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Celebrate Christmas with the Amish with these four stories of love and romance found during the Christmas season.
A Choice to Forgive by Beth Wiseman
After Daniel disappeared that long-ago Christmas Eve, Lydia built a life with his brother. But now she's a widow and Daniel has reappeared, asking for forgiveness. Can she go back to her normal life with her long-lost love as her neighbor?
A Miracle for Miriam by Kathleen Fuller
Seth is no longer the arrogant young man who shattered Miriam's confidence and broke her heart. Will he be able to show 'plain' Miriam that she is truly beautiful to him?
One Child by Barbara Cameron
The birth of one child forever changed the world two thousand years ago. On a snowy Christmas night in Lancaster County, another child changes the world for two very different couples.
Christmas Cradles by Kelly Long
When Anna Stolis takes over for her aunt, the local midwife, Christmas night heats up with multiple deliveries, three strangers' quilts, and unexpected help from the handsome and brooding Asa Lapp.
Celebrate Christmas with four Amish romances.
A Choice To Forgive by Beth Wiseman.
After Daniel disappeared that long-ago Christmas Eve, Lydia built a life with his brother. But now she’s a widow and Daniel has reappeared, asking for forgiveness. Can she go back to her normal life with her long-lost love as her neighbor?
A Miracle for Miriam by Kathleen Fuller.
Seth is no longer the arrogant young man who shattered Miriam’s confidence and broke her heart. Will he be able to show “plain” Miriam that she is truly beautiful to him?
One Child by Barbara Cameron.
The birth of one child forever changed the world two thousand years ago. On a snowy Christmas night in Lancaster County, another child changes the world for two very different couples.
Christmas Cradles by Kelly Long.
When Anna Stolis takes over for her aunt, the local midwife, Christmas night heats up with multiple deliveries, three strangers’ quilts, and unexpected help from the handsome and brooding Asa Lapp.
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Three hope-filled stories about second chances, trusting your heart, and the power of forgiveness. Healing Hearts—Empty-nesters Levina Lapp and her husband Naaman have no children under their roof for the first time in 30 years. When Naaman leaves to visit cousins in Ohio, Levina never expected him to be gone a year. Now that he’s back, will they be able to move beyond this estrangement and rekindle the fire of the love they once shared? A Change of Heart—Leah is a writer in a community that does not encourage such fruitless endeavors. She lacks the skills necessary to be a good Amish fraa—cooking, cleaning, quilting, and gardening. Aaron is aware of Leah’s short-comings, but his heart is captured by this spirited young woman. Will Leah’s role as an Amish wife and mother force her to set aside her creative life—or will Aaron make an offer she never dreamed was possible? A Choice to Forgive—Lydia has loved two men in her life. Daniel, who disappeared one Christmas Eve long ago, leaving only a note saying he wanted to live in the Englisch world. And Elam, Daniel’s brother, to whom she had been happily married for 15 years. When Elam dies, Lydia gives up on ever loving again. But she is shocked when Daniel wants to return to the Order and her life. Is there enough forgiveness in her heart to overlook the past and move into a future that could fulfill her dreams?
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Some believe in love at first sight. But lasting love is most clearly seen with the heart. A Miracle for Miriam: Miriam forgave Seth for humiliating her when they were children on the schoolyard, but since then, she’s guarded her heart. Years later, Miriam sees him at a Christmas party and notices something has changed—not just how he acts, but how he looks. When Seth pursues her, she rebuffs him. She’s not that foolish love-struck girl anymore. But Seth is intent on convincing her that he’s worth a second chance. A Place of His Own: When Josiah left Paradise the first time, he didn’t even say good-bye. Now he’s back, ten years later, and he’s changed. Why is Josiah so distant and bitter? Where is the boy who used to be her best friend? Amanda is learning that there are things even a capable Amish girl can’t fix. But can she just stand there and let him disappear again? What the Heart Sees: Ellie Chupp is resigned to never love again after she loses her sight in an accident. Christopher Miller has returned home, five years after a tragedy took the life of his fiancée. When Ellie and Chris meet again, their attraction is undeniable. But the possibility of loving another person again is terrifying. By letting go of the past and their fears of the future, old friends remind each other that what matters most is invisible to the eye.
"Is the gratitude that flows out of your life as abundant as the grace that flows into your life? The world tells us annoyances and afflictions cause discouragement and doubt—and that we are right to demand our way. Then there are circumstances that aren’t what we wish or even what we think we need, and suddenly we’re convinced life hurts. The only option we have is to protest or whine—or so it seems. But what if we responded with worship instead? What if we moved beyond an occasional “thank you,” to cultivate a lifestyle of appreciating God’s goodness every day of our lives—despite the circumstances? True gratitude is not an incidental ingredient in the Christian’s life. It’s a crucial one. It’s a grace-infused commitment each of us chooses … and it’s totally worth it! When we respond to God’s grace and acknowledge His goodness we discover something deep and profound that none of us should miss. Listen as Nancy explores the biblical and practical aspects of gratitude in the midst of life’s bumps and bruises. PDF of a 30 day devotional.
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Capture the simple peace of the Amish in your own life. You don’t have to become Amish to make personal peace a reality. Organized around five central themes in Amish life, Amish Peace shows you how you can cultivate a simple life of love, gratitude, and faith in the midst of a very complicated world. It includes real-life stories and examples of Plain People, Amish proverbs, and fascinating facts about Amish communities. Each section also contains questions for reflection and action, outlining things you can do in your own life that “make for peace.”
You might have noticed that you brought a new body home along with that bundle of joy. Your feet are bigger, your breasts are like melons, and you still can’t fit into any of your old clothes. You may be asking yourself, “Will I ever feel normal again?” The New Mom’s Guide to Your Body After Baby helps you navigate the bewildering world of breastfeeding, resuming sexual activity, and finding something – anything – in your closet that will fit. It also shows you how to weather the emotional storms that inevitably follow having a baby. With the insights in this audiobook you will be on your way to celebrating the new you in no time. You can do this! The New Mom’s Guides are here to help.
When you and your spouse become mom and dad, it’s time to pay special attention to your marriage. A healthy and loving marriage is the start of a happy child and a harmonious home. But how can you navigate these new roles, make time for each other, and keep the love alive – all while caring for a new baby? The New Mom’s Guide to Dealing with Dad helps moms understand the special pressures that new dads feel. It shows how you can help your husband find his own fathering style, how the two of you can stay connected during those chaotic days, and how you can put each other first. You can do this! The New Mom’s Guides are here to help.
Whether you got your enjoyment from a productive day at the office or from going out any time you got the notion, as a new mom you no doubt feel the loss of that freedom. Now, your days consist of short naps, constant feedings, and continuous diaper changes. You may be asking yourself, “Where did all my time go?” With insights drawn from the authors’ experience, The New Mom’s Guide to Living on Baby Time will help you put things in perspective, make the most of your time with your little one, and show you how to juggle all your new responsibilities. It’s not about being supermom and getting it all done without breaking a sweat. It’s about reprioritizing, recognizing your limits, and enjoying the journey. You can do this! The New Mom’s Guides are here to help.
No one gets more advice than a woman with a new baby. Parents, in-laws, friends, and even complete strangers all offer their opinion when it comes to the way you raise your child. Add all the advice from books about parenting strategies, and you’ve got a recipe for guilt, competitiveness, and hurt feelings. The New Mom’s Guide to Finding Your Own Mothering Style isn’t a book of feeding plans and sleep schedules. Rather, it encourages you to discover your own approach to raising your unique child. From graciously disagreeing with grandparents to starting a new mom support structure to preserving your own identity, the sage advice in this audiobook is sure to bolster your confidence and brighten your day. You can do this! The New Mom’s Guides are here to help.
The best of the best---stories, one-liners, and jokes from some of today's funniest Christian speakers and best-selling writers This new book, like its best-selling predecessors, is packed with the kind of smiles and smirks, chuckles and giggles that thousands of readers have come to love and expect. It includes some of the funniest stories from today's Christian writers like Barbara Johnson, John Ortberg, Mark Buchanan, Patsy Clairmont, Becky Freeman, Chonda Pierce, and more. Whether the topic is kids, marriage, pets, church, parenting, aging, or life's most embarrassing moments, the writers will help you keep life in perspective by revealing their own foibles, follies, and failings. Realizing that laughter and faith can go hand in hand, they offer real-life anecdotes that will keep your world in balance even---and especially---when life gets tough.
Promiseland is Willow Creek's highly successful children's ministry. Using examples from Promiseland and churches of all sizes around the country, this book provides step by step guidance and creative application exercises to help churches develop a thriving children's ministry---one that strives to be the best hour of every kid's week. Included are Scripture-based principles and practical resources for church staff members and volunteers who agree with the critical role children's ministry plays in a local church.
Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week, based on twenty-eight years of experience at Willow Creek, explains four ministry foundations: Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy.
Content includes:
Detailed answers to questions facing every children's ministry:
*What does Jesus expect from children's ministry?
*How can we evangelize lost kids and disciple saved kids at the same time, and should we?
*How do we engage kids so they don't become bored?
*How do we get better at recruiting and leading volunteers?
*How can our ministry be a safe place for children?
*Six specific ministry values that address the needs of today's children
*Practical first steps for ministries that want to get serious about change
*Clear indicators of success in children's ministry
