The "silent night" of Jesus's birth, as the popular Christmas carol would lead us to believe, is not so silent after all! In the account of the nativity of the Savior and what happens before and after that holy and blessed night in Matthew 1:18-2:18 and in Luke 1:5-2:40, there are twenty-one voices of individuals or groups giving their own perspectives on this sacred event. These twenty-one persons or groups form three circles of seven each who respond in significantly different ways to the nativity. This collection of Christmas poems is designed to give a voice to each of them and to encourage all of us to raise our own voices in praise of the newborn King!
Bella and Jax are rescue dogs that have found each other, a family, and a lot of love and adventures together.See how happy they are together with a family who loves and cares for them. Rescue dogs have so much love to give.
Gold...silver...precious gems...the stuff dreams are made of. This is the story of a hoard of just such valuable metals and stones, whose journey begins in the year 1311, when the Knights Templar were prosecuted. A small band of valiant knights escape with the hoard and the turbulent journey begins. It's 2525, and enter Mary and James McGoldenck, a young couple from Laramie, Wyoming, who fall in love with metal detecting and rock hounding, and because of those activities, trek all over Wyoming seeking buried treasures. Enter a villain from Louisiana, Jean Pierre LaCroix - drug dealer, money launderer, human trafficker, murder - these are just a few of his methods of making money. Follow Mary and James as they deal with deadly encounters, ambushes, difficult terrains, a mysterious American Indian, Thomas Light Horse, who shows up out of nowhere, and an old rancher named Chester Wilcox, who owns the ranch that holds Crashed Wagon Canyon.
Bambi is a true story, and I wanted to share it with children. I noticed that when my great-grandchildren came to visit, they were totally captured by Bambi's sweetness and affection for them. She and I became great friends, and she became the highlight of my day. By relating her story to others, I hope it will give much happiness and deeper insight to their own feelings. I also hope they will care more about animals and their feelings. Since writing this story, I have become more aware of how intelligent Bambi is, and I hope to write more stories about her in the future!
This book is about the life of a confused man, who had no idea of why things was happening in his life; therefore, he did not understand the purpose of his life. This book is about my life experiences and how I had victory over trouble. Once we understand that our trouble is a plan for our destiny, we will also know the importance of trusting God through every storm. May God bless and anoint you as you read my testimony.
Ian is a hard man. His childhood made him that way. Raised by an unloving aunt and uncle, he isn't sure he will ever know true love or if it even exists.Ashton is a young lady who has made choices in her life to honor herself, God, and her grandmother. These choices are tested when she literally is carried away by Ian Black. His good looks and charm are enough to make her rethink who she knows she really is.Will Ashton give in to temptation, or will she remain strong? Find out how each of their past relationships bring together an unlikely couple and the love that is formed through adversity, fate, and a little help from their friends.
Choosing peace sounds nice, doesn't it?You may be wondering, where can I possibly start? Here in this book, you will find your way.A path to humor and hope. A journey through challenges and balance. A feeling of love and joy. And in our sometimes "less than peaceful world," you will find peace if you choose peace.Peace will come in all sizes. Some of you are looking for world peace--love that choice. Some of you just want a little peace of mind, a little peace with yourself. Wherever you are in your journey, you can bring about peace one day, one step, one choice at a time.Peace will always be the more difficult choice, but that's what God has called us to do. God calls us to peace on many levels: peace with ourselves, our family, our neighbors, our community, and yes, even peace in our world. Where will you start? Are you ready to choose?So let's strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up.--Romans 14:19 (CEB)
Teaching for the first time? You know the big picture--Bloom, Piaget, Skinner, Marzano, Ruby Payne, et al. What about the little things? The day-to-day stuff? This book was written to help beginning teachers with those sorts of things--the nuts and bolts. I wish a resource like this was available when I started teaching in 1985, and I hope that this book will help you thrive in your first year in the classroom.
Ryan HarderMatthew Volume 1: Chapters 1-7 is a book written with the purpose of helping people engage the Word of God, whether they are already a Christian or if they are a pre-Christian. It will eventually be part of a four-volume set, completing the book of Matthew. It was written in a format to be used as a daily devotional, commentary, or study guide. There are 145 entries that can be read with a partner, in a small group, or individually. Simply read the book however it works best for you and your schedule; there is no wrong way to read it. The overall intent and goal is for the reader to come to know the triune God more, no matter where he or she is at in their personal journey with the heavenly Father.
All this...the Lord made me to understand by the writing, by His hand, upon me--all the work to be done according to the plan. (1 Chronicles 28:19)The overall purpose for these scriptural writings and meditations, A Word from the Rock (Listening to My Father Makes My Heart Sing), is to selah!Selah is a Hebrew rendering, which represents "a stop, a pause, reflection, to think on, and to praise." Selah is translated as an "intermission" in the Septuagint, which is the earliest Greek translation of the Old Testament, was completed in second century BCE, and was quoted by Apostle Paul.To selah is to focus on the things that our Father, who is in heaven, might be speaking through His Holy Spirit to our hearts and what He wants us to think about.Selah:
When Life Throws You Lemons is an incredible true testimony of one woman's indomitable faith, which helped her triumph against the odds. It promises the reader the untampered facts as they unfolded and provides fundamental principles on which to anchor their faith, hope, and assurance as they navigate the curveballs that life sometimes throws. When life throws you problems, struggles, or challenges, don't waste them! Look for the hidden messages and lessons, and when you have learned them, go on to become a blessing to others who might need you to be the sunshine in their cloudy day. Give yourself the gift of a copy of When Life Throws You Lemons. You will be happy you did.
The purpose of The Spiritual Self-Assessment Interview is for individuals to take a deeper look at their spiritual relationship with God and evaluate themselves on how well they are living out what they profess. This first-of-its-kind book will encourage you and provide you with a tool to help measure areas that can be improved upon. It will also give you a sense of accomplishment as you will vividly see areas where you have done well. This is a fresh perspective to challenge the way we think in our current culture. We are evaluated at our place of work and given a ninety-day review, a midyear review, and an annual review. We then strive to do our very best to improve in areas where we fall short for our employer. If we are willing to challenge ourselves to do better due to the critique of man, how much more should we be willing to do whatever it takes to improve ourselves for our God?
Meila Manning emerged from her apartment to find Charlie, her best friend and the brother she truly wished she had, waiting for her. They slowly make their way to the agency building, where the hunt for her father continues.Meila reflected on when she was thirteen, leaving her criminal father and his ways behind her. Living with her father had given her an advantage. She knew her father's ways and how his business was run. But through every twist and turn, she was reminded that she was not enough.As Meila strives for peace and self-worth, she finds herself learning how to thrive instead of merely surviving. She has allowed herself to find passion, making it possible for her to find meaning, giving her a reason to move on, making her triumphant.
A RIVER IS MORE THAN JUST A RIVER IN THE DINGHYIn this heart-stirring Christian adventure, L C King unravels hidden truths within the human spirit and explores the depths of faithful giving through the lives of a grandmother and her granddaughter.After losing her parents in a tragic accident, six-year-old Kara begins spending the summer months at her grandparent's cottage along the St. Joseph River.Kara loves the summers in the country-fishing and rowing in the dinghy-while listening to Grandma casting her bread through storytelling.Now at seventeen, Kara arrives at the cottage for the summer a different person. She is insolent, defiant, and self-centered.Alarmed by the changes she sees in her granddaughter, Grandma prays to God for wisdom and direction.God charts the course as he accompanies Grandma and Kara on a memorable river adventure in the old weatherworn dinghy.At summer's end, Kara returns home. She disregards the lessons learned along the river and navigates an uncharted course in her life.
In her memoir, Jeannie recalls her childhood years in Hong Kong and how it shaped her view as a mom, wife, and professional in America in her later years. As she grew up and became a professional, she realized that she was often seen as a "minority" because of her ethnicity and gender by Americans. Despite having laws to prohibit prejudice and discrimination, they still exist. Jeannie believes the only way to eradicate them is at the heart level. She shares vulnerably about her journey balancing family, children, work, and being a wife. She applies her knowledge of Chinese tradition and Christian values to her non-profit organization, working toward a prejudice-free and discrimination-free next generation. Jeannie strives to be an agent of change in race relations. She is helping many young Asian Americans find their ethnic identity in this polarized climate through their initiative, "Asian American Connections".
Eighteen-year-old Corey Huston is a rookie operative with a family secret that threatens to surface when a stranger delivers a message from the father who abandoned her as a child. With help from her mission counterpart, she discovers the truth about herself and the need to stop the secretive organization she serves before they unleash their diabolical plans.
Standing firm in the face of adversity is an opportunity that we all get to endure. I think the willingness to stand is not something that we learn to do but rather that we are inspired to do. When we stand, we give the Lord something to work with. We give him someone to anoint for a purpose, someone to use for his cause. The willingness to stand arises from having seen others do so or having been inspired through his word. Standing firm in the face of adversity is also a matter of character. Pastors, people, and churches often find themselves with the choice of standing firm or fleeing. Those who stand are guaranteed a fight. Those who flee are guaranteed a failure. Since this is the case, standing, looking for God's victory, seems to be the proper course.
In 2020, the world changed. What can we expect? Question what to believe and what's next.
This book is a testimony of the most important miracles given to me by my Lord. When I knocked, He answered. There were many others in my early years. I am disclosing these to help those with doubt as life ends. What is next? I've seen it, and it is an eternity in heaven.
I chose the title A Childhood in God's Arms because, throughout my life, my father hurt me. And God gave me a vision of Him picking me up and setting me on His lap as a child who was being abused. I laid my head against His chest, and there were tears falling down His cheeks while He held me in His arms.
Where does a journey take you? Who guides the steps?Can broken threads come together to make a beautiful tapestry?Join Brietta as she journeys from deep pain to hope and love beyond her imagination.She discovers a broken heart can be set free, to soar on the beautiful path where God leads.
Marriage of Honor is a Premarital Counseling Course that covers a number of different perspectives to help a couple think through issues that may come up in their future marriage. This Participant's Guide is a workbook to be used by participants in the Marriage of Honor Premarital Counseling Course in order for you to take notes during the course. My prayer is that you will find this material helpful to you in your current relationship and in your future marriage.2
The Days of the Kingdom is as material intended to bring awareness to God's people that God's kingdom is here, and it is in us. This book also reminds us that we, the church, are God's legislators on earth. We are also the custodians of God's power on earth and the enforcers of the agenda of heaven through the Holy Spirit.
Marriage of Honor is a title that comes from my desire to help couples rise to a higher level of seeking to honor God in their choices in life--including their marriage.2
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