Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433648954
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10
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This rhyming story by a bestselling author helps children relate favorite holiday symbols to the true story of Christmas--the night Jesus was born.
Author: Phoebe Diller
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739023556
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Here's an excellent book for strengthening rhythmic reading skills, creatively incorporating reading rhythms with the music of the masters. Students play their respective percussion instruments along with the basic piano piece OR with the enhanced recorded accompaniment to achieve the dual goal of learning rhythms and the music of great composers. Parts are included for bells, triangle, tambourine, sticks, wood block, claves, castanets, drums, and cymbals. The Teacher's Handbook features full scores of the music as well as reproducible student rhythm parts, rhythm keys and practice exercises. Recommended for grades 2--7.
Author: Mother Mary Francis
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 0898708249
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 239
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ÊCan life really be "merry" inside a Poor Clare cloister? This happy book reveals the challenges, cares and joys of that cloistered life from an "insiders" view. The poet's cry, "O world, I cannot hold you close enough!" is the heart's cry of the enclosed contemplative. No one who has not lived in a cloister can fully understand just how intertwined are the lives of cloistered nuns. Their hearts may be wide as the universe and bottomless as eternity, but the practical details of their living are boxed up into the small area within the enclosure walls. Cloistered nuns rub souls as well as elbows all their lives, and if they do not step out of themselves to get a true perspective, they can become small-souled and petty and remain immature children all their lives long. But, as Mother Mary Francis points out, they also have "as great a right to be merry as any lady in the world." Nor is merriment all. "Hidden away from the glare and noise of worldly living," Mother Mary Francis writes, "we are enclosed in the womb of holy Church. I walk down the cloisters, and my heart moves to a single tune: Lord, it is good, so good to be here!"
Author: Barnabas Piper
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1784985465
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 135
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Everyone wants to be happy, and we all pursue happiness in different ways. Some people are thrill-seekers; others are homebodies. Some people are loners; others love big families or communities. Some people express things creatively; others consume what is created. Some sing; others listen to music. Whatever we find happiness in, we are united by our desire for work that matters and relationships that fulfil. As Christians, we often fall into the trap of basing our hopes on earthly things, even when we know they only make us happy for a short time. But how are we to experience happiness in this life? How do we avoid expecting too much of earthly things and being disappointed, or expecting too little and becoming cynics? In this book, recovering cynic Barnabas Piper helps us to throw off both the unrealistic expectations that end in disappointment and the guilty sense that Christians are not meant to have fun. He shows how having a clear view of the reality of the fall and the promise of redemption frees us to live a life that's grounded, hopeful and genuinely happy.
Author: Annie R / Wheeler Rentoul (Alfred)
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Amelia Riedler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935414872
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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"Find the merriment all around you. When we look for what makes us merry, we will find what matters most to us: love, generosity, connection, gratitude, and each other. The holidays give us a special season of love, sharing, warmth, and connection and the wonderful chance to remember that merriment is always within our reach, all the year through. Here's to rediscovering the simple joys of spending time with each other, to participating fully in our lives. To embracing one another. To opening our hearts. To offering help to those who may need it. To saying thank you for blessings already given. To receiving joy. To finding ways to be merry. Every day of the year."
Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 1641710470
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 581
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Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever. With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel. Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar. With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of Travel as a Political Act is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home. All royalties from the sale of Travel as a Political Act are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.
Author: Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 952
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Author: Candace Cameron Bure
Publisher: Dayspring
ISBN: 9781644549896
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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A fun, interactive Christmas Devotional from the "Queen of Christmas," Candace Cameron Bure
Author: Beth Kempton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982151870
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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A delightful guide to a holiday season filled with mindfulness, self-care, and joy. At the end of a difficult year, what if this December were soothing instead of stressful? Celebrate a new kind of holiday season this winter—one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight. A calm Christmas is filled meaningful interactions, special gifts, and thoughtful observations of annual traditions. This enchanting guide embraces festive preparations and authentic celebrations, and then ushers in the New Year in a holistic, nurturing way. Author Beth Kempton gently encourages readers to prioritize holiday hopes and take a slower, more mindful approach. Kempton also provides helpful suggestions for making the most of the hush of winter and recommends using this quiet period to retreat, reflect, set goals, and aspire toward a better year ahead. Filled with personal stories, tips, and advice for staying serene, Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year offers a cozy retreat from the pressure of striving for perfection. Instead of starting the New Year exhausted, in debt, and filled with regret, you will rejoice in the memories of the season and feel rested, rejuvenated, and inspired.
