Books published by MOODY PUBLISHING

Gary Chapman has helped millions prepare for marriage.Now let him--with Dr. Shannon Warden--prepare you for kids.Parenting is one of the most harrowing and exciting adventures you'll ever embark upon. It's humbling and hilarious. Demanding and delightful. Filled with peril and pitfalls. But could some pain, mistakes, and heartache be avoided with real tried-and-true wisdom?Gary and Shannon share what they wished they'd known before having kids. Things like: children affect your time, your money, and your marriage--and that's just the beginning. With warmth and humor, the authors offer practical advice on: the emotional and physical health of your childeducation--both social and academicpotty trainingthe importance of apologizingkeeping your marriage strongcelebrating the great joy that children bring. . . and more"Our desire is to share our own experiences, as well as what we have learned through the years, as we have counseled hundreds of parents. We encourage you to read this book before the baby comes, and then refer to its chapters again as you experience the joys and challenges of rearing children." -- Gary Chapman and Shannon Ward

Feeling worn thin? Come find rest.Nestled in the simple rhythms of rural life, taking cues from forsythia, milkweed, and wild blackberries, Hannah Anderson meditates on the pursuit of peace and its natural companion, humility.Part theology of incarnation, part stroll through fields and forest, Humble Roots reveals how cultivating humility--not scheduling or increased productivity--leads to true peace. By remembering who you are and Who you aren't, you can discover afresh your need for God and the rest that comes from belonging to Him.So come. Consider the lilies of the field, and learn humility from Christ Himself.