Jay Payleitner

Conflict is inevitable, but how we react to that conflict directly impacts our relationships. In Don’t Take the Bait to Escalate, readers will be given tools to help them understand the types of reactions that can fan the flames of a problem and those that will lead to restoration. Rooted in scripture, the reader will discover the impact conflict has upon relationships with family members, colleagues, friends, neighbors, and social media followers, and what you can do to restore any damage that may already have occurred. This book is a must-read in our cancel culture society, where conflict is the name of the game.

Conflict Is Inevitable. Being a Jerk Is Optional.

Don't Take the Bait to Escalate

What is God Asking You "To-Do" Today? When you talk to God about His plans for you, do you tend to focus on the far-off future? Big-picture thinking is great, but don't miss out on what the Lord has in store for you today. These 52 easy tasks will help you embrace opportunities to grow closer to God, reach out to others, and take better care of yourself. This is a to-do list for your soul. Read a Psalm, talk to a neighbor, or right a wrong. These are just a few examples of the simple activities that will enrich your everyday life. God is calling you to make the most of each day and live life to the fullest!

52 Ways to Make the Most of Every Day

What If God Wrote Your To-Do List?

Most bucket lists seem to be filled with fluff that has zero eternal value. Surely God has a better plan. Bestselling author Jay Payleitner suggests 52 unexpected items for your bucket list to usher in purpose and joy today...and leave a legacy that just might make God smile.

52 Things You Don't Want to Miss

What If God Wrote Your Bucket List

In these 52 short readings, popular author and speaker Jay Payleitner addresses head-on some of the obstacles to oneness and suggests out-of-the-box solutions for overcoming them. Sometimes spiritual, sometimes silly, but always practical, winsome, and wise, these ideas will help you connect and make your marriage better than ever.

Discover How Fun and Easy Romance Can Be

52 Ways to Connect As a Couple

Younger dad, older dad, in-the-middle dad...who couldn't use an easy-access volume of pick-me-up ideas and inspirations called The Dad Book? Especially when it includes entries like aardvarks, Hollywood, and waffles? Though the science of raising children remains a mystery, Jay Payleitner, bestselling author of 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad and veteran dadmeister of five grown kids, will spark new ideas with fresh suggestions for engaging your kids dad-to-dad humor that will lift to your perspective reminders that God's in the fathering trenches with you ways to teach your kids by showing them instead of telling them encouragement to connect your kids with the God who knows you and them inside out...and thinks you're all terrific You'll get a big confidence boost from Jay's straightforward, man-friendly advice. A terrific way to lift your outlook above the fray and help you build lifelong positives into your family!

The Dad Book

Dad, you love your kids to pieces. But whether it’s father-son or father-daughter, how to talk to them—and about what—can be one of the big mysteries in raising children. Bestselling author and veteran dad Jay Payleitner comes to the rescue with a carload of great ideas about communicating those all-important life values to your kids to help them thrive. Good news is, you don’t have to use a lot of words as you plant healthy thoughts about... Excellence: how your kids can hit home runs in life Emotions: experiencing and handling them as God’s gift Integrity: being true to something beyond themselves Marriage: focusing on the positives, not the weeds, thorns, and crabgrass Immortality: living life as a friend of the One who’s eternal Jay’s straightforward, man-friendly advice and stories form a terrific, confidence-boosting resource for building lifelong positives into your family. Raising children just got easier! Great gift or men’s group selection.

10 Conversations Kids Need to Have with Their Dad

You thought you were doing okay, and then you became a parent. All of a sudden you see how imperfect you are. So how are you supposed to raise your children up into godly young men or women? Popular speaker, author, and father Jay Payleitner knows the power of sustained prayer over his children. In his new book, he gives practical insight into finding hope and encouragement in prayer modeling a fervent prayer life for your children going to God for help in everyday problems praying for your children's safety, health, and character seeking godly wisdom as you make decisions Great for moms, dads, and small groups, this resource will help you pray powerfully for children of any age.

52 Things to Pray for Your Kids

"Once there was as boy who lived on a point..." Thus begins a modern allegory that challenges our typical self-centered existence. Indeed, some people live on a point. It’s all about them. Some live on a line. They may actually care about the people they meet, but they never really leave their comfort zone. Most people live on a plane. They do their best in a flat, two-dimensional world, but deny what they know in their heart: “There’s more to this life than this life.” Point/Line/Plane/Eternity empowers readers to live with joy and purpose — still part of the finite world — while anticipating your forever home in heaven. In one sitting, you’ll finally understand what it means to be living on the threshold of eternity.

Point • Line • Plane • Eternity : The journey from alone to finally home

Ingenious Parenting Shortcuts Every Mom and Dad Should Know Parenting can be hard work, and our lives continue to get busier and busier. Is it possible to lighten the load but still raise great kids? From his experiences as a dad as well as interacting with countless other parents, Jay Payleitner has gathered scores of secrets worth passing along--simple things veteran moms and dads have learned over the years. Things as simple as passing along truths during TV commercials. Or connecting with your children as you tuck them in at night. Or learning how to laugh over spilt milk. Some of the ideas are old-school secrets that were passed from one generation to the next; others deal with issues that would have never crossed Grandma and Grandpa's minds. All of them are easy to implement. This book is designed for a quick, breezy reading experience, letting parents pick and choose those ideas that will make their lives easier, their kids happier, and their futures even brighter.

Sneaky Strategies for Raising Great Kids

Quick Tips for Busy Families

God is constantly loving on and caring for us. If only we could see it in plain view with eyes to see what He sees. These Scriptures are paraphrased into love notes left behind from our Creator to encourage us in the midst of our sometimes hectic and busy daily lives. Each page has one crafted, hand-lettered note from God with supporting Scripture on the same page in fine print.

Little Notes from the One Who Loves You Most

Love Notes from God

“…incredible opportunities to help your husband become the hero your children need.” —Dannah Gresh Every dad wants to lead his family with wisdom, strength, love, and laughter. An astute mom—like you—can make a huge difference when it comes to making that happen. With Moms Bringing Out the Best in Dads, you’ll learn how to applaud and affirm the unique role a dad plays in his children’s lives and hearts. This book will encourage you to… work and communicate with your husband to protect, shepherd, and empower your kids nudge, sweet-talk, and motivate each other on this mission that must not fail understand and appreciate your husband’s unique talents as a father—and identify how your own gifts can serve as a complement You can do this…together! Moms Bringing Out the Best in Dads is a heartfelt celebration of the loving dads who are excited to invest in their families, and the self-assured moms who inspire their husbands to become the fathers they’ve always wanted to be.

Teaming Up to Help Your Family Thrive

Moms Bringing Out the Best in Dads

"What would the creator of the universe say to today's graduate? Imagine God stepping up to a celestial podium before a multitude of eager faces. He looks out, smiles warmly, and delivers step-by-step instructions meant to guide graduates through the maze of the coming days. With refreshing honesty and a dose of humor, author Jay Payleitner delivers a powerful and thought-provoking commencement address from God's point of view."--Back cover.

Unforgettable Words of Wisdom from the One Who Knows Everything About You

If God Gave Your Graduation Speech

How Do You Spend Your Time and Money? Do you think there’s no connection between your choices as a consumer and your priorities in life? Think again. The everyday items you buy—or choose not to buy—say A LOT about who you are as a person and what’s important to you. Consider bestselling author Jay Payleitner’s creative ideas for purposeful purchases, such as… A shower curtain of the earth to remind you of God’s love for the world Comfort food that evokes memories and connects generations The ubiquitous smartphone and whether you need the latest and greatest model Encounter these and 49 other finds on your way to realizing your shopping list from God isn’t about acquiring more material goods, but about living a good life filled with faith and wisdom.

52 Ways to Find Freedom from "Stuff"

What If God Wrote Your Shopping List?

Popular author and speaker Jay Payleitner shows that becoming one includes more than just staying married. It's not just about compromise. And it's not just about sacrifice and mutual submission. And it's not just about sex. It's about unity. Solidarity. Integrity. But how do you nurture oneness in the real world? In these 52 short readings, you'll find fun, creative ways you and your spouse can embrace a common purpose and shared dreams. Jay addresses head-on some of the obstacles to oneness and suggests out-of-the-box solutions for overcoming them. Share dreams. Never compromise. Hit bottom together. Pay off the credit cards. Kiss in the kitchen. Laugh together. Cry together. Serve. Be served. Sometimes spiritual, sometimes silly, but always practical, winsome, and wise, these ideas for drawing closer to each other and enjoying your unique connection will inspire and equip you to make your marriage better than ever.

52 Ways to Connect as a Couple

“God, please help me...another game of Candy Land...” Quite a few dads spend time with their kids. However, many have no clue what their kids really need. Enter author Jay Payleitner, veteran dad of five, who’s also struggled with how to build up his children’s lives. His 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad combines straightforward features with step-up-to-the-mark challenges men will appreciate: a full year’s worth of focused, doable ideas—one per week, if desired uncomplicated ways to be an example, like “kiss your wife in the kitchen” tough, frank advice, like “throw away your porn” And, refreshingly... NO exhaustive (and exhausting) lists of “things you should do” NO criticism of dads for being men and acting like men Dads will feel respected and empowered, and gain confidence to initiate activities that build lifelong positives into their kids. Great gift or men’s group resource!

What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference

52 Things Kids Need from a Dad

Imagine the Creator of the Universe sitting across from you as you map our your day, week, and life. Who better to counsel, encourage, and help you to live fully and make a difference every day than the One who has known you from your very first breath? These sixty coaching sessions offer strategies for success using Scriptural guidance, encouragement, and fresh ideas to propel you into a meaningful life.

60 Words of Wisdom from the One Who Knows You Best

If God Were Your Life Coach

Not Your Dad’s Devotional Save the sermons for Sunday and join bestselling author and proud papa Jay Payleitner on a quest to become a better dad, one day (and devotion) at a time. This trip will not include guilt, just a lot of good advice on how to teach, inspire, and encourage your children from someone who’s been there. Inside you’ll learn… Who you can point your kids to when the GPS direction of their lives needs recalculating What a firm handshake and a head nod can teach your children about respecting others When to cash in your genius points and when to store them up for future use Where men gather to worship God is where your son should be Why simply being there is the best thing you can do for your children How turning in your superhero cape and becoming vulnerable will benefit your kids as they become teenagers …and so much more! Far from preachy, this devotional will make you think clearer, smile bigger, and laugh harder about fatherhood than ever before. Better yet, it will draw you and your kids closer to God

Day-by-Day Devotions for Dads

The Jesus Dare: The Adventure You've Been Waiting for

“Learn a simple prayer that will help you find your sweet spot in life.”—Josh McDowell, author of More Than a Carpenter “Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.” Proverbs 30:8 This simple, unexpected request from a little-known biblical author named Agur is the only prayer in all of Proverbs, and it offers life-changing potential. Imagine finding new purpose and contentment in your work, personal ministry, and relationships. Open your heart to Agur’s wit and wisdom, and you can learn to • escape imbalance • overcome fear of failure and eliminate envy • joyfully pursue your passions • reap the eternal rewards of trusting God • find your personal sweet spot In our modern, busy lives, embracing balance leads us away from bad decision-making and the emotional cost of trying to do too much or survive with too little. This engaging and practical book faithfully unpacks Agur’s humble prayer. Read it in an evening. Affirm it for a lifetime. Share it with those you love.

Ancient Wisdom for Discovering Your Sweet Spot in Life

The Prayer of Agur

The word devotions strikes terror into the hearts of many dads...something dull and guilt-producing you read at 5 a.m. before you do your 100 push-ups. Enter Jay Payleitner, exit terror. Father of five and bestselling author of 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad (over 75,000 sold), Jay knows how regular guys think because he is one. His 125-plus coaching sessions-devotions, if you must-offer unexpected but relevant topics and touches of wacky humor, with titles like "Dumping Allowed" (listening to your kids) "Let 'Em Fly" (releasing your "arrows"-your children) "Mile Marker 12:1" (teaching endurance) "The Circle Game" (telling your kids, "We're in this together") "Thou Shalt Not Whine" (God always has a plan) "What About You?" sections leave readers with a straightforward thing to do or consider for their day. Dads, younger or older, will be encouraged by Jay's seasoned wisdom and God-centered thinking. Great gift item.

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