Becky Cortino

The truth is things happen we will never understand. When the unimaginable intrudes into our lives, colliding with our hearts, we are left choosing how to handle it. Forgiveness is not a simple issue. The way to grace is filled with challenges and confusion. Common misconceptions about nurturing healthy relationships and extending forgiveness complicate troubling situations. The world's lies get in the way of forgiving, by promoting popular ineffective strategies like: - Withholding forgiveness as personal power (chains everyone).- Just "forgive and forget" (allows a wrong to remain, fester and grow).- Silence (implies agreement accepting the unacceptable, lack of caring).The Statistics Show: A majority of people value relationships as highest priority.They recognize relational challenges need to be addressed, but their attempts haven't been successful.They would do anything to "fix" their relational breaks, but are unsure how.The Facts Are: We have to do something to repair our fractured relationships.Restoring relationships takes effort, determination and dedication 24/7.The things we're doing to "fix" a broken relationship aren't working - and never will.The Truth Is: The most effective way to repair relational breaks is by following a tried-and-true model.The steps are time-tested and proven to be effective.Inspirational Speaker-Author Becky Cortino has cast the widest tent possible to plead the case for the necessity of forgiveness to repair relationships and live your best life. In her book RESTORING THE BROKEN PLACES, she provides a deep-dive into biblical principles surrounding forgiveness, presents a fresh look at reasons common practices don't work, showing how to move toward restoring broken relationships by: - Understanding what forgiveness is and what it is not.- Realizing when extending grace is required and how to forgive.- Recognizing an Unforgiving Spirit and loving beyond it.By embracing grace, we release painful bondage and regain peace in our lives. Broken relationships can be mended, transforming all

Poetry, art, literature and gardening joys converge between the covers of this Herbal Treasures of Hickory Hollow Gardener's Planning Journal and Coloring Book. Providing a unique gardening companion, it is designed with a heart's desire to create a useful planning journal to delight gardeners who share a passion for digging in the dirt. This nifty book provides a place to lay out new designs, notes for seasons ahead, doodle planned changes, track orders, keep a running inventory of anticipated supplies -- all in one place. Throughout this book, year-round tips and ideas will enhance every garden, with places to sketch-out design ideas for that Dream Garden as inspiration strikes. Coloring features and images scattered throughout provide rainy day enjoyment. Presented seasonally, this planning journal helps gardeners stay organized, complimented by space for journalling and creativity!

Discover the history, significance and symbolism of herbs and greenery steeped in Christmas tradition, while enjoying fresh, herbally-infused recipes, presented by herbal enthusiast Becky Cortino. Based on her most popular Herbal Treasures of Hickory Hollow programs, Becky's Herbal Inspirations encourage readers to find new meaning, joy, and wonder in the beauty Christmas herbs, greenery and decor add to celebrations,surrounding this season.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve? Christian creative arts ministry provides a means to touch hearts with ideas, lessons and uplifting messages. In today's entertainment-driven society, this ministry form is viable, with endless opportunities.Fear not! Although the name may imply requiring great creativity -- it does not. Simply, a heart to serve is essential. This inspiring guide is presented as a springboard to spark imagination by Becky Cortino, based on her experience as a family entertainer since 1997.Learn what Christian creative arts ministry is, and why it is important. Discover possibilities surrounding all of us daily. Explore easily-implemented special event ideas, proven appropriate for varied venues and situations, along with four popular ministries to consider.You will benefit from tried-and-true insight and professional tips. A personal view presented from the trenches will help you know the positive impact made through simple gifts of the heart.

Discover new ways to enjoy herbs every day! Steeped in years of herbal fascination, this book presents a luscious Herbal Inspiration 'sampler platter,' served up for you to relish the true Wonder of herbs, based on Herbal Treasures of Hickory Hollow's most popular programs presented by herbal enthusiast Becky Cortino.Culinary & Crafting Ideas Using Herbs from Your GardenQuick & Easy Ways to Enhance Your Home & Life with Herbs...*Planning Your Herb Garden*Harvesting & Using Fresh Herbs*Preserving the Harvest*Herbs in the Kitchen*Herbed Oils, Vinegars & Butters*A Cup of Herbal Cheer*Herbal Iced Tea*Favorite Herbal Tea Cookie Recipes*Potpourri: A Beautiful Blend*Garden Art: The Garden Seat*Scent-imental Christmas treeCome along on this winding garden path, to discover more beautiful ways to enhance your home and life with herbs...

An inspiring guide filled with ideas and savvy solutions for Hospital Clowns, Healthcare Family Entertainers, Applied Humor Therapists, and SmileMakers, by Becky Cortino, based on her almost 14 years of hospital clowning experience, beginning in 1997. Insightfully written to encourage those in the trenches desiring to generously injectHealing Humor in the healthcare setting, througheffectively entertaining, touching hearts, spreading a contagious epidemic of laughter and cheer through lavish doses of Joy and Wonder!*Pointers and Tips for Entertaining in Healthcare Setting*Inspirations and Ideas for Putting Your Best Foot Forward*Actionable Steps to be an Effective Healthcare Family Entertainer*Journaling and List-keeping Section*Special Reader BONUS Gifts ($45 Value)