Pressing On
Pressing On

Author: Roni Stoneman

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2007-03-23

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 0252031911

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The tragicomic life story of one of America's best-known country entertainers, told with warmth and honesty This book recounts the fascinating life of Roni Stoneman, the youngest daughter of the pioneering country music family, and a girl who, in spite of poverty and abusive husbands, eventually became "The First Lady of Banjo," a fixture on the Nashville scene, and, as Hee Haw's Ironing Board Lady, a comedienne beloved by millions of Americans nationwide. Drawn from over seventy-five hours of recorded interviews, Pressing On reveals that Roni is also a master storyteller. In her own words and with characteristic spunk and candor, she describes her "pooristic" ("way beyond 'poverty-stricken'") Appalachian childhood, and how she learned from her brother Scott to play the challenging and innovative three-finger banjo picking style developed by Earl Scruggs. She also warmly recounts Hee Haw-era adventures with Minnie Pearl, Roy Clark, and Buck Owens; her encounters as a musician with country greats including Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Patsy Cline; as well as her personal struggles with shiftless and violent husbands, her relationships with her children, and her musical life after Hee Haw. A volume in the series Music in American Life

Pressing On...
Pressing On...

Author: Dennis Jones

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1452020396

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This is an autobiography of my life, In which I have shared different segments of time in order to reach out to those that may relate to my experiences. The idea of this book was heavy on my heart for a few years, due To The continued reports of sexual abuse that has been broadcast around our country. The reality that the total number of registered sex offenders in this nation has increased to staggering numbers, beckons for someone to try something to reverse this frightening trend. it is clear that a cycle of perversion has swept our country from generation to generation, harming many innocent victims along the way. it is my goal to create a tool that the Holy Spirit of God can use to change the wicked hearts of those caught in this cycle of perversion. My focus through this book is to share how I was freed from the bondage of sexual immorality. This book describes To The reader how the Lord Jesus worked in my heart and life. Using the wisdom of His Word to re-direct the choices I made on a daily basis. I was changed both mentally and spiritually and I have complete faith that the Lord can too change others overtaken in sexual immorality. This change is laid out in detail in hopes that those affected will learn from my mistakes in order to deter them from making the same mistakes.

Pressing On
Pressing On

Author: Elna Mary Loodus

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2015-07-08

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1460268466

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We never know how we'll deal with adversity until it confronts us. Elna Loodus was in many ways a typical mother, doing her best to balance her career and family with her anxiety disorder and spiritual needs. When her teenaged daughter Carly became seriously ill with anorexia nervosa, Elna sought help in books written from a Christian perspective about how to best support her, but couldn't find the guide she needed. So she created one. This volume lovingly and earnestly documents the journey Elna and Carly undertook to regain their health, and offers practical tips, encouragement, and most importantly hope for other families on similar paths. It is a testament to the adage that a mother's love for her children knows no bounds and to the power of God's healing grace....

Pressing on with Hope
Pressing on with Hope

Author: Joyce Richards Case

Publisher: Inspiring Voices

Published: 2014-09-30

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1462410502

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Dreams -- Devotion Deceptions -- Disappointment Hope and Winn Prichard discover that God brings about His plan in surprising ways. Earthly angels, beggars, and even Howard Hughes help them in their quest to publish a newspaper during the Great Depression. From a riotous boomtown to a Texas border town, Winn's unwise decisions and unpredictable bouts of binge drinking keep Hope on edge. In fear of losing Hope's love, Winn covers his footprints on the path behind him with deception by omission. With an ulterior motive, Winn aids a stranger which results in the revival of an entire town. While Hope stays with her hypercritical mother-in-law, letters and prayers sustain them while Winn works to establish a newspaper. The Prichards rely on faith as they press on to achieve what God has placed in their hearts.

Pressing On When the Pressure's On
Pressing On When the Pressure's On

Author: Cheryl L. Crane

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2009-07

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1440158304

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Do you have what it takes to keep going when the going gets tough? Elijah was outnumbered 450 to One. Nehemiah had bad guys breathing down his neck. And a blind man Jesus healed was questioned by powerful politicians who were determined to change his mind. Yet these Bible heroes all proved themselves strong to press on in the work God gave them. You, too, can learn the secrets of stick-to-it-iveness as you fill in the blanks, crack the codes, solve the puzzles and find hidden words in Pressing On When the Pressure's On! Here's what others say: "Wow! I hardly needed any help from Mom to do this Bible study and the puzzles and memory verse games were really fun!" Ethan Crow Student, Age 6 -- Kingsport, TN "A tremendous tool to teach children how to study the Bible and learn God's Word!" Doug Askew Young Families Pastor -- Woodside Bible Church -- Troy, MI "My kids loved having the Bible verses right in their workbooks; great for summer trips." Laura Meek Pastor's wife - Chicago, IL "I especially liked the action steps where my kids had to listen for what God was saying to them. Fun kids' study...very well done." Heather Davis Homeschool Mom of 5 -- Southfield, MI "The questions lead children into deep thought and personal responses...with puzzles, codes to crack and other fun activities, students of varying abilities will enjoy themselves while learning eternal truth." Jane Foard Thompson Retired Montessori Teacher -- Sarasota, FL

Pressing On: Hope for the Weary
Pressing On: Hope for the Weary

Author: Kristin Reeg

Publisher: PublishAmerica

Published: 2010-02-18

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1627098909

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Often when we find ourselves in a season of weariness, we will also find that a season of transition is upon us. While we may feel as though nothing is happening, nothing is changing, or nothing is moving, the truth is in the midst of our standstill, the Lord is moving and rearranging things on our behalf. However, when we don't see anything happening in the natural, it sometimes becomes too difficult to comprehend that God is truly for us, and consequently, we need a reason to press on.

Pressing on to No Avail
Pressing on to No Avail

Author: R. L. Swarts

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1452069131

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With the first installment known as "My Personal Journal" complete and considered as an exercise tool based on finding council within the art of writing. R.L. Swarts has decided to continue the experiment with respect to the initial concept. That of course being an attempt to find resolution and peace of mind with the help of poetry. The new book, "Pressing On To No Avail" is the continuation of the fictional journal format. This time around even though the intention is the same, the writing has in fact matured with the hope that the reader has too. Mr. Swarts has taken certain freedoms to explore deeper concepts and perspectives. As indicated in the first book, without any formal training as a poet, the style of prose expressed in the text here has again tried to push the limits of expression. Atmosphere and emotion are the focus, space and feeling are described delicately within the metaphoric sentences. Stories that desperately want to be revealed and moments that deserve interpretation weave their way with a subtly yet poignant rhythm. R.L. Swarts has collected one hundred poems and developed ten images that make up the second attempt at expressing a creative exaggeration of life and it's reality. The combined processes of taking black and white photographs with a Polaroid land camera, then implementing found images/text to achieve a meshing of visual narrative best describes the pictures you'll find in the book. Similar to a photograph, these poems are a simulation of our day to day journey of self discovery and awareness. This book of poetry is developed in a non-subjective void and placed down as a means of reaching out to those who search for ways to get out what they feel, but perhaps have trouble finding the words to do so.

Breaking Forth with POWER! Pressing On With Extraordinary Resilience ... during difficult times
Breaking Forth with POWER! Pressing On With Extraordinary Resilience ... during difficult times

Author: Felicia Y. Williams

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-12-31

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1300589086

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Through sharing of her own testimony, author Felicia Y. Williams encourages believers to stand strong in their faith even in the face of the most difficult situations. As she was faced with multiple losses over the past year, the Holy Spirit inspired her to write this book in order to share how she was able to maintain faith even when it seemed hopeless. She uses powerful words that were spoken into her spirit and forms them into acronyms which you can meditate upon and draw the strength needed to endure, stand strong, and come through victoriously!

Pressing On
Pressing On

Author: Roni Stoneman

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 0252092597

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Roni Stoneman was the youngest daughter of the pioneering country music family and a woman who overcame poverty and abusive husbands to claim the title of "The First Lady of Banjo," a fixture on the Nashville scene, and, as Hee Haw's Ironing Board Lady, a comedienne beloved by millions. Drawn from more than seventy-five hours of recorded interviews, Pressing On reveals Roni's gifts as a master storyteller. With characteristic spunk and candor, she describes her "pooristic" ("way beyond 'poverty-stricken'") Appalachian childhood, and how her brother Scott taught her to play the challenging and innovative three-finger banjo picking style developed by Earl Scruggs. She also warmly recounts Hee Haw-era adventures with Minnie Pearl, Roy Clark, and Buck Owens; her encounters as a musician with country greats like Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Patsy Cline; as well as her personal struggles with shiftless and violent husbands, her relationships with her children, and her musical life after Hee Haw.