Former model Crystal Stevens and her partner, Dusty, have created a holographic Halloween event. There is only one problem: the event location is a cemetery. Admired and pursued by many, only one man tempts her, Detective Chance Cooper. Sparks fly and things heat up when the two meet. To help friends and to raise money for charity, Crystal sings at events. Sometimes this requires her to become her alter ego, the angel in black. Naturally intuitive, she has more than one reason to visit the haven of eternal rest. Detective Cooper is investigating serial murders near the cemetery. It becomes a hands-on investigation when the killer targets Crystal. Swearing to protect her, he decides that she will require his close personal attention. His only problem is, how do you protect a stubborn, independent woman that every man desires including himself? Her partner says she has secrets. Can he uncover them in time to stop a serial killer and capture her heart?
With her body still recovering from last year's cancer treatments, Leigh Tressman is determined to be independent. Despite the interference from her overprotective brother, physical frustrations, and spiritual dilemmas-- not to mention the ever expanding line of young men ready to fall in love with her-- Leigh discovers what it actually means to stand on her own and learns that love can be found in unexpected but delightful places.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. A REUNION FOR THE RANCHER Lone Star Cowboy League Brenda Minton Rancher Carson Thorn is ready to forgive the woman who once broke his heart and fall in love again. But their reunion is threatened when her brother becomes the number one suspect in the cattle thefts Carson is investigating. A HUSBAND FOR CHRISTMAS Gail Gaymer Martin Nina Jerome never thought she'd get a second chance at a family. Until she sees Doug Billings caring for his sweet niece, and Nina realizes he's exactly the type of man she's always wished to call her husband. A TEXAS CHRISTMAS WISH Jolene Navarro As caregiver for Tyler Childress's ailing father, single mom Karly Kalakona has finally found a job she's good at. But after she starts to fall for the charming pilot, could it be she's also discovered her forever home?
Kate's dream boyfriend has just broken up with her and she's still reeling from her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Aidan planned on being a lifer in the army and went to Afghanistan straight out of high school. Now he's a disabled young veteran struggling to embrace his new life. When Kate and Aidan find each other neither one wants to get attached. But could they be right for each other after all?
An Unwanted Marriage Sofia De Zavala wants to help her father run their family’s Texas ranch—but he has other ideas for her future. Faced with an arranged marriage, Sofia dresses as a boy and joins a cattle drive, determined to prove herself to her father. But her plan backfires when she’s forced to save her reputation by marrying trail boss Jackson McCreed. Jackson thought he was hiring a scrappy young boy—instead, the wary widower has landed his business partner’s feisty, headstrong daughter as his bride. He believes a marriage of convenience is the best they can hope for. But Sofia dares him to look to the future again…and find a love strong enough to lasso a lifetime of happiness.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. A GROOM FOR RUBY The Amish Matchmaker by Emma Miller Joseph Brenneman is instantly smitten when Ruby Plank stumbles—literally—into his arms. The shy mason sees all the wonderful things she offers the world. But with his mother insisting Ruby isn’t good enough, and Ruby keeping a devastating secret, could they ever have a happily-ever-after? THE SOLDIER’S SECRET CHILD Rescue River by Lee Tobin McClain Widow Lacey McPherson is ready to embrace the single life—until boy-next-door Vito D’Angelo returns with a foster son in tow. Now she’s housing two guests and falling for the ex-soldier. But will the secret he’s keeping ruin any chance at a future together? TEXAS DADDY Lone Star Legacy by Jolene Navarro Adrian De La Cruz is happy to see childhood crush Nikki Bergmann back in town and bonding with his daughter. But he quickly sees the danger of spending time together. With Nikki set on leaving Clear Water, could their wish for a wife and mother ever become reality?
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: TO PROTECT HIS CHILDREN (A Sundown Valley novel) By New York Times Bestselling Author Linda Goodnight Struggling to find a nanny for his triplets, rancher Wade Trudeau advertises for a housekeeper instead. So when former teacher Kyra Mason applies, looking for a place without children to recover after a tragedy, she’s shocked to meet his toddlers. Might this reluctant nanny and heartbroken cowboy find healing together? THE TEXAN’S TRUTH (A Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch novel) By Jolene Navarro Returning to his family ranch, Bridges Espinoza’s surprised to find his cousin’s widow—the woman he once secretly loved—there as well. But even more stunning is the boy who arrives claiming to be his son. While the child brings Bridges and Lilianna together, the truth about his parentage could tear them apart… SEEKING SANCTUARY (A Widow’s Peak Creek novel) By Susanne Dietze When pregnant single mom Paige Latham arrives in Kellan Lambert’s bookstore needing a temporary job, he wouldn’t dare turn away the sister of his old military buddy. But as they grow closer working together, can they say goodbye before her baby arrives, as planned? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired May 2021 Box Set – 1 of 2
His greatest Christmas gifts… “Is that you? You’re…you’re alive.”An unforgettable family reunion for the holidays. For three years, Xavier De La Rosa’s family thought he was dead. Now Xavier is back home in Texas for Christmas, and finds a wife he can’t remember and adorable triplets he never knew existed. Can Xavier reclaim his memories and the love he left behind…before he returns to the job that nearly killed him? Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: THEIR MAKE-BELIEVE MATCH by Jackie Stef Irrepressible Sadie Stolzfus refuses to wed someone who doesn’t understand her. To avoid an arranged marriage, she finds the perfect pretend beau in handsome but heartbroken Isaac Hostettler. Spending time with Sadie helps Isaac avoid matchmaking pressure—and handle a difficult loss. But can they really be sure their convenient courtship isn't the real thing? CLAIMING HER TEXAS FAMILY (A Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch novel) by Jolene Navarro After her marriage publicly falls apart, single mom Abigail Dixon has nowhere to go—except to the family she thinks abandoned her as a child. Not ready to confront the past, Abigail keeps her identity a secret from everyone but handsome sheriff Hudson Menchaca. Can he reunite a broken family…without losing his heart? EMBRACING HIS PAST by Christina Miller Stunned to learn he has an adult son, widower Harrison Mitchell uproots his life and moves to Natchez, Mississippi, to find him. But Harrison’s hit with another surprise: his new boss, Anise Armstrong, is his son’s adoptive mother. Now he must prove he deserves to be a father…and possibly a husband. For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired August 2022 Box Set – 1 of 2
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. HER AMISH CHRISTMAS CHOICE Colorado Amish Courtships by Leigh Bale Inheriting a shop from her grandfather could solve all of Julia Rose’s problems—if Martin Hostetler will renovate it. As an Englischer, romance with the Amish man is almost impossible, especially with her mother against it. But Martin and his faith are slowly starting to feel like home… THE TEXAN’S SURPRISE RETURN Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch by Jolene Navarro Returning home with amnesia years after he was declared dead, Xavier De La Rosa is prepared to reconnect with family—but he’s stunned to learn he has a wife and triplets. Can he recover his memory in time to reunite his family for Christmas? HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS GIFT Bent Creek Blessings by Kat Brookes The last person widow Lainie Michaels thought to ask for help with her troubled child is her brother’s friend Jackson Wade—the man she once loved. But when her son bonds with Jackson and begins to heal, Lainie must confront her past—and future—with the man she never forgot.
Class, Whiteness, and Southern Literature explores the role that representations of poor white people play in shaping both middle-class American identity and major American literary movements and genres across the long twentieth century. Jolene Hubbs reveals that, more often than not, poor white characters imagined by middle-class writers embody what better-off people are anxious to distance themselves from in a given moment. Poor white southerners are cast as social climbers during the status-conscious Gilded Age, country rubes in the modern era, racist obstacles to progress during the civil rights struggle, and junk food devotees in the health-conscious 1990s. Hubbs illuminates how Charles Chesnutt, William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Dorothy Allison, and Barbara Robinette Moss swam against these tides, pioneering formal innovations with an eye to representing poor white characters in new ways.
With a frank and honest observation on how disability can unravel family unity, this book inspires and equips us to live out our faith as we interact with those we love." -Joni Eareckson Tada, founder & CEO, Joni and Friends Between the worry, the doctor’s appointments, and the thousand small challenges of everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. The idea of showing abundant love to every member of your family can feel like a daunting task. Jolene Philo has been there. And in this wise, warm, practical guide, she and Dr. Gary Chapman show you how the 5 love languages can help strengthen your marriage and family life—whatever your needs. Sharing dozens of stories from parents of children with special needs children, they teach you how to: protect your marriage amidst the stress discover and speak the love language of your child—even if they’re nonverbal accommodate the love languages for children with special needs and disabilities show love to every member of your family when you have limited time, money, and energy Having a special needs child shouldn’t mean sacrificing a full family life. Learn to share love abundantly no matter your circumstances.
The family she doesn’t know… Could have the answers she needs. After her marriage publicly falls apart, single mom Abigail Dixon has nowhere to go—except to the family she thinks abandoned her as a child. Not ready to confront the past, Abigail keeps her identity a secret. But hiding from Sheriff Hudson Menchaca isn’t so easy, especially after he discovers who she is. Can he reunite a broken family…without losing his heart? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch Book 1: The Texan's Secret Daughter Book 2: The Texan's Surprise Return Book 3: The Texan's Promise Book 4: The Texan's Unexpected Holiday Book 5: The Texan's Truth Book 6: Her Holiday Secret Book 7: Claiming Her Texas Family
A guide to children's ministry that serves families with special needs Jesus set a high standard when He said "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." The call is not limited to children who will sit quietly at His feet and listen, who color between the lines, who raise their hands and wait to be called upon, and who work at grade level. Children's ministries are responsible to be ready to bring children with disabilities to Jesus' feet too. Every Child Welcome is the guide for leaders and volunteers to assist in purposeful planning and skill development for a ministry inclusive of children with unique needs. Experienced children's ministry leaders, and parents of special-needs children themselves, the authors are superbly equipped to offer a thoughtful, thorough approach to creating a positive environment for children--one where all children will be able to digest the important concepts being taught. For leaders and volunteers, Every Child Welcome will provide the knowledge and tools to * create a welcoming environment before kids arrive * help children learn more effectively by connecting new information to what they already know * reinforce the main idea of a lesson, building background knowledge and reviewing important concepts * supplement instruction with hands-on activities to increase attention and participation * reinforce and wrap up an activity effectively
A season for healing A Texas Christmas Wish by Jolene Navarro Karly Kalakona’s new nursing job is the perfect Christmas gift. The single mom just never counted on dealing with a stubborn patient and his prodigal son. Pilot Tyler Childress is only a temporary traveler to the Texas ranch he’s spent his life escaping. But the chemistry he shares with his father’s nurse is undeniable—and has him thinking of sticking around past the holiday season… The Doctor’s Christmas Wish by Renee Ryan When Keely O’Toole returns home to Village Green, Colorado, she suddenly becomes guardian to her cousin’s seven-year-old daughter. Keely needs help with little Felicity, and the only person she can turn to is her best friend’s brother, former army ranger Dr. Ethan Scott. Keely wants to give Felicity the best Christmas ever. Could Ethan be just the person to light up their holidays…and their lives?
We had a nice family, a nice new home, we were not wealthy. We did have good jobs, worked hard for what we did have. We were just a normal quiet family. We were not rich or famous, or anything noticeable that would warrant our nine year old to be kidnapped from our home, on a hot summer night back in 1993. So why did something so terrifying happen to us? What did we ever do to deserve it? This is part of my journals, that tell my story in my words. This story is how we coped, or not coped with something so horrifying that it changed our lives forever. This is my story good or bad, of what happened, the stress, the agony, the guilt of not being able to protect our children, of determination to set things right. We were a strong family that people said the odds were against us that we would survive. We did survive, and we came through it stronger than anyone expected. This story needed to be told to help other families know that there is help out there, where one never expected. That courage and all the positive things, someone never thought they had overcame all that was so very bad.
Can one Christmas change everything? Temporary shelter… or new forever home? Driven to get her sister and baby niece out of a dangerous situation, Lexy Zapata brings them with her to her new job near Damian De La Rosa’s family’s ranch. Now they can stay hidden through the holidays while Lexy plans their next move. But when she starts to fall for Damian, can his ranch become her family’s safe haven for good? From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Cowboys of Diamondback RanchBook 1: The Texan’s Secret Daughter Book 2: The Texan’s Surprise Return Book 3: The Texan’s Promise Book 4: The Texan’s Unexpected Holiday
Unexpected Daddy Texas state trooper Garrett Kincaid is a lone wolf—until he becomes an instant father of two young children. The former solider never knew he had a son…or that his little boy has a baby sister with nowhere to go. His landlady, lovely widow Anjelica Ortega-Garza, offers to help, and suddenly Garrett's life is all about nap schedules and baby bottles and trying to make his traumatized son smile. Falling for Anjelica isn't part of the plan. Yet even Garrett can't deny that love has begun building a family of four right around him.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AN AMISH WIFE FOR CHRISTMAS North Country Amish by Patricia Davids In danger of losing guardianship of her troublemaking teenage brother, Bethany Martin must make a choice by Christmas: send him to family in another state—or get married. When Michael Shetler joins their small Amish community, he might just be the answer to Bethany’s prayers! THE TWINS’ FAMILY CHRISTMAS Redemption Ranch by Lee Tobin McClain Widowed pastor Carson Blair planned a quiet Christmas week with his twin daughters…until veteran Lily Watkins gets snowed in at Redemption Ranch with them. Though the photographer seems to be hiding a secret about his late wife, his little girls insist she’d make the perfect addition to their family. LONE STAR CHRISTMAS Lone Star Legacy by Jolene Navarro Jackie Bergmann’s determined to complete her late mother’s twenty-year-old mission of restoring the town’s historic buildings—but she needs permission from the property owner. Max Delgado agrees to give her access, but he has one request: that she help him care for his orphaned brothers.
Unexpected Daddy Texas state trooper Garrett Kincaid is a lone wolf—until he becomes an instant father of two young children. The former solider never knew he had a son…or that his little boy has a baby sister with nowhere to go. His landlady, lovely widow Anjelica Ortega-Garza, offers to help, and suddenly Garrett's life is all about nap schedules and baby bottles and trying to make his traumatized son smile. Falling for Anjelica isn't part of the plan. Yet even Garrett can't deny that love has begun building a family of four right around him.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: AN AMISH HOLIDAY COURTSHIP By Emma Miller Ready to find a husband at Christmastime, Ginger Stutzman has her sights set on the handsome new Amish bachelor in town. But she can’t help but feel drawn to her boss, Eli Kutz, and his four children. Could the widower be her true perfect match? HIS HOLIDAY PRAYER (A Hearts of Oklahoma novel) By Tina Radcliffe Beginning a new job after the holidays is the change widower Tucker Rainbolt’s been praying for. Before he and his twin girls can move, he must ensure his vet clinic partner, Jena Harper, can take over—and stay afloat. But could giving his heart to Jena be the fresh start he really needs? THE TEXAN’S UNEXPECTED HOLIDAY (A Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch novel) By Jolene Navarro Driven to get her sister and baby niece out of a dangerous situation, Lexy Zapata takes a job near Damian De La Rosa’s family’s ranch and brings them with her. Now they can stay hidden through Christmas, and Lexy will start planning their next move…if she can ignore the way Damian pulls at her heart. For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired December 2020 Box Set—2 of 2
Imaginative story about a being who we first meet in Atlantis. As he progresses through each of his seven lives, he experiences new circumstances and situations each designed to provide a new ribbon of knowledge and perspective. During his procession he has the opportunity to interact in a variety of relationships with other beings, some that he has known previously. At the end of each life he finds himself in a place of pure whiteness, the bridge, where there is no body, only thoughts and a guide helping him to reflect upon what he has learned—and determine whether it is time to make use of his understanding in another, mysterious way. “I absolutely loved Seven Bridges! It drew me in from the first chapter and as I finished each one I couldn’t wait to get to the next to see where it would go. I was intrigued by the way each chapter was unique to itself, yet followed his journey in a surprising and unexpected way. I loved the different settings and time periods and I felt like I was there with him. The book was quick to read, with enough details to understand what was going on and who he was interacting with, but not so much that I got bogged down in details. I didn’t want the story to end, I hope there’s another Seven Bridges that he has to cross!”
A new family for the Texan The Soldier's Sweetheart by Deb Kastner Settling in Serendipity, Texas, with his young daughter, army vet Will Davenport hopes to find peace. But when the widower goes to work for Samantha Howell, he gets much, much more. Will wants to be her hero, but too much stands in their way. For a future with Samantha, he has to bury the past. But forgiving himself may be his most difficult mission ever. The Soldier's Surprise Family by Jolene Navarro Texas state trooper Garrett Kincaid is a lone wolf—until he becomes an instant father. The former soldier never knew he had a son, or that his little boy has a baby sister with nowhere to go. His landlady, widow Anjelica Ortega-Garza, offers to help, and suddenly Garrett's life is all about nap schedules and baby bottles. But falling for Anjelica isn't part of the plan! 2 Uplifting Stories The Soldier's Sweetheart and The Soldier's Surprise Family
Love Inspired brings you three new titles for one great price, available now for a limited time only from October 1 to October 31! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This Love Inspired bundle includes White Christmas in Dry Creek by USA TODAY bestselling author Janet Tronstad, The Nurse's Secret Suitor by Cheryl Wyatt and Lone Star Holiday by Jolene Navarro. Look for 6 new inspirational stories every month from Love Inspired!
Will his childhood nemesis be the second chance he needs? Despite the mess FBI agent Enzo Flores has made of his life, he’s still eager to help others—like his sister, Ana. But coming home to Texas to run the family ranch and take care of his nephew might be more than Enzo can handle. He enlists the help of Ana’s best friend, Resa Espinoza, who’s always been good at riling him up. This time, she might just help him heal… From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Lone Star Heritage
She’s home for the holidays… with a daughter he didn’t know existed. Six years ago, pregnant teenager Catalina Wimberly left town without a word to protect her childhood sweetheart Andres Sanchez’s future. Now she’s back for the holidays and ready to reveal her secret—she and Andres have a little girl. But as they begin to feel a lot like family, will Catalina turn down her dream job and stay beyond Christmas? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch Book 1: The Texan's Secret Daughter Book 2: The Texan's Surprise Return Book 3: The Texan's Promise Book 4: The Texan's Unexpected Holiday Book 5: The Texan's Truth Book 6: Her Holiday Secret
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: HIS AMISH WIFE’S HIDDEN PAST By Mindy Steele Englischer Hannah Raber will do anything to protect her children when they are sent into witness protection—even marry her late husband’s brother. But learning to be an Amish wife to Daniel is an adjustment. Can these strangers from different worlds turn a convenient marriage into a forever love? HER HOLIDAY SECRET (A Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch novel) By Jolene Navarro As a pregnant teen, Catalina Wimberly sacrificed everything to protect Andres Sanchez’s future. Now she’s temporarily back in town to tell him he’s a father. There’s no doubt he’ll love their five-year-old daughter, but will he ever be able to forgive Catalina? THE FAMILY HE NEEDS By Lorraine Beatty From the moment Joy Duncan goes to work for reclusive Simon Baker, their relationship is contentious—despite his instant bond with her little boy. But Joy begins to wonder if there’s more to Simon beneath his pain and anger. Could this hurting widower be the father and husband her little family needs? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired October 2021 Box Set – 1 of 2
Second-Chance Cowboy by Carolyne Aarsen Morgan Walsh needs ex-fiancée Tabitha Rennie’s help to connect with his son, Nathan. But Tabitha is determined to keep her distance. As soon as she’s paid off her father’s debts, she’ll leave town and the painful memories of the real reason she left Morgan years ago. Yet spending time with Morgan and Nathan is sparking dreams of family and fresh starts… The Texan’s Twins by Jolene Navarro Between providing for her twins and achieving her dream of running a wildlife sanctuary, Danica Bergmann has no room for anything else. So when the volunteer she’s taken on turns out to be Reid McAllister, her secret husband, who disappeared before she got a chance to reveal she was pregnant, it flips her world upside down. Reid’s a changed man, but can Danica learn to trust him again?
Jolene writes with great heart and passion about a dog breed disenfranchised not because of what they are, but because of what we imagine them to be. I love stories that support the underdog, and Jolenes tale of her beloved pit bull terrier is exactly that. It is also a delight to read, and a worthy story to ponder. And you will fall in love with Rumer, Ill promise you that. Susan Knilans McElroy, author of Animals As Teachers and Healers and Animals as Guides for the Soul Jolene has truly captured the ways animals enrich and bless our lives in profound ways. Not only is Angel On My Shoulder a story of an exceptional, loving pit bull named Rumer, it is on a larger scale the defense of a gentle, loyal breed that has been much maligned and misunderstood. May it help everyone understand both the true nature of the American Pit Bull as well as the true nature of love. Katrina Kittle, author of The Kindness of strangers and The Blessings of the Animals Far more than any other breed, the American pit bull represents different things to different people. Badly managed dogs grab headlines because their behavior is atypical; Jolenes experience represents the far less shocking though no less fascinating reality of life with a peaceful, loving, comedic pit bull as best friend. If you enjoy tales of true love, you will value this story. Diane Jessup, author of The Working Pit Bull and The Dog Who Spoke With Gods On a bitterly cold February day in 1992, a woman named Jolene found herself with a choice to make: the brindle puppy in a kindly strangers left palmor the red puppy in his right? For Jolene Mercadante, a librarian and lifelong animal advocate, this was the first tentative step on a journey that would impact the way she lived the rest of her life. She had no way of knowing how Rumer, a single little soul the size of a sausage, was about to change her life. Through all of lifes great adventuresthe perfect five-week-old baby; the lanky, rebellious teenager; the extraordinary, splendid adultRumer was a creature of humor and love. She joyfully shattered the unjust pit bull stereotypes. She might not have been a heroic rescue dog, a therapy dog, or a war hero; there are other pit bulls who can claim this fame. But Rumer did touch the lives of everyone who knew her, and that made her heroic in her own way. She did save us, she did rescue us, and she was our hero in so many ways. Rumer was an ordinary dog who lived an ordinary life, but thats what made her extraordinary. This memoir is an unforgettable love story and an uplifting journey brought about by the life of a truly pure and beautiful soul.
Christmas brings dogs, kids…and romance Her Holiday Hero by Margaret Daley Captain Jake Tanner is struggling to find Christmas cheer. Having survived a devastating attack overseas, he has emotional scars that run deep. Widow Emma Langford wants to show Jake that a four-legged companion is the best therapy, but she’s afraid that the closer she gets, the more her own wounds will be revealed… Lone Star Holiday by Jolene Navarro Lorrie Ann Ortega will never be the kind of woman who would make a good wife for handsome widowed pastor John Levi. But when she agrees to be nanny to his two sweet daughters, she can’t keep herself from dreaming that a man like John could one day love her. Can a prodigal daughter turn into a pastor’s wife for Christmas?
The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments, moments that put a smile on their faces and a twinkle in their eyes. Five minutes later, they will not remember what we did or said, but the feeling that we left them with will linger. The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.
A guide to children's ministry that serves families with special needs Jesus set a high standard when He said "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." The call is not limited to children who will sit quietly at His feet and listen, who color between the lines, who raise their hands and wait to be called upon, and who work at grade level. Children's ministries are responsible to be ready to bring children with disabilities to Jesus' feet too. Every Child Welcome is the guide for leaders and volunteers to assist in purposeful planning and skill development for a ministry inclusive of children with unique needs. Experienced children's ministry leaders, and parents of special-needs children themselves, the authors are superbly equipped to offer a thoughtful, thorough approach to creating a positive environment for children--one where all children will be able to digest the important concepts being taught. For leaders and volunteers, Every Child Welcome will provide the knowledge and tools to * create a welcoming environment before kids arrive * help children learn more effectively by connecting new information to what they already know * reinforce the main idea of a lesson, building background knowledge and reviewing important concepts * supplement instruction with hands-on activities to increase attention and participation * reinforce and wrap up an activity effectively
Gabriella and Bree have been best friends forever—or as close to forever as you can get. But their relationship is put to the test when Bree breaks their friendship. Can the two friends put the pieces back together? From growing up in the funeral home her family runs, Gabriella knows that death is a part of life and nothing is forever. Yet Bree, her best friend, has been a constant; it's always been the two of them together against the world. But when Bree starts dating a guy—the worst guy— from that ultra-popular world, suddenly she doesn't have time for Gabe anymore. Now the only one at school who wants to spend time with "Graveyard Gabe" is Hartman, the new guy, but Gabe, not wanting to lose her mind over a boyfriend the way Bree has, holds back. It takes a very strange prom night (with the family hearse instead of a limo) for Gabe to truly fall for Hartman. But when she leaves the after-prom party with him, she’s not there for Bree—or for the deadly accident that happens that night. Bree survives, but will she and Gabe ever be able to rebuild their friendship?
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What happens when a young elephant steps on a buried land mine? What happens when a sea turtles flipper is injured by a predator? Thanks to recent advances in technology, we have new ways to design and build prosthetic body parts that can help these animals thrive. Meet an Asian elephant named Mosha, a Kemps ridley sea turtle named Lola, a German Shepherd named Cassidy, a greylag goose named Vitória, and Pirate, a Berkshire-Tamworth pig. Each of these animals was struggling, but through a variety of techniques and technologies, humans created devices that enabled the animals to live and move more comfortably. Discover the stories of how veterinarians, doctors, and even students from around the world used 3D printing and other techniques to build bionic body parts for these amazing animals.
Sidle Creek is one of the best story collections I’ve read in a long time." - Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author of Serena Set in the bruised, mined, and timbered hills of Appalachia in western Pennsylvania, Sidle Creek is a tender, truthful exploration of a small town and the people who live there, told by a brilliant new voice in fiction. In Sidle Creek, McIlwain skillfully interrogates the myths and stereotypes of the mining, mill, and farming towns where she grew up. With stories that take place in diners and dive bars, town halls and bait shops, McIlwain’s writing explores themes of class, work, health, and trauma, and the unexpected human connections of small, close-knit communities. All the while, the wild beauty of the natural world weaves its way in, a source of the town’s livelihood – and vulnerable to natural resource exploitation. With an alchemic blend of taut prose, gorgeous imagery, and deep sensitivity for all of the living beings within its pages, Sidle Creek will sit snugly on bookshelves between Annie Proulx, Joy Williams, and Louise Erdrich.
A mother, advocate, and educator shares research and personal experience in this guide to help anyone care for children dealing with PTSD. Is it possible that the struggles you have with your child may be because he or she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Once ignored, even by the medical professionals treating war veterans, PTSD is gaining global recognition as a very real and serious issue for those who have experienced traumatic events, even children. When children experience medical illness, witness violence, or are abused, it can leave a lasting effect. According to recent studies, 50 to 60 percent of children who experience these traumas early in life may suffer from a form of PTSD, leading to issues in childhood, through adolescence, and even into adulthood. Does My Child Have PTSD? is designed for readers looking for answers about the puzzling, disturbing behaviors of children in their care. With years of research and personal experience, Philo provides critical information to help people understand causes, symptoms, prevention, and effective diagnosis, treatment, and care for any child struggling with PTSD. “Philo’s dramatic story will capture the reader's attention, and there’s tremendous value in her patient explanations, from a simple definition of trauma to an exploration of PTSD causes, myths, and common terminology. . . . Though occasionally heart-wrenching, the book is organized so simply and logically as to be easy to follow and digest. Each chapter ends with “reflection questions” and additional valuable resources. Philo concludes on a hopeful note, providing encouragement and reassurance for other families in similar situations.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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