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How does a mother who put her entire identity into her baby the moment she came into the world find herself again when, years later, her grown child cuts all ties? Michelle Rohlf's unwanted estrangement from her daughter Naomi strips her of everything . . . her grandchildren, her peace of mind, and most of all, herself. In spite of her broken heart and broken spirit, she embarks on a three-year journey of healing and forgiveness, discovering the impact her own upbringing had on her attachment to her daughter. But just asMichelle learns that her life isn't over because her daughter walked away, Naomi shows up again, without apology or explanation. Much to Michelle's surprise, this reappearance challenges her own recovery from codependency. She finds herself in a struggle to hold on to the sense of self she fought so hard to gain. This is the story of a woman who had to lose her daughter in order to find the identity she'd never really had. If you are a parent who has become estranged from your child, there is hope. You are not alone in this journey of rejection. The first step toward healing is to work on yourself. Find your own life apart from your child, because you are valuable and the world needs you.
Are you tired of being tired? Overwhelmed by all that's piled on your plate of life, and yet famished for what you don't have or what you see in others? Are you thirsting for those things that will fill you up, but don't even know what they are? For the next six weeks, you are warmly invited to a divine feast. A banquet overflowing with spiritual food and drink that will restore, refresh, and revive your heart and soul. This Bible study invites you to connect with Jesus; recognize your greatest need; discover your greatest opportunity; identify the enemy's lies; and explore your purpose. Through accepting this invitation, you will be empowered to taste abundant freedom only found in Christ. Come, dine at the table Jesus has prepared for you. Inside these heart-transforming pages you will find space for journaling your thoughts, which will help you dig deeper into the attributes of God as He gently wipes away your tears, fears, and years of pain. And like any good meal consumed with thanksgiving and gratefulness, you will experience fulfillment from each spiritual morsel Christ feeds you. As you feast you will be supernaturally infused with strength and hope through your relationship with the Lord Jesus. Will you come to the table so you can rise and rejoice in all that Jesus has done for you?
My husband, on his knees, leaned over Miles's body and continued the chest compressions. One-one thousand, two-one thousand, three-one thousand . . . "He's still not breathing!" I screamed at the operator. Gwendolyn Burton's life spins out of control as her twenty-six-year-old son is rushed to the hospital, suffering from an epileptic seizure. She holds on to fierce hope that he will breathe again. But after learning he has no brain activity, that hope slips through her fingers as she signs papers allowing the ventilator to be disconnected. The cause of death: sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).After the funeral, she fights with the what ifs and should haves and struggles to understand grief. People around her try to offer comforting words. But her excruciating journey through grief had barely begun.You Don't Know Just How I Feel brings a three-part guide for the reality of grief, adapting to life after loss, and moving forward. Within these sections, Burton discusses· boundaries and self-care;· grief, conversation, and relationships;· community and social media;· holidays and secondary losses;· faith and healing.Each topic offers grievers and supporters the wisdom and discernment to care for the losses, milestones, and unexpected emotions that often arise. Filled with authenticity, Gwendolyn's story and guide provide validation of the grief experience and hope that life can still be fulfilling.
"Is she okay?" I asked. He didn't answer.My voice rose an octave, and I shouted, "Is she dead?" There was silence on the other end. In just twelve short days, overwhelming elation turns to unfathomable heartbreak. After the euphoria of officially welcoming her beloved Crystal-the daughter she never had-into her family in a beautiful wedding ceremony, Jeanne Rodriguez receives a horrifying phone call . . . Her son Victor and his new bride, Crystal, had been in an accident on the last day of their honeymoon. Victor is fighting for his life, and Crystal is dead.By her son's side as he suffers emotionally and physically and trying to come to grips with her own excruciating grief, Jeanne cannot envision ever being happy again. Why does she feel such disappointment when the Bible promises that hope does not disappoint?With refreshing candor, When Hope Met Hopelessness acknowledges Jeanne's inability to understand God's plan while also chronicling her transformational journey from the darkest of days to unimaginable joy and closeness with the Lord.
Since Lauren Forbus grew up as the daughter of a sheriff's deputy, she figured the transition to being the wife of a sheriff's deputy would be effortless. She was wrong. It wasn't long before she experienced firsthand the fear, loneliness, and estrangement from others that can overwhelm the spouses of first responders-who walk the line between life and death every day. After several years of navigating emotional landmines with little support and without a plan to protect her marriage, Lauren realized she and her husband couldn't do it alone. They implemented strategies to help their relationship thrive and found backup from other law enforcement officers and their families-and from grounding themselves in the Word of God. In her interactive devotional We Walk this Line, Lauren offers a lifeline to first-responder couples. She covers topics such as· shift work-how to keep from being ships that pass in the night;· trauma-how to deal with seeing the worst in people every day;· trust-how to keep truth and transparency the focus of the relationship;· tragedy-what happens when it's your own worst-case scenario;· health-how to stay healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Written with candidness, grace, and humor, We Walk This Line is meant to serve as a pathway for first responders and their spouses to open the lines of communication, reconnect, and deal head on with their challenges.
Unexpected, undeniable, and completely transformational. -Teresa JanzenCollision offers a road map to anyone facing a health crisis.After an accident left Pat Butler with severe spinal injuries, she launched into a twelve-year journey for healing. Along the way, Pat slid into depression, anger, grief, and financial distress. In constant pain, she badgered God for healing. "If Jesus healed others, why not me?" The question followed Pat to France, where she worked as a missionary and encountered the demonic. Little did she know God was setting the stage to respond. When she stumbled into a healing conference with more questions, God met her with an unexpected spiritual diagnosis.Journey with Pat as she discovers · hope, resilience, and perseverance in suffering.· roadblocks to healing in the complex interplay of physical and emotional factors, personal responsibility, and demonic interference.· how cultural, religious, and personal grids hinder healing. As Collision affirms, God heals, but not always as we expect. He's after transformation.
Did you know you have an inheritance? As a believer in Jesus Christ, you have been given keys to the victorious, unshakable, matchless kingdom of God. When you uncover kingdom truths found in Scripture, you will no longer be defeated or orphaned, but rather will walk as a son or daughter of the King! In this thirty-one-day devotional, author Luann Dunnuck-who has overcome such things as a debilitating illness and agoraphobia-encourages you to live in the kingdom of God now, in your everyday life. Inside the pages you will find freedom in Christ as Discover and Abide in the Kingdom of God answers these questions: What is the kingdom of God? How does the kingdom of God function? How can the kingdom of God bring freedom? Is the kingdom of God for the here and now or just for the hereafter? What is the good news of the kingdom of God? Each devotion ends with a Kingdom Revival Thought, Scripture reflection, prayer, and journaling space to help you live daily in the kingdom of God.
Never jump on the back of a motorcycle with the devil just because you think he's Jesus. Redemption Gray has traveled fifteen hundred miles from home to find happiness-he gained it, made a bold declaration of faith, and immediately found himself stranded on the side of the road next to his father's totaled car. When Longstoryshort pulled up moments later, he seemed like an answer to a prayer Redemption hadn't even had time to speak. From the back of that motorcycle, the world becomes a different place. Dependent on a stranger to help him get home, at first Redemption finds his rescuer fascinating, admirable, and wise. But as the miles pass beneath them, first impressions wear thin, and truth is hard to find. When Longstoryshort finally shows his true colors, will Redemption have the strength and courage to break free, or will he be trapped in a life of unrestrained evil?
From its first page, Under the Sun is a riveting coming-of-age tale of discovery, of independence, of letting go, and of finding God. Young adult readers will find this book to be relatable, thought provoking, and challenging as they follow Redemption Gray on an unplanned cross-country journey from Dallas northward to the mountains of Montana, looking for .¿.¿. well, he doesn't really know. Along the way, readers will find more than just an escape from the everyday world of school, friends, family, pressures, and expectations. They will also journey with Redemption inward into silence, solitude, deliberate thought, and the rewards of paying attention. Far from being preachy, Under the Sun weaves important biblical themes and necessary elements of faith into the images and sounds the reader experiences, until they ultimately converge at the climax of the story. This 2018 Nautilus Silver Award winning work reflects the author's appreciation for great American literature and his passion for the classics in general.
This aircraft was so incredibly fast, ushering in the era of the Sonic Warrior. Captain Kevin Smith's The Sonic Warrior: Chronicles of a Top Gun Pioneer offers a riveting look at the legacy of the Navy Fighter Weapons School founded by Captain Dan Pederson. Famously known as Top Gun, this elite fighter-pilot community was mission critical to delivering close-in-air combat training. Kevin Smith, a Sonic Warrior of distinction, helped lead the way in solving one of aviation's greatest challenges.More than just a memoir or historical account of supersonic aviation, The Sonic Warrior provides a unique look into the thrills and challenges of flying supersonic-capable aircraft, and of executing combat maneuvers at sonic speed. The Sonic Warrior provides insight for solving complex problems and optimizing human performance in any high-stress, intense, time-compressed scenario, and is an inspiring study in leadership and critical thinking.
Mari Eygabroad was ready to be a single missionary in Ukraine, providing physical therapy for disabled children and education for their caregivers. But her meticulously laid plans were about to get a God-sized edit. When her senior pastor suggested she pray about marrying Bryan, a missionary pilot in Africa, she thought God was crazy. After much thought and prayer and scrolling through Bryan's online social page, Mari chose to join him. And she was completely unprepared for the path God had laid before her. Mari and her husband were, in a sense, "paired up in a cramped cockpit, trying to figure out how to work, live, and be together all day, every day without the luxury of a handbook." This isn't your average missionary story-this is a missionary manual for spouses who want to best support their husbands on the mission field. Written in a poignant and humorous tone, Living Uprooted: Encouragement for the Missionary Wife is the book the author wished she'd had and is intended to prepare the next missionary wife for her unique role in overseas missions.
God created the family unit as a safe environment in which young children could learn of HIM. As parents, our role is to lead our children in the Way, teaching them scripture and immersing them in a Christian lifestyle. This book provides quick and simple sayings to use in your daily language to help guide children. Miss Tammaney's bite-sized quips help children understand the goal and learn to self-regulate behavior. Based on Scriptures, these tips clarify the "why" of the importance of appropriate behaviors within the context of a Christian lifestyle.
Nine-year-old Kurtis Francis Nickle-Dickle-red haired, freckled, and lame-finds himself in a distant world far from home and the schoolmates who often ridicule him. A mysterious passage leads the boy and his dog, Charlie, to an enchanted animal kingdom and to the discovery of an ancient family legacy. In the magical, musical, and colorful Land of Whiskers, trees are made of copper, nickel, and silver; animals communicate with their whiskers; and all creatures aspire to rise through the colors to the coveted rank of silver.But the light, the life force that feeds the colors, is falling prey to the ravenous Thunder Troll and his dark legions. Only Kurt, using an ancient family key, can unlock the power of the Cornerstone to save the land. Time is short! Will Kurt desert his friends in a frantic search for the doorway home? Or will he use the key and fight the troll and risk remaining in the Land of Whiskers forever?With endearing characters, clever prose, and playful verse, author N. J. McLagan's charming Kurt Nickle-Dickle of Whiskers will captivate with themes of friendship, faith, courage, and the power of light over darkness.
Marylou Butkiewitcz was outside playing one day when she noticed something strange off in the distance. When she came upon it, she realized it was a giant brown shoe. She was shocked to see such a sight. Little did she realize this shoe was magical and she was in for a world-wide adventure. She climbed up inside the shoe, and before she knew it, the shoe was taking her on a journey that children only dream about. She traveled to foreign lands and saw many amazing sights. Come along on Marylou''s adventure. You won''t be disappointed!
What makes for a good girl daddy? In Thank you, Daddy! Denise Ann Goosby shows just how wonderful a "girl daddy" can be! From mopping up messes to making a rainbow, from telling tales of his own childhood to teaching his daughter how to fish, Daddy showers his daughter with love. Gifts and giggles, hugs and hope-good dads provide their daughters with all this and so much more. In this affectionate account of her own childhood, the author offers a tribute to her own father and to the all-too-often unsung hero of any little girl's life: her daddy.
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