UNDERSTAND YOUR WORTH AND LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE BLESSINGS GOD HAS FOR YOU

Do you every feel less than–less important or less valuable than others on social media, at work, or even in your own friend circles?

Would you like to know with confident assurance just how precious, loved, and valuable you are to God and believe that God has a purpose-filled plan for your life?

In Platinum Faith, best-selling authors and inspirational speakers Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett examine twelve unique properties of the precious metal platinum–including valuable, rare, unreactive, and highly useful–to show us how to embrace our true worth and cultivate a deeper faith in God. Combining honest and relatable stories with inspirational insights, they unpack each of these properties and the spiritual and practical applications for your life, helping you to:

• Realize your importance to God (Valuable)
• Believe God, trust His plan, and walk in faith (Rare)
• Choose not to react to negativity but only to the life-giving Word of God (Unreactive)
• Know that you are important and useful to the Kingdom (Useful)

Get ready to cultivate platinum faith and walk in confidence that your life is valuable and counts for God’s kingdom!

Includes a foreword from best-selling author Victoria Osteen.

Moving, funny devotions crafted for every day by moms who know the drill

When women take on the role of mom, they take on a hundred other titles as well: healer, comforter, chef, teacher, cheerleader—and less flattering jobs such as disciplinarian, ruiner of fun times, and chief worrier. In the middle of juggling all those roles, finding room to spend time alone seeking God can seem insurmountable.

Moms Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett understand the struggles—and the joys. They've pulled together their own experiences with the crazy world of parenting as well as the most requested, most talked about topics on mommy blogs. Their research nailed down what moms really want to talk about.

Looking for a gift for your mother? Honor her with 31 Days with God for Mothers—offering help, hope, and a touch of humor. This affordable gift book promises challenge, encouragement, and plenty of wisdom for the most important woman in your life: Mom! Especially for women with children at home, these brief, easy-to-read meditations offer wisdom and support from someone who’s “been there and done that.”  Accompanied by inspiring prayers and quotations, practical tips, and lined space for recording thoughts, 31 Days with God for Mothers is the perfect way to say “I love you, Mom.”

Looking for a great gift for mom? Honor her with 31 Days with God for Mothers—offering help, hope, and a touch of humor. This affordable Value Book promises challenge, encouragement, and plenty of wisdom for the most important woman in your life: Mom! Especially for women with children at home, these brief, easy-to-read meditations offer wisdom and support from someone who’s “been there and done that.”  Accompanied by inspiring prayers and quotations, practical tips, and lined space for recording thoughts, 31 Days with God for Mothers is the perfect way to say “I love you, Mom.”

Addressing the issues that business women encounter every day, including communications, relationships, opportunities, integrity, professionalism, and achievement, this devotional is a helpful companion and an inspiring start to every day. Written with humor and insight, the authors share hard learned lessons and provide guidance for the many challenges and opportunities that women face in their career.

Where's wisdom when moms really need it? Right at their fingertips, thanks to "Daily Wisdom for Mothers!" Following Barbour's popular "Daily Wisdom for Women" and "Daily Wisdom for the Workplace" (with combined sales of more than 460,000), this new book is by a mom-award-winning writer Michelle Medlock Adams.

Especially for women with children at home, "Daily Wisdom for Mothers" offers 365 brief, relevant, and biblical reflections with monthly themes such as worry, unconditional love, discipline, and praying. Each will show mothers how Scripture applies to their everyday lives — and equip them to be the best moms they can be.

Ya sea un bebé o un adolescente que la llama "mamá", usted querrá que sus hijos sean hombres de bien. Pero en un mundo agitado y loco, ese no es un trabajo simple. Usted necesita el poder y la perspectiva de Dios para manejar todas las complejas alternativas de la maternidad. El devocionario Sabiduría diaria para madres puede ayudarle. Estas oraciones bíblicas, breves, llenas de poder y a menudo graciosas, son obra de una mama, la premiada escritora Michelle Medlock Adams, especialmente para aquellas cuyos niños aun viven en casa. Este libro divertido y alentador está lleno de orientación bíblica y el estímulo para ayudarle a ser la mejor mama que usted pueda ser.

Whether it's a toddler or a teen calling you "Mom," you want to raise your child right. But in a hectic, crazy world, that's no simple job. You need God's power and perspective to handle all the twists and turns of motherhood. Daily Wisdom for Mothers can help. These brief, relevant, biblical, often humorous devotions are by a mom - award-winning writer Michelle Medlock Adams - for moms, especially those with children still in the home. This encouraging and fun book is packed with biblical insight to help you to be the best mom you can be.

Experience an intimate connection to your heavenly Father with the Daily Wisdom for Women devotional collection. Featuring a powerful devotional reading and prayer for every day of 2016, this beautiful volume provides inspiration and encouragement for your soul. Enhance your spiritual journey with the refreshing readings—and come to know just how deeply and tenderly God loves you.

Packed with motivation and encouragement with a dash of humor, this 365-day devotional is ideal for the Christian working woman. Coauthors Michelle Medlock Adams and Gena Maselli draw upon years of experience in the workplace to tackle issues like competition, personal identity, emotions, contentment, and office politics. Each devotional helps the reader strengthen her personal spiritual walk and reflect Christ in her profession.

In this daily devotional, co-authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Gena Maselli draw upon years of experience in the workplace to tackle issues like competition, personal identity, emotions, contentment, and office politics. Each devotional helps the reader strengthen her personal spiritual walk and reflect Christ in her profession.

Think back to your childhood. Remember your best girlfriend in all the world? Remember the promise "Friends Forever?" No matter what, you would always be there for each other. Through thick and thin, you're best friends. But in today's fast-paced society it is easy to take life and friends for granted. Life's accomplishments seem to be judged and rewarded by the big checkmark on the almighty "To Do List" of life: laundry, groceries, work, schedules, family, daycare, school, sports . . . and the list goes on and on.

Women are tender, fun-loving, and relational by nature. Not only do we acknowledge our need for one another, but we tend to revel in it as we share in a sacred dance of motherhood, daughterhood, sisterhood, and friendship.

The Divine Stories of the Yahweh Sisterhood is a spiritual journey towards a closer relationship with God and the special women in your life. This book contains all the beauty and power of a delightful group hug. Its pages are filled with heartwarming stories from women around the world told from each woman's own, unique point of view. So, get ready for the time of your life as you enjoy the powerful, funny, and sometimes tearful stories in The Divine Stories of the Yahweh Sisterhood! Remember . . . Friends Forever!

Looking for “a place to belong”? Find it in God’s love! Encouragement and Hope for a Woman's Heart provides 180 devotional readings from female writers, guaranteed to provide a spiritual boost. This brand-new compilation focuses on the true Source of Hope and Encouragement and all the good things He provides.

Entries from writers past and present provide encouragement to see God at work in all areas of daily life, jobs, friendships, and family.

Encouraging Words for Mothers offers brief, relevant, and biblical reflections with monthly themes such as worry, unconditional love, discipline, and praying. Each will show you how scripture applies to your everyday life—and equip you to be the best mom you can be.

Moms, find wisdom and support when you really need it!

This 365-day morning and evening devotional book is by a mom—award-winning writer Michelle Medlock Adams—for moms. Especially for women with children still at home, Encouraging Words for Mothers offers brief, relevant, and biblical reflections with monthly themes such as worry, unconditional love, discipline, and praying. Each will show you how scripture applies to your everyday life—and equip you to be the best mom you can be.

Feast upon the wisdom found in Barbour’s daily inspirational gift book series, charming little books that will provide you with a deliciously inspirational morsel to feed your soul each and every day. Each volume, featuring a poignant prayer, quote, scripture, or thought for every day of the year, is a gift that will keep on giving for years to come.

Need a good laugh? Who doesn’t? Find mirth and spiritual refreshment in Heavenly Humor for the Dieter’s Soul, featuring devotional readings drawn from fellow dieters. Seventy-five readings will make you laugh, chuckle, chortle, and snicker. And every reading points you to the heavenly Father who knows all about you—and loves you completely.

Teachers love apples, but just this once, try a great book. Heavenly Humor for the Teacher's Soul is the perfect book to bring a smile to your favorite teacher; 75 inspirational stories full of humor and a Christian message. Full of life lessons that can be read with the class or at home.

Need a good laugh? Who doesn't? Find mirth and spiritual refreshment in Heavenly Humor for the Woman's Soul, a devotional drawn from well-known and up-and-coming humorists. Seventy-five readings tackle the real-life joys, trials, and embarrassments of women, giving each a hilarious twist. And every reading points you to the heavenly Father who knows all about you — and loves you completely.

Deadlines. Expectations. Loss. Success. Responsibilities. Adulting. It can all be overwhelming. Just breathe. Relax and let God soothe your soul. He knows the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the joys and sorrows. Calm your mind and reach out to the One who gave you breath in the first place.

Each moment of life is meant to be savored. . .and this lovely gift book invites you to do just that—all while sipping a delicious latte (or two!). Featuring a unique blend of inspirational readings, prayers, scripture, quotations, and  tasty latte recipes, your heart will be filled to overflowing with warmth, contentment, and a little Latte for Life!

These 365 daily readings reveal the ever changing testament to the imagination and creativity of our God. His mighty hand crafted the tallest mountain and the most delicate snowflake. More than thirty writers share their observations and reflections of God’s goodness in the beauty and wonder of nature. Let the Earth Rejoice equips readers each day to know that the same God who created the ocean and cares for the hummingbird, also created and cares for you.

In today's fast-paced world, young parents are faced with the challenge of juggling careers, personal time, marriage, finances, and a long list of "to do's"? So where is God when you can't find the car keys and you're running late for work? When the business report you worked on late into the evening now has crayon drawings on every page? When the air conditioning in your Ford Explorer has gone out on a scorching Texas day and the kids are clamoring for attention in the backseat? Enter the life of Michelle Medlock Adams and learn that no one has all the answers — but we know the One who does!

Be inspired — or inspire your mom — with this collection of inspirational writings from such authors as Michelle Medlock Adams. Overflowing with relevant quotations, thoughts, and scripture, this little book is sure to make a lasting impact.

Michelle Medlock Adams provides insight into many different kinds of love as she shares fifteen true and powerful stories about what God's love can do. This is an excellent resource for individuals and Bible study groups who want to dig deeper into 1 Corinthians 13.

Michelle Medlock Adams presents 52 devotions to celebrate the beauty of our uniqueness. Love & Care For the One and Only You also includes practical tips for healthy recipes, exercise plans, and wellness suggestions.

Sixty devotional readings offer encouragement and affirmation to women ages 25 to 45, who often struggle with the unrealistic physical demands of today's culture. Centered on 1 Samuel 16:7 ("Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart"), Secrets of Beauty unveils God's perfect plan for every woman.

If you see physical beauty, wealth, good health, and plenty of friendships as a source of happiness, author Michelle Medlock Adams suggests a different plan. . .one guaranteed to satisfy your spirit. The sixty devotional readings in Secrets of Happiness offer encouragement and affirmation, pointing you to the one source of lasting joy and contentment—God Himself.

Even the Declaration of Independence encourages the "pursuit of happiness" — so why are so many Americans unhappy? Perhaps we're chasing the wrong kind of happiness. While many see physical beauty, wealth, good health, and plenty of friendships as the source of happiness, author Michelle Medlock Adams suggests a different plan, one guaranteed to satisfy the honest seeker. The sixty devotional readings in Secrets of Happiness offer encouragement and affirmation to women ages 25 to 45, pointing them to the one source of lasting joy and contentment — God Himself. This two-month "course in happiness" could have eternal benefits!

Looking for “a place to belong”? Find it in God’s love! Shared Blessings provides 90 devotional readings from female writers, guaranteed to provide a spiritual boost. This new compilation focuses on God’s kindness and all the good things He provides. Entries from writers past and present provide encouragement to see God at work in daily life, jobs, friendships, and family. With well-known contributors like Michelle Medlock Adams, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells, Wanda E. Brunstetter, Hannah Whitall Smith, and Frances Ridley Havergal, Shared Blessings also includes heartfelt entries from women of the Circle of Friends Ministry based in Ohio’s Amish country.

Looking for “a place to belong”? Find it in a relationship with the heavenly Father! Shared Encouragement provides 90 devotional readings from female writers, guaranteed to provide a spiritual boost. This brand-new compilation focuses on the true Giver of encouragement. Entries from female writers past and present, remind readers of the security, the beauty, the forgiveness, and the love that is evident in a life intimately linked with the heavenly Father. With well-known contributors like Michelle Medlock Adams, Sheila Walsh, Beth Moore, Elizabeth Prentiss, Hannah Whitall Smith, and Frances Ridley Havergal, Shared Encouragement also includes heartfelt entries from women of the Circle of Friends Ministry based in Ohio’s Amish country.

Looking for “a place to belong”? Find it in your cherished friendships! Shared Friendship provides 90 devotional readings from female writers, guaranteed to provide a spiritual boost. This brand-new compilation focuses on the Giver of our cherished friendships and those friendships yet to be formed. Entries from female writers past and present, remind readers of common bonds, love, forgiveness, laughter, thankfulness, and much more. With well-known contributors like Michelle Medlock Adams, Sheila Walsh, Carol Kent, Fanny Crosby, Hannah Whitall Smith, and Frances Ridley Havergal, Shared Friendship also includes heartfelt entries from women of the Circle of Friends Ministry based in Ohio’s Amish country.

Every dog is different, but each loves his or her human in a special way. Often they are brave, noble, and strong. Sometimes they make us laugh, at them and at ourselves. Always they make us feel less alone and more loved. These ninety devotions will encourage and inspire you as you see how God is revealed in the antics and actions of our four-legged friends.

Parties * Social Occasions * Celebrations* Festive Times * Get-Togethers

The Godly Business Woman Guide to Cooking and Entertainment  offers user-friendly information for planning, organizing, and executing special entertaining events-while providing a foundation for continued spiritual growth. Within the cover is an all-inclusive guide that provides:

* Helpful cooking and entertaining tips

* Basics of etiquette and nutrition

* Time-saving ideas for women and mothers in the corporate world, as well as for women and mothers who work out of their home

*Preparation ideas for entertaining, special occasions, holidays, and festivals

* Biblical principles for the godly woman.

You will find classy quotes and useful ideas from such celebrities as The Pampered Chef's Founder Doris Christopher, The Cheapskate Gourmet's author Mary Hunt, Vonette Bright of Campus Crusade, Marita Littauer, director of CLASServices, Jill Rigby of Manners of the Heart, and dozen of other authors and celebrities.

Being a mother is like baking the perfect chocolate dessert--a mix of sweet, rich, and spicy with just enough salt to bring out the flavor. Some days it is all cupcakes and tea parties and others it is dark chocolate candy bars at night after the kids have gone to bed. Each day you try to say the right thing, be the perfect parent, but that doesn't always happen and that is OK. God is still in our corner, parenting us so that we can be better parents. He made us. He knows we're not perfect, and He loves us anyway.

Children have spiritual truths to teach us–if only we will slow down long enough to listen. In these pages, speakers and authors such as Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, Phil Callaway, Gigi Graham, and Eugene Peterson share stories of simple faith and earnest prayers from their own childhoods as well as lessons learned from their children and grandchildren.

Inspiring and often humorous, Whispering in God’s Ear reminds us that children seem to have a direct connection to heaven. Their unbounded trust reveals a belief in a heavenly Father who cares about every detail of their lives. Their prayers show a confidence in a powerful God whose reach extends to every corner of their world. And their wholehearted expressions of love reflect a joy that can come only from the Giver of life.

Experience a deeper and more meaningful connection to your heavenly Father with the beautifully-packaged devotional Whispers of Wisdom for Women. Featuring a handsome flexible cover and full-color interior design, Whispers of Wisdom for Women includes more than 100 readings—covering topics such as God’s love, peace, provision, joy, hope, relationships, and prayer—and provides just the encouragement you need for any area of life.

God’s Word has much to say to women about our importance and worth. Wonderfully Made offers biblical encouragement about true beauty, confidence, and happiness. Authors Michelle Medlock Adams, Ramona Richards, and Katherine A. Douglas share devotions especially for women ages 25 to 45, who often struggle with the unrealistic physical demands of today’s culture. With its theme verse of Psalm 139:14 (“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made”), this devotional unveils God’s secrets of true beauty, confidence, and happiness for every woman—and the grace that transforms everything around it.

This sweet devotional will cheer your spirit and bring encouragement in the midst of the most challenging day. Whatever is troubling your heart, the warm words in this book, paired with quotes and Scripture, will help you find the strength and determination to face any obstacle.

Whether served in a batch of cookies or in a soup bowl, the persimmon is a favorite fruit of Midwesterners. Called the "divine fruit" or the "fruit of the gods," persimmons range from the American common persimmon, perfect for every kind of dessert, to Fuyu persimmons, a variety from China that has since won many hearts.

In The Perfect Persimmon, award-winning journalist Michelle Medlock Adams serves up persimmon expertise, from knowing when the fruit is at its ripest to sharing the best preparation techniques. Adams hails from the birthplace of the Lawrence County, Indiana, Persimmon Festival, where the Midwest’s best-kept secret, persimmon pudding, has people flocking toward what some consider the persimmon capital of the world.

Armed with a love of persimmons that has been nurtured from a young age, Adams has collected the best persimmon recipes, guaranteed to satisfy any hankering for the savory or the sweet. Accompanying these recipes are personal anecdotes detailing childhood memories and folktales about greedy possums, wise turtles, and the persimmon seed’s ability to predict winter forecasts, providing a colorful context for this favored fruit.

Start your day off right—every day of the year!—with 365 Days of Encouragement for the Workplace. . .and find inspiration in God’s calling on your life.

Shopping guide and tourist handbook for the Texas Hill Country, written in 2002.

Looking for “a place to belong”? Find it in God’s love! The Shared Blessings Devotional Journal provides 90 devotional readings from female writers plus generous journaling space, guaranteed to provide a spiritual boost. 

This new compilation focuses on God’s kindness and all the good things He provides. Entries from writers past and present provide encouragement to see God at work in daily life, jobs, friendships, and family. With well-known contributors like Michelle Medlock Adams, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells, Wanda E. Brunstetter, Hannah Whitall Smith, and Frances Ridley Havergal, Shared Blessings also includes heartfelt entries from women of the Circle of Friends Ministry based in Ohio’s Amish country.

Find more of God in your life as follow author Michelle Medlock Adams as she draws spiritual insights from her own parenting experience.

Whether you’re looking for those first signs of new life to burst through the soil, hunting Easter eggs with the kiddos, or seeking a closer relationship with Jesus, it seems we’re all searching for something to bring us hope, joy, and a new beginning. That’s why Springtime For Your Spirit: 90 Devotions of Hope, Joy, and New Beginnings is the perfect devotional for such a special season. Award-winning authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Andy Clapp have carefully woven biblical lessons into holidays and happenings that we experience only during spring, such as:

• MLB Spring Training
• Lent
• Easter
• Spring Storm Season
• Spring Pancake Festival
• Spring Planting
• Mother’s Day

Each devotion not only features an inspirational teaching and quote, but also, it gives readers the opportunity to: Plant the Word, Work the Word, Pray the Word, and learn more through a Did You Know? feature.

We challenge you to search the pages of this devotional and experience the sweetness of this sacred season. Your beautiful new beginning awaits. . . .

God's Word has much to say about our importance and worth. Devotions for Becoming a Beautiful Woman of God offers biblical encouragement about true beauty, confidence, and happiness. Sixty full-length devotions explore the theme verse of Psalm 139:14 ("I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made"), leaving women feeling the power or God's love—and the grace that transforms everything around it.