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This book is a personal memoir of a "cowminist," a word that is not so ubiquitous yet is self-explanatory. The book identifies, defines, and elaborates on the characteristic of a cowminist. The author in this book goes in great details and lengths to explain how his life and his worldview were like before his Christian conversion experience and how his life and worldview changed after his conversion.The author spent his childhood and some early years of his adulthood in worshipping the cow, a ritual of Hindu religion. He used to have a very negative view about Christianity and the Western culture that freely permits the eating of beef (cow), which was a clear, common taboo in his past culture. In the quest for finding the truth, he gets acquainted with the Western and Christian cultures and finally gets converted to Christianity.After his conversion, he holds a complete opposite view about Christianity and even his past culture and religion. This book is filled with personal experiences and instances of his life before and after conversion. The contrasts between Christianity and the cow-worshipping culture described in this book are stark and vivid. The author also seems to be very delighted and thankful for his newfound hope and religion. He tries to challenge his readers with similar backgrounds to examine their faith and worldview and make an informed and educated choice about spirituality and the spiritual life. The testimonies described in this book should serve as an eye-opener for many.

I thank God for my family and the ability to write what he puts in my heart. I hope you enjoy the poems as much as I have writing them.May God bless each and every one of you, my special friends at CCC. Special thoughts go to Dee and Cecil and my dear loved ones.

"Try retail. They never lay you off," said a very good friend of mine whose perspective I respected since he was going to be a millionaire by the time he was thirty-five. So began my more-than-thirty-year journey of fun and frolic in the service to mankind--and mankind does so want to be serviced.I said goodbye to an "eight thirty to five with an hour for lunch" corporate life and hello to the employment ad titled "Major Retailer." I was bright. I was energetic. I was dependable. I was individual enough to succeed. I embodied all the skills and personal traits required for the job. I wrote my cover letter, singing my praises just enough without coming off as a braggart. I listed all my corporate accomplishments. I felt that eventually I could regain a future in the corporate world, but by nature, I wasn't really a desk person. I need to move and be physical.On the same day, three weeks after mailing my resume to the major retailer, I heard two sets of fate-filled words: "We will have your last check ready in two weeks" (from my New Jersey Unemployment contact) and "Salvatore? Hi, I'm Joe Cortez. You answered an ad in The Star-Ledger for a training program. I'd like you to come in so we can explore your options."My Unemployment appointment was at 9:00 a.m., and the other words were uttered at 8:00 p.m. That 8:00 p.m. phone call should have given me a hint of the amount of hours required that were in store for me ("in store"), but I had never worked in retail. The truth was, at this point in my career, I didn't have a future in the corporate world. I hadn't for the past six months. And now, since my unemployment was about to run out, I made the appointment.The "major retailer," I discovered, was Toys"R"Us. Joe said I had a future. He was correct. My association with TRU lasted more than twenty-five years, and it has now made me a published author as well.I hope you enjoy In the Toy Box, this first part of my Toys"R"Us journey.

During this eight-week journey, you will realize that exchanging stress for strength, love, and power is possible. As you utilize the weekly activities, God will reveal who he is and how much he loves you. You will find a measure of God's comfort as you learn to be spirit-led, not self-led. Studying scripture strengthens your relationship, trust, and love for God. If you are willing, you will learn life life-changing habits:*Grounding* How to work through conflict to build trust*Containment*Surrender-obedience exercises*True and kind words to ourselves *How to know if relationships are healthy or destructive*To apply boundaries to build healthy relationships*To enjoy therapeutic relaxations to memorize scripture*Visual Reminders to protect our hearts and give up our burdensThe three parts of Stress Less and Soar More offer unbeatable convenience by providing the week's lessons, the daily Bible verse, and relaxation devotions. Participating in all three allows God to pour a stream of truth, love, and grace into your heart and mind. You will enjoy the stories and activities, which will help you remember what you have learned and practiced.

In today's world, we sometimes get confused and need guidance. We try going to our friends and family. We look at different places like videos and self-help groups to get direction and answers. The truth is that our direction comes from our heavenly Father above. He will give us our direction and confirm that we are receiving the help we need. If a change in direction is needed for our lives, our Father will send us a new path. Within these pages, you will find guidance that you and your family will be able to use in your lives. In a way, these letters are written to you personally. You will find answers that will guide you through life like you never have before. They will make you emotional. You will read these and see what is happening in your present, and they give you foresight into your future. They are not meant to give you grief but to help you change your life path if needed. God's path for your life will be hard at times, but our Father will help us through. They will confirm that you are on the right path in life or that you must look at changing your direction. In either case, you will feel better about yourself and your family. You will feel renewed with love and joy as you follow the right paths through life. The goal of these letters is to help you feel the delight that God has given me in my lifetime. God is the one Who loves us all and yearns for what is best for us. Take a moment to appreciate the significance of what these letters explain to us. As you look at these letters, you will take something unique from them. Discover them and experience them. Let these verses from our Father reach into your heart and lead you. Ask the Holy Spirit to help guide you in your insight so that you may apply what you have discovered in your lives.