In a society that puts so much emphasis on perfection, Veronica Chambers mischievously casts aside the guilt-inducing litany of “shoulda, coulda, woulda” that seems to define modern-day life and replaces it with a resounding call to live with “foolish bravery.” Refreshingly open about the personal failures and limitations that once weighed her down with shame, Chambers describes how she turned her less-than-perfect qualities into sources of delight and satisfaction. From belting out off-key renditions of torch songs while washing the dishes to seeing even the most unlikely career opportunity as a chance to spread one’s wings, Chambers shows that a willingness to fall flat on one’s face heightens the joys of everyday life and opens a new, wonderfully liberating perspective on work, motherhood, aging, friendship, failure, and success. With a winning combination of lighthearted anecdotes and heartfelt musings, Chambers encourages readers to follow her example and do the things that tickle their fancies and fire their imaginations—no matter what other people (and that little voice inside) may say. Like Chambers herself, they’ll discover that “what we consider our failures have a surprising ability to charm . . . we are loved for our imperfections—for our funny faces and walks and dances and songs.”
That Your Joy May Be Full" is a product of my own battle with depression. Through many trials I discovered that God's way was the only way the healing. This book will help you to have a heavenly view of life that will help change your heart. That Your Joy May Be Full" is unique in that it gives God's prescription for depression.
In a society that puts so much emphasis on perfection, Veronica Chambers mischievously casts aside the guilt-inducing litany of “shoulda, coulda, woulda” that seems to define modern-day life and replaces it with a resounding call to live with “foolish bravery.” Refreshingly open about the personal failures and limitations that once weighed her down with shame, Chambers describes how she turned her less-than-perfect qualities into sources of delight and satisfaction. From belting out off-key renditions of torch songs while washing the dishes to seeing even the most unlikely career opportunity as a chance to spread one’s wings, Chambers shows that a willingness to fall flat on one’s face heightens the joys of everyday life and opens a new, wonderfully liberating perspective on work, motherhood, aging, friendship, failure, and success. With a winning combination of lighthearted anecdotes and heartfelt musings, Chambers encourages readers to follow her example and do the things that tickle their fancies and fire their imaginations—no matter what other people (and that little voice inside) may say. Like Chambers herself, they’ll discover that “what we consider our failures have a surprising ability to charm . . . we are loved for our imperfections—for our funny faces and walks and dances and songs.”
Bluebell the fairy has broken her wing. The magpies and friends fill with worry. Can Zack save her wing? Will she once again sing? But children, her friends need to hurry! Meet Zack’s sisters, Scarlett and Angie in our next adventure story book ‘There’s a lion on the loose in North London’.
Talents are given to us by our Lord. These talents are not necessarily just for ourselves. What can you give to others? Spinners can give their talent of spun yarns to weavers. Weavers are able to give many gifts to others. What are you wearing? What is on your bed? Do you need a basket to carry things in? Does your floor need a rug for comfort? What about your walls? For example, a tapestry for beauty may be woven or just worn for warmth if you live in a cold environment. All of the above are woven by machinery but can be handwoven. At the end of this book is a list of other books by weavers. They can be obtained in libraries, bookstores, online stores, etc. Possibly the best way would be an e-book. This book is meant to inspire those who read it to want to learn how to make useful things.
That Your Joy May Be Full" is a product of my own battle with depression. Through many trials I discovered that God's way was the only way the healing. This book will help you to have a heavenly view of life that will help change your heart. That Your Joy May Be Full" is unique in that it gives God's prescription for depression.
Bluebell the fairy has broken her wing. The magpies and friends fill with worry. Can Zack save her wing? Will she once again sing? But children, her friends need to hurry! Meet Zack’s sisters, Scarlett and Angie in our next adventure story book ‘There’s a lion on the loose in North London’.
Veronica Martindale set sail from Liverpool in 1972 as a young mother for a better life in South Africa. That decision radically changed her life beyond all recognition. The three decades spent in that turbulent country as it emerged from apartheid brought her to poverty, danger and threats of death. Her story at times sounds too incredible to be true and her dangers read like scenes from a Hollywood movies. In the middle of many disasters Veronica had a miraculous supernatural experience which enabled her to overcome in situations that would have driven many people to despair.
In this compelling story of personal dreams laid aside in order to bring life to another, professional athlete Veronica Karaman unfolds the meaning of agape love. Through the game of golf, an aging, terminally-ill mother is brought into a loving relationship with her daughter where before there had been only emotional vacancy. Amazingly, her mother outlives the doctor's death sentence by almost seven years--years of adventure and fulfillment. Told with humor, passion, and at times breathtaking spiritual insight, My Shot of Joy reminds us that the Holy Spirit is the force behind reconciliation, that through our willingness to love others sacrificially, we can be healers in a broken world.
Talents are given to us by our Lord. These talents are not necessarily just for ourselves. What can you give to others? Spinners can give their talent of spun yarns to weavers. Weavers are able to give many gifts to others. What are you wearing? What is on your bed? Do you need a basket to carry things in? Does your floor need a rug for comfort? What about your walls? For example, a tapestry for beauty may be woven or just worn for warmth if you live in a cold environment. All of the above are woven by machinery but can be handwoven. At the end of this book is a list of other books by weavers. They can be obtained in libraries, bookstores, online stores, etc. Possibly the best way would be an e-book. This book is meant to inspire those who read it to want to learn how to make useful things.
Provocative, personal, and illuminating the universal, Awakening Fire is the anticipated collection of the poetry and writings by Veronica Valles. She leads you into the labyrinth of your own humanitystraight to the center of your being. Veronicas describes her ways of loving God and finding the good. As a photographer, she has a keen eye for patterns, the dance of light and shadows, and the fire of life.
Everyone knows the flamboyant, larger-than-life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the Cuban salsa singer. to hear her voice or to see her perform was to feel her life-affirming energy deep within you. relish the sizzling sights and sounds of her legacy in this glimpse into Celia’s childhood and her inspiring rise to worldwide fame and recognition as the Queen of salsa. Her inspirational life story is sure to sweeten your soul.
This book is for all who have stayed awake at night wondering why they are here and what they are here to do. What is the meaning of life in this third dimension? You spend sleepless nights pondering and seeking for answers from within. This book is designed to assist you to trust in the creative action of life and make the breakthrough you have been longing for. You will penetrate into a world of absolute fulfillment and unending joy that will never leave you. Be willing to unglue the mind. As the ungluing takes place, you will feel out of balance, you will feel you are being stretched, and you will feel you are losing something. It’s natural to be afraid, but afraid of what? The old has to fall away for the new to emerge. Trust in what is already within you, and be willing to unglue the mind.
This is a story of moving from abuse, crippling fear and low self-esteem to knowing the ultimate love of God. Author W. Veronica Lisare has discovered courage, joy, hope, freedom and fulfillment as she embraces her authentic identity as a daughter of the King of kings. She shares the intimate details of her journals from an unhappy childhood, through a loveless marriage, a divorce, the loss of a granddaughter and a battle with cancer to a rewarding nursing job and a second career as a minister of the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The testimony of the author and the spiritual tools she learned along the journey will inspire all who read it to move through their own challenges to God’s perfect love and the other side of fear.
Fans of Jane the Virgin will find much to love about The Go-Between, a coming-of-age novel from bestselling author Veronica Chambers, who with humor and humanity explores issues of identity and belonging in a world that is ever-changing. She is the envy of every teenage girl in Mexico City. Her mother is a glamorous telenovela actress. Her father is the go-to voice-over talent for blockbuster films. Hers is a world of private planes, chauffeurs, paparazzi and gossip columnists. Meet Camilla del Valle—Cammi to those who know her best. When Cammi’s mom gets cast in an American television show and the family moves to LA, things change, and quickly. Her mom’s first role is playing a not-so-glamorous maid in a sitcom. Her dad tries to find work but dreams about returning to Mexico. And at the posh, private Polestar Academy, Cammi’s new friends assume she’s a scholarship kid, the daughter of a domestic. At first Cammi thinks playing along with the stereotypes will be her way of teaching her new friends a lesson. But the more she lies, the more she wonders: Is she only fooling herself?
Veronica believed in herself and allowed her light to shine in the glory of love. She was inspired to write through the awareness of thoughts and feelings freely flowing. Awakening in the morning, she has been enlightened with inspirational messages received from the vibratory source of her mind. She felt on receiving these messages, it invoked a wonderful sense of peace in her heart. This empowered her to share these messages with everyone. In her career as a nurse, she knew kindness and compassion helps one to heal and regain confidence in themselves. She knew love is imbedded in the brotherhood of man to create harmony with everyone in the world.
God’s renewing power will illuminate your path and give profound revelation, clarity, understanding and certainty to your life experiences, which now becomes your personal story... This heartfelt piece of work is hoped to inspire the reader to continue his or her life’s journey with a renewed sense of divine perspective and revelation of the many graven questions asked in life. Life is full of foes, challenges and let downs, but it is also filled with lots of love, hope and overwhelming joy. The way one walks out his or her life story can be the processional into something far greater than anything imaginable. The Prodigal Who Did Not Return… parallels the life of the prodigal son coupled with personal experiences and testimony of the author Veronica L. Smith as she shares the journey set before her, her life, her anointed place, her story. It is in the place of revelation and renewal that she came to understand that the prodigal who had indeed left the father, is also The Prodigal, Who Did Not Return… ...be empowered to live renewed, full of revelation that will give you a new perspective for your life; and how it takes you to a Kingdom position of righteousness and fulfillment of God’s plan and purpose.
Time Somebody Told Me is a must have inspirational novel no woman should be without. Every woman who comes in contact with this dynamic book will be truly blessed.
A timely picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States. Shirley Chisholm famously said, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." This dynamic biography illuminates how Chisholm was a doer, an active and vocal participant in our nation's democracy, and a force to be reckoned with. Now young readers will learn about her early years, her time in Congress, her presidential bid and how her actions left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire, uplift, and instruct.
As a child, Veronica was deeply affected by her parents' marital conflict and frequent escalations of violence. And being raised in a salvation by works religion, Veronica developed a distorted view of God and His love. Following her own failed marriage, she struggled with balancing single parenthood and a career. Crying out to the Lord at a critical time in her life, she experienced salvation, the powerful infilling of the Holy Spirit and a wonderful revelation of Father God's love through Jesus Christ. It is this love of the Father that she desires to communicate to others. Having turned her life fully over to the Lord, Veronica has functioned in Church Leadership positions as Business Administrator, Bible Teacher and Board Member and is currently a Licensed Minister serving as Pastor of a small church in Northern NJ. Veronica has one son and twin grandsons, also residing in NJ.
A NEW IN NONFICTION PEOPLE PICK | A TIME TOP 10 NONFICTION BOOK OF 2017 | NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2017 BY: The Huffington Post • Glamour• Bustle • RedEye A Los Angeles Times bestseller **One of BookRiot's '11 Books to Help Us Make It Through a Trump Presidency'** **One of The Guardian's Essentials for Black History Month** “Whenever I think about Michelle Obama, I think, ‘When I grow up, I want to be just like her. I want to be that intelligent, confident, and comfortable in my own skin’.” —Roxane Gay “Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in the world is a Black man is still breathtaking to me. The fact that he goes home to a tight-knit, loving family headed by a Black woman is soul-stirring. That woman is Michelle. Michelle. That name now carries a whole world of meaning...” —From the Preface by Ava DuVernay Michelle Obama is unlike any other First Lady in American History. From her first moments on the public stage, she has challenged traditional American notions about what it means to be beautiful, to be strong, to be fashion-conscious, to be healthy, to be First Mom, to be a caretaker and hostess, and to be partner to the most powerful man in the world. What is remarkable is that, at 52, she is just getting started. While many books have looked at Michelle Obama from a fashion perspective, no book has fully explored what she means to our culture. The Meaning of Michelle does just that, while offering a parting gift to a landmark moment in American history. In addition to a tribute to Michelle Obama, this book is also a rollicking, lively dinner party conversation about race, class, marriage, creativity, womanhood and what it means to be American today. Contributors include: Ava DuVernay, Veronica Chambers, Benilde Little, Damon Young, Alicia Hall Moran and Jason Moran, Brittney Cooper, Ylonda Gault Caviness, Chirlane McCray, Cathi Hanauer, Tiffany Dufu, Tanisha Ford, Marcus Samuelsson, Sarah Lewis, Karen Hill Anton, Rebecca Carroll, Phillipa Soo, and Roxane Gay
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