Böcker utgivna av Mary Ethel Eckard

Sloths to the Rescue is about four sloth cousins. Shawn and Carmelo Sloths go on a smoky journey in a Brazilian Rainforest to find their two lost cousins, Vaughn and Ari. Shawn and Carmelo slowly travel through smoke from fires set by humans and manage to escape a massive harpy eagle approaching them. They meet up with other rainforest creatures before they find their long-lost sloth cousins,Vaughn and Ari. There is a message of hope and comradery among all four sloth cousins as the story reads on. "Each leap, a belief, one vine at a time!"

Finding the End of the RainbowA Story of Hope, Change, Forgiveness, and Redemption Through her inspirational story, Vicky Berry takes the reader through the abuses, wounds, and scars from her childhood and throughout her life. She transparently shares the deep secrets that caused her shame and deeply engrained within her heart the fear of abandonment and need for acceptance. This story isn't one of doom and gloom!It is a story that sets the stage for the Lord's redemptive plan in her life and in ours. As Vicky moved into adulthood, she carried a burden from hurt, disappointments and trauma that were shoved deep within her psyche. This burden weighed heavily on her, like an emotional anvil that held her down. Desperate to leave the past behind and become her best self, she invited God into her situation, and He began teaching her about His unconditional forgiveness. Miraculously, the Lord placed this forgiveness in Vicky's heart, and though the hurts were not easy to forget, she was able to unconditionally forgive the unforgiveable. This newfound freedom gave Vicky wings to soar high above the rainbow with Him. Through her story of redemption, Vicky illuminates how God's unconditional forgiveness is not only miraculous; it's life-changing, powerful, and redemptive. It heals and frees the heart, spirit, body, and soul and is only available through the grace and unconditional forgiveness of God. You won't put this book down until you have read from cover to cover.

When CARSYN TRAHAN, still grieving the death of her sister, is carjacked, abducted, shot and left for dead, she receives help from an unlikely source and together they go on a journey to not only keep Carsyn alive but to discover the truth about what her assailants want from her. Before long, she learns that her attackers believe she has something of value and will stop at nothing to get it back. She meets LEVI at a local tattoo parlor, and he becomes an important player in finding answers. Carsyn, injured and on the run, is unsure who she could trust but puts her faith in Levi and together they fight to stay alive and expose a shocking revelation that has the potential to alter the course of humanity.A suspenseful, edge of your seat novel that will keep you guessing. Who is to be trusted? What do they want? And, while trying to stay alive, can they succeed in stopping the imminent destruction about to sweep the world?

Do you want more out of life, but you're afraid to take a risk?Are you struggling to identify what you specifically want from your life?Have you given up on dreaming due to distraction, disorder, complacency or doubt?Have you gotten cynical about personal growth because you've failed time and time again?It's time to wake up to your purpose, honor a greater call, and live a life of significance. You have an opportunity to imagine what's possible, to discover your uniqueness, and to dream about who you want to be. As you do so, you will realize your limitless potential as well as change the world around you, one day and one step at a time.Grow with Goals is a proactive, interactive, and transformational approach to goal setting. Journal and workbook pages are included for maximum benefit. It isn't just about making resolutions or setting a to-do list to achieve; it's about reaching your goals - the right ones - with peace and joy. It's about learning to have both contentment and achievement while bridging the gap from where you are to where you want to be!No more fearNo more apathyNo more confusionNo more playing small!As you journey through this goal setting book, you will gain confidence and clarity in setting objectives, committing to action, identifying roadblocks, determining personal values, and identifying the priorities that will set you on the path to fulfillment, impact and living out your abundant life with purpose each day.

From altar boy to CIA assassin...It's tough growing up in the shadow of a famous father who's both a former athletic All-American and a powerful businessman-especially when he's cold, heartless, and abusive.But Okie has talents that will help him forge his own path and place him at some of the greatest turning points of the Cold War, from West Berlin to the Bay of Pigs. A razor-sharp talent for languages and a world-class sniper's eye. These talents draw the attention of men in the highest echelons of power, men who need weapons to keep the enemy at bay.Soviet seductresses, Nazi war criminals, and Vatican intrigue make a heady stew, and Okie finds himself torn between his devout Catholic upbringing and the things he must do in the name of God and Country.But to what lengths will he go? How far is too far? What price is he willing to pay as a soldier in the Cold War or when the halls of power call his name?

Is there a deeper purpose or meaning to your life experiences? What role does even life''s smallest events play in building your faith? How have childhood memories impacted your adult life and character? Are you looking for a challenge that will stretch your faith?Between the covers of this book are seventy inspirational stories that connect the dots between everyday events, activities, and relationships. Seventy real-life stories that help you understand the way God uses ordinary things to direct your path and woo you toward growth, confidence, and abundant faith. Stories relate to: Childhood, Insecurities and Fears, Worries, Relationships, Careers and Leadership, Aging and Retirement, and more!These heartwarming and relatable accounts reveal God''s role, purpose, and involvement in even the smallest of life''s details. Through telling these stories, Gloria brings the reader to laughter, tears, and a place of considering how our own stories impact our life and beliefs. Each story includes a related biblical passage and helpful suggestions in how to connect the dots between our life events and God''s providence.Take the challenge! Invite God to use these stories to spur you toward recognizing His work and activity in your life, and to become the person He created you to be.