Shelley Hitz

Over 200 Positive ReviewsPrayers Are PowerfulPrayer changes me. When I pray consistently to God something changes within me. And it can change you too. However, sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and not take the time to pray. This book can help you form a habit of coming to God everyday in prayer. 21 Days to a New Habit of Prayer They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. And so I have shared 21 prayers of gratitude with you to help you form a habit of prayer in your life. I have taken key truths from scripture and reworded them into prayers of gratitude. Combining prayer with God's Word is powerful. I have experienced this in my own life and now want to share it with you. I pray that these prayers help you to overcome negativity by applying the power of prayer and God's Word to your life.

This book is a resource created in response to numerous pleas for help from young girls and women alike regarding their struggle with sexual addictions. Although it is one of the largest issues facing today's Church, pornography addiction is also one of the largest secrets in the Church, especially among women. We aim to open the door to confession and conversation among women in the Body of Christ who feel as though they are alone in this struggle. Within its chapters you will find...* Relevant statistics that demonstrate the influence of pornography in modern media* Encouraging testimonies from women who have overcome their addiction by the unfailing grace and mighty power of Christ* And various strategies for resisting temptation in order to break free from pornography. Overcoming sexual addiction is not an overnight process, but one that requires a commitment to die to selfish desires each and every day, and take on the nature and purity of Christ. If you take the information presented in this book to heart, you will find yourself well equipped for the journey.

Have you been through difficult times in your life? If so, you are not alone. Jesus says in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart I have overcome the world." Notice that He doesn't say that we might have trouble or that if we have enough faith we will escape it. He clearly states that on this side of heaven we will walk through difficult times in our lives. And yet we have reason to hope. This book is my own personal journey to finding hope after a tragedy hit our family. However, I did not want this book to be my story alone. Instead, I want it to be a resource for you to find hope in the midst of your own difficulties. That is why I have added the sections that you will see through the book called, "From My Life to Yours," where I add journaling prompts and reflection questions for you to apply what you are learning to your life. I pray that God leads you to find His hope no matter what you are currently walking through." May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

Do you get stressed out by people and circumstances in your life? Most people do, but that isn't how God designed us to live. He doesn't want us to live a life full of stress, anxiety or fear, but a life of trust, hope, and joy. He doesn't want us to worry, but to put our faith in Him and trust Him to provide for all of our needs. This book is designed for you to read one reading per day, and our hope that over the next 30 days you can overcome the stress and anxiety in your life, being transformed through Christ's amazing power. We know that while in this world we will have trouble, we can take heart in the fact that Jesus has overcome the world. When we put our faith in Him, we have no reason to stress, worry, or fear. ? These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.? John 16:33

Are you a teen girl who is struggling to find a way to apply God's Word to your life? Or maybe you're an adult who is looking for a way of communicating God's Word to the teens in your life? Either way, we believe that these devotions can help. They are already read daily by teens around the world, used in Bible study groups, and have even been used at events such as See You at the Pole. We hope that as you read through these devotions (on your own or in a group) you will grow in your walk with God, and that you will be able to relate God's Word to your life in a relevant way. Teen devotions... For Girls Vol. 2 is the second book in a series of devotionals written for teen girls in today's world. Compiled by multiple authors, our desire is to help teens draw closer to God by finding their true beauty in Christ.

True Stories from Real PeopleWe all have a story to tell. And that's what this book is about. It's a collection of 35 true stories of forgiveness to inspire and encourage you. These stories come from 33 different people from various walks of life. So, no matter where you are at in your journey of life, we believe you will find hope within the pages of this book. Unshackled and FreeFreedom...isn't that what we truly want? To be unshackled and free from whatever holds us back and imprisons us. The good news is freedom is available to each one of us. No matter where you've been or what's happened to you in your life, freedom is available to you through the transforming power of Christ. Join Us on This JourneyCome join us in this journey where you'll meet real people with true stories of forgiveness whose lives were forever changed. You'll be inspired, encouraged and then changed as you apply what you're learning to your own life. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1

Sometimes life doesn't seem to make sense or "add up" in our math. We have life circumstances that make us question whether we can truly have a full life. Divorce. Death. Sickness. Financial losses. And life doesn't seem fair. Whatever your circumstances, we believe every reader can benefit from what we share in these pages, whether you've endured varying levels of pain or struggle in your own life or you know someone who has. It's our prayer that God uses this book as a tool to bring healing, hope and a newfound freedom to people from all walks of life. Maybe you've been searching for that formula that will help you make sense of your life. Come join us as we explore the Mathematics of Jesus and His Forgiveness Formula. Find out how Jesus is and always will be the greatest mathematician, in that He knows what truly adds up to a full life. "Unlike so many Christian authors, CJ and Shelley Hitz write like real people. They are not finished products offering guaranteed solutions, but rather 'works in progress' who are still working through some of life's most vexing problems, and who are willing to share what they are learning along the way. To read their book is to meet two very thoughtful new friends, who are both willing and able to help." --Bart Campolo, Founder Mission Year "C. J. and Shelley open their lives up in a way that both makes you want to keep reading and relates to all of us in one way or another. No matter what situations you have faced or will face in life, the Biblical principles in The Mathematics of Jesus will help point to the full life God intended for us all." --David Todd, Ministry Coordinator, Findlay Area Youth for Christ "Tragedy to triumph? Grief to gratitude? Shelley & CJ's touching transparency fleshed out to me "It's possible There is hope " -- Drake Mariani, Founder MemLok Bible Memory System (memlok.com)

These 90 devotions are intended for teen girls who want to find their true beauty in Christ. We encourage you to read one each day, think on it and apply what you have learned to your life. Over the next three month, these devotions will take you on a journey through God's Word, learning about different areas in the Bible that we hope you can relate to. Followed by ideas for ways that you can apply them to your lives, and a prayer you can pray. It is our hope that these devotions touch your hearts and lives and draw you closer to our wonderful God and Savior. Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Matthew 4:4What Teen Girls Are Saying: "The teen Devotions have really helped me become a better person and are very helpful I look forward to reading them everyday ""I love these devotionals I try to do one every night. They also really come in handy when I lead my youth group at church. The topics are really relatable too.""I really like the devo everyday for teens because it reflects on my daily life, and I want to share it with all the friends I know. Shelley and her girlfriends are a big encouragement for my spiritual life knowing more about Jesus, and knowing that I am not the only one that struggles.""I really liked how you inserted an application step of how you can look to the positive in these devotional topics they have really helped me with some issues that I am currently facing or have faced. They are simple to understand and I thoroughly enjoy reading them." What Adult Leaders Are Saying: "I use these devotionals in the small group I lead each week. The content is current and completely relatable to the issues teen girls face today. Very practical teaching.""I look forward to these devotionals every day. I love how they are written and really focus on subjects that relate to our teens in a current day manner. I getting ready to start meeting with a small group of girls and have saved all the emails to help with topics for discussion and a guide for my discussion. I have even used them for myself as an adult as many apply to situations I am also dealing with. Thank you for sharing your gift of words "