Despite having grown up in a loving family, seventeen-year-old Grace always felt different. When a car accident causes her to hear a voice filled with love and longing, she embarks on a journey of discovering how different she really is. Even before she meets him in person, Grace is inexplicablybut irresistiblydrawn to Luke, a new guy in town who is somehow able to communicate with not only her thoughts but her heart. Just as she is recovering from the accident and getting to know Luke better, Graces parents reveal the real circumstances of her birth, causing Grace to question everything about her life. More revelations come to light when Luke explains that the two of them have been Tutelary Guides in previous lives. Tutelary Guides are given to some humans; some are good, while others are evil. Although Grace has always been a good guide, Luke has had to struggle to overcome his wicked nature. Despite their differences, Grace and Luke fell in love while assigned to the same human four hundred years ago. They were discovered and granted human liveslives in which they have reunited, only to be destroyed by Darcia, Lukes former leader. Reunited once again, this time against the dramatically beautiful landscape of Montana, Grace and Luke must work together to defeat Darcia and the forces she has sent to destroy them as part of her plan to take over the world. But can Luke stay strong enough not to revert to his former nature, and is their love solid enough to overcome evil?

Graceful Intentions for Powerful Change serves to release us from unwanted habits by guiding our steps to a new destination. Our intent is always at work--there's no off switch, yet we are oblivious of our intentions most of the time. Consciously practicing intentions helps us manifest change with astonishing ease. Our intent is the seed we plant, and each intention becomes the harvest we reap. We don't try to make our intentions manifest--we affirm our intent effortlessly. Using the models provided in this book, you discover how to set intentions and how to allow your creativity to produce remarkable outcomes. In four collections: Let the Light Grow; Let Love Show; Let Life Be Fun; Always Be True to You;--you'll enjoy thirty-two intention essays that are summarized with affirmations. The graceful part of the process is to plant the seeds of intention then let them grow. You learn the art of setting intentions mindfully to ensure that you sidestep the suffering produced by holding expectations. The book offers carefully chosen uplifting quotes from inspiring sources and guided meditations to practice and share. Informative articles and blogs by the author add insight to select intention topics. Graceful intentions change lives by rewriting the autopilot program running behind the scenes of our daily activities. Powerful change happens as we apply purposeful, gently held intentions.

The emotional expression within this book will take you on a journey where the inner world reflects the outer world through one's perspective. The simple things in life create moments of presence and growth. It's in those moments where insight and raw authenticity embrace truth. It's about growing into one's femininity from a perspective of a limited belief mindset to empowerment. The group of poems reflect a journey of change of oneself through acceptance, love and presence.

- Engages the church with the teaching and pastoral plea from the House of Bishops on creation care - Unique focus on sacramental, prayer, and liturgical life alongside practical responses As science and politics engage in a never-ending battle over the environment, A Life of Grace for the Whole World re-claims the theology of salvation and redemption for all creation. Using the House of Bishop's Pastoral Teaching on the Environment -- the first statement on the environment from The Episcopal Church leadership -- as a guide, A Life of Grace engages participants in understanding how the call to care for Creation informs and deepens appreciation and love for God and God's work in Creation, and how that finds expression in the faith life of individuals and churches. The adult sessions use Bible study, discussion questions, reflections on sections of the Book of Common Prayer, and other activities to encourage active learning. Each week participants are asked to reflect, in different ways, on their faith communities and their own spiritual journey and how they can find a more meaningful connection with God's active work among all creation. The youth section, which parallels the adult sessions, encourages active engagement through viewing of videos, use of technology, and a range of activities. Exploratory questions for the facilitator allow for open-ended conversation and discussion of current events around environment and faith. Connecting the five-week session is the creation of a Tree of Life, which is added to during every session. Both an Adult Booklet and a Youth Booklet enhance the experience of A Life of Grace, both within and outside of the sessions, with additional content, activities, and journaling space. Audience: Church leadership, church members, youth leaders, adult and youth faith-formation, Christian educators, small groups, Christian day schools (teens).

Messages and prayers for those facing life-threatening illness, preparing for dying, or meeting other transitions.