Just when life bloomed full of promise, multiple sclerosis attacked Jo's body. How would she cope with this erratic disease? How could she overcome her husband's betrayal? Unveiling her struggles to understand-not merely survive-MS and her painful unwanted divorce, transforming them into meaningful life experiences, author Jo Franz leads readers through her story of perseverance and continually growing faith. Not only learning who she is, but to whom she belongs, Jo finds love and triumphant victories despite abuse, abandonment and physical injury, showing the world how she can "Soar Unafraid." After reading "Soar Unafraid" I got to know another Jo-one who has been through more than I had ever known. Her deep faith, courage and perseverance are a lesson for us all. Katie Croskrey Executive Director, American Diabetes Association, San Diego, CA (former vice president, National MS Society, Orange County, CA) It's the tale of a life faithfully lived. What a vulnerable, powerful testimony In persevering and growing toward God even in difficulties and disappointments, Jo gives inspiration, pointing us toward the grace, redemption, and hope found in Christ. Gary Thomas author of "Sacred Marriage and Sacred Influence" With tender vulnerability and biblical wisdom, Jo shares her journey of physical and emotional healing. Her faith challenges and inspires me. I enthusiastically recommend this book. Sandra D. Wilson, PhD. seminary professor, spiritual director, and retired family therapist author of "Released From Shame and Into Abba's Arms"

I write to express the divine, not the finite. The source of love, of life, of joy, of peace. The lure of the enemy to deflect and reflect only on the good, and not the best. My joy is to express to all the one from whom all glory due. It is to Jesus, my savior and Lord. To my Father, my wisdom and love. And the Spirit, who reveals to me I am nothing!

Seeking Wisdom: Inclusive Blessings and Prayers for Public Occasionsprovides clergy and laypersons with a unique resource to use in community settings, healthcare institutions, and faith communities. These blessings and prayers respect people from diverse religious traditions and use gender-inclusive language for humanity and divinity. Predominant themes are peace, justice, healing, hope, liberation, partnership in relationships, and caring for the earth. This collection includes blessings for such events as community Thanksgiving services, Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations, Women's History Month celebrations, Holocaust Remembrance Day services, breast cancer survivors celebrations, transplant survivors celebrations, chapel dedications, memorial services, lay ministers dedications, baby dedications, pastoral prayers, invocations, calls to worship, offertory prayers, benedictions, a lament for violence against women and girls, and a lament for other forms of injustice. This book also includes pastoral prayers, invocations, calls to worship, offertory prayers, benedictions, a lament for violence against women and girls, and a lament for other forms of injustice. Seeking Wisdom includes more than two hundred inclusive, interfaith blessings and prayers for public occasions. These blessings and prayers can be adapted or combined to fit specific occasions, providing a valuable resource for clergy and laypersons.

"Love Away" is a poetic journey through the heartaches and soul-searching that come with love. It is a raw and emotional exploration of the highs and lows that one experiences when their heart is truly invested in another. With every page, readers will be taken on a voyage of self-discovery, as the protagonist grapples with their deepest desires and darkest fears. From the pain of loss to the ecstasy of new beginnings, Love Away will leave no emotion unexplored. This book is a testament to the power of the human spirit and its ability to endure even the most heart-wrenching of experiences. It is a reminder that, even in the depths of our suffering, there is always a light to guide us towards a better tomorrow. Through vivid imagery and beautifully crafted prose, Love Away will transport readers into a world of love, passion, and introspection. It is a journey that will leave a lasting impact on anyone who has ever loved and lost, and a beacon of hope for those still searching for their soulmate.

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