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In a world of body modification, dieting and extreme health practices, personal trainer Amy Connell's fitness approach is a holistic one. She encourages parents to talk to their teens about eating, exercise and empowered health. Specifically geared towards teenage girls, Amy's book " uses the concept of the C.O.R.E.: "C" stands for "calling", as we are called by God to do good things for Him. "O" stands for "original", as original, unique creations of God. "R" stands for "relationships"...

Stephanie R. Weber is a writer, adventure-seeker, new grandmother and single mom. Stef has raised her two children, aged 26 and 17, all on her own for almost 15 years. Seeking support as a single income parent, Stef felt God calling her to be a voice of advocacy for other single parents in the church, but she consistently felt misunderstood and belittled by the Christians there. While she was physically welcomed into their community, the emotional rejection created an environment of alienatio...

Author Angela’s love for Italy began when she and her husband went to Italy on their honeymoon. The country captivated her, and became the inspiration behind a work of fiction Angela began to write set in Tuscany. To authenticate her characters, she decided to take another trip to a tiny Tuscan town. It was there, off the beaten path, that Angela experienced unprecedented inspiration and creativity. She and her husband purchased a renovation property in that town, where they eventually d...

Loss is a natural part of life, but the loss of a child is the most excruciating, unnatural loss one can endure. In the '90s, Author Carole Sluski was a divorced mother of two young adults, and on the verge of marrying her new fiancé. During this happy and bustling time, tragedy struck. Her daughter Paula passed away from complications from a pulmonary embolism. Thus began Carole's harrowing journey of grief. Carole emphasizes that once she found peace with the fact that Paula's soul is ...

Near death experiences can be both daunting and intriguing. As believers, we can take comfort in these testimonies knowing that there truly is eternal life with our Creator at the end of our life on earth. Who can forget that precious little boy Colton Burpo, who recounted his story of going to heaven and coming back on every news outlet and even published a book and produced a movie about his astonishing journey. There are so many stories just like his! One such story is the story of our gue...

As a mother of five and a grandmother of fifteen, author Karen Whiting has plenty of experience parenting. Karen's goal is to help grow wholesome families who embrace their faith. The Institute for Family Studies has concluded that shared prayer is the most powerful predictor of both relationship quality between family members and faith retention in children. Family devotional time exploring God's character together and making studying the Bible fun are ways to help your chi...