Firmly Planted and Growing became a "must write" for it's author. As a volunteer working with women in crisis who hear and accept God's love story and salvation, I realized a need for encouragement and direction for new believers. This study offers information about the basics of a walk with our Savior and Lord. It addresses many of the questions asked by Christians who are just starting out in their new faith. This study will help you understand the similarities of plants and man as you grow a real garden and learn the many exciting parallels as man and plant develop and mature. You will never garden again without thinking of the ways in which God leads us to grow and mature in our faith. Not a gardener? No problem! You can harvest a wealth of guidance and information from this book without actually digging in the dirt. Gain knowledge about: . your new relationship with God . what to weed out of your life and what to plant . the disciplines of faith

Why Is spiritual growth complicated? Are you one of the many Christians desiring a closer relationship with God but have no idea where to begin? Then this book is for you! In biblical, practical, and simple terms, Robby Gallaty shares a roadmap for spiritual maturity. The book addresses topics such as how you can be sure of your salvation, why your identity in Christ affects everything you do, how to overcome the three enemies that cripple a Christian's growth, a battle plan for gaining victory over temptation, and the indispensable spiritual discipline every believer must foster.

Why does spiritual growth seem so complicated? Are you one of the many Christians desiring a closer relationship with God, but with no idea where to begin? Then this book is for you! In biblical, practical, and simple terms, Robby Gallaty, pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church and founder and president of Replicate Ministries, shares a roadmap for spiritual maturity. The book addresses topics such as: How you can be sure of your salvation; Why your identity in Christ affects everything you do; How to overcome the three enemies that cripple a Christian's growth; A battle plan for gaining victory over temptation; The indispensable spiritual discipline every believer must foster. Firmly Planted: How to Cultivate a Faith Rooted in Christ is the follow-up to Gallaty's bestselling Growing Up. Pick up a few copies and read together with your discipleship group, or read it as an individual with pen in hand, ready to grow deeper roots in Christ and His gospel.

Life is a journey filled with mountaintops, valleys, tough terrain, and peaceful meadows. During the victorious and bright moments, happiness is present and within reach. But in the hard, dark moments, brokenness and pain seem more persistent. There are numerous situations in life that may leave us feeling broken. In these situations, it helpful to keep in mind that a broken tree with strong roots can still survive and thrive. The resiliency, strength, and fruitfulness of a tree is dependent on the soil in which it is planted. A tree planted in unhealthy soil will not prosper. But a tree that is firmly planted in soil that is full of nutrients will grow in abundance. It is the same with our lives. We must assess the soil in which we are planted. The word of God contains the nutrients we need to grow in grace, conquer the storms, and to flourish in abundant living. This book serves as a guide on the journey to discover and continuously refresh ourselves with the nutrients found within the word of God.

As moms, we make big and little choices every day that ripple into forever. Under the premise that the work of motherhood is eternal in nature, author Emily Taylor spent two years interviewing women at various stages of their parenting journeys around their perspectives on mom life. Themes surfaced. Challenges that seemed almost universal in nature inspired the study that flowed from these pages. Written to encourage, equip and inspire moms who long to stand with feet firmly planted in truth -- despite storms that rush in and winds that blow. With an introduction and five additional weeks of content, each week offers five days of study as an opportunity to examine a specific challenge to mom life, consider what is true, and write a custom strategy at it's closing. The material is written so that you might work through it on your own, or grab some friends and discuss it each week. Week 1: IntroductionWeek 2: IdentityWeek 3: Control / WorryWeek 4: Nurtured to NurtureWeek 5: Pace and PurposeWeek 6: Find Your PeopleIt is true that in this life worthy investments will face challenges, but it is also true that we have been provided all we need to stand with feet firmly planted and grow into the woman God made us to be, and do what He calls us to do.