In this charming fable, a young chicken, Dodo, wonders why his friends always make fun of him. They laugh at his sharp beak and long feathers. The tease him mercilessly. Then one day, Dodo sees an eagle soaring in the skies above him. If only I could be like that eagle, he thinks. If only I could fly over mountains and oceans, free as the air. Then his mother tells Dodo a secret about his life and everything changes forever. When You Heart Seeks the Sky is the story of a journey from the edges of endurance to the summits of joy. It reminds us all that we can only reach the stars by shooting for the heavens, and that dreams are what makes life worth living.

On the outside, many women are well-put-together Christians with trendy shoes, beautiful children, and wide, white smiles. On the inside, those same women are little girls cowering at the edge of the playground, hoping no one notices them, yet still wishing they could join in. They've professed faith and know the right things, but they struggle to truly take hold of the "life more abundant" that Jesus offers. Instead they settle for a life that's less than what God has promised them. In this liberating book, Sharon Jaynes reveals the most common reasons women get stuck with a mediocre, mundane faith. Then she shows women how to break free and move forward, leaving behind the feelings of inferiority, inadequacy, and insecurity that are holding them hostage. She uncovers untapped sources of confidence and courage, equipping women to move from knowing the truth to actually believing it--and living it out boldly in a life marked by true freedom.

The Bible reveals glorious things. And yet we often miss its power because we read it the same way we read any other book. In Reading the Bible Supernaturally, best-selling author John Piper teaches us how to read the Bible in light of its divine author. In doing so, he highlights the Bible's unique ability to reveal God to humanity in a way that informs our minds, transforms our hearts, and ignites our love. With insights into the biblical text drawn from decades of experience studying, preaching, and teaching Scripture, Piper helps us experience the transformative power of God's Word—a power that extends beyond the mere words on the page. Ultimately, Piper shows us that in the seemingly ordinary act of reading the Bible, something supernatural happens: we encounter the living God.

The radio host and speaker with Proverbs 31 shows women how to develop a confident heart and overcome insecurity and fears.

What happens when we die? Where do we go? Is there an afterlife? Does the Bible say anything specific about heaven? Are there streets of gold there? This book will answer those questions and tell you what’s up with heaven. By studying the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation and studying a variety of topics, the curtain is pulled back—to the extent Scripture allows—to reveal the glorious and utterly amazing realm of heaven.

A Zainichi Korean teen comes of age in Japan in this groundbreaking debut novel about prejudice and diaspora. Seventeen-year-old Ginny Park is about to get expelled from high school—again. Stephanie, the picture book author who took Ginny into her Oregon home after she was kicked out of school in Hawaii, isn’t upset; she only wants to know why. But Ginny has always been in-between. She can't bring herself to open up to anyone about her past, or about what prompted her to flee her native Japan. Then, Ginny finds a mysterious scrawl among Stephanie's scraps of paper and storybook drawings that changes everything: The sky is about to fall. Where do you go? Ginny sets off on the road in search of an answer, with only her journal as a confidante. In witty and brutally honest vignettes, and interspersed with old letters from her expatriated family in North Korea, Ginny recounts her adolescence growing up Zainichi, an ethnic Korean born in Japan, and the incident that forced her to leave years prior. Inspired by her own childhood, author Chesil creates a portrait of a girl who has been fighting alone against barriers of prejudice, nationality, and injustice all her life—all while searching for a place to belong.

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Receive Your Healing from the Inside Out! Jareb and Petra Nott say it’s time for us to rethink our approach to physical illness. Having prayed for countless people to receive inner healing and deliverance, Jareb and Petra have witnessed that physical health is the inevitable result of spiritual freedom. Science continues to...

Have you ever wondered what the birth of Jesus is really all about? Gifts? Peace? Joy? Or the real reason He came … you! There’s a Song in the Air will delight readers of all ages. Deb has an innovative writing style that weaves her original “Pray-it-Through” style Devotional meditations around the Word of God in such a way that helps you draw into the presence of God. Her unique telling of Jesus’ birth will be more than the unfolding of the manger scene. The Scriptures—from throughout the Bible—have been specifically chosen to invite you into the mission and ministry of Who Jesus is. For instance, she’ll answer “What Child is This?” Who came to earth to be born in human yet divine form. “O Come All Ye Faithful” displays God’s faithfulness to you, then turns those lyrics into an invitation to build your faith and trust in the Lord. In “Angels We Have Heard On High,” you’ll read how angels not only announced the Messiah’s birth but will go on to demonstrate to your heart how they play a role in your life. Nine Carol titles serve as Sections and feature topical related Bible Studies, bringing the Luke 2 account to life! It’s Deb’s prayer that you experience the nearness of Immanuel—which means “God with us”—within your heart and home to share His love with everyone you meet in this holy holiday season. Download your Copy Today! Important Note: For your best reading experience, we recommend you view this E-book on a Tablet, desktop computer, or large phone in single-page Portrait mode.

In this unique and engaging book, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die, musicians David Crowder and Mike Hogan remind readers that a life lived to the fullest inevitably includes pain and grief. Even more, that kind of life requires dying to self---which then frees us to experience a greater joy: living as part of a community of faith.