Word Alive Press: 509 books

Within a split second, life can change forever. The comforts, conveniences, and relationships we take for granted can be lost without warning. Trauma comes to us all at some point in our lives, whether as a sudden shift or a slow erosion of trust, but God’s plan for our lives—our divine destiny—will...

God so loves the world that He gives... We are put on this world to enjoy the perfection of God, and this perfection is everywhere. You may react by saying that perfection and goodness are not to be found in your daily life. That may be so, but the potential of divine Goodness is always present and always...

Angry and hurt, Andrea didn’t want to have anything to do with God. How could she when, one day shy of her eighteenth birthday, she had to watch her mother being wheeled into the operating room of Toronto General Hospital to receive a liver transplant? How could a God that “loved” His people...

During the Second World War I could not get out of school fast enough to begin to work and earn money and embarked on a very checkered career in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, involving a sign shop, ice delivery and twenty-seven years managing a beer store. I bought and ran a 100-acre farm with a cow-calf...

Poetic Revelations of Eternal Life focuses on poet Bob McCluskey’s more serious side. Drawing on everyday experiences, Biblical stories, and world events as inspiration, this book examines our need for God in our lives and the struggle for humankind to be connected with Him. Prepare to examine our...

“This book presents practical, real-life stories that you can relate to. In some cases, it might shock you that positive change was even possible. You will find helpful hints that will challenge you to make intentional adjustments in your own lives. New hope will rise within you that it is possible...

“Honey, you’ve been very ill and they’ve had to amputate…” His voice cracked. I searched his face, looking for some kind of clue to tell me why I sensed so much pain from him and in me. “…Your hands and feet.” Cyndi tried to grasp the new reality that flesh-eating disease had...

In 1910, twenty Dutch immigrants called the Dutch Twenty arrived in Medicine Hat, Alberta and were the first of their countrymen to apply for the “free” homesteads which were advertised as the “last best west” by the Government of Canada. This book describes how the people tried to...

Arly Graber didn't run away from home. Home ran away from her. Fifteen-year-old Arly is accustomed to her mother's occasional absences, brought about by her addictive lifestyle. This time, however, her mother doesn't return, leaving Arly without a permanent home. Arly is conflicted between loyalty to...

God may not be the immovable judge the church has made him out to be, but suggest this to most Christians and you'll be faced with a number of tricky questions that require careful thought and consideration. Endorsed by Philip Yancey, Tony Campolo and David Katz, Seeing God Differently answers these questions, leading you on a journey toward discovering the powerful parental love of God.

Church boards are often the scene of confusion, conflict, and chaos. What’s the job of a board? What’s the role of the pastor in relation to the board? Should there be an elder board and an administrative board? Ted Hull’s use of illustrations and analogies bring these questions—and answers—into...

Explore what it means to be a woman ... and a daughter of God. This women’s devotional contains fifty-two short articles, one per week for a year. Each article warmly and creatively invites you to explore what it means to be human, a woman, and a daughter of God. As you walk the winding path...

Making meaning in life can be challenging at any age. However, making and sustaining meaning in advancing age can be especially difficult due to physiological changes, declining health, and multiple losses. From years of personal and professional experience, and with much warmth, the authors address...

A subconsciously written entry in my journal started me on this path to freedom. Meeting Myself: Snippets from a Binging and Bulging Mind is the story of my journey through bulimia, doubt, and unbelief into healing and wholeness in Christ. About the Author: A popular motivational speaker, Brenda Wood is known for her common sense wisdom, sense of humour, and quirky comments.