As a society, weve developed a number of stereotypes regarding people who are homeless. We often assume that petty crime, substance abuse, laziness, or lack of ambition brings people to homelessness, never stopping to consider what other causes may be involved. Too often the observer assumes a choice in the lives of the homeless, and too frequently the cause of an individuals poverty is overlooked. Behind the Signs considers in great detail the reasons why each homeless person depicted in this true story miserably existed and was unable to pull away from that lifestyle. Author Kirk Toncray shares stories the lives of numerous individuals living homelessmost particularly himself. Sharing his own story of homelessness, he explores the treatment of the homeless by others, but also finds humor at times, recalling hilarious situations that he and others encountered. In this memoir, Toncray invites us to look beyond the wall of stereotypes weve built to learn more about how people become homeless and develop a greater sense of compassion toward those in need.
"Laura Lynne Jackson is a psychic medium and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Light Between Us. She possesses an incredible gift--the ability to communicate with loved ones who have passed, convey messages of love and healing, and impart a greater understanding of our interconnectedness. Though her abilities are exceptional, they are not unique, and that is the message at the core of this book. Understanding "the secret language of the universe" is a gift available to all. As we learn to ask for and recognize signs from the other side, we will start to find meaning where before there was only confusion, we will see light in the darkness. We may decide to change paths, push toward love, pursue joy, and engage with life in a whole new way. In Signs, Jackson is able to bring the mystical into the everyday. She relates stories of people who have experienced these uncanny revelations and instances of unexplained synchronicity, as well as those drawn from her own experience. There's the producer whose lost child appears to her as a deer that approaches her unhesitatingly at a highway rest stop; the name tag of an ER nurse that lets a terrified wife know that her husband will be okay; the Elvis Presley song that arrives at the exact time of her own father's passing; and many others. This is a book that is both inspiring and practical, deeply comforting and wonderfully motivational in asking us to see beyond ourselves to a more magnificent universal design"--
Did you know you actually have all twelve zodiac signs in your natal chart? Not just the signs you feel drawn to but also the ones that rub you the wrong way (we all have them). As the sun travels through each sign throughout the year, it grants us access to their energies and so to different parts of us. All Signs Point to You is a road map for navigating the maze of astrology and better understanding yourself and the world around you. It will help you grasp the essence of each sign, understand their unique traits and learn how you can benefit from each of them, every month. It's like a toolkit for personal growth, powered by the wisdom of this age-old practice and guided by Jordanna Levin, bestselling author of Make It Happen.
Can older racists change their tune, or will they haunt us further once they're gone? Rich in mystery and life's lessons, God's Waiting Room considers what matters in the end for older white adults and the younger Black nurses who care for them. An innovation in creative nonfiction, Casey Golomski's story of his years of immersive research at a nursing home in South Africa, thirty years after the end of apartheid, is narrated as a one-day, room-by-room tour. The story is told in breathtakingly intimate and witty conversations with the home's residents and nurses, including the untold story of Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison nurse, and readers learn how ageism, sexism, and racism intersect and impact health care both in South Africa and in the United States, as well as create conditions in which people primed to be enemies find grace despite the odds. For copyright reasons, this edition is not available in the South African Development Community and Kenya.
This was something that happened to other people, people who hadnt thought out everything the way we had. We had a plan that started in high school and followed us into parenthood and suburbia. The plan, we knew, wasnt going to be easy, and wed have to work hard at it; but as a team, we could accomplish it and achieve our goals, which would eventually make our lives very comfortable. So what went wrong? How could this horrendously destructive force of infidelity, enter into our lives and cause such damage? How did I let this happen to us? Whenever I questioned him about anything out of the ordinary, he would just explain how I was a paranoid wife and didnt know what she was talking about. Obviously then, it was my fault that this has happened, but how is it my fault? I had just wanted to be a good wife and mother and had worked so hard to accomplish that by sticking to our plan. But he said it was my fault, so it must be. Right? Had I seen the signs and foolishly ignored them? Apparently so!
Do you desire the abundant life Jesus promised, yet feel confused about how to experience this kind of life? If so, you are not alone! Part 1 of the Journey with God Bible Study Series (weeks 1-11) invites women to recognize and engage in God's life-giving presence, and cultivate and deepen a nourishing, vibrant walk with God. Journey with us into the deeper places in God's heart, and hear from Him in His own words. Let Him show you how deep His love is for you, and to what lengths He will go to restore you to fullness of life. Move with us through themes such as "You Matter to God," "Feeding the Hungry Heart," "The Choices that Define Us," and "Invited to Dance with the Divine." We believe this journey through deeply poignant Scriptures will leave you profoundly marked by the Love of God. Part 1 of this 3 part series can easily be used as a single 10-week study. Messages are available in MP3 and CD formats at www.journeybiblestudy.com.