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Discover how divine signs, unexpected hope, and heartfelt truth can guide you through grief and transform loss into purpose in Hope All the Way.Hope is always there, waiting for you. —Theo Boyd When you hear that special song playing on the radio out of the blue . . . When you see that certain time on a clock . . . When you’re given a piece of jewelry from a new love who would have no way of knowing the significance of its color and shape . . . It is these moments, these surprises—these divine signs—that can house the pieces of hope that carry you through loss and into a life filled with purpose, love, and cherished memories. Hope All the Way is a soulful, stirring invitation to see life—and loss—through a different lens. In this compassionate and candid follow-up to My Grief Is Not Like Yours, Theo Boyd shares her personal story of moving through traumatic grief and into healing and hope. With unflinching honesty and gentle wisdom, she reveals how moments that may seem like mere coincidences—clocks stopping, lights going out, dreams unfolding—are actually divine whispers of love from above. While grief can feel as varied as a steak—raw, burnt, or well done—or as messy as eggs—scrambled, over easy, or made to order—hope is constant and sure. It’s always there when you’re ready for it. Whether you are walking through fresh grief or carrying a decades-old ache, this book reminds you that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means simply finding hope in unexpected places and learning to live, love, and believe again. Hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a divine invitation to keep going—all the way.

The Upside of Down is a powerful true story of resilience, as John Ulsh recounts his journey from a catastrophic accident and a near-hopeless prognosis to overcoming immense physical and emotional challenges—offering readers an inspiring roadmap to rebuilding their lives, embracing adversity, and reclaiming their personal power.One December afternoon, John Ulsh and his family were laughing and looking forward to picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Then—impact. Metal twisted, glass shattered, and life as he knew it was torn apart. The next thing John remembers is waking up in a hospital bed from a coma. John and his family were hit head-on in a collision with a combined impact of 125 mph. Given less than a 3 percent chance of survival, he spent weeks in a coma, months in hospitals and rehabs, and years in recovery. With his body shattered, he endured more than forty-five surgeries, relentless pain, and a long road to rebuilding both his body and mind—refusing to let tragedy define him. The Upside of Down is more than a story of survival—it’s a roadmap for resilience. Through raw storytelling and actionable strategies, John shares the principles that helped him move beyond survival and rebuild his life. Readers will learn how to: - Understand the real source of your struggles—because the surface problem is rarely the true obstacle. - Create a written plan—a roadmap that keeps you moving forward even when motivation fades. - Take the first step—because change doesn’t happen until you do something about it. - Fall in love with the process—because real growth isn’t just about reaching the goal; it’s about who you become along the way. - Turn setbacks into stepping stones—by reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. - Build unshakable consistency—because success isn’t about motivation; it’s about showing up every day. - Surround themselves with the right people—because no one overcomes adversity alone. - Shift from external validation to personal fulfillment—because true success is measured by inner growth, not outside approval. This book will challenge you to confront what holds you back, inspire you to take action, and remind you that each day is a gift—don’t wait to live it.

In Live a Little Better, John Beyer shares his extraordinary journey from a troubled childhood and struggles with addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur and devoted parent, offering an inspiring story of perseverance, transformation, and hope.“When you pack up all your personal belongings and move to a new place, you’re not just changing locations. You’re changing yourself.” – John Beyer John Beyer is the founder and owner of Men on the Move, one of the East Coast''s premier moving and self-storage companies. While although John''s journey to the top of the moving game has brought him incredible success, the ride up was a bumpy one. From the dark stairwells of LeFrak City, to the Manhattan discos of 1970s, to the dive bars of Long Island and the truck cabs of a man on the move, Beyer''s highs and lows have been as extreme as the personality that got him in and out of trouble along the way. Live a Little Better is the story of a talented kid in an alcoholic household, an alcoholic young adult himself turned entrepreneur, a recovering addict whose life was saved by AA, and the devoted parent of a child with special needs. Above all, it is a story of perseverance, discernment, and transformation. If you have a child with special needs or have ever struggled with addiction, directly or indirectly, Live a Little Better speaks to you as a peer. Beyer will make you believe in success against the odds, in hope in the face of adversity, in rising above a broken home. You never know what crisis will teach you. No matter your circumstances or mistakes, John Beyer''s incredible life is proof that you too have every chance to live a little better.

Have the vibrant life you''ve always wanted. No matter your age or stage. We have a manual for everything from our smartphones to our printers to our refrigerators. But where is the manual for our most important asset? Where is the manual for you? We''re all different, and there''s no one-size-fits-all rulebook. But there are universal truths that apply to all of us at every stage. Dr. Julie Taylor understands this. After being disillusioned by the lack of solutions within conventional medicine - a system aimed at treating not preventing diseases and disorders - she walked away from her medical residency in search of something better. A way to stop diseases before they even start. And now, Dr. Taylor has created a Manual just for women. One where she starts at the very beginning and shares paradigm-shifting advice that details a woman''s needs from birth through her senior years. Dr. Julie believes that when a person''s hormones are balanced, everything changes for the better. And she has proof: from physical to mental to relational transformations - Dr. Taylor has seen it all. This Manual filled with carefully crafted, age-specific guidance was written so that you can see yourself reflected in its pages. No matter what age or stage you''re in, know that you do not have to suffer with symptoms and sickness. The buck stops with you. Your body is your airplane, and you are the pilot. You can function at your best and feel better than ever. Dr. Taylor is providing you with the Manual. Now go live!

There is nothing more important than your health. Feeling your best isn''t just about following a specific diet, weight loss routine, or exercise plan. It''s about completely shifting your mindset from disease prevention to health creation. You can start creating daily habits that transform your health - today. That''s the core principle of Live Well: Empowering Habits for Vibrant Health and Unstoppable Energy. This illuminating and empowering guide delves into the key elements of healthy living, from toxins that may be present in your home and environment to the importance of sleep, nutrition, daily movement and exercise, and cultivating a healthy inner world. With a science-based and holistic approach, Live Well is an accessible and engaging roadmap that provides you with the knowledge and simple tools to achieve long-lasting health, unlocking your potential to live the life you deserve and have always dreamed of! In this book, you''ll have a trusted friend and professional by your side as you learn about simple ways to feel better, acknowledge and break free of unhealthy habits, and live stronger. It''s up to you to take the next steps to a healthier, happier, more vibrant life. So, set your goals, make a plan, and take the first step today. You''ll be glad you did. You can experience true transformation and create change in your own life, one step at a time.

Wellness Reimagined is your guide to creating a life that reflects your unique goals, values, and needs. Forget the one-size-fits-all wellness plans - this book is about embracing wellness as an ever-evolving, deeply personal journey. Author and wellness coach Erin Clifford invites you to take a break from the chaos of daily life to redefine what wellness truly means to you. Wellness isn''t just the absence of illness; it''s the presence of a vibrant, harmonious life that nurtures your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this guide, Erin shares a holistic, flexible approach that integrates nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, mindful living, and intentional self-care. You''ll learn to create a lifestyle that aligns with your personal values and helps you thrive, not just survive. Instead of rigid routines, you''ll explore adaptable habits and realistic goal-setting techniques to enhance every part of your life - whether that means boosting your energy with a mood-enhancing meal plan, establishing a fitness routine that fits a busy schedule, or practicing mindful stress management. With practical tools, resources, and Erin''s SMART goal-setting strategies, Erin will empower you to set yourself up for success. You''ll discover how to design a wellness routine that flows with life''s changes, supporting you in both calm and chaotic times. No need for perfect balance; aim for harmony and build a lifestyle that you love - starting with small steps that lead to meaningful change. Start today, and reimagine wellness on your own terms!

The Last Prophet is a novel based on the extraordinary life of the prophet Muhammad, one-time shepherd and outcast revolutionary. This desert master’s discipline and principles would later become the basis for Islam, which today claims two billion followers.Death comes easily in the seventh-century Arabian desert—from hunger and thirst to the relentless sun to war and raiding tribes who take by force the scarce resources needed to survive. In this harsh land, the powerful city of Mecca is a beacon, famous for its well, which provides abundant life-giving water, and its great temple, where pilgrims come to worship the totems of hundreds of gods. It is here that the prophet Muhammad is born. As an orphan, he is disparaged by society. Brought up by an uncle, he was put to work on the caravan trade, traveling throughout Arabia, and soaking in an array of knowledge and religious views. He is a man of wisdom and faith who is troubled by the world around him. When God speaks to him, he sets out to preach what he has been told. Though every tribe has their own deity, he speaks of just one God. He shuns arrogance and the pursuit of luxury over truth and seeks to abolish slavery. In this patriarchal culture, he insists that smothering infant girls in the sand is murder, a custom to be abolished. As the prophet starts to develop a following, the leaders of the city recognize the threat his radical views have to their lifestyle—one of wealth built in part upon the backs of slaves. The nobles try to turn the people and even his own family against him. They ban him and his tribe, and they torture and kill those who follow him. But no matter what they do to him, his influence continues to grow. The two sides eventually call upon allies throughout Arabia, rallying warriors for an epic battle that will forever change the course of history.

The Missing Conversations will give you and your team a framework to have higher quality conversations that directly and positively impact your business.What you don’t know can hurt you—and what you don’t talk about can absolutely destroy your team, your organization, and your career! In The Missing Conversations, speaker and leadership coach Zach “Dr. Z” Schaefer cracks open the playbook he’s used with some of America’s best and brightest companies to reveal the critical but all-too-often overlooked conversations that can make or break an organization. Drawing on his fifteen years of experience working with high-power, hard-charging executives and team leaders, Dr. Z examines more than forty key conversations you are probably not having. You’ll discover: The impact the leader’s “echo” has on employees as it reverberates throughout the organization. How to prevent team member burnout by recognizing their accomplishments while giving them a new goal to shoot for. The power of embracing effort itself as a talent that leaders can recognize and encourage in their teams. Why so many leaders allow groupthink and the “disease to please” to stifle productive problem solving and constructive disagreement. How to harness conflict as a catalyst for growth through healthy confrontation. Why team members and peers often feel blindsided by feedback and constructive criticism. In this book, Dr. Z reveals how addressing the root causes of communication breakdowns—lack of awareness, avoidance, and adversity—empowers leaders to unlock their team''s full potential, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable success. If you’re ready to create a workplace where open dialogue and collaboration flourish, it’s time to start having The Missing Conversations!

Stewardship is a word we don t hear very often... until our church needs to build a new building. But does Scripture say more about stewardship than that? Is there more to managing our money for God''s kingdom than we realise? In Stewards Not Owners, Bill and Dana Wichterman challenge conventional views on wealth and giving, encouraging Christ-followers to put all their financial muscles to work for the Lord. Rather than focusing on simply giving away 10 percent of their income, Bill and Dana challenge readers to activate 100 percent of their wealth and wealth-creating potential for kingdom goals. The Wichtermans also reveal: How to incorporate your faith into your financial decisions; Why God calls us to save while cautioning us against hoarding; The need for financial openness and transparency in our faith communities; How faithful Christians are inadvertently funding companies and initiatives that actively work against biblical values. How to creatively use your charitable giving to build Christ-centered businesses; Strategies for aligning your personal wealth-building goals with your heavenly calling to expand God''s kingdom. Drawing on years of personal research, relationships, and experience, Bill and Dana also share the inspiring stories of twenty-four individuals who have fully embraced a lifestyle of radical stewardship. Surrendering all your finances to God doesn''t have to mean living a dull, joyless, monastic life. As you''ll discover in Stewards Not Owners, you can enjoy God''s financial blessings while still using them to expand His kingdom and lead a life of true abundance and eternal significance!

In this hilarious memoir, award-winning author Shelley Fraser Mickle takes readers on a humorous yet heartwarming and intimate journey into a slice of her life. Itching to Love gives readers not only laughs but also a realization that their own lives are a singular magnificence enhanced by unexpected detours. Shelley shares how a woman discovers her neighbour''s dog has been stealing her things and stashing them next to his food bowl and forcing her to ponder, What did he see in her that she did not see in herself? Never in her wildest dreams would she have predicted that she would fall in love with a dog with yellow snake eyes who refuses to let her be owned by anyone else. In this short memoir you will find yourself smiling, laughing, and crying as Shelley introduces you to astronauts, Founding Fathers, family members we can all relate to, along with many others who educated her heart. And, of course, Buddy the ordinary dog who sensed she was secretly harbouring an unrecognized sorrow. When her second novel Replacing Dad was translated into film, one reviewer said it was the funniest story since Auntie Mame. Yes, Shelley is indeed funny, which is why NPR in Washington D.C. called one day to ask her to tell her stories on Morning Edition, which she did for six years.

The season between Pentecost and Advent, known as Ordinary Time, invites us to live as Christians in the here and now. But as this beautiful book reminds us, living in the here and now is anything but ''ordinary'' because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. His death and resurrection inaugurated a new life, one which is empowered by the gift of the Holy Spirit. Eighth Day Prayers: Daily Joy for Ordinary Time calls us to be faithful disciples in this transformative season as we grow in our faith, speak of Jesus''s love to the world, and devote ourselves to caring for one another in the church. This gentle yet powerful guide encourages us to pray words directly from Scripture. Each entry features: a Scripture passage to usher you into God''s Word; a brief reflection to take you deeper into the biblical text; a Scripture-soaked prayer to conclude your quiet time and refocus your day; and a calendar at the top of each page to help you find your place.

After a post-divorce and post-pandemic ''grief sabbatical'' took her to seventeen Harry Styles concerts across five countries in ten months, the author reveals how throwing out the rulebook can lead to profound personal joy. This narrative nonfiction series of heartwarming short stories is equal parts anthropological observations, unlikely fangirl manifesto, and reflection on life after loss. Structured into four colourful yet thought-provoking parts, Styles of Joy prompts readers to examine joy in their own lives while enjoying tales from the author''s own adventures: 1. Cultivate - What brings you joy? Discover how to pay attention and learn to transform everyday moments into celebrations. 2. Adopt - Are you adopting others'' joy as your own? Explore how looking for ''joy in the wild'' can enrich your own life. 3. Protect - ''Are you protecting your joy and others''? Learn to maintain a positive mindset and support the well-being of yourself and those around you. 4. Spread - Are you spreading joy? Be inspired by stories of any individual''s power to change the world with simple kindness. Discover ways to multiply joy in your community and beyond, creating a ripple effect that fosters a more connected, vibrant world. Styles of Joy is a dynamic blend of personal anecdotes and practical wisdom, guiding you toward more joyful living.

Ancestral Mindset by thought leader and human relations expert John Daniel offers deep insight into what motivates us and drives our actions and how we can use that information to better lead, influence, and collaborate at work and home.If human evolutionary history were compressed into a single calendar year with our earliest ancestor arriving on January 1, our transition from hunter-gatherers wouldn’t occur until the end of December. We were hunter-gatherers for well over 90 percent of our collective history. The key to understanding us is understanding the hunter-gatherer neurocircuitry that crafted our human nature. In Ancestral Mindset, John Daniel traces the development of the human brain from the birth of our species and applies his insights to teach leadership and teamwork from an evolutionary-neurological perspective. Why is your fight-or-flight instinct on a hair trigger when the boss calls you in? Why does receiving advice from a colleague induce a threat state? Why does it feel so disproportionately risky to disagree with the team? The answers to those questions lie in our collective past. As a heart-transplant recipient with decades of executive HR experience, Daniel knows a thing or two about risk, survival, and human behavior from the operating room to the board room. His unique personal story and voracious appetite for research have led to a text as potentially transformative as it is bursting with information. If you are interested in upping your leadership game, improving your relationships, or just becoming more persuasive, Ancestral Mindset will help you adapt from the brain down. Access your inner hunter-gatherer and transform your take on what motivates, elevates, and convinces. It will make you a better leader, a better employee, and a better Homo sapiens to those around you.

We’re So Blessed is a 40-day, family-oriented devotional to help your family take the time to recognize God’s hand in your everyday lives and to realize how truly blessed you are as children of God.CAIN the band is made up of three siblings—Taylor Cain Matz, Madison Cain Johnson, and Logan Cain. Growing up in the Cain family was a unique and beautiful experience, one that offered many childhood memories, family traditions, and spiritual guidance from their parents. Today, CAIN travels around the world to perform their songs and inspire people everywhere, and no song has inspired others like their hit single, “I’m So Blessed.” The impact of this song on listeners of all ages, motivated CAIN to take the song’s central message and craft it into a devotional that can help foster intimacy with God and one’s family. This heartfelt, honest, and motivating 40-day devotional offers a personal glimpse into the Cain family dynamic. It includes relatable, personal stories from the entire Cain family, their spouses, and their children, as well as insights into their hopes, fears, and dreams—all to inspire your own family memories and nurture spiritual growth in your household. Each day, you’ll be encouraged to cultivate your own deep conversations and God-centered traditions, while helping you realize how blessed you really are to have each other and a God that truly loves you. So don’t wait—start creating unforgettable moments of your own as you study scripture together, participate in daily activities as a family, and learn about God’s incredible, lasting love for each of you. You will laugh, cry, and be filled with encouragement and gratefulness from the stories of hope, inspiration, and faith that fill these pages.