Download or read book Life Ignited A Hopeful Journey Sparked by Fire written by Connor McKemey and published by Lioncrest Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a split second, Connor McKemey went from being an active, athletic thirteen-year-old whose life revolved around school, sports, and family, to being engulfed in flames from a propane tank explosion in his backyard. Passing out in the ambulance, he woke up three months later to discover that 90 percent of his body had been burned. Defying the grim 1 percent chance of survival doctors gave him, the young teen tapped into his inner strength to rebuild his life. From coming to grips with what happened-and his drastically changed appearance-to coping with the pain of rehabilitation and over a hundred surgeries, he faced adversity without losing sight of his dreams. Through mental resilience, he resumed playing sports in high school and college and became a coach for an elite lacrosse program. Today, McKemey gives talks to audiences worldwide, showing others that they, too, can come through excruciating challenges with a profound sense of self-acceptance.

Download or read book Folktales for Life S Journey written by Rabbi Shmuel Yosef Kaplan and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folktales For Lifes Journey presents the folktales and parables of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, one of Judaisms greatest luminaries, who lived from 1772-1810. His storied contain messages, both obvious and esoteric, all with the purpose of enhancing the lives of others. While his tales are almost always presented with Kabbalistic (Jewish mystical) understanding and explanations, or alone, Rabbi Kaplan offers the tales with a profound psychological understanding, which will assist and guide the reader through the many challenges encountered on lifes journey.

Download or read book What the Fire Ignited written by Shay Eskew and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all face obstacles. Whether physical, spiritual, emotional, or financial, we are all working to overcome a roadblock ahead of us. When Shay Eskew's roadblock--a splash of gasoline and a lit match that set his body ablaze--came as a child, he had the choice to either succumb to his injuries or to rise above them. In What the Fire Ignited: How Life's Worst Helped Me Achieve My Best, Shay shares the trials and tribulations he was forced to face while recovering from his burns and reclaiming his life as an athlete. Despite being told to give up on sports, Shay began training for and competing in IRONMAN triathlons. By sharing his story, Shay hopes to help those struggling with life to realize the greatest tragedies are often our greatest blessings if we have the faith to stay the course. We are all facing something; we all have the odds stacked against us in some way. In What the Fire Ignited, readers should take comfort in knowing others have been there and not only survived, but thrived. "Shay's story of perseverance and sheer will is one that needs to be told and retold His journey is both harrowing and hope filled." - R.A. Dickey, NL CY Young Winner, Olympic Bronze Medalist "To call Shay Eskew superhuman is an understatement. Shay somehow turned an unthinkable tragedy into boundless inspiration. He bares his soul in, What the Fire Ignited and his story had me laughing and crying, but mostly cheering for this most improbable hero. Go Shay " - Dean Karnazes, TIME: "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World" and NY Times Best Selling Author "This is an incredible story. Shay shares his amazing journey of overcoming countless obstacles and challenges to become a world class athlete against insurmountable odds. It is a story of resilience, strength, family and turning everything thrown at you into an opportunity. Read this and prepare to be inspired " -Craig Alexander, 5 time Triathlon World Champion. "Utterly inspirational. Shay has constantly defied the odds, and his powerful, heart wrenching and ultimately uplifting story is a testament to the indomitable power of the human body and mind. It's a must read." - Chrissie Wellington, 4 time IRONMAN World Champion What the Fire Ignited is a quick, fascinating read. Based on a personal tale of tragedy, it's an inspirational and gut-wrenching account of one man's determination which ultimately proves self-made success is possible despite tragedy and formidable obstacles. Told with self-deprecating humor, a lot of heart and wistful charm this compelling story forces you to empathize, do a little self-reflection, and ultimately walk away thinking, "Man, I want to get to know this guy " - Chanda Bell, Author, The Elf on the Shelf, writer, director "A book that needed to be written now needs to read. BAM" -Jack Daly, three time Amazon Best Selling Author and 15 time Ironman

Download or read book The Triumph of Hope written by Hope Etim and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2023-06-28 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the small, vibrant city of Port Harcourt, nestled along the banks of the Bonny River, a young boy named Hope Etim gazed out at the world with wide, curious eyes. His heart was filled with innocence and wonder, unaware of the challenges and hardships that lay ahead. Hope was just a child when he lost his father, a tragedy that would shape the course of his life and propel him on a journey of triumph against all odds. Hope's mother, Ruth, was a pillar of strength and resilience. As a single mother, she bore the weight of providing for her son and nurturing his dreams. Despite their meager means, Ruth instilled in Hope a deep-rooted belief that he was destined for greatness, that he had the power to rise above their circumstances and create a better future. The loss of his father at such a tender age left a void in Hope's heart-a void that could only be filled with the unwavering love and guidance of his mother. Ruth worked tirelessly, taking on multiple jobs to ensure that her son had a roof over his head, food on the table, and the opportunity to receive an education. She sacrificed her own dreams and aspirations, pouring all her love and resources into giving Hope the chance to succeed. Growing up in a humble home, Hope witnessed the struggles and hardships faced by his mother and the countless other families in their community. The harsh realities of poverty and inequality were starkly apparent, but Hope refused to let despair consume him. Instead, he embraced his mother's teachings of hope, perseverance, and the power of education. As Hope entered the halls of school, he discovered a thirst for knowledge that burned within him. Despite the lack of resources and proper infrastructure, he devoured every book he could get his hands on, immersing himself in a world of imagination and possibility. With each passing day, his dreams grew bolder, his aspirations reaching far beyond the boundaries of his humble surroundings.

Download or read book On Fire written by John O'Leary and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the bestselling tradition of Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly and Nick Vujicic’s Life Without Limits comes a rousing 7-step plan for living a life on fire, filled with hope and possibility—from an inspirational speaker who survived a near-fatal fire at the age of nine and now runs a successful business inspiring people all around the world. When John O’Leary was nine years old, he was almost killed in a devastating house fire. With burns on one hundred percent of his body, O’Leary mustered an almost unimaginable amount of inner strength just to survive the ordeal. The insights he gained through this experience and the heroes who stepped into his life to help him through the journey—his family, the medical staff, and total strangers—changed his life. Now he is committed to living life to the fullest and inspiring others to do the same. An incredible and emotionally honest account of triumph over tragedy, On Fire contains O’Leary’s reflections on being that little boy, the life-giving choices made then, and the resulting lessons he learned. O’Leary very clearly shares that without the right people providing the right guidance, at the right time, he never would have made it through those five months in the hospital, let alone the years that followed as he struggled to regain mobility, embrace his story, and ignite clarity of his life’s purpose. On Fire encourages us to seize the power to choose our path and transform our lives from mundane to extraordinary. Once we stop thinking solely on the big moments in our lives, we can begin to focus on those smaller opportunities that tend to pass us by. These are the events—the inflection points in our lives—that can determine how we feel about life now, where we are headed in the future, and how many lives we can impact along the way. We can’t always choose the path we walk, but we can choose how we walk it. Empowering, inspiring, remarkably honest, and heartfelt, O’Leary’s strength and incredible spirit shine through on every page.

Download or read book Heart Room and Hyacinths written by Dori Jeanine Somers and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart Room and Hyacinths: A Wordsmith's Journal of Joy is author Dori Jeanine Somers's life story an epic poem set in a world of change and a journey of chosen joys and myriad gifts. In this memoir, Somers shares her life story, interspersed with poetry she has written over the years. She traces the history of herself and her family, from her childhood to her grandchildren, recalling important events along the way and the wisdom she gained from them. None of the things she has learned along the way is new or startling. They are the truths she knew, but didn't know she knew, until she gave them form upon the page. These discoveries might be the same for anyone something held in the heart, sometimes completely unnoticed. The thoughts written here serve as simple reminders of your own inner wisdom, glimmers of your own special light. Dive into that pool of light, warmed in the glow of the messages here, and make any words that brighten the day a part of an inner glow.

Download or read book Stretch Marks written by Amber Trueblood and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiration and ideas for exhausted moms who want to reconnect with themselves—and create more time, peace, and joy in their lives. After spending a long time in the other-focused world of raising young children, women may find themselves struggling to remember how to take care of themselves. They may even feel guilty for wanting to do so, or wonder if it’s even possible. At a time when mothers are busier, more stressed, and less healthy than ever, this book offers realistic answers you can implement into your frenetic life. You’ll learn how to fix the disconnect between what’s truly important to you and what you spend your time, resources, and energy on. Stretch marks serve as emotional, visual, and psychological metaphors representing your ability to grow and push past your limits—and here, Amber Trueblood addresses the challenges mothers face in a funny, entertaining, supportive, and judgment-free environment. Using her A.M.B.E.R. Mindsets, you can learn the tricks and tools necessary to stop living the life you’re told you should be living—and start living freely.

Download or read book Intimacy Ignited written by Joseph Dillow and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the freedom, holiness, and beauty of sex in marriage. Intimacy and sex should flow from an attitude of true selflessness. A verse-by-verse look at the Song of Solomon, Intimacy Ignited shows couples how to fire up and maintain the flames of a passionate marriage. Sex plays a vital role in every healthy marriage, yet there's more to intimacy than just sex. If your marriage doesn't have the passion it once did, learn why romance and intimacy is all about being a servant lover. Part marriage manual, part commentary, and part Bible study, Intimacy Ignited is a great resource.

Download or read book Serenity written by Dori Jeanine Somers and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-08-25 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone in this world, at some point or another, searches for peace of mind, joy, and meaning in their lives. But in todays frenzied, fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find serenity. So come along on a journey from Stressville to the City of Joy using this small travel guide by Dori Jeanine Somers, a storyteller, poet and minister who has been called militantly positive. Through her innovative roadmap to achieving inner peace, Somers teaches how to respect others and yourself, find caring friends, overcome feelings of helplessness, recognize beauty both within and in the world at large, create a household full of laughter, and be fully present in every moment. Serenity is an inspirational guidebook that offers wisdom, stories, and poetry that teach how to avoid the crippling effects of negativity, find inner-peace and contentment, and realize that happiness is a choice in life.

Download or read book Coming Home to Story written by Geoff Mead and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories take us into other worlds so that we may experience our own more deeply. Master storyteller Geoff Mead brings the reader inside the experience of telling and listening to a story. He shows how stories and storytelling engage our imaginations, strengthen communities and bring adventure and joy into our lives. The narrative is interspersed with consummate retellings of traditional tales from all over the world.

Download or read book Longing for a Child written by Kathe Wunnenberg and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2005 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My story is different from yours, but the pages of our lives share a common theme. Silent suffering. The longing for a child. Think of my book as your companion of hope, a ray of sunshine, to shine truth, encouragement, and perspective on your situation. ---Kathe Wunnenberg Infertility is a deeply private pain that is often misunderstood by those who have not experienced its seasons of longing and loss. Whether you recently tried to have a child or have struggled for years to conceive, Longing for a Child is a compassionate companion full of hope, healing, and practical help. Offering biblical perspectives and moving stories of others who have struggled with infertility, sixty heartfelt devotions connect you securely to God during this time of waiting, heartbreak, and questioning. Each devotion contains a Scripture, short thematic story, prayer, reflective questions, and a space for journaling. Meditations for special occasions, such as Mother's Day, are also included. An encouraging devotional companion that can be used by individuals, couples, or groups, Longing for a Child speaks directly to the heart, meeting you wherever you are on your journey through infertility.

Download or read book Fire Your Boss written by Aaron McHugh and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire Your Boss is the disruptive alternative blueprint for charting a new life-giving career path that gives you control, allowing you to set your own rules for your work life. Provocative, liberating, and universally appealing, Fire Your Boss seeks to help readers resolve the deepest root of workplace unrest—namely, fear and self-preservation. This book upgrades readers’ core belief systems, demonstrates how to liberate their careers forever, and ultimately, join a heretical uprising without becoming an entrepreneur, changing jobs, or simply white-knuckling their way to retirement. Aaron McHugh maps out how to make philosophical, emotional, tactical, and heart-centered shifts at every intersection on the career journey. Firing your boss does not require you to leave to your job. Firing your boss does not require you to start a new business. Firing your boss becomes the life-altering daily mantra that transforms the disengaged into hopeful leaders. Discover how to plot a new course of career freedom and independence, empowerment, and self-reliance. Find your smile again, rekindle your mojo, recapture the art of your work, and start enjoying your work every single day.

Download or read book How Smart Women Achieve Big Goals written by Allison J. Foskett and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multi-tasking and distracted women everywhere yearn for simplicity and for the ability to focus on their goals and ambitions. Allisons book is timely. You will uncover the secret to achieving your dreams and discover that goal setting is a unique and personal process. ~Fran Hewitt, International bestselling author, The Power of Focus for Women Why You Should Read This Book This book provides a step by step goal setting and motivation program based on the achievement, personal change and motivation research. You will discover and prioritize which dreams and goals are the most important to you, and how you can make the process of achieving your goals joyful, easy and convenient. By removing thoughts of uncertainty and doubt about your ambitions you will develop unstoppable motivation to move forward with your goals - until you achieve them! This Book Will Help You If... You are feeling unclear about your life dreams and goals You know what you want to achieve but you lack motivation to get started For mysterious reasons you begin to work toward a goal but then give up after awhile Your current life choices suggest that you are no longer serious about your goal, despite thinking about your goal all the time Long chunks of time go by, and you feel anger, shock and disbelief that you have not been making progress with your goals This book shows you how to develop clarity and focus, move ahead faster, and accomplish more of your goals than you ever thought possible. ~Brian Tracy, bestselling author of The Psychology of Achievement, over 500 audio and video learning programs

Download or read book Journey to Elvander written by Eric Gutierrez Jr. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deacon Maynard may be young, but he is hardly idealistic. A Tech Repairman, he spends his days surrounded by tools and broken phones, watching the news unfold on the television while carefully trying to avoid the reality that seems inevitable. There is a war out there... and it is creeping closer and closer to his home. Elvander, a high-tech country miles away, is locked in a colossal battle with the deadly terrorist organization, Shadow Cannon... and it's a war Deacon wants nothing to do with. Until he spies a flash of light outside his apartment window and discovers Ragnar, a giant machine Golem meant to be a Shadow Cannon secret weapon - a machine that is now asking for his help. Suddenly thrust into a war he wants no part of, Deacon must struggle to discover the truth, save his strange new friend and possibly save the world.

Download or read book Ignite Your Spark written by Patricia Wooster and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interactive guide for teens shares quizzes and activity suggestions for navigating the tumultuous, confusing and sometimes depressing challenges of adolescence, sharing positive advice on topics ranging from relationships and self-image to willpower and learning from failure.

Download or read book Share Your SPARK written by Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside each of us, is a spark that can be used to bring light and love to others. Share Your SPARK! brings to life the magic and wonder of Camp Kindle, a children's cancer camp in Water Valley, Alberta. The story, inspired by the Legend of the Kindle Bug, illuminates the unique promise of each child and the power of friendship, diversity, and shared community. This book is also a tale of discovery and hope. As children from all walks of life journey to the campfire, they reveal their special spark and begin to understand the power of many sparks coming together for the greater good of all. Together, we can make a difference! All proceeds from the sale of this book will go directly to Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta.

Download or read book Living a Life of Fire written by Reinhard Bonnke and published by CFAN Publications. This book was released on 2021-12-04 with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living a Life of Fire is more than simple facts about an evangelist's life, it is filled with adventures from the heart of Africa, real-life dramatic stories of people and places that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and powerful demonstrations of the Holy Spirit working in the here and now. An autobiography of the life of one of God's generals that has left a legacy that is still impacting nations today.