New Releases by Joel Osteen

Para muchos, la temporada navideña está llena de distracciones y ansiedad en lugar de la paz y alegría que debería traer. En Espíritu navideño, Joel Osteen nos cuenta inspiradoras historias de familiares y amigos que celebran la Navidad y ayuda a los lectores a regresar a la verdadera esencia de las navidades a través de la práctica de los principios enseñados por Jesucristo, cuyo cumpleaños celebramos ese día. Con estas historias Joel nos recuerda lo que es realmente importante en la vida. Lleno de los encantadores y divertidos recuerdos de sus familiares y amigos, este conmovedor libro inspirará y divertirá a los lectores mientras fortalece su fe en la bondad y en la eterna sabiduría de Dios. Las historias contenidas en Espíritu navideño muestran cómo la Navidad cristiana es en realidad una celebración de la familia: la familia de Dios, nuestra propia familia y la diversa familia global. Amigos y familiares comparten, tanto de cerca como de lejos, su fe y sus tradiciones cristiana: Ríen juntos. Se apoyan mutuamente. Demuestran que la mejor forma de superar el dolor y la soledad es acercándose a otros que también estén tristes y solos. Las historias y los recuerdos únicos de Joel invitarán a los lectores a disfrutar de sus propios recuerdos navideños, a compartirlos con sus seres queridos y a crear nuevos recuerdos y tradiciones que serán pasadas de generación en generación durante muchos años más. Para aquellos que se sienten estresados, dolidos o perdidos durante esta temporada navideña, estas inspiradoras historias servirán de consuelo y de guía para tener una temporada navideña llena de esperanza y paz. Durante la última década, numerosas publicaciones han considerado a Joel Osteen como el Cristiano Más Influyente de América y en 2006 fue nombrado como una de Las Personas Más Fascinantes según Barbara Walters. Considerado como “la voz de la esperanza en los Estados Unidos”, Joel es uno de los pastores más respetados de los Estados Unidos. Cada semana, 43.000 personas van a las ceremonias que oficia en Lakewood Church en Houston, y su programa semanal de inspiración es visto por 7 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos, además de docenas de millones de personas de más de 200 países en todo el mundo. Este nuevo libro con las historias navideñas de sus familiares y amigos será atesorado por los lectores en todas partes.

From bestselling author and influential pastor Joel Osteen, a touching and very personal collection that conveys—through his remembrances of Christmases past—the true meaning of Christmas. For many, the Christmas season can be filled with distractions and anxiety rather than the joy and peace it is supposed to bring. In The Christmas Spirit, Joel Osteen offers uplifting and inspiring stories of family and friends celebrating Christmas traditions, and return to the essence of the holiday by practicing the principles taught by our Savior, Jesus Christ. Filled with humorous and compelling holiday memories from Joel’s family and friends, this heartwarming collection will inspire and amuse while enhancing faith in God’s goodness and eternal wisdom. Joel’s unique stories and memories will encourage readers to savor their own Christmas memories, to share them with loved ones, and to create new memories and traditions that will be passed down for generations to come. For those feeling stressed, hurt, or lacking direction this holiday season, these heartwarming stories will serve as a healing balm and a guiding light to a more hopeful and peaceful holiday.

Explains how to apply seven action steps to discover individual purpose and destiny, in a guide complemented by biblical principles, devotions, and personal testimonies.

Traditional Chinese edition of It''s your time by Lakewood Church''s senior pastor Joel Osteen (Your Best Life Now). In Traditional Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Get your hopes up. Raise your expectations. Your best days are in front of you. In challenging times, it may be hard to see better days ahead. You may feel as though your struggles will never end, that things won''t ever turn around for you. This is exactly the moment to put your faith into action and expect God''s blessings. It''s your time to declare your faith, to look for God''s favor, and to give control of your life to Him so that you can find fulfillment in His plans for you! It''s Your Time to believe. It''s not easy to always be optimistic. Life can be difficult, and in hard economic times it''s not just your finances that suffer. Your relationships can be strained. Your health can be stressed. Bad habits can return and negative thoughts can take over. When one part of your life after another takes a bad turn, you can feel like there is no end in sight, no way out. The truth is, maybe you don''t have an answer. But God does! Maybe you don''t have the strength. But God does! It''s Your Time for favor. In It''s Your Time, bestselling author Joel Osteen, pastor of the nation''s largest church, offers the inspirational truth that no matter where you stand in life, you are never alone. He reminds you also that the bigger your burden, the greater your blessings to come. You may have neglected God, but He has not abandoned you. He has already released good things into your future. As long as you''re breathing, you can still reclaim His favor by renewing your faith and accepting His plans for you. It''s Your Time for restoration. In these pages, Joel offers assurances that God does not want you to merely survive challenging times, He wants you to thrive. When you give your life over to Him, God will send opportunities your way so that you can soar to new heights of fulfillment. History has shown that the most difficult times can serve as catalysts for creativity, innovation, and accomplishment. If you hold on to your faith, ask for God''s favor, and don''t give in to depression or discouragement, you will emerge not bitter but better, not a victim but a victor. It''s Your Time to trust. God already is working in your life to arrange the right people, the right skills, and the right opportunities to give you the tools you need to fulfill and exceed your dreams. Drawing from Joel''s experiences and those of people around the world, It''s Your Time offers messages of faith, hope, and strength to help you rise above any circumstance so that you can fulfill God''s best plan for your life. It''s Your Time to stretch. Joel has filled this book with bold new prayers, inspiring stories, and practical tools for moving forward in faith. You will find inspiration from others who have overcome adversity and achieved their dreams. You will find proven methods for not just picking up the pieces but for building a new life better than you''d imagined. The hopeful messages and warm encouragements in this book will push you to expand your horizons beyond what you thought you were capable of doing so that you might go even farther than you''d ever dreamed of going. It''s Your Time!

Explains how to apply seven action steps to discover individual purpose and destiny, in a guide complemented by biblical principles, devotions, and personal testimonies.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: • Book Introductions -- Joel and Victoria offer historical facts and information to enhance your understanding of each book of the Bible. • HOPENOTES -- brief inspirational insights on scripture and how they apply to your everyday living. • Hope for Today devotionals -- encouraging insights from Joel and Victoria that focus on the principles and promises of God. • Topical Scriptures -- a special section with verses to pray over during critical moments of your life. • The Blessing -- Joel and Victoria''s prayer for you that both proclaims and claims the promises of the Bible. • This Is My Bible Pledge -- our declaration that His Word is full of divine truths and abundant promises for your future.

Approach each day with joy, build positive expectations, and begin living your best life with this year of devotions designed to strengthen your faith and resolve. Bestselling author Joel Osteen writes, "When you get up in the morning, the first things you should do is set your mind in the right direction . . . and then go out anticipating good things." Now, for the first time, Pastor Osteen presents a tool to accomplish that goal. Based on his book, Your Best Life Now, he offers prescriptions for positive living in 365 daily messages. Each message is accompanied by a relevant scripture.

A beautifully compiled collection of inspirational and motivational readings prepared by America''s best-known pastor, this is the perfect complement to the principles outlined in "Become a Better You."

Celebrate motherhood and start living your full potential with seven eye-opening principles from Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen. In this great Mother''s Day gift, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen revisits these seven core principles from Your Best Life Now and applies them to parenting: Enlarge Your Vision Develop a Healthy Self-Image Discover the Power of Your Thoughts and Words Let Go of the Past Find Strength Through Adversity Live to Give Choose to Be Happy Moms, this guide will help you through vast responsibilities and show you how God can pour out "His far and beyond favor" on you and your children.

Free yourself from the past, break through into a new mentality, and discover God''s great plans for you with these powerful scriptures and meditations for Christians. You don''t want to live your life with a ''barely-get-by'' mentality -- you want to move beyond ordinary and become the best you can be. You want to break free from your limitations and feelings of inadequacy. In this book, you will discover just how to do that! Discover the joy, peace, and enthusiasm that God has for you and allow the Scriptures to speak to you. Be still and listen to what God is saying and allow Him to rebuild your self-image. When you understand the power of your thoughts and words and put your trust in God, you''ll begin to let go of the past. You''ll be able to renew your strength despite the adversity you face. And best of all, you''ll learn how to give generously without reservations and choose to be happy.

This perfect companion to Joel Osteen''s bestselling book helps readers integrate his seven life-changing principles into their daily lives. The Become a Better You journal gives readers the ultimate tool to improve their lives by devoting a week to each of Osteen''s seven principles: keep pressing forwards, be positive towards yourself, develop better relationships, form better habits, embrace the place where you are, develop your inner life, stay passionate about life. Become a Better You brings readers one step closer to achieving lifelong happiness though Osteen''s doses of daily scripture, inspirational thoughts and insights, guiding questions and space for personal reflection.

En este nuevo libro, Lo mejor de ti, Joel Osteen ofrece siete pasos sencillos pero impactantes que ayudarán a los lectores a descubrir su propósito personal, así como todo lo bueno que Dios ha planeado para ellos. Osteen incorpora principios bíblicos claves y testimonios personales que edificarán la vida espiritual de los lectores. Sus palabras apuntan directamente hacia los corazones y preocupaciones de todo individuo, sin distinción de profesiones ni de clases sociales. La gente ama a Joel Osteen. Les motiva escucharlo hablar y leer lo que ha escrito. Quieren conseguir todos sus materiales. Lo mejor de ti animará e inspirará a los lectores a alcanzar todo su potencial único, proporcionado por Dios. Joel Osteen nació en Houston, Texas, su vida ha sido dedicada a servir a todas las personas sin importar su ocupación o nivel de socioeconómico. Inició el ministerio televisivo de la iglesia Lakewood Church, donde trabajó junto a su padre, el pastor John Osteen. Durante diecisiete años ha llevado el mensaje positivo de esperanza de Lakewood a más de cien millones de hogares por todo Estados Unidos y a más de ciento cincuenta naciones.

En este nuevo libro, Lo mejor de ti, Joel Osteen ofrece siete sencillos pero impactantes pasos para tomar que ayudarán a los lectores a descubrir su destino, propósito individual y lo mejor que la vida les ofrece. Osteen es igualmente encantador y apasionado en sus escritos como en persona, e incorpora principios bíblicos clave, devocionarios y testimonios personales que elevarán e iluminarán el espíritu de los lectores. Sus palabras apuntan directamente hacia los corazones y preocupaciones de todo individuo, sin distinción de profesiones ni de clases sociales. La gente ama a Joel Osteen. Les encanta estar en su presencia, escucharlo hablar, y leer lo que ha escrito. Quieren conseguir todo lo que se refiere a él. Lo mejor de ti animará e inspirará a los lectores a alcanzar su potencial completo, único y proporcionado por Dios.

Turn adversity into opportunity and grow your faith in God with 90 days of devotionals and daily readings from Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen. In his #1 New York Times bestseller Your Best Life Now, Joel Osteen reassures readers that living life to the fullest potential is within their reach. Now, in this devotional, Joel prepares readers to embrace the life God intends for them to enjoy. Joel''s 90 days of motivational thoughts, inspirational messages, and helpful Scripture verses will strengthen readers'' faith in God, in others, and in themselves. By applying these truths, they will be able to rise above obstacles and live in health, abundance, and victory.

Offering 100 days of motivational thoughts, inspirational messages, and Scripture verse, YOUR BEST LIFE NOW STUDY GUIDE is designed to help readers discover their inner strengths and abilities.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Joel Osteen presents his signature multi-million copy book in trade paperback.