In a world where darkness can seem impenetrable, A Survivor's Secrets emerges as a testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit and the transformative nature of God's love. Just as she emerged from years of childhood physical and sexual abuse, Gina Cavallo found herself ensnared for nearly three years in the clutches of human traffickers, enduring the unspeakable horrors of prostitution. After a harrowing escape, Gina spent the next three decades shackled by fear, shame, and a crushing sense of worthlessness as she concealed her painful past--even from her husband. Her tale is ultimately one of resilience, courage, and eventual liberation. Today, Gina is a prominent speaker, advocate, and mentor for survivors of human trafficking. A Survivor's Secrets will ...increase your understanding of the human trafficking crisis, strengthen your resolve for change, provide insight into the mechanisms used to lure people, andinspire you to advocate for those trapped in bondage.You will discover God's astounding power to free anyone of the grip of fear, shame, and worthlessness that holds so many captive. Witnessing Gina's pathway to recovery becomes a guided tour to inviting God's brilliant light to penetrate even the darkest memories and traumas that we or our loved ones have been enduring.
For centuries, the Bible's dramatic accounts have inspired artists to express the beauty, emphasize the power, and elaborate on the meaning of God's Word. Each elective study in the Through Artists' Eyes series is designed to help people connect classic art to the Bible and then apply the truths discovered to their own lives. In God's Word Through Glass you'll experience the artistry of six stained glass masterpieces while discovering and discussing the scriptural inspiration behind each one. You'll explore the themes of overruling God, resisting leaders, immediate gratification, easy answers, mocking holiness, and comfortable religion. Each of the six sessions includes: • Broken Pieces—an introductory, group-building activity that gives members an opportunity to share opinions about the main theme of study • The Artist's Touch—an examination of the work, life, and thoughts of the artist • The Master's Light—a Bible study that places the work of the artist within biblical context • Piecing It Together—discussion questions that encourage group members to apply the principles of the study to daily life Additionally, each study features margin notes, tips for projecting the art, definitions of art terms, and suggested supplemental resources for further exploration.
Why Waste One-Third of Your Life Only Sleeping? Have you ever wanted to receive wise advice about a business proposal, a relationship or a direction in life? Tonight you will have several dreams. Did you know they could contain the very advice you need? It's true. Join dream interpreter Cindy McGill as she shows you that sleep is so much more than just a time to rest your body. If you pay attention, you can uncover a secret weapon for success--and the keys to unlocking your full potential. Not only is it possible to remember your dreams, but when properly interpreted, they bring guidance, hope and strength to achieve what may seem impossible. Here Cindy gives you the tools for discovering and decoding these hidden messages, including § how to get the most out of your dreams § historical and present-day examples of life-changing dreams § common dream themes and what they mean § 3 steps to discover the genuine message from your dreams § a quick-reference guide to common dream symbols § how to reawaken your dream life Solutions to your problems can come on any given night. It's time to listen to what your dreams are telling you. "If you read with an open heart, I trust this book will broaden your understanding of this amazing source of insight and provide answers for your life's journey. My ultimate goal is to deliver encouragement and hope so that you can live out your life with purpose and strength."--Cindy McGill
Can Hannah find refuge, redemption, and a fresh beginning after her world is shattered? When the Heart Cries Her life among her Amish community brutally interrupted, seventeen-year-old Hannah Lapp faces questions neither family, nor fiancé, nor even faith can easily answer. The first book in the Sisters of the Quilt series, When the Heart Cries will ignite a broader understanding of others’ beliefs and a God-given strength to deal with pain we all experience. When the Morning Comes Rejected by those she loves, Hannah Lapp leaves her Amish community and seeks refuge in the world outside, leaving her family and friends to wrestle with the painful truths that emerge in the wake of her disappearance. As she struggles to find her place in the confusing Englischer world, her community deals with the turbulent aftermath of her departure. When the Soul Mends Hoping to help her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community she fled in disgrace more than two years earlier. When hidden truths are revealed about her former fiancé, she must choose whether to return to the Plain life or to the Englischer man who adores her in this captivating conclusion to the Sisters of the Quilt series. This three-in-one collection includes the entirety of the best-selling Sisters of the Quilt trilogy now at a new low price!
Harness the power of prayer The front lines of the clash between the kingdoms of darkness and light do not usually happen in our churches; they happen in our lives--in our workplaces, neighborhoods, where our children go to school, in our voting booths, and in the halls of influence. Our churches should be places of equipping and coordinating, but then we have to take this fight to the streets through daily prayer. When Kingdoms Clash takes you from the planning stages and strategies of prayer into the heat of the battle, showing you how to stand strong when things get intense. Using historical illustrations and teaching from Scripture, Cindy Trimm provides the tools you need to understand the power of prayer as never before. Battles are raging and the stakes are high; only through prayer will God’s kingdom prevail.
From South Africa in the nineteenth century to Hong Kong today, nations around the world, including the United States, have turned to guestworker programs to manage migration. These temporary labor recruitment systems represented a state-brokered compromise between employers who wanted foreign workers and those who feared rising numbers of immigrants. Unlike immigrants, guestworkers couldn't settle, bring their families, or become citizens, and they had few rights. Indeed, instead of creating a manageable form of migration, guestworker programs created an especially vulnerable class of labor. Based on a vast array of sources from U.S., Jamaican, and English archives, as well as interviews, No Man's Land tells the history of the American "H2" program, the world's second oldest guestworker program. Since World War II, the H2 program has brought hundreds of thousands of mostly Jamaican men to the United States to do some of the nation's dirtiest and most dangerous farmwork for some of its biggest and most powerful agricultural corporations, companies that had the power to import and deport workers from abroad. Jamaican guestworkers occupied a no man's land between nations, protected neither by their home government nor by the United States. The workers complained, went on strike, and sued their employers in class action lawsuits, but their protests had little impact because they could be repatriated and replaced in a matter of hours. No Man's Land puts Jamaican guestworkers' experiences in the context of the global history of this fast-growing and perilous form of labor migration.
Jason Zhou is trying to survive in Taipei, a city plagued by pollution and viruses, but when he discovers the elite are using their wealth to evade the deadly effects, he knows he must do whatever is necessary to fight the corruption and save his city.
Returning to the home she fled in disgrace, will Hannah find healing for the wounds of the past? After receiving a desperate and confusing call from her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community of her Pennsylvania childhood. Having fled in disgrace more than two years earlier, she finally has settled into a satisfying role in the Englischer world. She also has found love and a new family with the wealthy Martin Palmer and the children she is helping him raise. But almost immediately after her arrival in Owl’s Perch, the disapproval of those who ostracized her, including her headstrong father, reopens old wounds. As Hannah is thrown together with former fiancé Paul Waddell to work for her sister Sarah’s mental health, hidden truths surface about events during Hannah’s absence, and she faces an agonizing decision. Will she choose the Englischer world and the man who restored her hope, or will she heed the call to return to the Plain Life–and perhaps to her first love? When the Soul Mends is the third and final book in the Sisters of the Quilt series.
Learn How to Prosper in Every Area of Your Life!I came so they can have real and eternal life,more and better life than they ever dreamed of.—Jesus Prosperity begins from within. You were created to enjoy prosperity on every level— from a rich spiritual and intellectual life, to a richness in your relationships and professional pursuits! The problem is that prosperity has often been reduced to a single measure: A dollar amount. Truth is, financial abundance is just one expression of what it means to live a rich life. Bestselling author and life empowerment specialist, Dr. Cindy Trimm, makes it clear that the abundant life described by Jesus is not only for everyone, but is available at any time. Abundance is a choice! The secret lies within your soul. Get ready to... Make daily choices that position you to fulfill your dreams Embrace prosperity in every area of your life: Spiritually, mentally, physically, relationally, vocationally, and financially. Discover the 40 key practices for living your most prosperous life A prosperous soul is your all-access pass to living a rich life. As your soul prospers,every area of your life will follow suit. Why wait? Start prospering today!
What's Better Than New? God's Best You've made a commitment to see your marriage healed, so now what? Whether your relationship is recovering from an affair, pornography addiction, or just years of coasting, Cindy Beall shares from her redeemed-marriage journey to help you trust completely in God's ability and grace heal deeply by restoring faith in a future build wisely from the foundation up live fully by embracing your renewed relationship invest generously in your marriage and in other people Insightful questions, biblical teachings to counter lies, and stories of rebuilt marriages lead you to God's healing and the hope of helping others from the place you once had deep pain. Cindy Beall provides undeniable proof that God is a Redeemer regardless of how messy, difficult, or painful our current relationships are. Lisa Harper, bestselling author and Bible teacher I'm a massive Cindy Beall fan. If your relationship needs a tune-up or a complete overhaul, read this book with an open heart and I believe God will do a new work in you. Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church
As centuries turn and decades pass, many wars and major historical events fade into the national memory as bold-face words in our history textbooks. However, the Civil War is unique, in that it still remains a heavily discussed, published, and debated topic in todayas society. No other war has struck such a chord in our countryas consciousness, combining romantic notions of glory and chivalry with horrific images of death and devastation, both of the landscape and its people. Entire libraries of books are devoted to discussing the battles, the tactics, and machines of warfare, the strategies of notable and eccentric commanders, and the biographies of the many larger-than-life personalities conducting the war, both civilian and military. But like most wars, the Civil War was a arich manas war, but a poor manas fight.a It is the story of the common soldieras plight that is most engaging, for it is in those stories in which one sees the true effects the war had on the people and time. The Tar Heel State provided much of the manpower behind the Confederate armies and thus, sacrificed many of its fathers and sons for the Confederate cause. An eclectic scrapbook of sorts, Piedmont Soldiers and Their Families details, in word and image, the lives of some of those common soldiers and their families in Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin, and Davidson Counties, allowing todayas readers an opportunity to explore the lives of their ancestors affected by the war.
God used the lives of His Old Testament servants to advance history toward His planned revelation of His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As He did, He also provided a written record for us to study and use as warnings, exhortations, and boundaries for our own lives. Although our circumstances have changed since ancient biblical times, the people represented in them still look much the same as you and I! This study provides women with a unique approach to learning and applying God's principles for daily living, by examining some of the key lessons that are to be seen from the lives of many Old Testament characters. As we see their attributes and flaws, and study how God interacted with them, we can appreciate how His own standards of holiness are never compromised, although His guidance is tempered with great love and mercy. Join Cindy Lasiter in this seventeen-week study, which can be used for personal study or dynamic group discussion. You too will gain great hope and direction as you see how even God's most incredible servants in the Bible were, at best, diamonds in the rough! Author's Cover Bio Cindy Lasiter has taught God's Word to children, youth, and women for many years. She was a class administrator and women's discussion leader for Bible Study Fellowship International, as well as the director of women's ministry for her church. She currently teaches a Bible study for women at RockPointe Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Her greatest desire is to teach women how to apply God's Word to their lives in order to know Him better and live out His plan and purpose on earth.
Does it really make a difference to God how we worship Him? Do you think He cares? Is there a way to know for sure? Should evidence matter when were walking by faith? Is the God who created the universe still in the business of changing lives? Its Time is the story that answers Yes! to all of the above. It is the journey of a family of seven, devoted to a religion they loved and had no intention of ever leavingbut God had other plans. Dive in and discover how God opens the door, scoops them up, and redirects their path; how the Spirit uses everything from casual conversations to major life events to reveal His truth and guide their journey; how He uses seeds that had been planted long before the day He said, Its time; and how He repeatedly answers the prayers they dared not express, in the way that only He could have known their hearts needed, leading them to the grace of His unconditional love. Let it encourage, enlighten, and remind you that we serve a mighty God. He cares, He calls, and He has given us everything we need to respond through His Word and His Spiritand He doesnt stop there. ------------------- Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:56)
Only a matter of urgent Bravo family business could bring Prince Rule to America. And he wasn't leaving until he met Sydney O'Shea… …who happened to be the mother of Rule's toddler son. Rule didn't expect the firestorm of desire the regal Texas attorney stirred in him. With Montedori law decreeing that he wed or lose everything, the captivated prince came up with the perfect solution. Propose marriage, now. There would be time enough later to tell all…wouldn't there?
The headline said it all: "Chili Industry Gains Foothold in the Hatch Community." The Las Vegas Daily Optic of January 17, 1929, reported that the "Farmers of [the] Hatch community, who have developed the chile industry as one which threatens the laurels of King Cotton, are moving out shipments to market." The article reported that just three years prior, only a mere 300 pounds of chile had been marketed in the entire Rincon Valley, of which the Hatch Valley was a part. As of 1929, farmers estimated that 250,000 pounds of chile were being sent to market. The Hatch Valley was on its way to being known as the Chile Capital of the World. True to the nature of a pioneer, the hardy residents of the Hatch Valley have fought against the devastation of floods, the Great Depression, and a changing economy. Their tenacity has made the Hatch Valley what it is today.
A tale of two families who have two children that are the same ages. The Long family is poor, and their children are slow learners, but the Joseph family are wealthy, and their children are very smart. The Joseph family looks down on people who are not as fortunate as them, but they have yet to learn a valuable lesson.
A treasure of information from a major prophetic leader on intercession, covering the call to prayer, spiritual mapping, spiritual warfare, and breaking strongholds over cities. Study guide included.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! STALKING COLTON'S FAMILY (A Coltons of Colorado novel) by Geri Krotow Thinking he was engaged, Rachel never told James about their baby. Now he's back in her life, along with his stalker--a woman who wants Rachel and baby Iris out of James's life, no matter the cost. CAVANAUGH JUSTICE: SERIAL AFFAIR (A Cavanaugh Justice novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella When a serial killer surfaces in Aurora, California, Arizona-based detective Liberty Lawrence takes vacation time to see if the detective, Campbell Cavanaugh, has any leads. And so begins an unlikely partnership: the playboy and the loner. HER SEAL BODYGUARD (A Runaway Ranch novel) by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees Gia Rykhof is a woman in hiding, afraid of everyone, with a mysterious killer hunting her. And then a soldier, newly arrived in small-town Montana, starts to show interest in her. Is he the protector he says he is, or is he really the enemy? GUARDIAN K-9 ON CALL (A Shelter of Secrets novel) by Linda O. Johnston K-9 cop Maisie Murran believes a veterinarian who works for the highly secretive Chance Animal Shelter is being framed for murder. But is her attraction clouding her judgement? Or is someone else in Chance, California, a threat to Maisie's future?
Ron is a simple grade school teacher looking forward to winter break. All that changes in a single visit to his aunt. Suddenly he is caught up in a web of mystery and death that forces him to re-evaluate his entire life. Fortunately he has Detective OLeary to help him along his troubled path.
From the very beginning, Sullivan's Island has held a unique place in the history of South Carolina. As a fortress, it provided protection from enemies. As a lazaretto, it became a main corridor through which slaves entered America. Its most enduring role, however, has been as a place of escape, first for those in the nineteenth century avoiding the epidemics plaguing the city and lately for those in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries looking for a relaxing vacation. Join native Cindy Lee as she traces the island's singular past. Calling on her experience as a guide to the city of Charleston, she uses the buildings to illustrate the stories of the people who lived and worked on Sullivan's Island for over three centuries.
In 1884, Sierra County was formed in the Middle Rio Grande Corridor of the New Mexico Territory out of the existing counties of Grant, Doña Ana, and Socorro. Not everyone was pleased with the new county, and the courthouse was said to look like "a dance hall." From the fortunes and misfortunes of the miners in the historical towns of the Black Range to the comings and goings of the railroad towns, Sierra County is rich in history. The town of Hot Springs (later renamed Truth or Consequences) came into existence when entrepreneurs decided that the naturally occurring mineral springs could cure arthritis, neuritis, rheumatism, and alcoholism. The Carrie Tingley Hospital for Crippled Children, built to take advantage of the natural warm springs to help in the treatment of polio, is now the current New Mexico State Veterans' Home. Sierra County is also home to Elephant Butte Dam and Caballo Dam, both of which have history with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps.
Start Living Abundantly in 40 Days! I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. —Jesus It’s time for you to stop settling for anything less than the abundant life that Jesus came to give you. This prosperous life is available to you—it all starts with making healthy soul...
From the time the Wise Men came to bring gifts, Christmas has been a time of giving gifts to our loved ones, to the less fortunate, to the church, to favorite charities, to family, to friends, and even to our pets. In the best spirit of Christmas we give and receive Christmas gifts, remembering the greatest Christmas gift of all…God's gift of the Christ Child, God's gift to us of a Savior. As we give and receive Christmas gifts, it is incredibly important to remember that the best Christmas gifts are wrapped in heaven. Unfortunately, sometimes we concentrate so much on the gifts we want to give to and receive from each other that we miss the special gifts Christmas has for us. Christmas has some amazing gifts for us, but the truth is that we need the miracle of God's grace to see them, feel them, hear them, wrap our arms around them, and celebrate them. This study asks a very personal question: "What are the gifts you would really like to receive from Christmas this year?" And that is what this book is all about: our thoughts and ruminations about the amazing, life-changing gifts Christmas has for us! This Advent study has five sessions: one for each Sunday of Advent and one for Christmas. Leaders and participants work from the same book, which includes readings for reflection, a host of age appropriate teaching-and-learning activities that groups can choose to fit their needs and setting, and a short devotional reading for each day of the Advent season.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON’S COVERT BABY The Coltons of Roaring Springs by Lara Lacombe A casual, convenient fling turns serious for Molly Guillford after she finds out she’s pregnant. When her and Max, the baby’s father, get trapped in a mountain gondola during an avalanche, more than Molly’s secret is in danger—and the fight for their lives has only just begun! SPECIAL FORCES: THE SPY Mission Medusa by Cindy Dees To maintain his cover, spy Zane Cosworth kidnaps Medusa member Piper Ford. As these enemies fall in love, can they take down a terrorist cell and escape—alive and together? NAVY SEAL BODYGUARD Aegis Security by Tawny Weber If former SEAL Spencer Lloyd nails this bodyguard assignment, he’ll open up a whole new career path for himself. But he has to make sure Mia Cade doesn’t find out he’s protecting her—a task made all the harder as their attraction turns to something more. UNDERCOVER REFUGE Undercover Justice by Melinda Di Lorenzo Undercover detective Rush Atkinson has infiltrated the crew of Jesse Garibaldi, the man suspected of killing his father sixteen years earlier. His plans are derailed when Garibaldi’s friend Alessandra River shows up, but little do they know they’re both trying to take down the same man.
Tells the stories behind Baltimore's monuments. From the twentieth-century sculpture of the Inner Harbor's Baltimore Renaissance to the nineteenth-century splendor of Mount Vernon Place, this work invites us to see Baltimore in a fresh perspective.
Have you ever wondered about why you are here, what is the purpose of your life? From Kosher to Catholic answers these questions and more. This book is a delightful telling of Cindy's miraculous conversion to the Catholic Faith from kosher Judaism. It will answer many people's questions about the meaning of life and the role of the Catholic Church in everyone's life, no matter what their faith. To contact the author, email her at KosherToCatholic[at]Yahoo.com. view a recent video of her talk here https: //youtu.be/vya7ReX7AHI.
This book remembers and commemorates many brave radiation scientists, most of whom are no longer with us. These scientists published findings that radiation risks were more dangerous than officially accepted at the time. However they often suffered as a result from official displeasure, defamatory articles, and public obloquy. Scientific findings, especially recently, have revealed that these defamed and/or disadvantaged scientists were actually correct in their assessments that official risk factors for radiation were too low and needed to be increased. The lives of these scientists are discussed, from early radiation pioneers including Ernest Rutherford, Hermann Mueller and Linus Pauling, to contemporary scientists such as Steve Wing.
Want to spread a little Christmas magic and joy with your children this Christmas, then this is the book for you. Written so that children will understand and enjoy from a very small age, even if read to. It introduces the history of certain Christmas traditions as well as old and popular songs. Included are short stories that will make it fun for the children and bring the magic alive. Not forgetting the pictures that the children can look at if being read to. Whether you want to learn about the first Christmas, when Jesus was born, or when Santa was first recognized for the gift bringer that he is known for today. You will also learn about Rudolph and his story, as well as Frosty our faithful snowman that comes back year after year when it snows. In this book you will also get a summary of other historical traditions; such as when Christmas cards were first sent, and who were the first people to put up a Christmas tree in their home.
Jesus beckons each of us to undertake a relationship with Him. Your Jesus Journey guides you step by step on how to make this relationship a reality. Beginning with the basics, Cindy Oury examines Jesus’s side of the equation as well as yours, which should culminate in your open response to Him, “Here I am: Change me, show me, use me, send me.” Next, she instructs you how to ingest Scriptures from the Holy Bible into your soul for personal reflection. Daily journal prompts reinforce inner and outer change. She also highlights all the reasons to read and reflect on Scripture as you continue your journey with Jesus. Finally, the author urges you to see how you can use your God-given strengths and talents to serve Jesus in your sphere of influence. By swiftly carrying out His assignments, you’ll enjoy the actualization of the greatest power couple on the planet: Jesus and you!
The Village of Leclaire was founded in 1890 as an experiment in cooperative living by St. Louis manufacturer N. O. Nelson. Small Victorian cottages with electric lights and running water were built by Nelson's company and sold at near cost to promote home ownership. The innovative Leclaire factory buildings were described by reporter Nellie Bly as the "ideal perfection of buildings for man to labor in," and workers were eligible for pension and profit-sharing opportunities. An educational building and clubhouse provided venues for a variety of programs including a kindergarten, guest speakers, social clubs, and concerts. A baseball diamond, bowling alley, and boating lake were also available to residents. Nelson believed that conflicts between labor and capital could be resolved if his workers' lives were fulfilling. His "company town" was nationally known for placing the welfare of his workers in high regard.
From silence and darkness to a cry of rescue and light. From complacency and comfort to a new way and foreign territory. This is a story of birth, growth, and change. An account of the treasures hidden in the journey; it is testimony of the faithfulness of God from the deepest valley to the highest mountaintop. A portrait of His incomparable power and constant presence, it is written so you, the reader, will find Him and His treasures in the heights, in the depths and in the humdrum of your life. Whether we see Him, hear Him, feel Him, or are oblivious to Him, He is there. In the sorrow and the joy, in the anger and in the gratitude; in the silence or the shouting, He is there, waiting for us to call out to Him. He will answer the weakest of pleas and the loudest of petitions. He has treasures for us in the light and in the darkness. This story is proof. He is faithful. He can be trusted. He is worthy of the search. Go ahead. See for yourself.
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