Susan B Townsend – författare

"But the angel said to them, ''Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.''"—Luke 2:8-11With the Christmas hustle and bustle of gift shopping, cookie making, and holiday decorating, you''ll need to remember to step away and reflect. This book provides an oasis of piety and consideration.From Advent to the Epiphany, this moving new collection features six weekly introductions, thirty-seven daily devotionals, and thirty-seven stories that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. And with real-life accounts of Christmas miracles following each biblical passage, this book is sure to provide holiday warmth for Christians everywhere.

God enters into a covenant with every one of us, and promises fruitful rewards to those of us who remain true to our pledge. The Bible is filled with these divine commitments—and in A Cup of Comfort Book of Bible Promises, you''ll not only find the promises, but also true stories of Christians whose lives have been changed as a result of ful-filling them.These encouraging, faith-affirming accounts reveal how we can seek trust and comfort in the Lord''s words, seeing us through trying times. A Cup of Comfort Book of Bible Promises celebrates the success of fulfilled covenants—and delivers hope to those who find strength and inspiration in all the books of the Bible.

Prayer is the refuge of the faithful. In this colossal volume, faithful readers find the prayers that bring them closer to God—and the ordinary people who’ve experienced the extraordinary power of those prayers. Whether inspired by the poetic wisdom of the Psalms, the lyrical conviction of a classic hymn, or the wry devotion of an Irish blessing, these real-life stories of answered prayers will encourage readers to renew their faith and trust in the Lord—during good times and bad. It’s not always easy to keep faith alive in today’s world. In this collection, readers receive the timeless inspiration they need to cope with the joys and sorrows of modern life. Featuring hundreds of moving prayers, stories, and meditations, this beautifully packaged volume is all readers need to strengthen their personal relationship with God, day in and day out—one prayer at a time.

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Few bonds are more blessed than that of mother and daughter. Encompassing all of life itself, this special relationship colors every womanÆs past, present, and future. This moving new collection shows how GodÆs love and compassion for mothers and daughters is at work in their lives every day of the year. Featuring a touching essay for each month, biblical passages, and real-life accounts of mother/daughter miracles large and small, this devotional is a daily dose of grace and goodness for Christians everywhere.

The women of the Bible have been inspiring females for ages. Now these inspirational reflections have been collected in one place with this devotional. This beautifully packaged volume features twelve poignant stories for each month and a year’s worth of daily reflections. You will relate to how other women deal with life in relation to biblical women through stories, such as: Betty, who finds the wisdom she needs from Martha when she feels too busy and overwhelmed with life to take the time to talk with JesusSusan, who lost her husband to colon cancer, turns to the example of Elizabeth by sharing in the joy of others who recover from the same type of cancer, instead of harboring resentment Love, motherhood, sadness, joy, grief—everything is explored by these contributors. The power of these biblical women will inspire you to call upon God’s love, help, and grace whenever needed.

Happiness is more than a state of mind--it''s a lifestyle! And with this book, you can transform your life--and get happy in only 365 days. With daily tips and tried-and-true tactics for every aspect of happiness, you''ll reach for the stars--and shine!Monday: Update your resumeTuesday: Volunteer to read books to the blindWednesday: Take a down-in-the-dumps chum to the circusThursday: Max out your odds for Mr. Right at your local pub--on Trivia NightFriday: Get out the George Foreman grill and have a BBQ for the whole family indoorsSaturday: Join a hiking club and strut your stuffSunday: Take a sunrise yoga classWith this book, you''ll have the advice you need to make this the year that you bliss out—every day in every way!

When life throws us curve balls, prayer is often our greatest consolation. In A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer, ordinary people just like you share the prayers that have brought them closest to God. From Psalm 23 and the Sermon on the Mount to the inspiring words of Anne Bradstreet and St. Francis of Assisi, these are the prayers that people turn to when they most need God''s help, people such as:Paula, who finds confidence in the Breton''s Fisherman Prayer when she feels overwhelmed by her role as single momSusan, whose chance encounter in a customer service line allows her to share the grace of An Old Irish Blessing with a heartbroken strangerClement, who during Operation Desert Storm shared the hope of John Cosin''s Lord, Be Thou a Light to My Eyes with a war-torn Kuwaiti family In this blessed little volume, bestselling authors James Stuart Bell and Susan B. Townsend have collected fifty heartwarming stories of the power of prayer in our lives—a power upon which you can draw to strengthen your resolve, lift your spirits, and sustain your faith, through good times and bad.