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Forever My Little Girl: Loving Your Daughter for Now and for Always
by Karen KingsburyThe sweetness, challenges, and joys of parenting girls are lovingly shared in this heart-touching short story from bestselling inspirational novelist Karen Kingsbury. Paired with prayers and Scriptures for each stage of life, this book is a tender reminder of the special bond between a mother or father and their daughter. A perfect gift for Mom, Dad, or for a grown-up little girl as she starts a new stage in life.
Forever My Little Girl: Loving Your Daughter for Now and for Always
by Karen KingsburyFrom first steps to princess crowns . . .starting school to walking down the aisle . . .little girls grow up in the blink of an eye. The sweetness, challenges, and joys of parenting girls are lovingly shared in this heart-touching short story from bestselling inspirational novelist Karen Kingsbury. Paired with prayers and Scriptures for each stage of life, this book is a tender reminder of the special bond between a mother or father and their daughter. A perfect gift for Mom, Dad, or for a grown-up little girl as she starts a new stage in life. Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America&’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than 25 million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller charts, and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures with Hallmark. She lives in Tennessee with her husband, Don, and their five sons, three of whom are adopted from Haiti.
Forever Ours: Real Stories of Immortality and Living from a Forensic Pathologist
by Janis Amatuzio[From the Book Jacket] As a physician, forensic pathologist, and coroner for several Minnesota counties, I have had the extraordinary privilege of caring for families and their loved ones when death comes suddenly, unexpectedly, or traumatically. My job is to speak for the dead, to solve the mystery of "What happened?" However, I have occasionally been faced with mysteries I cannot solve or explain. These experiences always baffle me, partly because as a scientist I seek to reach a reasonable degree of medical certainty, a rational explanation. But I have come to realize that for some experiences there is no explanation, just a deep knowing that I have encountered the Divine. - JANIS AMATUZIO, MD
Forever Ours: Real Stories of Immortality and Living from a Forensic Pathologist
by Janis AmatuzioForensic pathologist Janis Amatuzio has performed thousands of autopsies. She chose her line of work in part because it allowed her to help unravel the mystery of each person’s death. She found that by listening and talking to the loved ones of the deceased, she could offer them some sense of closure. In the course of her work, she has heard extraordinary stories from grieving loved ones, patients near death, police officers, clergy members, and colleagues — stories of spiritual and otherworldly occurrences concerning the transition between life and death. From the experience of one of her first patients — who on the day of his death told of being “visited” by a friend who had been dead forty years — to incredible coincidences — such as two daughters thousands of miles apart experiencing unexplained sensations at the precise moment their father passed away — Dr. Amatuzio began recording the stories she heard and filing them away. Forever Ours presents these heartfelt accounts and honors the mystery of life and death, exploring the realms of visions, synchronicities, and communications on death’s threshold. Told in the voice of a compassionate scientist and medical expert who sees death every day, these stories eloquently convey the comfort Dr. Amatuzio has found in what she sees and hears.
Forever Soul Ties
by Vanessa Davis GriggsWhen one woman is caught in the act of her greatest transgression, it's the beginning of her greatest transformation. . . It started innocently: a coincidental meeting between old high school friends--first loves--at Butterfly's business, The Painted Lady Flower Shop. Then came lunch, then confessions of unhappy marriages, loneliness. It went on that way for years between Butterfly and Ethan. That's how they built the soul tie--the bond that, despite their devotion to God, has now led to adultery. And as with all things done in secret, they've been found out. Well, Butterfly has. As a leader in her church, Butterfly is suddenly cast into the spotlight. But she soon realizes she's being used as a pawn to bring down a new pastor--a young man who is upsetting tradition by preaching about real-life issues real people deal with. People like Butterfly. And as she faces a challenging search for truth, forgiveness, and the real meaning of love, she may finally break out of her cocoon. . . "There are enough tears, hugs, and lessons learned before summer's over to appease readers, young and adult, who like a good dose of faith with their fiction." --Publishers Weekly on Ray of Hope "Griggs address[es] the challenges of living by Biblical rules with homespun humor. Fans will be pleased." --Publishers Weekly on The Truth Is the Light"A smart novel that addresses an issue that many in the church shy away from--divorce--with frank realism."--Library Journal on Practicing What You Preach"Vanessa's rich stories of faith in action always hit the writing trifecta--they make you laugh, cry, and yearn for more." --Angela Benson, National bestselling author"I absolutely love Vanessa's unique writing style. She is one of a kind." --Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author
Forever Suspect: Racialized Surveillance of Muslim Americans in the War on Terror
by Saher SelodThe declaration of a “War on Terror” in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks brought sweeping changes to the American criminal justice and national security systems, as well as a massive shift in the American public opinion of both individual Muslims and the Islamic religion generally. Since that time, sociologist Saher Selod argues, Muslim Americans have experienced higher levels of racism in their everyday lives. In Forever Suspect, Selod shows how a specific American religious identity has acquired racial meanings, resulting in the hyper surveillance of Muslim citizens. Drawing on forty-eight in-depth interviews with South Asian and Arab Muslim Americans, she investigates how Muslim Americans are subjected to racialized surveillance in both an institutional context by the state and a social context by their neighbors and co-workers. Forever Suspect underscores how this newly racialized religious identity changes the social location of Arabs and South Asians on the racial hierarchy further away from whiteness and compromises their status as American citizens.
Forever You: A Book About Your Soul and Body
by Nicole Lataif Mary RojasAwaken young children ages 4-8 to the joy and mystery of being human and help them build the foundations of their Christian faith! The soul's lifelong presence, spiritual nature, relationship to the body, substance and origin, link to humanity, sacredness, service-directed purpose, and eternality are explored in the context of John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
Forever Yours
by Arlene CookShe could still feel the brush of Matt's lips against hers as he whispered. "I think I'm falling in love with you." At that moment, caught up in the spell of romance cast over her moon-drenched veranda, Suzanne was ready, willing to make a commitment to the gentle, young preacher. Her heart pounding, she leaned her head against Matt's chest and closed her eyes. "Not now, not now," the cadence of her heart seemed to warn. Twenty-four-year-old Suzanne Flynn, working late in her 8th grade classroom, hears the frantic sound of a low-flying single-engine plane searching desperately for a safe airstrip. Suzanne immediately senses that she and the plane are mysteriously united in some way. As the tiny community, nestled high in the California Sierras, rallies to search for the missing plane, Suzanne discovers the meaning of real love. Her comfort is Matt Owens, the young minister, whose growing love she desperately wants to return Until she meets Leif Stevens, heir to the Stevens Ranch. In the face of her conflicting feelings, Suzanne must decide what true love really is.
Forever a Family
by Bonnie K. WinnA Hero's Rescue Ever since the loss of his father, widow Olivia Gray's son has been acting out. When he's assigned community service at Zeke Harrison's ranch, the boy takes to the farm animals-and to Zeke-instantly. As a kid who hid his own troubles behind bad behavior, Zeke seems to understand her child better than anyone. Still, she needs to keep an eye on her son-which means staying close to the handsome veterinarian. But when her time with Zeke begins to break down the walls she's placed around her heart, will she be brave enough to let go of her past hurts and embrace a second chance at love?
Forever an Ex: A Novel
by Victoria Christopher MurrayThree Los Angeles women who've helped each other overcome heartbreak are reunited eight years later when their troublesome exes come back into the picture in this follow up to Victoria Christopher Murray's bestselling novel The Ex Files.Sheridan, Kendall, and Asia first bonded when they met at a church prayer group and helped each other overcome romantic heartbreak. Now eight years later, their exes are back, wreaking havoc on the lives they've worked so hard to rebuild. Sheridan has found love again after her ex-husband left her for a man, but her old wounds are reopened when her daughter tells her she's gay and Sheridan blames her ex. Kendall is forced to reunite with her former husband, who left her for her own sister, when her father wass diagnosed with cancer. And Asia must reevaluate her life when her L.A. Laker ex-boyfriend reminds her that her lavish lifestyle will end when their son turns eighteen next year. With her trademark writing that "has the kind of momentum that prompts you to elbow disbelief aside and flip the pages in horrified enjoyment" (The Washington Post), Forever an Ex is Murray's best novel yet.
Forever and Ever, Amen
by Karol JackowskiA funny, poignant account of a young woman's experiences becoming a Catholic nun during the tumultuous 1960s. <P><P> In 1964, Karol Jackowski was an eighteen-year-old girl just out of high school. But while her friends were heading off to college or finding their first jobs, Karol was following a different path. To the surprise of her family and friends, she decided to enter the convent of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in South Bend, Indiana, and spend the next eight years studying to become a Catholic nun. <P> Those years were a time of enormous change in the country and in the Church. They were times of joy, dedication, and a great deal of fun, set against the Second Vatican Council and the reforms it fostered, many of which remain controversial today. In this playful and candid memoir, Jackowski pulls back the curtain on the mysteries of convent life, as she recounts her rocky transition from worldly teenager to cloistered postulant; the trials she faced in coping with the restrictions of convent life ("nun of this and nun of that"); and the lessons she learned from the elderly nuns she was assigned to, who weren't nearly as pious as people thought. In prose that's as lively, insightful, and wise as she is, the author of Ten Fun Things to do Before You Die brings us a touching and heartfelt memoir of a woman following her true calling.
Forever and Ever, Amen: Becoming a Nun in the Sixties
by Karol JackowskiA funny, poignant account of a young woman's experiences becoming a Catholic nun during the tumultuous 1960s.<P> In 1964, Karol Jackowski was an eighteen-year-old girl just out of high school. But while her friends were heading off to college or finding their first jobs, Karol was following a different path. To the surprise of her family and friends, she decided to enter the convent of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in South Bend, Indiana, and spend the next eight years studying to become a Catholic nun.<P> Those years were a time of enormous change in the country and in the Church. They were times of joy, dedication, and a great deal of fun, set against the Second Vatican Council and the reforms it fostered, many of which remain controversial today. In this playful and candid memoir, Jackowski pulls back the curtain on the mysteries of convent life, as she recounts her rocky transition from worldly teenager to cloistered postulant; the trials she faced in coping with the restrictions of convent life ("nun of this and nun of that"); and the lessons she learned from the elderly nuns she was assigned to, who weren't nearly as pious as people thought. In prose that's as lively, insightful, and wise as she is, the author of Ten Fun Things to do Before You Die brings us a touching and heartfelt memoir of a woman following her true calling.
Forever in Love with Jesus: Becoming One With the Love of Your Life
by Kathy TroccoliImagine that you are visiting one of the world's great art museums. As you enter, you are told that the curators have two exciting exhibits on loan - one inspired by the prophet Hosea, the other inspired by the apostle John. To your amazement, as you wander through the two galleries, you see the same brilliant portraits in each exhibit. In both galleries, Jesus appears as the Bridegroom, the Redeemer, and the Great I AM. The Christ hidden in the Old Testament is now revealed in the New Testament.Fall more deeply in love with Jesus as you behold these brilliant portraits, and be transformed into the woman you long to be. Forever in Love with Jesus will be accompanied by the simultaneous release of an in-depth workbook that has additional insights and questions for personal and group study.
Forever in Love
by Thomas NelsonCreate a lifelong intimate relationship between each other and with God."Forever in love" is the desire of all couples who are married or planning to be. But experiencing true closeness and staying in love for a lifetime doesn't just happen without a little, or a lot, of God's help! Forever in Love is a solid help to direct your heart and mind with 345 inspirational writings, addressing 12 keys for making a lasting difference. Themes such as Being True Companions, Accepting One Another, Living with Hope, Facing Hard Times Together, Growing with God, and more are daily guides to bond your souls. Each entry includes a key word for reflection and a Scripture. It's a wonderful means for keeping the flame of love burning each and every day throughout a lifetime.
Forever in Love with Jesus Workbook: Becoming One With the Love of Your Life
by Kathy TroccoliWomen have "fallen" in love with Jesus and learned to "live" in love with Him, now it's time to study the depths of that love. Based on the Gospel of John, this study explores the seven descriptions of Jesus as: The Word The Bridegroom The Bread of Life The Lion of Judah The Resurrection and the Life The Vine The Redeemer The workbook presents additional insights and more in-depth material along with ten structured lessons and questions for both personal and group study. A video curriculum will follow in 2005. This is the third and final installment in the Falling in Love with Jesus Trilogy. Beth Moore says, "God is using Dee and Kathy in a revival happening in the hearts of countless women. He is stirring the flame of fiery love through His Word-their Falling in Love with Jesus Trilogy has the rare blend of sacred romance and earthly relevance."
Forever with You (Christy & Todd, the Married Years #1)
by Robin Jones GunnCan a teenage summer romance really lead to a forever love? Christy and Todd, the memorable couple who met as teens in the Christy Miller series, are now married and life is suddenly full of way more challenges than they expected. Christy shares some news with Todd that could significantly alter their lives. When he doesn't respond the way she hoped, Christy discovers that Todd is facing his own life–changing problems. Will they find a way to come through this tough season closer than ever? Or will the obstacles to their unity and happiness be too overwhelming?
Forever you
by Nicole Lataif Mary RojasChildren ages 4¿8 are awakened to the joy and mystery of being human as they begin to build the foundations of their Christian faith. Simply structured sentences, engaging text, analogies that children can easily relate to, and whimsical illustrations encourages the child to embrace the whole human person¿a communion of body and soul. The soul¿s existence and immortality, the relationship between body and soul, humanity as God¿s gift, our ultimate destiny and purpose are explored in a simple and relatable way. Key Features: ¿ Perfect for reading aloud ¿ Introduces children to the concept of the soul in a way that paves the way for understanding the basic principles of Christian faith such as the Incarnation and salvation. ¿ Presents the human person in a way that is informed by Theology of the Body ¿ Promotes conversation between children and their caretakers about the value of each human life
Forever: Why You Can't Live Without It
by Paul David TrippIs this all you're living for?For years, pastor Paul Tripp understood we were "hardwired for forever." But he didn't understand that it was more than a valuable insight. It is a practical tool to help us face the disappointment of everyday life. Now he knows, and he can help you discover how to survive and thrive in the middle of your story, with the final chapter of heaven in view.Instead of embracing the world's motto--"you only live once"--follow Tripp as he unpacks the biblical truth of the world as a broken place, longing for a second chance. And come alive as you discover the meaning and redemption all this brokenness can bring to your life today.With practical insights on how eternity impacts your relationships, your job, your kids, and your deepest struggles, you'll be encouraged to relax into the eternal story God is writing for you. You really are hardwired for eternity, and this book reveals how you can begin to view all that happens in your life as preparation for Forever.
Forged In The Fiery Furnace: African-american Spirituality (Traditions Of Christian Spirituality Ser.)
by Diana Hayes"This book is an introduction to African American spirituality that provides a broad overview of developments in both Protestant and Catholic traditions. Today's vibrant African American spiritual traditions have their roots in the Africans who arrived as slaves in North America, bringing with them the richness and texture of their cultures and faith. In the words of the author, "The world view, traditions, stories, musicality, and religious beliefs of their African ancestors were preserved, built upon, syncretized with new understandings and ideas, and passed down from generation to generation, mother to son, father to daughter." In this book the author describes the origins of African American spirituality, developments during slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the periods of Jim Crow and the Civil Rights Movement; the manifestations of this spirituality in music and in the Black churches; the particular contributions of Black women; and the spirituality of key Black leaders"--OCLC
Forged in Faith: How Faith Shaped the Birth of the Nation 1607-1776
by Rod GraggThe true drama of how faith motivated America&’s Founding Fathers, influenced the Declaration of Independence and inspired the birth of the nation.This fascinating history, based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers leading up to and encompassing the crafting of the Declaration of Independence, sheds light on how the Judeo-Christian worldview motivated America&’s founding fathers, influenced national independence, inspired our foundational documents, and established the American nation. Written with the pacing and drama of an enticing drama, Forged in Faith is crafted for popular appeal with a compelling mix of dramatized story and action-driven narrative, yet with the authenticity and academic verity of historian Rod Gragg.
Forged: Writing in the Name of God--Why the Bible's Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are
by Bart D. EhrmanIt is often said, even by critical scholars who should know better, that "writing in the name of another" was widely accepted in antiquity. But New York Times bestselling author Bart D. Ehrman dares to call it what it was: literary forgery, a practice that was as scandalous then as it is today. In Forged, Ehrman's fresh and original research takes readers back to the ancient world, where forgeries were used as weapons by unknown authors to fend off attacks to their faith and establish their church. So, if many of the books in the Bible were not in fact written by Jesus's inner circle-but by writers living decades later, with differing agendas in rival communities-what does that do to the authority of Scripture? Ehrman investigates ancient sources to: Reveal which New Testament books were outright forgeries. Explain how widely forgery was practiced by early Christian writers-and how strongly it was condemned in the ancient world as fraudulent and illicit. Expose the deception in the history of the Christian religion. Ehrman's fascinating story of fraud and deceit is essential reading for anyone interested in the truth about the Bible and the dubious origins of Christianity's sacred texts.
Forget Me Not
by Mike WorleyExtreme Wisdom for Some of Life's Most Extraordinary RelationshipsIf you've ever had a crush on someone, or if you've ever gone on a date, you know that the guy-girl relationship is one of the most exciting, complicated, and distracting relationships there are in life. When you've got your eye on someone special, it's easy to lose sight of other things that really matter to you-friends, family, schoolwork, goals and dreams... even God. But God doesn't want to be kept on the outside. He cares about you and your relationships. In this 31-day devotional--complete with stories about teens like you, questions to make you think, key Scriptures, and room to journal--you'll learn how to make God an important part of your dating experiences and keep him first place in your life, no matter who turns your head or captures your heart.
Forget Me Not: A Novel (Crossroads Crisis Center #1)
by Vicki HinzeTHEIR ELUSIVE ENEMIES TOOK EVERYTHING. NOW THEY WANT MORE. Crossroads Crisis Center owner Benjamin Brandt was a content man-in his faith, his work, and his family. Then in a flash, everything he loved was snatched away. His wife and son were murdered, and grief-stricken Ben lost faith. Determination to find their killers keeps him going, but after three years of dead ends and torment, his hope is dying too. Why had he survived? He’d failed to protect his family. Now, a mysterious woman appears at Crossroads seeking answers and help-a victim who eerily resembles Ben’s deceased wife, Susan. A woman robbed of her identity, her life, of everything except her faith-and Susan’s necklace. The connections between the two women mount, exceeding coincidence, and to keep the truth hidden, someone is willing to kill. Finding out who and why turns Ben and the mystery woman’s situation from dangerous to deadly. Their only hope for survival is to work together, trust each other, and face whatever they discover head on, no matter how painful. But will that be enough to save their lives and heal their tattered hearts?
Forget Prayers, Bring Cake: A Single Woman's Guide to Grieving
by Merissa Nathan GersonThough at times it may seem impossible, we can heal with help from our friends and community– if we know how to ask. This heartrending, relatable account of one woman&’s reckoning with loss is a guide to the world of self-recovery, self-love, and the skills necessary to meeting one's own needs in these times of pain– especially when that pain is suffered alone. Grief is all around us. In the world of today it has become common and layered, no longer only an occasional weight. A book needed now more than ever, Forget Prayers, Bring Cake is for people of all ages and orientations dealing with grief of any sort—professional, personal, romantic, familial, or even the sadness of the modern day. This book provides actions to boost self-care and self-worth; it shows when and how to ask for love and attention, and how to provide it for others. It shows that it is okay to define your needs and ask others to share theirs. In a moment in which community, affection, and generosity are needed more than ever, this book is an indispensable road map. This book will be a guiding light to a healthier mental state amid these troubled times.