Bøker utgitt av WestBow Press

Authentic! We talk a lot about the importance of prayer, but there is so little emphasis on how to pray. In Answer Me, Patti clearly walks you through various essentials of a vibrant prayer life with a refreshing sense of authenticity and vulnerability. I personally felt convicted and challenged by many of the Daily Thoughts and Prayers. I truly believe all Christians will experience great joy and growth by going through this guide. Melissa Elder Missionary & Communications Lead, Every VillageSimple and Straight to the Point! As an avid reader, an ardent researcher, one could expect Pattis works to showcase complexities of wisdom amassed from her extended spiritual and literary adventures, but this is not the case. Her style is simple and straight to the point. She puts the Word of God in our hands, kick starts us with some down-to-earth thoughts, and lets us dig in to find for ourselves all the treasures reserved in each days devotion to meet our personal needs. This devotional is a product of commitment and consistency that spans decades. May we all find therein, answers that only God can give us. Glory Odemene, PhDEngineer, AuthorAnswer Me: Developing a Heart for Prayer is a 90-day undated devotional prayer journal. Its purpose is to provide glimpses and insights into the essentials of prayer. Specific Bible verses, suggested Bible readings, snippets of Biblical truths, a prayer request section, and a personal reflection section result in drawing readers into a deeper prayer life. Absolutely perfect for adults and teenagers.

Born out of necessity, Twinkle Twinkle Big Ol Star emerged in a timely fashion following a small church pastor's request for the children's choir to sing on Christmas Day. It is written from the perspective of a child's conversation with one very special star, and a testament to the fact that the Lord will provide the inspiration required to accomplish His purposes. The author's hope is that others will find joy in sharing this story-song as they celebrate the wondrous birth of Jesus.

SpillWay is the story of one familys journey with God in the world of a traumatic brain injury. Along with offering experiences following their sons brain injury, this true story also offers encouragement to trust God in whatever stormy circumstances the reader finds themselves in.When there is no evidence of what tomorrow holds, the book encourages one to put their trust in the one who holds tomorrow. God is revealed in some of the most difficult times when the answers to your prayers are not the answers you hoped for.SpillWay is an opportunity to see God as a refuge in times of trouble.

Open Heart is a poetry devotional written straight from the heart. This book is aimed to expose people to an uncomfortable intimacy with God. No matter what struggles readers may encounter on their spiritual journey (bitterness, grief, lust, betrayal, etc.) Open Heart reveals the authors past and current struggles with daily devotionals to encourage readers they are not alone in their own personal struggles. Its time for people to experience freedom from barriers they have put before God and become spiritually naked.

The aim of Lifestyle Fitting Heaven is a thorough survey of each subject introduced in the Teaching on the Mount with the intent for a deeper understanding of Jesus clear-cut demand of how a Christian life should be conducted. Although exceedingly profound, His precepts are astoundingly comprehensible and accessible because they are not designed for the wise and learned but for the little children, who are innocent in heart and eager to embrace and comply with them. Yet, their tone is not mawkish, but didactic, admonitory, guiding, liberating, and most notably, propitious, for it puts all in eternal blissful perspective (provided we are on the right track). The author very much hopes that by the grace of God this book will be edifying to a great number of people who hate the dreariness of shallow religiosity and have determined to disciple and prepare their souls for the eternal approval of God.

As young people, you face challenges on a daily basis, and being able to chat about them with someone who can give you good advice can sometimes be the difference between life and death. It is hard to find trustworthy adults these days who can truly listen without judging you, who truly understand what you are going through, and who can nudge you in the right direction when youre done with it all. In this book, an older friend or a mentor who knows God, chats with her crew and shares valuable truths about sex, parents, church, and a lot more. As you flip through the pages, you will read chats which are inspired by real life situations and the advice is relevant to both guys and girls.

The healing comfort of the 91st Psalm is tenderly illustrated with animals that people of all ages can connect with to see Gods protection of all.

The truth is, weve all experienced the brokenness of this world: broken dreams, hopes, and expectations. You lose your job. An unexpected circumstance catches you by surprise. Someone you love dies. A relationship fails. You do something you regret. What I want to remind you is that, regardless of your situation, you can find hope in an out of control world.There is hope because God is picking up the pieces of our lives to make us whole again. There is hope because he has a plan. While we will experience pain and loss, God will restore our joy and restore that which has been lost.That promise is repeated over and over many times in the Scriptures. God will restore. He will pay back. What was lost will be found again. In fact, we will receive much more back than what we lost.There is a better future than what you are seeing and experiencing right now. You need to know that in a world where so much seems set against you, God is in control, and he is on your side. God is not your enemy. He is your advocate and defender. He wants what is best for you. He wants to give you a future and a hope.

From Breakdown to Breakthrough is written for people everywhere from all walks of life. This easy-reading, minibook is based on Gods Word and offers a step-by-step action plan that can positively transition your life much quicker than you may have thought possible. You will find encouragement and inspiration as you read this book over and over and apply it to your own personal circumstances as they arise. You will also learn how to let go and let God handle your cares so you too can live a victorious life as an overcomer and enjoy the abundance just as your Creator has intended.

In her dynamic new devotional, WALKING IN GODS FAVOR, speaker and author Christina Marie Hollensbe provides you with powerful God moments for your daily walk with Christ. Christina looks for indicators of Gods presence in her own life and captures them through her prayer journals. After many years of writing, Christina Hollensbe heard the Lord calling her to share her God-inspired writings with others. While reading WALKING IN GODS FAVOR, you will learn that God makes a certain point of letting us know Hes alive and involved in our everyday lives. God moments are all around us. We just have to learn to recognize them. Each days devotion is filled with practical biblical application along with personal stories, and life-changing promises from Gods Word. Using this devotional, you will learn to trust God, grab hold of His scripture, apply the Word to your life, and experience WALKING IN GODS FAVOR!

Donald Brown Miller has a year to live. At least that's what his guardian angel has told him. He'd like to shrug it off as a strange dream but he can't, it seems much too real. If he does have a guardian angel, why would she want him to know? Couldn't she do something about it?There'll be other angels. Old friends and acquaintances, even complete strangers. All have one thing in mind; they want him to die a happy man. They're here to help.This won't be easy, he has issues. So do they.

Travel along as two siblings embark on a journey that stretches the world and changes their lives forever as they go on . . . a quest to the king!

Darla is a Christian teenager who seems to have life in the palm of her hand. She has the perfect boyfriend, amazing friends, and a wonderful Christian family. Her father is the pastor of her church. After moving to a different town, one fateful nights mistake will change Darlas life forever.

One day, in November 2013, the author received a vision from God with clear, colorful details of a woman with a guitar and twin babies. When the author asked the Lord what the vision meant, the word hope bounced in her heart and mind. Hence, the story that, through all situations, there is always hope in Jesus Christ.

Adoptive families working through attachment issues often feel alone. It doesnt have to be this way, though. The communities around them want to help, yet they usually dont know how to help when it comes to attachment issues.A little perspective can change all of that. Upside Down shares stories from dozens of families healing through the spectrum of attachment issues, from general attachment concerns to Reactive Attachment Disorder. It demonstrates ways adoptive families can explain these often invisible special needs to the community around them, and also shows how these communities can provide support without causing more damage to a hurting child and further isolating the families working so hard to heal them. Topics include: - the reality behind the rose-tinted movies - the why behind the weird limits - the tangle of community - what adoptive families really want...besides coffee- sample letters for care providers - links and further resources The message of Upside Down is two-fold: Adoptive families are not alone, and the communities around them can be equipped to make sure they never feel that way again.

Beneath Broken Machines is a cup of cold water to a dry, parched, and weary soul. In ministry, its easy to portray that I ONCE was lost...but now Ive got it all together. PC writes this book with humility and openness, which gives permission to confess that your machine is broken as well. - Travis Osborne, Pastor at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, CA As someone who has left the church, this book spoke to me. Im not talking about an awakening with pomp and circumstance, but something more simple, beautiful, and powerful. PC has always been a guiding force in my life, and this incredibly powerful book is no different. - Kyle Lacy, 3x Author and National SpeakerWe have a propensity to build machines out of our faith. We like to put in the right things in hopes it will churn out the right product. We become proud of the manufactured machines of faith we have built. The troubles with machines are they have no hearts and they break down. If your machine has broken down, you may have no idea what to do. Embark on a search for the heart that still beats for you. Embrace the wonder and awe of the ridiculous love of God that has always been for you. Encounter the heart of the gospel, which is the heart of Jesus beneath all of your pain, failure, and shame.

What is learned during a lifetime and how can that be passed on to the next generation? Why are legacies important? Kim Evoy Bryant walks through some of the most difficult times of her life, only to discover that God was always there. She discusses how He has been the influence in her life and how her eyes were open to the importance of what her loved ones left behind. Think about the generations that have come before you, what they have taught, and find out how important you are to your family while considering your legacy.

This is an inspiring story of one womans life to encourage children and help them face difficulties. God seemed to take the pen in the authors hand and the words flowed to write a true story about a tiny little lady who overcame many obstacles. This book will help children face the bumps in the road of their young lives.

This book is about the life and testimony of Judith Walters and what God has done in her life and the life of others. She has been through rough times in her life, but God has been with her and made her more than an overcomer. She gives God all the glory.

Willie Lumpteron goes to the airplane factory to see Uncle Rupert. He gets too close to the secret formula and falls in the tank. Later Willie wakes up sitting by a pond next to Dunklin, a big box turtle. The turtle hasnt grown, Willie has shrunk. He also meets an energetic chipmunk named Figbee. Dunklin and Figbee help Willie find out why he is so small and why no one seems to be able to see Willie but the animals. Willie learns that things are a lot different in his new world.

God taught me many lessons while I lived in Mozambique. It is not easy to leave our comforts, and take the risky step of faith into something we are not familiar with. But as you will see in this book, God will be with you every step, and will use you to do things you never imagined. When you look back one day, you will see that following God was the best step you could have taken!

There is an amusement park in Washington, DC, called Great Adventures, and thats what I call my journey with the Lord. I have had many trials but many more victories. The enemy of our souls will try to destroy us, but we must remember that the enemy has already been defeated at Calvary. God keeps us in the palm of his hand (Isaiah 49:16), and he has promised to never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). Man did not want to acknowledge the things that God used me to do, but I did what I was called to doand you can too. With God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). God has used me to heal the sick, raise the dead, and see the blind receive sight, but I didnt know that these things were going to be part of what he called me to do. As I came to know him more, things became clearer. God has a plan for my life. By now, you must realize that God is knocking on the door to your heart. He calls to us, but we must be obedient to respond. We are all on a journey from birth to death, and sometimes, it can be uphill. But thanks to the grace of God, we have victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57). I wrote this book to share the reality of God with you. Even when you were a child, God had his hand on you whether you realize it or not (2 Timothy 2:19). If you are broken, he wants to piece you back together. If you are in tears, he wants to wipe them away. If you are wounded, he wants to heal your wounds. He so longs for us to experience his goodness and his faithfulness. The divine encounters that Ive experienced have happened over several years, but the more that hes given me, the more that I want. To me, it is so exciting to see God in action.

After discovering that the little orphaned child that she had fallen in love with in the pediatric unit was actually her husband Stevens child with his recently deceased secretary, Racquel Levin is distraught and unsure about how to carry on with life as they had known it. Seeing as her happy family unit was falling apart, Racquel decides to go away for a few days to think things through. On her way to a healing retreat, she gets involved in a near-tragic car accident and is admitted into the ICU where she remained unconscious for a couple of weeks.April is a busy, career-orientated young woman who has just found her footing in a very well-known marketing firm. Her world literally comes to a halt when her mother almost dies in a car crash, trying to get away from her father. April visits her mother everyday at the hospital, and unbeknown to her, she catches the attention of a drop-dead-gorgeous British resident doctor, Jason Watson, who is still healing from the scars left by the demons of his past. As Jason and April search for their answers, their love story becomes an inspiration for Racquel and Steven as their family gains a new understanding of Gods divine emotional and physical healing and the realization that true joy and peace come where grace and forgiveness abound.

Just as the life of each of the children of God in the Bible was birthed in a dream and destined with a special plan for their life by God long before he created the heavens and the earth, so is the life of every child born and living today. God wants every child to know he had a dream about them and has a plan for their lives. He wants them to fulfill that dream. The God Had a Dream series of books, which are based on Bible stories, have been written and illustrated to excite and encourage every child to want to know Gods dream and plan for their life, to want to say yes to his dream and plan. The books are written to show that by obeying, obeying now, and obeying willingly, Gods dream and plan for them will be fulfilled in a mighty way.

Just as the life of each of the children of God in the Bible was birthed in a dream and destined with a special plan for their life by God, long before he created the heavens and the earth, so is the life of every child born and living today. God wants every child to know he had a dream about them and has a plan for their lives. He wants them to fulfill that dream. The God Had a Dream series of books, which are based on Bible stories, have been written and illustrated to excite and encourage every child to want to know Gods dream and plan for their life, to want to say yes to his dream and plan. The books are written to show that by obeying, obeying now and obeying willingly, Gods dream and plan for them will be fulfilled in a mighty way.

In a busy world full of many conceptions of life, we are drawn to accept whatever fits our individual standards. This book aids in managing our standards according to the truth and history of our nature, and it also adds a little fun in the midst of lifes demands. The story of Natalie shows us an example of what it looks like to have some real constructive motives in life but still never achieve what you are looking for without knowing truth.

From childhood abuse to spousal abuse to partnering with the Holy Spirit, this is a testimony of faith, hope, and love.

Far from the tumult in Jerusalem, perched high up in the mountains of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples two very important question. Who do men say that I am? Who do you say that I am? The conversation ended that day with a declaration from the itinerant rabbi that He was going to build a Church upon a rock that would be so powerful that not even the gates of hell would be able to withstand it. Two thousand years later, the Church is coming under attack from every side imaginable and the term Christian is a four-letter word in many circles. This book serves to remind its readers that the Church Jesus promised Peter He was going to build is unstoppable and unbeatable. With the roar of the serpent crushing Lion of Judah, the Church will soon lay aside the remaining vestiges of Adams rebellion in the garden, and emerge from this sin cursed planet, unshackled, unbroken, and triumphant. Do you know the man that Peter correctly referred to as the Christ, the Son of the Living God? Have you placed your faith in the immovable Rock of the Bible or are you trusting in the shifting sands of an ever-changing culture? There is only one Rock big enough, strong enough, and secure enough to assure victory when the dust settles and the Lions roar is heard from the cobble stone streets of Jerusalem to the far-flung corners of the globe. Will you be able to stand?

Who? Who? was inspired as my wife and I sat at our breakfast table one morning. As we were watching the birds come to our bird feeder, I was reminded of a line in a song: His eye is on the sparrow. In just a few minutes, the rest of the ideas came to me. Some of them are based on other things God has spoken to me about while enjoying nature. You will recognize several Bible verses and biblical teachings within the story. It is my hope that parents and teachers will enjoy sharing with the young how to see God in every area of life and to recognize that He is with us every day. As they become aware of this, the Holy Spirit will teach them about the Father and Jesus through nature and everyday occurrences. I am sure we all have pleasant memories of stories that have stayed with us from childhood. I hope this small book and its story will be one of those.

Mr. Larry and the Three Thieves is a story of friendship and redemption told through the character of the tiny thief. It highlights how God equips us at every age to share the gospel when we least expect it with people we never thought we would ever meet. We learn that perfect people do not go to heavenforgiven people do.