Best of
Inspirational

2000

Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes


Gordon B. Hinckley - 2000
    Hinckley, has created a classic look at the values that can change our world--and how to stand up for them. Drawing on anecdotes from his much-admired life of faith and service, as well as examples from American culture today, he examines ten virtues that have always illuminated the path to a better world: love, honesty, morality, civility, learning, forgiveness and mercy, thrift and industry, gratitude, optimism, and faith. He then shows how the two guardians of virtue--marriage and the family--can keep us on that path, even in difficult times. Standing for Something is an inspiring blueprint for what we all can do--as individuals, as a nation, and as a world community--to rediscover the values and virtues that have historically made us strong and that will lead us to a brighter future.

The Infinite Atonement


Tad R. Callister - 2000
    Millet in his foreword to this landmark book. "Even some doctrines, though interesting and fun to discuss, must take a backseat to more fundamental and foundational doctrines. It is just so with the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement is the central act of human history, the pivotal point in all time, the doctrine of doctrines."With The Infinite Atonement, Brother Tad R. Callister offers us what may be the most comprehensive, yet understandable, treatment of the Atonement in our day. He thoughtfully probes the infinite scope of this "great and last sacrifice," describing its power and breadth and explaining how it redeems us all.Using the scriptures and the words of the prophets, Brother Callister explores the Savior's divinity and the depth of his love for mankind. He explains the blessings that flow from the Atonement, providing insight into the resurrection, repentance, and the gifts of peace, motivation, freedom, grace, and exaltation. He explains the relationship of justice and mercy and the importance of ordinances. Through discussing the effects of the fall of Adam and our individual sins, he reminds us in a powerful way of the incalculable debt of gratitude we owe Christ for his unparalleled offering."An attempt to master this doctrine requires an immersion of all our senses, all our feelings, and all our intellect," Brother Callister writes. "Given the opportunity, the Atonement will invade each of the human passions and faculties.... The Atonement is not a doctrine that lends itself to some singular approach, like a universal formula. It must be felt, not just 'figured'; internalized, not just analyzed.... The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the most supernal, mind-expanding, passionate doctrine this world or universe will ever know."With clarity, testimony, and understanding, The Infinite Atonement teaches us rich and wonderful truths about this "doctrine of doctrines," and elevates our spirits as we contemplate the perfect love of Him who gave all that we might receive all.

Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year, Volume 1


Max Lucado - 2000
    This 365-day devotional speaks to the heart and mind of each person in a special way. With a new gorgeous hardcover, readers will appreciate the larger text, beautifully designed pages, and useful ribbon marker. In Grace for the Moment, you’ll find:Short reflections that provide impactful lessons, which have the power to change your lifeValuable insight to help you see the everyday moments God is presentInspirational insight on how to choose love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulnessThousands of readers have purchased this book for themselves, and then again for a loved one. This devotional is great for any occasion--graduations, weddings, encouraging times, seasons of grief and loss, birthdays, and gifting holidays. Everyone needs grace for the moment they are in.

Praying God's Word: Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds


Beth Moore - 2000
    Praying God's Word is a topical prayer guide addressing fourteen strongholds and what Scripture reveals about each issue. The Scriptures are presented in prayer form to be incorporated into the daily prayer life as a way of letting God's Word, through prayer, help you overcome the strongholds of bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, and other areas as well.

He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart


Max Lucado - 2000
    Linger on the hill of Calvary.Rub a finger on the timber and press the nail into your hand.Taste the tinge of cheap wine and feel the scrape of a thorn on your brow.Touch the velvet dirt, moist with the blood of God.Allow the tools of torture to tell their story.Listen as they tell you what God did to win your heart.

A Love Worth Giving: Living in the Overflow of God's Love


Max Lucado - 2000
    Living loved.God loves you. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded. He loves you with an unfailing love. And his love -- if you let it -- can fill you and leave you with a love worth giving.

Until Today!: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind


Iyanla Vanzant - 2000
    However, you must be willing to “do a new thing.” You must spend a little time, each day, in devotion to the truth about yourself and your life. You must make a conscious approach to what you think, what you feel, and what you do. Devotion will clear up misconceptions that may have obscured your vision until today! Bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant presents a new book of devotions for anyone on the path to spiritual empowerment. These daily devotions will create powerful changes in the circumstances of your life that have held you back and will place you on the road to personal strength and peace of mind.

A Quiet Heart


Patricia T. Holland - 2000
    Inside the temple is a daughter of Zion. Inside the daughter of Zion is a quiet heart. Inside the quiet heart is God's sanctuary.

Battlefield of the Mind: Winning The Battle in Your Mind - Study Guide


Joyce Meyer - 2000
    Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger and feelings of condemnation: all these are attacks on the mind. If readers suffer from negative thoughts, they can take heart! Joyce Meyer has helped millions win these all-important battles. In her most popular bestseller ever, the beloved author and minister shows readers how to change their lives by changing their minds. She teaches how to deal with thousands of thoughts that people think every day and how to focus the mind the way God thinks. And she shares the trials, tragedies, and ultimate victories from her own marriage, family, and ministry that led her to wondrous, life-transforming truth--and reveals her thoughts and feelings every step of the way.This special updated edition includes an additional introduction and updated content throughout the book.

Communion with God


Neale Donald Walsch - 2000
    

Strengthening Our Families: An In-Depth Look at the Proclamation on the Family


David C. Dollahite - 2000
    Strengthening Our Families

He Loves Me!: Learning to Live in the Father's Affection


Wayne Jacobsen - 2000
    They vacillate between "He loves me" and "He loves me not" because of their behavior. That reasoning, writes Wayne Jacobsen, is as flawed as pulling petals from a daisy. Rather God's love is sturdy, enduring, and undisturbed by people's failings because God loves humankind not for what they do -- but who they are. They are God's beloved creation.Startlingly honest and empathetically written, He Loves Me! reveals the facts of God's relentless grace. Readers will learn how to live consciously, confidently in this love all the time. Questions for personal reflection and group discussion help make these truths practical and life-changing. Insecure Christians ready for a revolutionary relationship with God will find out just how accessible that is.

The Peaceful Warrior Collection


Dan Millman - 2000
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More Language of Letting Go: 366 New Daily Meditations


Melody Beattie - 2000
    An excellent enhancement to therapy, daily thoughts provide clients with ongoing insights into issues such as surrendering, the damaging effects of manipulation, and healthy communication. More Language of Letting Go shares unsentimental, direct help for clients recovering from chemical dependency, healing from relationships and family issues, and exploring personal growth.

When the Enemy Strikes: The Keys to Winning Your Spiritual Battles


Charles F. Stanley - 2000
    The battle is real. Prepare for victory.Fear, discouragement, loneliness, anger, temptation. These struggles are common to every human. Yet not all circumstances or negative emotions originate within. They could be the result of a willful, coordinated assault of Satan.In When the Enemy Strikes, best-selling author Dr. Charles Stanley explores the often-overlooked reality of spiritual warfare?the tactics used by Satan to taunt, confuse, slander, and harm. Your adversary wants to crush your will, delay your promise, hinder your destiny, destroy your relationships, and lead you into sin. Dr. Stanley reveals how you should respond.The most important component of warfare, says Dr. Stanley, is the supremacy of God?both His sovereignty and His power. Practically, this means the battles you face are ultimately allowed by God to bring you to a place of greater reliance on Him. His strength crushes the enemy.This is a world of conflict between good and evil, of powers beyond the merely human. The battle is unavoidable, but take heart! God has given you the strength to stand.

Safe in the Shepherd's Arms


Max Lucado - 2000
    That's why in" Safe in the Shepard's Arms" Max Lucado offers a reliable source of safety and security from the twenty-third Psalm. He describes this psalm as "written by a shepherd who became a king-because He wanted us to know about a King who became a shepherd." With Psalm twenty-three as our guide, we can release our burdens, throw off our fears, and rest safely in the Shepherd's arms.

He Did Deliver Me From Bondage


Colleen C. Harrison - 2000
    Using the Book of Mormon and the Principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as they Correlate with the Twelve-Step Program to Overcome Compulsive/Addictive Behavior ...

You Can Make Your Life Beautiful


Bo Sánchez - 2000
    Open this book and open your heart, and let your soul be drawn closer to the happy God.

Lord, I Want to Be Whole: The Power of Prayer and Scripture in Emotional Healing


Stormie Omartian - 2000
    She shows readers how prayer and the encouragement of Scripture can help them come to terms with their past. She also tells how to find deliverance from spiritual oppression and negative influences, learn to receive God's gifts and believe the good things God says about us, become aware of deceptions and misconceptions, and maintain emotional health by taking care of our bodies and being sensitive to what is happening inside us. Lord, I Want to Be Who helps those who are troubled by depression find emotional wholeness and become all God made them to be

The Message


Lance Richardson - 2000
    While his body was being kept alive by medical support equipment, his spirit passed into the world beyond. In "The Message," Lance describes his experience in the world of spirits and delivers to us a message giving a greater understanding of the importance of families and the future of America. He was also taught concerning a most important principle of their society of peace, which, if followed by the people of this great nation, would rescue us from self-destruction.

Reduce Me to Love: Unlocking the Secret to Lasting Joy


Joyce Meyer - 2000
    Because God is love, loving and being loved is what makes life worth living. Once you learn how to truly accept God's unconditional love for you and walk in love like Jesus did, you will discover the sweet peace, deep joy, and unfailing strength that come with being willing to say, "REDUCE ME TO LOVE!"

Feathers from My Nest: A Mother's Reflections


Beth Moore - 2000
    Feathers from My Nest reveals a more contemplative and personal side of Beth, very much in the spirit of her Things Pondered.Feathers from My Nest is a collection of vignettes, as Beth reflects on items belonging to her daughters who have left the nest for college. As she ponders each item, rich in memories, Beth draws from its spiritual significance.This book not only tugs gently on the sentimental heartstrings of parents, it also reminds us all of the gift of grace children offer our lives every day.

A Bend in the Road: Finding God When Your World Caves In


David Jeremiah - 2000
    He includes inspiring real-life stories of people who have struggled with terminal illness, the loss of a child, or the imprisonment of a spouse. Jeremiah interweaves his own journal entries, revealing his battle with cancer and how the Psalms helped to sustain him during the fight of his life. A Bend in the Road is an invaluable source of help and encouragement for people facing major obstacles in life.

When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty


Joni Eareckson Tada - 2000
    Who is God? Can he really be trusted? What are his purposes in the face of suffering? If he can stop suffering, why doesn't he? Joni Eareckson Tada, a woman who has lived in a wheelchair for more than thirty years, and Steven Estes, a pastor and one of Joni's closest friends, explore the answers. When God Weeps is not so much a book about suffering as it is about God. It tackles tough questions about heaven and hell, horrors and hardships, and why God allows suffering in this life.

Next Door Savior: Near Enough to Touch, Strong Enough to Trust


Max Lucado - 2000
    We can't ignore him. If these moments are factual, if the claim of Christ is actual, then he was, at once, man and God.The single most significant person who ever lived. Forget MVP. He is the entire league. The head of the parade? Hardly. No one else shares the street. Who comes close? Humanity's best and brightest fade like dime-store rubies next to him.Dismiss him? We can't. Resist him? Equally difficult. Why would we want to?Don't we need a God-man Savior? A just-God Jesus could make us, but not understand us. A just-man Jesus could love us, but never save us. But a God-man Jesus?Near enough to touch. Strong enough to trust. A next door Savior.

Transformation Soup: Healing for the Splendidly Imperfect


S.A.R.K. - 2000
    Presents an offbeat guide to the healing process that provides inspirational directions on how to discover true healing along one's personal journey to wellness.

Life is So Good


George Dawson - 2000
    Richard Glaubman captures Dawson's irresistible voice and view of the world, offering insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness. From segregation and civil rights, to the wars, presidents, and defining moments in history, George Dawson's description and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that-through it all-has sustained him: "Life is so good. I do believe it's getting better."

Victory Over the Darkness Study Guide


Neil T. Anderson - 2000
    For small groups or individuals, thought-provoking personal reflection questions and applications for each chapter of the book will help readers grow in the strength and truth of their powerful identity in Jesus Christ. Readers will learn to recognize and ward off Satan's attacks while growing closer and walking in the joy of the Lord.

At Jesus' Feet: The Gospel According to Mary Magdalene


Doug Batchelor - 2000
    We are addicts, "sinaholics," says the author, trying to fill with various addictions a gaping void in our hearts designed for God. Take Mary Magdalene, . She was a prosperous prostitute, but her life was one sad sordid story--until she met Someone who loved her with a pure, unconditional love. Ever afterward the shame of her past was eclipsed by her absolute devotion to the One who set her free. Doug Batchelor unveils the beauty of the gospel with original insights through the eyes of Jesus' most dedicated disciple. This imaginative yet biblical retelling of Mary's experience clarifies several significant biblical teachings with a kaleidoscope of vivid illustrations. Discover a fresh picture of the gentle, loving Savior who without condemning or condoning our past offers us a new future as we, like Mary, linger at Jesus' feet.

Learning to Breathe Again: Choosing Life and Finding Hope After a Shattering Loss


Tammy Trent - 2000
    Her husband, Trent, was Tammy's best friend and business manager. While vacationing in Jamaica in 2001, a routine free diving excursion in the Blue Lagoon turned drastically tragic when Trent never resurfaced. Unfortunately, the following day's events of 9/11 would create an incredible obstacle to Tammy's and her family's efforts to connect and handle these horrendous events.Tearful prayers pleading with God to make Himself real have been answered, and God is slowly restoring Tammy's joy and hope, as she begins to sing and dance again for Him.

Double Luck: Memoirs of a Chinese Orphan


Chi Fa Lu - 2000
    The timing of the tragedy could not have been worse-- it was a time of political turmoil and severe hardship in China. Few people willingly took in orphans, and Chi Fa's extended family was no exception. The young boy was shuffled from one house to another as his relatives turned him away, one by one. Even his loving sister was forbidden by her husband to take him under her roof.Chi fa was always hungry, often cold, and frequently beaten. But through all his struggles, he held onto his sister's hopeful words: You are lucky, Chi Fa. Good fortune will find you.This stirring memoir of a painful childhood tells a story of resilience and courage, and attests to the power of even small acts of kindness.

Light of the World : Insights into the Birth of Christ


Gerald N. Lund - 2000
    Lund, Light of the World.

Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry


Katrina Kenison - 2000
    Through stories and suggestions, Katrina Kenison shares her insights into how to celebrate life's quiet moments, softly reminding busy mothers to pause and remember the deep sense of well-being comes from a listening ear, an open heart, and a quiet little space carved out of time.Mothers are pulled in a million different directions while trying to give their kids fulfilling, productive, joyful childhoods.They mistake activity for happiness, and fill their kids' heads with information when they ought to be feeding their souls instead.This is a book for mothers who yearn to find a balance in their own and their children's lives.

Seasons of a Woman's Life


Lois Evans - 2000
    .  you'll never reach the end of dirty diapers? You'll never be free of carpool duty? Your teenager's rebellion will never end? The empty nest is just a little too empty?Fear not, seasons change. You blink twice and find yourself in another situation. Maybe longing for the "old days" or maybe grateful for the freshness of a new season. But like it or not, the seasons will come, each in its sequence and each in its own time.Using lively examples from her own life and those of other women - including Esther - Lois Evans challenges you to to discover the purpose of your life and to depend on Him as He teaches the lessons of each season. In this book, you will find helpful priniciples, recognize familiar emotions, and take to heart encouraging promises from the pages of God's Word.In this edition a new chapter on the grandparenting season has been added. And to help you dig deeper - whether alone or with friends - chapter study questions are included.

My Catholic Faith


Louis LaRavoire Morrow - 2000
    193 chapters in three sections: What to Believe, What to Do, and Means of Grace. Abundant Scriptural quotations (excellent for proving Catholic Doctrine to “Bible-Believing” Protestants). It’s also an excellent tool for dealing with liberal Catholics because two subjects of utmost importance are thoroughly treated: the true nature of the Catholic Church (today denied by false ecumenism) and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (today obscured by the New Mass). This catechism is known and loved by Catholics because of its timeless texts, charts, lists and graphs. Profusely and beautifully illustrated! The durable burgundy and gold-embossed hardcover makes it a family heirloom.

Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century


Carol Tuttle - 2000
    If you are not experiencing this in your life and you want to, it is time.In this groundbreaking new book, Carol Tuttle answers the following questions and much more ...-- Has God given us the power to create the lives we want?-- Do we have a say in our future? Individually, and as a planet?-- Can healing happen immediately?-- Who is God?-- How can Angels help me?-- Why is this the best time to be alive when it can feel like the worst?-- Why do we keep recreating so much pain and struggle? How can we create outpourings of joy and prosperity?

The Spyglass: A Story of Faith


Richard Paul Evans - 2000
    Crops were planted and then failed, houses were built and then neglected, people were impoverished and dispirited. But when a traveler arrives at the crumbling palace, he shows the monarch his kingdom through the lens of an enchanted spyglass -- a spyglass that shows him his kingdom not as it is, but as it could be. The king's imagination is ignited by the spark of faith, and with faith comes hope and change. By sharing his vision and inspiring his subjects to work alongside him, the king restores his land to glory.Faith is at the heart of master storyteller Richard Paul Evans's moving new fable, which is brought to life by the rich, magnificent oil paintings of artist Jonathan Linton. Together, author and artist have created a powerful story that will inspire readers young and old to see their world through the eyes of faith.

Jambalaya for the Soul: Humorous Stories and Cajun Recipes from the Bayou


Jesse Duplantis - 2000
    Readers will also enjoy the compilation of Duplantis family cajun recipes.

Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul 2: More Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Mothers (Chicken Soup for the Soul)


Jack Canfield - 2000
    Our mothers give us life, love us, take care of us and want the best for us, no matter how old we are. They never stop being our mothers. There is no way to adequately describe the figt they have given us. And no other experience in the world compares to being a mother. Being pregnant, going through labor and childbirth, and for both adoptive and biological mothers, seeing your baby's face for the very first time-these powerful occurrences are just the start of the uniquely compelling role in life we call motherhood. It is because mothers have such a special place in our hearts that the first Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul was created. The book, Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul 2, was put together to answer the overwhelming demand of readers around the world who loved our first Chicken Soup book for mothers and wanted another helping. The books can be enjoyed in any order- you don't have to read the first book, however, according to our readers once you have read the first one you will want another helping in the second book.

40 Day Mind Fast Soul Feast: A Guide to Soul Awakening and Inner Fulfillment


Michael Bernard Beckwith - 2000
    With 40 Day Mind Fast Soul Feast, you may begin your own 40 day transformational, mystical journey with a wise, experienced guide who has walked the terrain for 30 years as a practitioner and teacher of meditation, affirmative prayer and the Life Visioning Process.

The Voice of Knowledge: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace


Miguel Ruiz - 2000
    Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, this breakthrough book shows us how to recover our faith in the truth and return to our own common sense.Ruiz changes the way we perceive ourselves, and the way we perceive other people. Then he opens the door to a reality that we once perceived when we were one and two years old - a reality of truth, love, and joy.

Wolf Kahn Pastels


Wolf Kahn - 2000
    A collection of 100 colour plates of Kahn's pastels accompanied by essays by the artist, which offer a glimpse into the way the artist thinks.

More Than Meets the Eye: Fascinating Glimpses of God's Power and Design


Richard A. Swenson - 2000
    Discover the wonders of creation and how they reveal a majestic God whose mastery of detail is evident everywhere. Learn to see yourself as God sees you: a treasured creation with whom He desires intimate relationship. Indexed for easy reference

The Pleasure of Loving God: A Call to Accept God’s All-Encompassing Love for You


Mike Bickle - 2000
    In the process, we’ll awaken a fervent devotion to our heavenly Lord. As we employ the Great Commission in our daily lives, we also discover the joy and pleasure of being a vehicle through whom Christ’s own prayers are lived out in the world. Prepare to encounter: God--His awesome, loving presence in your daily life God’s Power--His active, supernatural role in your daily life Your True Identity in God--His view of you A Fresh Awakening and Understanding of God’s Majesty--His plans to bring you to new heights of joy and peace that you never thought possible The Pleasures of Loving God is a call to accept God’s all-encompassing love for you, something that is already yours, not anything that you have to earn or win.

Hope from My Heart: 10 Lessons for Life


Rich DeVos - 2000
    This life-changing experience spawned a new awareness in DeVos. He imparts the fruit of this awareness in ten motivational lessons for life on subjects like persistence, confidence, respect, accountability, faith, and many more. This book offers readers encouragement and hope based on Rich DeVos's real-life experiences.

Tozer on the Almighty God: A 366-Day Devotional


A.W. Tozer - 2000
    It features 366 carefully chosen daily devotional readings excerpted from more than forty Tozer books, which are accompanied by a Scripture reading and a prayer. These readings will stimulate your hunger for God, help you know Him by studying His attributes and encourage you to trust, to obey, and especially to worship our almighty God. Scripture index included.

How to Get More Out of Holy Communion


Peter Julian Eymard - 2000
    On the contrary: your love of Communion should be growing stronger. You can strengthen it now with this wise book from a little-known saint, Peter Julian Eymard. St. Peter shows you how surprisingly easy it is to break out of the dullness that can settles into your soul, obscuring the glory of meeting your Lord in Communion. You'll learn from him how to approach Holy Communion not as a duty, but as a preparation for Heaven. His direction can help you, too, to draw on the spiritual resources God gives you in every Communion. You'll find valuable directions about what to do when you

Daily Splashes of Joy: 365 Gems to Sparkle Your Day


Barbara Johnson - 2000
    And she's seen how a simple message of hope uplifts a life that's left in tatters.In these pages you'll find a daily dollop of Barbara's favorite jokes, heartwarming stories, witty cartoons, and heartache-survival strategies. Share a moment each morning with the Geranium Lady, and soon you, like Barbara, will realize you've been "blessed to be a blessing."

The Women's Devotional Guide to Bible: A One-Year Plan for Studying, Praying, and Responding to God's Word


Jean E. Syswerda - 2000
    Syswerda provides you with a comprehensive overview of Scripture in this fifty-two week devotional. The Women's Devotional Guide to the Bible gives you tools for in-depth study, reflection, and prayer. It also offers you a practical approach to the complexities of the Bible, by employing a method you can effectively and easily use as part of your busy daily schedule.

Bushcraft: An Inspirational Guide to Surviving the Wilderness


Ray Mears - 2000
    The book contains step-by-step guides to a wide range of survival techniques, as well as accounts of Ray's own experiences and his bushcraft philosophy.

Principles of Prayer


Charles Grandison Finney - 2000
    He attributed his effectiveness in large part to prayer. Now his superb insights are condensed and collected in a single book. Principles of Prayer provides a 40-day devotional study for those desiring to pray with power and see results. Each daily reading--through meditation, application, and prayer--will help you grow to Christian maturity.Charles G. Finney, widely acknowledged as one of America's foremost evangelists, was a great man of prayer as well. Over half a million people were converted under his ministry in the 800s.

The Learning Bible: Contemporary English Version


Howard Clark Kee - 2000
    For each book and for each section of the Bible you will find background and analysis to lead you to the full meaning and importance of the text. Throughout there are colorful, informative illustrations, tables, charts and maps to guide you in your study and devotions.

Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus, vol. 2: Theological Objections


Michael L. Brown - 2000
    A Jewish believer in Jesus defends the Christian faith by providing answers to theological objections raised by the Jewish community.

I Hope You Dance [With I Hope You Dance CD]


Mark D. Sanders - 2000
    This is the perfect gift not only for fans of Lee Ann Womack, but for a new graduate, for someone that needs encouragement, or for anyone who needs or wants to participate in the dance of life."If you can figure out a way to keep the energy and gumption and fire alive, you'll always stay young. And where there's youth, there's hope... where there's hope, there's wonder... where there's wonder, there's faith... where there's faith, there's chance... where's there chance, there's love ...where there's love, there's music... and dancing. So in my heart of hearts, I hope you dance."

In the Arms of His Love


Steven A. Cramer - 2000
    Each of us may wonder: can the Lord really accept, care about, and have mercy on me with all my imperfections? In this book, Steven Cramer gives an amazingly clear profile of the Savior's love and suggests nine steps we can take to grow closer to the Lord. Using scriptural documentation and personal testimony, Brother Cramer will help you to experience the profound and unconditional love of the Savior and the significance of His atonement. You will learn that you don't have to overcome your weaknesses and sins by yourself. The Savior is not waiting at the end of the road for you — he is with you right now, waiting for you to turn to Him for help. Regardless of your past or present difficulties, In The Arms of His Love will restore your hope and give you renewed strength and joy as you come to feel encircled in the arms of the Savior.

Stories for the Extreme Teen's Heart: Over One Hundred Treasures to Touch Your Soul


Alice Gray - 2000
    These inspiring selections show teens making a difference in their families, schools, and world. Captivating stories with themes specific to teen interests instruct by example, not preaching, while encouraging wise choices and a deeper walk with the Lord. This wonderful resource will intrigue nonbelievers and move believers closer to God as they receive affirmation of His presence.

The Cedar Post


Jack R. Rose - 2000
    It is not about terrorism, the holocaust, or understanding death. They are the framework for this heartwarming story about a never-a-serious-thought high school senior and his best friend, a Deaf-blind, legless old man, who teaches him how to capture and hold, The Pristine American Dream. Pristine, "Characteristics of the earliest period or condition: original: still pure: uncorrupted: unspoiled [Pristine beauty]." Webster's New World Dictionary. Sometime, somehow, somewhere, we, as a people, stopped living and dreaming The Pristine American Dream as our Founding Fathers knew it. Like colors fading from a handkerchief long forgotten on a cedar post, the Dream has faded from our thoughts and aspirations. The change has been imperceptible, yet over time all of the brilliance has faded to the dull, uninspiring and common. The Pristine American Dream has taken on a different hue. To some, the American Dream has become a passionate search for easy wealth by hitting it big in the lottery, sweepstakes, a big lawsuit, or receiving an inheritance. To others it is landing a professional sports contract, or achieving prominence in politics, business or popularity without any thought to inherent rights. As important as these achievements may be to some people, The Pristine American Dream is much better. This story showcases The Pristine American Dream, which is those inalienable or inherent rights guaranteed to each American by virtue of their birth, and the diligence, hard work and determination required to obtain and enjoy the privileges of life. Simply put, inherent rights are the rights to be and to do good. Everything that is good is right, an inherent right. Nobody ever has the right to do bad; they only have the power to choose it. Many people see goodness as the result of religious dedication instead of the catalyst that fires the furnace of happiness. No matter what circumstances' individuals, families, communities or nations find themselves in, they always enjoy more peace of mind and happiness when they maintain their inherent rights. Privileges are the sweet things of life for which one must work to receive. This is a fiction story. The setting is Declo, Idaho during the years of 1966 and 1967. All the characters are fiction, but like many great fiction characters they may resemble living or dead individuals whose lives have impacted that of the author. Most family names are indigenous to the Declo community, yet there should not be any inference made that any of the characters are living or have ever lived. There are, however, certain authenthic individuals who make cameo appearances to add color to its historical setting.

I Really Want to Change...So, Help Me God


James MacDonald - 2000
    Change is difficult, but it's made even harder without practical guidance on how to do it. You will find that guidance in Lord, Change Me. James MacDonald is serious about the business of change according to God's Word. While many tell us that we should change and be more like Christ, MacDonald actually teaches us how to do it.  Lord, Change Me is split into three sections as the model for approaching change:The Preparation for Change: choosing the right method and partnering with God to select the areas in need of change in your life.The Process of Change: exploring the biblical method of saying 'no' to sinful patterns and 'yes' to the things God desires for you.The Power to Change: explaining how to experience the power of God personally and continuously.This is a book about a different you. There are no warm fuzzies within these pages. Rather, MacDonald is a direct, to-the-point pastor with a heart for seeing lives completely transformed by the truth of the Gospel. If you're serious about changing your life, this book is just what you need.

The Simple Abundance Companion: Following Your Authentic Path to Something More


Sarah Ban Breathnach - 2000
    This workbook is based on the author's popular workshops and expands more upon the wisdom provided in her best sellers Simple Abundance and Something More.

The Master's Plan


LaVerne St. George - 2000
    She focuses on her job as a university librarian and on creating a charitable fund to support closed-head trauma research, but money is tight. While hiking in the Ozarks, she shares a trail shelter with a wet and weary hiker. He’s charming. She’s attracted. Things are looking up.  Jason Montague counts his blessings. His unplanned hike ended in the company of an experienced hiker. He’s captivated by Cara, but as the Doncaster Foundation’s chairman, he holds the future of her charity in his hands. When he’s forced to reveal his epilepsy, his hope for a personal relationship vanishes. Back at Doncaster’s Midwest office, Jason discovers missing money, a missing employee, and negative media spin. Things are not looking good.  ~Bad Things Happen. Then Love Steps In.

The First 100 Temples


Chad S. Hawkins - 2000
    Hinckley announced that 'in all likelihood, we will have 100 or more temples operating in the year 2000.' Commemorating this season of unprecedented temple building, bestselling artist Chad S. Hawkins combines his unique drawings of temples throughout the world with historical summaries and inspirational stories about the first 100 temples.Never before has one artist accomplished the monumental task of creating illustrations of so many different temples. Each drawing has incorporated Chad's signature 'hidden' images, representing an important event related to that particular temple. Numerous interviews and extensive research have resulted in a work that is informative and spiritually uplifting. Designed as a tribute to the sacrifice and commitment of those who labored to make temples 'dot the earth,' The First 100 Temples will be a cherished keepsake for generations to come.

The Heartache No One Sees: Real Healing for a Woman's Wounded Heart


Sheila Walsh - 2000
    hospital. Having worked for five years as cohost of The 700 Club, the years of treading water while trying to keep so much around her afloat and keep various plates spinning left her drowning in a hopeless sea of clinical depression. Despite her best efforts, she simply couldn't will herself out of it.Now more than ten years later, Sheila understands what it's like to be wounded. It has been the passion of her heart to study what God's Word has to say about this and then share her liberty with other hurting souls. Divided into three sections (Healing, Spiritual Warfare, and Relationship), this book offers readers practical steps to not only receive the healing that God offers but also to maintain the ground that Christ has restored to them.

Healing Feelings...from Your Heart


Karol K. Truman - 2000
    Take the journey that will lead you back to the beauty of your soul, your "heart of gold," your true self.

When God Winks on New Beginnings: Signposts of Encouragement for Fresh Starts and Second Chances


Squire Rushnell - 2000
    . ."GodWinks" are the so-called circumstances and that are delivered directly to you, one of nearly seven-billion people on the planet, at particularly needed moments in your life. Like the wink you received from a loved one as a child that meant, "Hey, kid, I'm thinking of you right now," . . . GodWinks are messages of encouragement from above.With more incredible-but-true stories about how God communicates with us through everday circumstances, SQuire Rushnell delivers another powerful book geared toward people at a crossroads in life--a time when these winks are most needed!

Winning the Teacher's Heart


Jean C. Gordon - 2000
    The motocross champion hasn't been home in years, but the former bad boy is as gorgeous as she remembers. And his kindness toward her kids melts her heart. But when she learns his true purpose in town is to build a motocross school on land near her home, she has to put on the brakes. Her children's welfare is her priority, and her former in-laws have made it clear they don't approve of Jared or his plans. Soon Becca may have to choose between her heart…and her home.

Help My Unbelief


Fleming Rutledge - 2000
    With this new volume Rutledge speaks directly to readers who are plagued by doubts and uncertainties about Christian faith. Among the host of challenging questions she addresses are: Doesn't everyone have their own idea of God? What if I'm not very religious? Can we still believe in the Resurrection today? Rutledge's approach has been described as a combination of pastoral warmth and intellectual fearlessness. She aligns herself with the struggling questioner as she faces the most penetrating theological challenges of our day. At the same time, she entrusts herself as a preacher in this new millennium to the explosive force of God's Word. Duke University chaplain William H. Willimon, in choosing one word to characterize her, selected "biblical." Provocative, learned, and displaying the elegance of expression for which Rutledge is well known, Help My Unbelief offers satisfying answers for those struggling with faith and doubt in our modern world.

Memorable Stories With A Message


Boyd K. Packer - 2000
    Packer is known for his outstanding ability to use stories that teach gospel principles in an unforgettable manner. In recounting sixty stories on such topics as missionary service, revelation, judging, self-reliance, bearing witness, following the Spirit, and submitting to the Lord's will, President Packer skillfully extracts a gospel principle from each experience.This enlightening volume, bound as a gift book and sprinkled with original art by President Packer, can be read cover to cover for personal inspiration or used as an outstanding resource to enrich talks and lessons.

Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus: General and Historical Objections


Michael L. Brown - 2000
    Provides detailed and satisfying answers to 19 general and 16 historical objections raised by Jews.

The Changed Life


Henry Drummond - 2000
    We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Sacred Romance Workbook and Journal: Your Personal Guide for Drawing Closer to the Heart of God


John Eldredge - 2000
    Through this book, you will:Realize that the life you've created for yourself may be far too safe and too formulaic compared to the drama God desires for you.Relinquish the pain of inner wounds and enable yourself to more fully embrace the Romancer's love.Understand how Satan tries to distract you from God's "larger story" and discover strategies you can use to defeat him.Abide in the Lover and let Him give you dep, supernatural security that's not dependent on external circumstances.

God: Discover His Character


Bill Bright - 2000
    Penetrating insights into God's character and its significance to mankind.

Father's Love Letter


Barry Adams - 2000
    Experience the love you have been looking for all your life. This gift book contains beautiful full-color photographs and fifty-seven powerful devotional thoughts. A prayer that will help you put into words your response to God follows each devotional thought. This edition also includes an 8 1/2" by 11" Father's Love Letter poster.

Laurie Baker: Life, Works & Writings


Gautam Bhatia - 2000
    His distinctive brand of architecture, usually moulded around local building traditions (especially those of Kerela, his adopted home state in south India), is instantly identifiable and has, unsurprisingly, revolutionized traditional concepts of architecture in India. Baker's architecture is responsive, uses local materials and lays stress on low-cost design.This biograpy of Laurie Baker, like his work, is direct, simple and comprehensive; further embellished with sketches, plans, photographs and some of Baker's own writings, the book offers the professional architect view of the life, methods and thoughts of an unorthodox genius.

The Buddha Speaks - A book of guidance from Buddhist scriptures


Anne Bancroft - 2000
    These selections from the Buddhist scriptures deal with the search for truth, the way of contemplation, life, and death, living in community, and many other topics, serving as an excellent introduction to the Buddha's teaching. Whether addressed to monks and nuns, householders, outcastes, or thieves, the Buddha's teachings are characterized by one main concern: conveying the reality of our bondage to suffering—and the supremely good news that liberation is possible. It is a concern as relevant for people today as it was for the people of north India a millenium and a half ago.

The Ways We Choose: Lessons for Life from a POW's Experience


Dave Carey - 2000
    He analyzes the strengths and strategies that made their survival possible and shows how these forms of faith--in self, others, country, and God--can carry everyone through personal and business crises. A moving epilogue tells of his wife's battle with breast cancer and her death, and how the same strengths helped her and those around her.

Parting the Red Sea, One Bucket at a time


Claudia Goodman - 2000
    Time after time they do all in their power and the watch in amazement as miracles part the red sea in their own lives and allow them to walk through adversity on dry ground. It's a story of hope, of triumph, of turning tragedy into joy, as the Goodman Family learns to sing togehter again - with three angels in their choir:

Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen


Charles Ringma - 2000
    Includes a bibliography, notes, a brief introduction to Henri Nouwen, and an index for easy reference.

Cup Of Destiny Kit


Jane Lyle - 2000
    This title reveals the secrets of this ancient method, explaining over 200 signs and symbols you are likely to see in the leaves. A cup and saucer based on an Edwardian original accompany the book.

Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (A Hazelden Guidebook)


Jeff Jay - 2000
    Dispelling two damaging myths -- that an addict has to hit bottom and that intervention must be confrontational -- the authors' proven approach puts love first and shows families, step by step, what to do next. "A convincing new approach to intervention that puts love and respect first." Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul Series"Building a team, choosing a chairperson, anticipating objections, using checklists, and rehearsing for the intervention itself -- the reader will find it all here " Robert M. Morse, M.D., Professor emeritus, psychiatry, Mayo Medical School and Former director of Addictive Disorders Services, Mayo Clinic."Love First is destined to become the new classic on intervention for alcoholism and drug addiction. The most comprehensive book available on the life-saving technique of intervention, Love First will save lives A worthy successor to Vernon Johnsons Ill Quit Tomorrow." --Kathy Ketcham, Coauthor, Beyond the Influence and The Spirituality of Imperfection"Love First provides the most detailed account yet of how intervention works. A significant contribution to intervention literature. An empowering antidote to the disease of addiction." --William l. White, author Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment

Blue Ribbons Bitter Bread: Joice Loch, Australia's Most Heroic Woman


Susanna de Vries - 2000
    She had the inspired courage that saved many hundreds of Jews and Poles in World War II, the compassion that made her a self-trained doctor to tens of thousands of refugees, the incredible grit that took her close to death in several theatres of war, and the dedication to truth and justice that shone forth in her own books and a lifetime of astonishing heroism.Born in a cyclone in 1887 on a Queensland sugar plantation she grew up in grinding poverty in Gippsland and emerged from years of unpaid drudgery by writing a children's book and freelance journalism. In 1918 she married Sydney Loch, author of a banned book on Gallipoli. After a dangerous time in Dublin during the Troubles, they escaped from possible IRA vengeance to work with the Quakers in Poland. There they rescued countless dispossessed people from disease and starvation and risked death themselves.In 1922 Joice and Sydney went to Greece to aid the 1,500,000 refugees fleeing Turkish persecution. Greece was to become their home. They lived in an ancient tower by the sea in the shadows of Athos, the Holy Mountain, and worked selflessly for decades to save victims of war, famine and disease.During World War II, Joice Loch was an agent for the Allies in Eastern Europe and pulled off a spectacular escape to snatch over a thousand Jews and Poles from death just before the Nazis invaded Bucharest, escorting them via Constantinople to Palestine. By the time she died in 1982 she had written ten books, saved many thousands of lives and was one of the world's most decorated women. At her funeral the Greek Orthodox Bishop of Oxford named her 'one of the most significant women of the twentieth century.'This classic Australian biography is a tribute to one of Australia's most heroic women, who always spoke with great fondness of Queensland as her birthplace. In 2006, a Loch Memorial Museum was opened in the tower by the sea in Ouranoupolis, a tribute to the Lochs and their humanitarian work.

Saving the Jews: Amazing Stories of Men and Women Who Defied the "Final Solution"


Mordecai Paldiel - 2000
    This is their story.

The Book of Revelation Revealed: An In-Depth Study on the Book of Revelation


Hilton Sutton - 2000
    Sutton offers a verse-by-verse study of the book of Revelation, making this vitally important book a pleasure to study and simple to understand.He breaks down the meaning of rev-e-la-tion to be an act of revealing divine truth, and makes this definition a reality to readers once confused by this end-time passage.Dr. Sutton provides simple charts including the chronological events of Revelation, as well as individual chapter subject references and parallel accounts from the book of John.

Life Cycles: Your Emotional Journey to Freedom and Happiness


Christine Delorey - 2000
    Through her profound knowledge of numerology, Christine speaks of the new millennium as a cycle of time in which real and lasting peace can only come from understanding and healing our emotions. This, she explains, holds the same importance as understanding and healing the mind, body, and spirit. With an emphasis on finding our way to peace, her 22 years of research have resulted in this unique and groundbreaking book which addresses the chaotic and emotional times in which we are now living - and the part we are all playing in determining the direction humanity is about to take. (See Part 3 - LIFE, LOVE & LIBERTY IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM) She also describes, explicitly, how your personal numerology cycles influence your emotions, relationships, career, money, health, security and your awareness of today?s realities. This extraordinary book is your personal month-by month, year-by-year roadmap to whatever the future brings. (See Part 1 - DESTINY NUMBERS and PART 2 - YOUR JOURNEY)

Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World Participant's Guide: Discovering What on Earth We Should Do Now


David Jeremiah - 2000
    David Jeremiah summarized ten prophetic clues that are coming true in our own generation. In light of these chaotic events, how can we continue to live a life of commitment and confidence? Looking through the lens of the same verses that speak of Christ’s return Dr. Jeremiah now points us to the habits we must establish that will form a pattern for living with certain hope in our uncertain times. They include how to stay:Centered in ChristCommitted to the WordCompassionate toward othersConnected to the churchConsistent in your walkCalm in your heartCertain of His comingConfident in your faith

The Best of Liz Curtis Higgs: An Encourager


Liz Curtis Higgs - 2000
    Exploding the myth that only thin is beautiful, One Size Fits All and Other Fables looks at the ways women can fight the world's perception of what they should be, and feel good about it. Only Angels Can Wing It tells about the challenges women face keeping up with the day-to-day pace without losing sight of the really important things -- God, family, and yourself. Help! I'm Laughing and I Can't Get Up continues her honesty-with-hilarity approach to life that will have every woman seeing herself dealing with -- and conquering -- both the ridiculous and the real obstacles we all find in our daily journey.

The Best of Women's Conference: Selected Talks from 25 Years of Women's Conference


Brigham Young University - 2000
    

If You Love the Lord


Keith Green - 2000
    A refreshing cup of cold spring water, Keith's no compromise view on walking with Jesus will challenge and encourage believers to surrender everything and embrace the joy of total commitment to Christ.