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As a child, Lindsay McGhee saw the wrong kinds of love demonstrated, causing her to form an unrealistic idea of what marriage should be. Having married young and not understanding God's agenda and intention for marriage, Lindsay was caught off guard when the door opened for the side chick to step in and claim the spot she once held in her husband's heart.Lessons Learned from a Side Chick is Lindsay's truth about how she learned to love God, herself, and others after experiencing one of the darkest points in her life: her husband's infidelity, her subsequent emotional affair, and the healing she would undergo when God told her to let everything go to learn how to love and be loved by Him.Lindsay's lessons will help you guard your marriage, let love win, and...keep the side chick from winning!

Confessions Of A Minister's Passion contains real stories shared in poetic expressions to describe one of the most prevalent topics affecting a woman's total well-being-love and relationships. Many women are experiencing trouble dealing with love but are reluctant to share their stories to avoid feeling criticized or judged. Therefore, La Vita Weaver's transparency and vulnerability in sharing her own story is to let women know that we are not alone. At one time or another, we all have faced some or all of these heartfelt topics such as: Challenges In Dating Desire and Temptation Love and Intimacy Heartbreak and Healing Waiting for the Right Man In addition, La Vita candidly describes the natural sensual desires God gave men and women with a purpose, but when misused lead to the pain of heartbreak. With faith in God, on the other side of a broken heart are lessons for a breakthrough. Married or single, when we learn our worth, we can Aspire to higher heights, be Bold with confidence in God and have the Courage to share our stories and live our best lives. La Vita Weaver is an inspirational speaker, author and trainer. Her interdisciplinary expertise fuels her passion to inspire the whole person-mind, body and spirit. With an inspirational voice, she became the leader of hundreds of successful workshops and now empowers women of all walks of life to own their V.I.P.: value, identity and purpose. Besides her joy for faith and fitness, she treasures spending time with her three daughters and nine grandchildren. La Vita's enthusiasm and vitality truly uplift the hearts of others! www.FitforGod.com

The very Biblical doctrine that revealed the redemption of humankind through Christ cannot be used to justify oppression of the women. The husband being the head of the home must model the headship of Christ who is the head of the Church. Christ headship exemplifies selfless sacrifice to bring redemption to all humankind. Christ leadership does not coerce or dominate people but appeal to the willing mind to come and be filled with the water of life. The unequal treatment of women transcends geographical location and economic status. Right from the ancient age, female have experienced unequal treatment compared to their male counterpart. God created humankind to dominate, subdue the earth, to be fruitful and multiply but not to control and oppress another human being. Any treatment that violates, dehumanizes, oppresses, intimates, controls, subjugates another human being whether in relationship or society in any form or shape should be challenged. Women are to be empowered to speak out because speaking out has significantly reduced the abuse and subjugation of women. The purpose of this book is to redefine the Christian doctrine of the husband headship based on the example of Christ headship. Christ's headship models love, care and sacrifice. The Biblical doctrine of husband headship cannot be arbitrarily interpreted outside of Christ headship of the Church, which is the foundation of all Christian belief. This book offers wealth of wisdom to the understanding of the truth of the husband headship in the home. The pastoral care giver needs a clear understanding of husband headship to dispense the right counsel. The Church is the bride of Jesus as the wife is to her husband and Christ should be the example of all Christian conduct. Beatrice Ebikela Ezonnaebi, DMin, Pastoral Care and Counseling degree at Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ordained minister, pastor of Victory Covenant Ministries International in Georgia. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) as a Resident Chaplain at Emory University Hospital, Midtown, Atlanta, 2007-2008; served as financial secretary in the Women's Fellowship in Church of God Mission in Lagos, Nigeria; served as a cell group leader in Praise International Church in Georgia; treasurer with Praise International Church. Fellow in Black Women in leadership/ministry program in International Theological Center, Atlanta, 2009-2010; She is a member of Nigeria Ministers Fellowship with outstanding Service Award, 2008. Beatrice and her husband Dennis have been married for 42 years and have 5 biological children and 14 grandchildren. She and her husband also adopted 2 children from Nigeria. She believes that the grace of God is sufficient for us in all situation.

Conversations that matter for menDo you wonder what it means to be a man? Do you desire to grow? Want something more? Long for a life that matters? Seek to make a difference in the world? If so, Living That Matters may be for you or your group. This practical handbook is a guide to help individuals and groups engage in honest conversations on what matters most for men--with a focus on following Jesus, forming community, and building peace.With over 60 years of combined experience in pastoral ministry and social work geared toward men, authors Steve Thomas and Don Neufeld offer many short reflections to help individuals and groups deepen relationships with one another, with ourselves, with our families and communities, and with God as we seek to live into God's shalom--a peaceable order with abundance, security, and justice for all and well-being throughout creation.

Vita Daphna Arbel uses critical theories of gender to offer an alternative reading of the multilayered conceptualization of the Song of Song's feminine protagonist: "the most beautiful woman". Arbel treats "the most beautiful woman" as a culturally constructed and performed representation of "woman," and situates this representation within the cultural-­discursive contexts in which the Song partly emerged. She examines the gender norms and cultural ideologies it both reflects and constructs, and considers the manner in which this complex representation disrupts rigid, ahistorical notions of femininity, and how it consequently indirectly characterizes "womanhood" as dynamic and diverse.Finally, Arbel examines the reception and impact of these ideas on later conceptualizations of the Song of Songs' female protagonist with a heuristic examination of Mark Chagall's Song of Songs painting cycle, Le Cantique des Cantiques. These compositions-selected for their diverse depictions of the Song's protagonist, their impact on European art, and their vast popularity and bearing in the broader cultural imagination-illustrate a fascinating dialogue between the present and the past about the "most beautiful woman" and about multiple femininities.

Are you a woman on a journey with Jesus Christ? Do you find the principle of grace to be a challenge? Are you conflicted by the issues confronting Christians today? In this book, Christian author Janice Hilbish tackles topics relevant to women. Sharing through scriptural applications and personal stories how biblical choices honor God and reflect grace amid trying circumstances. The author will address issues related to your journey: Fundamental tenets of the Christian faith and how they apply in daily life-individual identity, family, and relationships Sensitive issues, such as divorce, addiction, suicide, and domestic violence Controversial topics, breaking down cultural beliefs and unmasking theologies on subjects like gay marriage, abortion, and liberal religion You'll be challenged, inspired, and provoked as you read stories told by women in their walk with Christ. If you're ready to explore how God's grace functions in the believer's life as you journey with Christ, this book is for you! Christian author Janice Hilbish is an Akron, Ohio, native and graduate of the University of Akron. She has served in Christian ministry for forty years as a counselor, teacher, and writer. Janice continues biblical studies through Dallas Theological Seminary. Janice has written in Christian Life and apologetics genres, comprising various scriptural topics online and in print for nearly fifteen years. She is the author of, Understanding the Will of God: A Basic Guide to Finding God's Purpose for Your Life. Currently, her interests lie in biblical prophecy and eschatology. Janice has three grown sons and four grandchildren. She resides in Northeast Ohio with her husband and their rescue cats. You can contact Janice on her website: janicehilbish.org

". . . a gift of words, and it is a gift beyond words. Join Paula in the pages as she walks each of us along a sacred path: through grief, yes, but most importantly, to the God whose endless grace paves each step." Tricia Lott Williford, author of And Life Comes Back Learning to Be Me Without You is a love story about a diagnosis, one last adventure, a crisis of faith, and a transformed life. With stunning authenticity, Paula Freeman chronicles her journey into widowhood, the club no one wants to join. Yet in the journey, she discovers how God recovers life from loss. When doctors confirm that Paula's husband of forty years has an uncurable lung disease, fear and grief overwhelm her, and she begins to journal. This memoir is a vulnerable and sometimes humorous account-in real time-of a terminal illness, a cross-country move, her husband's untimely death, and an unscripted road to healing during a set-apart season by the sea. It's a story of God's faithfulness in the crucible of grief and what can happen when we say yes to his invitation to Follow me . . . I want to recover your life. This book offers gentle guidance and insight toward personal growth through grief and can also be used as a support group, widows' ministry, or church group resource.

Explores the extraordinary claims and promises of Jesus, his teaching on sexuality and the costs and rewards of following him.

Do you find yourself forgoing intimate, quiet time with God to focus on the "urgent" matters of your life? Do you feel as if you're constantly chasing time, yet longing for soulful healing? Too often, creating time for God in our daily schedule falls to the end of the list when we're concerned with matters of today's complex world. Even more, some of us don't know where to begin when it comes to spending time with God. For those of us who don't know how to get started, Well Worth MY Soul by Pam Weinreis guides readers to spiritual growth through seeking a closer relationship with God. As a wife, a mother of four, a grandmother of seven and a Sunday School teacher, Weinreis's knows what it takes to stand firm in faith and to be led by the Spirit. In this devotional, she contemplates the wisdom found in scripture and how to find strength and meaning in Him rather than the material world. With hand-picked verses and reflection-based discussion, Weinreis questions the conditions that threaten to separate us from God. She reflects, "When we feel inadequate for the task, remember God has given us everything we need to be strong in Him." Our perceptions and habits have the ability to hinder our transformation in Him. When we rely on ourselves instead of giving the power over to Him, we breed selfishness. It is never too late to get to know God-we simply have to align ourselves with His truth.

Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world - their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. This diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena, from the first known lesbian love poetry of Sappho to Kinsey's modern sexuality studies, and features biographies of key figures from Anne Lister to Audre Lorde.Dive deep into the pages of The LGBTQ + History book to discover: - Thought-provoking graphics and flow-charts demystify the central concepts behind key moments in LGBTQ+ history, from eromenos and erastes in the Ancient World to political lesbianism.- Features insightful quotes from leading historians, philosophers, cultural commentators, economists, anthropologists, sociologists, activists, and politicians.- Includes biography boxes and directory entries on the lives of important but lesser-known individuals, alongside well-known names including Sappho, Oscar Wilde, Anne Lister, Harvey Milk, and Marsha P. Johnson.- Global in scope with a localizable directory.The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, such as the Stonewall Riots and first gender affirmation surgeries, as well as commemorating moments of tragedy and persecution, from the Renaissance Italian "Night Police" to the 20th century "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy. The book also includes major cultural cornerstones - the secret language of polari, Black and Latine ballroom culture, and the many flags of the community - and the history of LGBTQ+ spaces, from 18th-century "molly houses" to modern "gaybourhoods". The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the long, proud - and often hidden - history of LGBTQ+ people, cultures, and places from around the world.