Manifesting Hope: Finding Strength Amidst Struggle


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In the depths of adversity, when the world seems dark and unforgiving, it can be easy to lose sight of the light that exists within us all. Yet, it is precisely during these moments of struggle that our inner strength, resilience, and potential for transformation shine brightest. This book is a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and reclaim our sense of purpose, abundance, and fulfillment. Through the guiding principles of the Law of Attraction, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and manifestation, unlocking the limitless potential that lies within each of us. Throughout this book you will find practical strategies that can be easily implemented in your daily life, my own story and experiences with the law of attraction, quotes, reflections and transformative insights to help you navigate life’s challenges with courage, grace and unwavering faith. Whether you're facing homelessness, financial hardship, relationship struggles, or any other form of adversity, know that you are not alone on your journey. Together, we will explore the power of positive thinking, visualisation, intention-setting, and inspired action to manifest our desires and create the life of our dreams. We will cultivate mindfulness, gratitude, and self-love as tools for healing, growth, and personal transformation. As we embark on this journey together, remember that you possess within you the power to overcome any obstacle, transcend any limitation, and create a future of abundance and fulfillment. Trust in yourself, trust in the universe, and trust in the process of co-creating your reality with the divine forces that surround us. It is my intention that this book serves as a beacon of hope, inspiration, and empowerment as you embark on your own journey of overcoming adversity and realising your highest potential. Together, let us awaken to the power within and embrace the boundless possibilities that await us on the path to transformation. With love, light, and infinite possibilities, B. Rowlands




I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die


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A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.




Keeping Faith


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“A triumph. This novel’s haunting strength will hold the reader until the very end and make Faith and her story impossible to forget.” —Richmond Times Dispatch “Extraordinary.” —Orlando Sentinel From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, Change of Heart, Handle with Care) comes Keeping Faith: an “addictively readable” (Entertainment Weekly) novel that “makes you wonder about God. And that is a rare moment, indeed, in modern fiction” (USA Today).




Embracing Divine Appointments: Finding Strength and Hope Amid Life's Unexpected Turns


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Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, highs and lows, moments of joy and seasons of sorrow. Along the way, we encounter moments that leave us breathless with wonder and awe, as well as moments that leave us shattered and bewildered. It is in these moments of disappointment and disillusionment that we are faced with a choice - to succumb to despair or to rise with resilience. In this book, "Embracing Divine Appointments," we embark on a journey of exploration and discovery into the depths of the human experience. Guided by the wisdom and insight of Lysa TerKeurst, we delve into the heart of disappointment, uncovering its transformative power and its potential to lead us closer to the divine. Through poignant stories, practical wisdom, and profound insights, we learn to navigate the turbulent waters of disappointment with grace and courage. We come to understand that disappointment is not the end of the road, but rather a doorway to growth and renewal. It is through our struggles and setbacks that we are refined, that we discover the depth of our resilience and the boundlessness of our faith. Throughout these pages, we will journey together through the valleys of grief and loss, the wilderness of doubt and questioning, and the storms of uncertainty and fear. Yet, amidst the darkness, we will discover rays of hope shining through, illuminating the path ahead and guiding us toward a brighter tomorrow. Together, we will learn to embrace disappointment as a divine appointment - a sacred invitation to encounter God in the midst of life's unexpected turns. We will discover that even in our darkest moments, we are never alone, for the divine presence is with us, guiding us, sustaining us, and leading us toward a future filled with hope and promise. So, dear reader, I invite you to embark on this journey with an open heart and a willing spirit. May these pages be a source of comfort and encouragement to you as you navigate the ups and downs of life's journey. May you find strength and solace in the midst of disappointment, and may you emerge from the darkness with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper faith in the goodness of God.




God Wants a Powerful People


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Stronger Than Yesterday


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In "Stronger Than Yesterday: From Struggle to Manifestation," author Simi Midhun takes readers on an intimate journey through the highs and lows of her life. Born into a world of financial hardship and cultural complexities, Simi's story is one of resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. From her tumultuous birth story to the trials of growing up in a family marked by contrasting traditions and relentless challenges, Simi's narrative is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Through her vivid recounting of childhood experiences, familial struggles, and the pursuit of personal growth, she reveals the hidden strengths that have shaped her path. This book is a celebration of inner riches and the power of perseverance. It is a testament to the human spirit's ability to find light in the darkest of times and to transform pain into purpose. Simi's story is a beacon of hope for anyone who feels unlucky or unsuccessful, reminding us that true wealth lies within our hearts and spirits. "Stronger Than Yesterday" is not just a memoir; it is a call to embrace one's unique journey with grace and courage, recognizing that success and worth are measured by our resilience and authenticity. Let Simi's story inspire you to discover and cherish the resilience within your own soul.




A Fierce Heart


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With stories from south central LA to the jungles of Peru, A Fierce Heart offers deep and honest reflections on compassion and suffering by one of the country's most powerful mindfulness teachers. Spring Washam is a founder of the East Bay Meditation Center, the most diverse and accessible meditation center in the United States. In A Fierce Heart, she shares her contemporary, unique interpretation of the Buddha's 2,500-year-old teachings that get to the heart of mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. Woven throughout the book are stories from her life, family, and community, along with soulful and unexpected stories of compassion in action from all over the world. The life-saving teachings of this charismatic teacher are universal; her honesty, enthusiasm, and energy are a balm.




Poverty, Riches and Wealth


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Overcome the Never-Enough Mentality to Walk in True Abundance Prosperity. It's one of the most dividing words in the Church. Some pastors use it to tell their congregations that God will make them all rich, rich, rich! Others spurn the word and insist that true Christlikeness is found in forsaking all worldly riches and possessions. The truth is, neither of these extremes is fully right or fully wrong. In his latest book, Kris Vallotton mines the Scriptures in an eye-opening study of what the Bible really says about money, poverty, riches and wealth. In it you'll find keys to · overcome the never-enough mentality to experience true abundance · break free from a poverty mindset that reaps lack in your life · demystify biblical teaching on money so you can discover peace in your finances · learn the difference between riches and wealth Kingdom prosperity begins from the inside out. When you learn to cultivate a mindset of abundance, no matter your circumstances, you will begin to experience the wealth of heaven in every area of your life.




Living Faith


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Scholars have made urban mothers living in poverty a focus of their research for decades. These women’s lives can be difficult as they go about searching for housing and decent jobs and struggling to care for their children while surviving on welfare or working at low-wage service jobs and sometimes facing physical or mental health problems. But until now little attention has been paid to an important force in these women’s lives: religion. Based on in-depth interviews with women and pastors, Susan Crawford Sullivan presents poor mothers’ often overlooked views. Recruited from a variety of social service programs, most of the women do not attend religious services, due to logistical challenges or because they feel stigmatized and unwanted at church. Yet, she discovers, religious faith often plays a strong role in their lives as they contend with and try to make sense of the challenges they face. Supportive religious congregations prove important for women who are involved, she finds, but understanding everyday religion entails exploring beyond formal religious organizations. Offering a sophisticated analysis of how faith both motivates and at times constrains poor mothers’ actions, Living Faith reveals the ways it serves as a lens through which many view and interpret their worlds.




Human Struggle


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Many of the great thinkers and poets in Christianity and Islam led lives marked by personal and religious struggle. Indeed, suffering and struggle are part of the human condition and constant themes in philosophy, sociology and psychology. In this thought-provoking book, acclaimed scholar Mona Siddiqui ponders how humankind finds meaning in life during an age of uncertainty. Here, she explores the theme of human struggle through the writings of iconic figures such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Muhammad Ghazali, Rainer Maria Rilke and Sayyid Qutb - people who searched for meaning in the face of adversity. Considering a wide range of thinkers and literary figures, her book explores how suffering and struggle force the faithful to stretch their imagination in order to bring about powerful and prophetic movements for change. The moral and aesthetic impulse of their writings will also stimulate inter-cultural and interdisciplinary conversations on the search for meaning in an age of uncertainty.