“In this extraordinary memoir, one of the foremost human rights advocates of the last half century shares her brutally and hilariously honest story of finding God.” —Gary A. Haugen, president and CEO, International Justice Mission For years, Holly Burkhalter was a heartbroken idealist working on the front lines of change around the world—a witness to the brutalities of genocide, sex trafficking, rape, slavery, greed and injustice. Throughout her career she found herself angrily, sometimes hilariously at odds with a God who seemed distant at best and tyrannical at worst. Until the day she found herself drawn into a community of fellow activists who loved, worshiped, and served another God altogether—a God who hated injustice, too. And who had a plan for combating it. Us. It was the greatest, most radiant surprise of her life. Today Holly engages deeply with the questions that kept her from faith for most of her adult life: How could a good God allow brutality, mental illness, and AIDS? Why does God seem indifferent when we are in great need? What is our part in pushing back the darkness? Through riveting stories from her life, she wrestles these questions to the ground. Sometimes she wins. Sometimes the questions do. Either way, Good God, Lousy World & Me will transform your understanding of God’s presence and purpose—and ours—in a broken world. Now includes a small group discussion guide.
With easy warmth, the director of the Washington D.C. Office of Human Rights Watch describes the Christmas holiday rituals and traditions her family has treasured since her childhood in Iowa--the sorts of personal reminiscences that make a family a family. Illustrated.
Looking to escape metropolitan pressure? This guide of 28 great weekend getaways provides everything a weary Washingtonian or adventurous visitor needs to get out of town. These detailed itineraries offer plenty of suggestions on dining, lodging, and what to see and do within a few hours of the nation's capitol. With fully-planned trips to Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, new Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, there's something for every taste and budget.
Gone are the days of two-week vacations. People Today are taking several mini-vacations throughout the year. Our itineraries for 2- or 3-day escapes have all the information a traveler needs to skip town fast! From dining and lodging to attractions and events, with maps for every itinerary, this series is a ticket to the perfect getaway.
Pick up a bag, hop in the car, and recharge with Quick Escapes TM . This series offers guides with complete, preplanned itineraries for one- to three-night minivacations within easy driving distance of the base city. Each getaway includes completely updated information about attractions, special annual events, recommended restaurants, and lodging.
“In this extraordinary memoir, one of the foremost human rights advocates of the last half century shares her brutally and hilariously honest story of finding God.” —Gary A. Haugen, president and CEO, International Justice Mission For years, Holly Burkhalter was a heartbroken idealist working on the front lines of change around the world—a witness to the brutalities of genocide, sex trafficking, rape, slavery, greed and injustice. Throughout her career she found herself angrily, sometimes hilariously at odds with a God who seemed distant at best and tyrannical at worst. Until the day she found herself drawn into a community of fellow activists who loved, worshiped, and served another God altogether—a God who hated injustice, too. And who had a plan for combating it. Us. It was the greatest, most radiant surprise of her life. Today Holly engages deeply with the questions that kept her from faith for most of her adult life: How could a good God allow brutality, mental illness, and AIDS? Why does God seem indifferent when we are in great need? What is our part in pushing back the darkness? Through riveting stories from her life, she wrestles these questions to the ground. Sometimes she wins. Sometimes the questions do. Either way, Good God, Lousy World & Me will transform your understanding of God’s presence and purpose—and ours—in a broken world. Now includes a small group discussion guide.
C'est Le Ski" After a full year of touring, the hot, all-girl singing group B*Magic is looking forward to fun and relaxation at the ski lodge, but Cheryl has something else in mind-- namely, a photo spread of the group's vacation. Using her every ounce of "journalistic integrity", Cheryl attaches a micro-camera to her puppy Sugar's dog collar! Will Cheryl get the pictures she wants, or just another lesson in consideration?
I have chosen to be transparent in writing my story in hopes to bring peace, joy, hope, and healing to anyone who has been through anything in your life. It is especially written for those who have deep wounds from past hurts deep inside. My hope is for you to find inspiration, help, and healing as you read my story. May God bless you, and thank you for your love and support.
The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences that most of us will ever have to face in our lives. This book recognises that there is no single solution to the problems of bereavement but that an understanding of grief can help the bereaved to realise that they are not alone in their experience. Long recognised as the most authoritative work of its kind, this new edition has been revised and extended to take into account recent research findings on both sides of the Atlantic. Parkes and Prigerson include additional information about the different circumstances of bereavement including traumatic losses, disasters, and complicated grief, as well as providing details on how social, religious, and cultural influences determine how we grieve. Bereavement provides guidance on preparing for the loss of a loved one, and coping after they have gone. It also discusses how to identify the minority in whom bereavement may lead to impairment of physical and/or mental health and how to ensure they get the help they need. This classic text will continue to be of value to the bereaved themselves, as well as the professionals and friends who seek to help and understand them.
As a child, a girl tries to escape from the rage and silent retreat of her mother. As she builds her life - college, career and beyond - her mothers life comes to an end. Still, as she attempts to emerge from the past, it follows her through life with patterns of abandonment, trust issues and deceit. Each relationship, subsequently becomes tainted and influenced in some way by the betrayals of her mother. Ironically, the biggest fear in her life is that she is slowly becoming the one person that hurt her the most.....But, the reader may ask, why would a person with the potential for so much happiness allow herself to self-destruct?
Looking to escape metropolitan pressure? This guide of 28 great weekend getaways provides everything a weary Washingtonian or adventurous visitor needs to get out of town. These detailed itineraries offer plenty of suggestions on dining, lodging, and what to see and do within a few hours of the nation's capitol. With fully-planned trips to Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, new Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, there's something for every taste and budget.
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