New Releases by Emilie Barnes

Devotions to Fit Your Busy Life It can be hard to carve out quiet time with God when so many things are competing for your attention. But the benefits of spending just 15 minutes a day drawing closer to Him greatly outweighs the commitment. Nurturing your relationship with your Heavenly Father will not only strengthen you spiritually, it will help you accomplish all you set out to do. Each entry in this beautiful edition of the bestselling 15 Minutes Alone with God (over half-a-million copies sold) features a short Scripture reading, key verse, an inspiring devotion, easy action steps, and additional verses for further study. Let these heartfelt insights from Emilie Barnes bring you into deeper fellowship with God. Emilie''s heart was always to help women like you in practical ways as you manage your busy home and life, and her words remain as inspiring today as when they were first published.

Deus está no controle traz palavras de esperança e fé para quem enfrenta provações. Afinal, quem não as enfrenta? Embora seja sempre difícil lidar com situações desafiadoras, e às vezes nada agradáveis, elas lhe permitem crescer pessoal, relacional, familiar e profissionalmente. Com textos curtos e ao mesmo tempo contundentes, esta obra o ajudará a encarar de frente, e na companhia de Deus, as provações da vida, sejam elas quais forem. Porque Deus está no controle, você é capaz de firmar sua fé naquele que criou todas as coisas e o vê como uma obra em construção mais que especial. Leia, medite e confie. Deus está no controle, sempre.

Bestselling author Emilie Barnes serves up spiritual refreshment in this inspiring devotional for women on the go. When your days feel scattered or the needs of your heart are great, her brief meditations will encourage you to experience God''s Word in personal ways fill your spirit with reminders of God''s faithfulness enter God''s comforting presence through prayer turn your mind toward His real-life wisdom rest in the promises and love God has for you From Emilie''s heart to yours, each devotion will help you embrace—and be changed by—the hope, purpose, and joy God desires for your life this very minute.

Bestselling author Emilie Barnes inspires women to lead fulfilling and faith-filled lives. From a heart devoted to God, Emilie shapes devotions that give women a sanctuary to seek God, ask for His leading, and praise Him in all things. More than 100 select devotions from Emilie will lead women to the quiet, beautiful refuge of God’s love as they explore how to: trust God’s heart and purpose for them greet each day with gratitude and hope love and nurture their families center their dreams and decisions on God’s Word walk with faith through trials and times of joy Busy women juggling many responsibilities, plans, and needs will be delighted to come across this simple, lovely path to the peace and nourishment of God’s presence.

Emilie Barnes, bestselling and beloved author, offers women practical advice, innovative suggestions for organizing, and biblical wisdom in this pocket-sized gem. Readers will love the simple suggestions that can make such a difference in daily life. Topics include a wonderful mix of spiritual insights and helpful suggestions: spending time with the Lord praying for words to comfort someone loving your partner making your home user friendly creating beautiful yet inexpensive gifts crafting unique cards for all occasions establishing family traditions Drawn from her popular, nationally syndicated radio spots “Keep It Simple,” these quick readings make it easy to fit uplifting and encouraging moments into busy schedules.

Leading Christian women and Harvest House authors draw on wisdom from their bestselling books to offer busy women a few moments of reflection that will inspire them to turn a regular day into an illuminating one.

Like a great cup of tea, bestselling author Emilie Barnes'' devotions infuse a woman''s day with comfort, delight, and inspiration. This selection of devotions from Emilie''s Minute Meditations is accented by sidebars overflowing with recipes, interesting facts, and ways to savor tea. Emilie''s writings lead readers to draw closer to God''s heart celebrate the simple joys of daily living spend time honoring friendships discover how their unique gifts are meant to be shared express hospitality to family and to others Tea lovers and women looking for spiritual refreshment will be drawn to all this collection offers.

Bestselling author Emilie Barnes shares a new collection of devotions to encourage women in their faith. With the guidance and kindness of a mentor, Emilie inspires readers to infuse their lives with God’s Word. Brief devotions, wisdom from the Bible, and inspiring quotes lead women to be creative in how they praise God each day embrace the influence they have on others seek spiritual nourishment from Scripture prepare a home that is a sanctuary for family and visitors cultivate a quiet time for prayer and reflection Emilie teaches with compassion and insight and models for each woman how to share their faith through a daily commitment to their home, family, others, and God.

Home-management experts and authors Emilie Barnes and Sheri Torelli spruce up this classic by adding newly updated material and an eye-catching cover. For more than 25 years, Emilie and Sheri have conducted time-management seminars and taken the opportunity to listen to the thousands of attending women express their hearts'' desires—to find more hours each day for what really matters most: family, home, and quality of life. This book is their response. Here''s a thorough collection of those time-tested answers to every woman''s dilemma... Establish simple systems that save time and money and gain peace of mind Organize the home''s problem areas—kitchen cupboards, crowded closets, home offices, and more Reclaim precious time for family and friends Filled with inspiration, encouragement, and tried-and-true tips, this book is a must-have for every woman!

A collection of menus and entertaining and decorating ideas for six teas to celebrate Christmas.

Can you imagine the amazing wisdom available when three of today''s most admired Christian women get together to share with younger women what they''ve learned through the journey of their lives? Kay Arthur (co-founder of Precept Ministries, renowned speaker and author), Emilie Barnes (founder of More Hours in My Day, speaker, and author), and Donna Otto (founder and president of Homemakers by Choice, author and speaker) are dear friends who have put together Youniquely Woman conferences and this helpful and insightful book to present what they most wish they''d known when they started their lives as wives, mothers, and women of God. In a warm, inviting, and conversational manner, Kay, Emilie, and Donna share how to celebrate God''s unique imprint on your life by: bringing out the best in your marriage and your children capturing a vision for your home creating a strong relationship with God finding balance in every area of your life and much more

While adults prompt young ones to practice their manners, many grown-ups are ready for a refresher course. Their manner expert is here! Emilie Barnes, bestselling author of A Little Book of Manners and life-management expert, is excited to share how manners strengthen adult relationships, professional interactions, social gatherings, and family ties. Not a day goes by that won''t be enhanced by Emilie''s advice on the art of introductions practicing corporate manners handling social taboos dining graciously as a host or a guest sharing values with children Includes wedding etiquette, dating manners, and that increasingly vital one—proper cell phone use! This entertaining, easy-to-read manual of manners reveals how acts of kindness transform a life at any age.

Bestselling author Emilie Barnes shares how little girls can act like a princess by learning their manners. Each gem of a lesson reveals ways to be royally kind and good as they: become a good friend care for their castles make themselves pretty dine at their fancy table have a grateful heart Whether read aloud to little ones or given to young girls of reading age, this enjoyable visit to the kingdom of courtesy, adorned with jewel-toned paintings by artist Michal Sparks, will inspire manners and cause hearts to shine.

Bestselling author Emilie Barnes has devoted her life to helping women carve more time out of their day for family, faith, and renewal. In these short and satisfying meditations, created especially for busy women, Emilie offers devotions to inspire and encourage practical suggestions for infusing life with faith closing prayers to place concerns in God''s hands Bible verses for wisdom and comfort space to write reflections Women from all walks of life who have ever desired the lasting refreshment of God''s presence will find meditations to meet them—right where they are. Formerly titled Minute Meditations for Women

Written by Barnes after a prolonged period of pain in her own life, this uplifting collection of compassionate meditations offers the strong and gentle reminder that it is precisely during tough times that Christians come to know the abundant reality of God''s presence.

A woman''s life can be driven by a list of things to give, do, accomplish, and share. Now bestselling author Emilie Barnes invites women to take a moment away from these demands to rejuvenate with wisdom from Proverbs. Emilie''s friendly and inspirational writings present Scripture''s insights to the hearts of women. Devotions inspired by Proverbs'' teachings of goodness, love, work, family "Today''s Wisdom" to enrich personal faith life Ideas to turn God''s abundant knowledge into action Prayers for moments of meditation and connection This illumination for everyday living—from trials to triumphs—is a great gift for women facing milestones, new ventures, or personal celebrations, or who long to hold close God''s truth for their journeys.

Everything in our busy world seems aimed at pulling marriages apart. But it doesn''t have to be that way. Fifteen minutes spent together in devotion and prayer each day will strengthen a marriage like nothing else, and Bob and Emilie Barnes have made it easy to do in this bestselling devotional (more than 157,000 copies sold) that has a fresh, new cover design. In just 15 minutes, couples can find spiritual refreshment as they explore God''s majesty and all-sufficient power. At the same time, they will discover practical help in: the art of communication the joy of forgiveness the challenge of building each other up by serving the fun of being together and with others With encouragement, grace, and the experience of more than 35 years of marriage, Bob and Emilie will help readers grow in their love for each other and the Lord.

Busy household managers will love this comprehensive two-in-one collection from nationally renowned home-management expert Emilie Barnes, who offers fast and easy methods to save time, money, and energy in the home. Organized into informative chapters covering topics such as food preparation, storage, and home safety, Emilie offers hundreds of ideas for creativity in the kitchen; a workable plan for cleaning the house - and keeping it clean; and proof that "a place for everything and everything in its place" still works. In a separate money section, Emilie and her husband, Bob, demonstrate their proven 15-minute principle: invest a small amount of time and make a big difference. Hundreds of ready-to-use ideas will help streamline and simplify budgets, develop a strong financial plan and find solid investments that really work. This is the ideal "how-to" collection for everyone who wants to enjoy a lifestyle of efficiency, organization, and simplicity.

With her gifts of compassion and hospitality, Emilie Barnes invites busy moms to gather their thoughtsand prepare their hearts so they can experience Goda''s best each day forthemselves and their families. Welcoming images of a womana''s favorite placesa''from bathtubsto cozy reading nooksa''join these brief devotions and prayers to gently inspire motherswith encouragementa''their efforts makes a difference rest and renewala''personal needs and dreams are important thanksgivinga''prayers for a child reflect a thankful spirit fulfillmenta''this life is a part of Goda''s plan New moms and those wella''acquainted with motherhood willappreciate these calming reflections to soothe their spirit and celebrate their journey.

Well-known author Emilie Barnes celebrates the blessings of grandmothers and grandmotherhood with personal stories and shared tales from friends. Her warm advice and sincere encouragement are accompanied by artist Deb Strain''s country-charm paintings of old fashioned treasures.This collection of stories and wisdom inspires older women to embrace their place of honor in the family as they: share their experience with little ones pass along a legacy of memories, family, and faith model God''s love for grandchildren watch their children grow as parents create a fulfilling, whole lifeA lovely gathering of spirit and sentiment, this gift book will show grandmothers just how much they are appreciated and adored.

Bestselling author and time-management expert Emilie Barnes gives women the basic strategies they need to survive in today''s busy world. Realistic and practical, each chapter offers proven methods for taking the stress out of meal planning, housekeeping, finances, holiday shopping, and more. In just 15 minutes a day, readers will discover how to— whip their entire house into shape create a personalized daily planner double their closet space organize a fail-safe filing system Now with an updated cover, the 15-Minute Organizer (over 220,000 copies sold) contains more than 75 time-saving strategies on topics that include goal setting, involving children in chores, grocery shopping, and record-keeping. Women will discover they can get ahead and stay ahead.

One of Emilie Barnes'' bestselling devotionals (more than 69,000 copies sold) now has an updated, contemporary cover that consumers will love. Readers will find inspiration and renewal in this collection of 15-minute-a-day devotions that explore the wisdom and peace of God. In brief, meaningful chapters, Emilie shares her insight and God''s Word to help readers deepen their faith and fully experience God''s presence. When modeling God''s love to family and friends seems impossible, this collection will reassure one''s heart and restore focus on Jesus--the true source of strength and peace.

Following the format of their highly successful Minute Meditations for Women and Minute Meditations for Men, Emilie offers all-new devotions that encourage readers to seek God''s ultimate strength for hope and healing. These devotions, written while Emilie was undergoing cancer treatment, reflect the deep emotional needs and dependence on God that adversity sparks in people who are experiencing turbulent times. Filled with guidance, encouragement, inspiring quotes, and practical advice, Minute Meditations for Healing & Hope shares the richness of living in Christ and helps readers spend time in God''s Word and in prayer. A great addition to the comfort section at any bookstore and the perfect gift for someone struggling with illness, pain, or discouragement.

A full year of special teatime ideas from Emilie Barnes invites the blessing of friendship into readers? home every month. Each special theme includes tempting recipes, ideas for d?cor, and delightful details about the story of tea. These 12 ready?to?plan parties place friendship as the centerpiece for every celebration: Start the new year off right: A Celebration of Beginnings Chocolate brings friends together: A Celebration of Sweet Pleasures Mothers are queen for the day: A Celebration of Women As she did for the popular "The Twelve Teas? of Friendship," artist Susan Rios accompanies Emilie''s inspiration with new paintings of tea services and idyllic settings that invite the reader to create memories of good cheer with a friend.

Barnes is an expert in receiving comfort and solace from those closest to her. Following her life-altering bout with cancer, she now passes on the gift of comfort to those who are hurting through her new release, "A Tea to Comfort Your Soul." Soothing words and creative teatime ideas are perfect for sharing with friends, family, and loved ones who are struggling or going through a difficult time in their lives.

Bestselling author Barnes and artist Rios, the talented women who created "The Twelve Teas of Friendship, " now team together to share "Everything I Know I Learned in My Garden." Nestled among the lush garden settings and floral-infused paintings are 14 life lessons Barnes has harvested while toiling among her flowers.

Do you live your life in a constant panic, trying to juggle the demands of family, home, and career? Are you so busy that there’s no time left to plan and execute the daily routines of life? There’s hope! With this expanded edition of the bestselling Survival for Busy Women, you can creatively beat stress and achieve a more balanced life through better organization—everything from your closets and menus to vacations and finances. Home-management expert Emilie Barnes outlines step-by-step how you can make time your friend eliminate clutter take the hassle out of meal preparation create special family times travel smart And much more! Here are 28 chapters with dozens of charts, illustrations, tips, and, ideas to help you get the most for your money, feel less pressure, and find more hours in your day for enjoying your family, job, and life.

Shades of yellow in Bull''s orchids, roses and cheerful sunflowers shine with the promise of hope, while Barnes''s reflections of faith and hope shed light onto the path of experience. (June)

Elegant and joyous, Emilie Barnes'' new book is an oasis of serenity in a woman''s stress-filled life. Devotionals for every weekday, arranged by the month, offer inspirational thoughts, short prayers and simple pleasures--ideas for getting the most out of each day. Emilie has crafted the book for yearlong reading, putting thought into the timing of her themes and prose. Consider: January--A Well-Designed Life May--The Art of Lingering July--Summer Fireflies and a Red Rose October--A Swirl of Leaves December--Celebrating the Moment Keep it Simple for Busy Women is travel-friendly--providing soothing yet spirited reading wherever an on-the-go woman''s weekday takes her. A great gift for friends, coworkers, secret pals, or any woman who welcomes a calm moment in the crush of the everyday.

This quick-reading book provides a wealth of highly practical ideas on food selection, preparation and storage, along with a fantastic set of easy and tasty recipes that use whole, natural ingredients. Formerly title The 15-Minute Meal Planner.