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It Had To Be You
by Irene HannonMaggie Fitzgerald has worked hard raising her twin nieces and running a BandB in a small Maine town. When the girls go off to college, she is finally free. Then Jake West returns to town. Jake and Maggie were teenage sweethearts, who planned on marrying. But when Maggie took on the responsibility of her nieces, Jake felt overwhelmed by the idea of a ready-made family and left town to join the Navy. Now, he wants to marry Maggie and start a family, but can Maggie trust the man who once broke her heart?
It Had to Be You
by Irene HannonFall in love with this classic romance from three time RITA winner Irene HannonOnce upon a time, sensible Maggie Fitzgerald was a starry-eyed romantic. She’d loved Jake West from their first trembling teenage kiss, when he’d vowed to make her his wife. And she’d built her future on Jake’s broad shoulders, never imagining another ending. But Jake left town, and Maggie made a life for herself and two orphaned nieces without him. Until Jake miraculously happens upon her remote inn, ardent to make amends…and finally claim Maggie as his. She’s never forgotten Jake. But should Maggie dare to believe, at long last, in happily-ever-after?Originally published in 1999
It Had to Be You
by Linda WindsorTrust is not high on straight-talking rancher Dan Jarrett's list. He doesn't believe there are many people worthy of it. Case-in-point: his new stepfather. His widowed mother says it was love at first sight, but Dan is convinced the man is a con artist spending his mother's nest egg. And the only reason Dan's going on the family holiday cruise is to gain time to prove his suspicions. After losing both of her parents to cancer, E.R. nurse Sunny Elders cherishes any time she can spend with the loved ones she has left-her sister's family. Relaxing together on a cruise filled with love and laughter sounds like the perfect prescription for healing. And Sunny's unsinkable spirit and her maddening penchant for zany disasters provide an ample dose of both.Collision Course. Troubles Waters Ahead! Rancher Dan Jarrett, a true stickler for tradition, doesn't believe in the love-at-first sight bug that bit his widowed mom. In fact, he's sure the man she met and married on a seniors' cruise is a fraud, out to break her bankbook and her heart. Dan's mission? Endure a family holiday cruise till he gets enough proof to expose his stepfather for the scoundrel he is. But will his plans go aground when he bumps headlong into a "walking accident-waiting-to-happen" with an infectious smile? Nurse Fix-It to the Rescue! Sunny Elders is determined. True, being paired with Dan Jarrett-time after time after time-might result in disaster, but it's no coincidnece. The recent loss of her parents and her nurse's training make it impossible to ignore the obvious: This bull-headed cowpoke and his folks need help. Enter Sunny, a woman with a mission. But can she set Dan's Stetson on straight without tripping over her heart? One thing is certain: Before this hilarious high-sea adventure is over, these two stubborn hearts will hit the unfamiliar waters of trust - trust in each other and in the One who orders our steps, who knows better than we ever could exactly what - and who - we need to be whole.From the Trade Paperback edition.
It Had to Be You and All Our Tomorrows
by Irene HannonTwo heartwarming novels of second chances by RITA® Award-winning author Irene HannonIT HAD TO BE YOUMaggie Fitzgerald loved Jake West from their first teenage kiss, when he vowed to make her his wife. But Jake left town, and Maggie made a life for herself and two orphaned nieces without him. When Jake appears at her remote inn, pledging to make amends, can Maggie dare believe again in happily-ever-after?ALL OUR TOMORROWSAfter losing her fiancé, reporter Caroline James sought solace in home and family. But it's guilt she feels when she starts to fall for the brother he left behind. David Sloan has always secretly cared for Caroline, but can they get past their mutual loss and to learn to live and love again?
It Happened at the Fair
by Deeanne GistA transporting historical novel about a promising young inventor, his struggle with loss, and the attractive teacher who changes his life, all set against the razzle-dazzle of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.Gambling everything, including the family farm, Cullen McNamara travels to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with his most recent invention. But the noise in the Fair's Machinery Palace makes it impossible to communicate with potential buyers. In an act of desperation, he hires Della Wentworth, a teacher of the deaf, to tutor him in the art of lip-reading. The young teacher is reluctant to participate, and Cullen has trouble keeping his mind on his lessons while intently watching her lips. Like the newly invented Ferris Wheel, he is caught in a whirl between his girl back home, his dreams as an inventor, and his unexpected attraction to his new tutor. Can he keep his feet on the ground, or will he be carried away?
It Happened at the Sunset Grille
by Will CunninghamAngels and demons fight for control of a small town in which a new nightclub has just been erected. Not all the townspeople are who they seem to be, and the outcome is not at all assured.
It Happens After Prayer: Biblical Motivation for Believing Prayer
by H.B. Charles, Jr.Life&’s inevitable difficulties and disappointments can discourage us from praying, but our response should be to pray anyway and keep praying. Whatever we seek, God invites us to come to Him with confidence, believing that He is able to answer—and He will answer. We can pray for:Forgiveness like DavidWisdom like SolomonHealing like HezekiahA child like HannahDeliverance like JonahMercy like the 10 lepersSalvation like the thief on the crossBut are you convinced that prayer works, even when you don&’t get the answers you want? In It Happens After Prayer, Pastor HB Charles, Jr. motivates and encourages us to respond to the challenges of life with prayer, to pray without ceasing, and to pray with great expectations.Are you ready for a new level of earnest, passionate, God-size prayers? Don&’t let another day go by without praying and seeking the face of God, because it happens after prayer.
It Happens After Prayer: Biblical Motivation for Believing Prayer
by H.B. Charles, Jr.Life&’s inevitable difficulties and disappointments can discourage us from praying, but our response should be to pray anyway and keep praying. Whatever we seek, God invites us to come to Him with confidence, believing that He is able to answer—and He will answer. We can pray for:Forgiveness like DavidWisdom like SolomonHealing like HezekiahA child like HannahDeliverance like JonahMercy like the 10 lepersSalvation like the thief on the crossBut are you convinced that prayer works, even when you don&’t get the answers you want? In It Happens After Prayer, Pastor HB Charles, Jr. motivates and encourages us to respond to the challenges of life with prayer, to pray without ceasing, and to pray with great expectations.Are you ready for a new level of earnest, passionate, God-size prayers? Don&’t let another day go by without praying and seeking the face of God, because it happens after prayer.
It Is Easy Being Green!: 60 Bible Stories & Crafts with the Earth in Mind
by LeeDell SticklerIt Is Easy Being Green features sixty exciting craft projects that children will enjoy making while learning about the Bible and building their faith. Simple "green" crafts accompany a related Bible story Bible stories. Teachers will enjoy clear, step-by-step instructions, along with a materials list featuring green or recycled products. It Is Easy Being Green utilizes many wonderful artistic mediums through which children can express their creative side and explore their faith in a group setting. This ready-to-use book provides a hands-on, fun way of bringing God’s Word to children and can be used in a variety of settings, including Sunday school and mid-week.
It Is Finished
by Tullian Tchividjian Nick LannonGod's radical grace is unbelievable, unexplainable, and definitely undeserved. But it's the foundation of our faith. In this new 365-day devotional, Tullian Tchividjian reminds you every day that the gospel is good news. It's God's message that He loves us even when we don't deserve it. These short readings each contain a truth from God's Word that will set you on a solid foundation for the day--a foundation of God's grace, goodness, and unconditional love.
It Is Finished: A 40-Day Pilgrimage Back to the Cross
by Charles MartinAcross forty days of vivid storytelling, It Is Finished offers you a unique and vital roadmap to trace the power and necessity of the cross throughout the Bible, from the book of Genesis all the way to your present-day reality.Through forty slices of the story of Calvary, master storyteller and vivid Bible teacher Charles Martin, will walk you back to the cross to look up at it from a different angle each day and ask the Father to reveal to you:What exactly did he mean when the dying Jesus said, "It is finished"—what was finished at the cross?When did what Jesus finish at the cross even begin?What does this man's death 2,000 years ago have to do with me today?What is God offering at the cross that I so easily forget and take for granted?What do I not realize about myself that the Father God has never forgotten? Whether it is your first, tenth, or ten thousandth time looking up at the cross of Christ, you can trust New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin, to wrap an arm around your shoulder, come alongside and walk with you as a fellow pilgrim headed in the same direction and answering the same question: "What will I do with this man, Jesus?"Because before we can celebrate the resurrection, we need to backtrack to where Jesus has been, how He got there, and what His presence there accomplished. And while Satan can't change what happened on that Friday, he has been working ever since to hide what happened there. To obscure the work of the Cross. To avert our eyes. But on this 40-day pilgrimage your eyes will open wide and your heart will race as you discover the answer to the question that can change your life, Lord, why me? Why would you endure the cross and despise the shame, for me?
It Is Good!: Growing Up in a Messianic Jewish Family
by Steffi Karen RubinMeet Tovah! Tovah (Hebrew for "good") is growing up in a Messianic Jewish home, learning the meaning of God's special days. Ideal for young children. Teaches the biblical holidays and celebrates faith in Yeshua (Jesus).
It Is What You Make of It: Creating Something Great from What You’ve Been Given
by Justin McRobertsDare to move beyond &“it is what it is&” thinking and become an agent of love and redemption in your household, neighborhood, and workplace.&“It is what it is&”—a common phrase you hear and maybe even say yourself. But the truth is that there is not one square inch in the whole domain of our human existence that simply is what it is. Justin McRoberts invites you to embrace a new mindset: it is what you make of it. With warmth, wisdom, and humor, McRoberts shares key moments from his twenty-plus years as an artist, church planter, pastor, singer-songwriter, author, neighbor, and father, passing on lessons and practices learned about making something good from what we&’ve been given rather than simply accepting things as they are. Thought-provoking but actionable, It Is What You Make of It declares that love doesn&’t just win, mercy doesn&’t just triumph, and light doesn&’t just cast out shadow. Rather, such renewal requires the work of human hands and hearts committed to a vision of a world made right (or at least a little better). When we partner with God in these endeavors, we love the world well and honor the Creator in whose image we are made.We will not be remembered for who our parents were or where we were born or what our socioeconomic circumstances were. We won&’t be remembered for our natural talents and strengths or the opportunities we were given or the challenges we faced. In the end, each of us will be remembered for what we made with what we were given.
It Looks a Lot Like Christmas
by Peg AugustineEvergreen trees, holly leaves, candles burning in the night are some of the Christmas traditions that symbolize God's love for us through God's gift of Jesus. It Looks a Lot Like Christmas tells the heartwarming story of a family remembering the biblical account of the birth of Jesus while they decorate their home for Christmas. As the Christmas tree is adorned with balls, candy canes, tinsel, bells, ornaments, and angels, the meaning of each decoration is told. Written in English and Spanish, It Looks a Lot Like Christmas is the perfect gift for every child ages 4-8 in your congregation. Each page of the storybook is supported with Scripture and is beautifully illustrated in color.
It Looks a Lot Like Easter - eBook [ePub]
by Peg AugustineAfter a long winter, the first blooms of spring remind us that God never forgets about us. It Looks a Lot Like Easter tells the heartwarming story of a family enjoying the Easter season. From crocus flowers to Easter lilies to Easter eggs, the images of Easter are tied to the story of Jesus' death and resurrection.It Looks a Lot Like Easter is the perfect gift for every child ages 4-8 in your congregation. Each page of the storybook is supported with Scripture and is beautifully illustrated in color.
It Matters: Looking for the Good Things in Life
by Amy LynneAn inspiring book filled with prayers and stories that help us stand strong against despair—and build a trusting relationship with God. Written to help readers look at the positive side of life, It Matters helps us refocus on what matters, get rid of negative baggage and negative emotions, and in turn, experience the freedom of forgiveness. Amy Lynne shares her own experiences with all their ups and downs—and guides us in developing a trusting relationship with God through stories, Positive Word Confessions, and a prayer with every chapter. Emphasizing the importance of wearing spiritual armor every day, It Matters can be used both individually or as a group Bible study to understand spiritual warfare and realize God&’s faithfulness in the journey of overcoming past hurts.
It Must Have Been Moonglow: Reflections on the First Years of Widowhood
by Phyllis GreeneIn December 1998, after fifty-six years of marriage, Phyllis Greene went from being part of the lifelong unit of "PhyllisandBod" to being just plain Phyllis. To deal with her feelings, she began keeping a journal. It Must Have Been Moonglow chronicles the emotional roller coaster of her first years alone in a collection of brief essays, like diary entries, that capture the sadness, the humor, and the triumphs widows encounter. She writes about the challenges presented by a quiet, empty house and how best to fill the hours. With wit and insight, she muses about the logistics of an evening out with a group of single, older women, none of whom drive very well; about handling the check when going to dinner with a couple; about marketing for one; and about the miracle of friendships on the Internet and the blessings of family. This is an intimate, candid, and engaging memoir, not about grief but about inspiration and strength.
It Rained Warm Bread: Moishe Moskowitz's Story of Surviving the Holocaust
by Hope Anita Smith Gloria Moskowitz-SweetA powerful middle grade novel-in-verse about one boy’s experience surviving the Holocaust.Moishe Moskowitz was thirteen when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family learned the language of fear. The wolves loomed at every corner, yet Moishe still held on to the blessings of his mother’s blueberry pierogis, of celebrating the Sabbath as a family, of a loyal friend. But each day the darkness weighed more heavily on Moishe as his family was broken, uprooted, and scattered across labor and concentration camps. Just as his last hopes began to dim, a simple act of kindness redeemed his faith that goodness could survive the trials of war: That was the day it rained warm bread.Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet relates her father’s triumphant Holocaust story through the words of award-winning poet Hope Anita Smith. Deftly articulated and beautifully illustrated by Lea Lyon, this is an essential addition to the ever-important collection of Holocaust testimonies. Christy Ottaviano Books
It Starts at Home: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Lifelong Faith
by Kurt Bruner Steve StroopeAs Your Children Grow, Will Their Faith Grow Too?As both stories and statistics attest, the number of evangelical children who abandon Christianity in adulthood is staggering. To see effective change, parents cannot leave their child&’s faith to chance. Rather, families must start nurturing faith early—you cannot start once your child is grown, you must start at home.Strengthening family and home life is the best way to encourage your children to maintain a lifelong faith. It Starts at Home upholds marriage and family as the proving ground for lasting success. Experienced pastors Kurt Bruner and Steve Stroope provide a clear purpose, an effective strategy, and a simple plan for anyone who wants to be intentional in their homes. Their insights will help leaders recalibrate their priorities by asking them to evaluate their leadership where it counts most. This newly revised edition evaluates the current trends families and young adults face that can contribute to this crisis. Don&’t let your child&’s faith fade to memory—learn how you can create a home that will prepare them for lifelong faith.
It Starts at Home: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Lifelong Faith
by Kurt Bruner Steve StroopeAs Your Children Grow, Will Their Faith Grow Too?As both stories and statistics attest, the number of evangelical children who abandon Christianity in adulthood is staggering. To see effective change, parents cannot leave their child&’s faith to chance. Rather, families must start nurturing faith early—you cannot start once your child is grown, you must start at home.Strengthening family and home life is the best way to encourage your children to maintain a lifelong faith. It Starts at Home upholds marriage and family as the proving ground for lasting success. Experienced pastors Kurt Bruner and Steve Stroope provide a clear purpose, an effective strategy, and a simple plan for anyone who wants to be intentional in their homes. Their insights will help leaders recalibrate their priorities by asking them to evaluate their leadership where it counts most. This newly revised edition evaluates the current trends families and young adults face that can contribute to this crisis. Don&’t let your child&’s faith fade to memory—learn how you can create a home that will prepare them for lifelong faith.
It Starts with One: Participant's Guide
by Seacost ChurchWhat does it mean to be the church? What part do we play in living out the mission Jesus left for his followers? To understand and be inspired in our role as the church, this study from Seacoast Church takes you back to where it all began. Jesus is very clear about the mission for His followers. In It Starts with One, you will explore Acts 1-6, the early formation of the church and the disciples' dependency upon the Holy Spirit as they discover what this means for the church today.Experience the urgency, the mission, and the passion of the early church for spreading the Kingdom of God as you:Worship God enthusiasticallyGrow in maturity and consistencyConnect with the church regularlyServe others unselfishlyShare your faith effectively This unique study can be used on your own for personal devotions and study or for study with your small group, family, youth group, or even your entire church. Participant's Guide features:Daily readings Questions for personal reflectionAction steps for personal growthGuide for small group discussionGuide for family discussion Tips for implementing this study in a youth groupFor use with It Starts with One DVD-Based Study (ISBN 9781418546120).
It Takes More than Love: A Christian Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Cultural Adoption
by Brittany SalmonEmbrace the beauty and challenges of transracial adoption.Being an adoptive parent is hard enough. But when your family is multiracial, things get even trickier. Parenting transracially doesn&’t come naturally, nor does it just happen with time. Love is essential—yet by itself, love isn&’t enough. Cross-cultural parenting also takes intentionality, listening, learning, growing, repenting, changing . . . then starting all over and doing it again. It&’s hard work! And yet, when an adoptive family honors the ethnic heritages of their children, the whole family—as well as the watching world—gets to see the beauty of a gloriously creative God.In It Takes More Than Love, Brittany Salmon shares her own family&’s story of transracial adoption and offers a biblically-based guide for others following the same path. Brittany recognizes that we live in divided times and there are extra challenges whenever race is part of the conversation. But with wise insight and hard-won experience, she provides guidance about topics such as:Maintaining a Gospel perspective throughout the journeyCelebrating your child&’s history and heritageConfronting racismResponding to comments about your familyAvoiding pitfalls in adoptionHelping your kids feel represented in your home and communityNo one is promising transracial adoption will be easy—least of all Brittany! Yet the extra effort is balanced by a beauty that images our eternal destiny. Until the day God makes all things new, the welcoming an inclusive transracial family can help fulfill Jesus&’s words, &“on earth as it is in heaven.&”
It Takes More than Love: A Christian Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Cultural Adoption
by Brittany SalmonEmbrace the beauty and challenges of transracial adoption.Being an adoptive parent is hard enough. But when your family is multiracial, things get even trickier. Parenting transracially doesn&’t come naturally, nor does it just happen with time. Love is essential—yet by itself, love isn&’t enough. Cross-cultural parenting also takes intentionality, listening, learning, growing, repenting, changing . . . then starting all over and doing it again. It&’s hard work! And yet, when an adoptive family honors the ethnic heritages of their children, the whole family—as well as the watching world—gets to see the beauty of a gloriously creative God.In It Takes More Than Love, Brittany Salmon shares her own family&’s story of transracial adoption and offers a biblically-based guide for others following the same path. Brittany recognizes that we live in divided times and there are extra challenges whenever race is part of the conversation. But with wise insight and hard-won experience, she provides guidance about topics such as:Maintaining a Gospel perspective throughout the journeyCelebrating your child&’s history and heritageConfronting racismResponding to comments about your familyAvoiding pitfalls in adoptionHelping your kids feel represented in your home and communityNo one is promising transracial adoption will be easy—least of all Brittany! Yet the extra effort is balanced by a beauty that images our eternal destiny. Until the day God makes all things new, the welcoming an inclusive transracial family can help fulfill Jesus&’s words, &“on earth as it is in heaven.&”
It Takes a Home
by Nancy Parker BrummettWith sensitivity and honesty, this unique book exposes the myths and lies women have bought into and heralds the truth - it still takes a family, not a village, to raise God-loving, well-adjusted children.
It Tolls For Thee: A guide to celebrating and reclaiming the end of life
by Tom MortonA funeral celebrant's story about how celebrating death, and creating personalised space for grief, can enrich lives and give meaning to death.After a close encounter with death, Tom Morton realised he needed a change of pace and perspective. He decided to become the only independent funeral celebrant on the remote Shetland Islands, an unusual new profession that would lead him on an extraordinary journey into the world of the dead. In a vivid narrative that reveals the fascinating realm of the unspoken - from extraordinary undertakers and death cafés, to pilgrimages and taboos - Tom quickly learns that death and speaking for the dead requires you to think on your feet and often take a magpie approach to faith and philosophy. From Humanism to hymns, Theravada Buddhism to Star Wars theology, he discovers the importance of ritual, humour, and the empowering act of trying to find words for something beyond language itself.This is an accessible and thought-provoking guide to celebrating mortality. When grief must be an inevitable part of life, Tom shows how we can mourn together in a way that feels appropriate to the life of the one who has passed on, and ultimately cultivate a healthy attitude to our own eventual demise.