She is a passionate Bible teacher and respected advocate for those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as orphaned and vulnerable children. All profits made from purchasing this product will go towards supporting bereaved children and their families – thank you for supporting the work we do! A dedicated Facebook group so we can all stay connected (plus a space to share pet pictures, book recommendations and wins! When trials expose our faith-life, will others see us embracing both the joy and the pain of our life? The idea for Dalit Goods came about as a result of a trip to India by Life Association director Simon Hawthorne.

After struggling for some time to find a purpose and to feel happier day to day this book is a game changer! John Dempster resolves to ‘choose joy’ – to live, regardless of his emotions, in the light of a fundamental love and joy lying at the heart of all things. With compassion and wisdom, she shows readers - even those who live with the constant companions of discouragement and depression - that true joy is deeper, richer, and more accessible than they might think. Joy begins with our convictions about spiritual truths we're willing to bet our lives on, and truths that are lodged so deeply within us that they produce a settled assurance about God.But if our purpose is to have joy in our lives then we have committed to one another in a way that seeks something better than simple self-satisfaction. on the months when we don’t have our group coaching check ins, we get together for our bi-monthly book club.

I focused on an attitude of gratitude and controlling what I could control—my attitude, my words, my behavior, and my responses to life. Joy is deeper than happiness, lasts longer than excitement, and is more satisfying than pleasure and thrills. In a world full of tragedy, choosing joy is no small task–but, as Sara knew, the importance lies in the choosing.I even laughed about the mess my house had become during my down time and decided to just pronounce “Bless this mess! this is your opportunity to work through challenges or get advice on issues, to ask questions and to learn from your fellow members. If you can’t answer that question, then make it your goal for the rest of the month of December to choose joy. I was now doing my physical therapy and vision therapy at home, so I didn’t go to those appointments anymore. In a world full of tragedy, choosing joy is no small task – but, as Sara knew, the importance lies in the choosing.

This means you understand not only the what but the how and the why too, meaning it’s completely ready for you to start making positive changes.She is a passionate Bible teacher and respected advocate for those infected with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as orphaned and vulnerable children. I have had a headache every day since that horrible day almost five years ago when the head injury occurred. Sponsoring a child in need will profoundly change the future for your child, and will change your own life as well. Women’s, rolled sleeve, ‘boyfriend fit’ t-shirt available in stonewashed denim, white or stonewashed green. I thought I could handle the crowds until suddenly the stands started filling up around me and another panic attack left me sweating, shaking, and having trouble breathing.

There are honest descriptions of spiritual trauma and the anxiety and depression which complicate the author’s quest for an inner homecoming. With a sunshine colour palette and bold typography, this art print is great for colour lovers who need a dose of cheer in their day. While the people at your work may look askance at you if you suddenly start handing out hugs, it’s almost always appropriate to shake hands or touch a shoulder or an elbow lightly. It took a lot for me to ask friends or family to drive because I was always the driver—but I did it.

Those around us need to recognize that both of these elements are part of life, and both give us hope for heaven.