught unavoidably in the craziness of a disordered person's life. With clear explanations, examples, and real life solutions, Hawkins shows readershow to develop healthy life skill tools and boundarieswhen, why, and how to confront a person who drives them crazyhow disordered people think, act, and see the worldAnyone trapped in another person's cycle of disorder will discover ways to change their own response, perspective, and communication, and ultimately will find the hope of peace in the chaos.

Soon after his popular A Travel Guide to Heaven was published, bestselling author Anthony DeStefano recognized that children also have many questions about heaven. In celebration of the tenth anniversary of that book, Anthony wrote this fun-filled, action story about a little boy named Joey who gets to take a whirlwind tour of heaven with his guardian angel, Gabby. Artist Erwin Madrid’s stunning illustrations bring the story to life, showing heaven to be a place where everyone is happy, the animals all get along, and God’s glory is more amazing than anything Joey had ever seen in his whole life.This long-awaited children’s edition will quickly become a favorite for the reader and the child alike. Imagine the comfort and peace children will experience when they hear about this incredible place God has prepared for them.

Stop Underestimating Yourself.You are capable of far more than you know. The most successful women are often not the most talented, the most gifted, or even the most experienced. What these women have is a knack for communicating that opens doors and gives them influence. Gleaning from powerful research, bestselling author and life strategist Valorie Burton unearths practical insights you can put to work in your life immediately. Scientific studies are proving what the ancient wisdom of Scripture has shown all along: The power of life and death lies in the very words you speak. Let Valorie teach you how to...recognize the nuances in speech that can mean the difference between success and failureincrease your influence by changing what you think and say in critical momentsspeak accurately about yourself so you don't sabotage your most meaningful goalsboost your confidence by making simple tweaks to your everyday speech Your words are powerful tools. It's time to use them to build the life you really want.

Some of the most difficult people to deal with are those whofail to take responsibility for their lives and who wreak havoc in theirrelationships. Author and relationship doctor David Hawkins offers help forthose caught unavoidably in the craziness of a disordered person’s life. With clear explanations,examples, and real life solutions, Hawkins shows readershow to develop healthy life skill tools and boundarieswhen, why, and how to confront a person who drives them crazyhow disordered people think, act, and see the worldAnyone trapped in another person’s cycle of disorder willdiscover ways to change their own response, perspective, and communication, andultimately will find the hope of peace in the chaos.

God Made All Things Out of LoveThe joy of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—has existed for all eternity. That indescribable joy bubbled over to make creation. God made so many wonderful things, but we are by far His greatest work of art.Share that precious truth with your little one with this unique children's book celebrating the miracle of God's creation. Boys and girls will learn about God as the Trinity, the Creator, and about how they are made in His image.Beautifully illustrated and lovingly written, Love Made will become a story time favorite for your child or makes a thoughtful gift to give a parent-to-be.Help your child discover that out of all the amazing things love made, the most amazing of all is them.

Kids are curious about Jesus and God and yet, by the time they are teens, the majority stop asking questions about faith and starting questioning faith altogether. Respected Christian apologist Josh McDowell encourages children to stand on the foundation of truth with this contemporary gathering of concise, welcoming answers for kids ages 8 to 12.A fun format includes key Bible verses and pre-teen friendly explorations of topics that matter most to kids:God’s love and forgivenessRight and wrong and making choicesJesus, the Holy Spirit, and God’s WordDifferent beliefs and religions Church, prayer, and sharing faithThe next time a child asks “Who is God?” parents, grandparents, and church leaders will want this practical and engaging volume handy. Helpful tips and conversation ideas for adults will help them connect with kids hungering for straight talk about faith in Jesus.

"Ben shows that the black keys of wistfulness and sorrow can make music every bit as beautiful as the white keys. These pages will train your ears to hear heaven's music once again."--JEREMY CAMP, Gold-charting singer and subject of the movie I Still Believe"With depth and clarity, Ben draws on his personal experience to offer you the practical tools and the courage you need to retaliate against the weight of darkness and walk forward in freedom."--LEVI LUSKO, pastor and bestselling authorBen Courson's mission is to inject hope into a generation plagued by anxiety and despair. In Flirting with Darkness, Ben encourages you to not accept depression as a permanent state, but instead turn to the One who will champion your every struggle. He offers up the tools that helped him cling to God during his darkest moments, helping you discover how... shifting your focus from your problems to God's promises allows you to recognize your purpose finding a tribe in friends and family will help you move beyond loneliness counseling and medication can be important parts of God's plan for your deliverance from mental illness The childlike wonder and biblical insights in Flirting with Darkness will let you glimpse beyond your current pain to see the light in your own story.