Dr. Sam Wright admits it--he was born a smart aleck. Even thought he has a Ph.D., has taught in the field of biblical studies, and has been a pastor for decades, Dr. Wright has spent his life asking such questions as: If God created light and called the light good, was God afraid of the dark?Is there a Mrs. God?When God gave Himself an "A" for creating the world, was that like grading his own paper?Who mucked out the stalls on the ark?Why did it take Noah so long (ten months) to open a window?Improper questions? Maybe. But God winks as Dr. Wright chuckles his way through the stories we learned at the knees of our Sunday school teachers, pastors, and Vacation Bible School leaders. In this first book, he invites readers to journey through the first 17 chapters of Genesis with a mind toward the questions most of us never think to ask. Get your tickle box ready ... this is funny stuff.

The Smart Aleck's Guide to the Bible: Volume 1

Wright, Sam

Religion & Spirituality

SonRise Devotionals

2017 Selah Awards Nominee Do you long for a deep connection with God? One that goes beyond the surface and deep into His heart? Do you yearn for a purpose that transcends the fading glory of this world and touches the eternal things of His Kingdom? Life in His Hands offers eternal purpose to those seeking a deeper relationship with God. Life in His Hands is a call to seek the heart of God through the pages of His living word. Discover the abundant life of faith that unleashes the full power of God’s sovereign love and power in your life. Enjoy the amazing, life-giving nature of Scripture, which elevates the voice of God above all others and brings peace to the soul. These devotional readings are a testament to the unstoppable power of God's word to change a person's heart, mind, and actions. They are an authentic voice of truth and love that offers strength to those struggling to gain victory over sin and the challenges to their faith. Be awakened through the power of a living, active God. Find out how to live with purpose and passion through prayer and surrender.

Life in His Hands: A Call to Godly Surrender and Purposeful Living

Christian Books & Bibles

Holler, Jill

Christian Living

When life T-bones you like an eighteen wheeler, Bounce! Don't Break! Learn the skills to successfully navigate the choppy waters of change and build resilience along the way. Bounce! Don't Break provides important steps to help you bounce back after a crisis. Learn to shift your focus from problems to solutions from problem people, to problem-solving supporters. Comeback from setbacks, find faith amidst fear, lose the "woman-wonder" suit and put on the "live-in-wonder" outfit. As a bonus feature, Bounce! Don't Break includes special features for military wives. Bounce! Don't Break makes a great Mother's Day gift.

Bounce, Don't Break

Business & Money

Hunt, Penny

Business Culture

Illumination Book Awards Winner When a water vessel is filled with dirt and stones, it cannot be used to quench a thirst. But, when this vessel is emptied, there is an opportunity to fill it until it overflows with fresh, cool, life-giving water. Water that quenches. Refreshes. Soothes. Our souls are the same: filled with fear, doubt, and disappointment. Running over with unanswered prayers and lingering questions. When we empty the mess of our lives in the presence of God, we're offered an invitation to come. An invitation that allows us to come empty - so that we can be filled until we overflow. Come Empty - Pour Out Life's Hurts and Receive God's Healing Love guides you through fifty days of experiencing the fullness of God's love and His ability to overcome life's hurts. Each day, you will receive assurance of God's presence in your difficult situations. Each devotion gives new vision and perspective when you're hindered by emotional blind spots, and leads you to experience God's peace and wholeness. When His invitation is accepted, He will set your captive mind and heart free to live fully by His grace. The question is not if you will get an invitation. The question is, will you come?

Come Empty: Pour Out Life's Hurts and Receive God's Healing Love

Dalton-Smith, Saundra

When the joints creak and the eyes begin to squint, Dare to Laugh. When your children are grown . . . really grown, like, with children of their own and those children have children, too Dare to Laugh. In the midst of loss and pain, when your heart feels as though it will rupture from the sadness, Dare to Laugh. When your life's experiences become well-refined wisdom, Dare to Laugh. Challenge yourself to chuckle at the everyday problems around you. Laughter is healing power and the sweet, heartfelt devotions found in this book prove the ache in one's heart may remain, but when the tears are given to God, joy comes—even in darkness. Allow the light of laughter to return to your life. Lean back. Relax. Dig into the life lessons and then. . .dare to laugh.

Dare to Laugh - Devotions for Those Full of Years

Liere, Elizabeth Van

Give a paperback copy to a quilting friend or loved one. The fingers of a quilter stitch portraits of love with every pull of the thread. From the lines of the pattern to the clip of the final string, a quilter stitches moments in time. Woven through the intricate quilt blocks, stories of family, history, and hope for the future turn scraps of material into memorable tributes. In those hours of creation the quilter ponders life, legacy, and love. As the quilt folds across the lap of a quilter, reflection, prayer, and quiet moments resonate. A Patchwork of Promises: 30 Devotions for Quilters pieces together, block by block, a thought to ponder and a verse to consider. Gayle Ottemiller threads the needle of Christ and pierces the material of your life, allowing you to intertwine a deeper love of God into the quilts you create. Inside each devotion is a prayer or a patterned thought as well as a suggestion to help you make your stitches useful for the Kingdom. A Patchwork of Promises:30 Devotions for Quilters will draw you nearer to God as you quilt and tie the threaded knot tight to the hem of His garment.

A Patchwork of Promises: 30 Devotions for Quilters

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Ottemiller, Gayle C.

Crafts & Hobbies

Illumination Medal Winner 
Take a major life transition, infuse it with every imaginable emotion, sprinkle it with 1,001 must-be-made-now decisions, and what do you have? A wedding. You're walking alongside your daughter as she dreams, plans, and organizes. You laugh and you cry. A lot. As you wade through the chaos, are you tempted to huddle in a corner with a box of chocolates? This unique season doesn't have to bring on food binges and panic attacks. With the Lord's guidance, it can be an opportunity to walk with God in a fresh way. Through Scripture, prayers, and the personal stories of women who've been there, Ribbons, Lace, and Moments of Grace encourages and uplifts the mother of the bride. With insight and humor, Thomas reveals how God's peace and love can flow through you to your husband, your daughter, your future son-in-law, and others involved in this beautiful and sacred event.

Ribbons, Lace and Moments of Grace: Inspiration for the Mother of the Bride

Thomas, Leigh Ann

Reference

Get Your Spirit On! is for girls and young women who are already cheerleaders, aspire to be cheerleaders, or simply wish to cheer for God. This upbeat devotional offers one entry per week for 40 weeks (which should cover a typical cheer season) and features a prayer (Megaphone to Master); a scripture (Strength Training); a thought-provoking question (Fire Up!); a journaling section (Ready. Ok.), a say it out loud declaration (Give a Shout!) and an action step (Jump Into Acton!), as well as Fit Tips, Fast Stats about cheerleading, and words to actual chants and cheers.Whether done on your own, in a small group, or with your cheer squad, Get Your Spirit On! is sure to lift your spirits and deepen your relationship with God, as well as strengthen the bond with your teammates and friends. A note from the author:“Today, 80 percent of schools in America have a cheerleading squad. In fact, according to current statistics, there are 1.2 million cheerleaders ages 6-11 in the United States, and another 1.6 million ages 12-17. Cheerleading has been called the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and it's easy to see why. With the addition of All-Star cheer squads, girls are now able to showcase their athletic ability, showmanship, and spirit in All-Star cheer competitions, as well as support their home team in traditional game settings. More and more girls are becoming cheerleaders!“Media moguls have picked up on this growing subculture of cheerleaders, which is obvious by the success of such reality shows: “Cheerleader Nation,” “Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team” and “Cheer Stars” to name a few. “Pick up a copy of Get Your Spirit On! and begin your 40-week journey. Walk closer with God and cheer up others with the Good News of Christ!”

Get Your Spirit On!: Devotions for Cheerleaders

Adams, MIchelle Medlock

Sports & Outdoors

"The reading is simple, the characters are very different, and Coach Lombardi's challenge will guide us one day at a time." ~ Sara White, wife of the late Reggie White "This book is a blessing to comfort when it's fourth and one, or you've just fumbled in your own life." ~ Kevin Harlan, CBS TNT WestwoodOne Sports "Judy DuCharme has taken the quotes of Lombardi and the spirit of some of the greatest Packers' players of all time and skillfully woven them into a series of inspirational messages for us all." ~ Wayne Larrivee, game-day radio voice of the Packers Walk with Judy DuCharme and Packer greats down the road of adventure, honor, and faith. Maybe you've attended the games, listened to them on the radio, or watched them on TV. Maybe you're reading about the Packers for the first time. Either way, these stories will challenge and encourage you to strive for greatness. Judy connects each player, each glorious victory, and each devastating loss to eternal truths and principles for purposeful living.

The Cheesehead Devotional: Hall of Fame Edition (Devotions for Packer Fans)

DuCharme, Judy

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