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My Big Bottom Blessing: How Hating My Body Led to Loving My Life
by Teasi CannonThe media feeds us distorted images of beauty and what an "ideal woman" should look like. In My Big Bottom Blessing, author Teasi Cannon offers a way out of distorted body images and the pain of self-rejection. She says, "My obsession with fat and failure robbed me of a lot of the good in my life. I have been miraculously set free from the lie that being thin equals being beautiful."My Big Bottom Blessing offers Teasi's story-and real-life solutions for the millions of young women who struggle with poor self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy. Whatever it is that you despise most about yourself (it doesn't have to be weight) can become the catalyst for serious life change. Teasi's story proves that emotional pain can be healed, and real self-confidence found from knowing that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. My Big Bottom Blessing is a joyful and wise guide to exchanging the limitations of a merely human body image for the liberty of knowing that we are made in the image of God.Every woman will find herself-and a new way of seeing-in this life-changing book.Wynonna JuddRegardless of what you weigh or the crazy diets you may have tried, My Big Bottom Blessing will set you free!Constance RhodesIf you are tired of being defined by your pant size or three little numbers on a scale, this book is for you.Allison Allen
My Big Little Bible: Includes My Little Bible, My Little Bible Promises, and My Little Prayers
by Stephanie BrittThree favorite My Little Bible Series books in one big Bible book!My Little Bibleseries has long been a favorite of young children, Bible stories,Promises, and Prayers simply told with bright friendly illustrations.This "Big" little book is a sure way to develop faith in young hearts. My Little Bible is a collection of 42 Bible stories told in simple, understandable language that little ones can comprehend.My Little Bible Promises includes Bible verses of God's love, care, guidance, forgiveness, and blessing for young readers to learn and treasure.My Little Prayers includes various prayers surrounding subjects such as meal times, bedtime, and time with God and others.
My Bindi
by Gita VaradarajanIn this universal story about embracing who we are and where we come from, a young girl finds the magic, power, and history of wearing a bindi for the first time, in this moving and lyrical picture book debut from Gita Varadarajan.There in the mirror, I see a shining star.My mother’s joy, my father’s pride.And then I see something else:I see me.Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What if she gets made fun of? What will it feel like? But Amma assures her that her bindi will bring protection. After Divya looks inside Amma’s special box to find the perfect bindi to put on, she gazes in the mirror and discovers a new side of herself, and it gives her strength.In this tender debut picture book, author Gita Varadarajan crafts a powerful story about belonging, embracing your heritage, and believing in yourself. Archana Sreenivasan's vibrant and magical illustrations bring to life this journey of self-discovery. My Bindi is a universal message of the importance finding oneself and celebrating the unique beliefs and experiences that make us who we are.
My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church
by Amy KennyWith humorous prose and wry wit, Kenny makes a convincing case for all Christians to do more to meet access needs and embrace disabilities as part of God's kingdom. . . . Inclusivity-minded Christians will cheer the lessons laid out here."--Publishers Weekly. Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurrection, says Amy Kenny. It is time for the church to start treating disabled people as full members of the body of Christ who have much more to offer than a miraculous cure narrative and to learn from their embodied experiences. Written by a disabled Christian, this book shows that the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability. Kenny reflects on her experiences inside the church to expose unintentional ableism and cast a new vision for Christian communities to engage disability justice. She shows that until we cultivate church spaces where people with disabilities can fully belong, flourish, and lead, we are not valuing the diverse members of the body of Christ. Offering a unique blend of personal storytelling, fresh and compelling writing, biblical exegesis, and practical application, this book invites readers to participate in disability justice and create a more inclusive community in church and parachurch spaces. Engaging content such as reflection questions and top-ten lists are included.
My Body, Their Baby: A Progressive Christian Vision for Surrogacy (Encountering Traditions)
by Grace KaoDrawing on her own experience as a surrogate mother, Grace Y. Kao assesses the ethics of surrogacy from a feminist and progressive Christian perspective, concluding that certain kinds of surrogacy arrangements can be morally permissible—and should even be embraced. While the use of assisted reproductive technology has brought joy to countless families, surrogacy remains the most controversial path to parenthood. My Body, Their Baby helps readers sort through objections to this way of bringing children into the world. Candidly reflecting on carrying a baby for her childless friends and informed by the reproductive justice framework developed by women of color activists, Kao highlights the importance of experience in feminist methodology and Christian ethics. She shows what surrogacy is like from the perspective of women becoming pregnant for others, parents who have opted for surrogacy (including queer couples), and the surrogate-born children themselves. Developing a constructive framework of ethical norms and principles to guide the formation of surrogacy relationships, Kao ultimately offers a vision for surrogacy that celebrates the reproductive generosity and solidarity displayed through the sharing of traditionally maternal roles.
My Book About Jesus
by Esther FreivogelEight short stories about the life of Jesus adapted from the Gospels. Through these stories and pictures a very real person is revealed.
My Book of Bible Stories
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc.This book is written in chronological order. The people and events are listed as they happened. This is a history from before the creation of this planet up until now and the promises that God holds out to the human race for the future. The book is written in simple language so that children can understand it, but it is also written in manner that enables older ones to get a genuine grasp on the meaning of the bible. It is designed for older ones to read with children and easy enough for children to read themselves as soon as they can read.
My Bright Abyss: Meditation Of A Modern Believer
by Christian WimanSeven years ago, Christian Wiman, a well-known poet and the editor of Poetry magazine, wrote a now-famous essay about having faith in the face of death. My Bright Abyss, composed in the difficult years since and completed in the wake of a bone marrow transplant, is a moving meditation on what a viable contemporary faith—responsive not only to modern thought and science but also to religious tradition—might look like. Joyful, sorrowful, and beautifully written, My Bright Abyss is destined to become a spiritual classic, useful not only to believers but to anyone whose experience of life and art seems at times to overbrim its boundaries. How do we answer this “burn of being”? Wiman asks. What might it mean for our lives—and for our deaths—if we acknowledge the “insistent, persistent ghost” that some of us call God? One of Publishers Weekly's Best Religion Books of 2013.
My Bright Storytime Bible
by Joan G. AngurellThis bold and bright early reader Bible offers over 140 easy-to-read stories and engaging conversation prompts to give children ages 4–8 a fun and engaging introduction to God&’s Word. With simple and intriguing retellings of a broad range of both favorite and lesser-known Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments—including &“Jacob the Wrestler,&” &“A Chariot of Fire,&” and &“Jesus Asks for Help&”—My Bright Storytime Bible helps children move forward on their own faith journey. Parents, grandparents, and teachers will appreciate: vibrant, kid-friendly pictures with a modern feel. developmentally appropriate vocabulary that maintains the integrity of the original text. conversation starters at the end of each story. a step-by-step gospel plan at the back of the book. a presentation page, padded cover, and family-friendly price, making this a perfect gift for Christmas, Easter, First Communion, or anytime! My Bright Storytime Bible presents Bible stories in a way young readers can read, enjoy, and understand—laying the foundation for a lifetime of loving the light of God&’s Word.
My Brother
by Jamaica KincaidJamaica Kincaid's incantatory, poetic, and often shockingly frank recounting of her brother Devon Drew's life is also the story of her family on the island of Antigua, a constellation centered on the powerful, sometimes threatening figure of the writer's mother. Kincaid's unblinking record of a life that died too early speaks volumes about the difficult truths at the heart of all families.
My Brother's Keeper: Above and Beyond "The Dotted Line" With the NFL's Most Ethical Agent
by Euguene LeeWhen it comes to professional team sports in America, the NFL is king. And where there are NFL players there are NFL agents. Sports agents have been labeled as vultures for their willingness to resort to slimy, underhanded tactics to recruit clients and make deals. Enter NFL agent Eugene Lee, whose ethics are beyond reproach.In My Brother's Keeper, we'll meet players in various stages of their NFL career—from college, to the pros, to life after the game. Eugene takes us into the homes of potential clients, the locker rooms of current clients, and anywhere else an agent must go to keep the dreams of players alive.Above all, we'll get insight into why Eugene has chosen to walk a path of righteousness, conducting business with the same integrity and faith by which he lives.Some say he's a true “Jerry Maguire,” but Eugene Lee is an original, a one-of-a-kind personality whose life is just as exciting as the games played by his clients.
My Brother's Keeper: Christians Who Risked All to Protect Jewish Targets of the Nazi Holocaust
by Rod Gragg2017 Christian Book Award FinalistThirty captivating profiles of Christians who risked everything to rescue their Jewish neighbors from Nazi terror during the Holocaust.My Brother's Keeper unfolds powerful stories of Christians from across denominations who gave everything they had to save the Jewish people from the evils of the Holocaust. This unlikely group of believers, later honored by the nation of Israel as "The Righteous Among the Nations," includes ordinary teenage girls, pastors, priests, a German army officer, a former Italian fascist, an international spy, and even a princess. In one gripping profile after another, these extraordinary historical accounts offer stories of steadfast believers who together helped thousands of Jewish individuals and families to safety. Many of these everyday heroes perished alongside the very people they were trying to protect. There is no doubt that all of their stories showcase the best of humanity -- even in the face of unthinkable evil.
My Brother's Shadows: A Journey of Faith in the Midst of Tragedy
by Hayley ReynoldsHayley was 22 years old when her brother Wayne, then 16, was diagnosed with leukaemia, cancer of the blood. Within a few weeks Wayne also contracted a deadly fungal infection in his sinus, which spread to his left eye and then into his brain. In this book, Hayley recounts the emotional journey she and her family took as Wayne fought his illnesses, before he tragically passed away 18 months later. It is filled with amazing courage and faith amidst pain and suffering, and finally points towards the ultimate source of hope itself.
My Changes (Middle School Survival Series)
by Mark Oestreicher Scott RubinIn My Changes, you’ll discover the reasons behind a lot of your changes, and get tips on how to survive all of them. You’ll find valuable insights on changes happening in your body, your brain and thoughts, your identity, your emotions, your gender, and more. After reading the books in the Middle School Survival Series, you’ll be ready to take on the rest of middle school with the confidence and knowledge you need to survive (and thrive) as a young teen.
My China Journal
by Sharon ArvieMy China Journal is a book about author Sharon Arvie's experience of traveling to China. Although she had traveled to several different countries, the People&’s Republic of China was one of her most unique experiences. What made this trip so unique was the receptiveness of the people, their willingness to share their culture and most of all their increasing love of God. She is hoping that readers will enjoy reading about her journey to the People&’s Republic of China, just as much as she enjoyed writing this journal.
My Chocolate Year: A Novel with 12 Recipes
by Charlotte HermanDorrie Meyers is starting fifth grade, the year of the Sweet Semester baking and essay contest at school. Dorrie is determined to win, but her cakes fall flat, her cookies look like pancakes, and she learns the hard way that chocolate-covered gum is NOT a good idea. Then Dorrie meets her cousin Victor for the first time. Victor is an immigrant from Europe, and he is about to teach Dorrie that a loving family and a safe homeland are the sweetest things of all. With some top-secret tips from Victor's family's bakery and a big slice of confidence, Dorrie Meyers might just have the yummiest year of her life.
My Christmas Story Tree
by Mary Manz SimonBestselling author Dr. Mary Manz Simon tells the story of Jesus&’s birth through decorations we place on an evergreen each year, helping little ones better understand and remember the reason we place ornaments and lights on the tree and what each symbol means.My Christmas Story Tree:Can be used to create your own Christmas tradition each yearLeads little ones through the first Christmas story in a way they will easily understandIn addition, My Christmas Story Tree is:A perfect holiday and Christmas gift for toddlers 0-4, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and new momsGreat for lap reading or as a bedtime story, with large illustrations and vibrant colors to keep kids engagedHelps start conversations about Christmas traditions and why we celebrate Jesus&’s birth by decorating a pine tree each year
My Country: 50 Musicians on God, America & the Songs They Love
by Melanie DuneaNow in paperback, a volume of stunning photographs of 50 country music icons and intimate accounts of their thoughts on God, America, and their favorite songs.Award-winning photographer and author of My Last Supper, Melanie Dunea traces the throughlines from country music's gritty roots to the chart-topping chanteuses of today, presenting beautiful, imaginative, and revealing photographs of icons ranging from Taylor Swift to Wynnona Judd to Little Jimmy Dickens and conducting interviews that ask stars to discuss their musical roots and inspirations, their defining moments, and what makes country music the heart and soul of America.As the music industry fractures and suffers from flagging sales, country music has enjoyed explosive growth and unprecedented popularity. This totally unique book will be a must-own (and a perfect gift) for fans of the old time country twang and the millions who love the glitz and glamour of today's country-pop. My Country is a music-lovers dream, and in this more inexpensive, accessible market the book is sure to find its core audience amongst country music's legions of fans.
My Cousin the Saint: A Search for Faith, Family, and Miracles
by Justin CatanosoAn inspiring story of faith and family across two continentsLike millions of other Italians in the early twentieth century, Justin Catanoso's grandfather immigrated to America to escape poverty and hardship. Nearly a hundred years later, Justin, born and raised in New Jersey, knows little of his family beyond the Garden State. That changes in 2001 when he discovers that his grandfather's cousin, Padre Gaetano Catanoso, is a Vatican-certified miracle worker. After a life of serving the poor and founding an order of nuns, Gaetano had been approved by Pope John Paul II to become a saint, the first priest from Calabria ever to be canonized. A typically lapsed American Catholic, Justin embarks on a quest to connect with his extended family in southern Italy and, ultimately, to awaken his slumbering faith. My Cousin the Saint charts the parallel history of two relatives—Justin's grandfather, Carmelo, and his sainted cousin, Gaetano. While Carmelo leaves his homeland to pursue New World prosperity, Gaetano stays behind to relieve Old World misery. Justin reunites the two halves of a sundered family by both exploring the life of the saint in Calabria and uncovering the untold story of his grandfather's family, raised in New Jersey between two world wars. Justin confronts his own tenuous spiritual moorings in the process. After meeting with Vatican officials in Rome, he is astonished by the complexity of saint-making. After hearing one miracle story after another, he struggles with the line between the mystical and the divine. After seeing his brother fall ill with terminal cancer, he questions the value of prayer. And after reveling in the charm and generosity of his newfound Italian relatives, he comes to learn what it means to have a saint in the family.A compelling narrative written with grace and honesty, My Cousin the Saint is a testament to the challenge of being Catholic in twenty-first-century America. More than a biography, more than an immigrant memoir, more than a chronicle of renewed faith, it is a love letter to a family now reunited across oceans and years.
My Cowboy Boots
by Crystal Bowman"See my bright red cowboy boots? I wear them every day. I wear them when I eat, and I wear them when I play." Celebrate your child's God-given gifts and talents with My Cowboy Boots, a fun, rhyming story about a little girl and her favorite red cowboy boots. Although she wears them every day, she never forgets to ask her "mama" if it's okay. Filled with fun, colorful illustrations that will delight your imaginative two- to four-year-old, My Cowboy Boots is designed to encourage individuality and independence in children, while reinforcing obedience. Plus, your little one can learn the days of the week too. Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls. This book includes a special "Mom's Moment" insight from MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers)--the people who know what mothering and children are all about! Picture descriptions included.
My Cowboy Boots
by Crystal Bowman Meredith JohnsonCelebrate your child’s God-given gifts and talents with My Cowboy Boots, a fun, rhyming story about a little girl and her favorite red cowboy boots. Although she wears them every day, she never forgets to ask her “mama” if it’s okay. Filled with fun, colorful illustrations that will delight your imaginative two- to four-year-old, My Cowboy Boots is designed to encourage individuality and independence in children, while reinforcing obedience. Plus, your little one can learn the days of the week too. Just for Mom! This book includes a special “Mom’s Moment” insight from MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers)—the people who know what mothering and children are all about!
My Crazy Life: The Moments That Brought a Gangster to Grace
by Mondo De La VegaIf Jesus can change the life of a gangster, what could He do with you? After reading this book, you will have the practical tools needed for developing a deep, fruitful relationship with God. You will have the encouragement you need to see that Jesus is real and fully present in whatever circumstances you face. Discover the astonishing journey of Mondo De La Vega in My Crazy Life: The Moments That Brought a Gangster to Grace. Step into a world where respect, power, and money lure a young man into the dark embrace of one of Los Angeles' most notorious Latino gangs. But behind the facade lies a haunting reality of crime, guns, and the constant threat of death or imprisonment. Mondo's life takes root in a turbulent childhood, filled with abuse and violence. Escaping his reproachful father in Central America, he, along with his sister and mother, seeks refuge in families' homes, moving around from place to place in a small town in Central America, surviving undercover for over a year before their ultimate quest for freedom leads them to the brutal streets of Los Angeles. Driven by bitterness and anger, Mondo is pulled into one of the city&’s most notorious gangs, climbing its ranks and facing an inevitable future of either imprisonment or an early grave. Yet amidst the darkness, Mondo's sister refuses to give up on him. With unyielding faith, she prays for a miracle and receives a prophetic word that seems impossible to Mondo—a word that will change everything. My Crazy Life is a gripping narrative much like the story of Nicky Cruz, as we see God interrupt Mondo's path with His relentless love and grace. Through supernatural encounters, miraculous escapes, and undeniable fulfilled prophecies, Mondo finds the strength to leave the gang behind and embrace a new life.
My Cup Runneth Over: Giving and Generosity
by Chad BirdThe God of heaven and earth is no tightfisted, miserly deity who leaves us starving for mercy and begging for crumbs of grace. He is lavish. He gives and gives, then just when we think he can't possibly have more for us, he heaps on still more. He formed all creation for us, his sons and daughters. He fills us with forgiveness and life in his Son, Jesus, who is love in the flesh. All we are and all we have is from him. What's more, using us as his hands and feet, the Spirit cares for those around us, even as they care for us. United by faith to our Father and by love to our neighbor, we live in the freedom that comes from Jesus, whose cup of salvation overflows into our lives.
My Daughter's Army
by Greg HogbenHas a gay man been chosen to raise the Daughter of God? Or is Adam Goodwin's adopted daughter plagued by a benevolent delusion that threatens to undermine her global campaign for women's rights? From the moment Adam Goodwin discovered baby Sera abandoned in Grand Central Station, they shared an unexplainable bond. Sera grows into a compassionate and charismatic young woman, despite Adam's worries that she may have difficulty distinguishing fantasy from reality. Does her hypersensitivity to the suffering of others show compassion--or troubling obsession? Adam channels Sera's growing fixation on gender inequality into uniting her army of social media followers to battle the worldwide oppression of women. But the encouragement he hoped would alleviate the symptoms of a possible mental illness only appear to make matters worse. The stress and success of her crusade seem to have brought on a mental break when she confides that she believes she is the female Messiah, sent to redress the injustices women face. With enemies of her cause multiplying, Adam must protect Sera from the threats they pose--and from the threat she may pose to herself.
My Deadly Valentine
by Valerie Hansen Lynette EasonValentine’s Day is a time for dangerous stalkers and dashing heroes in this pair of inspiring romantic suspense novellas.Dangerous Admirer by Valerie HansenSomeone’s stalking Rachel Hollister. With suspects at every turn, it’s deputy Jase Morgan’s job to halt the menace shadowing her steps. As the most romantic holiday of the year approaches, can she trust this charming officer with her life . . . and her heart?Dark Obsession by Lynette EasonHang-up calls, graffiti, break-ins at her shop right before Valentine’s Day . . . Someone wants to scare Holly Maddox. And it’s working. When her high school sweetheart, detective Eli Brody, comes to the rescue, Holly senses both danger and heartbreak closing in.