Does God hear prayers? Helping children understand that God hears their prayers can be a challenging task because God is not visible. In Megans Phone Call, you and your child will go on a journey with Megan and her mother where they come to realize the importance of conversation with God through prayer. Follow Megan as she discovers that prayer is as simple as talking to a friend on the phone. Along the way, she gains confidence that God hears her, and she learns that conversations with God--just like conversations with friends--are essential and rewarding. At the end of their journey, you and your child will be invited to pray with Megan and her mother, while also being encouraged to continue praying each day. God longs to have conversation with each of us, and yes, God does hear and answer all prayers.
In this entertaining and informative guide, a former non-practicing Catholic who later became a passionate Catholic mother, shares light-hearted guidance for other Catholic parents who aspire to nurture their own faith and pass on what they have learned to their children. Denise Barnes offers a fresh, down-to-earth approach to growing Catholic children while sharing entertaining anecdotes that chronicle her nearly twenty-year spiritual journey. Barnes leads others on a step-by-step plan by asking such insightful and witty questions as "Are you a Chicken or a Pig?" and "Carrots or Potato Chips?" Included are creative observations that offer Barnes' unique perspective on the "Father, Son, and Holy Syrup" and "Broccoli, Shrimp, and the Rosary"-all in an effort to uphold her baptismal call to share the good news of Christ and the wonders of the Catholic faith. Bringing up Catholic children in the world today takes courage, commitment, and a great deal of practice. Growing Catholics: A Journey from Cradle to Catholic invites parents, parents-to-be, teachers, and role models to share in one mother's conversion while accepting her challenge to embark on their own journey to become a growing Catholic.
Denise Barnes was seven years old when she first realised she had a gift for selling. After a stellar career building her own business from the ground up Denise finally decided the time was ripe to enjoy her success and made plans to hand on her prospering company. But instead of settling her comfortably into an early retirement the decision to sell up plunged her into a nightmare spanning three years. Enter two charming gentlemen who sweet-talked Denise into signing everything over before miring her in legal battles ignoring financial obligations and causing her tens of thousands of pounds of unforeseen costs. Seller Beware tells with unsparing honesty Denise's horrifying yet often humorous story illustrating the myriad pitfalls involved in selling a business. With the gift of hindsight Denise reflects on how she would have handled things differently had she known the risks - and offers advice to others worried about being taken for a ride in commercial transactions. This illuminating and accessible book is not only a layman's guide on how not to sell your business but also a truly gripping tale of one woman's road to ruin.
All Along When Reese Mackenzie—Smitten, Vermont’s finest planner—falls for her best friend Griffen, she hatches a scheme to capture his romantic attention. She asks him to help her win back her old-flame, thinking the time pretending to be a couple will help him see her in a new light. But it turns out Griffen can see through “his favorite girl.” Love Blooms Nursery owner Clare Thomas is tired of being called predictable. So she throws caution to the wind and hires the scruffy , good-looking guy who rides in on a motorcycle. Is trusting her instincts the most foolish thing she’s ever done . . . or the smartest? Happily Ever After Molly may not be the Smitten Book Club's biggest reader, but her new friend Gage seems to read her like an open book. When Gage Turner offers to help Molly with her failing business, Molly wonders if his motives are pure. After all, his business could easily absorb her customer base. But Gage has admired Molly for years and has been hoping for a way to connect with her. Will his efforts prove fruitful or will Molly's pride get in the way of her own happily ever after?
Sports define Marion. In the early 1920s, she would rather play ball with the boys in her backyard cow pasture than with dolls. Between family duties, it is there that she hones her batting and fielding skills. In 1936, upon graduation from Malden High School, she earns a spot as first baseman for the women's professional softball team: The Boston Olympets, who, during World War II, played in the Boston Garden and other arenas against rivals throughout New England and Canada. These ladies might be considered the "dream team" of women, some of whose lives and plays at the plate were later portrayed in the movie A League of Their Own by Rosie O'Donnell, Madonna, and Geena Davis. Fate and Uncle Sam intervened for Marion, however, and she was unable to become one of those Racine Belles. Glory and fame seemed lost forever-or so it would seem. Time has passed and new opponents have come to challenge her. At war with illness-cancer, broken bones, and congestive heart failure-she has persevered, sporting her characteristic positive attitude. Now is her time; she has earned her glory, and, at 90+ years, Marion remains In A League of Her Own.
DescriptionThread of Hope is more than a word salad. It reads like a zine exploring the boundaries of the mental illness system. This chapbook of semi-autobiographical poetry, prose and artistry demonstrates the healing power of creativity and spirituality in the life of the psychiatrized. About the AuthorDenise Fletcher holds a degree in recreational therapy from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a massage practitioner certificate from the Minneapolis School of Massage. She struggles with bipolar disorder. Denise finds healing in the arts and writing is her passion. Her work has been published through On Edge, Kaleidoscope, Many Voices, Home Health Aide Digest, Hopekeeper's Magazine, Open Minds Quarterly, Bloomington Art Center and other various venues.
With my first book, Mesmerized was definitely a page-turner and a good read. With my second book, Mesmerized 2: The Next Chapter is even more exciting than my first book. There are a lot of twists and turns in Mesmerized 2. Some scenes will make you laugh, other scenes will make you angry, my book has a lot of different emotions. Mesmerized 2 is also based on actual real-life events that happened to my sister and me.
A Novella-Length Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River Mysteries! Skye’s beau, Simon, asks her to keep an eye on his mischievous mother, Bunny, who is hosting at her bowling alley a Spring Break Bash that will include a talent show, trivia games, and karaoke. As Skye sets up for the event, she’s stunned when a statuesque, scantily clad blonde shows up at Bunny’s door—Ruby, a sex-toy shop owner who used to be a showgirl with Bunny in Las Vegas. Bunny is overjoyed to be reunited with her old friend, but barely a minute later, Ruby butts heads with the police over showing off paraphernalia from her shop. More mayhem ensues when Ruby’s beloved Cadillac is vandalized and her room is set on fire. It appears that someone is after Ruby, but the blonde is too nervous to cooperate with the authorities. Ruby’s evasive behavior convinces Skye that she’s hiding some critical information that would explain the recent havoc at the bowling alley. With the safety of the Spring Break Bash attendees on the line, Skye decides to find out Ruby’s secret before some nefarious criminal decides that dead blondes tell no tales. Previously published in Drop Dead Blonde
Blue Pearls is the fifth book in a collection of continuous writing inspired by God and his Word, the Bible. The book is a fiction novel, with eight chapters that are part of a flow of a continuing storyline. In the most unique way, the book’s narratives give readers a good look at the uniqueness of Christian faith. Cynthia Denise demonstrates in her creative writing how the power from on high provides the means for us to accomplish everything we are chosen to do.
Wait By: Denise Ayala You will find her in a small cottage surrounded by trees in a small town in Oregon. After a busy day of daily work, she will brew some tea, grab a cozy blanket and a good book, and cuddle up with her cat. For the past few years Denise Ayala has been encapsulating memories as poems. In Wait, you will find a few of her favorite memories and thoughts she has compiled when escaping the mundane.
I'm completely naked, exposing myself for the world to see. The mirror held an image of a beautiful black woman, but in my mind the person staring back at me with eyes like mine, was a shell with a painted face and fake smile. My soul cried out for someone to listen, but my mouth stayed shut and my mask stayed on. I can't hide anymore, pretending to be something that I'm not. My entire life was a lie. I was a fraud, and a phony. I wore a disguise to hide my pain and conceal my dirty little secrets. I was ashamed of being just another poor black girl, so I was willing to die a lie; rather than live the truth. I had everyone fooled with my quick thinking and fast talking. They thought I had it all together, but my life was a stage and I put on a performance every day. I appeared to have it all on the surface, the looks, the brains, the body and the confidence, but it was all an illusion... I played the role of a well-rounded, con-fident girl ever since I was a child. In reality, I was searching for something or someone to save me from myself. Instead I entered into a world that would take me into the bowels of hell and change my life forever. Laci, with her painted face, green contact lenses, fake hair, and nails, was my alter ego. She cursed like a sailor and drank like a fish. She was arrogant, outspoken, and didn't filter her words. As Laci I carried a gun everywhere, because I felt the need to prove I was hard. I sought love from all of the wrong people. Laci had no limits and often played Russian roulette with my life. With her I endured a life of drugs, alcoholism, molestation, physical abuse, rape, murder, and prison. In order to overcome this life, I had to look into the mirror and come face to face with who I really was and accept my reality. Since then, I've come clean with who I am, where I've been, and what I've done. I've come face to face with my demons, asked God for forgiveness, and forgiven myself. Now I can live instead of just exist. I can look into the mirror without guilt or shame and accept my reality!
Do you believe in heaven? Can our deceased loved ones communicate with us from the afterlife? Forever by Your Side is a powerful story about a 16 year old boy who dies three weeks after being diagnosed with a rare blood disease. Prior to his death, he promises his family that when he dies he will send them signs from heaven reassuring them that he is safe. In these pages, his mother shares her family's never-ending journey on their pathway to healing. The gripping stories of her son's signs from the spirit world will leave you captivated. This book will not only change the way you view death, but will help you recognize that death is not the end. Our deceased loved ones are with us all the time in spirit and constantly trying to grab our attention here in the physical world, to comfort and guide us until we meet again on the other side. If you have faith and believe, the signs from heaven are everywhere. This compelling story will touch the heart of anyone who has ever lost a loved one.
The main focus of this daring study is the veiled message concealed in the trilogy consisting of Zadig, Candide and L’Ingénu. Micromégas, Le Mondain and the Poem on the Disaster of Lisbon are also examined esoterically. The Voltairian “contraband” which is the core of those writings was too explosive for overt publication during the lifetime of the author. More dangerous to reveal than his well-known, subversive socio-political views was the spiritual source of his militancy. Accordingly, his veiled message was meant for the general reading public of the future. But it never went unnoticed by other literary “smugglers.” Hints and clues to the presence of hidden material are many. Zadig, for instance, is described by its author as “a story that says more than it seems to say,” a massive understatement. Voltaire is “only” one star in a spectacular constellation of similarly inspired writers. Among such luminaries are Rabelais, Vigny, Ibsen, Proust, Sinclair Lewis and Saint-Exupéry. In the words of Marcel Proust, “the great writers have never done but one work…” Leads are given to encourage the esoteric exploration of the vast domain of esoteric literature. An esoteric Glossary is included in this book.
Have you ever been told to do something and did not do it? Then you find out that because you did not do it, many people were hurt. This book with its colorful illustrations tells of a whale who was minding his own business when he accidentally swallowed a human. He would later find out that the human was running away because God told the human to go and tell some bad people in a city to do good things. If he had not swallowed the human, the human would have drowned and the people of the city would not have been saved.
How do you define leadership? What kind of leader are you? What kind of leader can you be? Can you be both a leader and a follower? You can get a handle on these and other crucial questions by wrapping your brain around Leadership 101. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of solid Christian leadership (prayer, service, communication, conflict management, mentoring, etc.) but also goes deep into the soul of leadership. In these pages you’ll find out why leading isn’t always what we expect—and how leaders aren’t always who we expect them to be. You’ll learn to integrate your heart with the skills of leadership. And you’ll discover how Jesus, David, and others journeyed on the leadership path—so you can join them, too. This interactive guide also includes checklists, surveys, fill-in-the-blank questions, and journal exercises so you can take your own leadership pulse, identify the traits you want to live out, and record your thoughts and prayers right on the pages—which helps you put leadership into practice more quickly and effectively. Just remember: Leadership isn’t a job...it’s a journey.
In this book, you will find tips to accomplish everyday tasks, save time, money and frustration by using your cell phone without having to spend hours researching, reading or mining through search engines. Get it Done! Everybody seems to be under great pressure these days to accomplish and produce more in less time. This just isn't possible without the assistance of mobile technology. You don't have to be a geek or a techie to be empowered and use your cell phone effectively. You just need a helping hand in the form of this booklet and the information iKeep It Funky provides. Consolidate your day planner, address book, and many computer programs, into the convenience of your mobile device NOW.
Set in the picturesque region of Bavaria, and spanning thirty-odd years from the seventies to the noughties, this book tells the story of Denise's experiences as a vegetarian cook in a health clinic. It blends travelogue and social commentary with the ups and downs of a Gastarbeiter, intermingled with unexpected friendships and romance.
This gratitude journal will help you see the joy in your world everyday. Daily journaling will encourage to see the brighter side of life. 6x9inches ideal for carrying in your purse.
This book follows the journey of a young couple from Tallahassee, Florida. Later on, as this young couple grows as adults together, so do their problems. They will experience many trials and tribulations. Alcohol abuse, mental abuse, and physical abuse are discussed. This book also explains how the young couple's life changes affect their children, although they felt every move made was for the best interest of their family.
Alex Boswell and Anna Duncan are bound together eternally. Set in the mid-eighteenth century, this is the story of their journey to find each other in this lifetime. Raised in a carefree, loving family, Anna Duncan is caught in the middle of the ruthless Gregory MacDonald's quest to obtain a jewel of mystical powers. Anna has no way of knowing how her life is intertwined with Alex Boswell, her brother's best friend, and how her fascination with a falcon would be her stronghold.
Author Denise L. Shaw shares a collection of true-life stories, testimonies, divine encounters, mini-teachings, and poems offering real-life examples of how God yet today reaches down His mighty hand to transform the lives of believers. Page after page, you will be inspired, encouraged, and empowered. You will be changed by His transforming power--changed to be the church that is supposed to be different and changed to make a difference!
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