Two young boys are standing over a huge pile of horse manure out next to the barn. The first kid says, “Wow! What a mess. It sure does stink!” His friend next to him says, “Cool! There must be a pony around here somewhere!” So which are you — the pessimist or the optimist? From the first story to the last, you will find words and ideas that allow you to take a different point of view from where you are standing. You will find ways to open your mind each day and to create the desires that have been inside you since birth. You will give yourself permission to step up to the way God intended for you to live in this lifetime. No matter what the circumstance, you always have a choice to turn any chaos around to achieve contentment, joy, and abundance. You can read this book from start to finish, or you can simply take a deep breath and turn to the page that offers a message you most need at this moment. Trust the process, trust yourself, and know there are no mistakes. You are exactly where you should be this moment. Start from where you are because that is where your power lies. Enjoy my words from my heart to yours.

Are you weary? Worn out by the bills that keep stacking, a virus that keeps raging, or a heart that keeps aching? If so, the book of Esther brings welcome news: Relief will come! To be clear, you didn't ask for this struggle. You want to get past it. You don't know how much longer you can hold up. But what if God is with you in this difficult season? When life seems off the rails, remember this truth: the minute you bow your head to pray is the moment God lifts his hand to help. Queen Esther learned this truth firsthand. When confronted with a royal decree that would annihilate her people, she had to make some tough choices. Would she remain silent in the face of this challenge, or would she speak up? Would she blend in, or would she stand out? But after Esther spent three days in prayer and fasting, God gave her the courage to speak up. God used her to save the nation. And God can do the same with you. In You Were Made for This Moment, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will help you: put your hope in the God of grand reversals, trusting that God will right every wrong cultivate courage for your challenging times by leaning on the God who redeems and restores discover your role in God's story by exploring how God can use your experiences and circumstances to join him in his holy work God never promised us a life without trials, but he does promise to be with us as we walk through them. Trust that he can redeem your struggles for a mighty purpose. You, friend, were made for this moment.

"Floating over the clear blue water in our small boat, I saw the most magical sight. In the distance, two tiny dolphins were twirling and spinning into the sky. Watching close by was their mother. I could just imagine those little ones calling to their mother to join them in their play. As the musical sound of the dolphins' squeals filled the air, a song came into my heart."Have you ever wished your mother would stop what she was doing, and come and play with you? Have you wanted to laugh with her, pretend with her, or maybe just sit and talk with her? Come and read this book with her. Then together, sing the song! Just"Live in the Moment, Now!"

These stories are shared authentically by people who trusted God through personal trials. We are all unique and interesting individual beings. We laugh, cry, get excited and get angry. Our range of emotions vary with circumstances, but it is often our faith in God which pulls us through events that are life changing or life threatening. As you read through each story, you might feel the emotion felt by the individuals sharing their story. It is because your soul will relate to their soul, and their life event. That means, it might be transforming you as you read a story in which you too can relate. You are about to join in on some personal journeys where God intervened. These individual situations have no other explanation except, God’s hand of intervention. These amazing stories will change your perspective and maybe change your life. To God be the glory. With love, Lu Ann Topovski

Celebrating 25 Years as a New York Times Bestseller — Over 16 Million Copies Sold It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, “the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.

It was like seeing a ghost. When my late husband's twin brother moves back to our small town, I want to avoid him. Everything about Wes reminds me of the man I lost and the life we'd planned together, and after eighteen long months struggling just to get out of bed, I'm finally doing okay. I have a new job, an amazing support group, and a beautiful five-year-old daughter to parent. I don't want to go backward. But I'm drawn to him, too. He understands my grief and anger and guilt like no one else-and I understand his. Before long, that understanding becomes desire, and that desire becomes uncontrollable. He says he doesn't care what people think, and love can never be wrong. But life has taught me its cruelest lesson--love doesn't always win. If only my heart would believe it.

A beloved nun and social activist offers a soul-stirring guide for all who feel disillusioned and dissatisfied with the power-hungry institutions and systems of this world “A cri de coeur against the status quo and for a bold spirituality to fight injustice.”—The New York Times In The Time Is Now, Sister Joan Chittister—a rabble-rousing force of nature for social justice and fervent proponent of personal faith and spiritual fulfillment—draws on the wisdom of prophets, both ancient and modern, to help us confront the societal forces that oppress and silence the sacred voices among us. Pairing scriptural insights with narratives of the truth-tellers that came before us, Sister Joan offers a compelling vision for readers to combat complacency and to propel ourselves toward creating a world of justice, freedom, peace, and empowerment. For the weary, the cranky, and the fearful, this energizing message invites us to participate in a vision for a world greater than the one we find ourselves in today. This is spirituality in action; this is practical and powerful activism for our times. Praise for The Time Is Now “For decades Chittister has been a prolific author and advocate for women and social justice inside and outside the realm of the Catholic Church. Here she shares her perspective on the current state of equity, social justice, and the environment and calls on all Christians to explore the traits of prophets, many of which they can find within themselves . . . offering motivation as well as ways to accomplish change.”—Booklist “A series of short essays to encourage and refresh the spirit of activists . . . applicable to both progressive and conservative Christians. Will appeal to spiritual readers seeking an encouraging book for social justice advocacy.”—Library Journal (starred review)

The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.

Stop Waiting Around...Have you been wandering around aimlessly, waiting for Mr. Right to come sweep you off your feet? Have you spent tear-filled nights scrolling through countless Instagram snapshots, wondering when it will be your turn to say "I Do"? Have you been so caught up in longing for the next stage of life that you have forgotten how to embrace this time of singleness? This heartfelt and inspiring book will show you how to do more than just survive this time of singleness. The Moment is Now will teach you to experience life like you have never experienced it before. You will learn not only why this time of singleness is a gift but more importantly, how to live it out fully. Are you starting to feel the sting of your own singleness? Have you felt guilty, knowing you should feel excited for your friends as they get engaged, married, and pregnant; but instead, it is just another reminder that you are still single?Start Living Now!Lisa Marie shares how she sat in that dreaded state for far too long, waiting for her knight in shining armor to rescue her from the deep longing of her heart. Then, she realized this time of singleness is actually a gift! And Lisa Marie finally began to live, not despite her singleness but because of her singleness!The Moment is Now not only is your anthem for the journey of finding joy in this present moment, but also gives you practical tips for how to embrace this season.The Moment is Now: Do More Than Just Survive Your Single Years, Practical Tips to Live Them for God's Glory will help you begin to truly live by: - Giving you practical tips about living your single years for God's glory.-Teaching you the importance of using this time to develop and dive into a relationship with Jesus.- Helping you find that sacred time you think doesn't exist.- Encouraging you to begin to live out the adventures you have been dying to embark upon.What is stopping you from embracing this gift of singleness, and how and how you can begin to live it out fully right now?Don't Wait! The Moment is Now!