Papa S Promise

Thomas yearns to believe in Papa's angels, to see the unseen, hear the unheard, touch that which lies just beyond the ether of understanding. Yet, he is afraid that to do so will plunge him into the same deep place of madness that afflicted his father""seeing angels in the olive trees, and imagining the boy, Jesus, emerging from the caves along the dead waters. Even after he becomes a disciple of the itinerant preacher from Nazareth, and sees the glorious miracles, hears the stories of healing and comfort, he holds back, afraid to commit, afraid to lose himself in Jesus's calling to unconditional love. In the end, Thomas realizes that while his struggle for understanding matters, salvation demands acceptance of the persistent doubt that beats within the heart of faith.

Mayra is small girl from El Salvador who lives in a small town. Her mother tells her that they would be leaving their home country to seek refuge in the United States. She is excited to reunite with her papa, who has been living in the U.S since she was a baby. Find out what happens to her family on their immigration journey under the zero-tolerance policy.

When a child is conceived from sexual intercourse between a married, heterosexual couple, the child has a legal father and mother. Whatever may happen thereafter, the child’s parents are legally bound to provide for their child, and if they don’t, they’re held accountable by law. But what about children created by artificial insemination? When it comes to paternity, the law is full of gray areas, resulting in many cases where children have no legal fathers. In Papa’s Baby, Browne C. Lewis argues that the courts should take steps to insure that all children have at least two legal parents. Additionally, state legislatures should recognize that more than one class of fathers may exist and allocate paternal responsibility based, again, upon the best interest of the child. Lewis supplements her argument with concrete methods for dealing with different types of cases, including anonymous and non-anonymous sperm donors, married and unmarried women, and lesbian couples. In so doing, she first establishes different types of paternity, and then draws on these to create an expanded definition of paternity.

What family does not have a collection of stories that are passed down in oral tradition from one generation to the next? You know the ones. They become the lore shared around the dinner table or at family gatherings seated around a crackling fireplace. You laugh. You cry. You tell them over and over again. No one ever seems to tire of hearing them. These stories are the legend of Lowrey Davis a.k.a. Papa. The names have not been changed to protect the guilty. Who could make up stories like Papa's Sad Christmas or Uncle Bear's Little Secret? Just when you think you have read it all, there is Papa and Peanut. Of course, you will not want to miss reading Papa's Favorite Story. Papa's kids and grandkids all beg to hear these stories time after time. Join the fun! Adults and kids alike, climb into bed and pull up the covers as Papa shares his favorite bedtime stories. Lowrey Davis is a husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife, Deborah, have been married 35 years and have three grown children and five grandchildren. Lowrey serves as Administrative Pastor at Bear Creek Baptist Church, Katy, Texas. Lowrey has authored numerous articles and curriculum lesson plans for LifeWay Christian Resourc

This book consists of 52 brief papers about events in my life between the ages of 5 and 65, some humorous some merely interesting. Included are several papers reflecting my personal philosophies.

In the early 1900's life isn't easy for Jews living in The Pale of Settlement in Russia. Seeking a better life, Esther's father leaves for America and later sends for his family. With help, Esther, her mama and sister endure harsh challenges along the way. Once aboard ship for the Atlantic crossing they believe their problems are behind them but they quickly learn they're not. Experience this authentic slice of history through Esther's compelling story.

Papa's Words of Wisdom is a loving conversation between grandchild and grandparent, Papa. The interaction is built on a biblical foundation, lending wisdom and grace to this already amazingly warm and sweet relationship. Creatively inspired from a photograph of the author's grandchild interacting with the child's great-grandfather, Papa's Words of Wisdom allows the reader to see the innocence of the child comingle with the wisdom of Papa, which takes them on a journey into the heart of life . . . the joy of a loving relationship! Papa's careful choice of words and knowledge nurture his relationship with his grandchild, and this interplay forms a bond that will forever leave a lasting imprint on both of their lives. Open these pages and your heart to one of life's sweetest gifts and enjoy!