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Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat: The Doctor's 28-Day Diet that Tests Your Metabolism as You Lose Weight
by Sanford SiegalThe thyroid is critical to maintaining a normal, healthy body weight. In this first-of-its-kind guide, Dr. Siegal outlines a 28-day self-test designed to identify thyroid malfunction. The program consists of eating a certain healthy percentage of protein, carbohydrates, and fat over a 28-day period, while taking weight and temperature measurements. The results are then tracked on a chart provided to monitor thyroid activity. Once an accurate diagnosis is achieved, the weight problem can be brought under control through Dr. Siegals recommended medication and a special eating plan. A groundbreaking book, Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat? is sure to change the lives of millions of readers.
Is Your Work Worth It?: How to Think About Meaningful Work
by Jennifer Tosti-Kharas Christopher Wong MichaelsonWhat is work that&’s worth doing in a life worth living? A revealing exploration of the questions we ask and the stories we tell about our work. According to recent studies, barely a third of American workers feel &“engaged&” at work, and for many people around the world, happiness is lowest when earning power is highest. After a global pandemic that changed why, how, and what people do for a living, many workers find themselves wondering what makes their daily routine worthwhile. In Is Your Work Worth It?, two professors – a philosopher and organizational psychologist – investigate the purpose of work and its value in our lives. The book explores vital questions, such as: Should you work for love or money? When and how much should you work? What would make life worth living in a world without work? What kind of mark will your work leave on the world? This essential book combines inspiring and harrowing stories of real people with recent scholarship, ancient wisdom, arts, and literature to help us clarify what worthy work looks like, what tradeoffs are acceptable to pursue it, and what our work can contribute to society.
Is het mogelijk om 100 jaar te leven?
by Ynze Bakker Henry OsalAdvies voor een levensstijl om een meer bevredigend leven te leiden, waarbij je probeert om op natuurlijke wijze langer te leven. Het overkomen van obstakels voor een langer leven, die eens onmogelijk leken, komt met de dag vaker voor. Wetenschappelijke ontwikkelingen, vooral op het gebied van gezondheid, en betere voeding stellen mensen in staat om hun levensverwachting aanmerkelijk te verhogen. Maar de redenen die toelaten dat sommige mensen een bestaan van meer dan honderd jaar weten te behalen, blijven grotendeels een mysterie. Na een jaar onderzoek geeft deze beknopte handleiding, die niet is bedoeld om empirische te zijn of krachtige beloftes te doen, aanbevelingen voor een aantal gewoontes en tips, die zijn verzameld van vooraanstaande wetenschappers en interviews met mensen die de barrière van een eeuw ruim hebben overschreden. Ik hoop dat jij dit net zo stimulerend vindt om te lezen, als het voor mij was om deze interessante informatie te verzamelen, aangezien ik behoor tot een familie met meerdere gevallen van extreem lange levensduur.
Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit
by Daniel QuinnThe narrator of this extraordinary tale is a man in search for truth. He answers an ad in a local newspaper from a teacher looking for serious pupils, only to find himself alone in an abandoned office with a full-grown gorilla who is nibbling delicately on a slender branch. "You are the teacher?" he asks incredulously. "I am the teacher," the gorilla replies. Ishmael is a creature of immense wisdom and he has a story to tell, one that no other human being has ever heard. It is a story that extends backward and forward over the lifespan of the earth from the birth of time to a future there is still time to save. Like all great teachers, Ishmael refuses to make the lesson easy; he demands the final illumination to come from within ourselves. Is it man's destiny to rule the world? Or is it a higher destiny possible for him--one more wonderful than he has ever imagined?
Island Girl: A Triumph of the Spirit
by Norma Joyce DoughertyEveryone loves a good fairy tale and Island Girl: A Triumph of the Spirit, from author Norma Joyce Dougherty, fits the bill. Norma shares how in 1970, God led her, a poor, young farm girl from Prince Edward Island, Canada to live out a real-life fairy tale on the world stage. “I became a world traveler and overnight success as Miss Dominion of Canada and contestant in the Miss World, Miss Universe, Queen of the Pacific, and semi-finalist in Miss International. She found fame and fortune,” but adds, “I lost my home, my self, and a sense of belonging. It took many years to find ‘me’ again.” Women of every age will relate with her identity crisis—a crisis that is all too common in this post-modern era due to the bombardment of direct marketing campaigns designed to focus our goals on looking, acting, and being someone we're not. Norma Joyce recounts her story in a lively “fairy-tale” theme as she shares the long journey from a world where lies and deception prevail to one where the truth of Jesus Christ is her power source, her light, radiance, beauty, peace, joy and her triumph.
Island Wisdom: Hawaiian Traditions and Practices for a Meaningful Life
by Annie Daly Kainoa DainesALOHA (love) • 'ĀINA (land) • MO'OLELO (stories) • 'OHANA (family)DISCOVER FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF HAWAIIAN LIVINGFOR A PEACEFUL AND BALANCED LIFE. More than just a beautiful paradise, Hawai'i has a rich culture, deeply rooted in tradition. Native Hawaiian and cultural expert Kainoa Daines has spent many years teaching visitors to the islands about this time-honored wisdom, and now he has teamed up with journalist Annie Daly to share that knowledge with you. Island Wisdom is an inspirational and rewarding journey through traditional Hawaiian teachings that have stood the test of time, from how to be pono (live a balanced life) to how to mālama 'āina (preserve and protect the land). Filled with the voices and guidance of Hawaiian elders, regional folklore, and ancient teachings—plus gorgeous local photography and illustrations throughout—Island Wisdom is a celebration of Hawaiian culture, language, and values that will give you a deeper understanding, appreciation, and respect for Hawai'i and the Hawaiian way of life. Perfect for:- Fans of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge- Travelers who have visited or are thinking of visiting Hawai'i- Readers curious to learn about Hawaiian culture and language- Anyone seeking a more thoughtful and balanced life
Island of Saints
by Andy AndrewsWhile digging up a withering wax myrtle tree beside his waterfront home on the Gulf coast, author Andy Andrews unearths a rusted metal container filled with Nazi artifacts and begins an intriguing investigation that unlocks an unspoken past that took place in his backyard . . . literally . . . . . . In the summer of 1942, as the country gears up for a full-scale commitment to WWII, German subs are dispatched to the Gulf of Mexico to sink U.S. vessels carrying goods and fuel for the war. While taking a late-night walk along the coastline, Helen Mason-recently widowed by the realities of war-discovers the near-lifeless body of a German sailor. Enraged at the site of Josef Landermann's uniform, Helen is prepared to leave the lieutenant to die when an unusual phrase, faintly uttered, changes her mind. Set in a period simmering with anger and suspicion, Island of Saints offers the very real chronicle of a small town preparing itself for the worst the world has to offer. As cargo from torpedoed ships begins to wash up on the beach, Josef and Helen must reconcile their pasts in order to create a future. Blending his unique style of historical accuracy with unparalleled storytelling, New York Times best-selling author Andy Andrews offers a tale of war, faith, and forgiveness-illuminating the one principle that frees the human spirit.
Ispirazione quotidiana
by Ulrike Maria Gilda LomonteSinossi In questo periodo su internet si trovano migliaia di affermazioni, che suonano bene e sembrano vere. Si tratta certamente di un passo nella giusta direzione. Tuttavia, non hanno alcun significato, se vi limitate a leggerle senza applicarle attivamente. La vostra vita non cambierà finché non impiegherete questi nuovi pensieri, migliorandoli giorno dopo giorno. Il mio lavoro riguarda le modalità per cambiare i miei e i vostri schemi mentali in maniera semplice e graduale. Inoltre, richiama concetti Universali più elevati, unendo la Consapevolezza Individuale a quella Universale (appunto), per realizzare che noi siamo un tutt'uno. Si tratta di un approccio molto differente e pratico, realizzabile da chiunque abbia il sincero desiderio di migliorare la propria vita e il proprio ambiente: sono applicazioni e non affermazioni veritiere. Non importa quanto spesso le ripetiate: non si manifesteranno finché non agirete su di loro. Potreste credere di comprendere le Leggi Universali e alcune idee della 4ª dimensione. ...E quindi? La Credibilità e la Comprensione derivano dall'esperienza, provando a me stessa (esatto: lo provi a te stesso!), che le Leggi funzionano e come funzionano. Per trovare la Verità, serve impegno. "Cerca e troverai": è necessario un forte desiderio per capire che La vita è un lavoro e richiede amore per l'apprendimento, l'insegnamento e la curiosità. Siamo tutti studenti e insegnanti: impariamo gli uni dagli altri. Nelle persone vediamo ciò che ammiriamo o disprezziamo; dipende da cosa dobbiamo imparare. Conoscere questa verità è essenziale, così come utilizzare questo prezioso mezzo per l'automiglioramento.
Isto é Tai Chi: 50 Perguntas e Respostas Essenciais
by Paul ReadO Tai Chi é uma arte incrível de se aprender, mas do que se trata realmente? O que significa? Quais são as suas origens e quão práticas são as suas lições neste mundo acelerado e frenético em que vivemos hoje em dia? Estas são algumas das 50 perguntas simples, porém importantes, que são respondidas neste fascinante livro cheio de anedotas, fatos e humor, que não somente o ajudará a entender esta ancestral e nobre arte, mas mais importante, o permitirá escolher a classe de Tai Chi correta para você. O livro está dividido em nove assuntos para fácil referência: 1. O Básico 2. História 3. O Tai Chi como uma Arte Marcial 4. Benefícios para a saúde 5. Fontes de energia 6. Forma 7. Prática 8. Estilos 9. Aplicações Com mais de 20 anos de experiência ensinando Tai Chi (incluindo aulas mensais para completos novatos), Paul Read explica o que é o Tai Chi de uma forma simples e ainda assim perspicaz que o ajudará primeiro a entender, e depois a aplicar essas habilidades facilmente aprendidas à sua vida cotidiana.
It
by Alexa ChungNow available in paperback: musings, inspirations, and styling tips from the darling of the fashion worldWith influences that range from the sultry beauty of Jane Birkin to the rocker chic of Mick Jagger, it’s no wonder that everything worn by Alexa Chung instantly becomes the latest trend. Already a hugely popular television personality and a muse for Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld, Chung was also a cohost of the nightly music show Fuse News, covering the hottest acts and entertainment news. Chung’s first book, It, provides her legion of fans with a long-awaited inside look at her fascinating world.A wholly unique collection of Chung’s personal writings, drawings, and photographs, It covers everything from her candid thoughts on life, love, and music to her favorite ensembles and how to decide what to wear in the morning. With Chung’s characteristic wit, charm, and refreshingly down-to-earth attitude, this full-color compendium is a must-have for anyone who loves fashion, music, and just about everything Alexa Chung.
It Ain't Over . . . Till It's Over: Reinventing Your Life--and Realizing Your Dreams--Anytime, at Any Age
by Marlo ThomasWe've heard it all before: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.""Where there's a will, there's a way.""When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." But anyone who has ever tried to make a big life change knows it can be a bit more complicated-- and frightening--than that. How do you get up the nerve and confidence to actually take the leap? No one knows better than the women profiled in this powerful book by actress, activist, and bestselling author Marlo Thomas. It Ain't Over . . . Till It's Over introduces us to sixty amazing women who are proving that it's never too late to live out a dream--to launch a business, travel the world, get a PhD, indulge a creative impulse, make a family recipe famous, escape danger, find love, or fill a void in life with a challenging new experience. Meet a graphic artist who fulfilled a childhood ambition by going to med school at age forty-two; a suburban mom whose innovative snack recipe for her daughter's lunchbox turned into a multimillion-dollar business; a private-practice psychiatrist who convinced her husband that they should quit their jobs and take off on an exciting, open-ended, cross-country adventure--in a giant bus, no less!; and a middle-aged English teacher who, devastated to discover that her husband was cheating on her, refused to be a victim, filed for divorce, and began the challenging journey of rebuilding her life. Brimming with anecdotes that will inspire smiles, tears, and--most of all--hope, It Ain't Over speaks to women of all ages with an empowering message: The best is yet to come!
It All Adds Up: Designing Your Game Plan for Financial Success
by Devon KennardGain access to the ultimate playbook to help you win at your financial game.Money is a game of survival, and you can&’t get ahead with the outdated playbook of the American Dream. Don&’t let rising debt, stagnant wages, and increased inflation make it impossible to create financial stability. Create investment opportunities to build lasting wealth, and design the lifestyle of financial freedom that you and your loved ones have always dreamed of.NFL linebacker, investor, and philanthropist Devon Kennard is winning the financial game off the field, with proven strategies to generate income that will support him and his family long after he is playing in the stadium. In this book, Devon provides clear guidance and practical tools to help you create your money success story. You will learn how to: Transform your passions into ideas that earn passive income.Get into the real estate game and learn different investment methods.Cultivate a positive, wealth-building mindset to overcome financial fears and withstand setbacks.Network and create your team to help you reach your money goals.Include philanthropy and charitable works as part of your wealth legacy. At last, you have the ultimate game plan to create a version of the American Dream that works on your terms and builds lasting wealth for you and your family.
It All Makes Sense Now: Embrace Your ADHD Brain to Live a Creative and Colorful Life
by Meredith CarderFrom the personal and coaching experience of an ADHDer, actionable tools and techniques to understand your ADHD brain and unlock life's possibilities.Do you often feel that your emotions are intense and difficult to regulate? Does boredom get to you seemingly more than most? Do you struggle with your perception of time?You're not alone. As cultural and medical awareness around ADHD shifts, millions of adults who are diagnosed with ADHD are unclear on the many ways ADHD symptoms present and how it affects the experience of their everyday life.Meredith Carder, an ADHD coach and ADHDer herself, shares real-life stories from her coaching practice and own lived experience along with actionable exercises and strategies to help you: Harness the power of self-compassion and self-awareness to embrace your unique brainBuild your own toolkit of daily habits to prevent boredom and burnoutRate your level of focus and plan your energy accordinglyLearn to appreciate your ADHD brain and empower yourself to live a life rich with interestBy learning more about the way your mind works, you too can rewrite your inner dialogue and fully realize the life you want to live.
It All Matters: 125 Strategies to Achieve Maximum Confidence, Clarity, Certainty, and Creativity
by Paul CummingsThe all-encompassing framework for achieving the life of your dreams It All Matters presents a framework for the rest of your life. What are those dreams you would only dare to dream if there was no possibility of failure? How can you live a life of real intention and purpose instead of duty and obligation? This book answers these questions and more. Everyone has the capacity to author their own destiny; it's not our circumstances that shape our lives, it's our response to those circumstances that either propels us to great heights or keeps us stuck in the mud. Here, author Paul Cummings shares one of the most comprehensive goal setting systems ever put into print. Based on the key U.B.U. process—Understand who you are, Be true to yourself, and always be Unique—this framework gives you the power to transform your life. Through a fast-moving series of engaging stories, you'll learn how to question yourself to greatness as you begin to think in bigger and more positive terms. Professionals from across the globe have implemented this framework to achieve what they truly wanted out of life—isn't it your turn? This enlightening guide teaches you the revolutionary strategies that can help you make big things happen. Dig deep to find your real dreams, and set a plan to achieve them Discover the core principles the form the foundation for success Learn the art of self-questioning as a motivational tool Implement a comprehensive, proven system for getting what you want You are one great question away from everything you ardently desire at all times. Are you ready to take the leap? It All Matters shifts your perspective to let you see the shining path ahead.
It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life
by Jillian TureckiTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe beloved relationship coach, teacher, and host of the top relationship podcast Jillian on Love reveals nine core truths about love and self-acceptance and provides powerful self-healing techniques and strategies to help us repair our relationship with ourselves and start building the rewarding relationships we deserve.Jillian Turecki’s holistic, compassionate, yet no-nonsense approach to love has attracted a devoted following of millions. In her highly anticipated debut book, she makes clear that if you want a meaningful relationship filled with connection, security, and intimacy, you have to look within. The common denominator in all your relationships is you.Drawing from decades of experience helping clients heal themselves and their relationships, It Begins with You introduces the 9 core truths we must accept in order to change our lives:Truth 1: It begins with you.Truth 2: The mind is a battlefield.Truth 3: Lust is not the same thing as love.Truth 4: You have to love yourself.Truth 5: You must speak up and tell the truth. Truth 6: You need to be your best self (even after the honeymoon). Truth 7: You cannot convince someone to love you. Truth 8: No one is coming to save you.Truth 9: You must make peace with your parents.Blending therapeutic strategies, somatic techniques, client case studies, practical tools, tips, and guiding questions, It Begins with You gives us a roadmap to finally start doing the work needed to love ourselves and find the love we deserve. It's never too late to choose yourself.
It Came From Within! The Shocking Truth of What Lurks in the Heart
by Andy StanleyWhere Did THAT Come From? You know that dreaded, sinking, I-can't-believe-I-said-that-out-loud feeling? It's a disconnect between your attitude and your actions. Or is it? "For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks," states Matthew 12:33. Scary, but true: The words you "accidentally" speak and the actions you later regret are actually in keeping with what's hiding in your heart. Andy Stanley's life-changing message examines four conditions at the root of sour attitudes, hurting relationships, and regretful actions: guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. This book will help you disclose the true state of your heart and turn what'sterrifyinginto what'sterrific. You Can't Run from What Lurks Within More frightening than Frankenstein. More seductive than a vampire's kiss. More destructive than alien invaders from another planet. They will numb your soul, steal your life, and threaten your most treasured relationships. Who are these creatures? Where do they come from? At the fall of mankind they were unleashed on the world, wreaking havoc and sending countless thousands fleeing from their homes. And their lair is found in the last place anyone wants to look - the mysterious depths of the human heart. Youthinknobody knows the real you. Youthinkyour secret is safe. Beware! These forces gain strength from darkness. And left to their own, they will grow in power and influence, like a lab experiment gone terribly wrong. But these monsters have a weakness. Theycanbe defeated. You can escape their clutches and be forever free of their influence. Learn the truth-before it's too late! Are you afraid to look inside? Suddenlya young wife files for divorce. Suddenlya college student's grades drop and his attitude changes. Suddenlya man's harmless pastime becomes a destructive habit. Each looks for someone else to blame. But the real enemy lurks within. Each of these people is a victim, but not in the way they might think. An invader, a deadly parasite, has wrapped its powerful, controlling tentacles around each victim'sheart. The heart. Not the organ that pumps blood through our veins, but that invisible, intangible place where we experience love, compassion, contempt, and jealousy. Like the physical heart, this other heart is highly susceptible to attack-by four nightmarish foes, in particular. Four malevolent forces that, left unchallenged, have the power to lay waste our homes, trample our careers, and leave our relationships in fiery ruins. But hope is not lost. There is a way to fight back. In this smart, revealing book, you will be introduced to these four invaders of the heart. More importantly, you will be given four weapons designed specifically to destroy them. Writing with deep honesty and gentle humor, Andy Stanley shows how you can overcome these monsters and save your world, starting now. Story Behind the Book Andy Stanley is the senior pastor of three North Point Ministries campuses with a cumulative congregation of more than twenty thousand. In his role he sees a tremendous number of people struggling with the same basic issues. This book is based on a message he spoke to his congregation to help them better understand, work through, and move beyond the problems caused by a hurting heart. From the Hardcover edition.
It Could Happen to You: The Inspirational Story of the Crime Victim Who Became the People's Crusader
by Helen NewloveWhen Helen was 20, she met Garry Newlove at a local disco. They married in 1986 and had three daughters. On 10 August 2007, Garry was brutally beaten by a gang of youths outside the family home in Warrington. He died two days later. It was an act of violence that shocked the nation and would have a profound impact on the lives of Helen and her children.After the ordeal of a ten-week trial and the murder conviction of three youths, Helen held a press conference, giving a speech that attracted national media attention and propelled her into the role of a campaigner for victims’ rights and against the lawlessness that blights so many of our towns and cities.In 2010, Helen was appointed a seat in the House of Lords among some of the most powerful and influential people in the country. Today, she is Baroness Newlove of Warrington, a tireless campaigner against antisocial behaviour and for the rights of victims and witnesses.In this engaging memoir, Helen recounts how her family was shattered by Garry’s murder and how good unexpectedly came out of evil. Her remarkable story is not one of politics and committees; it is about real people and the impact that crime has on us all.
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
by Mark WolynnA groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains--but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The latest scientific research, now making headlines, supports what many have long intuited--that traumatic experience can be passed down through generations. It Didn't Start with You builds on the work of leading experts in post-traumatic stress, including Mount Sinai School of Medicine neuroscientist Rachel Yehuda and psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score. Even if the person who suffered the original trauma has died, or the story has been forgotten or silenced, memory and feelings can live on. These emotional legacies are often hidden, encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language, and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has ever before been understood. As a pioneer in the field of inherited family trauma, Mark Wolynn has worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for over twenty years. It Didn't Start with You offers a pragmatic and prescriptive guide to his method, the Core Language Approach. Diagnostic self-inventories provide a way to uncover the fears and anxieties conveyed through everyday words, behaviors, and physical symptoms. Techniques for developing a genogram or extended family tree create a map of experiences going back through the generations. And visualization, active imagination, and direct dialogue create pathways to reconnection, integration, and reclaiming life and health. It Didn't Start With You is a transformative approach to resolving longstanding difficulties that in many cases, traditional therapy, drugs, or other interventions have not had the capacity to touch.From the Hardcover edition.
It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living
by Dan Savage Terry MillerEvery story can change a life. Growing up isn't easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBT kids and teens. <P><P>In response to a number of tragic suicides by LGBT students, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage uploaded a video to YouTube with his partner, Terry Miller. Speaking openly about the bullying they suffered, and how they both went on to lead rewarding adult lives, their video launched the It Gets Better Project YouTube channel and initiated a worldwide phenomenon. <P><P>It Gets Better is a collection of original essays and expanded testimonials written to teens from celebrities, political leaders, and everyday people, because while many LGBT teens can't see a positive future for themselves, we can.
It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living
by Dan Savage Terry MillerEvery story can change a life. Watch a video Growing up isn't easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, making them feel like they have nowhere to turn. This is especially true for LGBT kids and teens who often hide their sexuality for fear of bullying. Without other openly gay adults and mentors in their lives, they can't imagine what their future may hold. In many instances, gay and lesbian adolescents are taunted - even tortured - simply for being themselves. After a number of tragic suicides by LGBT students who were bullied in school, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage uploaded a video to YouTube with his partner Terry Miller to inspire hope for LGBT youth facing harassment. Speaking openly about the bullying they suffered as teenagers, and how they both went on to lead rewarding adult lives, their video launched the It Gets Better Project YouTube channel and initiated a worldwide phenomenon. With over 6,000 videos posted and over 20 million views in the first three months alone, the world has embraced the opportunity to provide personal, honest and heartfelt support for LGBT youth everywhere. It Gets Better is a collection of expanded essays and new material from celebrities, everyday people and teens who have posted videos of encouragement, as well as new contributors who have yet to post videos to the site. While many of these teens couldn't see a positive future for themselves, we can. We can show LGBT youth the levels of happiness, potential and positivity their lives will reach if they can just get through their teen years. By sharing these stories, It Gets Better reminds teenagers in the LGBT community that they are not alone - and it WILL get better.
It Is Finished
by Tullian Tchividjian Nick LannonGod's radical grace is unbelievable, unexplainable, and definitely undeserved. But it's the foundation of our faith. In this new 365-day devotional, Tullian Tchividjian reminds you every day that the gospel is good news. It's God's message that He loves us even when we don't deserve it. These short readings each contain a truth from God's Word that will set you on a solid foundation for the day--a foundation of God's grace, goodness, and unconditional love.
It Is What You Make of It: Creating Something Great from What You’ve Been Given
by Justin McRobertsDare to move beyond &“it is what it is&” thinking and become an agent of love and redemption in your household, neighborhood, and workplace.&“It is what it is&”—a common phrase you hear and maybe even say yourself. But the truth is that there is not one square inch in the whole domain of our human existence that simply is what it is. Justin McRoberts invites you to embrace a new mindset: it is what you make of it. With warmth, wisdom, and humor, McRoberts shares key moments from his twenty-plus years as an artist, church planter, pastor, singer-songwriter, author, neighbor, and father, passing on lessons and practices learned about making something good from what we&’ve been given rather than simply accepting things as they are. Thought-provoking but actionable, It Is What You Make of It declares that love doesn&’t just win, mercy doesn&’t just triumph, and light doesn&’t just cast out shadow. Rather, such renewal requires the work of human hands and hearts committed to a vision of a world made right (or at least a little better). When we partner with God in these endeavors, we love the world well and honor the Creator in whose image we are made.We will not be remembered for who our parents were or where we were born or what our socioeconomic circumstances were. We won&’t be remembered for our natural talents and strengths or the opportunities we were given or the challenges we faced. In the end, each of us will be remembered for what we made with what we were given.
It Just Makes Sense: Common Sense Living in an Everyday World: 7 Principles for a Joyful and Stress-Free Life
by Stephen Thompson Kym CocoLife today is often portrayed by a &“bigger, better and faster&” motto. While the constant access to people and information can create endless opportunities, it is can be accompanied by an increase---or overload---of stress. And when we&’re stressed, we lose sight of common sense solutions. Full of enlightening information, useful exercises and personal stories, "It Just Makes Sense" will show you how to create clarity, purpose, and harmony in all aspects of your life. Gain confidence in your decision-making. Support your relationships with clear communication. Maximize your energy in your daily routine. Learn how the power of common sense can support your goals and allow you to create a joyful, meaningful life.
It Never Ends: Mothering Middle-Aged Daughters
by Nan Gefen Sandra ButlerIt Never Ends: Mothering Middle-Aged Daughters explores the complex challenges and unexpected rewards of aging mothers in their relationships with their midlife daughters. Based on interviews with women between 65 and 85, it illuminates issues of closeness, distance, longing, and need that arise. Mothers speak openly about the ongoing effects of the past on the present, the cultural, familial, and interpersonal conflicts that remain, and the varied and often invisible ways they continue mothering. As mothers enter the last decades of their lives, their roles with their daughters often shift and change in complicated ways. Now that they are no longer central in caring for them as they once were, many experience a recalibrating of authority, autonomy, and independence. Their courage is apparent as they reflect on the mistakes they&’ve made, acknowledge their regrets, and search to come to terms with their relationships as they now are.
It Only Takes One: How to Create the Right Idea--and Then Make It Happen
by John Emmerling"A lively and informative account of the creative process and how it works by someone who obviously knows." --George Plimpton, editor of The Paris Review "Finally, a GPS for finding your great ideas." --Mike Slosberg, cofounder of DigitasThe ability to turn a good idea into a great reality is a vital ingredient in achieving success. In It Only Takes One, John Emmerling offers an innovative, exciting, and proven method for taking your idea from a first faint flash to a fabulous finish. In this remarkable book, filled with exercises, charming cartoons, and quizzes, Emmerling explains the six steps of his incredible effective S.T.R.I.K.E. process. With chapters on salesmanship, enthusiasm, chutzpah, and much more, It Only Takes One provides you with the creative power you need to strike it big on the road to success.