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#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delivers a collection of powerful stories which explore adoption from the perspectives of those who have experienced it from all sides. Inspiring and comforting, the greatest gift of these stories is in the encouragement they offer -- through true accounts of adoption blessings -- to anyone considering taking on the special role of an adoptive parent.

Many children today are growing up in the midst of adversity, whether brought on by family difficulties or larger societal crises. All children need to be able to deal with stress, cope with challenges, and persevere through disappointments. While we cannot protect children from all hardships, we can promote healthy development that fosters resilience. In this interdisciplinary work, Holly Catterton Allen builds a bridge between resilience studies and children's spiritual formation. Because chi...

Do you have the courage...the faith...the fire? Loving the world like God does involves extreme sacrifice. Living the passionate, courageous life Jesus challenged us all to live also has radical effects, demonstrated in these 366 true accounts of fellow believers from around the world: A Christian claims the names of God at knifepoint— and lives to tell about it . . . Prayer revives a coma victim, in defiance of village witch doctors . . . A former Muslim finds forgiveness in the Jesus she d...

The message of this powerful book is that you don't have to be a perfect person to be a great parent. In it you will find fascinating stories written by people like John MacArthur, Jr., Kay Arthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, Janette Oke, Gary Smalley, Frank Peretti, and many more. From them you'll learn more than fifty tips to positive parenting -- tips you can incorporate in your own family today -- principles that will help ensure that you, too, do something right!

When Andrew and Rachel found out that one, and then both, of their children had severe autism, their world was turned on its head. This is a book about surviving, and thriving, when something goes horribly wrong. It is a mixture of their story and God's story, and the way in which his has shaped theirs. With clarity and biblical insight, they share their experience of grief and worship, struggle and hope. As well as reflecting on the specific challenges of raising children with special needs,...

When bestselling author Dannah Gresh was body-slammed by her 12-year-old son, she was hit with reality: raising a boy is a whole new ballgame! A boy's relationship with his mom during the formative age between 8 and 12 is vital to his future well-being. So how can moms teach sons to be honest, confident, and respectful when the world and situations encourage them to make bad decisions and grow up too fast? Dannah's practical experience and research, along with advice from her husband, Bob Gres...

Here is a book written for parents that focuses not on their inability, but on God's ability to help raise their children in the faith through a guided framework focusing on time, moments, and milestones.

Pastor Jason Helopoulos calls parents and church leaders to reclaim the practice of family worship. This indispensable means of grace directs our children to seek Christ daily, preparing them to go out into the world as fully functioning Christian adults, who love Christ and see all of life in relation to Him.

Una experta en maternidad enseña los siete principios esenciales que toda madre necesita para criar a sus hijos con paso firme.Todas las madres desean que sus hijos crezcan felices, sanos y satisfechos. Pero el camino para lograrlo puede estar lleno de indecisión, preocupaciones y dudas en retrospectiva. Pregúntale a cualquier madre si cree estar haciendo un buen trabajo, y lo más probable es que te dé una respuesta ambivalente. En su innovador libro Crianza sin remordimientos, Catherine Hickem...