Make Music to My Heart


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Do you hear music in your heart ? Love is like music! Brings you joy, hope, trust and a journey of growing close to the Lord and one another. Jack is on his own path of discovering himself and dealing with pain after the loss of his mother. In the moment of battling and struggling with hurt and confusion, he ends up in a car crash which brings him to Green Bell Hospital. There is where he meets Hannah and his life is totally transformed. Hannah, so called the "angel" of the Hospital, with her dedicated heart for the Lord and a passion for saving lost lives, not only as a nurse but making a difference, decides to make a step of courage and accept Jack's invitation to his church. Her passion and beautiful heart, a never give up "angel", brings hope and lights the desire and passion for a new and better life in Jack's heart. Learning to follow the Lord and change priorities she finds a new purpose in a new relationship with Jack but also having a balanced grace filled life. We all build on trust and move at a different pace. What can be more beautiful than love? Do you hear music in your heart? Do you follow your heart? But when two people hear music in their hearts, work together and take a serious commitment to stand by each other, with the Lord all things are possible. In everything you do, have love, passion and perseverance. When you hear music in your heart, remember that it is love. Do not quench the fire, but let it grow, it only takes a flame and it will burn forever. Let your love keep growing. Where there is music in your heart, it is love. God is love. Love is in us, through us and for us. Open your eyes and ears, open your heart to love. Find the right person. You will know that it is the right one, when you hear music in your heart. (Chapter 14 Right Timing)




My Heart--Christ's Home


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More than ten million readers have enjoyed Robert Boyd Munger's spiritually challenging meditation on Christian discipleship. Now revised and expanded, My Heart--Christ's Home leads you to examine for yourself all the aspects of your life--considering what Christ most desires for you.




My Heart Fills With Happiness


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★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures."--Publishers Weekly, starred review The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect on what makes them happy.




Ephesians


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A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike. Each volume employs three main, easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story. EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting. LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and students. —Ephesians— Like all of Paul's letters, Ephesians is centered in the gospel and its implications. It tells the story of what God has done in Christ and spells out the ethical implications of this story. But the letter to the Ephesians is unique among Paul's letters in many ways, including in how it tells of the story of God, beginning "before the creation of the world" and ending in eternity. Edited by Scot McKnight and Tremper Longman III, and written by a number of top-notch theologians, The Story of God Bible Commentary series will bring relevant, balanced, and clear-minded theological insight to any biblical education or ministry.




The Art of Practicing


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An illustrated guide for the amateur and professional musician that teaches us how to transform practicing from an often laborious activity into an exhilarating and rewarding experience Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin • “Give this book to any musician you love and to any person who loves what music does for them and for the world.”—Richard Stoltzman, clarinetist In The Art of Practicing, acclaimed pianist and teacher Madeline Bruser combines physiological and meditative principles to help musicians release physical and mental tension and unleash their innate musical talent. She offers practical techniques for cultivating free and natural movement, a keen enjoyment of sounds and sensations, a clear and relaxed mind, and an open heart and she explains how to: • Prepare the body and mind to practice with ease • Understand the effect of posture on flexibility and expressiveness • Make efficient use of the hands and arms • Employ listening techniques to improve coordination • Increase the range of color and dynamics by using less effort • Cultivate rhythmic vitality • Perform with confidence, warmth, and freedom Complete with photographs to show essential points of posture and movement for a variety of instruments, this is the definitive guide to turning practice from a sometimes frightening, monotonous chore to a fun, fulfilling activity.




Hand Me Another Brick


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Do others look to you for leadership? Do you face a major task or shoulder heavy responsibilities? Do you want to take your leadership skills to a higher level? When Nehemiah confronted the task of rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, he was heartbroken by the damage he saw and nearly overwhelmed by the task that lay before him. Yet through the application of timeless leadership principles, Nehemiah completed this nearly impossible project, and laid a pattern for success which is just as valid for us today. Charles Swindoll brings his sensible and straightforward style to offer a deeply spiritual approach to the role of leader. Whatever the context, secular or ministerial, he demonstrates how to size up a task, organize and motivate a team, and respond to inevitable obstacles such as these: Unforeseen setbacks Unrelenting deadlines Criticism and outside resistance Personality conflicts Financial pressures and temptations The insights that Swindoll draws from Nehemiah's wise administration will change your approach to leadership forever.




When Did I Start to Love You?


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From My Heart to Yours


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Praying is merely talking to a friend. There is no judgment of eloquence; no rules of how short or long a prayer is. The important thing is just to take some time to quiet our busy lives and spend time talking to and being in the presence of our Lord, who loves us with all his heart.




Woman to Woman: from My Heart to Yours


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This is a daily devotional book for women written by a woman. However, this is a book that men can read and find very insightful and refreshing. Although the author is not world-renowned, her writing is based on her spiritual experiences and calls on the life lessons of her family and friends. Similiar to an anthology, this book is a combination of bible stories and human experiences; this is an authentic piece of work that will garner positive feedback. Give this book as a gift to a friend and they will certainly thank you for it.




Ephesians


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This in-depth work outlines the Apostle Paul's suggestions for spiritual growth and explains why the Christian life is worthwhile. A Crossway Classic Commentary.