Mack and Jodie have no idea how much their lives are going to change when they decide to give up farming. Mack is hospitalized with depression, Jodie finds herself tempted by the affections of another man, and their teenage children begin looking for answers outside the family--Kenzie turns to fundamentalist Christianity, and Taylor starts cavorting with Goths. Told in the unforgettable voices of each family member, this powerful story of family life reveals the stubborn resilience of love and how sometimes the very thing we're looking for has been waiting at home all along.

Vinita Hampton Wright leads you through the process and practice of integrating the worlds of Christian spirituality and creativity.

In the Old Testament alone we have the writings of at least sixteen prophets. What kind of people were they: eccentric doomsayers or faithful truth tellers? And why were their messages so crucial that God appointed them specifically to speak? More importantly, do they have anything to say to God's people today? From Elijah to John the Baptist, this studyguide will help you listen anew to God's truth as you look at the lives of thirteen prophets and the major themes of their messages.

We often think of angels as winged creatures with supernatural powers that assist us when we are in danger. Where did that image of wings come from? Popular novelist, Vinita Hampton Wright, answers this and other questions in this illuminating and richly informative guide to angels in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
In this intriguing book, you will explore the origin and nature of angels, where they dwell, what they do, and how they relate to humanity. You will discover what the three Abrahamic faiths have to say about fallen angels (or, demons), and also see how doctrine and...

"The wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux--for all who want to pray"

How did this saint's precious--even precocious--childhood devotion to God develop into such wisdom? Therese Martin entered a Carmelite convent at age 15 and died of tuberculosis at age 24. In that short time, her "little flower" of a life came into vibrant, spiritual bloom.

Millions of people know and adore St. Therese--the world's most popular saint during the first half of the 20th century--from her autobiography, "The Story of a Soul," an international bestseller.

This warm, wise little book will help you to...

Prayers across the centuries is a family album of remnants from the lives of God's people over years of struggle, victory, desire, and exultation. Spanning Old Testament times through the twentieth century, this volume includes over 350 petitions, praises, and longings of people such as Abraham, Hannah, David, the apostle Paul, Jesus, the martyr Polycarp, St. Augustine, Catherine of Siena, the reformers Luther and Calvin, Abraham Lincoln, and Mother Teresa.

Christians are more aware than ever of problems concerning injustice. How are we to respond? Can one person make a difference? The Bible's teachings are just as valid--and radical--today as they were centuries ago. They instruct us to live as lights in the darkness, and they reveal the true source of our hope for the world.

There's a constant hunger in the world for books that explore the spiritual aspects of life, but writing about spirituality is far more complex than simply sharing personal reflections about God and the life of faith. Editors and publishers who specialize in spiritual writing find that what is important to work out for yourself on paper may not always be the best way to connect to readers. Because of its personal nature, it can be difficult to find the balance in spiritual writing between what is good writing for you and what is good writing for others.Incorporating her 20+ years of...

Teresa of Avila articulated for all of us the wondrous interior landscape of prayer. Journey with her through a week of prayer and meditation. Pray the psalms and confessions Teresa prayed. Use her words for meditation, and become acquainted with the wisdom of the saints who made such an impact on Teresa's spiritual growth and practice. Each day of the week includes morning and evening prayer, and there is a topic for every day, based on themes that emerge from Teresa's life and work."It is love alone that gives worth to all things." Teresa of Avila"