Download or read book Pieces of Grace written by Karen Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace believed she went from losing it all to having it all. In a desperate attempt to put her life back together, Grace, divorced and jobless, leaves Tucson to return to Chicago-a place she never planned to call home again. She also never planned to fall for Benjamin Hayward. Drawn into the fairytale existence of his power and wealth, Grace is unable to see what her family and friends see, and ignores the warning signs of Dr. Benjamin Hayward's dark side. Benjamin's secrets-the death of his mentally ill wife and the disappearance of his daughter-push Grace into an abyss deeper than the one that brought her home in the first place, and she risks losing even more. Pieces of Grace is a complicated story of relationships confused by undercurrents of mental illness. Readers find themselves hoping family and friends can carry Grace through her most difficult moments.
Download or read book Pieces of Ease and Grace written by Alan Cadwallader and published by ATF Press. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The previous volume of essays, Five Uneasy Pieces was warmly received. People of faith and spirituality were looking for liberating understandings of the Bible in engagement with their own sexualities and those of friends, family and beyond. The book demonstrated clearly that oppressive uses of selected texts from the Bible were invalid. But more is needed. The obligation upon scriptural scholars is to establish scripture's hospitable inclusion of those whose sexual identities have been subjected to such oppression. Pieces of Ease and Grace retrieves biblical texts as actively embracing gays and lesbians within the community of faith. Their stories profoundly intersect with those of scripture. Here is a collection of biblical essays on sexuality and welcome that restores the Bible as a book of grace to those whose sexual identities had previously been lost, or condemned, in interpretation.
Download or read book Fields of Grace written by Hannah Luce and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this remarkable tale of hope and survival, Hannah Luce tells how, as the sole survivor of a terrible plane crash, she came to grips with her faith: “a calamitous, fascinating memoir, written with surprising spiritual sophistication” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). On May 11, 2012, a small plane carrying five young adults, en route to a Christian youth rally, crashed in a Kansas field, skidding 200 yards before hitting a tree and bursting into flames. Only two survived the crash: ex-marine Austin Anderson, who would die the next morning from extensive burns, and his friend Hannah Luce, the daughter of Teen Mania founder and influential youth minister Ron Luce. This is Hannah’s story. In Fields of Grace, Hannah details the investigation of her faith, her coming-of-age as the dutiful daughter of Evangelical royalty, her decision to join her father’s ministry outreach to teens, and her miraculous survival and recovery following the accident. It also serves as a tribute and testament to the lives of the dear friends who perished in the catastrophic plane crash and reveals how their memory continues to inspire all that she does. Here is the “riveting personal account” (Booklist) of a girl who grew up as the daughter of one of the most influential evangelical leaders of our time, who questioned her early religious convictions somewhere along the way and who, from the embers of that doomed plane ride, finally found her faith.
Download or read book Grace Period written by Kelly J. Baker and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baker finished her PhD and imagined she would end up on the tenure-track, but the career she'd trained for was no longer sustainable. GRACE PERIOD contains the essays she wrote to make sense of how her career went awry. She documents her transition out of academia and the rebuilding of a life beyond what she had prepared for.
Download or read book My Hope Is Found written by Joanne Bischof and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gideon O’Riley has been given another chance at a life with Lonnie. But will the fight for her heart risk it all over again? After finally finding love with his sweet bride Lonnie, Gideon’s heart was torn when a woman from his past claimed to be his true and rightful wife, forcing him away from his family. God’s merciful hand saw Gideon through the heartache, and with Cassie’s blessing, he is able to return home. But his journey back through the Blue Ridge Mountains will hold a trial he never anticipated. Meanwhile, Lonnie determines to seal off her heart from Gideon, convinced he is lost to her forever. Strengthening her resolve to move on is her growing fondness for the handsome Scotsman, Toby McKee—the young reverend she has come to care for deeply. His proposal of marriage offers a bright future for her and her young son. Yearning to allow joy back into her life, Lonnie must put aside the broken pieces of her heart that still love Gideon. When he returns to find her betrothed to another, he has to place his hope in God, trusting that the One who redeemed their love once can do it again. “Joanne has hit a home run with her Cadence of Grace series… With memorable characters and struggles aplenty, this is the kind of story that will have readers telling their friends, ‘You’ve got to read these books.’” —Lauraine Snelling, best-selling author of the Red River of the North series and Wild West Wind series
Download or read book Pieces of Grace written by Kristen Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2012-07-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of God's grace given to me and to my family, from beginning to the present, primarily of my son's extraordinary journey while battling spinal and brain cancer. I titled this book "Pieces of Grace", because it contains many pieces, and like a puzzle, the pieces eventually come together to display a beautiful picture of God's amazing grace.
Download or read book Pieces of Grace written by Gail Dejohn and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tybee IV: Why the Little Children? continues the dynamic Tybee Series. We rejoin Patricia and Ted Montgomery on beautiful Tybee Island as they enjoy the serene life they''ve built for themselves; however, scenarios quickly begin to play out around them that rock their world! The author cleverly weaves subplots of sabotage, intrigue and murder into this suspense filled saga. We meet Vaughn''s most despicable characters yet, and cheer as Ted and Patricia battle to keep the children at Billy''s Place safe. In the midst of this turmoil Patricia faces grave health issues that not only threaten her physically, but alter her emotional state, affecting her ability to function at the children''s home and in her relationship with Ted. Torn apart by the changes in Patricia, Ted faces the unimaginable - life without Patricia. In this fast paced fourth book of the Series, we are given a nostalgic glimpse back a hundred years into the lives of one Tybee family as they build their dream and watch as that dream crumbles to overpowering evil. This gripping story will keep you on the edge of your seat as the Montgomery''s gallantly crusade against the evils preying on childcare facilities and the silent demon inside Patricia''s body.
Download or read book A Touch of Grace written by Cindy De La Hoz and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of What Would Jackie Do? and How to Be Lovely: The Audrey Hepburn Way of Life, here is a “Guide to Life” tribute to Grace Kelly that will instruct and inspire fans on all ways to live with a “touch of grace.” Even before she became Princess of Monaco in an elaborate wedding ceremony in 1956, Grace Kelly's iconic status and personification of elegance was secured through her legendary roles in Dial M for Murder, To Catch a Thief, and Rear Window. A Touch of Grace features guidance on living gracefully, inspired by Grace Kelly's life: from fashion tips, to catching a prince, to how to play it cool. With rare and never-before-seen photos, anecdotes, quotes, and other biographical commentary, this little compendium will show any woman how to cultivate her own style, charm, and noble flair.
Download or read book Glimpses of Grace written by Gloria Furman and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2013 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The work that goes into managing a home can sometimes feel boring and insignificant. Furman reminds women of the gospel's extraordinary power over ordinary life, helping homemakers see and savor the miraculous in the mundane.
Download or read book Counting on Grace written by Elizabeth Winthrop and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1910. Pownal, Vermont. At 12, Grace and her best friend Arthur must leave school and go to work as a “doffers” on their mothers’ looms in the mill. Grace’s mother is the best worker, fast and powerful, and Grace desperately wants to help her. But she’s left handed and doffing is a right-handed job. Grace’s every mistake costs her mother, and the family. She only feels capable on Sundays, when she and Arthur receive special lessons from their teacher. Together they write a secret letter to the Child Labor Board about underage children working in Pownal. A few weeks later a man with a camera shows up. It is the famous reformer Lewis Hine, undercover, collecting evidence for the Child Labor Board. Grace’s brief acquaintance with Hine and the photos he takes of her are a gift that changes her sense of herself, her future, and her family’s future.
Download or read book The Grace Kelly Dress written by Brenda Janowitz and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Exactly the type of book I love: charming, smart, and brimming with heart.”—EMILY GIFFIN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All We Ever Wanted “Fast paced and entertaining from beginning to end.”—KRISTIN HANNAH, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale Two years after Grace Kelly’s royal wedding, her iconic dress is still all the rage in Paris—and one replica, and the secrets it carries, will inspire three generations of women to forge their own paths in life and in love. Paris, 1958: Rose, a seamstress at a fashionable atelier, has been entrusted with sewing a Grace Kelly—look-alike gown for a wealthy bride-to-be. But when, against better judgment, she finds herself falling in love with the bride’s handsome brother, Rose must make an impossible choice, one that could put all she’s worked for at risk: love, security and of course, the dress. Sixty years later, tech CEO Rachel, who goes by the childhood nickname “Rocky,” has inherited the dress for her upcoming wedding in New York City. But there’s just one problem: Rocky doesn’t want to wear it. A family heirloom dating back to the 1950s, the dress just isn’t her. Rocky knows this admission will break her mother Joan’s heart. But what she doesn’t know is why Joan insists on the dress—or the heartbreaking secret that changed her mother’s life decades before, as she herself prepared to wear it. As the lives of these three women come together in surprising ways, the revelation of the dress’s history collides with long-buried family heartaches. And in the lead-up to Rocky’s wedding, they’ll have to confront the past before they can embrace the beautiful possibilities of the future. *Don't miss The Liz Taylor Ring, Brenda Janowitz's next novel. Available now!
Download or read book On Grace written by Susie Orman Schnall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Grace, who is actually excited about turning 40 in a few months, that is, until her job, marriage, and personal life take a dizzying downhill spiral. Can she recover from the most devastating time in her life, right before it's supposed to be one of the best? Fans of Emily Giffin will love Susie Orman Schnall's debut, which is all about rediscovering yourself--with grace--well after you think it's even possible anymore. On Grace deals with themes such as divorce, infidelity, re-entering the workforce after children, breast cancer, and of course, turning 40. This novel is sure to hit a chord with many women readers.
Download or read book Make a Scene written by Mimi Grace and published by Mimi Grace. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faking this relationship should be a piece of cake. Retta Majors is having a bad day. But that’s to be expected when your ex gets engaged to your cousin. Instead of (totally) freaking out, Retta decides to attend the wedding with her amazing, faithful, and handsome boyfriend. One problem... He doesn’t exist. Duncan Gilmore is living his dream. His boxing gym is open for business, and he’s focused on success. The last thing on his mind is a relationship. That is until the beautiful baker next door makes him an offer so bizarre he can’t refuse. One weekend of pretending to be Retta’s boyfriend should be a piece of cake. However, shared kisses and some flirting start to blur the lines in their fake relationship. When their performance draws to a close, will they go their separate ways or return for an encore?
Download or read book How You Live written by Point of Grace and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it’s starting a new job, graduating from school, welcoming a new baby, experiencing an empty nest, or simply facing the daily battles of life and faith, it’s comforting when someone comes along and says, “I’ve been here before.” It’s even more comforting when they share their lessons learned! This beautiful gift book offers just that—fresh perspective from those who have braved all sorts of seasons, gathering some lessons and laughs along the way. With more than twenty-five years of experience in work, marriage, parenting, faith, and music, the GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award winning ladies of Point of Grace—beloved and longtime CCM artists—share the lessons God has taught them in these areas and many more: Faith Marriage Parenting Graduation New Jobs In-Laws Preparing for an Empty Nest Priorities and Routines Gratitude Worry Boundaries BONUS: A journaling section is offered in the back of this book so you can record your own lessons learned! Use this writing space to remind yourself of God’s great grace in your life, or use it as a perfectly giftable way to pass on your insights and advice to a loved one who might need your wisdom in a season of transition or celebration.
Download or read book Call It Grace written by Serene Jones and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Theology is a place and a story. Theology is the place and story you think of when you ask yourself about the meaning of your life, of the world, and the possibility of God." So begins Serene Jones's epic work of raw truth, fierce love, and spiritual teaching as muscular as the fractured soul of this century demands. From her abiding Oklahoma roots to her historic leadership of a legendary New York seminary, her story illuminates the deep fault lines of this age--and points beyond them. With a voice that is at once frank and poetic, humble and prophetic, intimate and practical, Jones makes complex teachings around hatred, forgiveness, mercy, justice, death, sin, and grace understandable and immediately applicable for modern people. Excavating the wisdom of great theological voices--Soren Kierkegaard, Reinhold Niebuhr, John Calvin, James Baldwin, James Cone, Luce Irigaray, Saint Teresa of Avila--she brings them to life with an intimacy and vividness that illumines our lives and our culture now. At the same time, and with great beauty, Call It Grace reveals Serene Jones as a towering voice of a new, and urgently necessary, public theology for this century.
Download or read book Women of Grace written by Jennifer Mathewson Speer and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every woman has something in her life that's broken and needs the covering of God's grace. None of us have lived perfect or pristine lives. We all have baggage in our past, secrets in our closets, or hurts in our heart. The Lord, however, stands ready and willing to cover our lives with grace. He reaches into our pit and redeems. He uses the difficult events of life to bring hope -simply by grace. Eight imperfect women in the lineage of Christ prove that no one is beyond the grace of God. Using the genealogy of Jesus, as recorded in the book of Matthew, Jennifer explores the Biblical accounts of these eight women, illustrating each account with pieces of her own story. Women of Grace brings home the truth; God's grace is bigger than our choices.
Download or read book Faith Mission and Challenge in Catholic Education written by Gerald Grace and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the World Library of Educationalists, international experts compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces – extracts from books, key article, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions – so the world can read them in a single manageable volume. Readers will be able to follow the themes and strands and see how their work contributes to the development of the field. Gerald Grace is renowned internationally for his research and teaching in the areas of Catholic education, spirituality, leadership and effectiveness in faith schooling, and educational policy. In Faith, Mission and Challenge in Catholic Education, Gerald Grace brings together 15 of his key writings in one place. Starting with a specially written Introduction, which gives an overview of his career and contextualises his selection within the development of the field, the chapters cover: - the interactions of faith, mission and spirituality in the development of Catholic education - how to replace ideology, polemic and prejudice in discussions about faith-based schooling with evidence-based argument - understanding the distinctive nature of concepts such as ‘leadership’ and ‘effectiveness’ in faith-based education - using ‘mission integrity’ as a key concept for the evaluation of contemporary Catholic schooling - examining the interactions of Catholic values, Catholic curriculum and educational policy developments. This book not only shows how Gerald Grace’s thinking developed during his career, it also gives an insight into the development of the fields to which he contributed.
