When war devastates their country, a boy and his parents are forced to flee to another country far east, where they must live in a small room shared with another couple. Food is scarce. But one day, when father goes to the bazaar to buy bread, he comes home with a map instead. The boy and his mother are furious, they are so hungry! But the map floods their cheerless room with colour. The boy becomes fascinated by it and is transported far away without ever leaving the room. Father was right to buy it, after all.
The colorful boyhood of a popular author comes to life in this personal account Imagine learning from a nosy classmate that your mother is having yet another baby. To Ralph's classmates, news of one more Fletcher baby is just "scuttlebutt." But for Ralph, the oldest of nine, being part of a large family means more kids to join in the fun—from making tripods in the woods and "snicking" up the rug, to raising chicks and even discovering a meteor (well, maybe). It doesn't feel like there's life beyond Marshfield, Massachusetts. Then one day Dad's new job moves the family to Chicago, and there's so much Ralph has to leave behind. In this humorous and captivating memoir, Ralph Fletcher traces the roots of his storytelling.
The Dream Map is a practical tool that will teach all Christians how to understand their dreams. About the Book: Dreams were revered by the ancients and an obsession of history's great minds. Shakespeare wrote poetry about them and Picasso painted them. The greatest minds of all history have pondered the subject of dreams because dreams are universal to the human experience. In fact, dreams have shaped history more than we know. The Dream Map seeks to answer questions like... Why do we dream? What do my dreams mean? Is God speaking to me in my dreams? Can I expect my dreams to come to pass? How did Joseph and others in the Bible know what their dreams meant? In The Dream Map readers will journey through history, biology, psychology, and the Bible in order to learn a simple practice to discover the meaning of their dreams. Readers will be enlightened to understand God's communication through dreams. If you believe your dreams may be leading your somewhere, then it's time for you to read The Dream Map, so you can determine the destination. Included in this first edition is a free appendix with resources for dreamers of all levels of experience. A Bible Guide to colors in dreams A Bible Guide to numbers in dreams Questions to answer about your personal history with dreams Blank Dream Maps for your own dream journey What People are Saying: For me, this is a dream within a dream. As I have sought to mentor and pray for a new generation of prophets and prophetic people to rise up, I am always thankful for Kendall and the uniqueness of his ministry and calling. The title of his well-crafted book says it all, and the content of this book is a road map to helping us grow in our understanding of being able to interpret our dreams. This is a ready tool to have with you as you seek to understand what the Lord is saying through your dreams. Thank Kendall for carrying the baton well to the generations to come. - JOSEPH EWEN, Prophetic Overseer of the Antioch Movement of Churches - Banff, Scotland Kendall Laughlin brings biblical wisdom, life experience and practical help together beautifully in this book. Each chapter not only draws you closer to the God who gives us dreams, but provides you with the tools you need to understand their meaning in the context of your life. As a friend, I know that Kendall lives and writes with integrity, depth and grace--you won't be disappointed. - TRICIA RHODES, Author of "Soul at Rest," Adjunct Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary - San Diego, CA
Why do some people achieve their wildest dreams despite problems and setbacks, while others seem programmed to fail? Having counseled and studied people for twenty years, Dwight Bain has answers-and practical, down-to-earth solutions as well. In Destination Success, Bain unveils his seven secrets of success, the essential beliefs and behaviors practiced by the most successful people in our culture and those who want to be. The secrets include defining success, getting past self-imposed limits, learning disciplined personal development, how to find opportunity in every circumstance, and more. When uncovered and practiced, these secrets lead to a significantly better quality of life. With Bain's direction, readers can: " zero in on the ruts and paralyzing patterns that prevent them from accomplishing their dreams " crash through roadblocks that previously handicapped them " turn problems and stress into turbo-charged fuel for a better life " build the seven secrets into their daily routines and be transformed With great stories and a fresh, vibrant voice, Bain coaches readers to follow the path to Destination Success.
The cult of Hastur no longer threatens Thrushmoor, and now the adventurers discover the final clues needed to solve the enigma of their lost memories. Boarding a riverboat to Cassomir, the adventurers begin researching the manuscripts found in Iris Hill during the previous adventure. From these esoteric tomes, the adventurers discover a ritual that allows them to explore the Dreamlands in order to reclaim the parts of their minds they lost and track down their obsessed and corrupted former employer. After completing a number of bizarre and demanding dream quests, the adventurers find the answer to their fragmented minds, but they learn a greater threat looms over Golarion. Can they survive the perilous Dreamlands and emerge complete or will the adventurers be stranded in a dimension of nightmares? "Dreams of the Yellow King" is a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game adventure for 7th-level characters. The adventure continues the Strange Aeons Adventure Path, a twisted delve into madness that pits the heroes against the cosmic horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos. Several new monsters, a look at encounters found along the Sellen River, and the next installment of the Pathfinder's Journal round out this volume of the Pathfinder Adventure Path. Each monthly full-color softcover Pathfinder Adventure Path volume contains an in-depth adventure scenario, stats for several new monsters, and support articles meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their campaign. Pathfinder Adventure Path volumes use the Open Game License and work with both the Pathfinder RPG and the world's oldest fantasy RPG.
We all long to live with more purpose, passion, and joy. Yet in the middle of our hectic lives, the God-sized dreams that have the potential to lead us into all God has planned for us are the ones that tend to get lost. With her intimate, approachable style and constant encouragement, popular blogger and author Holley Gerth invites women to rediscover the big dreams God has given them--and then dare to pursue them. With the enthusiasm and honesty that we all want from our closest friend, Holley encourages women to overcome excuses--too busy, too late, too far out of my comfort zone--and believe that their God-sized dreams can become reality. She takes readers by the heart and says, "Yes! You can do this! Let's go!" and then guides them forward with a loving hand. A licensed counselor and certified life coach, Holley insightfully combines inspiration with practical application in this positive book.
Is there a gap between you and your dream? A few years back, Joël Malm had the idea to lead people on outdoor expeditions with a spiritual, God-centered focus. Following God’s lead, he created a vision map, started his organization, and made it happen. This book is a response to the question he often gets: How do you do something like that? Whether you want to start a business, raise a family, run a marathon, plant a church, restore a relationship, or climb a mountain, you can take practical steps to see your vision come to be. Vision Map is not a formula for overnight success, but it is a template to start anyone on the path to envisioning a God-given dream. God often gives us a difficult problem to solve, and we just need a push in the right direction to find the answer.
In a tropical island empire where wealth defines worth, a troubled mercenary and a dying magnate's nightmares hold the keys to preventing a catastrophe.
An introspective fill-in-the-blank that helps readers reflect on their past, evaluate the present, and dream for the future. My Life Map helps people at any stage of life create a visual road map of both their past and their future in major life areas such as family, work, play, friends, and education. Charting the past highlights patterns you may not have noticed before. Seeing the years ahead encourages you to set goals and shape a future with intention and purpose. This interactive self-help journal includes innovative mapping and chapters on Creating Your Maps (warm-up exercises for envisioning your future and tips on how to fill out your maps); Sample Journeys (completed maps of fictitious people at different stages of life); My Life Maps (blank whole-life, ten-year, and subject maps to fill out); Putting Your Maps into Practice (tips and tools for establishing next steps and annual checkups); and Reflections (blank pages to record discoveries, challenges, or promises).
