Are you suffering from terrible brokenness? Have you lost a job? Depressed? Lonely? Are you struggling with unforgiveness? Are you ill and needing contentment? Well, this book is for you. It gives hope to the hopeless, helps the helpless, and strengthens those who are weak. Whatever challenging situations you are experiencing, there is help. This book will inspire, encourage, and give you hope through trying experiences, the word of God, stories of other persons, Bible stories, writings, and songs about various topics that will cheer your spirit. Some of the topics includes: forgiveness, being faithful; God cares, God's love, a test of faith, keep hope alive, falsely accused, denial, when everything falls apart, the Christian journey, health, and others.The world is filled with many unexpected hurdles, but we all have a sympathetic friend in Jesus who is there to carry our burdens if we just lay them at his feet. Today, whatever is your concern, bring it to Jesus, and he will take care of you. Never lose hope; there is always sunshine at the end of the road when you depend on the Lord to carry you through. "Cast your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7. "When thou passeth through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Isaiah 43:2.
It is a devotional calendar that can be also used as a book. It contains poems and scripture verses for each day of the year related to health. The topics include Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Air, Rest, Trust in God, Stress, Depression, Kindness, and Nature. There are also short inspirational writings on each topic. A great blessing awaits you every day as you read.
"CALLING ALL SUN-LIONS""Hey, are you a Sun-Lion?Would you like to be a Sun-Lion?Do you know what it means to be a Sun-Lion?Want to find out?""Well, just answer these questions: Would you like to be HAPPY?Would you like to be FEARLESS in any situation?Would you like to be more CONFIDENT?Would you like to GIVE and RECEIVE more love, every day?And, would you like to be absolutely INCREDIBLE?"If you answered "YES" than this in not only the book FOR you...this is the book ABOUT you.Today, (and often) read and join the journey and adventures of Sun-lion to learn the tips, techniques, and skills that you, "Yes YOU," can use to change your world and the world around you with ease.This story will help you: + build and strengthen your self-confidence+ be fearless in any situation+ discover your true beauty+ better understand others+ stand-up for your beliefs+ share your thoughts respectfully+ give your love and accept the love of others+ and live everyday with joy and happiness.Now, read on to: + become a Sun-Lion+ live like a Sun-Lion+ share like a Sun-Lion+ and build a world filled with Sun-Lions.Let's face it, we all face challenges and can easily become confused and overwhelmed by the words and actions of family, friends, and especially bullies that put our emotions, into a "FUNK" when we don't know why or even how to respond.Understand, you are not alone.Join the Sun-Lion journey where YOU will discover tips, techniques, and skills you can use and share with others to build your self-confidence, your self-esteem, and your self-image to become your own Sun-Lion and to surround yourself with a world of Sun-Lions.Are you ready for adventure?Can I gets ROAR?LET'S ROOOOOOOOAR
"CALLING ALL SUN-LIONS""Hey, are you a Sun-Lion?Would you like to be a Sun-Lion?Do you know what it means to be a Sun-Lion?Want to find out?""Well, just answer these questions: Would you like to be HAPPY?Would you like to be FEARLESS in any situation?Would you like to be more CONFIDENT?Would you like to GIVE and RECEIVE more love, every day?And, would you like to be absolutely INCREDIBLE?"If you answered "YES" than this in not only the book FOR you...this is the book ABOUT you.Today, (and often) read and join the journey and adventures of Sun-lion to learn the tips, techniques, and skills that you, "Yes YOU," can use to change your world and the world around you with ease.This story will help you: + build and strengthen your self-confidence+ be fearless in any situation+ discover your true beauty+ better understand others+ stand-up for your beliefs+ share your thoughts respectfully+ give your love and accept the love of others+ and live everyday with joy and happiness.Now, read on to: + become a Sun-Lion+ live like a Sun-Lion+ share like a Sun-Lion+ and build a world filled with Sun-Lions.Let's face it, we all face challenges and can easily become confused and overwhelmed by the words and actions of family, friends, and especially bullies that put our emotions, into a "FUNK" when we don't know why or even how to respond.Understand, you are not alone.Join the Sun-Lion journey where YOU will discover tips, techniques, and skills you can use and share with others to build your self-confidence, your self-esteem, and your self-image to become your own Sun-Lion and to surround yourself with a world of Sun-Lions.Are you ready for adventure?Can I gets ROAR?LET'S ROOOOOOOOAR
The Influence and Predictability of Socioeconomic Factors of the 2018 PARCC Middle School ELA Scores in New JerseyBy: Dr. Charlene F. JonesThis quantitative research, The Influence and Predictability of Socioeconomic Factors of the 2018 PARCC Middle School ELA Scores in New Jersey, examines the predictive power of socioeconomic, parental, and school district factors on student academic achievement. The combined influence of parent education with a bachelor's degree or higher and free- and reduced-price lunch factors demonstrate the highest statistical significance for predictability in this study. All fundamental variables utilized support a greater discussion on how we, as parents and educators, can influence standardized test results and ensure local education policies and recommendations therein are research-based and implemented effectively in diverse communities. Particularly during this new era, post-pandemic, we seek successful strategies to combat learning loss, increase educational opportunities, and predict, where possible, assessment results-all in support of the future of public education.About the AuthorDr. Charlene F. Jones is a passionate educator and school business administrator. Her quantitative research explores the influence and predictability of socioeconomic factors on specific NJ standardized tests on selected middle schools' performance results. Dr. Jones has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in business administration from The College of New Jersey; a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in management with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Rutgers University; and both an Education Specialist (EdS) degree and Education Doctorate (EdD) degree in education leadership, management and policy from Seton Hall University. Dr. Jones is president of Jones Educational Services, created to support single parents and families in student academic achievement through creative learning strategies and assessment.
Faith has concluded that COVID-19 is actually a monster whose plan is to take over the world. Faith is a curious little girl who, like other children, has so many questions related to COVID-19. However, the adults in Faith's life do not answer her questions, which leads her to rely on her own vivid imagination to explain why her environment has changed so drastically.Hiding from COVID-19? A Children's Story about Fighting Fear with Facts is a charming book that follows Faith's journey from feeling confused and fearful to being educated on the basic facts related to COVID-19 in simple terms for young children to understand.We should recognize the fact that not only have adults entered into a new reality caused by COVID-19 but also remember that our children's lives have been turned upside down. Therefore, we as adults have a responsibility to protect, love, and educate our children. Sharing Hiding from COVID-19? A Children's Story about Fighting Fear with Facts with our children will assist in teaching them ways to protect themselves from this illness and educate them on basic facts about COVID-19--all while being entertained by a fun story.
Charlene left a legacy for the family in her writings affirming the fact, "We Are Standing on the Wings of Eagles." The purpose of the book is to depict black life in contrast to suburban, inner city, especially black church life. Show the futility of diverse lifestyles. An integration of the personal and political-the past on the present. The book was written by the eldest sibling prior to her unexpected death. Three days prior to her death, on March 10, 2003, Charlene wrote the following in her personal journal: My thoughts. My plans. My prayers. It is my prayer that everything I am, everything I hope to be, lines up with the perfect will of God. ...Charlene Few people can deliver words of blessing and encouragement at the perfect time when that "hug" is needed. Charlene was one. She was able to discern just the right time and need. Of course, she was so many years ahead of her time, it was if she had been here before writing all she saw in her notebook for future reference. Acquaintances are many in life, but true friends are few. Charlene was my true friend. I cherish her love and memory. I can still picture her singing with her mother, Lena, and family. They created such a perfect harmony that it could only have been orchestrated with God conducting. Charlene had a special way to let you know what she thought even if she did not agree with you. She was always ready to take time to do for others. She was God's voice and God's feet (serving) doing what she was able and supposed to do and leaving the rest to capable God. I was truly blessed to share a part of her time on earth. You are missed. God bless, my friend Charlene.-Elizabeth Marsh-AddisRetired teacher God has a way of placing people into our lives when we need them the most. Charlene was one of these persons for me. I had the awesome privilege of meeting Charlene while pastoring my second church, the Bethel AME Church in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Bethel was Charlene's home church. It was the church where her mother, Ms. Lena, was the minister of music and served for over fifty years. It was very apparent to me, as their new pastor, that this family was exceptional in so many ways, and family, both their own and God's family, was at the center of their joy and sincere service to the Lord. It was so obvious that Ms. Lena was a mother who was deeply steeped in the Lord and quietly, yet boldly, prayer was at the heart of her daily disciplines. After Charlene began attending church again, she got saved and recommitted her heart once again to the Lord. Additionally, I was honored to pastor her younger brother, Darryl, who was also called to the ministry and is now serving as the assistant pastor in New Jersey and one of Ms. Lena's daughter's, Yvonne, is serving as a senior pastor of a church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Subsequently, all of Ms. Lena's children are currently serving the Lord in ministry. Charlene's mother left a God-fearing legacy for all her children to follow. They, indeed, are "standing on the wings of eagles." As I watched Charlene grow in the Lord, it was not at all surprising to me that she had tapped into the Spirit of the Lord and was alert and inquisitive, holding tightly to God's Word. Charlene foresaw the importance of documenting the revelations sweetly whispered in her own ear, leaving a legacy for generations to come. Thank you, Charlene. "Write the Vision And make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet f
Elegant, fun and exciting, this is a must-have guide that embroidery enthusiasts of all skill levels will love. Opening with helpful overviews on tools, supplies, and techniques for transferring designs, installing the drum, and more, also included are easy-to-follow tutorials on all the essential embroidery stitches to help you get started. From there, you'll find over 30 embroidery designs for flowers, herbs, plants, and more that are realistic, easy to accomplish, and simply stunning. Inspired by the beauty and comfort of nature, the embroidery patterns featured within these pages range from wildflowers and cut flowers to garden and forest plants and favorite aromatic herbs. With ready-to-use patterns, step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, stunning photography, and extra ideas for decoration and displaying your finished product, it's the perfect source of inspiration for crafters, both beginner and advanced alike.
Beneath the flashing lights and the throbbing beat of the music in an LA night club, Drake Devereaux admits he's grown tired of his playboy lifestyle and vows to change it. Haunted by a devastating tragedy in his past, he's never dated a woman he could love. Ebony Jordan lives a mundane life but longs for the hot, steamy nights she writes in her romance novels. She can write happy endings in her stories but never one herself. Drake and Ebony meet by chance and know it is more than a casual fling. Their attraction is immediate and all consuming. They share a passionate kiss and an unforgettable night of sex. When he opens the door to her innermost fantasies, she starts to believe in the impossible. When Drake allows his fears to separate them, Ebony must face the stark reality - happily ever after only happens in fairytales. Solomon Blackwell, a powerful Rogue vampire, sees Ebony and is stunned by her resemblance to the woman he loved and lost decades ago. Ebony rouses his bloodlust and her sexy body sets him on fire. He will stop at nothing to claim her soul. When an unexpected tragedy brings Drake and Ebony back together, Drake is given a second chance. He must to face the consequences of his actions and protect the woman he loves from a dangerous man who has set his sights on her. Will Drake and Ebony's love survive or will it be shattered by an obsessed vampire who threatens to tear their world apart? In a high rise above the city, Broderick Devereaux holds clandestine meetings to formulate a plan to protect his only son and the woman his son loves from the Rogue vampire he's pursued unsuccessfully for more than two decades. The same cruel, sadistic vampire who also destroyed his life. Will history repeat itself?
A royal kingdom is shaken at its core by the choice of its only heir who was to rule the kingdom after his father's death. It was the family's tradition to give the firstborn son a name that would be indicative of how he would rule the kingdom. Also, it was a long-established custom that the reigning king would marry a particular type of woman. However, this heir was attracted to the forbidden. Now, he is married with children and discovers her secret. This was a sure case of a family gone wild Who are they? What have they become and why?
A Garden View of Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gift from the Sea“This book is a feast, a dream, a wondrous adventure….—Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now.Winner 2021 Eric Hoffer Award#1 New Release in Philosophy, Consciousness & Thought, Tropical Climate Gardening, and BotanyDuring a tropical storm. In the aftermath of chemotherapy. In the midst of marital discord. These are among the times author Charlene Costanzo found comfort, joy, hope, and healing on Sanibel Island. Now, comes a collection of insightful life-guiding reflections inspired by the tropical botanicals of her precious flower garden.Life lessons and line art in the tropics. In the tradition of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Charlene finds awe in the bounty of seashells along the Florida shoreline. But, it’s the foliage in Sanibel’s botanical garden that brings daily reflections and lesson-bearing messages.Translating the beauty of botany. If you look closely, plants sprout with willpower and bloom with determination. Drawing from the beautiful nature of trees and flowers, Charlene crafts garden-inspired messages from her experiences with healing and understanding. Inside, find quotes, reflections, and bonus material:Pen-and-ink line drawings with illustrations of flowers, leaves, and garden plantsCharlene’s Twelve Gifts resource and lessons learned in the gardenAn epilogue from two other locales-Sedona, AZ and St. John, VIRelaxing garden gift or beach gift. If you’re exploring the secret life of trees or the beauty of a cut flower garden, this environmentalist memoir is a great addition to any shelf of nature books. A combination of garden book and meditation book, it is both an ode to ecology and a collection of healing, discoveries, and epiphanies.Looking for Anne Lamott books, gardener gifts, or inspirational gifts for women-or enjoyed bestsellers like Braiding Sweetgrass or The Hidden Life of Trees-then Twelve Gifts from the Garden is your next read!
American Indian Youth Literature Award Winner - American Indian Library AssociationCuando la tribu Umpqua de Regina es terminada legalmente y su familia debe mudarse de Oreg n a Los ngeles, ella se embarca en una b squeda para comprender su identidad como india a pesar de estar tan lejos de casa. When Regina's Umpqua tribe is legally terminated and her family must relocate from Oregon to Los Angeles, she goes on a quest to understand her identity as an Indian despite being so far from home.La familia de Regina Petit siempre ha sido Umpqua, y vivir en la reserva de la tribu Grand Ronde es todo lo que Regina, de diez a os, ha conocido. Su mayor preocupaci n es que Sasquatch pueda existir en el bosque. Pero cuando el gobierno federal promulga una ley que dice que la tribu de Regina ya no existe, Regina se convierte en "india no m s" de la noche a la ma ana, a pesar de que vive con su tribu y practica las costumbres tribales, y aunque sus antepasados fueron ind genas durante incontables generaciones. Ahora que se han visto obligados a abandonar su tierra natal, el padre de Regina inscribe a la familia en el Programa federal de reubicaci n de ind genas y los traslada a Los ngeles. Regina encuentra un mundo completamente nuevo en su vecindario en 58th Place. Nunca ha conocido a ni os de otras razas, y ellos nunca han conocido a un indio de verdad. Por primera vez en su vida, Regina se enfrenta cara a cara con la crueldad del racismo, personalmente y hacia sus nuevos amigos. Mientras tanto, su padre cree que si trabaja duro, su familia ser tratada como estadounidenses blancos. Pero no es tan f cil. Es 1957, durante la era de los Derechos Civiles, y la familia lucha sin su comunidad tribal ni su tierra. Al menos Regina tiene a su abuela, Chich, y sus historias. Al menos est n todos juntos. En esta conmovedora novela de grado medio basada en la propia historia tribal de la autora de Umpqua, Charlene Willing McManis, Regina debe averiguar: Qui n es Regina Petit? Es india, americana o ambas? Y ella y su familia alguna vez estar n bien? Regina Petit's family has always been Umpqua, and living on the Grand Ronde Tribe's reservation is all ten-year old Regina has ever known. Her biggest worry is that Sasquatch may actually exist out in the forest. But when the federal government enacts a law that says Regina's tribe no longer exists, Regina becomes "Indian no more" overnight--even though she lives with her tribe and practices tribal customs, and even though her ancestors were Indian for countless generations. Now that they've been forced from their homeland, Regina's father signs the family up for the federal Indian Relocation Program and moves them to Los Angeles. Regina finds a whole new world in her neighborhood on 58th Place. She's never met kids of other races, and they've never met a real Indian. For the first time in her life, Regina comes face-to-face with the viciousness of racism, personally and toward her new friends. Meanwhile, her father believes that if he works hard, their family will be treated just like white Americans. But it's not that easy. It's 1957, during the Civil Rights era, and the family struggles without their tribal community and land. At least Regina has her grandmother, Chich, and her stories. At least they are all together. In this moving middle-grade novel drawing upon Umpqua author Charlene Willing McManis's own tribal history, Regina must find out: Who is Regina Petit? Is she Indian, American, or both? And will she and her family ever be okay?
The sheltered, comfortable, liberal upbringing undergone by Lori in the North Shore suburbs of Chicago in the United States did not prepare her for marriage into the difficult and quirky working-class family of her husband, Jerry-or for the sweeping societal and social changes of the last quarter of the 20th century.Lori deals with relationships between family and friends, divorce, alcoholism, infidelity, homosexuality, the judicial system, the Holocaust, and financial booms and busts. Most importantly, it deals with cancer from the points of view of both the victim and the survivors.Lori's seemingly perfect suburban world is in constant peril. Fortunately, her lifelong best friend, Adele, is there every step of the way to provide support and advice-until Adele faces her own tragedy. When separated from Adele by thousands of miles, Lori also finds she can count on her new friend, Rain-an ex-flower-child with a surprising connection to Lori's past that holds the key to Lori's future.Lori is the story of a woman gaining strength she never knew she could achieve and of victory over adversity.
Rap Poet Society: Volume 2By: Charlene McClearn Charlene McClearn has a zeal for writing. In an effort to make these truths to be self evident, McClearn has a tapped into the past, the present, and has her perspective about the future. She acclaims her ability to convey her message through her writings. She hopes that this is just the beginning of a journey where her talent can be discovered, and will continue to be convicted of these truths that are not apparent to the naked eye. McClearn has formulated a platform which others might find liberating; she writes in concession with today times and this is just the tip of the iceberg which can only melt down to even more truths. The tracks are hot. And if you would like to see where it all started: Rap Poet Societyby Charlene McClearn Charlene McClearn has put together Rap Poet Society as a demonstration of a life in Rap. Her experiences and views formulated and shaped this book. She is content that others can relate in one form or another to either her spirituality or Plain Jane experience.Charlene has been reaching out to help people all her life. She has helped hundreds of people through her daily living. Charlene is inspired by God to share with others her spiritual experience. Rap Poet Society is just one avenue to do so. In it you will find a testament to reality that can be mind-boggling.It is a short read that speaks volume to ones inner self. It is a short read with hunger to feed. About the Author: Charlene McClearn is a graduate of WSS. She loves writing and has the zeal to write a novel. Charlene loves sports. She has a religious background and she comes from a loving family.
Remember, Now, it will be Our SecretBy: Charlene Canada Remember, Now, it will be Our Secret tells the story of a beautiful and well-educated wife and mother who loses her self-identity due to abuse by an overbearing man. This story tells of a family who enjoyed peace and joy in the beginning, and then embraced the terrible bondage of hate due to the alcoholism and physical bearing by a cruel man. Read on and find how the family found renewed peace in faith and how this wife and mother change their lives for the better. Faith and love in Christ can lead anyone out of pain and suffering to a life of joy. About the AuthorCharlene Canada has always wanted to write, but did not begin her writing journey until she was ill with cancer. From breast cancer that spread to her spleen to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, she did not believe she would survive. She asked God for help and a new doctor came into her life who saved her and she is now cancer-free.
Whitlock's Compositions: A Biographical and Pictorial Story of How Charles D. Whitlock, Owner of Whitlock's Florist, Attempted to Compose the Lives of His Two DaughtersBy: Charlene Hampton Holloway, RN Whitlock's Compositions tells the true tale of three African American women who did not give up on their chosen careers and obtained their education during the Great Depression through the 1960s Civil Rights era. As well as documenting well-known African American athletes in the 1960s, this inspiriting story speaks aloud to the saga African American families face throughout the country. The relevancy of this story to today's world post-COVID-19 is powerful as author Charlene Hampton Holloway, RN recounts how her mother, C. Thelma Whitlock, was nursed back to health as a one-year-old baby by her mother, Parthenia Whitlock, during the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic.Written to inspire today's youth, Holloway hopes to encourage those of all cultures to set goals, obtain education in their dream careers, and never give up. About the AuthorCharlene Hampton Holloway, RN has been involved in Civil and Human Rights for all cultures for a number of years. She has spoken to elementary schools and teachers and several colleges regarding Civil and Human Rights. She began her membership in the Louisville NAACP branch at thirteen, willing to be jailed for the rights of people of color. Holloway is a retired registered nurse, belonging to her local KYANNA, a division of the National Black Nurses Association and is a Lifetime member, having volunteered in helping assess patients free-of-charge. In 2017, she was awarded for serving her community to advance the dream by the governor of Kentucky during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards Ceremony. Additionally, she is a member National Council of Negro Women, Louisville Section.Holloway loves families and children. She has three adult children, six grandchildren, and twin great-grandchildren. She and her husband Chet attend church together as well as Sunday school classes where she sings in their Legacy Choir and is a church First Responder for the medical team. She enjoys brisk walks, swimming and water aerobics with her husband at their local YMCA, as well as bowling with her extended family members during their bi-annual Whitlock Family Reunions.
