On the morning of September 11, 2001, Cheryl McGuinness kissed her husband good-bye as he headed off to work. She never saw him again. Tom McGuinness was the co-pilot of American Airlines Flight 11 -- the first airplane to crash into the World Trade Center. On that day, Cheryl's world fell apart. But since that day, Cheryl McGuinness has learned how to hope again. Through her powerful story, the rest of us can find our way to hope as well. Cheryl's message of renewal, recovery, and faith is a message that resonates with every aching heart. As you read through this intimate look at heartbreak and joy, you will discover an incredible sense of the good that is yet to be, and you will find in yourself a growing conviction that with God's help, you can face any sorrow or pain.

In a transparent and powerful manner, the author reveals how the Lord took her from the ashes of a life devastated by failed relationships and destructive behavior to bring her into a beautiful and powerful relationship with Him. This book highlights God's ability to restore those who have failed and His desire to use those who struggle to see themselves as vessels worthy of the Lord's use. After reading the author's testimony and encouraging words, readers are left with no excuses for believing the Holy Spirit cannot empower and use them regardless of their past failures and existing apprehensions. Foreword by Laura Lynn Tyler-Thompson, the host of 700 Club Canada. WATCH THE AUTHOR VIDEO HERE: Video Link: http: //www.bridgelogos.com/videos/beauty-from-ashes

Explores the phenomenon that millions of people, many who are not otherwise active in the practice of their faith, come back to church to receive ashes and engage in Lenten practices every year. It offers some practical ideas for active Catholics to accompany newcomers and visitors throughout the season of Lent and beyond – and in so doing, help turn brief moments into memorable milestones on the journey of faith.

Learn how God's grace can help you heal from emotional wounds and abuse in this spiritually uplifting guide to living a beautiful, healing, and fulfilling life. Many people seem to have it all together outwardly, but inside they are a wreck. Their past has broken, crushed, and wounded them inwardly. They can be healed. God has a plan, and Isaiah 61 reveals that the Lord came to heal the brokenhearted. He wants to heal victims of abuse and emotional wounding. Joyce Meyer is a victim of the physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse she suffered as a child. Yet today she has a nationwide ministry of emotional healing to others like herself. In Beauty for Ashes she outlines major truths that brought healing in her life and describes how other victims of abuse can also experience God's healing in their lives. You will learn: How to Deal with the Emotional Pain of Abuse How to Understand Your Responsibility to God for Overcoming Abuse Why Victims of Abuse Often Suffer from Other Addictive Behaviors How to Grab Hold of God's Unconditional Love The Importance of God's Timing in Working Through Painful Memories.

Some stories are a fairytale...but this isn't one.Caelan Gregory's life fell apart the night he went home and opened the door to find his whole family murdered. Since then, his life has held no meaning. He's angry. He's bitter. He's barely human anymore. There's nothing left to remind him of the straight A student, and football quarterback he once was...but he wasn't a good person then, and he's certainly not a good person now. He's retreated into a world where all that exists is numbness and his passion for painting. When Sutton Hale moves into the apartment across the hall from Caelan she's not prepared for her reaction to him. Something in his broken blue eyes calls to her-after all she's always had an irrational need to fix everything. But Caelan doesn't do relationships or feelings. He does drugs and alcohol. However, he can't ignore his desire to get to know the raven-haired woman across the hall.Two broken souls trying to mend one another. But not everything can be fixed.In the end, Caelan and Sutton will have to learn that there is beauty in the ashes.

p.p1 {margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 35.0px 'Alex Brush'} p.p2 {margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 11.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} Unmasking the truth about who we really are, and what's really going on within us, can bring about Healing and Restoration For The Soul. Growing up over the years, at some point in life, we have all encountered some type of hurt, rejection, abandonment, abuse in one form or another. But you don't want to allow that to hinder you from the Beauty of your future. I have learned if we never make a decision to come out of that mental prison, we would always be that child from our past, trapped into an adult body, crying out to be Healed. I strongly encourage you to start somewhere with your journey of healing, releasing all the Ashes of your past to God, because He's a mighty Healer; in doing so, you can become everything He created you to be. trust me, you will not regret it! We Must also learn to embrace our infirmities, and try to move forward with all of our might, because your life purpose depends on it. God can too give you Beauty for your Ashes. Just Trust and Believe.Shalom.... p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 10.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 10.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} Tinya Jones is a native of Orlando, Florida, and the proud mother of one son. She is family-oriented, bold, courageous, and authentic. She is very compassionate towards her community, assertive, and jovial. Through her visionary leadership, as a prophetic intercessor, she was chosen by God to expand the ministry of prayer. She is the founder of Beauty for Ashes Prophetic Prayer Ministry where she operates as an intercessor, among other callings. Given the experiences from her past, God has burdened her with a heart for the liberation and truth of individuals in Christ Jesus. She actively engages in her community, touching the lives of those from the youngest child to the eldest adult. Tinya is truly a phenomenal woman of God."

She watched as her mother's body was removed from the ashes of her home . . . Unbearable loss, dangerous secrets, and a life-threatening illness endangered her only hope for a future . . . . . . But through it all, she found her faith. When fifteen-year-old Shelly Edwards's mother is murdered by her alcoholic father, she loses her home, her family, and the only life she's ever known. Abandoned, broken from abuse and assault, facing poverty, and gripped with fear for her life, Shelly struggles to dismantle decades of lies. But into the deepening darkness that follows, God sends heavenly gifts, leading Shelly to a newfound faith. There she finds a peace she's never thought possible. When Shelly eventually meets the man she will marry, she thinks her life will finally be everything she's ever dreamed of, but the lingering wounds of her past-and new, devastating medical complications-shake her faith. After all she's endured, can she rise from the ashes and trust God once more? You'll be transformed by Shelly's riveting memoir about how love, forgiveness, courage, determination-and the guidance of angels-can overcome even the greatest anguish.