Renovating Love

Renovating Love
Author: Mary Leask
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2000
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780803494442

David Reid has two projects he needs to work on in his life: renovating his house and finding a wife. He decides to work on the easier one first--renovating his house--and finds just the right man to do the job, or so he thinks. But Jim Thompson, who owns a reputable family construction business, gives the plumb job to his beautiful and talented daughter, Carolyn. David is put off by this woman who wears a hardhat and workboots--thinking she will be opinionated and hard to work with--and doesn't hide his displeasure. She assumes that a man who has two doctorate degrees and looks down on working women must be the arrogant and pedantic type. He questions her competency, gets underfoot when she works, and both aggravates and amuses her. But their cold first impressions slowly give way to intense feelings that build up with little regard to the barriers between them. Soon, David realizes that Carolyn has not only repaired his house, she has filled the rooms of his heart with love.

Renovation Of Love

Renovation Of Love
Author: Meka James
Publisher: Jazen Ink Press
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2021-03-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Her return could be a second chance to repair a first love... Forty-three and jobless, Cynthia Marshall finds herself in the last place she'd expected, back home on Madison Island, GA. Her small hometown holds the ghosts of choices past. From the large Victorian she inherited from her beloved aunt, to unresolved family issues, and the boy turned man she left behind over two decades ago. Starting a new career is hard enough but having to do so side by side with a person whose heart she broke is something she never accounted for. Marcel Lewis is the owner of the only construction company on the island and is the key to making Cynthia's new dream a reality. He never quite got over the abrupt departure of the first woman he ever loved. Her return means he can finally get answers to the whys and what-ifs that have plagued him. Years have passed, feelings have remained, but some wounds have yet to heal. The more time they spend together, the walls of the old house aren't the only ones tumbling down. But they can't construct a future without answering for decisions of the past.

For the Love of Renovating

For the Love of Renovating
Author: Barry Bordelon
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2024-06-04
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1454949287

For the Love of Renovating is the inspiring, game-changing book every fixer-upper needs, whether the project is budget remodeling or a full gut renovation. Jordan and Barry—aka the Brownstone Boys—are the enthusiastic go-to renovation team for historic Brooklyn brownstones and other older homes that need a little TLC. In their debut book, they walk readers through the entire house renovation process, starting with things to consider before you’ve made an offer, followed by guidance on developing a design, a schedule, and budgeting; they end by giving a room-by-room tour that includes tips and inspiration for a successful renovation. The book also features a chapter on preserving and refurbishing historic details like wooden archways and crown moldings. Throughout the book, beautiful photos and Renovation Recipes give the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for turning the house you have into the house you'll love. Unlock the potential of your vintage home with this ultimate handbook for restoring historic houses. Whether you’re a new homeowner in search of DIY books to help plan home improvement projects, or are just looking for interior design books to inspire your dream home, For the Love of Renovating provides the perfect blend of gorgeous visuals and practical, hands-on advice.

Renovating Holiness

Renovating Holiness
Author: Thomas Jay Oord
Publisher: SacraSage Press
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1937498654

This book is a call for change. Even more, it calls for open conversation about change. For too long, many in the Church of the Nazarene have considered the doctrine of holiness off limits, a sacred cow, impervious to all forces of cultural modification and theological renewal. It's time for a real change, because the church needs renovation! These 100+ essays from Millennial and Xer leaders explore how holiness might be understood and lived today.

Renovation of the Heart

Renovation of the Heart
Author: Dallas Willard
Publisher: Tyndale House
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2014-02-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1615214550

As Christians, we know that we are new creations in Jesus. So we try to act differently, hoping this will make us more like Him. But changing our outward behavior doesn’t change our hearts. Only by God’s grace can we be transformed internally. Renovation of the Heart lays a biblical foundation for understanding what best-selling author Dallas Willard calls the “transformation of the spirit”—a divine process that “brings every element in our being, working from inside out, into harmony with the will of God.” This fresh approach to spiritual growth explains the biblical reasons why Christians need to undergo change in six aspects of life: thought, feeling, will, body, social context, and soul. Willard also outlines a general pattern of transformation in each area, not as a sterile formula but as a practical process that you can follow without the guilt or perfectionism so many Christians wrestle with. Don’t settle for complacency. Accept the challenge Renovation of the Heart offers to become an intentional apprentice of Jesus Christ, changing daily as you walk with Him.

Renovating the Billionaire

Renovating the Billionaire
Author: Jean C. Joachim
Publisher: Moonlight Books
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2019-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 173276039X

Get rid of the house and sell the land. Bulldozing the broken-down mansion billionaire Stryker Alexander West inherited solves an annoying problem. Busy launching a new venture, he doesn’t have time to waste on sentiment. Taking down the historic building should be a slam-dunk. But Stryker comes up against a stone wall in the form of Landmark chair, Jess Lennox. Supporting her brother and juggling a hard life, Jess refuses to approve a permit to demolish the old house. No way will she let arrogant, wealthy Mr. West destroy her dream. Unwilling to accept defeat, Stryker’s confident he can prevail. He insists staying in town is about winning and has nothing to do with heat from a determined blonde. Too stubborn to budge, Jess holds fast, struggling against her attraction to her worst enemy. Will the winner of the battle lose at love?

Renovation of the Heart for Students

Renovation of the Heart for Students
Author: Dallas Willard
Publisher: NavPress
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2023-03-07
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641584955

This practical student edition of Dallas Willard’s classic Renovation of the Heart helps you enjoy the greatest adventure in life: to follow Jesus and to become more like him. To be transformed—like a caterpillar into a butterfly—opens up a whole new world of possibility. To be changed from the inside out, into a life lived as though Jesus himself were living it, is good for you and healing for the world around you. Renovation of the Heart for Students offers a vision for life change that’s not a matter of managing sin but of giving yourself increasingly to God—from your heart to your mind to your body to your relationships. Experience God in a full, true, and intimate way. See your world through different eyes. Walk in the assurance that God is with you and for you. Love your neighbor as yourself. Renovation of the Heart for Students brings insights from one of the most important thinkers of the past century into your everyday life and includes engaging activities and exercises reflections for deeper insight prayers tailored to today’s students prompts for group use Experience the joy of life with God in the company of your friends with Renovation of the Heart for Students.

Radical Renovation - eBook [ePub]

Radical Renovation - eBook [ePub]
Author: Rev. Dr. James A. Harnish
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426727097

Radical Renovation: Living the Cross-Shaped Life A Lenten Study for Adults James A. Harnish Radical Renovation is a powerful image of what can happen in our lives during the season of Lent. Just as a house can be rebuilt after it has fallen into disrepair or devastation, author James A. Harnish says, so God can enter in to our brokenness and completely rebuild our lives, so that we can become the kind of people in whom the living Christ can take up residence, and through whom the loving purpose of God can become a tangible reality in this world. As the great cathedrals were built in the shape of a cross, the author tells us, the traditional Lenten disciplines invite us to allow the Spirit of God to reshape the way we think, act, and live into the likeness of Jesus on his way to the cross. This seven-session study, appropriate for both group and individual use, will provide one lesson for each week in Lent. Each lesson includes a Scripture reference, a brief reflection, questions for discussion or reflection, a brief prayer, and a focus for the coming week. JAMES A. HARNISH is senior pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida. He is the author of Journey to the Center of the Faith: An Explorer’s Guide to Christian Living; Passion, Power & Praise: A Model for Men’s Spirituality from the Life of David; and You Only Have to Die: Leading Your Congregation to New Life, and he served as a contributor to both 365 Meditations for Young Adults and 365 Meditations for Men. Chapter titles and key Scripture verses: “Discipleship: Living the Cross-Shaped Life” Mark 8:27-38 “Servanthood: A Peculiar Way to Greatness” Mark 9:33-37; 10:35-45 “Surrender: Nothing Short of Everything” Mark 10:17-34 “Forgiveness: Rebuilding Damaged Relationships” Mark 11:25-26; Luke 23:32-34 “Love: The Radical Center” Mark 12:28-34 “Sacrifice: It’s Nothing if It Costs Nothing” Mark 14:1-19 “Hope: He Goes Before You!” Mark 16:1-8

Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice

Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice
Author: Jan Johnson
Publisher: Tyndale House
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2014-02-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1615214879

Are you longing for life-changing transformation in your relationship with God? Get ready to find fresh illumination for your faith journey in this short and practical guide. Exploring over 60 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard’s bestseller Renovation of the Heart, this book offers powerful brief lessons for character formation. With devotional-sized quotes and rigorous daily experiments, this book will challenge and encourage you to dive deeper than ever before in your relationship with the Creator. Perfect for group or individual study, this guide is for anyone and everyone, no matter the stage of your Christian walk. Working through Dallas Willard’s plan for spiritual renovation of the whole person, this book covers a wide range of topics, such as: What “death to self” looks like The crucial role of good thinking The interplay of will, thoughts, and feelings Being a person of joy and peace The body’s role in spiritual formation Be inspired and strengthened as you enjoy the adventure of these experiments in spiritual transformation and grow an unshakeable faith. “No one has impacted my life like Dallas Willard. But for most of us, it helps to break his thoughts into bite-sized portions and then actually do something with them. So, this is a feast!” —John Ortberg, author and speaker “I see no way to work through this book without being radically changed from the inside out.” —Howard Baker, instructor of Christian formation, chaplain, author of Soul Keeping