A Thousand Scattered Moments is a book of poetry collected by a family of educatorsfour English teachers and a band director. Even though some of us left the classroom to become administrators, we all remain teachers and writers at heart. Originally planned as a joint publication by Keith and Ellen, it became a family project after Keiths death in March of 2015. The central paradigm here is that our memories are built in homes, and we invite you to come into ours through various kinds of d...

Simple, poetic, sophisticated prose relays ancient Native American wisdom that will inspire modern-day reflection . . . a book of enlightenment and spirit." — Foreword ReviewsPeople have moved away from Mother Earth, bringing heartache, pain, and other maladies of the modern age. The "self-help" movement claims to offer peace and fulfillment to individuals, but this solitary approach takes us only so far. Ultimately, it is in communion with our fellow being...

"Attempt everything in life with your best effort,And a great passion, and you will be happy"From Motivational Words From Your Favorite Gym Teacher"One kind, positive word to a person who is down,May change their life forever"Half of the book is athletic motivation, and half about motivation and inspiration in all aspects of life.We all have times in our lives when we could use a little inspiration.Some positive words that motivate us to do t...

POETRY HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN EMOTIONAL OUTLET FOR ME. GOD HAS ENABLED ME THROUGH POETRY TO RENEW MY MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. GOD IS THE HEAD OF MY LIFE, JESUS IS THE CENTER OF MY WORLD AND THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE COMFORTER OF MY SOUL.

'...goes straight to the heart.' --Georg Feurerstein Ph.D. 'Truly a book of wisdom...thought-provoking and most inspiring.' --Mary Martin, First Chair America.'...an Absolutely Lovely Gift.' --Bea Arthur '...a Delightful addition toour library.' --Heritage Park Care Center '...Lovely book...I really enjoyed the positive messages conveyed...' --Sara O'Meara, Childhelp USA. 'The book is Great!' --Robert J. Smith, GMI Records and Tapes inc.' ...Beautiful book, you know how to bring a smile to...

Who said practice makes perfect? Know any practicing Christians very well? Like learning to play piano, developing a sturdy faith takes timeand deliberate, consistent practice. It involves small things. Commonplace, home things. Mistakes and muddles, even. For faith works itself out, and God teaches his best lessons, not in the church sanctuary or on short-term mission trips, but in the midst of the everyday business-as-usual practices that round out the rest of our time. This book of sh...

Ideas for writing often come over long and protracted periods of time and through a variety of both good and bad experiences. The pen is picked up or the computer is turned on, and once again ideas begin to flow onto the page or screen. The result is a poem, which in essence is a short story about a point of view; a personal experience or life event lived out by self, others or a combination of both. Come by invitation into the place of waiting in order that you, the reader, may hear t...

Everyday Pocket Poetry is a compilation of poems that cover a wide variety of subjects that people experience in real life. It contains the experience of the author told in a humorous yet serious way that will make you think about what you see and do and evaluate those events in a positive light. Mrs. Twedt has split the book in four sections: everyday poetry; tribute to those who labor (especially in health care); seasons of the year; and Christian poetry. You will find the authors Christ...

Read and relate to the author’s spiritual observations and humorous happenings compiled in writings over the past twenty years. The author’s style reflects her love for all genres of poetry from ancient to contemporary with influence from George Herbert to Billy Collins. A few short essays add depth and her photographs complete the book’s beauty. Find inspiration from one person’s passion for the written word as found in this paraphrase of her soul.

Truth Is In The Youth, will awaken you with a therapeutic ful?llment. Its uplifting exuberance heals the mind, body, and soul. Angela has devoted her heart felt compassion towards reaching the youth as well as adults. She captures a safe ambience with lyrics in her poetic essence. Based on the fact that we all can relate to lifes struggles; all we can do is take one day at a time and pray that we get the sources needed to survive. She expresses her poetic pieces by focusing on iss...

Ebb & Flow is a journey of brokenness and wholeness, a sabbatical of sorts, a glimpse of craziness dashed with an array of solitude. A myriad of Agape, Eros, Philia and Storge epithets. A spiritual awakening, a revolutionary moment, a period of redemption and an act of faith. It's my painting but your color, your auntie's canvass but your cousin's brush, your mama's couture but your daddy's fine design, your uncles' swagger but your grandparent's wisdom. It's the ups and downs; the ins and...

Journey with me into picturesque poems, riddled with truth, and ponder the possibilities. Experience Gods mysteries of past, present, and future, and the unknown through my eyes.