And tell them, "Hang in there. Better days are coming." Books for When You Need to Encourage Someone A Gift Guide from FaithGateway Editor's Note: It's simple. People need encouragement. Life is hard. Times are tough. Let's offer a smile to a passerby, a flower to a loved one, a kind word or a cup of coffee to a neighbor, a book for a friend in crisis. Encouragement matters!
Today is National Encouragement Day, so give someone a call, drop them a text to say you care and God is with them, or pop a note in the mail. We all could use a word of hope from a friend! Or better yet, a book!
For the loved one who is lonely... You Are Never Alone by Max Lucado You're stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know! He'll meet you wherever, whenever — in lonely waiting rooms, rehab centers, and convalescent homes. Into all of life's messes and thorny thickets, he'll come to you, without hesitation, to lift you up. Discover the power and presence of God by walking through Christ's miracles as recorded in the Gospel of John with Max Lucado. Hardcover was $26.99 Sale $16.19 For the neighbor who is grieving... The Book of Comforts: Genuine Encouragement for Hard Times by Kaitlin Wernet, Rebecca Faires, Cymone Wilder, and Caleb Faires (writers at SheReads Truth) When someone is grieving, what should you say? How do you comfort without offering shallow platitudes? The Book of Comforts stands in the gap between suffering and hope, offering the abiding comfort found in Scripture and personal experience. The Book of Comforts is unlike other books on grief. Hardcover was $17.99 Sale $10.00 For the friend who is struggling... Encouragement for Today by the Proverbs31 Team Pull away from the things that pull you down and find lasting encouragement for today. The women at Proverbs 31 Ministries offer 100 devotions of wit, wisdom, and encouragement for women. Written by women from every walk of life, you will find inspiration to live authentically and fully grounded in the Word of God. Softcover was $14.99 Sale $8.99 You'll Get Through This by Max Lucado Though these unprecedented and challenging times may bring a load of uncertainty and fear that feels too heavy to bear, God gives us this promise: You'll get through this. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado offers sweet assurance, "Deliverance is to the Bible what jazz music is to Mardi Gras: bold, brassy, and everywhere." Whether you find yourself in the pit of financial downturn, job loss, health crisis, or relationship stresses, God has a plan and a pathway forward for you. Hardcover was $24.99 Sale $13.74 (45% off) For the family member down on his luck... When God Makes Lemonade created by Don Jacobson A collection of the most amazing and encouraging real-life stories from around the world that show everyday folks discovering unexpected sweetness in the midst of sour circumstances. Some are funny, others are sobering, and more than a few will bring tears. But these true stories all have one thing in common: hope. Softcover was $15.99 Sale $9.59 God Will Help You by Max Lucado We all experience disappointing setbacks, overwhelming loneliness, and paralyzing fear at some point in our lives. It sometimes seems as if nothing will help. In God Will Help You, New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado encourages us to trust in the God who is working miracles in the big and small things. With God, no setback is too big to solve, and no prayer goes unnoticed. God is still working. Hardcover was $15.99 Sale $6.99 (59% off) For anyone who needs hope... Hope When Life Unravels by Adam Dooley Written by a pastor and father who has walked a painful road, Hope When Life Unravels explores the encouraging, upside-down truths of the book of Job, and other key Bible passages, to remind us of the ways God is present in our pain. Why does God allow suffering? And why does God seem to go silent when we're in pain? In Hope When Life Unravels, Dr. Adam Dooley, pastor and host of the daily radio broadcast A Better Way, searches for answers to our biggest questions about suffering. Softcover was $18.99 Sale $7.60 (60% off) 100 Days of Hope Focus on the things that bring you hope with 100 Days of Hope. Short inspirational readings, space to record your thoughts, and brief Scripture references in a high-designed four-color gift book will help you find a peaceful, happier life. Take a few moments out of your day to be hopeful and feel your burdens get a little lighter, starting today. Hardcover was $14.99 Sale $6.00 (60% off) Hope for Each Day Signature Edition by Billy Graham There is hope in Jesus. Billy Graham shares words of wisdom and inspiration for hope-filled living with this beautiful signature edition of Hope for Each Day. This classic devotional has been updated with: 1) leathersoft cover with gold stamping and Billy Graham's signature; 2) Fonts and interior to resemble the author's handwriting; 3) Round corners, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker 4) Notetaking lines for reflection and insightful thoughts. Hardcover was $24.99 Sale $14.99 And finally, a book for you... learn how to bring hope to others Hopelifter: Creative Ways to Spread Hope When Life Hurts by Kathe Wunnenberg "I wish there were something I could do to ease the pain." How often do you see a friend in distress or crisis, but feel helpless to really make a difference? Hopelifter takes the mystery out of how to be the hands and feet of Jesus to anyone in need of hope, comfort and care with simple "recipes" and practical ways that acts of creative compassion can transform lives. Softcover was $15.99 Sale $8.99 Shop more encouraging reads... our best deals on books & Bibles at savings up to 70% off *Sale prices valid through 9/30/2021, excluding eBooks. eBooks purchases are fulfilled by our partner, Glose. 🚚Free U.S. shipping on orders $35 or more, excluding Alaska and Hawaii
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