Best Selling Books by Focus on the Family

Seventh in the Focus on the Family Women''s Bible Study Series, Created Beautiful guides women through a path of discovering their true beauty and worth in Christ and addresses issues that surround a woman''s perception of her body. Provides the opportunity for women to reconnect with their Savior and one another through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and activities.

Divinely Designed tackles the issue of femininity, God''s design for women, and the biblical truth about how to be a godly woman in the midst of societal expectations and pressures. Over the years, this topic has caused confusion for many women. And yet God has not kept His plan secret. He has written it indelibly in the hearts of humankind and in His written word, the Bible. As we understand and embrace His design for us, we will find the fulfillment, balance, and peace that He intends for us to enjoy. Like previous volumes in the Focus on the Family Women''s Bible Study Series, Divinely Designed includes leader''s notes.

Experience the world through the eyes of a child in this collection of endearing anecdotes, tender quotes, and blessed Scriptures that celebrate innocence and youngsters'' astonishing ability to bring clarity to our hectic days.

Third in the Focus on the Family Women''s Bible Study Series, Balanced Living gives women the tools to understand how to balance the various demands on their time, while still maintaining an intimate relationship with their God. Provides the opportunity for women to reconnect with their Savior and one another through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and activities.

This Bible study explores God''s plan for marriage as a reflection of His glory and emphasizes that marriage in a three-way relationship with Him will bring true happiness and self-fulfillment. The heart of the program is seven Bible studies. Each one consists of four sessions, takes about 45 minutes to complete and focuses on issues that can impact couples at every stage of their married life. Extremely flexible, the Focus on the Family Marriage Series can be used in a variety of settings: Sunday School, small groups, counseling sessions and more. Get the entire program with the Group Starter Kit.

Seventh in the Focus on the Family Women''s Bible Study Series, Women of Purpose will help women deal with the issues of purpose, direction, and contentment in a biblically based and relevant way. Provides the opportunity for women to reconnect with their Savior and one another through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and activities.

Remember how you felt on your wedding day? As newlyweds? God wants the dreams and experiences you had together then to become more exciting as time goes on. In The Surprising Marriage, discover the joys of being on a faith journey together as a couple, learn how to pass on to your children the legacy of a Christ-centered marriage, find ways to celebrate you and your spouse’s differences—rather than fighting against each other, and realize how a marriage filled with life and love reflects God’s glory. This study contains four sessions, each with four main components: Tilling the Ground: personal questions Planting the Seed: studying the Word Watering the Hope: personal application and review Harvesting the Fruit: action steps

Everybody needs the essentials! That''s what you get in this powerful, entertaining DVD series from Focus on the Family. Hosted by popular counselor and author Greg Smalley, the Essentials of Marriage series brings top relationship experts into your home or church--with practical wisdom, honest confessions, and decades of experience. In Essentials of Marriage: Handle with Care, experts like Gary and Barb Rosberg, Kay Arthur, and Dave Ramsey present hard-hitting strategies for couples to deal with the biggest threats to growing together . . . including anger, depression, and financial troubles. You and your spouse or group will discover new, Bible-based ways to beat these marriage busters.

Everybody needs the essentials! That''s what you get in this powerful, entertaining DVD series from Focus on the Family. Hosted by popular counselor and author Greg Smalley, the Essentials of Marriage series brings top relationship experts into your home or church-with practical wisdom, honest confessions, and decades of experience. Essentials of Marriage: Who Did You Really Marry? shows how even opposites can get along, communicate, and resolve disagreements. Gary Chapman explains the five love languages that bring couples closer. With insights from Les and Leslie Parrott, John Trent, and more, you and your spouse or group will discover how two very different people can "become one" as God intended.

The Adventures in Odyssey Bible is now available in the New King James Translation. A reference-linked study system leads kids to interesting stories, includes extra-important memory verses, Whit''s Wisdom answers to tough questions, and 32 pages of fun, colorful inserts.

Kids need to know the Bible isn''t boring! Through colorful illustrations and creatively told Bible stories, young readers will be excited to engage with God''s Word and apply its truth to their lives. The Read Again and Again Old Testament Bible Storybook helps children discover new truths about well-known Bible stories and Bible characters and can even introduce families to stories they''ve never heard before. This book, along with the companion New Testament edition, is a great way for parents to start important conversations with their children about God and how to know Jesus as Savior. Kids will not only listen to the stories but ask to read them again and again. Each kids'' illustrated Bible storybook includes: Colorful illustrations and engaging characters Interactive questions to help the reader apply the lesson and live out their faith Age-appropriate salvation messages to help kids understand how they can have a relationship with Jesus Perfect for Sunday school, church giveaways, family devotions, and more!

This special edition contains some of the best Bible stories ever told...so pull up to the edge of your seat and get ready for amazing things to happen!.

Take your family on a fun-filled journey to the manger this Christmas season! Learn more about Bible characters related to the Nativity and help teach your children about the true meaning of Christmas. Dive into each day of Advent with devotions and activities that will engage the entire family. Packed full of fun activities, Journey to the Manger Advent Calendar includes an Advent poster, Bible character stickers, readings, kids’ puzzles, and more!

Kids need to know the Bible isn''t boring! Through colorful illustrations and creatively told Bible stories, young readers will be excited to engage with God''s Word and apply its truth to their lives. The Read Again and Again New Testament Bible Storybook helps children discover new truths about well-known Bible stories and Bible characters and can even introduce families to stories they''ve never heard before. This book, along with the companion Old Testament edition, is a great way for parents to start important conversations with their children about God and how to know Jesus as Savior. Kids will not only listen to the stories but ask to read them again and again. Each kids'' illustrated Bible storybook includes: Colorful illustrations and engaging characters Interactive questions to help the reader apply the lesson and live out their faith Age-appropriate salvation messages to help kids understand how they can have a relationship with Jesus Perfect for Sunday school, church giveaways, family devotions, and more!

Originally published: Colorado Springs, Colo.: Focus on the Family Pub., 1995.

In a Christ-Centered Marriage, True Passion Can Thrive Sparks of passion can lead to marriage, but what happens when life throws sand on the embers? Is there a secret to maintaining passion through the decades? In The Passionate Marriage, understand what biblical married love should be, learn why total intimacy was especially designed for marriage, find out how infidelity can begin in seemingly harmless ways, and discover why God''s deep love for His people is often referred to as the divine romance. This study contains four sessions, each with four main components: Tilling the Ground Planting the Seed Watering the Hope Harvesting the Fruit With Christ at the center of your union, you can have a thriving, passionate relationship long into the future. "We often hear that the institution of marriage is suffering. But there is good news, too! By submitting their relationships to God and seeking out the right resources, married couples can know what it means to truly thrive. That''s what Focus on the Family''s Marriage Series is all about. Whether you''re in a small group, a mentoring relationship, or you just want to study as a couple, this series can transform your marriage for the better."--Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family "Marriage is an amazing adventure--filled with excitement, joy, and challenges. Focus on the Family''s Marriage Series examines God''s gift of marriage in all of its wonderful dimensions. I consider it a privilege to be involved with this important set of relationship-strengthening resources."--Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries, Focus on the Family

The More You Give in Love . . . The More You Live in Love Jesus modeled real love for His people on earth, leaving an example of self-sacrifice like none other. In The Model Marriage, consider the roles of courage, strength, and nobility in a healthy marriage; uncover the mysterious power in that sticky word: submission; learn what it means to display a selfless spirit in marriage; and understand why you are called to love like Jesus in your relationship with each other. This study contains four sessions, each with four main components: Tilling the Ground Planting the Seed Watering the Hope Harvesting the Fruit Marriage is about discovering that deep joy comes from following Jesus'' example of loving another . . . with a sacrificial love. "We often hear that the institution of marriage is suffering. But there is good news, too! By submitting their relationships to God and seeking out the right resources, married couples can know what it means to truly thrive. That''s what Focus on the Family''s Marriage Series is all about. Whether you''re in a small group, a mentoring relationship, or you just want to study as a couple, this series can transform your marriage for the better."--Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family "Marriage is an amazing adventure--filled with excitement, joy, and challenges. Focus on the Family''s Marriage Series examines God''s gift of marriage in all of its wonderful dimensions. I consider it a privilege to be involved with this important set of relationship-strengthening resources."--Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries, Focus on the Family