Download or read book Our Faith Floats written by Debbie Sempsrott & Denise Rogers and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High Stress ... High Seas ... High Hopes ... Never forget who's in your boat! This is the cruise of our lives. We are here to celebrate!! If it rains, we will get out and dance in it ... If there are high winds we will grab a hand and hold on for dear life. Our cruise has a limited time-frame; every moment is precious. Choosing the cruise is simply choosing to love, live, and laugh because even when the high winds come we know that the God of the universe is right there in our boat. He stills the storms then and now ... So, all aboard we dare not miss the cruise! From infertility, adoption, special needs, to the terrible twos and beyond, this book will make you laugh and make you cry. From the 'turbo toilet' to 'baggage claim' this Lucy and Ethel duo will have you chuckling (snorting and cackling may also occur). When you are done laughing and crying, we hope you will agree with the 'barefoot authors' that "Our Faith Floats"!
Download or read book Floating Takes Faith written by David J. Wolpe and published by Behrman House, Inc. This book was released on 2004 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are taught to study, to learn, and to let ourselves grow Jewishly. But where does being the "people of the book" get us in the real world? David Wolpe's collection of essays responds to this question by exploring how Jewish values, such as scholarship and compassion, together with Jewish practice, enhance an individual's private and public life. How does Shabbat help deflect us from the pressures of the societal rat-race? How can Jewish learning subdue political unrest? Rabbi Wolpe draws the lessons of this collection from a variety of religious and historical sources, finding the importance of Israel in a Robert Frost poem, the nature of God in the words of Beowulf, and parenting lessons in the fatherly techniques of King David. The essays address diverse topics ranging from assimilation to Zionism to Jewish concepts of life and death. Rabbi Wolpe asks the questions, sometimes profound, sometimes light-hearted, that challenge us to consider how we live as Jews, how our Jewish lives are influenced by our secular surroundings, and how we can develop our Jewish souls by continuing to learn from new sources while remaining open to spiritual growth. Some of these questions include: Is it wrong to admire Kant, Voltaire, and Roald Dahl if they were anti-Semitic? How can we reconcile our American family traditions with our Jewish family traditions? In an evolutionary debate, do God and Steven Pinker stand behind opposite podiums? Do we need such a thing as a Jewish home? A Jewish homeland? Why does Walt Whitman think we should stay awake during the rabbi's sermon? What lessons of aging gracefully can we learn from Rabbi Akiba and Grandma Moses? An ideal gift for teachers, Confirmation students, grads, and new families that join the congregation.
Download or read book Whatever Floats Your Boat written by Donna Fareed (Warfield) and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What floats your boat? Whether money, family, or professional success drives you, Whatever Floats Your Boat motivates you to reevaluate your life, and, most importantly, it teaches you how to enhance yourself and move forward. Author Donna Fareed provides you with a creative perspective on how to address critical issues in your own life and, ultimately, how to feel good about yourself. By compiling her thoughts, research, and personal experiences along with introspective questions included in each chapter for you to consider, Fareed encourages you to examine and focus on what really matters. She educates you on how to: Regroup and address a situation in the right manner instead of turning away from it Help others so that, in turn, you may find freedom Find love, joy, and contentment by letting go of your ways Turn your life around for the better, knowing that it is never too late for change If you are ready to embark on a wonderful adventure that will build character, discipline, and humility in your own life, then Whatever Floats Your Boat will help you put your feet on dry land. All Aboard!!
Download or read book Floating on Faith written by David Boudreaux and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He was just an ordinary man following God's guidance, surrounded by a world that had fallen deep into sin. Soon this ordinary man was called to an extraordinary purpose beyond his imagination. Who is this man? None other than Noah. Come along on the remarkable journey of Noah, the man called by God to build an ark and begin civilization anew. When God told him to build an ark, he knew nothing of how to build one or even where to begin. He had no children but was told they and their wives, along with his own wife, would accompany him on the ark, along with animals that would come in pairs. Working on faith alone, Noah finds God's hand guiding him every step of the way. Not even those who come to laugh at him and the ark can shake his faith that everything will come to pass. As his family enters the ark and struggles with their faith, readers will find that they aren't so different from this family of old. Journey on the ark with Noah as he endures the storm while Floating on Faith.
Download or read book Embraced by God written by Steve Givens and published by Twenty-Third Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who hears the dreaded word "chemotherapy" naturally experiences feelings of fear and apprehension. For Steve Givens that one word was the beginning of a new chapter in his life, one that would change him in profound ways. He believes that a brotherhood and sisterhood exists between those who have battled a chronic disease or undergone chemotherapy. They know one another's pain, numbness, and exhaustion. They smile at one another when they meet in the ahllways or while blood is drawn because they can relate and because they know. And here he shares his story with "kin," those who, like him, have no choice but acceptance. He still experiences times of pain, sickness, confusion, and sadness on his journey to wellness, but he also feels renewed and reborn spiritually. Here he reveals that he has chosen the way of faith and God because he knows of no other way that brings peace and gives him a reason to go on. He has opted to embrace his disease and its treatment--but not by himself alone. As he says, "My arms are not big enough or strong enough for the battle." He believes, however, that they arms of God are big enough to encircle him and his disease. This is a beautifully told story of struggle and pain, but ultimately of peace and acceptance, a wonderful resource for all who are facing chronic illness and its treatment.
Download or read book Will It Float written by Matt Thomas and published by WestBowPress. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will It Float? is a journey through the story of Noah and the Ark to glean an understanding of how we need to be the ark of the church. Through prism implications and plank applications, the reader is able to discover the spiritual ideas in the biblical flood narrative and then make practical applications in the building of the church. Through the efforts of the one God called and the journey that he was sent on, we see how God can move His people for His glory. The realization then becomes that we live in the full spectrum of Gods righteousness and love.
Download or read book How to Float on a Sea of Destruction in the Last Days Study Guide written by Rick Renner and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Staying Afloat Without Fear It seems we are surrounded by the swirling currents of destruction in a world that has gone astray. Many feel besieged by these tempestuous times and worry about their loved ones, praying that they will somehow survive the fluctuating tides. Noah and his family faced insurmountable challenges, but God showed Noah concrete steps to ensure he and his family could rise above the confusion and float on a raging sea of destruction. In this powerful series, How To Float on a Sea of Destruction in the Last Days, Rick Renner takes you deep into the specific instructions God gave Noah and shows how those same instructions are needed again now to survive and thrive in a world gone mad. In this ten-part series, Rick covers: How to be sure you are sealed tight and safe. How to stay steady in turbulent times. How to get God's personal instructions for you. How to act with fearlessness when God speaks. Things are getting darker as time passes. Let this series help you fill your heart and mind with victory and show you how to rise above the tides of these times.
Download or read book Faith Is Not Blind written by Bruce C. Hafen and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Noah s Floating Animal Park written by Janine Suter and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals biblical truth to children on Noah and the Flood, the full-color visuals and brilliant rhymes bring the account alive!
Download or read book The Floating Islands of Kendryll written by Jason Thomassen and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A normal walk to school takes a fantastical turn when Damien, Landon, and Elena are drawn to a magical mirror in a local park! When a message in the glass transforms into a portal, they instantly find themselves in the world of Kendryll, where they discover that they are part of an ancient prophecy that foretold the restoration of the Floating Islands. Kendryll is a place with a deep history and exciting future, but to reach that future, the three kids need to defeat the Evil King and his army of magical creatures. To aid them, some special animals who believe in the ancient prophecy rise up, even at the risk of their lives. Guiding them all is the Great Creator, the White Wizard, who makes the ultimate sacrifice for his beloved creation. In this first book of a seven-part series, The Land Beyond the Mirror, Jason Thomassen has crafted an engaging story that will not only entertain readers but will challenge them to consider their own lives—in this world and the next.
Download or read book Tubular Therapy written by Denise DeHaven Rogers and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tubular Therapy is the story of one answered prayer, an unlikely friendship, and the surprising ministry of two zany women. This story of friendship is one crazy ride down the lazy river of life. These two women write of their lives of adventure, ups and downs, hilarity, and heartbreak that might just make you shake your head in disbelief. They dare to talk about what many keep safely hidden deep inside. Their story is not perfect; it is unpretentious and filled with promise. They celebrate the journey with joy because of their faith, friendship, and freedom. These barefoot authors are committed to floating through life Tubular Therapy style. We float awhile and talk awhile we laugh awhile and cry awhile. We will all experience Gods healing touch. As iron sharpens iron, we will face our fears together, and when we get our tushies out of the tube, we will all go home better than we came!
Download or read book Floating in My Mother s Palm written by Ursula Hegi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-01-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Floating in My Mother's Palm is the compelling and mystical story of Hanna Malter, a young girl growing up in 1950's Burgdorf, the small German town Ursula Hegi so brilliantly brought to life in her bestselling novel Stones from the River. Hanna's courageous voice evokes her unconventional mother, who swims during thunderstorms; the illegitimate son of an American GI, who learns from Hanna about his father; and the librarian, Trudi Montag, who lets Hanna see her hometown from a dwarf's extraordinary point of view. Although Ursula Hegi wrote Floating in My Mother's Palm first, it can be read as a sequel to Stones from the River.
Download or read book Quiet Moments written by Angela Crow and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is with great excitement and gratitude that I share the messages, poems, and not-so-random thoughts given to me by the Holy Spirit and in which I have incorporated my photography. I have enjoyed capturing God's beauty through my lens since I was a child. I began my journey to learn how to be still and listen to God after a life-changing year that included multiple broken bones, a tragic car accident that took the life of my sister, multiple surgeries, physical therapy, and the loss of both parents only six days apart. But God spared my life and gave me a new perspective. I realized He is in control, and I needed to start paying attention. He began to show me images and give me messages through the Holy Spirit. I hope you enjoy these Spirit-led messages and poems as much as I enjoyed receiving them. It is my prayer for each person to find comfort, peace, and joy within these pages. The living waters of the Holy Spirit pour into us and overflows, so we can pour into the lives of others. May you find grace and love for yourself and others.
Download or read book How to Float When You re About to Sink written by Darvina Emmerich and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: December 12, 1995 is the day that changed my life forever. That is the day my husband, Jim, and I received the news that he had terminal cancer. We were totally unprepared for this and unprepared for the months that lay ahead--months of waiting, of hope and hopelessness, of surrender, and of seemingly endless decisions. How to Float When You're About to Sink takes you on a journey through vignettes from specific days and events. Moreover, it shows how anguish and despair can turn into unruffled faith. It is a heart-wrenching and soul-searching story of life and death, written to offer inspiration for others to surrender their strength to God to resolve the mysteries of life. It's now 2013; many miracles continue, and writing this book is my miracle! This is knowledge that is necessary and more relevant today, eighteen years later, with the healthcare crisis we are experiencing to help and support the patient, caregiver, family, or anyone who is facing a life - threatening health challenge. I pray our story allows others to find hope and celebrate each day as the precious gift that it is with those they love.
Download or read book There Is Never Anything but the Present written by Alan Watts and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A giftable collection of inspiring, uplifting, and enlightening words of wisdom from one of the most important voices in spirituality and self-help "The perfect guide for a course correction in life." —Deepak Chopra Here is an indispensible treasury of uplifting and enlightening quotations for guidance, support, and spiritual sustenance. In his classic works of philosophy, Alan Watts shared timeless wisdom with readers worldwide. In this book are some of his most thought-provoking words to live by, to reflect upon, and to read for inspiration, knowledge, and growth.
Download or read book How It Feels to Float written by Helena Fox and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Profoundly moving . . . Will take your breath away." —Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces "Give this to all your friends immediately . . . It tackles mental health, depression, sexual identity, and anxiety with beauty and empathy." —Cosmopolitan.com A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best of the Year Biz knows how to float, right there on the surface—normal okay regular fine. She has her friends, her mom, the twins. She has Grace. And she has her dad, who shouldn't be here but is. So Biz doesn't tell anyone anything—not about her dark, runaway thoughts, not about kissing Grace or noticing Jasper, the new boy. And not about seeing her dad. Because her dad died when she was seven. But after what happens on the beach, the tethers that hold Biz steady come undone. Her dad disappears and, with him, all comfort. It might be easier, better, sweeter to float all the way away? Or maybe stay a little longer, find her father, bring him back to her. Or maybe—maybe maybe maybe—there's a third way Biz just can't see yet. Debut author Helena Fox tells a story about love, grief, and inter-generational mental illness, exploring the hard and beautiful places loss can take us, and honoring those who hold us tightly when the current wants to tug us out to sea. "I haven't been so dazzled by a YA in ages." —Jandy Nelson, author of I'll Give You the Sun (via SLJ) "Mesmerizing and timely." —Bustle "Nothing short of exquisite." —PopSugar "Immensely satisfying" —Girls' Life * "Lyrical and profoundly affecting." —Kirkus (starred review) * "Masterful...Just beautiful." —Booklist (starred review) * "Intimate...Unexpected." —PW (starred review) * "Fox writes with superb understanding and tenderness." —BCCB (starred review) * "Frank [and] beautifully crafted." —BookPage (starred review) "Deeply moving...A story of hope." —Common Sense Media "This book will explode you into atoms." —Margo Lanagan, author of Tender Morsels "Helena Fox's novel delivers. Read it." —Cath Crowley, author of Words in Deep Blue "This is not a book; it is a work of art." —Kerry Kletter, author of The First Time She Drowned "Perfect...Readers will be deeply moved." —Books+Publishing
Download or read book The Floating Pool Lady written by Ann L. Buttenwieser and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why on earth would anyone want to float a pool up the Atlantic coastline to bring it to rest at a pier on the New York City waterfront? In The Floating Pool Lady, Ann L. Buttenwieser recounts her triumphant adventure that started in the bayous of Louisiana and ended with a self-sustaining, floating swimming pool moored in New York Harbor. When Buttenwieser decided something needed to be done to help revitalize the New York City waterfront, she reached into the city's nineteenth-century past for inspiration. Buttenwieser wanted New Yorkers to reestablish their connection to their riverine surroundings and she was energized by the prospect of city youth returning to the Hudson and East Rivers. What she didn't suspect was that outfitting and donating a swimming facility for free enjoyment by the public would turn into an almost-Sisyphean task. As she describes in The Floating Pool Lady, Buttenwieser battled for years with politicians and struggled with bureaucrats as she brought her "crazy" scheme to fruition. From dusty archives in the historic Battery Maritime Building to high-stakes community board meetings to tense negotiations in the Louisiana shipyard, Buttenwieser retells the improbable process that led to a pool named The Floating Pool Lady tying up to a pier at Barretto Point Park in the Bronx, ready for summer swimmers. Throughout The Floating Pool Lady, Buttenwieser raises consciousness about persistent environmental issues and the challenges of developing a constituency for projects to make cities livable in the twenty-first century. Her story and that of her floating pool function as both warning and inspiration to those who dare to dream of realizing innovative public projects in the modern urban landscape.
