Everyone loves a good dog story. In this moving collection, readers will enjoy fifty great dog stories that will have them laughing and crying as they enjoy this tender and touching volume with their own dogs at their feet. Following the success of the original edition, readers will be thrilled with this follow-up edition. In it, they will find new stories that are just waiting to be discovered and adored—from a new puppy bringing renewed energy into his elderly owner’s home to a walk down memory lane for a visit with a dog who made her owner’s childhood an adventure. This story collection will bring love, joy, and a sense of companionship into every reader’s heart.

Everyone loves a good dog story! In this moving collection, you'll meet more than fifty of the most admirable, adorable dogs on earth, from a loyal canine who comforts his owner John's mother when John passes away, to a mutt who helps ease the isolation his owner Liam suffers as the result of Asperger's syndrome. Sometimes bittersweet, sometimes joyful, but always poignant, these touching true stories of canine love and devotion will touch the heart of you and every dog lover in your life.

What better way to improve your world than to show a sense of compassion and empathy for those in need? This collection celebrates those who give the special gift of their time. Inside, you'll find fifty original, true stories that feature examples of people whose good deeds make life a little bit easier--children on the other side of the globe, next-door neighbors in a bind, or a friend staying brave in the face of illness. Written by men and women, young and old, this collection is not only a touching tribute to those who see our world as a work in progress--but also an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference.

Disastrous (but hopeful!) first dates. Beyond romantic proposals. Unexpected matches. Every couple has a story to tell. This book is a collection of true stories that share the laughter, tears, hugs, and kisses of fifty wonderful couples. Featuring uplifting accounts about falling in love for the first time or finding love the second time around, from sharing special moments as a couple to overcoming bumps in relationships, this latest addition to the bestselling Cup of Comfort series celebrates love in all its forms. This heartwarming collection will feature the brightest and most touching love stories that Redbook magazine's two million readers have to offer.

In A Cup of Comfort Stories for Dog Lovers, you’ll rejoice in three stories that honor the special relationship between dogs and their people. Sometimes bittersweet, sometimes joyful, but always poignant, these stories will touch the heart of every dog lover.

For those who have suffered the loss of a family member or dear friend, it's easy to feel alone. This book assures you that others understand and empathize with the pain you are experiencing. Featuring stories of solace and peace from those who have displayed the courage to go on, these tenderhearted personal accounts provide a supportive shoulder to cry on during a time of need. They say only time can alleviate the pain of grieving. But this moving collection will help you celebrate the lives of your dearly departed loved ones, and keep your heart brimming with bittersweet memories.

Prayer is the refuge of the faithful. In this colossal volume, faithful readers find the prayers that bring them closer to God—and the ordinary people who’ve experienced the extraordinary power of those prayers. Whether inspired by the poetic wisdom of the Psalms, the lyrical conviction of a classic hymn, or the wry devotion of an Irish blessing, these real-life stories of answered prayers will encourage readers to renew their faith and trust in the Lord—during good times and bad. It’s not always easy to keep faith alive in today’s world. In this collection, readers receive the timeless inspiration they need to cope with the joys and sorrows of modern life. Featuring hundreds of moving prayers, stories, and meditations, this beautifully packaged volume is all readers need to strengthen their personal relationship with God, day in and day out—one prayer at a time.

You know much joy your furry friend adds to your life and in this stunning new collection you'll find fifty more cats that will steal your heart-one meow at a time. From a wayward Calico that rescues his family from a deadly snake to a sophisticated Siamese that helps to heal her ailing owner, A Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers celebrates the courage, healing, and affection of these mysterious and loyal companions. So snuggle in with your favorite feline and bask in the love that only a cat can give. Because a life without cats is no life worth purring about.

When life throws us curve balls, prayer is often our greatest consolation. In A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer, ordinary people just like you share the prayers that have brought them closest to God. From Psalm 23 and the Sermon on the Mount to the inspiring words of Anne Bradstreet and St. Francis of Assisi, these are the prayers that people turn to when they most need God's help, people such as: Paula, who finds confidence in the Breton's Fisherman Prayer when she feels overwhelmed by her role as single mom Susan, whose chance encounter in a customer service line allows her to share the grace of An Old Irish Blessing with a heartbroken stranger Clement, who during Operation Desert Storm shared the hope of John Cosin's Lord, Be Thou a Light to My Eyes with a war-torn Kuwaiti family In this blessed little volume, bestselling authors James Stuart Bell and Susan B. Townsend have collected fifty heartwarming stories of the power of prayer in our lives—a power upon which you can draw to strengthen your resolve, lift your spirits, and sustain your faith, through good times and bad.

In A Cup of Comfort Devotional 366 entries provide a daily dose of comfort, strength and inspiration. The perfect bedside companion to be read in the morning or evening, this magnificent work is the first of its kind to combine biblical passages and commentary with a dozen touching, heartfelt stories that have become the hallmark of A Cup of Comfort. Readers will cherish stories of Jesus entering into everyday life, such as: Ul> A young woman, traumatized during her first helicopter ride, says the Lord's Prayer and finds herself in awe as she looks down on God's creation; A woman finds out through a co-worker that Jesus can meet her right in the midst of her depression; A mother learns an unforgettable lesson of faith when a doll representing the baby Jesus in her outdoor nativity scene is stolen; With entries linked to the holidays and seasons, A Cup of Comfort Devotional brightens every day of the year, deepening our joys and sustaining us through the darker times.