Discovering a Passion for the Wild West Discovering a Passion for the Wild West In the vast expanse of the Wild West, where untamed landscapes and rugged cowboys reign supreme, a young protagonist embarks on a remarkable journey that sparks a lifelong passion. In the subchapter titled "Discovering a Passion for the Wild West" from the book "A Cowboy's Journey of Love: Inspiring the Young Generation with an Uplifting Story," readers are invited to join the young generation in exploring the transformative power of the Wild West, love, and an inspirational cowboy story. The story revolves around a young individual who, against all odds, finds themselves drawn to the captivating allure of the Wild West. From the very first page, readers are transported to a world filled with dusty trails, cowboys on horseback, and vast prairies that stretch as far as the eye can see. Through the protagonist's eyes, the untamed beauty of nature and the rugged resilience of the cowboys come to life, leaving an indelible mark on their soul. As the story unfolds, the young generation is introduced to a love story that transcends time and space. Amidst the backdrop of the Wild West, the protagonist encounters a love interest - a spirited cowgirl with a heart as vast as the open plains. Together, they navigate the challenges of the era, proving that love knows no boundaries.
"Readers looking for inspiration (or just a great story) will discover a wild ride that proves just how twisty some paths to Christ can be." - Publisher's Weekly Many of us would say it takes guts and a little bit of crazy to step toe-to-toe with a powerful, 1,700 pound bull. For Hall-of-Fame bullfighter, Jeremy Sparks, it took faith. Sparks' remarkable and illustrious journey began at a young age when he received a God-given calling to become a professional bullfighter. Soon after accepting a college scholarship for rodeo, he suffered a near-fatal electrocution, which, but for his faith in God, would have ruined his dream. After three years of training under a world champion, he was accepted into the elite Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and spent years tussling with raging bulls until God, once again, showed him another path. While the terrorist attack on September 11th rocked the country, Sparks saw it as an invitation to serve. He enlisted just weeks after the attack, and earned his commission as a second lieutenant in the US Air Force and an endorsement from the Pentagon as the "only professional bullfighter in the history of the USAF." Once a small town kid from Arkansas, now a Hall-of-Fame rodeo icon, Sparks is sharing his stories of strength and service. With God at the center of this fascinating story, Go West highlights the 10 Biblical principles that Sparks learned, experienced, and lived by as a professional bull fighter, officer in the armed forces, and follower of Jesus Christ.
From bestselling author Kelly Elliott comes the first book in her brand new Cowboys and Angels series. Moving back home to my parents' cattle ranch in Texas was the last thing I thought I'd be doing. But, here I stand . . . in front of my high school girlfriend. A beautiful, confident woman has replaced the young girl I once knew and loved. Yep. Paxton Monroe was my first love and the one girl in town who now hated my guts. So much so, Paxton swore her revenge on me if it took her until the day she died. The fight between my heart, and my head starts tonight. This time I'm staying and fighting and I won't give up until I get what I want. And what I want is Paxton Monroe. Cowboys & Angels series: 1. Lost Love 2. Love Profound 3. Tempting Love 4. Love Again 5. Blind Love 6. This Love 7. Reckless Love
It goes without saying that everyone wishes to live a life that matters. But how do we harness this potential and positively impact the world around us? In Be Audacious: Inspiring Your Legacy and Living a Life that Matters, author and motivational speaker Michael W. Leach offers a simple, four-part game plan for overcoming adversity, living authentically, uncovering purposeful passion, and developing vision. Leach encourages readers to embrace nonconformity—to "shed the shackles of societal norms"—in pursuit of their dreams. Fresh, vulnerable, and contemporary, this call to action speaks to millennials and any others who aspire to break out of the box on the path to a purposeful journey uniquely their own.
Finding his way back is just the beginning…in this novel by New York Times bestselling author Linda Goodnight. He’ll make up for the past… But won’t saddle anyone with his future. Medically discharged from the military, Yates Trudeau and his ex-military dog, Justice, return to the family ranch, vowing to make amends—and keep his prognosis hidden. Only, civilian life means facing reporter Laurel Maxwell, the woman he left behind but never forgot. Forging a new bond comes naturally, but when she learns the truth, will she risk her heart for an uncertain future? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh Book 8: The Cowboy's Journey Home by Linda Goodnight Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune
This roundup of wisdom is inspired by the art and heart of Jack Sorenson, called "the Western Rockwell." His endearing images of little cowpokes relishing life will inspire anyone bringing up a young boy and remind everyone of timeless virtues. This fun and energetic journey is filled with life lessons to help a little cowboy learn respect, honesty, courage, kindness, loyalty, and much more. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone invested in the life of a boy will be encouraged to lead the way toward the horizon and promise of that boy's bright future.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A great American success story . . . an endearing and well-written book.”—The New York Times Book Review Colin Powell is the embodiment of the American dream. He was born in Harlem to immigrant parents from Jamaica. He knew the rough life of the streets. He overcame a barely average start at school. Then he joined the Army. The rest is history—Vietnam, the Pentagon, Panama, Desert Storm—but a history that until now has been known only on the surface. Here, for the first time, Colin Powell himself tells us how it happened, in a memoir distinguished by a heartfelt love of country and family, warm good humor, and a soldier’s directness. My American Journey is the powerful story of a life well lived and well told. It is also a view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of America. At a time when Americans feel disenchanted with their leaders, General Powell’s passionate views on family, personal responsibility, and, in his own words, “the greatness of America and the opportunities it offers” inspire hope and present a blueprint for the future. An utterly absorbing account, it is history with a vision.
A Meeting. A Journal. A Price to Pay. A Life to Gain. "The Tollbooth" follows the story of business meeting between Mr. Robert Campbell, the CEO of a multinational conglomerate, and an employee who is looking for more. During this encounter, Mr. Campbell shares something he's never shown to anyone: a hand-written journal. Within its pages, the employee learns invaluable life lessons, strategic business insights, and, most important of all, the secret to a transcendent life. "The Tollbooth" is the second (and favorite!) of author John Feloni's trio of books, which include "The Covenant Secret," that propound and elucidate time-tested as well as contemporary philosophies on life and business. Each book is a modern-day exemplum, or parable, with the concepts presented in a riveting story that entertains as much as it educates. "Hollywood Digest" writes that Mr. Feloni "makes the giving and sharing of ideas and hard knocks feel effortless." Learn the secrets to life and business today. The toll owed is small and the reward gained is mighty. GREAT QUOTES YOU WILL FIND IN THE TOLLBOOTH "Most people live their lives in a state of hypnosis, never really living life the way it’s supposed to be lived." "One must be diligent in keeping one’s attention off of the undesirable condition. In meditation, contemplation, and prayer, one should take the time and energy to focus on the desired condition." "When you meditate, contemplate, or pray, give thanks for the good things in your life." "You don’t become healthy by becoming an expert on disease, which, for the most part, is how medical doctors are trained. You must become an expert on health." "We were made in God’s image. We are designed to fulfill our inner nature. As God’s children we were made to be everything our inner voice tells us that we can be. This is the Truth of the physical universe over which God has given us dominion. Forget opinions!" "That’s why now is the time for you to break free of them. I’ve been where you are. Confusion, frustration, harassment from your loved ones, the death of a loved one, a yearning inside, passion eating at you, fear, everything. I’ve been there." "But now is the time for you to free yourself of all the shackles that bind you." "The most important thing I see in you is the beautiful music your heart is making. It’s singing out in wonderful harmony. It’s so obvious. You’ve got to listen to it. You are as ready as you’ll ever be to live your life as it was meant to be lived. Go for it!" WHY 40 DAYS? In Biblical and spiritual terms, the number 40 stands for a period of gestation, of waiting, of growth, of cleansing, and of the development of spirit. During this period, a soul desirous of “enlightenment” will find him- or herself wandering in a spiritual wilderness and undergoing tests and trials on all planes of being. For example . . . - During the Great Flood, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. - The Israelites wandered the desert for 40 years in search of the Promised Land. - Moses spent 40 days on Mount Sinai in commune with God. - After he was baptized, Jesus spent 40 days meditating in the desert. - The Catholic Lent is for 40 days. - After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to the apostles for 40 days. - Buddha sat for 40 days under a tree before achieving enlightenment. - The Archangel Gabriel first appeared to Mohammad when he was 40-years-old. - A child lies some 40 weeks in the womb. - Strangely enough, the author was 40-years-old when he finished this book in 1998. ABOUT THE AUTHOR John Feloni is the founder and CEO of Stock Squirrel, Inc., a new FinTech startup and the CEO of his investment company Feloni & Co. John is co-author of the bestseller, The Fall of the House of Hutton (1989, Henry Holt and HarperCollins), the story of the fall of the Wall Street powerhouse, EF Hutton. John uses his lifelong entrepreneurial spirit to act resourcefully and effectively and build extraordinary teams. John will release three books with Kallisti Publishing Inc.: The Covenant Secret; The Tollbooth; and Only the Golden Rule. CONTENTS Meeting Notebook: Days 1 to 3 Praying Notebook: Days 4 to 9 Focusing Notebook: Days 10 to 12 Believing Notebook: Days 13 to 30 Affirming Notebook: Days 31 to 35 Seeing Notebook: Days 36 to 40 Revealing Why 40 Days? Special Acknowledgment About the Author
Christened “charming” and “winning” by the Washington Post and “touching” by Publishers Weekly, celebrated author Monica Holloway’s deeply moving memoir shares the unforgettable story of an extraordinary little boy and the irresistible puppy who transformed his life. The day Monica Holloway learns that her lovable, brilliant three-year-old son has autism spectrum disorder, she takes him to buy an aquarium. But what Wills really wants is a puppy, and from the moment Cowboy Carol Lawrence, an overeager and affectionate golden retriever, joins the family, Monica watches as her cautious son steps a little farther into the world. With his new “sister” Cowboy by his side, Wills finds the courage to invite kids over for playdates, conquer his debilitating fear of water, and finally sleep in his own bed with the puppy’s paws draped across his small chest. And when Cowboy turns out to need her new family as much as they need her, they discover just how much she has taught them about devotion, loyalty, and never giving up. Sometimes it’s what you don’t know to hope for that saves you. For Monica and Wills, salvation came in the form of a puppy with pale blond fur, chocolate brown eyes, a fondness for chewing the crotch out of underpants, and a limitless capacity for love.
“Thompson-Hernández's portrayal of Compton's black cowboys broadens our perception of Compton's young black residents, and connects the Compton Cowboys to the historical legacy of African Americans in the west. An eye-opening, moving book.”—Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures “Walter Thompson-Hernández has written a book for the ages: a profound and moving account of what it means to be black in America that is awe inspiring in its truth-telling and limitless in its empathy. Here is an American epic of black survival and creativity, of terrible misfortune and everyday resilience, of grace, redemption and, yes, cowboys.”— Junot Díaz, Pulitzer prize-winning author of This is How You Lose Her A rising New York Times reporter tells the compelling story of The Compton Cowboys, a group of African-American men and women who defy stereotypes and continue the proud, centuries-old tradition of black cowboys in the heart of one of America’s most notorious cities. In Compton, California, ten black riders on horseback cut an unusual profile, their cowboy hats tilted against the hot Los Angeles sun. They are the Compton Cowboys, their small ranch one of the very last in a formerly semirural area of the city that has been home to African-American horse riders for decades. To most people, Compton is known only as the home of rap greats NWA and Kendrick Lamar, hyped in the media for its seemingly intractable gang violence. But in 1988 Mayisha Akbar founded The Compton Jr. Posse to provide local youth with a safe alternative to the streets, one that connected them with the rich legacy of black cowboys in American culture. From Mayisha’s youth organization came the Cowboys of today: black men and women from Compton for whom the ranch and the horses provide camaraderie, respite from violence, healing from trauma, and recovery from incarceration. The Cowboys include Randy, Mayisha’s nephew, faced with the daunting task of remaking the Cowboys for a new generation; Anthony, former drug dealer and inmate, now a family man and mentor, Keiara, a single mother pursuing her dream of winning a national rodeo championship, and a tight clan of twentysomethings--Kenneth, Keenan, Charles, and Tre--for whom horses bring the freedom, protection, and status that often elude the young black men of Compton. The Compton Cowboys is a story about trauma and transformation, race and identity, compassion, and ultimately, belonging. Walter Thompson-Hernández paints a unique and unexpected portrait of this city, pushing back against stereotypes to reveal an urban community in all its complexity, tragedy, and triumph. The Compton Cowboys is illustrated with 10-15 photographs.
