By the end of a long day, the circumstances of life may have us feeling overwhelmed. We find ourselves in situations that are frustrating, discouraging, or maybe even a little crazy. As we spend time with God, we begin to experience the quiet reassurance of our wonderful Creator who displays his goodness and blessings in our weakest moments. Let these calming devotions, Scriptures, and prayers soothe your tension away. Spend a few minutes of your day unwinding with God and soaking in his presence. As you begin to relax, allow your mind and heart to be stilled with God’s promise of peace. “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 NLT

(ages 7 - 9) The "Abby and Tess Pet-Sitters" series features third-grader Abby, an aspiring veterinarian who goes into the pet-sitting business with her sister, Tess. In Goldfish Don't Take Bubble Baths, we discover that Abby adores animals, but her family lives in a "No Pets Allowed" apartment building. So she is very excited about looking after Mrs. Wilson's two goldfish, Speedy and Slowpoke. Now she can show her parents that she's responsible enough to start her own pet-sitting business. What could possibly go wrong? For starters, there's Abby's rambunctious little sister, Tess, who is always tagging along. But what really makes Abby barking mad is the way Tess insists on pretending she's a dog! When Tess gets them both into trouble, Abby realizes that pet-sitting isn't going to be as easy as she thought.The "Abby and Tess Pet-Sitters" series has been re-released with new illustrations by Meredith Johnson.

Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense style, Alli Worthington--popular podcaster and author of The Year of Living Happy--tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense way, Alli Worthington tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Breaking Busy marries popular secular research with solid biblical principles, instilling confidence that you, too, can move from crazy busy to confident calm. With refreshing candor, uproarious true stories, and a Christian worldview, Alli delivers truths that dismantle common happiness myths. Then she empowers you to get unstuck, to let go of the good to make way for the great, to know yourself and your Creator, and ultimately to find peace and purpose in this world of crazy. You will: Learn how to stop chasing what leaves you empty and start doing what you were created to do. Identify the common lies you believe and how to strip their power from your life. Recognize how what you say no to determines what you can say yes to. With relatable anecdotes, Alli models real-life guidance on boundaries, relationships, and self-care, humbly examining her own mistakes and walking through how she learned from her missteps and found peace in a world of busyness. If you long to find real connection with both your loved ones and your Creator, Alli Worthington deftly balances intelligent humility and heartwarming humor to help you rediscover your path.

When pirate mommy announces bath time, it is yo ho ho and to the bath we go for her little pirates.

How Women Can Live with Boldness and Confidence Every Day Every woman knows it's easy to lose sight of the heavenly power of God at work in our lives during times of hardship, exhaustion, stress, and change. But no matter the situation--whether it's our health, marriage, finances, family, or vocation--God has equipped all women with the power and influence to live freely and confidently. With warmth and a welcoming style, speaker and award-winning writer LaTan Roland Murphy illuminates eleven courageous women in the Bible and shows how each was uniquely positioned for success because of her courageous choices. From Deborah to Jael to Mary, Murphy shows that these women chose to draw near to God; as a result, they were equipped with power for the supernatural ability to live courageous lives despite often undesirable circumstances. These stories will inspire women of all ages to trust God, minister to others, and live confidently and courageously no matter the season of life or what lies ahead.

By the end of a long day, the circumstances of life may have us feeling overwhelmed. We find ourselves in situations that are frustrating, discouraging, or maybe even a little crazy. As we spend time with God, we begin to experience the quiet reassurance of our wonderful Creator who displays his goodness and blessings in our weakest moments. Let these restful devotions, Scriptures, and prayers cause your racing thoughts to be still as you spend the last few minutes of your day unwinding with God. Let his presence bring peace to your mind and heart so you can enjoy a restful sleep and awake with hope for the new day. “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 NLT

A story about a bath-phobic elephant who learns to brave the waters.

Splish, splash! Little Critter grabs some toys and a towel for his bubble bath in this adorable storybook which is perfect for bedtime readings! Little Critter runs the water, adds the bubbles and washes his face, hair and feet (even between the toes!) in this adorable picture book. It’s perfect for pre-bath or bedtime reads!

When we're afraid, that fear robs us of being content. Fear robs us from living a comfortable life; that fear also robs & rules a lot of people that feel stuck due to their fear. We will never be free from fear until we stop making excuses about situations in our lives. We can't punish ourselves & everyone else for what one person or others did & have done to cause the situation or for what has happened in our lives. We need to change the way we think & live in the now--present tense. Let the past be the past & let it stay in past tense. A person can't change what has happened, but can look forward to the future. Looking forward can reveal the possibilities that lie ahead and lead to change. As women & men, we need to find ways to stand up for ourselves & break free from our silence to get rid of fear & shame....We need to take steps to help ourselves become stronger & smarter. Honoring the process with patience, I'm taking the time to notice what I have rather than what I don't. I also continually practice shifting my focus to what's positive; that focus keeps me going along with me not giving up on myself even when at times I do feel and have been discouraged. It's hard but there's always hope! Despite my setbacks, pain, loss, hurt and struggles, I'm still making the best of a bad situation. Also I hope that even one person, and hopefully many more, can gain strength from my story.

Doctor Proctor and the kids (and the fart powder!) are back with a time traveling bathtub and a very special mission! It’s another fart-tastic adventure. The Fart Powder was such a successful invention that Doctor Proctor, Nilly, and Lisa couldn’t stop there. Next up: a time-travelling bathtub. You just hop in, lather up the Time Soap, and wish for where you’d like to go. Doctor Proctor has plans for this new invention. You see, he lost his true love years ago, when Juliette Margarine married an evil count. The good Doctor has never quite gotten over this, and he's going back to change it. But when things go wrong, it's up to Nilly and Lisa to travel back in time to right all wrongs and reunite the two lovebirds. Nothing is quite so simple in a Jo Nesbo book. Enter a herd of hippos, a scheming assistant, and Time Soap that keeps going awry, sending Nilly and Lisa to the storming of the Bastille! Fortunately, as in every Jo Nesbo book, the Fart Powder solves everything.