A mouse living in an antiquarian bookstore learns the true power of words when he literally falls into a medieval tale and helps defeat the dragon Censor.
It’s possible for women to be strong Christians and confident leaders. There are more female professionals in the workforce than ever. But working women are also time-starved, stressed, and tired. And they often feel alone in their professional struggles. If you’re trying to do a million things at once and feel like you’re not doing any of them well, you’re not alone. Mentor and longtime corporate leader Peggy Bodde views work as sacred and has invested her life in showing women how to thrive in the workplace. In Sacred Work, Peggy provides an invaluable and practical resource that answers all your leadership challenges and questions. With business and biblical savvy, you’ll learn how to: Overcome Imposter Syndrome Make Difficult Decisions Manage Workplace Conflict Promote Yourself with Confidence Negotiate to Win You’ll also learn about what to do: When You Fail When You and Your Boss Disagree When Peers Disappoint When You’re Passed Over for a Promotion When You Need to Address Performance . . . and so much more! Women bring unique talents to the workplace, and they face specific challenges. Friend and mentor Peggy Bodde walks beside Christian women providing scriptural truth, personal examples, and practical teaching, equipping us to lead with wisdom and strength.
How to Live Holy presents a practical guide that encourages us to consider and implement seven principles to help us live more consecrated and mature Christian lives. The first principle is desire, a holy hunger for a deeper relationship with God that results in wanting to please Him and not ourselves. Desire is a prerequisite for living holy. The second principle is devotions, a holy habit. These quiet times with God can strengthen our relationship with Him and prepare us to interact with the world. The third principle is dedication, the holy honor to God that manifests itself in love. God is love, so loving others is a part of living holy. The fourth principle is denying self, a holy handicap or a self-imposed limitation that recognizes that we must die in order to live holy. The fifth principle is denouncing and detaching, the holy hatchet that identifies evil and cuts off whatever would hinder reaching our goal to live holy. The sixth principle is declaration, the holy heralding whereby we speak out with authority and intention to live holy. Finally, the seventh principle is deploymentwho and what we summon for holy help in order to defeat the enemy and experience victory. If youre having trouble living holy, this guide is the how-to youve been waiting for. Offering strategies and suggested reading, it helps you propel yourself into the mind-set of holy living.
Declaring herself to be qualified only by her love for the Lord and her desire to follow His instructions to "Feed My sheep", the writer issues a challenge to others like herself to share their personal experiences and Christian beliefs with the young adults in their lives who are entering the competitive arena of the workplace and striving to establish themselves in today's kaleidoscopic and ever-changing world.
This book is for women who are struggling to put their past behind them, women who could relate to and begin living for God, women who, like me, are struggling with guilt and shame over things they did and said that could never be taken back and wouldnt be forgotten. I fervently prayed, Lord, give me the wisdom and words I need to help others. When Jesus promised the disciples that the Father would send a counselor to be with those who loved him, he said, But the Counselor the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you (John 14:26 NIV). Praise God that I have the Holy Spirit to counsel me and give me the words that he would have me share with others.
Thought Power seeks to teach children the relationship between thought control and victorious Christian living. Even children experience a kind of "spiritual warfare"-that tug of choosing between right and wrong. Ephesians 4:23 (NIV) says, "And be made new in the attitude of your mind." Prepare your child to be a winner with godly, positive thoughts. Thought Power's main themes include the power of thoughts, the assurance that God has a purpose for our lives, and the reassurance that when we allow right thoughts to direct our lives, we will emerge as winners. Too many children today experience depression, feelings of worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts. Thought Power lets them know Jesus loves them, has a plan for their lives, and motivates them to use their thought power to its highest potential.
A precious letter holds the key to something youve been missing yet longing for. Its addressed to you, so pull back the covering and take a peek inside. Apostle Paul and Timothy speak to todays saints and faithful brethren. Subtitled Messages from a Prisoner in Rome, this book is written for those desiring to study the Bible in a deeper, personal way but find themselves discouraged with commentaries that are laborious, time consuming, and inapplicable to todays generation. Author Peggy Clarks enlightening and penetrating verse-by-verse study of The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians will embolden you to respond in love and truth to the greatest message for our time. Study guide with additional background information, helpful questions, and room for responses included to facilitate further study individually or in a group setting.
Celebrates the variety of rocks that can be found, including skipping rocks, chalk rocks, and splashing rocks, as well as the mysterious and wonderful places they are found. Jr Lib Guild. Reprint.
Tormented - the heartwarming story of a young woman's struggle through eight years of emotional illness, electrical shock treatments, prescription drugs and hopelessness - culminated in absolute victory, made possible only by God's supernatural delivering power. This book not only describes Peggy Joyce's victorious deliverance, but it also gives step by step instructions on how to appropriate God's deliverance, as well as advice that can assure one of steering clear of these demonic pitfalls in the first place.
The Second Edition of Confidence: Reliance on the Spirit, The Innocence and Resilience of Youth is a gripping story of the irrepressible Lilia Faith Christian, which will thrill tweens and teens alike. What are you trying to do Jimmy, kill me? thirteen-year-old Lilia screeched at the top of her lungs when sixteen-year-old Jimmy pitched the softball directly at her head. She heard the whirring of air around the ball as it picked up velocity, and leaned backwards to avoid it as the ball flew past within an inch of her nose. This is supposed to be for fun, not for blood Lilia squalled at him. For years, Jimmy had been the nemesis of her life. He pestered her any chance he had for whatever reason he could find. He's probably just trying to get back at me for sitting on him and holding his hands in the dirt last spring, speculated Lilia. However, Jimmy had grown six inches during the summer, and now stood a head above Lilia Her father's fateful words rang in her ears, Someday that boy will be twice as big as you, and he'll definitely remember that you bullied him and then what will you do? Lilia and Jimmy attempt to understand each other, but they don't always agree.This is a buoyant and adventurous story of reconciliation, friendship, faith, and self-discovery in the tender hearts of youth. About the Author: Peggy L. Headlund is writing four series of fiction and non-fiction books. She lives in California with her husband, Don. http: //SBPRA.com/PeggyLHeadlun
In the final book of the series, Lilia Faith Christian learns to claim hope and courage through excruciating losses and the most challenging of times. She discovers that she needs an undying trust, her family, and her friends to survive her haphazard circumstances. Seventeen-year-old Lilia rushes frantically into a burning barn to rescue her shrieking and hysterical animals from the inferno. A beam in the ceiling crashes to the floor, and a load of hay from the hayloft above buries her as she screeches at the top of her lungs with fear. Jim is Lilias beloved bodyguard boyfriend, and Derek is her number two bodyguard. They leap through the barns flaming doorway into the incendiary without a thought for their own lives. They rip hay hooks off the wall, which sear the palms of their hands, and then flail the hay bales up and off her with supernatural power in their furious panic to save her. The maturing young adults cling to their faith and each other as situations present struggles more demanding than any that they have dealt with in their lifetime. The story, set on a little ranch in the stunning backdrop of Wailua, Kauai, is a sizzling and magnetic adventure for readers of all ages. Author Bio: Peggy L. Headlund is a singer, pianist, composer, arranger, lyricist, equestrian, and fiction and non-fiction writer. She is currently writing three series of fiction and non-fiction. She lives in California with her husband, Don, and their two little West Highland White Terriers. Publishers website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/Providence-LeadingOfTheSpirit.html
Whoever the addict is to you—husband, wife, son, daughter, parent, or best friend—you need help on that broken road. What do you do while the addict is in and out of rehab, in and out of jail, in and out of your home, and in and out of your wallet? What do you do if they never clean up? You’ve kicked them out and they’ve come back with fresh promises. You’ve tried everything you know to do and called every number you’ve been given seeking help. Yet little to nothing has actually changed. What do you do? What can you do? When You Love an Addict is full of specific Scriptures and practical advice concerning the very problems you are facing: how to talk to an addict, recognizing the difference between enabling and helping, making decisions about the addict, repairing broken relationships, building low self-esteem, maintaining joy, recognizing relapse, and many other topics. Step out of denial. Stop ignoring the problems. You can learn to do more than just cope. You can make decisions that give you a life of joy and peace. You can’t make your loved one stop using, but you can reclaim your life, your peace of mind, and your own stability. When you are tired of living in the ruins of your shattered life, put to use the principles you will find in When You Love an Addict. You too can overcome!
As a Christian commentary on the obstacles we face in modern life to rely on God and His Will for our lives, this book offers refreshing honesty about the facts of God's Word on abortion. The author, Peggy Hof-Corrigan, is also known as the Messenger of Wisdom because she has the bravery to stand up for God's Word in a world that often turns away from Him. Written for Christian men and women, the author reaches out to readers and walks them through the Bible, describing what it says about making decisions that are reserved only for God. She inspires the reader to search their own treasure chest of life for the jewels that He has bestowed upon us, and free ourselves from possession of sin, idolatry, and overconfidence in mortals. With powerful observations and passionate words, her writing attempts to remove the blindfold of ignorance and hold up our actions for us to truly see.
The proclivities of mother's predispositions have a demand to be recognized, established, and authenticated with their own biblical principles, practices, values, and beliefs while cultivating our future generations. Since the propensities of our changing world's views of parenting, practices, and values can be identified, utilized, and influenced in the lives of children, according to Dr. Peggy Cook, there are eight vital components to conserve: 1. Word of God (Holy Bible), Life giving 2. Prayer: Life sustaining 3. Fathers: Life preserving 4. Mothers: Life receiving 5. Children: Indispensable gifts 6. Home: Blessed palace 7. Mentors: Biblical and notable examples 8. Research: Wisdom, knowledge, and application. The Power of a mother's touch will continue to be an enlightenment, illumination, and have a phenomenal impact on every man, woman, and child who embraces the insights in this book that will transition to their homes, churches, schools, and communities. My prayer for every reader: May the blessings of the Lord be upon you today, tomorrow, and forever. Be blessed! Be beautiful! Be beneficial! And let the beauty of the Lord, our God, be upon us and establish thou the work of our hands upon us. Yea the work of our hands establish thou it" (Psalms 90:17, KJV).
God has chosen you to do His work! God will use His GPS to get you where He wants you. Sometimes we simply feel lost but we don't have to stay lost. God has a plan just for you; a plan that is user friendly, perfect and truly exciting. There will be u-turns and re-directions on the screen but you can overcome them. Discover how to get the most out of life as you reflect on heart-felt questions like these: - How do I know if it is my plan or God's plan? - Who has been affected most by the gifts God has placed within me? - Why should I get on my knees to pray? - Do I have habits of obedience? - Am I really committed to completely serving God To get it right, life takes practice and you will have opportunities every day to use your GPS (God's Plan for Self). Get ready for the most awesome and incredible adventure that will change your life and build a deeper relationship with God. Peggy Fink is involved in a Women's Book Club that encouraged her to share this book with other Christian women. She wants to encourage women to build a deeper relationship with the Lord so they know they are living in His bubble. She is an educator and trainer who is following the Lord's will to speak out to women. Look for her next book, "Unpacking Galatians.
The fascinating account of how the story of the Buddha was transformed into the legend of a Christian saint. The story of Saint Josaphat, a prince who gave up his wealth and kingdom to follow Jesus, was one of the most popular Christian tales of the Middle Ages, translated into a dozen languages, and cited by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice. Yet Josaphat is only remembered today because of the similarities of his life to that of the Buddha. In Search of the Christian Buddha is set against the backdrop of the trade along the Silk Road, the Christian settlement of Palestine, the spread of Islam, and the Crusades. It traces the path of the Buddha’s tale from India and shows how it evolved, adopting details from each culture during its sojourn. These early instances of globalization allowed not only goods but also knowledge to flow between different cultures and around much of the world. Eminent scholars Donald S. Lopez Jr. and Peggy McCracken reveal how religions born thousands of miles apart shared ideas throughout the centuries. They uncover surprising convergences and divergences between these faiths on subjects including the meaning of death, the problem of desire, and their view of women. Demonstrating the incredible power of this tale, they ask not how stories circulate among religions but how religions circulate among stories.
God's Innkeeper: There Was Room for Him in the Inn is a moving account of Peggy Cox's fourteen-year journey after the death of her husband. With aspirations of retirement in mind and visions of ministry, Jim and Peggy built their dream home as a bed and breakfast inn in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas. Soon after, those dreams unexpectedly came crashing down when Jim was diagnosed with leukemia. Suddenly, Peggy became both a widow and sole caretaker of their seven-acre, six-bedroom country estate. Facing immense emotion and grief, coupled with both the physical and financial strain of maintaining her home and business alone, she fought to keep their vision of a ministry retreat alive. In the midst of extraordinary challenges, Peggy learned how a loving and faithful God gave her hope to continue on in spite of the odds. Her most valuable lesson was fighting the good fight of faith by resting in the promises of God and His endless source of peace and strength.
The most meaningful part of my story is that it is based on a true story. About a boy from unfortunate circumstances who came to live in the country, and there he found a friend and a dream. When I wrote it, I hoped to inspire children to be open to changes in their life, to dream of a positive future and that dreams can come true; to bring hope, encouragement, and for them to feel the importance of empathy, love, friendship, and commitment to a goal. I feel and hope that this book can inspire children in a positive way.
When the children of Christian Scientists die from a treatable illness, are their parents guilty of murder for withholding that treatment? How should the rights of children, the authority of the medical community, and religious freedom be balanced? Is it possible for those adhering to a medical model of health and disease and for those adhering to the Christian Science model to enter into a meaningful dialogue, or are the two models incommensurable? DesAutels, Battin, and May engage in a lucid and candid debate of the issues of who is ultimately responsible for deciding these questions and how to accommodate (and, in some cases, constrain) Christian Science views and practices within a pluralistic society.
Peggy Gish went to Iraq in an attempt to prevent war, but on March 20, 2003, the bombs began falling on Baghdad. In her book, Gish recounts the moving experiences of Christian Peacemaker Teams' (CPT) work in Iraq, before, during, and after the 2003 war and occupation. Told as her personal account, Gish shares the story of prisoner abuse, the character of the Iraqi people, and a passionate vision for peace.
Written specifically for mothers, this book explains God's covenant of hope using stories that demonstrate God's protection for children in our modern culture that is full of decadence and danger.
Susan and Peggy remind us that true leadership is not so much a result of one's position, but rather an outgrowth of Christlike qualities which are neither male nor female.
In this story, Michael, Mariana, Katy, and Josh learn The L.O.V.E. Approach. You “listen” as they use it with people they care about. Finally, you discover what has changed in their personal lives as a result. In this book, you can also practice the 4 steps and see for yourself how transformational they can be – Listen and Learn, Open Options, introduce a new Vision and Value, and Extend and Empower!
Life’s hustle and bustle barely leaves us time to think. It is not uncommon to ask ourselves, “Is this what life is all about? All this rushing from one place to another?” You feel that something’s missing in your life, something you can’t quite put your finger on. Despite your successes, there is this feeling of emptiness—a kind of restlessness—and you don’t know why it’s there. The nine-to-five grind and (for moms) the daily school rounds, household chores, baby schedules, etc.—we’re like hamsters running round and round on the wheel. It’s only when a crisis hits us that we freeze in place or pause. That’s when we utter, “Oh God!” “Oh my God!” Find out how Meg stands up to God whom she had rejected in favour of ancestral worship. God who was taking away three mothers in her family.
As you protect others, God's shield of protection defends YOU! In this special first responders' edition of Psalm 91, Peggy Joyce Ruth, a veteran Bible teacher, guides you through a personal study of this psalm, explaining verse by verse God's promises of protection. This psalm describes a haven of physical protection, safety, and security that can only be found by trusting God's covenant promises when faced with life-threatening danger and fear, whether responding to an outbreak of disease or civil unrest. By directing this special edition to first responders, it works for the men and women on the front lines of the medical community caring for COVID-19 patients, as well as those who patrol our streets and keep our communities safe, who have recently come under attack and feel more at risk than ever. This book will teach you about God's shield of protection and provision for our men and women on the front lines. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to apply the prayers.
Cancer, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis are just a few of the chronic illnesses that plague many Americans, and Christians are not exempt. Living with a serious illness is not easy. The challenges extend far beyond the physical realm, and maintaining a strong Christian testimony is difficult. Growing in godliness and pleasing God do not come naturally. In the midst of such complex challenges, even the most mature Christians need help. They need more than just shared life stories or practical tips for facing their disease. They need more than poignant illustrations to inspire them or amusing anecdotes to make them laugh. While each of these aspects is helpful, what sufferers need most is the encouraging truth of the Bible. Only the supernatural, unchanging Word of God can give genuine comfort and effective help. Healing for the Heart is a devotional designed for Christians who are serious about seeking Gods help in their time of illness. The entries are focused on Bible truths and are designed to provide encouragement, instruction, and gentle challenge. Strengthen your heart on a daily basis with this biblically-based and compassionately-shared truth.
For six years, spiritual formation leaders such as Dallas Willard, Bruce Demarest, and Bill Hull came together with other colleagues to create a collection of wisdom and honest personal revelation in the areas of discipleship and spiritual formation. The result is The Kingdom Life, a book that offers a fresh approach to the spiritual disciplines through a three-pronged focus on transformation, community, and outreach. Connect in a unique way with God and His kingdom by understanding how He sees grace and doctrine, brokenness and obedience, outreach and justice. Includes seven highly practical “process” chapters as well as three theological chapters on the Trinity, the Scriptures, and the Holy Spirit.
Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion. In adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms. Anansi the Spider is a 1973 Caldecott Honor Book.
Poets have always been the medium through which a culture talks of, and to, its gods. Now, in this learned but lively commentary, Peggy Rosenthal shows us the astonishing range of poetic encounters with Jesus. With a special emphasis on twentieth-century poetry, Rosenthal draws from an unprecedented range of world poetry--from Africa, the Arab world, and the Far East to Latin America and the West--to give readers an understanding of how different times and different cultures have affected the way poets refigure Jesus and of how poets' fascination with the man from Nazareth transcends all barriers. She also demonstrates that, despite the twentieth century's self-definition as a secular and post-Christian epoch, it has produced poetry about Jesus of truly surprising quality and variety. Impeccably researched and extremely accessible, The Poets Jesus will strongly appeal to scholars of poetry and religion as well as for all general readers of poetry.
Chasing The Wind is a book that carries the reader to a new level in their relationship with the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. Through Biblical stories combined with the author's own personal experiences, the reader comes to know the precious person of the Holy Spirit, bringing the reader into the knowledge that the Holy Spirit truly wants to be a part of their lives...each and every day...each and every moment. Peggy's own personal encounters with the Holy Spirit began after suffering an illness...an illness that was cured by our great physician, the Lord Jesus. Her spiritual eyes and her spiritual ears were opened so that during times of prayer, she found herself being taught through amazing visions that the Lord shared with her. Travel through the pages of this book...you will find that as you read about the precious Holy Spirit...that He is reading it with you. You will come to know Him...in a way you never dreamt was possible... Peggy Mosley Lack is a native Mississippian. She and her husband, Doug, have two children, Stephen and Kendal. Peggy's journey is that of a former teacher and youth director. It was in the year of 2009, however, that she had her "Damascus Road" experience...her face to face encounter with the Lord Jesus. The Holy Spirit has been her teacher and her guide, moving in marvelous ways within her life and in the lives of those around her. Her journey is told in the book, Choose Wisely... a story that is filled with the miraculous works of the Lord. For more information about Peggy Mosley Lack and her book, Choose Wisely...go to info@magnoliaglobalministries.com
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