Abuse, trauma, racism, and being othered, Pricelis Perreaux, Dominguez unfortunately has experienced it all within the church. And yet, she maintains a deep love for the body of Christ and a strong desire to see God's vision for the church flourish. In “Being a Sanctuary,” she offers a hopeful path forward. Perreaux-Dominguez focuses on three aspects of God's vision for the church: that it would be sacred (biblically based), soft (trauma-informed),...

You shouldn't follow someone you don't trust, and you can't trust someone you don't know. So, if you want to follow Jesus more closely, you need to know him more intimately. How do you do that? Well, how do you get to know anyone? By hearing their story, by asking them questions, by talking with them day by day. Which is exactly what “Trust + Follow” helps you do through 60 devotions designed to draw you into a closer relationship with your Savior....

For anyone who struggles with the limits of life-such as time, energy, money, and opportunities-Sara Hagerty eloquently explores The Gift of Limitations as she guides readers to embrace limits as a way to draw closer to God. Are you feeling stretched to your limits and wish those limits weren't there at all? Bestselling author Sara Hagerty asks: "What if your greatest weaknesses-the areas of your life you resent the most, the places where you feel...

Revive Your Whole Self: Spiritually, Mentally, and Emotionally Burned out? Exhausted? Feeling isolated and like there's no end in sight? Find hope, direction, and a path to renewed life. “Ignite Your Soul” is a lifeline to help you restore your spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being and navigate the complex landscape of soul care within the communities you live and serve in. Whether you seek refreshment for yourself or those you lead, you'll...

The American church faces a discipleship crisis. Instead of following the values of Jesus, many Christians are chasing after what our culture prizes: power, money, and political influence. In “Your Jesus Is Too American”, Baptist pastor Steve Bezner invites Christians to rediscover what Jesus treasured and incorporate those kingdom values into the church's witness. With a pastoral voice, Bezner shares the lessons he has been teaching in his...

Though the words "foster care" are not in the Bible, the act of caring for the vulnerable is clearly important to God. Perhaps nowhere is that kind of tender attention and care for the vulnerable more evident than in the act of fostering a child. But as foster parents pour themselves into the children God has called them to care for, they may find themselves feeling emptied, in need of being refreshed and reinvigorated for the day to come. With 60...

As you've approached midlife, have you wondered: Is this... it? I thought it would get easier. I thought I'd have more figured out by now. Something is wrong, and I just can't put my finger on it. Maybe it's my thyroid? Drawing from eighteen years of medical practice and personal experience, Dr. Mikala Albertson addresses the universal struggles that women face while navigating health and healing in this new stage of life, exploring topics such as Current...

These days, society tells women they can buy self-care in a store or cross it off a to-do list. In this 40-day devotional, Tiffany Bluhm invites women into a deeper, more meaningful understanding of self-care that includes faith, rest, joy, lament, collaboration, and empowerment. Bluhm shows how self-care is critical to women's spiritual growth and empowerment to make a difference in the world. “The Women We've Been Waiting For” weaves together...

We know what is wrong with purity culture, now we need to know how to heal. Drawing on historical and psychological research, her own personal experience, and therapy case studies, Dr. Camden Morgante tackles what comes next in reclaiming our sexuality from the harmful teachings so many evangelical Christians grew up believing. With great compassion and insight, Dr. Camden Exposes five myths of purity culture and their effects on individuals and...

Mothers are a welcoming hug, a helping hand, a comforting ear, a wise source of guidance. They do so much for so many, and in the devotional Grace for the Moment for Moms, bestselling author, husband, father, and grandfather Max Lucado offers moms comfort, encouragement, and some much-needed moments of grace and appreciation.? You're the best, Mom. Mothers, for so many, are a welcoming hug, a helping hand, a comforting ear, a wise source of guidance....