Download or read book Adoption Building Bridges of Love and Compassion written by Aurora Brooks and published by BabyDreamers.net. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adoption: Building Bridges of Love and Compassion is a comprehensive guide that explores the intricacies of the adoption process and delves into the various types of adoption. This short read book provides valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of adoption, while also shedding light on the importance of supporting adoptive families. In the first section, "The Adoption Process," readers will gain a thorough understanding of the steps involved in adopting a child. From initial inquiries to home studies and finalization, this chapter covers it all, ensuring that prospective adoptive parents are well-informed and prepared for the journey ahead. The subsequent chapters focus on the different types of adoption, including domestic adoption, international adoption, foster care adoption, and open adoption. Each section provides a detailed overview of the specificities and considerations associated with each type, allowing readers to make informed decisions based on their individual circumstances and preferences. "The Benefits of Adoption" highlights the positive impact adoption can have on both the child and the adoptive family. It explores the joy and fulfillment that comes with providing a loving and stable home for a child in need. However, adoption also comes with its fair share of challenges, as discussed in "The Challenges of Adoption." This chapter addresses common concerns and provides guidance on navigating potential obstacles, ensuring that adoptive families are equipped with the necessary tools to overcome any difficulties that may arise. "Supporting Adoptive Families" emphasizes the importance of community and support networks for adoptive families. It offers practical advice on how friends, family, and society as a whole can provide the necessary support and understanding to ensure the well-being of both the child and the adoptive parents. The book also explores various other aspects of adoption, such as adoption and identity, transracial adoption, adoptee perspectives, adoption and sibling relationships, adoption and mental health, attachment and bonding, post-adoption depression, adoption and legal rights, adoption and society, international adoption ethics, adoption and the LGBTQ+ community, adoption and post-adoption services, and frequently asked questions. Whether you are considering adoption, are already in the process, or simply want to learn more about this beautiful and complex journey, Adoption: Building Bridges of Love and Compassion is an invaluable resource that will provide you with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the world of adoption with love and compassion. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of adoption. Purchase Adoption: Building Bridges of Love and Compassion today and receive a bonus gift: How To Be A Super Mom This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Adoption: Building Bridges of Love and Compassion The Adoption Process Types of Adoption Domestic Adoption International Adoption Foster Care Adoption Open Adoption The Benefits of Adoption The Challenges of Adoption Supporting Adoptive Families Adoption and Identity Transracial Adoption Adoptee Perspectives Adoption and Sibling Relationships Adoption and Mental Health Attachment and Bonding Post-Adoption Depression Adoption and Legal Rights Adoption and Society International Adoption Ethics Adoption and the LGBTQ+ Community Adoption and Post-Adoption Services Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
Download or read book The Bridge That Love Built written by Amara Bratcher and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-25 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Building Bridges of Understanding written by Lucia De Garcia and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea for this book began to form in my mind when, in a rather rare moment of solitude, I stood on a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean contemplating a lovely Southern California sunset. As I gazed to the horizon at the vivid red and orange hues of the setting sun, a gentle sea breeze carried to my ears the faint whispers of my ancestors, imploring me from across the ages to pen the words that would chronicle their struggles. It seemed to me significant that their efforts, which most certainly influenced and shaped my life, would now provide me the inspiration to write this book. Thus, I made the decision to embark upon this story, which I hope will serve not only as an enduring testimonial to the trials and tribulations of my forebears, but also as a guide to inspire others to share their life experiences through the written word. In the northern part of the South American continent, in the Andean Mountains the longest mountain range in the world I was born the fifth of eleven siblings. My given name is Lucía Fabiola Giraldo Estrada Botero Vega Restrepo Londoño, a cultural tradition in Latin America to instill in us a sense of heritage, so we will never forget our roots going back at least three generations. This narrative contains both humorous and serious anecdotes. It includes ancient wisdom, poetry, and songs in Spanish and English that still resonate in my heart, chart the course of my life, and sustain me. The people I have met in my tireless and frequent journeys across hemispheres have transformed my life: world leaders in politics, religion, business, community building, and the arts. I especially want to share events that deeply moved me in sacred places and paid homage alongside believers, including Cistercian monks, Shamans, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and Jews all of whom contributed to and nourished my spiritual being. As a woman, an immigrant, a minority by public definition, a Latina or Hispanic, I faced many challenges in finding the courage to venture into the international business arena, and travel across the world mostly alone to follow my vision. I finally overcame them. It is far better to explore problems rather than become paralyzed by them. Spanish is my mother language and I learned English later in life. While writing this book, the two languages collided at times, as I journeyed to the depths of my heart to dig into my feelings and describe my life experiences. Discovering a new world is an adventure worthy of the many challenges. The reasons are obvious: it requires money, time, and determination, the uncertainty of a new destination, different cultures and traditions, the strangers you will meet along the way and the unexpected outcomes are part of the unknown challenges you will encounter. I have been to remote and exotic places, from the north to the south of the American continent, from the Bearing to the Magellan Straits, and across the Americas. From the east to the west of five continents crossing the Gibraltar Strait between Africa and Europe and sailing the South Pacific Islands, the Mediterranean, Indian, China, and the Caribbean Seas. To south and east of the African continent on safaris or visiting secluded villages and mountains to work on behalf of child education programs with the purpose of teaching them to survive, to preserve the environment, and to protect endangered species. My legacy and life's mission is to contribute to humanity, to collaborate in building bridges of hope and understanding bridges between people who respect each other's differences and value each other's shared humanity. These are the bridges that people of all cultures must build, restore, and cross together to reach the land of unity and peace for all. My multifaceted life gave me the courage I needed to undertake this story-telling mission, and my spiritual walk gave me guidance, inspiration, and the strength
Download or read book Love Your Enemies written by Arthur C. Brooks and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER To get ahead today, you have to be a jerk, right? Divisive politicians. Screaming heads on television. Angry campus activists. Twitter trolls. Today in America, there is an “outrage industrial complex” that prospers by setting American against American, creating a “culture of contempt”—the habit of seeing people who disagree with us not as merely incorrect, but as worthless and defective. Maybe, like more than nine out of ten Americans, you dislike it. But hey, either you play along, or you’ll be left behind, right? Wrong. In Love Your Enemies, social scientist and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller From Strength to Strength Arthur C. Brooks shows that abuse and outrage are not the right formula for lasting success. Brooks blends cutting-edge behavioral research, ancient wisdom, and a decade of experience leading one of America’s top policy think tanks in a work that offers a better way to lead based on bridging divides and mending relationships. Brooks’ prescriptions are unconventional. To bring America together, we shouldn’t try to agree more. There is no need for mushy moderation, because disagreement is the secret to excellence. Civility and tolerance shouldn’t be our goals, because they are hopelessly low standards. And our feelings toward our foes are irrelevant; what matters is how we choose to act. Love Your Enemies offers a clear strategy for victory for a new generation of leaders. It is a rallying cry for people hoping for a new era of American progress. Most of all, it is a roadmap to arrive at the happiness that comes when we choose to love one another, despite our differences.
Download or read book Foster the Family written by Jamie C. Finn and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent's day--hurting children, struggling biological parents, and a broken system--are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart--confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these short, easy-to-read chapters, you'll find honest, personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God's Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting.
Download or read book Love and Christian Ethics written by Frederick V. Simmons and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In" Love and Christian Ethics," nearly two dozen leading scholars analyze and assess the meaning of love from a wide range of perspectives. Chapters are organized into three areas: influential sources and exponents of Western Christian thought about the ethical significance of love, perennial theoretical questions attending that consideration, and the implications of Christian love for important social realities. These major experts in the field bring a richness of thought and experience to deliver unprecedentedly broad yet rigorous analysis of this central tenet of Christian ethics and faith. "Love and Christian Ethics" is sure to become a benchmark resource in the field.
Download or read book Building Bridges written by Kendra Weddle and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letha Dawson Scanzoni changed the landscape of American evangelicalism through her groundbreaking work on the gospel-based intersection of gender and LGBTQ justice. She coauthored two of the first books that support women's equality and LGBTQ rights with the Bible: All We're Meant to Be and Is the Homosexual My Neighbor? In all her work Scanzoni applies the liberating message of Jesus to women and to people who have been marginalized by church and society because of sexual orientation. Building Bridges combines an exploration of the life and work of Letha Dawson Scanzoni with stories of people she continues to empower through her writing and the Evangelical & Ecumenical Women's Caucus - Christian Feminism Today, an organization she cofounded. This book illustrates her growing influence as she continues her prophetic collaboration with new generations. In addition, it provides resources for churches as they build bridges for their ministries of liberation, justice, and peace.
Download or read book The Art of Compassion written by Martin Smith and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2009-10-31 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two amazing forces that exist in the world: Compassion for those in need and Art that helps us see beyond ourselves. The Art of Compassion brilliantly brings the two together by gathering the top songwriters in Christian music to help raise money for relief and suffering around the planet. Legendary Christian worship songwriters Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, Andy Park, Tim Hughes, and many others have each contributed a chapter reflecting on the poverty people suffer around the world, the art of compassion, and how we can make a difference. Darlene Zschech, best known for her song "Shout to the Lord" which is sung by 25 to 30 million churchgoers each week, gives an apologetic on her personal role and the greater church's role of social justice in her story, "Rise Up, Church!" In "A Visible Gospel" five-time Grammy Award-winning Steven Curtis Chapman humbly shares his family's call to adopt three children and their ongoing ministry to help fund other families' adoptions.
Download or read book The Treasure Within written by Reem Renno and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before discovering the world, its more exciting to discover the incredible world within your inner being. Are you striving to achieve your goals and attain abundance in health, wealth, inner peace, and happiness? This transformational journey guides you into your limitless potential, natural self-healing abilities, inner beauty, and your essence of peace, love, joy, and abundance. Are you searching for that treasure key? Right now, in your hands you have the golden key to unlock the real treasure within you. Master the law of attraction and learn how to apply it and live with positive energy in your daily lifestyle. Do you have the ambition to achieve the fountain of health and satisfaction? This transformational journey reveals ways to enjoy a healthy diet and lifestyle to help you achieve your ideal body and more. Pave the road towards achieving your goals and attaining a success and prosperity mindset. In your hands, you have fantastic tools to discover the miracles within you and master the art of living. Take the next step and become your own master.
Download or read book Love Period written by Rudy Rasmus and published by Worthy Books. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who among us doesn't desperately need . . . Love. Period.
Download or read book Not Religion but Love written by Dave Andrews and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his acclaimed book In his acclaimed book Christi-Anarchy, Dave Andrews explored the ugly ruins of Christian history, and outlined the radical vision of Jesus for personal and community renewal. In Not Religion but Love he shows how that vision can become a reality. With poignant, real-life stories drawn form his Brisbane backyard, Dave Andrews gives us a practical guide to working out Jesus' agenda for love and justice in our own lives and neighborhoods. Complete with group exercises and an ample collection of extra resources for study, Not Religion but Love is a book to read at your own risk: it might change your life.
Download or read book Building a Bridge written by James Martin and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A treasure...a wise and entertaining book that should appeal to the spiritual pilgrim in all of us, no matter what the faith and no matter whether believer or nonbeliever.” – Chicago Tribune The New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage turns his attention to the relationship between LGBT Catholics and the Church in this loving, inclusive, and revolutionary book. A powerful call for tolerance, acceptance, and support—and a reminder of Jesus' message for us to love one another. In this moving and inspiring book, Martin offers a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness. On the day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, James Martin S.J. posted a video on Facebook in which he called for solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters. "The largest mass shooting in US history took place at a gay club and the LGBT community has been profoundly affected," he began. He then implored his fellow Catholics—and people everywhere—to "stand not only with the people of Orlando but also with their LGBT brothers and sisters." Father Martin's post went viral and was viewed more than 1.6 million times. Adapted from an address he gave to New Ways Ministry, a group that ministers to and advocates for LGBT Catholics, Building a Bridge provides a roadmap for repairing and strengthening the bonds that unite all of us as God's children. Martin uses the image of a two-way bridge to enable LGBT Catholics and the Church to come together in a call to end the "us" versus "them" mentality. Turning to the Catechism, he draws on the three criteria at the heart of the Christian ministry—"respect, compassion, and sensitivity"—as a model for how the Catholic Church should relate to the LGBT community. WINNER OF THE LIVING NOW BOOK AWARD IN SOCIAL ACTIVISM/CHARITY.
Download or read book Boundless Leadership written by Joe Loizzo and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner Realize your fullest leadership potential, claim your boldest vision, and prioritize the well-being of your team and world with this new science-based approach to leadership. Boundless Leadership provides a complete and systematic roadmap to finding meaning in your work, realizing your full leadership potential, and inspiring your team with resilience, innovation, compassion and confidence. Contemplative psychotherapist Joe Loizzo, MD, PhD, and executive advisor Elazar Aslan, MBA, PCC, offer a new science-based vision of leadership that prescribes disciplines of mind, heart, and body to help leaders cultivate clarity, compassion and fearlessness for themselves and throughout their organization. Boundless Leadership offers accessible, real world applications to bring ease to leading oneself and others, and provides examples from the authors' experience with clients, including CEOs of multi-billion-dollar businesses, entrepreneurs and managers trying to balance the complex challenges of work and life in our interdependent age. Each section includes a range of practices based on neuropsychology and contemplative science, including guided meditations to improve focus and awareness, cultivate empathy and compassion, and build fearlessness and flow. Each section also offers a practical application to ease daily challenges, including clarifying intentions for better decision-making, improving accountability and responsibility for better team collaboration, and embodying purpose to optimize impact on one’s organization and society at large. Boundless Leadership is especially needed during this explosion of remote working and provides advice and guidance to remain productive and joyful when your work environment is in flux. Whether you're a CEO, manager, team leader, consultant, coach, social entrepreneur or community activist, this book offers the tools you need to clarify your vision, lead others, and ignite positive change in the world--giving you a much needed advantage in today’s fast-paced digital age.
Download or read book Adoptive Church Youth Family and Culture written by Chap Clark and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teens and emerging adults don't feel at home in the church because they are not fully included in the church body. How can congregations nurture young adults, welcome them as siblings into God's household, and empower them to become fully embedded contributors within and to their faith community? Integrating the latest research on adolescent faith and young adult ministry for the local church, this book presents a new way of thinking about youth ministry. Chap Clark offers today's youth leaders highly practical principles based on his extensive experience, showing how they can implement a sustainable youth ministry program in their local church. He presents the adoptive youth ministry model as a way to help congregations see youth ministry as a bridge to inclusion, participation, and contribution in the body of Christ. Clark's comprehensive plan for designing and implementing youth ministry shows churches how to intentionally welcome young people and create an environment where they belong.
Download or read book Adoption Connecting Hearts Across Continents written by Aurora Brooks and published by BabyDreamers.net. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adoption: Connecting Hearts Across Continents is a heartfelt and informative short read book that explores the power of love and the journey of adoption. This book delves into the various aspects of adoption, from legal considerations to the emotional well-being of adoptive families. With a focus on breaking barriers and addressing societal stigmas, this book aims to educate and advocate for the adoption community. The table of contents is thoughtfully organized to provide a comprehensive understanding of adoption. It begins with an exploration of the power of love, emphasizing the profound impact it has on the adoption process. The book then delves into international adoption, shedding light on the unique challenges and rewards of adopting a child from another country. Breaking Barriers is a chapter that highlights the obstacles faced by adoptive families and the importance of overcoming them. Legal Considerations provides valuable information on the legal aspects of adoption, ensuring readers are well-informed and prepared for the process. Domestic Adoption focuses on adopting within one's own country, discussing the benefits and considerations of this type of adoption. Open Adoption explores the concept of maintaining contact with birth parents and the positive impact it can have on the child's well-being. Adoption of Older Children addresses the specific challenges and joys of adopting older kids, while Adoption and Sibling Relationships delves into the dynamics between adopted siblings. Adoption and Identity explores the complex issue of identity formation in adopted children and offers guidance for parents navigating this journey. Exploring Roots encourages adoptive families to embrace their child's cultural heritage and provides resources for doing so. Adoption and Self-Discovery delves into the personal growth and self-discovery that can occur through the adoption process. Adoption and Emotional Well-being focuses on the emotional health of adoptive families and offers strategies for promoting well-being. Attachment and Bonding explores the crucial process of forming secure attachments between adoptive parents and their children. Addressing Trauma provides insights into the unique challenges faced by children who have experienced trauma and offers guidance for supporting their healing journey. Adoption and Society aims to break down stigmas surrounding adoption and promote a more inclusive and understanding society. Supporting Adoptive Families offers practical advice and resources for friends, family, and communities to support adoptive families. Adoption and Future Generations emphasizes the importance of passing on stories and preserving the legacy of adoption. Advocacy and Education encourages readers to become advocates for adoption and provides suggestions for getting involved. The book concludes with a section of Frequently Asked Questions, addressing common concerns and providing expert This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Adoption: Connecting Hearts Across Continents The Power of Love International Adoption Breaking Barriers Legal Considerations Domestic Adoption Open Adoption Adoption of Older Children Adoption and Sibling Relationships Adoption and Identity Exploring Roots Adoption and Self-Discovery Adoption and Emotional Well-being Attachment and Bonding Addressing Trauma Adoption and Society Breaking Stigmas Supporting Adoptive Families Adoption and Future Generations Passing on Stories Advocacy and Education Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
Download or read book Islam Means Peace written by Amitabh Pal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This decisive account of the role of nonviolence in Islam and Muslim societies, both historically and in current times, chronicles an often-obscured but longstanding pacifist tradition. "Islam" Means Peace: Understanding the Muslim Principle of Nonviolence Today provides a rebuttal to general misperceptions about the religion by documenting its rich tradition of nonviolence. To that end, the book examines the sources of Islam—the Qur'an, the main religious text of Islam, and the Hadith, the deeds and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. It contests the prevalent notion that Islam is built on violence in part by illuminating the role of the tolerant, mystical tradition of Sufism in Islam, while at the same time examining the misunderstood place of jihad in the religion. The book is not, however, a historical or theological treatise. Rather, it focuses on the tradition of nonviolence in modern Muslim societies. By spotlighting recent peaceful protest movements in Muslim communities, the book underscores the truly global and multicultural nature of the Islamic tradition of nonviolence. The findings here will be invaluable for Muslims and non-Muslims alike, revealing an alternative tradition both can embrace.
