Daily Readings

In this updated edition, Springs in the Valley will continue to offer refreshment and joy to the thirsty traveler through God’s Word and L. B. Cowman’s lilting prose and poetry. Cowman shares cool draughts of wisdom and insight into God’s character, drawn from the Scriptures and purified through a lifetime of experience. In print for more than 60 years, this beloved daily devotional challenges listeners on the themes of hope and renewal.

When was the last time you felt guilty because you ate a favorite dessert or meal? Have you ever wondered why feeling guilty after eating our favorite foods, or any food, is even an optional response? When did you last use a workout as punishment, perhaps for overindulging or missing several workouts? Have you ever done a workout to “earn” the right to eat a favorite treat or to “atone” for “blowing your diet”? Have you ever attached your self-worth to the number you saw on the bathroom scale, or had your day ruined by it? A better question is, why do we do these unhelpful ...

Women of Courage explores the lives of inspiring women from the Bible, through 31 daily bible chapters. In a quest to understand what a Godly woman looks like, Jennifer examines the often untold stories of 31 women in the Bible.

Each of these remarkable women has much to teach us. They led busy lives and experienced challenges, disappointments and triumphs. Yet each found fruitfulness, purpose and contentment.

When life is challenging, each of us can benefit from a daily dose of hope and faith. That's what this devotional will bring you - stories of miracles and angels drawn directly from Scripture and from the lives of ordinary people today. Story after story will help you to remember that God is in control and that he still loves you.

Are you thinking about getting sober but unsure whether it is the right decision for you? Have you recently quit drinking and found the experience more challenging than you expected? Do you know someone with a drinking problem and want to better understand what they are going through? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you. Exploring Sobriety is a collection of 50 essays about addiction and recovery. These essays cover a wide variety of topics related to sobriety, including tools to resist cravings, thoughts on how quitting alcohol can change lives, and even ...

Have you ever wondered what someone is thinking about you when you're talking to her? Do you want to learn simple and useful techniques to analyze people at work or in your personal life? The art of reading people's feelings, behavior, personality, and thoughts is what differentiates regular performers from unquestioned winners. Reading and analyzing people isn't a skill people are naturally born to you. It is an art that can be developed by anyone who makes an effort to master reading people consistently.

The fourth book in our devotional series is the season of FALL. In the months of September, October, and November, we pray that you would experience nourishment, motivation, and encouragement so that you can flourish in your relationship with your Creator. The FALL season is one of the most colorful season in the Northern Hemisphere. People from all across the world will travel hundreds of miles to view the beautiful foliage changing into multicolored works of art before finally falling away. This season is perfect for taking beautiful scenic photos and spending time outdoors. Nothing can ...

Every day runs its course, and all tasks but one must come to an end: to search God and know Him. Of this there can be no end. In these 365 daily reflections on the wonder of God and the way of His Word, Tozer prompts us to seek God earnestly and love Him with our whole heart. Known for his steadfast devotion and incisive ponderings upon the Christian life, A. W. Tozer is a wise and trustworthy counselor. As the daylight dims and the night winds down, let Evenings with Tozer rest your heart in God’s eternal wisdom.

There is a winner in all of us. The key is to get it out. With daily readings from his smash hit You Can, You Will, Joel Osteen guides listeners day by day through the eight undeniable qualities of a winner.

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to change? Are you weary from the battles of life and tempted to give up? The Bible reminds us that the righteous may fall seven times, but they will rise again—because with God, we are never alone, and we are never without hope. When life feels overwhelming, God’s Word offers the encouragement and strength we need to keep going. Whether you’re facing challenges in relationships, finances, health, or your personal journey, this book provides powerful, Scripture-based affirmations designed to help you persevere through every ...

For the most part Abraham's children—Jews, Christians, and Muslims—are strangers to one another, knowing what someone has told them about the other. In A Year with Abraham’s Children, you can read the words of each as they speak for themselves. Obviously, the three faiths are different or they would not be separate faiths. Still, they have much in common. Robert Flaherty has collected quotations from the three children of Abraham, primarily from the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and the Qur’an, that emphasize what the three have in common. For each day of the year, there is ...

Streams in the Desert Morning and Evening is a beautiful gift for listeners who want to start their mornings and wind down during their evenings by connecting their hearts to the One who knows it best.

The only thing from this life that you will take with you into eternity is your character. It's plain and simple. You can build massive wealth, drive a fancy car, have the most amazing husband or wife, but when you leave this world the only thing you take with you is the mental and moral distinctions that make you: you. This is your character.

Thomas takes readers to new levels of inspiration and insight in Simply Sacred - a devotional made up of selections from his best writings about spirituality and spiritual formation. According to Thomas, “Those who have advanced in the Christian life have learned to develop an almost mystical memory that keeps them attuned to the fact that God is always with them …always watching, always caring, always hearing.”

In Search of Wisdom is a daily devotional book based on 366 verses from the New International Version of the Holy Bible. I wrote it to help you keep your mind on God daily. If you start and finish your year with an optimistic spin on life, you will likely experience success.

Ever felt as if God had forgotten you? Or that He just didn't care? Naomi had every reason to feel that way.Moved from her home in God's "House of Bread" to His “scrub bucket,” she lived for years in a foreign and idolatrous land. God seemed to take from her everything that she cared about. She experienced several devastating losses before she made the first of a number of huge decisions.If you’ve faced tragedy, felt afraid for the future, or been faced with decisions that seemed overpowering, this is the book for you. Just as this lady of old faced life-changing decisions, so we too ...

Comprised of biblical references to direct readers, IN THE MORNING WHEN I RISE is a fresh offering of inspiration that will help you start your day with a new outlook. Each personal story, concluding prayer and supporting scripture encourages self-reflection and individual growth, as well as note pages for studying and review. Recommended as a daily guide, these 31 Days of Inspirational Readings are sure to serve as a permanent reminder of God’s goodness.

Reading is a lifelong skill that brings joy and enrichment to your child's life, opening up new worlds for them to explore. One of the best ways to get your child started on reading is to read to them. With an early start, Infants, babies, and toddlers can become lifelong readers while enjoying unforgettable bonding moments with loved ones. Some children may require extra help, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach; each learner progresses at their own pace.

Develop Bible Study Habit Chronological Bible Reviews with Lessons & Prayers God Craves for an Improved Relationship With You God wants you to find and uphold an unswerving association with him. This is his wish and the reason he created us. The task is complicated, however, due to time constraints that we face in our increasingly busy lives. Work, relationships, family and leisure time all demand our attention, leaving little time for us to build that important bond. But it is possible to find the time needed to reconnect and form a relationship with God which will be unbreakable, even ...

What do we learn from St. Joseph? Saint Joseph teaches us virtue, especially practicing patience and silence, which is very hard to do. Saint Joseph is always calm, always peaceful. He is a great model for interior life. He was in a constant state of communion with God, something we should all imitate. His work was his prayer and his prayer was his work. St. Joseph is a powerful patron. He is, as John Paul II called him, the Guardian of the Redeemer. He humbly accepted his role as guardian, husband and father in the Holy Family. Therefore, St. Joseph’s intercession has been sought for ...