Have you ever wondered about life and all its intricacies? Why are we here on planet earth? What's out there in deep dark space? Since time began, man has tried to explain the known world. Study and research have revealed many truths about the world, but many questions haven't yet been answered. While many Christians enjoy documentaries that ponder the many ways we may have "gotten here"-from the theory that alien transports dropped us off to the idea of a cosmic slime pit which one day came to life-the only authority we have as Born-Again followers of Jesus Christ is the Book of Genesis. Only God's inspired word, the Holy Bible, can answer the many questions at hand.In this book, we will journey into the heart and mind of our incredible Creator to learn the reason and purpose for our existence. Every created being will be considered, from the angels and lucifer to Adam and Eve and their eventual fall into sin. We will also contemplate God's masterful plan for the salvation of mankind and explore what we should expect from life after death.
Feeling alone and afraid, six-year-old Darlene hides under the porch, crying. When her sister finds her, Darlene is unable to explain the fear she faces at nighttime.Later, as a wife and a mother, she processes the impact of the sexual abuse while struggling with depression. Through this deep emotional pain, she recognizes that Christ has already won the victory over Satan. But can she forgive her father? And can she ¿nd peace as she sets out to learn the truth about her biological mother?
Come and join us on the West Coast to find a hidden treasure. Shhh! It's a Surprise!Play this game with Michael, Rebecca, and their West Coast friends. Can you guess what their favorite animal will be on the beach in Victoria? Maybe it will be an orca whale, a baby sea otter, or a bunny.
"Sweet… and heart-warming!"-Dr. Bruce KotowichDirector of Choirs, University of WindsorIn the Beginning, the first book in the Finley's Tale series sets in motion thejournal of Finley Newcastle, a literate church mouse who writes his observations ofthe people (and mice) who populate a small-town church. Keen to monitor, study, andwrite about the parishioners and his fellow mice, including what others might thinkof them, Finley is unaware that his account may prove comical to human readers.Although English is Finley's second language-his native tongue is Mouse-hispersistent recordings are fervent and heartfelt, never lackadaisical. At the end ofeach entry, he records the treats and gourmet crumbs he and his wife Ruby enjoy.In his itsy-bitsy handwriting, Finley's ambition is to record one full liturgicalchurch year at Historic St. Peter's. Most journal entries introduce new people,mice, and situations, capturing a colourful rainbow of characters.His favourite humans are Pastor Clement Osterhagen, his wife Aia, and their daughterGretchen who reside in the parsonage. They are merciful, quiet, quick to forgive,prone to worry, adventuresome, big-hearted, and extra good-looking. Finley'sobservations lead him to conclude that they possess a strong faith in Jesus Christ.
" -Catherine Cameron, Psychotherapist"I would highly recommend this for any person who has children with mental illness in their world, whether among family or friends, in the classroom or congregation." -Jan Young Baker, M.D.When the doctor said those two crushing words-bipolar disorder-the only thing rolling around in Melody Leclair's head was confusion. This could not be happening… not again. With no documented family history of mental illness, the Leclairs now faced the unexpected diagnosis of bipolar disorder in not one, but two of their three children.When Lightning Strikes Twice is an unparalleled memoir with first-person accounts, family perspectives, and collective insights from an extraordinary community of friends and clinicians. Follow this family's heart-wrenching yet hope-filled journey of finding their new normal. With three teenagers in high school, the Leclairs' world now included hospitalizations, medication, self-care, and prayer on top of the typical challenges of raising teenagers.Read this heartfelt and authentic family experience of mental illness, punctuated with honesty and humour. You will undoubtedly be captivated, informed, and inspired.
Stirring My Soul to Sing: Overcoming ADHD Through Song shares the personal events of W. Ian Walker's life as an arts consultant, musician, "singer-actor," chorister, and music director. His life story is one of faith and arts awareness in overcoming many obstacles associated with attention deficit hyper-activity disorder-ADHD. Behind the lyrics, melodies, and ovations, Ian experienced verbal abuse, school bullying, poor academic standing, employment instability, financial hardship, and divorce. Offering insight into an "artistic life" as an alternative to medication, Ian shares very personal details of the joys and sorrows of adapting to this disorder.Ian began his vocal career as bass-baritone and chorister with the Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir (TMYC) in 1980s. In 1981, he participated in the Young Artist Vocal Program of Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI), where he met Leonard Bernstein and interacted with other well-known classical musicians and artists. Ian writes about his vocal and opera studies and mentors, including Robert Cooper, C.M. (Conductor), Canadian and international icon, the late Maureen Forester, C.C., and producer and choral entrepreneur the late Nicholas Goldschmidt, C.C. Especially influential is Ian's long-lasting friendship with Canadian and international soprano Adrianne Pieczonka, O.C.While Ian can recall more than forty years of a successful performance career with some of North America's greatest musicians and Christian artists, he has dealt with ADHD for a lifetime. In this, he is not a performer-he is an overcomer.
Have you ever felt betrayed by a family member? Have you ever needed even a glimpse of hope to help you through a tough situation? In the Old Testament, we read that Joseph was thrown into a pit and then sold by his own brothers. This great betrayal left him feeling alone and in despair. Unfortunately, this was only the beginning of his troubles. Being Joseph takes a closer, pastoral perspective on perseverance through hardships, the value of forgiveness even when it's near impossible, and the redemptive hope of reconciliation. Joseph's story expands on dreams, slavery, seduction, imprisonment, and the restoration of a family. In the worst moments of Joseph's life, we can see that God never left his side. The lessons we can learn from this book can help enrich our daily lives in this difficult world today.All ages will benefit from this captivating commentary on a real family, just like yours.
Twelve-year-old Allister McRuer can't wait to attend the brand new, one-room schoolhouse that he, his father, and brothers helped to build on a corner of his family's pioneer homestead in southwestern Manitoba.There was no school within walking distance when Allister and his family first arrived in May of 1892. More than a year has passed, and Allister worries that he has forgotten everything he learned at his school in eastern Canada. Will he and his twin brother, Jim, ever be able to catch up?Allister's excitement quickly turns to frustration. His new teacher doesn't seem to know how to handle sixteen children in Grades 1 through 8. What chaos! And his father continually pulls Allister and Jim out of school to help with the harvest or to build on their older brothers' homestead claims. How are he and Jim going to pass any grade?
"After the Immortal invasion, they take over every nation on earth and set themselves up as rulers without any accountability! I'd call that a pretty successful invasion," Tom summed up.Gizhaa was shaking his head involuntarily, but all he said was, "I've never heard this before." Nearly a thousand years after Earth has recovered from a catastrophic war, the conquering Immortals rule the world, demanding annual tribute in exchange for prospering rains. But not everyone is happy with the system. When siblings Gizhaa and Inaa accompany their father on a historic diplomatic journey to the capital, they find themselves at the centre of a plot to restore an ancient government.Someone doesn't want their journey to succeed, however, and they are soon entwined in political espionage. They must decide if they will help to overthrow the Immortals or trust their own gifts, which warn them of great danger ahead. When it seems Inaa's heart is compromised, leading her into a reckless relationship, Gizhaa wonders if he will lose her. But how much will it cost him… and the world?
"The enemy is not my neighbor, the media, the people down the street, or potential terrorists. The enemy is hiding among the citizens and using them as protection. It is a guerrilla war!We are called to fight-not against our neighbors, but for our neighbors. The battle is to free their bodies, minds, hearts, and souls from bondage and to release them to freedom. Envy, greed and fear are hard masters, and only God offers freedom from the bondage of the consequences of sin."In this book, you will come alongside some of those who have struggled. You will discover those personal and public spiritual disciplines needed to prepare you, as an ambassador and warrior of the most High God, to pursue the release of the captives.
Chris Neil-or Christopher, as his mother, Bonnie, called him-grew up with the ambition and desire to be an NHL hockey player. Through grit and determination, he achieved his goal and left an indelible mark on the Ottawa Senators franchise.Christopher spent many hours as a youngster in Ron and Cathy Pegg's home, providing the author with personal, first-hand knowledge of Neil the hockey player and the man. That friendship continues to this day. In this engaging biography, you'll meet the Neil family and the personalities from the world of hockey that guided and formed Chris Neil throughout his life-a life of athletics, community involvement, and faith.Christopher played over a thousand games in the NHL, all as a member of the Ottawa Senators. He became one of just over fifty players in the history of the league to play a thousand games with one team. The one thousandth game was played in Los Angeles, with his wife, Cait, and all the members of the Pegg family present.Christopher is not the final word on Neil's career, as he continues to serve the hockey community off the ice, but it does tell the tale of a life well lived so far and will inspire hockey fans and people of faith alike.
This Plan to Protect(TM) manual to assist Associations (Schools, Clubs, Sporting Leagues, and Camps) in the United States in protecting your children, youth, association and personnel. The manual mirrors the insurance standards in United States to qualify for abuse coverage.
"A true page-turner." --R.L. Read, Former National Awards Chair, Canadian Authors AssociationWhen Charlotte met Albert, the handsome Lufthansa pilot, she was sure their lives together would be nothing but bliss and happiness. Little did she know what was in store for her and her family. It was the 1930s and the clouds of war were gathering all around them. Albert, by now a Major in the Luftwaffe had been deployed to Hitler's private fleet of planes. When WWII broke out Charlotte and Albert's world fell apart. They would endure long separations, the losses of children, their home and eventually their country. This is a family story of epic proportions, a thrilling page turner with incredible twists and turns of fate and destinies; heartbreaking as well as hilariously funny at times.Will Albert and Charlotte survive? Will their love for each other be strong enough? And who is Iron Annie? Be surprised, it is not who you think.Immerse yourself in a true story of an ordinary German family caught up in the horrors of war.
Tara is so excited to go to the big summer fair with her family-until she loses the little bit of spending money her mother gave her! Read along as Tara learns a big lesson about responsibility and appreciation for all that she has been given.About the AuthorTasha Gentles is the mother of three beautiful daughters. She works and writes in Woodbridge, ON. She hopes her stories will teach children important life lessons and inspire them to trust in God in all things.
Faith battles faith. Good battles evil. Only one can win.Legend says that a mysterious Welsh prince named Madoc discovered America more than three hundred years before Columbus, landing in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Intrigued by the legend, Stone Wallace and Mandy Griffiths discover that Madoc was more than an explorer. In fact, the powerful and wealthy Knights Templar charged him with a dangerous mission: to protect their precious relics. But modern-day Druids have now learned of Madoc's relics, which are so powerful and valuable that they are willing to kill for them. As they delve into Madoc's story, Stone and Mandy become embroiled in preventing a plot to launch devastating twin attacks on Britain and America that will result in the deaths of thousands. From an assassination in Wyoming to a murder in Maryland, the Druids will not give up their quest of revenge.The clock is ticking down, death and destruction is about to fall, and only Stone and Mandy can prevent devastation.
Traumatic experiences need only be one chapter in your life. You get to write the last chapter of your story. PTSD is stealing far too much from the lives of trauma survivors. Many suffer in silence. This workbook provides transformational tools for working through: Fear Anxiety Depression Losses Panic attacks Low self-esteem Triggers Destructive patterns Writing down your feelings enables you to analyze your thoughts and behaviour, reason them out, and effect change. Scientific research shows that by learning to think differently, we can change the brain. This book will empower you to initiate the necessary changes to restore order in your life.This book includes an easily understood explanation of how trauma is stored in the brain and what trauma does to the brain. Inside this book there is a plan for overcoming the symptoms that hold you captive and a personalized path forward towards peace and freedom.
When a person tells you they're gay, what is your first reaction? How do you "see" them? What kind of "glasses" do you have on? Are you comfortably able to speak with confidence, using the right language, when this topic comes up? In When Gay Comes Home, you will learn about the redemptive power of God and it will guide you in how to put on your Jesus glasses, helping you to communicate in a loving and respectful way, thus building bridges instead of walls.Study Guide Included. Recommended for parents, youth pastors, and teachers to educate and equip children from the age of nine and up. Also includes a section specifically developed for pastors.Never before have we faced such challenges in our culture with respect to issues of our sexuality and gender identity. Wilna van Beek is a voice of wisdom, strength, and courage in the desert. I have not seen this kind of profoundly important information presented so succinctly in any other format. Simplifying and bringing the confusion into an understandable place of dialogue and support, she has captured both the heart of the matter and the challenge of our culture. Families facing unexpected news of a child who "comes out," or someone dealing with their own internal battle, will find real answers as they wrestle through this emotionally charged topic. Wilna's bravery, character, and calling are for such a time as this and I thank God for her! -Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson Co-Host of The 700 Club Canada and Host of Laura-Lynn & Friends Author of Relentless Redemption
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