Kisses and kitchens are more connected than most people can ever imagine. A kiss is an expression of love. It is an indication of intimacy, a show of affection. The kitchen is a place of cooking. It is a centre for the practical demonstration of a wife's love for her husband and a husband's love for his wife. Just as a kiss is "ministered" out of a heart of affection, so the ministry in the kitchen is rendered out of a heart of care and consideration. Kiss Me in the Kitchen is a unique book. It deals with the following: *The kitchen as an altar for the preservation of love and life *The relationship of kissing and the priesthood of the kitchen-place *How husbands and wives can kiss each other in the kitchen-place *How parents can kiss their children and teach them to minister in the kitchen *Kissing and the restoration of the biblical patterns of nutrition *Releasing the rainbow colours of the kitchen *Turning your spouse into a celebrity chef *The ministry of the watchman and intercession in the kitchen *How to kiss your spouse with love poems in the kitchen *The health benefits of kissing in the kitchen *Kissing for divine breakthrough in the kitchen The passion to cook a lovely meal is as powerful as the preparation to give a passionate kiss. As kissing is indispensable to lovers, so is the kitchen indispensible to families.
Barbed Wire Kisses/Blood kissing flesh./Acid tears burning streaks./Made to watch,/Made to acknowledge,/this ritual I have allowed./These barbed wire kisses/bleed me dry./Feed the children of the serpent/as they play their fallen game./Unable to break free./Unsure of the consequence./Finally I'm left alone/tired and unable to move/as morning light creeps in.
Kisses and kitchens are more connected than most people can ever imagine. A kiss is an expression of love. It is an indication of intimacy, a show of affection. The kitchen is a place of cooking. It is a centre for the practical demonstration of a wife's love for her husband and a husband's love for his wife. Just as a kiss is "ministered" out of a heart of affection, so the ministry in the kitchen is rendered out of a heart of care and consideration. Kiss Me in the Kitchen is a unique book. It deals with the following: *The kitchen as an altar for the preservation of love and life *The relationship of kissing and the priesthood of the kitchen-place *How husbands and wives can kiss each other in the kitchen-place *How parents can kiss their children and teach them to minister in the kitchen *Kissing and the restoration of the biblical patterns of nutrition *Releasing the rainbow colours of the kitchen *Turning your spouse into a celebrity chef *The ministry of the watchman and intercession in the kitchen *How to kiss your spouse with love poems in the kitchen *The health benefits of kissing in the kitchen *Kissing for divine breakthrough in the kitchen The passion to cook a lovely meal is as powerful as the preparation to give a passionate kiss. As kissing is indispensable to lovers, so is the kitchen indispensible to families.
How many times have you and your friends asked one another these questions without ever coming up with any good answers? Your girlfriends just tell you what you want to hear. At the end of the day, the only person who can give you insight into man problems is—that’s right—a man! But guys have hidden agendas. What guy would give up all his dating advantages by spilling the goods? Steve Santagati would. A self-confessed serial dater and Bad Boy, Steve is telling all for the benefit of womankind. Every guy is at least part Bad Boy, and in The Manual, this prime specimen reveals what every woman needs to know to counter Bad Boy tactics, both amateur and professional. Steve is never condescending or callous, but honest, perceptive, and street-smart. His guidance is straightforward and his insights are dead-on, giving women tools they can immediately put to work. Discover what you may not want to know but need to know about: •The Heart of the Bad Boy (i.e., the nature of the beast) •The Male Mind: how he sees you and how you can make this work to your advantage •Guys on the Hunt: the male modus operandi, from the grocery store to Home Depot •When Boy Meets Girl: how to handle dating, from flirting to “sext” messaging to learning his weaknesses •Mating: so you’ve got him . . . should you keep him? Why learn from a Bad Boy instead of, say, a psychologist? Because there’s no replacement for “in the field” experience. You’ll benefit from (and laugh at) stories of real things Steve has done in relationships with women as well as of women turning the tables on him when he least expected it. The book also includes a question-and-answer section, in which Steve explores some of the toughest dating issues. To understand Steve is to understand the Bad Boy, and that will take you a long way in understanding all men. Find out how much more fun dating can be when you get the upper hand on Bad Boys . . . for good.
How does Steve Almond get himself into so much trouble? Could it be his incessant moralizing? His generally poor posture? The fact that he was raised by a pack of wolves? Frankly, we haven’t got a clue. What we do know is that Almond has a knack for converting his dustups into essays that are both funny and furious. In (Not that You Asked), he squares off against Sean Hannity on national TV, nearly gets arrested for stealing “Sta-Hard” gel from his local pharmacy, and winds up in Boston, where he quickly enrages the entire population of the Red Sox Nation. Almond is, as they say in Yiddish, a tummler. Almond on personal grooming: “Why, exactly, did I feel it would be ‘sexy’ and ‘hot’ to have my girlfriend wax my chest? I can offer no good answer to this question today. I could offer no good answer at the time.” On sports: “To be a fan is to live in a condition of willed helplessness. We are (for the most part) men who sit around and watch other men run and leap and sweat and grapple each other. It is a deeply homoerotic pattern of conduct, often interracial in nature, and essentially humiliating.” On popular culture: “I have never actually owned a TV, a fact I mention whenever possible, in the hopes that it will make me seem noble and possibly lead to oral sex.” On his literary hero, Kurt Vonnegut: “His books perform the greatest feat of alchemy known to man: the conversion of grief into laughter by means of courageous imagination.” On religion: “Every year, when Chanukah season rolled around, my brothers and I would make the suburban pilgrimage to the home of our grandparents, where we would ring in the holiday with a big, juicy Chanukah ham.” The essays in (Not that You Asked) will make you laugh out loud, or, maybe just as likely, hurl the book across the room. Either way, you’ll find Steve Almond savagely entertaining. Not that you asked. “A pop-culture-saturated intellectual, a kindly grouch, vitriolic Boston Red Sox hater, neurotic new father and Kurt Vonnegut fanatic… [Almond] scores big in every chapter of this must-have collection. Biting humor, honesty, smarts and heart: Vonnegut himself would have been proud.” —— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Jokes often touch on the biggest topics of our existence, but many Christians haven't taken humor seriously. This insightful yet delightful crash course from philosopher Steve Wilkens argues that viewing Scripture and theology through the lens of humor helps us understand the gospel and avoid the pitfalls of both naturalism and gnosticism, while facilitating a humble, honest, and appealing approach to faith.
Simple Recipes for Romance How to add spice to your marriage Have you ever wondered, "Can I really experience romance in marriage or is it just a fairy tale?" Yes you can, if you are willing to make it happen! These simple recipes for romance will provide the ingredients for adding spice back to your marriage. If you use a recipe book to create a meal you will prepare a tasty delight. By following these "Simple Recipes for Romance" you will experience a FEAST! Steve Tucker has tested and applied these recipes throughout his 29 years of marriage. His desire is for couples to enjoy their relationship in the midst of life's challenges. With these simple recipes for romance, you can do it! "Who doesn't want spice in their marriage? Yet there are many couples who have forgotten what "spice" smells or tastes like and their most important relationship has grown stagnant and stale. If you want a thriving marriage that is growing more in love everyday there is only one book I would recommend . and you are looking at it." Roger Gibson Speaker & Author, First Comes Love, Then Comes Money Smalley Relationship Center Steve Tucker is co-founder and president of Eagle Family Ministries in Bentonville, Arkansas. He has spent the past 12 years leading seminars and retreats on romance in marriage. He was in church ministry from 1975 through 1996 when EFM was founded. Steve is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri and John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He is a graduate of Rapport Leadership International School of Leadership Development, as well as a member of the AACC. Steve is certified in several marriage communication programs and is a relationship coach. Steve and Susan were married in 1979 and have two sons.
Tennis Magic joyfully demolishes the old myth that tennis is "too hard to learn" by de-mystifying every aspect of learning and playing the game. Smart, challenging and funny, it's loaded with tricks that are sure to supercharge your game and your enjoyment of the sport.
This book examines the services that chaplains provide to dying patients and the unique relationship that palliative care staff construct with people at the end of life. It explores the nature of hope when faced with the inevitable and develops a theory of spiritual care rooted in relationship that has implications for all healthcare professionals.
Whether you're a sensitive, bookish type or a beer-guzzling Cyber-jock--or just an average guy--The Gentleman's Guide to Life is a perfect and indispensable primer on looking, living, and feeling good, answering all your questions about clothes, career, fitness, love, and lust. How do I move up without selling out? How do I help my friends (and crush my enemies)? How do I feed and care for my boss? What kind of suit should I wear? What kind of shoes do I wear with the suit? Socks? Do I really need to take my vitamins? Is this impotence or lack of interest? How much sleep do I need? How can I bluff my way through a wine list? What is Cubism? How much should I tip? What CDs should I have to relax? To seduce? Do I like her? Do I really, really like her? What does she mean I don't listen? How do I propose (or ask for the ring back)? Am I the best man I can possibly be?
The unnecessary scenes that a successful Hollywood script doctor has effortlessly cut from other people's screenplays seem to be threatening his own life. The ultimate fixer must now find an emotional and intellectual solution to the problems of his own life.
You don't have to be a rocket scientist," as the saying goes, to know (in this case) that we live in a sex-obsessed society. As Christians, we too think about sex. A lot. More frequently than we care to admit. So why not talk about it? That's what author Steve Hawkins does in his contemporary take on a most personal facet of life. In this book based on God's Word, with such chapter titles as "Virgin," "Damage in the Garden," and "Restoring the Glory," Steve will challenge you to get to know the liberating Jesus who is not a religious stuffed-shirt when it comes to this amazing God-given gift we all share.
This guide, covering over 20 walks spread across Northumbria, is aimed at parents whose children may not be as keen to go walking as they are. Included are check-lists of things to spot on the walk, along with information on local amenities.
Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.
Kate, a young woman full of fun and adventure with dreams of becoming a great horse rider convinces her cousin to join her on a midnight adventure. The two young women decide to sneak down to a neighboring farm where an international rider had lived. The young rider had passed in a fatal accident but several of his horses are still there in his fathers care. After some comical moments the two reach the stable and actually manage to ride two of the horses. As they are leaving, Kate stumbles upon a dead body. Its the owner and hes obviously been murdered. The police investigation turns up several surprises, including an affair years before between her mother and the murdered victim. Once the young ladies and Kates mother are cleared life seems to go back to normal as the police continue on the case. The lead detective, Michael Barrington, falls in love with Kate as the investigation continues. Although shes often flirtatious, Kate is slow to accept his love but as she finally acknowledges her own true feelings she accepts Michaels marriage proposal. They are seen as the perfect couple and returning from their honeymoon a twist of fate surprises them with a great fortune they could have never expected. After their first five years of marriage everything the couple had ever dreamed of seemed to be coming true. They had developed an impressive equestrian estate and Kate had gained a reputation as a good rider and trainer. One day without any warning Kates mother dies which rocks Kates world. Kate becomes obsessed with the secrets and questions her mother had never shared or answered while she was alive. She is relentless and even a bit deceitful in her quest to obtain the answers about her mothers earlier life. Her obsession gains her the answers but almost ruins her marriage. After resolving things with her husband life returns to a harmonious state until fate delivers still another blow.
Best friends Raymond and Graham have waited their whole lives for fourth grade, when they?ll rule the school at East Millcreek Elementary. But things don?t go quite as planned when Raymond gets stuck with the most embarrassing line in the school play! Can he find a way out of it, or will he be humiliated in front of everyone? Filled with memorable characters, side-splitting moments, and goofy black-andwhite illustrations, this series is sure to tickle kids? funny bones!
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