Books published by WestBow Press

This book is for any parent who wants to read God's truths over their baby girls - for parents who want to sow into their daughters the confidence and love of Christ. This book also provides a sweet space to write down personal prayers that their daughters could one day read. Parents, when reading the verses that pair with each truth, let them influence your prayer for that page. I pray every truth & verse will fill your heart with hope & surrender, as you raise your little girl ...As His Daughter!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE: WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, WHEN YOU FACE LIFE CHALLENGES; God sees every detail of what you are facing today. God's resources are unlimited. His words says that His power is made perfect in our weakness, and it's actually in our weakness that He is strong. He is in control and provide strength and solutions in time of crisis. Suffering is part of the general human experience and that it happens to both the righteous and the wicked. Words cannot describe the deep sense of loss. Your past doesn't have to determine your future. Faith works. Never give room for doubt. Wait on the lord. Hope in Him to manifest His plans for your life. There is no battle of life that our God cannot win; He will fight for you if you trust Him. Pray for an unfailing faith that stands strong, because great faith is often build during great trials. We wouldn't be here if God wouldn't create us; we wouldn't live if He didn't sustain us. And we wouldn't flourish if He didn't guild and empower us. Our faith in God may not be great, but our faith is in a great God who will listen and act for us.

As athletes, we constantly push ourselves to be our best. And that's precisely what the Elevate Playbook is designed to help us do. Whether you're looking to become a pro athlete or just want to improve your overall performance and mindset, this program will give you the tools and strategies you need to succeed both on and off the field. Through this program, we'll explore various aspects of our Elevate Program and uncover techniques to enhance your mental resilience, boost your physical capabilities, and foster a winning mindset. We'll discuss the importance of goal setting, visualization, self-discipline, and teamwork. Along the way, you'll learn from the experiences and insights of successful athletes and coaches who have mastered the art of elevating their game.

This book will offer daily encouragement to teachers as they serve on the battlefield of education. This book encourages teachers to keep their eyes fixed on the Lord through His Word and prayer. Victory is assured on this battlefield as we are faithful to keep our moments with Jesus a priority.

The book is about an eight year old boy that lost his mother under mysterious circumstances. Being left with a cruel and abusive father he choose to run away from the hopeless situation that he was in.

This unique experiential book shines light on the miraculous work of healing TRAUMA and deep, SOUL WOUNDS. The journal-led-prompts, scripture, and coloring pages sprinkled throughout the book encourage insight into the reader's courageous battle as well. The search for peace WITHIN has seemed out of our reach, yet now seems attainable. Bringing the beauty of God's HOPE into our healing, with the assurance of His Grace in the process, leads us to this newfound PEACE.

Four Summits to Truce is a short read about two couples, dedicated friends, who grew up in a very dreadful tree. They blazed some hard trails, trying to get away from that tree. Through change and growth, situations led to a crucial decision to step out of the tornado of chaos and into the world of normal. The tree refuses to let them go. One day, one incident, one choice and suddenly their life is on another course, then another and another. When they felt that they had finally escaped that tree, a decision to go to a church led them to an alien world, another course, where they would be amongst new people they didn't understand and face more situations that weren't expected. What happens when two couples step out of the tornado and join the world of normal, then decide to join a church? We explore that here in this short story with truths woven in. Join them on this journey as they evolve and try to assimilate to this alien world. There is a surprising character at the end and some concluding questions for the church. Don't miss Quiet Moments at the Boulders, reflections, meditations, and some expansions on pages from Four Summits to Truce, coming soon.

Tale of the Three is a true story of the relationship involving an older married couple and of the stray dogs that they rescued. Questions for discussion for parents and children, or adults and children, are posed to stimulate conversation about what happens in the book, as well as solutions to some difficult circumstances. These solutions hopefully will demonstrate doing the right thing, which is the definition of virtue.

This refreshing source of spiritual nourishment provides the supplement for mutual strengthening and encouragement that everyone needs. FAITH and VALOR together will enable purpose to merge into achievement of getting the most out of Life.

I have had the fortune of being utilized in various areas and categories with topics ranging from domestic violence, drug and alcohol addictions, animal abuse, starvation, school shootings, cancer in all capacities and stages of development, as well as the recovery process, but none more important than his ability to let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart magnify his mercy and strength in ANY situation you face. He has allowed me a platform to continuously show him, "Through it all" as I do that which has been instilled in me with "Open Arms" to encourage and esteem my neighbors higher than myself. So shying away from the traditional author pages, my vision is that all readers be lifted up by Him and through Him so that he alone receives the glory, and the cancer, formally known as "the big c" finally gets introduced to a bigger C and meets it's match, which is in Christ, and people begin to trust His power, inspiring truth and willingness to save you from every circumstance as His omnipresence and anointing remains unbeaten and incomparable. You will also witness stories and hear testimonies of people's turnaround from the seemingly irreversible stage four and hospice as his hand journeys through souls of everyday people, patients, physicians and the medications they prescribe in the midst of battling through an ailment Christ already atoned for. My hopes and prayers are for healing spiritually, physically and morally, and that cancer with a little c, is NEVER EVER, referred to as the big "c" again (A Bigger C).

Steve Rondeau left home at sixteen and enlisted in the military at eighteen. When he arrived at Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic training, Steve had no idea of what was ahead-especially when he realized he had unwittingly signed up for airborne school. Little did he know that he was about to become an airborne ranger who would eventually spend over sixteen years on jump status, become a free-fall instructor at Fort Bragg, and make over two thousand parachute jumps during his twenty-year military career. In a collection of true accounts that span several decades and branches of the military, veterans that include a medic, a first sergeant, and a colonel share fascinating, poignant, and sometimes humorous stories that transport others into chaotic war zones, their experiences running from the enemy, and life in the jungle where they lived out of a rucksack, invited destitute children to be their guides, and encountered eclectic residents. Included are bible verses, reflection questions, and short descriptions of families served by the BT Hero House Foundation. From the Heart of a Soldier shares compelling personal accounts from military veterans that offer a glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who serve our country.

MSG Kennard will help you navigate through the following: Can Christians serve in the Military? What are the pitfalls of military service? What are some great take aways of military service? What about becoming an officer? Should you go active duty or join the National Guard/Reserves?

I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My heart. (Acts 13:22) Business leaders face perplexing challenges to succeed in the marketplace, they make difficult decisions affecting the lives of their employees, and they inspire their staff to give their best. They experience triumphs and defeats, elation and agony, real wins and real losses. And while the Bible doesn't give us a manual for business leadership, it does give us a window into the heart after God's heart, the heart of King David. He faced similar challenges as a gifted tactician, strategist, and ruler, and he was very far from perfect. As David walked through his leadership challenges and his personal failures, he communicated his heart in his psalms. Many business leaders today apply the principles of the ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu from The Art of War to their business. In fact, legions of Sun Tzu devotees are out there applying the principles of a pagan conqueror to attack the marketplace for personal gain. How much better to consider the brilliance of God's conqueror King David, a man after His own heart? David's psalms are poetic expressions of this heart. Furthermore, his psalms continue to be "living and active" (Hebrews 4:12) as they are indeed part of the living and active Word of God for business leaders today. No followers of Sun Tzu would dare to make such an amazing claim. Business after God's Heart challenges the heart of the business leader to follow after the heart of God, as it is revealed in the psalms of David. And ultimately, as the leader's personal engagement in business flows from this heart, it will yield the fruit of Business after God's Heart.

Thank you God for Loving Me is a story about a little boy, who is now a grown up young man. He remembers how God had blessed him as a young boy. He truly knows now that when he was young it was God who was blessing him all the long. He has a sister who grew up to be a beautiful young lady. They both got married and had families of their own. His baby brother grew up and he became a preacher. The young man wanted his children to learn early in their young lives, about how good God is. He started teaching his children about some things that they should be thankful for. He is also very thankful now how God has blessed him with new family members. Gracias Dios por amarme, es una historia acerca de un niño, Quien crecio para ser un joven adulto. El recuerda como Dios lo bendijo cuando era niño. Ahora reconoce cuando era niño, fue Dios quien siempre lo bendijo. El tiene una hermana que creció hacer una hermosa Señorita. Los dos están Casados y cada uno tiene su propia familia. Su hermano pequeño se convirtió en un pastor. Este Joven queria que sus hijos aprendieran desde muy niños de las Bendiciones de Dios. El empezó a enseñarles a sus hijos a dar gracias por las cosas que ellos deberián estar agradecidos por. El ahora también esta agradecido de como Dios lo ha Bendecido con nuevos miembros en su familia.

When times get tough, how can we adequately handle catastrophic loss, pinpoint our true identity, and then find our best path forward? While serving in the US Army, Chaplain (Major) Ret. Paul Lynn set out on a personal quest to help solve the problem of suicide and resiliency in his branch of the military. Eventually, his path led him to a solution: the Resilience Unlimited-Pathfinder Resiliency Tool (PRT), a highly integrated model derived from science, psychology, philosophy, and theology research that provides insight on how to build a resilient mindset, live a unified-focused life, and always find the best path. Throughout his presentation, Lynn shares keys to resiliency that guide others to know who they are spiritually, to be confident in their role identity, and rightly align their psychological identity to attain a supercharged resilient life. Included are appendices that offer structure and pledges to form a Pathfinder Resiliency Group as well as questions for self-assessment. Resilience Unlimited shares a proven tool that leads others through an inspiring roadmap to build personal resiliency within the conditions of life and bring it into a unified focus.

From an early age-around 18 months old-our son Evan had quite the grasp of the English language. We came to call his little "zingers" Evanisms. This is my book of Evanisms for you to enjoy.

This is a story about a very active family. Chris enjoys drawing and spending time with his grandsons who are the inspiration of the story.

Have you ever wondered what this life is all about? Have the words, "What is the purpose for all of this?" ever echoed in your mind? Have you ever felt that there can't possibly be a God because the challenges you face are impossible to overcome? Have you ever felt you must be a complete failure because you can't seem to rise above your existing circumstances? If you answer "Yes," to any of these questions, this book is for you. Imagine for a minute that the circumstances in which you find yourself are the very thing that CAN and WILL help you to rise above. By following Dana's journey, learn the Power of Discernment that will help you to become a better version of yourself...and rise above. A portion of the proceeds of this book will build a program for at-risk youth

This book can be read in less than a day, improve the rest of your life and impact future generations. God intends for every human to live an outstanding life. He is standing by, almost pleading to offer all the help we'll ever need to be victorious in every situation. This book offers foundational Biblical principles for the meaningful life God wants everyone to have. The Holy Spirit is a teacher (1 Cor 2:13, Luke 12:12). The education I received during the first year after receiving the Holy Spirit was filled with valuable nuggets that improved my life and mindset. These could have prevented many headaches and problems during the years before. Simple key pieces of wisdom were revealed that improved my interactions, relationships and behavior. The more I learned, the more I realized God truly has an answer for everything from parenting, paying bills, problems on the job and everything in between. I sat in Bible class numerous times and thought, "If I had only known this earlier..." This book is a condensed summary of hundreds of hours of learning to make universal truths readily available to anyone interested in a better life.

There are those days when the sun is shining with no clouds in the sky, and it's peaceful and tranquil, but then, just like that, the sky grows dark, and the storm begins to rage. In the year 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rhonda was given a devastating diagnosis. This diagnosis would tremendously impact her health and her husband's faith. Michael's transparency in this book is sure to be refreshing to all who read. The struggle is real and will test our faith in God, but with some grit and, most importantly, God's sufficient grace, we can survive the storms of life.

A sequel to the original Bee His: Becoming God's Worker Bee, Battle the Bully looks at four fifth grade friends who form a club that meets weekly to pray together, encourage, laugh but most of all, worship God. The friends use Biblical teachings to work through struggles.

Rebecca is a fictional preteen Christian girl growing up in a small town in the 1950's who talks to God on a daily basis. She has a prayer diary in which she shares with God her feelings about her life and family and her daily joys and struggles. She reminds herself of bible verses that relate to her situation and thanks God for the answers to her prayers.

"Hi, ma'am. I'm sorry to bother you, but a woman was wandering around your property. She looked lost. She told me she was waiting for a friend named Gayle and that she had dropped her off here. I didn't have the heart to watch the missus stand outside. I offered to let her sit in my car." He pointed toward the squad car and looked down at his clipboard. Flipping pages, he said, "She said her name is ..." He stopped and pointed to a line on his notepad. "Pauline Graham," we said in unison. "So, you know her?" The officer looked at me with cool eyes, smiled, and put down his notepad. "Yes, sir." My voice was shaking. The moment I had waited a lifetime for was finally here, but I didn't know what to do. I was terrified about the thought of meeting her. It had been so many years. I took a deep breath.

Karen Martin has had so many experiences as a hospice nurse over twenty-five years that she arrived at a place where she knew she had to share what she's seen and learned about death with others. Everyone Dies reveals stories of love, hope, despair, joy, and sorrow. Some of the author's experiences are encouraging, some are happy, some are heartbreaking, but each one taught her as well as the patients and families she's cared for valuable lessons.. The book includes periodic poetry breaks to share how the author felt as she went through each of her experiences. Whether you just like real-life stories, have someone you love who is walking or walked the hospice journey, are a student nurse or further along in your journey of caring for people at the end of life, you'll agree that every day is a gift after reading this book. In caring for others, the author has received so much more than she's given. God has been at her side the entire way, and she gives Jesus all the glory.

Luke 2:35 NIV so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too. Michael Baez, successful author of 'How To Pick Your Bride and How To Keep Her For Life', feels men have wondered about women for ages, many saying and thinking deep inside, "I don't understand her?" Though Baez feels he has explained much about your Bride in his first book, he feels Grooms don't really know their Brides unless they know their Brides' Heart. His new book, 'Her Heart', will give biblical understanding as to why your Bride is the way she is. While you read Baez's book about 'Her Heart', it is hoped you will also discover your heart. To rediscover 'Her Heart', Baez goes straight back to the beginning, possibly uncovering key structures of the heart the way God made them. Baez also hopes to tug your heart in the process, hopefully creating understanding in hearts. Provides key Biblical concepts to open communication and get close, and learn more about your Bride's heart. Baez hopes a reader of his book will become more willing and able to forgive possible discrepancies he finds in his Bride's heart. Better handle marriage situations like an offense the Bride possibly made. With the Groom applying the Christlike examples in this book, it is hoped that upon finishing the book, it will lead the couple toward a stronger more fulfilling relationship. Of course, Baez feels these books he has published with the help of a church, pastors, men's groups, counselor if needed, and the willing effort by the married couple will help the readers to solidify and accomplish a long-lasting marriage. It is hoped with 'Her Heart' and his two other published books: 'How to Pick Your Bride and How To Keep her For Life', a Groom will have the understanding and tools available that are needed to be able to stay married for life.

Praying with Jesus uncovers the four aspects of having a successful prayer life. The main key is realizing that the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are with us in prayer. The Scripture in Acts 10:38, talks about how Jesus was anointed with the Holy Ghost and power and went about doing good healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him. It is knowing God is with us that will cause us to realize nothing is impossible for us in prayer.

Ten Second Sermons uses a faith-based haiku format to encourage and challenge both individual readers and the church as a whole. Mark Lidtke, a devoted Christian who served as a public middle school teacher for three decades, shares how the Lord has guided him even when he struggled with his faith. As he approached retirement, he found himself in a time of reflection, and he prayed. God was quick to answer, and his faith was ignited as he wrote haikus - something he often used to promote learning as a teacher. In this book exploding with powerful verses, he tackles a number of topics, such as love, empathy, revelation, and how Christians can live for Jesus. The haikus can be used for daily inspiration or as building blocks that will help you celebrate a deepening relationship with Christ. Whether you're struggling with your faith or want to cultivate a connection with God for the first time, this book will inspire you to live your best life.

When Jesus called his first disciples, he asked them, "What are you looking for?" Jesus knew that we are all searching for something: a relationship with God; a grace-filled way of living; and the answers to life's most important questions such as "Who am I?" Too often we seek those answers in the wrong places. We can search the world and come up empty only to find that what we were seeking was inside of us all along. In a part-spiritual autobiography and part-guided meditation, certified spiritual director Mark Ekstrom invites believers to join him on a journey of self-discovery and faith while offering insight into his spiritual ups and downs, doubts, wonderings, and the growth that has brought him to where he is today. Organized as a thirty-day pilgrimage with daily meditations, spiritual seekers are guided through reflection questions, scripture readings, spiritual disciplines, and prayer in order to experience God's love and grace more fully, foster a deeper spirituality, and continue to build a strong personal relationship with God. Experiencing Grace leads believers on an introspective thirty-day journey to encourage an awareness of God not as a theological concept, but as a transforming relationship.

This book is a game changer, if taken seriously. There is so much uncertainty in the world today, and events taking place that we never thought we would see in our lifetime. As these events continue to escalate, we know it is more imperative than usual to be spiritually prepared for end-times. What is your plan? Are we truly ready for what is coming? In an inspirational handbook, Ivonne Pyke shares personal stories, scripture, spiritual insights, and a checklist of what to expect as end-times approach. She explores faith, fear, life changing plan, and the persecution of religious beliefs; the six pieces of armor that God provides His earthly followers; several matters in life that require perseverance; the three significant books in the Bible-the Books of Truth, Remembrance, and Life; and ways to thrive during the post-rapture when life as we know it has completely changed. Included is a list of get-me-by recipes that instruct how to make homemade household items such as laundry detergent and toothpaste to survive the uncertainty that accompanies a drastic change in the world. In the Last Days is a spiritual handbook that offers diverse insights into how to prepare the mind, body, and soul for end-times and the post-rapture.