Lisa Jo returns as a precious little girl who has many questions about the world around her, eager to listen and learn, as she leans on her heavenly Father for comfort and understanding. Sometimes, life's hardest lessons can be those times when we may cause others to be sad, without even realizing it. Lisa Jo gets to experience the joy of making a new friend, as well as the pain that may come from losing her very best friend, Charlie Boy. She also learns how wonderful it feels to be forgiven.
Caring for a struggling special needs child and holding her close as she takes her last breath is perhaps one of a parent's most painful experiences. Precious In His Sight will lead special families and friends in finding hope, strength, and comfort. Lisa Barron, wife, mother, and nurse, becomes transparent as she shares very personal and special memories of her four-and-a-half-year journey with her sweet daughter Madison. Lisa shares how she was able to experience love and joy through the blessing of her special needs daughter. She also tells how her faith helped her find peace with her daughter's imperfections. Lisa recounts such challenges as dealing with difficult physicians and insurance companies, financial issues, excursions outside the home, awkward moments in public, and sibling care. She also stresses the importance of finding a church home and having supportive friends and family. She gives practical advice and guidance along with reassuring scriptures to provide the strength special families need. She devotes an entire chapter to friends and family, helping them see just how they can help the most. The author is sharing her story with you because we are all Precious In His Sight.
Granny Beads is a story written in poetic rhyme about a four-year-old, wild-haired boy who is determined to find the precious granny beads his mother seems to always talk about. What do they look like? Why are they so special? Despite his persistent hunting, Mom finds them at the end of a long day’s search. Granny Beads will gain the interest of children and adults alike as the “granny beads” spoken about in the story have been “found” throughout the ages. Young readers will identify with the boy’s curiosity, and older readers will reminisce on times when their own children were little.
Betsy Ashforth thinks she loves Jeff Chadwick, but is reluctant to risk a mending heart that has already been broken twice. to make matters worse, her ex-husband returns, insisting that he can love no one but Betsy-- words she had once longed to hear. Piercing questions to threaten Betsy's budding faith in the Mormon church.As she's tossed in the middle of heart-wrenching decisions, Betsy and her loved ones become ensnared in an international diamond scam that may ultimately take her life. Can Betsy escape from the treachery that surrounds her and find the love she secretly longs for? and just as important, can she discover the eternal truths that will satisfy her doubts?As in Dangerous Memories, the fist novel in the series, Betsy Ashforth comes alive with her unique and lovable personality that reaches out and touches the hearts of all who come in contact with her.
Have you ever wondered why God made you look the way you do, or have the family you have, or live where you live? Have you ever known what it feels like to be teased, or to lose someone special? Lisa Jo is a little girl who has those same questions and isnt afraid to ask! She doesnt always find the answer shes looking for, but she always finds comfort in the promises of her heavenly Father. Whether you are an adult or a child like Lisa Jo, you just might see yourself in the life of this precious little girl.
This is a book that will not only change your life, but will also put you in the presence of the Most High God. He will take your precious life and place you in His wonderful and marvelous potter's hands and mold you into greatness, like only God can do. Not only for you to see, but also for heaven and the earth to see that you belong to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and that you are indeed the sons and daughters of God. Please have an ear to hear and a heart to receive the teachings of the Holy Spirit as God begins to transform you, your family and their sons and daughters into everything that He has spoken over your lives before the foundation of this world. Thank You Lord!
Randy s Chase is the former winner of the Editors choice Award. Awarded by the International Library of Poetry in 1999. He writes for young children who need a book that is fun, easy too read and can keep their attention. The author himself was a slow reader and wishes to Thank the Teacher who never gave up on him. Thank you Jewels! You started simple and made me believe in myself, When other Teachers looked the other way. I only wish you could have known the difference you made in my life. This story is for a teacher like you.
In Lisa Jones Baker’s heartwarming series, precious hand-carved chests hold treasured dreams—and bring blessings to a new generation ... Anna King has a talent—and a secret. Like the birth mother she never knew, Anna is gifted at sketching and longs to study and teach art one day. Unbeknownst to her beloved adoptive family, she’s even entered a contest to win a full scholarship to art college. Sketching isn’t a desirable vocation in her community, so Anna does her work in a remote spot by Pebble Creek and stores it in her beautiful hope chest. Only her family’s farmhand, Jesse Beiler, knows her plans—and that’s by accident ... The bishop’s son, Jessie is surprised to discover Anna’s contest entry form. He can’t imagine wanting a life beyond having his own farm and raising a family. Still, he admires Anna’s spirit and promises to keep her secret, despite their differences. Yet the better he and Anna get to know each other, the more they find their personalities—and their hearts—complement one another. With Gott’s guidance, can they forge the futures they desire—together? “The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes ... providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters’ inner lives.” —Publishers Weekly on Rebecca’s Bouquet, STARRED REVIEW “A sweet tale. . . . Forgiveness is a key theme, as is the concept that life is a combination of good and bad situations that make us who we are.” —RT Book Reviews on Annie’s Recipe
Take a walk with me into the priority zone and let's explore the why's and how's of staying focused on what really matters the most to you in this life - whatever that may be. By understanding first how we got into this rat race, we can then begin to move towards a better understanding of how to preserve the precious time we need each week for more of life's enjoyment. Life is too short not to be savored, not to be fully enjoyed. How to Stay in the Priority Zone walks you through the necessary steps of understanding, recognition, searching, and finally discovering how to lead a more fulfilling and intentional life. Together we'll also explore the two most fundamental aspects of any lasting change so that you can actually infuse your life with those most precious of priorities on an ongoing, and consistent basis. How to Stay in the Priority Zone isn't just another pretty book that teaches you a concept that sounds great while you're reading it, but is forgotten once you "put the book down." Armed with a worksheet to help you identify your priority{s} (just in case you've forgotten what they are), you'll be able to finally find time for fun each week. Because life really is too short to save all your precious moments for SOMEDAY.
Step into the world of Nitzevet, a remarkable young girl whose life and journey into becoming a woman weave through the tumultuous landscape of ancient Israel. From her humble beginnings at the tender age of five, Nitzevet’s journey unfolds, revealing the challenges of growing up and the triumphs of marriage and motherhood as she raises nine children amidst the backdrop of a nation in turmoil. Through Nitzevet’s eyes, readers will witness the raw emotions and trust that sustained her through the darkest of times, offering a glimpse into the hope that comes from the unwavering faithfulness of Yahweh. Join us as we delve into the untold story of a woman whose strength and sacrifice shaped the destiny of a nation and left an indelible mark on history. “Nitzevet’s Legacy” is a gripping tale of love, courage, and the enduring power of maternal devotion that will captivate readers from start to finish.
On those days when French fries litter the floor of your minivan, when you think bad words about other drivers, when your smile hides an anxious heart–in those moments when you fall short of all you’d hoped to be–what does God see when He looks at you? In your less-than-lovely moments, God sees a precious daughter in need of His perfect love. In this liberating look at how God adores and transforms imperfect people, Bible teacher Lisa Harper weaves poignant stories of her own personal foibles with a fresh take on selected Psalms to reveal a loving Father who remains your greatest champion even when you don’t feel anywhere close to holy. Join Lisa in discovering what happens when we stop trying to hide our inadequacies and doubts and instead trust God with our anger, frustrations, flaws, and regrets. As you accept God’s loving invitation to exchange your junk for His joy, you’ll find the imperfect pieces of your life shaped into a glorious pattern of divine grace.
Butler With a houseful of foster children, Michelle Worthington needed a handyman, security guard and temporary dad all rolled into one. Her help–wanted ad landed her a thief, a drunk and a cross–dresser! Surely, advertising for a butler would bring her a higher class of a man, wouldn't it? or Bodyguard? She'd hoped for a proper gentleman; she got Devlin Rhett six feet two inches, with the features of Adonis and sensuality oozing from every pore of his perfect male body. With his sexy blue–green eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses, he looked more like a bodyguard than a houseboy. She'd bet the bank Dev was no butler but just who was he, then?
The best that I have And the best I can do, For my dear loved ones They’re inspired by you! To my loves, my children; Jeremy, Jonah, Saralyn, Kristen, When you read my words To my heart you will listen! To John, from your wife, For your love so endearing; This tribute to life I have been engineering! The best that I have And the best I can do, For you my dear readers They’re meant for you too!
The author of Into the Storm presents an epic tale of courage, danger, and love, set in the Pacific at the dawn of World War II. In late 1941, the Philippines is a haven for those intent on shedding their pasts and reinventing themselves. Lt. Riley Gilhouley—the Great Gilhouley—keeps the troops well stocked in contraband as he seeks the attention of Maj. Rosemary Dodd, a by-the-book officer who leads her nurses with expert care. Ex-priest John Macklin searches for absolution, but finds himself tangling with Glory Bee O’Halloran, a stripper hired to take off just enough clothing to throw the troops into a frenzy. But when, mere hours after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attack the Philippines, the island haven explodes into the chaos of battle—and amid stolen moments and secret missions, all their lives will be forever changed. . . . Set in a besieged country waiting in vain for help to arrive, this stunning novel from a “master storyteller” offers a blend of riveting history and heartfelt emotion (Affaire de Coeur).
This exciting new guide is a must-have for any family visiting, moving to, or already living in Los Angeles. Includes hundreds of great ideas for things to see and do with kids, from theme parks and zoos to restaurant, bookstores, and classes. Also features a directory of emergency, health, and safety resources.
GOD’S PRECIOUS LITTLE HANDS OF LOVE depicts lessons of life for children ages 6- through 10 based on the Word of God. Each chapter expresses Jesus’ love in a different way, giving the readers an overall viewpoint of how we must love one another. The lessons within each chapter clearly describe ways for children to live their lives for Jesus. This book is designed to help develop a foundation for children to build upon throughout the duration of their Christian journey. The first three chapters of the book are designed to teach children how to live righteous lives and to spread their love to change the world. The last two chapters will introduce children to a deeper understanding of God’s love for mankind. Children will learn that God loves them and wants to bless everyone.
These 90 devotions by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere help you discover the beautiful truth of how God thinks about you. God doesn't just tolerate you; he loves you and wants you to know his wild thoughts toward you are full of love, joy, grace, and mercy. The psalmist David realized this when he wrote Psalm 139: "How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand." God loves you--fiercely. In times of uncertainty, we need some pillars we can build our lives on. You are loved. You are welcomed. You are wanted. You were always his idea and he has a plan for you. Lisa Bevere shifts your perspective with daily boosts of courageous love, giving you a confidence grounded in both your identity and your relationship with your Creator. These 90 devotionals each include Scripture to guide you, encouragement to lift you up, and powerful declarations of truth to send you forth in strength.
For Sanity’s Sake is a 365-day survival guide for women experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of perimenopause. Anxiety, fuzzy-brain, fatigue, and headaches are only some of the symptoms plaguing menopausal women. With such menacing symptoms, concentration on long, drawn out Bible Studies is often impossible. Many women feel guilty and often force themselves to muddle through, gaining nothing but frustration from the experience. Each devotion is designed to help women cope spiritually and emotionally with daily hormonal fluctuations and distractions. Women struggling with severe hormonal imbalances often struggle with deciphering the right or wrong of their emotions. Even when they know the right or wrong, their extreme emotional state makes it difficult to always choose God’s way Everything women need to persevere through menopause is provided through the power of the Holy Spirit, and it is imperative that women learn how to launch a counter attack against their fleshly emotions. For Sanity’s Sake provides that added spiritual boost needed to fight and ultimately win each daily battle. Through personal experiences, experiences of other women (and men), and Bible characters, this devotional helps women come to a realization that they are not alone in their menopausal struggles and that the best years of their lives are yet to come.
Her reluctant lawman match! Suffragist Lydia Tomlinson won't stand for the rule banning women from the Batchwell Bottoms mining camp...even if protesting it means 'kidnapping' miners to use as leverage. And with Pinkerton detective Gideon Gault guarding the mail–order brides, the women have chosen her to distract him. Now Lydia just has to pretend interest long enough to reach their goal... Gideon promised to uphold the camp's code of conduct, but he's met his match in feisty Lydia. When a gang of outlaws threatens the town, he and Lydia must put their differences aside. And as they join forces to stop the thieves, he can't help but wish her protest will succeed...so she can stay by his side forever.
Throughout the pathway of life, I have come to fully understand the importance of sharing our individual experiences despite the complexity of openness required. If by my being unprotected and transparent about my life as it relates to God, myself, my purpose, family, friends, money and marriage can help others from undergoing a portion of the self-inflecting pain, my journey is worth it. This book has produced a newfound courage in me to voice my truth. Dangerously Different is not your typical book about life. It will not give you ten steps to follow to achieve greatness. Instead, it will give you the courage to assess, embrace, and love the authentic you regardless of your flaws, unhealthy choices, and fears. I am sharing my story in faith, believing that as the pages unfold, you will allow yourself to see your own life through the eyes of God and know that all things are possible. It will teach you to be intentional about cultivating your purpose while using your gifts and talents to bring change to unhealthy situations. We all have the potential to live an abundant life-that is, if you make a choice to shift your mindset in areas where negativity and worthless information is apparent and growth is not evident. This process is dangerously different from what most of us practice. However, if you are slightly open to seeing the benefits of my journey, I believe you too can achieve the life you desire. Understand that your most-difficult challenges of life will produce an inward strength that affects others. The good news is you can start on any chapter that appeals to your heart. I wrote the book based on the way God downloaded it into my heart. He is first in my life; I dared myself to be different like Jesus, and now the authentic me can thrive, living a life where limitless love, transparency, and faith flow naturally-the secret I believe to fulfilling your godly purpose.
Diamonds, rubies, and pearls are among the most precious stones found under the earth. Whether used as decoration or in modern medical technology, this new book will show readers how these stones are formed and how we use them.
“Once upon a time, many years ago, when true love walked hand in hand with kisses and promises, and decisions were made to last forever, two girls received a summons to appear before the governor.…” So begins the story of two sisters in a long-ago land who are presented with a precious gift. The governor wants the young women to protect and care for this gift until the return of his son, the prince of the land. Upon the prince’s return, one sister will be chosen to serve the prince according to how the gift was cared for–and both sisters will be surprised by what the prince wants to offer the one who best cherishes the gift. The young women have dreams of being happy and loved. But how they see the gift–and themselves–will determine how that gift is treasured and what will remain of their dreams. Apples of Gold is a powerful parable about the beauty of sexual purity and the prize that awaits those who are committed to the keeping of such a gift.
Make–believe marriage! When newborn twins are dropped on Charles Wanlass's doorstep – along with a note begging him to protect them – he knows he needs help to give them a proper home. The only solution: entering a marriage of convenience with mail–order bride Willow Granger. But soon the handsome pastor longs for their make–believe family to become real... Willow will do whatever it takes to keep her missing friend's babies safe. She's drawn to Charles's steadfast caring and honesty, but she's sure she doesn't have the proper background or courage to ever be a worthy wife or mother. But as danger closes in, she and Charles will risk everything to face down their fears – and turn their temporary home into a lifetime of love.
Available for the first time in this stunning electronic edition, THE LISA SCOTTOLINE COLLECTION: VOLUME 2 is sure to delight the #1 New York Times bestselling author's millions of fans. Includes: COME HOME Jill Farrow is a typical suburban mom who has finally gotten her and her daughter's lives back on track after a divorce. She is about to remarry, her job as a pediatrician fulfills her—though it is stressful—and her daughter, Megan, is a happily over-scheduled thirteen-year-old juggling homework and the swim team. But Jill's life is turned upside down when her ex-stepdaughter, Abby, shows up on her doorstep late one night and delivers shocking news: Jill's ex-husband is dead. Abby insists that he was murdered and pleads with Jill to help find his killer. Jill reluctantly agrees to make a few inquiries and discovers that things don't add up. As she digs deeper, her actions threaten to rip apart her new family, destroy their hard-earned happiness, and even endanger her own life. Yet Jill can't turn her back on a child she loves and once called her own. This unforgettable novel reads with the breakneck pacing of a thriller while also exploring the definition of motherhood, asking the questions: Do you ever stop being a mother? Can you ever have an ex-child? What are the limits to love of family? DON'T GO When Dr. Mike Scanlon is called to serve as an army doctor in Afghanistan, he's acutely aware of the dangers he'll face and the hardships it will cause his wife Chloe and newborn baby. And deep inside, he doesn't think of himself as a warrior, but a healer. However, in an ironic turn of events, as Mike operates on a wounded soldier in a war-torn country, Chloe dies in their kitchen, a victim of an apparent household accident. Devastated, Mike returns home to bury her, only to discover that the life he left behind has fallen apart. His medical practice is in jeopardy, and he is a complete stranger to the only family he has left: his precious baby girl. Worse, he learns a shocking secret that sends him into a downward spiral. As layer upon layer of lies are revealed, Mike soon realizes that the most important battle of his life faces him on the home front, and he'll have to put it all on the line to save what's dearest to him.
Are you living your richest, gutsiest, juiciest life? Do you feel all the exquisite bliss and sweetness you can imagine? If not – if you aren't experiencing the abundance and personal freedom you crave; if you're not vitally and deeply connected with your loved ones; if you're unable to attract and maintain a soul-nurturing, awe-inspiring, passionate primary relationship-it can only mean one thing. You are not expressing the full truth of who you are. Well, it's time to change that! Juicy Joy is a streamlined path to radical authenticity and the ability to flat-out adore that precious, imperfectly perfect you. Living juicy-joyfully is not a matter of adding anything to yourself. It's simply a matter of shedding the limitations that separate you from your true core being-the limitations that trap you in the numbness and detachment that have become distressingly "normal" in our culture. Wouldn't it feel amazing to trust your instincts and fearlessly act on them? Isn't it time to gain mastery over your experience of life, shed victimhood, and learn to honor the voice within you that always, unfailingly leads you to your greatest joy and highest truth? Juicy Joy is an invitation to a bigger life-a deeper, richer, more rewarding existence. And it will launch you into an enduring love affair with your glorious, genuine self!
Chaos to Calm . . . Fulfilling Life’s Purpose Through Worship is a guiding light for those who are searching and disillusioned in their lack of fulfillment and purpose in life. It seeks to lead the discontented, dissatisfied, and unfulfilled down the only life-fulfilling passageway. A passageway leading to the only true Light and Giver of contentment and purpose—Jesus Christ—the One our hearts were created to worship. Before true worship can occur, we must first understand what worship is and to whom it is to be offered. Worship is not exclusively a Sunday morning activity. True worship encompasses every aspect of our lives: work, play, and church. Everything we say and do, every minute of every day, is to be offered as our worship. We must also realize that we do not come before a gentle Shepherd, but before the mighty terrifying King of Ezekiel and Revelation. As we see Jesus for who He truly is, we will then begin to “walk in the fear of the Lord.” Only as we see Jesus in His rightful state and walk in the fear of the Lord will we be able to express true worship and experience the fulfillment and purpose our hearts desire. For the believer, who in the midst of all his service and church related activities can find no relief from the discontentment of life, Chaos to Calm offers enlightenment in the knowledge that true contentment will never be ours until we fill the emptiness of our lives with Jesus Christ. Through Him alone were we created to be satisfied. Through Him alone all worship belongs.
Baby Boom! Stephen Dubois was sexy, gentle, funny...and the instant dad of quintuplets left on his doorstep! He was overwhelmed by endless diaper changes and bottle feedings, so his new assistant was the answer to his prayers and the embodiment of his fantasies. But what he didn't know was that she was also pregnant with twins! Every time Casey Fairchild tried to tell Stephen the truth, they ended up kissing. But with the stork working overtime and due to make another delivery in a few months, how long could she hide her growing secret?
AND THEN THERE WERE TWO. A handful of survivors, a killer among them and two former lovers caught in the cross fire. Elizabeth Boothe was grateful to be alive after the wreckage of her ill–fated flight. But even as she and pilot Seth Brody waited for a rescue plane, neither could deny what was happening between them. Their past differences melted away as easily as the snow beneath their heated bodies. Yet their rediscovered passion could not protect them from danger. There was a killer on the loose, and no way off the mountain. But Seth had found Elizabeth again and no one, not even a murderer, was going to take her away from him .
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