Fresh Beginnings

The concept of Fresh beginnings was born out of a desire to live emotionally healthy. When I gave my life to Christ over thirty years ago, I did not know that living a healthy spiritual life was very dependent on a healthy thought life. The Apostle Paul tells us that we are to live a transformed life through the changing of our thoughts. This devotional will encourage examination of your thoughts and how they manage your emotions. We all desire to live in peace. We have all struggled with the chaos of living with emotions that are out of control. Fresh Beginnings will help you understand the importance of emotional health. Fresh Beginnings will provide you with the keys to unlock the power in living a transformed life.

From a #1 New York Times–bestselling author, a guardian angel lends friendship, support and magic to a girl struggling with her brother’s illness. At a first glance, Aria seems like your average twelve-year-old girl. She has coppery hair, colored shoelaces, and a passion for cupcakes. But there’s more to Aria than meets the eye. She can dream things into existence, use her own shadow like a door, and change the world in small, important ways. Aria is a guardian angel. She’s been sent here to earn her wings. But to do that, she’ll have to help three different girls. Aria’s first mission is Gabby Torres. Gabby’s always been quiet, but ever since her brother got sick, she’s barely said a word. When a new school offers her a fresh start, Gabby wants badly to be someone new, but she quickly learns it’s hard to make friends while keeping half her life a secret. And then Aria shows up. Aria, who knows exactly what to say and do to make Gabby feel better. Will she be able to help Gabby find her voice? And will Gabby still trust Aria when she finds out exactly what she is?

In this comprehensive guide, "A Guide to Divorce and Fresh Beginnings", we delve deep into the intricate landscape of divorce, offering invaluable insights, practical advice, and emotional support for individuals navigating the challenging journey of separation. This book is structured into sixteen illuminating chapters, each carefully designed to address a specific facet of divorce. From understanding the historical context and societal significance of divorce to the nitty-gritty of legal proceedings and property division, we leave no stone unturned. We explore the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies divorce and provide guidance on rebuilding one's life, fostering healthy co-parenting relationships, and achieving emotional healing and self-care. Beyond the individual experience, we delve into the social and cultural aspects of divorce, shedding light on changing attitudes and the influence of culture and religion. Moreover, we explore legal alternatives to traditional divorce, helping readers make informed choices. With a dedicated chapter on the financial implications of divorce, we equip our readers to navigate the complex tax implications and financial transitions with confidence. "A Guide to Divorce and Fresh Beginnings" is your indispensable companion on the path to a new chapter in life, offering not only knowledge but also hope and support.

When a young boy's beloved plum tree falls in a storm, he feels like he's lost both a friend and a connection to his old home. A young boy, recently arrived from Korea, finds a glorious plum tree in his new backyard. It reminds him of a tree his family had back home, and he names it "Plumee" for the deep purple plums on its branches. Whenever the boy is homesick, he knows he can take shelter in Plumee's tall branches. And when a storm brings the old tree down, he and his friends have all kinds of adventures on its branches, as it becomes a dragon, a treehouse, and a ship in their imaginations. But soon it's time to say goodbye when the remains of the tree are taken away. Before long, a new plum tree is planted, new blossoms bloom, and a new friendship takes root. A South Korean immigrant herself, Hope Lim brings her perspective on the struggle for child immigrants to feel at home to bear through spare, poetic text, perfectly matched by soft, lyrical illustrations by Korean artist Il Sung Na. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Alex Reynolds, a sensitive and talented artist, whose world is upended when his passionate relationship with Jordan Torres, a charismatic painter, comes to an abrupt end. Shattered by Jordan's confession of love for his ex-boyfriend, Alex finds himself at a crossroads, struggling to pick up the pieces of his broken heart. Seeking solace and a fresh start, Alex enrolls in a summer semester at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he embarks on a transformative journey. Amidst the challenges of a new environment and the vibrant arts scene of Providence, Alex begins to rediscover his passion for art and his own identity. His path takes an unexpected turn when he transfers to the University of Oklahoma, where he meets Noah Miller, a former high school adversary whose presence in Alex's life evolves from tension to support. As Alex navigates the complexities of new friendships, academic pressures, and his evolving relationship with Noah, he learns the art of forgiveness and the courage to embrace new beginnings. The novel masterfully weaves themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit, offering a poignant exploration of the journey from heartbreak to healing. Rich in emotional depth and character development, "The Art of New Beginnings" is a compelling story that resonates with anyone who has ever faced the daunting task of rebuilding themselves in the wake of lost love.

Open a window each day of Advent onto the natural world.

"Crabapple Blossoms" draws you into the warm rhythms of Georgia farm life as the Depression came and went. Grace Smith and Sue Hunter skillfully capture the sounds and sights of tobacco cultivation and harvest, games children played using only their imaginations, humorous interactions with family and friends, country church services and funerals for pets. the sisters' account of a time at Berry College illustrates the unique nature of the school where sewing and tractor driving could be part of earning tuition--of a place where young people from farm families could learn skills and earn degrees that would open a new world to them. the stories of teaching school vividly present the problems in the days of few standards, a front row seat for what racial integration meant and some frank--and sometimes sardonic--observations of the often illogical curriculum reforms that will be familiar to anyone who taught or sat in a classroom during the last half century. "In 'Crabapple Blossoms,' Grace Smith and Sue Hunter bring the world of girlhood days on a Georgia tobacco farm, college days at Berry and teaching careers to life. with humor, honesty and style, they tell a unique story--one that captures the changing South in context of school, church and family." --W. Winston Skinner, Newnan, Ga. Writer and historian