Books published by publisher Housetop Publishers

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.

Prayers That Will Change Your Daughter’s Life Bestselling author Wynter Pitts’s life was a beautiful reflection of the power of prayer. Here, in her final words before her untimely passing, Wynter shows your tween girl all the wonderful things God has in store for her when she talks to Him. Your daughter will learn when and why and how to pray and what she can pray for to strengthen five of the most important relationships in her life—her relationship with God, herself, her family, her friends, and the world around her. Each short chapter includes a key Scripture verse, an impactful message from Wynter, and a heartfelt prayer written specially to help your daughter communicate with God. Page by page, she will discover her true identity in Christ and grow in her faith. Of all the “I am” statements your daughter will encounter in this book, it all starts with the fact that she belongs to God and can say with absolute confidence, “I am Yours.”

What's the secret to aging gracefully? It just might be a healthy sense of humor.Living well in the "third third of life" surely includes a well-trained ability to not take yourself too seriously. These jokes, brief stories, and cartoons will help you keep an upbeat attitude as the years race by."I knew I was getting older when I stopped lying about my age and started bragging about it.""I don't mind being called a senior citizen as long as I get the discount.""Being 102 years old has its benefits—no peer pressure."If you're old enough to remember when the Dead Sea was only sick, don't be discouraged. Just spend a few minutes with this lighthearted collection that reminds you that regardless of your age, you still have plenty to chuckle about.

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young readers written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable read for both parents and kids! Volume Two features The Stinky Sneakers Mystery, Pickle Pizza, Mailbox Mania, The Mudhole Mystery, Fiddlesticks, and The Crabby Cat Caper.

Your Kids Will Be Encouraged by Learning God's Names The names of God contain powerful promises for you and your kids, revealing who He is and the many roles He fills in your lives. When your tween son or daughter (ages 8-12) learns these names they will have greater confidence in who they are in Christ and also gain a valuable tool they can use to help them overcome challenges in life. Watch them grow as they learn about God as...Elohim: The Strong Creator God Jehovah: The Relational God Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Our Provider Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace Jehovah Rohi: The Lord My Shepherd Jehovah Nissi: The Lord My Banner Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord My Righteousness El Shaddai: Lord God Almighty Immanuel: God With Us Give your tween the life-changing knowledge of God's many names and see them fully realize His immense love for them.

In Their Darkest Hour, Where Would Hope Be Found?In one life-changing moment, the lives of the exiles in Babylon are thrown into despair when a decree from the king's palace calls for the annihilation of every Jewish man, woman, and child throughout the empire in less than one year.Ezra, a quiet but brilliant scholar, soon finds himself called upon to become the leader of his people. Forced to rally an army when all his training has been in the Torah, he struggles to bring hope in a time of utter despair, when dreams of the future--of family and love--seem impossible.In Keepers of the Covenant, acclaimed novelist Lynn Austin weaves together the struggles and stories of both Jews and Gentiles, creating a tapestry of faith and doubt, love and loss. Here, the Old Testament comes to life, demonstrating the everlasting hope displayed in God's unwavering love for His people. Praise of Lynn Austin's Restoration Chronicles"...a powerful new historical series that brings the Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah to life." --Library Journal"Austin shines a bright light on ancient Jewish life and lands. Biblical fiction fans will cheer her latest offering, which bolsters this challenging genre." --Publishers Weekly

Go On an Awesome Adventure with God!Hey there! If you're like most guys, you know how tough it can be to live for Jesus. It can be a challenge and sometimes a struggle, but anything worth going for is like that, right? This book is going to be all about YOU—the things you deal with, the friends you hang out with, and the decisions you make. Everything that's BIG in your life. All the important stuff. God loves you and wants you to have a great life. All it takes is a minute or two each day to read these short chapters and learn how much He cares about you. You're super valuable to Him and He has big dreams and huge plans for you that He wants you to discover. Your journey with Him is the most important adventure that will ever happen to you. So what are you waiting for? It's time for action!

Your body is a masterpiece created by God. In this fun and down-to-earth handbook for girls age 8 to 12, you'll find answers to questions about your changing body, including...what physical changes to expect and how to handle themtips on hair care, makeup, nutrition, exercise, and morehow to use your body to fulfill your highest purpose—bringing glory God This fun-to-use book on all the "girl stuff" headed your way introduces you to the beauty of your body from a rich Bible-based perspective. You can look forward to what God has planned for you because it's great to be a girl!

Having seen what being left out is like, children become agents of change, convincing their teacher to let them build a buddy bench.A school playground can be a solitary place for a kid without playmates; in one survey, 80 percent of 8- to 10-year-old respondents described being lonely at some point during a school day. Patty Brozo’s cast of kids brings a playground to raucous life, and Mike Deas’s illustrations invest their games with imaginary planes to fly, dragons to tame, and elephants to ride. And these kids match their imaginations with empathy, identifying and swooping up the lonely among them.Buddy benches are appearing in schoolyards around the country. Introduced from Germany in 2014, the concept is simple: When a child sits on the bench, it’s a signal to other kids to ask him or her to play. full color

Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind SeriesAfter fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land.Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her.Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?

Guiding a boy toward making right choices will equip him to think carefully about his decisions, assuring a more fulfilling and successful life.In this book, Jim George focuses on all the high points of a young man’s life―the things that matter most. Teen guys will learn…why prayer and Bible reading are so essentialwhat makes for the best kinds of friendshipshow school and social skills contribute to a strong futurehow to stand strong against temptation and peer pressurewhat contributes to healthy and biblical perspectives on dating and purityYoung men will enjoy Jim’s balance of biblical insight, personal anecdotes, and candid forthrightness. And they’ll gain the skills they need for making right choices in response to all the challenges that come their way.

“If you are as passionate about pursuing God’s Word as I am, this is a great tool to be inspired by and help you dig deeper.” —Lisa HarperDig Your WellI could simply share with you the treasures I've discovered. The ones I've dug out from the depths of God's Word. But I'd rather give you the treasure map.This is a story about reading the Bible, and it can be your story too. We all know we're supposed to be spending time with God through daily prayer and studying His Word. But we don't always know how to make that happen—or how to be truly refreshed and changed by the experience. Born in a season of waiting, this comprehensive guide, provides step-by-step instructions to...study Scripture intentionally instead of picking a verse at randomturn a trickle of insight into a rushing stream of understandingdig wells of knowledge to store up and draw from in all seasonsGet ready to drink in living water. Discover how exploring God's Word in fresh, full-to-the-brim ways can fill your life to overflowing. Because His mercies are new. Every single morning.