What’s keeping you from a better relationship with your child? It’s not that you don’t want to spend more time together, have more fun, and pass along more God-honoring values. But life gets in the way, and before you know it you’re waving good-bye to a son or daughter and wishing you could try that fathering thing again. The 21-Day Dad’s Challenge features a simple, practical tip for each day of the next three weeks—along with a quick, easy way to try it out. Not enough to weigh you down; just enough to make a difference. You’ll be challenged by the best: Tony Dungy, Josh McDowell, Randy Alcorn, Carey Casey, Jim Daly, and more. No matter what your child’s age, make each day count with in-person loving, coaching, and modeling—starting with the next 21!
The chapters in this book were originally published weekly, as individual columns in Clay Today, a local, county-wide newspaper in northeast Florida. In the writing of these columns, Reverend Bill Register has drawn on his extensive experience as a pastor, family man and successful businessman, to offer the reader an eclectic variety of thought-provoking, inspirational, and challenging messages.
“[Erma Bombeck] is marvelously funny, direct as a hypodermic, a virtuoso in the field of suburban living.”—Vogue It’s the exposé to end all exposés—the truth about the suburbs: where they planted trees and crabgrass came up, where they planted the schools and taxes came up, where they died of old age trying to merge onto the freeway and where they finally got sex out of the schools and back into the gutters.
A bereaved mother and grief educator, Coralease Cox Ruff skillfully combines her daughter's biography with a grief book to produce Her Light Still Shines, a beautiful tribute to her daughter and an invaluable guide for bereaved parents. This moving story celebrates the life of Candice M. Ruff who profoundly touched many lives in her short 21 years. Her mother lovingly presents the mirrors that form the kaleidoscope of her life by incorporating Candice's writings and friends' reflections with Coralease's own thoughts. Starting from her early memories of Candice as a child and going through to the devastating accident that took away her daughter too soon, Coralease celebrates Candice's extraordinary life. This written memorial can serve as a model for other bereaved parents and as a compass that identifies landmarks and coping strategies along a mother's grief journey. With amazing candor, love, and gentleness, Her Light Still Shines, is a beacon to newly bereaved parents. Learn to keep your child's memory alive on your journey toward healing and feel the warmth of your child's shining light forever.
CrossTies Devotionals is a selection of some of the best from Dr. Bill Denton. These weekly devotionals are read by thousands of subscribers and will challenge, motivate, encourage and strengthen your walk of faith with the Lord.
In Boomerang, a novel told in vignettes both real and fictive, a father attempting to cope with the tragic murder of his son learns that actions return to haunt or reward. He becomes the embodiment of Hannah's ideal of forbearance, dignity, and decency in the face of incomprehensible death. In Never Die Hannah mingles hilarity and horror as the frontier West is killed off by the onset of automobiles, biplanes, and nitroglycerine bombs. A gallery of grotesque characters - a judges' evil dwarf henchman, a nymphomaniacal schoolteacher, and a homosexual doctor named Fingo - populate this rollicking postmodern novel in which Old West myths collide with the anarchy of the twentieth century.
At its core, Words of Encouragement is a daily devotional that invites readers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and faith. Each day presents a new opportunity to find solace, strength, and inspiration through the power of words. Whether you're facing a personal crisis, navigating a difficult season of life, or simply seeking to cultivate a more positive mindset, this book offers a wealth of wisdom and encouragement to guide you along the way.With its engaging writing style and accessible format, Words of Encouragement is suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, a student, or a retiree, you'll find something valuable within these pages to uplift your spirit and renew your sense of purpose.Throughout the book, readers will encounter a diverse range of topics and themes, including resilience, gratitude, perseverance, forgiveness, and the power of positivity. Each entry is carefully crafted to resonate with readers on a personal level, offering practical insights and actionable steps to help them navigate life's ups and downs with grace and resilience.In addition to its daily reflections, Words of Encouragement also features inspirational quotes from notable figures, uplifting scriptures, and thought-provoking prompts designed to foster self-reflection and personal growth. Whether you're seeking a moment of inspiration to start your day or a source of comfort to carry you through difficult times, this book offers a wealth of resources to support you on your journey.Words of Encouragement is not just a book to be read--it's a companion to be cherished and revisited time and time again. Its timeless wisdom and timeless truths offer solace and strength to readers as they navigate life's many challenges and triumphs. With its powerful messages of hope, resilience, and faith, this book has the potential to transform lives and inspire readers to embrace each day with courage, compassion, and gratitude.In summary, Words of Encouragement is more than just a book--it's a lifeline for those seeking hope and inspiration in a world filled with uncertainty. Through its uplifting messages and heartfelt reflections, this book offers readers a powerful reminder that they are not alone and that brighter days are ahead. So, open its pages, immerse yourself in its wisdom, and let its words of encouragement light the path toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Preparing to lead a congregation in worship each Sunday is a pressure-filled responsibility. That's why busy worship planners will love this all-new edition of a perennial favorite CSS reference. This resource is easy to use, with several prayers and a worship theme relating to the assigned scriptural passages for every Sunday and major observance in Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel text there's a call to worship, a collect, a prayer of confession, and suggested hymns. This complete collection offers a wide selection of practical aids for creating sincerely reverent, meaningful worship experiences.
One God, One Plan, One Life by bestselling author Max Lucado is a 365-day devotional for students that focuses on teen issues, such as bullying, self-esteem, and purity, delivered in short daily devotions. One God, One Plan, One Life is an ECPA 2015 Christian Book Award finalist. Over 100,000 copies sold! With a focus on Christian faith, this devotional for teens helps them cut through life's distractions and rely on the one thing that is truly important--a relationship with God. Each devotion includes the following: An inspiring Bible verse A simple but thought-provoking devotion An application to help students put their trust in God and His plans Including a devotion for every day of the year, this guide for teens: Is for ages 13 to 18 Has a presentation page to make gift-giving easy Is a great gift for graduations, baptisms, birthdays, and coming-of-age celebrations
