Bøger af Debbie Barr

Do you have too many tasks on your to-do list but not enough bandwidth to complete them? When we are stressed-out and running on empty, we are driven by what's urgent instead of what's really important. Life robs us of joy and keeps us from the good works that God prepared in advance for us (Ephesians 2:10). Are you ready to discover your true purpose and trade overwhelm for peace?In Overwhelmed, author Debbie Barr empathizes with readers who are suffering from an overload of information, stuff, and complexity. She unpacks the physical and emotional effects of "too much" and offers smart strategies that can interrupt overwhelm and prevent it from happening in the future. Barr encourages us to cast our cares upon the Lord while taking well-structured, practical steps, including: Establishing prioritiesPondering what to offloadPracticing monotasking techniquesAllowing for unstructured timeAnd much more!

Why does God make us wait? Why, when it would be so easy for God to just say "yes" to our prayers, does he instead so often say "wait"? The Bible tells us that waiting is a part of God's plan for our lives. But why? It can all feel like a bit of a mystery.In The Mystery of Waiting, author Debbie Barr helps you see the bigger picture in your season of waiting. Drawing from biblical teachings, she provides tools to help you discover what God might be teaching you about his timing and his plan for your life. You'll see how the experience of waiting upon the Lord can be a catalyst for amazing growth and healing. Whenever you are in a period of waiting, know that God is still working in you and your circumstances.This book will take you through practical steps to learn how to wait wisely, prayerfully, hopefully, and confidently. Your heavenly Father is good and his best for your life is worth the wait.

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult things you may ever have to face. But it's also one of the most important and rewarding things you can do. Packed with practical advice, helpful visuals, scannable outlines, and encouraging scriptures, Forgiveness is an all-in-one resource to get you started on your forgiveness journey today! This book will help you: Understand what forgiveness really is (and what it's not)How to know when you've truly forgiven someoneFind hope and empathy for a hardened heartAnd much moreMaking the brave choice to forgive can benefit us in amazing ways--in fact, it sets us free! Even more amazing is the mysterious fact that God can bring something good out of even your most painful wounds.All-In-One Scripture- and Science-Driven Forgiveness AdviceAward-winning author and speaker, Debbie Barr, explains the high price we pay to our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing when we cling to resentment, bitterness, and thoughts of revenge. Backed by science, psychology, and scripture, this all-in-one book will help you equip your empathy, faith, and resilience to rise to the challenges forgiveness may bring.Writing with compassion and understanding, Barr shares her own experience with forgiveness and stories from others who have made the choice to forgive. She also shows how forgiveness can bring peace of mind, self-respect, and the kind of wellbeing that God wants us to have.Forgiving others is what God requires of us--and the more atrocious the offense, the more we need his help to do the hard work of forgiveness.Key Features of Forgiveness: The Choice That Sets You FreeBiblical - Enjoy getting biblical examples, scriptures, and word studies to help you grasp a deeper understanding of forgiveness.Practical - With step-by-step instructions and research-driven advice, Forgiveness will equip you with everything you need to let go and live. Whether you're dealing with a recent betrayal or a generational wound, get the keys you need to turn to God for freedom and peace.Real & Compassionate - Using true stories and compassionate advice, Forgiveness will at once make you feel seen and hopeful in whatever circumstance you face. Get the encouragement and motivation you need to keep moving forward.Easy-to-Understand and Read - It's never been easier to get help on your forgiveness journey! With definitions, clear outlines, visuals, and scannable lists, you'll be able to grasp key information at a glance, no matter how busy your schedule is.

Packed with practical advice, diagrams, statistics, photos, quizzes, and scannable outlines, this compact guide to caregiving is easy to read and gives you key information at a glance. Get expert knowledge distilled into easy-to-follow steps and apply them immediately to refresh and recharge your caregiving journey.Enjoy having: Trustworthy advice for both seasoned and new caregivers (and everyone in between)A Scale of Burden quiz to assess your current level of self-care12 Signs of Stress & specific steps to manage them (PLUS: 3 happiness boosters for caregivers)How to Build Your Team: step-by-step instructions to get help (and exactly what to say)And much moreCaregiving is draining--emotionally and physically. From changing bandages and diapers, to managing medical appointments and picking up prescriptions, caregiving can feel like an endless journey. But here's the great news: the caregiving experience doesn't have to be like that. When caregiving tasks are shared and caregivers understand how to take good care of themselves too, the whole experience can be much brighter for everyone.Trusted Help for Caregiving from Those Who've Been ThereIn Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Someone Else, award-winning author and speaker, Debbie Barr, writes with compassion and understanding, taking an honest look at the ups and downs of caregiving. She shares the real-life experiences of caregivers and the things they've learned along their journeys. This book will help caregivers like you know how to gather a team to help shoulder the caregiving load. You will be able to: Identify when you're nearing burnoutDiscover the help available to you (and what to say)Take specific action steps to cope wisely and learn to thriveKnow when the caregiving needs to change (and why it DOESN'T mean failure)Key Features of Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Someone ElseCaregiving will provide everything you need--from the basics to step-by-step details--to not only get you started on your journey, but to make the most out of your time and talents. Key features include: Reliable--Award-winning author and speaker Debbie Barr unpacks real-life experiences and seasoned advice into trustworthy nuggets of caregiving gold you can carry with you throughout your day. Get refreshed and revitalized with compassion and truths from those who have experienced the emotions and journeys you are going through.Quick and Easy-to-Use--Caregivers rarely feel like they have time for themselves, so this guide has been designed with a busy schedule in mind: packed with concise summaries, scannable outlines and visuals, and distilled step-by-step instructions, you can absorb everything you need with as little or as much time as you have.Practical--Whether you need to apply a self-care routine, build a care team to support your loved one in need, or make a big change in your care plan, get concise step-by-step instructions (including exactly what to say) and start immediately!Flexible--A little or lots of time. Brand new or seasoned caregiver. Short- or long-term care. Regardless of your situation, this handy minibook has practical applications for everyone.Caregiving is never just about the person needing the care; it's about the caregiver too. You will come away from this book encouraged and equipped to face the caregiving journey with hopefulness and peace of mind.

This realistic yet compassionate book tells the truth about divorce -- how it forever changes the lives of those it touches. It speaks candidly about how children respond to divorce and the changes it imposes on their lives. But Children of Divorce also tells the truth about how Christianity in action can make a difference.