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Children have always been close to the heart of God. It is when children are sick, even dying, that they can suddenly bring us closer to God ourselves. Children's minister and former children's hospital chaplain Leanne Hadley has been ministering to hurting children for years. In Touching Heaven, she recounts the poignant stories and simple faith of the remarkable children she has been privileged to serve. She shares their encounters with God, Jesus,...
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Jim McCann balances the practical with the poignant inside Celebrating Life. More than just a collection of sympathetic sentiments, Celebrating Life serves as a catalyst for sharing profound affection, appreciation, grief, and love for someone who has died.
This inspirational book of sympathy is perfect for quiet moments of reflection or for sharing at memorials, anniversaries, funerals, wakes, and other special occasions that pay tribute to the...
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It's easy to trust God when things are going our way and the world makes sense. But when suffering strikes--especially seemingly senseless suffering--we are filled with doubt and stunned by events spiraling beyond our control. In the midst of suffering, we often question the very foundation of our faith--our belief in the God who says he loves us. Since our trust and obedience rest on God's character, the questions that life's tragedies force us to...
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A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you're prepared for the unexpected.
The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you're going to die some day? Exactly.
Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won't have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life planning, make it possible in this essential and easy-to-follow...
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This book is based on the true story of Jonathan Ned Cole, a deaf adopted son of Mary Carol Cole and Ned M Cole. Much of the story is factually about Jon's rather tragic life. Some of the story about his biological parents are works of my imagination. Jon never knew who his biological parents were. Other parts are dramatized to better portray who Jon was, a black, deaf boy raised in an all-white family. The last chapter is about Jon's time in Heaven...
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#1 Grief is like fear. It feels like being afraid, but for different reasons. It is difficult to take in what others say, and it is hard to want to take it in. It is so uninteresting. Yet I want the others to be about me.
#2 Marriage has done wonders for me. I can never again believe that religion is manufactured out of our unconscious, starved desires and is a...
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Why is molestation among boys a taboo topic?
When was the last time you heard of a male sharing their story of being molested?
Why are men so afraid to come forward with their stories?
Is it the fear of being judged? Is it shame or embarrassment? Or could it be that our society is not formed where a man can feel comfortable coming forth with his story of molestation?
All these questions and more will be addressed in this book. Read through these...
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In this beautiful tenth anniversary edition of her bestselling book, New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative journey of chronicling God's gifts and grace. With more than 1.5 million copies sold, Ann shows you how to tap into a pattern of gratitude that continues to change lives.
How can you find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and
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Losing means grieving.
Grieving means choices.
Choices mean hurt or healing.
You've lost someone you love. Or you're on the brink of losing your marriage. Your dreams. Your health. Or perhaps the trauma of your past pursues you into the present.
Your life's going to change. Which way it goes won't be decided by your loss, but by the choices you make.
At the crossroads of grief, one road will lead to hope and healing. The other, to more hurt....
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Inspiration to make your earthly experience more heavenly... Have you ever felt a sense of unfinished business with those who have preceded you into eternity? Ever wished you could have even a few minutes to articulate your love and appreciation for their impact on your life? In Letters to Heaven, best-selling author Calvin Miller inspires us all to say what we haven't yet said to those who brought a brightness to our lives or challenged us to live...
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#1 It can be difficult for women to break off engagements. We are often told that our ambivalence toward marriage is something we must work through, so we don't get left behind and spend the rest of our lives with a bunch of cats and a freezer full of Lean Cuisine.
#2 I was working as a reporter and meteorologist at WOOD TV in my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I...
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Christy Droog is a young woman broken in pieces. Abandoned at birth by her biological mother, sexually assaulted at age five, an unwed mother at nineteen, her life at age twenty-two is shattered by the tragic drowning of her infant son. By forty, Christy is in the midst of a full-blown spiritual crisis-her body a battleground of multiple agonizing surgeries, her beloved mother lost to cancer, and facing the scars of a failed marriage and looming divorce....
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"Companion in Grief" offers help from a respectful place of experience without the presumption of religion. For grievers with short attention spans, the straightforward paragraphs on non-clinical concepts are a welcome respite. "Companion" directs a griever's attention away from pain by focusing on the larger picture of transitions that are constant in our lives; it brings comfort by guiding the reader to an awareness of the ongoing connection to...
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The defining moments of most people's lives-being born and dying-are out of their control. While this is accepted by most, for some reason, the assumption of manipulating life in between is also widely held. We believe we steer our life on our own terms. We believe we are the masters of our own fate. But what if everything is out of control? What if you believe in a faith long before you were born and long after you die? What if you have never been...
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Long This book is engaging, readable, soulful without being maudlin and without pontificating. It is, astonishingly, a happy book about grief. This book has a gentle rhythm that flows though the grief process, respecting the uniqueness of every person. It is easy reading; it offers something for every personality. What Professionals Are Saying About "Suddenly Single" "The book has a gentle rhythm that flows through the grief process, respecting the...
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A story of triumph over tragedy that will inspire you to move from blame to accountability. From victim to victorious.
Australian born psychic medium and counsellor Ros McMaster's memoir came about after a series of tragic life events forced her to question the relationships around her - none more so than the relationship she had with herself. At the age of 54, her 30-year marriage to Andrew ends, leaving her to deal with years of suppressed anger....
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The Grieving Parent's Book of Hope is a comprehensive and compassionate journey down the road of grief toward healing for parents who have lost a child. The book helps take the reader away from the lonely path of lost hope to a life once again filled with meaning and purpose. It is written from the intimate firsthand experience of a mother who has lost her child and holds the reader in a continual warm embrace. What makes this book unique is that...
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#1 I met Ben Selecman, a second-year law student, at Caroline's wedding. He was extremely confident yet genuinely kind. He was my biggest cheerleader, always believing in me more than I did in myself.
#2 I had known since date three that day would happen, though it came a little sooner than I expected. It felt fast, but why wait any longer. I was ecstatic to be his wife.
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Beyond the Skies of Blue and Pink is a follow-up to K. L. Nelson's first book A Life Spiritually Guided by Faith, Daisies, and Sky Blue Pink. After the heart-wrenching loss of her husband, K. L. Nelson has spent the last three years soul-searching for who she is without him and what her destination will be now that she is on her own. K. L. Nelson shares a compelling story of how her view of the world around her has changed so dramatically after such...
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This workbook is designed to assist the reader in dealing with major losses, such as death, divorce and other life changes. It explains the processes involved in grieving from the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual levels. Each chapter has clear easy to follow directions for doing the activity and then asks questions for the reader to consider and answer as it guides toward understanding and healing. Illustrations are provided....
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