You Are Special tells the story of Punchinello, the wooden Wemmick. The inhabitants of Wemmicksville spend their days placing stickers on each other. Golden star stickers are put on the talented, smart, and attractive Wemmicks. Gray dot stickers are for those who make mistakes and don't stand out. Punchinello, despite his best efforts to get stars from the other Wemmicks, is covered in gray dots and begins to believe he'll never be worth anything. Then one day he visits Eli the woodcarver, his creator, and everything changes.
Max Lucado's beautiful story reminds us that we are precious to God just the way we are. Parents and children alike will enjoy this touching portrayal of an eternal truth. This bestseller has sold millions of copies and is now available as a special paperback gift edition and includes captivating illustrations by Sergio Martinez.
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - THE SPIRITUAL CLASSIC THAT HAS INFLUENCED MORE THAN 500,000 READERS
A deep, uncompromising story about human and divine love. -- Los Angeles Times
The profoundly moving and heart-rendering classic for anyone who has experienced the depths of love and loss. Reflecting on faith, vitality, and grief, this spiritual autobiography of a love rather than of the lovers opens our hearts and eyes to the true meaning of life, and death. In A Severe Mercy, Sheldon Vanauken stunningly chronicles his marriage to his beloved wife, Davy, his faith-forming friendship with C.S. Lewis and the tragedy that altered his soul and spirit completely.
With heavy passion, Van unravels a love story formed by intense romance and commitment, and a bond he refers to as the Shining Barrier. A bond that is unaltered by the outside world and its influences until he meets C.S Lewis while studying at Oxford. Lewis introduces Davy and Van to Christianity, and their devotion to God quickly becomes as strong as their devotion to one another.
In rapid succession, Davy succumbs to a fatal illness and a grief-stricken Van is left to process this unspeakable loss, and subsequently discover the meaning of a mercy as severe as death, a severity as merciful as love.
For fans of When Breath Becomes Air and Being Mortal, this impactful masterpiece allows readers of all beliefs to envision life after loss, and the spiritual strength that ultimately leads us forward after unspeakable tragedy. Weaving in 18 original letters from C.S. Lewis himself, A Severe Mercy poetically addresses some of the universal questions that surround faith, and its remarkable role during times of both radiant joy and immense suffering.
DeVorss Publications is proud to be a long-standing publisher of this classic book, providing inspiration for prosperity readers around the world.
Experience the Beloved Meditation on Inviting Christ into Your Heart
Imagining what it would be like to have Jesus come to the home of our hearts, Munger moves room by room considering what Christ desires for us. In the living room we prepare to meet Christ daily. In the dining room we examine together what appetites should and should not control us. We even explore the closets in our lives that Christ can help us clean out.
Join ten million readers in enjoying Robert Boyd Munger's spiritually challenging meditation on Christian discipleship, and find:
A USA Today bestseller!
These well-chosen Lewis quotes will inspire readers and prompt them to make their own spiritual reflections. --Publishers Weekly
This classic volume, with over 70 beautiful illustrations and large, easy-to-read type, can accompany you as you walk with the Saints each day of the year.
God's Promises(R) for Every Day by Jack Countryman quickly guides you to helpful verses for your everyday needs, whether you're seeking God's promises and answers for your own life or for a friend.
No matter what season of life we are in, we need reassurance of God's promises to us--reminders that God is with us, ready to meet our needs with His love, provision, and direction.
God's Promises for Every Day provides:
Whether you're considering this for a gift or self-purchase, you should know God's Promises for Every Day is:
With 15 million copies of God's Promises(R) books sold, Jack Countryman is a perfect guide for when you crave a word of encouragement or you need biblical direction. When you live with God's promises in your life, you will be blessed beyond your wildest imagination.
It is hard to believe that Hope for the Flowers, by renowned ecologist, peace and environmental advocate, and organic food enthusiast, Trina Paulus, is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. Hope is a book that has transcended boundaries of all sorts and has become a favorite for many--from multiple generations.
A note from the author: Somehow we each have to understand, that uncomfortable as it may feel, in some way you and I were meant for this time. Regardless of the quotidian events that are swirling around us, some with the dubious ability to divide rather than unite--age, sex, class, religion, country, politics, the scourge of a present- and post-COVID world--we are grateful that Hope, and everything it stands for, was given to us as gift.
Over four million copies have been printed in English, with over twenty translations across the globe. Paulist Press invites you to join the celebration!
Media buzz: Many fans have commented, ranging from the well-known to the enthusiastic everyday reader:
In this book, two caterpillars get caught up in the fallacy of competition and struggle to reach the top of a caterpillar pile. By journey's end, however, they learn that their true nature is not one of winning and being at the top, but of going within and emerging as beautiful butterflies who were born to soar.
--Deepak Chopra
Hope For the Flowers is one of my favorite children's books. Everyone is like a butterfly; they start out ugly and awkward and then morph into beautiful, graceful butterflies that everyone loves.
--Drew Barrymore
The take is transformative. The caterpillar and the butterfly are powerful metaphors for dying for the good to become one's best. This is a story that you will read over and over as you seek to become and achieve your highest and best self.
--Karen Briscoe
Please note that the 50th anniversary edition is now available in hardcover and paperback.
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