This is a collection of devotional stories intended to encourage Christians to grow in hope.

Hope When it Hurts: The Scars that Shape Us: A Christian Writers' Collection (Christian Devotional Collaborations)

Religion & Spirituality

Chivers, Miranda J.

Lacey, Michael

Emmanuel, Mimi

Kangara, Elenah

Pegram, Pam

Arndt, Jodi

Walthall, Angie

King, J. Matthew

Swift, Meredith

Hines, Kelly Walk

Christian Books & Bibles

Michael Lacey

Hope isn’t something you WILL into existence. 
It is something that is produced in a well-tended garden, one that flourishes with the constant presence of gratitude, praise and worship, wisdom from God, time in His Word, prayer, and reflection. Praise is the prescription for hope, gratitude increases faith, and faith lends to a hope that does not disappoint. Following this study journal to get closer to the Source of all good things, closer to God Himself. How to use this study journal: 
• make time for it daily or weekly 
• “slow and steady” is the name of this game 
• carry it proudly with your copy of another devotional by Michael, such as Hope When it Hurts: The Scars that Shape Us or As We Fight: A Weekly Guide Through the Warfare of Worship 
• for kindling to keep your fire going (figuratively) How not to use this journal: 
• beat yourself up for not being consistent 
• lose hope when you don’t see progress 
• use this as a replacement for your bible reading 
• for kindling to keep your fire going (literally, if you get the paperback) 
This study journal is broken down with a completed entry at the beginning of each part to be used as an example. Fill them out with your present self. Use this study journal however you feel led, and have fun with it. 
If you have the print version, draw in the margins, doodle in empty spaces, add your own flair. When it’s full, get another or start a similar one in a blank journal. There are extra journaling pages at the end as well to use however you’d like. 
Use the digital version to get prompts and ideas for your own journaling, or get the print version now!\nThese also make great gifts!

Hope Garden: A Devotional Study Journal, Prompts and Encouragements to Cultivate Hope (Christian Devotional Collaborations)

Relevant and Timely Encouragements! As your church service approaches the same time every week, are you struggling to make time for spiritual preparation? Does worship sometimes feel more like a task than an expression? Do you often feel alone in your pursuits as a leader or worshiper? This well organized and timely book delivers tried and tested wisdom that can strengthen your leadership and encourage your team. It will save you time as it puts succinct, season-specific devotionals in ONE easy-to-access place. Whether you’re a worship leader or a church attending Christian, you have experienced worship as warfare, spiritually and sometimes physically, mentally, and emotionally. At the frontline of battle, there is limited time; valuable time that could be saved by having supplemental resources, proper tools and weapons, and a tested battle plan. As someone who has studied worship of the Christian God for more than 10 years, I’ve been your shoes! I’ve been the curious onlooker bewildered by other’s expressions. I’ve been the congregant who wanted to grow in worship. I’ve led worship in a small group and a stadium. I’ve been there, and I know it can be a battle. Instead of battling alone, come alongside me and other worship soldiers as we fight together. There are many great books on the theology of worship, but they often require the spiritual maturity of Martin Luther or New Testament Paul himself and months to read and digest. As We Fight only takes about 5 minutes to read each week: • 52 weeks link modern church culture to specific times of the year. • Increase your leadership equity with team members. • Positively challenge your worship by giving fresh, measured perspectives. • Directly and immediately apply these up to date references and practical challenges to your worship experiences. Following along with these devotionals will give you a better sense of your worship culture and help you adjust to better lead and participate. You will also learn more about deciphering truth from God versus lies from the enemy. Don’t let the enemy push you away from the truths waiting in these pages! What’s stopping you from… • standing prepared with better tools, weapons, and battle plans; • gaining a deeper knowledge; • reading one of these well-timed, thoughtfully prepared encouragements for yourself or your team THIS weekend? Digital download included with print copy (great for quick reference for you and your teams) Pick it up now!

As We Fight: A Weekly Guide Through the Warfare of Worship

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

A Christian Writers' Collections book, print edition, black and white.

Holy Resilience: Finding the Way Forward (Christian Devotional Collaborations)

Collaborations, Devotional

Overcome Anxiety and Find Peace in the Presence of God with 31 Christian devotionals, prayers, and journal prompts from best-selling authors ★★★★★. This beautiful collaboration can ALSO serve as a powerful prayer journal or accompany your own journal. This is the third of the best-selling Devo Writers Collaborations series. Be sure to check out the other books! 
A dozen Christian writers have joined together to expose anxiety by the Word of God, encourage women through their struggles, and give insight to how we can all find peace in the presence of God. 
With concentrated efforts, these are the best of the best from authors including: Miranda J. Chivers, Leisa Williams, Joy W. Yancy, J. V. Lauren, Becky Sims, Cindy Blair, Anne Urubkov, Erin Watson Mohr, Jenna Schroeder, and CJ Westcot. (and one guy: Michael Lacey, who helps produce these Devo Writers Collaborations). 
Anxiety has gripped all of us at some point and, for many, it has grown from a foothold to a stranglehold. But there is a way out! The answer is the peace we experience in God’s presence. ⚠Whether you get this book or read it or not, we pray that you pick up the Bible, pray, and lean into the presence of God. He is where we find your comfort in trying times, order in our broken messes, and healing when it seems impossible. 
You will be healed of your anxiety. It may be instant or over time, it may be on the day you leave this earth, it may be in this very moment while you read this and believe it. It will be supernatural, God working and being glorified. In His praises, we find purpose. Healing and wholeness come in His presence. Reason finds its home on its knees before the King. Don’t let anxiety rule. There is only One on the throne. Let’s worship Him together.\n✓ Are you ready to FINALLY find peace? 
✓ Have you tried everything else? 
✓ Are you still saying, "one day" or is this DAY ONE?\nThe wait is over! Get this book NOW in whatever form you can, ebook or print. The journaling is optional or can be done in your own notebook if you prefer.

Peace in the Presence of God: Devotionals for Women with Anxiety (Christian Devotional Collaborations)

Sims, Becky

Schroeder, Jenna

Williams, Leisa

Yancey, Joy W

Blair, Cindy

Urubkov, Anne

Mohr, Erin Watson

Lauren, J. V.

Devo Writers Forgiveness anthology, paperback version

The Favor of Forgiveness: Find Yourself Again (Christian Devotional Collaborations)

Harris, Tambry

Perseghetti, Jackie

Loper, Ami

Westcot, CJ

J, Leena

Duffey, Tanya

Kapen, Robert

Worship & Devotion

We are called to worship at all times: on mountaintops, in the valleys, in the land of promise, and in the wilderness.\nFor you, the wilderness may be a financial drought, or maybe physical, emotional, or spiritual. These seasons are not usually the direct result of sin but rather a God-ordained time for you to learn more about His character and will for your life. 
You are not alone. People throughout the Bible have gone through wilderness seasons: Job, Elijah, Paul, and Jesus, many of whom were righteous and blameless. Yet they still showed us how to grow closer to God through it all. 
And that’s what the Devo Writers in this collaboration hope to do.\nYou will be inspired by this month long, daily devotional from multiple best-selling authors and some new writers! Join these Devo Writers as they share personal stories what worship means to them. Imagine what it can mean for you to grow in your understanding of praise to God. That's the promise these writers make if you will be bold enough to get the book and study these truths.\nAuthors included*: 
Michael Lacey 
Cassidy Poe 
Tanja Tuovinen 
Tanya Duffey 
Becky Sims 
Irish Gambito 
Ami Loper 
Jackie Perseghetti 
Miranda J. Chivers 
Leena J 
Lauren Roskilly 
Erin Watson Mohr 
N.C.R.\n*If you’re wanting to be a Devo Writer, there’s always room for more in upcoming collections! (More info in the book)\n⚠ This collection is formed with various authors around the world. The viewpoints of each author do not reflect those of everyone involved. We differ on some theological issues, but our goal is to come together—despite those differences—to share messages that challenge us to be faithful to Christ.\nMay the real stories from these real people reflect the real God and help you worship in the wilderness. 
You are not alone ♥ You are loved ♥ You are here for a reason ♥ Let's find the way forward together. (A portion of the proceeds after production and marketing goes to the Christian Relief Fund) *This is another book in the Devo Writer Christian Devotional Collections series that can be read in any order. Don't wait, BUY a copy NOW! (and get some copies for other worshipers in your life)

Worship in the Wilderness: Let Praise Lead the Way (Christian Devotional Collaborations)

Poe, Cassidy

Tuovinen, Tanja

Gambito, Irish

Hazel, Sharon

Roskilly, Lauren

Christian Marriage: Devotionals From Both Perspectives (Christian Devotional Collaborations)

Sibert, Debby

Kroger, Mimi

Elisheva, Dvora

Arthur, Katie

Kelly, Kristian

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