Hughes M.

Discover how to avoid harmful words and replace them with words that nurture· Grow your child''s sense of self, bolster their budding faith, and nurture your relationship with them· Learn how to break generational cycles of unintentional hurt· From a mother of nine and a regular contributor for Wild + Free and 1000 Hours Outside Our words have an impact on our children, yet how often do we slow down long enough to really think about what that impact might be? Many common phrases we utter as parents have a negative effect on our kids, unintentionally causing anxiety, stress, self-consciousness, or depression. Some of them even become a barrier to our child''s faith and their trust in Christ. In Words Like Honey, sought-after speaker, writer, and mother of nine Amy Hughes explores specific words and phrases we commonly use when talking to our kids and considers the negative impact they may have. Things like· "Hurry up"· "Calm down"· "Don''t be sad"· "You should be ashamed of yourself"· "God doesn''t give you more than you can handle"· "You just need more faith"· and moreThen she offers alternative words and phrases, giving us the practical help we need to choose better language in the moment that will build up our children''s confidence, faith, and sense of worth in the long run. With support from Scripture, stories, and studies throughout, this book offers compassion and encouragement for all of us who want to parent with more intention.***"If words shape the world, then Words Like Honey is the blueprint for building something beautiful."--Ginny Yurich, CEO and founder of 1000 Hours Outside"This book is a hopeful waymaker for parents who long to break generational patterns, delight in their children, and nurture a kind and compassionate home."--Ainsley Arment, author of The Call of the Wild + Free

Set sail on the high seas with this collection of 21 unforgettable short stories featuring dashing rogues, daring rebels, and wily pirates searching for treasures of all kinds, including a forgotten journal, a heavenly sword, a young girl’s lucky sock, and even the Fountain of Youth. Some pirates are familiar—complete with parrots, peg legs, and eye patches—but most are unique: a twelve-year-old computer hacker, a heroic rabbit on an unusual quest, a clump of cancer cells, and an alien setting sail among the stars. X Marks the Spot: An Anthology of Treasure and Theft is about those men and women who live on the fringes of society, who are beholden to no man, no law, and who always have one eye on the horizon. So grab your map and set your headings. There are adventures to be had, mateys, and treasures to be found. This anthology is the fifth volume produced by the alumni of the Superstars Writing Seminars, and all royalties benefit the Don Hodge Memorial Scholarship Fund.