Contributing writers who have firsthand experience growing up in or working in the foster care system share their personal experiences. Many of the writers among these have undergone trauma, abuse, and an uncaring home.

Collection of stories of the encounters of the contributing authors as they share their experiences in the foster care system. They faced many obstacles from their own family, foster parents and as they worked in the system. There are stories of abuse, neglect, self-doubt as well as stories of triumph as they overcame the situations life had dealth them.The foster care system as these authors have experienced is in need of improvement. The goal of these authors is to bring awarenes...

Life is marked by a variety of losses, says certified trauma specialist H. Norman Wright. Some are life-changing, such as leaving home, the effects of natural disasters or war, the death of a loved one, or divorce. Others are subtle, such as changing jobs, moving, or a broken friendship. But whether readers encounter family, personal, or community disaster, there is always potential for change, growth, new insight, understanding, and refinement.Writing from his own experience, Wrig...

Despair. Emotional isolation. Self-loathing. Immaturity. Abusive actions.These are just some of the damaging fragments that remain embedded within our personalities, behaviors, and souls when we are broken as children. The memory of the past may seem distant and clouded, but within its scars deep wounds remain that continue to inflict pain upon our adult lives--and often end up spilling into the lives of others.In Broken Children, Grown-Up Pain, Paul Hegstrom, author of Angry Men and the Wome...

Parents serve as their childrens first teachers. What they learn at home helps them build on their learning and education at school. In A Parents Guide to a Peaceful Home, author Patricia Braxton provides a guide to helping parents manage their home in a peaceful, loving way in order to ensure success for their children at home and at school. This handbook presents Braxtons TAD (Toward Affective Development) model, which gives practical advice to help parents teach their children responsib...

You may have an amazing program and be well connected to your students, but that doesn’t always guarantee a problem-free ministry. Whether it’s the guy in the back of the room who’s always causing trouble, or the girl in the corner with a look of indifference, disruptive and apathetic students can hinder the effectiveness of your ministry. But you don’t have to let discipline problems drive you out of youth ministry (or out of your mind!).In this practical book, youth ministry veteran Les ...

Children need boundaries in order to flourish. In Bonding with Your Child through Boundaries, biblical counselor June Hunt offers parents biblical principles, time-tested wisdom, and practical advice for setting up appropriate boundaries in their homes. First, Hunt highlights the essential role of boundaries, explaining why they’re vital and how they positively impact a family’s life. Hunt then outlines 36 practical “how-to” steps for making boundaries work. Featuring real-world e...

Harold J. Sala, author of over twenty books on marriage, presents a new book that focuses on equipping parents to raise godly children in the face of today's unique cultural and social challenges. In straightforward language, Sala examines different parenting styles, focusing on both the mother and father's role in the parenting process.

Women today face crippling insecurities,battle self esteem woes, and struggle to find peace with themselves. Girl Let Your Hair Down is a book about how we, as women, need to let our hair down and relax, embrace who we are, and find the freedom in that. It shares real life examples, has a little humor sprinkled in,and was written out of a heart full of love for women that just want to love the women in the mirror.

The silence must be broken…Each year, thousands of men, women, and children suffer domestic violence. For many, it's far too long to live in this kind of silence. How much devastation must we see in individuals, families, and communities before we realize that someone… anyone… everyone must take a stand?Featuring stories & accounts from domestic violence survivors & family members. Also included is information regarding types of abuse, why victims stay, awareness months, & a...

If half of the homes in your community were destroyed by a natural disaster, there would be a national outcry for help.Divorce destroys over half of todays marriages ripping families apart and destroying homes on a daily basis. If divorce were a virus, it would be past epidemic state and would approach pandemic levels. What are we doing about it?How can we stop the epidemic of divorce?This book provides you with practical steps to strengthen and support the immune s...

A Hope for All I wish you love, peace, joy and healings. Love God, love others, and love yourself with your whole heart. Make a difference for the better by sharing your love and God-given talents as you encourage those around you. Others will not have to guess that you truly care when you let them know by what you say and how you say itWhat you do and how you do it. When others think of you, let them get a good feeling and Smile!