Dear friend, We know it deeply. It is so hard to juggle work, home, and spiritual life. As working women, we've wrestled with tough questions: · How can I be effective in my work, and stay committed to the Gospel? · How can I be dedicated to my family, when my job is so demanding? · Why am I working so hard, and still so unfulfilled? Sound familiar? Like you, we see a culture that promotes success at all costs, and working women are falling for it. It's happening every day. Priorities are shifting. Things are getting done . . . but are we doing what matters most? And that's why we wrote this book. This is the story of how we traded the lies of the world for the truth of our loving Father--the lessons we learned that challenged culture's "good things" so we could find the greatest thing. The book you're holding in your hands is really a conversation--a conversation that pushes back against our culture with a Gospel-centered approach to work and womanhood, for the glory of God and the good of others. Let's get to work. His way. Michelle + Somer "This is the book for every working woman!"--ALLI WORTHINGTON, bestselling author and business coach
You deserve to live your happiest life . . . Do you ever feel sad for no reason? Has anxiety and depression plagued you your whole life? Are you tired of living your life based on what others expect of you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Freeing the Butterfly will help you take control of your life! Using simple exercises designed to clear and balance your chakras, you will uncover your true potential and discover what you really want out of life. Empower yourself to come out of your cocoon with chakra clearing and balancing techniques, meditations and visualizations, crystals and essential oils, thought-changing affirmations, journaling, and more! Includes download link for 15 coloring pages!
This chapter reviews research and conceptual issues involving the physical and mental health of African Americans. A summary of sociodemographic findings is followed by a discussion of the relationship of race, physical and mental health, with emphasis on the role of ethnic identity, racism, and discrimination in the prediction of the trajectory of physical and mental health in the African American community. Culturally sensitive guidelines are also provided in the context of assessing and treating African American clients.
The Destiny of Mary is a fictional romance based on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, set in modern times. Wearing a hoodie and jeans, Mary is standing in her kitchen, when she learns of her arranged marriage to 20-year-old carpenter, Joseph Abrams. They find themselves dealing with current societal issues, when they receive help from a Good Samaritan, who is struggling with issues of homosexuality. From soul-food at the Sheep Ranch Cafe, to the intriguing meeting with the three wise men from NASA, fall in love all over again with an amazing story, retold for a new generation.
I Didn't Miscarry Her... She Died is a vivid and creative expression of what it's like to lose an unborn child and heal from such a loss. Through a combination of real life stories, poetry, song lyrics, letters, quotes, and personal observations, author Michelle Myers-Walters meets every experience with refreshing honesty and comfort for the hurting mother. It's ok to be scared, to have your faith shaken, to be upset at insensitive doctors or ignorant friends, and to rely on the warm arms of family support. You did not mis-carry your baby, and the situation is not your fault. You are still mourning a loved one, regardless of how small they may have been.
Michelle has a skeleton in her closet, but it's one she has to look at every day in the mirror. What begins as an attempt to become healthier eventually turns into a four-year battle with anorexia and a compulsive over-exercise disorder. Over those four years, Michelle loses more than fifty pounds, her body fat percentage rivaling that of most female Olympic athletes. Michelle's refusal to relinquish her life over to God is the beginning of her problem; she still needs something to control. The Look That Kills follows Michelle's downward spiral into anorexia; read heart-wrenching testimonies from those close to her, and learn about her near-death wakeup call that she thanks God for each day. When Michelle finally realizes her eating disorder is controlling her life, she is finally able to trust God and relinquishes full control. Only then is she able to experience true freedom in Christ and break free from the bondage of her addiction. Learn how an amazing God restored her to complete health. If you've ever battled an eating disorder or any addictive sin that you need to give over to God, if you work closely with women of any age, or if you simply need a reminder of the undeserved grace available to us by God, the uplifting story in The Look That Kills is meant for you.
The Dashing Doc Next Door - Helen R. Myers When Brooke Bellamy rushes to be by her ailing aunt's side, little does she know how hard managing a floral shop and keeping an eye on her aunt's mischievous basset hound will be. Luckily, veterinarian Gage Sullivan is more than willing to help with the stubborn pup...among other things! For years, Gage has heard stories about his neighbour's wonderful niece. When Brooke proves to be everything Gage had imagined and more, he's faced with his biggest challenge yet: to convince her to stay in Sweet Springs...with him! Puppy Love For The Veterinarian - Amy Woods Swindled out of her life savings by her no-good ex, June Leavy finds two puppies abandoned outside during a storm, and immediately feels a bond with the adorable animals. But when she arrives at the local veterinary clinic, June is met by handsome Dr Ethan Singh, whose sexy smile threatens to disarm her hard-won emotional strength. As the storm rages, so does the attraction between Ethan and June. Is this real, or a cruel phantom of lost love? Stranded alone at the clinic, only one thing is certain: they've got all night to figure it out... Still The One - Michelle Major Ten years ago, a devastating miscarriage forced Lainey Morgan to flee her hometown, leaving Ethan Daniels standing at the altar. Now she's back with a stray dog in need of attention, and only veterinarian Ethan can help. She might have broken his heart, but Ethan was beginning to discover that Lainey had suffered more losses than even he knew about. Maybe a second chance at forever could be theirs after all...
Gains in the recruitment of diverse candidates have been slow, yet business demands for a diverse workforce, who possess the higher-order skill sets that are achieved in the attainment of a bachelor's degree, have increased due to accelerated and disruptive changes in technological advancements and socio-economic and geopolitical conditions (Dobbin & Kalev, 2016; Lumina Foundation 2017; 2018a; 2018b; PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2017; Schwartz, Collins, Stockton, Wagner, & Walsh, 2017; Spar, Pletenyuk, Reilly, & Ignatova, 2018; World Bank Group, 2019; World Economic Forum, 2016). Because the selection process has been troubled by concerns of unconscious bias, research in diversity management calls for a deeper understanding of interpersonal relations and interactions within diverse contexts (Bendick & Nunes, 2012; Jonsen, Maznevski & Schnider, 2011). At the same time, research employing a conversation analytic approach to the job interview continues to observe how outcomes vary due to communicative differences and dissimilar identities. Much of this research since the turn of the 21st century has been conducted outside of the United States, while those conducted in the U.S. have often focused on the interactional practices of native versus nonnative English speakers or English-speaking candidates from diverse backgrounds, including gender, race, class, and work experience, in the context of skills centers preparing for low-wage positions (Demo, 2006; Glenn & LeBaron, 2011; Hudson, 2009; Kerekes, 2001; Sniad, 2007). Given the increased demand for diverse candidates holding postsecondary credentials, how do underrepresented students, particularly those who identify as Latinx - the fastest growing population in the U.S. (Flores, 2017b), co-participate in the negotiation of internship interview outcomes with recruiters from diversity management programs?Using the method of conversation analysis, this study observed how three university students who identify as Latinx and two recruiters from diversity internship programs co-participate in mock internship interviews. Mock interviews were audio recorded and transcribed for conversation analysis. Self-reported data were collected about: a) participants' cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic background, b) recruiters' perceptions of the diversity perspectives of their organizations, c) participants' professional and personal characteristics valued, d) the interview strategies that participants planned to use to convey these values, and e) their perceived performance in the interview and the characteristics that were conveyed. This data was presented and a comparative analysis was conducted to provide context and triangulate conversation analytic findings.The results of this study revealed interactional strategies employed by candidates and recruiters to negotiate interview outcomes. Successful practices of candidates included: a) presenting narrative and general responses of personal agency in a deductive rhetorical style that weaved positive affective statements within institutional, personal, and occupational discourses, b) connecting past experiences to an intentional and purposeful pursuit of professional goals, c) offering short and notable statements at turn-entry to elicit engagement from the interviewer, and d) incorporating supporting evidence offered by recruiters in their responses. Recruiters supported the interactional practices of candidates by: a) eliciting responses in the initial interview stage using closed questioning to model what was expected of the interview process, b) offering positive assessments when candidates' performance met the interview expectations, c) stating their evaluations at the close of the turn for candidates to confirm, negotiate, or expand upon; and d) providing additional evidence that was relevant to candidates' claims when an alignment with shared experiences was established.Overall, the diversity recruiters in this study sought candidates who fit the job and organizational culture, and they facilitated this through their interactional practices; particularly when candidates performed to the expectations of the interview talk-in-interaction. However, the interview required shared interactional practices and institutional values that presented barriers for candidates who were not familiar with those practices and values. Further research in the talk-in-interaction among diverse participants in the internship interview can provide areas of emphasis for teaching university candidates from underrepresented backgrounds how to navigate interview expectations, and for aiding recruiters in identifying and minimizing performance barriers caused by differences in verbal interactional competence.
Harlequin Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Harlequin Special Edition bundle includes Matched by Moonlight by Gina Wilkins, The Sheriff's Second Chance by USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Celmer and The Dashing Doc Next Door by Helen R. Meyers. Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin Special Edition!
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