Never Perfect Always Blessed

Never Perfect Always Blessed recounts one woman’s journey to wholeness. Revealing intimate and empowering insights on the author’s teen pregnancy, the challenges she faced as she raised her son without his father and her journey to self-awareness, self-love and genuine happiness. Running throughout the narrative is a deep-felt belief in the opportunity that our life experiences offer growth and gifts from God. Created at the onset of her mother’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s, these autobiographical tales honour her mother and her mother’s contribution to her life journey. At the same time, the stories demonstrate the influence of family, culture, friends and spiritual awareness. Written with passion and authenticity, this memoir provides hope for anyone who suffers from a lack of self-worth, rejection, depression or sadness. It offers the assurance that current circumstances, however difficult or dark, don’t have to determine the future. We are all worthy and valuable and can create the lives that we want, just as Lesley Ann did. This narrative will especially appeal to single mothers who can often feel alone, tired, insecure and stigmatized. Lesley-Ann has been there, and she speaks directly to those women, giving hope, warmth, and acceptance.

The Heritage of Christian Values - documents author Marvin McKim's storyline of a family over a 300-year period of time. The central theme is based upon people, places, dates and events emphasizing God's Blessing and handy-work in the lifeline. It begins in the1600s with the Fraser Clan of Scotland and then follows the family down through nine generations from Scotland to Ireland; in 1734 it moves over to the New World (America), and finally into the wilds of Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Colorado. "As you read this book," says McKim, "I believe you will identify with your own ancestors and the importance that prayer has within a family, in addition to the passing of Christian values for the generations that follow. The prayers and Christian values were the principal contributions that our forefathers gave to us, making America into what we represent today. The countries' foundations are based upon the prayers of many, followed by the blessings from God. Your family will pass values and traits to descendants. All of us encompass the capability to enlighten with our personal Christian beliefs those future generations that will come after us. "The Inheritance of God's Blessing" also relates the important responsibility for family members to be supportive for others within the family. Lastly, it will make you thankful for all the freedoms and opportunities that America gave to our forefathers, and now they have been bequeath to us.

"The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD marked the beginning of a new era in Christianity. For the first time, doctrines were organized into a single creed. The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers did most of their writing during and after this important event in Church history. Unlike the previous era of Christian writing, the Nicene and Post-Nicene era is dominated by a few very important and prolific writers. In Volume II of the 14-volume collected writings of the Nicenes and Post-Nicenes (first published between 1886 and 1889), readers will discover one of Augustines masterworks: City of God. In this groundbreaking work, Augustine proposes a philosophy that sees history as having a purpose and direction. Coming at a time when Roman civilization was failing, this work argued that Romans could find comfort in Christianity because all of history was merely a struggle between the City of God (believers) and the City of Man (nonbelievers). Should Romans put their faith in the City of God, even their declining civilization should cause them no grief. Even though it was written at a very particular time in history, City of God appeals to all Christians seeking inspiration to continue their religious practice."

Are you tired of your life being out of balance? Tired of the struggle that no matter how many things you try juggling at once, you always seem to fall behind? Then the "catch-up" causes you to get all stressed out and the cycle seems to never end? You've taken stress courses, gone on vacations, practiced yoga, and read magazines in your doctor's or dentist's office...all to no avail. Well, rather than continue to punish yourself with this never ending, vicious cycle, learn the simple truth from this book - that life does not need to be lived this way. In this book, Heriberto "Hery" Alonso will show you: - The proper order of priorities to help get and keep your life well-balanced. - The importance of these priorities and detailed elaboration on them. - Guidance to running the race of life better and finishing your goals/projects. - How to live with an attitude that will provide a strong mindset and help you get back up each time after a setback...without beating yourself up. - How to continue hoping when all hope is gone. - Guidance to single women desiring a future husband without wasting more time. - How to deal with life's inevitable scenarios (Imperfections, Waiting, & Working). Most people do try to maintain a balanced life. While the efforts are there, most times it's like chasing the wind because they are not focusing on what's truly important. The approach I present in Blessed, Balanced & Complete, drawn from my own personal experiences and biblical principles, goes far beyond the simple attempts to acquire balance. A must read!

Jonathan Edwards is the greatest theologian of colonial America as well as its first important philosopher. As a theologian, he represents without any concession Calvinistic Orthodoxy, re-thought and re-lived through the experience of the Great Awakening. The large majority of his writings are of a theological character, yet this theology is articulated and expressed through a systematic philosophical reflection. Edwardsian thought covers three major areas: First, being, grace, and glory; then, the doctrine of the will extending to the study of the original sin and evil; finally, an entirely original theory of knowledge synthesizing spirituality, aesthetics, and epistemology. The present book, the first edition of which appeared in French almost thirty years ago, is a uniquely comprehensive study of the work of Jonathan Edwards. It discusses all the aspects of his thought over against the background of classical Protestant theology and of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Western philosophy. Our time witnesses a significant renewal of interest in Jonathan Edwards. Professor Veto's book should prove to be a major contribution to assist and to guide the readers of "America's Theologian."

Share your blessings, gifts, love, passions, and talents with the world! Love yourself more and dare to be different! Be A Blessing, Not A Burden is an inspirational and informative book that goes into great detail about what people experience every day. We live in a world that's full of both heavenly divineness and demonic corruption. There are so many people today who are lost, confused, and unfulfilled with their lives. Billions of people are not utilizing their true potential, talents, and gifts out of fear and worry. "The choices you make is the life you create!" This is one of the main reasons why I made a commitment to write this book. Be A Blessing, Not A Burden presents mature, in-depth knowledge and wisdom about the various intricacies of life today. This book also entails the different life perspectives of both men and women. Regardless of how you or anyone else's upbringing was, you ultimately decide how you want to live your life. With all of the various changes and advances the 21st century has brought, it has also strained the interactions and relationships between men and women greater than any previous century has ever before. People tend to easily take others for granted based on entitlement, immaturity, insecurity, and selfishness. Being closed off to people that are different from you can be quite detrimental to your future. Will you make better choices regarding your life today? I encourage you to be a blessing, not a burden. Utilize your unique abilities and potential capabilities to discover what you are able to accomplish. Challenge preconceived notions, what you have been conditioned to accept as the truth, and the various norms and values of our current society. Even if you have a little desire to improve your life and leave mediocrity behind, you have the potential to change your life for the better. Make improvements in your life by renewing your mind, being open to better possibilities, and make greater significant impacts on the lives of others. Embark on your journey to fulfill your life purpose and be a blessing to others along the way. Now is the time to make your life more fulfilling and share your blessings with others.