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One of the world's greatest mission fields is often in the pew each Sunday morning--the single-parent family. With a population of more than 12.5 million, this group is looking for the encouragement and hope that veteran single parents, such as author Sandra Aldrich, can offer. Sandra presents practical advice, personal experiences, encouraging anecdotes, and the occasional chuckle in her popular conversational style. Each chapter begins with appropriate Scripture and ends with a question for personal reflection or group discussion. Sandra succeeds in setting the record straight that single-parent homes are not "broken homes."
Daily devotions "to encourage friendships while deepening your connection and enjoyment of God and his Word"--Page v.
Could a few words change your life?POWERFUL, LIFE-AFFIRMING WORDS CAN. Sandra Aldrich knows. When she was just twelve, Doris Schumacher, a woman she had never met before, took the time to talk to her and encourage her. That short conversation inspired Sandra to pursue education and become a teacher and to devote her life to giving the gift of encouragement.Let Sandra's stories, humor, discussion questions, timely truths, and biblical insight encourage you today and motivate you to bless the socks off someone who needs encouragement. A WORD FROM JERRY JENKINS: Sandra Picklesimer Aldrich is one of Dianna's and my favorite people. We have found her encouraging even when she has been in the darkest valleys of life's journey. Read Bless Your Socks Off and be encouraged.-Jerry B. Jenkins, co-author of the Left Behind series. A WORD FROM PATSY CLAIRMONT: Bless Your Socks Off. What an appropriate title! I giggled my panty hose down around my ankles while filling my heart with much-need edencouragement.-Patsy Clairmont, best-selling author of multiple books including Sportin' a 'Tude
If you would like to put a little "wow!" back in your relationship with the man you married, let seven simple secrets, biblical wisdom, and tender stories of both men and women inspire you to be the wife your husband longs for. Sharon Jaynes, author of The Power of a Woman's Words, shares the unique, God-blessed role you can play in making your marriage the joy of both your lives. A happy marriage takes work, but the end result is worth it. Chapters that look at what you can do and who you are as a wife will encourage you to... pray life-changing prayers be his best cheerleader help ease his stress safeguard your marriage initiate intimate friendship Your position in your husband's life is absolutely unique. Make it powerful. Make it special. Make it something he longs for.
It can happen suddenly or take what seems an eternity. No matter how it comes, the death of a loved one hits your life like an avalanche, pouring down thunderous heartache that results in constant pain, sadness, and emptiness. The questions come at breakneck speed until you finally have to ask yourself, "Will I ever be normal or whole again?" This wonderfully sensitive book by Sandra Aldrich is not written from observation but from her own grueling experience with the loss of her husband to cancer. Her insight is comforting, her wisdom is soothing, and her direction is inspiring. If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to death, this survival book will point the way to recovery.
The author offers humorous examples of why marital lessons don't necessarily have to be learned the bard way.
Mothers wil discover the legacy they can offer their daughters on a daily basis. Carole Lewis and her granddaughter, Cara Symank pay tribute to their own mothers who provided them a rich heritage both by word and example. Spanning the lives of four generations for women. The Mother-Daughter Legacy reveals how mothers can have a lasting impact on all areas of her daughter's life. In spite of the mistakes, times when you feel you have let your child down, all can be redeemed by God, yielding room for growth and betterment.
Most people don't become nurses because of the pay, working conditions, or the convenient hours. Men and women become nurses because they want to make a difference in the lives of others through the use of their compassionate skills and hard work. Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul, Second Dose, underscores why nurses enter the profession . . . and why they stay.
Christian women who make God and family a priority in their life will love Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul, an affirming collection of stories that share the miracles that are possible when their hearts are open to God.