Books published by Lucid Books

Are you easily distracted in prayer?Do you have difficulty focusing and meditating on scripture?Are your prayers often limited to your own immediate needs?Do your goals flow from your time in prayer and in scripture?How often do you ask yourself the hard questions?Practicing the discipline of journaling daily will help you focus your attention on God and his word in unique and powerful ways. As you Pray with a Pen, you will create a record of God's goodness and faithfulness in your life. As you consider the contemplative questions throughout this journal, the chasm between your prayers and plans will shrink. One will shape the other. Consider this journal a challenge, as well as a means, to engage with God at a deeper level.Find a sacred space.Open your Bible.Hear from your Creator.And Pray with a Pen.

Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people-especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question:Is he a political puppet? Or is he God's ordained king and warrior?

Are you stuck in a life you want to be different, but have no idea where to start?The Mindset Accountability Journal will jump-start you to a life you can enjoy living every day. By establishing incremental daily habits, you will embark on a path to gratitude, self-growth, and fulfillment. This journal will help you: Discover who you were meant to be Shift your focus to what is good and wonderful in your life Create an attitude of mindset growth You will never regret taking charge of your life and living with gratitude. The journey is rewarding and challenging. It takes only 30 minutes each day to make progress with your future, one day at a time. A portion of the book's proceeds will support BridgeHope, whose efforts enable survivors of exploitation and trafficking to THRIVE!

Discover a Christ who is alive and active in the lives of ordinary people.In a culture where those who claim the name of Christ seem to live most of their days in apathy and spiritual boredom, From Plowing to Preaching shares event after event of God's personal intervention in providing leadership, provision, and blessings. Author Carol Bayne writes of the amazing ways God revealed Himself in His redemption of herself and her farmer husband Don Bayne, and how He led them from a life as farmers to Bible school and then to pastoring their home church. From her own brokenness, Carol shares lessons learned in the crucible of pain and disappointment and the beauty that can come from the ashes of our lives. Through the teachings of scripture and the wisdom that comes from personal experience, she shares truths and insights that will guide any broken or struggling believer to overcome and find victory in their walk with Christ. Throughout the book, Carol draws attention to important themes in the Christian experience such as: Pursuing your dreams Learning the fear of the Lord Overcoming the lies of the enemy through the truths of scripture Finding your joy in the Lord and in serving othersCarol's heart is to reveal a Christ who is very much alive and active in the lives of ordinary people who are totally committed to His purposes and glory. In short, From Plowing to Preaching will remind the reader that with an authentic faith in the risen Lord and an eternal perspective, the Christian life will be one of adventure, purpose, meaning, and hope.

"What may seem like a window into the heart of a pastor will quickly become one into your own soul."-Rusty George, Lead Pastor, Real Life Church, Valencia, California, author of Better Together"It is obvious that he has not only been through the trenches but understands the kingdom of God on a level that few do, but many long to."-Laura Mullenix, Founder of Bethnuah Ministries, author of The Long Way Home"When a pastor or Christian leader gets real-giving us glimpses behind the clerical covering into their real humanity-well, then grace roars like a hurricane." -Michael John Cusick, author of Surfing for God, CEO of Restoring the Soul"Well, this sucks! I know, preachers aren't supposed to talk that way. But from time to time, churchy words just don't seem to convey what's truly going on in the soul." Through humor and real-life stories of pain, Steve Hinton looks honestly at tough questions about God, self, and life. While some of these questions might seem shocking coming from a preacher, they are the questions that many of us ask late at night when the lights are out. Confessions is a book for: Those who have honest doubts about God's goodness and love Those seeking to know their true identity in a world of mixed messages about humanity, God, and themselves Those who have faced years of unanswered prayer Those trying to make sense of a broken life and feelings of an absent GodIt is Steve's desire that by walking through these pages, you will discover the love of Christ at a deeper level. Come along on the journey of Confessions and uncover a renewed hope for your life.

Author Sandra Wade was blessed to be born into one of the original 300 families of Texas, that of the Josiah Hughes Bell family. William Wade, her great-great grandfather from Natchez, Mississippi, settled between what is now Fulshear and Brookshire, Texas. William's son, who was Sandra's great-grandfather, along with her great-grandmother, Bell's granddaughter, also married and lived in this area. Information about these families passed through the generations by letters, the original family Bible, and public information gathered through libraries and courthouses, along with many stories passed down by Sandra's grandfather, father, and other relatives. With this information, along with her imagination, she began to write the fictional novel Forever Auburn in honor of the families she is blessed to call ancestors._______________________Plantation owner William Wilde and his beloved Reginia married in their hometown of Natchez, under the splendor of great wealth, large families, and many friends. William yearned in his heart to pioneer and plant in the new and bountiful Tejas, and persuaded his lovely Reginia to join him in this unknown adventure. Over the years, their love would be tested through trials, hardships, and war.

After having several children, parents often feel well-equipped to take on the challenges of another child. When Matt and Tammy Parker decided to add a child to their family, they had little idea of the blessings and struggles God had in store for them. The Crucible's Fire paints a picture of God's steadfast love through trials as he holds one family in the loving and protective crucible of his faithfulness. Readers will learn: The raw emotion of unexpected hardship How to rely on God for strength The beauty of God's faithfulness when it seems all hope is lost How to trust in God through their own dark night of the soul The sanctification that comes only through the refining fire of trials Strengthen your own trust in God's refining faithfulness as you join this family through the joys and pains of raising a special needs child.

While praying on a consistent basis is what most Christians desire to do, maintaining a regular rhythm and routine of prayer is often difficult. To help you establish a habit that will last, Susannah Baker created the 31-day prayer journal to complement her prayer guide, Secure: The Prayer Guide: Connecting to God through Persistent Prayer. Through using the tools in her prayer guide and following the acronym PRAY, she provides space to Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield to God in prayer on a consistent basis. Each section guides you through personalizing your prayers in such a way that gives expression to the struggles and deep, personal desires of your heart. At the end of 31 days, your habit of prayer will be secure and part of your daily devotional rhythm.Also available: Secure: The Prayer Guide, which coincides with the prayer journal and helps you develop the discipline and language of prayer. Available at susannahbaker.com/biblestudies/secure. Audio and video downloads to help you go deeper in the practice of prayer. Also available at susannahbaker.com/biblestudies.

Just as regular communication between a parent and child is vital to growing a secure, healthy relationship, so is prayer steeped in God's word necessary to foster a secure, healthy relationship with our heavenly father. But in a world that moves at breakneck speed, slowing down and taking the time to pray persistently and intimately often seems an overwhelming or futile task for most Christians. This prayer guide is the result of years of personal study on prayer in the life of Susannah Baker and in the lives of women she disciples. Through use of the acronym PRAY, she provides clear, simple, yet effective tools to use in Praising, Repenting, Asking, and Yielding in prayer on a daily basis. Each section guides you through how to personalize your prayers to give expression to the struggles and deep, personal desires of your heart so that no matter your circumstances, there is space to walk freely and securely with a good father who dearly loves His children.Also available: Audio and video downloads available at susannahbaker.com/biblestudies Secure: The Thirty-One Day Prayer Journal available at susannahbaker.com/biblestudies/secure

"God's grace in Christ fortifies the walls we need and tears down the ones we don't."Walls come in all shapes and sizes. They can be physical or spiritual and have the capability to enhance or divide our relationship with God. This book is intended to assist the reader in the rebuilding process so that they can draw closer to the presence of God and grow in his grace. The challenge that Edwin presents will guide, direct, and equip you for a life that glorifies Christ and restores the walls that were once broken.

We live in a chaotic world. Some of us are called to leadership positions in the midst of that chaos, tasked with the responsibility to lead our organizations in a constantly changing environment. Although managing that change can be overwhelming, we must learn how to advance with the needs of the workplace. But is it enough to merely adapt to change? Adapting carries the idea of evolution-not revolution. Adapting can be imperceptibly slow, like a giant battleship or aircraft carrier instead of a speedboat. Leaders must be agile. They have to know themselves well and understand the people around them in order to quickly navigate the challenges that face them daily. In The Emotionally Agile Leader, Kevin Bowser draws from more than 35 years of leadership experience to teach readers: the means to identify the emotions that drive behaviors tools to harness the key emotions that affect leadership abilities core habits to sharpen leadership skills the methodology to create more emotionally agile leaders through mentorshipAre you a leader seeking to hone your skills and reach the next level as a leader? Come along with Kevin and learn how to create a competitive advantage, change swiftly with the needs of your field, and hone your emotional agility.

You were born to thrive!You can do more than just survive. Because of the price Jesus paid, each believer has been given access to a world of abundance: Heaven itself. For too long, society and even some of the church have believed we are defined by our surroundings-we are what happens to us. This belief has produced a rampant identity crisis. However, once we understand who we truly are and who God truly is, we open the door for limitless living.In Thrive: Stop Surviving and Start Living, you will learn: How to thrive in every circumstance How to access Heaven's abundant resources The beauty of your new identity How to walk as a citizen of Heaven in this life How to connect with God and hear His voice How beliefs shape the way you live How a lifestyle of worship changes everything According to Jeremiah 17, when we trust the Lord, we become a mighty tree rooted in the rivers of heaven that can withstand even the harshest conditions. We no longer have to rely on the world around us to provide us nourishment-we have been filled with Living Water, the very presence of God, enabling us to stay well-watered in every moment. Stop living a withered life. Tap into the streams of Heaven and start thriving!

"Ordinary Radicals is a valuable resource for the Christian wanting to make the most of their life." -Robby GallatyHow do we live out the gospel in our lives? What we believe about the gospel determines how we will follow the Great Commission and make disciples. Ordinary Radicals lays bare the roots of the gospel, reinforcing the command and privilege of the Great Commission.Church leadership must be focused on discipleship. If you have a leadership problem, you have a discipleship problem, and if you have a discipleship problem, you have a Great Commission problem.Why bother with discipleship? Because the cost of non-discipleship is too great! Living with radical abandonment for God's glory, faithful adherence to His person, and urgent obedience to His ministry is the only way to live a successful, fruitful Christian life. This book offers a step-by-step process for living out the Great Commission to revolutionize the world through the local church.

"Crash: Living Life at the Point of Impact is a heartfelt approach to living life to the fullest. Randy's down-to-earth style and thoughtful approach communicate the need for each of us to make the most of the life we are given. I'm excited for this book to be in the hands of anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone and embark on a journey that could quite possibly change the trajectory of their lives."-Doug Fields, Cofounder of Download Youth Ministry and Author of Purpose Driven Youth Ministry and Your First Two Years in Youth MinistryWhat does it mean to be fully alive? Crash: Living Life at the Point of Impact is an eye-opening journey that stresses the importance of living life right in the middle of where God is working. The point of impact of any crash is where the most force and change occur. Christ's death on the cross was the point of impact that changed the world-the people whom Jesus met were sent on an inevitable crash course that would alter the way man would connect with God forever. Our relationship with Christ in turn relies on this point of impact with a personal Savior who wants to give us an abundant life and help us impact the people and community in which we live.In order to make a radical impact, we must: Understand the effect of true intimacy with Christ Discover that our identity is determined by the point of impact with Christ Realize that our perspective will directly affect our impact Learn that our attitude can greatly influence the intensity of our impact Discover that an encounter with Christ will determine the trajectory of our lives Develop a desire to leave traces of this "impact" for other to followRandy's heartbeat is to relay biblical truth to a generation seeking relevant Christianity in today's world. In Crash, Randy shows teenagers, parents, and youth leaders the importance of understanding God's Word so that we may show God's love to an unbelieving world. If you are tired of just existing and want to be fully alive, come along with Randy on this journey of discovery as we seek to live life at the point of impact!

How can young people know they're making the right decisions in their lives?Kids between the ages of 10 and 15 often face significant confusions, challenges, and uncertainties in their life stages. Yet, numerous books and publications focus only on high school or college ages, while few speak to the pressing questions young teens or pre-teens face every day. The purpose of this book is to give junior high kids a yearlong study to find God's specific answers to problems they face daily. Their issues may be like the topics facing high school and college kids, but they require a totally different perspective. What's more, these younger kids are most likely facing issues for the first time and are left confused and frustrated. This book will shed biblical light on issues such as: Navigating friendships Dealing with embarrassment Loneliness Parent problems Dealing with bullying Dating Peer pressure Dealing with violence Reaching New Heights gives young teens an avenue to learn what God says and how to apply God's answers to their lives.