The Storm, The Calm & The Growing
The Storm, The Calm & The Growing

Author: Anna A. Blue

Publisher: Anna A. Blue

Published: 2023-08-03

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13:

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Two people trying to individually heal their traumas accidentally cross paths and heal each other. Dahlia Sallow was forced to kill someone she thought she loved in order to survive. The result of her decision changes her life, leaving her with nothing, including no money to take care of herself and her child. Despite the difficult pressures of life, she fights to remain strong for her daughter, Juniper, who depends on her. Everett Hayes has had his fair share of heartbreak. In just a few years, he went from having everything he could've ever wanted to losing it all, including his beloved daughter. Not much can console his grieving heart, yet he quickly finds solace in his friendship with Juniper, who proves to be the perfect antidote. However, their newfound friendship plants questions about Everett's true intentions within Dahlia's mistrusting heart. As their paths collide, Everett and Dahlia face many lessons and trials. Everett must learn how to gain the trust of a woman who has been conditioned to believe that trust brings nothing but betrayal. Dahlia must learn to accept the necessary help that comes with healing from a traumatic past. And collectively, they learn how to survive the storms of life while protecting their hearts from further pain. The Storm, The Calm, and The Growing follows two people whose journeys of mounting tragedy morph into ones of growth, trust, and endurance.

The Storm Before the Calm
The Storm Before the Calm

Author: George Friedman

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2020-02-25

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0385540507

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*One of Bloomberg's Best Books of the Year* The master geopolitical forecaster and New York Times bestselling author of The Next 100 Years focuses on the United States, predicting how the 2020s will bring dramatic upheaval and reshaping of American government, foreign policy, economics, and culture. In his riveting new book, noted forecaster and bestselling author George Friedman turns to the future of the United States. Examining the clear cycles through which the United States has developed, upheaved, matured, and solidified, Friedman breaks down the coming years and decades in thrilling detail. American history must be viewed in cycles—particularly, an eighty-year "institutional cycle" that has defined us (there are three such examples—the Revolutionary War/founding, the Civil War, and World War II), and a fifty-year "socio-economic cycle" that has seen the formation of the industrial classes, baby boomers, and the middle classes. These two major cycles are both converging on the late 2020s—a time in which many of these foundations will change. The United States will have to endure upheaval and possible conflict, but also, ultimately, increased strength, stability, and power in the world. Friedman's analysis is detailed and fascinating, and covers issues such as the size and scope of the federal government, the future of marriage and the social contract, shifts in corporate structures, and new cultural trends that will react to longer life expectancies. This new book is both provocative and entertaining.

Resilient
Resilient

Author: Rick Hanson, PhD

Publisher: Harmony

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0451498860

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These days it’s hard to count on the world outside. So it’s vital to grow strengths inside like grit, gratitude, and compassion—the key to resilience, and to lasting well-being in a changing world. True resilience is much more than enduring terrible conditions. We need resilience every day to raise a family, work at a job, cope with stress, deal with health problems, navigate issues with others, heal from old pain, and simply keep on going. With his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to develop twelve vital inner strengths hardwired into your own nervous system. Then no matter what life throws at you, you’ll be able to feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity. This practical guide is full of concrete suggestions, experiential practices, personal examples, and insights into the brain. It includes effective ways to interact with others and to repair and deepen important relationships. Warm, encouraging, and down-to-earth, Dr. Hanson’s step-by-step approach is grounded in the science of positive neuroplasticity. He explains how to overcome the brain’s negativity bias, release painful thoughts and feelings, and replace them with self-compassion, self-worth, joy, and inner peace.

The Theater of God's Glory
The Theater of God's Glory

Author: W. David O. Taylor

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2017-08-21

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 146744779X

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A theological framework for the liturgical arts rooted in John Calvin Both detractors and supporters of John Calvin have deemed him an enemy of the physical body, a pessimist toward creation, and a negative influence on the liturgical arts. But, says W. David O. Taylor, that only tells half of the story. Taylor examines Calvin's trinitarian theology as it intersects his doctrine of the physical creation in order to argue for a positive theological account of the liturgical arts. He does so believing that Calvin's theology can serve, perhaps surprisingly, as a rich resource for understanding the theological purposes of the arts in corporate worship. Drawing on Calvin's Institutes, biblical commentaries, sermons, catechisms, treatises, and worship orders, this book represents one of the most thorough investigations available of John Calvin's theology of the physical creation—and the promising possibilities it opens up for the formative role of the arts in worship.

Be the Calm or Be the Storm
Be the Calm or Be the Storm

Author: Captain Sandy Yawn

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2023-01-10

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 140196768X

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Leadership lessons from Captain Sandy Yawn, a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, and star of the reality show Below Deck Mediterranean. Everyone experiences a moment in life when they need to lead. Sometimes it's a team, sometimes it's a company, a classroom, a patient ward, a family, or simply your own individual self. Based on the leadership lessons she's gathered from her resourceful and resilient life, Captain Sandy, a superyacht captain and star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, shares the leadership skills and critical thinking inherent to being a captain that can empower anyone to navigate their way to a successful life. Among some of the stories/lessons she'll share: How she selects and sizes up her crew even before embarking on a charter, deciding who to invest in and how to bring out their best. Things happen at sea. No matter how much you plan and train, so much can go wrong so she'll discuss the level of persistence and faith that's required in solving an especially knotty problem. Authority and discipline are required to lead, but they must be leavened with compassion, understanding, and a desire to see your crew succeed. She describes the seamless flow that happens in great teamwork and how she loves seeing the way her deckhands pitch in with the stews when needed. For Captain Sandy, this represents leading with empathy, figuring out who your teammates are and what motivates them, then communicating in a way that motivates and makes them feel understood. As a captain, Sandy is constantly upgrading her knowledge and skill set, which is as much a part of her job as steering a vessel. Sustaining excellence requires constant effort, whether you find yourself at the end of a journey, halfway through or at the start of a new one. And the learning never stops. Woven throughout her stories are Captain Sandy's optimism and abiding faith that, given the right tools and opportunities, individuals are capable of so much more than they realize, especially when they can find someone to believe in them.

Grow Up!
Grow Up!

Author: Frank Pittman

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1999-07-30

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 1582380406

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As our culture increasingly glorifies the carefree pleasures of youth, many people grow despondent when the reality of adult responsibility pulls them farther away from their youthful hopes and expectations. Dr. Frank Pittman's solution to this modern malaise is refreshingly simple: Grow up. Stop confusing happiness with self-indulgence. And, most important, stop whining and start taking responsibility for everything you do. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Grown-Up Boys
Grown-Up Boys

Author: Liam Everwatch.

Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc

Published: 2022-08-01

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1646287975

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Underage boys in the early 1900s want to illegally enlist in a World War against Central Asian domination. Willy, the youngest of the bunch, defies legalities in an effort to "kill the enemy." Hoboing across America, he encounters adventures of murder, sex, and enlightenment, with a goal to enlist in the Army. As a soldier going through training and indoctrination, he achieves the restless dreams of youth but loses more than he bargained for.

How Does Your Garden Grow? Devotional
How Does Your Garden Grow? Devotional

Author: Deborah Goshorn-Stenger

Publisher: 2 Pause & Praise Creations

Published: 2024-03-08

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1954690339

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Do you often struggle to live out the Fruits of the Spirit in your day-to-day life? This beautiful Devotional Book explores how to let God cultivate these Spirit-given attributes within you for a flourishing life in Christ. * The How Does Your Garden Grow? Devotional gently guides your quiet time with the Lord through a “Pray-it-Through” Bible Verse styling. * Each of the 72 entries is centered around a passage of Scripture and contains a personalized meditation and prayer. * Each of the 9 Sections highlights one of the Fruits of the Spirit and focuses on verses within its theme. Each Section Page also features eye-catching sketch art illustrations. How Does Your Garden Grow? is ideal as a Daily Devotional! We pray this book will bring you into a sweeter fellowship with the Master Gardener. Ready to get started? Download your Copy Today! Important Note: For your best reading experience, we recommend you view this E-book on a Tablet, desktop computer, or large phone in single-page Portrait mode.