Photographs and watercolor paintings illustrate values for children, while text expresses wishes from the "fairy godmothers" that these values will enrich the lives of young listeners or readers.
Pregnancy and childbirth are not to be feared; they are divinely appointed processes that can be joyful, spiritual, and bring families closer to God. The Gift of Giving Life: Rediscovering the Divine Nature of Pregnancy and Birth offers something that no other pregnancy book has before-a spiritual look at pregnancy and birth by and for LDS women and other women of faith. Through moving stories women in the scriptures, women from early Latter-day Saint history, and dozens of modern mothers, The Gift of Giving Life assures readers that God cares deeply about the entire procreative process. The Gift of Giving Life does not advocate for any one type of birth or approach to prenatal care, rather it intends to unify our families and communities in regard to the sacredness of birth. We also aim to provide you with resources, information, and inspiration that you may not have had access to all in one place before. Topics covered include: constant nourishment, meditation, fear, pain, healing from loss, the physical and spiritual ties between the Atonement and childbirth, the role of the Relief Society in postpartum recovery and more. Birthing women, birth attendants, childbirth educators, and interested readers of all faiths are invited to rediscover within these pages the divinity and gift of giving life.
From a nationally renowned researcher and a leading nutritional expert, this revolutionary, easy-to-follow diet program for pregnancy gives guidance on how to protect a child's health for the rest of his or her life.
Gives expectant parents an overview of the options available, offering up-to-the-minute advice on such matters as physical and emotional preparation, the father's role, avoiding a cesarean birth, and other information
Intimate stories from notable and influential women that celebrate the early stages of life and the start of motherhood. A book that changes the narrative about postpartum, Life After Birth illustrates what life is really like after birth—not just days and weeks later, but also years afterward. What is the transition to motherhood really like? From a parent in the military to a mother’s pregnancy of 42 weeks, Life After Birth is filled with accounts of strength, resilience, and power. Every birth is a unique story. While we tend to focus our attention on the arrival of a baby, in pregnancy parents are also introduced to a new self. Life After Birth reflects on the many physical changes as well as the myriad of feelings that are brought on by this transformation and the inseparable bond a new life brings. Revealing real experiences and raw emotions, this book is a celebration of life and a celebration of the human body.
If You Keep Receiving Fresh Bread - Why Won't You Birth Something? In Birth it for the Kingdom, Pastor David A.Williams releases personal experiences, testimonies, and nuggets of God 's word to encourage visionaries to launch their giftedness that the world might be blessed. In Birth it for the Kingdom you 'll receive practical solutions to counteract vision obstacles and wrestle with questions like: .Out of all the people in this region, why did God choose me for this assignment and what will I do about it? .Since this is my first time, how do I keep a level of excellence with something that belongs to God? .Where will the money come from and how long will I wait before things get moving? Our hour of opportunity must be seized to transform ministries, cities, and nations into the authentic Kingdom of God. David A.Williams is the National Director of Youth Ministries for the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Williams holds a BA degree from East Carolina University, and a Master of Divinity degree from Hood Theological Seminary, both located in North Carolina.Williams is the pastor of Pleasant Ridge AME Zion Church in Gastonia, North Carolina.Along with his pastoral responsibilities, Williams produces Bible Talk for Teens radio program and In The Sanctuary television program.He is married to Karen R.Williams and together they have two children, Karian and David II. Birth It For the Kingdom
Until recently we have known more about gift giving practices in pre-industrial societies than about those of industrial western society. In this book, first published in 1988, David Cheal shows that the process of present giving and receiving is a vital element in contemporary social life, relevant to some of the most important theoretical traditions in sociology, particularly those of Durkheim and Weber, and to the social constructionism of Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann. This volume is the result of a major study of gift rituals carried out by David Cheal and his associates in which general themes are richly illustrated with details from individual case histories gathered during the research. It is highly significant that in western society women are more active gift givers than men and, while their voices explain how emotions and interests are interrelated within the gift economy, the author shows how that in turn is related to current theories about family, gender and religion.
Are you a person of worth? Chances are you may answer… er… Yes. But a millionaire? Well, that would be a little farfetched, almost a fantasy! However, the author is convinced that your millionaire status is not a figment of imagination. And he would like to share his insights into this wonderful discovery that could impact your life. Hold on! This is not a get rich quick book. But it will help you tap into the inner riches that none can take from you, and reimagine your life to measure up to your immense worth.