Non-Fiction Books
Little children need the assurance of Jesus' presence as they face new, sometimes scary, experience every day. The JESUS IS WITH ME books will remind them over and over that Jesus is really there loving them, protecting them, helping them.
Focusing upon the special bond between a mother and child, this unique gift book offers lilting poetry, poignant prose, spiritual insights, romantic photographic images, inspiring quotations, and heart-warming journal entries. A delightful companion to women of every age and background celebrating the vast and myriad joys of motherhood!
Every woman who has an adolescent daughter recognizes her own forgotten questions and insecurities mirrored in those bright young eyes. How can she let her know that she understands these changes, too strange and intimate for her daughter to mention? How can she make the passage into womanhood not a shameful, unpleasant experience but a harmonious and joyful one -- an invitation to a treasured role in God's eyes? Robin Jones Gunn shares stories of how this uncertain transition can become the loveliest time in the life of a mother and daughter, inspiring women with special traditions to carry on for generations to come.
While taking her daughter Hannah on a trip across the United States to Louisiana to obtain the blessing of her great-grandmother, Abby has unexpected encounters with other members of her family, including her estranged mother.
Have you ever thought about praying for your future husband? Will it make a difference? There's only one way to find out... From when we were small girls, most of us dream of "The One," our future husband. We think about what it would be like to be a bride. We wonder who that special guy is and when we'll find him. The great news is that what you do now can make a difference in your life and the life of your future husband. Authors and good friends Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer believe God answers women's prayers for husbands--even husbands they may not meet for years. They invite young women to pray boldly for their future mate ... while also asking God to prepare their own hearts. In Praying for Your Future Husband , each chapter includes: helpful Bible verses and prayers practical ways you can apply the teachings to your life true stories of women who prayed for a husband and how God answered in remarkable ways Each chapter focuses on a different topic to guide you through prayer and deepen your prayer life. Women will learn to pray for: her future husband's heart and love patience, understanding, trust loyalty, faithfulness, strength, protection intimacy, contentment, and commitment Praying for Your Future Husband is perfect for women of all ages who are dreaming about "The One." God has a beautiful romance prepared for you. Prayer is the key to unlocking the love story ... with your future husband and with God, the lover of your soul.
Robin Jones Gunn gives poignant insights from the lives of women in the Bible and reveals personal details from her own life that demonstrate the truth that God's goodness prevails. What if we could see the bigger picture of our lives as God sees it? Would our view radically change if we understood that His grace covers us and everything is redeemable? We are directed in Romans 12:1 to present ourselves as a living sacrifice -- a victim. Not a victim of circumstances, but victims of the unfailing mercy of God. We can do nothing to stop Him from loving us. His mercies are new every morning.
Say Yes to the Love Story of Your Life A great romance was set in motion before you were born. A relentless Lover is pursuing you, and He has made His intentions clear. He wants you to be His forever. How will you respond to the One who longs for you to be His with your whole heart? In Spoken For, Robin Jones Gunn and Alyssa Joy Bethke speak to your heart about what it means for you to belong to Christ, who you are because of His love, and how that affects the way you live. Drawing on biblical promises and their personal experiences, these two friends share what it’s like to live out God’s unfolding love story. You are not up for grabs. You are spoken for. Includes questions for group discussion and personal reflection.
I vividly remember the day my agent called and said, “A film producer would like to turn your book into a Hallmark Movie. ” To be honest, I thought it would never happen. But it did! It was a roller coaster experience that took many years of grueling rewrites, waiting for approvals, praying, trusting, meeting with producers and releasing creative control of the original story. Finally the day came when I got on a plane and flew three thousand miles to be on set. I was ushered to a director’s chair and given a headset with my name on it. I saw the familiar actors take their marks. I heard the director call out, “Action!” and that was the moment I knew that dreams can come true. For over a decade I recorded the process in my journal, starting with the day when the first ideas for a Christmas novella began to flit through my thoughts. I marked important conversations, significant meetings and wrote out heartfelt prayers. I drew upon those notes as I compiled the personal account you will find on the pages of this book. Never did I expect the process to be so challenging and humbling as my book went from story idea to publication to film production and became a Christmas movie for the Hallmark Channel titled, "Finding Father Christmas". In this book I share with you the inside details of what happened, what didn’t happen and what I’d do differently if and when another one of my books is considered for film production. I was motivated to compile the key steps of this journey and write this book because of the many writers I know who are eager to see their book go into production and appear on the screen one day. As soon as I was able to share my news about “Finding Father Christmas” I found I was repeatedly answering the same questions and telling the same stories. Writers wanted advice on how to break into Hollywood. Readers were asking what it was like being on set and spending time with the actors. Friends who were about to give up on a longtime dream said that when they heard me talk about my journey it gave them the encouragement and inspiration they’d been looking for. That’s why I wanted to share my experiences in this easy to read book. It’s for writers and readers and all who are curious about the behind the scenes steps that led to production as well as the motivation that kept my artistic soul alive during the process. For anyone who has ever thought their dream was impossible, it is my hope that this book will renew your vision and inspire you to trust God in new ways.
You love the sweetness in his little smile and the way she wiggles her tiny toes in delight. You love the beautiful chaos that your life has become. And then come the challenges of motherhood. The exhaustion. The frustration. In A Pocketful of Hope for Mothers , Robin Jones Gunn reminds us that as moms, the only thing we need to do each day is to live with a selfless spirit, a tender heart, and all the gusto our giddy souls can muster. She reminds us that no matter how fragmented our lives may feel right now, all that matters is that we love well. God is near, giving us encouragement and hope as we care for the little soul that has been entrusted to us. This collection of heartwarming vignettes, inspiring quotes, and simple prayers makes a perfect gift of inspiration for all mothers and moms-to-be.
It's time, dear mom. You know that you want to prepare your preteen for the changes that are happening in her body, but how? Bestselling author, Robin Jones Gunn, shares heart-level mentoring that will help you and your daughter grow closer rather than becoming polarized as she approaches adolescence. With stories from other moms and daughters tucked into each chapter, you'll find a wealth of ideas to boost your confidence as you create a pathway into this next season. You aren't just having "the talk". You're starting the conversation. This is your chance to celebrate your young girl as she blossom into the woman God created her to be.
Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn teams up with author and teen advocate Tricia Goyer on a devotional for young single women to help them establish God-honoring thinking and beliefs that will lay a firm foundation for their future marriage. Movies, television, and novels feature glamorous portrayals of dating and marriage, giving us unrealistic expectations of what true love looks like. A beautiful counterpoint to those dreamy fantasies, Before You Meet Your Future Husband focuses on three areas you, as a young woman, need to address in preparing for marriage: • your heart —nurturing a place where healthy love can grow • your head —realigning your thoughts with biblical truth • your hands —learning to make the most of your God-given potential This uplifting, interactive devotional helps you approach dating from a place of peace and strength, whether you’re in a relationship now or simply hope to be married one day. With a focus on your own transformation, Before You Meet Your Future Husband offers biblical guidance, real-life stories, thought-provoking questions, and intentional prayers to help you prepare now for the future God has in store for you. Discover the freedom and contentment that come from preparing for a God-honoring, life-giving relationship.
Your little girl is growing quickly. You want to prepare her for the changes that are already happening to her body. But how? In Before Your Tween Daughter Becomes a Woman , bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn provides heart-level mentoring that will help you and your young daughter grow closer rather than drifting apart as she reaches adolescence. This is your chance―not for having “the talk”―but for beginning a conversation that will continue as your daughter grows into the beautiful young woman God created her to be. Talking about periods and other natural changes doesn’t have to be awkward. Even if your own experience was less than ideal, there’s no need to be nervous. Instead, you can make it a fun, memorable occasion that helps to strengthen the bond between you and your daughter. In each chapter, you’ll find ideas to boost your confidence as you create a pathway into this next season for your young girl. This book includes ideas for how to broach the subject with your daughter, pitfalls to avoid, and encouraging stories from other moms.