An ordinary, stable, middle-class family is thrown into turmoil by the tragic death of the youngest daughter in an accident, as family members struggle with unimaginable loss and learn to how to cope, grow, share, and grieve once again. A first novel. Tour.

Such Good People

Literature & Fiction

Hickman, Martha Whitmore

United States

GRAND CENTRAL PUB.

Into the everyday life of a picture-perfect, middle class family comes a tragedy both unexpected and inexplicable when the youngest daughter dies in an accident. Now this once stable family, their lives forever changed by unimaginable loss, must learn how to cope, share, grieve, and grow in order to ever approach normalcy again.

Contemporary

Grand Central Publishing

When Our Church Building Burned Down

Random House Value Publishing

This collection of 52 reflections is based on hymns from The Faith We Sing, a compilation of diverse worship music, including newly written hymns, praise songs, and world music. Includes "His Eye Is on the Sparrow, " "I' ve Got Peace Like a River, " "Just a Closer Walk With Thee, " and many others. Each reading begins with a reference to a particular song and is followed by a related Scripture, a brief reflection on the song--or on the emotion derived from the song--and closes with a brief prayer. For use b choirs, small groups, or individuals.

Wade in the Water: 52 Reflections on The Faith We Sing

Religion & Spirituality

Worship & Devotion

ABINGDON PRESS *

Fullness of Time contains nine short stories on theme of women and aging. One of the stories is "The Last Hour", originally published in Weavings and winner of the 1989 Associated Church Press honorable mention award in fiction.
By reading Fullness of Time, the reader will benefit from: 
- identification (the stories are true and reflective of compassion, pain, and humor
- inspiration (a sense of peace comes from reading the stories)
- illumination (helps the reader understand the aging process as a simultaneous act of hanging on and letting go)
Written by a well-known author and printed in an easy-to-read typeface, Fullness of Time will satisfy readers with its friendly, warm, and tender stories.

Fullness of Time: Short Stories of Women and Aging

Short Stories & Anthologies

This book explains the need for and provides ways to carve out a spiritual time in your week―the Sabbath concept―to rest and create opportunities for renewal of body and spirit. The author offers stories, examples, and rituals that honor the pattern of a day of rest. Chapters deal with the background of the seven-day week; the rhythm of the week; the weekend; the Sabbath concept; reclaiming the Sabbath; habits for a successful Sabbath, and 52+ ways to honor the Sabbath.

A Day of Rest: Creating Spiritual Space in Your Week

Dimensions for Living

Moving becomes a special adventure for William, who learns that he and his parents and brother can take almost everything to their new house

I'm Moving

Children's Books

Abingdon Pr

Young children describe how they lost and found a cat, purple sweater, jigsaw puzzle piece, ball, and a friend.

Lost and Found

Parenting & Relationships

Jimmy wonders what he will do now that his best friend has moved away.

My Friend William Moved Away

Myers, Bill

Prayers for the first day of school. Prayers for relief from difficult days. Prayers for students during exam times. Helps teachers be the Christians they want to be. Inspiring those who need their gifts.

Prayers and Devotions for Teachers: With Contributions from Teachers, Pastors, and Christian Educators

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Such Good People

Such Good People

When Our Church Building Burned Down

Wade in the Water: 52 Reflections on The Faith We Sing

Fullness of Time: Short Stories of Women and Aging

A Day of Rest: Creating Spiritual Space in Your Week

I'm Moving

Lost and Found

My Friend William Moved Away

Prayers and Devotions for Teachers: With Contributions from Teachers, Pastors, and Christian Educators