A Tearful Celebration

Author : James E. Means
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Bereavement
ISBN : OCLC:1036960367

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Author : Dr. James Means
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307562449

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Trust the God Who Allows This? The last thing you want to do when crushed with indescribable pain and suffering is turn to the very God who allows it all to happen. What right does He have, especially now, to ask for your loyalty, your obedience, your love? When cancer took his wife and left him despairing alone, James Means unwillingly had to ask God the same questions facing you. A Tearful Celebration is the candid, pull-no-punches account of his struggle to understand God’s ways and to stand firm in the face of incalculable loss. This new edition of a 1986 Gold Medallion finalist will lead you to the place you most truly long to be: right with God and secure in Him again. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." —Psalm 34:18 To all who long for the steadfast, quiet confidence of godly men and women who rise triumphant out of the cruel calamities of life… The experience of life is very good—and very bad. Beauty is side-by-side with ugliness. I cannot now soar with wings like the eagle. It is a treacherous road, painful to my feet, but He makes my heart burn within me. We must rejoice not merely because it is commanded, but because faith necessitates it and grace promotes it. The God of adversities provokes tearful celebration. …take heart and find hope. These pages will guide you in your search for faith and meaning. You will not be disappointed. “James Means’s honesty and his sensitivity to God is a combination that makes this book a source of comfort and strength to those caught in the grip of grief. The ability with which he shares his sorrow with us is extraordinary.” —The Pentecostal Minister “A great deal of refreshing honesty for a grieving heart.” —Lyla Mattozza, New Beginnings Bereavement Support “This testimony of God’s grace is most impressive.” —The Baptist Standard “A Tearful Celebration is an honest and thought-provoking account of what the author’s difficult journey has taught him about himself, his grieving, and God’s sufficiency.” —Caregiver Quarterly Story Behind the Book Ugliness comes in a great variety of forms, but few are more confusing and horrific than the drawn-out death by cancer of a precious loved one. Such was the experience that caused James Means to come face-to-face with the harsh reality that God failed to respond as he had asked and expected Him to. Means grapples with the mysteries of God and finds meaning in catastrophe. This book contains no glib platitudes and no shallow apologetic for the bitter realism of suffering. There is, however, the powerful testimony to God’s sovereignty, grace, and ultimate goodness. There is also a revelation of the biblical brand of faith that stands rock-solid in the most distressing of human experience.

Author : Dr. James Means
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780735290372

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Trust the God Who Allows This? The last thing you want to do when crushed with indescribable pain and suffering is turn to the very God who allows it all to happen. What right does He have, especially now, to ask for your loyalty, your obedience, your love? When cancer took his wife and left him despairing alone, James Means unwillingly had to ask God the same questions facing you. A Tearful Celebration is the candid, pull-no-punches account of his struggle to understand God’s ways and to stand firm in the face of incalculable loss. This new edition of a 1986 Gold Medallion finalist will lead you to the place you most truly long to be: right with God and secure in Him again. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." —Psalm 34:18 To all who long for the steadfast, quiet confidence of godly men and women who rise triumphant out of the cruel calamities of life… The experience of life is very good—and very bad. Beauty is side-by-side with ugliness. I cannot now soar with wings like the eagle. It is a treacherous road, painful to my feet, but He makes my heart burn within me. We must rejoice not merely because it is commanded, but because faith necessitates it and grace promotes it. The God of adversities provokes tearful celebration. …take heart and find hope. These pages will guide you in your search for faith and meaning. You will not be disappointed. “James Means’s honesty and his sensitivity to God is a combination that makes this book a source of comfort and strength to those caught in the grip of grief. The ability with which he shares his sorrow with us is extraordinary.” —The Pentecostal Minister “A great deal of refreshing honesty for a grieving heart.” —Lyla Mattozza, New Beginnings Bereavement Support “This testimony of God’s grace is most impressive.” —The Baptist Standard “A Tearful Celebration is an honest and thought-provoking account of what the author’s difficult journey has taught him about himself, his grieving, and God’s sufficiency.” —Caregiver Quarterly Story Behind the Book Ugliness comes in a great variety of forms, but few are more confusing and horrific than the drawn-out death by cancer of a precious loved one. Such was the experience that caused James Means to come face-to-face with the harsh reality that God failed to respond as he had asked and expected Him to. Means grapples with the mysteries of God and finds meaning in catastrophe. This book contains no glib platitudes and no shallow apologetic for the bitter realism of suffering. There is, however, the powerful testimony to God’s sovereignty, grace, and ultimate goodness. There is also a revelation of the biblical brand of faith that stands rock-solid in the most distressing of human experience.

Author : James E. Means
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0880700785

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"...If you are a mourner, suffering through what C.S. Lewis calls 'necessary tortures,' you'll know a kindred spirit with this author who said in his grief, 'God and I are alone here and great business is taking place.' And if you aren't now one who mourns--if death has never stepped near--you'll find welcome preparation for keeping your eyes on God whenever the lonely journey comes." [from back cover summary].

Author : Brandon Stosuy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781668003459

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Sad Happens by Brandon Stosuy Pdf

A beautifully-illustrated, celebratory anthology exploring sadness—and the transformative power of tears. When was the last time you cried? Was it because you were sad? Or happy? Overwhelmed, or frustrated? Maybe from relief or from pride? Was it in public or in private? Did you feel better afterwards, or worse? The reasons that we cry—and the circumstances in which we shed a tear—are often surprising and beautiful. Sad Happens is a collective, multi-faceted archive of tears that captures the complexity and variety of these circumstances. We hear from Mike Birbiglia on the role that grief and pain have in comedy; Jia Tolentino on how motherhood made her cry in both hormonal joy and fervent rage; and Hanif Abdurraqib on the intimacy of crying on planes. We hear from Phoebe Bridgers on poignant moments of departure and JP Brammer on the strange disappointments of success; Matt Berninger on becoming a crybaby in his adulthood and Hua Hsu on crying during a moment of public uncertainty. We also hear from everyday people in a range of professions: an actor on the tips she learned from drag queens about preserving a full face of makeup while crying; a zookeeper on mourning the animals who have died during her tenure; a bartender on crying in the walk-in; and a TV critic on the shows that have moved her. Brimming with humanity, this anthology is confirmation that sad happens—but so does joy, love, a sense of community, and a host of other emotions. By turns moving and affirming, Sad Happens is an emotional balm and visual delight.

Author : Marie Force
Publisher : HTJB, Inc.
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781942295365

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Celebration After Dark (Gansett Island Series, Book 14) by Marie Force Pdf

One smile changed everything… On the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary, Big Mac and Linda McCarthy take a look back at how they came to be, while each of their children confront a new challenge in their own lives. Come to Gansett Island to celebrate the holidays and the anniversary of the island’s most loved couple! More than 25,000 words. The Gansett Island Series Book 1: Maid for Love (Mac & Maddie) Book 2: Fool for Love (Joe & Janey) Book 3: Ready for Love (Luke & Sydney) Book 4: Falling for Love (Grant & Stephanie) Book 5: Hoping for Love (Evan & Grace) Book 6: Season for Love (Owen & Laura) Book 7: Longing for Love (Blaine & Tiffany) Book 8: Waiting for Love (Adam & Abby) Book 9: Time for Love (Daisy & David) Book 10: Meant for Love (Jenny & Alex) Book 10.5: Chance for Love, A Gansett Island Novella (Jared & Lizzie) Book 11: Gansett After Dark (Owen & Laura) Book 12: Kisses After Dark (Shane & Katie) Book 13: Love After Dark (Paul & Hope) Book 14: Celebration After Dark (Big Mac & Linda) Book 15: Desire After Dark (Slim& Erin) Book 16: Light After Dark (Mallory & Quinn) Book 17: Episode 1: Victoria & Shannon Book 18: Episode 2: Kevin & Chelsea Book 19: Mine After Dark (Riley & Nikki) Book 20: Yours After Dark (Finn & Chloe) Book 21: Trouble After Dark (Deacon & Julia) Book 22: Rescue After Dark (Mason & Jordan) Book 23: Blackout After Dark (Full Cast) Book 24: Temptation After Dark (Cooper & Gigi) Book 25: Resilience After Dark (Jace & Cindy) Book 26: Hurricane After Dark (Piper & Jack)

Author : Yuyuko Takemiya
Publisher : Seven Seas Entertainment
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781642755039

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Toradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 5 by Yuyuko Takemiya Pdf

'" As fall draws to a close, the looming Cultural Festival already has everyone descending into stress and squabbling when a new threat looms--a sudden appearance from Taiga''s father! Can Ryuuji help the volatile Palmtop Tiger deal with her deadbeat dad, or will this new tension split them even further apart? And what happens if reconciling Taiga with her dad means losing her as a neighbor? "'

Author : Donald Brackett
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781617136795

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Back to Black by Donald Brackett Pdf

(Book). Be a fly on the wall of sound: get the inside history and behind-the-scenes events in the making of a masterpiece. In this refreshing book which focuses solely on Amy Winehouse's musical artistry, stylistic influences, and creative collaborations with great producers and musicians, instead of her personal problems Donald Brackett explores pertinent questions about the importance of pop music in contemporary culture. In this incisive and fascinating study of Amy Winehouse's second, and last, album (released in 2006), Back to Black , he opens the door not only to the full experience of this great record but also explores the seductive sonic hook that pop artists always strive for and unearths what makes the record unique, influential, and unforgettable. He reveals the creative steps in its inception and production, the technical virtuosity that makes it special, and why it deserves to be considered a pop classic. In an album that continually strips down the branches of popular music to draw from its muscular trunk, Amy Winehouse (with significant help from producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi) used the deep longing of '60s girl-group pop, such as the Ronettes, to fuel the torch sound she perfected in her debut. Brackett fully considers Winehouse's legacy ten years after her multi-Grammy winning album exploring the origins of a global cultural phenomenon by examining her roots as a storyteller; studying her swift arrival as a demonic pop diva; the crucially important creative role played by her gifted producers in the studio; the historical musical influences on her style; the soul magic of her superb backup band, the Dap-Kings; her live performance style onstage; and her magnetic public image as a video star. Back to Black is also explored song by song in an appreciation of its status as a true pop-art artifact. In the end, it's the songs that make up Back to Black which go far beyond our potentially prurient fascination with the unique singer's early demise five years ago and instead bring vibrantly to life the surprising pop majesty she personified.

Author : David R. Lee
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781450228596

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Now I Lay Me Down Alone by David R. Lee Pdf

In Now I Lay Me Down Alone, a pastor shares personal anecdotes and the stories of others to illustrate how spirituality and faith can help in dealing with death and the subsequent journey through grief. While focusing primarily on spousal loss, Lee relies on over forty years of experience in pastoral ministry as he shares godly answers to the difficult questions that arise when an earthly life closes. In the role of pastor, he has stood over the casket nearly one hundred times, witnessing the pain of those left behind, drawing upon all he knows about the promises of God and His book of hope in order to provide comfort. While providing how-to directives, poetry, lyrics, and quotes from religious leaders and others, Lee shares the stories of everyday people who have walked directly into the agony of losing someone close and come out on the other side knowing that God has walked beside them every step of the way. Now I Lay Me Down Alone leads anyone traveling through a journey of grief to realize that comfort, understanding, and friendship come from not only those who surround you on earth, but also from up above.

Author : The Editors of PEOPLE
Publisher : Time Home Entertainment
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781547841370

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PEOPLE The Best of Olympic Figure Skating by The Editors of PEOPLE Pdf

At the 2018 Winter Olympics, these figure skaters and other top competitors will show off their amazing jumps and spins-and perhaps join the ranks of America's medal winners from winters past.

Author : Pete Deison
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718084042

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Visits from Heaven by Pete Deison Pdf

A tragic suicide may have ended the earthly life of Harriet Deison, but it didn’t end the love story she shared with her husband, Pete. Their connection continued through Pete’s vivid dreams of Harriet sent from her new home in heaven. Pete and Harriet Deison were enjoying a full life of being parents, grandparents, and partners in ministry when deep depression spiraled Harriet into a darkness that caused her to take her own life. Suddenly thrust into unimaginable grief, Pete, a Presbyterian minister, turns to his roots as a student and educator in an attempt to make sense of it all. Visits from Heaven is the love story of a man and his wife of forty-three years, which quietly becomes the story of God’s love for his children. The narrative of strange coincidences, amazing answers to prayer, and dozens of dreams by Pete and others affirms that there is a continued existence of a loved one that can be experienced here on earth. Is heaven a place where real life continues, or is it all clouds, pearly gates, and long church services? Visits from Heaven answers those questions, giving readers a clearer picture of what life is like for a believer after he or she leaves earth. It’s also a wake-up call for those who secretly think heaven is a dry and boring place. Deeply grounded in the Scriptures and in the classic works of writers such as C.S. Lewis, Sheldon Vanauken, John Claypool, Randy Alcorn, and N.T. Wright, Deison shares biblical truths about the reality of our continued existence and the nature of our heavenly home. Visits from Heaven gently leads grieving people on an effective and insightful journey through the grief and recovery process.

Author : Candy Arrington,Kim Atchley
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780736947350

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When Your Aging Parent Needs Care by Candy Arrington,Kim Atchley Pdf

In nearly a quarter of households in the US, someone is caring for an elderly parent. Authors Candy Arrington and Kim Atchley draw from their personal experiences to speak to and support those who face the challenges of caring for a parent. With compassion and guidance, Arrington and Atchley partner with readers to help a parent with limited mobility, memory, ability, and resources draw from the wisdom of Scripture for sustenance understand the elderly parent's perspective on giving up control, illness, and aging effectively organize forms, prescriptions, care, housing, and finances find personal balance by nurturing their own health, faith, and family What begins as a way to honor those they love becomes, for many, a confusing and stressful time. This resource of hope provides caregivers with the support and direction they need to be spiritually, physically, and emotionally prepared for what they face day by day.

Author : Donald E. Kersemeier
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781609574185

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BeQuest by Donald E. Kersemeier Pdf

The author uses a diary, letters, personal memories and conversations, and eventually DNA evidence to verify the identity of his birth father, Donald Duddleston Plant. He also creates narratives, imagining dialogues that might have occurred, among others, between his mother, Agnes Neumann Kersemeier, and Plant, who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.

Author : Dale Concannon
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Golf
ISBN : 1455611549

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The Ryder Cup by Dale Concannon Pdf

In 1926, wealthy seed merchant Samuel Ryder agreed to provide a trophy for the best of teams from two countries. What he started is a unique competition that, for the last seventy years, has regularly raised golf tempers to the boiling point on both sides of the Atlantic. It all started amicably enough, but the sense of shock in British clubhouses was palpable when, in 1927, the United States took the first contest by a humiliating margin of 9/-2/. The 1933 contest, hosted that year by Britain, saw patriotic fans overrunning the fairways, setting a tone of hostility, blame, and mutual animosity-with touches of grand displays of sportsmanship-that would last for more than half a century. With the American PGA Tour now producing a steady supply of hardened professional competitors, and with new European players making an increasing impact on the golfing scene, it was decided in 1977 that the Cup would become a "Europe versus America" affair. The Ryder Cup is a thorough history of this fascinating tournament and a well-written chronicle of its attendant glory, drama, and controversy.

Author : Lynn Vanderzalm
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0310200040

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Finding Strength in Weakness by Lynn Vanderzalm Pdf

Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS) is not the 'Yuppie flu.' It is a debilitating, incurable illness that hijacks the body's immune system and drains the life out of its victims, often leaving them incapacitated for years. While researchers around the globe explore the causes of treatments for CFIDS, the men, women and children who suffer with the illness grapple with questions like: -Will I ever be normal again? -Of what value am I now that I can't work or go to school anymore? -How will CFIDS affect my marriage and my family? How will CFIDS affect my ability even to consider marriage or having children? -How do I glorify God in the midst of a debilitating illness and pain? Lynn Vanderzalm and her teenage daughter, Alisa, have battled CFIDS for over seven years. In Finding Strength in Weakness, Vanderzalm shares her family's struggles and questions-along with those of 70 other men, women, and children-while offering direction, encouragement, and hope to the countless families who battle with the 'mystery illness of the nineties.'