Here it is; I wrote these three words when I began to journal on my quest to find God in my life. Sometimes we question God's existence when things get hard and we begin to doubt our level of faith. My goal was to find Him active in the victories, as well as, in the defeats while trying to understand the role He plays. Along th eway, I began to discover and recognize the saves He extends to us all and the importance of using them for good. My hope is that you journal through the pages in discovering your level of faith and begin to recognize the saves given. It's bringing the spotlight on God as you grow in your faith; you begin to see Him in a different way. It was a simple question of me asking if He could see little 'ole me just standing in the road. And, what I found is, He did.
Joy Schulz explores Polynesia's nineteenth-century women rulers, who held enormous domestic and foreign power and expertly governed their people amid shifting loyalties, outright betrayals, and the ascendancy of imperial racism.
2018 Sally and Ken Owens Award from the Western History Association Twelve companies of American missionaries were sent to the Hawaiian Islands between 1819 and 1848 with the goal of spreading American Christianity and New England values. By the 1850s American missionary families in the islands had birthed more than 250 white children, considered Hawaiian subjects by the indigenous monarchy but U.S. citizens by missionary parents. In Hawaiian by Birth Joy Schulz explores the tensions among the competing parental, cultural, and educational interests affecting these children and, in turn, the impact the children had on nineteenth-century U.S. foreign policy. These children of white missionaries would eventually alienate themselves from the Hawaiian monarchy and indigenous population by securing disproportionate economic and political power. Their childhoods—complicated by both Hawaiian and American influences—led to significant political and international ramifications once the children reached adulthood. Almost none chose to follow their parents into the missionary profession, and many rejected the Christian faith. Almost all supported the annexation of Hawai‘i despite their parents’ hope that the islands would remain independent. Whether the missionary children moved to the U.S. mainland, stayed in the islands, or traveled the world, they took with them a sense of racial privilege and cultural superiority. Schulz adds children’s voices to the historical record with this first comprehensive study of the white children born in the Hawaiian Islands between 1820 and 1850 and their path toward political revolution.
Throughout the nineteenth century British and American imperialists advanced into the Pacific, with catastrophic effects for Polynesian peoples and cultures. In both Tahiti and Hawai'i, women rulers attempted to mitigate the effects of these encounters, utilizing their power amid the destabilizing influence of the English and Americans. However, as the century progressed, foreign diseases devastated the Tahitian and Hawaiian populations, and powerful European militaries jockeyed for more formal imperial control over Polynesian waystations, causing Tahiti to cede rule to France in 1847 and Hawai'i to relinquish power to the United States in 1893. In When Women Ruled the Pacific Joy Schulz highlights four Polynesian women rulers who held enormous domestic and foreign power and expertly governed their people amid shifting loyalties, outright betrayals, and the ascendancy of imperial racism. Like their European counterparts, these Polynesian rulers fought arguments of lineage, as well as battles for territorial control, yet the freedom of Polynesian women in general and women rulers in particular was unlike anything Europeans and Americans had ever seen. Consequently, white chroniclers of contact had difficulty explaining their encounters, initially praising yet ultimately condemning Polynesian gender systems, resulting in the loss of women's autonomy. The queens' successes have been lost in the archives as imperial histories and missionary accounts chose to tell different stories. In this first book to consider queenship and women's political sovereignty in the Pacific, Schulz recenters the lives of the women rulers in the history of nineteenth-century international relations.
Case study on Whole Foods Market. Study consists of complete company diagnosis. Sections include: Corporate strategies and objectives, Company information and biographies, Financial analysis, and Strategic analysis and recommendations. Study completed for Capstone course at Lewis University's MBA Program.
Amid uncertain times, inexplicable fear and stress define our lives as we struggle to return to normalcy. Did we lose our joy in the process? Many of us did, and now we can get it back. In Pivot to Find Your Joy, author Dr. Joy Ohayia combines her personal experiences with common-sense, practical tips in the areas of mental and emotional, nutritional, physical, social, intellectual, financial, environmental, and spiritual wellness to help us rediscover the joy in our lives. Praise for Pivot to Find Your Joy “Pivot to Find Your Joy is a true gift to all. Her words of wisdom are mixed with her natural sense of positivity and light are the wonderful gems readers will leave with.” —Mindy and Paula, Wardrobe Stylists - The StyleDuo “Pivot to Find Your Joy has relatable elements throughout as Dr. Joy shares her personal story and practical advice for her readers. Her deep breathing exercises are paramount as many employees experience stress on a daily basis.” —Alex Desamour – Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Novo Nordisk “Finding my joy has been a lifelong endeavor for me. The lessons I have learned from Pivot to Find Your Joy have given me a new perspective on the ways I can achieve joy in my life and those who are closest to me.” —George McCollough, Princeton TV Station Director, Filmmaker & Educator “Dr. Joy is an inspiration to us all. Her user-friendly guide Pivot to Find Your Joy, gives readers an easy way to connect with their inner truth and lead an authentic life.” —Renee Sall, Public Relations Consultant - Maximum Exposure PR
It's rare that a book actually makes you a better human, but that's exactly what Rachel Baribeau has done in Relentless Joy."--Laura Rutledge, ESPN Sports host and reporter We all want more joy, but what happens when life kicks you in the gut? How do you maintain hope or look forward to the future? Relentless Joy will show you how to · reclaim joy when your life feels barren or burdened · throw off the chains of what you are "supposed to be" · see God working in surprising ways you may have missed · identify the unique dream that sets your soul on fire · serve others and walk in joy for the rest of your life With gut-level honesty, award-winning storyteller and former national sportscaster Rachel Joy Baribeau shares her own story of changing the narrative of her life from stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious to confident in her identity and joyful in her life's purpose. With the odds stacked against her, Rachel became the first female sportscaster to host on SiriusXM College channels and hosted the very first College Football Playoff National Championship game. She has shared the secrets to her trailblazing journey with over 100,000 fans and students through her live events and her movement, I'm Changing the Narrative. Relentless Joy is not just another book about how to be happy. Instead, Rachel reveals how to embrace commonly missed opportunities to experience joy and share it with others. No matter your circumstance, you can always change the narrative. Your story isn't over. The best is yet to come! *** "I always encouraged the young men in my football program to surround themselves with people who will make their lives better. At the top of that list for me is Rachel Baribeau. Her book, Relentless Joy, is a fantastic read for all ages."--Coach Bill Snyder, former head football coach of Kansas State University "In Relentless Joy, Rachel Baribeau explains how she has survived, thrived, and arrived to deliver the recipe of an overcomer. Do yourself a favor and jump on the joy train!"--David Tyree, former New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
What is joy? Is it a fleeting moment of happiness? Is it a gurgle of laughter or an exciting event? No, because those feelings are temporary and while wonderful, don't last. God created us to live an abundant life, full of peace, and grounded in His love. He didn't create us to live in the moment and be subject to the whims of capricious fate. 30 Days to Joy is the companion to Coming Home to Joy, and is a daily devotional whose purpose is to help you find peace by changing the way you think about yourself and your life. For the next 30 days, you'll walk on a daily journey that will empower you to create that life of joy you've always desired. It is the perfect companion that provides you, the 3 AM woman, with the tools, support, and prayer that you need to help you become the woman God designed you to be.
That Your Joy May Be Full" is a product of my own battle with depression. Through many trials I discovered that God's way was the only way the healing. This book will help you to have a heavenly view of life that will help change your heart. That Your Joy May Be Full" is unique in that it gives God's prescription for depression.
Do you believe, really believe, what God says about you? Do you want to? Do you want Gods joy to truly make a difference in your life? In Living Your Joy Out Loud, Joy Bazemore takes you on a study through the book of Philippians to illustrate the difference between a woman of God and an ordinary woman. Weve got this thing called joy that comes from the presence of Christ. It cannot be taken away from us, and it sets us apart from those who depend on circumstances to make them happy. So lets learn how to live in Gods joy! As you journey through Philippians, Living Your Joy Out Loud will help you: Discover twenty-nine ways God describes a person who belongs to him Examine your beliefs and motives and how they affect your actions Worship at Jesus feet in order to let him heal your hurts and empower your life Learn how Gods overwhelmingly beautiful joy can transform your daily living, especially your interaction with people Bazemore invites you to enjoy the anecdotes, the humor, the imagery, and the solid biblical teaching. Read the explanations and ponder the questions she poses. Sing. Pray. Do it on your own or share it with a small group. Then, get up and go live your joy out loud!
2018 Sally and Ken Owens Award from the Western History Association Twelve companies of American missionaries were sent to the Hawaiian Islands between 1819 and 1848 with the goal of spreading American Christianity and New England values. By the 1850s American missionary families in the islands had birthed more than 250 white children, considered Hawaiian subjects by the indigenous monarchy but U.S. citizens by missionary parents. In Hawaiian by Birth Joy Schulz explores the tensions among the competing parental, cultural, and educational interests affecting these children and, in turn, the impact the children had on nineteenth-century U.S. foreign policy. These children of white missionaries would eventually alienate themselves from the Hawaiian monarchy and indigenous population by securing disproportionate economic and political power. Their childhoods—complicated by both Hawaiian and American influences—led to significant political and international ramifications once the children reached adulthood. Almost none chose to follow their parents into the missionary profession, and many rejected the Christian faith. Almost all supported the annexation of Hawai‘i despite their parents’ hope that the islands would remain independent. Whether the missionary children moved to the U.S. mainland, stayed in the islands, or traveled the world, they took with them a sense of racial privilege and cultural superiority. Schulz adds children’s voices to the historical record with this first comprehensive study of the white children born in the Hawaiian Islands between 1820 and 1850 and their path toward political revolution.
Joy Melton knows what the feeling of abandonment does to a child. She was among the millions of fatherless children in this world. A lifetime without the love of a father caused so much pain in her life. The pain lead to fearfulness and she would often doubt herself. She struggled daily with feelings of worthlessness. The scars of rejection in her heart began to turn into resentment and eventually hate toward the dad who had left her. She began the journey to find herself that God laid on her heart. Joy shares the story of her childhood without a daddy, finding the love of her life, and eventually finding her joy. This was not the joy she initially sought after, but it was the joy God wanted her to find. Through her faithfulness to God and following His call for her life, she learned to forget what scarred her past and live with Christ in the present. She learned to forgive the men that walked out of her life, and, in doing so, God granted her peace that flowed abundantly. She let go of what she wanted for herself and saw that what God has for her is so much better. Joy found that God is the one who determines her worth and defines her—not circumstances of the past or struggles of this life. She started out looking for herself and what she found was joy.
As a young girl, author Joy Buerkle didn’t have a magical upbringing or a lot of happy childhood memories. She didn’t fully know God or God’s character and was often confused, angry, or upset with God. At age twenty-eight, she experienced the deep grief of losing a loved one, and then she suffered pregnancy losses in her thirties. Through these tribulations, Joy grew spiritually and now has a loving relationship with our heavenly Father. In A Journey to Joy, she shares her journey to finding joy and relays her testimony of God’s goodness, grace, and love for mankind. Joy encourages you to see divine intervention through any heartache or tribulations you may be enduring. She prays the Lord provides you with peace, comfort, and strength and surrounds you with an endless amount of love.
Finding Joy: 70 Life Lessons Along the Way is a collection of insightful and encouraging devotionals that originated as a weekly series of Facebook posts. The author describes them as being "seasoned with grace and peppered with humor." The topics are varied and range from faith and hope to taming the tongue and preparing for the coming King. I feel I must warn you about reading Joy Brown's new book, Finding Joy: 70 Life Lessons Along the Way, because if you start it, you won't want to put it down. It's filled with fresh insights, thoughts that stand out on the page and touch the soul, and moments that will inspire you to dig deeper into your walk with Christ. I highly recommend this book! -Michelle Cox author of When God Calls the Heart: Devotions from Hope Valley, When God Calls the Heart at Christmas, and Just 18 Summers. These life lessons will capture your heart and your attention. You'll be excited to read more than one lesson at a time and always anxious to get back into the book to experience another of Joy Brown's insights. In each of the lessons, you'll "find a way to make each day on this earth an extraordinary day." -Dale Collie author and Founder of Courage Builders. Joy Brown is an inspirational author and speaker. She has written, co-written, or been a contributing writer in twelve books and has traveled extensively speaking to both Christian and secular groups. Joy's messages, whether written or spoken, are meaningful and motivational. She is known for delving deep into the scripture, yet keeping the messages practical, applicable, and fun. Joy desires to see people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in joyful fellowship with Him. www.wordsofjoy.org
Take another moment for Joy in your day. When Joy began putting words on paper, it was for her enjoyment and release of the words bouncing around in her head. In 2010 she took her writing to the next level by blogging. This meant the world could see what see wrote. She had one goal in mind: to give hope and encouragement to at least one person. Everyday situations just kept on happening, and she just kept on writing about them. Hopefully, as you read More Life Moments with Joy, you will gain new insight into your life and your walk with Jesus.
Go In Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure offers an authentic ride beyond inspiring, lyrical words. This engaging, relatable book of essays, poems and questions offers touchstones that deliver ah-ha moments. Reading snippets of Joy's journey through the blame, shame and pain of her youth into the peaceful, joyful light she radiates today, readers discover healing edges of their own to transform. This multi-layered book of vignettes and poems embedded with spirit, essence and joy delivers one woman's unique, yet universal, journey into self-realization. "Go In Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure is a wonderfully delightful book that leaves us wanting more. It's full of profound questions skillfully wrapped in colorful leaves of innocence and playfulness. Sometimes "clever" can be overdone. Not here. The author's inventive weaving of words is brilliant. A charming and healing read." Dr. Suka Chapel-Horst - author of Take a Leap of Faith "What does this book feel like? Turning these pages is like walking into a surprise party given to celebrate me, personal attention that in my private heart I usually resist, but here, with the verve, ease and spirit of this book by Joy Resor, I am won over. There is an immediacy in my sense of surprise - Resor's writing style is one of engagement. Go in Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure deftly weaves together rich stories, keen reflections, beautiful and provocative questions along with poems that get to the heart and bone of the matter: how you can live your life and be in relationship with more honesty, greater joy and an unequivocal authenticity." John Fox - author of Finding What You Didn't Lose: Expressing Your Truth and Creativity Through Poem-Making 20th anniversary "This wonderful collection of delicious, bite-sized essays gives us ideal readings to reflect on as we start or end our day. Joy takes us into her heart and along the pathway of her own spiritual journey, from wounding, confusion and self-doubt into a full engagement and celebration of all aspects of life, shadow and light. Lyrical and inspiring, it is filled with the gems of wisdom she has gathered along the way." Chelsea Wakefield author of Negotiating the Inner Peace Treaty
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