Thirty Days With My Father

The author describes her reconciliation as a adult with her father, a veteran of the Vietnam War who suffered from post traumatic stress disorder, as they try to overcome painful memories and find renewed hope for the future.

A devotional that brings the Bible to life What encouragement we receive when the Bible meets us where we are—just imagine how much more eye-opening it is when we encounter the Bible where it was written. 30 Days in the Land with Jesus takes the reader on a spiritual journey through the Holy Word and the Holy Land, guided by renowned expert and author Dr. Charles H. Dyer. Complemented by vivid, full-color photography, each daily devotion draws new insight and inspiration from the ancient sites that framed the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. Plus, the hardcover binding and ribbon marker make it a wonderful gift or bedside read. Entries include: Jesus in the Wilderness (Matt. 4:1–11) Mount Gerizim: Not Where, but How (John 4:1–26) Atop Mount Arbel (Matt. 4:12–17) Shorty in the Sycamore (Luke 19:1–10) The Three Gethsemanes (Matt. 26:36–46) Your understanding of the person, work, and words of Jesus Christ will take on an added dimension with this day-by-day exploration of the world in which He walked.

I want you to think of something you’ve always wanted to do but never did. I want you to think of where you want your life to be in the next thirty days, which in turn will point you in the direction you want your life to be in the future. Is there something you haven’t been able to finish or even get started? Is there a habit that is not helping you that you’d like to remove from your life? Is there a habit that you like to add to your life which will improve the rest of your days? Is there a relationship in your life that you’ve always wanted to make better? Is there something you’ve always wanted to try but never did get around to even trying? The questions are endless. What do you need to get done before you leave this planet? So, with all that as the backdrop, I’m asking you to make that one thing a priority for the next thirty days. I want you to focus like a laser beam on that one thing. We all have busy lives and many things to do. We all wear many hats throughout the day. I’m just saying that you keep that one thing at the forefront of your mind for thirty days. You’ll be amazed that with that type of focus, how much you will head toward it. If you want to change your life and do something you haven’t done before, you’re gonna have to do some things a little differently. That is what the simple exercises are going to do for you throughout the day. It should take you less than thirty minutes every day to do the simple tasks I am asking. But they will put your mind and your thoughts in a different place. It’ll show you the abundance you have in your life rather than the scarcity. You’ll be thankful rather than regretful. You will be looking forward rather than looking back. You will be heading toward something rather than running from something. You will be finishing something, rather than saying someday I will. You get the idea. This works. This will work for you. It’s working for people right now. I guarantee you will be in a different place in thirty days. Or your money back. I challenge anyone to do the things I’m asking for thirty days and not be moved. It’s definitely changed my life a hundred percent and I know it can do the same for you. Take a chance, I know you will be pleasantly surprised. I know it in my heart that this will work for you and I can’t wait to hear about your challenge, your breakthrough. It’s right around the corner. It’s only thirty days away. Best wishes and good luck on your journey.

Grounded in scripture and flowing with encouragement, 30 Days in the Word is more than just a daily devotional. Beginning with the person Jesus himself and covering the essential points of the gospel, this inspirational offering provides a concise summary of Christian practice and belief. Utilizing verses, daily reflections, and life applications for every day of the month, author Sharna Knowles explains in concise terms the message of salvation. This devotional will help readers connect scripture to everyday life. Covering topics such as water baptism, the gifts of the Spirit, fasting, giving, and end time theology, 30 Days in the Word is a valuable resource for evangelists, discipleship classes, conferences, family studies, and high school Religion reference guide.

From the day Paul Mariani arrives at Eastern Point Retreat House to take part in the five-hundred-year-old Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, he realizes that his expectations and assumptions about who he is, what he knows, and what he believes are about to change radically. In this profound memoir Mariani blends a brief life of St. Ignatius and meditations on the life of Jesus with the day-to-day unfolding of thirty days of silence at the retreat house. His journey of introspection, self-revelation, and spiritual renewal leads him to a new understanding of his relationship with God and of what it truly means to put others before oneself.

Grief is no respecter of persons. Often it moves in harshly and unexpectedly. In many aspects of life grief is expected, but it's never easy to face the loss of a loved one. Is it possible to truly preserve the legacy of any important person in your life? Author Patricia A. Colucci asked herself the same question when her father, a leading figure in her life, passed away. Overwhelmed with the earth-moving shift in the universe, she is forced to examine the very depths of her heart and soul in order to pull herself back together. Laced with pain, discovery, and sheer will, Colucci must battle as the enemy of grief rages on. Trudging through the dark and uneasy days, the light of a new dawn slowly begins to break. In order to overcome and heal, she examines the precious things in life like hugs, smiles, and her Father's Straw Hat.

The title reflects two statements of my clients molded into a title, concluding with an offer to join me on my journey of social work. This book is based on real life. Nothing is fictional; nothing is hyped or tamed down. This book shares the joys and sorrows of social work and geriatrics. This book tells how the now deceased coach, professor, and social worker / coworker has affected me. This book tells the real life stories of my late Grandma and late Father. I asked in the reading of this book, either for pleasure, occupational developmental, and/or academic exercise that my readers and audiences not cherry-pick chapters or skip around. These chapters and the journeys told in the chapters build as the book progresses. I hope you will gain the purpose of this book--to become a rock star social worker, geriatric provider, or at least a rock star advocate.

The Keys To Light is the story of my journey from self injury to healing. Written from a pagan perspective, it is a story of pain, loneliness, and depression, but it is also a story of courage, friendship, strength, healing, and self discovery. Most of all it is a story of triumph and hope. I hope sharing my story will help you to find the courage and strength to heal. Life after self injury is not only possible, but worth fighting for.