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Young women long for relational connection with women further ahead of them on the journey. Yet, without realizing it, many of us tend to distance ourselves from those in younger generations. Can we really have close relationships with women who have different thoughts on church, different experiences with family, and different ways of talking about God? Where do we start? In A Friend in Me, Pam Lau shows you how to be a safe place for the younger women in your life. She offers five patterns women need to internalize and practice for initiating relationships and talking about issues such as faith, forgiveness, sexuality, and vocation. Most significantly, she reminds you that there doesn’t need to be a divide between generations of women. Together, we can have a global impact—and experience a deeper faith than we’ve ever known.
For so many of us, our friends are like family members--we lean on them through our highest highs and our lowest lows--but sometimes those friendships don't turn out quite as we hoped. Bible teacher Kelly Needham debunks our world's constricted, narrow view of friendship and casts a richer, more life-giving, biblical vision for friendship. In Friend-ish, Kelly Needham reminds us that we were called to more than halfhearted friendships and lukewarm connections. We need something more stable, secure, and sacred. We were designed for real friendship--but the difficult truth is that too many of us are settling for less. Kelly deconstructs what Scripture says about the gift of friendship and takes a closer look at the distorted view that most of us have instead. As she shares the lessons she's learned from experience, Kelly paints her own glorious vision of what Christian friendship could look like. With hard-fought wisdom, a clear view of Scripture, and a been-there perspective, Friend-ish teaches us how to: Recognize symptoms of idolatry and toxic dependency Boldly ask for what we need from our community of friends Understand and address the problems that arise in friendship--from neediness to discord Recognize when it's time to end an unhealthy friendship Reorient toward the purposeful, loving relationships we all crave that ultimately bring us closer to God Find the friends you need and start to become that friend for others Join Kelly as she challenges you to view your chosen family in a new light, gain a vision of friendship according to Jesus, and finally enjoy friendships as God intended.
An intimate yet frank biography of Gore Vidal, one of the most accomplished, visible and controversial American novelists and cultural figures of the past century. The product of thirty years of friendship and conversation, Jay Parini's biography probes behind the glittering surface of Vidal's colourful life to reveal the complex emotional and sexual truth underlying his celebrity-strewn life. But there is plenty of glittering surface as well - a virtual Who's Who of the American Century, from Eleanor Roosevelt on down. The life of Gore Vidal was an amazingly full one; a life of colourful incident, famous people and lasting achievements that calls out for careful evocation and examination. Through Jay Parini's eyes and words comes an accessible, entertaining story that puts the life and times of one of the great American figures of the post-war era into context, that introduces the author to a generation who didn't know him before and looks behind-the-scenes at the man and his work in frank ways never possible before his death. Parini, provided with unique access to Vidal's life and his papers, excavates buried skeletons, but never loses sight of his deep respect for Vidal and his astounding gifts.
In this sweet and moving picture book, debut author-illustrator Sandra Salsbury explores friendship, compassion, loss, and the transformative power of connection. Roland lives a quiet life filled with art, music, and tea parties for one. It's a nice life, but sometimes he feels rather lonely. And then one day, Roland finds the perfect companion. Milton may just be a pine cone, but they have so much in common. Milton also happens to enjoy drawing, listening to music, and drinking tea. And he's also alone. But there are signs in the woods suggesting that someone else might be missing their best pine cone friend. Suddenly, Roland doesn't know if he truly cured his loneliness or if he just passed it on to someone else.
Precious, rare, and priceless--just a few of the words that can begin to describe the value of dear friends. Young or old, big or small, close or far away, they enrich our lives with their presence. This golden treasury of beloved quotes, poems, and Scriptures is beautifully framed in the soft watercolor artwork of popular artist Judy Buswell, whose work includes breathtaking florals, gardens, and tranquil landscapes. Readers will delight in fondly reflecting on meaningful and memorable friendships that have stood the test of time while enjoying the invitingly serene art. Friends will be able to share with one another just how much the precious bonds of friendship have truly impacted their lives for the better. An ideal gift for any occasion to celebrate the wonderful blessings of friends.
Text and illustrations tell the story of a real dog named Jasper, who lived in Northern Maine. He interacted with many forest animals and befriended an injured whitetail doe who came to his yard to graze.
Slim the Fire Breathing Dragon was born one fall day when a small boy, needing to escape the constraints of a car seat, called out "Daddy, tell me a story." Since that day, Slim has been a regular guest in our family. Jonathan and his dragon friend learn about life and the strength of character they need to overcome countless obstacles. Allow this narrative to serve as a basis for discussions with your child about honesty, loyalty, integrity, perseverance, devotion, trust, love, and countless other values. Reading this story to your child will initiate questions which are frequently overlooked in our busy lives. Answer every one. Take some time, read to your child. Discuss the values displayed by the characters in the book. Allow a Fire Breathing Dragon to stir their imagination. They will make difficult choices as they face the world, knowing your values will give them a better chance to make the right choices.
Eleven-year-old Sophie LaGrange's enthusiasm at spending the summer of 1950 at Camp Latona on Gambier Island is dampened by being paired with a disagreeable girl from a refugee camp in France and having to hide her "Star Girl" comics.