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"Can't we ever get on the same page?"If you back up most broken marriages to the place they first began to come apart, you'll find that the cracks in the commitment started when little differences began leading to big clashes--a process that author Kari Trent Stageberg calls the Merge. Like rivers coming together, two individuals with different histories and experiences are colliding, and the resulting turbulence is often difficult to navigate. A couple's response to these challenges can break or strengthen their marriage.In The Merge for Marriage, Stageberg teaches couples how to move from unavoidable conflict to a stronger relationship. Filled with practical stories, current research on connection and attachment, and enduring biblical principles, this book will be of huge help to any couple dealing with the kinds of differences that can build up--or break down--a marriage.

Edge of the Galaxy combines action-packed science fiction with faith-filled lessons that readers can apply to their own lives. It is a unique science-fiction devotional where you follow the exciting exploits of Gavin and his family through his star log entries. There are beautiful color illustrations throughout the book that bring this interplanetary adventure to life! The year is 2095, and 12-year-old Gavin Greystone is on the space station Provider above the Saturn moon of Titan. In Edge of the Galaxy, Gavin and his family work and live as space explorers. Life in space is certainly not easy, or even all that safe, but it's definitely an exciting adventure. From Provider, Gavin's family will work with other families to create a life on the surface of Titan as they expand humankind's footprint and prepare for more settlers. Through many trials, Gavin will learn who he is and the plan God has for him.

Parents these days are in panic mode.Today's teens and young adults--known as Generation Z--are more stressed, more alone, more confused, and "less Christian" than any other generation in American history. Combine that with the busyness of life and the influence of technology, and it's no wonder that parents are weary and struggling to keep it together.Parenting Gen Z is a must-read for parents looking to raise their sons and daughters effectively. Author Jason Jimenez is a worldview expert and a father of four Gen Zers who has worked with teens and families for more than twenty years. Jason tackles today's parenting challenges in an engaging and empowering way, offering hope for those raising children in a culture that seems determined to undermine the influence of parents. This book discusses: getting to know Gen Z and the parents who are raising them;concerns facing Gen Z, including digital obsessions, depleted faith, and tough topics like sex, identity, depression, and racism;how to keep it real with Gen Z, addressing challenges like discipline, love, and making adjustments as a parent; andforging a pathway forward for Gen Zers.

Enjoy Valuable Time with Your Daughter and the Lord by Connecting through Stories, Questions, Prayer, Action, and Creativity.Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible is a creative and interactive 40-week devotional that provides a sweet space for moms and daughters ages 6-10 years old to grow in their relationship with God and each other.Each devotion features a woman of the Bible who loved the Lord and loved others. Learning about the fortitude and inner beauty of these women will inspire both moms and daughters to develop beautiful hearts of strength, courage, and love and will ultimately point them to Jesus.Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible reaches beyond the mind to the heart, connecting moms and daughters and raising up difference-makers for Jesus.Includes: Imaginative and reflective questions within each storyThree questions and a simple prayer at the end of each story"Daughters in Action" section with practical ways to put your faith into action"Creative Fun" section with lots of imaginative activities

"Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?" --Dr. Del TackettDoes God exist?Can we prove the existence of God, or are we left to grapple in the dark and take blind leaps of faith about what we believe?Everyone asks these questions, and maybe you think you have the answers. But can you defend your beliefs when peers and professors are challenging your worldview?In TrueU: Does God Exist? Dr. Stephen Meyer plays a sort of "philosophical survival" game pitting four worldviews against one another in the quest to decide which one gives the best answers. Dr. Meyer helps you examine the evidence and provides the tools needed to defend your faith and make it your own.Includes two DVDs, each with five 30-minute lessons, and a discussion guide. additional discussion guides also sold separately.SESSION TOPICS: 1: What Is Faith?2: Big Bang: Before the World Existed3: Big Bang: The Beginning of Time4: Big Bang: A Finely Tuned Universe5: DNA by Design: Surprises in the Cell6: DNA by Design: What Are the Chances?7: DNA by Design: Mind behind the Matter8: So It Was God after All9: The Moral Evidence: Right and Wrong10: The Moral Evidence: Failure of RelativismBonus Extra: The Toughest Test in CollegeYou will be equipped to defend your faith and become a world changer in an increasingly hostile culture.

Your family can learn to love and honor God more than ever before.When it comes to knowing how to please God, you don't have to look far. The New Testament is filled with instructions on how to treat others and build more loving relationships.And the place to best apply these is the home. The Family Project Devotional is your guide to doing that day by day.Here you'll find 52 devotional themes--one per week--for an entire year of discovery, including "A Family That Worships," "Sharing the Load," and "Everyone Plays a Part." Each theme offers daily Scripture readings, along with prayers and an activity or set of questions for reflection. Space has been provided so you can record notes as God speaks to you each day."Within The Family Project Devotional, you'll delve deep into Scripture to discover the DNA of God's design for the family. You'll celebrate the fact that the historical institution of the family is a direct reflection of the Creator Himself. But you'll also encounter a wealth of useful, practical tips to help you discover how those timeless theological principles relate directly to you and your family--right now, at this moment in history." --Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

Originally published: Colorado Springs, CO: Focus on the Family Pub., 1996.

A devotional menu to satisfy your children's spiritual hungerJust as you see your children grow physically, you can now watch them grow in their faith as they digest these creative "recipes" for biblical living. Odyssey's favorite mentor, John Avery Whittaker, dishes up more well-balanced mealtime discussion starters that you can use to nourish your children's spiritual health.Pass the fun around the table with 90 five-course devotional menus. Each one includes: Mealtime Prayer--a fresh way to bless your food Appetizer--a fun question or activity Main Course--an object lesson or thought to chew on Table Talk--questions to spark interesting discussions Vitamins and Minerals--a creative way to thank God for your time together or a reminder that God provides all we needGather your family for a bowl of cereal, a midnight snack, or a full-course dinner and add a dash of fun with Whit's End Mealtime Devotions: The Second Helping. Are you a family on the go? Turn drive time into a window of opportunity to teach your children Bible fundamentals by keeping a copy of Whit's End Mealtime Devotions: The Second Helping in your car. You can have flavor-filled discussions no matter when or where you eat, making devotion time the foundation of your family's spiritual nutrition.