Stock up on some deals Christmas is a little over 5 weeks away. I repeat... CHRISTMAS IS A LITTLE OVER 5 WEEKS AWAY! Does this freak you out like it does me?! For some reason this year, my mind just can't go there. Maybe it's due to the crazy warm fall we've had in south. It barely feels like fall... how can I begin to even think Christmas?! No matter the state of readiness you're in for Christmas gift giving, LifeWay is here to help! Be sure to flip through our current catalog … [Read more...]
What Grieving People Wish You Knew
Important New Resource for Ministry How do you begin to find the ways to comfort someone who has lost a loved one? What do you say to a friend who just miscarried for the third time? When a close friend is walking through the challenges of terminally ill parents, how do you encourage them without saying something that would sound trite? It can be so hard in many of life's situations to know what to say, how to respond, or when to stay silent when someone is walking through an … [Read more...]
How’s Your Soul? by Judah Smith
New from a best selling writer We ask numerous people a day, "How are you?" But do we really care how they are or are we just being polite as we pass them in the hall at work or in school? I'm willing to guess many of us would be surprised if someone said, "Well, not too great today." Would we be willing to stop and give them time? And, are we brave enough to answer the question when it's asked of us with more than an, "Oh, I'm fine, thanks" response? Pastor and writer Judah Smith … [Read more...]
Listen, Love, Repeat by Karen Ehman
Be a blessing through listening I was talking with a friend last week about how our Facebook feeds have gone from fun and entertaining to depressing and me-focused. Whether it's our friends sharing their political views at nauseaum or post after post of selfies, it has become another avenue for society to compare, shame, and tick off people. My friend and I have both recently begun to "unfollow" people who constantly put negative vibes out into the Facebook universe. How I miss the days … [Read more...]
Crossing the Water by Leslie Leyland Fields
Holding on to Hope My pastor says, "You're always in one of three places: You're either heading into a storm. You're in the middle of a storm. Or you're about to head into one." And if you think about it, that's so true. Navigating the rough spots and trying not to doubt or lose hope in the process can be a daunting challenge. Author Leslie Leyland Fields knows a little something about navigating the waters of life. She has just released Crossing the Waters: Following Jesus Through the … [Read more...]
Shaken by Tim Tebow
Q&A with the football star We're celebrating the release of Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life's Storms by Tim Tebow this week at LifeWay! This has been a much anticipated book for football and non-football fans alike. You do not have to like football to enjoy this book! It's full of powerful testimonies from Tim and many of his friends about how God has carried them through the best and worst moments of life. Here's a look at the book: First, he was a … [Read more...]
The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines
TV's Most Beloved Couple Today is a big day at LifeWay Christian Stores! The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines is now available. This could possibly be the most fun read of the year! Are you ready to see your fixer upper? These famous words are now synonymous with the dynamic husband-and-wife team Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of HGTV’s Fixer Upper. As this question fills the airwaves with anticipation, their legions of fans continue to multiply and ask a different series of … [Read more...]
Grace, Not Perfection by Emily Ley
Embrace a joyful life Show of hands, ladies, at who tries to do it all? Work, raising the kiddos, maintaining friendships, church activities, sports, PTA, marriage, dating, cleaning... AGH!!!! Okay. Deep breath. Emily Ley wants us to see that it's not about getting it all done and making sure we get it done well. It's about living and resting in the fullness of God and more importantly, the Grace of God. Doesn't that sound oh, so good? Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, … [Read more...]
She Reads Truth
Women in the Word everyday If you're reading this post and you are a woman, there's a good chance you're familiar with She Reads Truth, a popular blog, app, and Bible study platform that encourages women of all ages to dive into the Word each and every day. The creators, Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, have a God-given gift of creativity, passion, and an understanding of Scripture that draws women into the Bible. To help compliment the movement online, they have just released She … [Read more...]
Is This the End? By David Jeremiah
A timely release Dr. David Jeremiah is known for his sermons, studies, and books that help us to understand the end times. Thousands of people across the country trust his solid biblical teaching on some of our tough questions when it comes to discerning the signs we are seeing in our world today. Are we seeing the beginning of the end? In his new book Is This the End? Signs of God's Providence in a Disturbing New World, now available at LifeWay Christian Stores, will speak to many areas … [Read more...]