"We could be anybody and everybody. A group of high school stereotypes with one thing in common. Every one of us has a story." Every high school has the bullies, the freaks, and the weird kids that make you feel uneasy. Rourke High has more than their fair share. A few months before the end of their senior year, a group of seemingly mismatched kids get together to form The Freedom Club, hoping that they can support the victims of bullying, before they graduate. As they uncover secrets and lies they plot revenge - and discover love, friendship and truths about themselves, building up to a shocking climax that will leave you reeling. Do you ever really know the person next to you?
Using narrative, testimonies from leaders and members, and photographs, this book tells the story and explains the remarkable influence of the Vineyard Church of Anaheim on both the early years of the Vineyard movement and the emergence of contemporary worship in the broader church. Not only does this volume present an in-depth look at the congregation's pastor, John Wimber, and the church's first several years, it also tells an inspiring story of revival and renewal for people hungering for deeper knowledge of God. With interviews, sermon excerpts, sidebars, timelines, and a glossary of terms to enhance the text, Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard addresses core issues about knowing God intimately for all Christians.
Living in the Vineyard is a Daily Devotion designed to to draw the reader into the loving arms of their Savior, as well as teach them how to study the Bible by asking 1. What does it say 2. What does it mean? 3.What does it mean to me personally? The Bible is as alive for us today as it was when it was first written. Living in the Vineyard came about as I sat daily with my Bible open, asking the Lord to speak to me through His Holy Word. This way of studying has become life changing to me. My prayer is it will do the same for the reader. The Lord has so much for His children. May we be willing to sit at His feet with a heart to obey as He speaks words of love, instruction, and comfort into our lives.
There are many versions of the story we know as "Cinderella" and each version is almost the same. But who exactly was this character based upon? I was extremely curious so I decided to do a little bit of research. Ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology spoke of a woman only known as Rhodopis or "Rosy Cheeks". This young woman was kidnapped from her home and sold in Egypt as a slave where she was given this name. Since there was no factual record of her birth name, we will call her Cindy. There was one thing that remained consistent in all the stories that I read of her life...the similarities of her life compared to Cinderella's life was there but not quite what we know as Disney friendly. As a young girl, Cindy had to learn to be strong and also learned that life is no game. She was raised by an old man who took her in after pirates raided her village. Later in life was then, too, a victim to the pirates, but not before she was given a special pair of shoes. Once sold to her master as a slave, she found comfort in knowing there was a possibility her mother was not far from where she was sold. The biggest problems were the three other slaves living with her. They forced her to do there chores and more. They were jealous of the way their master treated her compared to them. Her only friends were the animals. After her escape, she loses a shoe when a large bird swoops down and takes it, later dropping it into the lap of the lands most fairest bachelor. Follow Cindy as she finds out what magical opportunities lie ahead in finding out who she is and what she will become. Find out just how the slippers play such a huge role in the story we all knew as "Cinderella". If you like dragons, magic and history then this is the book for you. There is a little bit of everything. Maybe even a little "Game of Throne"-ish.
From the author of The Three Little Javelinas comes a Wild West retelling of the classic Cinderella fairytale, perfect for fans of Little Ree by Ree Drummond, Prince Cinders by Babette Cole, Cinder Edna by Ellen Jackson, and Red Riding Hood as retold by James Marshall.Once upon a time, there was a sweet cowgirl named Cindy Ellen, who lived with the orneriest stepmother west of the Mississippi and two stepsisters who were so nasty, they made rattlesnakes look nice But when a fast-talkin' fairy godmother teaches Cindy Ellen a little lesson about gumption, Cindy lassos first place at the rodeo and the heart of Joe Prince....You may think you've heard the story before--but you'll get a side-splittin' bellyache after you're through with this hilarious rendition told Wild West-style
For fans of Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers comes a perfectly baked story about the messy delight of baking and making new friends from Disney animator Benson Shum.Cindy loves to bake, but she doesn’t always follow a recipe! One day, she runs out to grab ingredients for a pie and comes back with something sweeter—a panda who wants to help! Their freestyle recipe may lead to chaos in the kitchen and a bit of a messy meltdown, but together, the pair have the perfect ingredients for a sweet-as-pie friendship.This book includes a pie recipe in the back with its very own freestyle section for young bakers excited to explore!
This children's book is the beginning of a series based on true events. It starts with a man who knew nothing about horses until he found his first, Cindy. As you read, you will learn how these two bonded, made a career, and became icons on the waterfront in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
