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The trials we face in this life can feel overwhelming. Life often seems broken—shattered into a million pieces—and at times we may wonder if our mess is “too big” for God. We can convince ourselves we are too far away from God’s grace for it to reach us where we are.Sheila Walsh knows this feeling all too well—and the hiding and shame that result from it. But in this six-session video study, she shows how using spiritual disciplines such as confession, prayer, and meditation on Scripture helped her break free from this cycle of despair and experience newfound joy as a child of God—fully known, fully loved, and fully accepted. She reveals that while we will never be completely “fixed” on earth, God’s power can be made perfect in our weakness. He is waiting to accept us—having already promised to love us, heal us, and carry us through to the end. Our brokenness can be the beginning of something beautiful, and accepting the fact that we are broken can be the key to finding God’s strength in the middle of the mess.This study guide includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and in-between session study materials that will help you practice the spiritual discipline Sheila is discussing each week as she leads you and your group members through the journey of brokenness.Sessions include:Brokenness Is the BeginningBrokenness Is HardBrokenness Is LoudBrokenness Is to Be SharedBrokenness Is the Path to HealingBrokenness Is TemporaryDesigned for use with the In the Middle of the Mess Video Study (sold separately).

“I know firsthand the desperation a human soul can feel when every earthly remedy fails. I also know how powerfully God can intervene when we fall on our faces before him.” —Sheila WalshTalented and beautiful, Sheila Walsh seemed to be on top of the world. But behind her public success as a performing artist and talk show host, a private story was unfolding. Unable to cope with the inner turmoil that plagued her, Sheila stepped down as co-host of television’s 700 Club to deal with a pain too pressing to ignore. Honestly takes you on a journey past the walls that most of us put up and into the recesses of one woman’s heart. With rare grace, Sheila shares the story of her pilgrimage—the journey of a soul as it moved from hopelessness, to honesty, to freedom, and, ultimately, to a life of deepened faith and joy.

When it comes to God’s will for our lives, there are certain things we can know for sure. We know it is God’s will for us to love Him body, soul, mind, and heart and to love our neighbor as ourselves. But what about the things we don’t know for sure? The Bible doesn’t tell us which car to buy or how many children we should have and at what age. This freedom can feel threatening at times, but Jesus doesn’t want us to live in fear. He said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). In this study readers will learn how Jesus talked about life and not being ruled by fear we might make a wrong choice, how following God is a great adventure, and how Jesus is always with us to guide us along the way as we seek to follow God’s will.

Sin importar la tempestad, Dios sabe, Dios se interesa y Él está siempre presente.El caos de la vida puede ser abrumador, y las mujeres llevan una carga mayor que la de la mayoría de las personas. Cada día viene con sus propias presiones y decepciones que poco a poco van reduciendo el gozo, la paz y nuestra cercanía a Él. ¡Pero hay esperanza!En La tormenta interior, Sheila Walsh, autora de éxitos editoriales y oradora de Mujeres de Fe, te invita a profundizar en diez formas transformadoras que te llenarán de esperanza y cambiarán tu vida. A través de enseñanzas bíblicas, historias íntimas de sus propias tormentas y el caos que otras mujeres han afrontado y superado, Walsh nos muestra de qué manera:El sufrimiento se puede convertir en fortaleza.La pena puede conducir al amor.El resentimiento puede encontrar libertad.La restauración puede anular la ira.La valentía puede superar a la insignificancia.¡Y mucho más!En La tormenta interior, encontrarás paz en la verdad más tranquilizante de todas —que siempre serás hija de Dios sin importar cómo te sientas—. No matter the storm, God knows, God cares, and He is always there.In this book, best-selling author, Sheila Walsh invites you into ten life-changing, hope-filled transformations where God's divine redemption quiets the chaos you feel.

Join Sheila Walsh on her journey from despair to joyBeautiful and talented, Sheila Walsh was at the pinnacle of her career, appearing daily on television as cohost of The 700 Club. One day she found herself walking away from it all and checking in to a psychiatric hospital, where she stayed for a month.From the outside everything seemed fine, but on the inside Sheila was in trouble. In her journal she wrote, “Lord, please hold me. I’m falling into a dark well. I feel as if I am disappearing a little more every day. I am so angry inside that I am afraid of myself. I feel so alone.” How did this happen? What brought her to her knees?Loved Back to Life takes readers on Sheila’s journey of the soul from hopelessness to joy as she finds that although the road was scary, at every turn God beckoned her to follow and trust Him. And He did not let her down.

In this very moment, God offers you the gift of His presence.Your life is hectic! Juggling family time, work, and church equals jam-packed days. You want to spend time in God’s Word, but the busyness of life keeps getting in the way. What if, however, you could take five minutes to invest in making each day matter?With her signature honesty, vulnerability, and humor, bestselling author Sheila Walsh helps you find perspective in the midst of your fast-paced life. Every entry features a powerful devotion, a guiding takeaway, and related Scripture that will nourish you, sustain you, and remind you that you are not alone.These five minutes with Jesus just might become the most peaceful and meaningful moments of your day.

In The Storm Inside, you will find rest in the most calming of truths—that you are always a child of God no matter how you feel. In these pages, you will learn to see yourself as God sees you, not as someone forever tossed by the waves but as a woman fully known, fully loved, and growing ever deeper in faith and hope. Now in paperback.Women feel the storm activity all around. We find ourselves teetering somewhere between everyday chaos and crisis.We can feel a storm brewing, we are in the middle of a storm, or we are facing the aftermath of a storm. But don't be afraid because it is possible to grow through turbulent times.Storms show you what's really going on inside, reveal what you really believe, and actually make you stronger. In this powerful book Sheila will help you:Redefine your failures as a new beginning instead of an end.Replace the words always and never in your life with positive declarations of hope.Know with confidence how to help a friend in chaos or crisis.Now in paperback.

La autora best seller y maestra bíblica Sheila Walsh revela los anhelos más profundos del corazón de una mujer y alienta a los lectores a descubrir la incansable búsqueda de Dios a través de esos mismos anhelos.Sheila Walsh ha escrito su libro más personal hasta ahora, usando una de las experiencias más dolorosas de su vida como el terreno para predicar una sencilla verdad: pese a lo que nos empuje a los mismos viejos patrones y errores, Dios es lo que anhelamos.No hay necesidad de mirar en ningún otro lugar. Trazando profundos paralelismos de la vida del rey David, Walsh describe una vida gastada llenando con todas las cosas equivocadas un vacío con forma de Dios. Una y otra vez.Desde el pináculo de la escena de la música cristiana hasta una asombrosa carrera como escritora y conferencista, Sheila Walsh ha tocado las vidas de incontables mujeres que buscan abrigo, consuelo y seguridad en los brazos del Señor. Esta es la historia de cómo Sheila entendió qué era lo que siempre había anhelado, y una invitación a que tú descubras lo mismo.Bestselling author and Bible teacher Sheila Walsh unpacks the deepest longings of a woman’s heart and encourages readers to discover God’s relentless pursuit of them through those very longings.Sheila Walsh has written her most personal book yet, using one of the most painful experiences of her life as ground for preaching a simple truth: No matter what is drawing you into the same old patterns and mistakes, God is what you long for. There’s no need to look anywhere else.Drawing profound parallels from the life of King David, Walsh describes a life spent filling a God-shaped void with all the wrong things. Over and over again.From the pinnacle of the Christian music scene to a breathtaking career as a writer and speaker, Sheila Walsh has touched the lives of countless women looking for shelter, comfort, and safety in the arms of the Lord. The Longing in Me is the story of how Sheila realized what it was she had always longed for—and an invitation for you to discover the same.

Bestselling author and Bible teacher Sheila Walsh unpacks the deepest longings of a woman’s heart and encourages readers to discover God’s relentless pursuit of them through those very longings.In The Longing in Me, Sheila Walsh speaks candidly about the trials in her life and intertwines her story with the biblical saga of King David. As both Sheila’s and David’s stories make clear, some cravings are misguided, but they all stem from the same hunger—and they will haunt you until that hunger gets satisfied properly.If you keep reaching out to the wrong people at the wrong times in your own life, The Longing in Me will help you understand that your cravings are not the problem. It’s where they lead you that makes all the difference.“Sheila is a truth-teller, wise counsel, and a force of raw honesty in a harsh world that begs us to be perfect. This book sings of release from unfair expectations, from my own self-condemnation, and into the arms of Jesus who has no notion of halfway love.”—Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author of For the Love "We share an ache in our hearts, an emptiness in our souls. It's an emptiness only God can fill. Sheila’s book taught me that in new and beautiful ways. Now it's your turn.” —Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist

Faith, though it is as small as a mustard seed, is all that is needed to move mountains.Faith, though it is confronted with doubts, rebounds stronger than ever because of them.Faith, though tested by the fieriest of trials, comes through shining like pure gold.To put it simply, faith is extraordinary!The faith of a believer is much more than wishful thinking.  Faith is a certainty.  Faith is believing that no matter how things appear on the surface, God is in control.  Faith is a constant assurance based on God's track record in our lives and in the lives of the faithful throughout generations past.  Our world, the church, and our own lives are filled with the overwhelming evidence of the faithfulness of God.Extraordinary Faith unfolds a fresh understanding of what faith is and what it is not.  Join Sheila Walsh as she leads you through the lessons faith teaches.God spared nothing to show us He is faithfulThrough faith, the impossible becomes possibleFaith isn't about us, it's about who God isAll we need is faith for the next stepWrestling with doubts strengthens our faithFaith means trusting God even when nothing makes sense

If God loves me, why did my child die?If life is supposed to be so wonderful, why do I feel so bad?If God hears my prayers, why am I still single?If God is in control of the world, why is life so hard?Sheila Walsh hears questions like these wherever she goes. In her own life journey, she has struggled with difficult questions?and has found some answers. Not easy, pat answers, but real-life, lived-out-in-the-flesh answers that can help you find meaning and purpose in spite of pain and suffering. Life Is Tough but God Is Faithful offers encouraging insight into God's presence in the midst of our questions and struggles?and highlights positive choices you can make, no matter what your circumstances may be."Life is tough, but God is faithful" has become Sheila's motto. "The Bible is full of stories of men and women who, in the midst of the toughest situations of life, discovered the faithfulness of God," she says. "When our dreams go sour or seem unfulfilled, we can choose to allow Satan to slither into our lives, or we can choose to remember that God is faithful, no matter how hopeless life gets."Sheila looks at thirteen crucial turning points that can help you rediscover God's love and forgiveness. Showing how the choices you make affect your life, she offers insights from the book of Job, from her own life, and from the lives of people whose simple but determined faith helped them become shining lights in a dark world.

This volume comprises an excellent introductory survey of Christian missions from A.D. 30 to the twentieth century.

Are you struggling today? Do you look back and long for what used to be, or are you looking ahead and have no idea what's coming? Are you stuck in the middle of a mess because life has not turned out as you expected? When you run to God for answers, do you often feel like you aren't getting them--or at least aren't getting the answers you want? Are you holding on . . . but not sure how much longer you can?In times of not knowing, Sheila Walsh offers a lifeline of hope. With great compassion born of experience and hardship, Walsh comes alongside the hurting, fearful, and exhausted to remind us that we serve a God who is so much greater than our momentary troubles, no matter how insurmountable they feel. She doesn't offer a quick fix. She offers a God fix. Sharing from her own painful struggles and digging deep into biblical stories of rescue, hope, and miracles, she gives you the strength to keep going, to keep holding on to God in a world turned upside down. The accompanying study includes 10 lessons to help individuals or groups dive deeper.

When Sheila Walsh discovered "I'm not good enough and I'm good with that," everything started to change.We've all experienced that moment when we wish we could start all over again. Failed marriages, lost friends, addictions, lost jobs. This is not the life we imagined. Yesterday can leave us stuck, sad, shamed, scared, and searching. Sheila wants you to face the pain head-on and then start again, from right where you are. In It's Okay Not to Be Okay, she helps you ● overcome the same old rut of struggles and pain● change the way you think about God, yourself, and your everyday life● implement practical, doable, daily strategies to move forward one step at a time● remember that God will never let you down and that you were made for moreIt's never too late to start again . . . and there is healing and freedom in just taking the first step.

Do you belong to the "silent community of the broken," hiding your pain under a veneer of busyness and perfection?Sheila Walsh, best-selling author, popular Women of Faith speaker, and gifted recording artist, has a God-given passion for reaching out to women who are privately carrying around broken hearts. she knows what they are going through because she used to be one of them.Are you lonely but too ashamed to open up?Are you a victim of well-meaning friends who have told you to get over it?Have you tried to heal yourself, to tidy up your pain with a quick fix?Is there a voice inside you saying that you will never change, that you are not worthy of God's love, that you will always be stuck as you are right now?In The Heartache No One Sees, Sheila shows you why some people are able to access and maintain an absolute hope that cannot be shaken--while others lose it like the morning mist. You're invited to join her on a prayer-filled, God-seeking journey to understand how to live in this world, with all its potential for hurt, pain, and fear, and still experience a deep healing that you are able to hold on to, no matter what life throws at you.

Whether or not you know or even understand it, you are living a life of faith. Perhaps not the conventional, Christian ideal of faith, but faith nonetheless. You flip the light switch and have faith that the light will come on. You turn the key and expect the engine to start. But what about the big things in life? Do you have faith that you'll remain healthy? Faith that your children will be safe from violence? We all face situations that we cannot control. All we can do is trust-and have faith-that God will see us through.Rather than a complicated, theological enigma, Sheila Walsh explains that faith is a simple, life-giving gift God offers His children. And since it is a gift, He expects us to share it-to give it away. By sharing biblical and modern examples of women of faith, Sheila opens our eyes to the extravagant gift God has for each of us.

Heartfelt and delightful, I'm Not Wonder Woman encourages, inspires, and challenges women to "discover the real you." Best-selling author Sheila Walsh then invites readers to embrace life and celebrate the joy of being a wonderful woman!Somewhere between being Wonder Woman and wondering what is wrong with you is a greater reality: God created you to be a wonderful woman.Instead of trying to live up to an unrealistic role, best-selling author Sheila Walsh invites you to take off your cape and boots, set aside your crumpled suit, and discover the authentic woman, beloved and valued by God. In this book, Sheila helps you understand that in God's eyes, you are already a beautiful and creative woman.

“In these uncertain times, I know 100 percent that I can stake my life on the unshakeable, unchanging promises of God!” —SHEILA WALSHWhere do you turn for shelter in the worst storms of life?You know God’s promises, but are they for you, are they for now, are they for this? If you look to your circumstances alone, it may seem that God has forgotten you. But He hasn’t. He can’t. And He wouldn’t even if He could. God is the only promise maker who is always a promise keeper. And God’s promises will never fail you!In The Shelter of God’s Promises, gifted Bible teacher and inspiring Women of Faith speaker Sheila Walsh searches Scripture for what God has promised us, what God’s promises mean, and how encounters with Christ are the eternal fulfillment of His unrelenting commitment to us. Through vulnerable storytelling, new insights, and an in-depth Bible study, Sheila offers powerful, heart-filled teaching on ten bedrock promises of God, providing the foundation for daily confidence, joy, hope—and shelter.

Having trouble talking to God?  You’re not alone.We know we can talk to God, but it just sounds so important, so intimidating, so religious. We assume that only the very spiritual talk to him or hear from him directly. But author Sheila Walsh says, "Every sound we utter, every thank you we say, every tear we cry in God's presence is prayer."Get Off Your Knees and Pray is a real woman's guide to real prayer?from understanding the biblical basis for prayer to cultivating a vital personal relationship with God. It is the perfect blend of practical advice, personal stories, and biblical truth to encourage and help you achieve greater intimacy with God through prayer. Prayer is not just a few sentences we say while on our knees. It is living out our ongoing, every-moment commitment to God."Sheila steers us away from prayer as formula (say the right things the right way and God responds) and toward prayer as picture?a picture of God's desired relationship. Talking. Listening. Trusting. Living. This volume, warm and witty like its author, deserves a spot on every reading calendar." ?Max Lucado, best-selling author and minister"No matter what kind of difficulty you have about prayer, this book will help. Sheila has experienced all of them, and she will take you through them to where God has taken her: straight into His very real and accepting Presence." ?Dr. Henry Cloud, speaker and coauthor of Boundaries

Burdened. The word alone makes shoulders sink. It slows down our lives. It clouds our vision. It is the heaviness of so many memories, grudges, fears, uncertainty, and stress.Let go.“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matt 11:28)Let go.Overworked? Overcommitted? Overtired? Underappreciated?Let go!Live free. Sound impossible? Sheila Walsh thought so – until God proved Himself again and again through His Word, His people, and her life. In Let Go, the best-selling author and speaker walks readers through the journey to freedom in Christ. Along the way, she tackles some of the toughest struggles that weigh women down, answering them with overwhelming truth, promise, and hope. You can lay down your burdens. You can rest. You can find peace. You can live free.Start here. Let go. And see what God can do.Includes a study guide.

In twelve stirring, insightful, and deeply revealing chapters, Sheila Walsh shows how personal brokenness can open doors of intimacy with Jesus Christ that might never open in any other way. Now in trade paper.The other side of brokenness"If I could write only one book in my  lifetime, I would ask God to make it this one, the very book you now hold in your hands. . . ." --Sheila WalshGod loves broken people. And when weary, wounded men and women find a way to open their bruised hearts and somehow welcome Him into their personal darkness, they will find a love beyond anything they have ever known.When the glass house Sheila had lived in for so many years came crashing to the ground, she began a new life outside the safety of those walls. No, it didn't feel good, nor safe--not at all. But it felt true. Sheila saw herself as a broken lamb limping after the Shepherd, not knowing where He was going, but knowing that wherever He went, she wanted to go with Him.In twelve stirring, insightful, and deeply revealing chapters, Sheila Walsh shows how personal brokenness can open doors of intimacy with Jesus Christ that might never open in any other way.It's not that God loves broken people more than those who imagine themselves to be whole--it's simply that they know they are loved. They dare to believe it . . . and through such trust, a new wholeness emerges from yesterday's broken pieces.

How do you turn your struggles into strengths? Beloved Bible teacher Sheila Walsh teaches readers how the daily spiritual practices of confession, meditation on God’s Word, and prayer result in fresh freedom in Christ.In her long-awaited book, Sheila Walsh equips women with a practical method for connecting with God’s strength in the midst of struggle. From daily frustrations that can feel like overwhelming obstacles to hard challenges that turn into rock-bottom crises, women will find the means to equip themselves for standing strong with God. Using the spiritual applications of confession, prayer, and meditation on Scripture to form a daily connection to Jesus, women will learn how to experience new joy as a child of God who is fully known, fully loved, and fully accepted.In In the Middle of the Mess, Walsh reveals the hardened defenses that kept her from allowing God into her deepest hurts and shares how entering into a safe place with God and practicing this daily connection with him have saved her from the devil’s prowling attacks. Though we will never be completely “fixed” on earth, we are continually held by Jesus, whatever our circumstances.Sheila Walsh acts as our guardian in In the Middle of the Mess as sheshows us we’re not alone in our struggles,guides us through a courageous journey of self-discovery, andreminds us where to find hope, comfort, and strength in tough times.

This humorous board book will show kids how, when, and why to talk with God as they learn more of who God is and how much He loves them! Introduce curious children to bestselling author Sheila Walsh's first children's book about prayer and talking to God.In Is God Still Awake??young readers meet Poppy, a little girl who has?big?questions about God! Poppy wants to know how to talk with God and whether God listens to her. As she goes through her day, Poppy discovers that God is?always?there—even when the world is asleep! This whimsical board book isIdeal for children, ages 0 to 4, beginning their faith journeyA great way for grandparents to share their faith across the milesA good size for traveling, snuggling, or bedtime readingA perfect gift for Christmas, baptisms, baby showers, and birthdaysInspired by the ways God has used her book?Praying Women, Sheila Walsh decided to share her passion for prayer with kids—a passion that began when she was a little girl who wondered if God could hear her any time of the day or night. With humorous, rhyming text,?Is God Still Awake??assures children that God loves them and is always with them. Whether it's day or night, God is awake, He's listening, and He loves to hear His children speak!

This unique spiritual journal offers an in-depth look at what God's Word says about His grace and mercy. More than just a journal, Stones from the River of Mercy offers daily Scriptures and thought-provoking questions that will help you reflect on your own experiences of His mercy. In addition to providing a place for you to write your own stories, the journal shares inspiring anecdotes and gives you space to write prayer requests?and answers. At the end of this seventeen-week journey, you will have tangible reminders of God's faithfulness that will encourage you to "keep on keeping on" in both good times and tough times.Stones from the River of Mercy is a companion book to Stories from the River of Mercy, in which author, singer, and popular speaker Sheila Walsh shares the story of her relationship with her late mother-in-law, a relationship that taught both women much about God's grace and mercy. Sheila believes that every woman has similar stories. With her book and this journal, you will discover those stories and create a memorial to His river of mercy as it flows through your life.

At one time or another, every Christian goes through a period which is referred to as a "desert experience"?a time when they feel forsaken by God, in doubt about what God would have them do, a period of darkness of the soul. Many, during those times, feel they are alone in this experience, but this thought-provoking book shows readers that they are not alone?that in fact, many well-known Christians have been there also. Featuring personal testimonies from each contributor, The Desert Experience offers readers encouragement and valuable lessons from those who have made it through the "desert"?lessons of hope, humility, goodwill, and the sovereignty of God?all lessons necessary for the maturing of a Christian.

From all of your favorite Women of Faith®!This lighthearted and inspirational collection of brand new devotions shares a message of grace with the warmth and wisdom fans have come to expect from Women of Faith®.Boundless Grace offers a love that has no limits, a spacious freedom for the woman who trusts in the Lord every day.Unfathomable Grace reaches deep into the heart, showing that wherever you go God is always there ahead of you.Immeasurable Grace is the overflowing, never-ending fullness of life and joy kept in the heart of God for his children.Eternal Grace shelters us through the storms of life and walks with us even through the valley of the shadow of death.Together, forty devotionals told in the authors’ diverse voices give a compelling view of why and how we can find infinite grace in Christ.Infinite Grace includes a special tribute section remembering Barbara Johnson. Sheila Walsh, Luci Swindoll, Mary Graham, Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Thelma Wells, Carol Kent, Sandi Patty, and others remind you that even if time is scarce in the busyness of life, God’s grace never is!

It's never too late to remember who you are, it's never too late to dream big dreams and discover that God loves you in ways you cannot yet imagine.Do you dare believe in a God who wants to make your dreams come true? It seems like there is no time to dream these days. Yet the Bible is full of dreamers?those who exchanged their old dreams for new ones, and those who received unexpected dreams from God that changed the course of history. Best-selling author Sheila Walsh gives warm hearted stories of real people, interwoven with biblical insight, to help you discover God's dream for your life.

Delivering a big message with strong biblical insights and heartening personal stories, author and Women of Faith speaker Sheila Walsh shows women the life-changing power of trusting in God.Most Christian women live with a deep sense that they can't seem to get things right, that if only they could be a little better, life would straighten out. Through her own personal hardships, Sheila Walsh has learned that the Christian life is not about getting things right or back to "normal." She writes, "Christ comes not to get us out of our difficulties but to live in us through them." She wants to show women that God has a stunningly beautiful moment of redemption for them that leads to a lifetime of peace and joy.In this eye-opening message for women, she presents a moving look at her own story as she dives into the lives of Bible characters, drawing out lessons from their trials that women can use immediately to establish a deep, life-altering trust in the Father.

Help your little girl grow in the Lord with this bestselling devotional Bible from Sheila Walsh, author of the popular series Gigi, God's Little Princess and cohost of LIFE Today. A good dose of God's truth combined with lots of girly sparkle, God's Little Princess Devotional Bible will help your little girl blossom into the faithful princess she was created to be!This fun Bible devotional for 4- to 7-year-olds includes:International Children's Bible® selectionsShort, engaging devotions that help kids relate to God's WordTalking points to spark family discussionsProfiles of Bible womenActivities, including Bible skit scripts, memory verses, character-building quizzes, and worship songs"True beauty tips" that focus on virtues such as compassion, generosity, and kindnessGirls are sure to love the extra-shimmery pink cover and the cheerful illustrations, and the content speaks to every family's desire to raise daughters of the King. Complete with a presentation page, this girly God-focused book is a go-to gift for any gift-giving holiday and is especially meaningful to celebrate baptism, a decision of faith, and National Daughter's Day.