In the tight-knit community of Meadowlark, Charlese Matthews grows and thrives. From an early age, she learns about Gods love from her adoring parents; even better, they show her that love by making their home the center of neighborhood activity. Its open and hospitable to anyone, especially to Charleses neighbor and best friend, Walker. The young friends share everything from secrets to snacks, and are never far apart. But when her mother dies suddenly, Charleses wonderful and carefree world shatters. She leans heavily on those around her and tries to adjust to her devastating loss, but as she grows older it becomes harder for her to deal with her mothers absence especially when confronted with the mysteries of puberty and boys. She graduates high school then college, but circumstances arise that have her questioning Gods existence in her life and her friendship with Walker seems to drift apart. Now an adult with a secure job and new home, Charlese views the world differently. She feels like God abandoned her many years ago and she can handle things on her own. But when she reconnects with Walker, everything from her past comes roaring back. She realizes she can no longer run from God and learns a hard yet valuable lesson in true friendship, trust, and self worth. Full of faith and hope, Beyond the Mirror is a heartwarming and captivating story of devotion, loss and love. Also, included in this volume is A New Beginning, the sequel to Beyond the Mirror that shares Charleses continuing journey and the importance of family and faith.
The Freedom for Mothers series, by MotherWise founder Denise Glenn, is a guide to success at motherhood, marriage, and life. The workbook, video, and leader's guide provide practical, biblical instruction in marriage and parenting for mothers of all ages and stages, giving mothers the tools to discover real solutions to today's mothering challenges. Freedom for Mothers focuses on a woman's relationship with God, her husband, and her children, as well as on her role in the workforce and in ministry.
During an outing with her children, tragedy struck in what should have been certain death for Denise and her children; but through a series of miraculous events, they survived. Though Denise now lives with a physical disability, she realizes God was, and still is, watching over them every step of the way. Full of faith, hope and encouragement, Alive to Tell will inspire others to view their trials differently and begin a new life story.
Found by a young boy and placed into his pocket for safekeeping, Penny feels useless compared to the exciting Superball, the shiny Marble, the adventuresome Rock, and the colorful Bubblegum. But as she reminisces about her life and history, she realizes her worth, and it is reinforced by the young boy's need for her in an important decision. Denise Brennan-Nelson's boundless energy and enthusiasm comes from her days as a motivational speaker. Since the publication of her first book, Buzzy the Bumblebee in 1999, Denise has taken that enthusiasm into schools and inspired thousands of children to "bee-lieve" in themselves. Her second title, My Momma Likes to Say, shares her interest in and knowledge of clichés, idioms, and funny expressions used by adults and often misunderstood by the children who hear them. Award-winning wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe is also known for his charming character illustrations in such titles as Buzzy the Bumblebee, A Wish to be a Christmas Tree (read aloud on the Today Show in 2002 by Katie Couric), and The Christmas Humbugs. He brings this lively brand of illustration to the adventures of Penny.
From the moment she hatches from her egg, Grady Goose has to do things her way, often ignoring her parents' rule of "stick together." But when she lags behind as the rest of her family leaves for warmer climes, Grady learns the hard way that one is the loneliest number, especially for a young goose. A chance encounter with a helpful farmer soon sets things right, and a happy ending is in store for Grady and her family. Denise Brennan-Nelson, the author of the delightful Someday Is Not a Day of the Week, returns with another gentle lesson for young readers. Artist Michael Glenn Monroe's beautiful nature scenes, coupled with an information section on geese facts, add a wildlife component perfect for classroom use.
During an outing with her children, tragedy struck in what should have been certain death for Denise and her children; but through a series of miraculous events, they survived. Though Denise now lives with a physical disability, she realizes God was, and still is, watching over them every step of the way. Full of faith, hope and encouragement, Alive to Tell will inspire others to view their trials differently and begin a new life story.
Looking back I can see the steps Ive already conquered in life. They depict places of heartaches as well as triumphs. My life is as it is with ups and downs and curves and stops; with trials, disappointments and tragedies; with hope, love and peace. Its necessary to reflect upon those moments but unnecessary to stay in those moments. I am finally back on the journey that I am supposed to be on. I am willing now, more than ever, to step forward and be the person God created me to be and to live out His purposes while I still have breath on this earth. When Im finished, Hell take me home. Thats the story of my life. Whats yours?
This book is about a young girl who was broken. A girl that overcame many adversities in her life. A girl who became a woman. A girl that did the best she could with what she had, until she accepted the Lord as her savior and realized she didn’t have to do it alone. This book tells the story of forgiveness, grace and how through His blood alone we can be made new. We pray the same for you.
In each chapter you will find a song selection that is used to create an encouraging environment and worship experience. In this story you will gain knowledge about Spirituality, Relationships, Investments, Feminicity, Synchronicity and much more. I admonish you to take a walk with me down the path to my journey of being Gracefully Broken!! This story was birthed to inspire, encourage, and break chains of the heartache and painful situations and experiences that we encounter during our jump into entrepreneurship. Finding ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually is never comfortable or easy. In each chapter you will find a song selection that is used to create an encouraging environment and worship experience. In this story you will gain knowledge about Spirituality, Relationships, Investments, Feminicity, Synchronicity and much more. I admonish you to take a walk with me down the path to my journey of being Gracefully Broken!!
After an encounter with Jesus Christ, Denise changed her life. She received God's forgiveness, and with His help overcame addictions to drugs and alcohol. Since 1987, she has been continuously sharing her passionate testimony and information exposing the lies and rhetoric about legal abortion. She confidently declares how it is damaging women's mental and reproductive health. Denise has become a resilient voice for her children who had no voice, and with determination continues to run the race set before her to change hearts, minds, laws and history for such a time as this. Denise has appeared as a guest on many radio and television programs shedding light on the truth, as well as revealing the mountain of studies proving legal abortion is not a "safe" procedure for women. The CBC, The National aired a documentary on her work in 2005. She is the Founder/President of Canada Silent No More, a non-profit association of former abortion patients devastated after abortion, and who are speaking out. They are also collecting testimonies from women hurt by abortion; as well as ministering to the broken hearted. Since 2006, Denise has been bringing teams to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, Geneva and the World Health Organization to meet with UN Ambassadors, Ministers of Health and Delegates bringing insight and education on the humanity of children in the womb. In 2012 she was presented The Queen Elizabeth II, Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General of Canada for her contributions to pro-life work. She is in the "Hush" documentary; and hopes to make a movie one day. Denise is married to Paul, and they have a miracle son, Shawn; the greatest blessing of all. For more information go to: www.canadasilentnomore.com
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