Have you ever been picked on for the way you look? People calling you names and their words hurting you? Happy in My Own Skin explores the life of a boy named Micah who has a unique and rare skin condition that is noticeable. In life, you can't deny that everyone looks different, and people try to blend in with society, but in this book, you will discover that it's okay to look different on the outside and to be happy in your own skin.Numerous strangers said, "Mommy, why is that little boy dirty? Is he a werewolf? Was he in the mud?" Micah was born with skin that is both black and tan with lots of little moles and one giant mole that grows hair. This story is about Micah's challenges, his extraordinary skin condition, and his bravery to hope in the love of his Maker. He will have to see lots of doctors, have surgeries, and face kids who may be mean with their words. By putting his faith in Jesus, he learns to overcome the challenges that he faces each day and gives words of love and affirmation to the reader!By reading this book, you will have more of an understanding of what congenital melanocytic nevus is as well as the life and challenges that people with this condition face every day. This book reminds people that it's okay to look different on the outside because each person is exquisite and special.
A lost cat befriends a squirrel and is taken in and loved by a lonely maiden who pampers and sings to her. While on a beach adventure, the cat meets a young man and brings him together with the lonely maiden, who then together fall in love, thus paying it forward with the love that was given to her.Whether it's a good deed, a kind word, or a warm hug, paying it forward benefits us all.
In my many years of attending Bible study, I have found that many who attend barely grow beyond the level of being fed the word of God. Many are stuck in the level of milk without the ability to handle the solid word of God. The aptitude and zeal to understand and rightly divide the word of God is absent in the greater percentage of church attendees today. Every good shepherd desires that their flocks grow in their spiritual muscle and be able to stand anywhere and anytime on their faith feet without being tossed around by wind of doctrine. However, because of various ministerial challenges, Bible-study setting may be lacking in many churches. The members may attend worship service on Sunday and other times and listen to the shepherd's sermons day after day but never have the opportunity to express their God-given ideas or ask questions that could strengthen their courage to share their faith with understanding. This book is designed to challenge believers in reading a passage of the scripture and equip them with spiritual-warfare weapon in memory verse during each Bible-study session. The individual will have the opportunity to discuss the weekly topic and questions that follow every introduction to the topic. The study guide is simply arranged to enable any believer or group of believers and families to use in any Bible-study setting. The study guide discusses various topics with supporting scriptural references to equip participants with practical knowledge and application to their Christian living. Bible Study Guide for Churches, House Fellowship, and Discussion Groups is a must-have handbook for pastors, leaders of various Christian fellowship groups, and believers who loves to grow in their Christian walk.
Have you ever wondered about the star of Bethlehem?A little girl named Krissy did, and her granddad shares an amazing story about the star.The star's name is Stella, and she impresses you as she shines above the stable. She inspires you by giving her all to show the way to the baby Jesus. However, you will be surprised by what happens next.So where is the star of Bethlehem now? That is Stella's secret. Read to find out!
In this autobiographical work, Ian Stewart shows his vulnerability in sharing his recovery story. He has written the answers to the questions he posed in his previous book, Know Thyself. Ian has included many other helps he found along the way in his recovery that you may find as important gems in your recovery.Ian explains, "Writing out steps 1 through 7 is very important to review during continued recovery you can see where you have been, where you want to go (recovery achievements), and where you are now. You can trace your recovery process and accomplishments, proving to yourself (and others) that your recovery journey has enhanced your life."There are twelve steps of recovery in all 12-Step recovery programs. Steps 1 through 7 are the core of the recovery program, identifying a person's strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and self-discoveries. It shows the person's areas that need to be worked on to improve their life by identifying areas, taking action in correcting, and moving to a healthier way of life by renewing your mind.Step 8 identifies people, places, and things to make amends to for enhancing an individual's recovery (if you don't realize your problem, it simply does not exist to you; however, others can see your problem areas clearly).Steps 9 through 12 are maintenance steps to keep an individual on track and in a strong recovery program.This book is highly recommended reading for all people in any 12-step program, whether contemplating attending a 12-step program, after your first 12-step meeting, or after years of attending recovery groups.
Madelyn Sibbett is a children's book author, best known for writing Perfectly Imperfect Pumpkins. Madelyn lives in a tiny town in Missouri with her newborn daughter and husband. In her free time, Madelyn enjoys spending quality time with her family, running, and cooking.
Be Who You Are is a read aloud that takes young readers on an exciting journey of self-awareness and emotional well-being. The book portrays animals to help children explore their many capabilities to make sense of the world they live in. Be Who You Are is written to encourage children to make the connection that just as animals are important, loved and special, they are too. Each animal has its own uniqueness that children can relate to. The animals in the book are beautifully illustrated to show characteristics that are associated with various types of animals that children may see in person or read about. Descriptive words are used to encourage children to visualize the animals' actions as they come alive throughout the story. Children will love this interactive book where there is predictability and curiosity. The young reader becomes the creative storyteller while seeking to discover the uniqueness within themselves. A great book to engage children in role-playing, imaginary play, building language and literacy, vocabulary development, choral reading, and having fun with creative expression
Bonehead's eyes squinted and shifted in the dim light to Ali's left hand. He mashed the tab on her finger until it made a painful impression into her skin. Her engagement ring and wedding band added to the pain.Then he pointed his trembling finger at her right hand. "What's that?" he inquired. "That J-O-N?"Ali looked down, then back at Bonehead. "That's my Jesus of Nazareth ring." She defiantly pulled the ring to her breast. "My husband gave it to me."Bonehead turned toward Charlie who stood hunched over with his head resting on his arm and his arm pressed against the door. "Charlie, give me the hammer."
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)For the next seven days, you're going to experience the change of a lifetime to help you with the struggles of addiction. Addiction of any kind is real and a struggle that many people face, but it does not have to be a lonely journey on the road to becoming free from it. God does not want us to be ashamed, hide ourselves, and be overwhelmed or consumed by the struggle of addiction; instead, He wants us to be free. Through scripture, there is a way to combat the battle of addiction and become the person that He created you to be. God has plans for your life that surpass the struggles of addiction. This thought-provoking devotional is going to help you walk in freedom from addiction.So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36)
By My Spirit is certainly one for all who struggles in their daily walk. It is truly an inspiring, faith-building, uplifting book that will capture the hearts of all who will read it. True testimonies from different parts of India, Africa, and Pakistan, and how it all began for Brother Manuel Romo and all those within the Crossover Mission family. The Holy Spirit will open the reader's heart as they read about the challenges that others have faced in their lives and countries. Through prayer and faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross of Calvary, miraculous healings and deliverances took place. Many have the erroneous idea that these types of things don't happen anymore and that these things only happened during the times of the disciples. But the fact is, these things are still effective today as the reader will see true testimonies and real-life accounts of these dear brothers and sisters from around the world. Included are the interruptions, the enemy, (demonic forces) caused during the writing of this book, but also the victories given to the brethren by the Lord Almighty. Also included are the wonderful pictures of the smiling faces of the brethren, children, and babies that were born into the Crossover Mission family.It is our hope that your life will be touched and changed for the glory of God and that you will join all believers in the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in going into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Brother Manuel A. Romo)Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6)
This world is crying out and is hungry for some positive role models and examples. All age groups are searching and desperate to find such an example. This is the true story of one of those role models who show us how to live out a desperate battle with his wife's cancer diagnosis. This is a love story, yes, but also much more than just that. It is also a story about courage, honor, and commitment. It is an inspiring story this world needs to hear about. They need to feel its impact and, most importantly, how to live it.This would be an excellent topic to discuss in any premarital counseling all over this nation and beyond. If the reader reads this and gains a deeper understanding of the message in this story and applies it to their life situation, they and their families, friends, and future spouses will all be the better for it.Read this and begin your own journey.
Crossing a Bridge over Troubled Waters: Is a collection of contemporary poems for poetry lovers and enthusiasts that deals with spirituality, relationships, intellectual prowess, and enlightenment. It shares my beliefs that poetry is the purest form of communication, and it examines the influence of spirituality in our lives.In these tumultuous times of pervasiveness and evilness that encompass mankind, I truly believe that spirituality is the saving grace for mankind's existence.Furthermore, it is my intent to awaken social consciousness through my poetry, which encourages self-introspection and initiates dialogue for racial equality, love, and peace that epitomize our commonalities for the betterment of humanity.Also by Edward Hayes: Spiritual Enlightment: A Collection of Contemporary Poems
Marge--or Grandma Moose, as most call her--is a widow and a child of God at eighty-six years old. She writes each day at her kitchen table while watching out her front window. She's always amazed at the glorious view of nature and often uses it as an example of life in her poetry, always insisting she only holds the pen.Smile, God Loves You is her third published work. A bit of a humorous sideshow at times. Words to bring a chuckle or maybe even a smile to your day Her first book was about childhood memories, and the second was a book talking about life's grief.
Ucky Day? Let's Begin Again is a book about God's redemptive love for us. Little Pippen learns that making mistakes or having an ucky day happens to all of us, but by the grace of God's love, we have the opportunity to start over the next day, to try harder, to show our true heart, and to begin again.
Questions of Peace is a one-of-a-kind book of the endless struggles of two strangers on their way to being a family. This is one man's journey from his childhood void of love to his lifelong search to find out if true happiness really exists. Life takes him from a juvenile life of crime to the war-torn jungles of Vietnam and on to the cold harsh streets of New York City--homeless, helpless, locked in a day-to-day battle against the world and all its evils. His search ends with a most unlikely responsibility--a vivid testimony of God's true love, through the eyes of a child. This is a story of how the honest love of a child can bridge all gaps of society, no matter the color of our skin or our origin. On this planet, we all have the capacity to give love and be loved, if we would just dare to try. This is a different kind of love story, full of triumphs and defeats, which encourages us to stand up one more time after we stumble and fall. Question your life's peace. Do you have a godly peace? Do you honestly know where peace can be found? I have found it as I lived each of the pages of this book. I pray you find it here also.--Jeff Carson
Since 9/11, the world has lost touch on how we should treat one another. We all witnessed racial shootings, racial attacks, both verbal and physical. We watched in horror school shooting after school shooting. Countless amber alerts instructing us to watch out for this color car with such and such plates. The idols we grew up with charged and convicted of rape, insider trading, domestic violence, etc.My name is John Grant. I am a Colorado native, born on November 19, 1965, to Patricia Anne Grant. I was adopted by Paul Ellis Grant at the age of five who raised and loved me like I was his own son. I am one of eight children. I dedicate this book to my late stepfather, Paul. He never had anything bad to say about anyone. I wrote this book to remind everyone how simple it is to say something nice.2
It's Lula's first day of school! School brings exciting new experiences and also new worries and fears. Will she make friends? Will she like her teacher? Will she be able to learn all the new things there are to learn? Journey along with Lula as she discovers where to turn when she is afraid and what she can do to get rid of those nervous butterflies. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV).
Wet blades of grass were slapping her legs as she ran to the water to escape another night of dancing for townsmen who appeared around the campfire of her people. Renea never knew that she was being watched by a mysterious, handsome stranger who would turn her world around. Gypsies, caravans, simpler times, and your heart's spark found.
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