Reflection of Life by Kerry Thompson offers soul-moving poetry that will bring the reader on a closer walk with Jesus. This poetry is great for gifts, public speaking, or even for study. About the Author: Kerry has been a widower since early 2013, has three children and four grandchildren. Kerry writes, "I have been a Christian for a number of years in Hamilton. In 1999 I became involved with the Gospel Faith Messenger Ministry. At a Prophetic Ministries Conference in November 1999, I received a word of knowledge; I was told that the Holy Spirit was going to use me to minister to other people. From another person in the same meeting came the word 'Creative Writing' under the ministry of the Holy Spirit." WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING "This is Mr. Thompson's poetic debut, and I have to say, we may have a new laureate in the making. Heart-warming and insightful, the verses capture the sincerity of Christian depth and mores." -ROSEMARY F., SEATTLE, WA "A jewel picked from the rubble! This collection resonates of a man in turmoil, but redeemed through the spirit of God. Great read." -FLYNN O'DOOLEY, MELBOURNE, AU "An allusive treatment of how the power of God can guide one man's spirit. His "Tree of Splendour" embodies all of that and is, I believe, his magnum opus." -JAMES M., LOS ANGELES, CA "A diminutive book twice magnified by its profundity. A recommended read for every Christian." -DHITI CHATTERJEE, MELBOURNE, AU "Bravo, Mr. Thompson. Bravo!" -LINDA W., DALLAS, TX "A gospel truth!" -GLORIA S., BLOOMINGTON HILLS, MI "If there ever was a man who has seen the underlings of life, it is this author. A gut-wrenching confession cloaked in the beauty of His Word." -SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, PERTH, AU "A grand achievement. A spiritual journey. First-rate!" -AMELIA MASTERSON, JOHANNESBURG, RSA "Light shines through every verse. The heft of his words is easy to consume. Excellent!" -DAVID MARTIN, TORONTO, ON, CANADA "Introspective, yet humbling on all levels. Tree of Splendor, Come Unto Me, and In the Quietness I Am Found are must-reads." -GAVIN CLOUD, LONDON, UK "The author has crafted an admission of truth, that all things lead to God when faced against the wall." -SOPHIE M., ORLANDO, FL "A Rose of Remembrance is the most memorable. It's quite evident Mr. Thompson took his time to reflect on the subject of loss, only to be found by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." -ISABELLA O., SAN DIEGO, CA "Destined to be a real contender in the Christian poetic sphere." -REV. AHMAD D., ATLANTA, GA "This book is a revelation! May God bless you, Mr. Thompson." -MORGAN BROWN, HOBART, AU "Reminiscent of the great sages of old-simple, yet powerful. Mr. Thompson strikes the right note on powerful themes such as materialism in Gold, or vulnerability in The Lid. A great addition to any Christian library." -HAROLD JOHNSON, DARWIN, AU "No less miraculous. A must-have gift for anyone you know who has recently turned from their wicked ways and submitted to the Lord." -WALKER SYKES-HALL, ESSEX, UK "Remarkable! With great compassion and deft, Mr. Thompson was able to weave together Christian themes of abandonment, atonement, forgiveness and mercy as only he can." -NORA VAN DER KIERKE, JOHANNESBURG, RSA "A fresh voice of the Christian genre. I'm usually not a fan of religious-based prose, but I'd make an exception in Mr. Thompson's case." -HOLLY HOLSCOMBE, ADELAIDE, AU "Soul-searching and God-forgiving are the words to describe this small tome. I can feel His Spirit move through every page. Thank you, Mr. Thompson." -REV. DR. RUBEN G., WASHINGTON, D. C.
Kerry Thompson (1967-) has now been carving for twenty years. He has established his position as the leading Maori artist working in the bone medium, and he has developed an immediately recognizable personal style in his work that can include his signature two-tone staining process, which sets his work apart. He works in a wide variety of materials including cattle bone, whale bone, ivory, mother of pearl, jade, wood, silver, and semi precious stones.
This book applies the concept of cultural safety to the field of health psychology in a US context as a means to achieve health equity. First developed in New Zealand by Māori midwives, cultural safety can be understood as both a philosophy and a way of working within a social model of health as an alternative approach to understanding health and illness. Health, social, and human service professionals are at the forefront of interactions with a range of people who often experience disparities in health and social outcomes. In thirteen chapters, the authors explore the social determinants of health; the practices and pitfalls of intercultural communication; and community capacity, resilience, and strengths as correctives to discourses of deficiency. The book concludes with a comparative look at cultural safety in different national contexts, and a discussion of the value of critical reflective practice. Complete with chapter objectives, scenarios, suggested readings and films, and questions for critical thinking, this book is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike in health psychology and related fields, and a vital contribution to the literature on cultural safety.
Her Cowboy Avenger by Kerry Connor As soon as Matt Alvarez returns to his small Texas town, he knows the situation is worse than he thought. Yet the angry glares and muttered threats won't keep Elena Weston from proving she's innocent of murder. Matt has no intention of allowing Elena to face her troubles alone. The passion that still burns between them is as tempting – and dangerous – as uncovering the truth. And their only chance at survival means baiting a killer lying in wait...a killer more than ready to bury his secrets with them. Relentless Protector by Colleen Thompson Former army ranger Cole Sawyer reacts on instinct when he sees beautiful young widow Lisa Meador pull a gun at the bank. He foils the robbery, but when Lisa screams as the real robbers take off with her son, he realises that things aren't what they seem. Cole is determined to help Lisa rescue her son...and even more determined not to give in to his growing attraction to her. As they untangle the clues, they soon realise that the kidnappers' motives run deeper – and darker – than ever expected... Also includes a bonus novella –Last Chance Café by Amanda Stevens
Six months have passed since Lucinda (AKA Spectra) learned about her powerful laser powers. In SPECTRA #1, Lucinda used those powers to rescue her friends from the clutches of the evil Miss Alignment. Issue #2 is a continuation of that adventure and also provides the reader with some history about the invention of the laser. Written by Rebecca Thompson-Flagg and illustrated by Kerry G. Johnson
In this third installment of the spectra series, our laser-powered middle school hero tries to prevent her best friend's uncle from accidentally destroying the world! Help Spectra and her crew by learning about gravity, force and motion in PhysicsQuest 2010 Spectra's force.
Over 30 entrepreneurs, just like us, chose to open their hearts and lives and share their real stories with you. Through the title alone, Unscripted, they chose what to share. The boldness and vulnerability radiates through their words in this entrepreneur book. Once the stories were collected, Ann M. Evanston, the creator, read through each, looking at the messages and deeper meanings.As she read she realized that this book was nothing expected and everything the entrepreneurial you needs to succeed. Twenty years self-employed she has always believed that it wasn't HOW that stopped some people from having success running their own business (learning how is as easy as a video on the internet these days) it was something far deeper. And these amazing entrepreneurs confirm that!Ann found that there were 5 keys these entrepreneurs have all achieved along the way that has allowed them to leap and find success. Inside this uplifting book for entrepreneurs you will become a part each story and their lesson learned. You will also discover the 5 keys and can apply them to your entrepreneurship!This is a great entrepreneur motivational book to read in order. It is delightful when you open the table of contents, close your eyes and point. Read the true story the universe picked for you that day to motivate you to LEAP! Why did you pick it? What is its message for the entrepreneurial you?Our stories inspire. They heal. And transform. You will be moved by the raw vulnerability of each storyteller, and revel in their unique story telling style. Stories. Told through generations, cultures, companies and friends. We tell stories to connect with others, to teach lessons learned, to motivate and move change. We seek stories to show us we are not alone They inspire us to live our best lives. To heal parts of ourselves. To realize we are not alone on our journey. Contributing Authors: Debe Bloom, Chantal Bosse, Dianne Campbell, Julieanne Case, Lily DenMeade-Miller, Tanja Diamond, Tatiana El-Khouri, Victoria Gallagher, Kym Glass, Liv Hadden, Kerry Hargraves, Lynn Hawkins, Ron Hori, Isabel Hundt, Jen Jaciw, Krista Jennings, Nadia Joynson, My Koonce, Lisa Ann Landry, Sweeney Mae Montinola, Wendee Neilson, Ana Lucia Novak, Rich Oceguera, Sherry Prindle, Gloria Rand, Deborah Richter, April Rushing, Elena Skyhawk, Sara Sorenson, Dee Stephenson, Alexsys Thomson, Dorina Van Hauen, Jared Warner, Karla Williams, Jacque Zoccoli
Now in its third edition, this core textbook offers a comprehensive framework for creating a culturally safe environment and enhancing health outcomes for Indigenous Australians. Through case studies, discussions, reflections and critiques of health issues in Australia today, Health Care and Indigenous Australians offers a starting point for learning about cultural safety in an Indigenous health context, and is essential for students, academics and practitioners alike. This is key reading for anyone taking courses on Indigenous health modules in nursing, midwifery and health related courses at undergraduate or postgraduate level, as well practitioners and academics
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