Power Families

Joy Williams has been celebrated as a master of the short story for four decades, her renown passing from one generation to the next even in the shifting landscape of contemporary writing. And at long last the incredible scope of her singular achievement is put on display: 33 stories drawn from three much-lauded collections and another 13 appearing here for the first time in book form.

In spring 2011, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad turned to his friend and army commander, Manaf Tlass, for advice about how to respond to Arab Spring-inspired protests. Tlass pushed for conciliation but Assad decided to crush the uprising - an act which would catapult the country into an eight-year long war, killing almost half a million and fueling terrorism and a global refugee crisis. Assad or We Burn the Country examines Syria's tragedy through the generational saga of the Assad and Tlass families, once deeply intertwined and now estranged....

Does your teenage daughter seem overwhelmed by the battles of life—confused about her identity, burdened by anxiety, or entangled in the pressures of today’s culture? You are not alone. Every parent desires to see their daughter flourish spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. But how do you fight the unseen battles threatening her well-being? Deliverance Prayers for Your Teenage Daughter is not just another prayer book—it's a divine arsenal for spiritual warfare that empowers you to intercede for your daughter’s freedom, growth, and destiny. This book is a powerful guide, ...

You were created to be God’s agent of blessing to your children. Blessing is a custom established by God and is meant to function in every family. In fact, there are seven critical times in each of our lives when God wants to give us a powerful message of identity and destiny. It is never to late to start your children on the road to fulfilling their destinies. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or step-parent, these powerful blessings will help the children in your life to prosper.

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs has studied family dynamics for more than 30 years. As a senior pastor for nearly two decades, he builds on a foundation of strong biblical principles, walking the listener through an entirely new way to approach the family dynamic. Based on what the Bible says about parenting, this book focuses on achieving healthy family dynamics. Dr. Eggerichs offers unprecedented transparency from his wife and three adult children. It's all here in this eye-opening exploration of the biblical principles on parenting that can help make families function as God intended.

Starting in 1997, Bob Chapman and Barry-Wehmiller pioneered a dramatically different approach to leadership that creates off-the-charts morale, loyalty, creativity, and business performance. The company utterly rejects the idea that employees are simply functions to be moved around, "managed" with carrots and sticks, or discarded at will. Instead Barry-Wehmiller manifests the reality that every single person matters, just like in a family. That's not a cliché on a mission statement; it's the bedrock of the company's success.

Among the tree-lined waterways of South Carolina low country, the Murdaugh name means power. A century-old, multimillion-dollar law practice has catapulted the family into incredible wealth and local celebrity—but it was an unimaginable tragedy that would thrust them into the national spotlight. On June 7th, 2021, prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh discovered the bodies of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, on the grounds of their thousand-acre hunting lodge. The mystery deepened only months later when Alex himself was shot in the head and left for dead on the side of the road.

In an audiobook that is The Big Sick meets Dad Is Fat, Jeannie Gaffigan, writer/director/producer/accused supermom and wife of best-selling author/comedian Jim Gaffigan, writes with humor and heart about the pear-sized brain tumor she had removed, the toll it took on her enormous family, and the priceless lessons she learned along the way.

In The Power of a Praying® Grandparent, best-selling author and speaker Stormie Omartian offers powerful suggestions to help you do just that as you pray for your grandchildren to be healthy, protected, smart, kind, wise, godly, and obedient so that they do not stray into enemy territory. Pray for yourself to be a powerful praying grandma or grandpa who understands what your grandchildren are facing in this world today.

Can we consecrate ourselves to Mary? Mary is not the Creator, she is not the Redeemer. She is the opposite of a Goddess; she never substituted herself for God. But it was God's will that Mary had something to do with our Christian life, with our sanctification. It is a role assigned to her by God. In perfect union with her Son and subordinate to him, the Vatican II Council calls her "our mother in the order of grace" (LG 61). Let us not forget that Mary is the prototype of perfect consecration at the beginning of the New Testament. She was chosen to help us in our consecration through her ...

If society collapsed, could you survive? When Morgan Carter's car breaks down 250 miles from his home, he figures his weekend plans are ruined. But things are about to get much, much worse: the country's power grid has collapsed. There is no electricity, no running water, no Internet, and no way to know when normalcy will be restored - if it ever will be.

The “adopted” son of legendary organized crime boss Russell Bufalino, for decades D’Elia had unequaled access to the man the FBI and US Justice Department considered one of the leading organized crime figures in the United States. But the government had no real idea as to the breadth of Bufalino’s power and influence—or that it was Bufalino, from his bucolic home base in Pittston, Pennsylvania, who reigned over the five families in New York and other organized crime families throughout the country.

Do you want to become a powerful black women while only dedicating a few minutes of your time each day? It’s no secret that the happiest and most successful people all have habits that they incorporate into their lives that help them stay focused and positive when things are difficult. It doesn't matter where you are now or where you used to be; you have the opportunity to empower yourself and become the women you are meant to be.

Life sucks when your friends are pissed at you. Just ask Zoey Redbird. In one week she has gone from having three boyfriends to having none, and from having a close group of friends who trusted and supported her to being an outcast. Speaking of friends, the only two Zoey has left are undead and unMarked. And Neferet has declared war on humans, which Zoey knows in her heart is wrong.

In The Power of Presence, Moore explores seven pillars of presence - heart, faith, mind, courage, financial freedom, values, and connectedness - that all parents can use to positively influence their children. Using compelling stories from women who have been there and practical advice on everything from savings accounts to mindfulness, this audiobook is a compassionate look at what it takes to raise great kids even in less-than-ideal circumstances.

Today, the godly family is the devil’s number one target. This battle which started in the Garden of Eden against Adam’s family, is aggravating. And without any doubt, the family that is supposed to be an incubator for great stars, in most cases has become a place of many tears. It is not supposed to be so! Pastor Godson reveals God’s plan of deliverance and restoration for individuals and families in this book. Having experienced deliverance and restoration, and has been ministering it to others for more than 20 years, with tangible results, he writes to help others discover the ...

In Jenny Doan's new memoir, How to Stitch an American Dream, listeners will discover the behind-the-scenes success story of the Missouri Star Quilt Company and Jenny’s remarkable journey to overcome hardship, claim the abundance of family, and ignite the power of giving - all while revitalizing a small town along the way. Over the last decade, the Doan family business, the Missouri Star Quilt Company in tiny Hamilton, Missouri, has grown from Jenny’s corner shop.

You are about to experience the power of God in your situation. Discover hidden mysteries and unusual prayers from Psalm 35; Everything about your life is about to change. Psalm 35 is a very famous and powerful scripture. Many Christians know and declare it for deliverance/freedom or judgment prayers. However, the Psalm contains hidden messages that when understood make it work, whether confessed or not. This book exposes Psalm 35, with prayers and prophetic declarations that will bring you into a deeper understanding of the words of this Psalm, empower a better fellowship with God, and ...

Have you ever felt stuck in life? Or perhaps your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would right now; maybe that dream is just beyond your reach as the words Not Yet appear stuck on repeat. Are your fears, failures, and imperfections trying to define your future the longer you are “on hold”? In The Power of Not Yet, Donna Pisani focuses on four powerful principles that not only changed her life but have done the same for countless others as well. If you long to get moving, discover what God made possible in you, and be the world changer God has called you to be, then this book is for you.

The future wasn’t supposed to look like this. Norman turned to cutting-edge technology in a desperate attempt to save his fading mind. But when the AI meant to help him woke up, and took control, his good intentions became a living nightmare. Now, Norman’s body is a battleground, and the clock is ticking. Samantha Moon, vampire, private investigator, and now reluctant tech sleuth, must track him down before the rogue intelligence fully consumes its human host. If she fails, Norm won’t just disappear into the shadows; he’ll seize control of a nuclear facility and unleash devastation ...