Most Popular Books by Ann Voskamp

More than 1.5 million copies sold! What if you discovered that the life you already have is the life you''ve always wanted? What if joy and gratefulness is possible right where you are??New York Times?bestselling author Ann Voskamp invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative journey of thankfulness and chronicling God''s gifts. How can you find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and even the death of loved ones? What does the Christ-life really look like when your days are gritty, long, and sometimes even dark? How is God even here? “It is in the dark that God is passing by . . . our lives shake not because God has abandoned but the exact opposite. God is passing by. God is in the tremors. Dark is the holiest ground, the glory passing by. In the blackest, God is closest, at work, forging His perfect and right will. Though it is black and we can’t see and our world seems to be free-falling and we feel utterly alone, Christ is most present to us...” In One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp invites you to discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of becoming present to God that brings deep and lasting joy. It''s only in the expression of gratitude for the life we already have, we discover the life we''ve always wanted . . . a life we can take, give thanks for, and break for others. Come to feel and know the impossible right down in your bones: you are wildly loved by God. As Ann invites you into her own beautiful, heart-aching moments of amazing grace, she gently teaches you how to: Biblically lament loss and turn pain into poetry Intentionally embrace a lifestyle of radical gratitude Slow down and catch God in the moment Not a book merely to read, One Thousand Gifts is an invitation to engage with truths that will serve up the depths of God’s joy and transform your life forever. Leave pride, fear, and control behind, and abandon yourself to the God who overflows your cup.

A New York Times bestseller! Brokenness doesn''t only find us in the big things—things like illness, hardship, or grief. It can find you in the everyday. Learn to walk in a way that glorifies Jesus and receive freedom, not beyond your fear and pain, but within it. We are fragile and we know it. Sometimes, living with Christ in a messed-up world feels less like victory and more like walking uphill. Ann Voskamp, the New York Times bestselling author of One Thousand Gifts, sits at the edge of her life and her own unspoken brokenness and asks: What if you really want to live abundantly before it''s too late? What do you do if you really want to know abundant wholeness? This one''s for the lovers and the sufferers. This one''s for the busted ones who are ready to bust free, the ones ready to break molds, break chains, break measuring sticks, and break all this bad brokenness with an unlikely good brokenness. You could be one of the Beloved who is broken—and still lets yourself be loved. Ann desperately wants you to know: God is attracted to the broken, the sin-sick, and those in need The very things people are most ashamed of are the exact broken things that draw God to his people You can live in the face of your unspoken pain You can discover and trust this broken way—the way to not be afraid of broken things The Broken Way is simple in presentation, written in Ann’s unique style—a new way for desperate Christians in need of a fresh revelation of the grace of God. This ebook includes the full text of the book plus an exclusive section of beautiful photos paired with powerful passages from the text that is not found in the hardcover.

In everything, give thanks. How do those four words strike you? Naïve? Infuriating? Impossible? Offensive? For Ann Voskamp, the notion of being able to give thanks was lost between her gnawing anger and deep resentment toward God for his unfair dealings in her life and the lives of others. Having suffered from agoraphobia and anxiety for much of her life, she despaired of finding a joy of her own. Then a friend dared her to write a list of a thousand blessings. Over the months that followed, she made some profound discoveries: How it''s possible to give thanks even for the things that might crush you How thanksgiving always precedes the miracle How to slow down and live fully in the moment How things that feel like trouble might actually be gifts of grace How to break the bondage of fear by embracing everyday blessings How trust is the bridge over tumultuous waters that leads to joy How to turn your blessing into being a blessing to others In this video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Ann encourages us to take on the life-changing discipline of journaling God''s gifts—to discover a way of seeing that opens our eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of becoming present to God that brings deep and lasting joy. It’s only in this expression of gratitude for the life we already have, that we discover the life we''ve always wanted…a life we can take, give thanks for, and use to serve others. In it, we come to feel and know the impossible right down to our core: that we are wildly loved by God. Sessions include: Attitude of Gratitude Grace in the Moment All Is Grace Trust: The Bridge to Joy Empty to Fill Designed for use with the One Thousand Gifts Video Study (9780310684398), sold separately.

In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp takes us on a personal journey along the broken way. The broken way beckons you into more time, more meaning, more authentic relationships. There’s a way, especially when things aren’t shaping up quite like you imagined, that makes life take the shape of more—more abundance, more intimacy, more God. Ann Voskamp asks the following questions not one of us can afford to ignore: How do you live your one broken life? What does it mean to live cruciform and learn to receive? What do you do if you really want to know abundant wholeness—before it’s too late? There’s a way of honest, transformative power. Dare to take the broken way—to abundance. Sessions include: How Do We Live This One Broken Life? Living Cruciform Learning to Receive Real Koinonia Embracing Inconvenience Who We Serve Designed for use with The Broken Way Video Study 9780310820741 (sold separately).

The devotional companion to the New York Times bestselling One Thousand Gifts, this book will be your daily guide to giving thanks and finding joy amid the struggles of life. Renew your appreciation for the breathtaking beauty that surrounds us in life''s simplest details. Encouraging you to reflect even deeper on the concepts explored in her bestselling book One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp offers sixty wisdom-soaked devotions, complete with scriptures, prayers, reflection questions, and space to record your own insights. As practical as it is profound, this devotional offers real life transformation with intentional space to begin the radical habit of thanking God for your own one thousand gifts. The endless grace of our overflowing God is meant to be experienced directly. The most important thing is simply to begin. This devotional contains: 60 reflections for two months of daily devotional study Bible verses and prayers in each chapter Space at the end of each chapter to write notes A special section with one thousand lines to journal your own list of gratitude When you pick up a pen and this book, you can change your life. Take the dare to fully live! God is waiting to bless you with the greatest gift of all: more and more of Himself. For extended study into this message, pick up the original One Thousand Gifts book and the One Thousand Gifts video study and study guide.

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.

For every time you’ve ever asked, “Where are you God?” When the story of our lives, the expectations of our one and only life, hasn’t turned out to be quite what we always dreamed of, life can feel disorienting, as if we are being tossed and thrown by incoming waves and there’s no way through. How do you navigate through the pounding storms of life with an internal calm and peace that is anchored and unwavering? Join New York Times best-selling author Ann Voskamp as she teaches you S.A.C.R.E.D., a daily habit, a rule of life, a way of life, that will reorient your soul in relation to God through Scripture and prayer and study. This powerful spiritual practice that Ann unpacks in this study will become your directing compass through the hard seasons where it feels like there is no way – only to find you have a WayMaker making an unexpected way into the life you only dreamed of. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself - video teaching notes, group discussion questions, personal study and application of the life-changing SACRED habit, and a welcome letter from Ann for introducing each session. An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don''t need to buy a DVD!). Watch on any device! Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

What do you want for Christmas? Discover the New York Times bestselling Christmas classic—an annual bestseller with over 250,000 books in print. Thousands of readers have already fallen in love with Ann Voskamp’s One Thousand Gifts, and this Christmas, Ann will help readers celebrate the lineage and the majesty of God’s greatest gift—Jesus Christ. In what has already become a holiday classic, Voskamp reaches back into the pages of the Old Testament to explore the lineage of Jesus via the advent tradition of “The Jesse Tree.” Beginning with Jesse, the father of David, The Greatest Gift retraces the epic pageantry of mankind, from Adam to the Messiah, with each day’s reading pointing to the coming promise of Christ. This advent devotional includes: Daily reflections from Ann in her signature poetic prose Daily Scripture readings Journaling and life application prompts Inspirational quotes Sure to become a holiday staple in every Christian home, The Greatest Gift is the perfect gift for the holidays and a timeless reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

New York Times Bestseller and ECPA Award Winner. Over 150,000 copies sold! Unwrap the greatest Gift with your family this Advent season! With vivid, full-color illustrations, downloadable ornaments, and moving scenes from the Bible, this book is a gift your whole family can experience each day leading up to Christmas. Devotions by Ann Voskamp, bestselling author Daily Scripture readings Discussion questions Meaningful Advent activities Beautiful illustrations Person by person, story by story, retrace the lineage of Jesus. Fall in love with Him all over again as you experience God''s plan of salvation for us--from the Garden of Eden to the manger and beyond. Based on the overwhelming success of The Greatest Gift, Ann Voskamp has expanded her presentation of the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree so families can celebrate together. Each day, families can read the provided Scripture passage (in connection with the original book), engage with a specially written devotion to help children of all ages understand the Advent theme for the day, and participate in suggested activities to apply the theme.

In this five-session small group Bible study, bestselling author Ann Voskamp helps watchers ponder the questions of finding joy in midst of everything from the typical grind daily chores and deadlines to the calamity every person eventually faces. "How," Ann muses, "do you break the bondage of fear that has white-knuckle control on your life and instead embrace the everyday blessings that immerse you in Christ''s fullness? How can you live life with a heart overflowing with delight?" In this study, Ann encourages participants to take on the life-changing discipline of journaling God''s gifts--to find the good in life in all circumstances. It''s only in this expression of gratitude for the life we already have, that we discover the life we''ve always wanted ... a life we can take, give thanks for, and use to serve others. In it, we come to feel and know the impossible right down to our core: We are wildly loved by God. Embark on this personal, honest and fresh exploration of what it means to be deeply fulfilled, wholly happy, and fully alive. Sessions include: Attitude of Gratitude Grace in the Moment All Is Grace Trust: The Bridge to Joy Empty to Fill This pack contains one guide and one DVD.

Discover the joy and well-being that comes with the daily expression of gratitude. Join New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp to create a rhythm of gratitude that permeates every area of your life, every day of the year. Gifts and Gratitudes is a daily companion that urges you to savor every moment by recognizing and listing only three things you are grateful for each day. This life-altering practice will allow you to record and reflect upon more than one thousand gifts of blessing throughout the year. Multiple studies show that expression of gratitude helps: Lower stress levels Benefit relationships Improve physical and mental health Help deal with adversity Support and improve mental health and overall wellbeing Through the daily and healing practice of gratitude, you can discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of becoming present to God that brings deep and lasting joy. A perfect book to use on its own or as a thoughtful companion to One Thousand Gifts, Ann''s bestselling book that takes readers on the transformative journey of chronicling God''s gifts in their lives. This unique format allows you to express your own gratitude with three lines per day for you to reflect on the day''s unique blessings. You''ll then move to the next day, and at the end of the month, return to the beginning, the first day of the month. In this beautiful journal, Ann provides: Devotional content for every day of the month to guide your gratitude journey Prayers for every day of the month Written out Bible verses Her personal, stunning photography Space to record your gifts every day of the year It''s only in the expression of gratitude for the life we already have, we discover the life we''ve always wanted...a life we can take, give thanks for, and offer others. Come to feel and know the impossible right down in your bones: you are wildly loved by God and showered with His gifts.

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.

Instant National Bestseller! A 40-day journey to move you from barely getting through—to passionately living the fullest life. You aren’t alone. God knows what it feels like to be where you are, where you have been. God Himself knows how hard this broken planet is—He’s walked where you’ve walked. But out of those hard, dusty roads emerges a way into the exhilarating life you’ve longed to fully experience. This is the truest story in the whole universe: God is the only One who has ever loved you to death and came to resurrect you into the fullest life you always hoped for. Embark with New York Times bestselling author of One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp, on a 40-day spiritual pilgrimage following the entire life of Jesus through the Gospel of John. Loved to Life is an invitation into: 40 inspirational, grace- and hope-filled devotionals; 40 Bible passages that pilgrimage with Jesus from the beginning to the end of the Gospel of John to encounter and experience Him in a fresh, transformative way; 40 original woodcut illustrations to mark each day of the pilgrimage. Jesus held the cup that holds the story you never wanted; the pain you wish you and your people had never known; the scars that have forever marred your only heart. For the love of you, Jesus drank this cup of suffering down to love you back to life. Turn and gaze on the One who gave you His whole life—and you’ll find the love you’ve been looking for your whole life.

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.

In this beautiful tenth anniversary edition of her bestselling book, New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative journey of chronicling God''s gifts and grace. With more than 1.5 million copies sold, Ann shows you how to tap into a pattern of gratitude that continues to change lives. How can you find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and even the death of loved ones? What does the Christ-life really look like when your days are gritty, long, and sometimes even dark? How is God even here? “It is in the dark that God is passing by . . . our lives shake not because God has abandoned but the exact opposite. God is passing by. God is in the tremors. Dark is the holiest ground, the glory passing by. In the blackest, God is closest, at work, forging His perfect and right will. Though it is black and we can’t see and our world seems to be free-falling and we feel utterly alone, Christ is most present to us...” In One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp invites you to discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of becoming present to God that brings deep and lasting joy. It''s only in the expression of gratitude for the life we already have, we discover the life we''ve always wanted . . . a life we can take, give thanks for, and break for others. Come to feel and know the impossible right down in your bones: you are wildly loved by God. A new introduction and ribbon marker enhances this beautiful tenth anniversary edition. As Ann invites you into her own beautiful, heart-aching moments of amazing grace, she gently teaches you how to: Biblically lament loss and turn pain into poetry Intentionally embrace a lifestyle of radical gratitude Slow down and catch God in the moment Not a book merely to read, One Thousand Gifts is an invitation to engage with truths that will serve up the depths of God’s joy and transform your life forever. Leave pride, fear, and control behind, and abandon yourself to the God who overflows your cup.

The simplest of truths told through the sweetest of songs can change the world. Early one foggy morning, Una Rayne feels unsure about the day ahead of her. She sits down on the porch with her mama, who sings a song of truth over her: “Jesus loves you, makes you strong. In Him, you’re brave and you belong.” Una Rayne steps bravely into her day, her mama’s words a reminder of how much she is loved by Jesus. When no one seems to want to sit with Una Rayne at lunchtime, she bravely sings the song, and others are drawn to come sit with her. Through the song, the children hear that they are chosen and loved by Jesus, “not for what you do, but for who you are. For whose you are.” As Una Rayne continues to live with bravery and kindness, the song spreads throughout the world and fills the hearts of all who hear it. Many children face fear and uncertainty. This book gives them the confidence to know that they are secure and safe in Jesus, no matter what comes. It also encourages them to share God’s love with others because bravery in Jesus is contagious and world-changing! Features include: A page to attach your child’s picture that makes this a uniquely personalized kids’ book Exquisite acrylic artwork by illustrator Amy Grimes Inspirational prose about finding your security and identity in Christ A rhyming song that kids can memorize easily so that they can return to its truth every day This heartfelt story will help your child internalize the truth that their ultimate sense of well-being can be found in the love of Jesus Christ.

Using her own personal story of adopting a Chinese daughter and sponsoring a refugee family, New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp shows in The Way Maker how God will always make a way, not to where we may want to go, but to Him.

Experience deeper connection with God through the six SACRED steps of prayer in this 90-day guided prayer journal. Ann Voskamp shares her own personal prayer practice to help you discover the power and beauty of prayer: SACRED Stillness to know God Attentiveness to hear God Cruciformity to surrender to God Revelation to see God Examine to return to God Doxology to thank God Discover with Ann, that, when we retreat from the world to pray, to wait, to hope in God—we find true and beautiful perspective for our souls. Ann shares the six steps of SACRED prayer through this 90-day guided journey. Prayer, communion, and connection with God is a life-changing discipline and gift. Prayer will enhance your life by: Growing your relationship with and faith in God Transforming you to be more like Jesus Aligning your thoughts and actions with the Bible Reducing stress and worry and increasing your peace Take this sacred journey of prayer with Ann over the course of 90 days and see how God moves in your life and in your circumstances. When you need hope, the first place you should go is down on your knees.

Broken comes in all ways and all sizes. Over all of our broken chaos there''s Jesus hanging on the cross, Jesus agonizing over all our brokenness, Jesus bleeding here in our mess. Our brokenness is made whole by His brokenness.

Does it sometimes seem impossible to get where you want to go? Are you losing hope and wondering if there will ever be a way? In this video Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), Ann Voskamp encourages us to hold on to hope, because we have a God who will make a way, where there seems to be no way. Weaving the story of Moses and the Israelites on the road to the Red Sea with her own unlikely story of adopting both a little girl from China and a refugee family from Syria, Ann shows how the faithful start walking their own Red Sea road by taking just one step. We take one SACRED step at a time as we practice stillness, adoration, confession, reflection, examination, and doxology. As Moses discovers after miraculously crossing the Red Sea, God sometimes calls us to wait "in the wilderness" in order to do a deeper work in us. The WayMaker is moving us forward in the waiting. The WayMaker is building our character. Ann teaches us that the WayMaker will always make a way, not to where we think we want to go, but a way to Him. We discover that more than a way through our circumstance, we desire the WayMaker himself. Designed for use with the WayMaker Video Study (sold separately).

2016 ECPA award winner. Over 50,000 copies sold 13-inch 3D pop-up tree Devotional booklet with 25 family devotions written by Ann Voskamp 24 Christmas tree ornaments with hangers Star-shaped tree-topper 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 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 of the 25 ornaments.

Using her own personal story of adopting a Chinese daughter and sponsoring a refugee family, New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp shows in WayMaker how God will always make a way, not to where we may want to go, but to Him.

Despierte y contemplará un millar de bendiciones.Un millar de obsequios lo llama a salir de la esterilidad del orgullo, el temor y el afán de controlar su vida, para ponerse en las manos del Dios que llena su copa hasta desbordar. Mientras le habla de su gracia, Ann Voskamp le enseña la manera bíblica de enfrentar las pérdidas y convertir el dolor en poesía. Este libro es para meditarlo como una dinámica invitación a comprometerse con unas verdades que le entregarán las profundidades del gozo de Dios y transformarán su vida para siempre. Como muchos otros seres humanos, la autora siente el anhelo de vivir bien su única vida aquí en la tierra. No le interesan los escritos acerca de experiencias únicas, sino tener una hermosa guía práctica para vivir en el gozo del Señor, y eso es lo que nos brinda en las páginas de este libro. ¿Es posible encontrar el gozo en medio de la mortandad, las deudas, los dramas y los deberes de la vida diaria? ¿Qué aspecto toma una vida de gratitud cuando nuestros días son agotadores, largos y a veces hasta tenebrosos? ¿Qué está haciendo Dios a favor nuestro aquí y ahora mismo? Ann descubrió que al dar gracias por la vida que ya tenía, encontró la vida que siempre había querido tener. Siguiendo sus reflexiones sobre su vida en la granja, como madre y como escritora, usted se estará embarcando en la transformadora disciplina espiritual de llevar una crónica de los dones que recibe de Dios. Así descubrirá una manera de ver la vida que lo llevará a la gratitud, a perder el temor a la muerte y a estar consciente de esa presencia continua de Dios que trae consigo una felicidad profunda y perdurable.

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

INDRAZNESTE SA PASESTI SPRE VIATA DIN ABUNDENTA! NU EXISTA NIMIC STRICAT CARE SA NU POATA FI RESTAURAT! Frangerea nu este o experienta ce-o traiesti doar in momentele de cumpana ale vietii: in boli, in necazuri sau in intristari. Ea te poate incerca in viata de zi cu zi. Invata sa-I dai slava lui Isus prin umblarea ta si accepta libertatea, nu evitand frica si durerea, ci trecand chiar prin ele. Cartea aceasta este pentru cei care iubesc si care sufera. Este pentru cei robiti care vor sa se elibereze, pentru cei pregatiti sa distruga tiparele, sa rupa lanturile, sa franga standardele de evaluare si toata zdrobirea paguboasa cu neobisnuita frangere sanatoasa. Ai putea fi o Preaiubita care, in ciuda faptului ca e franta, se lasa inca iubita. Suntem fragili si stim bine lucrul acesta. Cateodata viata cu Cristos intr-o lume zbuciumata nu pare ca o biruinta, ci mai degraba ca un suis anevoios. Ann Voskamp, aflata la cumpana vietii si a propriei frangeri nerostite, pune intrebari pe care nimeni nu-si poate permite sa le ignore. Incetineste. Opreste-te. Permite credintei sa patrunda, sa vindece. Ai incredere in aceasta cale a frangerii, care te elibereaza de frica de lucrurile frante; numai pe ea poti cu adevarat ajunge la viata din abundenta. EDITIE CARTONATA REVIZUITA INTR-O NOUA TRADUCERE 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: Iata ce trebuie sa stii despre Ann Voskamp: dupa succesul uluitor al cartii sale O mie de daruri, ea a ales sa-si lepede mantaua de guru spiritual si s-o imbrace in schimb pe cea a vulnerabilitatii profunde. In aceasta carte, ea ne ajuta sa reducem viteza, sa oprim timpul in loc si sa-i permitem credintei sa patrunda cu indrazneala in haosul vietii noastre de zi cu zi, expunand-o in asa fel incat sa putem fi vindecati. —Philip Yancey, editor, Christianity Today * Ann Voskamp ne convinge ca nu exista frangere ce nu poate fi vindecata daca-L facem pe Cristosul cel viu prezent in viata noastra. Ea ne ofera o perspectiva uluitor de proaspata asupra unui subiect deseori expus in clisee. Imi place nespus de mult afirmatia pe care o face: „Impotriveste-te intunericului cu lauda... lauda poate detoxifia ziua.“ —Eugene H. Peterson, profesor emerit de teologie, Regent College, Vancouver, BC * Am citit Calea frangerii cu lacrimi siroindu-mi pe obraji si strigand in duhul meu: „DA, DA, DA, DA!“ Nu multi scriitori au reusit sa-mi influenteze viata atat de mult. Daca am putea aplica in viata noastra adevarul expus aici, sunt convinsa ca altfel am ajunge la inima generatiei noastre. Este o carte impresionanta. Absolut profetica si profunda. Ti-o recomand din tot sufletul. —Christine Caine, fondatoare a organizatiei A21 si Propel Women,autoarea cartii Fara rusine * Calea frangerii este cel mai sincer si minunat balsam vindecator pentru o inima indurerata. Perspectiva autentica si plina de har din care scrie Ann Voskamp este absolut invioratoare si datatoare de viata. Aceasta carte este un adevarat dar din partea lui Dumnezeu! —Lysa Terkeurst, autoare de bestselleruri New York Times si presedinte a Proverbs 31 Ministries * Ann Voskamp are un talent neobisnuit in manuirea cuvintelor si o sensibilitate deosebita fata de problemele inimii. Viata ne poate pune in situatia de a cauta o cale de iesire, o fereastra. Ann tine perdeaua cu mana lasand lumina, in propriu-i stil, sa patrunda atat cat sa alunge umbrele si sa ne dea speranta. —Max Lucado, pastor si autor de succes CUPRINS Multumiri Capitolul 1: Ce sa faci cu inima-ti franta Capitolul 2: Nu-ti uita frangerile Capitolul 3: Tot mai aproape de inima Lui franta Capitolul 4: Cum sa frangi timpul in doua Capitolul 5: Cum sa devii darul de care lumea are nevoie Capitolul 6: O cale mai buna decat o lista cu dorinte de implinit Capitolul 7: Dragostea – un acoperis pentru frangerile noastre Capitolul 8: De ce merita ca dragostea sa-ti franga inima Capitolul 9: Miracolul de buzunar care frange stresul Capitolul 10: Cum sa iubesti, chiar si cand ti se frange inima Capitolul 11: Frangerea in Adevar Capitolul 12: Frangerea frangerii tale Capitolul 13: Adevarul suparator pe care nu ti-l spune nimeni Capitolul 14: Frangerea minciunilor din mintea ta Capitolul 15: Cum sa fii o Estera si sa deschizi o mie de porti Capitolul 16: Despre curtarea lui Dumnezeu si vindecarea ranilor Capitolul 17: Cum sa gasesti eroi intr-o lume a suferintei Capitolul 18: De ce nu trebuie sa-ti fie teama de frangere Epilog Despre autoare

Fii multumitoare pentru darurile lui Dumnezeu si descopera bunatatea Sa! Pentru a redescoperi frumusetea vietii in cele mai simple si adesea neobservate detalii, Ann Voskamp te invita sa iesi din valtoarea ametitoare a cotidianului si sa incepi sa numeri „cele o mie de daruri”. Acestea pot fi momentele de liniste si pline de bucurie sau chiar incercarile care te formeaza si te apropie de Dumnezeu. Este o practica prin care vei invata sa vezi harul divin in lucruri marunte si, totodata, provocatoare. Aceasta calatorie iti va oferi ocazia sa descoperi bucuria in Cristos, sa simti mai profund iubirea pentru Dumnezeu si sa te desfatezi in prezenta Sa. Conceputa ca un devotional bazat pe cartea O mie de daruri, cartea cuprinde 60 de meditatii pentru doua luni de reflectie. Fiecare meditatie include texte biblice, rugaciuni, intrebari care te provoaca sa meditezi si spatii pentru notite personale. Este o combinatie perfecta intre spiritualitate profunda si aplicabilitate practica, o lectura care te inspira si care iti poate transforma viata. Prin practica zilnica a recunostintei, indiferent de natura darurilor – mici sau mari, simple sau dificile – vei dezvolta o atitudine de multumire care iti va schimba perspectiva asupra vietii. Vei descoperi cum sa vezi binecuvantarile chiar si in provocari si sa gasesti o bucurie autentica si durabila in relatia ta cu Cristos. Mai mult decat o lectura, aceasta carte este o invitatie calda la o legatura mai profunda cu Dumnezeu. Harul nesfarsit al lui Dumnezeu, care ne copleseste, este menit sa fie experimentat direct. Nu exista nicio metoda sau formula standard. Doar disponibilitatea simpla de a te apleca sa primesti, de a incepe sa iei seama la dragostea zilnica pe care Dumnezeu ti-o dezvaluie. Cel mai important lucru este sa incepi pur si simplu. Ia un stilou si aceasta carte – si iti vei schimba viata. Aceste meditatii sunt o cronica a descoperirilor autoarei, fiecare in parte precum un pom singuratic intr-o padure luxurianta de haruri. Desi periplul fiecaruia este unic, impartasirea acestor crampeie te vor incuraja in propria-ti descoperire a unui stil de viata in miezul caruia Se afla Cristos si partasia cu El, a dragostei extravagante cu care te iubeste Dumnezeu si a nevoii tale disperate de El in fiecare clipa. Aprecieri pentru aceasta carte Descopera o carte captivanta si tulburatoare. Ann Voskamp este cu adevarat una dintre cele mai talentate scriitoare pe care le-am citit vreodata. Daca iti doresti o lectura care sa te provoace si sa te emotioneze in cele mai frumoase moduri, aceasta este cu siguranta alegerea potrivita. Nu o vei citi doar si o vei pune deoparte; vei reveni la acest tezaur de-a lungul anilor. — Lysa TerKeurst, autoarea cartilor bestselleruri Limite si despartiri si Nu asa trebuia sa fie * O carte menita sa devina clasica; genul de carte pe care o indoi la colturi si o recitesti pentru pura bucurie de a pretui cuvintele si de a experimenta profunzimea inimii care a scris-o. — Mary Demuth * Multi autori abordeaza subiectul credintei, dar putini reusesc sa imbine cu atata maiestrie spiritualul si materialul. Ann Voskamp este una dintre acele scriitoare care reuseste sa exprime adevarurile spirituale in contextul vietii de zi cu zi. Cu o abordare profunda si o viziune autentica, ea ne ofera o perspectiva luminoasa asupra credintei personale. — Philip Yancey, autorul cartilor Darul durerii si O faptura atat de minunata Introducere: Periplul tau prin har Multumiri 1. Har surprinzator 2. Har de a alege 3. Har de a multumi mai intai 4. Har de a gandi nobil 5. Har pentru aici si-acum 6. Har impotriva anxietatii 7. Har de a avea incredere 8. Har urgent 9. Har de matase 10. Har de recunostinta 11. Har care canta 12. Har de a vedea uratenia frumoasa 13. Har de graffiti 14. Har codificat 15. Har de a numi 16. Har de rugaciune 17. Harul deplinei atentii 18. Har de a bate cuie 19. Har de desteptare 20. Har de a vedea fantana 21. Har de tamaduire 22. Har de corectare a vederii 23. Har de a vana 24. Har de a vedea Frumusetea 25. Har de aducere-aminte 26. Har greu 27. Har pentru acum 1 28. Har de a fi mic 29. Har de a fi smerit 30. Har de semanat seminte 31. Har de rasadire 32. Har de a cobori mereu 33. Har-mana 34. Har-paine 35. Har de unire 36. Har ce canta dragostea 37. Har de o suta de ori pe zi 38. Har numarat 39. Har plin de dragoste 40. Har de neclintire 41. Har plin de splendoare 42. Har arzator 43. Har nesfarsit 44. Har de a pierde 45. Har plin de bucurie 46. Har in groapa 47. Har ocrotitor 48. Har de slujire 49. Har intunecat 50. Har incordat 51. Har reintregire 52. Har in furtuna 53. Har de a respira 54. Har amaryllis 55. Harul deplinei fericiri 56. Har mangaietor 57. Har ciclic 58. Har de imbracat 59. Har de claxonat 60. Har de a fi o binecuvantare Jurnal: Numara o mie de moduri in care El te iubeste... Despre autoare Ann Voskamp este sotia unui fermier harnic, mama a sapte copii, cu care petrece adesea timp citind carti pe diferite subiecte, este invitata frecvent in toata lumea la conferinte pentru femei si este o foarte apreciata scriitoare – atat ca autoare, cat si ca blogger. In scrierile sale, Ann se concentreaza in general pe intersectia dintre credinta si viata de zi cu zi si exploreaza subiecte precum recunostinta, framantarile vietii si sensul si scopul existentei. Prima ei carte, O mie de daruri, desemnata bestseller de New York Times, s-a tradus in peste 20 de limbi si s-a vandut in peste un milion de exemplare. Au urmat celelalte titluri publicate de ea, toate foarte apreciate: Calea frangerii, Calea implinirii, Deschizatorul de drumuri si, cea mai recenta carte dedicata micilor cititori: Cantecul curajului. Ann Voskamp este, de asemenea, o avocata pasionata a celor marginalizati si asupriti de pe tot globul, sustinatoare a drepturilor refugiatilor si co-fondatoare a organizatiei We Welcome Refugees. A calatorit in Irak pentru a se intalni cu femei refugiate Yazidi si a sponsorizat refugiati din Siria si Africa. Revista „Christianity Today“ a nominalizat-o in topul celor mai importante 50 de femei care au un impact major in modelarea culturii si a bisericii contemporane. Blogul ei, devenit unul dintre primele 10 cele mai citite site-uri crestine, este un izvor de viata pentru sufletul insetat care cauta harul tainic al Datatorului. Ann si sotul ei Darryl locuiesc intr-o ferma din North Perth, Ontario.

En este libro, la tan esperada secuela de Un millar de obsequios, la autora aclamada Ann Voskamp presenta el evangelio como un nuevo camino para cristianos en necesidad de una revelación renovada de la gracia de Dios. No importa cuán roto o lleno de pecado estés. Con más de un millón de ejemplares vendidos en inglés, Un millar de obsequios por Ann Voskamp ha sido un fenómeno editorial. En esta esperada secuela, Ann, una vez más, comparte su don con el mundo. En su interior, Voskamp desesperadamente quiere que los lectores sepan que Dios es atraído a las personas quebrantadas, a los pecadores y a aquellos en necesidad. Las mismas cosas de las cuales las personas más se averguenzan, un pecado desgarrador que ha asediado durante años, una decepción que roe como el hambre que no desaparece, una oscuridad deprimente que la luz no parece penetrar, son exactamente las cosas que atrajeron a Dios a su pueblo. Este libro es sencillo en presentación, escrito en el estilo único de Ann, pero profundo en sus consecuencias para los lectores. Un nuevo camino para cristianos en desesperada necesidad de una nueva revelación de la gracia de Dios. Ann lo dice mejor: «Estoy destrozada, llena de pecado, y perfectamente equipada para escribir un libro como este. Dios toma las cosas rotas, las redime, y las hace útiles en su reino. Siempre a su manera. No hay un mensaje más esencial para nuestro tiempo o ningún otro».

¿A veces te parece imposible alcanzar lo que quieres? ¿Eres soltero y quieres casarte? ¿Eres estéril y deseas tener hijos? ¿Estás en un trabajo sin futuro y quieres conseguir un empleo que marque una diferencia? ¿Estás perdiendo la esperanza de llegar alguna vez adonde quieres ir? En Hacedor de caminos, Ann nos anima a no abandonar la esperanza, sino a aferrarnos a ella, porque tenemos un Dios que abrirá un camino donde no lo hay. Combinando la historia de Moisés y los israelitas en el camino al mar Rojo con su historia increíble de haber adoptado a una niña china y haber albergado a una familia refugiada de Siria, Ann nos muestra cómo los fieles comienzan a caminar por su propia senda del mar Rojo, dando un paso a la vez. Así como Moisés estaba lleno de dudas sobre si podría terminar la tarea que el Señor le había encomendado, Ann se pregunta si alguna vez cumplirá el sueño de traer a casa a Shiloh, la bebé china con medio corazón, de quien se enamoró luego de ver su foto en un iPhone. ¿Cómo aprendemos a depositar nuestra confianza en el Dios viviente? Damos un paso SANTO a la vez, a medida que practicamos la quietud, la adoración, la confesión, la reflexión, la introspección y la doxología. Ann da un paso y luego otro, e incluso viaja a Irak invitada por un ministerio internacional. Allí descubre la verdad que su esposo, el granjero, le cuenta: «Estás más segura haciendo la voluntad de Dios allí, que fuera de su voluntad aquí». Y, al igual que Moisés, entiende después de cruzar milagrosamente el mar Rojo, que Dios a veces nos llama a esperar «en el desierto» para hacer una obra más profunda dentro de nosotros. Hacedor de caminos nos está llevando hacia adelante en esa espera. Hacedor de caminos está edificando nuestro carácter. Y frente a toda imposibilidad, pero gracias a Aquel que abre caminos, los israelitas cruzan el Jordán, y Ann no solo lleva a Shiloh a su tierra prometida, sino que también la familia de refugiados sirios que ella apadrina viene a vivir a su pequeña ciudad canadiense. A través de todo esto, ella descubre que el Hacedor de senderos siempre abrirá un camino, no hacia donde creemos que queremos ir, sino un sendero que nos conduce a Él. Y nosotros también descubrimos que, más que abrirnos paso, lo que verdaderamente desea nuestra alma es a el Hacedor de caminos. The Way Maker Does it sometimes seem impossible to get where you want to go? Are you single and want to be married? Are you barren and want to have children? Are you in a dead-end job and long for work that makes a difference in the world? Are you losing hope that you will ever get where you want to go? In The Way Maker Ann encourages us not to pack up hope, but to hold on to hope, because we have a God who will make a way, where there is no way. Weaving the story of Moses and the Israelites on the road to the Red Sea with her own unlikely story of adopting both a little girl from China and a refugee family from Syria, Ann shows how the faithful start walking their own Red Sea road by taking just one step.

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.

Augenblicke. Der Augenblick, das Jetzt, ist alles, was wir haben. Durch wie viele kostbare Momente unseres Lebens sind wir mit weit offenen Augen mitten hindurchgerauscht? Wie viele dieser lachenden, beinebaumelnden Momente haben wir wirklich wahrgenommen? Jemand muss uns aufwecken, uns aufmerksam machen auf das Rauschen von Vogelschwingen, das Plätschern des Bachs, die letzten silbernen Strahlen des Sommers auf dem Wasser. Wir müssen einen Weg finden, um jetzt, in diesem Moment, ganz und gar da zu sein. Die Dankbarkeit für das scheinbar Kleine und Unbedeutende ist die Saat, aus der das große Wunder wächst ... Wie finden wir inmitten des Alltags Freude, Glück, Frieden? Dieses Buch ist ein wunderbar praktischer Ratgeber zu einem Leben in Fülle. Es lädt dazu ein, hinter dem grauen Morgennebel Gottes Segen zu entdecken.

Korean edition of ONE THOUSAND GIFTS: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp who is a writer and a farmer''s wife raising 6 children in the Mennonite countryside of southwestern Ontario. Beautiful and moving stories of Ann will start to open our hearts to count the everyday blessings regardless the circumstances. In Korean. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Traditional Chinese edition of One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are. This inspirational biographical book has been on all major bestseller. The Christian messages emphasizing the spiritual side of our lives plays a major role. Ann Voskamp''s writing encourages all of us to look for and count our blessings everyday. In Traditional Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.