Ann Voskamp

a dare to live fully right where you are

One thousand gifts

In The Broken Way---the much anticipated sequel to One Thousand Gifts---bestselling author Ann Voskamp presents the gospel in a fresh way for desperate Christians in need of a renewed revelation of the grace of God. No matter how broken or sin-sick you are.

A Daring Path Into the Abundant Life

The Broken Way

Offers twenty-five days of devotional reading that follow the Advent calendar and that celebrate the lineage of Jesus through the tradition of the Jesse Tree.

Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas

The Greatest Gift

We can trust that God, the WayMaker, is always at work creating the life of our dreams, through ways we never would have dreamed for ourselves. In a disorienting world, with obstacle after obstacle, and the landscape of our lives shifting in ways we never expected, we can trust that as we look to our Maker, the WayMaker, our road will lead us to arrive exactly where we always hoped it would, though maybe not at all in the way we imagined. And those dreams for our lives? They can still happen--in ways only He perfectly dreamed of. It is true: heartache, grief, suffering, obstacles, they all come in waves. There is no controlling life's storms; there is only learning the way to walk through the waves. In WayMaker, bestselling author Ann Voskamp hands us a map that makes meaning of life, that shows the way through to the places we've only dreamed of reaching, by a way we never expected. Voskamp reveals how God is present in the totality of our lives, making a way for the marriage that seems impossible, for the woman who longs for a child of her own, for the parents who ache for the return of their prodigal, for the sojourner caught between a rock and a hard place, and for the wayfarer who feels as though there is no way through to her dreams. We can encounter the WayMaker in surprising ways and begin to see Him not only making poetry out of pain but working in every miraculous detail of our lives. Even now, the Way is making the way to walk through waves and into a life more deeply fulfilling than our wildest dreams.

Finding the Way to the Life You've Always Dreamed of

Waymaker

Did you know that your brokenness could be a gift? Be the Gift, by New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp, will challenge and encourage you to listen to God and look for opportunities to be His gift to others. Ann Voskamp's Be the Gift will teach you: Even in the depths of your brokenness, God can use you to be a gift to someone else That our lives become more abundant by giving forward How to put your brokenness into action and bless those around you each day of the year Be the Gift will be an incredible gift to any loved one. It includes: Beautifully designed quotations and inspirational verses Ann's signature photography Be the Gift will unpack and chronicle your steps to living in communion--opening ourselves up to givenness in spite of our brokenness.

Let Your Broken Be Turned into Abundance

Be the Gift

Jennifer Tucker

Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul

Breath As Prayer

A 60-Day Journey into a Deeply Meaningful Life

The Way of Abundance

One Thousand Gifts / One Thousand Gifts Devotional

What do you do when you wake up and feel like you're not enough for your life? Or when you look out the kitchen window as dusk falls and wonder how do you live when life keeps breaking your heart? As Ann Voskamp writes, “great grief isn't meant to fit inside your body. It's why your heart breaks.” And each of us holds enough brokenness to overflow—to be given as the greatest story of our lives. In sixty vulnerably soulful stories, The Way of Abundance moves from self-weary brokenness to Christ-focused givenness. Drawing from the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestseller The Broken Way and Ann's online essays, this devotional dares us to embrace brokenness as a gift that moves us to givenness as a way to draw closer to the heart of God. Christ Himself broke like bread, giving Himself to us so we might have a lifelong communion with Him. Could it be that our brokenness is also a gift to the world? This gentle but exquisitely profound book does nothing less than take you on an intimate journey of the soul. As Ann writes, "The wound in His side proves that Jesus is always on the side of the suffering, the wounded, the busted, the broken." Discover how surrendering in unexpected ways is the first step toward receiving what you long for. Discover the good news that your beauty is not in your strength but in your fragility. Discover why your healing shines radiant through your wounds—and how only in brokenness will you ever be whole—and find the way to the abundance you were meant for.

Offers sixty devotions intended to help readers experience grace and true joy in the midst of the stresses and necessities of everyday life, with blank spaces at the end of the text for readers to fill in with expressions of gratitude.

Reflections on Finding Everyday Graces

One Thousand Gifts Devotional

Based on her bestseller Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, Ann Voskamp expands her presentation of the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree with this beautiful keepsake book that can be handed down and enjoyed for generations. Each December, families can celebrate the coming of Jesus by opening the book to see a stunning 13-inch, three-dimensional Jesse Tree pop up from the page. At its foot are 25 doors, one for each day of Advent, which hide meaningful, beautifully detailed ornaments--including the Christmas star--that are ready to be hung on the tree. Also inside is a simple devotional book with a reading for each ornament. Create precious holiday memories with The Wonder of the Greatest Gift pop-up book and recapture the sacredness of the Advent season as you celebrate the epic pageantry of the coming of the Messiah.

An Interactive Family Celebration of Advent

The Wonder of the Greatest Gift

Offers guidance for taking part in the Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree, with scriptural passages, devotions, and activities intended to apply their themes.

A Family Celebration of Christmas

Unwrapping the Greatest Gift

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Tisíc darů

DESCHIDE-TI OCHII SA VEZI CELE O MIE DE BINECUVANTARI! Cum gasim bucurie in vartejul datoriilor, al tragediilor, al indatoririlor zilnice si al mortii? Cum putem avea o viata plina de multumire cand zilele noastre sunt ca pietrisul in gura, lungi si intunecate cateodata? Ce ne da Dumnezeu aici si acum? Captivanta, tulburatoare si plina de poezie, O mie de daruri iti lanseaza provocarea sa deschizi bine ochii ca sa vezi binecuvantarile lui Dumnezeu in fiecare zi si sa te abandonezi in bratul Lui care-ti umple paharul de da peste el. Dezvaluind clipe din viata ei in care a cunoscut ce inseamna harul, Ann te ajuta sa redescoperi adevaruri simple ce te vor inspira sa te opresti din alergare pentru a-L vedea pe Dumnezeu si sa cauti harul Lui in toate imprejurarile vietii. Ann Voskamp este o scriitoare extrem de talentata. Daca vrei o carte care sa te provoace si sa-ti intoarca viata pe dos intr-un mod cat se poate de frumos, atunci ai si gasit-o. Cartea aceasta este o comoara pe care nu te vei multumi sa o citesti o data si apoi sa o dai uitarii, ci vei reveni asupra ei de-a lungul anilor. —Lysa TerKeurst EDITIE ANIVERSARA, REVIZUITA INTR-O NOUA TRADUCERE, COPERTA CARTONATA Despre autoare ANN VOSKAMP este sotia unui fermier, mama a sapte copii si autoarea care a inregistrat recorduri greu de egalat cu toate cartile sale de pana acum. Christianity Today a nominalizat-o in topul celor mai importante cincizeci de femei care au un impact major in modelarea culturii si a bisericii de astazi. Ann este cofondatoare a ShowUpNow.com si o dedicata sustinatoare a celor marginalizati si oprimati de pe tot globul. Aprecieri pentru aceasta carte: Destinata sa devina celebra, O mie de daruri este genul de carte careia ii indoi colturile paginilor si o recitesti pentru simpla placere de a-i savura cuvintele, de a cunoaste profunzimea inimii care a scris-o. —Mary DeMuth, autoarea cartii Thin Places: A Memoir De unde sa incep? Sa-ti spun ca Ann Voskamp scrie ca o artista cu inima unui mistic? Sau sa-ti impartasesc faptul ca O mie de daruri este o carte atat de profunda incat daca iti insusesti mesajul ei despre multumire ca stil de viata si despre harul atotcuprinzator, poti sa-L cunosti pe Cristos asa cum Adam a cunoscut-o pe Eva. Pentru a scrie despre o asemenea unire minunata si intima e nevoie de condeiul unui artist spiritual. Deschide aceasta carte, apoi deschide-ti inima. —Lisa Whelchel, actrita, vorbitoare si autoare a cartii Aceasta carte iti va schimba perspectiva despre lume. —Marybeth Whalen, autoarea cartilor The Mailbox & She Makes It Look Easy si director al www.shereads.org Rareori am avut privilegiul de a recomanda o carte atat de speciala. Trecand de la o pagina la alta, am ajuns la convingerea ca viata mea nu va mai fi aceeasi. Fii pregatita sa devii alt om dupa ce vei fi terminat aceasta carte. Iti multumesc, Ann. Astazi tu esti cel de-al 1001-lea dar de pe lista mea. —Angie Smith, autoarea cartii I Will Carry You si vorbitoare in cadrul organizatiei Women of Faith In timp ce citeam O mie de daruri, imi tot venea in minte versul obsedant al lui Walt Whitman: „Va veni, in sfarsit, poetul.“ E nevoie de o inzestrare aparte pentru a reda, intr-un limbaj clar si liric, atat intimitatile vietii de zi cu zi, cat si ritmurile frante ale inimii, insa Ann reuseste sa faca si una, si alta aparent fara niciun efort. Mai presus de toate, ea face apel la acest limbaj pentru a relata povestea unei vieti – viata ei – transformata de principiul esential al multumirii. A venit, in sfarsit, poetul! —Mark Buchanan, autor al cartilor The Rest of God si Spiritual Rhythm Captivanta, tulburatoare si plina de poezie, O mie de daruri ne lanseaza provocarea de a multumi pentru toate lucrurile. Gratie remarcabilului talent de povestitoare, Ann Voskamp ne impartaseste momente dureroase, tragice chiar, fara a se teme ca se pune intr-o postura vulnerabila. O mie de daruri este o capodopera plina de intelepciune, speranta si lumina; in ea vei regasi adevaruri simple care te vor inspira sa cauti harul lui Dumnezeu in toate imprejurarile vietii, fie ele binecuvantari sau necazuri. —Matthew Paul Turner, autor al cartilor Churched si Hear No Evil CUPRINS Introducere la editia aniversara: Har dupa har - un dar nemasurat Multumiri Capitolul 1: O viata mai goala, mai plina Capitolul 2: Un cuvant dupa care sa traiesti... si sa mori Capitolul 3: Cuie si obiceiuri, nume si... multumire Capitolul 4: Timpul, un sanctuar Capitolul 5: Ce-o fi har intr-o lume ca a noastra? Capitolul 6: Ce vrei sa-ti fac? Sa-mi capat vederea! Capitolul 7: Privind fata lui Dumnezeu Capitolul 8: Cum nu ne va darui, impreuna cu El, toate lucrurile? Capitolul 9: Smerenia, calea spre bucurie Capitolul 10: Golindu-ne, umplem... si suntem umpluti Capitolul 11: Bucuria intimitatii Cuvant de incheiere Despre autoare

O mie de daruri

Cum sa gasesti calea spre viata la care ai visat dintotdeauna O poveste de dragoste relatata cu deplina vulnerabilitate Ocolisurile sunt modul in care visele si destinele devin realitate Ann Voskamp ofera o busola care da sens vietii, indica spre un mod de viata profund practic si transformator si arata drumul catre locul la care doar ai visat - intr-un fel in care nu te-ai fi asteptat vreodata. Cand apuci pe o directie gresita, ajungi intr-un loc unde nu ti-ai fi dorit vreodata sa ajungi. Daca asteptarile care ti-au fost insuflate vizeaza doar succesul, implinirea si semnificatia in moduri care nu corespund cu topografia si realitatea vietii tale, nu e de mirare ca te simti oarecum derutata. Si viata continua sa te copleseasca in valuri. Visurile tale. Dezamagirile tale. Sperantele tale. Frangerile tale. Nu detii controlul asupra furtunilor vietii; poti doar sa inveti cum sa navighezi printre valuri. In Deschizatorul de drumuri, Ann Voskamp scrie o poveste de dragoste de neuitat, presarata totusi de multe frangeri; este povestea casniciei ei pe care aproape a pierdut-o, a fiicei pe care aproape ca nu a gasit-o si a cararii ce parea sa se infunde, indiferent in ce directie se intorcea. In tot acest haos, Ann s-a ales cu o insuficienta cardiaca – moment in care a reusit sa gaseasca in sfarsit calea catre inima tuturor: un mod sacru de viata care transforma intreaga viata. Despre autoare ANN VOSKAMP este sotia unui fermier, mama a sapte copii si autoarea care a inregistrat recorduri greu de egalat cu toate cartile sale de pana acum. Christianity Today a nominalizat-o in topul celor mai importante cincizeci de femei care au un impact major in modelarea culturii si a bisericii de astazi. Ann este cofondatoare a ShowUpNow.com si o dedicata sustinatoare a celor marginalizati si oprimati de pe tot globul. Cuprins Multumiri 11 Partea intai 1. La inceput 17 2. Arta intoarcerii 35 3. Lasa-Ma sa te iubesc 57 4. Cum sa fii cunoscuta 75 5. Nicaieri nu-i ca acasa 95 6. Vie Imparatia Ta 115 7. Drumul Marii Rosii 141 Selah 162 Partea a doua 8. In furtuna 167 9. Pelerinaj 177 10. Teama de a fi gasita 189 11. Inrudire 201 12. Clematita 219 13. Operatie pe cord deschis 235 14. deschizatorul de drumuri 249 15. Semnul 265 16. Calea lui Moise 283 17. Luna de miere 309 Calea SACRA a pelerinului 321 Despre autoare 327

Deschizatorul de drumuri

Katie Davis Majors

Katie ist 16, als sie ein Missionswerk für Waisenkinder in Uganda gründet. Ihr Vertrauen auf Gott steht. Sie verschenkt alles, auch ihr Mutterherz: 14 Kinder hat sie adoptiert. Was für eine Glaubensheldin! Doch Großfamilie ist nicht nur Zuckerschlecken. Und so wird Katies Glaube auf die Probe gestellt. Passt ein Mann in ihr Leben? Muss sie eine ihrer Töchter aufgeben? Meint es Gott wirklich gut mit ihr?

Ringen um Ugandas Waisenkinder

Katie – Hoffnung gibt nicht auf

NEW YORK TIMES-topverkoper-outeur Ann Voskamp nooi lesers in haar genade-oorlaaide lewe van boerdery, ouerskap en skryfwerk in. Lesers sal ’n lewensuitkyk ontdek wat hulle oë sal oopmaak vir alledaagse oorvloedige genade, en ’n manier om in God se teenwoordigheid te wees wat diep en blywende vreugde bring. “Hoe,” wonder Ann “vind ons vreugde te midde van sperdatums, skuld, drama en daaglikse verpligtings? Hoe lyk ’n Christusgelykvormige lewe wanneer jou dae lank, moeilik en selfs donker is? Is God ooit daar?” In EENDUISEND GESKENKE neem Ann lesers op ’n transformerende reis om hulle daaglikse seëninge te waardeer deur boek te hou van God se geskenke. Ann se mooi stories van die elkedagse lewe laat lesers op ’n manier kyk wat hulle oë oopmaak vir alledaagse genade, en om so in God se teenwoordigheid te wees en ’n vervullende leefwyse te ontdek.

... en meer om voor dankbaar te wees

Eenduisend geskenke (eBoek)

Há uma promessa divina que aponta para a possibilidade de vivermos uma vida abundante. E é essa vida plena, que satisfaz os desejos mais íntimos do coração, que cristãos e não cristãos vêm buscando nos últimos dois mil anos. Mas, se temos a promessa, por que parece que estamos cada dia mais distantes de experimentar essa plenitude? Por que deixamos de agradecer com tanta frequência? Por que somos incapazes de reservar um tempo para nós, de abrir espaço em meio à correria, às dívidas, às doenças e ao congestionamento nosso de cada dia e, assim, encontrar contentamento? Ann Voskamp, cuja infância foi marcada por uma terrível tragédia familiar, podia ter enveredado por um caminho que levasse a tudo menos ao agradecimento; a tudo menos à celebração da vida. No entanto, por mais paradoxal que possa parecer, ela encontrou mil razões para agradecer ao Criador. Com rara beleza poética, "Vida simples, vida plena" redescobre a força sobrenatural que existe no ato de agradecer e nos abre os olhos para a importância de aprender a ver, a sentir e a valorizar as pequenas e as grandes realizações, e a perceber que aí residem a plenitude e o verdadeiro contentamento. "Vida simples, vida plena" nos convida a reconhecer, diariamente, as incontáveis bênçãos de Deus. Independentemente das muitas tragédias pelas quais teve de passar, Ann Voskamp encontrou o contentamento ao aprender a agradecer a Deus e a reconhecer sua mão bondosa nos detalhes mais simples e talvez mais corriqueiros da vida. Descubra o método simples e eficaz que se tornou uma disciplina espiritual transformadora e uma nova maneira de viver e encarar os reveses da vida. "Vida simples, vida plena" nos leva a redescobrir a importância de buscar e manter uma intensa intimidade com Deus. Ann Voskamp é esposa de agricultor, uma carinhosa mãe de seis lindas crianças e uma blogueira muito ativa (www.aholyexperience.com). Trata-se de uma autora surpreendente.

A gratidão como caminho para superar as circunstâncias

Vida simples, vida plena

Trillia Newbell

Sally Lloyd-Jones

Amanda Bible Williams

Raechel Myers

Ruth Chou Simons

Kelly Minter

Lisa Harper

Kelly Needham

Ginny Owens

Sarah MacIntosh

Savannah Locke

As they examine the stories of incredible women of the Bible, readers will find hope, encouragement, and a strong sense of community in this beautiful, eclectic collection of writing, photos, and lyrics that reflect God’s faithfulness. Bringing together some of the most beloved Christian authors and songwriters of today, Faithful guides readers through the pages of Scripture to increase understanding of how God has always valued the integral role of females and how that shapes the lives of women today. The Faithful project is a collaboration between three major ministry partners: David C Cook, Integrity Music, and Compassion International. The accompanying album and a 2021 tour of live events celebrates the contributions of women while recognizing their empowerment through the faithfulness of God. This beautiful, creative book will invite readers to return again and again for reflection and inspiration through guided scripture reading and writing prompts.

Faithful

We can trust that God, the WayMaker, is always at work creating the life of our dreams, through ways we never would have dreamed for ourselves. In a disorienting world, with obstacle after obstacle, and the landscape of our lives shifting in ways we never expected, we can trust that as we look to our Maker, the WayMaker, our road will lead us to arrive exactly where we always hoped it would, though maybe not at all in the way we imagined. And those dreams for our lives? They can still happen—in ways only He perfectly dreamed of. It is true: heartache, grief, suffering, obstacles, they all come in waves. There is no controlling life’s storms; there is only learning the way to walk through the waves. In WayMaker, bestselling author Ann Voskamp hands us a map that makes meaning of life, that shows the way through to the places we’ve only dreamed of reaching, by a way we never expected. Voskamp reveals how God is present in the totality of our lives, making a way for the marriage that seems impossible, for the woman who longs for a child of her own, for the parents who ache for the return of their prodigal, for the sojourner caught between a rock and a hard place, and for the wayfarer who feels as though there is no way through to her dreams. We can encounter the WayMaker in surprising ways and begin to see Him not only making poetry out of pain but working in every miraculous detail of our lives. Even now, the Way is making the way to walk through waves and into a life more deeply fulfilling than our wildest dreams.

Ann Voskamp

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