“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1 Shame is an assault on the core of who we are. It assassinates our character, minimizes our worth, and dashes our hope. Like Adam and Eve, we often hide shame, but hiding never heals it. Left unattended, shame can develop into a crippling reality that paralyzes us. Like an infectious disease, shame impacts everyone . . . but not all shame is bad. Shame can either be an oppressive and powerful tool of worldly condemnation or a source of conviction that God uses to bring his people back to himself. Having the discernment to know the difference and recognize shame in its many forms can change the course of one’s life. In a transparently honest style, Pass shares of her experience dealing with shame after learning that her former husband was a sexual offender. Having lived through the aftermath, she leads you into God’s Word where you will see for yourself that God is bigger than your pain, shame, mistakes, and limitations. Shame Off You shares how freedom can be found in choosing to break the cycle of shame by learning from the past, developing healthy thinking patterns, silencing lies, and overcoming the traps of vanity and other people's opinions.
Hope. An anchor for the soul, yet often hooked on temporal things. Continually on a quest for this yearning within us, our souls hunger for the moment our hopes are realized. But what really is hope and what happens when the hopes we have are crushed? Explore the hope or lack of hope you have in this 31-Day devotional and find a new Hope Reinvented, formed in the crucible of hardship, authentic and eternal. God sees you and He has a hope for you that never fails. 2019 version now updated with scannable codes for worship songs and an index of Scriptures to help you hold onto our living hope in Christ.
Roll up your sleeves and get back in the kitchen with your tribe! With fun recipes for every occasion, this unique cookbook with devotions and Scriptures also provides space for moms and children to record their own memories along the way.
Whether it’s starting a new job, graduating from school, welcoming a new baby, experiencing an empty nest, or simply facing the daily battles of life and faith, it’s comforting when someone comes along and says, “I’ve been here before.” It’s even more comforting when they share their lessons learned! This beautiful gift book offers just that—fresh perspective from those who have braved all sorts of seasons, gathering some lessons and laughs along the way. With more than twenty-five years of experience in work, marriage, parenting, faith, and music, the GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award winning ladies of Point of Grace—beloved and longtime CCM artists—share the lessons God has taught them in these areas and many more: Faith Marriage Parenting Graduation New Jobs In-Laws Preparing for an Empty Nest Priorities and Routines Gratitude Worry Boundaries BONUS: A journaling section is offered in the back of this book so you can record your own lessons learned! Use this writing space to remind yourself of God’s great grace in your life, or use it as a perfectly giftable way to pass on your insights and advice to a loved one who might need your wisdom in a season of transition or celebration.
In Make Up Your Mind, the reader will learn about the root behind common mental battles, focus in on ten key negative mindsets and learn how to overcome them using Scripture and real-life solutions as we adopt the mind of Christ. Each chapter includes a devotional application section and a Counselor's Corner section featuring licensed professional counselor Michelle Nietert. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Angry Mindset-Battling Bitterness & Unforgiveness The Anxious Mindset-Battling Fear...& Restoring Peace The Depressive...Battling Discouragement & Disillusionment The Discontented Mindset-Battling Comparison & Pride The Doubtful Mindset-Battling Unbelief & Hopelessness The Helpless Mindset-Battling Apathy and Weakness The Hurried Mindset-Battling Overcommitment & Margin The Lonely Mindset-Battling Grief and Isolation The Scarcity Mindset-Battling Covetousness and Lust The Victim Mindset-Battling Insecurity and Rejection The Mind of Christ
Bishop Ted Pernell is the main character in the book. Aquila, the bishop’s secretary, had asked him to take on an old friend (Dr. Keith Dobson) of hers to receive biblical counseling. Dr. Dobson, the man requesting advice, is a chief executive officer, the highest-ranking person of the largest healthcare institution in Florida. The doctor and CEO’s son, Jason, was angry at his sister, Nya. Jason had an issue with Greg, the brother of Caleb, the young man Nya is dating. The feel-ings of desperation and unhappiness had made Jason drink more than he normally would. Meanwhile, the bishop had his own share of concerns. He and his lovely wife Karia Anna really wanted to have children. In time, God told Karia Anna she would have a son, and she trusted God. One night, after a movie and dinner, Ted Pernell was helping her load the dishwasher when, suddenly, God reminded him of a note that more than a week ago, an elderly lady, Ms. Taylor slipped into his suit pocket after church. Bishop Pernell quickly finished loading the dishes and immediately went into his bedroom and then into his clothes closet. He retrieved the handwrit-ten letter from Ms. Taylor, and it read: “I had a dream last night. I dreamed I was sitting watching a relay race. The transfer team had three strong long-distance runners, and you were leading this team. This is a spiritual race, not a short race, not for sprinters; it is a test of en-durance . . . The next runner was the young deacon, Caleb, the Lord says he will be a great prophet. Next, he will pass the baton to your biological son. You are to name him Gath . . .” Bishop Pernell reread the letter several times. The extraordinary prophecy took a while to sink in.
It is important we encourage each other in hope. Hope in Manana. We are graced with each day. Each day that pass turns into tomorrow which has brought us onto today. Today will pass and turn into another tomorrow and tomorrows result in our future. Nonetheless, now is the time to take grasp of your moment resting in knowing that Christ will receive you when he returns. This book is my opportunity to fulfill my greatest desires. Here are three of them. One, to leave a legacy of thoughts, words, encouragement and a prayer to draw every reader to choose Christ no matter where you are in your walk and no matter what pursuit you are acquiring while you occupy your time here on earth. Don't lose your hope in manana. These words will be left for my children, my children's children, and for you. Two, to walk in the next best version of myself as an author. Three, to stand in obedience, confidence and readiness when Christ returns manana.
This book shows how the beautiful life God gives can quickly become marred and ugly. One of the main reasons this occurs is that we have devalued God, and most of what He has given us as a reflection of His love for us. I have been around many people that substitute pagan worship for the birth and death of Christ, destroy the beauty of the earth, mock the gifts of the spirit, abuse God's children, avoiding teaching about kingdom citizenship, and make a joke out of the term church. Yet these same people say they love God, and lead many people down the same perverted path they are on. How ironic Still, God loves His people. His arms are open to receive them if they just turn and submit to Him. He wants our perception to shift equating with His mind. So, we can walk in the fullness of His glory. God gave me a word to share with His people. This word explains how the body of Christ turned and needs to be restored.
Once childhood friends, Samantha and Landon are now separated by distance and secrets. Will Samantha's return to Nantucket bring her the peace she longs for? Samantha Owen's estranged stepfather has died, leaving her his cottage in Nantucket--a place she left years ago, never planning to return. As a single mom, Samantha can't afford to pass up on a financial windfall like ocean-front property. So she travels home to fix up the house and sell it . . . never suspecting that Landon Reed still lives two doors down. As their long-dormant romance begins to bud again, Samantha must face a past that separated her from the God of her childhood. And she must tell Landon why she fled the island in the first place--a secret that could tear them apart. Is Landon's love really as unconditional as he claims? And will Sam finally realize that the God she found all those years ago never abandoned her? A heart-tugging tale of shattered trust, growing faith, and love that endures . . . all in a romantic, seaside setting.
My father enlisted with the United States Army Air Forces in 1942, at the age of 21. He was assigned as an Aerial Gunner to the 5th Air Force, 43rd Bombardment Group, known as Kens Men, in the 403rd Bomb Squadron nicknamed the Mareeba Butchers. He participated as a Tail Gunner in a B-24, in more than 50 missions in the skies over the Southwest Pacific during WWII. The morning of March 7th, 1945, during a bombing run at Balete Pass, on the Phlippine island of Luzon, his plane encountered heavy clouds and crashed near the top of a mountain, his plane splitting in two. Of a crew of eleven, only five men survived..the pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bombardier and the tail gunner. This book contains my fathers memories of his survival. He wrote it down forty four years later. Ive read his story many times after he passed away, and I decided to transcribe his words into this book. One can only wonder about the thousands of individual war stories that remain untold.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) Review is designed to help you prepare for the OCN® certification exam. This comprehensive study aid addresses exam topics with exam tips, key points, clinical pearls, quick-reference tables, useful illustrations, and end-of-chapter questions to assess knowledge retention. The review concludes with a full-length practice test to get you ready for exam day. With more than 300 practice questions, detailed review content, and answer rationales, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep. Key Features: Reflects the latest ONCC® OCN® exam blueprint Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam Features exam tips, key points, and clinical pearls to remember on exam day Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full practice test with detailed rationales Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee OCN® is a registered trademark of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC®). ONCC® is the sole owner of its certification programs. ONCC does not endorse this exam preparation resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.
The perfect feel-good read."—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation Britta didn’t plan on falling for her personal trainer, and Wes didn’t plan on Britta. Plans change and it's unclear if love, career, or both will meet them at the finish line. Britta Colby works for a lifestyle website, and when tasked to write about her experience with a hot new body-positive fitness app that includes personal coaching, she knows it's a major opportunity to prove she should write for the site full-time. As CEO of the FitMi Fitness app, Wes Lawson finally has the financial security he grew up without, but despite his success, his floundering love life and complicated family situation leaves him feeling isolated and unfulfilled. He decides to get back to what he loves—coaching. Britta’s his first new client and they click immediately. As weeks pass, she’s surprised at how much she enjoys experimenting with her exercise routine. He’s surprised at how much he looks forward to talking to her every day. They convince themselves their attraction is harmless, but when they start working out in person, Wes and Britta find it increasingly challenging to deny their chemistry and maintain a professional distance. Wes isn’t supposed to be training clients, much less meeting with them, and Britta’s credibility will be sunk if the lifestyle site finds out she’s practically dating the fitness coach she’s reviewing. Walking away from each other is the smartest thing to do, but running side by side feels like the start of something big.
Every breath in your lungs is a gift. Each moment is valuable. You have an allotted time to obey God, a window of opportunity to do what He has asked you to do. But it's easy to become so preoccupied with busyness that you miss out on the true business of this life: obeying God.In her book, Do You Know What Time It Is? Denise...
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.
Emily's Alaska Adventure: Climbing Denali Mountain By: Denise Saigh Denise and Emily are Alaskan mountaineers, bonded by their love of adventure. At ten, Emily dreams of being the youngest Alaskan woman to summit Denali. So, while Denise is away, summitting Denali herself, Emily trains, scaling the smaller hills and mountains surrounding her home. All the while, the duo exchanges letters, documenting their journeys. How will they compare? (You just might be surprised!)
Woodbury is one of those sleepy small towns in Middle Tennessee, and Main Street is just a place people pass through to get to somewhere else. No one takes any notice of the little town in the road except those who are born and raised here. That is, unless something bad happens, and they find their community at the center of the six oclock news. Three young women--friends since childhood--live in Woodbury, leading what they think are ordinary lives: Moss is a moonshiner, Erin is a banker, and Blue is the wife of a preacher. What they dont know is that the upstanding mayor, Erins uncle, is living a secret life--making a deal with a demon who brings evil into this small town. Moss is also a dreamer. Her dreams are vivid, real, and terrifying, and they were starting to come true. After a botched murder investigation, the friends decide to set a trap and Moss has a redneck trick or two up her sleeve. Though the results are hilarious and are talked about around town for a month, it reveals a threat of evil. The friends lives are turned upside down when their eyes are opened and they began to see into the spirit world--a frightening world of the demonic.
Although often dismissed as the stuff of tabloids, there are those who maintain that alien abduction is a real danger that many on Earth have already faced. In this volume, two dedicated UFO researchers partner up to present the mysterious alien encounters experienced by their families and others like them, pointing to gaps in government reporting and highlighting as yet unexplained phenomena related to their experiences. The authors encourage readers to keep an open mind as they seek to dispel the skepticism and stigma surrounding the reporting of such incidences while encouraging others to share their stories.
Abide by Me & Arise Shine...encouraging Words to live by. A 365 Day devotional with scriptures, written by three authors, three scribes who hear the voice of the Holy Spirit: Jean P Erickson, Denise-Marie Demers and Emily Partridge. Encouraging words for day to day living to exort, encourage and edify God's people for day to day living.
Riley Callahan has plans to finally reveal his secret feelings for his best friend (who just happens to be his brother’s ex). But tragedy strikes and derails his plans. Watching the love of his life fall for his brother was enough to send Riley straight to boot camp. But over a year later, he’s officially a marine, and Beau and Paige are no longer an item. When Riley’s tour in Afghanistan is up, he intends to confess his feelings to Paige and win his best friend’s heart once and for all. But all that changes when an IED takes the life of a comrade and leaves Riley an amputee. Now he’s heading home, injured and troubled. His plans to win Paige are a distant dream. She deserves so much more than the man that’s left. All he can do now is put some healthy distance between them. But upon his return he discovers his family has arranged for him to stay with Paige. Paige is a nurturer at heart and happy to take care of her best buddy. By all appearances Riley is adjusting miraculously well to his disability. But as the days pass, Paige begins to see that the smiles and laughter are just a mask for the pain he’s hiding. To make matters worse, her job is in serious jeopardy. The animal shelter that she’s poured her heart into has lost its funding, and she has three months to come up with the money needed to save it. As the weeks wear on, Paige’s feelings for Riley begin to shift into uncharted territory. Why is she suddenly noticing his arm muscles and the way his lips curl at the corners? Will she be able to deny her feelings for another Callahan brother? And will Riley let his heart heal so he can let Paige in? Full-length Contemporary Romance Includes Discussion Questions for Book Clubs Part of the Summer Harbor series Book One: Falling Like Snowflakes Book Two: The Goodbye Bride Book Three: Just a Kiss
How I Made It Through The spectacular thing about faith is that it doesn't stay a mustard seed always. Faith grows! It is planted as a mustard seed and fertilized through tests, trials, and tribulations Then faith flourishes on the inside, sprouting into something wonderful on the outside of you. Faith is nourished in you by trial and error and can be noticed by those who interact with you. How I Made It Through is about how faith helped me throughout my challenges against breast cancer while carrying my fifth child. This book is filled with short stories designed to motivate and encourage women and men to fight the good fight of faith. Cancer is a giant, and it can be conquered by faith.
We've all wished for Someday to get here, and now it is. Follow the tale of the young beaver, Max, and his quest to spend quality time with his parents and family. The tale for the ages and ageless will bring a happy tear of joy and love and a smile to the face of every child who undoubtedly heard the answer "Someday" after having asked "When?" An inspiring read for all of us, Someday finds Max looking for "Someday" on his calendar and realizing if it did exist, it would surely be the busiest day of the week. Don't pass on the chance to share this tale of love and the importance of family. Illustrator Kevin O'Malley and author Denise Brennan-Nelson bring Someday to frolicking life by setting aside their somedays as the days to make a difference. Parents, teachers, family and friends can do the same by picking up the book and let that special little one in their life know that they are more important and every moment together is a gift to be cherished today.
Just a Few of my Favorite Things, is a wonderful compilation of some of those letters which have been written down through the years. Blind Spots Adam never expected to be deceived by his wife. Eve was made with one of his ribs. Sometimes those closest to us can cause us the most grief. Fear Disobedience brings great bondages of fear. Mens hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth. BenjaminYou Must Give Up Benjamin Why did you even tell the man that you had another brother? Have you forgotten all that I went through with the death of Joseph? Benjamin is my last son from Rachel and I wont give him up! My Old Man Peters name at birth was Simon Bar-Jonah. The Lord, at different times, would refer to him as Simon, while at others time He would call him Peter, why? Follow This Star About ten years ago, while traveling to another state, I emerged from my car and gazed into the sky. The sky was so clear and gored with stars. Stars, stars and more stars. The sky resembled an impeccable, precise painting of a glorious heaven. Impossible Still say your case is too hard? Abraham was just a man, like you and me. When the impossible was presented to Abraham, he endured the test.
Provides a resource to the landscapes of Washington; features coverage of such regions as Puget Sound, Mount St. Helens, and the Columbia River Gorge, in a guide complemented by recommendations for lodging, dining, and shopping.
Provides a comprehensive review of exam topics, from key terminology to essay writing, and includes test-taking strategies and full-length practice tests.
This title in the Homework Helpers series will reinforce mathematical foundations and bolster students' confidence in pre-calculus. The concepts are explained in everyday language before the examples are worked. Good habits, such as checking your answers after every problem, are reinforced. There are practice problems throughout the book, and the answers to all of the practice problems are included. The problems are solved clearly and systematically, with step-by-step instructions provided. Particular attention is placed on topics that students traditionally struggle with the most. While this book could be used to supplement a standard pre-calculus textbook, it could also be used by college students or adult learners to refresh long-forgotten concepts and skills. Homework Helpers: Pre-Calculus is a straightforward and understandable introduction to differential calculus and its applications. It covers all of the topics in a typical Calculus class, including: Linear functions Polynomials Rational functions Exponential functions Logarithmic functions Systems of equations This book also contains a review of the pre-calculus concepts that form the foundation on which calculus is built.
Craft a culture of engaging, student-centered learning! With over 50 years of experience in education, Alisa H. Braddy and Denise White have compiled this essential toolkit for teachers of any subject or grade level to inject life into their instruction. Suitable for teachers, administrators, or instructional coaches, this resource creates engaging lessons that bring agency and critical thinking to students’ learning. Step-by-step procedures for implementing the various strategies are provided in each chapter as well as: Actual scenarios and vignettes of strategies in action A matrix highlighting the benefits of each strategy Reflection questions to challenge readers’ thinking and generate action
With thorough coverage of inequality in health care access and practice, this leading textbook is widely acclaimed by instructors as the most comprehensive of any available. Written in an engaging and accessible style, with multiple student-friendly features, it integrates recent research in medical sociology and public health to introduce students to a wide range of issues affecting health, healing, and health care today. This new edition links information on COVID-19 into each chapter, providing students with a solid understanding of the social history of medicine; social epidemiology; social stress; health and illness behavior; the profession of medicine; nurses and allied health workers; complementary and alternative medicine; the physician-patient relationship; medical ethics; and the financing and organization of medical care. Important changes and enhancements in the eleventh edition include: Inclusion of material on COVID-19 in the main text of every chapter, with special sections at the end of each chapter exploring additional intersections of COVID-19 with chapter content. Expanded coverage of fundamental cause theory and the social determinants of health. New centralized discussions of how and why social disparities in race, class, gender, and sexual identity impact health outcomes in the United States. New “In the Field” boxed inserts on topics such as medical education and student debt, physicians’ use of medical jargon, and corporate greed. New “In Comparative Focus” boxed inserts on topics such as the 1918 influenza pandemic, infant and maternal mortality in Afghanistan, the patient care coordination process, drug prices, long-term care, and global health. A more in-depth look at both physician and nursing shortages. Expanded discussion of nurse burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Curricular and pedagogical changes in medical schools. Discussion of continued changes in the financing of the US health care system. A more in-depth look at quality concerns in nursing homes. Increased attention to the health care systems in Norway, Germany, Cuba, and Mexico. An updated instructor’s guide with test bank and PowerPoint slides.
This guide to Malta, Gozo and Comina includes: topographical walking maps; fold-out touring maps; many short walks and picnic suggestions - suitable for hot summer days and for those with young children; and an update service with specific route-change information.
The first one-volume guide to sources of contamination in pharmaceuticals and medical devices Most books dealing with contaminants in medicinal products often focus on analytical methods for detecting nonspecific impurities. Key to the work of the pharmaceutical chemist, this unique reference helps identify the sources of contamination in medicinal and pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Divided into three parts, Sources of Contamination in Medicinal Products and Medical Devices covers chemical, microbiological, and physical (particulate matter) contamination, including those originating from sterilization procedures. As compelling as a medical documentary, the book sheds light on how impurities and contaminants can enter the human body transported via a specific product or treatment. Focusing on only those medicinal products and medical devices that may lead to exposure to contaminants harmful to human health, the book offers a comprehensive, systematic look at the entire universe of medical contamination: Chemical contaminants including residual solvents, catalyst residuals, and genotoxic impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) Diagnostic imaging agents (i.e., radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents) Microbiological and endotoxin contamination involving single and multiple dose products, medical devices, and biofilms Contamination from sterilization procedures, residuals from radiation sterilization, ionizing radiation on packaging materials and medical devices Medicinal gases and volatile anesthetics Biopharmaceuticals including recombinant DNA technology products Extractables and leachables from containers made of glass, plastics, and metal Each section of the book contains information on what contaminants could be expected in a particular product, and how they were generated and reached that product. With up-to-date regulatory guidelines for determining contamination, as well as methods for assessing, quantifying, avoiding and removing contaminants, Sources of Contamination in Medicinal Products and Medical Devices is essential to fully understanding the specific threats that undermine the safety of medicines and medical devices.
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