Most people have never thought much about hope. They may think hope is the same as wishing or optimism, or they may assume everyone hopes the same way they do and that it means the same thing. In actuality, hope is a complex emotion, and how people learn to hope and the meaning and importance of hope varies from person to person and from family to family. This book will help you find and use hope in your everyday life, whether you are facing major stress, a serious illness, a personal or family crisis, or a pending loss. It can help you support a loved one or friend whose hope is low. If you are a professional caregiver or community leader, it will encourage you to reclaim and renew your hope. Hope is powerful-more powerful than fear or despair or even grief. Your hope always stands waiting, ready to help you cope and move forward. No matter how difficult or dire the situation, hope is possible and necessary. Never give in to hopelessness. Instead, choose hope. Always choose hope.
30 Days of Hope for Comfort in Infertility offers comfort to anyone struggling to conceive. Through personal reflections and Scripture, this 30-day journey will begin to open your heart to the hope and healing available only through Christ. As author Elizabeth Evans shares her story, you’ll discover that your thoughts and emotions are normal and that you can find inner peace and contentment. She will share how she learned to see the bigger picture—God’s planning and timing is perfect.
I have come for a place to stay," Alexandria stated. She knew that Elizabeth was going wild trying to figure out why Alexandria was in front of her. "Why?" Elizabeth inquired. Elizabeth ran a house for people who needed a place to stay; it was an orphanage for all ages. Alexandria had been dropped off as a baby in a basket with only a note to "take good care of Alexandria" and attached was a ring, and Alexandria had lived there until she had found a family at the age of ten. Elizabeth had always wondered how Alexandria was doing; she had not heard word of her since the family had taken her away. "Joseph and Marie are dead," Alexandria stated coldly. Alexandria was abandoned as an infant, and now that her adoptive parents are dead, she returned to the orphanage she was dropped off at. She constantly fought with the voices in her head and of people that told her she was not good enough. Colton is a man who had hidden his past from nearly everyone and who constantly pushed her buttons. The only way they would stop arguing is for the sake of Anna, who was dying. Mark saw the good in Alexandria and believed that she really could give them hope.
How can an adoption be closed, yet open at the same time? This story shares an intimate look at a relationship bonded through letters. The precious correspondence was encouraged by Destinee’s adoptive parents. They embraced the idea of their daughter having contact with her birth-mother while preserving their privacy. The adoption agency forwarded letters back and forth, keeping personal information secret until it was time for a remarkable reunion! This book details the journey of a young woman who finds herself pregnant at 14. She is forced to grow up in a hurry as she makes a life-altering choice. Will it all work out for the best in the end? Can adoption have a fairytale ending? Can a birth mother ever find peace with her decision? Can adoption make a difference in this world? The title should give some clues, but the story provides the answers!
Whispering Hope – His Saving Grace: A Book of Inspirational and Spiritual Poetry offers a wonderful healing collection of inspiring and spiritual poems written by Elizabeth Ann Marks. The author was inspired to write this book to help spread the love of God to others. Though she has been writing poetry since the age of ten, after joining a charismatic renewal prayer group, her gift for writing has become spiritual. She was inspired to write for God after being baptized in the Holy Spirit. These poems are elegant and moving. Some are informational about God’s intentions for us, His love for us, and some are prayers written from the heart, both praising God and asking for special blessings as well as thanking Him for the blessings He has already bestowed on us. There are special prayers that ask God for healing for others. These prayers have been answered in a very positive way. She says, “Many people have already been inspired by these writings. Some have claimed healing during my reading of certain of these poems at the prayer group. Some have been brought to tears, and still others have told me they hear the words spoken by Christ and not by me.”
Throughout high school, Allie and Olivia were inseparable until a vicious rumor ended their friendship. Now, on the eve of their 20th high-school reunion, they look back at the girls they once were and examine the women they have become.
Grief/Consolation Written in short, to the point suggestions, Handbook of Hope provides practical, meaningful, and immediate aid for family and friends of loved ones who die by suicide. Sometimes classified as disenfranchised grief because society's attitudes do not permit "normal" mourning, suicide is one of the most difficult kinds of loss to cope with. Handbook of Hope is designed to help with the period immediately following the suicide as well as many months later. It points the way, step by step, to acceptance of the reality of devastating loss. Drawing from many perspectives, including her own losses and illness as well as the mourning styles of her family, Mary Elizabeth Burgess writes with the warmth and conviction of one who's "been there." She also facilitates Grief Support Groups. "From Mary Elizabeth Burgess's personal tragedy was born this slim volume of hope and wisdom. It is comforting to read for those new to the raw grief which flows in the wake of suicide-and full of straightforward navigational advice." -Sarai Alpert, M. A., Grief Therapist "At the darkest moment of my life, a total stranger reached out to me with her Handbook of Hope. Only someone who has experienced the suicide of a loved one could write these clear and loving words. Please keep your copy close. You will need to refer to it often. You are not alone." -Debra Lloyd, Mother "Believe this: You will survive.
Elizabeth Smart follows up her #1 New York Times bestseller (October 2013), My Story—about being held in captivity as a teenager, and how she managed to survive—with a powerful and inspiring book about what it takes to overcome trauma, find the strength to move on, and reclaim one’s life. Author. Activist. Victim—no more. In her fearless memoir, My Story—the basis of the Lifetime Original movie I Am Elizabeth Smart—Elizabeth detailed, for the first time, the horror behind the headlines of her abduction by religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell and his wife, Wanda Barzee. Since then, she’s married, become a mother, and travelled the world as the president of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, sharing her story with the intent of helping others along the way. Over and over, Elizabeth is asked the same question: How do you find the hope to go on? In this book, Elizabeth returns to the horrific experiences she endured, and the hard-won lessons she learned, to provide answers. She also calls upon others who have dealt with adversity—victims of violence, disease, war, and loss—to explore the pathways toward hope. Through conversations with such well-known voices as Anne Romney, Diane von Furstenburg, and Mandy Patinkin to spiritual leaders Archbishop John C. Wester and Elder Richard Hinckley to her own parents, Elizabeth uncovers an even greater sense of solace and understanding. Where There’s Hope is the result of Elizabeth’s mission: It is both an up-close-and-personal glimpse into her healing process and a heartfelt how-to guide for readers to make peace with the past and embrace the future. From the book: “I was not willing to accept that my fate was to live unhappily ever after. Everything—my family, my home, my chance to go to school—had been given back to me, and I didn’t want to miss a second chance of living my own life.” —Elizabeth Smart “There are two types of survivors: the ones who did not die, and the ones who live. There will be those who will always remember and be the victim, and ones who just won’t. You have to go on, you have to learn, and you have to heal.” —Diane von Furstenberg
Discover Exciting New Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder Now you can overcome the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and develop a more positive outlook on life, starting today. Inside is a compassionate and complete look at the most up-to-date information on managing the symptoms of BPD as well as coping strategies for you, your friends, and your loved ones. This thoughtful book will teach you how to manage your moods, develop lasting and meaningful relationships, and create a fulfilling, happier state of mind. Your new world of hope starts now as you uncover: ·Effective methods for building self-esteem and minimizing negative thoughts ·Early intervention for children with BPD symptoms ·Information on how psychotherapy can help modify and enhance coping abilities ·Cutting-edge alternative and complementary therapies ·And much more!
Razia dreams of getting an education, but in her small village in Afghanistan, girls haven’t been allowed to attend school for many years. When a new girls’ school opens in the village, a determined Razia must convince her father and oldest brother that educating her would be best for her, their family and their community.
Written by a mother whose son has fragile X syndrome and autism this book is about her reaction and coping strategies in relating to her son. She openly discusses working through her grief, anger and fears that her son's diagnosis brought and reinforces that it is possible to survive and find joy in parenting a special needs child.
You just want to be normal. Instead, you have a chronic illness that creates havoc for you and your loved ones. 30 Days of Hope for Strength in Chronic Illness offers real encouragement to anyone feeling betrayed by their body. Diagnosed at an early age with a life-threatening condition, Elizabeth knows what it is like to live with a disease and its fallout. Sharing Scripture and personal reflections about God’s faithfulness, she candidly offers words of encouragement to help recognize God’s blessings and appreciate He is in control.
Written by two mothers with children who suffer from a chronic illness, this book addresses issues such as dealing with emotions, siblings, educating yourself and taking care of yourself. The book has a strong Christian focus.
In twenty-six essays—one for each letter of the alphabet—the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction takes us on a hauntingly illustrated journey through the history of climate change and the uncertainties of our future. Climate change resists narrative—and yet some account of what’s happening is needed. Millions of lives are at stake, and upward of a million species. And there are decisions to be made, even though it’s unclear who, exactly, will make them. In H Is for Hope, Elizabeth Kolbert investigates the landscape of climate change—from “A”, for Svante Arrhenius, who created the world’s first climate model in 1894, to “Z”, for the Colorado River Basin, ground zero for climate change in the United States. Along the way she looks at Greta Thunburg’s “blah blah blah” speech (“B”), learns to fly an all-electric plane (“E”), experiments with the effects of extreme temperatures on the human body (“T”), and struggles with the deep uncertainty of the future of climate change (“U”). Adapted from essays originally published in The New Yorker and beautifully illustrated by Wesley Allsbrook, H Is for Hope is simultaneously inspiring, alarming, and darkly humorous—a unique examination of our changing world.
This interdisciplinary study of commitment draws on the disciplines of theology, philosophy, and psychology to demonstrate the importance of trust in midlife adulthood. It gives particular attention to the place of trust in resolving tensions surrounding commitments. Taking a relational perspective, this text addresses the various aspects of commitment as they affect the self, the community, and God. Several midlife people serve as test cases to illustrate the crucial role of trust for those who are called to reassess interpersonal commitments at midlife. Contents: An Ethics of Trust; Marcel on Philosophy of Trust; Theology of Trust; Psychology of Trust; and An Ethics of Trust; Trust and Commitment in Adulthood
Nominated for the BC Book Prize "The Perfection of Hope is only incidentally about disease; its theme is the soul's transformation brought about by an encounter with critical illness and a return to health. Its subject is not only the dreadful challenge of cancer, but the triumph of optimism and the moral need to live life to the fullest.
Extraordinary Hope is a 30-day devotional that helps readers become strengthened, uplifted, and full of hope. Without hope, it is impossible to move forward and everything seems difficult or even overwhelming. Elizabeth Ann Wallace reveals that there is always hope no matter what someone is facing and explores a scripture each day concerning hope. She also includes stories about extraordinary people along the way. Extraordinary Hope shares the important message about why hope is a crucial part of our lives. The stories included not only impacted the lives of the people who lived them and those around them, but also shaped history. This devotional deepens faith and leaves readers knowing they have hope, no matter what they’re facing.
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