"Every day-no matter how bleak it seems-find one good thing for which to be thankful." Through a series of unsent letters to the sweetheart he left behind, Jack Calhoun unpacks his rage and grief and wrestles with questions of the soul like, "Who am I?" Rachael Burns, the girl he left, uses her journal to make sense of his abandonment. Jack escapes the guilt-filled confines of judgmental Bellum, Georgia, and embarks on a rocky path toward purpose. When that mission gets shattered on a dark street in Fallujah, he's left empty-handed. Rachael clings to thrills and busyness that never heal her heart. She faces her deepest fears and misbeliefs and must cast pride aside for something greater than her emotions. As their parallel journeys lead toward mountaintops miles apart, Jack and Rachael receive the gift of a truth powerful enough to change their lives forever. In a world where tomorrow isn't promised and tragedies rend lives, who a person is at the core is the only thing that can be unchanging ... if that identity rests in an absolute source. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, hope-filled coming-of-age dramas and post-9/11 fiction will enjoy this dual-POV epistolary novel, which embodies Southern fiction with Christian roots.
In this testament to the power of imagination and creativity, a young boy finds inspiration in a blank piece of paper and transforms an otherwise ordinary day into an exciting and unforgettable adventure. Playful and fun, this story reminds us all of the power of our imagination and the importance of putting it to use!
Do You Love Dinosaurs?Have you heard of the Pickasaurus? You might have more in common with this type of dino than you think! In this book, you'll discover the picky habits of the Pickasaurus-a friendly, funny little fellow!Along the way, you'll meet the Pickasaurus' Mommy and Daddy and have some fun exploring his world.Hold onto this book! You've picked a winner!
Hairy Spinner lives in the canopy of the rain forest. He's different than his family as he craves adventure--more then just catching a large insect in his web. Suddenly, he is being whisked away on the back of a bat who hasn't earned her full pilot's wings. They set off on a harrowing adventure through the forest, meeting others along the way, while trying to return Hairy to his family.This book features:* Science terminology* Messages of kindness, friendship, and acceptance* Tips on choosing the best read-aloud books for kidsAs Hairy hung out in his web, he sought the wild life. Little did he know, his wishes were about to come true!This is the first book in the Friendship Discovery series.
The Grace Ride is about wonder and hope. It's about the special meaning of Christmas. The Grace Ride is about faith, family, and sharing our joy with a friend-one who is always with us wherever we go.
By the time Barbara was four years old, she already knew what she would have to do: Get tough or die.Before DVDs existed, Barbara's childhood trauma was permanently recorded and embedded in her head. Long before surround sound technologies were available, she captured all of the sights and sounds of her childhood in vivid detail. To write this book all she had to do is press "play," and that scared her because many of those details were not a pretty picture. Some looked more like an old Alfred Hitchcock horror movie. During her childhood, Barbara often wished she was simply playing a part in a movie where a director would yell "cut," and everything would be okay. Unfortunately, her childhood was no Hollywood movie. It was real life - a situation she was born into and had to endure-severe child abuse at the hand of her father, while her mother was too afraid to protect Barbara and her siblings. Now, as an adult, Barbara looks back and knows it was only by the hand of God and many miracles that she and any of her siblings survived at all. Two of their sisters were not so lucky.Some parents used to say, "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out." Some of them meant it. We had laws to protect animals before we had laws to protect children. We now have the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974, and yet, statistics show more than four children are dying every day in the United States from child abuse and neglect. That is more than any other industrialized country.By telling her story, Barbara hopes readers will be inspired to do whatever they can to help prevent spouse and child abuse.
Are you tired of coasting through life without a sense of purpose? Do you yearn for a life where you can accomplish anything you set your mind to? Elaine Zelker's Zero Limits is the guide you've been waiting for. In this empowering book, she shares her personal journey of how leaving her nursing career behind to pursue life as an entrepreneur led her to find her true purpose. Drawing from her 13 years of entrepreneurial experience, Elaine provides invaluable insights and practical advice for women, especially those who are seeking to take control of their lives and unlock their full potential.With Zero Limits, you will embark on a life-changing journey, starting with finding the right accountability partner to keep you on track and setting clear expectations for success. Elaine guides you through the process of building a strong brand that stands out in today's competitive market, fostering collaboration and partnerships that amplify your impact, and differentiating yourself from the competition. She empowers you to overcome fear, cultivate a growth mindset, and embrace new opportunities that lead to personal and professional growth.Elaine emphasizes the importance of gratitude, growth, and giving back, and she provides practical tools for incorporating these practices into your daily life. She dives into the power of positive habits, "I am" statements, and joy, showing you how to cultivate a mindset of abundance and success. Along the way, you'll learn to let go of negative emotions, forgive past hurts, and build loving relationships that bring fulfillment and meaning.Throughout the pages of Zero Limits, you'll be guided in crafting a clear, compelling mission statement that aligns with your values and goals, as well as creating an elevator pitch that captures the essence of who you are and what you do. Elaine encourages you to embrace the power of the pivot, to adapt and seize new opportunities, and to confidently share your personal story to inspire others.The journey concludes with a powerful letter from Elaine, reminding you of the significance of embracing a mindset of "Zero Limits" and tapping into your unlimited potential. She invites you to step outside your comfort zone, challenge self-imposed limitations, and take risks as essential components of unleashing your boundless capabilities.Whether you're a working parent, someone seeking guidance and support, or simply a person with a desire for a more meaningful, purposeful life, Zero Limits offers the tools, insights, and inspiration to create a life that has no boundaries.
Vinyasa and vino. Women, Wine, and Warrior 2. No matter where you look, alcohol is everywhere, even pervading sacrosanct health and wellness venues. While the harms of tobacco and "hard" drugs are well-known, alcohol has somehow gotten a pass in modern society. Until very recently, it was even recommended to drink a glass of wine every evening for heart health. We are finally awakening to the harms of even small amounts of alcohol, but this presents a new challenge for people dedicated to making healthful choices: How can we omit something that has become such a celebrated part of our everyday lives?In this book, Elizabeth Ross Hubbell uses the time-honored principles of Ashtanga Yoga to help you rethink that nightly glass (or three) of wine. We'll explore some of the most recent findings on the harms of alcohol and how Patanjali's teachings from 2,000 years ago remain relevant in pursuit of living our healthiest, happiest lives.
How Do You Fix a Bad Day? We can all relate to a bad day.From big to small, life delivers obstacles and frustrations that stir our emotions daily. Certainly, seeing the good can be challenging at any age as feelings rush in, take control of our thoughts, and affect our actions. Understanding the complicated connection of feelings, choices, and consequences is challenging, but yet so important for the youngest of young.This children's conversation and picture book creatively invites the reader into the process of a powerful pause, one that inspires intentional thinking, reasoning, and discussions about important emotions, decisions, and what-ifs. Critical social and emotional thinking, problem-solving, self-reflection, and more are blended within the pages of this book to provide opportunities for intentional conversations and learning for everyone.May you take the time to PAUSE and enjoy a moment to inspire A GOOD DAY.
Did you know that God has a secret? One day, while Jessie Seneca was reading Colossians 1:27 in the New Living Translation (NLT), she saw it. There it was, God's secret: "Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing in His glory." Once you know it, you will never be the same. You can enter into a wholehearted relationship with the supreme and all-sufficient Christ. This study features five weeks of personal, daily assignments and six weekly group sessions with DVD (available separately). As this study guides you into a deeper relationship with your heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, you will be grounded in the truth of Christ, the person of Christ, and the power of Christ. You will be challenged in your everyday relationships-in the home, workplace, and church. Read and study this short yet compelling and powerful letter. When you are finished studying it, you will not only want to learn the secret for yourself, but live it out and pass it on.
The ride through life is better with friends! Friendship, Sisters for a Journey will help you discover the secret to authentic friendship through meaningful and purposeful relationships. Sometimes it might look a little messy and other times glorious, but God uses all styles and seasons of friendships to grow and stretch us into better friends, sisters, mothers, daughters, aunts, grandmothers, and any other roles we fill.We are never beyond the age of learning more about one of the greatest gifts God has given us, Friendship.With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, biblical application, and real-life examples, this book will help you be the friend you desire to be.
Are you "living life" and wondering where all your plans went, only to realize that God's plans were always your plans and you just didn't see it?Road Trip is Jessie's journey in her battle with Cushing's Syndrome, a life-threatening disease. Her story looks back at her ride through the ups and downs of her struggles, how God brought her through them victoriously, and how He is using her experiences for His purposes. This book encourages you to see God's big picture in your own life and appreciate the detours and pit stops along the way that will help make you stronger and live a more purpose-filled life.
MOM.Three simple letters, when put together, give you a life-changing title. Raising a daughter is one of the greatest blessings God can give, and He chose you for the unique role to teach His ways and pass down biblical womanhood to future generations.No one can do it quite like you, Mom!While writing Raising Girls: Diaper to Diamond, Jessie Seneca had one question at the forefront of her mind, "What do I wish I could tell the younger me?"Jessie, who has raised two daughters, draws truth and guidance from Scripture, personal experience, and practical insights from other moms. She doesn't claim to have all the answers. Like most of us, she has made mistakes along the way, but her continued desire is to see girls develop into responsible, faith-filled women.With discussion questions at the conclusion of each chapter, you'll feel empowered with thought-provoking conversation addressing a wide variety of topics such as dating, mean girls, self-image, perfectionism, a father's role, and much more. Oh, and, don't forget about that de-parenting stage we all experience as our daughters leave the safety of our homes to conquer the world in front of them.May you rise up and embrace this special calling of motherhood!
A FUN & INTERACTIVE WAY TO REFLECT ON YOUR DAYHigh Low Buffalo, The Power of God-Centered Perspective, presents you with a fun yet purposeful challenge to reflect and identify the good, difficult, and unexpected in your day-your high being the good, your low being a disappointment or less than desired experience, and your buffalo being an unexpected blessing.Often, we find ourselves reacting out of our flesh to what happens to us, but God calls us to something more. By seeing our moments through His eyes, we are able to adjust our perspective and appreciate the different ways He is working throughout our day. This simple, yet thought-provoking challenge of High, Low, Buffalo will encourage you to do just that.Whether doing this exercise alone or with others, the author's hope is that you will celebrate the highs, learn from the lows, and enjoy the buffaloes-that your perspective will grow to be one that sees your whole day as a gift from God.
The Call ¿ The Walk ¿ The Leap ¿ The Team4 manageable chapters for the busy leaderIn this motivational book, Jessie Seneca unpacks your call to a Person, a Purpose, a Passion, and a People, encouraging you to walk with intentionality before God and your team-always abounding in the work of the Lord.Blending practical insight from noted leaders within their field, Jessie brings wisdom from her own successes and struggles through her real-life experiences, opportunities, desires, and dreams.The weekly self-development exercises will empower you to take the next step in fulfilling your call and enlisting other like-minded leaders to join your ventures, opportunities, desires, and dreams.Choose the approach that fits you in your season of leadership:¿ Read the book for yourself.¿ Read the book for yourself and complete the weekly self-development exercises.¿ Read the book with your team.¿ Read the book with your team and complete the weekly self-development exercises.This is not just a journey but a pursuit to abound in the work of the Lord. Embrace your call. Walk it out with strength. Take the leap and never stop dreaming.
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15Do you want to become a more confident and wiser mom?Mama, You Be the Difference is a Bible stud for moms by moms. Jessie's dailv readings full of learned lessons and practical tips, along with other moms' contributions to each day's theme, will encourage you and help you realize you're not alone. Using timeless truths from God's Word, vou'll take a five-week journey toward parenting with intention and loving in view of eternitv.No matter whether you're a first-time mom or a mom who now has grandchildren, you'll grow in your walk with God through Bible application, thought-provoking questions to answer, and action steps to help you be the difference in your children's-and family's- lives.This book doesn't have the power to make vou the perfect mom, but it can help vou become a mom who lives with purpose.
¿Qué pasaría si tuvieras que dejar a todo los que amas y todo lo que conoces para comenzar una nueva vida, a los 13 años, solo?Esa es la historia de Nelson A. Díaz, un exitoso ingeniero e inversionista de bienes raíces que huyó solo de la Cuba de Castro cuando era adolescente, para escapar de su destino seguro como soldado en el ejército cubano. El viaje de Nelson lo llevó a dos países, seis ciudades y muchas aventuras hasta que se reunió con su familia en Miami, Florida. Luego, Nelson navegó por las incertidumbres como inmigrante, los prejuicios como cubanoamericano y las barreras del idioma como hispanohablante, y todo mientras intentaba sobrevivir la adolescencia! Nelson fundó un exitoso negocio de bienes raíces en Allentown, Pensilvania, y comparte sus mejores consejos de negocios al fi nal de su libro.¡Gracias, Fidel! es la historia de éxito por excelencia, el triunfo del desvalido y el sueño americano realizado.
Frankly Franchising offers tip and tricks to buy your own franchise. It's authored by a Certified Franchise Consultant who is also a former franchisee.
Small Business Exit Lessons is a critical guide for small business tech entrepreneurs on a topic they often fail to consider: developing an exit mindset. This book helps business founders and owners set up, grow and run their businesses, ever mindful of the exit plan to successfully license or sell their company. Planning your successful exit from the beginning will build your business on a firm foundation, foster steady growth, reduce overhead, and help to ensure a successful exit.This book includes the author's advice and expertise gleaned from his decades running five businesses, selling two and licensing three. Included is feedback from other successful entrepreneurs, business buyers, and investors. There are case studies and review of his experiences, on a wide variety of topics, including assembling your team, marketing, funding, R&D, delegating, finding the right customers, negotiating deals, and life after selling the business. The book also features excerpts from actual agreements and an outline to help readers create their own exit plan.Read this book to start, grow, and sell your business or license your technology. A percentage of proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
What if you had to leave everyone you love and everything you know to start a new life-at age 13, by yourself?That's the story of Nelson A. Diaz, a successful engineer and real estate investor who fled Castro's Cuba alone as a teenager-to escape his certain fate as a soldier in the Cuban Army. Nelson's journey took him to two countries, six cities, and many adventures until he was reunited with his family in Miami, Florida. Then Nelson navigated the uncertainties as an immigrant, the prejudices as a Cuban-American, and the language barriers as a Spanish-speaker--all while simultaneously trying to survive adolescence! Nelson went on to found a successful real estate business in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and he shares his best business advice at the end of his book. Gracias, Fidel! is the quintessential success story, the underdog's triumph, and the American dream realized.
Small Business Exit Lessons is a critical guide for small business tech entrepreneurs on a topic they often fail to consider: developing an exit mindset. This book helps business founders and owners set up, grow and run their businesses, ever mindful of the exit plan to successfully license or sell their company. Planning your successful exit from the beginning will build your business on a firm foundation, foster steady growth, reduce overhead, and help to ensure a successful exit.This book includes the author's advice and expertise gleaned from his decades running five businesses, selling two and licensing three. Included is feedback from other successful entrepreneurs, business buyers, and investors. There are case studies and review of his experiences, on a wide variety of topics, including assembling your team, marketing, funding, R&D, delegating, finding the right customers, negotiating deals, and life after selling the business. The book also features excerpts from actual agreements and an outline to help readers create their own exit plan.Read this book to start, grow, and sell your business or license your technology. A percentage of proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
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