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Five Steps to Sweet Sleep is a unique approach to a problem that plagues millions of Americans. Designed for nightly reading, the five steps will bring the reader a change in perspective and attitude that can allow restful sleep to follow. The more this book is used, the more effective it becomes. The use of this book with senior adults who suffer from chronic pain or dementia can provide a comforting bedtime routine.

I wrote this book after years of struggling as a single mom. I compiled all the little tricks and tips that has saved me time, money, and tears. I know how busy it is to be a single parent, so you will find this book to be a short and easy read. I wanted to offer tangible and practical advice that you could put into practice right away. With a little humor and a lot of grace, we can not only get through this, but we can do it well!

This book seeks to provide a strategy for when a child gets lost. We all need something to do when we feel lost and thats the purpose of this book. Sit down, cry out to God and He will provide an answer. Through a simple lesson of going to the woods to draw, you and your child can make a plan, brainstorm how to make a problem better and use this time to say whats on each of your hearts. The Lords Prayer has historically been a passage children were taught at an early age. Knowing God is with you anywhere and anytime will help your child to stay calm in a crisis. We all know God is love, but its good to know you are never alone. By discussing His love and staying calm in any circumstance, hopefully, a child will know what to do. Use this book to talk about conflict resolution, facing the unknown and never giving up. In the back pages, there are discussion questions and a personal page to celebrate that your child has learned the Lords Prayer.

Home is a place of belonging, a place of eternal meaning, and it represents a taste of the new home, waiting for those who have been bought with a price. Until then, we have been commissioned to reach the world, starting with the particular geography where God has planted us. I love Tricias emphasis on using our homes, millions of his embassies around the world, to welcome others to taste the love of God. Its a reflection of the many interactions Jesus had in homes. I hope this book will give women a vision for home-based God-expectant influence in their neighborhoods and communities (Barbara Rainey, FamilyLife & Ever Thine Home). Sometimes the most intimidating place to take the gospel is across the streetto your family, friends, and neighbors. In this book, Tricia shares the simple and practical tools she uses to invite those living in her Jerusalem into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Make disciples of all nationsincluding your ownbecomes less daunting using the advice Tricia offers in the pages of Simple Parties, Significant Impact (Kurt Nelson, president and CEO of East-West Ministries International). Jesus said, Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation (Mark 16:15). Did you know this can be done in the comfort of your own home? The whole creation will come right to your doorstep if you ask them. Learn how to host a simple party with a significant impact. You will be glad you did!

Parenting can be the toughest journey a person ever makes. The author transparently addresses the difficult parts of this role while pointing us to some practical ways of thinking and relating with children to lighten the responsibility. This book is as fascinating as Amy Chuas Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother memoir, as relatable as Jen Hatmakers Christian foibles, as uplifting as Iyanla Vanzants inspirational messages, and backed by solid research of the likes of Brene Brown. By deftly combining four of Americas favorite genres into one enjoyable read, the author does not force us to compare and choose one world view over another, but honors all. Kim understands the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when youre parenting in a culture different than the one in which you were raised. Her words are wise and just what you need to figure out what is best for your family! Jill Savage, author of Better Together: Because Youre Not Meant to Mom AloneThis is an insightful book, full of sound and practical advice. I highly reccommend it. Dr. Helen Mendes Love, MSW, author of Reflections on the Upsides of AgingKim gives invaluable insight on the intricacies of parenting in a more globalized and culturally-relevant world, while respecting tradition and heritage.Sam Louie, M.A., LMHC, author of Asian Shame and Addiction: Suffering in SilenceHumorous, yet educational, this book is a must read for any parent. Erika Olivares Sumner, Life & Wellness Coach, Mother of Three

According to research, there are 50,000 predators online at any given time (Thomas, n.d.). These individuals are likely luring profiles or hiding in chat rooms in search of vulnerable children. Predators know that a growing number of children are now on the Internet, therefore, they monopolize the opportunity because it allows easy access and increased chances to privately communicate with them. Unfortunately, predators are not the only threat online. According to research there are over 5 million Facebook users under the age of 10, although Facebook prohibits users under the age of 13, (Hopkinson, 2015). In addition, there are over 80 million fake profiles on Facebook (Chauhan, 2016). With the increase accessibility of social media, criminals often create fake profiles online to capitalize on the opportunity to steal more than identity. Parents, beware! As a consequence of the many hidden dangers online, parents should be concerned and learn ways to increase youth safety. This self-help manuscript will provide information to help parents help their children have a safe and rewarding Internet experience. Readers will receive the following benefits: explore the pros and cons of technologylearn techniques for proper usage of modern technologygain knowledge of potential risks such as: cyberbullying, sexting, predators, exploitation and otherslearn about secret apps and codes children use to hide their online activitiesacquire knowledge to implement safety onlineimplement and explain the rules for computer and Internet usagedevelop a trusting relationship to improve parent and child communication risk, safety and responsibilitiesreceive additional resources offering information and help

Homeless Al is a fun and clever way to introduce social issues to a young child. Al lives in Cleveland with his mom, and Oscar the fish. They are forced to leave their home and move into a homeless shelter. Through the difficult times, Al and his mom hold onto their faith in God. When winter and the New Year arrive, nice people begin to give. Al and his mom now have a new place to live. The author places biblical scripture throughout the manuscript to show how faith can help one get through the best and worst times.

Have you ever sat in the stands or sidelines and listened to parents yell at their kids and thought, "e;There is something wrong here?"e; Does your child show passion and potential in a sport but feels an unhealthy amount of pressure that is leading them to want to quit the sport they used to love so much? The reality is, the approach society is taking to competitive youth sports as a whole is unhealthy, but it doesn't have to be that way. I am not an advocate for everybody wins; I love competition. I believe that with the correct perspective and approach youth athletics can be used to mold our children into Christ-like, confident, and joyful adults. By focusing on the journey rather than the destination players and parents can learn to find value in all of the life lessons that come through competition. This book is a guide that is inspired through twenty-four years of coaching and watching parents who got it right and the others who missed out on the opportunity to use youth athletics to instill Christ-like characteristics and perspectives in their children. The true prize in athletics isn't a trophy or even a scholarship, it is in the life lessons that everyone has available to learn if they are willing to look for them.

What is a calling? What is a spiritual gift? More importantly, why doesn't Janey have either? They say everyone is special in their own way, but the closest Janey gets to special is being especially average. Comparing herself to her "e;great at everything with perfect looks to boot"e; best friend Preston, doesn't exactly help. She feels like she is drifting through life without contributing anything to anyone. At seventeen, she doesn't expect to have her life all figured out but she desperately wants to know what God has planned for her. With determination, she vows to find her spiritual calling and get started doing God's work immediately, but distractions wait around every corner. Will she try to hard? Will she wait for God to show her the way, or will she dive in too deep?

This charming book reveals the loving relationship between a grandmother and grand-baby. Grand-Mommy finds various ways to teach and entertain her grand-baby. At bed-time when baby frets, Grand-Mommy has her own special method of getting baby to sleep.

The Gifts of Christmas is about a little girl who fell in love with winter and the holiday that surrounds it. She goes into great detail of what it felt like to wake up to Christmas morning being surrounded by her big family, and later making snowmen with her siblings. This story uses excellent descriptors which allow the reader to truly feel apart of the scenes. It also depicts a family who love each other and who were best of friends during their childhood.

Leola Jackson, born and bred in the Deep South, narrates her experiences as a black girl whose entire life was defined by Jim Crow boundary lines. These invisible lines, which were drawn and enforced by the authority of Southern laws and customs, told Leola and her friends where they could live, where they could go to school, where they could sit on a public bus, where they could sit and eat in a public place, where they were allowed to worship, and even how high their dreams and aspirations could take them. Leola never had many dreams. She always figured shed grow up to become a housemaid just like her single-parent mom. However, in 1954 when Leolas story begins, surprising things were happening in the nation, as well as inside Leolas tiny world. The winds were whispering that changes, later known as the Civil Rights Movement, were coming that would soon transform the nation and especially black Americans lives forever.

Although Brave was a surprise four-week premature baby, he weighed way more than many of the full-time babies. Thankfully, he was in great shape and was able to come home like a normal baby. He was a happy boy hitting time lines until he hit age one. At that point, the Pediatrician referred Brave to a program where Kalee finally realized how behind he was in many parts of the body. From that time until he went to kindergarten, she would soon learn so many different procedures and different types of doctors, specialists, therapists, tests, and diagnoses; many times the hard way. Insurance wouldnt help her, they would just put off paying for a procedure. Helping get Brave the most assistance and diagnosis was only the beginning. Kalee would have some of the same procedures to keep track of her own serious medical issues and her other son, Timbers, diagnosis. Having God lead her each day and provide her with hope, love, and grace truly kept her going. Without the Lord at her side, she may not have seen that God selected her to have two special needs kids. Its a blessing she doesnt deserve and just prays that God shows her each day what she needs to be doing for Him.

We are longing to find something that will truly satisfy our hearts. This longing leads us into many situations and circumstances. In the end, anything we give our hearts to within this world will find its end. There is an eternal light that reveals our need and helps us understand those longings within us. Within this light, we find what will never fade away, always satisfying the human soul. What we desire most is love, but there is only one lasting love for humanity.When the sun is setting and the dark creeps in, whats revealed is only a shadow of who we really are. We are not fully known by others within this fleeting light, and many people find themselves living in the sunsets. We hope the oncoming night and passing light will reveal a bit of our beauty but hide what is perceived unacceptable or, in many cases, too real. Our spots, our imperfections, have driven our entirety into hiding. Its a humanity problem. We hide. Weve always hidden. Weve found solace in the darkness, but our worth is not lost, and our value has not faded away. We are fully known, even in the darkest of nights. The life we live now is vulnerable to darkness, but there is no need to hide for acceptance. We all have our spots, we all have hurt, but what remains hidden from humanity will not find shelter from the light. When someone is close enough to see the struggle within and provides a way out, its our opportunity to take hold of what we need and begin to trust.

Based on Philippians 4:8 #RelationshipGoals Purity is Possible provides real purity success stories! How-to save sex for marriage tips gleaned from each story are followed by skill-building devotionals and activities which will equip tweens, teens, and young adults to have God honoring and satisfying relationships. The personal accounts provide the details that make waiting and dating possible. Also perfect for parents, youth pastors, or group leaders this entertaining, practical, inspirational book empowers readers to live out Gods design for relationships. Learn how to live pure from: Tim Tebow Duck Dynastys Jase and Missy Robertson Heisman Trophy Winner Collin Klein Dancing With The Stars Chelsie Hightower Recording Artist Jamie Grace NFL great Prince Amukamara Regular middle school, high school, and college kids like you, and more! For adults... We expect kids to stay pure, but dont teach them how to live in todays world with so many pressures to have sex! This book does that, not through teaching, preaching or scare tactics, but through engaging stories, practical tips, and application activities! For youths... Whether you are still a virgin or a renewed virgin, get ready to be inspired and develop a doable plan for living and loving God's way, even in today's tough society. #RelationshipGoals Purity is Possible will provide the support you need to navigate your way through growing up, growing in God, and growing healthy relationships and future marriages. Realize how cool it is to wait!

To read this book is to take an incredible journey. It is almost unbelievable that one person could live through so much and survive it all, much less go on to heal the emotional damage done to her heart mind and soul. A tissue may be required as His Morning Sun, shares the authors own life story as heart rending as it was. However, the biggest mistake the reader could do is to put the book down where her story ends. The second half of the book is about your own healing. Morning Sun takes the exact same teachings that God used to heal her life and presents them to you the reader for your own healing. She walks the reader through each step of their healing and uses her own life as the example. Morning Sun shows you her heart, then takes you on a journey into the very depths of your own heart.

Many readers are thrilled to immerse themselves in the tales of years gone by, concerning deeds they wished they could have done, but never did. When living in frigid Alaska, we submerged ourselves in almost any adventure that presented itself. The wild Arctic Alaska with its colder temps, thicker and more prevalent ice-fog, considerably larger moose, huge schools of lively salmon and seemingly unending miles of spacious tundra elicits a symphony of crisp adventures, unparalleled in any other state. They were presented to us on a platter. We didnt shy away. We attempted them with a near voracious appetite and claimed our fill. In fact, we went back for more; with gusto.

With Love from Daddy is a childrens book written to endear the hearts of fathers to their daughters. This book will encourage a dad to model Gods desire for a personal relationship with Him so he can be the evangelist of his home. This story of the special love relationship between a dad and his daughter will challenge and encourage fathers to help their daughters recognize the jewel they are in Gods eyes. When a father accepts this responsibility, his little princess will search for Prince Charming, who will pursue and cherish her more than he ever could.

Castleland is a land where each unique castle represents an individual and there the main character is working through the trauma of sexual abuse. After a natural response of hiding, the princess makes a decision to seek help. Through hard work and with the help of others she slowly regains her inner joy and trust in others.

Catch Them Young Catch Them Now! is designed to make parents begin to reevaluate their custodial roles toward their children. It reveals what is required of a godly parent and how the world can and will change for the better If we would only take our parental roles as seriously as God expects us to. Our task as parents entails teaching our children from a young age that they are here on earth, not by chance or happenstance, but for a purpose. It is important to work with them towards finding that purpose. It is also equally important to start early.

Moos in Shoes is the story of a small herd of discontented cows and one reclusive bull. The cows live busy but seemingly unproductive lives. Everything changes for the cows when a shoe-delivery truck driver, driving much too fast, loses part of his load of shoes on the cows pasture. After a plethora of shoes explode from the back of the truck, the cows make a most profound fashion statement and discover something greater.

Hope for All: is a collection of inspirational, soul searching, and enlightening verses as well as poems and prayers intended to motivate its reader, fostering gratitude, strength, forgiveness, love, faith, peace and hope in God. Everyones life can blossom and bloom with hope, when touched by the love and life of the Saviour of this world. The aim of this book is to help individuals, families, leaders and everyone to believe, accept and hope in God and His plans for humanity amidst various challenges and circumstances in life. God is in control. He promises He will return, we will live with Him forever, the best life yet to come.

Tell Someone by Becky Cole helps children learn how to recognize and respond to abuse. Through story and repetition, they learn that it is okay to tell someone. Based on a true story, Tell Someone is an excellent resource for parents, counselors, and educators.

A young boy has an active imagination and wants to include his whole loving family in his new reality.

From the family that brought you The Lifegiving Home and The Lifegiving Table, discover how you can become a parent who gives your child a life worth living for Christ.In today's world, it's easy to become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by the constant flow of parenting advice. We're flooded with so much practical information that we wonder if we're choosing the right way. And we may be missing the one thing God really wants us to give to our children: His life. God doesn't include a divine methodology for parenting in the Bible, but He does provide principles that can enable any faithful parent to bring His life into the life of their home.In The Lifegiving Parent, respected authors and parents Clay and Sally Clarkson explore eight key principles-heartbeats of lifegiving parenting-to shed light on what it means to create a home where your children will experience the living God in your family. Now parents of four grown children-each with their own unique personality and gifts-Sally and Clay have learned (sometimes the hard way!) that the key to shaping a heart begins at home as you foster a deep and thoughtful God-infused relationship with each child. Filled with biblical insight and classic Clarkson stories, The Lifegiving Parent will equip you with the tools and wisdom you need to give your children much more than just a good Christian life. You'll give them the life of Christ. (Don't miss the companion piece, The Lifegiving Parent Experience!)

All of the children who passed through our lives were angels, angels with broken wings. Most of the parents had been charged with abuse, neglect, or child endangerment. They came at any hour, day or night. The phone would ring, the proper car seat would be loaded into the car, and off we would bound to collect another angel. We would gather the precious bundles and set out to repair their broken wings. The angels appeared and stayed for hours, week, or even years. They came empty-handed, stealing pieces of our hearts as they passed through our lives. These are the stories of some of the many angels who have entered our hearts and lives for a brief time. It is my desire to touch your hearts as the angels have touched ours.

It is no secret that growing up in todays world is challenging. From the time children are conceived until they graduate from high school, parents have an average of nineteen years to prepare them to face the world on their own. In this short time span, we must successfully communicate to our children the value of their lives in such way that they pick it up themselves and carry it throughout their lives with great care. Passionate childrens advocate and ministry volunteer Kitty Havener relies on Scripture and on her experience as a mother of four to share inspirational advice intended to help parents embrace their children with the kind of love that will meet their needs, both today and in the future. She carefully considers what todays children are missingwhat prevents them from living fruitfully. Havener also encourages parents to care for their childrens spirits as much as they care for their minds and bodies, establish their childrens self-worth as a valuable asset, and teach their children to live truthfully, choosing their own paths. The Cry of the Children guides parents through the process of learning what our children really need from us and why we should listen to the cries of their hearts and then partner with God to meet their needs.

God is the perfect father, and you can improve your parenting style by looking to Him. He sets the example for how to be a provider, protector, teacher, and disciplinarian.This guidebook to Christian parenting explores the attributes of God a parent should try to emulate. It also brings to light four ways that Jesus grew in Luke 2:52, developing intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. As a parent, you can help your children follow in their saviors footsteps.Just as the Lord disciplines those He loves, parents must discipline their children. Heaven on Earth carefully describes biblical principles to help parents provide the environment children need.It offers proper and healthy techniques to aid parents in leading children to honor and respect not only their parents but ultimately the Lord. Whats more, it draws a line between appropriate and abusive actions to control childrens behavior. Parents can proactively develop a disciplinary plan to guard against crossing these boundaries.Parents face many challenges to lead and guide the family in godly ways, and many struggle with the feelings of anger and failure. Find encouragement and strength through the power of Gods Word and the strength of the Holy Spirit, and get practical help in facing rebellious and wayward children.You can be inspired to overcome any obstacle, and raise your children for the glory of God.

For a young person, finishing high school and going off to college is a time of eager anticipation and perhaps a bit of fear. It is a time when old dreams can be realized and new dreams formed. Those dreams are dashed if you are young and discover that you are pregnant. All your hopes disappear in that instant. You may even think your life is over. But your life is not over. It has just changed direction. Author Canderra Holcomb knows this first-hand. In One Single Mother to Another: A Guide for the Daily Struggles of a Single Mom, Holcomb shares how her life changed the moment she found out she was pregnant at the age of 19. Holcomb helps you come to terms with your feelings about the unplanned pregnancy. She guides you through multiple issuesincluding child supportdealing with the babys father, your family, your friends, and eventually dating. Based on the authors personal experience, this guidebook offers advice and encouragement to help others make it through the experience of single motherhood and create a successful life for both mother and child.