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Soul Surfer Shares Faith’s Role in Shark Attack Recovery
Posted on April 13, 2011
When people ask Bethany Hamilton, the teen surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack, what her faith means to her, she usually answers in just one word: “Everything!” Read her inspiring story in Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board, by Bethany Hamilton — now in theaters!
How to Feel Love for No Reason
Posted on April 6, 2011
Learn how to develop and maintain unconditional love from the inside out, and in the process bring love to everyone and everything around you. From Love for No Reason: 7 Steps to Creating a Life of Unconditional Love, by Marci Shimoff with Carol Kline
Meditation 101: A Simple Practice for Relieving Stress and Calming Your Mind
Posted on March 25, 2011
Gain a clear, peaceful mind through meditation with these tips from Lara Owen, author of Growing Your Inner Light: A Guide to Independent Spiritual Practice.
6 Parenting Habits that Protect Your Daughter in Today’s World
Posted on January 28, 2011
A protective dad, or mom, sets clear boundaries to create a safe, wholesome environment. Learn how from John and Helen Burns, authors of What Dads Need to Know About Daughters/What Moms Need to Know About Sons.
3 Simple Steps to Teach Kids “No” Means “No”
Posted on January 28, 2011
Tired of children who won’t take “no” for an answer? Parenting expert John Rosemond delivers a guaranteed solution to end the pestering. From Parenting by the Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child.
Healthy Relationships Begin With You
Posted on December 14, 2010
By learning to have realistic expectations and letting people off the hook, we can avoid a lot of heartache, says Victoria Osteen, author of Love Your Life: Living Happy, Healthy, and Whole.
It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas: Minimizing Stress During the Holidays
Posted on December 14, 2010
We shouldn’t beat ourselves up when our “Martha Stewart Christmas” turns out more akin to “Holiday Mayhem with Larry, Moe, and Curly,” says Karen Scalf Linamen in Humor for the Holidays.
Making Marriage Work: Tips to Bring Out the Good in Each Other
Posted on December 7, 2010
Truth is, no two people are completely compatible, but here’s how to become one with your partner, says Joel Osteen, author of Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day.
Discovering the Nature of Prayer
Posted on December 7, 2010
Prayer creates miracles, transforms lives, and changes the world. From The Source of Miracles: 7 Steps to Transforming Your Life through the Lord’s Prayer by Kathleen McGowan
Hope for Harried Holiday Planners
Posted on December 6, 2010Humorist Karen Scalf Linamen has lots of great plans; or they would be if she followed through with them. From defrosting a turkey to sending holiday cards, why your plans shouldn’t become your worries too. From Humor for the Holidays, an anthology of inspirational laughs.
How to Keep the Spark in Your Marriage
Posted on November 23, 2010
It may seem obvious to love and respect your husband, but these simple keys keep the flame burning, says Karol Ladd, author of The Power of a Positive Mom.
When We Are the Answer to Someone’s Prayer
Posted on November 18, 2010
Sometimes our plans may be interrupted because God has somebody He wants us to touch or something special He wants us to do. From Joel Osteen, author of Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day
Using Elegies to Transform Loss
Posted on November 14, 2010
Whether you honor your loss with your own words or by reading the words of others, the elegy imparts profound spiritual understanding and love. From Robert McDowell, author of Poetry as Spiritual Practice: Reading, Writing, and Using Poetry in Your Daily Rituals, Aspirations, and Intentions.
