With Fresh Eyes

What miracles do we miss when we close our eyes to the wonder of everyday moments? In this busy, jaded world of ours, we often take for granted what we see every day. We may set aside time to spend with God in a quiet room, but we struggle to see his hand in a traffic jam or while walking the dog. But for Karen Wingate, sight itself is something extraordinary, and what our eyes can reveal is even more astounding. Karen lived most of her life with severely limited sight due to a cluster of disorders stemming from a genetic defect. But through the chance outcome of a surgery, she regained sight in one eye that doubled her visual acuity—and allowed her to see things she had never seen before. And as she discovered a more detailed world for the first time, she also began to see God in every new discovery—from the prosaic numbers of a bathroom scale to the glory of sunsets. With Fresh Eyes invites readers to not only celebrate the gift of their own sight but also reawaken the wonder of what they observe in creation—great and small—and how God is working in everyday moments. In each of her sixty meditations, Karen's humor and whimsy draw a connection between physical sight and spiritual understanding that will leave readers with a renewed joy and delight in what is good and beautiful, and will reassure them that God still works in the lives of his people.

Have you ever had the experience of getting angry, upset, or worried about something—only later to discover some crucial fact you hadn’t known? Or have you ever been delighted with something or someone, and later found out you’d been had? Something you had not taken into account explained everything in a different way. You had no reason at all ...

What can readers learn about personal transformation from Jesus turning water to wine? How does His feeding of the five thousand refocus their own call to serve? In Fresh Eyes on Jesus’ Miracles, Pastor Doug Newton finds hidden truths in the gospels’ most familiar stories. From the wedding at Cana to Peter’s miraculous catch, Newton offers cultural context, modern-day insights, and spiritual depth to awaken even the most seasoned reader’s heart and mind. Most importantly, he equips readers to study Scripture with a fresh perspective—and join God’s miraculous work in their most ordinary moments.

Fresh Eyes 2, Miranda's second book, looks back at life lessons which taught her how to overcome adversity and rest in God's Word, all the while maintaining a sense of perspective and humor. The reminisces on experiences the author, had which guided her through life and which helped her become resilient in the face of adversity. Using short essays and poetry, the book offers the reader a glimpse into her heart. Readers are encouraged to journey with the author while looking back at their own experiences. Dr. Smalls poses questions to jog the readers' memory and they are encouraged to jot down their responses. The book asserts that there is value in looking back, invites readers to look at everyday experiences in fresh, new ways and to understand that every experience is a lesson learned, and a daily blessing from God. Miranda Smalls is passionate about God, family, and education. She is keen on infusing the wisdom and knowledge that comes from the Scriptures in those around her. A native of Queens, New York, Miranda served as Director of Christian Education in her church for more than 20 years, and has been teaching Sunday school for twice as long. Her zest for knowledge led her to successfully earn a doctoral degree in education from Concordia University in Chicago, Illinois. Miranda's love for people, especially young people, charted her career path early on. After a brief stint in the public and private sectors, she worked for several years as a high school teacher and college advisor, and currently serves as an adjunct professor of English at a local college.

The Eye Book is an essential read for anyone who wears glasses, for parents of children with eye problems, for students considering training in orthoptics or optometry, and for health-care professionals looking for an overview of eye health. It is written in a lively readable style and a glossary is provided for technical and medical terms. The structure and function of the eye and the mechanisms of vision are explained in the initial chapters, with explanatory illustrations. Eye problems, eye diseases and their treatment are examined, and the function of different eye-care professionals is explained. Modern medical techniques are also described, including laser treatment, transplantation of cells, and rejuvenation therapy which may give the possibility of restoring diminished sight. The book is illustrated throughout with helpful figures and explanatory illustrations, including 17 colour plates.

A counting book depicting the colorful fish a child might see if he turned into a fish himself.