Download or read book Beauty for Ashes and Other Life Lessons written by Jl Bowman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty For Ashes The creatures in the Valley of Harmony learn a tough lesson about listening to the grumbling and anger coming over the Mountain of Tribulation. Greener Pastures On The Other Side Of The Road He can renew the faith of Miss Shirley Fluffytail after she is humiliated by the neighborhood bully cat. God can even use the valleys and mountains to reveal the trouble one can get into by listening to the wrong things and the pain it causes to come back to renewed life. Sammy Solar Space Cadet God also uses humans and space critters to do His will. Sammy Solar Cadet's life long dream was to go to Earth and meet with the Eloepe. Love of the Father Poor Charleen has been ill for some time and can't seem to figure out that only God is the one that knows the timing of all things and they will get accomplished in His time. He is always faithful to his promises. Truth or lie A young man going about his daily life suddenly wakes to find he is at the gate of heaven. He begins to question his choices in life. Lucifer: Pride goes before the Fall A glimpse at what Lucifer was doing prior to his downfall. Momma's Wish A son is concerned for his dying mother whose only wish has been to have her very own Bible. Jesus Loves Santa Too A tale of how Jesus could use Santa as one of his own in times when the world is saying there is no time for Jesus in Christmas. Discipline Two brothers learn lessons of obedience when they are denied permission to accompany their mom and dad on a camping trip. Dear Diary A young school girl keeps a record of her thoughts towards her mother and tries to find out who really loves her.

Download or read book Beauty for Ashes written by Martha Sprackland and published by . This book was released on 2022-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her first book, Beauty for Ashes, poet Kasey Marie embraces the uncomfortableness of vulnerability in order to take readers on the journey of transitioning from broken to healed. She encourages readers to consider the possibilities of living a transformative life by viewing their pain as a sign of strength and resilience rather than weakness. Beauty for Ashes eloquently weaves together the raw emotions that arise after despondency with faith, hope, courage, and finding purpose. This collection includes over 50 different life lessons in verse.

Download or read book Beauty For Ashes written by Zac Poonen and published by CFCINDIA Bangalore. This book was released on 2002 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Beauty from Ashes Revised written by Donna Sparks and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2024-05-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the updated Beauty from Ashes by Donna Sparks, a captivating and inspiring memoir that takes readers on a transformative journey. In this revised edition, we are thrilled to present gripping new chapters that further delves into the author's life, revealing additional layers of healing, redemption, and victory. Donna Sparks fearlessly opens up about her past, which was once plagued by shattered relationships and self-destructive tendencies. However, amidst the ruins, she discovers a glimmer of hope as the Lord extends His hand, tenderly lifting her from the ashes and into His loving embrace. With transparency and vulnerability, Donna recounts how her life underwent a remarkable transformation, leading to a profound and powerful relationship with God. But the story doesn't end there. This revised edition includes captivating new chapters that explore the author's continued growth and journey with the Lord. As Donna Sparks shares how her faith has strengthened, readers are invited to witness the unfolding of her spiritual transformation. Through her heartfelt words, she presents God's unwavering capacity to restore even the most broken souls, showing that He turns our ashes into something truly beautiful. Furthermore, Beauty from Ashes emphasizes a fundamental truth - that God's desire is to use those who struggle, empowering them to become vessels worthy of His divine purpose. By sharing her testimony and offering uplifting encouragement, Donna Sparks dismantles any excuses readers may have for doubting their own worth or the power of the Holy Spirit to work in their lives. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and challenged as you journey with Donna Sparks through the pages of Beauty from Ashes. Discover the profound truth that no matter what your past holds or the apprehensions you may carry, the Holy Spirit stands ready to empower and use you in ways you never deemed possible. We are also delighted to announce that the foreword for this edition is written by Joanna Weaver. Joanna is the best-selling author of "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World." Her words of praise and endorsement add an additional layer of credibility to this empowering testimony.

Download or read book Beauty for Ashes written by Georgia Tate Dishroon and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty For Ashes Born in 1923, in a small coal mining town in east Tennessee, Georgia Tate Dishroon quickly learned through lifes exacting lessons that depending on God is the only way to find true peace and happiness. The Great Depression and WWII dramatically changed her life and the lives of those she deeply loved, but strong family ties and a determined faith in Gods grace became the foundation that helped her overcome adversity and enjoy a victorious life. In this captivating account of her life, Georgia shares many poignant moments and moving stories that confirm her belief that the Lord gave her beauty for ashes...that He might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified.

Download or read book Beauty for Ashes written by Joyce Meyer and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2008-11-16 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how God's grace can help you heal from emotional wounds and abuse in this spiritually uplifting guide to living a beautiful, healing, and fulfilling life. Many people seem to have it all together outwardly, but inside they are a wreck. Their past has broken, crushed, and wounded them inwardly. They can be healed. God has a plan, and Isaiah 61 reveals that the Lord came to heal the brokenhearted. He wants to heal victims of abuse and emotional wounding. Joyce Meyer is a victim of the physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse she suffered as a child. Yet today she has a nationwide ministry of emotional healing to others like herself. In Beauty for Ashes she outlines major truths that brought healing in her life and describes how other victims of abuse can also experience God's healing in their lives. You will learn: How to Deal with the Emotional Pain of Abuse How to Understand Your Responsibility to God for Overcoming Abuse Why Victims of Abuse Often Suffer from Other Addictive Behaviors How to Grab Hold of God's Unconditional Love The Importance of God's Timing in Working Through Painful Memories.

Download or read book Beauty for Ashes written by Paul Arun and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prompted by a friend an author by passion and supported by my biological & spiritual family I started to pen my life story middle of 2019. But due to unavoidable circumstances and reasons it did not fructify but am positive of bringing it to its logical conclusion sooner than later. In the interim, I decided to leverage my experiences in the journey of Life and have broached upon leading a meaningful and qualitative life shirking off mundane and prosaic attitude of negativity. "Making a consequential difference in other people's lives" is a tagline I strive to religiously imbibe in my daily life. Miles to go before I sleep - I should avow. Opinions expressed in this compilation of imperative spiritual and life lessons are strictly mine and any error purely unintentional. Hope the experience is as indelible to you as it was to me while writing. Pleasant reading!

Download or read book CinderGirl written by Christina Meredith and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How is it possible for a young, homeless woman to overcome abuse, endure the foster care system, and rise to prominence to help others? CinderGirl tells Christina Meredith's incredible story of how she overcame these hardships to earn the title of Miss California and become an advocate for the vulnerable. Born into a large, working-class family in upstate New York, Christina endured years of abuse before entering the foster care system as a teenager. With nowhere to turn after she graduated from high school, Christina lived in her car for almost a year, working three jobs to survive. As she prayed in her car every day, Christina had no idea that in just a few years, her suffering would help others find healing. But she did know that she was destined for more, and she refused to give up hope, no matter the circumstance. In CinderGirl, Christina tells her piercing and poignant story of leaving behind homelessness to become Miss California and the founder of a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy for foster care children. With stunning vulnerability, Christina invites us into her childhood home and the heart of a child longing to be loved, challenging us to dig deeper into our own personal courage, even in the most difficult conditions. And in return, you'll learn how to: Dream big, even when you're at rock bottom Embrace the inherent worth that is yours in Christ Jesus Deepen your faith and your relationship with God Praise for CinderGirl: "Christina Meredith's life experience and real-life Cinderella story are beyond inspirational to me, and I'm so proud of her. She is an overcomer like few I've ever read about. But what impresses me the most is her desire to transform the foster care system and use her challenges to better the next generation." --Kristen Dalton-Wolfe, bestselling author and former Miss USA "Christina Meredith's story, which she tells with unique courage, follows a young woman's rise out of vulnerability, homelessness, and abuse to become a soldier, leader, and pillar in her community. Christina's spirited and empathetic soul shines through every page." --Jason Jones, author, activist, film producer

Download or read book From My Heart to His Heart written by Vera L. Smith and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-09 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From unexpected struggles and precious moments spent in God’s presence, God is building life stories of strength, endurance, and an overcoming spirit because nothing in life is wasted. Looking through a biblical lens, God seeks out ordinary clay vessels to tell his story to bring to light what his own eyes behold. The book From My Heart to His Heart reveals real-life experiences encountered during a personal wilderness season that challenge the reader to look within. The book opens the eye to recognizing that those who walk closely with God are not exempt from a wilderness season for it comes to us all. Entwined with biblical Scriptures and history, and divinely inspired poetry that tells of intimacy with God, the reader is drawn to reflect on God’s presence when prayers seem to go unanswered. From compelling real-life stories that engage the heart, the mind, and the soul—truth is revealed. Walk with the author to experience joy from a place of sorrow, and to trust God from a place of isolation and silence, and then rejoice in understanding that God takes all of what we’ve gone through to build purpose and to position us to bless his kingdom.

Download or read book The Complete Hope Hearts Romance Collection written by Kristen Ethridge and published by Laurel Lock Publishing. This book was released on with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Christian Romance Series -- USA Today Bestselling Contemporary Romance Author There’s a storm coming…and her name is Hope. The ferocious hurricane has the small-town of Port Provident in her sights, and everyone on this Texas island knows their world will never be the same. Join Ross and Becca as they ride out the storm…meet Angela and Pete as they provide relief…see how Matt and Princess Anneliese rebuild homes and hearts…and find cheer as Jessica and Bradley resurrect holiday traditions in order to save Christmas for the whole island. Start reading the complete Hope and Hearts collection to find hope, heart, and happily-ever-after today! And as an added bonus, you’ll receive Storm Surge, a book about the real-life event that inspired the Hope and Hearts stories. USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ethridge brings readers home to Port Provident, Texas for the Port Provident: Hearts and Hope series—sweet escape romances full of hope, heart and happily-ever-after. These clean romance novels with a light, uplifting thread of faith and love will sweep you up in the story and leave you with a smile. KEYWORDS: complete romance series, happily ever after, love books, love stories, romantic novels, small town romance, beach romance, enemies to lovers, guaranteed HEA, new beginnings, no cliffhangers, free romance books, best beach reads, free romance novels, free christian romance novels, free sweet romance novels, novels for free romance, series books, Christian romance ebooks free, beach romance series, small town romance friends to lovers, new romance book releases, best selling authors new releases

Download or read book God s Providence and Life s Lessons written by Norma K. Riggs and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayer is the most vital part of a Christian's life. We must keep an open line of communication with God. Everyone finds themselves in moments of trials and temptations and only God has the perfect way of escape. Do you struggle with spiritual pain-double mindedness, insecurity, fear, hopelessness, unforgiveness, disobedience, hurt, loneliness, rejection, discouragement, anger or a host of other imperfections? Prayer will help; God wants to be your comfort and guide. There is pardon and protection in prayer. God is the main character of prayer-not us. We must bring our petitions to Him-not our wants and persuasions. The excitement of the Christian walk is to find God's will and ask Him for it. The prayers in this book are full of faith and praise and have brought healing and comfort to many. Pray them verbatim or use them as a pattern for your own needs. Victory comes to those who pray. The privilege and responsibility of prayer belongs to those who are saved. Life's Lessons is a group of short stories that introduce people to Jesus, our Savior and Lord, through everyday living. Even if one has not read the Bible, everyday life testifies to the sovereignty of God. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) "And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him." (I John 5:15) Norma K Riggs is a happily married mother and grandmother living in Windsor, Virginia. She holds the degree of Bachelor of Theology from the International College of Bible Theology. Besides intercessory prayer her interest is working with intellectually challenged adults.

Download or read book Living Beloved written by Erin Hawley and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During what can be a demanding and confusing season of life for many women, Living Beloved offers young mothers a chance to grow in their identity as children of God simply by observing their own little ones. By examining the simple characteristics of a child—transparency, trust, joy, boldness, and more—moms will learn to see their relationship with God their Father in a new way. Author Erin Hawley encourages Christian moms to view early motherhood as a wonderful tutoring session from God, as a lesson in how to grow closer to Him and live “beloved” as His child. The biblical insights and personal stories will renew readers, help them move closer to the Lord, and enjoy life as His child during the everyday routine of mamahood. This insightful and warm-hearted book will nourish a mom’s soul as she nourishes her children. Living Beloved helps young mothers develop a stronger sense of identity as children of God, leading to renewed strength, grace, and wisdom for the journey of motherhood.

Download or read book Dancing on My Ashes written by Heather Gilion and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holly and Heather share their story and help to walk the reader through the painful yet necessary healing process for when life deals us its harshest blows. Dancing on my ashes soothes and empathizes with the broken heart, while sharing the truth of scripture, and the hope that comes from the heart of God.

Download or read book Enjoy Your Journey written by Joyce Meyer and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling authorJoyce Meyer offers a powerful, concise abridgment ofEnjoying Where You Are on the Way to Where You Are Going. Are you enjoying every day of your life? Or do you tell yourself and others that you will find happiness once you have achieved a specific goal or position? Jesus came so that you might have and enjoy life (John 10:10). In this compact abridgment, Joyce Meyer combines biblical principles with personal experiences to explain how you can enjoy every day on your journey through life. You will learn such lessons as how to make the decision to enjoy life, how to rid yourself of regret, how to experience simplicity in life, how to find joy during times of waiting, and much more! Enjoying life is an attitude of the heart, and you can learn how to enjoy where you are on the way to where you are going.

Download or read book Beauty for Ashes written by Dianna Blake Davis and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-25 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These poems are life lessons- Easy flowing melodic rhyme Life Poetry Christian My love of my Jesus Relationships Bad and Good Recovery God's power delivered me. Mistakes Guilt, Love, Faith, Hope The Lust of the Goat is the bounty of God. God fights my battles I don't have to. The nakedness of a woman is the work of God... Excess of sorrow laughs.. Laughing on the outside crying on the inside. Excess of joy weeps! I claim this, Crying tears of joy ! written by .."William Blake" This is my collection of .....Poetry "One side or the other!" I am one of the "Daughters Of Memory As a descendant of William Blakes" Prophecy for America"

Download or read book Ruth Bible Study Beauty For Ashes written by Kathleen Dalton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This true story begins with a Jewish family living in Israel during the time of the Judges. Ruth is a story of hopelessness turned into hope, and bitterness turned to sweet peace. It's a story of God stretching out His arms to catch up seemingly insignificant people into His amazing plan for all creation. This four-lesson Bible Study of the Old Testament book of Ruth is designed for personal devotional use and group Bible studies.

Download or read book Strength Renewed written by Shirley Corder and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing can sap a person's strength and hope quite like a cancer diagnosis--unless it is the energy-stealing chemotherapy and surgeries faced in the fight against cancer. But one can find hope and strength in the pages of Scripture and in the experience of someone who has been there. Strength Renewed is an encouraging devotional for those living in the valley of cancer. Meditations combine Scripture and stories from the author's own experience and can be read in sequential order to move the reader through a typical cancer journey from diagnosis through treatment. Each devotion also stands on its own, so readers can go directly to the entry that speaks to their need. Each devotional includes a short prayer and a Scripture verse for encouragement.