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Weekly Ebook Deals: Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th

No gift, words, or single day of celebration can adequately convey the gratitude we should have for our mothers. And while it may never be communicated in full, Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to give our best effort in appreciation of these women.

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re featuring one of our new releases as well as a number of discounted ebooks we think moms will love.

To learn more about each book, click on the covers below to find them at Crossway.org. You will find the ebooks at their reduced prices on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshout, Christianbook.com, eChristian, Vyrso, or your participating independent bookstore’s site. Discounted prices available through 5/13/2013.*

Featured New Release

Glimpses of Grace

Glimpses of Grace: Treasuring the Gospel in Your Home 

By Gloria Furman

$14.99

The work that goes into managing a home can sometimes feel boring and insignificant. Furman reminds women of the gospel’s extraordinary power over ordinary life, helping homemakers see and savor the miraculous in the mundane.

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Give them Grace

Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus

By Elyse M. Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson, Foreword by Tullian Tchividjian

$11.99 $5.99

Helps Christian parents raise their children with grace and the gospel, addressing topics such as the law, God’s forgiveness and love, and true heart obedience. A great resource for raising grace-filled kids.
Comforts from Romans

Comforts from Romans: Celebrating the Gospel One Day at a Time 

By Elyse M. Fitzpatrick

$11.99 $3.99

Seasoned counselor and author Elyse Fitzpatrick makes the message of Romans readily accessible in 31 devotional-like chapters that encourage prayer and further study. This book helps readers to experience the deep comforts articulated in the book of Romans.
Feminine Appeal

Feminine Appeal

By Carolyn Mahaney, Foreword by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

$11.99 $3.99

In this book of instruction for wives and mothers, Carolyn Mahaney explores seven feminine virtues given in Titus 2 that have transformed her life and the lives of countless other women. Expanded edition with study questions.
Disciplines of a Godly Woman

Disciplines of a Godly Woman 

By Barbara Hughes

$12.99 $4.99

Barbara Hughes carefully guides her readers through the Scriptures, asks them questions for self-evaluation, and provides helpful suggestions for direct application of these fundamental spiritual disciplines.
Through His Eyes

Through His Eyes: God’s Perspective on Women in the Bible 

By Jerram Barrs

$15.99 $5.99

Answers the question “What does God think about women, and how does he treat them?” by walking readers through several biblical case studies. A happy exposition of the dignity and glory the Lord showers on women.

Happy reading!

*Note: Some discounts may be unavailable outside the United States due to international rights agreements.

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New Video Teaching DVD for “A Woman’s Wisdom”

Advice books continue to top bestseller lists even though much of the “wisdom” being offered proves shallow in the long run. Many women are looking for practical, proven advice for life, and the book of Proverbs is one of the wisest places to start.

This one-disc DVD features popular Bible teacher Lydia Brownback unpacking the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs and serves as a companion to her book, A Woman’s Wisdom. Brownback shows how the Bible speaks to real life issues such as money, purity, marriage, and the day-to-day grind in a conversational, engaging manner in each of the 10 sessions (sessions are each approx. 20 minutes in length).

See the trailer below, and learn more here.

 

Endorsements for A Woman’s Wisdom:

“This is one of those books that should be studied more than simply read, and I can see it as a valuable resource for women’s Bible studies.”
Jerry Bridges, author, The Pursuit of Holiness

“From the wisdom of Proverbs, Lydia Brownback draws wise and ever so practical applications for women. Her clear and consistent call is to embrace the full wisdom of God given to us in Christ.”
Kathleen Nielson, Director of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition

 

December 20, 2012 | Posted in: Video,Wisdom,Women, Wives, Mothers | Author: Lindsay Tully @ 8:00 am | 0 Comments »

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Freedom for the Perfectionist (Hayley DiMarco)

 

The Pride of Perfectionism

Perfectionists often believe that their neurosis affects only themselves, that their problem is such a part of who they are that it cannot be changed. But this is not true. Perfectionism plagues more than the obsessed one; it also harms those around her. The problem with perfectionism is that it comes from a heart that believes that it deserves—no, must be—perfect. Perfectionists base who they are on how well they do things. In other words, they serve their pride and their sense of self through their efforts. This is pride and has no meekness in it. The meek or gentle spirit is content with even imperfect things. She puts no demands on herself that don’t come directly from God, and she accepts his grace in those moments when she fails. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph. 2:8–9).

The Perfectionist has no Time for Grace

The perfectionist has no time for grace, and in the path of perfectionism lies battered relationships that experience the prideful wrath of the moments when perfection fails. Gentleness carries with it a sober understanding of who we are, broken and frail, fallen and unrighteous. (more…)

September 27, 2012 | Posted in: Marriage,Pride and Humility,The Holy Spirit,Women, Wives, Mothers | Author: Crossway Author @ 8:00 am | 1 Comment »

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Video: The Fruitful Wife by Hayley DiMarco

What is the purpose of the fruit of the Spirit? How is it cultivated? Who is it for?

Tune in below as Hayley DiMarco gives a brief overview of her new book, The Fruitful Wife: Cultivating a Love Only God Can Produce.

Learn more about The Fruitful Wife.

September 24, 2012 | Posted in: Family,Marriage,The Holy Spirit,Women, Wives, Mothers | Author: Angie Cheatham @ 8:00 am | 0 Comments »

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“This Momentary Marriage” Now in Paperback with a New Cover

John Piper’s This Momentary Marriage is now available in paperback with a freshly redesigned cover.

Reflecting on over forty years of marriage, Piper looks into the unexpected contours and real-world implications of this “parable of permanence” —this profound display of Christ’s covenant-keeping love for the church.

What some have said about This Momentary Marriage: 

“Theologically, this book exalts human marriage as a metaphor for the ultimate love story in Christ. Practically, it applies that glorious vision of grace to our daily experiences in marriage, singleness, parenthood, and the most universal of human realities-sin. This book opens our eyes and guides our feet with the grace of Christ.”
— Raymond C. Ortlund Jr., Lead Pastor, Immanuel Church, Nashville, Tennessee

“This book is a treasure in an era when the common perspective on marriage has been more shaped by sitcoms and self-help books than by Scripture. Dr. Piper lifts our hearts and minds to God’s vision for marriage. Embracing God’s design and purposes for marriage can make our homes tastes of heaven.”
— Nancy Leigh DeMoss, author, Biblical Womanhood in the Home; radio host, Revive Our Hearts

“A highly original contribution to Christian teaching on marriage. A copy should be put into the hands of every couple preparing for lasting and loving wedlock.”
— Charles Colson, founder, Prison Fellowship and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview

Ian & Larissa

If you haven’t yet watched the beautiful story of Ian & Larissa, inspired in part by This Momentary Marriage, we encourage you to take a few minutes to watch this video produced by Desiring God.

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September 5, 2012 | Posted in: Dating and Singleness,Marriage,Men, Husbands, Fathers,Video,Women, Wives, Mothers | Author: Lindsay Tully @ 9:00 am | 0 Comments »

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