Growing Joy

There are many misconceptions about what it means to be humble. Some think that being humble means hiding your talents and abilities or being weak and inauthentic. But the Bible paints a different picture—defining humility as a self-forgetfulness leading to joy and explaining that it is a life-giving virtue that frees you from the restricting needs of your ego. In Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness, Gavin Ortlund encourages listeners that humility is not just an abstract virtue but a mark of gospel integrity.

The Joy Thief is a story that helps children and adults to discover more about a subject that is often difficult to understand. Demonstrating the subjectivity of trauma, The Joy Thief highlights how a seemingly ordinary occurrence can have a significant impact upon the well-being of a child, particularly if left unaddressed. Challenging the idea that trauma occurs only during more "serious" incidents, The Joy Thief leads us to conclude that such occurrences, or rather our responses to them, may be more significant for children's mental health.

There's nothing worse than going into something blindfolded and clueless about what to expect, and raising a child is no different. The anxiety, tension, and self-doubt can be overwhelming, but when you have the info in your hands, you'll be more relaxed and equipped to handle different stages and phases with poise. Luckily, this guide covers all the bases of child development, from milestones and temperament to emotional, physical, and mental growth and everything in between – say goodbye to being caught off guard!

From long workdays to busy holidays filled with baking and decorating, Mama never seems to stop moving — until one quiet evening, when her child finds her crying on the couch. Determined to bring back Mama’s smile, the child teams up with Daddy to surprise her with pink roses and her favorite cappuccino. The thoughtful gesture sparks an important conversation: it isn’t a child’s job to carry a parent’s happiness. What Mama truly needs isn’t rescuing — it’s rest, balance, and permission to care for herself.

Some of the most profound growth of our lives can happen in the home stretch, the years after age 60 or so. It's a time when we can finally crystallize the meaning of what we've been and done so far and fully expand into the self we've always intended to be, guided by the voice of the soul. But, says psychologist Charles Garfield, that can only happen if we first loosen the grip of the life we've led so far, the one that's been focused outwardly - on activity, achievement, and the idea of success - and let our souls lead the way. 

In a land long ago, but not too long ago so as to forget, a young boy is praised for his valiance in battle and his strength and bravery. He wields his sword high above his head and everyone praises his name. He is a warrior! His joy is his weapon, and he brings joy to all people far and near. People look to him to feel better, to be able to smile, and to lift their own heads high.

For years, I struggled with my self-image and how to make my dual pursuits of faith and fitness fit together. Maybe you can relate. Everything changed one day when I decided I was tired of looking in the mirror and started looking solely toward God. What he showed me is that true strength - physical, emotional, and spiritual - starts from the inside out. When you're staying connected to God, you'll find that eating well and exercising regularly will be so much easier. Your faith, food choices, and fitness will all just naturally flow together as part of your healthy and whole life. 

There's nothing worse than going into something blindfolded and clueless about what to expect, and raising a child is no different. The anxiety, tension, and self-doubt can be overwhelming, but when you have the info in your hands, you'll be more relaxed and equipped to handle different stages and phases with poise. Luckily, this guide covers all the bases of child development, from milestones and temperament to emotional, physical, and mental growth and everything in between – say goodbye to being caught off guard!

Transform the anxiety of aging into a profound journey of spiritual growth and emotional resilience in your later years. Whether you are transitioning into retirement, embracing the role of a grandparent, or simply seeking quiet comfort during a peaceful morning walk, these compassionate...

Bloomsbury presents Ways to Share Joy by Renée Watson, read by Sisi Aisha Johnson. Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson continues her charming young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine. Ryan Hart is caught in the...

Have you ever felt a little lost in life? Maybe after a relationship has soured, or when your health or finances are declining. Perhaps you are considering what to do with your life and are just not getting any answers.

The world is weary—and so are God’s people. But weariness doesn’t have the final word. Jesus calls us to walk with Him through the valleys, grow strong in His character, and rise up to carry each other’s burdens with courage and compassion.

Ride along on a journey with Joy: The Car That Went Bump Ditty Bump, as she displays her beauty and shows your children a fun way to know that they are beautiful, too. Embracing high self-esteem at a young age is the antidote for fighting off bullies. Joy takes some children on a ride down Las Vegas Blvd. While on the ride, the children engage in imagination and conversation. At the end of the book bits of wisdom and words of encouragement are shared with children about their uniqueness.

Design a life intentionally. Grow faithfully. Create something beautiful that will last! Over half a million readers have joined the journey of Instagram sensations Ashley and Dino Petrone. Through their popular online community Arrows and Bow, Ashley and Dino share their adventures, mishaps...

¿Estás a punto de convertirte en padre o madre y sientes curiosidad por el fascinante proceso del crecimiento y desarrollo, desde la formación de unas simples células hasta la adolescencia? ¿Te desconciertan los repentinos cambios de humor y los actos rebeldes de tu hijo adolescente, y desearías poder entender cómo funciona su mente para poder ver las cosas desde su perspectiva y fomentar interacciones más armoniosas?

What if every child knew that joy already lives inside them? Your Joy Compass is a playful, uplifting guide that helps children discover the magic of joy—the spark that brightens life. Through gentle rhymes, affirmations, and fun exercises, kids learn to notice happiness, share it, and trust the joy inside their hearts.

A Help Me Be Good Book About Being Messy explains the problems caused by messiness and teaches how to be neat.

In Sam, Tam and the Mat, Sam enjoyed playing alone on the red mat with his blocks. Tam also enjoyed playing alone on the red mat with her horses. A conflict ensued when Tam pulled the mat out from under Sam in order to have it all to herself, and Sam followed suit.

Overcomers is a children's Christian fiction story to help children overcome fear. Nine-year-old Claudia-Rose lives in Serenade Creek, a town known for its beauty and peace, until an armed invasion kicks her life out of normal into frantic despair. A fight against fear takes her to the brink of this choice: Give in to fear, or fight fear off, with the love of God, to save the people of her lovely town. What will she choose?