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I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants): Finding Unfiltered, Real-Life Friendships in This Crazy, Chaotic World
by Amy Weatherly Jess JohnstonIs it just me? Am I the only one who&’s lonely? Am I the only one without friends?If you&’ve ever asked yourself these questions, Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston, founders of the widely popular &“Sister, I Am with You,&” are raising their hands to say, &“Yeah, us too.&” And they want to encourage, equip, and reassure you that you have what it takes to build the kind of friendships you want.I&’ll Be There (But I&’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants) provides you with the how of cultivating deep relationships in this messy, chaotic, beautiful life. Through Amy and Jess&’s wisdom, humor, and confessional stories about the ups and downs of sisterhood, you&’ll learn how toadmit you need friends—then go out and find them,dismantle the lies you&’ve believed about friendship,love yourself so you can find people who will love you for you,be a good friend even though you can&’t be a perfect one, andheal from a friend breakup—and find the courage to try again.It&’s time you felt completely accepted as you are—from the top of your messy bun to the tips of your unpedicured toes. Let&’s start making friendships a priority—together.
I'll Bring the Chocolate: Satisfying a Woman's Craving for Friendship and Faith
by Karen PorterFor every woman who knows a little chocolate is good for the soul. Stimulating. Satisfying. Tantilizing. Delicious. Chocolate is that sweet "something extra" that infuses anything ordinary with delectable flavor and zest. In the same way, loving friendships can sweeten a woman's life and make almost any situation -- good or bad -- taste even better. Blending true stories and several original choclate recipes with rich biblical examples, Karen Porter explores eight ways that friends can help one another enjoy life -- and point each other to the God who made every good and perfect gift -- especially chocolate!From the Hardcover edition.
I'll Cross the River
by C. Hope FlinchbaughThis is the riveting third book C. Hope Flinchbaugh has written about the struggles of the persecuted church in Asia. Written as novels, these books are based on real life testimonies from the persecuted themselves.
I'll Have What She's Having: The Ultimate Compliment for any Woman Daring to Change Her World
by Bobbie HoustonIn this book, Bobbie speaks openly, honestly and warmly of her conviction that all women, including those in leadership and ministry, ought to live lives that are the ultimate example of Christ-influenced character. Bobbie Houston lives to help women overcome what prevents, contains and limits them. Her book reflects her passionate belief that God is ready to equip a generation of awesome women. Women who live by conviction. Women who live with such resolve that nothing daunts them. Women who know how to partner for success, and women who are committed to painting their world with such color and dynamic that others just can't help but say... "I'll have what she's having!"
I'll Run With You: How God's Grace Is Sufficient When Our Strength Is Not
by William Boyd ChisumThe Grammy-nominated musician and author of Chasing the Wind continues the joyous story of his life and the faith that has lifted him up along the way. With frankness and an unwavering trust in God, William Chisum faces not only his own surgery, but his only son&’s as well. Their story unfolds as they are enlightened and ignited and beat the physical odds, continuing their mission to share Christ&’s love with their God-given musical abilities. Chisum continues his journey ministering through song and testimony to those afflicted with physical hardships and mental anguish, helping them to continue on their path to a new and better life. With one song, Chisum captures the past and the future, in essence telling the grace-filled story of his own life. I&’ll Run With You will give you the strength to put one foot in front of the other, no matter how many obstacles stand in your way. It will leave you joyously anticipating your greatest victory; the run that begins at Heaven&’s gate and ends at the feet of the Father.
I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit
by Heather Thompson Day Seth DayIn a culture where people easily and hastily cancel relationships rather than cultivate them, discover what the Bible has to say about how we need to keep showing up for one another—even when we feel like walking away.We are surrounded by choices. If we want to watch a movie, we have multiple platforms we can choose from. If we grow tired of a friend or conversation, we leave them on read. It's never been easier to tune out and make a switch when something doesn't go perfectly or when we are offended. It's easy to cancel something from our lives when it comes to technology, television shows, or choices of food and drinks. But what about canceling friends or family members when we are disappointed or offended by them?In I'll See You Tomorrow, communication professor Dr. Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day tackle difficulties that people face in relationships and help them navigate through relational disappointment, conflict, and fear. The dangers of a relational cancel culture are a timely one. This book will help you:learn to extend grace to yourself and your loved ones in order to forgive and keep showing up,discover how childhood trauma continues to affect your relationships,stop waiting for an ideal and refuse to let it prevent you from what's possible,recognize the value of a healthy (and small) circle rather than a large one, and refuse to let fear of what may or may not happen cause you to miss the beauty of what is.Blending personal stories with data and research in a way that inspires truth and helps people change their everyday mindsets, Heather and Seth encourage you to embrace this valuable truth: relationships don't have to be perfect to be fulfilling.
I'll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction
by Lysa TerKeurstHave healthy eating plans left you feeling defeated? Lysa TerKeurst offers a new perspective to all those stuck in the cycle of losing weight and then gaining it back, equipping you with the deeper spiritual and emotional motivation you need to make lasting changes.So often we characterize our food cravings as bad, especially when dieting has made us feel even more disappointed and discouraged. But the reality is we were made to crave. We just need to realize God created us to crave more of Him instead of misplacing that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures and unhealthy choices that will never truly satisfy.In the midst of her own personal struggle with this, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst invites us to embrace a new outlook that leads to enduring change. In this newly revised and condensed version of Made to Crave, Lysa encourages you to:Break the cycle of "I'll start again Monday" and start taking steps toward consistency that lastsStop agonizing over numbers on the scale and make peace with your bodyReplace rationalizations that lead to failure with wisdom that leads to victoryReach your healthy goals and grow closer to God through the processThis is not a "how-to" book. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This is the necessary resource to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose that will help you find your "want to" and lead to a spiritual satisfaction that goes far beyond the physical.
I'll Take You There: Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the March up Freedom's Highway
by Greg KotThis is the untold story of living legend Mavis Staples--lead singer of the Staple Singers and a major figure in the music that shaped the civil rights era. Now in her seventies, Mavis has been a fixture in the music world for decades. One of the most enduring artists of popular music, she and her family fused gospel, soul, folk, and rock to transcend racism and oppression through song. Honing her prodigious talent on the Southern gospel circuit of the 1950s, Mavis and the Staple Singers went on to sell more than 30 million records, with message-oriented soul music that became a sound track to the civil rights movement--inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. himself. Critically acclaimed biographer and Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot cuts to the heart of Mavis Staples's music, revealing the intimate stories of her sixty-year career. From her love affair with Bob Dylan, to her creative collaborations with Prince, to her recent revival alongside Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, this definitive account shows Mavis as you've never seen her before. I'll Take You There was written with the complete cooperation of Mavis and her family. Readers will also hear from Prince, Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne, Marty Stuart, Ry Cooder, Steve Cropper, and many other individuals whose lives have been influenced by Mavis's talent. Filled with never-before-told stories, this fascinating biography illuminates a legendary singer and group during a historic period of change in America.
I'll Watch the Moon
by Ann TatlockWinner, Midwest Independent Publishers Association, First Place-General Fiction! Winner; Best of Genre Library Journal, 2003 <p><p> A single mother embittered by an abusive marriage. An adventurous 14-year old son and the 10-year old daughter who adores him. A boarder in the house, a war refugee with a murky past. It s the summer of 1948, hot, and Polio stalks the children, taking them one by one. When it strikes the son, will he be in an iron lung the rest of life? And when redemption comes, it comes from a most unexpected source! <p> Tatlock continues to weave 20th-century history into absorbing, finely crafted literary tales with issues of spirituality springing naturally from the text. For all collections and readers who enjoy realistic and hopeful family dramas." -- Library Journal
I'm All In!: How You Can Live an Extraordinary Life by Surrendering to God
by Heriberto AlonsoIn I'm All In, Heriberto "Hery" Alonso arms you with life-changing keys to help you get unstuck spiritually, mentally, and emotionally, including: Steps to defeat pride, lust, anxiety, fear, and other lies of the enemyThe power of a made-up mind-set in Christ Jesus (defeating double-mindedness)Benefits of living in the will of God rather than in you ownTen ways to heal and let go of a tainted love or toxic romantic relationshipWays to transform from a casual Christian fan to a true follower of ChristIt's time to surrender completely to God, rise up, and be "ALL IN" so you can experience His fullness, joy, and peace.
I'm Black. I'm Christian. I'm Methodist.
by Rudy Rasmus Justin Coleman F. Willis Johnson Pamela R. Lightsey Lillian C. Smith Erin Beasley Jevon Caldwell-Gross Vance P. Ross Rodney Lorenzo Graves Tori C. ButlerTen personal narratives reveal the shared and distinct struggles of being Black in the Church, facing historic and modern racism. It’s uncertain that Howard Thurman made the remark often attributed to him, “I have been writing this book all my life,” but there is little doubt that he was deeply immersed in reflection on the times that bear an uncanny resemblance to the present day, which give voice to the Black Lives Matter movement. Our “life’s book” is filled with sentence upon sentence of marginalization, pages of apartheid, chapters of separate and unequal. Now this season reveals volumes of violence against Blacks in America. Ten Black women and men explore life through the lens of compelling personal religious narratives. They are people and leaders whose lives are tangible demonstrations of the power of a divine purpose and evidence of what grace really means in face of hardship, disappointment, and determination. Each of the journeys intersect because of three central elements that are the focus of this book. We’re Black. We’re Christians. We’re Methodists. Each starts with the fact, “I'm Black,” but to resolve the conflict of being Christian and Methodist means confronting aspects of White theology, White supremacy, and White racism in order to ground an oppositional experience toward domination over four centuries in America.“The confluence of the everyday indignities of being Black in America; the outrageous, egregious, legalized lynching of George Floyd; and the unforgivable disparities exposed once again by COVID–19 have conspired together to create a seminal moment in America and in The United Methodist Church—in which we must find the courage to say unambiguously ‘Black Lives Matter.’ To stumble or choke on those words is beneath the gospel,” says Bishop Gregory Palmer, who wrote the foreword to the collection.Praise for I'm Black. I'm Christian. I'm Methodist.“This book made me shout, dance, rage and hope—all at once! As a "cradle Methodist," I have deep love for my church and bless it for nurturing my walk with Christ and my passion for social justice. At the same time, I lament that my church is also the place where I have witnessed and been most wounded by virulent racism, sexism, heterosexism, and ageism. Yet, I stay and struggle for the soul of the church because I am a Black Christian woman fired by the love of God-in-Christ-Jesus. I stay because this is MY church and the church of my ancestors. Although I regularly question my decision to remain United Methodist, it is stories like these—from other exuberant love warriors—that remind me that I am called by God to stay, pray, fight, and flourish!”—M. Garlinda Burton, deaconess and interim general secretary, General Commission of Religion and Race, Washington DC“Racism continues to be the unacceptable scandal of American society and the American churches. In spite of some gains such as the diversity of supporters for “Black Lives Matter,” even the best intentioned among us remain largely ignorant of the actual life experience of those who are other than ourselves. This collection of testimonies, edited by Rudy Rasmus, helps remedy that by simply recounting personal stories of being Black, Christian, and Methodist in the United States. White Methodist Christians in particular need to read these stories and take them to heart so that racism and its divisiveness is countered by shared experience and recognition of common humanity across difference. More White Methodists need not only reject racism in our society and church but become active anti-racists willing to do the hard work to create the beloved community, dreamed about by Martin Luther King in the 1960s civil rights movement.—Bruce C. Birch, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC“This book is a powerful collection interweaving personal stories, denominational and intercultural practices, and Black lives bearing hopeful witness. Readers will have their consciousness raised, and they will think more deeply about the meaning of belo
I'm Gonna Bury You
by Gene NeillMost people look for God in churches; temples, synagogues or in schools of religion. Gene Neill found God in a lonely prison cell! Many people seek for truth in books, in philosophies, and in schools of learning. But Gene discovered the ultimate truth of all life on the floor of a prison cell. Truth incarnate in the person of the risen Lord Jesus Christ! If Gene Neill -- the successful "Perry Mason of South Florida" -- had been a student of the Bible, he could have discovered from the writings of Solomon that happiness does not come by wealth, power, eating, drinking, or permissiveness in conduct. But Gene was an atheist. Not a Bible scholar. And though his adventure into crime was of short duration -- only a few short years -- the penalty was a long prison sentence! Fifty years!
I'm Happy for You (Sort Of...Not Really)
by Kay Wills WymaIs comparison living hijacking your life? Do you find yourself measuring your value against your friend's house, body, marriage, resume, paycheck, organic garden, or Pinterest-worthy holiday décor, and coming up lacking? Do your college roommate's Instagram snapshots bear little resemblance to the scene at your house this morning?Excessive comparison and competition sap our energy and steal our joy. Our friends become our audience and judges, and our kids become part of our brand. Add social media's constant invitation to post and peruse, and it's no wonder that we're left exhausted, discontent, and lonely. Thankfully, there is another way!With refreshing candor and humor, Kay Wyma shares her experiences with comparison living and offers readers the simple remedies that helped her and her family reboot their perspective and discover freedom, authenticity, and joy.
I'm Just a Teenage Punchbag: POIGNANT AND FUNNY: A NOVEL FOR A GENERATION OF WOMEN
by Jackie Clune'Obligatory reading for all parents of teenagers!' NIGELLA LAWSON'Bloody marvellous. Horribly familiar, funny, touching, sad, brutally honest...clutch this book to your stained T-shirt and never let it go.' JO BRAND'Terrific. A remarkable blend of hilarity and heartbreak with a really satisfying plot. Being childless never felt so good.' GRAHAM NORTON'Warm and witty... The competitive mothering, the hell that is other people's children, the fights and accusations of Homeland inquisition all rang deliciously true... a most entertaining read.' KATHY LETTE'Very poignant... A moving read as well as a funny one.' JANE GARVEY 'Honest, hilarious and painful' WOMAN & HOMEWarning!! This novel may lead you to make rash and life-changing decisions!**Probably don't read if you fear you may be ripe for liberation. Or if you sometimes wee when you laugh...First there was Having It All, then there was Bridget Jones' s Diary and I Don't Know How She Does It. Now there is Teenage Punchbag.I'm Just A Teenage Punchbag is a laugh-out-loud, sob-on-the bus journey through the so-called life of a middle-aged woman.Ciara is mother to three ungrateful, entitled teenagers, is married to steady Martin, a man with hairy udders, and is grieving for her mum who now lives in the wardrobe in a cardboard box from the crematorium. She finds solace in her anonymous blog, and in the daily chats she has with her mum's ashes (often the best conversations she has all day.)Despite the menopause, the invisibility of middle age and the daily self-esteem bashings, courtesy of her kids, Ciara manages to navigate the stormy waters of grief and family life - until her mask slips and she is cast out from the family bosom. She embarks on a mission to fulfil her mum's dying wishes to have her remains sprinkled from the top of the Empire State Building, finding company, distraction and - ultimately - herself in the process.If motherhood is a job - who says you can't resign?
I'm Just a Teenage Punchbag: POIGNANT AND FUNNY: A NOVEL FOR A GENERATION OF WOMEN
by Jackie CluneWarning!! This novel may lead you to make rash and life-changing decisions!**Probably don't read if you fear you may be ripe for liberation. Or if you sometimes wee when you laugh...First there was Having It All, then there was Bridget Jones' s Diary and I Don't Know How She Does It. Now there is Teenage Punchbag.I'm Just A Teenage Punchbag is a laugh-out-loud, sob-on-the bus journey through the so-called life of a middle-aged woman.Ciara is mother to three ungrateful, entitled teenagers, is married to steady Martin, a man with hairy udders, and is grieving for her mum who now lives in the wardrobe in a cardboard box from the crematorium. She finds solace in her anonymous blog, and in the daily chats she has with her mum's ashes (often the best conversations she has all day.)Despite the menopause, the invisibility of middle age and the daily self-esteem bashings, courtesy of her kids, Ciara manages to navigate the stormy waters of grief and family life - until her mask slips and she is cast out from the family bosom. She embarks on a mission to fulfil her mum's dying wishes to have her remains sprinkled from the top of the Empire State Building, finding company, distraction and - ultimately - herself in the process.If motherhood is a job - who says you can't resign?(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
I'm More Than the Pastor's Wife: Authentic Living in a Fishbowl World
by Lorna DobsonLorna Dobson knows firsthand the struggles and joys of being married to a pastor—and the questions, not the least of which is, “What is a ‘pastor's wife,’ anyway?” As her poll of hundreds of women reveals, the wife of a minister is rarely the piano-playing, committee-leading stereotype. With humor, disarming genuineness, personal stories, and wisdom rooted in Scripture, Dobson cuts through the labels. “How I live has little to do with whether my husband is a pastor; rather, my life reflects my growth, or lack of it, as a Christian.” In this revised edition of I’m More Than the Pastor’s Wife, she includes new perspectives as a grandparent, soon-to-be empty-nester, and speaker. Here are frontline insights on ·Making friends and cultivating personal support outside the church ·Learning to handle expectations and pressures ·Balancing time and using your gifts ·Supporting your husband and growing closer to him ·Prioritizing prayer for your husband, family, and church ·Knowing your capabilities and limits ·Dealing with “problem people” and church conflicts . . . and much more!
I'm Never Alone
by Maryam IbrahimAre we ever alone? Come along on this journey and you’ll see! He’s been with us all along. And he will always be. He’s the only constant in an ever-changing world. This book could be a portal that introduces your child to Allah and ignites his love within them.
I'm Not Dead, I'm Different: Kids in Spirit Teach Us About Living a Better Life on Earth
by Hollister RandRand was initially puzzled as to why young spirits wanted to speak through her—she had no children of her own and the responsibility of talking with people who had lost theirs seemed too great to bear. But the compelling answers came with time and patience: No one finds death more inexplicable than a grieving parent, thus no spirits are more motivated to make sense of it all for those they’ve left behind than young ones. These spirits clearly want to heal broken hearts and deepen our understanding of life and death, and Rand has the unique ability to help deliver their messages.Through her, young spirits talk freely about how to make sense of murder, suicide, and accidental deaths. They also discuss the different ways relationships on both sides can be mended, how the intergenerational cycle of abuse and addiction can be stopped, and how “joy guides”—miscarried and aborted children—can actually help those they’ve left behind move forward.The insights they share in this uniquely comforting book will surprise, inform, and inspire. What’s more, their answers to our questions about death reveal many valuable tips for living a better life while on earth too.
I'm Not Ready for This: Everybody Just Calm Down and Give Me a Minute
by Anna Lind ThomasFrom popular humor writer and social media sensation Anna Lind Thomas comes a second book of charming and uproarious essays that capture our universal need for life to just slow down and give us as minute--we weren't ready for this!Anna Lind Thomas wants everyone to just calm down and give her a minute, okay? She's not ready for this! In fact, through her latest collection of laugh out loud essays, she'll prove she's never been ready for anything in her life. Adult decisions, marriage, parenting, crows feet, large pores, skinny jeans-- you name it, she ain't ready for it! She's never, not once, been ready for swimsuit season. Or her monthly period, even though her iWatch gives her several warnings. She wasn't ready to look her female professor in the eye after inexplicably whispering "I love you" during a hug, nor was she ready to leave the hospital with her newborn because she has a bizarre inability to pay attention while someone gives her detailed instructions. Don't even get her started on that one time she appeared on national TV in a blazer two sizes too small because she thought she'd lose twenty pounds before the shoot. Good grief, she just wasn't ready!Through her signature wit, charm, and painful relatability, Anna reminds us that no one's truly ready for anything--so we might as well go for it and see what happens. She bets it'll be real good--or at least, real funny.
I'm Not Real: A Story of Neglect and Adoption
by Ty BenbowThe scene opens in, of all places, an orphanage, but not just any orphanage. The tiny residents of the Arcadia Adoption Home have suffered life&’s ultimate betrayal and cruelty. Remarkably, they bear no physical or emotional scars. That&’s because these little ones are no longer broken and abandoned. Here they are cherished, healed, and—in every way—whole. Author, Ty Benbow has penned a powerful work of fiction that champions a heavenly worldview on perhaps the most important and divisive topic of this age. I&’m Not Real, weaves together all the stories of the broken—the children, and the parents who failed them. Benbow&’s compelling narrative depicts the gut-wrenching consequences of some of our worst choices. Written in a style that will appeal to women and men alike, I&’m Not Real will strike a chord with the millions of individuals among us who desperately need to be healed. Herein is a clear message of hope, but only because of the grace and mercy of God.
I'm Not Wonder Woman
by Sheila WalshSomewhere between being Wonder Woman and wondering what's wrong with you is a greater reality: God created you to be a wonderful woman. Instead of trying to live up to an unrealistic role, best-selling author Sheila Walsh invites you to take off your cape and boots, set aside your crumpled suit, and discover the authentic woman, beloved and valued by God. In this book, Sheila helps you understand that in God's eyes, you are already a beautiful and creative woman. Heartfelt and delightful, I'm Not Wonder Woman will encourage, inspire, and challenge you. Discover the real you, embrace life, and celebrate the joy of being a wonderful woman!
I'm Not a Scaredy Cat: A Prayer for When You Wish You Were Brave
by Max LucadoI&’m a big cat. I&’m a strong cat. I&’m not a scaredy-cat . . . except when . . .From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes I&’m Not a Scaredy-Cat, a hilarious new picture book to help kids manage their fears and worries and learn to trust God.Follow a silly series of misadventures as scaredy-cat faces his worst fears: an appalling abundance of (gulp!) yellow and pink sprinkles on his donut, an elephant on the verge of a ginormous sneeze, and the terrifyingly loud chime of a clock. For each of the fears, Max provides this reassuring child&’s version of Philippians 4:6–9:&“God, you are good.God, you are near.God, you are here!And, God, you love me.&”A fun read for children and parents, I&’m Not a Scaredy-Cat will open doors for important conversations about fear in a nonthreatening way and help you instill godly bravery in your kids.
I'm Off to Montana for to Throw the Hoolihan (Code of the West #6)
by Stephen A. BlyAcres of rolling Montana land await Tap and Pepper in their last Code of the West adventure. And so do a whole peck of surprises that will test Tap's faith -- and his patience!
I'm Out to Change My World
by Ann KiemelWhen first released as a print book, with no formal publicity, "I'm Out to Change My World" became a huge bestseller through word-of-mouth. Now available as an eBook, a new generation will be encouraged to embrace Ann's advice and win their world with love. If you haven't read any books by Ann Kiemel, you are in for a pleasant experience! Love is unstoppable, crushing all obstacles. It builds bonds and bridges, never giving up. Many Christians consider Ann Kiemel to be one of the most authentic voices in the Christian Community, a best-selling author of seventeen books, many of which have become classics."Ann Kiemel is one of the most talented and gifted communicators in the Christian world... deep in her faith, coupled with one of the most winsome personalities I have seen."-Charles Colson
I'm Over All That
by Shirley MaclaineThe award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author pens the funniest, most accessible and timely book of her career, detailing all the things she's over . . . and a few things she's not. Shirley MacLaine is one of the most admired Hollywood actresses, and indubitably one of the most fearless. Whatever the topic - show business, ageing, politics, family or the future of mankind and the universe, Shirley has never shied away from sharing opinions that are as fascinating as they are honest. In a series of short essays Shirley shares her opinions and insights on all the things that drive her crazy, inspire her to action, and keep her firmly in the public eye. With essay titles such as I Am Not Over Good Journalists, I'm Trying to Get Over Anger, Sex Got Over Me and I Can't Remember If I'm Over Memory Loss, this is Shirley's pithiest and funniest book to date. As frank and personal as Nora Ephron's I Feel Bad About My Neck - which, incidentally, Shirley doesn't since she knows the secrets of good lighting - I'm Over All That is MacLaine at her acerbic and irreverent best.