Family Healing

In this groundbreaking book, adoption advocates Betsy S. Kylstra, Lisa C. Qualls, and Jodi Jackson Tucker-an adoptee, a birth mother, and an adoptive mother-reveal that adoption is rooted in both loss and redemptive victory. And healing is needed by all in the adoption triad-adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents-to experience restoration and wholeness.

Frank McGovern has a problem. He’s dead, and he doesn’t know it - yet! Frank has been given the opportunity to review his life and as the story unfolds, he finds he was someone abhorrent. Someone who used people who were closest to him - people who loved him. Yet, despite witnessing the canvas of his life being painted in front of him, he still refuses to believe he could have been that person until he eventually realizes that his past actions will have horrible consequences.

Are the complications of second marriage threatening the foundations of your relationship? Pick up this powerful guide for restoring your love. We all long for love and connection, but outside influences, past memories, and stepfamily adjustment make marriage especially challenging for those who were previously married.

In "Hope for the Hurting Heart," Tim Sawyer takes readers on a deeply personal journey through loss, healing, and renewal. After experiencing the heart-wrenching deaths of his two sons—one at age five and another at forty-four—along with the losses of numerous family members across generations, Sawyer shares how he discovered hope in life's darkest moments. Through engaging family stories spanning multiple generations, Sawyer weaves together tales of parents, grandparents, siblings, and children who faced profound losses yet found ways to keep living and loving. From the impact of a ...

Part fugitive, part hero, fifteen-year-old Nya is barely staying ahead of the Duke of Baseer's trackers. Wanted for a crime she didn't mean to commit, she risks capture to protect every Taker she can find, determined to prevent the Duke from using them in his fiendish experiments. But resolve isn't enough to protect any of them, and Nya soon realizes that the only way to keep them all out of the Duke's clutches is to flee Geveg. Unfortunately, the Duke's best tracker has other ideas.

The Easter Garden A Magical Realism Novel of Family Secrets, Love, and Redemption On Easter morning, a long-forgotten garden suddenly bursts into bloom—awash in impossible flowers and hidden messages buried in its soil. For Nathan Marsh, returning to his childhood home was supposed to be a quick visit. But when the once-dead garden behind the house comes alive with whispers, secrets, and blooms tied to people long gone, he’s drawn into a decades-old mystery that his family has tried to forget. Each flower holds a memory. Each petal carries a truth. And some roots go deeper than anyone ...

Brushstrokes of Faith A heartwarming tale of love, redemption, and the transformative power of creativity in a small-town community. When Leah Thompson returns to Bliss Ridge, she carries more than her art supplies—she brings a dream of turning a crumbling building into the Bliss Ridge Art Sanctuary, a haven for creativity and healing. But her vision faces fierce resistance from the community and painful memories of her family’s fractured past. Pastor Chris Miller has spent years anchoring Bliss Ridge with his steady leadership and deep faith. But when Leah’s bold project sparks ...

Nikki and Kyle Sebastian have a loving and healthy marriage. It’s only missing one thing they want—children. When the couple is diagnosed with “unexplained infertility” and endures several failed rounds of IVF, Kyle, for both their sakes, is unwilling to bury them deeper in emotional and financial debt. Desperate to have a baby, Nikki betrays Kyle’s trust in an attempt to try IVF one more time. The choice fractures their once-stable union. Now burdened with suspicion, resentment, and further grief, their little family is falling apart.

Positive Self-Parenting Solutions is made for teenagers struggling and dealing with depression. It begins by emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and healing the post-traumatic stress in one's life and the numerous benefits.

Did you know that children of narcissistic parents often grow up to feel responsible for the needs and behavior of others? A narcissistic personality disorder is one of a few kinds of character issues and is a state of mind where individuals have their very own swelled feeling of importance, a profound requirement for over the top consideration and appreciation, troubled relationships, and an absence of empathy for other people. In any case, behind this cover of extraordinary certainty lies delicate confidence that is defenseless against the smallest criticism.

In this 365-day devotional, you will meet men and women who have come through the darkness of separation and divorce and who now walk in the bright hope of God's love and healing. You will be encouraged and inspired by some of today's most respected and well-known Christian leaders and psychologists. The daily readings and heartfelt prayers in Divorce Care affirm God's love for you. You'll discover that the divorce process can be a powerful catalyst for good in your life, transforming deep loss into meaningful growth with God.

Michelle came to me with an abdominal cancer that had spread and was resisting all conventional attempts to control it. She also came with emotional baggage from relationship traumas. As I shared with her the principles contained in "The Law of Life," and as she applied those principles in her life, her cancer reversed. She gained the joy and hope that she had lost, and she had a greater appreciation of her purpose in life. Michelle's story is not an isolated case. I see my patients' relationships restoring, spiritual lives blossoming, and mental health improving when these principles are ...

In the summer of 2004, veterinarian Melanie Butera received an unexpected patient: a three-day-old blind, dying fawn she called Dillie. Melanie doubted the deer would survive, but with the help of her husband, Steve, she miraculously nursed Dillie back to health. The tenacious deer quickly became a member of the family, running around the house with the dog, the cat, and the people and enjoying all of the perks, including her own bedroom, plates of her favorite linguini, and swims in the family's pool.

Lena Sharma is a successful San Francisco restaurateur. An immigrant, she’s cultivated an image of conservatism and tradition in her close-knit Indian community. But when Lena’s carefully constructed world begins to crumble, her ties to her daughter, Maya, and son, Sameer - both raised in thoroughly modern California - slip further away.

Once you have taken a moment to sit in the situation that placed you in an uncomfortable situation, you will understand how to grow and heal. Often times we don’t want to sit in the pain just enough to evaluate what’s in front of us. We run from it but soon enough it will become a present of your future that want to leave in your past. Now that you have gained value in healing from what attempted to break you, you can eventually discover the crown which you carry. It’s strange how pain can produce a divine power that can change the generation that will now carry. Carry it. Change it. ...

Are you struggling with familial estrangement and looking for a path to healing and closure? Discover the transformative power of self-reflection, empathetic communication, and mindful practices in Finding Closure and Moving Forward. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the complexities of familial estrangement, providing you with a thorough understanding of its impact and the psychological and emotional effects it can have. You will uncover the common causes of estrangement and learn to recognize the unresolved issues that might be holding you back from a peaceful resolution. Journey ...

The ability of hypnosis to positively affect healing has been extensively documented in scientific literature. In this relaxing hypnosis download, long-time hypnotist Maggie Staiger guides the listener through a beautiful series of hypnotic images that utilize the mind-body connection to speed healing, activate the healthy immune response, and instill a feeling of calm hopefulness.

When a sweet, curvy woman is matched with a guarded single dad, love feels within reach—but so do their insecurities. Laurel is ready for a fresh start after a toxic relationship that left her doubting her own worth. Tired of men who don’t see beyond her curves, she takes a chance on the True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Laurel dreams of finding someone who will treasure her for her kindness and loyalty, not just her looks. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Noah—a quiet, devoted single dad with shadows of his own. Since losing his wife, Noah’s entire world has revolved ...

Randall Perry was tired of war, death, and seeing destruction around him… and was grasping at the unexpected hand of friendship extended to him. Life seemed to be full of chances, but he never expected finding one in Gretchen. Who was this stranger writing him an email? Gretchen Koch was a busy woman for a reason. Taking on multiple jobs to fill the empty spaces in her heart, she was still struggling silently. She desperately needed comfort, friendship, someone who could understand what she was going through after losing her brother. … And the wounded soldier’s innocent request came ...

Best-Selling Author KJ Waters shares her love of water and the beauty of nature in a short story collection that will make you yearn for the great outdoors. In this heartwarming and often humorous collection of true short stories, KJ Waters takes you on a journey through the adventures and mishaps that come with family life—and a deep love for all things water. When KJ moved to the landlocked town of "Dirtville" seventeen years ago, she found herself miles away from the ocean, rivers, and lakes that had always been her sanctuary. To cope with the sudden absence of water in her life, she ...