Gifts From Within

Lent has traditionally been a time for self-denial and penitence, a time to examine the baser aspects of human nature. But the church increasingly recognizes that this negative focus does not always build a relationship with God, especially among women who already struggle with issues of worth and self-esteem. In its wide range of writings, Gifts from Within invites women to spend the time of Lent focusing on their uniqueness and on the gifts of their feminine spiritual nature. This collection points the way for women to deepen their ability to recognize God's love and to live as God directs. Starting with Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Day, each day's meditation explores an aspect of women's lives, their unique spirituality, and their heritage in the biblical stories. By connecting their own stories -- some sad and some joyous -- with the biblical texts, readers of these devotions may find Lent to be a time of inspiration instead of merely something to be endured.

Sinor brings a refreshing approach to understanding the initial or underlying basis to one's emotional suffering due to past childhood trauma. This recovery book is filled with offerings from psychological, physiological, and spiritual perspectives.

Brother and sister, Jon and Sue, take an imaginary journey into a medieval world of kings and castles. While the townspeople are busy looking for fancy gifts to buy for the king, Jon and Sue remind everyone that the talents God has given them are the most precious gifts of all.

In "Gifts with Heart, " Sammons presents a collection of stories and ideas to inspire readers to give with thought and feeling. The author suggests gift ideas for parents, spouses, children, and friends, as well as housewarming gifts and gifts for the sick or dispirited.

At age thirty-five, Cami Walker was burdened by a battle with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological condition that made it difficult for her to walk, work, or enjoy her life. Seeking a remedy for her depression after being hospitalized, she received an uncommon prescription from an African medicine woman: Give to others for 29 days. 29 Gifts is the insightful story of the author's life change as she embraces and reflects on the naturally reciprocal process of giving and receiving. Many of Walker's gifts were simple —a phone call, spare change, a Kleenex. Yet the acts were transformative. By Day 29, not only had Walker's health and happiness improved, but she had created a worldwide giving movement. The book also includes personal essays from others whose lives changed for the better by giving, plus pages for the reader to record their own journey. More than a memoir, 29 Gifts offers inspiring lessons on how a simple daily practice of altruism can dramatically alter your outlook on the world.

Touching evocative imagery makes these poetic pictures appealing to all. Visualise the places captured, the feelings evoked, and let the poet hold your attention provoking unexpected responses. From the heart searching imagery of World War I to playtime on a rainy day for children jumping into puddles as the rain falls -- all hit chords whatever one''s age. Let the words lighten your darkness. Jane Dyson was lonely and drifting heedlessly through life until touched by the thirst-quenching waters of Jesus Christ. Since then she has utilized all she see around her for use in her mill of poetical word picture-pictures that can, if allowed, speak to all people whatever their beliefs.

A traditional Haida story for children, as told by Kung Jaadee, about Raven's great feast and the gift that he has given to each of us, which is our special talent to share with the world.

The author who brought you "Your Erroneous Zones" and "Real Magic", Dr Wayne Dyer triumphs in "Gifts from Eykis".Through his story telling in the style of Richard Bach's "Illusions" and Paolo Coehlo's "The Alchemist", Wayne tells the story of a gift message from the Universe and Eykis. Eykis tells us that "You all have such an advantage here on Earth: Your reality permits you to live in total harmony with your world...Why not take these gifts, apply them, and just attempt to experience a new reality?"Here's some secrets of the Universe:- Learn to cultivate your own garden.- The kingdom of heaven is within.- Everything in the universe is exactly as it should be.- It's never too late to have a happy childhood.- Wherever I go, there I am!- There are the good old days.- You are perfect.