Download or read book A Date at the Altar written by Cathy Maxwell and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Cathy Maxwell’s glittering Marrying the Duke series continues—Twice he has been close to the altar and still no duchess. Will the third time be the charm? A duke can’t marry just anyone. His wife must be of good family, be fertile, be young. Struggling playwright Sarah Pettijohn is absolutely the last woman Gavin Whitridge, Duke of Baynton, would ever fall in love with. She is an actress, born on the wrong side of the blanket, and always challenges his ducal authority. She never hesitates to tell him what she thinks. However, there is something about her that stirs his blood . . . which makes her perfect for a bargain he has in mind: In exchange for backing her play, he wants Sarah to teach him about love. And he, in turn, has a few things to teach her about men . . .
Download or read book Devotedly written by Valerie Shepard and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their paths to God’s purpose led them together. Many know the heroic story of Jim Elliot’s violent death in 1956, killed along with four other missionaries by a primitive Ecuadorian tribe they were seeking to reach. Many also know the prolific legacy of Elisabeth Elliot, whose inspiring influence on generations of believers through print, broadcast, and personal testimony continues to resonate, even after her own death in 2015. What many don’t know is the remarkable story of how these two stalwart personalities—single-mindedly devoted to pursuing God’s will for their young lives, certain their future callings would require them to sacrifice forever the blessings of marriage—found their hearts intertwined. Their paths to God’s purpose led them together. Now, for the first time, their only child—daughter Valerie Elliot Shepard—unseals never-before-published letters and private journals that capture in first-person intimacy the attraction, struggle, drama, and devotion that became a most unlikely love story. Riveting for old and young alike, this moving account of their personal lives shines as a gold mine of lived-out truth, hard-fought purity, and an insider’s view on two beloved Christian figures.
Download or read book Left at the Altar written by Margaret Brownley and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A great story by a wonderful author."—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber Welcome to Two-Time Texas: Where tempers burn hot Love runs deep And a single marriage can unite a feuding town ...or tear it apart for good In the wild and untamed West, time is set by the local jeweler...but Two-Time Texas has two: two feuding jewelers and two wildly conflicting time zones. Meg Lockwood's marriage was supposed to unite the families and finally bring peace. But when she's left at the altar by her no-good fiancé, Meg's dreams of dragging her quarrelsome neighbors into a ceasefire are dashed. No wedding bells? No one-time town. Hired to defend the groom against a breach of promise lawsuit, Grant Garrison quickly realizes that the only thing worse than small-town trouble is falling for the jilted bride. But there's something about Meg's sweet smile and determined grit that draws him in...even as the whole crazy town seems set on keeping them apart. Who knew being Left at the Altar could be such sweet, clean, madcap fun? A Match Made in Texas Left at the Altar (Book 1) A Match Made in Texas (Book 2) How the West was Wed (Book 3)
Download or read book American Philosophy written by John Kaag and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic wisdom contained in a lost library helps the author turn his life around John Kaag is a dispirited young philosopher at sea in his marriage and his career when he stumbles upon West Wind, a ruin of an estate in the hinterlands of New Hampshire that belonged to the eminent Harvard philosopher William Ernest Hocking. Hocking was one of the last true giants of American philosophy and a direct intellectual descendent of William James, the father of American philosophy and psychology, with whom Kaag feels a deep kinship. It is James’s question “Is life worth living?” that guides this remarkable book. The books Kaag discovers in the Hocking library are crawling with insects and full of mold. But he resolves to restore them, as he immediately recognizes their importance. Not only does the library at West Wind contain handwritten notes from Whitman and inscriptions from Frost, but there are startlingly rare first editions of Hobbes, Descartes, and Kant. As Kaag begins to catalog and read through these priceless volumes, he embarks on a thrilling journey that leads him to the life-affirming tenets of American philosophy—self-reliance, pragmatism, and transcendence—and to a brilliant young Kantian who joins him in the restoration of the Hocking books. Part intellectual history, part memoir, American Philosophy is ultimately about love, freedom, and the role that wisdom can play in turning one’s life around.
Download or read book Lies at the Altar written by Dr. Robin L. Smith and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2006-05-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychologist Dr. Robin Smith reveals how to turn vows made at the altar into realistic plans for a long and happy marriage. Dr. Robin Smith advises couples on how to take the wedding vows that were made in earnest and in innocence, to a level where they can be used to build a happy, healthy, satisfying and long-lasting marriage. Lies at the Altar is for couples who are planning marriage, are newly married, or who have been married for years. In Lies at the Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages, Dr. Robin Smith addresses the unspoken needs, unasked questions, outrageous expectations, and hidden agendas that often linger beneath the surface of the wedding vows and appear later to cause power struggles, suffering, and feelings of hopelessness in marriages. Dr. Smith discusses why it's important to have one's "eyes wide open" in a marriage; how to write true vows to live by; and why it's never too late to rewrite your vows. She illustrates her advice with detailed stories from her own life, as well as from couples that she has counseled. And in her inspiring conclusion, she invites couples to light up their lives by acknowledging each other as individuals, each of whom lights a candle, and who lights a third candle which represents "us". Calling "truth" the secret ingredient of great marriages, Dr. Smith teaches individuals and couples how to find the truth within themselves and their partners, whether they are heading to the altar, suffering in an unhappy marriage, divorced, or simply want to bring more satisfaction and intimacy into their relationship.
Download or read book Love at the Altar written by K. L. Woolerey and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one place you can find love is at the altar...or is it? When Destiny Richards, a beautiful, ambitious, career woman, is invited to church by her best friend, Latisha, she has no idea how her life is about to change. Meeting her at the altar is devastatingly handsome, dynamic Reverend Cliff Lawrence. He is the man she has been waiting for all her life, but can she give up her wild ways to be a preacher's wife, and a dutiful Christian? Or will her past come back to ruin her relationship with the charismatic pastor? Her friend, Latisha Edwards, has always been in love with Reverend Cliff Lawrence. Wholesome Latisha believes that Cliff should marry her and not Destiny. Consumed by jealousy at the prospect of their relationship, will Latisha put her friendship and faith on the line for a man that may never love her? Ida Smith is by no means a traditional Christian girl. Spirited, sexy, and attractive, Ida has eyes for one man: Reverend Cliff Lawrence. Discovering that she has lost her man to Destiny, Ida seeks revenge. But will she succeed in her wicked plot to crush the young couple's love affair? Thrown together by their love for one man, these three women have to learn a hard lesson. In the Bible, it says: Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. If God is the last thing on your mind, can there really be a happy conclusion? Love at the Altar is a contemporary romance that celebrates faith, hope and love. It is a riveting tale of domestic dispute and suspenseful intrigue that will appeal to any reader of Christian romance.
Download or read book The Altar Within written by Juliet Diaz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her third and most important work, Juliet Diaz, the bestselling author of Witchery, offers an approach to Magic, spirituality, and healing like no other and takes readers through the deep work of decolonizing their spirituality. The Altar Within: A Radical Devotional to Liberate the Divine Self is a work of spiritual revolution for all peoples, offering them practices and rituals in the arts of self-worship, self-discovery, and self-activism. The Altar Within is like no other approach to Spirituality, breaking through the vicious cycles of harmful and toxic spiritual practices and beliefs. Diaz speaks for those victimized and enslaved by colonization and offers a new take on personal development based in the resounding plea of our ancestors to live our Divined lives, the ones they could not have for themselves. In the book, Diaz leads the reader through an exploration of: Self-Worship: Here, the reader comes to ritualize the experiences of self-compassion, mindfulness, self-acceptance, and radical self-honesty, creating practices that help them to see their Divinity and Altar within. Through these rites, readers will have a better understanding of what it means to decolonize their Spirituality, giving birth to new spiritual practices while honoring the experiences of our ancestors. Dismantling the idea that Divinity must only exist from without, Diaz takes readers on a journey of powerful Self-Worship, connecting them into the Divinity that resides within all of us. Self-Discovery: In this section, Diaz helps the reader to discover their Divined lives, but in a way that most teachers haven't offered. As Diaz shares, it isn't through our achievements that we find our purpose but through understanding the Divine self. Here, Diaz leads readers through practices in self-love, self-patience, and self-forgiveness, helping them to experience the stillness and wholeness needed to hear the messages shared by the Divine. Self-Activism: Unlike traditional manifestation teachers, Diaz recognizes that manifestations are not brought forth by #goodvibesonly but by a real and committed process of activism, standing in our deep worth and sharing our humanity. In this section, Diaz offers a series of Devotionals to guide readers in the practice of Community Care, connecting the work not only with the Magic of manifestation but with our communities, our ancestors, and the Divine Self within. Pushing back on #lightandlove and #goodvibesonly, Diaz dismantles the wellness industry, releasing readers from the practice of spiritual bypassing into a far more powerful experience of self, healing, hope, and Spirit. This book is for anyone, including those who can't afford to buy all the tools, pay for the expensive memberships, people who have real-life issues, illnesses, and hardships. Through The Altar Within, Diaz brings the Magic to real life, acknowledging our humanness by connecting with our Spirit. The Altar Within will help readers create success in every area of their lives—from wealth, health, relationships, and personal development, to the nourishment of their relationship with the Divine self. As Diaz explains, when we can finally decolonize our spiritual beliefs, Divinity can be a super force in our lives, making us whole, stronger, wiser, and setting us on a path of transcendent activism. #magicalaf Bonus Gifts: Your copy of The Altar Within comes with a very special gift for readers. Look inside for a QR-Code that leads you to a magical space full of bonus content created just for the book. You can expect mini-courses, video tutorials, downloadable worksheets, journaling prompts, meditations, workbooks, and more!
Download or read book Wabi Sabi Love written by Arielle Ford and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arielle Ford's Wabi Sabi Love follows the success of her international bestseller The Soulmate Secret by revealing how to make love last forever. Using the ancient Japanese idea of illuminating the beauty in imperfection (known as wabi sabi), Wabi Sabi Love provides all the tools necessary for you to experience more balance, harmony, and joy in your relationship than ever before. No matter what stage of your relationship, Arielle Ford delivers the secret to lasting love. To quote Deepak Chopra: "Wabi Sabi Love weds ancient wisdom and modern concerns to create the formula for a sustainable, loving relationship for years to come."
Download or read book Laughter at the Altar written by LaToya Papillion-Herr and published by LaToya Papillion Herr. This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring book on wedding ceremonies and rituals that guides couples through engaging samples and ideas for their own wedding ceremony. In Laughter at the Altar Minister LaToya, of Waning Moon Weddings by LaToya, shares her rich insight as a wedding professional and spiritual practitioner with writing samples, historical references, and spiritual direction. Inspiring, insightful, and relatable; Laughter at the Altar reminds us of the power in the wedding ceremony and the sanctity it holds within our rituals. This book is a guide and an intentional tool, for couples and wedding professionals, towards understanding the ritual of weddings and how to create deeply meaningful moments at the wedding altar.
Download or read book A Priest s Handbook written by Dennis Michno and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newly updated and revised edition of the indispensable resource for Episcopal priests simplifies liturgical officiating and celebration of the rites of the Episcopal Church.
Download or read book Love at the Altar written by K. L. Woolery and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love at the Altar is Book 1 in a contemporary Christian Romance series about the modern day dilemmas of a group of thirty-something Christians. In this Christian romance, beautiful, young, successful, business woman, Destiny Richards, is invited to church by her best friend, Latisha. She has no idea that her life is about to change. Meeting her at the altar is devastatingly handsome, dynamic Preacher, Reverend Cliff Lawrence. Little does Destiny, her closest friend, or the young pastor realize what will result from Destiny's profession of faith. Latisha Edwards has always been in love with Reverend Cliff Lawrence. Wholesome Latisha believes that Cliff should marry her and not Destiny and is consumed by jealousy at the prospect of their relationship. Handsome Pastor Cliff is the man Destiny has been waiting for all her life, but can she give up her wild ways to be a Preacher's wife and a dutiful Christian? Will the scheming bad girl, Ida Smith uncover Destiny's a carefully hidden past and succeed in crushing the young couple's affair? Will any of these young Christians ever find Love at the Altar? Love at the Altar is a riveting tale of domestic dispute and suspenseful intrigue that will appeal to any Christian reader. Set in modern day New York, Love at the Altar is a story that celebrates faith, hope, and love.
Download or read book Love at the Altar written by K. L. Woolery and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Destiny Richards is invited to church by her best friend, Latisha--she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. Meeting her at the altar is the devastatingly handsome, Reverend Cliff Lawrence, but can Destiny give up her wild ways to be a pastor's wife?Latisha Edwards has always been in love with Reverend Cliff Lawrence. Consumed by jealousy at the prospect of his relationship with Destiny, is Latisha about to destroy her friendship for a man that may never love her?Ida Smith is spirited, sexy, and has eyes for one man--Reverend Cliff Lawrence. Discovering that she has lost her man to Destiny - Ida sets out on a plan to split them up, for good.Mathew 6:33 says, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. But if God is the last thing on your mind--can there be a happy conclusion?Set in a modern-day Pentecostal church, Love at the Altar is full of romance, wit, and Godly wisdom. A perfect treat for lovers of Christian fiction.
Download or read book With This Cake written by Samantha Chase and published by Chasing Romance, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cheery baker dreams of finding Mr. Right… When your last name is Baker, it’s really only a matter of time before it also becomes your job title. Some might see it as a self-fulfilling prophecy, but for Leanna, being the go-to baker for Meet Me at the Altar is a dream come true. There’s nothing she loves more than to create the perfect desserts to help couples celebrate their big days. But despite what they say about the way to a man’s heart being through his stomach, Leanna has yet to lure her perfect man with her sweet treats. Uptight workaholic dreams of being left alone… If Brody King is going to take time off, he would much rather it be to train for his triathlon and not his brother’s engagement party. It would be one thing if it was just a regular party, but no, his brother and his bride-to-be had to go over the top and plan a full week of family togetherness and ridiculous wedding games. There’s no way he’s going to survive it. When Brody crashes into Leanna and a hundred cupcakes are ruined, he does the only thing he can–he offers to help her make more. All it takes is a few cups of sugar and a dash of vanilla before Brody is craving not just Leanna’s sweet treats, but the baker herself.
Download or read book The New Altar Guild Book written by Barbara Gent and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This update of a classic work on altar guild ministry offers a lively blend of liturgical history, sacramental theology, and practical hints. The authors combine how-to advice with creative ideas on preparing for the traditional liturgies and simpler, special-occasion services.
Download or read book At the Altar in Your Underwear written by Alexis Asbe and published by Blooming Twig Books. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You have suddenly found yourself poring over a giant pile of wedding magazines, reading wedding blogs during work hours, and planning out every last detail into the wee hours of the mourning. Your every thought is a question about weddings...This is the book for you. " At The Altar In Your Underwear" is the easy to read, easy to use bible for brides in the 21st century. From page one to the end, this book is filled with tips and tricks for making your wedding the best event it can possibly be, without making everyone crazy in the process. Buy this for your bride, groom, mother to be or anyone who needs a little time to process what is happening during this amazing time in your life. Everyone knows what it feels like to feel exposed to the world from time to time, whether or not we are standing in our underwear. "At The Altar In Your Underwear" gets you prepared for that moment when the entire world is watching, and you take your vows to the true love.
Download or read book Mystery of the Altar Daily Meditations on the Eucharist written by Kenneth J. Howell and published by Emmaus Road Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The voices of great saints and holy teachers of the past ring out clearly in a unanimous chorus of praise and adoration for the supreme sacrament of the Eucharist. In Mystery of the Altar: Daily Meditations on the Eucharist, Kenneth J. Howell and Joseph Crownwood have brought together these voices to demonstrate the unwavering faith of the Church in the Real Presence of Christ. Aligning daily readings with the liturgical calendar, Mystery of the Altar will enlighten and enliven readers as they contemplate the wide-ranging applications of Eucharistic truth to their lives. A worthy companion for Eucharistic adoration or personal prayer, Mystery of the Altar will ignite love for the Eucharistic Lord in the hearts of all who savor its wealth of meditations.
Download or read book Rendezvous At The Altar written by Thuan Le Elston and published by Rand-Smith Books. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the tales of four grandmothers - Thuan Le Elston's and her husband's - Rendezvous at the Altar: From Vietnam to Virginia traces Anne's Southern upbringing to her Mad Men-like married life; Kim's family as they survive French colonialism and the Vietnam War; Mary's transformations through the Great Depression and two marriages; and Ty's migration from Hanoi businesswoman to Arizona matriarch. Through a mother's journal to her children and the four grandmothers' narrations that bridge punk band names to the Temple of Literature, Elston compares gender roles, parenting, aging, and dying in a multicultural family.
