Jean Fischer
freelance writer/consultant
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Published by Tommy Nelson/HarperCollins
Best Seller!
More than 500,000 sold!
First released as a board book in 2015 and then as a hardcover picture book in 2018, I Prayed for You has sold more than half a million copies and is consistently on Amazon's best seller lists. It maintains a five-star rating with over 9000 reviews and has been translated into multiple languages.
I Prayed for You features Mama Bear sharing the heartfelt prayers she has for her little one. From the very first prayer asking for a baby to love, to her promise to always pray for her precious child, this book beautifully captures a mother’s love and devotion. It's a perfect gift for newborns, adoptions, or to celebrate a child's birthday.
ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist!
100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls
100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls was chosen in 2020 as a finalist in the Young Adult category for the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Christian Book Award. The award program is recognized as the top honor for literary excellence within the Christian publishing industry.
Published by Shiloh Kidz, a division of Barbour Books
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Everyday Bible Encouragement for Girls
Every day for an entire year, the girls in your life will be encouraged, challenged, and inspired by great passages of scripture addressing themes of God, Jesus, heaven, love, miracles, wisdom, and much, much more. Each devotional reading will meet them right where they are--offering words of comfort, peace, and hope for everyday life. This daily devotional is a great tool to help kids build a strong foundation of faith!
AGES 8–12
Published by Barbour Kidz, December 1, 2004
Everyday Bible Encouragement for Boys
Every day for an entire year, the boys in your life will be encouraged, challenged, and inspired by great passages of scripture addressing themes of God, Jesus, heaven, love, miracles, wisdom, and much, much more. Each devotional reading will meet them right where they are--offering words of comfort, peace, and hope for everyday life. This daily devotional is a great tool to help kids build a strong foundation of faith!
AGES 8–12
Published by Barbour Kidz, December 1, 2004
Precious Moments Countdown to Easter
7, 6, 5—Jesus is alive! Celebrate Easter with this Precious Moments counting book for toddlers and preschoolers. With all the sweet nostalgia and classic illustrations you've loved from Precious Moments since the 1970s, Countdown to Easter is the perfect way to prepare your family for the resurrection day as little ones practice their counting skills, find fun Easter items, and learn about Jesus' greatest gift.
BOARD BOOK AGES 0-4
Published by Tommy Nelson/HarperCollins, December 17, 2004
Published by Barbour Kidz, January 1, 2025
Published by Barbour Kidz, April 1, 2025
Published by Barbour Publishing, May 1, 2025
100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls: Unforgettable Tales of Women of Faith
Just for the girls in your life, ages 8 and up, this collection of 100 extraordinary stories of women of faith--from the Bible, history, and today--will empower them to know and understand how women have made a difference in the world and how much smaller our faith (and the biblical record) would be without them. Featuring full-page, colorful illustrations alongside the true stories of amazing women like Lydia, Naomi, Rahab, Rebekah, Jane Austen, Corrie ten Boom, Bethany Hamilton, Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, and dozens more, the stories of these 100 women will encourage and inspire girls to become the world-changers God created them to be!
100 Extraordinary Stories of Prayer
for Courageous Girls
Just for the girls in your life, this collection of 100 extraordinary stories of praying women of faith--from the Bible, history, and today--will empower girls to know and understand how praying women have made a difference in the world and how much smaller our faith (and the biblical record) would be without them. Featuring full-page, colorful illustrations alongside the true stories of praying women like Anna, Esther, Hannah, Anne Bradstreet, Shirley Dobson, Lottie Moon, Ida Scudder, Corrie ten Boom, Phillis Wheatley, and dozens more, the stories of these 100 women will encourage and inspire girls to become the praying world-changers God created them to be!
Living Water: Devotional Refreshment
for a Woman's Soul
Is Your Soul Thirsty? . . .
If you've ever felt weak or weary, fearful or frustrated, anxious or alone, then you know what it's like to crave lasting comfort and refreshment for your soul. And while real, lasting spiritual renewal might seem beyond your reach, there's promising truth in God's Word: He alone offers the "fresh, living water" your soul longs for (John 4:10). All you must do is say, "Yes." All you must do is reach out and accept His beautiful gift. Living Water will delight your heart with 180 inspiring devotional readings and prayers. Each one will nourish and cultivate your faith.
Pajama Prayers: Bedtime Inspiration for Kids
Pajama Prayers reminds kids that God is so, so good! This delightfully illustrated bedtime prayer book is a fantastic reminder for the kids in your life that God is good all the time. With each turn of the page, kids ages 5 to 8 will encounter just-right-sized scripture selections and prayers alongside "Think About It" questions that encourage them to apply their faith to everyday life. Inspiring and sweet, Pajama Prayers encourages parents and kids to spend quality faith-building time together. More than 50 simple, heartfelt prayers touch on dozens of kid-friendly topics including God's Big Love, Trusting God, Getting Along with Others, God's Protection, God's Good Plan, Heaven, and more. This endearing package makes a great addition to your child's home library and is sure to become a favorite bedtime book.
Published by Barbour Kidz, October 1, 2025
Precious Moments: Big Book of Prayers
Precious Moments: Big Book of Prayers features the following:
• simple prayers that meet children ages 1 to 4 in their daily activities and needs;
• prayers of gratitude and praise; requests for help, courage, and calm; and prayers asking for forgiveness and protection;
• prayers based on scripture; and
• a sturdy cover, board pages, and bright illustrations.
This keepsake book is perfect for children memorizing meaningful prayers that will become lifetime favorites; helping families make prayer a part of each day; sweet teaching moments at story time and bedtime; and a gift for baby showers, adoption parties, baptisms, Easter baskets, birthdays, and holidays.
Published by Tommy Nelson/HarperCollins, December 2, 2025
Big Feelings Devotions for Girls:
What God's Word Says about Emotions
Emotions can be confusing and difficult to handle. . .especially for kids. What better way to support them than by sharing wisdom from God's Word, the perfect guidebook to help them deal healthily with all their moods. Whatever girls are feeling, the Bible is overflowing with trusted guidance and advice. That's where Big Feelings Devotions for Girls can help! With 200 readings touching on ALL the emotions--including anger, sadness, happiness, fear, frustration, embarrassment, anxiety, confusion, hurt, shame, depression, and more--these biblically rooted devotions will help the girls in your life to both recognize and manage their feelings. AGES 8–12
Published by Barbour Kidz, January 1, 2026
Coffee and Jesus: A Robust Blend of
Uplifting Devotions & Prayers for Women
What's better than starting your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee? Starting your day with coffee and Jesus! This delightful devotional encourages you to pour yourself a fresh cup of your favorite blend, cozy up in your favorite chair, and prepare your heart to savor soul-satisfying wisdom and encouragement. Each page features a robust brew of inspiring scripture, a powerful biblical truth, and a brief prayer to guide you into conversation with the one who loves you most. With Coffee and Jesus, you'll find your heart enveloped in the comfort and richness of God's holy Word.
Features:
180 Inspiring Devotions and Prayers
Attractive Colorful Interior Design
Makes a Perfect Gift for Women Who Love Coffee and Jesus!
Published by Barbour Publishing, January 1, 2026
Published by Barbour Kidz, February 1, 2026
Published by Barbour Publishing, February 1, 2026
Bible Wisdom Devotions for Girls
With every turn of the page, 8-to-12-year-old girls will discover hopeful and encouraging messages just for their hearts. Each devotional reading is rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Bible, helping girls to discover firsthand the awesome impact of God's Word on everyday life. Touching on topics like Choices, Kindness, Love, Loyalty, Honesty, and so much more, these just-right-sized readings will meet the girls in your life right where they are. Bible Wisdom Devotions for Girls is a great way to help girls grow in their faith!
Features:
180 Devotions and Prayers for Pre-Teen Girls
Every Reading Is Rooted in the Timeless Truth of the Bible
Easy-to-Understand Scriptures on Every Page
Helps Girls Discover How to Apply Biblical Truth to Everyday Life!
The 5-Minute Bible Study for Women:
Worry Less, Pray More
Do you find it hard to make time for Bible study?
You intend to do it, but before you know it, another week has passed and you haven't picked up God's Word. This book provides simple tools for you to open the Bible in the morning and dig into God's Word--even if you have only five minutes!
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Minutes 1-2: Read scripture.
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Minute 3: Understand. Ponder thoughtful questions designed to help you apply the Bible verses to your own life.
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Minute 4: Apply. Read a brief devotional based on the scripture you read.
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Minute 5: Pray. A prayer starter will help you to begin a time of conversation with God.
The 5-Minute Bible Study for Women: Worry Less, Pray More will help you establish the discipline of consistent study of scripture. You will find that even five minutes focused on scripture and prayer has the power to make a huge difference in your day. Soon you will be making time for more!
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A simple way to dig into scripture--great for beginners and longtime Bible students
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Easy-to-follow format is perfect for even the busiest schedule
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Equal parts encouraging and practical for everyday use