As a prodigal child travels a trail to come to know again a love that makes no sense, God’s love, this story of a mother’s love reflects an even greater love—God’s love for all. These lessons enliven a faith in a sovereign Savior, Jesus Christ, who loves the world, and orchestrates life even when we can’t see His hand answering our prayers, sometimes responding to our petitions with a yes, other times saying, no, or not now, and often answering not how we think! Lessons from Momsense tells a make-you-laugh, make-you-cry story of a Baby Boomer mother and her prodigal child and that youthful rebellious generation, reminding us though momsense is universal, moms and mothering come in many forms. These lessons also include a bit of old as dirt grandmother momsense, too. Sharing stories that demonstrate God’s transforming love, and the power of prayer, these narratives of hope encourage anyone of any generation to forgive, shun hate and come to know the love and truth that changes hearts and lives—forever.
Audrey Marie, author, poet and teacher, takes you on a journey into her classroom-where sometimes lessons takes place, and where often . . . the teacher is the student. Filled with warmth, laughter, and occasional tears, Lessons I've Learned as a Teacher is a collection of stories that will touch the heart of anyone who has ever-learned a lesson in life.
A poem is like a butterfly flutter of the wing...a beautiful thing. Catch a glimpse. Words alight. Then take flight. Land upon the heart." Let this beautifully written poetry, interwoven with inspirational photography, land upon your heart. In They Call Him Immanuel God With Us, poet Audrey Marie shares laughter and tears as she inspires belief in God-given dreams, reflects upon wishes, love, relationships, grieving, and the American spirit. This devotional work touches upon ordinary events, celebrations and the extraordinary events that surround us. Poems are lovely words. Dreams are glorious desires. Butterflies are God's marvelous creation that through metamorphosis becomes something beautiful. Let this work ignite your heart's desire, help you with loss and grief, make you smile about love and family, increase your appreciation for those who sacrifice for us and the American spirit, and most of all inspire you to metamorphose and reflect more of the love and beauty of Christ--Immanuel, the God who is with us.
A realistic contemporary story of two girls whose divorced parents begin to date—perfect for fans of Lisa Graff, Sara Pennypacker, and Rita Williams-Garcia. “A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship.” (Kirkus starred review) Other than their first names, Naomi Marie and Naomi Edith are sure they have nothing in common, and they wouldn’t mind keeping it that way. Naomi Marie starts clubs at the library and adores being a big sister. Naomi Edith loves quiet Saturdays and hanging with her best friend in her backyard. And while Naomi Marie’s father lives a few blocks away, Naomi Edith wonders how she’s supposed to get through each day a whole country apart from her mother. When Naomi Marie’s mom and Naomi Edith’s dad get serious about dating, each girl tries to cling to the life she knows and loves. Then their parents push them into attending a class together, where they might just have to find a way to work with each other—and maybe even join forces to find new ways to define family.
This project focus on the case study of the segregated "Mexican School" in Bryn Mawr, California. The author situates this case study within the larger sociopolitical landscape of citriculture, San Bernardino County school segregation policy, and Mexican American activism in the Inland Empire. In addition, this study pays tribute to the multiple ways in which community archiving and grassroots preservation are a crucial form of resistance articulated through the continued assertion of hidden histories.
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