Thank You Lord For Another Sunrise

This book was written to help teenagers and young people slow down and appreciate each day and their lives. For everyone to be thankful for another day on this earth.

POETRY E-MOTION is Ronald LaCourses first written poetry of his own original writings. Since 1995, he has dealt with a multitude of situations not allowing him to put his words into poetic form. Ronald has been active with public speaking organizations since 1992, which has allowed him the confidence to organize his written skills since the age of 12 years old. Ronald has grown up in Cleveland, Ohio, and has two very special children in his life. His two daughters April and Christa have been influenced by his poetry and his work as a single parent. This book is the first in a series to be presented as time prevails allowing influence on the other children and adults to address factors that have made a difference in his life. Growing up in the 60s and the 70s and 80s, poetry has always been a part of his life and is sharing lifes experiences of all natures, influencing people and ideal social gathering to share his poems and his influences. Ronalds two children have been quite an influence of his poetry and will continue traditional reason to write. A word of advice for future generations: Do not hide your feelings and do not avoid commitments. Once you do, the reason for living seems to be squandered and you, as the individual, has become disoriented and unacceptable. Go with what is in your heart and do what is right for all.

For most of us, we have very little time for brokenness, struggles, and heartaches as we sweep through with an S on our chests, leaping over life's challenges in a single bound. The purpose of this book is to share the good news that we are more than capable of handling all that life throws our way-but first we must reclaim our power, keep our faith, and restore our inner divinity to accept ourselves as the pinnacle of God's creation. Divinely Enough encourages women to - rediscover how to love and appreciate themselves as a divine expression of everything right and beautiful; - understand that we do not have to do anything to earn our divine right to be treated with love and respect; and - refocus on our inner being and reclaim the power we have within ourselves to have more, do more, and know that we deserve all that God has promised. This book will take the reader on a journey through - stories of women who have gone through trials and struggles and who overcame them by acknowledging their faith and inner strength; - the author's life experiences that moved her from a place of self-degradation to self-appreciation; - self-reflective questions for the reader to examine herself in critical areas including self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-love; and - supporting biblical references that show God's intention for women through His Word. For more about the book, go to www.divinelyenough.com

Gifts from the foot of the Cross By: Gary Robert Villani This volume came to fruition at the request of attendees from many of the Sunday school classes the author has led over the past twenty years. The majority of spiritual messages contained in this book came directly from the support material prepared for these sessions, which ultimately led to class members stating, “You’ve got to put that on paper!” Gifts from the foot of the Cross is not a devotional. The underlying theme of the book is simple and direct—it is designed to reach the everyday Christian and let them know they are not alone in facing the stumbles, slips, trips, and falls they may be experiencing in their daily spiritual walk. Additionally, there are numerous suggestions on how to successfully avoid these pitfalls, and each entry is backed by Biblical passages. It is Gary’s sincere hope that the reader will immediately identify with the material in these stories and subsequently find spiritual support and direction to get back on the spiritual wellness trail.

When I first started writing, I never intended for it to become a book; but after the first year of writing, prayers, and sharing them with the teams that I volunteer in at church and for friends and family members and my prayers seemed to help them, I went to God in prayer and asked him to guide me in what to do with this gift that he has given me. He responded by letting me know that there are people in the world that need prayer but do not have anyone to turn to for prayer or even just to get guidance or direction on how to handle different situations. So he directed me to use my prayers for those in other states and countries. The prayers in this book are written for anyone and everyone one who has gone through struggles. We all need prayer, and we all need a strong relationship with God—and praying is the way to get there. I pray that these prayers will open your heart and a path to a bigger and better relationship with Christ. Praying also helps gain patience while waiting for a blessing from the Lord.

Have you ever wondered what dying feels like? This is a tragic love story. It is a true story. However, more importantly, it is a story about love, commitment, and faith in God. Tim and Savannah Heller were a happy couple in the prime of their lives. The couple had raised children together, worked hard together, and had started enjoying a golden era in both their lives. Then Savannah started getting sick, and eventually she was informed that she had a terminal illness, and she only had one to two years to live. Imagine the shock. Imagine how one would take that news. Fortunately, Savannah started journaling daily throughout the disease progression. The couple decided to write a book about their experience in an effort to help those others and families going through a terminal disease. As you read her journal entries, you will gain insight of her physical decline and her emotional and mental battles she faced. The story takes you through the trials and tribulations of a couple and family dealing with a terminal illness, but more importantly, it is story of love and hope and beauty—everything Savannah was. One of the couple’s strongest beliefs was the idea that the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. If people can understand this message from this story, then Tim would feel that he has honored Savannah.

We are all on a special journey traveling this road called life. Each day invites us to a brand-new adventure, some of it good and some of it not so good. In His Gentle Care gives us daily meditations followed by scripture references to help us along the way. Through these readings, one can come to appreciate the sounds and beauty of creation from an early morning sunrise to its setting, a gentle breeze or a howling wind, the smell of an early spring shower or freshly cut grass, along with the wonders of each season, much like the seasons of our lives. As we step into each new day, may we take with us all of the lessons we learned from yesterday and face all of the challenges that may come our way, trusting that God will be there to lead us and guide us.

During the summer of 2010, Catherine Reed learned she had a brain tumor. In preparing for the challenging road ahead, Catherine relied on her faith and expected the best, despite the known risks. But what she did not expect was for God to choose that moment to bless her with a life-changing revelation. As she lay on a gurney awaiting surgery, Catherine closed her eyes to visualize the comforting message of the psalm her husband was reading aloud. Moments later, she felt pressure on her shoulder. Catherine opened her eyes expecting to see her husband, but instead, saw a large hand turned so she could clearly see the nail hole in His palm. Catherine was filled with joy. Jesus was with her. After the surgery as she lay in the intensive care unit for days, Catherine details how God pulled her closer and revealed how prayer would become an integral part of her healing journey. Pray Your Way through a Hospital Stay shares one womans powerful testimony of how she prayed for herself and others throughout her illness and recovery, ultimately encouraging other hospital patients to find the same peace, healing, and love through their own quiet conversations with God.