When a tragic car accident took the life of our twenty-one year old daughter, Maia, we began a journey that has been paradoxically the most heart-wrenching and spiritually uplifting period of our lives.Learning to Dance in the Rain chronicles the first year of this journey. Through pain and despair to renewed energy and spiritual discovery, we write about the many ways in which we are finding strength and inspiration to carry on. With help from family and friends, a variety of reli...

Three foster brothers are called home to Neverwood, the stately Pacific Northwest mansion of their youth. They have nothing in common but a promise to Audrey, the woman they all called mother-that upon her death, they would restore the house and preserve it as a home for troubled boys.But going home is never easy.Cal struggles to recover from past heartbreak, while Danny fears his mistakes are too big to overcome. Devon believes he may never break down the barriers that sep...

A short story for anyone who's ever wondered whether they should take a leap of faith on love.Emma thought she'd be the next of her friends to get engaged but when her boyfriend, Gray, says he needs some space, she has no idea where this leaves their relationship. As she struggles to deal with her emotions, in walks Sam, a man from her past who's ready to declare his love for her. Luckily, she has her best friend, Jessica, to help keep her head on straight and to remind her to keep...

Find hope and renewal in lifes natural cycle of ordinary losses and new beginnings.When we intentionally enter into our everyday walk through small losses, the terrain of larger losses, the valley of the shadow of death, is not totally unknown. It is not completely unfamiliar, alien, terrifying, for we have walked some of this way before with our lesser losses. We can journey through this valley of loss, for journey through it we must. And we can emerge markedly changed, but al...

In Being Selfish we meet Sarah facing a second unplanned pregnancy at the age of twenty-two. Her conservative Jewish, politically liberal, middle-class American upbringing fails to provide her with meaningful comfort or guidance. Depressed and disillusioned, she sets out on a twenty-year pilgrimage to explore sex, God, and herself. Her forays into orthodox Judaism, the sex trade, and new age spirituality don’t satisfy the depth of her longing for authenticity. Then she meets Sam, a New Yor...

Ever pick a daisyor a black-eyed Susanpluck its petals and chant, Loves me, loves me not? If the final petal tells you, Loves me not, how do you feel? If we give our power to a flower, to how many others do we give it away? Ever shrink from hurtful words and think you are a nothing? Blame an evil twin for your actions? Hear a voice trying to get your attention? Or do you just want a ticket to somewhere else? If so, step aboard and travel to lush locales and ordinary places as a daughter wh...

With descriptions that are poetic, and inspired, evoking pathos in the reader, this work of literature highlights the deep love and comfort God Himself can bring through that one special relationship with a beloved pet. Giving detailed accounts of heartbreaking losses, and surprising gains, with an occasional twist of humor, "A Feline Grace" is an enjoyable read for lovers of literature, lovers of God, and pet lovers alike. Everyone is bound to fall in love with Nashy!Comments from...

God once gave His best secret to a cook! His name was Brother Lawrence – a monk who lived in the 17th century.. God was his best friend. His book, The Practice of the Presence of God has sold millions of copies, in many different languages, all over the world. For many, it has been one of the key books in their Christian faith. How to Enjoy God All the Time is the children's version of this now famous book. It tells Brother Lawrence's story in words that are easy for a child to read and un...

Just like you, I am always in search of answers and profound experiences. I have listened to many speakers, read countless books, and attended many conferences (both live and via the web). They all say we already possess all of the answers and the means to get where we want to go. Some seem to offer wonderful techniques, and I admittedly do make some progress.......but the "AHA!" moment has yet to happen. A niggling inside pushed me to pull out the one book that has yet to be read in its e...

Whisper Into My Eyes is the first composition from the book series Cracked Hearts One Soul. Described as a meditative poetic journal, this first book will take you travelling to places where time and space does not always exist. It will draw out of you feelings of pain, fear, suffering and sadness but yet also those of love, peace, happiness, and harmony and afterwards your soul will have experienced this universe in a mysterious yet real way. Throughout these travels you will come across ...

Poetry: The Epitome of Life and Hope presents a touching collection of poetry that explores four vital themes: life, love, hope, and struggle. In these verses, author Dominique Wrizile explores the mutability of the human condition through often wistful language and philosophical mediations. Exploring both the challenges of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and the courage needed to move ahead, Wriziles poetry is emotional and inspiring.The poems in Poetry: The Epitom...

My name is Cedric also known has Ced Tha Poet. This book has a very Therapeutic message for those in need of inspiration. Life for me has been very interesting and I must say thank you God for helping me make it through the good and bad times. Ive given myself to my talents which are writing, poetry, music, and inspiration. I believe in seasons and everyone has their seasons in life and one must learn to react at the right time and use all of his training to do whatever it is that must be ...