Download or read book A Sliver of Hope written by Karla J. Nellenbach and published by Booktrope Editions. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My twin sister was the only person in the world I thought I'd known inside and out. Apparently, I was wrong. Twin sisters share a unique bond, one that can't be broken by miles, time, or even death. Hannah and Hope Morton are no exception. When Hope takes her own life, Hannah loses a sister and a best friend, a catastrophe she isn't sure she'll survive herself. With her family in ruins, Hannah is slowly disappearing, drowning in a sea of misery. Even her wild, energetic best friend can't pull her out of her grief. Desperate to help Hannah, her brother comes home from college, bringing his best friend Julian along, the first boy to break Hannah's heart. None of their efforts are enough to pull Hannah off her self destructive path, though. Julian is the only one who can get through to her, working his way into her frozen soul with cocky remarks and genuine love that warms her from the inside out. As Hannah works to find answers, she continues to uncover new secrets and people that reveal a side of Hope she had never shared with her twin. Alone now, Hannah must make a decision of her own: move on and start a new life with the people she has left, or let the weight of her grief drag her down with her sister.
Download or read book Beaded Hope written by Cathy Liggett and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-25 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2011 Carol Award winner for Women's Fiction from ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Four American women, all with their own challenges, embark on a mission trip to South Africa. Their lives are changed as they encounter a group of South African women who suffer from AIDS yet demonstrate great joy and faith in the face of overwhelming adversity. When the Americans discover the amazing beadwork that has been taught to generations of women in the community, they uncover a way to help these proud people support their families by selling their craft.
Download or read book A Sliver of Shadow written by Allison Pang and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed author Pang follows up "A Brush of Darkness" with this gripping fantasy. Original.
Download or read book A Sliver of Light written by Shane Bauer and published by HMH. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hikers held captive in Tehran tell their story in “a moving memoir by three individuals who found the strength to survive” (San Jose Mercury News). During the summer of 2009, Shane Bauer, Joshua Fattal, and Sarah Shourd were hiking in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan when they unknowingly crossed into Iran and were captured by border patrol. Wrongly accused of espionage, the three Americans ultimately found themselves in Tehran’s infamous Evin Prison, where activists and protesters from the Green Movement were still being confined and tortured. Cut off from the world and trapped in a legal black hole, the three friends discovered that pooling their strength of will and relying on one another was the only way they could survive. In A Sliver of Light, Bauer, Fattal, and Shourd finally get to tell their side of the story. They offer a rare glimpse inside Iran at a time when understanding this fractured state has never been more important. But beyond that, this memoir is a profoundly humane account of defiance, hope, and the elemental power of friendship—and a “ record of a human rights triumph” (San Jose Mercury News).
Download or read book The Anchor of Hope written by Dr. Arvis Murrell and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-05-13 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During personal storms, many women ask, Is there hope for me? The biblical answer is yes! Living in a world full of disappointments and shattered dreams, we aspire to be more than just clichés or positive thinkers. We want an anchor to prevent our drifting away from the cares of life. In the midst of a storm, rather than drowning in a sea of hopelessness or placing trust in worldly things, the Lord calls us to put our hope in Him. Violent winds and rain may come, but with God as the anchor, we can stand firm during turbulent times. In The Anchor of Hope, Dr. Arvis Murrell throws a lifeline to those sinking in despair and a supportive hand to others looking to find a light on a dark day. In this book, you’ll meet some of the most influential women of the Bible. Through their remarkable stories, you’ll learn how to put your faith in God. Let him be your anchor, your hope, and firm foundation; He’ll never let you down.
Download or read book A Sliver of Light Out of Darkness written by Glenn A. Atchinson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover New Insights for living from the experiences of real people and the man who shared in their lives. Mr. Atchinson was pastor to five congregations in Michigan prior to his work as Founding Pastor of the Presbyterian Church USA, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. He chose a style of ministry that puts him in the middle of people's lives. From pulpit to show bars, from living rooms to courtrooms, from babies to assisted living facilities, he lives with people as they struggle to find meaning for their moments and for a lifetime. Truth is found in STORIES. It dawns like a Sliver of Light out of Darkness. At least for that moment the chaos of life makes sense and one is never the same again. This is a collection of LIFE STORIES where truth found root in human life, even his. Following the stories are words spoken to his congregations as a message of life to all who have ears to hear. "A book to be read and re-read by those looking for real answers through the lives of others and the insights of this gifted Pastor." Kathryn A. Thompson, 94 years young. YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF IN THIS BOOK!
Download or read book Kingdom s Hope written by Chuck Black and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Riveting Medieval Parallel to the Bible Good and evil clash. Leinad and Cedric are determined to not only survive, but claim hope and victory! In Kingdom’s Dawn, Leinad and Tess, along with all the king’s people, must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. Kingdom’s Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley . But when they forget the king, will Kergon and the Kessons capture them for good? After many years, Kingdom’s Edge finds Cedric living a hopeless life until a stranger appears with powerful words of a new kingdom and a grand army. Finally, Kingdom’s Reign marches you through the danger of earth’s last days as the evil dark knight threatens to defeat the prince once and for all. Swords, knights, and battles define these captivating tales that parallel biblical events from Genesis to Revelation! Fierce castle lords hold the kingdom hostage. But a champion is coming… Fairos thought he had sentenced Leinad to death in the Banteen desert. But he was wrong. Leinad survived. Now, trained by the King himself, Leinad returns—a true Knight of the King. His skill with the sword is unmatched this side of the Great Sea ; his resolve is unshakeable. He is determined to fulfill the mission given him by the King and to free the people from their bondage to Lord Fairos. Leinad’s quest takes him from the chains of slavery, near the jaws of dragons, and close to the arms of love. And when the rest of the kingdom turns away from the King and the Code, Leinad turns to his most faithful ally, Tess. With her help, Leinad struggles to conquer his own doubt. But he must do so soon, for the King’s archenemy, the Dark Knight, is about to unleash his entire evil force, and only Leinad can stop them… Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil; where the future of the kingdom is at the threshold of either victory or defeat—and one man holds the key. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS INCLUDED Story Behind the Book “When my six kids’ eyes glossed over during a reading from the Bible, I paused to explain the significance of redemption to a sin-sick soul. I was rewarded with patronizing elephant nods and more blank stares. Shortly thereafter, I awoke in the middle of the night with a medieval story enveloping my mind. I wrote it down and later read it to my children. Their waning attention transformed into complete anticipation. I was amazed and disappointed. Why did it take a fictional story, not a Bible passage, to get that response? Then I realized—that is how Jesus taught! Parables are powerful! I penned the Kingdom series to help young people get excited about the supremely significant story of Jesus Christ and His mission to save mankind.” —Chuck Black
Download or read book WHY written by Marvin V Blake and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "WHY", is an epic story, 1838 - 1863, chronicling the lives of two sisters, one white, the other black, both born in 1847, three days apart, on Virginia's wealthy Rosewood Plantation. The white sister is the child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Billings, Master and Mistress of Rosewood, one of the richest cotton plantations in the state of Virginia. The black girl is the issue of the mating of Henry Billings, the Master of the Rosewood Plantation, and one of his female black slaves. While growing up
Download or read book Out of Nihility written by Wu ZiQi and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-31 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the birth of the Yinyang Continent, the two races of Yin and Yang had been born and bred. The Yang Race possessed the attribute of 'goodness', and possessed all sorts of superpowers to defend their 'goodness'. The attribute of the Yin Clan was' evil '. Demons, demons, ghosts, and other creatures belonged to it. They wanted to enslave the Yang Clan and control the entire continent. A youth who had comprehended 'creating from nothing' from the 'Classic of Virtue' was not tolerated by the current Heavenly Dao and had his body destroyed. His soul, by chance and coincidence, was taken in by the Yinyang Continent and reborn into the body of an ordinary Yang Clan youth. None: "The Yang race is good, forsaken by the Evil God; the Yin race is evil, born of the Good God. Tell me what is evil and what is good? " Close]
Download or read book A Sliver of Darkness written by C. J. Tudor and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debut short-story collection from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man, hailed as “Britain’s female Stephen King” (Daily Mail), featuring eleven bone-chilling and mind-bending tales “All hail the queen of scream. A Sliver of Darkness is C. J. Tudor at her spine-tingling, nightmare-inducing best. Read it if you dare.”—Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End Time slips. Doomsday scenarios. Killer butterflies. C. J. Tudor’s novels are widely acclaimed for their dark, twisty suspense plots, but with A Sliver of Darkness, she pulls us even further into her dizzying imagination. In “The Lion at the Gate,” a strange piece of graffiti leads to a terrifying encounter for four school friends. In “Final Course,” the world has descended into darkness, but a group of old friends make time for one last dinner party. In “Runaway Blues,” thwarted love, revenge, and something very nasty stowed in a hat box converge. In “Gloria,” a strange girl at a service station endears herself to a coldhearted killer, but can a leopard really change its spots? And in “I’m Not Ted,” a case of mistaken identity has unforeseen fatal consequences. Riveting, macabre, and explosively original, A Sliver of Darkness is C. J. Tudor at her most wicked and uninhibited.
Download or read book The Smidgens United written by David O'Connell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in David O'Connell's funny and magical series about tiny people having ENORMOUS adventures! Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The Borrowers The final battle to save the Smidgens has begun! In order to defeat the evil Claudia Slymark and her ghosts once and for all, Gafferty and her friends must reunite the three Smidgen clans, and stop anyone piecing back together the legendary Mirror of Trokanis. The race is on to find the remaining fragment. Will Gafferty save the day?
Download or read book Accidental Us written by Zoey Locke and published by Flaming Hearts Press. This book was released on 2024-05-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes the right person is right in front of you, even if it takes a series of accidents to see it. From the moment Randy Thorn strides into my kitchen, I know he’s trouble. His big-city, five-star restaurant ways clash with our small-town vibe, and I can’t stand him—or so I tell myself. But when our fiery arguments turn into a secret relationship, things get complicated. We’re enemies with benefits, sneaking around while pretending we don’t want more. But the more we try to keep it casual, the harder it is to deny what’s really happening between us. When an unexpected surprise threatens to expose us, I’m left wondering: Is this the start of something real? Accidental Us is a must-read for enemies-to-lovers fans.
Download or read book Stolen written by Jessica Fralin and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many hours do we spend scrolling Facebook newsfeeds, retweeting something on Twitter, or posing for the perfect selfie on Instagram, hoping what we post will get likes and comments from our friends and followers? To get those likes, we post what is—according to social media standards—pretty, popular, and acceptable. We hide the messy parts of life, play up the fun times, and even twist the truth a bit so we look a little better, smarter, and funnier. But what happens when people start holding us up to these unrealistic standards? What happens when you realize that who you are on social media isn’t who you really are? Have we let social media steal our identity? In #Stolen, author Jessica Fralin uncovers our deep desire to be affirmed, valued, and loved and then points to the only place where that desire can be filled: in Christ not social media. She offers creative #FunFact, #GiveItATry, and #WhatDoYouThink callouts containing fun notes, activities, and ideas to discuss with your youth group and friends. As she tackles the issues and insecurities like popularity, body image, and cyberbullying, Jessica shows you how to find your identity in the one voice that really matters, not the million of voices online.
Download or read book Mature Man s Sweet Love written by Mu WanXi and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Su Fan, who had just entered the workplace, was sent to the room of an old man by his superior. Su Fan, who had just entered the workplace, was sent to the room of an old man. What to do? This man had both power and power. The key was his looks and height. How was this an uncle? It was even stronger than fresh meat! Many years later, he would press her, who was wearing a gorgeous wedding dress, into the fitting room. The cold glass pierced her bones, and next to his ears, he could hear his charming voice, "Little darling, you have to pay back the debts you owe me slowly!" Heavens, did she even need a small body like this?
Download or read book The Journey into Wholeness for Single Mothers written by Bev Frank and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are not alone. If you have taken The Transforming Journey of Truth, Hope, and Love for Single Mothers, those four words you are not alone resonate in your soul. Youre no longer a single mother feeling alone and lost on a dark road with no destination. Your personal journey has transformed you into a single mother in a Half Family who is standing on the borders of Wholeness. Only this transformation prepares you to embark on a new journey: The Journey into Wholeness for Single Mothers. Therefore, if you feel alone, torn apart by the harsh reality of life as a single mother, and long to be whole, choose to take the transforming journey first. Whether you are a single mother by separation, divorce, or an unwed pregnancy, you will discover the light of truth which exposes all the rough spots on your road, the hope to maneuver through these challenges, and the love that leads you to a new path. Standing on the borders of this new path, you discover the three secrets to wholeness, which reveal a narrow road. As we travel together, you will experience the glorious splendor of this journey with each deliberate, selfless, and sacrificial step, receive wonderful blessings, and see a glimpse of heaven.
Download or read book Prayers for Hope and Healing written by Sarah Forgrave and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amid Pain and Weakness...There Is HOPE Serious or chronic medical issues bring a litany of painful and confusing feelings that only someone else who's been in a similar situation could possibly understand. Sarah Forgrave has walked the difficult road you find yourself on. And she empathizes with the uncertain future you face. No matter the road ahead, you don't have to face it alone. Even in the depths of your worst emotional and physical pain, God is right there beside you, offering His comfort, love, and peace. As you read these heartfelt prayers and devotions, let this book be your manual to help navigate the difficult set of emotions that come with health issues. Read it front to back or go directly to the devotion addressing how you feel at any given moment...when you need it the most. Above all, know that you are never, ever alone.
Download or read book 80 Done With Straight Girls written by Mari SanGiovanni and published by Bywater Books. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in Marie Santora's search for true love finds her big Italian family still serving the up the fun, Italian style: Loud, lusty, and volatile—overflowing with lots of love and laughter. What's funny about losing everything you love? Plenty, if you're a member of the Santora family. Marie Santora has always suffered from an enormous case of good luck/bad luck when it comes to women, and the past six years have been no exception. When Marie's love life hits the skids—again—her irrepressible sister Lisa begins to wonder if this is the time that her sister's loss is too great for even their eccentric Italian family to heal. To help Marie escape the painful memories, Lisa ditches her gay campground for a family lake house, and Marie vows to be done with straight girls once and for all. But just as the Santora clan descends upon Marie to "help", a surprise house call changes her good luck to bad luck once again, putting Mari's willpower to the ultimate test. The family motto has always been "Either you're IN, or you're OUT!" and this newest family crisis means the Santora's are ALL IN—even though Marie wants them out!
