He Chose Joy!


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God, this just doesnt make any sense! God, how can you let this happen? Have you ever silently thought something like that to yourselfor maybe even said it out loud? Dan and Sue Metcalf have. They know the deepest pain that life in a broken world can bring. Their beloved son, Matthew, was diagnosed with cancer. Surely he would get better. But he didnt. They realized the deepest pain a human being can ever knowthe loss of their son. But through Matthews courageous battle, they realized something elseGods sufficiency. Through the loss of their son they also realized great gainGods abundant mercy. This book is their story. Its Mathews story. But it is also Gods story. Its a story of Gods grace and a story of Gods sufficiency. Its about the discovery that God really is enough. Phil Hopper, pastor of Abundant Life Baptist Church A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the Matthew Metcalf Memorial Scholarship Fund at Life Christian Academy in Tacoma, Washington, and also to St. Jude Cancer Research Center in Memphis, Tennessee.




Choose Joy


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Passionate Bible teacher Kay Warren shows women--even those who battle depression and anxiety--that a joy-filled life is within their reach.




Choosing Joy


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What is joy? Ask ten different people and you'll get ten different answers. Yet if you asked: a man who grew up fatherless and destitute in the slums of Atlanta a young widow who decided to bring a neglected garden back to life in spite of agonizing physical pain and a deeply wounded spirit or author Dan Lord himself, ex-frontman for a popular indie rock band each would point to the one source of their joy: Jesus. They made the choice for joy, against all odds, and so can you, though the obstacles might seem insurmountable. Worry and anxiety, pain and suffering, the daily grind -- all these and more can block your path. When faced with such challenges, is it possible to get past the barriers, let go, and experience God's joy? When you look around, you might wonder -- although joy is a fruit of the Spirit, it doesn't seem to be hanging visibly from many Christian boughs. Choosing Joy aims to change that -- and change your life in the process -- as it helps you discover the key to this most attractive but seemingly elusive gift. Choosing Joy will help you overcome the obstacles and focus your heart, mind and strength on God so that you can receive the happiness and peace that the world cannot give.




Choose Joy


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"Sara's story only grew louder, braver, bolder with her death. It's a story that we all need to keep hearing." -- Lisa-Jo Baker, bestselling author of Surprised by Motherhood Sara Frankl knew she had a terminal disease, but she didn't let it stop her from living. In the face of immeasurable pain, Sara chose joy -- again and again. Her unforgettable message of hope and purpose lives on, even after her death, in her words. Choose Joy is a compilation of the lessons Sara learned while she was dying, written in her own words and sewn together by her close friend Mary Carver. It is a reminder to see the beauty in life, even when it looks nothing like you hoped or planned. In a world full of tragedy, choosing joy is no small task -- but, as Sara knew, the importance lies in the choosing. Once you learn to make that choice, every day, no matter what happens, joy will come.




Sparkling Gems from the Greek


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Rick Renner unearths a rich treasure trove of truths in his remarkable devotional. Drawing from an extensive study of both the English Bible and New Testament Greek, Rick illuminates 365 passages with more than 1,285 in-depth Greek word studies. Far from intellectualizing, he blends his solid instruction with practical applications and refreshing insights. Find challenge, reassurance, comfort, and reminders of God's abiding love and healing every day of the year.




He Chose Joy!


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" God, this just doesn't make any sense! God, how can you let this happen?' Have you ever silently thought something like that to yourself or maybe even said it out loud? Dan and Sue Metcalf have. They know the deepest pain that life in a broken world can bring. Their beloved son, Matthew, was diagnosed with cancer. Surely he would get better. But he didn't. They realized the deepest pain a human being can ever know the loss of their son. But through Matthew's courageous battle, they realized something else God's sufficiency. Through the loss of their son they also realized great gain God's abundant mercy. This book is their story. It's Mathew's story. But it is also God's story. It's a story of God's grace and a story of God's sufficiency. It's about the discovery that God really is enough." Phil Hopper, pastor of Abundant Life Baptist Church A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the Matthew Metcalf Memorial Scholarship Fund at Life Christian Academy in Tacoma, Washington, and also to St. Jude Cancer Research Center in Memphis, Tennessee.




Choose Joy Devotional


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Kay Warren's Choose Joy helps readers discover how to live with joy despite their circumstances. The Choose Joy Devotional helps put those joy-filled principles into focus each day. Each of the thirty entries begins with an encouraging Scripture, followed by Kay's wise words on how to live with joy even when life is challenging, our plans are shattered, our health fails, or it feels like we are walking through life alone. Each devotion ends with a short prayer to help bring the reader closer to the true source of all joy--their loving God. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience joy in daily life, the Choose Joy Devotional also makes a thoughtful gift.




Choose Joy


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Life, by turns, overwhelms us with joy and sorrow, with fullness and emptiness, with compassion and indignation. We have all the feelings, the prayers, the hopes that come with a heart that is full and overflowing. Only God can calm or uplift our spirits in an eternal way. These short devotions explore how He brings balance, rightness, and guidance to the day as it comes. FEATURES • 60 devotions paired with Scripture • Full-color interior design • Presentation page for personalization • Ribbon marker • Content appropriate for gifting or keeping




The Year of Living Happy


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Take a daily step toward joy and contentment and ditch stress, overwhelming thoughts, and boredom with encouraging and biblical messages from Alli Worthington. You do your best to live life well—you work hard to be present in the moment, take care of the people in your life, knock it out of the park at work and home. And yet, somehow, you still have days (perhaps more than you'd like to admit) where you're simultaneously stressed and bored, and you wonder if you even know how to be happy. Is happiness a worthy goal? Does happiness matter to God, or does He only care about holier things? Alli Worthington gets it. As a wife, mother of five boys, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, she knows a thing or two about being busy, stressed, and happy in the midst of a crazy world! Over the years, she's seen how happiness gets a bad rap in Christian circles, and now she is standing up to shout the good news from the roof (or the internet, as the case may be): You are allowed to be happy! Yes, you! You can be happy right now! Join Alli for The Year of Living Happy: Finding Contentment and Connection in a Crazy World, and find the roots of your happiest life yet. Each of the 100 short and inspirational entries includes a thoughtful message from Alli, based on God’s Word practical ways to make your life happier day by day a journaling section This gorgeous book is an empowering gift for yourself or any woman you love. It can be used as a daily devotional or as a guided journal. Be part of this exciting message: Happiness and holiness can coexist for a beautiful life. Don’t miss the great big adventure God has for you. Let this be The Year of Living Happy!




Choose Joy


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Relax and enjoy a creative approach to gratitude with this beautiful coloring book for adults filled with breathtaking illustrations and inspirational quotes from writers, hymns, and Scripture. In today's hectic, stress-filled world, taking stock of our blessings and truly experiencing gratefulness isn't always easy, but this coloring book offers a beautiful and unique way to find moments of peace and quiet to meditate on gratitude. Each beautifully illustrated page features an original design from one of seven talented artists that illustrates a corresponding quote. Features include: Large format 9.75" x 9.75" (25x25cm) pages 45 single-sided coloring pages High quality, bright white paper stock--heavy enough to use pencils, pens, or markers Quotes from the Bible, hymns, and variety of inspirational writers, such as Charles Stanley, Henry Ward Beecher, Maya Angelou, Louisa May Alcott, Martin Luther King Jr., Shauna Niequist, Bob Goff, G.K. Chesterton, Mr. Rogers, and more A link to the "Gratefulness" playlist to help set the mood for worship, contemplation, creative expression, and a spirit of gratitude Illustrations by Holly Camp, Jennifer Tucker, Ann-Margret Hovsepian, Katie Howe, Laura Marshall, Bridget Hurley, and Radha Carlson--all artists previously featured in the bestselling Whatever Is Lovely and Everything Beautiful This coloring book will take you on a journey towards deeper gratitude. Whether you are embarking on this journey by yourself or in a group, pick up your favorite art supplies and color your way to a new understanding of what it means to be truly grateful.