On February 18, 2002, Vonetta Flowers made Olympic history, becoming the first African-American to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics. Her fellow Olympians chose her to carry the U.S.A. flag in the closing ceremonies. But this historic feat took the faith of a conqueror. though trained as a track and field athlete since the age of 9, Vonetta did not make the cut for the summer olympic track team. Her coach and husband, Johnny, later saw an ad for bobsled competitors and convinced Vonetta to go for this previously unconsidered sport. She made it. Her lifetime of track training placed her in the anchor position on the 2-woman bobsled team, and the rest is literally history. Vonettas story is one of intense faith in God, whom she freely credits for her victories.

Faith Flowers is a guide to arranging flowers in places of worship. The book starts with the fundamentals of flower arranging and works up to advanced design for festivals. Step-by-step instructions and photographs clearly show how to create many different arrangements. Flower recipes are included describing what is needed for each design. Lots of inspirations for new ideas and colour combinations. Flower designs are provided for regular services, weddings, funerals, Christmas, Easter and much more. Learn how to create a volunteer group to provide flowers for your worship services. Author Laura Iarocci shares her knowledge from 16 years as Flower Guild Chair of one of the largest Cathedrals in the country. Over the years she has organised, led and taught hundreds of volunteers at the Cathedral and churches across the US. She shares the triumphs and struggles of creating beautiful flowers within budget and volunteer flower guilds. The book has good reference guides with photos of different flower varieties, greenery and materials needed. Sample ordering forms, budgets and tips for saving money. Sources for flowers and materials are discussed. SELLING POINTS: * A comprehensive guide to creating flower displays in places of worship * Includes step-by-step turtorials as well as sources for flowers and materials 200 colour images

If the stewards of religion would allow people to communicate with whatever they believe in, humanity would be a lot better off. That’s the bold assertion from Quincy Jones, who examines everything from terrorism, Islamophobia, Armageddon, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and metaphysics in this book. Jones argues that humanity has moved away from spirituality in recent years and that there’s too much emphasis on material wealth. This answers questions such as: • What is the role of the media in how we view various religions? • How do individuals embrace religious beliefs? • Why do people leave their faith? • What are the origins of religion? Good and evil exist in every human soul, but there are factors that determine which path a person takes. Discover what makes a person believe what they believe and why members of different faiths are so often at odds with each other with the wisdom in this book.

Life has more ups than downs, ups of crisis after crisis with minimal opportunity to balance yourself. Without any invitation, stress kicks in, and depression makes itself comfortable and homey because your faith fuel ran low. You begin to doubt as experiences of the past flood your mind and cross over into your soul. Your spirit begins to droop and becomes deficient. When your fuel is low, you cannot travel your destined course, so you get off track and compromise because of fear. To get back on track, you have to recharge your faith. Don't let negativity control your life. If you cannot get a positive reaction from a negative action, then it belongs in the trash disposal. Take back control of your life. Recharge your faith so your hope will be strengthened. Don't let the past navigate your future. Let your faith stand out and reflect the glory of the Son, like the sunflower reflects the rays of the sun. This book is a tool to help you maintain your salvation, keep your faith alive, and help you utilize the potentials you were given at birth to glorify God/ Elohim/Yahweh. Recharge your faith so you can impact the world.

Tapping into a growing need for spirituality and guidance, "Faith Is a Flower" is an inspirational book that touches lightly upon religion (without delving into a specific doctrine) and focuses on the beauty of life.Through its beautiful illustrations and encouraging words, "Faith Is a Flower" helps us start our day and center ourselves before stepping into our hectic lifestyles. This spiritual keepsake will inspire and awaken us to the things around us that truly matter . . . treasures like friendship, love, and faith in something greater than ourselves.Beloved author Joan Walsh Anglund masterfully pairs these soul-stirring encouragements with heartwarming illustrations. The combination makes "Faith Is a Flower" a uniquely touching gift to savor for yourself or to share with others.Enjoy sentiments such as: There is no despair so deep that love cannot heal it. Simplicity is the mother of serenity.Visit www.joanwalshanglund.net

In the future one man will Seek the truth Inspire hope Create heroes Strengthen the power of the human spirit Re-ignite the passion of true love In the future one man will Jeopardize everything Traverse the darkness Struggle to survive In the future one man will change everything If you believe

Create, color, pattern, and play with this inspiring coloring book that offers a bountiful garden of 32 floral art activities.