A beautiful collection of poems, prayers, and toasts for all marriage celebrations.Finding the right words about love for a wedding or anniversary can be difficult. In Wedding Blessings, June Cotner has collected perfect selections for the bride, groom, members of the wedding party, and other family and friends to share. From verses and vows to prayers and toasts, the sentiments of Wedding Blessings will help make any marriage celebration more memorable. ...

Reaffirmations that remind those who are struggling to enjoy life that you are still capable of making changes that will result in finding happiness again.Back to Joy is the antidote for anyone who has hit a rough patch and found it hard to get back to joyful living. This collection includes inspirational quotes, poetry, and prose from current and modern-day poets for freshness and well-known names for familiarity, such as Confucius, Pablo Picasso, Ralph Wa...

"Delightful . . . filled with accounts of the many magical moments these dear companions provide . . . and their impact on our days and our doings.." — Spirituality & PracticeFeaturing heartwarming passages by a renowned inspirational author, this gift book celebrates puppy joy, the "welcome home" wag of the tail, unbridled affection, bittersweet love for an aging pet, and the sublime moments shared between humans and their canine companions.

**A beautifully illustrated collection of poems and prayers to help children develop an appreciation for the natural world“This is the kind of book that poetic, nature-appreciating kids will want to page through again and again.”—The Sierra Club**WINNER OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS AWARDBless the Earth, our faithful friend,her mountain range and river bend,her forest green and canopy,the hidden ...

A delightful little nightstand companion to make prayera natural part of every day.Greet the day with a celebration of sunrise -- and close it with deep appreciation for life's daily gifts and lessons. Here in one charming volume -- compiled by the author of the popular gift book Graces find an uplifting collection of readings, prayers and poems arranged in specific sections to make the joys of prayer a simple, natural part of each day. Special prayers bring motiv...

A Junior Library Guild SelectionA Society of Illustrators "The Original Art" Annual Exhibition SelectionKirkus Reviews: "Thoughtfully selected and prettily illustrated."Wall Street Journal: "Illustrated with careful delicacy…With works from a range of cultural and religious traditions, this book will encourage 4- to 10-year-olds to count their blessings."The Inner Source Network: "We suspect that the words will sink deeply into minds an...

Serenity Prayers is a lovely and timeless collection of prayers, prose, and poems that leaves readers feeling relaxed, peaceful, hopeful, and encouraged. It's a thoughtful resource for facing everyday challenges.Excerpt from the book:"A Clear MidnightThis is thy hour O Soul, thy free flight into the wordless,Away from books, away from art, the day erased, the lesson done,Thee fully forth emerging, silent, gazing, pondering the themes thou lovest ...

Saying grace at mealtime is a time-honored tradition for many families and a newfound source of spiritual connection for others. Whether you're a master at giving the blessing or fairly new to this sacred art, Graces will bring inspiration to your meals and special gatherings.Seeing the need for such inspiration at her family's table, June Cotner compiled a notebook of poems, prayers, and songs that she solicited from friends, strangers, family members, and ministers. She has turne...

When Christmas seems too commercial, open to any page in this book and be filled with the spirit of the season. Keep Christmas alive in your heart as you dip in for inspiration that conveys the true meaning of Christmas. Over 100 poems, prayers, toasts, and blessings from contemporary writers to classic voices, such as Christina Rosetti and Emily Dickinson, fill the pages of this inspirational collection.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. - Henry David ThoreauSoar! is a thoughtful collection of inspirational quotes and original prose that combine to deliver a meaningful gift book for graduates. Chapters about choices, dreams, perseverance, inspiration, success, and more offer the right words at the right time for anyone heading down a new path.

"The selections in this book will encourage you to pay attention to things that make you laugh, the places that nourish you, the loved ones who inspire and guide you, and caring strangers who bring blessings to your days."—June CotnerGratitude Prayers is an uplifting collection of inspiring prayers, reflective poems, and motivating quotes that will open you to experience more joy and wonder in life. In this gracious anthology, June Cotner offers more than 100 motivational ...

Vintage photographs illustrate both inspirational quotes and original lighthearted musings written exclusively by women for women in this brand-new anthology full of wisdom and humor. The images are remarkable, embodying the best of the human spirit. Each paired quote reminds us of women's strength and character through time.One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.—Simone de Beauvoir