Arrows of Light: Devotions for Worldwide Christians

Religion & Spirituality

Schneider, David

Worship & Devotion

InspiringVoices

The IT Book is from my heart and much of it is from my life. I think if there is any one thing that children of all ages need it is encouragement. With this in mind I have written The IT Book Short Stories of Encouragement for Children of All Ages. I called it The IT Book because the stories are titled LISTEN TO IT, LOVE IT, EXPLORE IT, OVERCOME IT and so forth. I never realized what an interesting life I have had until I wrote this book. I have always enjoyed words, languages and writing. Humor is a strong point in our family and I am happy to see my sense of humor coming out in some of these stories. Like our parents, I have always had a great appreciation for beauty in any form: in music, in words that uplift, in nature, and in the kindness in people which manifests in so many ways. My husband, Bill Mercer, wrote several of these stories. I think you will find them delightful. It is my hope and prayer that this little book will uplift you in some way.

The IT Book

Self-Help

Gedden, Kathie

Personal Transformation

Losing your job feels the same - whether it's that of an executive, a manager, a factory worker, or a store clerk Christa's metaphor of being lost in a dark forest perfectly illustrates this experience. Read Christa's insightful book and feel understood! Learn from her insights and see how to make it through. Dr. Stephen L. Sokolow, Executive Director of the Center for Empowered Leadership As Dr. Christa openly shares, her time of unemployment was an emotionally devastating experience The rich fruit of her sensitive and thoughtful reflections is the treasure contained in this book An added benefit is that the lessons about job loss have relevance for any kind of loss you might experience, such as the death of a loved one, the break-up of a relationship, or the loss of your health. Dr. Wilkie Au, professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles Anyone who is unemployed, or knows someone who is, needs to read Christa's story - told from journals she kept during her job loss. She depicts the stark realities of this experience with humor and insights gained from looking back years later and seeing how this dark journey led her to light. This would be a great gift book from a caring friend! Serena Santillanes, MS, National Certified Counselor (NCC), Master Career Counselor (MCC), President and Founder of Career Journeys, Inc. Many years ago, when what befell Christa happened to me, I wish I'd had her book on my bedside table. My own painful transition into a new life would have been far, far easier. Robert W. Cole, Proprietor, Edu-Data, Former President, Educational Press Association of America

Unemployed: A Journey Through the Dark Woods

Metzger, Dr. Christa

Author Connie Lounsbury admits that, at times, she has been slow to listen to how God wants her to live. Now immersed in the third act of her life, she shares her blessings, mistakes, and the secret she carried during her childhood as she learned to hear God's voice-even in the most difficult times. Lounsbury begins her story in 1950 on a frigid morning in rural Minnesota when, at just nine years old, she was terrified to hear her father shout, "The house is on fire" Her father was able to save just a few items before their house burned down. He had no insurance or job, and so life was not easy for the family. As Lounsbury details her journey through childhood and the years beyond, she illustrates the importance of God's presence during challenging times, of teaching children about God, and of living a faith-filled life. From remaking cast-off clothing to buying shoes in thrift stores, Lounsbury shares how her family somehow survived-and even thrived-by relying on love, faith, and a fierce determination to persevere despite many obstacles. Thrift Store Shoes shares a poignant glimpse into one woman's inspirational journey from when she first accepted Christ into her heart to today, as her life continues in God's grace-and demonstrates that, no matter what, God is always with us.

Thrift Store Shoes: A Memoir

Biographies & Memoirs

Lounsbury, Connie

Memoirs

Have you ever had a dream dashed by a challenge or mental illness? Have you ever felt like giving in or gripped by fear that all is lost? Have you defined success in your life or have you let others define it? Have you failed to meet someone's expectations? Success can be defined in many different ways. Or success can be redefined based on current circumstances. Part I of this book is about my struggle with mental health issues that challenged a dream and required me to redefine success for my life. This book takes you through my journey and also provides tips for succeeding in aspects of everyday life. In my work as a Peer Support Specialist I have encountered consumers who have been committed to the largest forensic state hospital in Texas. Many of them have been convicted of crimes. The mental illness these consumers experience and the crimes they have committed are only part of who they are and do not define them as a person. They have dreams like anyone else. Their dreams may be on a different scale. For them, success may come in small steps toward wholeness and reconciliation with self and society. My job is to instill hope in their lives as someone who has been through the mental health system and who has emerged from the other side experiencing recovery. Part II of this book is a collection of inspirational devotions on the topic of success in different practical areas. Some examples include success with anxiety, success with depression, and success with loneliness. They are each based on the Christian Scriptures and are filled with an abundance of relevant illustrations. Anyone who has wondered about how their faith is related to real life will be able to identify with these inspirational pieces.

Redefining Success

Winstead, Landon

We all have stories to tell. Sketch People is a collection of stories about people-their work, their passions, and their experiences. In this compilation by T. J. Banks, a woman tells the story of a message she received from an old family friend following the death of her late mother's dog. Another woman, a cancer survivor, recounts her long and complex journey from geologist to master gardener to environmental and safety engineer to goat's-milk soap maker. An actor and playwright talks about the inner workings of his craft, while actress Tippi Hedren reflects not on her film career but on her work with the wild cats of the Shambala refuge in Acton, California. The collection also includes an affectionate tribute to the late writer and activist Cleveland Amory, who more than lived up to his personal philosophy of "simply to be kind" Each sketch brings us a little closer to understanding how these particular folks got where they were going and what transformed them along the way- each person has a spark, a tale worth telling. "T. J. Banks offers interesting 'sketches' of writers, artists, photographers and others in Sketch People, highlighting passions, ideologies and historical accounts of each person's true story in her impacting and emotionally driven style" -Patricia Spork, Sporkette Gazette

Sketch People: Stories Along the Way

BANKS, T. J.

Motivational

With her mother gone and her father out of her life, when Annie Culligan loses her Grandma Emma, she loses her entire family. With nothing to hold her in tiny Mt. Gilead, Ohio, she heads west to Nevada City, California, with her grandmother's worn leather suitcase and fresh new teaching credentials in hand. Renting a room from a gentle widow, she ventures into a new life and finds friendship and a feeling of family that she thought she'd lost. As a first-year science teacher, Annie gives much more to her students than an education-she gives them acceptance and respect. Even as her friendship with school psychologist Tom Phillips begins to blossom, a painful, long-suppressed secret from her past threatens to devastate her newfound joy. Will Annie confront and overcome the shadows that have followed her throughout her life? The answer will depend on her willingness to forgive and to trust God with her future-a lesson that will stretch her to her very limits. Lessons is a celebration of the truth that when we are willing to let go of the hurt and resentment we so often harbor in our hearts, God is free to pour joy into the void.

Lessons

Howard, Leslie

It is 1924, and twenty-four-year-old Hanna Marie has returned home to Fergus Falls, Minnesota, after a six-year absence to care for her elderly mother and stepfather. Hanna has transported all her worldly belongings-and secrets-contained in an old trunk, now sitting in a dark corner of the attic. With the key securely hidden, Hanna can only hope that no one will ever find a way to unlock what she has taken great pains to conceal. With no sign of a knight in shining armor to rescue her, Hanna settles into a daily routine ensuring the family farm is running smoothly and caring for her new nephew, Karl. Hanna must be strong for everyone, but deep inside she pines for her family of her own. As she vows to enjoy baby Karl as much as possible, she only hopes that one day God will allow her to revel in the joy of motherhood. But as Hanna fills her days with laundry, teaching Bible classes, and making rugs, she has no idea that in the midst of tragedy, she will receive a letter that will change her life forever. In this historical, romantic tale, a woman takes a journey of remembrance and faith as she discovers God's amazing powers to forgive and heal.

Behind The Mirror

Romance

Miller, Verlie Eva

Historical

The human mind, body and spirit is in constant need of an oasis to which it can constantly resort. In a world that is traveling faster than a rollercoaster, we will always find ourselves in a valley of decision The search for enlightenment, motivation and inspiration is the fuel that drives us and keeps us on the path we need to go. It allows us to go forward and not keep on going through the same revolving door in life. Words that inspire us and allows us to gain insight and question ourselves, will require answers to how we look at life and what we might have to do to change our perception about many different things. Sometimes words suddenly make us surprise ourselves, in realizing somewhere along life's roll call, we have been missing a beat. We shock ourselves into admitting we were wrong or right about some things, but totally out of touch about other things, and like it or not we have to change our outlook Such is progress, but it also tells us something about ourselves, and how essential change is in all our lives in order to move forward in the march of time. "When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you, understanding will keep you. Proverbs 2:verse 10 & 11 "Reflections through an Hourglass" takes you on a tour of your heart and mind to your inner being so you might look into and question the meaning of your purpose in this life -"Every life is a Storybook". - from the Introduction

Reflections Through an Hourglass

Literature & Fiction

Souza, E. M.

Poetry

Luanne and her husband share a dream of living a simple life in the beautiful Vermont countryside. They stumble through building their own log home, gathering sap to make real maple syrup, and filling their little farm with animals. But these middle-aged homesteaders soon discover that their piece of paradise isn’t without challenges. • The dog has separation anxiety. • The goose is afraid of water. • There’s a fox in the pigpen and raccoons in the hen house. • Their homesick donkey cries all night. • And their truck has slipped into the pond. And from there, things only get worse! Drawing upon a lifetime of meaningful relationships with animals, Luanne finds the courage to persevere. And when desperate circumstances threaten all that she’s worked for, Luanne discovers strength in a most surprising place. Heart to Heart, Hand in Paw is a true tale of faith and the healing bonds of animals. Luanne’s story shares how our pets can love, comfort and teach us as we take our own journey through life.

Heart to Heart, Hand in Paw: How One Woman Finds Faith and Hope Through the Healing Love of Animals

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Frezon, Peggy

Pets & Animal Care

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