In this inspirational novel, Alex wonders if there will ever be a place she would truly belong as she realizes she just cant fit into the stuffy confines of the social ton in France. When Alex is faced with her mothers death and her betrothal to a man she despises, her life changes suddenly. She finds herself on an adventure that leads her to tumultuous seas, abduction and other faith testing obstacles. A Promise Worth Keeping is filled with intrigue, romance, and a message that reminds the reader to keep believing that the events in our lives will somehow work together in a greater plan designed by the One that always has our good in mind.
Helen Fogarassy, editor-in-chief of the UNOSOM Weekly Review in Somalia during the 1994 crisis, describes the overwhelmingly positive effect of multinational intervention in the wartorn country. Based on her first hand observations, Fogarassy argues forcefully in defense of such humanitarian ventures, while simultaneously decrying the oversimplification of the Somalian situation by the world media. She demonstrates how our widespread perception that humanitarian missions in developing countries are doomed to failure is directly related to the images of dead American soldiers being dragged through the streets of Mogadishu. While undeniably horrific, these pictures do not tell the full story of the intervention in Somalia, of the thousands of lives that were saved, and of the famine and social collapse that were ultimately averted. Fogarassy's provocative book is sure to make historians, political scientists, and policy makers reexamine the need for humanitarian intervention in other desperate countries.
This book will challenge you to make some of the most important decisions of your life—practical commitments that will secure your relationships and anchor your future. These highly motivational words of wisdom will help you make: • Permanent commitments to your family and friends. • Non-negotiable declarations to your associates. • Life-changing resolutions to yourself. • Vital promises to your world. • Eternal vows to your Maker. In a world filled with shattered vows and broken hearts, here are the personal covenants that truly matter.
Carrick Francis has spent most of his life jumping into trouble with both feet. The only thing saving him from prison or worse is his absolute devotion to Deacon Winters. Deacon was Crick's sanity and salvation during a miserable, abusive childhood, and Crick would do anything to stay with him forever. So when Deacon's father dies, Crick puts his college plans on hold to help Deacon as Deacon has helped him. Deacon's greatest wish is to see Crick escape his memories and the town they grew up in so Crick can enjoy a shining future. But after two years of growing feelings and temptation, the painfully shy Deacon finally succumbs to Crick's determined advances and admits he sees himself as part of Crick's life. It nearly destroys Deacon when he discovers Crick has been waiting for him to push him away, just like Crick's family did in the past. When Crick's knack for volatile decisions lands him far away from home, Deacon is left, shell-shocked and alone, struggling to reforge his heart in a world where love with Crick is a promise, but by no means a certainty.
Joyful Soul: A Promise Worthy of Trust will take you through a series of workable strategies to help you live a balanced, joyful life. Learn how to develop a strong spiritual core, enhance intimate relationships, improve your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, and find joy in your work. Spirituality, mental and emotional well-being, physical health, relationships, career, giving to others, rest and relaxation and keeping it all organized: these are the Areas of Focus (AOFs) in our lives. If you knew you could feel balanced and joyful in all of these areas, what would it mean for you? Would you then consider yourself a Joyful Soul? Joyful Soul: A Promise Worthy of Trust synthesizes what has been written on the topic of holistic living, giving you workable strategies for achieving psychological and spiritual health in each vital facet of your life. The combination of these approaches in multiple life-areas is groundbreaking. Becoming joyful and balanced may virtually eliminate the harmful effects of too much stress in your life, while enabling you to attain a sense of purpose and fulfillment. You will learn how to follow your dreams while at the same time living holistically, because we are all more than our accomplishments and successes, and our lives are more than just the work that we do. You will learn to set goals in order to get the greatest satisfaction from every vital area of your life, with an emphasis on a strong spiritual core and psychological well-being. Start living a balanced, joyful life now!
Remember what it's like to love and be loved in this beautiful collection of love stories from LeAnn Weiss. From God's timeless love letter to real-life expressions of true love, readers will be inspired by these heartfelt displays of devotion. Speaking straight to a woman's heart are stories about enduring love, surprising love, a second chance at love, long-distance love, and more. In Valentine Promises, discover how a marriage in tatters was mended and became a marriage helping others, how the power of love through a listening ear transformed a young man, how a pastor's Valentine roses for his wife became more meaningful than he knew. Throughout the book, readers will enjoy personalized Scriptures, which express the tenderness and tears of God's personal one-on-one love and care for them. Inspiring quotes, true stories about God fulfilling promises, and prayers will also remind readers that a personal relationship with the creator and his son brings his indescribable love straight into their hearts.
(Meredith Music Resource). Written by one of today's most prolific author/educators, Boonshaft's new book is sure to top the charts following the international success of his first two best sellers. Filled with motivational anecdotes, quotations, and ideas on how to improve your teaching, this is a must-read treasure trove for students, music educators, and administrators. (a href="http://youtu.be/l0_TcZ7SnXU" target="_blank")Click here for a YouTube video on Teaching Music with Promise(/a)
Now nearly 15 years old (during which time it exploded in size, then declined and has now plateaued), the Promise Keepers and its policies have invited reactions ranging from celebration to suspicion. Many see the Christian men's organization as a powerful tool to encourage and equip Christian men to face a morally complex future. Others view the group as sexist or even heretical. This book was the first, and in most ways still the only, objective analysis of the Promise Keepers and the many reactions to it. Contributors to this collection of critical essays hail from the fields of political science, history, sociology, religion and theology, journalism and mass communication, speech, English, women's studies, American studies, and sports science. The responses range from supportive to skeptical and cover topics that go beyond the Promise Keepers to issues of evangelical Christianity, gender roles, men's organizations, mass media, and social movements.
