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Have you ever felt like God was moving in everyone else’s life but yours? Or wondered why the “life to the full” Jesus promised feels out of reach, even though you’re trying to follow Him? Many Christians quietly battle insecurity, doubt, and exhaustion. We compare ourselves to the world’s definition of success and end up burned out, discouraged, and unsure of our worth. In the process, we miss the peace, power, and purpose God has already offered us.

But what if you learned to rest in who God says you are? What if you trusted His voice above the noise, believed His promises, and walked confidently in the gifts He has placed within you? When we cling to His Word and follow His guidance, we begin to see the beautiful work He is already doing in our lives.

The Art of Believing: Claiming God’s Promises for a Life of Peace, Power, and Purpose is an invitation to go deeper with God. Together, we’ll explore what Scripture says about identity, calling, and spiritual confidence as we align our hearts with His plans and wait expectantly for His direction.

Let the adventure begin!

As Christians, we often become so focused on the pressures of daily life—bills, responsibilities, and hardships—that we forget our true home in Heaven. Yet Jesus reminds us in Matthew 16:33 to be brave because He has already overcome the world. He will return to gather us to the New Earth (Matthew 24:26–27), a place filled with wonders beyond anything we can imagine. When we set our hearts on this hope, we find strength to hold onto our faith through difficult seasons.

By imagining Heaven, the New Earth, and the purposeful lives we will live there, we gain the courage to persevere now, knowing our struggles are temporary (2 Corinthians 4:17–18). As we recognize our God-given abilities and passions, we discover our callings and learn to minister to others with confidence. Fear loses its grip, and we begin to live with clarity, purpose, and joy.

But Be Brave includes vocabulary words, coloring pages, and educational tools to help readers identify their gifts, plan their days, and pursue their goals. Each chapter ends with reflections and creative prompts. Jesus is preparing a place with no more pain or sorrow—only peace, love, and His presence forever.

Many Christians were raised by earthly fathers who tried their best but were still imperfect—absent, overly strict, unpredictable, or easily influenced. Without realizing it, we often project these traits onto our Father in Heaven, shaping our beliefs about His character and affecting how we relate to Him. But what if we truly understood how deeply He knows, loves, and delights in us? What if we trusted Him to provide, protect, guide, and correct us with perfect wisdom? Our lives would feel more secure, purposeful, and anchored in His presence.

Abba, Father! A Journey to Knowing God in His Greatest Role of All invites you to rediscover God as the perfect Father. Together we will explore the Godhead—Father, Son, and Spirit—and how They work in unity for our good and His glory. We will redefine fatherhood through the attributes Scripture reveals, reflect on each chapter through guided prayer pages, and learn to shift our focus from ourselves to God. Through real-life father–child stories and biblical truths, we will gain resilience, clarity, and confidence in His loving care.

As we grow in the knowledge of God and depend on Him as our true Father, our hearts will naturally cry, “Abba, Father!” as we seek to honor Him in all we do.