For fans of Olivia and Eloise, this stunning debut from Kelly Light is an irresistible story about the importance of creativity in all its forms. Meet Louise. Louise loves art more than anything. It's her imagination on the outside. She is determined to create a masterpiece—her pièce de résistance! Louise also loves Art, her little brother. This is their story. Louise Loves Art is a celebration of the brilliant artist who resides in all of us.
An aristocrat goes undercover to survive the French Revolution, but his heart cannot be contained upon meeting a beautiful widow with whom he shares a tragic connection.
Homosexuality is one of the most controversial moral issues of our day. The time is ripe for people to think and speak about same-sex attraction in a way that is both biblical and beneficial.
As much a tribute to Angela Martini's beloved mother as it is a personal memoir, Love. Hope. Light. is a multigenerational story of tenacity and the resilient power of love and family to overcome adversity. "My mother’s name is Nexhmije Ibrahimi Nussbaumer, and I am a living testament to her philosophies. Chief among them is her belief that nothing is finished until there is a happy ending—until you reach the light.” As a young girl growing up in Albania, Angela is insulated from the poverty and rising political tensions in her homeland by her mother’s loving, protective presence. But when Angela is nine years old, a series of events is set in motion that will forever change the course of her life—as well as her mother’s. Fearing for her daughter’s safety, Angela’s mother, Nexhi, makes the heartrending decision to send Angela to live with her father in Switzerland, where he had fled a few years earlier once Communism began to collapse. With her characteristic determination and courage, Nexhi overcomes many obstacles to finally reunite with Angela—months later and under much different circumstances than either could have imagined. Her life’s path is changed yet again when she decides to take German-language classes to help her integrate into Swiss culture. A natural and brilliant teacher, Nexhi then uses her hard-won knowledge to help other displaced women learn the language, in turn bolstering their confidence and emboldening them to start over and make new lives for themselves and their families. Reflecting on the lessons of her childhood and the wonderful example set before her, Angela is inspired by her mother’s efforts to bridge the divide between cultures, a lifetime of work that will have a lasting legacy, and by her abiding belief in love despite being married three times—twice to the same man! As much a tribute to the author’s beloved mother as it is a personal memoir, Love. Hope. Light. is a multigenerational story of tenacity and the resilient power of love and family to overcome adversity. “My mother’s life experiences have shown me that I must not cower before the unknown. Being fearless means seizing opportunities wherever they exist. Being fearless means never allowing people or circumstances to get in the way of your goals. Being fearless means loving like you’ve never been hurt before. Being fearless means forging a path through darkness to arrive at the light.”
The stage is set. Millennium after millennium, the prophets have spoken of these days; and now, the time has come. More than an Advent devotional booklet, this four-part mini-Bible study helps the reader get ready during the Advent season for the coming Savior, bringing into focus the real reason we celebrate Christmas. Originally written for high school youth, Love's Pure Light: A Bible Study for Advent is designed to immerse the reader in all the themes and texts traditionally associated with the Advent season. Journey through four lessons of readings, hymn-texts, and selected Bible verses and experience Advent like never before! Drawing upon the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, the reader will discover how Jesus is the Promised One who fulfills all that the prophets spoke by His First Coming and will be reminded to stay alert and prepared to receive Him again when He returns. It's a message you'll cherish year after year. So grab your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, church small group, or simply find a quiet spot for yourself and begin a spiritual journey that will lead you to Christ""the newborn King in Bethlehem and the King of all kings who is coming back very soon!
This marvelous book — back in print after an absence of twenty-five years — invites the reader to meet Elizabeth of the Trinity in selections from her own writings and more than seventy photos that span her short but luminous life. More Information Since her death in 1906, Elizabeth of the Trinity—Elizabeth Catez of Dijon, France—has drawn countless men and women to a deeper relationship with God through her laser-sharp focus on the mystery of the divine indwelling in the human person. In our frenetic, fast-paced and constantly wired world, the message of this young Carmelite nun is more relevant than ever. She shares with us her “secret”: not only that God loves us, but loves us to the point of making the center of our being “another heaven”—the place where God dwells, always present, always accessible and longing for intimate relationship with us. From the pouting toddler hugging her doll to the talented young pianist, from the style-conscious socialite to the radiant contemplative nun, this photo album gives us Elizabeth as she was. It invites us to know her better, and to make her secret—God’s indwelling presence—our own.
"Love and Light" by Brenda Monteith Smith is an uplifting journey into the boundless power of love in our lives. With unwavering positivity and boundless enthusiasm, Smith invites readers to embrace love as the ultimate solution to life's challenges. Through heartfelt anecdotes, insightful reflections, and practical advice, she illuminates the myriad ways love manifests itself from the profound bonds of friendship to the healing embrace of self-acceptance. This book is not merely a call to arms but a gentle reminder that love is a feeling and a transformative force that can guide us through even the darkest times. With every turn of the page, readers are encouraged to tap into the wellspring of love within themselves to cultivate compassion, understanding, and forgiveness in their daily lives. Smith's message is clear: love is not a passive emotion but an active choice that can light up even the darkest corners of our world. Her inspiring words empower readers to embrace love as both a shield against adversity and a catalyst for personal growth. "Love and Light" is a roadmap to a brighter, more compassionate world.
Be transported to unique time periods as you follow a treasured family nativity set through four generations of the Shepherd family. While Shepherds Watch Are Keeping by Susanne Dietze Massachusetts, 1899 This Christmas, Pastor Seth Shepherd has little to offer his flock of congregants in their time of need until Jessalyn Grant, a mysterious newcomer, comes to his aid. The Wise Guy and the Star by Shannon McNear Charleston, South Carolina, to Kansas City, Missouri, 1919 While journeying by train, Stella Shepherd befriends war veteran Nat Wise. She helps him find renewed faith in God, but could he also be the answer to the wanderings of her own heart? On Angel Wings by Janine Rosche Kansas City, Missouri, 1945 Elodie Wise plans a fundraising ball with the help of her friend Benjamin Gabriel. But can she look past the swanky Hollywood headliner to see the man who truly loves her? Making Room at the Inn by Deborah Raney Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Present Day Benjie Gabriel thinks the chef’s position she’s just taken at an award-winning bed and breakfast is temporary—just a stepping stone. The B&B’s owner, Trevor Keye, thinks the same. Will five months be long enough for them to figure out that what they’ve each been longing for, praying for, is right beneath their noses?
This powerful book contains chapters by 22 of the world’s leading luminaries in the field of personal development and spiritual transformation, including bestselling authors Neale Donald Walsch (Conversations With God) and Don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements). Covering topics from co-creating a peaceful world, forgiveness, healing, and finding purpose and happiness, to chapters about health, well-being, destiny, and the mysteries of kundalini, The Light also includes practical exercises and guidance, empowering readers to achieve their greatest potential.
