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In this New York Times bestseller, Hollywood power couple DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good candidly share their courtship and marriage, and the key to their successwaiting.President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment and former Sony Pictures executive DeVon Franklin and award-winning actress Meagan Good have learned firsthand that some people must wait patiently for the one to come into their lives. They spent years crossing paths but it wasnt until they were thrown together while working on the film Jumping the Broom that their storybook romance began. Faced with starting a new relationship and wanting to avoid potentially devastating pitfalls, DeVon and Meagan chose to do something almost unheard of in todays societyabstain from sex until they were married. DeVon and Meagan share the life-changing message that waitingrather than rushing a relationshipcan help you find the person youre meant to be with. The Wait is filled with candid his-and-hers accounts of the most important moments of their relationship and practical advice on how waiting for everythingfrom dating to sexcan transform relationships, allowing you to find a deep connection based on patience, trust, and faith.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a ';heart tugging and emotional' story in the Baxter Family collection that will ';touch readers deeply' (RT Book Reviews) featuring two people who lost their parents in the same national tragedytwo people desperate to find each other and the connection they shared for a single daythat changed everything. Brady Bradshaw was a child when the Oklahoma City bombing killed his mother. Every year, Brady visits the memorial site on the anniversary to remember her. Eleven years ago on that day, he met Jenna Phillips, who was also a child when her parents were killed in the attack. Brady and Jenna shared a deep heart connection and a single beautiful day together at the memorial. But after that, Brady never saw Jenna again. Every year when he returns, he leaves a note for her in hopes that he might find her again. This year, Ashley Baxter Blake and her sister Kari Baxter Taylor and their families take a spring break trip that includes a visit to the site to see the memorial's famous Survivor Tree. While there, Ashley spots a young man, alone and troubled. That man is Brady Bradshaw. A chance moment leads Ashley to help Brady find Jenna, the girl he can't forget. Ashley's family is skeptical, but she pushes them to support her efforts to find the girl and bring them together. But will it work? Will her husband, Landon, understand her intentions? And is a shared heartache enough reason to fall in love? With To The Moon and Back ';Kingsbury skillfully weaves a tale of divine love' (Publishers Weekly, starred review) in an unlikely love story about healing, redemption, hope, and the belief that sometimes a new tomorrow can grow from the ashes of a shattered yesterday. ';Kingsbury writes with seemingly effortless poetic elegance, capturing the tender, intimate moments of daily family life as well as heart-wrenching flashbacks to fatal tragedy. A moving story of survival, of faith, and of beauty from the ashes' (Booklist).

Foreword by Dave and Ashley Willis, authors of The Naked Marriage and hosts of The Naked Marriage Podcast A husband-wife team offers practical advice for married couples to end the cycle of reactionary arguments by examining the most common issues that trigger disagreements and applying God’s Word to radically transform relationships.Many couples know their marriage has room for improvement, but it is hard to pinpoint exactly why a relationship is suffering. Often times everyday triggers are the culprit. If you are wondering how to break out of the cycle of reactionary outbursts, cold shoulders, resentment, and pain that harms your relationship, you are not alone. Experiencing peace and joy rather than anger and frustration is not as hard as you think! Marriage Triggers walks you through thirty-one of the most common marital issues that sabotage great relationships, like poor communication, lack of spiritual leadership, busy schedules, and different parenting styles. Married for fourteen years, authors Amber and Guy Lia are your typical couple and they share tips for countering negative reactions to triggers with gentle, biblical responses. Rather than run from the things that cause conflict, Amber and Guy believe these triggers are opportunities for growth, both individually and as a couple. They challenge you to let Marriage Triggers renew your commitment to responding gently and biblically towards your partner.

Someone you know needs a hug today ...it may even be you! There is something about the purr and presence of a cat that brings comfort, love, and support. The cat lovers in your life know this better than anyone, and they cherish the many dimensions a cat brings. In the pages of this purr-fectly delightful book, cat lovers will find heartwarming stories to confirm what they already know -- cats are truly more than pets; they are a part of the family. Each story is enhanced by an inspirational message that supports the many lessons cats are capable of teaching, as well as uplifting quotes and personalized scripture passages sure to encourage and bless the lives of all cat lovers. What better way to celebrate the joy found in sharing your life with a furry friend than to read the pages of this charming book!

In this guide to learning to love yourself as an imperfect mother, readers will find sixty affirmations, including action steps and encouraging messages, from early childhood education expert Gigi Schweikert. At some point in her journey, every mother has asked herself “am I a good mother?” It is undeniable that doubt, guilt, and uncertainty plague even the best of moms. Even the most certain mothers can doubt themselves, but this book is here to remind all mothers that God has placed all the qualities needed to be the mother she wants to be in her. Within the pages of this guide, you will find all the affirmation and inspiration needed to be sure of that. In Am I a Good Mother?, author Gigi Schweikert shares sixty five-minute devotionals written with your busy day in mind and your greatest needs in view. In these devotionals, struggling mothers will find brief messages of encouragement, practical “I can do that!” ideas, thoughtful prayers, and meaningful scriptures that will make them confident in their ability to be a mother.

Just about everyone has heard a terrible joke or a horror story about someone else’s mother-in-law. Blending two families together often creates new and uncomfortable dynamics that will take some time to get used to, and sometimes mothers-in-law behave badly during these transitions. But these don’t need to be wildly uncomfortable transitions, and you don’t need to become the butt of everyone’s jokes.      With What’s a Mother (In Law) to Do?, author Jane Angelich (a mother-in-law herself) teaches readers how to become the mother-in-law they’ve always wished they had. Rich with sidebars, practical suggestions, and stories of love and encouragement, this is the perfect book for anyone facing this new role or for those seasoned mother-in-laws who are simply seeking tips for improvement. Welcoming your child’s spouse into your life doesn’t have to be difficult, as long as you’re excited about building and nurturing respectful family relationships.

"A sister is a reminder that we are not in this world alone." - Priscilla Cotton As a sister, you know the delights that go with this one-ofa-kind relationship. May you reflect on your own precious memories as you enjoy this gift book designed especially for you. You are the best!

Fifty-two fun dating ideas fill the pages of this book. Each date entry is classified as formal, informal, or spontaneous, with each entry also providing a list of the needed resources to make the date a success. Dates range from the subdued to the adventurous, and all include tips for success! Sample Date: Let’s Get Festive!: Explore small towns in your area for festivals they hold. Spent the day discovering the beauty of a local festival.Budget: Gas and food money Planning time: Plan a few weeks in advance—watch forannouncements in the paper.What to bring: Casual clothes, walking shoes, camera, music for the car, camera, waterSteps to Success: Get on the road early and make sure your car has been serviced Over the Top: Stay the weekend with friends in the area, or buy a souvenir to remind you of your trip.

Celebrate the holidays with the marvelous gift of humor! Holidays can be both fun and frustrating, can't they? All the chaos that goes with the holidays can make you grin or groan. What you need for happy holidays is to have your stocking stuffed with tasty bits of humor. Imagine reaching into your stocking and finding a hilarious story by Patsy Clairmont, pulling out funny-bone ticklers by Martha Bolton, Jack Hayford, and Tim Wildmon, and discovering goodies to make you giggle by many other gifted writers. So grab a cup of wassail, curl up in your favorite chair, and indulge yourself with this heart-lifting book of holiday cheer -- it's stuffed full of special surprises to raise your spirits and add joy to your world!

"This hilarious Southern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice tells the story of two hard-headed Civil war historians who find that first impressions can be deceiving. Shelby Roswell, a Civil War historian and professor, is on the fast track to tenure--that is, until her new book is roasted by the famous historian Ransom Fielding in a national review. With her career stalled by a man she's never met, Shelby struggles to maintain her composure when she discovers that Fielding has taken a visiting professorship at her small Southern college. Ransom Fielding is still struggling with his role in his wife's accidental death six years ago and is hoping that a year at Shelby's small college near his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi, will be a respite from the pressures of Ivy League academia. He never bargained for falling in love with the one woman whose career--and pride--he injured, and who would do anything to make him leave. When these two hot-headed southerners find themselves fighting over the centuries-old history of local battles and antebellum mansions, their small college is about to become a battlefield of Civil War proportions. With familiar and relatable characters and wit to spare, Pride, Prejudice and Cheese Grits shows you that love can conquer all...especially when pride, prejudice, love, and cheese grits are involved!"--

One fateful evening, the Whitaker family walked into their house to discover a gunman waiting for them. He opened fire on the family, killing the wife and one son. Mr. Whitaker and his other son were airlifted to a local hospital and survived the deadly attack. While lying in the emergency room, Mr. Whitaker learned of his wife and son’s deaths and had to decide whether to forever hate their killer or forgive him. Mr. Whitaker chose the path of forgiveness. .In the weeks following the murder, the police learned that the attack had been orchestrated by the son who survived—Mr. Whitaker had unknowingly forgiven his own son for destroying their family. That son was eventually arrested and convicted of the crime, and now he sits on death row. Murder by Family is the story of Kent Whitaker’s forgiveness in the face of the ultimate betrayal. .

From a fifth-generation preacher and pastor and acclaimed author of Finding The Lost Art of Empathy comes a moving and inspirational exploration of the true meaning of contentment and how we can incorporate it into our lives.Through her own personal experiences and years of focused Bible study, Tracy Wilde investigates one of the greatest mysteries of modern Christian life: contentment. She reveals that contentment differs from happiness, and is not something you can implement in a dayit takes time, practice, and an awareness of the draining distractions that rob us of joy, satisfaction, gratitude, and trust. In this book, Tracy explores the life of Paul the Apostle to show how we can live a life of fulfillment no matter the circumstances. Using the Biblical book of Philippians, Tracy presents contentment as a crucial practice for all followers of Jesus. She distinguishes the differences between happiness (shallow and short term) and contentment (deep and lasting), examines our tendency toward entitlement, and acknowledges the fear and anxiety when life gets tough. With her lyrical prose, profound insight, and ';heart for people' (Lisa Bevere, New York Times bestselling author), Tracy offers encouragement and confidence as she helps you learn the secret of contentment and helps you focus on all that is good and true and beautiful so you can see your life anew.

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Coming to terms that everything isn’t always as it seems, Steve Brown shares the things he has discovered since learning that old ways of thinking aren’t always the only way.Seminary professor, radio broadcaster, and former pastor Steve Brown is tired. He confesses, "I'm tired of glib answers to hard questions, irrelevant 'God words' and stark, cold foundations on which no house has ever been built." Setting out to revitalize his faith by reexamining his thoughts and his faith, Steve shares his invigorating discoveries with readers. A potent tonic for those whose faith feels flat, What Was I Thinking? fully engages the heart, mind, and soul.

After a massacre at a Bosnian prison camp, a young girl is found alone, clutching a diary, so traumatized she can't even speak. Twenty years later, the last witness to the prison guards' brutal crimes must hunt down those responsible to learn what happened to her family in this fast-paced, heart-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of The Second Messiah. Twenty years ago, after the fall of Yugoslavia, the world watched in horror as tens of thousands were killed or imprisoned in work camps during an ';ethnic cleansing' in Bosnia. Carla Lane has little knowledge of what went on halfway around the world when she was a child. She is living a near perfect life in New York City, married and soon to have a family of her own. But when her husband is murdered by a group of Serbian war criminals, strange memories start coming back, and she discovers that she underwent extensive therapy as a girl to suppress her memories. She is given her mother's diary, which reveals that she was, along with her parents and young brother, imprisoned in a war camp outside Sarajevo. As her memories come back, it becomes clear that she is the last witness to a brutal massacre in the prison and that her brother may still be alive. She sets out to find her brother, but first she must hunt down the war criminals responsible for destroying her life. But these killers will stop at nothing to protect their anonymity and their deadly pasts...and are determined to silence the last witness to their crimes. From the ';estimable storyteller' (Kirkus Reviews) who gave us The Second Messiah, Glenn Meade serves up another captivating and nail-biting thriller that will keep you holding your breath right to the end.

"Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one." Von Munch Bellinghausen This book is from me to you -- a special kiss to say that you are my true love. I am so glad that we are together!

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Love between two people is both beautiful to behold and something to celebrate. Whether it is the love between newlyweds or two hearts that have been woven together for years, it is a treasure that should be honored and admired. The book you hold does just that. It is a hug of appreciation, respect, and honor for the lives of couples who love each other deeply and devotedly. Ron and Lyn Rose, authors of the books Loving Him and Loving Her, share stirring stories that reflect the caring commitment loving couples express every day. This touching and sensitive book also contains inspirational messages, uplifting quotes, personalized scriptures by best-selling author LeAnn Weiss. This book is dedicated to the love that will warm the heart of every loving couple that reads it.

Bring Back the Magic! Tired of doing the same old thing when it comes to your date night? Would you like to be inspired to get out of your rut and try something new? Then Fun & Creative Dates for Married Couples -- 52 Ways to Enjoy Life Together is the book for you! Inside you will find ideas for dates that will add a little fun and romance to your marriage. From bungee jumping or taking a romantic carriage ride to backyard camping or volunteering for a worthy cause, you'll find dates for all occasions and all budgets. Who says dates have to be boring? Add some spice to them with these fun and creative dates...just for you!

Something wonderful happens when a hug is shared. You express love, forgiveness, acceptance, and encouragement that flows from your heart. Hugs generate warmth and affection, and nurture lasting bonds of friendship. Within the pages of this very special book, you'll find a hug after hug filled with inspiration and refreshment for yourself and the ones you love. Warm stories by the beloved storyteller John William Smith, personalized Scriptures by LeAnn Weiss, uplifting quotes by various well-known people, and inspirational messages by an "anonymous disciple" come together to form enduring hugs that warm the heart. Make something wonderful happen. Share a hug today!

Hugs communicate so much -- and they're especially important for the hurting. hugs express understanding, empathy, commitment, and a passing of strength from one to another. Every hurting person needs to feel the comfort and warmth that flows through a hug. The pages of this very special book are filled with all kinds of hugs that are written to strengthen the heart of the hurting. Whether it's a warm, encouraging story by John William Smith, an inspirational quote by a well-known person, a powerful, personalized Scripture by LeAnn Weiss, or one of the many inspirational messages by an "anonymous disciple," you'll find that these hugs reach deeply into the heart and say just what's needed. Whether it's for you or a cherished one who's hurting, share a hug that will last a lifetime.

Female readers will readily embrace this gentle yet strong exploration of the power of motherhood. Helen Burns confides that "every prayer I prayed, every bedtime story I read, every tear I kissed away, every encouraging word I spoke, every promise I kept, every memory I made -- all of these things truly mattered." Written in what she refers to as the "reward stage" of motherhood -- when all the seeds she has sown are reaping harvest in the lives of her now-grown children -- she rejoices that she can "fully understand the why behind the what in everything we do as mothers." Any mother will be refreshed as she is reminded of the value of the everyday miracles that result from expressing affection, being truly present in conversations, and demonstrating commitment in small ways.

This charming gift book is chock-full of endearing true stories about cats, and niki anderson makes spot-on observations about life based on these adorable furry tales.The beauty of God’s creation is evident in the lives of all of His creatures—and His wisdom is uniquely expressed in the delightful behaviors of the feline! A special bond naturally develops between cats and their owners, and we have so much to learn about living gracefully. In Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom, Niki Anderson teaches us how to glean life lessons from our relationships with our cats.Cats do the funniest—and wisest—things! From being brazenly courageous to delightfully optimistic, sweetly loyal to having a fierce sense of honor, cats demonstrate that they have traits that most people only hope for. Clever elements sprinkle this cute volume, such as a “Purr-rayer,” a short prayer that reinforces the core message of an anecdote about a cat, “The Tail End,” brief lines which provide practical factual information that is both useful and fascinating, “Kitt Wit,” a humorous quip that enhances the story, and “Bio-note,” a few sentences that describe each cat’s owner. Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom is a must-have volume for cat lovers that is sure to brighten their day and make them look at their cats in a whole new light!

Lives are profoundly affected by teachers. They inspire, encourage, energize, and illuminate the hearts and minds of so many. They give of themselves to enrich the hopes and dreams of others. This book is a way to give something back -- it's a hug of appreciation and admiration for teachers and their gift of teaching. The pages of this book are filled with a great many hugs that express the warmest love and appreciation for all that teachers do to shape the hearts, minds, and souls of our children. Martha McKee, herself a teacher for thirty-eight years, shares true stories of teachers impacting the lives of students for eternity. You'll also find heartwarming messages by Caron Loveless that will fill teachers' hearts with courage and confidence and the knowledge that they are loved and needed. Personalized Scriptures by LeAnn Weiss and uplifting quotes round out this beautiful book, forming enduring hugs to bless every teachers heart.