From the author of It’s Always the Husband comes a riveting new suspense novel about privilege, power, and what happens when we let ambition take control. For Rose Enright, enrolling in a prestigious New England boarding school is the opportunity of a lifetime. But for Rose’s vulnerable twin sister Bel, Odell Academy is a place of temptation and danger. When Bel falls in with a crowd of wild rich kids who pressure her into hazing Rose, the sisters’ relationship is shattered. Rose turns to her dorm mother, Sarah Donovan, for advice. But Bel turns to Sarah’s husband Heath, a charismatic and ambitious teacher. Is Heath trying to help Bel or take advantage of her? In a world of privilege, seduction, and manipulation, only one sister will live to tell the truth. In a novel full of twists, turns, and dark secrets, Michele Campbell once again proves her skill at crafting intricately spun and completely compelling plots. Praise for She Was the Quiet One: "Campbell’s skillful characterization and her shocking final twist make this follow-up to It’s Always the Husband well worthwhile. Readers who enjoyed Simone St. James’ boarding-school mystery, The Broken Girls, should give this a try." —Booklist Praise for It's Always the Husband: “Twists, turns, and a puzzling mix of suspects . . . will keep readers turning the pages.” —Booklist “An intriguing whodunit that examines the explosive potential of secrets to destroy friendships, marriages, and lives . . . a page-turner.” —Kirkus Reviews
Frantic about his missing wife, Adam Reese travels to a small island off the coast of Canada with their thirteen year old son, Sean. There the two learn that a major new animal discovery was made while Mary was filming a documentary on polar bears for Planet X. Now members of that film crew are disappearing, one by one. Is it because the documentary is now worth millions? Not any amount of money or new animal discovery drives Adam on. Adam won't give up finding the love of his life, Mary, especially for the sake of their son. Somehow, Adam must rescue Mary from the fanged creature that has snatched her out of the cold, freezing snow. He must save her from the white-haired Bigfoot, the Yeti...the monster of the ice. Recommended reading age: 13-17
The star of the hit show Glee shares her experiences and insider tips on beauty, fashion, inner strength, and more in an illustrated book that’s part memoir, part how-to, and part style guide. Lea Michele is one of the hardest working performers in show business. Whether she’s starring as Rachel Berry on Glee, rocking a glamorous look on the red carpet, recording her solo album, or acting as the spokesperson for L’Oreal, Lea is the ultimate multi-tasker. She knows better than anyone that it is difficult to be your best self and keep things in perspective when your to-do list is overflowing and you are faced with challenges, so she’s developed a foolproof system for remaining healthy and centered. In Brunette Ambition, she reveals the lessons and advice that have worked for her--from beauty and fashion secrets to fitness tips, and career insights. Supplemented with never-before-seen photos and revealing anecdotes, it’s the book Lea wishes she’d had in her teens and early twenties: A practical and inspirational guide to harnessing tenacity and passion and living the fullest life, no matter what obstacles life puts in your way.
DreamMakers: Innovating for the Greater Good profiles stories of businesses, cross-sector initiatives and movements and whole communities that are collaborating to create a flourishing world. They all share attitudes and beliefs that transcend: who they are, where they live, or their individual circumstances. The book provides a new definition of success, shares the stories of a number of businesses and communities and examines how the people that lead these successful organizations have made a significant difference. Stories come from people based in very different types of industries and sectors, such as Waka Waka, a company that is helping to address 'energy poverty' for millions of families across the globe, Menlo Innovations, a socially innovative technology company which embeds 'Joy' as a business proposition, and the hugely successful cross-sector global movement, B Corporation.These people share how they are innovating for the greater good and making their personal hopes and dreams come true. They share their results and what they have learned. Their compelling stories are instructive as well as inspirational. They share the defining moments in their lives that shaped the insights, perspectives and the decisions that lead them on their journey. They go into detail about the actions they are taking to help transform their organizations, communities to enable them to innovate for the greater good. They show us that by taking personal responsibility to change our lives, businesses and our communities, we contribute to changing our world.
When designer Annie Morgan ends an abusive relationship, she decides she’s better off alone. But when she’s sent to redecorate TV star Norman Drake’s apartment, neither can deny their immediate chemistry. Reluctant to see him on a personal level fearing more heartbreak, she gives in and agrees to dinner. Although they are inseparable after that night, their path to true love isn’t smooth. Annie must learn to deal with his celebrity status, women-past and present - fans who throw themselves at him and survive devastating secrets. But even more terrifying, when Annie’s abusive ex finds out she is dating again; he makes it his mission to get her back. Unstable, unpredictable, and cruelly violent, he stalks and terrorizes the couple relentlessly while viciously tormenting innocent people for his own pleasure. What Annie never knew about him was that he is the grandson of the biggest mafia boss in New York City who can use his connections to destroy her. As Norman fights to protect and keep the woman he loves safe, Annie’s best friend unknowingly puts Annie and herself in even more danger with the mafia. You’ll be on the edge of your seat, following the twists and turns, betrayals, and remorseless violence of a mad man who will stop at nothing to take back what he believes belongs to him.
The Taking is a standalone psychological thriller in The Riverview Mysteries series by USA Today bestselling author Michele PW (Pariza Wacek). Ideal for fans who love twisty mystery and suspense novels with a touch of romance. Twenty-four years ago, five-year-old Tori walked into her newborn brother's room in the middle of the night to see a shadowy figure abducting him. The next morning, her baby brother's lifeless body was found in the crib. No one believes what she saw that night. Not her father. Not her mentally unstable mother. Not the police. In fact, there's even some suspicion that Tori is somehow involved. Years later, Tori is stuck in a job she hates, hiding from her past, afraid to let people get too close. Until her childhood friend is found with her dead newborn, claiming her "real" baby was taken by a shadowy figure. Is the past coming back to haunt Tori? And will the truth set her free … or will it end up being more twisted than she ever could have imagined?
Words have power, and those that Black women often use to describe their hair are derogatory: nappy, steel wool, out of control. They often personally inherit these terms and pass them along without even realizing the crushing effects these words have on their feelings about the person they see in the mirror. While many books on the market address the practical ways of styling Afro-textured hair naturally, Hairlooms asks: Why is it so difficult for Black women to embrace their hair? and How can Black women overcome the multi-layered challenge of embracing their natural hair and beauty? Author Michele Tapp Roseman helps readers answer these questions for themselves, to write a new story that they can pass along. A recent Huffington Post article "Natural Hair Becoming Even More Popular Among Black Women" revealed a marked increase in the number of Black women who do not chemically treat their hair, yet also struggle to accept their natural hair and beauty. Through personal, revealing stories Hairlooms examines the issues behind these struggles. Guided exercises throughout help readers "comb through" their self-perceptions and form a plan for self-acceptance and personal empowerment. Hairlooms includes 32 compelling personal stories about those who have embraced their God-given hair and beauty, including: Major General Marcia Anderson—Senior advisor to the Chief on policies and programs for the U.S. Army Reserve, and the first woman to earn the distinction of a two-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. The late Dr. Maya Angelou—World-renowned poet and author. The recipient of 30 honorary degrees and former Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University. Lisa Price—Founder of Carol's Daughter hair and beauty brand, a favorite of celebrities, and now sold in stores from coast-to-coast. Now owned by L'Oréal, Price is still at the helm of this growing business. Jane Carter—A professional hair stylist/colorist and salon owner, she founded the Jane Carter Solution after an allergic reaction caused by prolonged exposure to chemicals in traditional hair care products. Today, Jane Carter Solution sells millions of dollars' worth of products in Whole Foods Market, Sally Beauty Supply, Walmart, Target, CVS, and Walgreens stores. A'Lelia Bundles—Great-great granddaughter of the first Black female millionaire and hair-care creator, Madam C. J. Walker. She has teamed with Sephora and Sundial Brands to launch the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture product line. A'Lelia is also a seasoned journalist, public speaker, and author of the New York Times bestseller, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker. Kim Coles—Hollywood actress, comedian, and featured guest on Dr. Drew's Lifechangers "Good Hair Debate" episode. Tomiko Fraser—The first African-American woman signed exclusively to Maybelline, and the longest-serving spokesperson for any cosmetics company.
Gods timing is everything; timing can be our friend or our enemy. (To everything there is a season, and a purpose under the heaven.) Ecclesiastes 3:1 We must operate by Gods timetable and not ours. Waiting is a choice. We cannot afford to miss Gods timing because if we do, we will be out of sync and divine order. The clock is ticking and it is countdown, 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 minute before midnight. Midnight is a crucial hour and it represents all the negativity in our lives; but midnight also represents for the believers that it is officially the dawning of a new day, a fresh start, a new beginning, a breakthrough and a turnaround. A date with destiny and purpose is having a prophetic word spoken over your life, which manifests your promise. To God be the Glory for all the great things he as done. The year 2010 has been a spiritual journey for me, a journey of awareness and discovery. Awareness of the hidden things on the inside of me called creativity. I have discovered a new level of love for my Heavenly Father. While waiting inside the incubator I have learned to push pass the pain and worship, praise and glorify my Father. During this time I developed a more intimate relationship with the Father. I know him as Abba, Father and Daddy, and he knows me as his sweet precious handmaiden daughter. My heavenly Father is the one who validates and sets his approval on our lives. Now I truly know who I am and whose I am and because I am intimate with my heavenly Father, I am free to be me. It has all been Worth The Wait.
It was a beautiful March day. The year was 1995. Michele went to her office, retrieved her morning coffee and began doing some research for a court case later in the week. Soon, she would be found on the bathroom floor by her co-workers. She was incoherent and did not understand what was happening to her. This was the beginning of what would be a series of bi-polar symptoms. Michele was in a mental hospital. At this point, she was delusional, hallucinating and did not recognize her family or her surroundings. She would be in the ICU for the next two weeks. Her treatment would begin with medications. From panic attacks to shock treatment, Michele covers all of her experiences for the last ten years. You will find in the last chapter some self-help ideas and techniques for a variety of bi-polar symptoms. Her goal in writing this book is to help people with the disease and others who wish to understand it.
You Can Become A Magnet To All Good Through: The Magic Of Affirmation Power “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.” – The Buddha The Buddha taught this over two and a half thousand years ago, so it’s not such a big secret. With our thoughts, we create the world. This book shows you how to transform your mindset, raise your consciousness, and how to attract a fulfilling, positive, happy, successful life. It teaches you the fastest way to plant new, positive thoughts into the treasury of your magical mind. In this ebook, you will also receive links to over $60 of free success products.
Today I'll See Her is a FREE standalone psychological thriller short story in The Riverview Mysteries series by USA Today bestselling author Michele PW (Pariza Wacek). Ideal for fans who love twisty mystery and suspense stories with a touch of supernatural. Every day, Sissy goes to the same restaurant at the same time and orders the same thing. No one knows why. Until the day a stranger from a mysterious, haunted town arrives. And nothing will be the same.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "A powerful portrait of the courageous women who fought against ignorance, misogyny, and racial prejudice." —William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author of This Tender Land and Lightning Strike The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek! Bestselling historical fiction author Kim Michele Richardson is back with the perfect book club read following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome book woman, who must fight for her own independence with the help of the women who guide her and the books that set her free. In the ruggedness of the beautiful Kentucky mountains, Honey Lovett has always known that the old ways can make a hard life harder. As the daughter of the famed blue-skinned, Troublesome Creek packhorse librarian, Honey and her family have been hiding from the law all her life. But when her mother and father are imprisoned, Honey realizes she must fight to stay free, or risk being sent away for good. Picking up her mother's old packhorse library route, Honey begins to deliver books to the remote hollers of Appalachia. Honey is looking to prove that she doesn't need anyone telling her how to survive. But the route can be treacherous, and some folks aren't as keen to let a woman pave her own way. If Honey wants to bring the freedom books provide to the families who need it most, she's going to have to fight for her place, and along the way, learn that the extraordinary women who run the hills and hollers can make all the difference in the world. Praise for The Book Woman's Daughter: "In Kim Michele Richardson's beautifully and authentically rendered The Book Woman's Daughter she once again paints a stunning portrait of the raw, somber beauty of Appalachia, the strong resolve of remarkable women living in a world dominated by men, and the power of books and sisterhood to prevail in the harshest circumstances. A critical and profoundly important read for our time. Badassery womanhood at its best!"—Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants "Fierce, beautiful and inspirational, Kim Michele Richardson has created a powerful tale about brave extraordinary heroines who are downright haunting and unforgettable."—Abbott Kahler, New York Times bestselling author (as Karen Abbott) of The Ghosts of Eden Park
RECOMMENDED BY DOLLY PARTON IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE! A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER The bestselling historical fiction novel from Kim Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian community she loves, perfect for readers of William Kent Kreuger and Lisa Wingate. The perfect addition to your next book club! The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything—everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble. If Cussy wants to bring the joy of books to the hill folks, she's going to have to confront prejudice as old as the Appalachias and suspicion as deep as the holler. Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere—even back home. Look for The Book Woman's Daughter, the new novel from Kim Michele Richardson, out now! Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Sourcebooks Landmark: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
Michele's childhood was a nightmare. Her mother was a gifted psychic but highly unstable, unable to control the dark forces her powers unleashed or to look after Michele. When she was six her beloved father died and the last shreds of normality were gone forever. From then on Michele was at the mercy of sexual predators and her mother's violent lovers. Evil surrounded her... But Michele wasn't alone. The presence of her twin sister Lucy was constantly at her side, comforting and inspiring her. Lucy had died when the twin girls were babies. But her spirit stayed behind to watch over her little sister. Time and again, when Michele reached her darkest hour, Lucy reached out with a deep sense of love and gently guided her to safety. This is the heartbreaking, but ultimately inspirational story of a little girl, who was beaten, raped, neglected and despised, but rescued from despair by her faith in the power of love.
Evil Lives Next Door is a gripping story based on true events that took place during a difficult time in my life. My father and I traveled to Florida to visit my sister, thinking it would be a nice trip to a pleasant city. However, my father's health suddenly deteriorated, and amidst this turmoil, I began to fear the increasingly erratic and violent behavior of my neighbor and supposed friend, Edward Allen Covington. Little did I know, he was the very man responsible for what has become known as the Mother's Day Massacre. It wasn't until a year ago that I discovered the horrifying truth about Covington's actions. While reports stated his ex-wife was the only survivor, I soon realized that I was his first survivor. Even now, I am haunted by the memories and still live in fear of that man.
If you loved Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies, put this thriller on the top of your list...you won’t be sure “whodunit” until the very (shocking) end.” —Today *Named one of "50 Best Books for the Beach" by Coastal Living *Named one of "7 Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down This Month" by InStyle *Named one of "6 Books to Cure Your Little Big Lies Withdrawal" by Elle.com *Named one of "20 Must-Read Books for Spring 2017" by Redbook *Named one of "8 Thrillers You Will Devour This Summer" by BuzzFeed Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny first met as college roommates and soon became inseparable, despite being as different as three women can be. Kate was beautiful, wild, wealthy, and damaged. Aubrey, on financial aid, came from a broken home, and wanted more than anything to distance herself from her past. And Jenny was a striver—brilliant, ambitious, and determined to succeed. As an unlikely friendship formed, the three of them swore they would always be there for each other. But twenty years later, one of them is standing at the edge of a bridge, and someone is urging her to jump. How did it come to this? Kate married the gorgeous party boy, Aubrey married up, and Jenny married the boy next door. But how can these three women love and hate each other? Can feelings this strong lead to murder? When one of them dies under mysterious circumstances, will everyone assume, as is often the case, that it’s always the husband? A suspenseful, absorbing novel that examines the complexities of friendship, It’s Always the Husband will keep readers guessing right up to its shocking conclusion. Praise for It's Always the Husband: “A page-turning whodunnit that will speak to anyone who’s ever had a frenemy.” –Ruth Ware, bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin Ten "This book is perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies." –Redbook Magazine "Fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn meet your next obsession." —BuzzFeed "In the tradition of Big Little Lies comes the excellently titled It's Always the Husband, a thriller about three friends–frenemies, really–who met as college roommates." –New York Post
There’s nothing special about Michele Baker: Well, not unless you count the fact that she hears messages from angels, ancestors, spirit guides, and sentient beings from other worlds. The majority of the messages come from Archangel Michael, chief of the angels. But she has communicated with other extra-dimensional beings, too, and she’s come to think of them as her team. She writes down what they say. She began recording the messages via automatic writing and was astounded when the words she was writing down began to come true. Archangel Michael and the other beings described to her how everyone on Earth – and beyond – is connected. They also explained that together, we are moving toward a higher level of consciousness. This process of enlightenment has been occurring for thousands of years, but as the joyous breakthrough gets ever closer, things are speeding up. Join an ordinary woman who has been chosen to share extraordinary information about how to navigate the tumultuous but exciting times ahead.
Mirror Image is a standalone psychological thriller/serial killer mystery in The Riverview Mysteries series by USA Today bestselling author Michele PW (Pariza Wacek). Ideal for fans who love twisty mystery and suspense novels with a touch of romance. There is a serial killer out there. A serial killer targeting young men. A serial killer who appears to be Linda's sister Elizabeth. Linda's dead sister Elizabeth. But it can't be Elizabeth. She's dead. Right? Could she still be alive? Or somehow back from the grave? Or, maybe something even darker is happening … something that threatens Linda's life, as well. Something that has been buried for years in the secrets and lies of her twisted family history. Can she discover the truth before it's too late? IMPORTANT NOTE: While my other books are clean, this one is not. It contains abuse, violence, language and suicide.
ARISE is a gripping tapestry of transparently shared stories woven with empowering Biblical insights. If you’re looking for a great read that’s truly inspiring, this book is for you. These wisdom-packed chapters will touch your heart, shift your perspective, and become your roadmap for lasting transformation. The potential for greatness lies within you. Now is the time to discover it, acknowledge it, and live in it. If ever there was a time to arise, it is now! Can you hear the call? Get ready to: Arise From Your Wounds Shake Off Your Ashes Know Your Value Walk In Your Freedom Live In Your Vitality Put On Your Strength Lift Up Your Voice
Four friends head out on an adventure on a beautiful spring day. In one day, the children travel many miles and through all the seasons while learning how chaos theory connects everything in the world.
Womens Day! The Redeemer Church was standing-room only. Russell had every intention of sitting in the back pew, listening to the sermon and going home. Mother Jean, a senior usher, escorted him to the Overflow Room where he watched the worship service on a large television screen. She shared the amazing testimonies of six celebrants that evidenced the miraculous workings of God. Enthralled, Russell was drawn into his own transforming encounter with the Holy Spirita divine Rendezvous. Everyone is touched in some way by the issues presented in Rendezvous; whether directly or indirectly, regardless of race, age, gender, sexual identity, spirituality or religious beliefs. To bury issues without addressing them is bondage. To confront and overcome them is freedom. Part Two-The Journal is a guided reflection that will take the reader on a journey of hope, healing, and transformationa personal Rendezvous.
Fifty-four years ago a baby was born. She was the tenth child and was adopted out soon after she was born. Her daddy didn't want anything to do with her so the baby was given up. The baby had only one name. Dorothy, which means gift of God. I was renamed Michele, which means who is like God. As life went on I met a man, a cruel hurtful man. He broke me down and destroyed my life. I lost all hope in living. I felt so alone and broken and had nothing to live for anymore after making a complete mess of my life. I felt worthless. That all changed and even though the situation happened in a way I am glad I got to that point. If I had not experienced life in the way that I did I would never have ended up where I am today working for others like I was destined to do. Jesus appeared to me that fateful Friday on a bus and showed me I was ‘worthy’. This is my story.
Parade's "10 Books Written by Women We Can't Wait to Read in 2019" | She Reads' "Most Anticipated Thillers of Summer 2019" | Pure Wow's "The Best Beach Reads of Summer 2019" | CrimeReads' "The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer" From bestselling author Michele Campbell comes A Stranger on the Beach, an edge-of-your seat story of passion and intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very end. Caroline Stark’s beach house was supposed to be her crowning achievement: a lavish, expensive space to showcase what she thought was her perfect family. But after a very public fight with her husband, she realizes things may not be as perfect as they seem: her husband is lying to her, the money is disappearing, and there’s a stranger on the beach outside her house. As Caroline’s marriage and her carefully constructed lifestyle begin to collapse around her, she turns to Aidan, the stranger, for comfort...and revenge. After a brief and desperate fling that means nothing to Caroline and everything to him, Aidan’s infatuation with Caroline, her family, and her house becomes more and more destructive. But who is manipulating whom in this deadly game of obsession and control? Who will take the blame when someone ends up dead...and what is Caroline hiding?
Hello, my name is Michele. I dedicate my story to anyone who has ever had a reason to give up on life and God. My heart's desire is for people to be encouraged, not by my life, but by what God has done through my life. This book is not about me. It is about the one who created me, and saved me from death so many times. I once heard a preacher, Myles Munroe, say, "God salvages (saves} people and puts them back together so he can use them for what he originally planned on using them for." What I was born to do caused God to save me. God has a plan for all of us, and he will save you, too. God has revealed to me that my childhood and my life have been faith builders that he has used to strengthen my faith in Him. Lord God, please guide my hands and heart as I begin to tell my life story to all who need a little faith. Thank you Lord, for never leaving me alone, for being faithful in salvaging me to Glorify You. "The last two years of their marriage, my dad began to drink a lot. I was in bed sleeping when I was awakened by a loud noise, I wasn't sure what it was. I saw my dad's face. He got me out of bed. My brother wasn't there that evening. He was at my uncle's house where my dad was staying because my parents were separated. He took me into the living room where I saw the front door lying in the middle of the room. He had kicked it completely down. He sat me in the corner, while I watched him abuse my mother. I was only 4 years old, and that was the earliest memory of my dad. It was the only one that I would have for a long time. I cannot possibly tell you the impression, the visions, the distorted idea of love that was imbedded in my mind that night. I was so young and all I could think was that my dad was trying to kill my mom.
In powerful, perceptive and wickedly funny essays, Master Certified Coach Michele Woodward takes on all the places where people get stuck and de-stuckifies them. Always practical, always tactical, always on-point, Michele offers real-world solutions and insights into those things that hold you back. From money to mothers-in-law, from un-employment to entrepreneurship, from unhappy to happy - Michele walks with you through each journey, urging you ever forward toward happier living.
An Unlikely Missionary Dispels the Myth That Miracles Happen Only in Africa Michele Perry may be an unlikely person to start a missionary orphanage in war-torn Sudan. Born without her left hip and leg, she is no stranger to overwhelming impossibility. She's learned from childhood to rely fully on God, who constantly surprises her--and she and her Sudanese children, more than one hundred of them, have witnessed him moving in miraculous and wondrous ways again and again. Here she shares some of these amazing, inspiring stories. More than that, she shows how readers can genuinely, fully experience God in their everyday lives--whether in Africa or at home, wherever they are. She helps them understand what he looks like, what it means to hear his voice, what it's like to see a vision, and how to recognize the holy in the ordinary. With these practical keys, believers will be able to open the floodgates of life changing, supernatural encounters with God.
Living in fear is like staying in a prison cell with the doors wide open and the freedom to leave. The Lord Jesus not only came to seek and to save, He also came to give us life more abundantly which includes peace in the midst of life's storms. Fearful times will come. Difficult things will happen. How we handle that initial shock of fear or even the fear that troubles us daily will determine whether we live in the Lord's peace or the enemy's prison of fear. A Fear-Less Christian Life explores the causes of fear, how it affects our lives and how to live fear-less with God's Word.
A NOVEL OF PASSION AND BETRAYAL, ART AND AMBITION BASED ON THE LIFE OF ONE OF THE GREATEST OPERA SINGERS OF ALL TIME One summer day in 1897, a young singer, Enrico Caruso, arrives at the home of the Giachetti family. He has come to Livorno to sing on the summer stage with Ada Giachetti, a famous and beautiful soprano. Ada's mother offers him a spare room, and before Ada herself has a chance to meet the unknown tenor, her younger sister, Rina, arrives home from the market and falls fatefully in love. With the help of singing lessons from Ada, Caruso wins the leading role in Puccini's new opera La Bohème. Although Caruso loves Rina, it is Ada he adores, and they soon become lovers. Heartbroken, Rina becomes an opera singer too, hoping to take her sister's place. For decades, the two sisters are locked in a struggle to be the star on Caruso's stage and in his bed, while Caruso's voice grows more and more unimaginably beautiful. But as his relations with the two sisters break down in scandal and tragedy, the now world-famous Caruso builds a new life for himself as the star of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. There, far from the drama and passion of Caruso's Tuscan life, a shy young American woman will win his heart and, taking the greatest leap of faith of all, supplant Ada and Rina as his one true love.
Meet Ma, she is a Sicilian Mama who has just met Michele the girlfriend of her son Gino. Ma has just been handed the news that would forever change her life. Gino's new love is not Sicilian, not even a dark haired Italian, she's Chinese. Ma and Michele are two strong women who fight for the attention and affections of one man, Gino. Their turbulent relationship over a twenty year span starts off as a budding relationship, it begins with young love, and ends in pain and heartache. This story will win your heart as you are introduced to the people who enter and exit Ma and Michele's life. Whether you are Sicilian or Chinese, this riveting story will keep you captivated as you are drawn into their tight knit family.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue...” ~Proverbs 18:21 KJV The Bible makes bold claims regarding health, healing, finances, and prosperity. Yet, many people struggle to see these claims become a reality in their lives and often fall into discouragement. Our faith comes from hearing God's Word and becomes active when we take it seriously and learn to speak what God says over our lives. Faith does not merely hope something will happen; faith calls it done. Through the study of the Word and sharing her personal struggles with anxiety and depression, Pastor and Teacher, Marcy Di Michele leads readers on a journey of healing and restoration. You can win over fear, sickness, and defeat by correctly understanding the power of God’s Word and using your words correctly. Genuine freedom and the blessing of God are yours for the taking. About the Author: Marcy Di Michele is a Bible College Teacher and ordained Pastor, been working in the ministry since 2006. Marcy was a professional Journalist for several years and now uses her writing for the work of the Lord. Through her testimony of freedom from depression, Marcy is committed to helping others find healing and restoration through the power of the Holy Spirit and the promises of God’s Word. Marcy has a podcast and live broadcast dedicated to encouraging people and building faith through teaching the Word. Marcy believes the church of Jesus Christ must take ground for the Kingdom of God and claim authority over all the power of the enemy.
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