See the birds and bees, flowers and weeds, and different people who make up God's Flower Garden as seen through the eyes of the poet, for the beauty of God's Flower Garden is not only the flowers God created, but also the different people He created. Experience the frustration of being kept waiting for a scheduled appointment, the sadness of putting a pet to sleep, the humorous aspect of a surgery not mentioned in polite society, and other common events in life, all described in verse and rhyme. These events all take place in a part of God's Flower Garden. Poems on Christmas, comfort, mercy, a prayer for forgiveness, and others bring to mind the serious side of life in God's Flower Garden. To cover all of God's Flower Garden, one must remember the mountains, rivers, trees, national parks, etc., for He created them all. Experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, a pilgrimage to the colonial south, and other trips/outings as described by the author. God's Flower Garden would not be complete without mentioning friends and family, which the author has done by including poems written for them on their birthdays.

In God's Garden; Stories of the Saints for Little Children, a classic since it was first published. Has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Flower Garden Collection is written with the purpose of encouraging people that God loves them and will help them through all of life struggles. Despite whatever hardships occur in life, Jesus loves us and is with us to help us through every battle. The themes of the poems and prayers in this book were inspired by the Holy Spirit to bring hope, encouragement, peace, joy, and ultimately a faith and trust in God that God is with us and we are victorious in Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). As you ponder them, the themes of these poems and prayers will feed your spirit, soul and body and bring the peace, and comfort of God into your life

... ʺHow can prayers said over and over again like that be any good?ʺ Mistress Margaret was silent for a moment. ʺI saw young Mrs. Martin last week,ʺ she said, ʺwith her little girl in her lap. She had her arms around her motherʹs neck, and was being rocked to and fro; and every time she rocked she said ʹOh, mother.ʹ ʺ ʺBut, then,ʺ said Isabel, after a momentʹs silence, ʺshe was only a child.ʺ ʺ 'Except ye become as little children --' ʺ quoted Mistress Margaret softly ‐ ʺyou see, my Isabel, we are nothing more than children with God and His Blessed Mother. To say, ʹHail Mary, Hail Mary,ʹ is the best way of telling her how much we love her. And, then, this string of beads is like Our Ladyʹs girdle, and her children love to finger it, and whisper to her. And then we say our Our Fathers too; and all the while we are talking, she is showing us pictures of her dear Child, and we look at all the great things He did for us, one by one; and then we turn the page and begin again. ...

This book reveals what you always wanted to know about the issues of life, death and the afterlife. Supported by Scriptures, it reveals shocking truths about heaven, hell and your birthright blessing. There're four components to Gods birthright (covenant) blessing which are His (1) word blessing, (2) peach blessing, (3) wealth blessing, and (4) eternal life blessing. God set this inheritance aside for you before you were born. There's enough abundance in your birthright blessing to fulfill every need you have. It entitles you to dwell in a land of utopia whereby your peace, health, friendships, quality of life, holiness and well being are absolutely perfect. Speaking of the good life, it doesn't get any better than this. This book shows that (1) you have a personal calling on your life (youre created for a purpose), and (2) your racial group has a calling to fulfill. You need to know your personal and racial callings, for they are eternal. Before you can appreciate what God has in store for you, you need to know who you are (the real you that God created you to be). This book reveals the real you. This book also confirms the reality and location of heaven and the materials saints new bodies will be made of. It shows what saints do in Paradise now and forevermore. You'll be delighted and pleasantly surprised to know your heavenly activities. This book reveals (1) where Hades is located (the temporary abode of sinners called the region of disembodied spirits), (2) where the permanent place of torment is located called the eternal lake of fire, and (3) the cursed materials sinners bodies will consist of. In hell, sinners' bodies will burn to ashes and be recycled to burn all over again. God's Scriptures confirm these truths.

This second volume follows the tremendous demand for and interest in Cynthia Cowen's first book. These programs are designed for easy implementation at women's meetings, youth gatherings, and congregational events. Leader's helps are provided to indicate what props, songs, or readers are needed. This collection of 15 programs, like the first volume, is reflective, at times humorous, and includes skits, meditations, and other suggestions to fit the season, including Lent, Spring, and Advent. Programs include: - A Mother's Heart, A Celebration Of Woman - A Journey With Prayer - No Fooling! A Look At The Month Of April - Bloom Where You Are Planted! - God's Pentecost Pantry - I Am The Vine, A Harvest Of Worship - God's Advent Rainbow and eight more... As a member of the church-wide Executive Board of Women of the ELCA, a licensed lay minister, and an Associate in Ministry to youth and family, Cynthia E. Cowen has many avenues to develop programs for use in congregations. She has authored 14 other books published by CSS. Cowen received a B.A. in education from Northern Michigan University and is a graduate from her synod's Lay School for Mission. She currently serves as a licensed lay minister of the Northern Great Lakes Synod of the ELCA at Calvary Lutheran Church, Quinnesec, Michigan, and a rostered Associate in Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain, Michigan. She was elected to the Executive Board of the church-wide Women of the ELCA in 1996 and sits on the Printed Resources committee.