Audiobooks by Ruth Schwenk

The Love Your Life Project: 40 Days to Prioritize Your Passions, Cultivate Productive Habits, and Re

Because Life's Too Short Not to Love It If someone watched how you spend your days, would they be able to tell what your passions and priorities are? Sadly, sometimes we allow the trivial activities of life to crowd out what's truly important. Offering a road map back to a life of purpose and passion, bestselling authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk help you unlock a vibrant life uniquely suited to your personality, season of life, and schedule limitations. Packed with encouragement, biblical advice, real-world help, and personal discovery, this forty-day journey helps you discern and pursue your passions and priorities; craft a personalized action plan deeply rooted in Scripture; manage the tension between your relationships and your responsibilities; cultivate a life-giving routine of rest and productivity; and impact others for eternity through your life and gifts. When you focus on what matters most, you can live with confidence and joy.

Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Sarah Zimmerman (Narrator)

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The Bedtime Family Devotional: 90 Devotions to Help Your Family Love and Live for God

Connect with God as a family in just a few minutes each night You love your children and want to pass your faith on to them, but in the busy activity of daily life, it's not as easy as it sounds. This helpful, hopeful family resource is exactly what you need to strengthen your faith as a family. It includes ninety days of biblically grounded devotions, prayers, and action steps. Organized into three sections, this devotional helps parents answer three important questions: What do I want my child to know? What do I want my child to be? What do I want my child to do? As you listen to this book together at the end of each day, you will not only instill God's Word in your children's hearts, but you will equip them to understand basic theology, develop Christlike character and virtue, discover their unique God-given gifts, and live as confident witnesses in the world. Before your children's heads hit the pillow, let Jesus be the last thing on their minds.

Patrick Schwenk, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Esther White (Narrator)

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Faith Forward Family Devotional: 100 Devotions

Do you need a devotional to help connect your family? With 100 devotionals, Faith Forward Family Devotional by authors Patrick and Ruth Schwenk equips parents to raise faith-filled kids who know, love, and live for God. Somewhere between diapers and sippy cups, piano lessons and soccer practice, dating and college searches, even the most well-intentioned family can lose sight of creating a God-centered home. As parents of four, pastor Patrick Schwenk and his wife, Ruth, of The Better Mom blog, understand the challenges--and importance--of raising faith-filled kids. - Patrick and Ruth help you pass on your faith with devotions you can do at your own pace as a family. - Each devotion features a Bible passage, a teaching that's applicable for kids of any age, key ideas to learn about God and His character, questions to spark family discussion, and a prayer. - Faith Forward Family Devotional is aimed primarily at families with kids ages 8-12, but it also includes ideas for activities for younger children and recommendations for further study for older kids, so the whole family can join in the devotional gathering. You've passed down to your kids your last name, your love, and maybe your sense of humor or favorite hobbies. But have you passed down the most important thing: your faith? Faith Forward Family Devotional helps you grow closer to your kids as they grow closer to God. Whatever season of parenting you are in, sharing this devotional time together will help your children nourish a faith that lasts a lifetime.

Patrick Schwenk, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Craig Hinkle (Narrator)

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Hoodwinked: Audio Bible Studies: Ten Myths Moms Believe and Why We All Need to Knock It Off

The Bible Study Source series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover this important Bible-based topic. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. According to Karen Ehman, popular author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Ruth Schwenk, of www.thebettermom.com, it's time to stop the 'Mommy Wars.' Today's wives and mothers have been hoodwinked; convinced that serving their family is a subservient and antiquated role. Because of culture, family, friends, or lack of biblical teaching, many moms miss how valuable and powerful their calling really is. Some have bought into the pressure to be 'Supermom.' Others have believed the myth that they can 'do it all' and do it perfectly. This six-session study will encourage and inspire women to embrace their roles as mothers wholeheartedly yet realistically, whether they work outside the home, have a home business, or are stay-at-home moms. Mothers will find a fresh new vision for an age-old calling as they tackle the challenges and embrace the blessings of motherhood. Sessions include: - Build Bridges, Not Fences: When Others Mother Differently - Mothering Matters: Seeing the Hard Years as the Heart Years - At the Top of the Tightrope: When You Try to Do It All - Pressing the Pause Button: Taking Your Schedule from Racing to Rest - In Armor of Their Own: On Revealing the Picture God's Painting - Raising Children on Your Knees: When Your Child Makes a Bad Choice

Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk (Narrator)

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Trusting God in All the Things: 90 Devotions for Finding Peace in Your Every Day

When Life is Filled with All the Things, Begin Your Days with the Most Important Thing of All Life is just . . . a lot. Relationships are hard. Responsibilities are piled high. And it seems like all the things are distracting you from the very best things of all. There's little time left for yourself-or for connecting with Jesus. No wonder you feel anxious in your mind and hurried in your heart. You desperately long for calm amidst your clamoring duties, stacked schedule, and life's unexpected circumstances. But where do you begin? More than anything else, your heart needs a refreshing encounter with God each day. Trusting God in All the Things offers women like you a way forward so you can experience the confident calm you crave. These ninety encouraging devotions will help you face life with God's peace and renewed strength. Start your day here, with this book, where you'll find the calming reassurance of God, who is the only One who can truly be trusted in all the things.

Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Nan Mcnamara (Narrator)

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Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus

Are your days full? Are you tired and craving quiet for your soul? You're not alone. If days filled with obligations and never-ending to-do lists leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you can find the peace your soul longs for. In Settle My Soul, authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk invite you to carve out a few moments in your day to deepen your relationship with the Lord through 100 encouraging devotions. Karen and Ruth are women who understand all that you're juggling, and they desire for you to experience the refreshment that comes only from the Lord. Settle My Soul is the companion to the best-selling devotional Pressing Pause. With just a few minutes, you can connect with God, set aside your busyness and worries, center your thoughts on Him and His Word, and restore your peace of mind. Each devotional includes a brief but meaningful devotional message, applicable scripture, guided prayer, and reflection questions. Over 100,000 copies sold! Settle My Soul was named the 2020 ECPA Christian Book Award winner for the Devotion and Gift category. Your life is loud. But if you will just press pause for a few minutes each day, you can discover what Jesus longs to give you: His peace.

Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Crestina Hardie (Narrator)

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In a Boat in the Middle of a Lake: Trusting the God Who Meets Us in Our Storm

Your Storm Doesn't Have to Sink You At some point in our lives, we all find ourselves in a boat in the middle of a lake. We might be there due to a job loss or the death of a loved one. Maybe disability, divorce, or financial insecurity has stranded us. Patrick and Ruth Schwenk found themselves feeling battered after five miscarriages and then surrounded by the waves with Patrick's cancer diagnosis at age forty-three. They were alone. Drifting. And that's when their transformation began. In this compassionate and powerful book, the Schwenks weave together lessons from their own experience with insightful Bible teaching to remind us that one of the greatest ways God transforms us is through trials. As they unpack why Jesus called the disciples into the middle of a lake when dry ground was so safe and comfortable, they help us - understand why the depth of our hurt enables us to experience deep hope; - learn to conquer fear to experience the freedom God has for us; and - discover how God uses chaos, and not just the classroom, to shape and work through us. Today-in your confusion about God's intentions, your disappointment over lost dreams, your disillusionment about prayer-God is offering hope. Because Jesus is still Lord over the water. And while he is not moved by the waves, he is moved by you. And this flood might just be a path to abundance. Reflection questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download. "A powerful reminder that our current reality is not our final reality, and God is Lord over all chaos and suffering!" -Candace Cameron Bure, actress and New York Times bestselling author

Patrick And Ruth Schwenk, Patrick Schwenk, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Crestina Hardie, Van Tracy (Narrator)

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The Better Mom Devotional: Shaping Our Hearts as We Shape Our Homes

As a mom, you always want to give your best to your family. The Better Mom Devotional will help you focus who you are becoming rather than what you are accomplishing. Find freedom from mom-guilt, the myth of perfection, and the endless to-do list of motherhood, and step into your greatest adventure yet: becoming The Better Mom. Rediscover the gift of motherhood with The Better Mom Devotional by trusted author Ruth Schwenk. As a busy mom of four, she understands the constant needs of raising a family, but she has uncovered a secret: becoming a better mom starts not with what you are doing but with who you are becoming. As you read The Better Mom Devotional, you will find: How God changes you from the inside out so you can increasingly experience His presenceIntentional ways to grow deeper faith in this busy time of lifeThe true calling of motherhood: training, disciplining, and loving your children wellThe life-giving impact of fostering honest, loving friendshipsThe importance (and simplicity!) of creating a welcoming, functional, and beautiful home for your family-no Pinterest boards required!One hundred devotions will encourage and inspire you with Scripture, reflection questions, and journaling space to jot down your thoughts and prayers. Each devotion, filled with Bible teaching, personal stories, and application, will help you open your heart to experience more of God's love, truth, and grace. Find freedom from mom-guilt, the myth of perfection, and the endless to-do list of motherhood, and step into your greatest adventure yet: becoming The Better Mom.

Katie Koster, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Katie Koster (Narrator)

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The Better Mom: Growing in Grace between Perfection and the Mess

Crestina Hardie, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Crestina Hardie (Narrator)

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For Better or for Kids: A Vow to Love Your Spouse with Kids in the House

The transition from married to married with children can be tough. Before they know it, a once youthful and energetic married couple finds themselves in a minivan loaded with noisy kids and littered with Cheerios, crusty Sippy cups, banana peels, and missing library books. As much as you love your children and work hard to nurture and train them for the future, the challenges that come with parenthood can make the for better or for worse promise a hard one to honor.For Better or For Kids will enable couples to:Build a God-centered marriage instead of a Child-centered or Me-centered marriageAvoid the dangers of spouse-neglect and self-neglectEffectively communicate in the chaosExplore ways to parent together as one teamFind balance in the busynessFor Better or For Kids is about remembering that even when you feel worn out, over-extended, and neglected, you promised to be a team. Marriage with kids may not always be what we expected, but it is good. We need to make a vow to love our spouse with kids in the house.

Patrick Schwenk, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Patrick Schwenk, Ruth Schwenk (Narrator)

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Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet With Jesus

You're busy and tired and craving peace-and you're not alone. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom who has a list of seventeen errands to do between dropping the kids off and picking them up, or the working mom who's day job is just as tough as your mom job, or the brand new mama who is experiencing the pain and joy of motherhood for the very first time-Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments Where Moms Can Meet with Jesus is for you. These 100 devotions for moms focus on moving from just making it through to making a real difference and not losing yourself along the way. In order to have this seismic shift in perspective, a mom needs to drink deep from the well of God's word each day, filling her spiritual reservoir enough to then pour out into the lives of her husband, children, and others with whom her life naturally intersects. This can only be done with regular times spent alone with God, drawing on His power, ingesting His word, and learning to love and serve more like His Son. Sound like a tall order? A time commitment you just can't handle? These simple, accessible devotions offer you a brief moment of respite in your busy day, taking just enough time to center your heart and mind on what God has for you as His beloved daughter. Press pause on the chaos and find your rest.

Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk (Author), Crestina Hardie, Julie Carr (Narrator)

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Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus

You're busy and tired and craving peace - and you're not alone. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom who has a list of 17 errands to do between dropping the kids off and picking them up or the working mom whose day job is just as tough as your mom job or the brand-new mama who is experiencing the pain and joy of motherhood for the very first time, Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus is for you. These 100 devotions for moms focus on moving from just making it through to making a real difference and not losing yourself along the way. In order to have this seismic shift in perspective, a mom needs to drink deeply from the well of God's word each day, filling her spiritual reservoir enough to then pour out into the lives of her husband, children, and others with whom her life naturally intersects. This can be done only with regular times spent alone with God, drawing on his power, ingesting his word, and learning to love and serve more like his Son. Sound like a tall order? A time commitment you just can't handle? These simple, accessible devotions offer you brief moments of respite in your busy days, taking just enough time to center your heart and mind on what God has for you as his beloved daughter. Press "pause" on the chaos, and find your rest.

Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk (Author), , Crestina Hardie, Julie Carr, Julie Lyles Carr (Narrator)

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