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C.S. Lewis' Little Book of Wisdom
Novelist, poet, critic, lay theologian, and best-selling author of the 'Narnia' series, C. S. Lewis' works have become timeless classics for adults and children around the world.Here in one concise volume is the essence of his thought on subjects ranging from love and faith to ethics and morality and myth and literature that will throw open the windows of the soul and provide readers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and inspiration from one of the best-loved writers of the 20th century.This lov
Walking in Wonder: Eternal Wisdom for a Modern World [Book]
With a Foreword by Krista Tippett-a poignant and beautiful collection of conversations and presentation from John O'Donohue's work with close friend and former radio broadcaster John Quinn John O'Donohue, beloved author of To Bless the Space Between Us, is widely recognized as one of the most charismatic and inspirational enduring voices on the subjects of spirituality and Celtic mysticism. These timeless exchanges, collated and introduced by Quinn, span a number of years and explore themes such as imagination, landscape, the medieval mystic Meister Eckhart, aging, and death. Presented in O'Donohue's inimitable lyrical style, and filled with rich insights that will feed the "unprecedented spiritual hunger" he observed in modern society, Walking in Wonder is a welcome tribute to a much-love
The Memory of Lavender and Sage [Book]
"A standout voice in women's fiction. I was captivated from the very first line." -- Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of SongbirdsPerhaps the secrets of her mother's past in this tiny French town hold the key to her own future. . . Food critic Tempsta Luddington has always felt like the odd person out in her family, ever since she lost her beloved mother at the tender age of thirteen. When her workaholic father passes fifteen years later, Tempsta is not surp
Walking in Wonder - by John O'Donohue & John Quinn (Hardcover)
Book Synopsis With a Foreword by Krista Tippett-a poignant and beautiful collection of conversations and presentation from John O'Donohue's work with close friend and former radio broadcaster John Quinn John O'Donohue, beloved author of To Bless the Space Between Us, is widely recognized as one of the most charismatic and inspirational enduring voices on the subjects of spirituality and Celtic mysticism. These timeless exchanges, collated and introduced by Quinn, span a number of years a
Aging Alone: A Candid Guide To Money, Health And Living For Single Seniors
Aging Alone: A Candid Guide To Money, Health And Living For Single Seniors
The Lois Wilson Story, Hallmark Edition: When Love Is Not Enough [Book]
Now a Hallmark Hall of Fame special, "When Love is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story, " this is the biography of Al-Anon creator and wife of AA cofounder Bill W. Acclaimed author and screenwriter William G. Borchert explores the life and times of Lois Burnham Wilson, the spirited creator of Al-Anon and wife of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson. From her privileged childhood in turn-of-the-century New York City to her socialite status as the 'Wall Street Wife' of the charismatic Bill in
Gifts of the Crow: John Marzluff: 9781439198742
Gifts of the Crow by John Marzluff; Tony Angell
The Light Between Us: Stories from Heaven. Lessons for the Living.
Author: Laura Lynne Jackson | Publisher: Spiegel & Grau | Publication Date: July 05, 2016 | Number of Pages: 288 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 0812987926 | ISBN-13: 9780812987928
The Gentle Art of Blessing: A Simple Practice That Will Transform You and Your World
The Gentle Art of Blessing: A Simple Practice That Will Transform You and Your World
Feedsack Dresses and Wild Plum Jam Remembering Farm Life in the 1950s [Book]
I love watching old movies on television because I know how everything worked in them. The telephones transmitted messages - that's all. The coffee makers just made coffee and only when you set them on the stove. Typewriters didn't have screens and lots of confusing options. Looking back, I still feel comfortable and at home wit the way we lived.This collection of columns I've written, some of which have been published in a weekly newspaper, The Yankton County Observer, along with some vintage r
Peeing on Hot Coals: Drowning the Devil (Hardcover) - Walmart.com
Peeing on Hot Coals : Drowning the Devil (Hardcover) - Walmart.com
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room: Advent Reflections [Book]
a daily devotional for the Advent season; Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room walks the reader through several key elements of opening one's heart to God; for a sample of the first part of the book, go to desertdirection.com.
Moving Forward: Overcoming the Habits, Hangups, and Mishaps That Hold You Back [Book]
Let Go of What Holds You Back and Fulfill God's PurposeFar too many people are not living up to God's best for them, limited by habits and hang-ups from which they just can't seem to break free. Unforgiveness, addictive behavior, unhealthy financial patterns--limitations come in all shapes and sizes. Breaking free from any of them starts the same way: by walking in the truth. Jesus died on the cross to set us free and enable us to experience life to the full; anything less than that is not God's best. If we are followers of Christ, freedom is not just a benefit to embrace if we choose; it's a responsibility we are called to. Pastor and author John Siebeling helps readers connect the dots between what they read in God's Word and their everyday lives. Each chapter highlights a specific hang-
The Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother's Memoir [Book]
The Gift of an Ordinary Day is an intimate memoir of a family in transition, with boys becoming teenagers, careers ending and new ones opening up, and an attempt to find a deeper sense of place--and a slower pace--in a small New England town. This is a story of mid-life longings and discoveries, of lessons learned in the search for home and a new sense of purpose, and the bittersweet intensity of life with teenagers--holding on, letting go. Poised on the threshold between family life as she's al
The Lost Recipe for Happiness [Book]
In this sumptuous novel, Barbara O'Neal offers readers a celebration of food, family, and love as a woman searches for the elusive ingredient we're all hoping to find. . . . It's the opportunity Elena Alvarez has been waiting for--the challenge of running her own kitchen in a world-class restaurant. Haunted by an accident of which she was the lone survivor, Elena knows better than anyone how to survive the odds. With her faithful dog, Alvin, and her grandmother's recipes, Elena arrives in Colorado to find a restaurant in as desperate need of a fresh start as she is--and a man whose passionate approach to food and life rivals her own. Owner Julian Liswood is a name many people know but a man few do. He's come to Aspen with a troubled teenage daughter and a dream of the kind of stability and