It began as a cry from my anguished soul. A cry because the days looked so dark. The world itself seemed so dark and volatile. I would turn on the news to be met with the latest act of terror, the latest massacre of innocent lives. All I could do was drop to my knees, reach out my arms and cry, Father Please send Him soon! We cannot take much more of this! The air was heavy and thick and the darkness seemed to be pressing in on my very soul. I really cannot tell you what I expected at that exact moment, but I never expected the Saviors words to my soul to be so very clear, so very persistent: Prepare, my bride. At first I thought I had misunderstood but they kept coming. Those three little words: Prepare, my bride. This book became the answer to the question: what do we do while we wait? How do we deal with the passion in our hearts for the return of Christ and what does that look like day to day? Are we to sit idly by and stare at the sky in anticipation? It encompasses the transforming process in the life of a Christ follower, both individually and collectively, as the Bride of Christ. In it I seek to share to the best of my ability the truths the Holy Spirit has revealed to me. It is a book about change and maturity. It is for believers both old and new! It challenges mindsets and faces the lies of the enemy head on. I knew when I began this work it was special and it would change many lives. What I had no idea of was how it was going to change me!
It began as a cry from my anguished soul. A cry because the days looked so dark. The world itself seemed so dark and volatile. I would turn on the news to be met with the latest act of terror, the latest massacre of innocent lives. All I could do was drop to my knees, reach out my arms and cry, Father Please send Him soon! We cannot take much more of this! The air was heavy and thick and the darkness seemed to be pressing in on my very soul. I really cannot tell you what I expected at that exact moment, but I never expected the Saviors words to my soul to be so very clear, so very persistent: Prepare, my bride. At first I thought I had misunderstood but they kept coming. Those three little words: Prepare, my bride. This book became the answer to the question: what do we do while we wait? How do we deal with the passion in our hearts for the return of Christ and what does that look like day to day? Are we to sit idly by and stare at the sky in anticipation? It encompasses the transforming process in the life of a Christ follower, both individually and collectively, as the Bride of Christ. In it I seek to share to the best of my ability the truths the Holy Spirit has revealed to me. It is a book about change and maturity. It is for believers both old and new! It challenges mindsets and faces the lies of the enemy head on. I knew when I began this work it was special and it would change many lives. What I had no idea of was how it was going to change me!
Now in its third edition, this text examines how African Americans personally and culturally define themselves and how that definition informs their communication habits, practices, and norms. This edition includes new chapters that highlight discussions of gender and sexuality, intersectional differences, contemporary social movements, and digital and mediated communication. The book is ideally suited for advanced students and scholars in intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, communication theory, African American/Black studies, gender studies, and family studies.
Margret wants to believe Samuel’s promises. Is deception fair in wartime? Margret Scott must deal with this question as she finds herself attracted to the enigmatic Samuel Lowe. As the tensions grow between the colonists and the British soldiers and loyalists, Margret cannot always tell where Samuel’s loyalties lie. Samuel’s duties have him working for both sides of this war, and he often finds himself torn between what is right and what is wrong. He promises Margret she can trust him, and Margret promises him she does. But can promises born in deception be trusted? Can a relationship built in uncertainty survive? "If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; Let me be weighed in an even balance that God may know mine integrity." Job 31:5-6
The very learned, intuitive and crafty Dr Ulan Kavoski and his dodgy friends Grannie O’Shaunessy and Jock McFadden continue their humorous story in this second book set in the beginning of the new millennium. They are three very unlikely friends and as part of their modus operandi with others, that interaction is either for good, or more likely for bad...
The go-to resource for class, clinical, and practice…now in full color! A team of noted OTA and OT leaders and educators deliver practical, in-depth coverage of the most common adult physical conditions and the corresponding evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. The authors blend theory and foundational knowledge with practical applications to OTA interventions and client-centered practice. This approach helps students develop the critical-thinking and clinical-reasoning skills that are the foundation for professional, knowledgeable, creative, and competent practitioners. New & Updated! Content that incorporates language from the 4th Edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and aligns with the latest ACOTE standards New & Updated! Full-color, contemporary photographs that reflect real clients and OT practitioners in diverse practice settings New Chapters! Occupational Justice for Diverse and Marginalized Populations, Motor Control and Neurotherapeutic Approaches, Sexual Activity and Intimacy, Dementia: Understanding and Management, and The Influence of Aging on Occupational Performance “Evidence-Based Practice,” highlights recent research articles relevant to topics in each chapter, reinforcing the evidence-based perspective presented throughout the text. “Putting It All Together: Sample Treatment and Documentation” uses evaluation, treatment, and documentation based on one relevant case from each diagnosis chapter to connect what students are learning in the classroom and the lab to real-world, skilled, client-centered care. “Technology & Trends” highlights new and relevant technology or treatment trends and also shows how common technologies may be used in unique ways. Client examples provide context for how the conditions impact function and how to consider the person when doing an intervention. “Case Studies” based on real-life examples illustrate important learning points and feature questions to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Review questions at the end of each chapter assess progress, knowledge, and critical thinking while offering practice with certification-style questions.
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