In October 1810 a twenty-year-old girl in the quiet New England town of Bradford wrote the following words in her journal: 'If nothing in providence appears to prevent, I must spend my days in a heathen land. I am a creature of God, and he has un undoubted right to do with me, as seems good in his sight...He has my heart in his hands, and when I am called to face danger, to pass through scenes of terror and distress, he can inspire me with fortitude, and enable me to trust in him. Jesus is faithful; his promises are precious. Were it not for these considerations, I should sink down with despair. Ann Hasseltine had received a proposal of marriage from Adoniram Judson, who was shortly to leave for Asia as one of America's first overseas missionaries. And thus commenced one of the great dramas of church history--a saga of love, courage, suffering and perseverance.

An encouraging, inspiring, and "absorbing" (Jhumpa Lahiri, Pulitzer Prize winner) true story of how a boy from India overcame a difficult childhood and devastating hand injuries and became one of the most prolific cardiac surgeons in U.S. history. An encouraging and inspiring true story on how a boy from India overcame a difficult childhood and devastating hand injuries and became one of the most prolific cardiac surgeons in U.S. history. Leaving a life marked by crippling setbacks and his father's doubt, in 1967 a twenty-something doctor from India arrived in America with only five dollars and the desire to claim his American dream. The journey still awaiting Dr. Arun K. Singh would be unparalleled. Faced with an entirely new culture, racism, and the lasting effects of disabling childhood injuries, through hard work and perseverance he overcame all odds. Now having performed over 15,000 open heart surgeries, more than nearly every surgeon in history, Dr. Singh reflects on his most memorable patients and his incredible personal life. Shared for the first time, these intimate and uplifting accounts, along with photos, will have you cheering for the underdog and appreciating the enduring determination of the human spirit.

More than ten million readers have enjoyed Robert Boyd Munger's spiritually challenging meditation on Christian discipleship. Now revised and expanded, My Heart--Christ's Home leads you to examine for yourself all the aspects of your life--considering what Christ most desires for you.

Features color photographs of the fetus during each month of a pregnancy, accompanied by Bible scriptures, descriptions of the developments occurring within the fetus, and inspirational words of encouragement for each stage.

This intriguing new spin on relationship books features a unique format: an illustrated trade paperback packaged with Marion Gale's Love Deck, a card collection that allows users to “diagnose” their hands and read about the corresponding personality traits. The science of hand reading is believed to reveal insight into human emotions, character, values, attitude toward life, and romantic nature. We will also be publishing the Read His Hands, Know His Heart Mega Mini Kit™ this season.

This is an inspiring, emotional, and true story of the birth and life of a boy, Bracey, with an indomitable spirit despite his special needs. He has had more trials in his short life than most humans do in their entire lives, and yet he never gives up. He has daily challenges but had determination to conquer his challenges. He loves his life. His love for Jesus, life, family, and friends shines through his personality. This book is written from a mother’s heart. This is a true story about faith and trust. Through this story the author and the reader explore: How can we continue to trust God when He gives challenge after challenge, with seeming no good end in sight? How can you enjoy the moment, when you can’t trust in a good tomorrow? How do you make life altering decisions for a child? Who trusted young first-time parents enough to make them the decision makers? The doctors are medical experts, but who is the expert on your person? How do you know when to trust what the “experts” know and when to trust what you know?

The layman’s guide to the ins and outs of craniosacral therapy—what it is, how it works, and what you can do to deepen, or begin, your own CST treatment plan Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a powerful hands-on treatment that supports the body’s own wisdom and innate ability to heal. Tens of thousands of practitioners around the world can attest to the effectiveness of this rapidly growing therapy. In From My Hands and Heart, Kate Mackinnon interweaves her personal journey of using CST with case studies and detailed, easy-to-understand explanations of the theory behind it. Whether you’ve never heard of CST before, thought it didn’t apply to you, or are currently undergoing treatments, this book has something for you. Mackinnon guides you through creating a team of practitioners focused on your well-being, and explains how to help yourself at home between sessions. You’ll learn simple, safe techniques that almost anyone can perform and receive. Most important, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the amazing powers of the human body and how, with individualized support through CST, it can find its own way to balance and health. Heart Disease

Discover how yielding ourselves wholly to God, especially in the midst of challenging circumstances, lends new purpose to our lives. “Vivian Mabuni is a kind and trustworthy guide through one of adulthood’s secrets: life doesn’t go like you thought it would.”—Jen Hatmaker, New York Times best-selling author of For the Love and Of Mess and Moxie As women after God’s heart, we honestly desire to please God. We want to be used by Him and to experience the peace and fulfillment He wants for us. Yet it’s all too easy to fall into living mechanically, with a rule-based approach to the Christian life, or to focus on getting what we want when we want it. Even when we want to be willing, saying yes to whatever God asks often feels scary, and the distractions of this world get in the way. Vivian Mabuni knows this all too well, but she’s discovered that open-handed living starts with an intentional posture of the heart. Through surrender to His will, we draw closer to God in a way that makes our day-to-day lives more purposeful, powerful, and pleasing to Him. With Vivian’s warm encouragement in Open Hands, Willing Heart, you’ll learn how to step out in courageous trust as you invite God to give and take—and move and work—in your life as He sees fit. Along the way you’ll discover true joy and serenity that will carry you through every circumstance.

Nothing in life is as exciting and satisfying as introducing Jesus to people who have never met him. New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is known worldwide as the man without arms and legs who personifies a "can do" spirit. Now in greater detail, he explains how the example of Jesus Christ motivates him to travel and speak broadly because the"good news" of the Gospel is just too good to keep quiet! Although the world has so many problems, no challenge is too great for the God who promises to move mountains. Using compelling stories from his own experience, Nick shares the heart of his message, the motivation behind all he does, and something that he believes the world needs now more than ever before: A faith in Jesus Christ that moves people to act and make the world a better place.

When Princess Gabrielle discovers that she must marry the unknown King Nicholas in search of an alliance to protect her Kingdom from King Balkar's invasive attacks, she thinks her life has just become a living hell. Her beloved cousin, Princess Claire, decides to accompany her to meet the future husband in the Kingdom of The Lakes, where she will meet Prince Erick, the King's cousin, who cannot help but be interested in her without knowing that someone else has set his eyes on Claire. But the two young women have not made that journey alone. Given the threat to the Kingdom of Asbath, Jordan, Princess Gabrielle's personal guard will also accompany them with the intention of protecting her. Although he will be the one who will have to protect himself from the attraction that Princess Agatha, King Nicholas' sister, arouses in him, mixed feelings among them at the same time that they are forbidden. Such different love stories... though spun in the same direction: The inexorable dictates of the heart.