Facing Surgery with Christ


Book Description

We love being well and enjoying life, but in every life there comes a time when the certainties of tomorrow fade away in the anguish of today's reality. We get sick, face surgery and therapy and worry. Facing Surgery with Christ is the product of a cancer surgeon's experience with the spiritual needs of his patients.




The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome


Book Description

Help your child succeed and thrive! As a parent of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, you may be feeling unsure of what to do next or where your child's journey will take you. In this book, authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences and guide you through life with Ds with expert advice from diagnosis to adulthood. Each page teaches you ways to support your child through major milestones; nurture their development; and ensure that they succeed behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. You'll also find valuable information on: Sharing the news with loved ones Transitioning into primary school Developing your child's social skills Discussing future opportunities, including employment and housing options With The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome, you will have the tools you need to raise a happy, healthy, and thriving child.




Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster


Book Description

...based on ground breaking studies at Beth Israel, Emory Univ., and St. Thomas's Hospital...shows how visualization & relaxation techniques, support groups, & positive doctor- patient relationships play an important part in healing.




The Perfect Words For Every Special Occasion


Book Description

★★★★★ Struggling to find the right words for those special moments? "The Perfect Words for Every Special Occasion" is your go-to guide for heartfelt messages and quotes that will make every celebration unforgettable. Whether it's a birthday, wedding, anniversary, new home, graduation, retirement, or a special holiday, this book offers over 100 carefully crafted messages to convey your warmest wishes and sentiments. Key Features: ♥ 100+ customizable messages and quotes for various special occasions ♥Thoughtful expressions for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, births, new homes, graduations, retirements, special holidays, and more ♥Tips on personalizing messages and conveying genuine emotions ♥A go-to resource for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their celebrations ♥Elevate your communication skills and make every occasion unforgettable with "The Perfect Words for Every Special Occasion." Explore a curated collection of messages for every occasion, from heartfelt sentiments to witty quotes, making every moment memorable.




This Little Light of Mine


Book Description

A teenager bravely battles cancer with his faith sustaining him, while his father searches for a cure to save him in this heartfelt and true story. In April of 2000, seventh-grader Kevin Triplett learns he has osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Kevin fights a courageous battle, and his father, Wayne, does everything within his power to help his son win the greatest fight of his young life. Kevin battles his disease valiantly, submitting himself to many cutting-edge, newly discovered therapies. He keeps his spirits high during his treatments, learns to play the guitar, and even forms a Christian rock band. Most importantly, his faith in Jesus Christ carries him through his journey, which ends in 2006. Kevin touches many lives, and the positive influence he has on people, young and old, endears him to everyone. This Little Light Of Mine is the story of his courageous battle against cancer and is peppered with many personal recollections. Grounded in an uncompromising faith in Jesus Christ, Kevin knows that whatever happens during this battle, he will be fine. An inspiring, true story of a son's perseverance and a father's dogged determination to keep him alive, this must read book offers encouragement to all cancer patients and their families.




Encouraged


Book Description

Encouraged, complemented with an accompanying DVD study and additional online resources, helps believers see what matters most while they are struggling in their particular life storms. Based on specific Scripture passages of encouragement, award-winning broadcaster and author Brenda Ladun also includes encouraging contemporary stories. These stories are from real people who have been through similar storms that test one’s faith and have one wondering if there will be brighter days ahead. Ideal for group or individual use, believers will be encouraged to receive God’s answers as they face their storms with Jesus and find real joy in the midst of difficulties. The study includes bonus materials such as a group discussion guide, outreach ideas, and a detailed plan of salvation.




The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Positive Psychological Interventions


Book Description

Collating for the first time a range of techniques in positive psychology, this handbook introduces topics such as courage, empathy and humor, and spans areas as diverse as gratitude, forgiveness and strengths. It also explores special considerations such as ethics and motivation, and offers informed conjecture on future directions in research and practice. Comprehensive content summarizes theory and research on many areas of positive psychology intervention for the first time and provides essential updates on established interventions Features contributions from an array of leading researchers, including Bob Emmons, Sonja Lyubomirsky and Shane Lopez Covers established interventions – for instance, coaching and family therapy – as well as newly developed interventions – such as schizophrenia or stopping smoking




The Patient's Guide to Heart Valve Surgery


Book Description

Each year, over 250,000 heart valve repair and heart valve replacement operations are performed for conditions including stenosis, prolapse, insufficiency, aneurysm, Tetralogy of Fallot and regurgitation. However, most patients and caregivers surveyed felt their expectations were mismanaged - both before and after surgery. The Patient's Guide to Heart Valve Surgery was written by Adam Pick, a double heart valve surgery patient, to address this troubling issue and prepare the patient and caregiver for the challenges and opportunities of valve surgery - from diagnosis through recovery.




The Living Red Letter Words of Jesus


Book Description

Join me as we look at the words and life of Christ while He walked here upon the earth and through His Revelation in Chronological order. As a disciple of Christ you will enjoy walking with Him and His disciples as they confront life with an eternal purpose. Pastors will enjoy seeds to build expository messages around the time and life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.




The Dragon and the Stone


Book Description

An Adventure Novel for Middle-Grade Readers Steeped in Magic, Mystery, and Glimmers of Hope—Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga Even though she's only 12 years old, Lily McKinley already feels the weight of the world's brokenness. She's seen it in her mother's exhaustion, her grandmother's illness, and the cruelty of Adam, the bully at her school. But most tragically, she experienced it two months ago when her father died in a terrible accident. As an artistic daydreamer, Lily has a brilliant imagination to help her cope, but that imagination often gets her into trouble. One day, it transports her to a fantasy world called the Somnium Realm, where her father's secret history embroils her in an epic quest. With the help of a dragon guide named Cedric, Lily battles evil shrouds, harpies, and other creatures to find her way through grief, rescue the world from evil, and discover the power of redemption. This thrilling novel by Kathryn Butler mixes fantasy with Christian themes, taking middle-grade readers on a quest through castles, forests, and caverns to help a young girl find hope and usher in restoration. Christian Themes: This exciting story invites readers into deep conversations about the gospel and theological issues including faith, mourning, sacrifice, salvation, and redemption Ideal for Middle-Grade Readers and Families: Includes kids' favorite fantasy and adventure elements with imaginative new characters and settings they'll love Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler