This book is a collections of writings that are created to inspire thoughtful contemplation on the things of God.Each one reflects a part of life that we all go through. Hopefully, through it’s narrative we can see ourselves and the growth that is possible as a child of God.They include:Allegories : works in which the characters and events represent particular qualities or ideas that relate to morals, religion, or politics:Vignette : a short piece of writing...

Poems from past reflections of a young up and coming poet/singer/songwriter.

The harmonizing influence of ancient Daoist philosophy is of much relevance to the world in which we live today, and this is especially so in the field of global education. Among the growing numbers of contemporary teachers and scholars who nurture Daoist wisdom in their classrooms, this book takes the unique pathway of considering its applications through the contemplative lenses of teacher diaries. Its South African-born author has taught academic English for over three decades in Japan,...

“A shot in the dark. Cryptic clues leading nowhere. Will justice prevail, and for whom?”When an elderly man is mysteriously shot on a remote beach, Steve, a small church Pastor in a rural community, must balance his spiritual calling and the skills of his previous profession to find the killer in time. Joined by Rebecca, a Major Crimes Detective, he must discover the meaning in the clues before someone else is killed.Following the trail across the region, he discovers the t...

We all carry the pain and scars of another person's sin. These scars can hamper our ability to cope with our daily lives. They can also hold us back from achieving our potential in God. This book is designed to help us recognise these scars and re-engage with God and our destiny in Him.It is written for those who have been neglected, discarded or wounded and yet still hold on to that unspoken hope that God is not done with them yet. Those who cannot shake the desperate desire to be...

The atonement--where God in Jesus Christ addresses sin and the whole of the human predicament--lies at the heart of the Christian faith and life. Its saving power is for all people, and yet a deep hesitancy has prevented meaningful discussion of the cross' relevance for people with disabilities. Speaking of disability and the multifaceted concept of the atonement has created an unresolvable tension, not least because sin and disability often seem to be associated within the biblical text. ...

This complete edition of the Holy Synod Version of the Russian Bible was designed for optimal navigation on Kobo and other electronic devices. It has both book and chapter navigation links. In just a few clicks, you can be reading any verse in the Bible.The Table of Contents lists all books of the Old and New Testaments, and Deuterocanonical literature. Just select the book you want to read and to go directly to it. Once you opened the book, you can select the chapter you want in j...

20 poems of lesbian love. I wrote these when I first came out for my then girlfriend.

25 poems of love dedicated to my then girlfriend Gaynor. These are suitable whether you are straight or gay.

A young woman finds herself is a precarious situation after a night that is sure to haunt her. During a silent, tear filled ride home with her friend, she finds that the earlier events of the night are nothing compared to what she is about to encounter.

होरीराम ने दोनों बैलों को सानी-पानी दे कर अपनी स्त्री धनिया से कहा - गोबर को ऊख गोड़ने भेज देना। मैं न जाने कब लौटूँ। जरा मेरी लाठी दे दे। धनिया के दोनों हाथ गोबर से भरे थे। उपले पाथ कर आई थी। बोली - अरे, कुछ रस-पानी तो कर लो। ऐसी जल्दी क्या है? होरी ने अपने झुर्रियों से भरे हुए माथे को सिकोड़ कर कहा - तुझे रस-पानी की पड़ी है, मुझे यह चिंता है कि अबेर हो गई तो मालिक से भेंट न होगी। असनान-पूजा करने लगेंगे, तो घंटों बैठे बीत जायगा। 'इसी से तो कहती हूँ, कुछ जलपान कर लो और आज न जाओगे तो कौन हर...