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God used Joe to prove it's never about us, our abilities or anything we have to offer. When God decides to do something, He provides the vessel. He chooses the time and He alone controls the results. Many might have seen Joe as a "broken vessel," but Joe wasn't broken at all. He was molded by God to be the perfect tool for the job he wanted done.Joe was an integral part of our family and his life played a major role in God's shaping each of us. If you ever met Joe you saw a life that shined God's light clearly. Joel Allen Froese, my brother, God's tool.
The Lost Son is a book of bone chilling events that happen throughout the authors life time. Follow the anticipation as you read page by page. This book will have you at the edge of your seat. You will be amazed on what you read about, all the different twisting events. One always says, "I should of wrote a book about my life". That is what I did, so pick it up and enjoy the ride.
Mary Rachel (Johnston) Shankles was born in Newport, Arkansas, in 1948 and graduated with the NHS Class of '66. Rachel, as she has been called since college days, has a vivid memory of her escapades with her sister Cindy (Johnston) Sweat and the neighborhood kidsMcLain Street Gang includes stories of her neighborhood on McLain Street, childhood friends, classmates at East Newport School, the Blue Bridge over the White River, small town life, and Headlee's Rexall Drug Store, where her dad worked.
In Being Five And Learning To Strive our Birthday Girl, her friend Jill, and Pete, the boy from across the street are put through a difficult task. The Birthday Girl explains; "A giant fish was washed ashore. To save this fish will be a hard chore." The three children try to rescue the giant fish by trying to lift it back into the river. They get the fish onto a tarp and try carrying it to a small pier where they hope to release it, but it gets more difficult as heavy rains start up again. The Birthday Girl explains; "I think I now realize what it means to strive; and strive we must to keep this poor fish alive." Wonderful illustrations set the tone beginning with a fun-filled indoor birthday party, and continuing on through to a mud soaked adventure filled with lessons in determination.
Robert Medina was raised in New Orleans around family and friends where cooking is a way of life. They still get together to watch their beloved New Orleans Saints and have tailgate cook-a-thons that would rival anything, anywhere. Every sporting event, family event, or even a non-event is turned into an excuse for a party. It's the New Orleans way! Robert spent nearly twenty-four years as a firefighter in New Orleans, where he took over duties as the firehouse cook after honing skills he learned from his predecessors. To this day, he sticks with the credo that if you can satisfy a firefighter's palate, you can satisfy anyone's. If You Can't Stand the Heat...a New Orleans Firefighter's Cookbook brings you into the firehouse kitchen.It contains recipes for classic New Orleans fare as well as many original firefighter recipes from this culinary capital. If you've ever wanted to cook a gumbo, make an etouffee, or just master a basic roux, this book is for you. If You Can't Stand the Heat goes a step beyond the typical cookbook by including as many details as possible. Should the pot be covered while cooking? Should the ingredient be hot or cold when mixed in? These step-by-step instructions take all the guessing out of cooking. If you have ever had the desire to try Southern, Louisiana, or in particular, New Orleans-style cooking, Robert Medina breaks it down into easy-to-follow steps that will turn you into a great firehouse cook practically overnight. It is truly Big Easy cooking made easy!
Author Jason Carver moved to a seclude cabin, miles from anywhere, in Alaska, intent on writing. When it got cold and snowed he was having second thoughts when uninvited guests dropped in. Not only could he not leave but had to learn to deal with and solve the problems that came with his guests.
Ski slopes are usually fun — not today.Tousands of skiers have come to Graystone Ski Resort to enjoy a beautiful day on the slopes, unaware that a dangerous toxin has been accidentally released on the mountain. Tose a┬üffected begin to ┬ìfight and attack one another, with no awareness of their actions.Hopeful for a remedy to the horri┬ìc scene, Jacob and his newfound friends, Randi and Ben, race to find a solution to help the hundreds of people caught in the invisible trap, including their friends. But their eff┬üorts and lives are immediately put in jeopardy when they encounter the thieves who are also after the deadly toxin!His life seemingly stagnated and at a dead end, Jacob Ericson takes a ski day to get away from the mundane. Many doubts cloud his thoughts as he wrestles with issues of his own personal faith. But the lessons come clear and fast when the ordinary ski day turns into a thrill ride adventure that teaches him about jumping to conclusions, misjudging people, and gaining true spirituality. Will he be forever changed?
Were you surprised at the racial divide in America when the verdict of the George Zimmerman trial was read?Did you think we had evolved past this point in the country’s history?After all, don’t we have a black president?Well, the truth is, race still matters, and it always will. In his book, We are All Racists: The Truth about Cultural Bias, Dr. Allen Lewis cov┬Åers a personal, theoretical, historical, data-driven, and solution focused, yet brief discussion of race. Th┬¥ere are no indictments, there is no blame, but he lays out the truth about race and cultural bias in America today.
A one-of-a-kind self-help book, No More Excuses: A Guide to Living Your Best Life Ever demonstrates how you can defeat the odds and find true happiness in life. If you believe in yourself and maintain your faith in God, you can overcome any adversity and follow your passions in order to live your best life. Through real-life examples, Dr. Lowell T. Coleman, Jr. will teach you how to trust God, maintain hope, and believe in your abilities. With helpful, practical advice for health problems and difficulties in relationships, you will be equipped with hope and insight for how to see happiness and joy in the midst of everyday problems. Full of stimulating questions, this book will inspire you to experience love, live your dreams, and have hope. Make No More Excuses and get started living today.
The sound of someone entering the room caused Hannah to hold her breath. She couldn’t see who it was because of the sheet that was covering her face and obscuring her vision. However the subtle sway of the once empty rocking chair now set in motion spoke volumes as she could only assume what he was thinking. Words weren’t enough, nor a hug for comfort, for it would only add to the mounting hurt and utter lack and feel of empty arms. We are often dealt hands in life. Whether it be blessings or what we perceive to be a curse, we must remember that this is only a test to see how we choose to look at things. In A Moment of Doubt, Tawanda Fuller takes us on Hannah’s and Lilly’s journey, one of a great loss and the other of God’s grace. It shows us that we can make it through anything. Because whether we want to believe it or not, right in the middle of life there is an if. If life happens, what will you have to endure?
A little boy from Cornwall aspires to become the ruler of the world. He reads all the books on magic he can find in the castle library, and grows up to be a mean, nasty Wizard. As a result, he develops The Magicians Twitch. This spoils his plans to rule the world. He thinks the cure can be found in the Twith Book of Lore and sets about to get his hands on it. He makes himself their size — half a thumb high — and invades their lands of Wozzle and Gyminge. Seven of the Little People escape to the Beyond taking their precious Book of Lore with them. For over a thousand years they live in peace until the wicked Wizard discovers where they were. Now these tiny folk find themselves in constant conflict with the Wizard as he attempts to steal their Book of Lore. His multiple attempts have never been successful, but now he has a brilliant new plan to obtain it once and for all.In The Magician’s Twitch, the Twith face a dreadful dilemma. Should they exchange the book that contains the accumulated wisdom of their ancient seers for something the Wizard says they might possibly value even more? Their future return may be what is in danger.
Jack is thrilled to be back at his cabin in the Black Rock mountains with his trusted and clever friends Sonny, a coyote, and Pinta, a little bat, after a year apart.But the mood quickly turns somber when Jack’s Uncle Ray goes missing. In a quest to find Ray, Jack and his friends are plunged into the dark world of an international poaching ring. Th┬üe stakes are high, with millions of dollars at risk, creating dangerous enemies. As Jack and his friends head deep into the heart of the Black Rock Mountain Range, they dodge bullets and wolves and finally learn about ancient rock art carvings of the sun that hold the secret to their safe passage.Can Jack bring justice to those who are destroying their lives?Time will tell in this explosive second book of the Black Rock Desert Trilogy: Valley of Fire, where Jack must rely on his ┬çwits and courage to protect his family and friends from evil forces at work in the Black Rock Desert.
Do you struggle with finding the right words to say?Do you become hurt easily from what people say to you?Do you struggle to feel good about yourself?Do you want to run away from conflict?Do you have difficulty standing up for what you believe?Do people take advantage of you because you cannot think of what to tell them?Do you have unexplained periods of sadness, irritability, anxiety, and fear?If you answered "yes" to many of these questions, this book is for you! At the heart of a fragile self worth, dissatisfaction with life, dysfunctional relationships, emotional suffering, and some physical illnesses is the inability to identify and effectively express feelings. When Feelings Don't Come Easy will help you learn that expressing feelings has everything to do with finding healing from the past; finding peace of mind; and finding the inner happiness that you deserve and God wants you to have.
This is a collection of tales based on the real life adventures of the author.An array of eight short stories and two poems emphasize the importance of a positive self-image patience appreciation politeness inclusivity motivation and success through determination and employing a strong moral compass as a guide through life's obstacles.Adults can use these uplifting themes as a springboard for serious discussions with children about life and its potential pitfalls.
The Old Testament is one big picture book!We are all children and need stories in order to see the big picture.Dr. Dan Tomlinson examines how stories from the bible help to illustrate the true meaning of the Jesus.
Over a thousand years ago, a wicked wizard invaded the homeland of the Twith. Seven of the wee folk escaped taking with them their precious Book of Lore. They settled at Gibbins Brook Farm in Sellindge. Because the wizard uses magic, he suffers from The Magician’s Twitch. For years he has tried to get his hands on the Twith Book of Lore. He thinks it contains the cure for his twitchy eye.When the wizard finds out about The Circus in Sellindge, he is ecstatic. The special performance for the folks at Gibbins Brook Farm will provide him the perfect opportunity to snatch their Book of Lore and be cured at last.The Circus in Sellindge provides not only fun and excitement, but suspense, drama, and disappointment as well. Two new residents on the Brook join the circus and surprise the entire village with their performances. While everyone is on the edge of their seats, holding their breath as events unfold, the wizard demonstrates his brilliance in the perfect execution of his own devious plans.
Is there any sorrow greater than the loss of an infant or child?Probably not. In the few times in my practice when one of my patients died from SIDS, it would have been so helpful to have an account like Goodnight, Riley, to be able to offer parents something that might ease the pain of their loss.
The dynamic voice of author Christina Lyles will prick your mind, saturate your soul, and motivate you in fulfilling Gods divine purpose for your life. The profound Lessons for the Soul provide women of all ages with the battle plans for success in their home, ministry, career, and relationships. Christina focuses on being prepared to face the weapons of mass corruption challenging the family structure, moral values, and unity of the faith that Christ has instructed women to uphold and teach. With a tone of rhyme and reason, Dialogue for the Young Sistas provides a range of contemporary dialogue for teenage girls and young women, equipping them with the principles of self-confidence, integrity, and boldness to flip the script on the enemy and write a new chapter in their lives filled with purpose, praise, and prestige. Find out how women today can remain spiritually prosperous, peaceful, and proactive in their daily lives as the walls of uncertainty are torn down. Discover Gods divine purpose for women in the Word and will of God. Inspirational Lessons for the Soul lives up to its name by inspiring the study of Gods Word, revealing lessons in life, and promoting grace and wisdom to women.
In My Father's Footsteps recounts in riveting detail the journey undertaken by John and Karen Resenburger, young college graduates and fresh newlyweds. With the world at their ?ngertips, they cling to each other as life unsympathetically begins to hand them trial after trial. John has big shoes to ?ll as he steps in to take his father's place as senior pastor of his home church in Providence, Rhode Island. Karen is suddenly thrust into the public (and sometimes critical) eye and hesitates to ful?ll her unfamiliar role as pastor's wife. Walk with John as he recalls the tribulations he and his young bride experience, from an early miscarriage, to the death of a loved one, to the tantalizing threat of an affair.
In the year 1896 pure evil stalked the land: Tom and Jack Milford were soon to be rich men by their standards."Please," the farm wife begged, "Don't hit my husband anymore. I'll tell... I'll tell," she screamed. "There's a loose floor board under the table and a cash box is hiddenunder it. Please tell me my husband is alright!"Knowing that her husband was already dead, Jack lied, "He'll be alright now that you've told us about the money."Assured that this was all the family possessed, it was now time to have a little more fun.Shoving the chair with Mrs. Johnston now securely tied up to the front of the fireplace, Jack forced the bottom legs of the chair with her legs and bare feet into theflames...Death Comes Calling... in a small town is the exciting final novel in the Gas City, Indiana series.
In Being Six And Blowing Out Candlesticks, our Birthday Girl makes a wish for a new bicycle while blowing out the candles on her birthday cake. She tells this wish only to her friend Lori. But a new bike is not in the Birthday Girl's gifts, so Lori brings her a bike.The bike Lori brings is not new, but old, dirty, and worn down. Our Birthday Girl explains, "This bike was in Lori's shed for years. This ugly-old bike nearly brings me to tears." Lori convinces our Birthday Girl to take pride in the bike. "She explains that now that I am six; six is a good age to learn how to fix." So fix it our Birthday Girl does, but not without some amusing setbacks. Lessons are learned, and a strong determination leads to a bike riding adventure. Colorful and imaginative illustrations wonderfully enrich this lovely book.
Deception is Satan's lethal weapon. However, God has given true Christians power over all of our enemies-including Satan. Are you aware of this? Can you survive Satan's five-month reign when he comes back to earth at the sixth trump?Many people claim to be a Christian; however, claiming to be a Christian does in no way make you a true Christian. God teaches you how to be a true Christian. Only true Christians who have met God's requirements will make it to heaven. The biggest prophecy (event) that is provided in the Bible is drawing ever so close to the actual unfolding in this the last generation. This event is the arrival of Satan on earth.
Jennifer masterfully and emotionally delves into the heart of such imperative topics for girls: friendships, family relationships, school-related issues, eating disorders,…Most importantly, in the midst of the lowest valley, upon the highest mountain peak and everywhere in between, seek the LORD. Whether read individually or in small groups, the significant life lessons leave an indelible imprint that far exceeds the pages of this book. I strongly encourage middle through high school girls as well as parents, teachers, youth leaders, and counselors to read this powerful work of heart!Lisa Bolumen | Counselor | Grounded By Grace Counseling
Why does a gifted boy from a privileged Establishment background decide, at the age of twelve, to spend his life as a priest? And what moves him, after six happy years in the Anglican priesthood, to enter the alien world of Roman Catholicism?In a gripping narrative full of humor and self-directed irony, John Jay Hughes tells of the loss of his mother at age six, entry into the Catholic Church at the cost of estrangement from his beloved Anglican priest-father, his lifelong search for God in prayer, and his joy in priesthood, 'all I ever wanted from age twelve.'
In the Bible Jesus speaks to the people in parables to help them understand His meaning.This true story was written to show children how sometimes families change and with change comes new relationships. Ophelia, the newest member of the herd, struggles with moving from her home in Texas to Oak Mound Farm. Loving Ophelia at first sight, Gus patiently gives her the time she needs to adjust to her new home and to her new family. In the end, Gus and Ophelia learn with change comes new friendships and new beginnings.
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