Spiritual Loss

The loss of a loved one is tough enough, but when Regina Richards experiences the loss of her spouse of many decades, little does she expect the extraordinary sequence of events about to unfold. First, there is the mysterious whistling that comes from out of nowhere, followed by the black patent-leather dancing shoes that miraculously appear in her bedroom. (She doesn't dance.) And then come the visits from her dearly departed husband, to explain what it is like on the other side. Surely this would be enough for anyone to begin to think they were losing it.

For the quiet moments, the lingering feelings, and everything in between… Pages & Poems: A Life in Poetry is a tender and timeless collection of poems that invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Written by Jacque Crutcher—a mother, grandmother, and lifelong writer—this collection captures decades of heartfelt reflection through verses that feel like home. With gentle wisdom and a sincere voice, these poems explore the everyday beauty of life: childhood memories, motherhood, faith, family, aging, and the strength found in love and loss. Each page is a ...

Captain Jamie Allen has lost her husband, her faith, and now fears she is losing her son. Jamie’s deceased husband has been hailed a hero, but the truth about his death is something she keeps hidden from everyone, especially her son, Patrick. Despite her efforts to put on a brave face, he begins to sink into depression. She returns from deployment to a son she barely recognizes. Her once carefree child is wrapped in a darkness she fears will consume him - just like his father. Russell Owens is no stranger to loss and pain. Having lost his wife in a tragic accident, he spent years ...

At the young age of 37, Christine Contini experienced a sudden cardiac death. Over 40 minutes later, she returned from the other side, carrying the keys to unlock profound understanding and seemingly supernatural abilities. Dying allowed Christine to awaken to humanity's natural energetic potentials and pierce the veil between the physical and energetic worlds. She began working with the recently deceased, the dying, and those in comas. What she learned from these experiences formed her foundation of "Energetics" - a complete system of awareness, balance, and understanding.

Depression, anxiety, and other issues are some of the most common problems that people must overcome when they are going through the stages of grief. These symptoms can last for weeks, months, and even years. By practicing meditation, you can ease the emotions that are weighing you down so you can once again start living with a sense of peace.

Most of us take for granted the extreme role food has in our health. We eat habitually and not intentionally. Unfortunately, the media and large corporations have sent so many mixed messages regarding diet and nutrition, that most people are confused about the truth. Our selection of food may often be far from the best. As a culture, we tend to generally accept that, some foods are good and some are bad for us. But beyond this level of understanding, there is no deeper meaning behind the way we eat. The concept of humans eating is largely limited to tastes, which can be developed and thus ...

This book is a result of years of listening to real people who have real hurts and who struggle with the pain of not knowing how to heal a broken heart. For more than 10 years, Jocelyn Soriano has been a go-to friend, author and prayer partner and has helped inspire people through her writings. WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING: WHAT SAYING GOODBYE DOESN'T MEAN Perfectly written! This what I have gone through! Thank you for making me see that there are times we really have to say goodbye. No matter how painful it may seem, goodbyes are essential parts of life for we need to move on towards ...

Nel corso dei secoli è stato insegnato alle persone a considerare la morte con orrore. Questa è una politica sbagliata perché il bene non nasce mai dal male e la paura in particolare non è mai costruttiva. Ora è arrivato il momento di ascoltare la verità. E la verità è che non esiste la morte. Non c'è assolutamente motivo di temere la morte. Perché ciò che chiamiamo morte non è altro che l'altro lato della vita. L'anima dell'uomo è immortale e il suo futuro è la crescita e il miglioramento.

A heartfelt journey of love, loss, and the healing power of memories. Letters to Grandma is a poignant and heartfelt journey of love, loss, and healing. After the death of her beloved grandmother, Imogen begins writing a series of letters to her in an effort to cope with the deep grief that has consumed her. Through these letters, Imogen reflects on the memories that shaped her—birthday dinners of fried chicken and cornbread, Sunday afternoons spent with her grandparents, and the warmth of her grandmother’s comforting hugs. As Imogen pours her heart out onto the page, she confronts her ...

We are all so busy nowadays, and tackling all those to-do lists can leave us drained, worn down, and lacking energy. When you take a deeper look inside, you will also discover patterns, old habits, and past events blocking self-growth. Life coach extraordinaire, KJ Landis, helps identify how, why, and where we got stuck in the first place, and how we can utilize past trauma and drama as a springboard to becoming our most authentic, vibrant selves.

Collection of short stories: The Conqueror Earthworms -- Granddaughter's fascination with earthworms brings grieving widow back to the land of the living. You Asked for It -- New pastor tries to cure church of "But we've always done it that way before." Something Smells Good; It Has to Be Brownies -- Struggling writer and artist team up to sell their wares. The Case of the Rich Dead Mom -- P I Bobbi Heck is asked by one of the heirs to investigate a rich woman's death. Carrier Pigeon -- Fledgling missionary is recruited by an organization that is not what it appears to be.

Have you ever felt like life was finally going well, when suddenly life decides to throw you a curve ball? Life will knock you down when you least expect it. The important thing is not how or why we got knocked down, the important thing is how will we respond? In her early 40's, Nadine found herself to be a newly successful entrepreneur...and simultaneously...the mother of a heroin addict. She used this situation to create an out-of- the-box therapeutic travel recovery project which later evolved into establishing a nonprofit serving those choosing to live a lifestyle of recovery.

From the best-selling author of small-town romance novels and poetry, including Old Flame and Pieces of You, comes a new collection of reflective prose. Thoughtfully written, Echo explores the powerful and musing themes of love, life, loss and family ties from an intimate vantage point. This is real. It’s life. At times, it’s light. At others, it’s heavy. But we keep going because we must—because, frankly, it’s all we can do, sometimes. But maybe, just maybe, if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll discover a quieter reason for trudging onward. Deep in our souls, I think we keep...

We all have it—that inner voice that shines as a beacon to our authentic self—but it’s often dimmed by life’s struggles. And that’s when we lose our way, because our path is dark. The Lighthouse Project is a collection of poignant stories by strong women who share their diverse yet unifying truths on trusting their intuition and reigniting their inner spark. From losing friends to losing jobs, from the end of relationships to coping with grief, these brave humans share their powerful and personal journeys of resilience and self-discovery. We hope you’ll be inspired to lean into ...

Mei sat in a dimly lit building. fighting the depths of unconsciousness. She was amazed that she hadn’t passed out by now. In the dimly lit building, Mei found herself in the throes of a harrowing ordeal, battling desperately against the encroaching darkness of unconsciousness. Though her body screamed for respite, she refused to yield, her willpower burning fiercely within her. Moments earlier, Thomas, a man twisted by madness and malice, stood before her, exuding an unsettling smugness as he glared down at his captive. The pain Mei endured was excruciating, and as another contraction ...