Listen, Love, Repeat: Other-Centered Living in a Self-Centered World

Karen Ehman

Zondervan

Like most women, you want to open up your home and connect with others. But you don't think you have the time or ability. Along comes Reach Out. Gather In.Through devotionals and practical tips, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman will inspire you to put love into action in this 40-day journey of hospitality. Karen will help you with the how to and why of reaching out to others in meaningful ways. This book--part devotional, part practical handbook--will help you find loving ways to feed both the bodies and souls of the people whom God has placed in your life. In Reach Out. Gather In., Karen will share· some of her favorite recipes and hospitality traditions· ideas for menu planning and themed gatherings· sorta-from-scratch shortcuts for busy days when you need something delicious in a snap· motivating stories and biblical inspiration· space for answering reflective questions so you can journal your own 40-day excursion· sidebars on decluttering and cleaning strategiesThis beautiful book highlights the why of hospitality, so that your home and life will grow to be a place where the gospel is displayed, drawing others closer to Christ and making a difference for eternity.

Reach Out, Gather In: 40 Days to Opening Your Heart and Home

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Bethany House Publishers

You dream of making your presence really count in the lives of others, but you don't know where--or how--to start. You want to be remembered as a woman who scattered kindness to everyone she knew, but you feel like your busy schedule constantly gets in the way. In this practical and deeply touching guide--inspired by her book Reach Out, Gather In--popular author Karen Ehman gives you 101 actionable ideas you can implement today to truly make a difference in the lives of other people. Make Their Day is filled with creative ideas to connect with your family and friends on a deeper level throughout the year. This book will help you develop habits of kindness, reconnect with friends and family, and make encouraging people a priority. You'll be able to put these ideas into action in real time with everyone in your life--even if hospitality doesn't come naturally to you or you don't think you have time. Let's outshine the negativity and hatred in our world, and reach out to others with love, just as God intended.

Make Their Day: 101 Simple, Powerful Ways to Love Others Well

Parenting & Relationships

When Life is Filled with All the Things,Begin Your Days with the Most Important Thing of AllLife is just .&nbsp;.&nbsp;. a lot. Relationships are hard. Responsibilities are piled high. And it seems like all the things are distracting you from the very best things of all. There's little time left for yourself--or for connecting with Jesus. No wonder you feel anxious in your mind and hurried in your heart. You desperately long for calm amidst your clamoring duties, stacked schedule, and life's unexpected circumstances. But where do you begin? More than anything else, your heart needs a refreshing encounter with God each day. Trusting God in All the Things offers women like you a way forward so you can experience the confident calm you crave.&nbsp;These 90 encouraging devotions will help you face life with God's peace and renewed strength.Start your day here, on these pages, where you'll find the calming reassurance of God, who is the only One who can truly be trusted in all the things.

Trusting God in All the Things: 90 Devotions for Finding Peace in Your Every Day

Schwenk, Ruth

Because Life's Too Short Not to Love It If someone watched how you spend your days, would they be able to tell what your passions and priorities are? Sadly, sometimes we allow the trivial activities of life to crowd out what's truly important.Offering a road map back to a life of purpose and passion, bestselling authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk help you unlock a vibrant life uniquely suited to your personality, season of life, and schedule limitations. Packed with encouragement, biblical advice, real-world help, and personal discovery, this 40-day journey includes interactive workbook components to help you· discern and pursue your passions and priorities· craft a personalized action plan deeply rooted in Scripture· manage the tension between your relationships and your responsibilities· cultivate a life-giving routine of rest and productivity· impact others for eternity through your life and giftsWhen you focus on what matters most, you can live with confidence and joy.

The Love Your Life Project: 40 Days to Prioritize Your Passions, Cultivate Productive Habits, and Refuel with Times of Rest

When people leave your home, are they spiritually refreshed or merely impressed? Here's how to make others feel welcomed and loved wherever you are.

A Life That Says Welcome: Simple Ways to Open Your Heart & Home to Others

Self-Help

Creativity

Revell

Our culture is obsessed with self. In our schedules. In our relationships. And especially online. We post pictures—of what we are eating, where we are going, what we are doing. At every turn we seem to care most about one thing—“What’s in it for me?” We are saturated with self, almost to the point where it begins to seem normal. But in the midst of all of this near-narcissism, people are less content materially and unhappier emotionally than they were in decades past. Why?Because we have forgotten the joy that comes from putting others first. So many of the old-fashioned virtues appear to have disappeared over the years. Holding the door open for someone. Saying, “No, after you” not only with our words but also with our actions. Looking out for others. Giving a helping hand. Such other-centered behaviors are scarce these days. Becoming a person who thinks about others first will take effort on our part. It requires us to live alert, to be on the lookout in conversations with others for what I call “heart drops,” hints of what kindness we might grant to them.  And also to notice those in our lives who might need a helping hand, a generous dose of encouragement or a loving gesture done for them—with no expectation of a return favor, no strings attached. Such a perspective on living can lift our own spirits enabling us to embark upon a journey that in blessing others blesses us even more. Listen, Love, Repeat  gives encouragement and ideas for reaching out to others with both planned and random acts of kindness. Some are heart-tugging and sentimental. Others are sneaky and hilarious. Many anchor stories provide a backdrop for the chapters and offer an incentive to the reader to live alert. Topics include loving your family and friends, encouraging coworkers, reaching out to the lonely, blessing the “necessary people” who help you get life done every day but often go unnoticed, and many others who could use an act of thoughtfulness. Modeling for our children a lifestyle that listens and loves will also be a focus with doable ideas for families included. And back matter bonus material will include creative gift ideas and simple recipes for sharing love with others. Additionally, this inspiring and practical book explores scriptural examples of those who lived alert, including Jesus—the one who noticed those who least expected to be noticed.  It will inspire others to live alert and to realize that in order to find joy in life, we must learn to stop focusing on ourselves. Instead, we can use our resources, time, and efforts to better the lives of those with whom our paths naturally cross.

Listen. Love. Repeat.

Zondervan on Brilliance Audio

It is true that opposites attract--for a while. But often as the years go by in our marriages, opposites may also begin to attack. The habits and characteristics we once found endearing about our significant other are the exact things that drive us crazy years later!
Whether you and your spouse disagree about finances, parenting, or how to load the dishwasher, your differences don't need to divide you. They can actually bring you closer together--and closer to God.
In Keep Showing Up, Karen Ehman shows you…
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<li>How to play to each other's strengths as you work on your own weaknesses</li>
<li>The difference between having a soul mate and having a sole mate</li>
<li>How to become a faithful forgiver who also forgets</li>
<li>Strategies for avoiding the social media comparison trap</li>
<li>Why it's dangerous to mimic a friend's marriage</li>
<li>How to unearth the magic in the mundane</li>
<li>Why a spouse who drives you crazy can drive you straight to Jesus</li>
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Throughout Keep Showing Up, Karen includes ideas to implement in your marriage right now, such as powerful statements to speak to your spouse, date-night-on-a-shoestring suggestions, and discussion starters. Discover how your "incompatibility" can become the strength of your marital team in this real-life guide to both living with and loving your spouse--differences and all.

Keep Showing Up

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