In the early hours of March 7, 1999, Justina Page's life changed forever when a four-alarm house fire destroyed her home, killing one of her toddler twin boys. The Circle of Fire chronicles the author s journey through overcoming the devastating consequences of these catastrophic events. It is designed to inspire courage and hope in those who are traveling the challenging terrain called tragedy. Everyone goes through a fire at one point in their lives, but some people just don t know what to do at that point. Their fire can be mental, emotional, or, like the one Justina faced, literal;...

Recipe for affecting change: Start with the beleaguered teaching profession and add two best friends of different races, cultures, and ages who meet in the classrooms of a middle school. Simmer with a candid two-way discussion of diverse topics, and baste with an underlying strong faith in God and His Word. The eye-opening result is One God Two Voices: Echoes from Then and Now by Deidre B. Hester and Sue E. Whited, which updates and expounds on the authors earlier work, For Such A Time As This . . . We Are But Small Voices. Expect to be challenged, convicted, and perhaps changed "

Young people today are tech-savvy, confident, and positive. They are also stressed, anxious, and depressed. One in four young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 has a diagnosable mental illness, and the number is growing. So what is the problem and how can we help?

Are you frustrated when your child is not responsive to your efforts to be a good parent? Are you shaking your head in confusion or barking orders as a last resort in getting through to him/her? Do you wish for more quality time with your child? Parenting is the toughest job for which most parents have no training. We tend to emulate our own parents, for good or for bad. In the Bible, Proverbs 22:6, we are told to train your children in the ways of the Lord, so that when they are old, they will not depart from Him. Teachable Moments: Building Blocks of Christian Parenting is a source book for...

After the death of a child, there is no closure. It is like learning how to live with an amputation--you are forever changed and need to learn how to live a new normal. There can be a feeling of desperation to find someone farther ahead on the path who can understand the crushing pain that makes you feel like you can t even breathe at times.

People all around us are trying to keep up with the standards of the Joneses. They are sacrificing and struggling, trying to live by some fictitious standard they don t understand while thinking they are just one purchase, one accomplishment, or one compliment away from true happiness. They don t realize that chasing the world s promises will only lead to disappointment and discontent. If you want a better life than what you have today, your answers will never be found in the world. You must realize that life should be about who you are, why you are here, and how you live your life--your own...

The ministry of Isaiah, a prophet who lived more than 2,600 years ago, was defined by a life-changing face-to-face encounter with God, as described in the sixth chapter of the Book of Isaiah. This momentous event provides insights about God-directed, authentic worship. God is asking you and me to enter into the same worship experience that Isaiah knew: approach God in worship, surrender ourselves, experience God, and activate a living worship of God every day in every way.

If having a positive mindset and living your life to make a difference is what you are all about, you need the official "Do Good Stuff" Journal Whether you are lending a helping hand, building up others, taking care of family or friends, donating time or talents to a worthwhile cause, being a leader or rocking your world with awesomeness.

If having a positive mindset and living your life to make a difference is what you are all about, you need the official "Do Good Stuff" Journal Whether you are lending a helping hand, building up others, taking care of family or friends, donating time or talents to a worthwhile cause, being a leader or rocking your world with awesomeness.

Created by Internet entrepreneur and New York Times Best-Selling Author Joel Comm, this special edition journal launches a new way to keep track of your Good ideas. For many years, Joel has signed off in his email newsletters with the phrase "Do Good...

If having a positive mindset and living your life to make a difference is what you are all about, you need the official "Do Good Stuff" Journal Whether you are lending a helping hand, building up others, taking care of family or friends, donating time or talents to a worthwhile cause, being a leader or rocking your world with awesomeness.