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This book presents a ‘Traveller’s Guide’ to Deaf Culture, starting from the premise that Deaf cultures have an important contribution to make to other academic disciplines, and human lives in general. Within and outside Deaf communities, there is a need for an account of the new concept of Deaf culture, which enables readers to assess its place alongside work on other minority cultures and multilingual discourses. The book aims to assess the concepts of culture, on their own terms and in their many guises and to apply these to Deaf communities. The author illustrates the pitfalls which have been created for those communities by the medical concept of ‘deafness’ and contrasts this with his new concept of “Deafhood”, a process by which every Deaf child, family and adult implicitly explains their existence in the world to themselves and each other.
When night comes, look at the sky. If you see a falling star, dont wonder why, just make a wish. Trust me, it will come true, because I did and found Jesus Christ. Sometimes we think that things will never change in life. I dont know anyone who has not yet experienced pressure of one kind or another in life. It may raise its head swiftly and unexpectedly. Or we may see and feel it coming slowly but surely, like a slight crack in the wall of a building going up or down. You might arrive late for some event and miss something special. This is a minor pressure, and it usually does not last long; its an everyday occurrence that does not really matter very much. There are many such pressures. On ...
"Topics include: Hope, Peace, Thanksgiving, Encouragement, Contentment, Energy, Service, and Renewal"--Back cover.
Circumstances involve facts or events that take place around us. David Hume wrote, He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstance. Through prayer we can learn how to change our circumstances, even negative ones, into positive opportunities for growth and wholeness. The Bible-based prayers in this book deal with a multitude of circumstances people face: The Need for Friendship, Betrayal, Broken Promises, Decision-making, Failures, Healing, Heartache, Loss of a Pet, Priorities, Property Loss/Damage Temptations, And many more. The reader will receive encouragement and faith by praying the prayers in this book. He will learn to face each circumstance with faith each faith. Prayers That Change Things in Your Circumstances is solidly based on the Word of God, our source of strength and faith. The reader will experience supernatural peace as he reads and prays.
They were common, everyday people just like ourselves. But, when the wind of the Holy Spirit swept into their lives, they were stirred to live anything but ordinary lives. With hearts wide open to the Savior's leading, they stepped out on to the road less traveled and never looked back. Across the years their voices continue to call out to us...Embark with them now on a life-transforming journey by following in their footsteps in this study of the book of Acts.
Dr. Karen Hutchins is an anointed woman of God who has overcome such major battles as divorce, death of immediate family members, and major illnesses. Because of her close communion with God and total reliance on His sovereignty, she has thrived through those battles, with a deeper appreciation of the power and love of God. Karen gave her life to the Lord as a child, and pursued Him through leading worship and teaching and preaching in churches in Texas, Washington, and North Dakota. Karen has a bachelor's degree in ministry, a master's degree in theology, and a doctorate in Christian counseling. In her hunger for God's truth, Karen is continually seeking God's heart for the wisdom He wants to impart to His church today. She conveys that wisdom through speaking at women's groups, Bible studies, conferences and retreats, and from the pulpit. She and her husband, Wayne "Hutch," live in North Dakota, where he pastors two churches, with her by his side. Together, they make a powerful team through which God has worked miracles. Her son, Jason Breshears, his wife, Jennifer, and their two daughters, Hayley and Hannah, live outside Houston.
When living with a chronic illness, the feeling of No one gets it! can shift from an occasional fustration to a constant grievance, steering one's spiritual walk onto shaky ground. In Why Can't I Make People Undersatnd?, Lisa Copen, founder of rest Ministries, provides unique insight into why people crave the understanding of those around them when they are suffering with a chronic condition. This book reveals and adresses the hidden aggravations many chronically ill people deal with and answers tough questions: * How does your attitude affect wheather you get the understanding you seek or not? * Should you pray for others to change their attitude about your illness? * Why do some prayers get answered, but with poor results? * How should you respond when people say hurtful things about your chronic illness? * Is it okay to get mad at God and express your tree feelings? * How can your relationship with Christ help all of the above become less important?
Inspired by the best-selling Hugs series, this book contains 365 devotionals to inspire women every day of the year. With beautiful full-color pictures of soothing scenes to complement the encouraging words, these devotionals are the perfect way to start the day. Written to be inspiring and encouraging, rather than correctional or "preachy," women will appreciate the gentle messages, the uplifting quotes, and the inspirational scriptures. Divided into months, this book is the perfect way to start the year.
Comfort is an easy thing to define but can be difficult to grasp-especially in our troubled world. All around are challenges, some great and some small, and we all feel weighed down by obligations that at times threaten to overwhelm. When the stress presses in, we seek comfort, and this little book points to a very big God who is the eternal source of peace and hope. Each day of the year offers an inspirational message, an uplifting scripture, and a peace-filled quote. These words of comfort are fitting for experiences from minor sadness to profound grief. It is the perfect gift for anyone going through the sadness of illness, job loss, the death of a loved one, or any of the many disappointments of life. In a world of pain, loss, and wrong turns, the need for gentle words of hope, courage, peace, and comfort is everywhere. Because God is a God of comfort, the messages in this little book offer a big hug of comfort and the promise of better things to come.
A thematic prayer journal for each day of the year with room for readers to pen their own thoughts & prayers.