Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/331361 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Remember God Author: Annie F. Downs Narrator: Annie F. Downs Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 19 minutes Release date: October 2, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: I know God is loving; I know He is good; I believe He is big and powerful. But sometimes I wonder if He is really kind— really deeply always kind. Is He? Christians love to talk about how God is in control, but that’s harder to grasp when things aren’t going like you thought it would, when your life looks quite different than you imagined. For centuries, God’s people have been building altars to Him—to remind themselves and the people around them of His work. His goodness. His kindness. Stacks of stones. Altars. Temples. Cathedrals. Why? Because they believed God and wanted to remember Him. In the back of my mind, God reminds me that He is the same trustworthy God—the One who always finishes the stories he starts. And this is my story—of wrestling with our God who gives a limp and a blessing. A God who is always kind even when my circumstances feel the opposite. God is who He says He is. He is kinder than you imagine. In a world where it is easy to forget who He is, we will not. We will remember God.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329878 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Too Blessed to Be Stressed: Inspiration for Climbing Out of Life's Stress-Pool Author: Debora M. Coty, Lisa Larsen Narrator: Lisa Larsen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 48 minutes Release date: June 30, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: If you often find yourself struggling with the stresses of finances, health, career, relationships, self-image, or family, then this humor-filled volume is just what you need. With simple, practical tips for attaining the peace you crave ??the peace that passes all understanding you'll discover healing, refreshment, and revitalization for your spirit, body, and mind.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329877 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind Author: Timothy R. Jennings M.D. Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 51 minutes Release date: June 19, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: While growing older is inevitable, many of the troubles we associate with aging--including dementia, disability, and an increased dependence on others--are not. The choices we make now can help us to maintain our vitality, a sharp mind, and our independence as we age. Filled with simple, everyday actions we can take to avoid disease, promote vitality, and prevent dementia and late onset Alzheimer's, The Aging Brain is an easy-to-use guide to maintaining brain and body health throughout our lives. Based on solid, up-to-date scientific research, the interventions explained in this book not only prevent progression toward dementia even in those who have already shown mild cognitive impairment, they also reduce disability and depression and keep people living independently longer than those who do not practice these methods. For anyone hoping to slow the aging process, as well as anyone who acts as a caregiver to someone at risk of or already beginning to suffer from dementia and other age-related diseases, this book offers a hopeful, healthy way forward.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329845 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Family Driven Faith: Doing What It Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk with God Author: Voddie Baucham Jr. Narrator: Calvin Robinson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 20 minutes Release date: June 15, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.85 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: More teens are turning away from the faith than ever before: it is estimated that 75 to 88 percent of Christian teens walk away from Christianity by the end of their freshman year of college. Something mustbe done.Family Driven Faith equips Christian parents with the tools they need to raise children biblically in a post-Christian, antifamily society. Voddie Baucham, who with his wife has overcome a multigenerational legacy of broken and dysfunctional homes, shows that God has not left us alone in raising godly children. This bold book is an urgent call to parents—and the church—to return to biblical discipleship in and through the home. This paperback edition includes a new preface and a study guide to facilitate interaction in small-group settings and to help parents put principles into practice.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329876 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 101 Tactics for Spiritual Warfare: Live a Life of Victory, Overcome the Enemy, and Break Demonic Cycles Author: Jennifer Leclaire Narrator: Nan McNamara Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 29 minutes Release date: June 5, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: With its Bible-based, time-tested strategies, tactics, and tools to combat the enemy, this book will empower readers to be more alert to the wiles of the wicked one, take an offensive rather than a defensive stance against the enemy, wage more effective warfare, find rest in the midst of the spiritual storms, and live a life of victory. When the devil comes one way, he will flee seven ways and more with these scriptural tactics that will break the power of his devices. Let’s face it, sometimes when warfare hits, it’s hard to remember which way is up. This book will serve as a quick-start guide for battle when all hell is breaking loose. Jam-packed with scriptures and prayers that will help Christians stand strong in the Lord and the power of His might, this practical battlefield manual will remind readers of the things they often forget in the face of an enemy onslaught, including: ·The power of speaking the name of Jesus ·How to bind the hand of the enemy and loose God’s warring angels ·How to war through praise and worship ·How to break word curses and apply the blood of Jesus

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/330501 to listen full audiobooks. Title: One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land Author: Priscilla Shirer Narrator: Lisa Renee Pitts Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 11 minutes Release date: June 1, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: The Egyptians in Exodus 1 were intent on enslaving the Israelites, wearing them down so that God’s chosen people would become disillusioned and not live up to their destiny. Of the original two million Israelites who received God’s invitation to enter the Promised Land, only two actually entered it!Similarly, modern day Christians often hear and understand the promises of God each Sunday morning at church but then rarely choose to experience them in everyday life. In One in a Million, Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer invites us to change that pattern for good, living beyond our circumstances and expecting to see God move in miraculous ways day after day. Without a doubt, we can find and follow God’s purpose for our journey. We can make it to the Promised Land!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329874 to listen full audiobooks. Title: God Is Able Author: Priscilla Shirer Narrator: Lisa Renee Pitts Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 20 minutes Release date: June 1, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.62 of Total 26 Ratings of Narrator: 4.8 of Total 5 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Got an IMPOSSIBLE situation? The anxiety it brings can wake you in the middle of a needed night’s sleep and then stalk you in the middle of broad daylight. It can sneak up on you and cast a cloak of fear and concern over your shoulders that you can’t seem to shake no matter how hard you try. It can take you down. Squash all hope. Stop you in your tracks. IMPOSSIBLE. IMPENETRABLE. UNCHANGEABLE. Maybe so . . . until God gets involved. No matter the details of your circumstance, His raw power potential and immeasurable ability refuse to cower in the face of any challenge. Nothing is impossible with God. Nothing. Not even that thing. This is the uplifting, well-reasoned answer from New York Times best-selling author Priscilla Shirer—not a denial of life’s adversities and troubles, but a biblical reminder that God is always up to great things, even when His great things are greater then instant remedies and visible change. He is a God who cares . . . and a God who CAN. Believe it. Experience it. God Is Able.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329855 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Expository Exultation: Christian Preaching as Worship Author: John Piper Narrator: George W. Sarris Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 20 minutes Release date: May 31, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Well-known around the world for his passionate and powerful preaching, John Piper has distilled over thirty years of preaching experience into one book for the benefit of pastors and other Bible teachers. Building on the foundation laid by his previous two books, A Peculiar Glory and Reading the Bible Supernaturally, Piper makes a compelling claim about the purpose of a sermon: not just an explanation of the text, but awakening worship by being worship. Christian preaching is a God-appointed means of transforming its hearers in both head and heart, not only in intellect but also in affections. With clear examples of specific methods, Piper shows preachers how and what to communicate from the pulpit in a way that takes seriously the task of handling the Word of God week in and week out in the context of, and as, Christian worship.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329846 to listen full audiobooks. Title: What He Must Be: ...If He Wants to Marry My Daughter Author: Calvin Robinson, Voddie Baucham Jr. Narrator: Calvin Robinson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 41 minutes Release date: May 31, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.57 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: All parents want their daughters to marry godly young men. But which qualities, specifically, should they be looking for?What will you say when that certain young man sits down in your living room, sweaty-palmed and tongue-tied, and asks your permission to marry your daughter? What criteria should he meet before the two of them join together for life? What He Must Be… If He Wants to Marry My Daughter outlines ten qualities parents should look for in a son-in-law, including trustworthiness, a willingness to lead his family, an understanding of his wife's role, and various spiritual leadership qualities.Author Voddie Baucham follows up on his popular book Family Driven Faith with this compelling apologetic of biblical manhood. By studying the principles outlined in his book, parents who want their daughter to marry a godly man-as well as those who want their sons to become godly men-will be well equipped to help their children look for and develop these God-honoring qualities.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329463 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When God Says 'Wait': Navigating life's detours and delays without losing your faith, your friends, or your mind Author: Elizabeth Laing Thompson Narrator: Elizabeth Laing Thompson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 22 minutes Release date: May 15, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: A job, a true love, a baby, a cure. . . We’re all waiting for something from God. And the place between His answers can feel like a wasteland where dreams—and faith—go to die.When we’re waiting, we wonder, “Why?”, “Why me?”, and “How long?”But the truth? . . .When God says, “Wait,” He doesn’t tell us for how long.When God says, “Wait,” we face one of life’s greatest tests.When God says, “Wait,” we have decisions to make.When God says, “Wait,” we can control only two things: how we wait, and who we become along the way. Author Elizabeth Laing Thompson invites you to walk alongside people of the Bible who had to wait on God. . .imperfect heroes like David, Miriam, Naomi, Sarah, Joseph, and others. Their stories will provide a roadmap for your own story, helping you navigate the painful, lonely territory of waiting, coming out on the other side with your faith, relationships, and sense of humor intact. They might even help you learn to enjoy the ride. This book is about the journey of waiting, the space between answers, and the people we become while we live there.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329862 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When God Says 'Go': Rising to Challenge and Change without Losing Your Confidence, Your Courage, or Your Cool Author: Elizabeth Laing Thompson Narrator: Elizabeth Laing Thompson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 14 minutes Release date: May 15, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Go.One small word. . .so much power. When God says, “Go,” we face one of life's greatest decisions. When God says, “Go,” we must face our fears. . .our excuses. . .and our selves. When God says, “Go,” it's time to answer His call wherever it leads.When God says, “Go,' what will you do? Author Elizabeth Laing Thompson invites you to walk alongside people of the Bible who were called by God to fulfill His purposes. . .people like Moses, Rebekah, Abigail, Jeremiah, Mary, and others. These Bible heroes responded much like we do--with a jumbled-up inner storm of excitement and fear, insecurity and hope. Their stories and struggles will provide a roadmap for your own story, helping you face your very own doubts, regrets, and worries. When God calls, it’s time to go. Maybe somewhere new, someplace you've never been. Maybe it’s time to go forward after being stuck with one foot in the past. Maybe it’s time to go deeper—in Bible study or relationships. Time to go higher—in prayer or dreams. Time to go and give—to use talents and opportunities God has given you. Or maybe it’s time to go and grow, right where you are. . .to dig into the Word, dive into your heart, and become the woman God is calling you to be. Ready or not, God is calling us all to go somewhere new in our walk with Him. So what are we waiting for? Let’s answer His call. Let’s get started!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329870 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Catholic Hipster Handbook: Audio Edition: Rediscovering Cool Saints, Forgotten Prayers, and Other Weird but Sacred Stuff Author: Tommy Tighe Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 37 minutes Release date: May 15, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Being a Catholic Hipster is all about an attitude—an attitude grounded in being part of a countercultural community of believers dedicated to something bigger than themselves in a world dominated by self-centeredness. It’s about yearning to learn more about the faith by seeking out “Catholic cool”—overlooked saints, forgotten prayers and feast days, and traditional practices long set aside by mainstream believers. The Catholic Hipster podcaster Tommy Tighe will help readers rediscover everything awesome about the Catholic faith. The Catholic Hipster started out in 2014 with a little bit of fun—the Catholic Hipster of the Year contest—on Tighe’s blog. But Twitter is where—in all its 140-character glory—that Tighe’s “The Catholic Hipster” movement really took root. That’s where a group of cool and funky countercultural Catholics gather to swap one-liners, hilarious hipster memes, and all things authentically Catholic. Tighe even met comedienne Jeannie Gaffigan, who wrote the foreword for The Catholic Hipster Handbook, on Twitter. She said what drew her to the feed was that Tighe was “an embarrassingly Catholic dude who knew he was embarrassingly Catholic and was not embarrassed by it” and that he was “not preachy or judgey or divisive.” Catholic hipsters in a nutshell. Tighe and a group of hipster friends—including Sarah Vabulas, Anna Mitchell, Fr. Kyle Schnippel, and Lisa M. Hendey—explore the beautiful weirdness of the Catholic Church and invite others along for the journey. They share their love for extraordinary saints, offer up obscure prayers, provide short reflections on something quirky and Catholic they’ve rediscovered, and dare readers to put their faith into action with some cool and challenging practices they can do on their own. Discover what’s awesome about: ·Wearing a scapular ·Applying Laudato Si’ at your local farmer’s market ·Hanging with priests, monks, and nuns ·Learning to see Christ in making beer ·Praying the Rosary everywhere you go ·Loving the Latin Mass ·Making the Liturgy of the Hours a daily part of your routine The Catholic Hipster Handbook will help readers realize the only way to go against what’s normal and accepted in the culture is to be authentically Catholic.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/331541 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Eyewitness to Miracles: Watching the Gospel Come to Life Author: Randy Clark Narrator: Milton Bagby Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 8, 2018 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: “This is such a wonderful book!” ~Bill Johnson, bestselling author of When Heaven Invades Earth Never before has a minister of the gospel gone to such great lengths to meticulously record so many miraculous events: The blind see, the lame walk, and the dead are raised. Dr. Randy Clark shares the captivating results of global healing ministry and provides links to video testimonies throughout the book.   He also addresses the skeptics. Dr. Clark has gone to great lengths to follows up months later with each person to verify the healing. Eyewitness to Miracles is endorsed by university scholars and leaders from a variety of church backgrounds—Anglicans, Baptists, Catholics, and Methodists. After all, if Jesus healed people in his day, why shouldn’t we expect to see people healed today? Eyewitness to Miracles is a remarkable read that will make you believe once again.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329648 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure Author: Christine Caine Narrator: Christine Caine Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 4 minutes Release date: May 8, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 36 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Encouragement and practical steps from bestselling author Christine Caine to help you move from anxiety about the unexpected to embracing confident faith in a good God. Is it possible to have peace in an uncertain world? To not only expect the unexpected but embrace it? Most of us want to have life under control. But God wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith deeply rooted in his goodness. He wants us to know that because he is in control, we don't have to be. In Unexpected, beloved author Christine Caine helps us walk into the life God has for us - unknowns and all. Using dramatic examples from her own journey, Christine offers real-life strategies and biblical inspiration to help you: - Anticipate the unexpected - personal upheaval, relational challenges, financial stresses, family transitions, career disappointments, and chaotic world affairs, etc. - Move from fear and worry about ourselves to hope and trust in God - Learn new ways to manage disappointment, strengthen our hearts, and build our faith - Step into the unknown to embrace your God-given destiny - Live in the joyful freedom of complete trust in God Nothing in our lives takes God by surprise. So even in the midst of personal upheaval, relational challenges, financial stresses, family transitions, career disappointments, and chaotic world affairs, we can expect God to be good and do good. What other expectation do we need to have? Listen to God’s dare to trust him in every unknown of your life today. Also available: Unexpected video study and study guide.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329865 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Your Comeback: Your Past Doesn't Have to Determine Your Future Author: Tony Evans Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 26 minutes Release date: May 8, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Do You Feel Like You're 31 Points Behind at Halftime?If you believe you've fallen too far or experienced too much defeat to ever be used in mighty ways by God, you need a glimpse of real hope. Tony Evans throws open the windows to show you the glorious truth reflected all through Scripture and history: God can turn things around for anyone—including you. Get inspired by stories of sports teams that won with seemingly no shot at victory, and explore the epic comebacks of biblical heroes with scandalous pasts. As you see what God has done for the underdogs in His Word, you'll be challenged to surrender what's come before and trust your sovereign Coach with all that lies ahead. Whatever you might be facing today, you can take steps to prepare yourself for a rebound as you keep your eyes on the God who leads His imperfect people into a place of ultimate triumph.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/331331 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How to Be a Perfect Christian: Your Comprehensive Guide to Flawless Spiritual Living Author: The Babylon Bee Narrator: Cassandra Campbell, Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 3 minutes Release date: May 1, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: With a biting, satirical style reminiscent of The Onion, How to Be a Perfect Christian takes a humorous look at the quirks of cultural Christianity while subtly challenging the listener to search for more than a cultural faith. Written in the trademark style of The Babylon Bee, this book humorously satirizes cultural Christianity while peppering in subtle challenges to the listener. Through humor and sarcasm (and a handy meter to rank your 'holiness' as you progress through the audiobook), listeners will be called to find a more biblical understanding of the Christian faith, all while poking fun at the quirks of the modern, American Christian community. Includes a bonus PDF with The Holiness Tracker, a Christian Coloring Page, and a Social Media Post example

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329863 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Author: Bethany Baird, Kristen Clark Narrator: Bethany Baird Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 44 minutes Release date: May 1, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Our culture is obsessed with love and romance--so why are so few women experiencing satisfying, long-term love? In this insightful and encouraging book, sisters Kristen Clark and Bethany Baird help single women of all ages discover a radically better approach to navigating their love lives. Covering topics such as true love, romance, purposeful relationships, purity, boundaries, singleness, and glorifying God in every stage of our relationships, Love Defined unpacks God's original design for romance, showing modern women how to experience God's best for them in their relationships. Full of biblical truths and step-by-step application of concepts discussed, the book also includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide to be used individually or in small groups, as well as four letters from godly women who have been married for 30, 40, and 50+ years, offering priceless, hard-won advice to single women.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329857 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Choosing Marriage: Why It Has to Start with We>Me Author: Debra Fileta Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 32 minutes Release date: May 1, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Any married person will tell you: there's a huge difference between what you expect marriage will be like, and what marriage is actually like. For so many couples the struggle is real as the 'reality check' of marriage begins to unfold with each passing year. But while marriage may be hard, a healthy marriage doesn't stop there. Because by learning to journey through the hard things, you get the opportunity to experience the great things on the other side. With a candid yet compassionate approach, licensed counselor and relationship expert, Debra Fileta, walks you through eight significant choices involved in taking marriage from hard to great. Throughout each chapter, Debra shares astonishing survey results from thousands of singles and married couples, revealing intimate details about things like love, sex, conflict, communication, and attraction. From her experience as a professional counselor and wife, Debra believes that a beautiful exchange occurs when spouses learn what it means to choose we before me. Discover practical steps you can take on the hard-but-great journey of choosing marriage. Single or married, Choosing Marriage is a book for you!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329856 to listen full audiobooks. Title: An Intentional Life: A Life-Giving Invitation to Uncover Your Passions and Unlock Your Purpose Author: Karen Stott Narrator: Karen Stott Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 41 minutes Release date: May 1, 2018 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: A joy-filled life is possible…And you can have it right where you are.Those desires that tug on your heart and keep you up at night—the big dreams, grand adventures, new experiences—require purpose and planning, time and effort. Is it possible to follow your passions while still finding joy and meaning where God has you right now?With the voice of a close friend, Karen Stott offers insight and inspiration from her story of juggling motherhood and multiple businesses while leading Pursuit, a global entrepreneurial community. You will be empowered to… ·prepare space in your day for the endeavors that matter most to you and yours ·discover clear ways to keep your home, family, and work in healthy balance ·enjoy fresh moments of grace and gratitude as you make sure you are in your lifeIf you are aching for more than a cycle of never-ending demands and not-enough peace, be inspired by how God can help you discover your purpose and cultivate An Intentional Life.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329858 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Birthing Hope: Giving Fear to the Light Author: Rachel Marie Stone Narrator: Carla Mercer-Meyer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 21 minutes Release date: May 1, 2018 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: 'Love is always a risk, beginning with that first blood sacrifice: when a woman consents to nurture a child with her body and allow it to be torn open for the sake of new life: that's the miracle that saves the world. That's where fragile hope is found.' While living and working in one of the world's most impoverished countries, teacher, doula, and young mother Rachel Marie Stone unexpectedly caught a baby without wearing gloves, drenching her bare hands with HIV-positive blood. Already worried about her health and family and whether her service was of any use, Stone grappled anew with realities of human suffering, global justice, and maternal health. In these profound reflections on the mysteries of life and death, Stone unpacks how childbirth reveals our anxieties, our physicality, our mortality. All who are born or give birth will someday die. Yet even in the midst of our fears and doubts, birth is a profoundly hopeful act of faith, as new life is brought into a hurting world that groans for redemption. God becomes present to us as a mother who consents to the risk of love and ultimately lets us make our own way in the world, as every good mother must do.