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Be inspired by touching, often-humorous true animal stories, enlightening Scripture, and touching quotes about God's amazing animals. Day by day, season by season you will find everything you need to deepen your faith, including: 365 touching, uplifting daily devotions from insightful and engaging authors Meaningful Scripture verses that highlight each devotion's message Inspiring quotes and Faith-In-Action steps that help you live in God's Word Monthly opener pages with stunning animal photos

When you need the strength and courage only God can provide, sometimes a word can be just the lifeline you need. Discover the power of a single word in Pray a Word for Strength. This new release from Guideposts-based on the bestseller Pray a Word a Day-delivers 100 one-word prayers that will uplift, inspire, and empower you in any situation.Each prayer is accompanied by a devotion that includes a true story from the author, reflecting on the significance of the word and its use in their prayers. Complementary scriptures invite deeper contemplation, while dedicated journaling lines provide space for personal reflection. Carry Pray a Word for Strength with you wherever you go, and let it support you whenever you need a word that brings God's power and comfort into your daily life. Here's Why You'll Love It -Quick Inspiration: Short readings fit into even the busiest schedules, serving as brief prayers or the foundation for extended reflection.-Faith-Strengthening Stories: True, encouraging stories reveal how God's blessings deepen our faith.-Scripture-Rich Devotions: Multiple scriptures with each devotion offer varied perspectives on each word.-Personalized Reflection: Journaling lines enable you to express your own prayer needs.What You'll Find Inside-Based on a Guideposts Bestseller: Builds on the beloved Pray a Word a Day series, focusing on strength.-Flexible Reading: 100 undated devotions can be read in any order. Choose the word you need to pray on any day.-Inspirational Quotes: Thoughts and quotes from a diverse group of authors for additional reflection.-Beloved Authors: Contributions from beloved Christian authors.-Space for Reflection: Each entry includes space for personal journaling.-Introduction by Heidi Gaul: Insights on inspiring Biblical figures of strength.-Comprehensive Index: Easy-to-use indexes help you find the words and prayers that speak to your heart.Let Pray a Word for Strength be your companion, providing the words to carry you through any challenge.

Presented in the warm, trusted voice that has inspired God's people for nearly 80 years, Guideposts' Living with Purpose Bible Studyseries is like talking with a dear friend who happens to know a great deal about the Bible and loves to share it with you. With each volume, you'll gain a new and deeper understanding of God's message to us through His Word. Psalms, with its poetic and poignant expressions of the human condition, is one of the most beloved books in Scripture. It resonates with us today because we can see ourselves in the words, experiences, and abiding faith of the psalmist. In the uplifting, inspirational voice that generations of readers have come to expect from Guideposts, Living with Purpose Bible Study: Psalms guides you through a fascinating survey of this popular Bible book, revealing when, where, why, and how it came to be. Bring your favorite Bible and join us as, together, we discover Psalms.Deepen Your Understanding of Scripture and Its Relevance to Your Life TODAY Presented in the warm, trusted voice that has inspired God's people for nearly 80 years, Guideposts' Living with Purpose Bible Study series is like talking with a dear friend who happens to know a great deal about the Bible and loves to share it with you. With each volume, you'll gain a new and deeper understanding of God's message to us through His Word.

What does it mean to live the good life? When we're overworked, stressed out, struggling with life changes, or working through relationship strife, the good life--and God--may feel far away. Thankfully, God sent Jesus so that we "may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10, NIV).In Inspired by Faith: Devotions for Living Your God-Chosen Life, eight relatable women of faith--from all ages and stages of life--share how faith sustained them during life's trials. Their heartfelt stories will inspire you to let go of day-to-day worries and embrace the peace and joy that faith offers. Organized around six principles of a faith-filled life--purpose, love, personal growth, self-care, joy, and relationships--this collection of devotions will help you overcome the challenges preventing you from living your best God-centered life.Each chapter features refreshingly honest, authentic stories from the authors' lives about how their faith sustained them during difficult times, followed by action steps to help you apply those same lessons in your own life. Interspersed with the devotions are scripture reflections, where the authors share verses that are especially meaningful to them and why, providing a meditative pause that you can return to again and again.What You'll Love: Refreshing and relatable: Devotions from women like you about life's everyday challenges will resonate with your own experiences. Gentle encouragement: Writers share their stories as friends, offering personal insights for your journey. Actionable Faith: Practical steps help you apply faith lessons to your own life for real transformation. Timeless Inspiration: Undated entries make it easy to get a spiritual boost whenever you need it Focused Growth: Each chapter centers on a key faith principle, helping you grow in your faith and gain deeper trust in God. What's Inside: 69 authentic, warm, funny, and sometimes deeply personal stories as our authors share how faith works in their lives Action Steps (at the end of each devotion) give you specific tips for applying each story's lesson to your own life. Scripture reflections throughout the book bring you additional insight and inspiration. An introduction by Laurie Davies reflects on what it means to live the good life--and how faith in God can bring you true happiness. Don't miss Inspired by Faith: Devotions for Living Your God-Chosen Life. Let these women's experiences inspire you to find your own purpose, love, and joy and explore what personal growth, self-care, and relationships mean to you.

Blessed by His Love is the third book in the God's Constant Presence nonfiction series. There are many ways to describe the love of those who mean most to us. But love takes on new meaning when it is the immense and unwavering love from God. Steadfast and unchanging, endless, and perfect are just a few of the words used in the Bible to describe God's love for us. Although God's love is not always easy to see or understand, it is evident to the writers featured in Blessed by His Love. Their inspiring true stories bear witness to the ways God worked in their lives, directing their decisions, providing them with wisdom, granting them peace, giving them strength, forgiving them, and so much more. Let the powerful accounts in Blessed by His Love encourage you to pay attention to the many ways God demonstrates His unfailing love for you. Trust God Is Always with YouOrdinary people who seek His presence take you on an unforgettable journey to experience God in extraordinary ways. Have you ever wondered if God was really by your side throughout the day? If He were with us while we're doing ordinary things in our everyday lives? The Bible tells us that in every moment of every day God is at work in our lives, helping, guiding, comforting, and protecting us. The true stories in each volume of God's Constant Presence bear witness to this truth as well. In each book, inspiring stories from people like you reveal the ways God was evident in their life, supplemented by Bible verses that reinforce the theme of each story. Peppered throughout each volume are examples of the ways God communicates with us through our senses. "God's Gift of..." touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste sidebars provide information on events, experiences, or fascinating facts on how our senses allow us to be in tune with God and His creation.

Transformed by His Grace is book four in the God's Constant Presence nonfiction series. Sometimes God touches our lives in gentle, quiet ways. At other times, His influence is dramatic and profound. Whether gentle or profound, God's healing miracles are changing our minds and our hearts every day. In Transformed by His Grace, hear from people who found new life and new meaning after a time of illness, people who were freed from the bondage of anger and resentment to find new love, and people who were brought back to a state of grace and faith after times of doubt. May their experiences and their heartfelt sharing lead you to your own beautiful place of transformation in God's grace. Trust God Is Always with YouOrdinary people who seek His presence take you on an unforgettable journey to experience God in extraordinary ways. Have you ever wondered if God was really by your side throughout the day? If He were with us while we're doing ordinary things in our everyday lives? The Bible tells us that in every moment of every day God is at work in our lives, helping, guiding, comforting, and protecting us. The true stories in each volume of God's Constant Presence bear witness to this truth as well. In each book, inspiring stories from people like you reveal the ways God was evident in their life, supplemented by Bible verses that reinforce the theme of each story. Peppered throughout each volume are examples of the ways God communicates with us through our senses. "God's Gift of..." touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste sidebars provide information on events, experiences, or fascinating facts on how our senses allow us to be in tune with God and His creation.

Embraced by His Light is book six in the God's Constant Presence nonfiction series. In times of crisis or doubt, God rushes in with His support and guidance, protecting us from danger, comforting us in times of need, and sending gentle nudges to point us in the right direction. In Held in His Hand, you'll read stories of God's interventions to keep people safe in times of danger; to send messages of reassurance for those facing exhaustion or mourning; to lead people to make beautiful connections of friendship and support with one another; and to guard people's paths wherever they go. Let these stories inspire you to see God's hand in your own life, even in the smallest ways.Trust God Is Always with YouOrdinary people who seek His presence take you on an unforgettable journey to experience God in extraordinary ways. Have you ever wondered if God was really by your side throughout the day? If He were with us while we're doing ordinary things in our everyday lives? The Bible tells us that in every moment of every day God is at work in our lives, helping, guiding, comforting, and protecting us. The true stories in each volume of God's Constant Presence bear witness to this truth as well. In each book, inspiring stories from people like you reveal the ways God was evident in their life, supplemented by Bible verses that reinforce the theme of each story. Peppered throughout each volume are examples of the ways God communicates with us through our senses. "God's Gift of..." touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste sidebars provide information on events, experiences, or fascinating facts on how our senses allow us to be in tune with God and His creation.

Embraced by His Light is book five in the God's Constant Presence nonfiction series. When God's light shines on us, we receive blessings of every kind--from small, uplifting reminders of His care to dazzling experiences of joy. In Embraced by His Light, people who have been surrounded by God's love share their stories with us. From encounters that showcase God's divinely perfect timing to moments where God's love arrived in the form of comfort from good friends and family, He was there to speak to our writers' hearts and guide them in the right direction. No matter where these stories find you, let them be a blessing that brings you into God's loving embrace.Trust God Is Always with YouOrdinary people who seek His presence take you on an unforgettable journey to experience God in extraordinary ways. Have you ever wondered if God was really by your side throughout the day? If He were with us while we're doing ordinary things in our everyday lives? The Bible tells us that in every moment of every day God is at work in our lives, helping, guiding, comforting, and protecting us. The true stories in each volume of God's Constant Presence bear witness to this truth as well. In each book, inspiring stories from people like you reveal the ways God was evident in their life, supplemented by Bible verses that reinforce the theme of each story. Peppered throughout each volume are examples of the ways God communicates with us through our senses. "God's Gift of..." touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste sidebars provide information on events, experiences, or fascinating facts on how our senses allow us to be in tune with God and His creation.

Angels & Divine Encounters is book seven in the God's Constant Presence nonfiction series. In times of danger, doubt, or deep need, God can intervene to protect us, whether through His messengers or His direct action, performing miracles that keep us safe. In Angels & Divine Encounters, people just like you share their stories of mysterious strangers who arrive just in time to save a life or offer comfort and guidance; invisible guardian angels who act to keep people out of harm's way; and ordinary people who embody the love of God by bringing His comfort to people in need. Let your spirit be lifted as you discover the many beautiful ways in which God is present for all of us, every day.Trust God Is Always with YouOrdinary people who seek His presence take you on an unforgettable journey to experience God in extraordinary ways. Have you ever wondered if God was really by your side throughout the day? If He were with us while we're doing ordinary things in our everyday lives? The Bible tells us that in every moment of every day God is at work in our lives, helping, guiding, comforting, and protecting us. The true stories in each volume of God's Constant Presence bear witness to this truth as well. In each book, inspiring stories from people like you reveal the ways God was evident in their life, supplemented by Bible verses that reinforce the theme of each story. Peppered throughout each volume are examples of the ways God communicates with us through our senses. "God's Gift of..." touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste sidebars provide information on events, experiences, or fascinating facts on how our senses allow us to be in tune with God and His creation.

Experience a journey of spiritual growth this 2025 Lenten season with Walking with Jesus: Devotions for Lent and Easter 2025. This remarkable book is a compilation of thought-provoking reflections from various women of faith. Prepare yourself for Jesus Christ's death and resurrection with daily devotions that not only deepen your understanding but also strengthen your faith.Each of the 47 daily devotions, taking you from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, delves into significant themes like hope, prayer, humility, and grace. This 2025 Lent devotional offers a means to deepen your faith during this important liturgical period. Get insight into the lives of ordinary yet devout women as they share their reflections on how Lent resonates in their lives, inspiring you to apply the day's messages to your own life.What to Expect47 daily devotions, starting with Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2025) and continuing through Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025). Each daily devotion includes inspiring scripture to reassure you that God is with you always, a meaningful reflection sharing how God is at work in the writer's life, and a practical faith step to strengthen your Christian walk. Lent is never mentioned in the Bible, though its roots are deeply biblical. Stretching from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week, Lent draws from Jesus's 40 days in the wilderness. Are you wondering about those extra days on the calendar beyond 40? Sundays are meant for celebrating the Resurrection, no matter the season, and are exempt from our Lenten intentions and restrictions. A curated collection from Mornings with Jesus, Guideposts' best-selling annual devotional written by women for a woman's heart. Join the Growing Trend of Devotional PracticesWhether you already have a daily or weekly devotional or prayer practice, or you are looking for a way to incorporate a simple, daily faith habit, Walking with Jesus: Devotions for Lent and Easter 2025 is the perfect opportunity to enrich your spiritual journey this Lenten and Easter season.Consider reading this devotional with family members and friends to discuss your interpretations. Even if you do not have a daily devotion reading habit, Lent is a powerful time to incorporate devotions into your worship practice.

Now you can put the world on hold and step into the comforting presence of Jesus, who will take all your worries and burdens and restore your soul with the peace that surpasses understanding.Each uplifting and inspiring daily devotion is a quick read that will help you rest and recharge your spirit by putting your focus on the Living God. You'll begin with a thought-provoking Scripture, followed by a moving and powerful story that brings out the deeper meaning and comforting relevance of His words and reveals how Jesus' teachings apply to your life today.At the end of the day's reading, you'll find an easy, fun, and valuable "Faith Step" that will help inspire and challenge you to apply the day's message to your own life.With humor, humility, and grace, our talented team of writers shares relatable insights and reflections that will uplift and challenge you. These thoughtful women are mature in their faith and sincere about sharing their joys and struggles with you as they walk with Jesus each day.The 2025 edition of Mornings with Jesus includes: 365 all-new devotionsTrue stories & Scripture focused on Jesus' words, teachings & miracles This year the theme is 1 Chronicles 16:11 Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Each reflection is grounded in Scriptural truth Specially written by women for women No matter where you are on your faith journey, if you seek a deeper relationship with Christ, Mornings with Jesus 2025 can help you get there.Life can be hectic, and it is often easy to lose sight of the wisdom, truth, compassion, kindness, and gentleness of Jesus' teachings. But with Mornings with Jesus 2025, you can begin or end your day connected to Jesus in a heartfelt way and stay attuned to the One who loves you and wants to bless you in all circumstances.