In this enduring tale for all ages, lecturer Sandy Smith tells how Belinda, a monarch butterfly, wriggles from her cocoon and dries and spreads her wings. She is ready and eager to begin the next phase of her Journey. She is ready for a challenge!Meanwhile, her younger cousin Calvin, still a caterpillar, lounges on a nearby leaf with his cap bill shading his eyes. He does not look forward to any change in his life, much less a Journey. “I’m comfortable right where I am,” he tells h...

How do the people who know the most about food tackle the special challenges of cooking for children's palates? How do they get their children to join them at the dinner table when most kids would rather play under the tablecloth? Why do some kids love to eat broccoli, sushi, or pesto, while others insist on chicken nuggets every night?A lifelong foodie and a first-time mother, Fanae Aaron had lots of questions about how to teach her son to enjoy a variety of fresh, whole foods. So...

A young adult /adult fiction that is told from a young girls perspective and imagination that takes us away on an unforgettable journey. It weaves two stories, one of a family's experience with keeping a loved one in their home while moving through the dying process with the help of Hospice. It is also a story of a Grandmother and her grand-daughters journey into another world where birds are their twin souls who journey with them throughout life in so many subtle ways.I am really ...

Walynn the Wishing Worm is designed to encourage traditional morals and values. The story takes place in a setting that has the potential to be troublesome. But with a lot of faith, hard work, and strong friendships, the tiny insect characters manage to keep the environment positive and exciting.Walynn and his friends are faced with many herculean tasks. In a series of inspirational events, these courageous bugs show how even the smallest person can make a huge difference. Walynn i...

This third book in the trilogy, The Meanaing of Three: Under the Mask focuses on the mystical, magical, mysterious essence that resides in each of us, but few of us ever know is there. Through her personal story, she communicates transpersonal truths that support the reader in releasing the mask, which is our false identity and what is behind the mask, which is what we, too often, are afraid we are. And through this book, she supports the reader in discovering the amazing being that we are...

In the lawless heart of the West, Gertrude Westbrook is a woman with a past, a fierce spirit, and a love that's been betrayed. When her fiancé is killed in a brutal ambush, Gertrude is left with nothing but a burning desire for revenge—and a promise she made to her dying lover.Now, Gertrude is on the trail of the men responsible, but as she hunts them down, she crosses paths with Jack "The Gunfighter" McCade, a man whose skills with a six-shooter are only rivaled by his reputation ...

This anthology gathers the strong voices of accomplished poets reaching into and beyond nostalgia to remember, to honor, and to document through figurative imagery their experiences of Mexico and the vibrant border areas before the ravages of narco-violence.Locals Listen to the Mariachi Band at El Jardin in San MiguelYou see their silhouettes along the stone wallor arm in arm below the glow of garden lightshuddled like foothills, earth you coul...

As pastors' wives, the authors of this devotional personally have experienced or witnessed the issues with which women struggle: identity, marriage, children, work. Reading this devotional is like having a conversation with a trusted friend who knows what you are going through. Over 52 weeks, these authors share from their hearts using engaging Scriptures, real-life inspiration, and practical wisdom they have learned along the way. Each week focuses on one theme, and daily devotions includ...

Why me, Lord? Why now?

The Holy Spirit desires to be an integral and active part of our lives. He wants to be your friend.The Holy Spirit is the voice of the Trinity in our lives.He has a role that is just as important as the role that Jesus and the Father have. If we just casually acknowledge who He is we will not enter into the fullness of what God has for us. This book is to help teach us who the Holy Spirit is, how to walk with Him, discover who He is as a person, and how to make Him Lord in ...

This indispensable study tool will help you develop a personal Bible memorization plan—starting with 52 key verses of scripture. Featuring full scripture text (in the King James Version, New International Version, and New Living Translation), brief devotional insights, and memorization tips, Bible Memory Plan provides the impetus, structure, and encouragement you need to begin the challenging—but life-changing—habit of memorizing scripture. Its handy size goes anywhere, tucking ea...

In his book, "Meditation for Health and Happiness", Dr. Robert Puff discusses the importance of practicing daily meditation. Sharing findings from numerous research studies conducted by scientists and psychologists all over the country, Dr. Puff talks about the long-term effects of stress on the body and mind; and how meditating regularly can heal everything from high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and back pain, to mental depression and anxiety. Not only will Dr. Puff talk you throug...