Bed of Roses (Thorns Included)

Bed of Roses (Thorns Included)
Author: Dionna Carter
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-02-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781736380796

Bed of Roses is the story of a wife whose marriage is mired in struggle. Yearning for the intimacy she once enjoyed, it seems she has exhausted all options. At her end, she finds herself teetering between hope and despair. How will she find the words to kindle the transformation she desires? Sharing the intimate pages of her journal, Dionna Carter's collection spills raw emotion and desperate faith as she unearths the heartache of her own journey. Likening marriage to a rose, a universal symbol of love, these poems expose the complexities of an intimate relationship. Speaking to and for wounded wives, Bed of Roses offers the language to begin tilling the ground for conversation, intimacy, and restoration.

Bed of Roses, Bed of Thorns

Bed of Roses, Bed of Thorns
Author: Uta Christensen
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2010-06-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1609764935

Germany, WWI and WWII: War devastates the lives of ordinary citizens. While the country’s face was changing and men died in battle by the millions, the women’s psyche and role was also changing. Ursula Meister, an insatiably curious child, has an innate sense of independence and is a keen observer. Coming-of-age after the end of WWII, Ursula’s sense of self is adversely affected by her mother, a beautiful but repressive, insensitive, punishing woman. Ursula longs for her father, a soldier in the German army who is absent during her formative years. However, when he finally returns, she feels estranged. Finding solace in listening to family tales through her Aunt Lidia’s storytelling, Ursula learns of the women before her who survived hardships more severe than hers. Faced with war time’s extreme insecurity, but equipped with intelligence and strength, Ursula must find for herself her true beliefs, her worth, and eventually her freedom and independence. Uta Christensen writes a poignant and engrossing coming-of-age story and family saga that explores the emotional boundaries of family dynamics—in the lives, loves, losses, and joys of three generations—and the strength of the women bearing the brunt of tragedy. A beautiful and compelling read, Bed of Roses, Bed of Thorns will stay with you long after the final page is read.

Straight to the Heart of Mark

Straight to the Heart of Mark
Author: Phil Moore
Publisher: Monarch Books
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2015-04-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0857216430

Mark's gospel reveals the exhilarating highs and lows of what it would have felt like to be one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Mark listened to Peter as he preached the story of Jesus throughout the Roman Empire, then he wrote it down. Mark wants the reader to experience what it was like for Peter and his friends when Jesus called them to leave their old lives behind and step into His story. Mark 1:1 to 7:23 is set in Galilee and it recounts the early days after Peter was invited to play a part in the Messiah's story. Mark 7:24 to 9:29 is set amongst the pagans and it chronicles Peter's growing realisation that what is happening in Israel is the world's story. Mark 9:30 to 10:52 takes place on the road to Jerusalem and charts Peter's growing awareness that it is going to be a costly story. Mark 11 to 15 records the week leading up to Jesus' death and marvels at the fact that this is a surprising story. Mark 16 is the grand finale of the gospel, describing Peter's mixture of fear and delight as he finds Jesus' tomb empty and realises that he has been called to continue an unfinished story. Straight to the Heart of Mark is one of a series of devotional commentaries which allows people to get to grips with each book of the Bible one bite at a time. Each book contains 60 punchy and relevant chapters, crammed with fascinating and accessible scholarship.

Journey to 50

Journey to 50
Author: Laurie Russell
Publisher: Elevate Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2017-01-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1943425809

In a culture enamored with youth and beauty, the 50th birthday is often seen as a death sentence...in more ways than one. It’s easy to see why...what was once perky is now droopy. What’s trending now trumps wisdom. Good health is waning. And, after years of putting others first, many find they are lonely, depressed and lack meaningful work. On the eve of her 49th birthday, Laurie Russell stood before a dark path, struggling to find purpose and joy. It was do or die, and it scared her. Early one morning, (because she couldn’t sleep...again), she asked God, “Why am I still here? What is it you want me to do?” “Focus on regaining your health – physically, relationally, emotionally and spiritually – and then write about it.” So the journey began. Journey to 50 shares the real-life steps and tools Russell used to regain the joy in her life and to see age as a privilege. Her book covers: Overwhelming Dread Open Relationships (It’s not what you think!) Optimal Health Organic Faith Outrageous Fun Most of the greats in the Bible were given their “big adventure” in the second half of their lives. Why should it be any different for us? God doesn’t want us to sit on the sideline any longer. (He knows how many hours we’ve put in watching little league!) It’s time to reevaluate our life, sit before God and plan out our next journey. Let the celebrating begin!

A Court of Mist and Fury

A Court of Mist and Fury
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 660
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1526634252

THE SECOND BOOK IN THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES 'With bits of Buffy, Game Of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy' - STYLIST _____________________________ Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two... _____________________________ Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.

Journey to Ultimate

Journey to Ultimate
Author: Gurmeet Sidhu
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2018-07-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1543702791

The protagonist Greta goes through various phases to deal with her hallucinations. Greta is having a vision of snakes since she saw it in her room with the lightening effect all around. To get rid of these hallucinations of which she is not sure whether it is her fianc who is dead is reincarnated by God or the snake goddess whom she should worship or not is always in a dilemma, while sometimes having faith in their God lives her way to Baptism and she understands that universal God, ultimate is the power.

Acceptance is the Beginning of Change

Acceptance is the Beginning of Change
Author: Ralston G. Bishop
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2014-11-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1491752165

The son of a single parent, a black Jamaican woman who was a poor domestic worker, author Ralston G. Bishop narrates the story of his life in Acceptance is the Beginning of Change. From his birth in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, in 1974, to growing up poor in the parish of St Ann, to turning to crime, to spending time in prison, Bishop shares his journey and discusses the lessons he's learned along the way. Now a farmer and a poet, he reflects on poverty and its far-reaching effect on people, and he tells of the importance of having complete faith and trust in God. From rags to riches and from riches to rags, this memoir shares Bishop's story as he learns to accept the regrets of his past and come to terms with a new present and future. Honest and disclosing, Acceptance is the Beginning of Change communicates that it's not about what one lacks in life, it is about what one has. It's not about the mistakes-it's about the lessons gained.

A Court of Mist and Fury

A Court of Mist and Fury
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 659
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1619634473

The seductive and stunning #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses. Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people. As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin. While Feyre navigates a dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms. She might just be the key to stopping it, but only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future-and the future of a world in turmoil. Bestselling author Sarah J. Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her dazzling, sexy, action-packed series to new heights.