Download or read book Hope For The Holidays written by Ellie Lynn and published by Deslisle Publications. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is the worst time of the year for Hope Hardcastle. Recovering from a disastrous divorce, every thought, every child’s voice reminds her of the daughter she was forced to leave behind. To make matters worse, her new neighbor is a handsome single guy, with a daughter about the same age as her own. Just speaking to either of them is an exercise in pain, so it’s easiest to simply ignore them and hope they’ll go away. Joshua Michaels is a single dad, struggling to get through the holidays after the death of his wife. He’s not looking for a new relationship, but the lady next door intrigues him enough to consider it. And a little feminine companionship would be nice, too. With the holidays rapidly approaching, Hope and Josh are thrown together to get through the season but when he discovers her darkest secrets, he’s determined to give her a holiday she’ll never forget.
Download or read book Hope for the Holidays written by Kelsey Browning and published by Steele Ridge Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonah and Tessa are thrilled to play Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the Steele Ridge holiday parade, but the night turns terrifying when a little girl goes missing. Afraid the girl has been abducted, they interrupt the festivities to mount a search. But nothing goes according to plan...
Download or read book Understanding Your Grief written by Alan D. Wolfelt and published by Companion Press. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explaining the important difference between grief and mourning, this book explores every mourner's need to acknowledge death and embrace the pain of loss. Also explored are the many factors that make each person's grief unique and the many normal thoughts and feelings mourners might have. Questions of spirituality and religion are addressed as well. The rights of mourners to be compassionate with themselves, to lean on others for help, and to trust in their ability to heal are upheld. Journaling sections encourage mourners to articulate their unique thoughts and feelings.
Download or read book Hope for the Holidays written by Rachelle Paige Campbell and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To save New Hope, Jill Howell sold her family's legacy. As newly installed mayor, she's determined to strike her own path. If she wins a national magazine contest for America's favorite small town, she'll prove herself a worthy leader. Business owner Rob Carroll faces eviction from the building housing his family business since the nineteenth century. With tightly held secrets under threat of public exposure, he finds himself on the opposite side of Jill in the fight for New Hope's future. Can they find common ground, or will civic advancement end their chance at happily ever after?
Download or read book Holiday Hope written by Fairview Press and published by Fairview Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of advice, stories, poems, activities and music for coping with grief during holidays.
Download or read book The God of New Beginnings written by Matt Roberts and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly everyone has someone in their circle of acquaintances who struggles—an out-of-control friend or relative whose habits or relationships are in chaos. Is there any hope, or is he or she doomed to self-destruction? Pastors Rob Cowles and Matt Roberts say God is equal to the challenge! New beginnings are possible, no matter how broken, devastated, or crazy someone’s life may be. Yet today’s churches don’t do messy very well. The Genesis Project is a network of believers whose goal is to plant churches in dark places, targeting people who don’t normally “do” church. Reaching drug addicts, convicts, strippers, and gang members, they’ve seen God do some amazing things with seemingly hopeless lives. The God of New Beginnings tells these dramatic stories, offering practical wisdom for breaking through the darkness in a person’s life: Pursuing real relationships Opening up true stories Pulling together safe communities Getting honest about sin Extending God’s forgiveness and freedom Helping people reset their lives and habits Coping with ongoing complications Not giving up when setbacks occur Freely sharing the victories Keeping the faith life simple Love never fails. And when we incorporate God’s love into our lives and relationships, redemption is possible.
Download or read book A Message of Hope for the Holiday Season written by Lorna Byrne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original ebook from the internationally bestselling author of A Message of Hope from the Angels. Irish mystic and internationally bestselling author of A Message of Hope from the Angels, Lorna Byrne has been seeing angels her whole life. In this ebook original, Byrne reveals a special type of angel, the blessing angel, that only appears during the holiday season. These angels offer us new beginnings and infuse us with faith that makes the connection among our soul, heart, and mind stronger—no matter what our religion. And when they touch us, they help us to realize how truly blessed we are. Lorna shares what she sees the angels doing at this time of the year to help us appreciate the important things in life and to infuse us with the angel’s messages of hope.
Download or read book When Holidays Hurt written by Bo Stern and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are you supposed to do when the holidays hurt? Divorce. Financial stress. Chronic illness. Losing a loved one. Experiencing any of these situations during the year is difficult. But the holiday season, once joyful and happy, can heighten this pain. When Holidays Hurt, written by Bo Stern, will help you find hidden hope amid your pain and loss--even when it feels impossible. Bo spent two Christmases struggling to connect with the joy of the season. As she watched her husband, Steve, struggle with terminal ALS, Bo quietly felt her spirit for the season fade--and has noticed others suffering the same way. Through stories and scriptures, Bo offers readers: A way to redeem what can often become painful days--Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries, milestones such as weddings and graduations, and more 35 thoughtful devotions divided into specific seasons of life that range from holidays to special occasions At the end of each devotional, tangible ways to find hidden hope and prayers to recite When Holidays Hurt is an encouraging self-purchase or gift for loved ones who are hurting and enduring hard times and need to be reminded of hope, peace, and purpose. Bo’s authentic voice promotes readers to thrive during the holidays and equips them with coping tools to use throughout the year.
Download or read book Hope for the Holidays written by Andrew Curtis Lay and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope for the Holidays is more than just a catchy phrase that you might find in a Hallmark greeting. Hope is vital to our lives, and it is often the most prevalent during the season of Christmas. This book speaks about the message of hope that we find in the Christmas story as we celebrate Jesus' birth. In this book, we will explore the ways we can experience hope for the holidays. In each chapter, we will look at the different characters in the Christmas story and how they offer a message of hope to us in our own lives. Endorsement: Andrew Lay leads us into Advent/Christmas and, creatively listening to the old, familiar texts, finds fresh meaning for today's Christians. Lay restores the holy to the holidays in this fine presentation of the blessing of the Incarnation. -Bishop Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, author of Accidental Preacher: A Memoir. About the Author: Andrew Curtis Lay is a life-long Methodist. He earned his bachelor's degree at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he has also taught as an adjunct professor of religion. He also completed his Master of Divinity degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. Andrew is currently serving as the associate pastor of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church in Athens, Tennessee. He and his wife Ally love music, ministry, and the outdoors.
Download or read book Home for the Holidays written by Heather Vogel Frederick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becca, Megan, Emma, Cassidy, and Jess are not home for Christmas but traveling.
Download or read book Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life written by Horace Williams Jr. and published by Horace Williams Jr. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you hurting or suffering in silence? God has a purpose in your pain. Many people in general, and even Christians admittedly avoid the subject of pain almost as much as they avoid pain itself. But once you understand the purpose of pain, you can make the most of the painful experiences in life. In The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses Our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose, Horace Williams, Jr. tackles this challenging topic. Based on the Word of God, insights from other leaders, and his studies, he addresses several key points, including: How pain develops our faith How pain determines our path How pain delivers comfort, joy, and peace And how pain deepens our commitment to God. Packed with personal stories and scripture to support his points, Horace shares his insights on the problem of pain. His candid and straightforward communication style engages the reader as he addresses this critical topic for the body of Christ today.
Download or read book Hope for the Holidays written by Johnny Hailes and published by . This book was released on 2020-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hope at Christmas written by Nancy Naigle and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW A HALLMARK ORIGINAL MOVIE! Nancy Naigle delivers a heartwarming Christmas story that proves you can always go home again in Hope at Christmas. Sydney Ragsdale is looking for a fresh start far away from her controlling ex-husband and the self-doubt that has plagued her since the divorce. Returning to her childhood home in Hopewell, North Carolina is just what her soul needs. Praying some Christmas magic will follow her she moves with her daughter to a farmhouse that once belonged to her grandparents. While there Sydney finds solace working at The Book Bea, her favorite bookstore. Single dad Kevin MacAlea, Mac to his friends, is the local high school history teacher and baseball coach. He is also the towns best kept secret—he has been playing Santa since his son was born twelve years ago. Mac loves the enchantment of the season and wants his son to share in his joy. When a catastrophe forces The Book Bea to close before the end of the year, everyone in the small town is feeling the loss. While Sydney is already off-balance by the bad news, her ex-husband breaks a promise to their daughter that sends her running away and threatens the relationship that she has begun with Mac. As Sydney and Mac try to figure out what their next steps are together they will soon discover that there’s always hope at Christmas.
Download or read book Hope for the Holidays written by Paul E. Jarzembowski and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A practical guide for the holiday season (Halloween and Thanksgiving to Advent and Christmas) to accompany Christians looking for renewed hope for the world, with their family, at their church, and within themselves"--
Download or read book Be a Giver of Hope for the Holidays written by Sr Peter J. Leal and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians will learn the necessity of becoming 'dealers of hope' during the holiday season by recognizing the power of Thanksgiving, the power of recognizing what God has done for them, and the power of giving Words of Life to those who are lonely, down-trodden, and in despair.
Download or read book Hope for Christmas written by Stacy Finz and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Christmas in snow-capped Nugget, California, the gift of a second chance is all anyone can wish for . . . Sparkling lights, sugar cookies, a fragrant tree—Emily McCreedy is checking off her list for a perfect holiday with a new baby on her hip, two adorable stepsons hunting for presents, and her husband’s love shoring up the life she rebuilt after the unbelievable tragedy of losing her young daughter to abduction seven years ago. But the merriment dims when Emily receives a strange note alluding to her daughter’s disappearance. Emily’s sure Christmas miracles are only for TV movies, but with each new communication, she finds herself face to face with the one thing that matters most—hope. PRAISE FOR STACY FINZ “Stacy Finz is a unique new voice. Nugget, California, is a charming small town filled with inventive characters and sweet romance.” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author “Tender and touching, Stacy Finz writes romance with heart.” —Marina Adair
Download or read book Desperate written by Sarah Mae and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desperate is for those who love their children to the depths of their souls but who have also curled up under their covers, fighting back tears, and begging God for help. It’s for those who have ever wondered what happened to all their ideals for what having children would be like. For those who have ever felt like all the “experts” have clearly never had a child like theirs. For those who have prayed for a mentor. For those who ever felt lost and alone in motherhood. In Desperate you will find the story of one young mother’s honest account of the desperate feelings experienced in motherhood and one experienced mentor’s realistic and gentle exhortations that were forged in the trenches of raising her own four children. Also in Desperate: QR codes and links at the end of each chapter that lead to videos with Sarah Mae and Sally talking about the chapter Practical steps to take during the desperate times Bible study and journal exercises in each chapter that will lead you to identify ways in which you can grow as a mom Mentoring advice for real-life situations Q & A section with Sally where she answers readers questions