Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life---their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted at both the state and federal levels---humanly speaking, they have run out of options. But despite their hopeless situation, Carol and her husband live a life full of grace. Kent reveals how life's problems become fruitful affliction where we discover the very best divine surprises, including peace, compassion, freedom, and adventure. Through the Kent's remarkable ongoing journey, Jason's riveting letters from behind bars, and true 'grace place' stories from the lives of others, Between a Rock and a Grace Place reveals that when seemingly insurmountable challenges crash into our lives, we can be transformed as we discover God at work in ways we never imagined. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, Carol Kent helps readers to find God's 'grace places' in the middle of their worst moments.

Between a Rock and a Grace Place: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Religion & Spirituality

Kent, Carol

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan

Where is your faith today―first sparks of faith, bright blue flames, radiating heat, raging bonfire, red-hot coals,cooling embers, cold grey ashes? Is your love for God burning so brightly that you are consumed by its passion? Are those who surround you drawn to its radiance and warmed by its heat? Are sparks flying from you, spreading a wildfire faith that ignites passion in others?
Or has your passion cooled, your light dimmed, or your fire been quenched?
Throughout history God has chosen fire to represent his awesome power, his judgment and wrath, his protection, and his Shekinah glory: the flaming sword guarding Eden, the burning bush, the pillar of fire, the fiery furnace, the chariot of fire, the burning coal, the flame upon the altar, the lake of fire, and the flaming eyes of the Son of Man upon the throne―these are only a few of the images he has seared into our minds that we might know him more fully.
God is the source of that first flicker that sparked your faith and one day you will stand in his holy presence, look into the flaming eyes of Jesus, and see his burning love for you face to face. But between that first flicker and that heavenly meeting, there is life to be lived on this earth. The challenge we all face is that life can dim our fire or even quench it, whether by the soggy mist of the mundane, or the quenching downpour of crisis.
Carol Kent has discovered that God’s Word is filled with the secrets of nurturing his fire in our lives, sometimes painfully so, other times even undetected, refining, purifying, cauterizing, healing, and ultimately reshaping us into the image of his Son.
Author and speaker Carol Kent will take you into God’s word, and into your own story, to reveal the true power of the fire God has placed in you, to fan the flames of your faith, stir your passion, and embolden you to spark wildfires that will spread to forever change the landscape of this world beyond your wildest imagination.
God’s fire is in your life. Fan the flames. Burn brightly. Start a wildfire!

Unquenchable: Grow a Wildfire Faith that Will Endure Anything

Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life―their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted at both the state and federal levels―humanly speaking, they have run out of options. But despite their hopeless situation, Carol and her husband live a life full of grace. Kent reveals how life’s problems become fruitful affliction where we discover the very best divine surprises, including peace, compassion, freedom, and adventure. Through the Kent’s remarkable ongoing journey, Jason’s riveting letters from behind bars, and true “grace place” stories from the lives of others, Between a Rock and a Grace Place reveals that when seemingly insurmountable challenges crash into our lives, we can be transformed as we discover God at work in ways we never imagined. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, Carol Kent helps readers to find God’s “grace places” in the middle of their worst moments.

Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life―their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted at both the state and federal levels―humanly speaking, they have run out of options. But despite their hopeless situation, Carol and her husband live a life full of grace. Kent reveals how life’s problems become fruitful affliction where we discover the very best divine surprises, including peace, compassion, freedom, and adventure. Through the Kent’s remarkable ongoing journey, Jason’s riveting letters from behind bars, and true “grace place” stories from the lives of others, Between a Rock and a Grace Place reveals that when seemingly insurmountable challenges crash into our lives, we can find “divine surprises” as we discover God at work in ways we never imagined. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, Carol Kent helps readers to find God’s “grace places” in the middle of their worst moments.

In this six-session video-based small group Bible study (guide sold separately), bestselling author Carol Kent gives proof that you can experience grace and joy during even the lowest moments of your life. This Participant’s Guide helps you decide where you stand when you are caught between a rock and a hard place: Will you place yourself in a posture of humility and complete dependence on God, or will you just “try harder” and stumble over what could be a transforming encounter with grace? Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are living what some would call a heartbreaking life—their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted. But despite their hopeless situation, the Kent’s live a life full of grace. With hope, joy, and a sense of humor, Carol helps you find God’s “grace places” in the midst of your worst moments. Sessions include:   Grace in the Hardest of Places – Surprised by Faith Angels in Disguise – Surprised by Mercy Longing for a Better Me – Surprised by Contentment The Secret Power of Gratitude – Surprised by Thanksgiving Why Do You Weep? – Surprised by Joy Dwelling in the Great Place – Surprised by Freedom  Designed for use with the Between a Rock and a Grace Place Participant's Guide (sold separately).

Between a Rock and a Grace Place Video Study: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

HarperChristian Resources

In this six-session video-based small group Bible study, bestselling author Carol Kent gives proof that you can experience grace and joy during even the lowest moments of your life.
This Participant’s Guide helps you decide where you stand when you are caught between a rock and a hard place: Will you place yourself in a posture of humility and complete dependence on God, or will you just “try harder” and stumble over what could be a transforming encounter with grace?
Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are living what some would call a heartbreaking life—their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted. But despite their hopeless situation, the Kent’s live a life full of grace.
With hope, joy, and a sense of humor, Carol helps you find God’s “grace places” in the midst of your worst moments.
This Participant Guide provides individual and group activities, additional background material, and between-session personal studies that will enhance your experience of the video sessions.
Sessions include: 
<ol>
<li>Grace in the Hardest of Places – Surprised by Faith</li>
<li>Angels in Disguise – Surprised by Mercy</li>
<li>Longing for a Better Me – Surprised by Contentment</li>
<li>The Secret Power of Gratitude – Surprised by Thanksgiving</li>
<li>Why Do You Weep? – Surprised by Joy</li>
<li>Dwelling in the Great Place – Surprised by Freedom</li>
</ol>
Designed for use with the Between a Rock and a Grace Place Video Study (sold separately).

Between a Rock and a Grace Place Bible Study Participant's Guide: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

In this six-session video-based small group Bible study, bestselling author Carol Kent gives proof that you can experience grace and joy during even the lowest moments of your life.
This Participant’s Guide helps you decide where you stand when you are caught between a rock and a hard place: Will you place yourself in a posture of humility and complete dependence on God, or will you just “try harder” and stumble over what could be a transforming encounter with grace?
Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are living what some would call a heartbreaking life—their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted. But despite their hopeless situation, the Kent’s live a life full of grace.
With hope, joy, and a sense of humor, Carol helps you find God’s “grace places” in the midst of your worst moments.
This Participant Guide provides individual and group activities, additional background material, and between-session personal studies that will enhance your experience of the video sessions.
Sessions include: 
<ol>
<li>Grace in the Hardest of Places – Surprised by Faith</li>
<li>Angels in Disguise – Surprised by Mercy</li>
<li>Longing for a Better Me – Surprised by Contentment</li>
<li>The Secret Power of Gratitude – Surprised by Thanksgiving</li>
<li>Why Do You Weep? – Surprised by Joy</li>
<li>Dwelling in the Great Place – Surprised by Freedom</li>
</ol>
This pack contains one guide and one DVD.

Between a Rock and a Grace Place Participant's Guide with DVD: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Finally…Hope for Parents in Pain What parent doesn’t want their children to grow up to be happy, responsible adults? Yet despite parents’ best efforts, most heartfelt prayers, and most loving environments, some kids never successfully make the transition to independently functioning adulthood. Following her own journey, Allison Bottke developed a tough-love approach to parenting adult children that helps both you and your child by focusing on setting you free from the repeated pain of your adult child’s broken promises, lies, and deception. Setting Boundaries® with Your Adult Children offers practical hope and healing through S.A.N.I.T.Y.—a six–step program to help parents regain control in their homes and their lives.
<ul>
<li>S = STOP Enabling, STOP Blaming Yourself, and STOP the Flow of Money</li>
<li>A = Assemble a Support Group</li>
<li>N = Nip Excuses in the Bud</li>
<li>I = Implement Rules/Boundaries</li>
<li>T = Trust Your Instincts</li>
<li>Y = Yield Everything to God</li>
</ul>
As you love your child with arms and heart wide open, know that no matter what happens you are never alone. God is in control and will be with you.

Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Hope and Healing for Struggling Parents

Parenting & Relationships

Bottke, Allison

Family Relationships

Harvest House Publishers

Speak Up With Confidence!: A Step-By-Step Guide to Successful Public Speaking

Business & Money

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

Too often, when a life crisis hits, a marriage suffers--even a healthy one--and all the personality profiles and couples' therapy in the world won't keep your marriage from experiencing the tough stuff. So how do you and your spouse face the stresses put on your marriage and not only stay together but come out on the other side even more loving and committed? In Staying Power, two longtime couples offer insights, skills, and clear direction so that you can respond to trials in a way that strengthens rather than weakens your marriage. They show you how to - handle anger creatively, forgive freely, and persevere together - nurture one another in powerful ways - learn new techniques for connecting both verbally and nonverbally in the midst of crisis - and much more Don't let financial trouble, infertility, health challenges, parenting cares, addiction of a loved one, or heartbreaking loss destroy your marriage. Instead, learn how through your strong relationship you can overcome all of life's curveballs--together.

Staying Power: Building a Stronger Marriage When Life Sends Its Worst

Self-Help

Lambert, David

Lambert, Cindy

Kent, Gene

Relationships

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Between a Rock and a Grace Place: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Unquenchable: Grow a Wildfire Faith that Will Endure Anything

Between a Rock and a Grace Place: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Between a Rock and a Grace Place: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Between a Rock and a Grace Place Video Study: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Between a Rock and a Grace Place Bible Study Participant's Guide: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Between a Rock and a Grace Place Participant's Guide with DVD: Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Hope and Healing for Struggling Parents

Speak Up With Confidence!: A Step-By-Step Guide to Successful Public Speaking

Staying Power: Building a Stronger Marriage When Life Sends Its Worst