Meet Delight Butler of Boston 1776, who is a passionate defender of the American patriots. When redcoats bring an injured Henry O’Neil to the Butler home for care and lodging, Delight despises the man. Despite having long discussions and coming to admire the man, Delight struggles to trust that he could desert the British army and join the patriot cause. What will it take to bolster her faith in God and man? Also includes a bonus historical romance, Faithful Traitor by Jill Stengl.
Are you a victim or a victor? A casualty or a conqueror?Kimesha Coleman acquired the label of victim at the age of 7--when she desperately shut her eyes and pretended to sleep with her abuser poised over her. After a series of violent relationships and destructive life patterns, Kimesha decided to write a new story. She cried out to God, and He showed her "The Greatest Love of All"--the need to love herself. Kimesha put on a new identity: of courage, tenacity, persistence, and confidence.
Betrayal has many faces, including anger, abuse, deceit, and infidelity. These feel like betrayal because they violate the implicit promise of emotional bonds, that your loved one will care about your wellbeing and never intentionally hurt you. If you've recently left a relationship where you felt betrayed by your partner—or if you want to repair one—it can seem impossible to view the world without the shadow of past betrayal hovering over you. As a result, you may struggle to create meaning in your life, find the strength to forgive, or build new, loving relationships. InLiving and Loving after Betrayal, therapist and relationship expert Steven Stosny offers effective tools for healing, based on his highly successful CompassionPower program. He founded the CompassionPower agency on the belief that we are more powerful when compassionate than when angry or aggressive, and that true strength comes from relating compassionately to others and remaining true to your deeper values. In this book, you’ll learn practical strategies for overcoming betrayal-induced trauma and the chronic resentment and depression that result, using this innovative compassion-empowerment approach. Most books on betrayal only focus on the obvious issues, such as infidelity, abuse, or sex addiction. This book explores the effects of those kinds of betrayal, as well as less-talked-about types, such as emotional manipulation, dishonesty, deceit, and financial cheating. In addition, the book helps you regain a sense of trust in others so that you can eventually find another compassionate person to share your life with or, if you choose, to rebuild a relationship with your reformed betrayer. Recovering from the betrayal of partner isn’t easy, but Living and Loving after Betrayaloffers potent ways to heal, grow, and love again.
What if you awoke one morning and everything was different? What if your path collided with that of a man you had known for lifetimes, a man you had loved for lifetimesa forever love? What if reincarnation and past life traumas ran like a movie before your open eyes, and what if all this happened when you were an ordinary persona wife and mother like Nancy? Forever Love answers the questions why some people, meeting for the first time, feel they have known each other before and why some people have inexplicable phobias and problems. Forever Love is very timely. As we move more and more deeply into the evolution of human consciousness, more and more people are experiencing spontaneous past life recalls. Forever Love lets you know you arent alone and you arent crazy. -Elmdea Bean, bestselling author of Liberating Incarnations: Twenty-Five Stories of Past Life Regression, Speaker, Past Life Therapist. http://elmdeabean.com Engaging, articulate, and compelling, anyone who has ever met their twin soul in this lifetime while committed to another will resonate to the longing for union again, the power of the love connection built through myriad lifetimes together, and the explosive spiritual growth the contact sets off! Barbara Stone, PhD, author of Invisible Roots: How Healing Past Life Trauma Can Liberate Our Present
This is the first single-author study of the genres and roots of popular literature in its relation to film and television, exploring the effects of academic snobbery on the teaching of popular literature. Designed for classroom use by students of literature and film (and their teachers), it offers case studies in quest literature, detective fiction, the status of the outlaw and outsider, and the interdependence of self, other and the uncanny. It challenges perceived notions of, and prejudices against, popular literature, and affirms its connection with the deepest human experiences.
"Love is the language that transcends all barriers." Discover the depths and complexities of love in "Love's Labyrinth: Navigating the Intricacies of Human Connection." This comprehensive guide examines the many facets of love, from the science behind it to the art of maintaining it. With its extensive exploration of various aspects of love, this book is your ultimate resource for understanding and embracing love in all its forms. Delve into the science of love and learn about the chemistry, psychology, and evolution behind human connections. Unravel the mysteries of love languages, attraction, and communication to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Explore the different stages and types of love, as well as the essential role of sexuality, long-distance love, and the challenges and opportunities of love in the digital age. This book also addresses the connections between love and mental health, family life, aging, and cultural perspectives. Uncover the spiritual dimensions of love, and discover the healing power of self-love, forgiveness, and the law of attraction. Learn to overcome relationship obstacles, set healthy boundaries, and navigate love, loss, and grief. "Love's Labyrinth" celebrates the enduring mystery of love and its universal human experience. As you journey through the intricacies of love, you'll gain invaluable insights into the world of human connection and empower yourself to create and maintain deeper, more meaningful relationships. Unlock the secrets of love and transform your life with this essential guide. Table of Contents The Science of Love The chemistry of love: hormones and neurotransmitters The psychology of love: attachment styles and bonding The evolution of love: survival and reproduction The Five Love Languages Words of affirmation Acts of service Receiving gifts Quality time Physical touch Love and Attraction Physical attraction: beauty and symmetry Emotional attraction: empathy and vulnerability Intellectual attraction: shared interests and values The Role of Communication in Love Active listening and empathy Nonverbal communication and body language Conflict resolution and healthy disagreements The Stages of Love Infatuation: the honeymoon phase Deepening: emotional intimacy and trust Commitment: lasting love and partnership The Different Types of Love Romantic love: passion and desire Companionate love: friendship and loyalty Unconditional love: selflessness and acceptance Love and Sexuality The connection between love and sex Maintaining passion and desire in long-term relationships Exploring fantasies and kinks together Long-Distance Love Challenges of long-distance relationships Strategies for maintaining connection and intimacy The role of technology in sustaining long-distance love Love in the Digital Age Online dating: finding love through technology Navigating the complexities of modern love Social media and its impact on relationships Love and Mental Health The impact of love on well-being Coping with heartbreak and loss Supporting a partner with mental health challenges The Art of Maintaining Love Keeping the spark alive: romance and spontaneity The importance of self-care and personal growth Nurturing mutual respect and appreciation Love and Family The transition from partners to parents The role of love in raising children Balancing family life and romantic love Love and Aging Love and companionship in later years Adapting to changes and challenges Rekindling passion and rediscovering love Cultural Perspectives on Love Love in different cultures and traditions The influence of cultural values on love and relationships Cross-cultural love: navigating differences and finding common ground Love and Spirituality The role of spirituality in love and relationships Practices for cultivating loving-kindness and compassion Love as a path to self-discovery and personal growth The Power of Self-Love The importance of self-compassion and self-care Strategies for building self-esteem and self-worth The connection between self-love and healthy relationships Love in Literature and Art The portrayal of love in literature, film, and music The role of art in expressing love and emotions Love as a source of creative inspiration Love and Forgiveness The process of forgiveness and healing The role of empathy and understanding in mending relationships Rebuilding trust and rekindling love after betrayal The Mystery of Soulmates The concept of soulmates and twin flames Destiny and the idea of predestined love The role of personal growth and self-discovery in finding a soulmate Love and the Law of Attraction The power of positive thinking and manifestation Attracting love through self-awareness and self-improvement Creating a love-filled life through intention and gratitude Overcoming Relationship Obstacles Identifying and addressing common relationship challenges Strengthening love through adversity and growth Strategies for maintaining love during difficult times The Healing Power of Love Love as a source of emotional and physical healing The role of love in overcoming trauma and pain Building resilience through love and connection Love and Personal Boundaries The importance of setting healthy boundaries in relationships Strategies for asserting personal needs and limits Balancing individuality and togetherness in love Love, Loss, and Grief Navigating the pain of losing a loved one The stages of grief and the role of love in healing Honoring the memory of a lost love and moving forward The Future of Love The evolving nature of love and relationships The role of technology and societal changes in shaping love Love in an increasingly connected and globalized world The Enduring Mystery of Love The timeless allure of love and its many facets The ongoing quest to understand the nature of love Celebrating love as a universal human experience
Isn't it a mind-blowing thought that God, the creator of all that is, wants to be our friend? Friendship means an intimacy and an understanding that few of us associate with God. For many, playing the servant to Jesus' master may sound like the easier option. Yet Jesus holds out the hand of friendship to all of us. Michael Perham tells the beautiful story of how the friendship between Jesus and Simon Peter developed. This book traces Peter's journey from the moment he answered Jesus' call to his role as a leader in the first Christian communities. Peter's story exemplifies our desire to become God's friends, and the struggles we might experience along the way. Full of fresh insights into the Scriptures, Jesus and Peter will help you to nurture a joyful and satisfying friendship with God. And what can be more rewarding in life than to become God's friend?
Employing contemporary theoretical perspectives, Uttering the Word provides the first detailed analysis of the language and thought of Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi (1566–1607), an important but neglected Renaissance mystic. Borrowing from Lacan, de Certeau, and Deleuze, Maggi analyzes de' Pazzi's unique mystical discourse and studies how the Florentine visionary interprets the relationship between orality and writing, authorship and audience, sexual identity and language.
Oscar Wilde's two collections of children's literature, The Happy Prince and Other Stories (1888) and A House of Pomegranates (1891), have often been relegated to the margins in studies of his work. In this, the first full-length study of Wilde's fairy tales, Jarlath Killeen resituates the collections in a complex nexus of theological, political, social, and national concerns and restores the tales to their proper place in the Wilde canon.
