An Encouragement for the Heart SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD CALLS YOUR NAME You dream of being used by God but think your life has been too rough, you have been through too much, or done too much for yourself. If you want to find out if God could use you, join with Lorene Kimura to see how he used even the most unsuspecting women. The secret is not in the knowledge you have but being ready every day for the special time for when God calls your name. Describing herself as the "chosen child," Lorene never comprehended the entire meaning of that until much later in life, when God called her and she was ready to listen. Come on a journey, as you discover a fresh approach to a life for God, conquering the attitudes that would hold you back. God doesn't look at your mistakes, lifestyle, or commitments, but by your willingness to say, "Here I am, God. Use me." Jam-packed with storytelling and Bible teaching, One Ordinary Woman, One Extraordinary God will open your eyes to the many ways God can use you where you are, if only you will let him, illustrating the similarities of biblical and contemporary women. God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing. (Ephesians 2:10, NCV)

A blend of teaching and inspiration from John MacArthur's popular books Twelve Ordinary Men and Twelve Extraordinary Women. Includes daily readings and scripture verses. --from publisher description.

North Wind Books bring to the reader a series of biographies, imaginative literature, and popular theology designed to encourage people to follow God's call to purposeful and holy living.

Donna Gaines teaches readers how to interact with God in that secret place of true intimacy that leads to worship. Your ordinary daily practice of prayer can become an extraordinary encounter with the living Lord.

For many women, the Proverbs 31 woman is too perfect. But in reality, she is an ordinary woman who made herself available to an extraordinary God—and became a tremendous blessing to everyone around her. Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman reveals how women can let God work through them by... discerning the true priorities in life cultivating character qualities valued by family and friends pursuing excellence in all they do It is possible for a woman to make the treasures of the Proverbs 31 woman real in her life—and become the woman God designed her to be!

"An Ordinary Man With An Extraordinary God" will take you on a powerful journey of self discovery, peace and finding true joy in your life. With biblical scriptures and principles as the guide, you will find the courage to love yourself, overcome fear and self doubt. Allowing you to embrace who you are by letting God lead your life!

God never reveals His entire plan for our lives. If He did, we would likely be overwhelmed and immediately abort the plan out of fear. Instead, He carefully weaves His plans and our choices together for good. Set Apart and Chosen, God uses ordinary women to do extraordinary things is the intricate look into the lives of twenty extraordinary women who have overcome great odds to walk fully in the gift God has given them. It is said that hindsight is 20/20. We invite you into our lives in hopes that you will gain strength, clarity, courage, and boldness, to step out on faith, claiming everything that God has purposed for your life.The women in this book have discovered, even though they didn't understand their trials while amidst them, God has now given them great revelation about their gifts and how they are to use what they have overcome to bless the lives of others.Maybe you are in a season of your life where you can't see your way forward. We invite you to share in our victories, realizing God shows no partiality. If He was gracious enough to see us through, He can and will do it for you.Contributing Authors: LaVerne Day * Lisa M. Jones * Kimberly Ann Hobbs * Dr. Tasheka Green * Mary Murrill * Desera Burney * Danielle Batiste * Tamara Gooch * Yolanda Johnson * Kelly Bouchard * Moana Mc Adams * Pamala Mintz * Dr. Jiajoyce Conway *Tishika Jackson * Cheryl Hurley * Kendra Randall * Sandra Mizell Chaney *Tammy Wylie * Gladys Rhem-Kenny

Your Journey to Extraordinary Starts with One Word—Yes If you have a desire deep inside your heart to be sold out to the Lord and do amazing things for Him, you are not alone. Lysa TerKeurst and her daughter Hope have felt that passion too, and they've learned that only God can satisfy the craving to go beyond just making it through the day. Why? Because God is the one who created that need inside of you and He's using it to draw you closer to Him! As you begin your journey to extraordinary, this book will help you overcome your fear of saying yes to God by focusing on the life-changing results of obeying Him understand that you have been uniquely designed by the Lord to play an important part in His plans learn how to grow in your relationship with Him by digging deep into encouraging Bible verses listen for what the Lord wants to speak to you with practical ways to recognize His voice in your everyday life When you say yes to God, you will see your faith grow and bloom. Will you accept His invitation and start your journey today?

"The gift was an old Brownie Hawkeye camera and a message from a dying man: "Where there's future ... there's hope." Now those words and the mysterious photos from the camera were haunting Russell Thompson. What hope could there be? His wife died less than a year ago, Christmas would be here soon, and he had nothing but despair. But Christmas is a time of miracles, wonder, and hope ... something that Russell Thompson discovers one frame at a time."--Page 4 of cover.