Walking Life

In this new novel from the author of The Dressmaker’s Dowry, two young women two generations apart discover the joy and heartbreak of following their dreams. Aspiring Hollywood actress Violet makes a shocking choice in 1940, and 70 years later, Mari sets out to discover what happened on that long ago summer. Santa Cruz, Summer 1940: When auburn-haired Violet Harcourt is crowned Miss California on the boardwalk of her hometown, she knows she is one step closer to her cherished dream: a Hollywood screen test.

John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It's thrilling beyond belief. It's everything you'd expect of someone worthy to be called Lord.

What should we do about the police? After the murder of George Floyd, there’s no institution more controversial: only 14 percent of Americans believe that “policing works pretty well as it is” (CNN, April 27, 2021). We’re swimming in proposals for reform, but most do not tackle the aggressive culture of the profession, which prioritizes locking up bad guys at any cost, loyalty to other cops, and not taking flak from anyone on the street. Far from improving public safety, this culture, in fact, poses a danger to citizens and cops alike.

An inspirational journey from a shattered dream to the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Are you ready to leave behind the weight of limitation and step boldly into your season of divine release? In a world filled with challenges, it’s time to unlock the door to your freedom, destiny, and restoration through the transforming power of faith. Walking into Your Season of Divine Release is your guide to navigating God’s promises, experiencing breakthrough, and walking in abundance as He ushers you into an overflowing season of blessings. This isn’t just another book—it’s a life-changing manual for those who are desperate for more. Do you feel stuck in cycles of spiritual ...

In the far distant future the last remnant of humanity survives in colonies built after great wars, plagues and cataclysmic disasters. The story of Christ is shared and a group of new disciples are recruited to bring the gospel to the few living survivors. They become inspired as they hear the story of Jesus’ birth, his miracles, message, crucifixion and resurrection. His message gives them the courage to face dangers and even martyrdom as they spread the gospel at the end of the world.

During their daily walks, new puppy Dea pulls her human, Alison, by the leash into making connections, handling crippling loss, and coping with the challenges of life. What might have been tragic through Alison’s eyes finds wider perspective and resonance through Dea’s as she tolerates Alison’s pathetic attempts at meditation and online dating, sees her through a second bout of cancer, and finally steers Alison toward appreciating life’s daily wonders that are a puppy’s birthright.

McCabe, cajoled into early retirement, wanders the streets of Dublin. He visits parks and gardens, museums and art galleries. Then, by early afternoon, he is back in his house and in front of the television, where he remains until he retires for the night. Every day, he repeats the process, and every day, he ponders life's great questions. From Robert E. Kearns comes, The Walker, the story of a man who finds himself alone and isolated; wondering what it was all for, and where it will all end. Only when he goes to place that is seldom on his itinerary does he discover the ultimate ...

We are personalizing the word of God so that you can use it in a practical way, a way which applies to your life and to your circumstances. Christian Affirmations for Self-Control contains more than 150 affirmations, declarations, and meditations to transform your thoughts, your mind, and, ultimately, your life. Listen to these affirmations but most importantly, repeat some of them on a daily basis and see how you will start displaying great self-control.

This book will help You give up the battle and enjoy the abundant Life that We have been promised! You will “Walk With God!” as never before, and channel from the Divine the answers and solution to all the things You desire! You can now expect miracles in Your Life, and incredible things will happen for You that You thought, or have been told, could never happen! You will become the Light of the World as You understand how Life and God plays, and how You can now have Life the way You want it! Enjoy this ride to the promised land as You “Walk With God!”.

In this collection of beautiful and raw essays, Amy S. F. Lutz writes openly about her experience - the positive and the negative - as a mother of a now 21-year-old son with severe autism. Lutz's human emotion drives through each moment and challenges commonly held ideas that define autism either as a disease or as neurodiversity.

At loose ends with her daughter leaving home and her husband on the road, Sue Halpern decided to give herself and Pransky, her under-occupied Labradoodle, a new leash - er, lease - on life by getting the two of them certified as a therapy dog team. Smart, spirited, and instinctively compassionate, Pransky turned out to be not only a terrific therapist but an unerring moral compass. In the unlikely sounding arena of a public nursing home, she led her teammate into a series of encounters with the residents that revealed depths of warmth, humor, and insight Halpern hadn't expected.

In this fourth part of THE MAN IN THE TENT, Tony returns to Spain to lend a hand at his daughter’s language school, among other things, before an unexpected request results in him accompanying a singular individual to his home not far from the Sahara Desert. Later during a lengthy trip to Britain he catches up with friends and family, before teaming up with his old camping guru Malcolm and hitting the road to the Highlands.

Real, down-to-earth shamanism is a powerful ancient tradition that has a great deal to teach us, as we face the increasing ecological and social meltdown our culture is beginning to go through. This book is designed for those who truly wish to walk a powerful shamanic path. Walking with the Tiger draws on traditional Himalayan and Southern Siberian shamanic traditions and teachings.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, battling unseen forces that hold you back from your divine breakthrough? Do you feel like your success is trapped behind locked doors, just out of reach? In “Enforcing Your Breakthrough & Success,” you will uncover spiritual warfare strategies to unlock divine success, shatter limitations, and enforce your God-given victory! This is not just another book on success. This is a life-changing roadmap designed to equip you with powerful prayers and biblical insights straight from the heart of God’s promises in Isaiah 45:2-3. Whether you’re facing setbacks...

Those three words saved Grammy Award-winning singer Michelle Williams’s life. After decades of sweeping her anxiety and depression under the rug - even during her years in the spotlight with Destiny’s Child - Michelle found herself planning her own funeral. Realizing that she needed immediate help and could no longer battle her anxiety and depression alone, she checked herself into a treatment facility. When she came home, she was energized and determined to check in on a regular basis with herself, God, and others.

Get ready to be swept away in a raw and powerful collection of modern poetry. "Walking Toward The Noise" by Bowie is a journey through life's complexities, inspired by the likes of Charles Bukowski, Sylvia Plath, Rupi Kaur, Sarah Kane, and Ted Hughes. As the words on the page come to life, the setting shifts from gritty city streets to quiet, contemplative moments in nature. Through it all, we follow the main character, a complex and relatable individual navigating the ups and downs of life. But just when we think we know where the journey is headed, a twist sends us reeling and questioning...

Walking in Heaven is a recollection of experiences through three Near-Death Experiences. There are also renditions of premonitions and visions in the author's life that changed and strengthened his beliefs in God and Jesus Christ. Although the author is openly gay, these experiences showed him that he would not go where religions said he should. His experience dispels many of the myths he had been taught growing up in different religions: being gay was an abomination to God. God is love, and Jesus Christ is the personification of that love. There is only one judge of what we do as humans: ...

★★★★★★★★★★WHY WE SLEEP AND DREAM DREAMING★★★★★★★★★★ In the middle of the night, when it’s dark and quiet, do you feel like you’re the only one awake? Do you think there is something mysteriously wrong with you because you cannot sleep? Do you lie in bed waiting for sleep to show up like you’re waiting for a taxi? Do you believe if you forget to do one part of your bedtime routine, or do your routine out of sequence, you won’t sleep that night? Are you anxious and frustrated, wondering each night how long it will take to fall asleep, or if ...

Are you struggling with a season of spiritual dryness, feeling as though God is far away? Discover a profound journey to spiritual refreshment with "Overcoming Spiritual Dryness: Finding Refreshment in Times of Spiritual Dryness, When It Seems That God is Too Far Away." This transformative guide will reignite your faith and renew your prayer life. Are you feeling spiritually parched? Dive into "Overcoming Spiritual Dryness" and unlock the secrets to rekindling your spiritual fervor and drawing closer to God even in the driest seasons. In this powerful and insightful book, you'll explore the...