Unexpected Blessings
Unexpected Blessings

Author: Sandra Peoples

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2018-11-20

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1493415980

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Unexpected Blessings helps special-needs families move past the pain and confusion of their circumstances and slowly, firmly face the future with hope. Speaking honestly about struggles that accompany a variety of disabilities, Sandra Peoples shows readers how to · let go of false beliefs that hold them back · work through the cycles of grief · focus on self-care and healthy routines · understand disability based on what the Bible says · rebuild a strong faith foundation · create support systems for themselves and others Filled with real-life stories and hard-earned wisdom, this book shines a light on the possibilities and blessings that come when parents see their new purpose in life--which was God's purpose for them all along.

A Mother's Book of Blessings
A Mother's Book of Blessings

Author: Natasha Fried

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1426218966

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"With ageless wisdom for every occasion, this elegant little book is the perfect gift for moms to share with their children -- and for themselves. Time-honored proverbs, enlightening parables, and inspiring poetry, illustrated with exquisite vintage art, encourage readers to contemplate and celebrate life's milestones. These uplifting words and their invaluable lessons, drawn from cultures around the world, will resonate with families of all walks. Whether commemorating a birthday, or celebrating a housewarming or a special holiday, this timeless treasure of 100-plus blessings provides guidance and encouragement for everyone: an enduring keepsake readers will turn to again and again."--Provided by publisher.

Sefer Ha-berakhot
Sefer Ha-berakhot

Author: Marcia Falk

Publisher: Beacon Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9780807010174

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A collection of blessings, poems, meditations, and rituals presented in English and Hebrew offers a traditional perspective to weekday, Sabbath, and New Moon festival observances.

Life's Blessings: What a Joy!
Life's Blessings: What a Joy!

Author: Pattie Trebus

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2013-03-07

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1481722999

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Life's Blessings: What a Joy! is a collection of poems which will touch readers' hearts by taking life's circumstances and evoking emotion through imagery and metaphor.

Ordinary Blessings
Ordinary Blessings

Author: Meta Herrick Carlson

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2020-02-11

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 1506450628

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The ordinary moments of life can be sacred, if we simply take a moment to notice. This collection of prayers, poems, and meditations offers a brief respite from the hectic, harried pace of our days. Open it when the spirit moves you or when the spirit feels distant--the words will be here to inspire, calm, and encourage you either way. From gifted poet and empathetic pastor Meta Herrick Carlson, Ordinary Blessings collects blessings for loving yourself, enduring hard things, authenticity, living with others, and the rhythms of each day. Pause, take a deep breath, and open these pages to find that you've been standing on holy ground all along.

99 Blessings
99 Blessings

Author: David Steindl-Rast

Publisher: Image

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0385347502

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Source of all blessings, you bless us with dreams-dreams while we sleep and dreams in our most wakeful moments. May I be responsive to both forms of dreams and pass these blessings on by living a life that is faithful to their guidance. From beloved author Brother David Steindl-Rast comes this beautiful collection of original blessings meant to guide readers through each day with wisdom and spirit. This gift book of ninety-nine personal and original blessings from Brother David Steindl-Rast, known for his pioneering work in interfaith dialogue, marks the first time the member of the Benedictine Order of Catholic monks has crafted a series of prayers for the general reader-from Catholics to Protestants, Jews and Muslims, agnostics and uncertain. Blessings are life-giving only as long as we pass them on, so this book is meant to be shared with friends, family, coworkers, strangers, and anyone in need of a few words of inspiration and guidance.

Life Prayers
Life Prayers

Author: Elizabeth Roberts

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 0062028707

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An eloquent anthology honoring the wonders and challenges of life on earth and celebrating the seasons of our lives. The mysteries and delights of life on earth are illuminated in this richly eclectic collection of poetry, wisdom, prayers, and blessings from thinkers and writers around the world. Here you will find the poetry of Hildgard of Bingen and Gary Snyder; the political wisdom of Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, Jr.; a treasury of women's prayers, classical verse from China and Japan; and beautiful chants and prayers by Native Americans. A joyous affirmation of the human journey in all its forms, in all its struggles and glories.

Life's a Journey: Hardships to Blessings
Life's a Journey: Hardships to Blessings

Author: Colten J. Skinner

Publisher: Outskirts Press

Published: 2021-03-06

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781977239945

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When throughout life you are facing one hardship after another, it would be easy to just give up. Follow one boy's life's journey as his hardships transform into countless blessings. His story of living life to its fullest will inspire you to live each day with gratitude, courage and faith.

Blessings
Blessings

Author: Julia Cameron

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1998-03-09

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780874779066

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Through her workshops and writings (including her bestseller The Artist's Way), Julia Cameron has inspired millions to pursue their dreams. In the tradition of Heart Steps, Blessings reveals the keys she uses to reconnect herself with the source of her creative spirit. Focusing on gratitude and recognizing the power to change one's surrounding world by changing one's thinking, Cameron explains how she surrenders to the "deeper flow of life rather than willfully forcing artificial solutions." By acknowledging the beauty, harmony, and synergy of life, readers learn through Cameron's inspiring prose how to cherish the gifts they have been given and use them to their fullest. Those who read and follow Cameron's advice and prayers and listen to Tim Wheater's healing music in the audiobook will realize how to achieve harmony in their lives and embrace the notion that they are part of a larger whole that holds them in a benevolent and protective view. With Blessings, readers will understand the secrets of a life that is rich, beautiful, intricate, and valuable.

The Smudging and Blessings Book
The Smudging and Blessings Book

Author: Jane Alexander

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009-04

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781402766817

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Cleanse and heal yourself and your environment using simple smudging rituals and ceremonies. For millennia, Native Americans have burned sacred plants in a bowl or on a stick to clear space of negative energies and restore balance. These simple smudging rituals can change your life, too. Learn how to combine smudging with other ancient techniques to promote healing or to turn your home into a spiritual sanctuary. Celebrate a baby's birth with a gentle blessing that welcomes a new soul into the world. Begin each morning with a simple cleaning so you'll sail through the day with confidence and hope. This natural power is available to everyone.