Difficult Times

Life brings storms. This isn't pessimism—it's the promise of Jesus Himself: "In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) Some storms appear suddenly, darkening skies that were clear only moments before. Others build slowly on the horizon, giving us time to prepare but not to escape. Some rage for a day; others linger for years. Some affect our circumstances—health, finances, relationships. Others assault our souls—doubt, fear, despair. But all of them test what we truly believe about God and ourselves. You're reading this book because you're ...

What if the greatest obstacles in your life were actually the keys to unlocking your destiny? Discover how to transform your struggles into stepping stones in Embrace Your Goliath Moment. With every challenge lies a hidden opportunity to grow, conquer, and rise above. Are you ready to face your giant, step into your purpose, and embrace the greatness you were born for? Drawing from the life of David, who turned a life-threatening encounter into a life-defining victory, this book uncovers how challenges are not setbacks but divine appointments. You’ll learn to see obstacles through the ...

Trauer – so gut wie jeder Mensch wird diesem Gefühl in seinem Leben begegnen, oft nach einem schweren Verlust. Verlust kann verletzen, überwältigen und entmutigen. Ein Mensch, der jemanden verliert, findet sich nicht selten in einem Labyrinth der Emotionen wieder, dessen Pfade von Schwere und Dunkelheit durchzogen sind.

The Bed and Biscuit animal boardinghouse has gone wild! Grampa Bender is temporarily caring for a wounded Canada goose, a cranky old muskrat, and two starving fox kits. Luckily Ernest, Grampa’s capable mini-pig, is there to encourage the other animals to be good hosts. But the visiting creatures are wild, not tame, and they all just want to go home! Despite the chaos, Ernest also takes on the training of Sir Walter the Scottie, the newest addition to Grampa’s blended animal family.

It was Saturday, November 15, but I didn’t know that. I wouldn't understand the strange countdown of days that formed my existence until later. All I knew then was that I was alive, alone, and trapped in the body of a dead person. At the moment Dan's life ends, the Rider's life begins. Unwillingly tied to Dan, the Rider finds himself moving backwards in time, each day revealing more of the series of events that led to Dan's suicide.

All Dylan wants is mojo. What is mojo? It's power. The ability to command respect. It's everything Dylan doesn't have. He gets no respect at school, and when he finds the dead body of a classmate, even the police push him around. All the thanks he gets for trying to help the investigation with his crime-drama skills is a new nickname at school: Body Bag. So when Dylan hears about a missing rich girl from the other side of town, he jumps at the chance to dive into this mystery. Surely if he cracks a case involving a girl this beautiful and this rich, he'll get the mojo he's looking for.

Kathryn Barker's Waking Romeo is a spectacularly genre-bending retelling of Romeo & Juliet asking the big questions about true love, fate, and time travel.

La vida, en su intrincada naturaleza, a veces nos presenta desafíos que escapan a nuestro control. En esos momentos, nos cuestionamos por qué nos ocurren a nosotros y por qué parece que otros se libran de las dificultades. Mientras escribía este audiolibro, reflexionaba sobre las experiencias que he vivido, tanto positivas como negativas. Muchas personas me han dicho que debería estar agradecido por haberlas superado y aprendido de ellas.

We often look forward, hoping our circumstances will bring us a sense of peace and calm. Unfortunately, we simply can’t control all our surroundings and the events that happen to us. They are often beyond our jurisdiction and power. This book will give you keys to experiencing peace, calm, and composure, regardless of what may be occurring around you. David Johnston uses the vetted and verified ancient documents, the Scriptures, to demonstrate God’s unquestionable way to tranquility and true lasting peace.

When you are faced with grief, pain, or loss it's often hard to find comfort and support. God's Promises® During Times of Trouble provides 50 topics of select biblical promises of comfort and hope during the difficulties that leave us needing healing and reassurance. Whether you're struggling with illness, loss, divorce, confusion, doubt, or any difficult situation that leaves you with a feeling of despair, the promises found in God's Word bring abundant encouragement, inspiration, and hope.

Ever since his wife and child died, Jett King has spent his life avoiding change. But when his best friend invents time-travel, and a mysterious stranger claims his son is alive, Jett must choose to face a world he never knew existed. Follow his journey, as he meets the happy-go-lucky Robbie, the brave Parker, the mysterious Duke, and the devious Ivan. From a frozen wasteland, to a planet rumored to be alive, Jett searches for answers about his son, as well as the dark truth behind his best friend.

In this book, Kálal questions the prevalent trust placed in politics, particularly in its narrowest sense, such as parliamentary and journalistic struggles. Instead, he argues that the true strength of the nation lies in moral fortitude and piety. Drawing inspiration from historical figures like Jan Hus and the Czech Brethren, Kálal highlights the invincible power of the nation's piety and its potential for resilience and progress.

For fans of The Future of Us comes an engrossing story of two teens, whose love for each other is tested by time and fate. Lucas and Juliet couldn’t be more different from each other. But from the moment Lucas sees Juliet, he swears he remembers their first kiss. Their first dance. Their first fight. He even knows what’s going to happen between them - not because he can predict the future, but because he claims to have already lived it. Juliet doesn’t know whether to be afraid for herself or for Lucas.

Catholic recording artist and popular blogger Susan Bailey reveals in this personal and moving narrative how several major losses helped her rediscover creativity and faith. Filled with powerful insights on the presence and action of grace - in the Mass and sacraments, in nature, in grief and even through the life and works of Louisa May Alcott - River of Grace guides listeners to strengthen their faith, discover their own hidden gifts and enjoy again a joy of living.

Trapped in sunny, stifling, small-town suburbia, 17-year-old Morgan knows why she's in therapy. She can't count the number of times she's been the only non-white person at the sleepover, been teased for her "weird" outfits, and been told she's not "really" black. Also, she's spent most of her summer crying in bed. So there's that, too. Lately, it feels like the whole world is listening to the same terrible track on repeat - and it's telling them how to feel, who to vote for, what to believe. Morgan wonders, when can she turn this song off and begin living for herself?

Have you ever felt like the walls are closing in on you and not sure what to do? Are you consumed by the current storm in your life? Reflections of a Praying Heart is filled with some of the author's personal prayers and some topics on how to stay ground no matter what is happening around you. The author reminds us that our storms are just a part of our growing testimonies.

Ten teens are left alone in the wilderness during a three-day survival test in this multi-authored novel edited by award-winning author Shaun David Hutchinson. At Zeppelin Bend, an outdoor-education program designed to teach troubled youth the value of hard work, cooperation, and compassion, 10 teens are left alone in the wild. The teens are a diverse group who come from all walks of life and were all sent to Zeppelin Bend as a last chance to get them to turn their lives around.

You do not need a $3,000-spa retreat for two weeks to regain or regenerate your mind. You can cower in the face of kombucha or be someone who slips into sleep during savasana, yet with Healthy Mind Difficult Times, you will be guided gently toward a beautiful, bolstered brain. Healthy Mind in Difficult Times provides a baseline of understanding by addressing and explaining the basics about our brains. The book sets out applicable step-by-step guidelines that can fluctuate and flex, meeting you where you are at this moment.

¡Líbrese del trauma pasado, el dolor y la pérdida con el poder de la meditación guiada! El curar su pasado podría ser la diferencia entre suvida de ensueño y una vida de estancamiento indefinido - ¿Qué camino elegirá? La parte más difícil de la curación es darle sentido a todo lo que ha sucedido y salir de la experiencia siendo una mejor persona. A veces, ese trauma o pérdida nos ha afectado de una maneraprofundaen un nivel subconsciente .

This devotional is written by a mother-daughter team who are also clergywomen. They write from the heart and share their experiences which may bring a tear, an ah-ha moment, or a laugh. At the end of each devotion there is a section for you to sketch or to write a response to the issue. The questions will get your creative juices flowing hopefully. Each devotion ends with a prayer to get you started as you commune with the Lord.