Ruth Smith

We all need to see where God is and has been in our lives. His fingerprints are everywhere, and we just have to deepen our relationship with Him to see them. In a thirty-day devotional and journal, Ruth Smith intertwines insight from her own spiritual journey with introspective journal prompts to inspire other believers to see the fingerprints God has left on their lives, ultimately strengthening their faith in the process. Through her guidance, spiritual seekers will identify the lessons God is trying to teach them, God's will for their lives, what is their Jericho, whether the fog is obstructing their view of seeing God's fingerprints, what others see when they look at us, whether they are at peace with life, what God is orchestrating for His perfect timing, and much more. Fingerprints of God shares inspirational stories and thought-provoking journal prompts that lead believers on a journey inward to identify God's influence on their lives. "In my lifetime I have read dozens of daily devotionals. None have touched me as deeply as Ruth's. Her stories made me both laugh and cry but more importantly they seeped into my soul. I could literally feel God's Fingerprints on her words. What a delightful and meaningful devotional." -Linda Toupin National Sales Director Emeritus "Ruth shares through personal stories and scripture a thought-provoking way to see God's fingerprints in ordinary events and occurrences." -Vickie Pappas, Author, Blessings Along the Wa

We all need to see where God is and has been in our lives. His fingerprints are everywhere, and we just have to deepen our relationship with Him to see them. In a thirty-day devotional and journal, Ruth Smith intertwines insight from her own spiritual journey with introspective journal prompts to inspire other believers to see the fingerprints God has left on their lives, ultimately strengthening their faith in the process. Through her guidance, spiritual seekers will identify the lessons God is trying to teach them, God's will for their lives, what is their Jericho, whether the fog is obstructing their view of seeing God's fingerprints, what others see when they look at us, whether they are at peace with life, what God is orchestrating for His perfect timing, and much more. Fingerprints of God shares inspirational stories and thought-provoking journal prompts that lead believers on a journey inward to identify God's influence on their lives. "In my lifetime I have read dozens of daily devotionals. None have touched me as deeply as Ruth's. Her stories made me both laugh and cry but more importantly they seeped into my soul. I could literally feel God's Fingerprints on her words. What a delightful and meaningful devotional." -Linda Toupin National Sales Director Emeritus "Ruth shares through personal stories and scripture a thought-provoking way to see God's fingerprints in ordinary events and occurrences." -Vickie Pappas, Author, Blessings Along the Wa

This book demonstrates, complete with practical exercises, how to be successful in both your work and your personal life by becoming a truly authentic leader and empathic influencer. Above all, it shows you how to do this with the positive intention of successful, connected communication and through honouring the other person’s perspective. The book is of particular value to managers and leaders who are very proficient in their areas of expertise and are looking for ways to improve team and personal performance further by developing their leadership and authentic influencing skills.The book provides you with: Clear reasons why authentic leadership and empathic influencing will help in work and personal relationships. How to develop these influencing skills and remain authentic. The evidence, including the relevant neuroscience, as to why this is important. A 'how to' guide. If you are looking for some practical exercises to help develop authentic leadership, then you can go straight here.

This book demonstrates, complete with practical exercises, how to be successful in both your work and your personal life by becoming a truly authentic leader and empathic influencer. Above all, it shows you how to do this with the positive intention of successful, connected communication and through honouring the other person’s perspective. The book is of particular value to managers and leaders who are very proficient in their areas of expertise and are looking for ways to improve team and personal performance further by developing their leadership and authentic influencing skills.The book provides you with: Clear reasons why authentic leadership and empathic influencing will help in work and personal relationships. How to develop these influencing skills and remain authentic. The evidence, including the relevant neuroscience, as to why this is important. A 'how to' guide. If you are looking for some practical exercises to help develop authentic leadership, then you can go straight here.

Perth in Old Photographs is the most comprehensive title on its subject ever published. Through a lively and intimate mixture of rare photographs gleaned from private and public sources, this book presents a fascinating and wide-ranging record of life in a vibrant settlement which has frequently been at the centre of events in Scottish political history. King James I was murdered in Perth, which was effectively the early capital of Scotland. The book deals with dramatic historical events, along with the occupations and pastimes of the people, including important connections with the whiskey industry, glass-making and textiles. Not surprisingly, given its vast, rich agricultural hinterland, Perth has long had strong links with the farming community, and this relationship is reflected, as are its roles as an administrative centre and a popular tourist destination. The changing architectural face of the town is traced through photographs of varying ages, and due importance is given to the River Tay which flows through the 'Fair City' and which has played its own vital part in Perth's colourful history.

A Word on Love by Bishop Ruth W. Smith It's time to love according to the Word of God. Bishop Ruth shares a life changing message on love that will inspire readers to allow God to love through them - the only way to truly love - because God is love. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen relationships with God, family, church members, coworkers and others who cross your path. A Word on Love will help you... - Develop an understanding as to why you should love God and others - Learn how to love others by allowing the Holy Spirit to love them through you - Gain wisdom on loving yourself God's way

This fascinating new book presents some of the events and people who have made up the life of the historic market town of Ledbury. Ruth Smith has gathered together a multitude of old photographs to illustrate the history of her home town, and compares them with modern images to clearly show the changes in street scenes, leisure, agriculture, transport, shops and businesses that have taken place during the last century. Ledbury Past & Present is a well-researched book that is sure to bring back cherished memories of yesteryear for all who know and love this part of Herefordshire.

In this wide-ranging and challenging book, Ruth Smith shows that the words to Handel's oratorios reflect the events and ideas of their time and have far greater meaning than has hitherto been realized. She explores literature, music, aesthetics, politics and religion to reveal Handel's works as conduits for eighteenth-century thought and sensibility. She provides a full picure of Handel's librettists and shows how their oratorio texts express key moral-political preoccupations and engage with contemporary ideological debate. British identity, the need for national unity, the conduct of war, the role of government, the authority of the Bible, the purpose of literature, the effect of art - these and many more concerns are addressed in the librettos. The book thus enriches our understanding of Handel, his times, and the relationships between music and its intellectual contexts.

In this wide-ranging and challenging book, Ruth Smith shows that the words to Handel’s oratorios reflect the events and ideas of their time and have far greater meaning than has hitherto been realised. She explores literature, music, aesthetics, politics and religion to reveal Handel’s works as conduits for eighteenth-century thought and sensibility. She provides a full picure of Handel’s librettists and shows how their oratorio texts express key moral-political preoccupations and engage with contemporary ideological debate. British identity, the need for national unity, the conduct of war, the role of government, the authority of the Bible, the purpose of literature, the effect of art - these and many more concerns are addressed in the librettos. The book thus enriches our understanding of Handel, his times, and the relationships between music and its intellectual contexts.