Our Fragile Hearts


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‘a very well written story which will tug at your heartstrings.’ - Fiona Wilson Three lives. Three broken hearts...




Broken Bodies, Healing Hearts


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Witness the wonder of divine power when faith in God overcomes human frailty! Broken Bodies, Healing Hearts: Reflections of a Hospital Chaplain provides chaplains, doctors, nurses, psychologists, and counselors with insight into the experiences of individual hospital patients. You'll learn of the suffering that they endure, and what patients and caretakers can learn about themselves and God through their ordeals. This is a wonderful collection of descriptive, personal, and heartfelt essays, each derived from a visit with a particular patient. These episodes demonstrate the wonder of divine strength manifested in human frailty. You'll see the spiritual aspects of both significant and common events, inspiring you to contemplate and appreciate all of your life experiences. Broken Bodies, Healing Hearts will help you unravel daily questions and problems and encourage you to seek God's eminent presence in all of your experiences. This intriguing collection demonstrates what it means to be human and what it means to be made in God's likeness. You will explore the heartwrenching struggles of unique individuals, such as: Jimmy Meyer, a three-year-old toddler with a terminal brain tumor, who takes each day for whatever it could offer him. His simple trust teaches us all to grow in our faith and seek the child within ourselves Mr. Nelson, who after suffering a heart attack and facing the possibility of death, recounts how the experience served to turn his life from one of anger and resentment to one of peace and freedom, reminding us all of the healing power of grace when we are willing to receive it Martha Claxton, a fifty-eight-year-old woman battling leukemia. In finally letting go she experiences God's eternal security, inviting each of us to surrender our lives to the One who knows our every need Ms. May, a thirty-eight-year-old with Down's Syndrome, who touches all those whom she comes in contact with. Her ability to live fully in the present moment reminds us that whatever is happening now is worth our undivided attention Enlightening and moving, Broken Bodies, Healing Hearts reveals the presence of God in the lives of patients, chaplains, and all those who care for others. You will discover the connection between human vulnerability and spiritual growth.




All the Fragile Hearts


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All the Fragile Hearts is an adult fantasy novel that combines mystery, politics, and romance in an epic tale. Cecelia, heir to her father's throne, feels like a stranger in her father's court. Driven to uncover the truth behind her mother's identity, Cecelia embarks on a perilous journey across the sea to the kingdom of Korith. Viktor, a formidable kingsguard, finds himself caught in a complex web of manipulation and duty. Drawn together by fate, Cecelia and Viktor are bound by an unexpected arranged marriage, stirring conflicting emotions within them. Whispers of rebellion spread and a military coup builds in the shadows. Korith is pushed further into chaos when the king is murdered. Loyalties are tested, sacrifices are made, and destinies forged. As Cecelia and Viktor navigate the treacherous landscape of deception, destiny weaves its threads through every fragile heart. Explore the themes of heritage, forbidden love, and resilience in this mesmerizing debut novel. Lose yourself in the intricate tapestry of secrets, as the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. Immerse yourself in the spellbinding narrative of All the Fragile Hearts, where destiny weaves its threads through every broken heart.




Fragile Hearts


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This book is a completely fictional story, based on two friends friendship that begun when when they were infants. They were separated at the age of five and tragedy strikes. They would remain separated for twenty years, when two failed marriages lands them both in Charlotte, North Carolina, at Charlotte International Hangar. Blake is a mechanic and Amber lands a job as a Security guard with Bakers Security. Will their social and economical back grounds keep them from connecting when their paths cross? Blake is a lethal lover, a player from the North who's looking for a record deal. Amber is a divorcee from the South, her dreams are to write a book and pass the bar exam. She has a score to settle with her ex husband attorney Calvin Austin. Calvin hires the best defense attorney in the country to save him from the electric chair. A murder was committed years earlier and secrets has been kept. What will happen when the secrets come to the light? Blake and his his friends are in Bernard's King Park when the secret comes out. Who will live and who will die when the secret is revealed? Blake is manipulative and filled with controversy. Even his best friend Midnight couldn't escape his hour of deception.




The Blessing of a Broken Heart


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Memoir of the mother of a boy stoned to death in the Judean desert.




Rescue Me, Sweet Jesus


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Are you suffering from a chronic debilitating illness--feeling alone and without hope? Are you caring for someone who is suffering and finding it hard to know how to help them? If so, the words of this book will speak to you. Rescue Me, Sweet Jesus is a compilation of prayers and writings written by Patti Davis during the last decade of her suffering with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). These are heartfelt words penned during some of the most difficult nights of her suffering, as she called out to God for comfort, hope, strength, and peace. Patti's physical pain and trials drew her closer to God each day and focused her on her eternal hope in Him, for which she was very grateful. This publication brings to fruition Patti's heartfelt desire that others might be comforted through the prayers, thoughts, and feelings shared through her experiences. For those suffering, Patti's hope would be that you would know you are never alone--that God loves you, is near to you, has a plan for your life, even in this trial, and offers you hope for an eternal future with Him. If you do not know Christ, Patti's hope would be that you would come to know Him through this trial so that you can experience His forgiveness and love and spend eternity in heaven with Him. For those caring for those who suffer, you may feel uncomfortable and helpless and might be tempted to pull away because you do not know how to help. Patti's words will remind you that you do not have to have all the answers--your companionship and listening ear are sure to be a real support. Special thanks are extended to Rev. Mary O'Neill, with Frederick Health Hospice, for her faithful companionship and for the many selfless hours spent with Patti in prayer, support, encouragement, and in the editing of these writings. Special thanks are also extended to Sherry Damsteegt Bueso, one of Patti's special friends since childhood, for her friendship, prayers, dedication, editing, and coordination necessary to see Patti's dream of having these writings published as a blessing to others become a reality. Proceeds from the sale of this publication will be donated to Ehler's Danlos Syndrome research organizations and Frederick Health Hospice to further research and support for those suffering and to a scholarship account through the Community Foundation of Frederick County to help aspiring musicians.




Unfinished


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I’m the most me I can be. Vulnerable, Raw, Exposed, And real. There is no lie. Nothing guarded. I voice the truth within, A cry from the deep. This is how I talk. This is me Being real. Poetry can be many things to many people. It can be flowery, but it can also be gritty and vulnerable. It can also serve as a voice for those who feel voiceless. In her debut volume of poems, Kaitlyn Grace Holmes leads others on a gritty and raw journey through pain filled with God’s grace. Her reflections touch on relatable topics such as the death of a family member, the agony of heartbreak, the sometimes lonely journey of self-discovery, the preciousness of purity, and the life lessons associated with God’s plan for each of us. Unfinished is a collection of inspirational poems that transports others inside one woman’s heart and soul as she shares reflections on life, faith, love, and much more.




A Fragile Heart


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This is a poetry book about life, love, family, friendships, passion, heartbreak, life's challenges and it's crazy adventures. The poems written are based on my own personal life experiences. I invite you to go on this journey with me, as we inspire and up lift each other. Life is full of adventures, so let's dive into the pages of A Fragile Heart and discover its beauty and strength. Together we can get through anything.




Honoring God with Body and Mind


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Have you ever wondered how it would look to live out a Christian sexual ethic amid the varied and confusing sexual messages that are part of modern culture? Does the Christian tradition provide us with a way to think about and act on our natural, God-given sexual desires? Honoring God with Body and Mind invites readers to consider these questions—and some ways of answering them—by guiding them into a conversational style of moral reflection. Unlike many books about Christians and sex, this one doesn’t simply tell you what to do (or not to do). Instead, you will be led to think about how the meaning of sex can provide sexual boundaries, but also how the relational dimension of sex and the virtue of sexual integrity can provide a context for sexual decision-making. Informed by many years of conversations with college students, the author also invites you to think about practical questions such as these: Can men and women be friends without the complications of sexual attraction? If I haven’t always included Christian values in my sexual practices and carry some painful memories and regrets, is there any hope of healing? What is lust? Is masturbation sinful? Can virginity be reclaimed?




Why are We Here?


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