Childhood Religion

Dylan Glass, an 18-year-old high school dropout, has been kicked out of his mother and stepdad’s palatial house. Now homeless, he sleeps in his SUV behind an abandoned movie theater in an aging San Fernando Valley suburb. Although he has a job at a dollar store and support from the people he meets, he finds himself challenged by old temptations and a new woman, the alluring and enigmatic Pearl. Miles away in Orange County, his estranged father, Dr. Oliver Glass, struggles with demons of his own. A private practice and a beautiful girlfriend with children of her own can’t make up for a ...

Even as Mae and Elsie adjust to the worsening symptoms of the disease that has forever altered their lives, their families struggle to do the same. And though little is as it was, life and all it brings continues for all of them.Where We Turn is the third book in the continuing story of two families who meet at a time in their lives when change seem to be taking place almost every day. Hyde Hills Township is home to two women who meet at a time in their lives when they find themselves looking for answers beyond the obvious. As both Catherine and Grace come to quickly realize the status quo ...

For many of us who have survived childhood trauma—whether emotional, physical, verbal, or sexual abuse—the weight of the past can feel overwhelming and impossible to shake. The pain runs deep, shaping the way we see ourselves, the world, and even God. In the quiet moments, the traumatic memories come back like waves, and we wonder if we’ll ever be truly free from the hurt and pain. As survivors, we often carry wounds that never fully heal, and pretending those wounds don’t exist only deepens the struggle.

Atravesando las heridas tenemos acceso a nuestro auténtico núcleo. En toda lesión este núcleo está dentro de nosotros intacto e ileso. Si lo descubrimos, dejamos de culpar a nuestros padres. No nos quedamos en las heridas, sino que vemos a través de ellas hacia nuestra verdadera esencia, hacia nuestro ser original. A este núcleo auténtico llegamos al observar nuestros sueños de vida que tuvimos de niños, cuando analizamos nuestros deseos profesionales de la infancia. Todos nosotros somos hijos o hijas.

Kyle was nine years old now and he was certain that he was old enough to make decisions on his own. Today was going to be exciting as he decided to take an alternate way home from school and do a little exploring on his own. Read what happens as Kyle finds himself alone, lost and learning lessons about life he and his family would remember for a lifetime.

Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee) explores how to homeschool in step with God. Learn how to regain your sanity, reclaim your schedule, and reignite your love for homeschooling through two straightforward and manageable principles: (1) The Sabbath Principle and (2) The Simplification Principle.

If only she'd taken more time... Linda read over the opinion piece a friend had forwarded to her. She didn’t have to read far to know she was in complete agreement with the author’s assessment of the recent gathering that had taken place in several locations including her own small community. With a few quick and easy clicks on her computer she sent it to her social media network page. Jenna wasn’t certain she agreed with all the many viewpoints held by those she’d met throughout the day. But it had been so exciting to be there with her friends…to be part of such a huge event that...

Despite a perfect storm of hostile forces that are robbing children of a healthy childhood, courageous parents and teachers who know what’s best for children are turning the tide. Johann Christoph Arnold, whose books on education, parenting, and relationships have helped more than a million people through life’s challenges, draws on the stories and voices of parents and educators on the ground, and a wealth of personal experience.

Jesus de Nazaré – A Infância de Jesus completa a obra fundamental em três volumes de Joseph Ratzinger/Bento XVI sobre a vida e a pessoa de Jesus Cristo. Este último volume corresponde ao prólogo dessa obra tripartida e é apresentado pelo próprio Papa Bento XVI como uma «"antecâmara" dos dois volumes anteriores sobre a figura e a mensagem de Jesus de Nazaré».

What does it take to rear a firstborn child? Renowned psychologist Kevin Leman educates moms and dads on the essentials of parenting and expounds on the traits that characterize firstborn children so new parents know what to expect. He explains how birth order can influence each stage of development—from infancy on into young adulthood. This audiobook will help first-time parents—especially mothers—adjust to their new situation and role while raising a happy, healthy child.

Exactly what has public education been trying to accomplish? Before the 1830s and Horace Mann, no schools in the US were state-supported or state-controlled. They were local, parent-teacher enterprises, supported without taxes, and taking care of all children. They were remarkably high in standard and were Christian. From Mann to the present, the state has used education to socialize the child. Public education became the means of creating a social order of the educators' design. Such men saw themselves and the school in messianic terms.

Enjoy the beautiful imagery and vibrant words of Psalm 23, featuring the traditional King James Version, with this audiobook edition specifically for children. Perfect for bedtime, verse memorization, or on-the-go listening, Psalm 23 will soon be a staple in your child’s day.

Mrs. Hallelujah shares how the childhood trauma that kept her bound for years vanished at the sound of praise! Find out how it’s done in this dramatic rendition of Praise No Matter What Happens. Praise opens the door and allows God to fill the inner depths of the heart. Imagine what this one principle can do for your life, your health, and the people you come in contact with every day. May it motivate and affirm a way of thinking about God beyond the unfortunate events you face, for He is the answer to every problem no matter what happens.

Enduring Childhood Abuse is a heart-wrenching and awe-inspiring story of Connie F. Webster's early life. Through this audiobook, you see her childhood and young adult life full of trials: sexual abuse at a young age, kidnapping, an unexpected teen pregnancy that ends due to an accident-induced miscarriage, a long-term relationship with a substance and alcohol abuser. Unflinchingly, she tells us her stories and what she's learned from each, helping us look for the grace to overcome our own challenges.

Amelia loved her mother, Libby, more than anything. Life was good, and she and her siblings had fun times growing up with their parents in their beloved green home. But all that changed when Amelia was six years old. Her parents divorced--and Libby met Frank, a narcissistic abuser who transformed her mother into an unrecognizable shell of her former self. That was the beginning of the chase for Amelia as she tried to bring her mother back--to save her. But how long could she chase a woman who didn’t seem to want to be saved? And how deep would she allow the abuser to pull her down into ...

Baggage has gotten a bad rap. We think it's all bad. We think it makes us less likely to have good, healthy relationships today. But baggage isn't just the bad stuff that happened to us in the past. It's the lessons we've taken from the pain we carry. It's how what we've been through has actually made us stronger and more capable than we imagine. And it's how we're going to make our current relationships work. Far from minimizing past pain, pastor Ike Miller shows you how to go through the baggage you carry from a difficult childhood and pull out the good stuff.

Uncover the personal side of Catholic Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen! Enjoy this newly revealed story of his intergenerational friendship with a slightly sassy and irreverent 11-year-old girl with a mystical bent. Her inner light shone so brightly that even the Archbishop stopped and took note. Hear Marguerite's entertaining and true-to-life story about her delightful four-year relationship with this Emmy award-winning TV star, Catholic Church great, and giant in twentieth century American history.

Have you experienced teasing or bullying that caused you social and emotional pain? Have you felt depressed or anxious as a result of your experience? Do you find yourself desperately wanting to feel better? This is an uplifting and true story about a little girl who was born looking different from everyone around her. As a result of some unhealthy coping skills and some very skewed views of herself and God, she became overwhelmed with depression and anxiety. She looked in all the wrong places for many years until she finally realized that her only hope is to look up.

When the Bible talks about the third- and fourth-generational curse, that's so true. If the curse is not broken by you, then who will stop it dead in its tracks? Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself After Childhood Emotional Trauma is Robin's story—in all of its raw and messy but authentic and beautiful transparency—as she seeks to repair the dam that had been busted, the riverbed that had been washed away, the landscape that had been obliterated by her family of origin. Listeners who grew up in the clutches of the branches of emotional abuse will be empowered by Robin's story.

A testimony to the sufficiency of God in the gruelling day-to-day reality of raising a child with a mental health disorder. Mental health disorders have become increasingly prevalent, especially in children and teenagers. Suicide is the third highest cause of death in 15 to 19-year-olds around the world. This effect of the fall has left thousands of families in despair, confusion, and impotent desperation.