Community Houses

Imagine your family an image of God and your home a taste of heaven... Heaven in Your Home Letters and Guide has everything you need to lead your loved ones toward happiness and give them the very best things in life! Did you know that the family is a communion of persons in the image of the Holy Trinity? Starting with this scriptural insight and drawing from the riches of the Catholic faith, learn how your family can become an ever more radiant image of God by deepening your communion throughout the five levels of family life.

Fox News host and former government insider Steve Hilton shows how populism can be a positive force for improving lives, with revolutionary ideas to restore the economic security that working Americans once took for granted and rebuild the ties of family, community, and nation that have been ripped apart by decades of policies that favored big government, big business, and the powerful.

Nativity Settlement House and Health Clinic has opened once again to assist newly-arrived immigrants in 1926. Nurse Angie and Doctor Abe Goodwin, along with Nurse Adeline, continue their efforts to help immigrant families adapt to their new life in Brooklyn, New York. Many come through the clinic’s open doors: a single mother juggling two jobs to support her family, a young woman rushing to the clinic to save her infant and a widow struggling to care for her elderly mother and her young sons. When a toddler is kidnapped in the neighborhood, the nurses band together and creatively unite to...

After a harrowing voyage from Italy, during which his mother died, seven-year-old Vittorio arrives in Canada with his newborn half sister and is reunited with his estranged father, a dark, isolated, and angry figure he hardly knows. The story that follows spans two decades of Vittorio’s life within an immigrant Italian farming community in Southwestern Ontario, through his university years, and then into Africa where he goes to teach. At the center of Vittorio’s existence is his strained relationship with his father and with his half sister, Rita.

Colleagues and neighbors of Samuel and Boots are more than willing to accept their married status, even though Samuel “dresses like a boy” and the pair’s relationship is one of convenience that will never be consummated. But when Samuel meets a new professor’s wife, Frances, at a faculty party, she soon falls in love, and learns the difficulty of discretion in a small town—with tragic consequences.

When Beatrice "Bea" Thistle, proprietor of Goat House Goodness, attends the lively Goat House Market with her granddaughter Lily and her beloved, blue-ribbon-winning Nubian, Buttercup, it promises to be a day of community and cheer. But the idyllic charm of Dogwood Dale is shattered when Buttercup's coveted county fair rosette mysteriously vanishes right off her collar! As Bea, with her sharp mind and keen observations, delves into the perplexing theft, she uncovers a subtle undercurrent of tension beneath the market's friendly facade. Was it mischievous market day jitters, a simmering ...

"The Evangelism Handbook: How All Christians Can Effectively Share God's Word in Their Community" is an essential guide for every believer committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. This comprehensive manual equips Christians with practical tools and biblical strategies to confidently and effectively share the gospel in various contexts. Book Contents Overview: Section 1: Apologetic Evangelism Delve into the importance of studying the Bible and understanding its true meaning through the Historical-Grammatical Method. Learn how to communicate effectively, persuade others, and defend the ...

How can an entire town be haunted? The paranormal activity in the small, sleepy Midwestern town of New Harmony, Indiana, has been reported for decades. Nearly every building has a ghost in residence. Join author and paranormal investigator Joni Mayhan as she explores this mysterious town that was the site of two Utopian colonies and tries to undercover the truth behind the hauntings. Filled with personal accounts and true stories that will leave you spellbound.

Once upon a time, Postmodernism was a buzz word. It pronounced Modernism dead or at least in the throes of death. It was a wave that swept over Christendom, promising to wash away sterile, dogmatic and outmoded forms of church. But whatever happened to postmodernism? It was regarded as the start of a major historical transition to something new and promising and hailed as a major paradigm shift. Is it a philosophy that has passed its "sell-by" date? No! The radical fringe has become the dominant view and has been integrated into all aspects of life, including the Christian church. With the ...

Estamos viviendo una epidemia de soledad. Sin embargo, estamos predestinados a ser vistos y amados. En un mundo cada vez más conectado y, paradójicamente, a la vez más aislado, a menudo sentimos la necesidad de estar solos, ya sea porque estamos muy ocupados o porque las relaciones pueden llegar a sentirse complicadas y difíciles. Pero la ciencia confirma que tener una conexión constante y significativa con los demás brinda un impacto poderoso a nuestro bienestar.

Radical Islam is an enduring global challenge that presents a national and international security threat. Instigation by hate preachers, inadequate government, societal attention, religious and reciprocal radicalization have allowed this threat to manifest into terrorist violence. Extremist ideologies have infiltrated religious, educational, and digital spaces and thus, terrorism’s shadow continues to shroud the safety and stability of countries and communities worldwide today.

A survival guide to being a guy. Lots of guys talk the big talk, but what's really going on with sex? That's what a group of young men sat down to figure out for The Little Black Book for Guys. To get behind the hype, they talked to other teens and collected stories, poems, essays and art about personal experiences. They also interviewed health professionals to get the facts they need to make healthy choices.

It is the sixties, bedsit land, 301 Green Lanes, and the story of a moment in time, a building and a colourful assortment of characters, some good, some bad. It is also Danny’s story: how he stumbled upon a place to live and a series of unlikely friendships that saved his life. This is the story of a house that became a home. It is the story of an assortment of desperate people who were all lost and some became found. It is a real story of how people who are worthless and have no respect for themselves yet came together to form a community. It is a story that tells us that there is a ...

Will you join The Exceptional Life R-Evolution? What will you say when you look back on your life? Will you think, “I lived an exceptional life”? Who doesn’t want to live an exceptional life, filled with exceptional work and life experiences? Everyone can live an exceptional life, and the resources in this audiobook will provide you the guidance necessary to do so successfully. As we learn, grow, and evolve our performance, sharing the success of our experiences along the way, we will ignite the exceptional life r-evolution!

A Girl, a Great-Grandma, and a Dungeon! Having found the town of Refuge a trainer, Haley is tasked with the system's newest quest: to set up a starter dungeon for her local adventurers in time for Hallowe’en! Haley’s not sure she’s the girl for this task, since she’s not into creepy things. Fortunately, she has some unexpected (and enthusiastic) help, and of course, guidance from Nana... and maybe by the end, she begins to see things in a different (and creepier!) light. Join Haley for this third installment in the adventures of a post-apocalyptic world with a game system imposed on...

A must-read if you anticipate or just had a loved one come out to you! . Let the Rainbow Shine is a heartfelt and informative guide to understanding and embracing the diverse and vibrant LGBT community. Written by Sydney Brown, a straight ally and friend to many in the community, this book offers a casual approach to becoming an educated and supportive ally. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, readers will gain a deeper understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and the experiences of LGBT individuals. From the importance of open communication and coming out, to ...

When Kwasi and his family move abruptly from one side of London to the other, he sets out to explore his new home. Escaping the watchful eyes of Ma and Da and his irrepressible Aunties, he discovers the local high street and a hidden river. Back at the yellow house, he spends hours drawing, distracting himself from thoughts of the new school that awaits. As the years pass, the high street remains a source of fascination for Kwasi. But behind the ever-changing shopfronts, it's a different story.

Mary and Patrick's dream was to live in London, have 2.4 children, the nice house, the successful jobs. But life had other plans, and in one traumatic year that all came crashing down. Bruised and battered, Mary finds herself pulled towards Cornwall and dreams of St George's Island, where she spent halcyon childhood summers. So, when an opportunity arises to become tenants if they renovate the old Island House, they grab it with both hands.

THE TEACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE WICKED PRIEST: Their Roles, Rivalry, Conflict, and Divine Judgment in the Dead Sea Scrolls uncovers the lives, beliefs, and intense ideological conflicts of two significant figures from the Second Temple period—the Teacher of Righteousness and the Wicked Priest. In this richly researched volume, Edward D. Andrews explores the complex history of the Qumran community, a secluded Jewish sect, as seen through the Dead Sea Scrolls. These texts illuminate a society fervently devoted to righteousness, prophetic interpretation, and adherence to the Law, set ...

In a quiet town where hard times have taken hold, hope returns in an unexpected way. While most embrace a spirit of generosity, one small act—planted by a young girl named Anna—grows into something truly transformative. With only a few coins and a big heart, Anna chooses to give, not keep. Her selfless decision to plant acorns becomes the spark that brings birds, beauty, and joy back to her town.