?Lessons of Life? captures the life experiences of 15 talented authors from diverse backgrounds, provoking emotions from laughter to tears. Personal biographies of life changing events include times of war and peace, death and birth, and crisis and redemption. Poems and essays provide first person accounts of prejudice, autism, date rape, AIDS, and the struggle for the equality of the sexes. In stark contrast are inspiring stories exposing the love of people from different cultures across the United States, South America, India, and Asia. With unrelenting hope for the next generation, the authors share the challenges of youth and reveal the secrets to aging in today's complex world supported by the blessings of friends, Mother Nature, puppies, and especially grandchildren - and resolves the mystery of whether deer hunting is really better than sex.

Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me In this twenty-one day devotional, Adessa shares ageless truths that she learned in her forties, but wishes she embraced in her twenties. She invites you to laugh at her silliness, to feel camaraderie in our similar female challenges, and to be encouraged to be the woman God created you to be. Whether you read it on your own or work through it with a group, you will be inspired by the ageless truth that God loves you, and, no matter how young or old you are, He has a plan and purpose for your life.

Let wellness innovator “Yeah Dave” (featured in The New York Times and O, The Oprah Magazine) share the experience of our elders, a mix of history, wisdom, and joie de vivre, which is our most precious resource. Elder Americans in their eighties, nineties, and even hundreds, have survived the Holocaust, endured the Great Depression, fought in World War II, lived through the Civil Rights Movement, and endured countless booms and busts. And yet, unlike other parts of the world where elders are respected and revered, so many American elders tend to be lonely and feel irrelevant, without a voice or presence in American culture. The elders need our attention and love—and we need their stories and wisdom. The table of contents includes: FEEL YOUNG FOREVER HOW TO HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIPS BE HAPPY (RIGHT THIS SECOND) CHERISH YOUR MARRIAGE (BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE) THE CURE FOR LONELINESS “SCREW,” LAUGH, CELEBRATE (EVEN AT FUNERALS) HOW TO FIND MORE TIME FEEL INSTANTLY SUCCESSFUL AND MORE! Dave Romanelli is on a journey to meet and listen to the stories of Americans who have seen (and lived) it all! One person he met is a 103-year-old who began driving a horse and buggy, then a Model A Ford, and now a yellow Smart Car, who says, “The first hundred years were the hardest. Everything after that is a breeze.” Another new friend is a ninety-year-old who lost four grandparents, both parents, and three siblings in Auschwitz, and is a reminder to all of us to wake up and be grateful. This is a small book that will have a powerful impact!

This can be your turning point. God can take the hardest places in your life - the things you never thought you’d overcome - and heal you and set you free so you can use your story to help other people discover their own abundant life. The message of this book is simple: You can be healed and overcome. You can walk in freedom. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the work that Jesus did at the cross, you don’t have to stay trapped in your pain and heartache. No person is doomed to repeat the cycles of the past. You can choose, as I did so many years ago, to start your own journey to healing and freedom and start really living the abundant life Jesus has for you. Are you ready? Let’s get started.

"A book for contemporary seekers. It illumines the eternal quest for spiritual truth in the context of our time--a time of crisis and paradox. Even as threats to human civilization intensify, a new wave of universal spirituality is quietly breaking upon the shores of our planet"--P [4] of cover

Do you want to be a better friend? This is a book about recovering the lost art of friendship. Bridging Generations: 52 Stories of Ageless Friendship contains transformative tales of companionship between nursing home residents and volunteers. Woven through the narratives are ten useful building blocks for forging bonds with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The stories offer compelling portraits of people such as: • Annie Mae, who as a child defied her mother and cut a hole in her feed sack dress • Hugh, who caught a rattlesnake with his shoelace to make $10 • Nora and Bebo, whose birthday wishes were immediately granted • Bob, the quadriplegic who went skydiving • Moses, the first Black welder in North Florida Heartwarming, poignant, humorous, instructive, and inspiring, the stories will appeal to those who visit with or care for elders. More broadly, this is a book about forming friendships in unexpected ways. It testifies to the healing power of communication, music, laughter, celebrating, and just being present with someone. Come discover the power of ageless friendship! "Three cheers for Steve and Allison Blay and their new book, Bridging Generations, a practical and inspiring guidebook for nurturing friendships with older adults."—Missy Buchanan, speaker and author of From Dry Bones to Living Hope “Everyone needs a friend. With over 50 stories of courage, determination, and humor, Bridging Generations, a top-notch book by Steve and Allison Blay, has golden nuggets for everyone wanting to develop communication skills and meaningful friendships.” —M. Violet Asmuth, Ph.D., Communication Studies

OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES! Who is a mentor in your life? Who guides you through the ups and downs, helps you make decisions, is there when you have questions and doubts? The apostle Paul knew the importance of this kind of discipleship. He mentored Timothy, a young pastor who was facing all sorts of challenges. He also pointed the way for Titus, a pastor who was shaping an early church. Paul's letters to these young leaders are packed with instruction, guidelines, principles, and encouragement. His practical words of wisdom are valuable keys to discipleship in any generation. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book: Jesus Christ is the center of the gospel. The faith held by the church should be manifested in the behavior of the church. Church leaders are expected to live above reproach. There is accountability among the church body. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes: An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying. Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting. An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV). Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes. Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

Founding Fathers and Proverbial style wisdom and instruction to prepare todays Young Men to face lifes challenges. The best men ever known have always stood for bigger causes than just themselves. The book includes duty to God, duty to Family, duty to Country, and duty to self. Also included are the rewards of diligence, obedience, and the rewards of disobedience. In addition the importance of being purposeful not wasteful in ones business, education, and religion is examined carefully including the dangers of despising authority and living a wasteful existence. Great for any young man leaving home to start life on their own, graduating, facing fatherhood, marriage, desiring guidance, or struggling with purpose and meaning in life and relationships.

1962 Cosmic Radiation, called Astral Light by the Ancient Masters, is the Invisible Ocean of Living Fire that covers this Planet with everything known, appearing as Lightning in its fiercest form and as Human Flesh in its finest form. Content: Cosmogo.