“Where was God when ____? How could God allow ____? Why?” These are the questions that flood our hearts and minds when the unimaginable happens. When things go horribly wrong and the world seems to be unraveling, how do you believe in God’s goodness? How do you cling to hope? Chad Veach directs readers away from clichéd Sunday school answers that fail to offer real comfort or provide faith-building insights. Instead, he draws from God’s promises in the Bible and from the story of his own daughter’s diagnosis of a devastating and debilitating disease to reveal simple, purposeful steps for dealing with pain. Resting in God’s love, remembering his past faithfulness, and realizing the distinction between having faith and clinging to hope are just some of these steps. Veach reminds us that because we know who God is, we know there is hope.

1989 -At just 5 months old, and left in a St. Petersburg Russian orphanage, two baby girls were to become best friends. Only later did they learn they were sisters and indeed twins. This memoir recounts their earliest days, joyous adoption by a Californian couple, their journey to a new land and early childhood. Vera and Nadya soon blossomed into rambunctious American girls with a natural talent for soccer. Though fraternal twins, they were inseparable and became rising soccer stars with innate genetic choreography on and off the field. Emerging into adulthood came the stunning news that Vera was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. The power of their friendship, unending energy, mutual compassion and selfless dedication has turned Vera's passing into Nadya's passion. In this memoir Nadya Carlson-Bowen shares their story and her challenge to go forward into a future 'missing half of me' as she brings Cancer awareness to whomever she can reach.

Is there a God? - What might God be like? - What is the relationship between faith and certainty? - Can intelligent people believe in spiritual realities? - Why are there so many religions? - Is it possible to experience a relationship with God--and if so, how? If you've asked questions like these, you're in good company. From songwriters such as Bob Dylan and Jewel Kilcher to TV shows such as The X Files and Touched by an Angel, the media and the arts reflect postmodern men and women's search for a living faith and a spiritually oriented life. Real faith isn't blind believism. It is a process that engages your intellect as well as your emotions. If you think faith requires turning your back on truth and intellectual honesty, then Finding Faith is one book you really ought to read. With logic, passion, and even-handedness that the thinking person will appreciate, this book helps you face your obstacles to faith by focusing not on what to believe, but on how to believe. Whether you want to strengthen the faith you have, renew the faith you lost, or discover faith for the first time, Finding Faith can coach, inspire, encourage, and guide you, and help you discover more in life than you'd ever imagined or hoped for.

Jesse and his wife, Desiré, spent years trying to conceive their first child. When they were blessed with the news that they would soon be welcoming a daughter to the family, they felt all their prayers were answered. As Jesse and his family's life filled with the excitement and hope of the arrival of a baby, little did they know the level of fear and pain that would soon flood their lives. As Jesse watches his newborn daughter struggle to survive, he is bought to his knees. Not in faith but in fear. Jesse feels alone in his battle to save his daughter and his family as he seeks to find God amid all the darkness. Losing Faith Finding Hope was written by the bestselling author Of Live Your Dash - Discovering the 8 Fs to Freedom Jesse A. Cruz as an expression of his love and grief and in the hopes that by telling his story, he can help others to survive the shattered feelings following. The talent of Jesse's ability to tell a story that not only moves the reader but transforms the read is on full display in this book as he speaks about his hell following the death of his daughter and the long road back to healing.

Can we trust a God who gives us different answers than we pray for? Who only fully reveals himself when we look back? Who lets us walk in darkness for months (and sometimes years) at a time? In Finding Faith in the Dark, Laurie Short says yes, and through her story and the stories of others, she reveals a God who is able to transform the dark chapters of our lives into opportunities of grace. Maybe you've been there: The husband or wife you stayed faithful to had an affair The death of a spouse or child has torn your heart A diagnosis has taken away your health, your plans and your future When these things happen, we are left wondering "Where is that God who promises to answer our prayers if we trust in Him? Why isn’t my life turning out the way I hoped, let alone how I had planned?” If you are, or have ever been, in that place, this book is for you. And more than helping you find your way out, this book will help you find your way through that place.

Losing Love, Having Faith, and Finding Hope is a must read! This book is an empowering story for all parents. It is about three main characters: Love, the father; Faith, the mother; and Hope, their son. Their story will touch you, making you think about relationships and whether it would be healthier to walk away, even if children are involved. Losing Love, Having Faith, and Finding Hope gives parents an inside view of how their actions can have a negative impact on their child. The book shows how easily things can spiral out of control if the right type of communication is not present within the family. Parents will get some harsh realities about the consequences to their actions, along with very helpful personal and parenting tips. They will also learn the importance of working together for the benefit of their child. Children that relate to this story will be encouraged not to give up on themselves when they feel others have given up on them. Together, families can be restructured and functional despite all parties not living under the same roof; and children do not have to suffer the consequences of their parents actions.

For years now, Christmas has been the only merry part of Mary’s life, but that’s all about to change… When Mary’s mom walked out on them, her dad started drinking and never stopped. The one bright spot in her miserable childhood was a charity called Sub-for-Santa. It restored her faith in magic and brought hope and love into their home. She’s run the program as an adult for nearly a decade to bring the same joy to children all over Atlanta. When the same man’s name pops up both the donor and the recipient list, she’s a little frustrated. How can she figure out where he belongs without hurting his feelings? After making the trek out to his address, she’s prepared to mark down ‘recipient.’ It is a trailer park, after all. But when he answers the door, it’s the ridiculously handsome, polished man she met last week. He’s also the first man she’s agreed to go on a date with in more than a year. He definitely doesn’t need anyone to bring his children Christmas gifts—he travels for work, hence the trailer. But Mary made a vow to herself long ago that she would never have children. She didn’t want to risk being like her parents. She knows she needs to walk away—he has two beautiful children, after all. But Luke doesn’t make it easy. Can Mary find enough faith in herself to do something she never thought possible? "Despite the complexities [of] this tale, Finding Faith reads like the honeymoon stage of a relationship. It's filled with laughter, an idealized reality, and an endless craving for the story to continue. Luke's and Mary's love offers a temporary euphoria that shows romance is sometimes found where it is least expected." --Publisher's Weekly USA Today Bestselling author, Elana Johnson said, "Finding Faith is a heartwarming and brilliant story about love, loss, and learning what you really want." NYT Bestselling Author, Victorine E. Lieske said, "A fun romance! I highly enjoyed it. Bridget knows how to tug at your heartstrings. A fantastic read!" KEYWORDS: Billionaire romance; clean billionaire romance; clean and wholesome romance; romantic women's fiction; inspirational romance; women's fiction; romantic comedy; chick lit; mistaken identity; single dad romance; single dad; holiday romance; christmas romance; sweet romance; contemporary romance; heart and healing; found family; faith in yourself; faith romance; family saga; recovering from trauma; You've Got Mail; billionaire romance next door; blue collar romance.

Faith Over Fear is bursting with encouragement, scripture and prayers. Updated book edition based on the original bestseller! 'What do we do when we're in a dark room? Turn on a light.' In a conversational style, this new edition of Faith Over Fear is filled with warmth and inspiration, alongside Biblical encouragement, for those feeling discouraged or struggling with anxiety. It will inspire you to be filled with fresh wings of hope, love and strength found in the living Word of God, holding onto God's promises of peace, safety and protection. Together, let's choose faith over fear. "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you." Deuteronomy 31:6 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119: 105 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 KJV 'Through our darkest night can shine the brightest light. Hope has a name. That name is Jesus.' Pick up a copy for you and a loved one today! Also available: *Faith Over Fear: Find Hope in the Midst of a Pandemic: Testimony and Journal edition *Faith Over Fear: Companion Notebook (for extended journaling) *Faith Over Fear: Bible Study Group edition *Faith Over Fear: YOUTH edition

TLC's Counting On breakout stars Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo share their love story, a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives together, and the hope that drives them every day. Jinger Vuolo did not have what you'd call a typical childhood. The sixth child of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's nineteen, she grew up with the bright lights of television crews in her home, filming the hit TLC show 19 Kids and Counting. Jinger has always been a fan favorite, and now she and her husband Jeremy are the breakout stars of the show's sequel, Counting On. In The Hope We Hold, Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo share the highs and lows of their love story. They open up about the early days of getting to know one another, their long-distance relationship, and the many sleepless nights of their time as new parents. But throughout all their stories, just below the surface, weaving together every triumph and trial of their lives, is the silver thread of hope. Though they don't pretend to have all the answers, they can promise that there is hope in Christ for every person in every walk of life. There is an inheritance of glory, a life richer than we can imagine, if we only walk with Him.

Kit finds her family's move to Utah to be coupled with culture shock. When her feelings for Adam go beyond friendship, she is torn. Does she really want to devote her heart to a boy who is planning to leave on a mission? Can she support him when she does not believe his religion?