Author: Rachael Bloome
Publisher: Secret Garden Press
ISBN: 1951799186
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Can two heartbroken strangers find hope and healing in the most Christmassy town on the coast? Grieving widow Abigail Preston wants nothing to do with Christmas this year. When she discovers her late husband owned a waterfront home in the quaint, cozy community of Blessings Bay, she figures it’s the perfect holiday hideout. Except, there’s one problem: An unexpected—and distractingly handsome—houseguest. After a medical discharge and a broken engagement, former US Air Force pilot Logan Matthews accepts the only job he can get—caretaker of his friend’s investment property in a quiet, hole-in-the-wall town. The confirmed bachelor has zero interest in retiring his reclusive ways… until a beautiful, Taser-toting intruder barges into his life—and his home—with plans to stick around until after the new year. The unlikely roommates agree to coexist under two conditions: stay out of each other’s way and absolutely, under no circumstances, celebrate Christmas. When the magic of the season meddles with their Scrooge-like plan, the terms of their agreement prove easier said than done. Will the town’s infectious Christmas spirit—and a chance encounter with a mysterious boy named Max—melt their hardened hearts? Or are some wounds too deep—and too closely guarded—to heal? From the USA Today bestselling author of the beloved Poppy Creek series, discover an idyllic seaside town where even the most downtrodden souls find hope and a happily ever after. Previously released in A Keepsake Christmas Anthology. Now includes an original recipe, DIY ornament instructions, interview with the real-life inspiration behind the story, and more!
Ask Me for a Blessing (You Know You Need One)
Author: Adrian Dannhauser
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506468055
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
What is a blessing? Do you have to believe to receive one? Can you doubt while you pray? And can you extend grace to others while still desperately in need of it yourself? Once a week Episcopal priest Adrian Dannhauser stands outside her Manhattan church beside a chalkboard sign that reads "Ask me for a blessing (because God knows you need one)." Passersby stop, chat, and ask for prayer: for a sick friend, an addicted son, an upcoming job interview, the state of our nation, or the grief of our world. Bus drivers sometimes open their doors for a quick prayer before the light turns green, and someone once took her to meet their doorman so she could bless him too. Half of those who stop are in crisis. Someone always cries. A few are simply curious. Through the heartfelt, frank, and sincere stories of her unique ministry, Dannhauser offers glimpses into the tender, holy, and sometimes hilarious moments of sidewalk prayers. With a potent blend of reverence and irreverence, as well as insights from Christian scriptures, she delves into the power that ancient ideas--blessing, forgiveness, miracles, and prayer--hold in a disenchanted world. For people of Christian faith, other faiths, or no faith at all, having spiritual conversations, even awkward ones with strangers on the street, can help us face our vulnerability, where we may discover a grace sufficient for all.
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506468055
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
What is a blessing? Do you have to believe to receive one? Can you doubt while you pray? And can you extend grace to others while still desperately in need of it yourself? Once a week Episcopal priest Adrian Dannhauser stands outside her Manhattan church beside a chalkboard sign that reads "Ask me for a blessing (because God knows you need one)." Passersby stop, chat, and ask for prayer: for a sick friend, an addicted son, an upcoming job interview, the state of our nation, or the grief of our world. Bus drivers sometimes open their doors for a quick prayer before the light turns green, and someone once took her to meet their doorman so she could bless him too. Half of those who stop are in crisis. Someone always cries. A few are simply curious. Through the heartfelt, frank, and sincere stories of her unique ministry, Dannhauser offers glimpses into the tender, holy, and sometimes hilarious moments of sidewalk prayers. With a potent blend of reverence and irreverence, as well as insights from Christian scriptures, she delves into the power that ancient ideas--blessing, forgiveness, miracles, and prayer--hold in a disenchanted world. For people of Christian faith, other faiths, or no faith at all, having spiritual conversations, even awkward ones with strangers on the street, can help us face our vulnerability, where we may discover a grace sufficient for all.
The Faith in Flowers
Author: Rachael Bloome
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951799106
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
An extravagant wedding to plan. A blossoming childhood crush. And a secret ready to uproot everything... When event planner Olivia Parker heads home to help plan her brother's wedding, she decides to keep her painful divorce a secret so she doesn't ruin his big day. Easier said than done when her feelings for a childhood friend start to blossom into something more... Flower farmer Reed Hollis has never forgotten the only woman who ever captured his heart. He also hasn't forgotten that she's very, very married. Burying his emotions along with his tulip bulbs, he decides to keep his distance while she's in town. Not a bad plan. Until he's roped into helping with the wedding. As the two work together, can they overcome their deep-rooted fears and painful secrets? Or will their budding romance wither on the vine? _________________________________________________________________ Discover hope, healing, and second chances in the fifth novel in the best-selling Poppy Creek series. Each book in the feel-good, small-town romance series is a clean and wholesome read that's much more fun when read in order. Also includes: An original recipe. Book club questions and more... ADDITIONAL BOOKS IN THE SERIES Book One: The Clause in Christmas Book Two: The Truth in Tiramisu Book Three: The Secret in Sandcastles Book Four: The Meaning in Mistletoe Book Five: The Faith in Flowers Book Six: The Whisper in Wind
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951799106
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
An extravagant wedding to plan. A blossoming childhood crush. And a secret ready to uproot everything... When event planner Olivia Parker heads home to help plan her brother's wedding, she decides to keep her painful divorce a secret so she doesn't ruin his big day. Easier said than done when her feelings for a childhood friend start to blossom into something more... Flower farmer Reed Hollis has never forgotten the only woman who ever captured his heart. He also hasn't forgotten that she's very, very married. Burying his emotions along with his tulip bulbs, he decides to keep his distance while she's in town. Not a bad plan. Until he's roped into helping with the wedding. As the two work together, can they overcome their deep-rooted fears and painful secrets? Or will their budding romance wither on the vine? _________________________________________________________________ Discover hope, healing, and second chances in the fifth novel in the best-selling Poppy Creek series. Each book in the feel-good, small-town romance series is a clean and wholesome read that's much more fun when read in order. Also includes: An original recipe. Book club questions and more... ADDITIONAL BOOKS IN THE SERIES Book One: The Clause in Christmas Book Two: The Truth in Tiramisu Book Three: The Secret in Sandcastles Book Four: The Meaning in Mistletoe Book Five: The Faith in Flowers Book Six: The Whisper in Wind
Seven Blessings
Author: Ruchama King
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466835281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The closed, secret world of matchmaking in contemporary Israel provides the titillating pivot for a story of uncommon proportions. In Ruchama King's skillful hands, Seven Blessings maps out the complicated lives of five expatriate women and men whose search for a soul mate, in many ways, mirrors their search for God. At the center of this fascinating novel is Beth, who at age thirty-nine longs to be married but despairs she ever will be. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, he has what she believes to be an insurmountable flaw. Can she overcome her repugnance in order to forge a new life? Binyamin, a talented painter and student, lacks the humility to identify a worthy wife. He strains the matchmakers' patience until his search for perfect love finally becomes ridiculous, even to himself. Tsippi and Judith, the matchmakers, are stumbling themselves, with marriages that need propping up. In this land of miracles, seeking the right match, whether between singles, husband and wife, student and teacher, or man and God, becomes a quest that opens the Bible to us in a new way. Rich characters, an intriguing setting, writing that offers unique nuances, and ultimately a story that keeps you turning the pages all combine to introduce a remarkable newcomer. Seven Blessings redefines the Jewish experience, with a story that will ring with truth for anyone who's ever considered getting married.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466835281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The closed, secret world of matchmaking in contemporary Israel provides the titillating pivot for a story of uncommon proportions. In Ruchama King's skillful hands, Seven Blessings maps out the complicated lives of five expatriate women and men whose search for a soul mate, in many ways, mirrors their search for God. At the center of this fascinating novel is Beth, who at age thirty-nine longs to be married but despairs she ever will be. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, he has what she believes to be an insurmountable flaw. Can she overcome her repugnance in order to forge a new life? Binyamin, a talented painter and student, lacks the humility to identify a worthy wife. He strains the matchmakers' patience until his search for perfect love finally becomes ridiculous, even to himself. Tsippi and Judith, the matchmakers, are stumbling themselves, with marriages that need propping up. In this land of miracles, seeking the right match, whether between singles, husband and wife, student and teacher, or man and God, becomes a quest that opens the Bible to us in a new way. Rich characters, an intriguing setting, writing that offers unique nuances, and ultimately a story that keeps you turning the pages all combine to introduce a remarkable newcomer. Seven Blessings redefines the Jewish experience, with a story that will ring with truth for anyone who's ever considered getting married.
Blessings of the Burden
Author: Alan R. Burt
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467437387
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
In Blessings of the Burden Alan R. Burt shares his heart for people who are homeless. Full of personal stories drawn from almost two decades of firsthand experience working with the homeless, this book is a passionate plea for greater community involvement in confronting the pressing social problem of homelessness. Unfolding in five parts, Blessings of the Burden includes Burt's own journey from apathy to advocacy, a moving interview with a formerly homeless man who is now the director of an organization that fights homelessness in Cape Cod, Burt's analysis of the fourteen main reasons why homelessness is such a massive problem in America, and an example of how one community developed an innovative and cost-effective approach to helping the homeless among them. Powerful and compelling, Blessings of the Burden will inspire readers to get involved with the homeless and to become advocates for their needs, believing that they can make a difference in their communities.
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467437387
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
In Blessings of the Burden Alan R. Burt shares his heart for people who are homeless. Full of personal stories drawn from almost two decades of firsthand experience working with the homeless, this book is a passionate plea for greater community involvement in confronting the pressing social problem of homelessness. Unfolding in five parts, Blessings of the Burden includes Burt's own journey from apathy to advocacy, a moving interview with a formerly homeless man who is now the director of an organization that fights homelessness in Cape Cod, Burt's analysis of the fourteen main reasons why homelessness is such a massive problem in America, and an example of how one community developed an innovative and cost-effective approach to helping the homeless among them. Powerful and compelling, Blessings of the Burden will inspire readers to get involved with the homeless and to become advocates for their needs, believing that they can make a difference in their communities.
The Unexpected Inn
Author: Rachael Bloome
Publisher: Secret Garden Press
ISBN: 1951799356
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Sometimes the unexpected leads us to where we belong… An uplifting new series by the USA Today bestselling author of the beloved Poppy Creek novels. Abigail Preston never expected to own an inn. Then again, she never thought she’d become a foster mom or fall for her late husband’s best friend, either. As soon as the pieces of her complicated life start falling into place, two unexpected visitors arrive, threatening to undo everything. The only guest at the inn she’s happy to see is her best friend, Nadia. Fresh off a public breakup, Nadia Chopra can’t wait to move on. Only this time, she’ll do it right. By enlisting the help of her matchmaker aunt. With so many eligible men, why can’t she stop thinking about Evan Blake—a man who loves to surf and make sweets, but who’s the furthest thing from a perfect match? Evan Blake is too focused on continuing his mother’s saltwater taffy legacy to date. And after what happened the last time he tried, he doesn’t have much interest, anyway. But a confident, dark-haired beauty who always speaks her mind has his heart racing more than a twenty-foot wave. Can love overcome the odds and lead our new friends to their happily ever afters? Welcome to Blessings Bay, an idyllic seaside town where strangers become friends and friends become family. Start reading now if you love: Opposites attract Strong female friendships Rich themes of hope and love New girl in a small town He falls first Quirky small-town events Found family Happily ever afters Unexpected twists that keep the pages turning... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rachael Bloome knows how to write a story that will keep you coming back for more."
Publisher: Secret Garden Press
ISBN: 1951799356
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Sometimes the unexpected leads us to where we belong… An uplifting new series by the USA Today bestselling author of the beloved Poppy Creek novels. Abigail Preston never expected to own an inn. Then again, she never thought she’d become a foster mom or fall for her late husband’s best friend, either. As soon as the pieces of her complicated life start falling into place, two unexpected visitors arrive, threatening to undo everything. The only guest at the inn she’s happy to see is her best friend, Nadia. Fresh off a public breakup, Nadia Chopra can’t wait to move on. Only this time, she’ll do it right. By enlisting the help of her matchmaker aunt. With so many eligible men, why can’t she stop thinking about Evan Blake—a man who loves to surf and make sweets, but who’s the furthest thing from a perfect match? Evan Blake is too focused on continuing his mother’s saltwater taffy legacy to date. And after what happened the last time he tried, he doesn’t have much interest, anyway. But a confident, dark-haired beauty who always speaks her mind has his heart racing more than a twenty-foot wave. Can love overcome the odds and lead our new friends to their happily ever afters? Welcome to Blessings Bay, an idyllic seaside town where strangers become friends and friends become family. Start reading now if you love: Opposites attract Strong female friendships Rich themes of hope and love New girl in a small town He falls first Quirky small-town events Found family Happily ever afters Unexpected twists that keep the pages turning... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rachael Bloome knows how to write a story that will keep you coming back for more."
The Book of Blessings and Rituals
Author: Athena Perrakis
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
ISBN: 1592338771
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Honor life’s milestones and bring sacredness into everyday life. The Book of Blessings and Rituals shows you how to create ceremony and meaning around the most important events in you life. Drawing from different world traditions, leading metaphysical teacher Athena Perrakis presents blessings to cover a wide array of occasions and intentions, including holidays and sacred days, love, healing, protection, prosperity and success, lunar blessings and rituals, and manifestation. Organized by month, you'll be able to celebrate the sacred all year long. DIY projects and rituals will help you perform each blessing. You’ll learn how to construct medicine bundles and altars, which crystals to use to amplify the rituals or clear energy, and how to smudge for clearing and protection. In addition, you’ll learn how to use the power of invocations and blessings to set the energy of your home or event and to assist in amplifying goals and intentions. Deepen your experience of the sacred, find inspiration, and heal with this non-denominational guide to blessings and rituals.
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
ISBN: 1592338771
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Honor life’s milestones and bring sacredness into everyday life. The Book of Blessings and Rituals shows you how to create ceremony and meaning around the most important events in you life. Drawing from different world traditions, leading metaphysical teacher Athena Perrakis presents blessings to cover a wide array of occasions and intentions, including holidays and sacred days, love, healing, protection, prosperity and success, lunar blessings and rituals, and manifestation. Organized by month, you'll be able to celebrate the sacred all year long. DIY projects and rituals will help you perform each blessing. You’ll learn how to construct medicine bundles and altars, which crystals to use to amplify the rituals or clear energy, and how to smudge for clearing and protection. In addition, you’ll learn how to use the power of invocations and blessings to set the energy of your home or event and to assist in amplifying goals and intentions. Deepen your experience of the sacred, find inspiration, and heal with this non-denominational guide to blessings and rituals.
Oskar and the Eight Blessings
Author: Richard Simon
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596439491
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Winner of the 2015 National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature A refugee seeking sanctuary from the horrors of Kristallnacht, Oskar arrives by ship in New York City with only a photograph and an address for an aunt he has never met. It is both the seventh day of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve, 1938. As Oskar walks the length of Manhattan, from the Battery to his new home in the north of the city, he passes experiences the city's many holiday sights, and encounters it various residents. Each offers Oskar a small act of kindness, welcoming him to the city and helping him on his way to a new life in the new world. This is a heartwarming, timeless picture book.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596439491
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Winner of the 2015 National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature A refugee seeking sanctuary from the horrors of Kristallnacht, Oskar arrives by ship in New York City with only a photograph and an address for an aunt he has never met. It is both the seventh day of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve, 1938. As Oskar walks the length of Manhattan, from the Battery to his new home in the north of the city, he passes experiences the city's many holiday sights, and encounters it various residents. Each offers Oskar a small act of kindness, welcoming him to the city and helping him on his way to a new life in the new world. This is a heartwarming, timeless picture book.
Count Your Blessings
Author: Dr. John F. Demartini
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401929745
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
You could lead the life you’d love, if only you lived the one you’ve been given! Are you really living or barely breathing? Do you feel sick, run-down, anxious, or low? In Count Your Blessings, Dr. John F. Demartini reveals the connection between health and state of mind. The old adage about making the most of what you’ve got forms the basis of 25 principles that will help you to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Through real-life examples, exercises, meditations, and affirmations, Dr. Demartini shows how you can use and develop your own inner resources, just by living in the present moment. Count Your Blessings will be the source or inspiration you will come back to again and again.
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401929745
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
You could lead the life you’d love, if only you lived the one you’ve been given! Are you really living or barely breathing? Do you feel sick, run-down, anxious, or low? In Count Your Blessings, Dr. John F. Demartini reveals the connection between health and state of mind. The old adage about making the most of what you’ve got forms the basis of 25 principles that will help you to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Through real-life examples, exercises, meditations, and affirmations, Dr. Demartini shows how you can use and develop your own inner resources, just by living in the present moment. Count Your Blessings will be the source or inspiration you will come back to again and again.
Blessings
Author: Anna Quindlen
Publisher: Fawcett Books
ISBN: 0345468694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
When a teenage couple abandons their baby at the gate of the estate owned by Lydia Blessing, Skip Cuddy, the estate caretaker, decides to raise the child himself, a decision that has a profound effect on the lives of everyone in the community, in a story of love, secrets, and redemption by the author of Black and Blue. Reprint.
Publisher: Fawcett Books
ISBN: 0345468694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
When a teenage couple abandons their baby at the gate of the estate owned by Lydia Blessing, Skip Cuddy, the estate caretaker, decides to raise the child himself, a decision that has a profound effect on the lives of everyone in the community, in a story of love, secrets, and redemption by the author of Black and Blue. Reprint.
Blessing the Hands That Feed Us
Author: Vicki Robin
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698151445
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An exploration of our relationship with food and eating locally—from the bestselling author of Your Money or Your Life Taking the local food movement to heart, Vicki Robin pledged for one month to eat only food sourced within a ten-mile radius of her home on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, Washington. Like Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and the bestselling books of Michael Pollan, Blessing the Hands That Feed Us is part personal narrative and part global manifesto. Robin’s challenge for a sustainable diet not only brings to light society’s unhealthy dependence on mass-produced, prepackaged foods but also helps her reconnect with her body, her community, and her environment. Featuring recipes throughout, along with practical tips on adopting your own locally-sourced diet, this is a candid, humorous, and inspirational guide to the locavore movement and a healthy food future.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698151445
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An exploration of our relationship with food and eating locally—from the bestselling author of Your Money or Your Life Taking the local food movement to heart, Vicki Robin pledged for one month to eat only food sourced within a ten-mile radius of her home on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, Washington. Like Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and the bestselling books of Michael Pollan, Blessing the Hands That Feed Us is part personal narrative and part global manifesto. Robin’s challenge for a sustainable diet not only brings to light society’s unhealthy dependence on mass-produced, prepackaged foods but also helps her reconnect with her body, her community, and her environment. Featuring recipes throughout, along with practical tips on adopting your own locally-sourced diet, this is a candid, humorous, and inspirational guide to the locavore movement and a healthy food future.