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Savor each new day with him. Jesus is there every day, in every step you take, in every decision you face. His mercies are new every morning. Are you experiencing the joy that can be found in his presence? At the heart of this year-round collection of devotionals are penetrating thoughts on intimate themes such as grace, obedience, change, priorities and God’s promises from Christianity’s most beloved writers and thinkers.

Part spiritual formation and part reflection on craft, Sacred Margins: On the Spiritual Life of a Writer draws from Scripture, vast reading, and decades of experience in publishing to explore the interior life of the writer—the hidden places where words are formed long before they reach the page. Steve Laube journeys into profound facets of the writing life: the yearning to create, the alchemy of memory, the wonder of imagination, and the transparency of broken places.

"Whatever else I do, I must pray," emphasized R. A. Torrey. This strong conviction runs through the writings of all seven of the renowned Christian authors featured in this book. A Passion for Prayer offers spiritual and practical advice on how to effectively enter into prayer, live a life infused with prayer, and see profound answers to your petitions. It includes the writings of R. A. Torrey, Charles Spurgeon, E. M. Bounds, George Müller, Andrew Murray, Charles Finney, and D. L. Moody.

Sarah Young's Journey to Jesus relates the captivating backstory of author Sarah Kelly Young—the phenomenally successful writer of Jesus Calling, Jesus Listens, and many other devotional titles. Sarah's brother, Timothy Kelly, explores and celebrates the love of Christ that transformed Sarah...

Writing a spiritual book is not merely putting words onto paper. It is an acknowledgment of the divine calling that has been laid upon you. Whether you are an aspiring author who feels the rumbling of untold stories in your soul, an established writer seeking to breathe new life into your work, or a church leader yearning to speak truth deeper into the lives of others, this journey is yours to embrace, to conquer and take dominium.

When God Equips a Writer is a book about overcoming doubt, imposter syndrome, and inner critics to embrace God’s destiny for you and your writing.

From a stranger in a casting office predicting Matt would succeed at a time when he felt like giving up, to deciding to work with Tim Allen after vowing not to work with another comedian after Roseanne, to learning what love really meant after “Spirit” told him he would marry Angelina—Williams realized that these “glimpses of God” have served as the loving, quiet providence that watched over him. Our job, then, is to pay attention to our lives. Regardless of your beliefs Glimpses will inspire you to look for and find God in your daily life.

Is God calling you to write? Do you have a burning desire to write books and use words to inspire people and change the world? When God Calls a Writer is a book about knowing that your desire to write is both a gift and a calling from God. In When God Calls a Writer, Deanne Welsh weaves the story of Moses with the story of a writer.

Let Me Explain is a moving blend of biblical instruction and practical experience, offering a glimpse into the spiritual struggles that occur behind prison walls. Based on 28 years of working as a chaplain, 22 in the Bureau of Prisons and 6 in private prisons, Grady Zickefoose weaves together the ancient parables of Jesus with real-life accounts of men behind bars struggling with guilt, grace, faith, and change. Each of the chapters examines a parable and how its truth was played out in the lives of men and women who were often overlooked, forgotten, or marginalized in society.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling writer and author of How to Love an American Man comes a memoir that inspires us to remember the special teachers in our lives and reflect on the change we create when we share our stories. Mrs. Korthaus has always been ahead of her time—an educator who...

The Modern-Day Jōb: An Amazing Fable of Truth is a gripping tale of faith, heartbreak, and triumph that will leave you reflecting on life’s deepest questions long after the finale.

At a time when intellectuals and politicians were all telling the world that science had advanced us beyond Christianity and we needed to face the cold hard truth, an enormously fat man in a cape with a walking stick laughed at them and refuted them with brilliant prose and witty one-liners.

For the first time, music legend Rudy Pérez shares his remarkable journey from a poor refugee kid in Miami to composing the greatest hit songs on the world stage. Named the most successful Latin songwriter in history, Rudy Pérez is the creator behind some of the bestselling records of Beyoncé...

A powerful motivator for aspiring writers, Grit for the Oyster offers wit, wisdom, and inspiration to take that first step and persevere through the writing journey. More than a how-to, this confidence-building book is designed to draw listeners to a closer relationship with God, to affirm their calling to write, and to offer pithy practical guidance from successful writers like Terri Blackstock, Martha Bolton, James Scott Bell, Liz Curtis Higgs, Dr. Gary Chapman, and David Kopp.

The Armor of God includes our protective and offensive weapons to defeat the principalities of darkness and achieve the victory of our destiny. Now is the time to let out a war cry of praise and take up the gauntlet!

This book is more than advice—it’s a call to action for men who want to develop the courage, resilience, and strength to tackle life’s challenges with integrity. Rooted in real-life experiences, timeless wisdom, and actionable steps, Men of Valor is both practical and inspiring. With an honest approach, it addresses today’s unique pressures, giving you strategies to overcome obstacles and seize your full potential.

Driving off the set of an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, Michael, a senior in college, never sees the oncoming car that hits his driver’s side door. Disoriented and languishing, he tries to move, but it’s as though a force is pinning him down. Unable to cope with this reality, he falls unconscious and a spiritual intervention begins. In his altered state, photos flash before his eyes, triggering memories of his past and a glimpse into his future. The 3D images feel so real, so full of depth, that it’s like looking through the lens of a toy viewfinder. But why, why is he seeing these images?

When a writer dies, one favored and admired, even loved by devoted readers, there is a sigh of mourning as though one's friend has passed away. Sometimes death marks a new era, even the changing of the guard to a new generation. In the religious sense, churchgoers are known for passing their lessons, faith, and joy from generation to generation - in Jesus Christ.

Jehoshaphat: Worldliness looks at the life of this Old Testament king of Judah and encourages us to examine ourselves in the light of his mistakes. When a Christian enters into connection with the world, he lays himself open to be "persuaded" by the world - to enter upon an unchristian course of action.

Many of you know or suspect we are living in the end times just before the rapture, followed by the second coming of Jesus, which is, obviously, a major part of God's plan. There are a lot of details in this book to explain the end times and why it is our generation that should experience Jesus' second coming and how truly close we are to it.