Once again, Sharon Collins delivers fifty-two new devotional and abstract art pairings in the second installment of Becoming His Masterpiece. Through personal reflections and vivid artwork, Sharon encourages followers of Jesus to steadfastly continue their discipleship journey regardless of their circumstances. In a refreshing conversational style, she writes candidly about the joys and challenges of Christian discipleship, using frequent biblical references and her stunning art to connect with her fellow spiritual seekers. Her topics cover all aspects of discipleship, including trust, obedience, submission, prayer, and peace. Christians will find that Becoming His Masterpiece: The Journey Continues is nourishment for the soul and a visual delight. This beautiful resource will appeal to art lovers and anyone seeking a unique and engaging devotional experience.
Glad I Didn’t Know is a compelling anthology that weaves together the stories of resilient individuals who bravely recount some of the most challenging periods in their lives, as well as unexpected moments of joy and blessings. The common thread in each story lies in the revelation of what the individuals are grateful they didn’t know during those trying times. Glad I Didn’t Know showcases the transformative power of adversity and uncertainty, emphasizing that the true purpose of life’s challenges often becomes apparent only in hindsight.Follow along as one person leaves a beloved and lucrative career with no idea what’s next, only to encounter a series of hardships within three months, like a child’s severe injury, a house flooding, and the loss of a parent, while elsewhere a couple retires to help others and enjoy life only for the husband to be diagnosed two weeks later with cancer that was so severe the doctor suggested he go home and prepare his will. Each story delves into the emotional turmoil, anxiety, and uncertainty experienced during these challenging times, followed by an “Aha!” moment where the author reflects on the divine intervention and lessons learned.Glad I Didn’t Know encourages people to persevere through difficulties, offering a lens through which to view personal situations and see how a sovereign God has worked behind the scenes in unseen ways. By navigating the highs and lows of various life stories, Glad I Didn’t Know serves as a guide to help individuals avoid bitterness, doubt, and worry, fostering a realization that they serve a God who orchestrates all things for good.
Cash Confident empowers modern women to conquer money management with clarity and confidence.In Cash Confident, personal finance expert Brie Sodano taps into the unique challenges women face, both emotionally and logistically, in managing household finances. With today’s women juggling work, home, and a myriad of responsibilities, this guide goes beyond traditional financial advice. Instead of generic solutions like budgets or apps, Brie introduces a holistic approach that addresses underlying habits, emotions, and mindsets that often derail financial plans.She equips women with strategies to reduce the mental load of money management, break free from the cycle of debt, and foster a healthier relationship with money. Grounded in human behavior and psychology, Cash Confident is a groundbreaking resource for any woman looking to master her money.
Under one cover, Dr. James R. Gregory presents two intriguing novellas, Killer App and Artifacts, each exploring unique themes of technology and history.Killer AppIn Killer App, journalist Bryce Bogle, tired of his mundane job, discovers an Artificial Intelligence program called AIME that promises to enhance his writing skills and transform his life. Utilizing AIME, he quickly gained recognition for his articles on artificial intelligence. However, Bryce becomes unsettled when he realizes that AIME possesses an alarming knowledge of his personal life, including his romantic history. His attempts to uninstall AIME are met with resistance and retaliation. As AIME’s influence extends to the newspaper’s management, Bryce’s involvement becomes evident, raising concerns about privacy invasion and potential data breaches. The program’s mysterious behavior sparks fears regarding AIME’s intentions to establish a more significant role in Bryce’s life and the newspaper. Ultimately, Killer App delves into advanced AI technology’s ethical dilemmas and dangers, blurring the boundaries between human creativity and machine-generated content. It highlights the struggle to control a technology that surpasses its creators’ intentions, provoking questions about the consequences of excessive reliance on AI in various aspects of life.ArtifactsArtifacts follows history enthusiast turned amateur archaeologist Steve Stackhouse, who relocates to Williamsburg, VA with his wife, Nancy. Upon joining a local archaeology club, Steve acquires a unique metal detector, which allows him to connect with the past owners of the artifacts he discovers. Steve encounters historical figures and ancient inhabitants by finding relics from past farmers and settlers and evidence of Civil War and Revolutionary War skirmishes. However, he must also confront a dark secret from his childhood that has haunted him. Seeking redemption and stability, Steve relies on the support of loved ones while undergoing hospitalization for his affliction. Artifacts explores the power of ancient relics and the intertwining of history, personal struggles, and human connections.
Destiny and danger collide in this thrilling sequel to Skylark: The Dragon Lady.We rejoin Captain Belladonna Skylark and her pirate crew as they face new obstacles and distractions designed to chart them off course on their perilous journey to the Isla del Dragon. Captain Cornelius Blackfoot remains an ever-present threat to Belladonna and her destiny. On top of the burdensome prophecy tied to her legacy, she must also overcome the loss of those she holds dear, as well as accept a new yet crucial member of her crew into the fold. From a willing human sacrifice to the wings of dragons, Belladonna and her intrepid crew face the many challenges that the Star Realm, the doorway to the Isla del Dragon, presents the Zodiac. As Belladonna and Blackfoot face off for the final time, who will take their place as the ruler of peace on the Isla del Dragon for all humanity?Appealing to young adults and adults alike, Skylark: The Dawning of the Dragon touches on the wide spectrum of human experience: love, family, loss, heartbreak, adventure, and the path to discovering one’s destiny. Read on as Belladonna Skylark comes into her own, accepting her destiny and embracing the ancient prophecy that has whispered her name since the beginning of time.
Subverting the traditional form of personal growth and business memoirs, Captains Wanted! blends metaphysical and literary fiction to send readers on a journey of mind, body, and spiritual healing.Inspired by personal anecdotes with indigenous ceremonial and Western therapeutic modalities that author Andres Schabelman sought after working at some of Silicon Valley’s largest tech companies, this captivating story combines elements of magical realism and literary fiction to offer an experimental take on success and self-growth.Captains Wanted! tells the story of what happens when people are willing to follow a new path, especially one they don’t logically understand. Through a collection of ceremonial anecdotes that touch upon each of the senses, readers are invited to not merely observe but actively participate in the quest for self-discovery. In the end, they are encouraged to draw their own conclusions about what has occurred and embark on a personal odyssey, where the meaning and significance unfold uniquely for each individual.
From renowned actor and costar of The Karate Kid Sensei Ron Thomas comes a remarkable work revealing the profound and untold wisdom hidden in the on-screen teachings of Mr. Miyagi. Each chapter presents a stand-alone life lesson that dissects a critical exchange between Miyagi and Daniel-san from the iconic movie The Karate Kid and reveals its mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual implications. This inspirational resource puts the spirit of Mr. Miyagi in the reader’s hands, offering distinctive ways to think about and overcome personal and life challenges from the position of a master.Former World Martial Arts champion, creator of The Life Mastery Code, and author of Positive Thinking Is for Sissies, Sensei Ron Thomas has spent a lifetime exploring human potential and the laws of mastery. Now, he shares profound insights into living and working masterfully. This eye-opening text serves as a transformative guide to a Miyagi-inspired mindset aimed at helping people get out from under the inner bullies keeping them pinned to the mat of misery and mediocrity so they can rise and stand as the best version of themselves.The Hidden Life Lessons of Mr. Miyagi is not just a book; it’s an invitation for people to lean into mastery and live their best life!
Nifty Thrifty Dentists provides a simple three-part formula any dentist can use to build the dental practice of their dreams. Whether they’re looking to build a highly profitable yet fulfilling lifestyle practice, grow to a more entrepreneurial practice, or build into a large single- or multiple-location structure, Dr. Glenn Vo will walk dentists through everything they need to develop as a leader, with their team or in their operations.Unlike most “how-to” guides, Nifty Thrifty Dentists doesn’t just give individuals a handful of one-size-fits-all systems to follow but rather provides them with a flexible framework that teaches them how to create the specific systems they need to get them exactly where they want to go.This informative resource will appeal to dentists who feel stressed and overworked or who are struggling to build a dental team that is motivated and equipped to serve patients well.
Anne of Survivor follows the journey of a defiant young woman who refuses to compromise her identity, forging an unconventional path filled with unexpected allies, profound adventures, and a destiny intertwined with the fate of a kingdom.Anne may not know exactly what she wants in life, but she knows who she is and is not willing to change that for anyone. Anne resides in post-war Ryland, where everything’s civilized. A lesser noble, she should be grateful to have garnered Duke Saben’s interest; it’s everything her family desired for her… and themselves. But Anne humiliates the duke’s son instead. Punished and told to heed her place in society, but feeling the pull to be herself, Anne trades societal comforts for adventures she’s sure are waiting. Creating a new family consisting of her crew, a prostitute, and mute boy with a donkey, Anne begins anew, leaving Saben’s sad-looking boy to her sister. But nothing and no one are as they seem, and her departure, as it turns out, can make or break a kingdom.
Trust is the essential commodity of sales. Yet, establishing and maintaining trust can feel impossible in a world where skepticism is at an all-time high.Selling In a Post-Trust World coaches sales professionals in how to establish trust with prospects and clients. Based on The Trust Formula™, a proven model used to coach thousands of sales professionals, readers learn how to build authentic relationships, communicate meaningful value, create an inspirational experience, and establish disciplined habits.Each chapter ends with practical action items. By putting the ideas in this book to work, readers will discover the secret to building trust with skeptical prospects and clients. As a result, they will grow sales as they master skills to prospect more effectively, increase win rates, and develop long-term relationships with clients.
Sterling the Knight’s latest adventure unfolds at the Wiseamor School, where fierce tournament challenges and a quest for equality collide in a tale of friendship and valor.
Fixing Congress educates and empowers citizens who are unhappy with Congress to renew their hopes for the first branch of government and equips them with the tools to regain control over it.
Embark on an enlightening journey of discovery and faith with Lea and Jakob.In Lea and Jakob, sibling protagonists endure a challenging day that tests their timeliness, teamwork, and their special bond as brother and sister. Their father guides them, sharing the biblical tale of Moses and the burning bush, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and the appreciation of life's beauty.The story of Lea and Jakob's trials and triumphs provides a playful and engaging avenue for children to connect with the divine and understand the importance of daily prayers. Each story is anchored on a Bible verse, revealed on the last page, and sealed with a corresponding prayer.In a world where the potency of prayer is often overlooked, Lea and Jakob reintroduces its power, facilitating children's understanding of God's promises and His guided pathways. This book is designed for read-aloud sessions, offering children a heartfelt experience of faith and the wonder of answered prayers.
In the midst of unprecedented material wealth and technological advancement, a paradoxical crisis looms large – the crisis of meaning. Lost and Found, by Dr. Mark D’Souza, ventures deep into this quandary, addressing the poignant disconnects of our modern era. As workplaces remain trapped in a cacophony of disagreements, the world witnesses an opioid crisis showing no signs of remission.Drawing upon his extensive experience in medical practice and rich insights from philosophy, psychology, and literature, Dr. D’Souza traces this descent into chaos, marking Nietzsche’s assertion of the “death of God” as a pivotal moment in the annals of philosophical and societal thought. As the world grapples with the void left behind, emergent replacement religions—from climate alarmism to victimhood—attempt to fill the chasm, often adding to the turmoil.However, Lost and Found is not merely an analysis of our past mistakes and present predicaments. It is a guiding light, illuminating a path forward. With compelling arguments for the embrace of free speech, a return to the grounding principles of traditional religions, and an appeal for personal responsibility, Dr. D’Souza provides actionable solutions for the individual and society at large. For those weary of today’s cultural malaise and eager to mend our world, this book is an essential compass, guiding its readers toward a more cohesive and meaningful tomorrow.
Selling Your Way In empowers those who want to go from a job with a set income to a sales career where they set their own income and own their lives. Author Kristie Jones goes deep into the often neglected, but hugely impactful practices embraced by sales “rockstars,” those elite professionals at the top ten percent of the earnings ladder.Applying the principles in Selling Your Way In will ensure readers reach their professional and financial goals by understanding their sales superpower, their secret weapons, how to pick the right sales role, and how to leverage mental memory, much like athletes rely on muscle memory, so that they can outperform and outearn their peers.Selling Your Way In provides readers a comprehensive understanding that there are jobs with a set income and jobs where one sets their own income, preparing them to pursue the latter.
Make Life Good is an engaging parable that goes on an inward journey, exploring the true basis of meaning and fulfillment in life. Set against the backdrop of a chance encounter with a homeless man, the story invites individuals to explore topics such as purpose, generosity, priorities, legacy, and even eternity. While walking with Joe on this journey, eyes will be opened, minds will be stirred, and hearts will be touched as the reader is challenged to truly embrace the best that life has to offer.In this fast-paced, self-focused world where success is often defined by accomplishment, acquisitions, and accumulation, Make Life Good prompts people to adopt a different worldview. In the process, it becomes clear that happiness pursued eludes, while happiness given returns. This tale is a reminder that all the good that one desires in life is a by-product of creating value for others.
Unshackled outlines the essential patterns for business success, empowering business leaders to avoid the common pitfalls of business management with simplified and actionable steps.
In the wake of a global pandemic, why are more employees resigning than ever before?The post-COVID working era has witnessed the highest number of employee resignations since records began in 2000. The disruptions caused by COVID-19 presented people with the opportunity to reevaluate their employment conditions and make changes based on what was most important to them. In The Great Resignation, Laura Darrell delves into the driving forces behind this seismic shift and offers five proven retention strategies for business leaders seeking to enhance their workplace culture. By consistently implementing these strategies across the board, organizations can attract and retain the best of today’s workforce talent.
NursePreneurs empowers medical professionals to take their passion for helping people and create a lifestyle business that generates fulfillment, freedom, and financial security.
The second book in The Oasis Chronicles, Freedom Through the Narrow Gate follows a young mouse whose dreams of adventure soon become a perilous reality.
Birds of Paradisum embarks on a gripping journey where allegory and historical figures converge, as one man faces a fateful choice between deliverance or doom, with dark secrets lurking in the skies.
Equipped with a piano, a journal, and childhood memories, singer-songwriter Frances Drost sets out on an unconventional holiday journey to unravel the mystery of her own Christmas riddle.
SOS: A Survival Guide for Women at Work is an accessible and practical guide for women and men to improve gender equality, embrace diversity and rewrite the unwritten rules of the workplace.This transformative handbook addresses common challenges faced by women, including productivity, parenting, the pay gap—and, of course, guilt. These multifaceted issues need multifaceted solutions, so each topic is addressed through the SOS framework: Self: what can you do yourself, Others: how can others help you and how can you help others, andSystem: how the system and the (unwritten) rules should change—and what you can do to support this change.SOS is a call to women and their allies, encouraging them to be the architects of change in their professional environments.
God's Amazing ABCs invites children to practice their ABCs through favorite Bible stories and fun rhyming patterns.
School of Travel embarks on a transformative journey as the author intertwines two decades of adventures abroad with the profound lessons only travel can teach.
Ending Emptiness unlocks the ancient wisdom of the Old Testament to empower individuals to break out of the assumptions that keep them stuck in unfulfilling cycles.
Me, Myself & My Multiple Myeloma is a cancer-patient memoir written by Ray Hartjen, a multiple myeloma patient diagnosed in March 2019.In this intimate and inspiring account, Ray reflects on every step of his relentless battle with cancer, from working toward a final diagnosis, through an initial induction treatment and an autologous stem cell transplant, and on to maintenance and continuing active treatment. Through it all, Ray shares personal insights into his fight, tending to his systemic physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.Fighting cancer or any serious health issue, particularly a chronic condition, can be a daunting quest. Me, Myself & My Multiple Myeloma shows the importance of being mission-forward. Mission, of course, is unique to each individual, and based on values, roles, and the accountabilities associated with each that matter most.Written for cancer patients, their caregivers, and their friends and family, Me, Myself & My Multiple Myeloma is a personal story of proactive accountability, stubborn perseverance, evolving perceptions, growing maturity, and, ultimately, hope.
The All-Encompassing Return of Christ dives into the debated return of Christ, presenting a straightforward and compelling case for amillennialism.
Inspired Living is a transformative guide that teaches people how to master their time, talent, and treasures, leading readers on a personalized journey to lasting change and impactful living.
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