Blind Hope

Author : Kim Meeder,Laurie Sacher
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601422811

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Blind Hope by Kim Meeder,Laurie Sacher Pdf

An unwanted dog. An emotional rescue. Two lives forever changed. Laurie's dreams had been shattered before she came to work at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch—the ranch of rescued dreams—where broken horses and broken children encounter healing every day. In an attempt to soothe her aching soul, Laurie reached out to save a dog in need. And she soon began to realize that the dog was rescuing her. An inspiring true story told through the engaging voice of Kim Meeder, Blind Hope reveals poignant life lessons Laurie experienced from her ailing, yet courageous canine friend. Despite the blindness of her dog—and her own heart—Laurie uncovered what she really needed most: authentic love, unconditional trust, and true acceptance, faults and all. As Laurie and her dog, Mia, both learned to follow the lead of a master they couldn’t see, Laurie discovered the transforming power of God’s grace even for imperfect and selfish people—and she experienced a greater love than she had ever known. “Love is a bridge that stands firm through difficulties and connects one heart directly to another, not because of how it looks, but because of what it is.” —Kim Meeder, Blind Hope

Author : Jennifer Marshall Bleakley
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781496421746

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Joey by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley Pdf

At the height of his show career, a beautiful Appaloosa became injured, and he moved from one owner to the next, ultimately experiencing severe abuse and neglect. A rescue group found Joey nearly dead from starvation--and blind. Then he came to Hope Reins, a ranch dedicated to helping kids who had been abused, emotionally wounded, or unwanted by teaching these children to care for rescued animals.mals.

Author : Scotty Smiley,Doug Crandall
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781439186824

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Hope Unseen by Scotty Smiley,Doug Crandall Pdf

The inspiring, unflinching true story of “blind” faith, as Major Scotty Smiley awakes in a hospital bed and realizes his world is permanently dark he must stretch his faith like never before. Courageous, heartfelt, and honest, Hope Unseen challenges readers to question their doubts, not their beliefs, and depend upon God no matter what. A nervous glance from a man in a parked car. Muted instincts from a soldier on patrol. Violent destruction followed by total darkness. Two weeks later, Scotty Smiley woke up in Walter Reed Army Medical Center, helpless . . . and blind. Blindness became Scotty’s journey of supreme testing. As he lay helpless in the hospital, Captain Smiley resented the theft of his dreams—becoming a CEO, a Delta Force operator, or a four-star general. With his wife Tiffany’s love and the support of his family and friends, Scotty was transformed—the injury only intensifying his indomitable spirit. Since the moment he jumped out of a hospital bed and forced his way through nurses and cords to take a simple shower, Captain Scotty Smiley has climbed Mount Rainier, won an ESPY as Best Outdoor Athlete, surfed, skydived, become a father, earned an MBA from Duke, taught leadership at West Point, commanded an army company, and won the MacArthur Leadership Award. Scotty and Tiffany Smiley have lived out a faith so real that it will inspire you to question your own doubts, push you to serve something bigger than yourself, and encourage you to cling to a Hope Unseen.

Author : Kim Meeder,Laurie Sacher
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601422804

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Blind Hope by Kim Meeder,Laurie Sacher Pdf

An unwanted dog. An emotional rescue. Two lives forever changed. Laurie's dreams had been shattered before she came to work at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch—the ranch of rescued dreams—where broken horses and broken children encounter healing every day. In an attempt to soothe her aching soul, Laurie reached out to save a dog in need. And she soon began to realize that the dog was rescuing her. An inspiring true story told through the engaging voice of Kim Meeder, Blind Hope reveals poignant life lessons Laurie experienced from her ailing, yet courageous canine friend. Despite the blindness of her dog—and her own heart—Laurie uncovered what she really needed most: authentic love, unconditional trust, and true acceptance, faults and all. As Laurie and her dog, Mia, both learned to follow the lead of a master they couldn’t see, Laurie discovered the transforming power of God’s grace even for imperfect and selfish people—and she experienced a greater love than she had ever known. “Love is a bridge that stands firm through difficulties and connects one heart directly to another, not because of how it looks, but because of what it is.” —Kim Meeder, Blind Hope

Author : Kristin Smedley
Publisher : Thriving Publications
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 173206640X

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Thriving Blind by Kristin Smedley Pdf

Stories of blind people who use creativity and determination to live the life of their dreams. Also includes lists of resources for advocacy, rehabilitation, recreation, and support systems for the blind.

Author : Jim Valavanis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Blind children
ISBN : OCLC:1237097537

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Life Through Sam's Eyes by Jim Valavanis Pdf

Author : Rebecca S. Keene
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780615264219

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Stumbling Upwards by Rebecca S. Keene Pdf

Oftentimes, this life brings hardships that cause us to question, "Are you sure this is the plan, God?" Tragedies knock us to the ground and leave us wondering if God is ever going to show up in this mess. Through my personal experience of having a child shot in a school shooting, readers will see how God can take our hurts and even our rebellion to do things our way, and provide healing by surrendering to His grace. Methods for recognizing the importance in relying on God's strength, learning to see things from God's point of view, the part prayer plays in getting through difficulties, how to establish truths about God that we can depend on in good and bad times, and how to forgive those who may have hurt us are covered. Realizing God has allowed certain circumstances into our lives, not only to bring us more in line with His will, but to also bring us to a better understanding of those around us who may be hurting is also a focus of this book.

Author : Kim Meeder
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601422040

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Fierce Beauty by Kim Meeder Pdf

True beauty is not about how you look… but how you live. Women are constantly bombarded with the lie that how we look is far more important than who we are. It’s time for a clarion call back to the truth. Journey with gifted storyteller Kim Meeder as she encourages women to see that true value is defined by our Creator and that our worth has a purpose of eternal proportions. Real beauty isn’t a look, it’s an action. It can be found by making one crucial, life-defining choice—to lay down personal ambitions and selfish desires, pick up your sword of encouragement, and fight for those who are losing their battle for hope. As you do, fierce beauty is revealed—along with lasting value, fulfillment, and joy. In Fierce Beauty, Kim shares inspiring true stories from her own life of adventure, love, and loss—including her parents’ shocking death when she was nine years old and her struggles with self acceptance, knowing God, and standing for Him. Through it all, you’ll discover life lessons about trust, transformation, surrender, forgiveness, and genuine purpose. Ultimately, life comes down to one question: Will you serve yourself or your King? Includes discussion guide for individuals or groups. “You were not created to be a princess of entitlement but a warrior, fighting to bring love and hope to the world.” – Kim Meeder

Author : Stanley Gordon West
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616200350

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Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West Pdf

Hope is hard to come by in the hard-luck town of Willow Creek. Sam Pickett and five young men are about to change that. Sam Pickett never expected to settle in this dried-up shell of a town on the western edge of the world. He's come here to hide from the violence and madness that have shattered his life, but what he finds is what he least expects. There's a spirit that endures in Willow Creek, Montana. It seems that every inhabitant of this forgotten outpost has a story, a reason for taking a detour to this place--or a reason for staying. As the coach of the hapless high school basketball team (zero wins, ninety-three losses), Sam can't help but be moved by the bravery he witnesses in the everyday lives of people--including his own young players--bearing their sorrows and broken dreams. How do they carry on, believing in a future that seems to be based on the flimsiest of promises? Drawing on the strength of the boys on the team, sharing the hope they display despite insurmountable odds, Sam finally begins to see a future worth living. Author Stanley Gordon West has filled the town of Willow Creek with characters so vividly cast that they become real as relatives, and their stories--so full of humor and passion, loss and determination--illuminate a path into the human heart.

Author : Sabriye Tenberken
Publisher : Arcade Publishing
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1559706589

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My Path Leads to Tibet by Sabriye Tenberken Pdf

Defying everyone+s advice, armed only with her rudimentary knowledge of Chinese and Tibetan, Sabriye Tenberken set out to do something about the appalling condition of the Tibetan blind, who she learned had been abandoned by society and left to die. Traveling on horseback throughout the country, she sought them out, devised a Braille alphabet in Tibetan, equipped her charges with canes for the first time, and set up a school for the blind. Her efforts were crowned with such success that hundreds of young blind Tibetans, instilled with a newfound pride and an education, have now become self-supporting. A tale that will leave no reader unmoved, it demonstrates anew the power of the positive spirit to overcome the most daunting odds.

Author : Gary English
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998-05-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1574442198

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Phoenix Without the Ashes by Gary English Pdf

The quality management revolution has resulted in considerable trial and error as well as frustration. Here is a book that explores why many management trends don't translate into process improvement. It recommends establishing a condition of "rationality" as a guide and measure for all organizational and quality improvement efforts. Instead of imposing radical new "breakthroughs", Phoenix Without the Ashes: Achieving Organizational Excellence Through Common Sense Management suggests an approach that fits with the normal routines and operations of an organization in a way that makes sense. Part One of this text discusses the nature of common sense, and of quality as a condition of organizational excellence. In Part Two, the elements that negatively affect quality improvement are explained from an operating management perspective. Part Three looks at the impediments to improvement set by organizational structures. Part Four discusses the relationship among leadership, motivation, and organizational excellence, and Part Five suggests a rational strategy for effective, enduring organizational improvement. Managers in every industry will benefit from the information provided in Phoenix Without the Ashes.

Author : Wendy Schlessel Harpham
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0393077594

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Happiness in a Storm: Facing Illness and Embracing Life as a Healthy Survivor by Wendy Schlessel Harpham Pdf

“A guide to the meaning of joy and satisfaction, and the many routes to them.”—Jane Brody, New York Times Award-winning author Wendy Schlessel Harpham, MD, offers her program to getting good care and finding happiness when you are sick. Having coined the term “Healthy Survivor” while dealing with her own chronic lymphoma, Harpham encourages people dealing with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or any prolonged illness to simultaneously do all they can to overcome disease and live life to the fullest. Harpham opens our eyes to the opportunities for happiness in life despite medical problems and even because of illness.

Author : Adam Potkay
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781316513705

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Hope: A Literary History by Adam Potkay Pdf

Compelling treatment of a question pervading literature from antiquity: when is hope a good thing and when is it not?

Author : William Berning
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1462824153

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Ready to Be Healed by William Berning Pdf

From opening the readers eyes to the deceitfulness of blind faith to untying the Gordian knot known as the battle of the sexes, the first half of this highly readable and spiritually encouraging book tackles head-on a series of false teachings being unwittingly propagated by many churches as "biblical Christian beliefs." Then, the second half of the book explores the Way of Freedom for the Christian as God has intended it. It shows how disregard for true biblical teaching on spiritual laws leaves the genuine Christian bent down and enslaved to spiritual forces of curses, castration and eternal condemnation all of which await those who try to impress God through their own righteousness. Every chapter brings Gods Word, rightly divided and rightly applied, against common church teachings that have brought misery and pain into the Christian experience. And every chapter brings the soothing, cleansing balm of Gods Truth to every weary and heavy-laden believer restoration for the soul of every genuine Christian who is Ready To Be Healed!

Author : Kristy Shelton
Publisher : Innovo Publishing LLC
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1613142013

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Blind Hope by Kristy Shelton Pdf

ABOUT THE BOOK: The words love, hope, and dreams are synonymous with family-at least that's what Eugene and Annie Wyatt believe. As they raise two sons on their horse and cattle farm outside of Louisville, Kentucky, life has a way of testing that love, crushing hope, and shattering dreams. In the face of the Ku Klux Klan, a thousand-year flood, and a wayward son, the family's strength is strained to its limit and yet able to weather each storm. But when their faith is put to an unimaginable test with the world engulfed in war for a second time, all hope appears to be lost. Sometimes God plants a seed of hope so strong within a mother's heart that nothing on earth can snatch it away. Not even death itself. **** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kristy Shelton is a long-time teacher, coach, and mission leader at Greater Atlanta Christian School. She and her husband, Cliff, live in Duluth, Georgia. Despite her busy lifestyle, writing has fulfilled a deep creative need from within. She considers her two novels, Blinders and Blind Hope, to be a gift from God, pure and simple.