What purpose does suffering serve in my life? Is God all-powerful? Isn't he loving and good, particularly toward his children? We all experience suffering, some of us more than others. In fact, if you're a Christian, you've been called to suffer with Christ. But why does it have to hurt?

Nobody likes criticism. Handled poorly, it too often stings and breeds resentment-and most of us try to avoid it at all costs. But criticism-crafted carefully and communicated skillfully-promotes trust and respect, motivates individuals, and serves as a catalyst for change. It has the ability to turbocharge workplaces and careers. If that sounds far-fetched, it's because few understand how to properly give and receive the kind of critical feedback that brings positive results. The Truth Doesn't Have to Hurt rejuvenates this powerful but neglected art form. Executives, managers, team leaders-anyone who needs to temper praise with a dose of reality-will learn to: Deliver the truth and have it taken as helpful * Create an atmosphere of acceptance * Avoid mistakes that sabotage an exchange * Control how they receive criticism so they benefit-even if it's badly presented Ignoring problems or always saying nice things will only maintain the status quo. This research-backed book delivers proven techniques and tools for motivating people and triggering improvement-swiftly and painlessly.

“Full of wit and wisdom, and riotously funny to boot. A phenomenal debut!” —Ransom Riggs, New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children “As irreverent as it is gratifying.” —David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Kids of Appetite and Mosquitoland A grieving teen faces dangerous classmates, reckless friends, and the one-year anniversary of his sister’s devastating death in this poignant, quirky, often humorous novel that’s perfect for fans of Jeff Zentner and Brendan Kiely. Kirby Burns is about to have the second worst day of his life. Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the worst day of his life, and in the three hundred and sixty-four days since then he hasn’t stopped running: from his family, his memories, and the horse-sized farm dogs that chase him to the bus stop every morning. But he can’t run forever, and Kirby and his friends PJ and Jake sneak out of his house to play a prank with consequences that follow them to school the next day, causing a chain reaction of mayhem and disaster. It’s a story that’s touching and funny, an authentic meditation on the pain of loss, and the challenge of getting paint to stick to cows.

Like millions of other women, HLN anchor Christi Paul blamed herself for the emotional abuse heaped on her by her first husband, whose violent, profanity-laced tirades left her feeling as though she had no value, no self-worth, and nowhere to turn for help. Then one day, when Christi was taking refuge in a church parking lot, the verse “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” popped into her head. In that moment, she realized she did have someplace to turn after all. Holding fast to her Christian faith, Christi began the arduous process of rebuilding her self-image and regaining control of her life. Now happily remarried and the mother of three girls, Christi feels called to share her story in the hope that other victims will find courage to seek the help they desperately need and deserve. Written with candor and poignancy, Love Isn’t Supposed to Hurt chronicles Christi’s personal experience with emotional abuse and shows how—with God’s help, some unconventional therapy, and faith—she was able to break the cycle and regain her sense of self-worth.

We're kicking up some dirt on May Fourteenth.So, start your engines, shift into gear, and join Cooper Brewis And Ansley Young As their day is finally here!Friendship was tested and love was found. Now it's time to celebrate from the start of their bachelor and bachelorette parties, all the way to when they say I do. Will Cooper stay out of trouble when his friends take him out for a night on the town?Does Ansley open herself up to a new experience and a little bit of fun?Are you ready to read some...Dirty Vows?

This book is an accumulation of Cindy Mahealani Sellers many years of experience working with the body, mind and spirit and witnessing the body regenerate itself once cleansing happens. Cindy shares this necessary information for the world to know to be truly healthy and transformed. Enjoy this comprehensive knowledge about your amazing body!

Did you know that the feet are the only part of a woman's body that naturally LOSES fat as she gets older--resulting in the potential for greater foot pain as a woman ages? Learn tips to fight this loss--and countless other secrets of woman's foot care--as a top female podiatric surgeon shows you why Your Feet Don't have to Hurt . In this unique volume, Dr. Suzanne M. Levine will offer the first comprehensive guide to the prevention and treatment of foot pain that acknowledges the greater prevalence and severity of women's foot problems. This book will take a decade-by-decade approach to foot care for women, explaining what we can do in our twenties, thirties, and forties to avoid foot pain and surgery in our fifties, sixties, and beyond. Featuring: *An "A to Z" symptom-finder for foot problems common to both men and women: *corns *calluses *heel soreness *athelete's foot *nail fungus *How to prevent and treat serious joint problems and ligament tears *In-depth coverage of foot problems specific to women *The danger of botched pedicures *How the stresses of pregnancy can affect your feet *How to repair the painful damage done by high-heeled shoes Dr. Levine will show women authoritatively and clearly how to end and prevent foot pain.