Embracing Trust

Embracing Trust
Author: Joanna Weaver
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2022-08-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493423231

Trusting God. It's such a cliché. Yet nothing means more to our heavenly Father than when we surrender our lives completely to him and choose to believe he has our best in mind. David modeled that kind of deliberate dependence: as a shepherd boy, as a man running for his life, as a king who made grave mistakes. In both triumph and failure, David looked to God rather than to himself. In Embracing Trust, Joanna Weaver, bestselling author of the runaway hit Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, shares personal stories, practical tips, and life-changing principles gleaned from Scripture. If you struggle with disappointment from the past, frustration with the present, or fear of the future, Joanna invites you to trust in the Lord with all your heart. Relinquishing control and putting your hope in a forever-faithful Father--that's the beautiful secret of unshakeable faith. Includes a 10-week companion Bible study.

You Can Trust God to Write Your Story

You Can Trust God to Write Your Story
Author: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802498140

WHAT’S GOD DOING IN YOUR STORY? Our kids beg us for stories at bedtime or while we drive; we gather around firepits and dinner tables to tell and retell our favorite tales—the more dramatic the better. But when it comes to our actual lives, we prefer something less sensational, even boring—sunny skies and smooth sailing, please and thank you. We want our own stories to be predictable, safe, controllable, and catastrophe-free. When plans fall apart, jobs are lost, kids wander off, doctors give bad reports, we often wonder, "What are you doing, God? Are you sure you have this under control? It doesn’t really seem like it right now." God is the master Storyteller. He’s writing your story and it’s a part of His bigger, grander, eternal Story. But we’re still in the middle. We haven’t gotten to the happy ending yet, and it can be hard to trust Him in the thick of our struggles. That’s why Robert and Nancy share their own story, friends’ stories, and the stories of people in the Bible who have faced life-altering challenges, but, in the end, have found God to be faithful. Learn why you really can trust God to write your story—no matter what plot twists you may encounter along the way. "This is a unique and charming book, integrating stories of God’s providence from His people and His Word. Nancy and Robert write personally and beautifully, infusing readers with a Christ-centered vision, hope, and trust for the future." -Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, Giving is the Good Life, and Deception "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story is an amazing book whose title says it all. For if you are a follower of Jesus, every day of your life—whether you feel like it or not—is weighted with kingdom purpose, eternal significance, and a royal destiny filled with joy and contentment. Let my dear friends, Robert and Nancy, help you embrace the mysteries of the Lord’s Providence. For when it comes to happy endings, you can’t find a better Author than the God of the Bible. Happy endings are His forte—turn the page, trust Him, and discover it for yourself." -Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

Embracing Obscurity

Embracing Obscurity
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433677814

Argues for a life based on humility, service, and sacrifice instead of the accepted worldview of a life valuing fame and recognition.

Love Without Armor: Embracing Trust in Relationships

Love Without Armor: Embracing Trust in Relationships
Author: Thea T. Tristen
Publisher: Book Lovers HQ
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2024-10-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

Love Without Armor: Embracing Trust in Relationships is a powerful exploration of building, sustaining, and repairing trust in romantic partnerships. Trust is the invisible yet crucial foundation that shapes how couples communicate, connect, and navigate life’s challenges together. Yet, despite its importance, trust is often misunderstood and undervalued—seen merely as an assumption rather than a daily practice. This book takes a deep dive into the dynamics of trust, offering practical strategies for anyone looking to cultivate a relationship built on openness, respect, and emotional security. Whether you’re at the beginning of a new romance, working through complex issues in a long-term partnership, or recovering from a significant breach like infidelity, Love Without Armor provides guidance for every stage of love. Through research-backed insights, relatable examples, and actionable exercises, this book unpacks the subtle behaviors and habits that either strengthen or undermine trust. You’ll learn to identify hidden patterns that sabotage connection, handle difficult conversations honestly, and create a relationship environment where both partners feel valued and understood. This book goes beyond the surface-level advice and delves into the deeper aspects of trust, such as vulnerability, forgiveness, and rebuilding after betrayal. It offers readers a compassionate framework for addressing jealousy, insecurities, and fears of abandonment, showing how to transform these emotional challenges into opportunities for growth and intimacy. With tools for improving self-trust and managing external pressures like social media, this guide addresses the modern complexities couples face today. What You Will Find in This Book: The psychology of trust: why it matters and how to cultivate it Proven strategies for honest and transparent communication Effective methods to repair trust after infidelity, lies, or secrecy Techniques to overcome jealousy and address social media’s impact Practical ways to create healthy boundaries and nurture intimacy Self-trust exercises to enhance personal and relational security Tools for supporting each other’s individual growth and goals If you want to build a relationship that survives and thrives, Love Without Armor is your roadmap to creating a resilient, authentic, and deeply fulfilling bond. Break down the barriers, let go of the fear, and discover how to create a love story that is both unbreakable and inspiring—one where trust is the cornerstone of every interaction. Learn how to transform your connection into a source of mutual strength, support, and joy, and experience the power of loving and being loved without armor.

Unshakeable Trust

Unshakeable Trust
Author: Joyce Meyer
Publisher: FaithWords
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1455560057

Discover how to trust God in every part of your life – spiritually, relationally, emotionally, and financially – with New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer. In each chapter, Joyce describes how God wants to build a relationship with you and helps you break down the barriers of self-reliance. This book will give you the tools and encouragement you need to "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." No matter your past pain, current situation, or future worries, learning to trust God daily will bring you the joy-filled life Jesus promised. Others may have let you down, but God never will!

Trust

Trust
Author: Osho
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2017-05-02
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1250110467

In Trust: Living Spontaneously and Embracing Life, one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century discusses the importance of believing in our own ideals and truths—and not giving in to the powerful societal influences that govern the world. We live in times where trust in old institutions and their relevance to our lives have evaporated. Religions, ideologies, political systems, morals, family, marriages—none of these traditional institutions are working anymore. Osho’s insight is that the institutions of the past have used the false substitutes of “belief” and “faith” as control mechanisms of society. Whereas authentic trust comes from within, belief systems are imposed from the outside by religious and social institutions. Osho encourages readers to rediscover and reclaim the innate trust that is born with each individual. No more demands to trust in an “other.” No more faith and belief, with their demands that we drop all questioning and doubt, but rather a willingness to honor our questions and doubts so fully that they will lead us to our unique, authentic, and individual truth. Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the “1000 Makers of the 20th Century” and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

Lazarus Awakening

Lazarus Awakening
Author: Joanna Weaver
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-02-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 030773059X

Now includes a bonus chapter! For many of us, moving the truth of God’s love from our heads to our hearts is a lifelong process. You believe that God loves the world… but sometimes you wonder if He truly loves you. In Lazarus Awakening, the final book in her life-changing Bethany trilogy, Joanna Weaver invites you to experience a divine shift in how you view your relationship with God. Shattering spiritual formulas for performance-driven faith, Lazarus Awakening clears a path to sweet intimacy with Jesus. You’ll encounter the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in a fresh way as you open your heart to the truth that you are cherished—apart from anything you accomplish, apart from anything you bring. Just as He called Lazarus forth to new life, Jesus wants to free you to live fully in the light of His love, unhindered by fear, regret, or self-condemnation. This edition includes: • a bible study guide for both individual reflection and group discussion • a bonus chapter on laying aside everything that hinders your life with Jesus • tools and resources for living fully and freely as God’s beloved No more graveclothes, no more tombs… Love is calling your name.

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
Author: Joanna Weaver
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0307569020

CBA BESTSELLER • More than a million copies sold! An invitation for every woman who’s ever felt she isn’t godly enough, isn’t loving enough, isn’t doing enough. “Easy to read, personal, and well-written with a message much more than surface deep. Joanna probed, challenged, and encouraged me to live day by day as Mary in a Martha world.”—Carole Mayhall, author of Come Walk with Me and Here I Am Again, Lord The life of a woman today isn’t all that different from the lives of Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Like Mary, you long to sit at the Lord’s feet . . . but the daily demands of a busy world just won’t leave you alone. Like Martha, you love Jesus and really want to serve him . . . yet you struggle with weariness, resentment, and feelings of inadequacy. Then comes Jesus, into the midst of your busy life, to extend the same invitation he issued long ago to the two sisters from Bethany. Tenderly, he invites you to choose “the better part”—a joyful life of intimacy with him that flows naturally into loving service. With her fresh approach to the familiar Bible story, Joanna Weaver shows how all of us, Marys and Marthas alike, can draw closer to our Lord: deepening our devotion, strengthening our service, and doing both with less stress and greater joy. This book includes a twelve-week Bible study for individual or group use. A Study Guide and a corresponding ten-session video series on DVD or online are available separately.

Gay Girl, Good God

Gay Girl, Good God
Author: Jackie Hill Perry
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1462751237

“I used to be a lesbian.” In Gay Girl, Good God, author Jackie Hill Perry shares her own story, offering practical tools that helped her in the process of finding wholeness. Jackie grew up fatherless and experienced gender confusion. She embraced masculinity and homosexuality with every fiber of her being. She knew that Christians had a lot to say about all of the above. But was she supposed to change herself? How was she supposed to stop loving women, when homosexuality felt more natural to her than heterosexuality ever could? At age nineteen, Jackie came face-to-face with what it meant to be made new. And not in a church, or through contact with Christians. God broke in and turned her heart toward Him right in her own bedroom in light of His gospel. Read in order to understand. Read in order to hope. Or read in order, like Jackie, to be made new.