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This book tells the story of an ordinary woman with extraordinary faith in her Creator and his ability to bring forth a vision. Take a walk through a few moments in the life of the author as she reflects back on life's struggles. Within every tumultuous circumstance, there is a lesson that leads to victory. We frequently undergo tests on this journey. At some point on the road, we get tired and cry out in a desperate moan, giving ourselves away so that the light in us can shine abundantly. A testimony that God is...

There is hope, but sometimes the Goliaths of life will block your view from the path of seeing and attaining the hope that is surely there. Yes, it is there, but what is blocking your view from seeing it and grasping it? Amura is a young girl who is intelligent beyond her years, but the giants that reside in her home and even outside her home are so massive that even her genius is put to the test. Is it the opinions, letdowns, or frailties of people that can block you from getting to where you should be in life? As Amura grows up, this is part of her issue.

Parenting can only be described as an endless adventure, but in reality it is so much more. Whether you are raising young toddlers, teenagers, or those on the brink of adulting, parenting can be terrifying, overwhelming, and yes, even exhausting at times. Every stage of their growth and development becomes a new journey. Each time we think we have it figured out; they grow up a little more. We are left feeling unprepared, lost, and out of date, like a stubby armed tyrannosaurus rex trapped in a world filled with push-button-start cars and touch-screen cell phones.

The greatest barrier to achieving success is the barriers we create ourselves. We often underestimate ourselves more than others do, without fully realizing it. Drawing on the many years of highs and lows in his own career, Tim Hodges has put together a collection of motivating and thoughtful anecdotes and convictions intended to help others navigate their careers successfully. These stories, aspirations, and thoughts, which highlight the many lessons learned from the author's real successes and failures, aim to be instructional, motivating, and thought-provoking all at once to the listener.

For many years, I have desired to empower, impact, and inspire through my life journey with the world, particularly women. In 2022, I was invited to be a TEDx speaker, where I shared one of many life stories, "The F-Bomb," a story about forgiveness. After the TEDx experience and talking with other authors' friends, I was encouraged to begin writing. It is my desire through my life stories shared in the book of Me, failures, victories, and triumphs that will bring hope and pour positive energy into your inner soul.

Life is a journey, and like any successful journey, we need to know our destination. Any successful journey requires preparation. If we are going by roadway, we will need a GPS or a road map. Life can be confusing; there may be obstacles or detours along the way that are unforeseen and unplanned. Sometimes, we come to a point in life where we want answers and don't really know where to look or who or what to trust. Hopefully, in listening to this book, you will receive answers to some questions you might have or maybe some ideas that will give you direction as you move forward in life.

Without loss, faith, and hope, there can be no story of the lost children, those born between siblings...a heaviness clinging to the humid, stagnant air during those last dog days of the most unforgettable summer...on the terminal precipice of childhood innocence...sometimes shouts and screams at God for unforeseen failures...followed by honeyed whispers asking for exoneration...trepidation exuded from every conscious act...difficult and uncomfortable emotions kept hidden. These are the stories that shape the chaos of our lives as a middle child.

Embark on an inspiring adventure through Finding Love at Forty as I tackle middle-aged ailments and discover the true meaning of love against the odds in the big city.

To save dad's business and control his drinking were the doubly impossible tasks I was burdened with. The effects of alcoholism tore my family apart. I was shocked by his alcohol consumption. The longer he drank, the less responsible he became. Facing dad, with his gun aimed at me, are images I will never forget.

Fresh A.I.R. is a mindset that promotes positivity and strong individual character development by focusing on three key character traits: accountability, integrity, and respect. When individuals build a foundation for their lives based on these three traits, they will eliminate negativity; identify their passions, goals, and dreams; and take the necessary actions to achieve, no matter their past or current circumstances. The world has been engulfed by the smog of negativity and divisiveness. It's time we all breathe some Fresh A. I. R.

A diagnosis of cancer frees the author to answer God's call into kingdom work even while he confronts his mortality and the pain and anxiety that come with a terminal disease. The Apostle Paul sums up the author's experience of God's truth by writing, "This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed" (Romans 13: 11 NLT).

Want to know how to live a life filled with joy, passion, and boundless energy? This book is the only one you’ll need. Life is calling you. Are you going to answer the call? Taking a Chance on Life brings a fresh perspective to what’s been going on in the world today. We're coming dangerously close to a tipping point and will either destroy ourselves or evolve. It's time to arise from our slumber. Why not take that chance?

Practical Ramblings on Relationships focuses on personal growth and development. This book discusses how past traumas, behaviors, upbringing, etc. affect our relationships. I've cited various studies in my writing to support certain positions and to give the listeners examples of positive relationship behaviors. This book gives the listener insight into the problem areas of a relationship and offers ways to address them.

In Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture, author Dr. Don St. John offers a new model of wholeness, and he challenges us to embark on an adventure of a lifetime. It awakens us to the multiple effects of personal traumas and of the wounds inflicted by our culture. Blending his personal and clinical experiences, St. John discusses why many have failed to recognize how their potential has been limited.

The Call of the Day is a compelling invitation to see beyond the turbulence of our ego-driven lives and connect with who we really are; not our material outward looking self but the spiritual entity that dwells eternal in each of us. Hershey plots this journey with tremendous insight and experience, guiding us to a realm of true contentment and happiness. She explains succinctly what is happening in this unique time and why change is imperative.

In this memoir, Anthony Candela, a self-described "all-around regular guy," traverses a lifetime of challenges. Some of these are accidents of birth, like his poor eyesight and slow trek to blindness, and some are of his own making, like choosing to compete as a scholar-athlete. Infused with lots of New Yorkana, a touch of California, and a few related historical references, this memoir conveys that in any environment, life does not always follow a prescribed course. Moreover, as humans, all of us are imperfect.

Defining Moments are the everyday responses to the happenings in a person's life that have defined who they are in the present. These moments have left a lasting impression that have shaped the way we think, our drive, or lack thereof. Defining moments summed up are our responses to life and the cards we've been dealt. Are we going to use these moments as excuses to lose, or as motivation to win!

The memoir is a personal story but also touches on broader themes of identity, family, and the impact of war on the lives of children left behind. It explores a child's quest for connection and understanding when there is loss of a parent at an early age.

The year 2013 was my year of Job. In the Bible, Job was a very wealthy man with a large family who loved God. For reasons Job did not understand, he lost his family, wealth, businesses, and then health--quickly and violently. For about nine months, he was lost to grief and despaired even of life. But God. But God.

From the dark ages, the treatment of those mentally ill has progressed from chaining to a wall those afflicted with mental disturbance who never saw the light of day. However, in US emergency rooms, our young people on the brink of despair are held hostage for psychiatric care. We have been bound to the antiquated biomedical model of mental health care.