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You Excel Them All: Proverbs 31 Daily Devotional Guide
by David E. CrosbyGod wants his people to excel. Starting with the sayings of King Lemuel, this volume examines the virtuous woman in meditations on verses from Proverbs 31, to present actions of body, soul, and spirit that characterize and create excellence in human beings. This celebration of woman and motherhood also incorporates guidance for all people, ranging from the very young to the very old, male and female, rich and poor. Scripture reading recommendations accompany the daily reflections on such topics as justice and confidence to substance abuse, financial savvy, and anxiety. Each entry closes with a short prayer.
You Exist Too Much: A Novel
by Zaina ArafatA novel of self-discovery following a Palestinian-American girl as she navigates queerness, love addiction and a series of tumultuous relationships' The Millions, One of the Most Anticipated Books of the YearTold in vignettes that flash between the US and the Middle East, Zaina Arafat's powerful debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to creative and confused adulthood.In Brooklyn, she moves into an apartment with her first serious girlfriend and tries to content herself with their comfortable relationship. Soon, her longings, so closely hidden during her teenage years, explode out into reckless romantic encounters and obsessions with other people which results in her seeking unconventional help to face her past traumas and current demons.Opening up the fantasies and desires of one young woman caught between cultural, religious and sexual identities, You Exist Too Much is a captivating story charting two of our most intense longings - for love, and a place to call home.
You First, Me Second: Getting to the Heart of Social Responsibility
by Pam EricksonYou have more to offer the world than you realize. Have you ever wondered what you have to give to those in need around you? Would you believe that you already possess everything you need to have a major impact on your community? In You First, Me Second Pam Erickson gives you the definitive guide to finding and using your strengths to help others. You’ll be inspired by stories of real-life heroes who have changed their communities as the author motivates and equips you to: · Discover your true strengths, passions, and gifts · Catch a vision for how you can be an answer to someone else’s prayer · Work out a plan for getting involved The needs around us are enormous and at times they seem overwhelming. But in these pages you will find tools that will empower you to make a real difference. It is possible to bring about positive change in this world. It all begins when you choose to live “you first, me second.”
You Found Me: New Research on How Unchurched Nones, Millennials, and Irreligious Are Surprisingly Open to Christian Faith
by Rick RichardsonMany bemoan the decline of the church. We hear a steady stream of reports about how droves of people, especially younger generations, are abandoning Christianity. But new research shows that unchurched Americans are surprisingly more receptive and open to the Christian faith than is commonly assumed. Researcher and practitioner Rick Richardson unveils the findings of the Billy Graham Center Institute's groundbreaking studies on the unchurched. A study of 2000 unchurched people across the country reveals that the unchurched are still remarkably open to faith conversations and the church. Even unchurched "nones" and millennials are quite receptive if they are approached in particular ways. In this book you will also find best practices from further research into the top ten percent of churches that most effectively reach the unchurched. People who were previously unchurched share what actually moved them to faith and Christian commitment. And the research shows that churches and organizations can be transformed to become places where conversion growth becomes the new normal. If people tell you "the sky is falling," don't believe them. In today's troubled world, unchurched and unbelieving people are newly receptive to hearing good news. You can lead the change that will help your church reach people—who then reach others.
You Get What You Pray For: Always Divas Series Book Three (Always Divas #3)
by E. N. JoyLorain has been a prisoner of her secrets for almost her entire life. At the age of thirteen, she managed to keep her pregnancy a secret, discarding the infant and leaving it for dead. Years later, Lorain's mother finally met the love of her life, and Lorain couldn't find the courage to tell her mother that her new beau was the man who molested Lorain and impregnated her. Now, to complicate matters, Lorain discovers that the baby she abandoned all those years ago survived, and God has placed Lorain in her now adult child's life. It seems like the legacy of secrets has been passed on, too, as Lorain helps her daughter conceal the true details behind one of her own pregnancies. Lorain has managed to maneuver the secrets and lies like pieces in a strategic game of chess and is now living the lavish, fairy-tale life of a doctor's wife. But even that is a lie. With the rug about to be pulled out from under Lorain by the woman who raised her abandoned child, all Lorain prays for is that everything will end well. In this cycle of lies, secrets, shame, and guilt, will Lorain get what she prays for?
You Go First (Little Critter:)
by Mercer MayerJoin Little Critter® as he learns why it&’s important to be kind and treat others as you want to be treated instead of selfishly taking the first turn.Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand that humorously portrays social and emotional issues that kids face to the Christian market with faith-based books featuring Little Critter.In You Go First, Litter Critter loves being first?even if it hurts his family and friends. After several mistakes, Little Critter learns that the secret to getting along is treating others the way he wants to be treated?which, in Little Critter&’s case, means letting someone else be first.Based on Matthew 7:12, You Go First will teach children ages 2 to 6God&’s reminder to &“love others as yourself&”How our actions and manners affect othersWhat it means to put other&’s needs firstYour family will also love and learn from the other Little Critter books in the Inspired Kids series:It&’s TrueWe All Need ForgivenessBeing Thankful
You Gotta Get Up: Grab Hold of Your Life After Being Knocked Down, Held Back, and Left Out
by Kimberly JonesYou&’re only stuck if you stop moving. Pain and regret can hold us captive. Our past mistakes and trauma tell us to blame others, feel ashamed, or turn to a temporary fix that often becomes a permanent escape. By the time Satan whispers we need to dress it up and call it home, pain is our new normal.Pastor and motivational speaker Real Talk Kim has a message for us: the pain might not be our fault, but the healing is our responsibility. In You Gotta Get Up, Pastor Kim reminds us as only she can that staying stuck requires as much energy as moving forward. She explains how to get up andfigure out what needs to change in your life.unpack the messed-up thinking that holds you back.replace destructive thoughts with God&’s truth.stop bleeding on people who didn&’t cut you.stand up just one more time than you fall down.What will you choose today? The effort to get moving or the effort to stay stuck? A powerful blend of biblical wisdom and a loving kick in the pants, You Gotta Get Up calls you to heal, let go, and get moving . . . because hope is never too far away.
You Gotta Keep Dancin': In the Midst of Life's Hurts, You Can Choose Joy
by Tim HanselStress, disappointment, heartache, hurt--all are part of the human condition. The ...message of [this book] is that no matter what your circumstances, with God's help, you can choose to be joyful. A discussion of how to live with pain and still discover a life rich with joy.
You Had Me at Good-bye
by Tracey BatemanEverything is on the line for aspiring editorial diva Dancy Ames when she's fired by her publisher. Could this be the time to risk it all on her writing career--and maybe even love? Dancy Ames has an enemy: Jack Quinn. The man who swoops in, steals her dream job at Lane Publishing, and fires her, saying she just doesn't have what it takes to be an editor. Now that she's unemployed, Dancy must find a new career. Coffee barista, English teacher, literary agent. Hmm. Maybe she'll write a novel--a nasty invective, featuring a relentless job-stealing, coffee-drinking stalker who falls in love with a coffee barista. She's got time on her hands, so when her friends dare her to send Jack a proposal, under an assumed name, she takes them up on it. If he likes it, she'll have her ultimate revenge. But what will she do when it turns out that Jack is interested in her book--and maybe more?
You Had Me at Good-bye: A Novel
by Tracey BatemanEverything is on the line for aspiring editorial diva Dancy Ames when she's fired by her publisher. Could this be the time to risk it all on her writing career--and maybe even love?Dancy Ames has an enemy: Jack Quinn. The man who swoops in, steals her dream job at Lane Publishing, and fires her, saying she just doesn't have what it takes to be an editor. Now that she's unemployed, Dancy must find a new career. Coffee barista, English teacher, literary agent. Hmm. Maybe she'll write a novel--a nasty invective, featuring a relentless job-stealing, coffee-drinking stalker who falls in love with a coffee barista. She's got time on her hands, so when her friends dare her to send Jack a proposal, under an assumed name, she takes them up on it. If he likes it, she'll have her ultimate revenge. But what will she do when it turns out that Jack is interested in her book--and maybe more?
You Have a Brain: A Teen's Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G.
by Ben CarsonThroughout his life, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson has needed to overcome many obstacles: His father leaving the family; being considered stupid by his classmates in grade school; growing up in inner-city Detroit; and having a violent temper. But Dr. Carson didn't let his circumstances control him, and instead discovered eight principles that helped shape his future. In You Have a Brain: A Teen’s Guide to Think Big, Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of Thinking Big—Talent, Honesty, Insight, being Nice, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth learning, and God—and presents the stories of people who demonstrated those things in his life. By applying the idea of T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. to your life, and by looking at those around you as well, you too can overcome obstacles and work toward achieving your dreams. Includes discussion questions.
You Have a Soul: It Weighs Nothing but Means Everything
by John OrtbergJesus said the soul is worth more than the world. The soul is the key to our lives, binding our heart, our mind, and our spirit together. Shouldn't you get pretty clear on exactly what the soul is? And how to care for it? Taken from John Ortberg’s book Soul Keeping, this booklet reveals what the soul’s greatest need is, now and for eternity.Have you ever thought about why your soul is hurting and if that could be standing in the way of your spiritual growth? Ortberg writes that once your soul has been properly cared for, you will find your way back to God from hopelessness, depression, relationship struggles, and lack of fulfillment. Jesus said we could find rest for our souls. Ortberg points us in that direction.
You Have It In You! Workbook: Empowered To Do The Impossible
by Sheryl BradyBy exploring the lives of the Bible’s most remarkable characters, we can learn how to dig deep within ourselves and find the strength to overcome and succeed in any situation.Some of the most talented, faithful, and amazing people in the Bible didn’t know they had it in them, either—not until God revealed to them the truth about their identity and abilities, often in the midst of perilous trials and challenging situations. Like these heroes of Christianity, all of us have untapped talents, unclaimed abilities, and unknown gifts waiting to be discovered inside us. Pastor Sheryl Brady believes God wants us to peel away the layers we try to hide behind, dissolve the excuses we use as camouflage, and reveal the beauty of our true selves. By sharing her own life journey as well as examples from history and current culture, Brady encourages us to reconsider the way we see ourselves and to reframe our own understanding of how we got there. You Have It in You! asks: Do you know what you’re made of? More important, do you want to discover the strengths lying dormant inside you? Brady hopes you will be inspired to view challenges as opportunities for self-discovery and faith enrichment. She believes she can give you a new perspective on all that God has brought you through and a greater awareness of all that you’ve accomplished and endured. *** Have you ever found yourself thinking “Is it possible that where I am in life is as far as I will ever go? Have I maximized my potential?” We all have asked similar questions. Before you sell yourself short, take a moment and allow Pastor Sheryl Brady to become a bridge to help you step over every limitation. You are on the brink of something extraordinary in your life!
You Have Seen Their Faces
by Erskine Caldwell Margaret Bourke-WhiteDuring the Great Depression, Author and Margaret Bourke-White traveled across the back roads of the Deep South to document the living conditions of the sharecropper. They captured their subjects in the shacks where they lived, the depleted fields where they plowed, and the churches where they worshiped.
You Have to Say Something
by Dainin KatagiriDainin Katagiri (1928-1990) was a central figure in the transmission of Zen in America. His first book, Returning to Silence, emphasized the need to return to our original, enlightened state of being, and became one of the classics of Zen in America. In You Have to Say Something, selections from his talks have been collected to address another key theme of Katagiri's teaching: that of bringing Zen insight to bear on our everyday experience. "To live life fully," Katagiri says, "means to take care of your life day by day, moment to moment, right here, right now." To do this, he teaches, we must plunge into our life completely, bringing to it the same wholeheartedness that is required in Zen meditation. When we approach life in this way, every activity--everything we do, everything we say--becomes an opportunity for manifesting our own innate wisdom. With extraordinary freshness and immediacy, Katagiri shows the reader how this wisdom not only enlivens our spiritual practice but can help make our life a rich, seamless whole.
You Have What It Takes
by John EldredgeWild at Heart helped men to rediscover their masculine hearts-to be the men God designed them to be. Now this small book goes a step further, encouraging fathers to pass this insight on to their children. It is not by accident, contends John Eldredge, that little boys dream of being heroes and little girls dream of being rescued by a prince. It is woven into the very fiber of the sexes. Men struggle with this most pivotal role, and Eldredge's writing is the affirmation and encouragement each man needs. Eldredge gives fathers a look inside both themselves and their sons and daughters, encouraging them to give their children permission to be who God designed them to be.
You Jesus Is Too Safe: Outgrowing a Drive-Thru, Feel-Good Savior
by Jared WilsonCutting through the glossy, modern perceptions of Jesus, Jared C. Wilson returns to the Gospels for twelve raw, realistic portraits of Christ in this revolutionary book. Your Jesus Is Too Safe offers a clear image of the historical figure of Christ in his biblical and cultural context.Ideal for readers dissatisfied with the "Buddy Jesus" that has pervaded the evangelical landscape, Your Jesus Is Too Safe provides a devotional, inspirational survey of Christ and his kingdom with a conversational style, humor, and a solid theological foundation.
You Know You're a Dad: A Book for Dads Who Never Thought They’d Say Binkies, Blankies, or Curfew
by Harry Harrison<p>You know you’re a dad when you’re more impressed by the latest innovations in stroller technology than in your old sports car . . . <p>You know you’re a dad when a wild Friday night means falling asleep in front of a cartoon with your toddler . . . <p>You know you’re a dad when all you want for Christmas is a nanny . . . <p>No matter if you’re in the first throes of sleepless nights and dirty diapers, firmly entrenched in the days of picky eaters and science fairs, or looking back in wonder at how you raised your own children, <i>You Know You’re a Dad</i> will make parents laugh out loud with its humorous insights into the joys and challenges of parenthood. <p>Thanks to Harry Harrison Jr’s signature humor, <i>You Know You’re a Dad</i> will resonate with new and experienced parents alike.</p>
You Know You're a Mom: A Book for Moms Who Spend Saturdays at the Soccer Field Instead of the Spa
by Harry Harrison<P>For every woman who has posted 800 pictures of her baby on Instagram. <P>One day that little plus sign appears on the stick, and you realize your life is about to change forever—you’re going to be a mom! <P>Whether you’re still in the days of 2am feedings and loads of dirty diapers, or you’ve made it to that bittersweet moment of their college graduation, this book will make you laugh out loud with its insightful and funny observations about motherhood. <P>From the days when you read every parenting book ever written—while your husband plays golf—to the hours you spent polishing up your adult child’s resume, parenting is a roller coaster. <P>Harry H. Harrison Jr. makes it just a little easier with his trademark humor and truisms as you learn that your job as a mom is the most important one you’ll ever have.
You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church... and Rethinking Faith
by David Kinnaman Aly HawkinsYou Lost Me is about many young Christians' perceptions of churches, Christianity, and culture. It gives voice to their concerns, hopes, delusions, frustrations, and disappointments.
You Made Me Love You: an eShort Sequel to Wish You Were Here
by Beth K. VogtA heartwarming follow-up to Beth K. Vogt's Wish You Were Here, called "quirky, snappy, and sweet" by bestselling and award-winning author Rachel Hauck, this e-short answers all of your lingering questions about Seth, Allison, and Daniel.Seth Rayner's plans and dreams for the future disintegrated two years ago--when his bride-to-be fell for his brother, Daniel, and bolted from the church just before saying, "I do." Meghan Holloway, Allison's best friend, is tired of men deciding she's too outrageous and not worth the effort to love. When Seth and Meghan are thrown together to plan a whirlwind wedding for Allison and Daniel, can they overcome their feelings of dislike they've held on to since high school and get along--and possibly find love? This feel-good short story will have you smiling from beginning to end as Seth and Meghan discover that sometimes opposites do attract.
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
by Allison BottkeSusan Anderson owns and operates a hip hair salon on the Las Vegas strip, decorated with her collection of world-class disco memorabilia accumulated decades ago when she was one of the beautiful people on New York's disco scene. She's come a long way. Now happily married, Susan is known for her business savvy, her fabulous vintage ensembles, her faith, her big heart--and the impromptu disco dance numbers salon staff and clients join in when the spirit moves. If life is a dance, Susan's mastered all the moves. But an exciting business opportunity and her husband's impending retirement rock her world, shaking Susan's foundation and revealing regrets and painful memories she thought she'd dealt with. Will Susan be able to face her past, reinvent her marriage, build her dream, and keep on dancing?
You Matter More Than You Think: What A Woman Needs to Know About the Difference She Makes
by Leslie ParrottAm I making a difference? Does my life matter? "How can I make a difference when some days I can't even find my keys?" asks award-winning author Leslie Parrott. "I've never been accused of being methodical, orderly, or linear. So when it came to considering my years on this planet, I did so without a sharpened pencil and a pad of paper. Instead, I walked along Discovery Beach, just a few minutes from our home in Seattle. "Strange, though. All I seemed to ever bring home from my walks on the beach were little pieces of sea glass. Finding these random pieces eventually became a fixation. And, strangely, with each piece I collected, I felt a sense of calm. What could this mean? What was I to discover from this unintentional collection?" In this poignant and vulnerable book, Leslie shows you how each hodgepodge piece of your life, no matter how haphazard, represents a part of what you do and who you are. While on the surface, none of these pieces may seem to make a terribly dramatic impact, Leslie will show you how they are your life and how when they are collected into a jar-a loving human heart-they become a treasure.
You May All Prophesy: Practical Guidelines for Prophetic Ministry
by Steve ThompsonThe Bible reveals that every Christian can hear from God and speak prophetically to others. This book provides scriptural encouragement and practical instruction to help you: *Discover how God speaks to you *Discern when and how to speak prophetically to others *Understand and interpret dreams and visions *Recognize how prophecy functions in the local church *Overcome obstacles unique to ministering prophetically
You Might Be a Pharisee If...: Twenty-Five Things Christians Do But Jesus Would Rebuke
by R.T. KendallWe all have a little bit of Pharisaism in us.Pharisaism is one of the sins that angered Jesus the most. Yet we are often in bondage to it without realizing it. How can we recognize the warning signs in our own hearts and lives and be set free?Do you consider yourself a better Christian than others? Do you enjoy pointing out others&’ faults while ignoring your own? Do you fail to practice what you preach? If so, you might be a Pharisee—a modern-day version of the religious leaders in Jesus&’ day whom He condemned for their legalism and self-righteousness. It&’s time to take a hard look at your attitudes and behavior and allow the Holy Spirit to set you free. You will learn the following:Twenty-five signs that indicate you might be a PhariseeWhy the sin of pharisaism angered JesusThe opposite character trait Jesus modeledSteps to take to rid pharisaism from your heart and mindThis book will help you recognize the signs of pharisaism—that is, legalism and self-righteousness—in your own heart and know the steps to avoid this sin.