A Cup of Comfort for Adoptive Families

A Cup of Comfort for Adoptive Families
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2009-05-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1440514216

It takes a loving and caring couple to bring an adopted child into their home. And every year, thousands of couples make room in their homes—and their hearts—for these special children. This story collection celebrates the individuals and families who experience these feelings firsthand. From first-time parents, anxiously awaiting the phone call that their little one has arrived to a single woman who crosses the Atlantic to find her heart’s child, this inspiring collection will touch every person who picks it up. The newest volume from the beloved and bestselling Cup of Comfort® series is sure to resonate with the thousands of happy couples who adopt children every year—and those looking to become mothers and fathers.

A Cup of Comfort for a Better World

A Cup of Comfort for a Better World
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2010-02-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1440506868

What better way to improve your world than to show a sense of compassion and empathy for those in need? This collection celebrates those who give the special gift of their time. Inside, you'll find fifty original, true stories that feature examples of people whose good deeds make life a little bit easier--children on the other side of the globe, next-door neighbors in a bind, or a friend staying brave in the face of illness. Written by men and women, young and old, this collection is not only a touching tribute to those who see our world as a work in progress--but also an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference.

A Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers II

A Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers II
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2009-05-18
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1440514232

Everyone loves a good dog story. In this moving collection, readers will enjoy fifty great dog stories that will have them laughing and crying as they enjoy this tender and touching volume with their own dogs at their feet. Following the success of the original edition, readers will be thrilled with this follow-up edition. In it, they will find new stories that are just waiting to be discovered and adored—from a new puppy bringing renewed energy into his elderly owner’s home to a walk down memory lane for a visit with a dog who made her owner’s childhood an adventure. This story collection will bring love, joy, and a sense of companionship into every reader’s heart.

A Cup of Comfort for Single Mothers

A Cup of Comfort for Single Mothers
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2008-03-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1605503819

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A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women

A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women
Author: James Stuart Bell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1605506494

In this special addition to the bestselling A Cup of Comfort series, more than 100 contributors extend a sisterly hand to help you stay on the path of Christian love and devotion every day of the year. You will cherish real-life heroines such as: Mimi, whose love for her daughter and trust in the Lord allows her to confront her greatest fear Maralee, whose kidney cancer is diagnosed on Valentine's Day and, by God's grace, is healed in time for her beloved son's wedding that June Renee, a substitute teacher who asks God to help her connect with a troubled student With a touching story for each month and biblical passages as well as accounts of women's real-life encounters with God for every day in the year, A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women is a daily dose of grace and goodness for Christians everywhere.

A Cup of Comfort Book of Bible Promises

A Cup of Comfort Book of Bible Promises
Author: James Stuart Bell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2010-02-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1440505926

God enters into a covenant with every one of us, and promises fruitful rewards to those of us who remain true to our pledge. The Bible is filled with these divine commitments—and in A Cup of Comfort Book of Bible Promises, you'll not only find the promises, but also true stories of Christians whose lives have been changed as a result of ful-filling them. These encouraging, faith-affirming accounts reveal how we can seek trust and comfort in the Lord's words, seeing us through trying times. A Cup of Comfort Book of Bible Promises celebrates the success of fulfilled covenants—and delivers hope to those who find strength and inspiration in all the books of the Bible.

A Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers

A Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1605503797

Everyone loves a good dog story! In this moving collection, you'll meet more than fifty of the most admirable, adorable dogs on earth, from a loyal canine who comforts his owner John's mother when John passes away, to a mutt who helps ease the isolation his owner Liam suffers as the result of Asperger's syndrome. Sometimes bittersweet, sometimes joyful, but always poignant, these touching true stories of canine love and devotion will touch the heart of you and every dog lover in your life.

A Cup of Comfort for Mothers

A Cup of Comfort for Mothers
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2010-02-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1440505918

Is your mom your best friend? Or your biggest fan? Your loyal confidante? No matter what she means to you, Mom is always the one you turn to when you need a shoulder to cry on, sound advice, and unconditional love. And there's no better way to pay tribute to the most exceptional woman in your life than with this touching and poignant collection. Inside, you'll meet fifty mothers, daughters, and sons who celebrate the mother-child bond by sharing heartfelt and personal stories--from tales of new mothers to adult children who are longtime parents themselves before they truly realize the abiding strength of a mother's love. Featuring narratives by and for mothers, this newest volume in the Cup of Comfort series is the perfect gift to remind her that every day is Mother's Day.

A Cup of Comfort for Women

A Cup of Comfort for Women
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1605503932

A collection of uplifting stories that celebrate the strength and grace of womanhood. This lovely collection of beautifully told stories by women can be read all at once or enjoyed bit by bit—each chapter offers a little inspiration to kickstart your day, week, or year.

A Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters

A Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1605503916

The mother-daughter relationship retains its power and poignancy throughout a woman’s life. As mothers raise their daughters to womanhood, as daughters care for mothers through midlife and beyond, and as mothers watch daughters become mothers themselves, the changing and growing mother-daughter bond is—and always will be—a cornerstone for every woman. In A Cup of Comfort for Mothers & Daughters—the fourth installment in the unparalleled Cup of Comfort series—mothers and daughters exchange wisdom, advice, and intimate secrets unlike anything you will find in any other story collection. You will laugh and cry out loud as you share in the uplifting stories within these pages, such as: A daughter welcomes her mother back into her life after she has a baby; A young woman sits down for a good cry on her first night at college, and her prescient mother walks in, saying, "You forgot your pillow"; A grown daughter finally learns to value her mother’s gifts for compromise, love, and empathy; A mother finally bridges the generation fashion gap with her daughter on one memorable shopping trip. Whether you are a mother, a daughter, or both, you will want to share A Cup of Comfort for Mothers & Daughters with the women you cherish the most in your life.