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Grace & Mercy: A Devotional Journey

Paperback |English |1615995595 | 9781615995592

Grace & Mercy: A Devotional Journey

Paperback |English |1615995595 | 9781615995592
Overview

"Through a series of lessons based both on life experiences and Christian scripture, the authors provide a framework for addressing personal, professional, and spiritual issues in life and family settings. Includes exercises for the reader"--
ISBN: 1615995595
ISBN13: 9781615995592
Author: Kathleen E Yancosek, Chris Dillashaw
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2021-02-14
Language: English
PageCount: 156
Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.33 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 8.0 ounces

Grace & Mercy: A Devotional Journey was created from a desire for a fresh look at discipleship within the modern, busy church. The book explores the progression of the seed planted in a sermon: how truth gets watered, germinates, sprouts, grows and eventually bears fruit. Grace & Mercy demonstrates how to have a nourishing and flourishing spiritual life. A soft plot line meanders throughout and the book gently explores themes of communication, discipleship, positive expectations, and diligence. Each chapter includes devotional content for individual readers and exploratory questions for group discussion.

Readers can expect to:

  • Discover the value of slowing down, paying attention, and soaking in the wisdom of biblical truth expressed each week in the Sunday sermon
  • Understand how to live a more contemplative life
  • Grow in their faith from week to week
  • Improve awareness in the way God is moving through the people who are in their lives
  • Be stirred up toward love, gentleness, and goodness toward one another

"Pictures and stories and memories are three of God's sweet gifts to help us visualize his truths and strengthen our hearts. Katie and Chris use all of these to paint little portraits that add color and depth to how I understand and experience God." --Kirk Freeman, Lead Pastor, CrossBridge Community Church, San Antonio, Texas

"My wife, Beth, is often suggesting daily devotionals for me, but I just can't get into them. She was surprised to see me devouring Grace & Mercy and asked, 'What's different about this one?' I paused a moment, looked up and said, 'I can relate to these. Let's gather some friends and dig into it.' Grace & Mercy provides an interesting and engaging tool to study the Bible." --Jim Lenaway, Pastor, B-Free Church, Bradford, Pennsylvania

"Grace & Mercy presents an honest, encouraging look at life with its disquieting issues. Katie welcomed me to sit beside her "knee to knee" with Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, then to journey onward, with Him leading the way. --Chuck Rizer, Lieutenant Colonel, Army Chaplain (retired), author of Downwind of Thunder

"This devotional is wonderfully refreshing and special. I love the practical, chatty, relatable style that makes recognizing God's presence and love in our lives so accessible. If you want to benefit from experiencing God in your everyday life, Grace & Mercy is for you." --Rob Davis, Founding Pastor, Vineyard Church, Hopkinton Massachusetts

From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com

Editorial Reviews

"Pastors, Grace & Mercy is a must read. Every pastor, minister, and Christian speaker would be affirmed, encouraged, and educated if they could be exposed to honest thoughts about their messages, from someone willing to listen well and write down what they have learned. Everybody in a church congregation should read this book - not only to be personally inspired, but to be encouraged to write down the gleanings from your own pastors' sermons. What a wonderful way to bless the one who breaks bread with you! Anyone discouraged about Christianity, or disappointed because of a church experience, should read this book. It will renew your faith and hope in what God is doing elsewhere. Perhaps it could stir up a new work in you. Small groups should read this book as a study, since the content and study guide questions are so helpful, practical, and on target. Last of all, if you just want a fun story and be inspired by the journey of one woman's experience as a mom, wife, doctor and lover of God, this book is for you. Katie Yancosek has crammed more than three lifetimes worth of experiences into one and writes about them in a fun, refreshing, and compelling way." -Joe Castillo, Artist, Pastor, Speaker, and author of Sandstory and The Face of Christ

"Grace & Mercy makes faith come alive. A perfect book for a book club! The writing is fresh, candid, and detailed. The stories bring the ins and outs of an ordinary life to the surface. The tensions of walking in faith by the Spirit of God are expressed with such honesty. The conversation starters for each chapter are sure to lead to meaningful discussions in any group setting." -Milagros Moore, Evangelist, CREDO Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland

"When I read selections from Grace & Mercy, I remembered Pastor Chris's sermons and was excited to hear how they affected Ms. Katie. This book shows how the pastor's message from a Sunday or Wednesday can change our hearts and minds. It reminds me to take sermon notes and think about what message is preached each week. Teenagers will enjoy this book!" -Harrison Doyle, high school student, Ablaze: Student Staff, San Antonio, Texas


Kathleen (Katie) Yancosek is originally from Kane, Pennsylvania. She lived in nine different cities before retiring from the Army in 2017 as a Lieutenant Colonel. She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in occupational therapy and a PhD in rehabilitation science. Dr. Yancosek has co-authored 38 publications, including three book chapters. She co-authored Handwriting for Heroes, a six-week program on how to transfer hand dominance. Katie lives in San Antonio with her husband, Barry. They have two adult sons. Joshua, is serving in California with the U.S. Navy, and William is a college student at the University of Texas in Austin. Since her retirement, Katie is running a private rehabilitation practice to help people cope with neurological and behavioral health issues. In her free time she runs, reads, and writes. Grace & Mercy: A Devotional Journey was a unique partnership project between Katie and her pastor. Katie hopes this book will encourage personal growth in grace and mercy as well as bring people together around questions that matter. Katie's has two new book projects: one is a recovery workbook called Recover in Color and the other is a children's adventure book called A Tale of Two Squirrels. Chris Dillashaw is the Student and Family Pastor at CrossBridge Community Church. Chris is a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Religion. He has over twenty years in ministry and has been preaching since he was fifteen years old. He has a desire to see people connect to God's Word in real and practical ways. This creative partnership with Katie confirmed for Pastor Chris that preaching with stories doesn't just get a laugh, but actually helps people to connect with God through His Word. This book was an opportunity to witness the impact of sermon messages landing on the hearts of the listeners. Chris hopes that Grace & Mercy  A Devotional Journey will bless pastors and inspirational speakers. Chris is excited about the book's real-life application, and hopes that readers will develop a deeper love for God and the mystery of His revelatory Word. Chris has a heart for the nations and has evangelized in more than 25 countries. Chris is a native Texan and grew up in San Antonio. He and his wife, Ann Marie, have two daughters. What's next for this pastor? Chris will be loving and serving Jesus with his whole heart and preaching every Wednesday night to his Ablaze Ministry students and to the entire CrossBridge congregation on selected Sundays. He will preach to anyone who will listen and

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  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

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There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

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  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

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Overview

"Through a series of lessons based both on life experiences and Christian scripture, the authors provide a framework for addressing personal, professional, and spiritual issues in life and family settings. Includes exercises for the reader"--
ISBN: 1615995595
ISBN13: 9781615995592
Author: Kathleen E Yancosek, Chris Dillashaw
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2021-02-14
Language: English
PageCount: 156
Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.33 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 8.0 ounces

Grace & Mercy: A Devotional Journey was created from a desire for a fresh look at discipleship within the modern, busy church. The book explores the progression of the seed planted in a sermon: how truth gets watered, germinates, sprouts, grows and eventually bears fruit. Grace & Mercy demonstrates how to have a nourishing and flourishing spiritual life. A soft plot line meanders throughout and the book gently explores themes of communication, discipleship, positive expectations, and diligence. Each chapter includes devotional content for individual readers and exploratory questions for group discussion.

Readers can expect to:

  • Discover the value of slowing down, paying attention, and soaking in the wisdom of biblical truth expressed each week in the Sunday sermon
  • Understand how to live a more contemplative life
  • Grow in their faith from week to week
  • Improve awareness in the way God is moving through the people who are in their lives
  • Be stirred up toward love, gentleness, and goodness toward one another

"Pictures and stories and memories are three of God's sweet gifts to help us visualize his truths and strengthen our hearts. Katie and Chris use all of these to paint little portraits that add color and depth to how I understand and experience God." --Kirk Freeman, Lead Pastor, CrossBridge Community Church, San Antonio, Texas

"My wife, Beth, is often suggesting daily devotionals for me, but I just can't get into them. She was surprised to see me devouring Grace & Mercy and asked, 'What's different about this one?' I paused a moment, looked up and said, 'I can relate to these. Let's gather some friends and dig into it.' Grace & Mercy provides an interesting and engaging tool to study the Bible." --Jim Lenaway, Pastor, B-Free Church, Bradford, Pennsylvania

"Grace & Mercy presents an honest, encouraging look at life with its disquieting issues. Katie welcomed me to sit beside her "knee to knee" with Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, then to journey onward, with Him leading the way. --Chuck Rizer, Lieutenant Colonel, Army Chaplain (retired), author of Downwind of Thunder

"This devotional is wonderfully refreshing and special. I love the practical, chatty, relatable style that makes recognizing God's presence and love in our lives so accessible. If you want to benefit from experiencing God in your everyday life, Grace & Mercy is for you." --Rob Davis, Founding Pastor, Vineyard Church, Hopkinton Massachusetts

From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com

Editorial Reviews

"Pastors, Grace & Mercy is a must read. Every pastor, minister, and Christian speaker would be affirmed, encouraged, and educated if they could be exposed to honest thoughts about their messages, from someone willing to listen well and write down what they have learned. Everybody in a church congregation should read this book - not only to be personally inspired, but to be encouraged to write down the gleanings from your own pastors' sermons. What a wonderful way to bless the one who breaks bread with you! Anyone discouraged about Christianity, or disappointed because of a church experience, should read this book. It will renew your faith and hope in what God is doing elsewhere. Perhaps it could stir up a new work in you. Small groups should read this book as a study, since the content and study guide questions are so helpful, practical, and on target. Last of all, if you just want a fun story and be inspired by the journey of one woman's experience as a mom, wife, doctor and lover of God, this book is for you. Katie Yancosek has crammed more than three lifetimes worth of experiences into one and writes about them in a fun, refreshing, and compelling way." -Joe Castillo, Artist, Pastor, Speaker, and author of Sandstory and The Face of Christ

"Grace & Mercy makes faith come alive. A perfect book for a book club! The writing is fresh, candid, and detailed. The stories bring the ins and outs of an ordinary life to the surface. The tensions of walking in faith by the Spirit of God are expressed with such honesty. The conversation starters for each chapter are sure to lead to meaningful discussions in any group setting." -Milagros Moore, Evangelist, CREDO Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland

"When I read selections from Grace & Mercy, I remembered Pastor Chris's sermons and was excited to hear how they affected Ms. Katie. This book shows how the pastor's message from a Sunday or Wednesday can change our hearts and minds. It reminds me to take sermon notes and think about what message is preached each week. Teenagers will enjoy this book!" -Harrison Doyle, high school student, Ablaze: Student Staff, San Antonio, Texas


Kathleen (Katie) Yancosek is originally from Kane, Pennsylvania. She lived in nine different cities before retiring from the Army in 2017 as a Lieutenant Colonel. She holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in occupational therapy and a PhD in rehabilitation science. Dr. Yancosek has co-authored 38 publications, including three book chapters. She co-authored Handwriting for Heroes, a six-week program on how to transfer hand dominance. Katie lives in San Antonio with her husband, Barry. They have two adult sons. Joshua, is serving in California with the U.S. Navy, and William is a college student at the University of Texas in Austin. Since her retirement, Katie is running a private rehabilitation practice to help people cope with neurological and behavioral health issues. In her free time she runs, reads, and writes. Grace & Mercy: A Devotional Journey was a unique partnership project between Katie and her pastor. Katie hopes this book will encourage personal growth in grace and mercy as well as bring people together around questions that matter. Katie's has two new book projects: one is a recovery workbook called Recover in Color and the other is a children's adventure book called A Tale of Two Squirrels. Chris Dillashaw is the Student and Family Pastor at CrossBridge Community Church. Chris is a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Religion. He has over twenty years in ministry and has been preaching since he was fifteen years old. He has a desire to see people connect to God's Word in real and practical ways. This creative partnership with Katie confirmed for Pastor Chris that preaching with stories doesn't just get a laugh, but actually helps people to connect with God through His Word. This book was an opportunity to witness the impact of sermon messages landing on the hearts of the listeners. Chris hopes that Grace & Mercy  A Devotional Journey will bless pastors and inspirational speakers. Chris is excited about the book's real-life application, and hopes that readers will develop a deeper love for God and the mystery of His revelatory Word. Chris has a heart for the nations and has evangelized in more than 25 countries. Chris is a native Texan and grew up in San Antonio. He and his wife, Ann Marie, have two daughters. What's next for this pastor? Chris will be loving and serving Jesus with his whole heart and preaching every Wednesday night to his Ablaze Ministry students and to the entire CrossBridge congregation on selected Sundays. He will preach to anyone who will listen and

Books - New and Used

The following guidelines apply to books:

  • New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

Shipping Fees

  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

Delivery Times

The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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