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Episode 2644: YOU'RE SPECIAL by Katherine Thomas Leurck
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Episode 2644: YOU'RE SPECIAL by Katherine Thomas Leurck
You're Special: Daily Reflections from God's Children with "Exceptionalities" by Katherine Thomas LeurckHave you ever seen a wheelchair bound person with a smile bigger than you've smiled all week? Or a child with Down syndrome who is in a perpetual good mood, and you wonder, What's the magic? Those moments are what make this daily devotional quite different. It is inspired by the words and actions of beautiful individuals with exceptionalities. The voices heard from the pages of this book include children with autism, Down syndrome, and cognition delay, to name a few. The language is simple, pure, refreshingly honest and reflects the author's experience with this remarkable community which, some consider to be angels among us. This book is one of the first of its kind because it provides children with exceptionalities a limitless platform to teach and inspire. While often this community is encouraged to "change" or "improve," they are quite perfect just as they are. Chances are if you interact with them, you will walk away in awe of their grounded trust in themselves and others, free of expectations. You will likely have a better day as a result of the interaction. At the center of this book is Drew, who is chronologically 22 years old but intellectually about 7. Every day, Drew passes out handmade rainbows that state, "You're Special."His mission is to remind everyone of their inner beauty that makes each individual special and unique. Let's be eager students of individuals with exceptionalities and their unique experience. They have so much to share, and we have so much to gain! It's where "special" meets truth-and in truth, there is wisdom. Enjoy your 365 days of reflections and embrace Drew's purposeful words: "You're Special.Katherine Leurck admits the raising a child with exceptionalities is not easy.  She considers it a journey from understanding, to accepting, and finally celebrating such a beautiful gift from God.  Her intent with this book is to share the voices, perspectives, and inspiration of children with exceptionalities, which has taught her so much.  Katherine lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband David, and their three children, Andrew, Alexandria and Audrey who are all exceptional in their own unique way.https://www.drewsrainbowsart.com/https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Special-Reflections-Children-Exceptionalities/dp/1977250130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OCGWSFSVRA0K&keywords=Katherine+Thomas+Leurck&qid=1678383319&s=books&sprefix=tomorrow+may+be+forever+lost%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C305&sr=1-1
Episode 2643: THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST IN THE WORLD by Normandie Kneeland
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Episode 2643: THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST IN THE WORLD by Normandie Kneeland
The Spirit of Antichrist in the World: The Antichrist, Apostasy and End Times by Normandie KneelandA 1969 prophecy through 2010 regarding political and ecclesiastical politics, including President Barack Obama.“During the year after August 1969 and November 1969( when I saw the 1st and second interior pictures as I just lay down to sleep, as if they were movies on my inside eyelids) that I first read the Bible or started learning from reading that I understood a little more of what I saw. They came to light after I read about the Apocalypse, so that the first was of the time of the Antichrist in the world to the end. I saw them about twelve times over three to four days.  The second was symbolic of the Great Apostasy in those days. I saw them about seven times over three to four days. The end told me it would come into its fullness in America, in two years, the three fingers meant to me to be Europe, and five the whole world. As the years went by, I was sure I interpreted the end part right. January 27, 2010. A triangle, with a human eye appeared, surrounded by a fiery light as in a close sky.The triangle is a sign of “The Holy Trinity” for me as God the Father; the human eye as the hypostatic union of God, the Son (Jesus): and the fire surrounding it as the Holy Spirit that the fire Father and Son send forth. “For the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth and give strength to those who with a perfect heart trust in Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9)About the Author:The Spirit of Antichrist in the World: The Antichrist, Apostasy and End Times is written by Normandie Kneeland. She was one of seven children and the little mother,  as the oldest girl. She was an artist, did work repairing, painting many statues in the churches and retreat house for years. At the age of six she was part of the church choir. Her mother had Indian ancestry that went back four generations to when that grandfather, a chief and the President of Indian affairs in the capital of the US. She lives a quiet life now in Nevada. https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Antichrist-World-Apostacy-Times/dp/1648010083/ref=monarch_sidesheethttps://inksandbindings.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/32323bsp1.mp3
Episode 2642: TOMORROW MAY BE FOREVER LOST by D. L. Kasiner
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Episode 2642: TOMORROW MAY BE FOREVER LOST by D. L. Kasiner
Tomorrow May Be Forever LostBy: D.L. KasinerIn this post-Civil War story, a young woman, Kathryn, finds her life turned upside down when her military father returns home from the war, only to inform his daughter she and her aunt must abandon their home for the West. Kathryn and her aunt must find an uncle to protect them from a Confederate officer who blames her father and his patrol for destroying his home and killing his wife and child. Danger follows Kathryn, her aunt, and their wagon train as they attempt to make a peaceful journey to Fort Union.Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Abreu charges a young lieutenant, Chad, and his companion, Running Wolf, to locate his missing niece who is the last surviving person of a wagon train heading to Fort Union. It is at this interception the lieutenant and Kathryn meet for the first time. But the danger is far from over.About the AuthorD.L. Kasiner is a great-grandmother of nine, grandmother of fourteen, and mother of four. She was married for forty-nine years to the love of her life and best friend. She spent the bulk of her life on a farm. She has worked since the age of fifteen. She was a florist for fifteen years, director of a local museum, business manager and administration assistant for a school district. She loves crafts and playing canasta. She spent several years taking writing classes at Bakersfield College where she started writing in her spare time. She enjoys watching movies.https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tomorrow-may-be-forever-lost-d-l-kasiner/1142900916www.kingpagespress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/32323pp1.mp3
Episode 2641: MIRACLE MINDED MANAGER by John J. Murphy
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Episode 2641: MIRACLE MINDED MANAGER by John J. Murphy
Miracle Minded Manager: A Modern-Day Parable about How to Apply "A Course in Miracles" in Business by John J. MurphyJohn Murphy draws inspiration for writing the book Miracle Minded Manager from the lessons he learned in his personal and professional life after studying “A Course in Miracles” in 2008. Miracle Minded Manager tells the fictional story of Jack MacDonald, the president of TYPCO company, who finds himself hitting a roadblock in the form of unhelpful reports and an antiquated system in his bid to transform his company. Jack turned to business consultant Jordan Mckay, who suggested he try “A Course in Miracles.” Not only did the course help Jack to resolve his problems at TYPCO, but the course also served him well in his personal life. Miracle Minded Manager opens up readers to all of life’s miracles as long as they open themselves to faith.John Murphy is the founder and CEO of Venture Management Consultants, Inc., a firm specializing in creating lean, high-performance work environments comprising world-class consultants, educators, practitioners, and mentors. As a business consultant, John has worked with some world’s leading organizations, including ADP, BMW, Chase, the Michigan State Senate, the CIA, and the US Navy. He is the author of more than nineteen books and has trained thousands of people from more than fifty countries. He lives in Palm Beach, Florida.  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/miracle-minded-manager-john-j-murphy/1132062169;jsessionid=7C6B82077DAB471709177DC38236D9BC.prodny_store01-atgap07?ean=9781582707174https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Minded-Manager-Modern-Day-Miracles/dp/1582707251https://www.johnjmurphy.org/www.ReadersMagnet.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/32323rm.mp3
Episode 2640: GABRIEL OF NOAH'S ARK by Patrick Acosta with guest Daniel J. Acosta-Walz
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Episode 2640: GABRIEL OF NOAH'S ARK by Patrick Acosta with guest Daniel J. Acosta-Walz
Gabriel of Noah's Ark by Patrick Acosta, Guest Daniel J. Acosta-WalzNoah’s ark is perhaps the most widely recognized story in the world. Found in many cultures the world over. I have selected three of the better-known versions from the Christian, Jewish, and Islam traditions. While all three come from a common origin, they vary in their tradition and the telling of this awe-inspiring tale.The differences between the Christian and the Jewish traditions are minimal, and they share the Old Testament. The Jewish tradition tells of a Noel planting Cedar trees and waiting for them to grow because he could not bear to see the world’s destruction.The holy Qur’an gives us another view of Noah’s life and clearly references a fourth son and wife who perished in the flood even after receiving the warning promise of water coming from an oven. It also tells us that other believers survived along with Noah and his family.Holy Bible; Genesis 6-9Holy Torah; Genesis Parshas Bereishis 6-9.Holy Qur’an; Surah 11:27-51Gabriel was a lion that found favor with God. But he never imagined a greater task than the one which God had chosen for him. Gabriel of Noah’s Ark is a tale taken from three of the world’s holy books, the Christian Bible, the Jewish Torah, and the Muslim Qur’an, and told like you never heard before.Learn the challenges Noah must face with a suborn wife who was too busy to listen to her husband’s rants and a fourth son who excused his father’s warning as nothing more than fairy tales. Learn why the Raven never returned from its outing over the waters and why he was the only creature to dare argue with God’s commandment.Find out how even Noah tried to stall God’s plan and found it hard to believe that God would destroy the world. Never before have all three versions been woven into one story until now. Open your mind and heart and read the tale you only thought you knew, and get ready to set sail on an adventure of Biblical proportions.(For use during introduction, website and social media): Patrick Acosta had been a writer and illustrator for many years. He began drawing at a young age, and it became his passion. He created beautiful stories to share with his friends and family through his drawings. Patrick dreamed that someday his stories would be published and shared with the public. His dream came true when Gabriel of Noah’s Ark was published in 2013 just before his passing on February 3, 2014.Patrick has studied the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim holy books, which awakened in him a spiritual wealth. Born to a large Catholic family, he has always been inspired by God and the miracles that were commanded in God’s name.Patrick has won awards for his inspirational writings published in the poetry community, including the poem “Personal Friend,” published in the book The Radiance of Summer Sun, and was awarded poet of the year by the international society of poets in Washington D.C.Patrick was also awarded by poetry.com for outstanding achievement for his work, “Thank you for Life.” His poem, “Harvest Dance,” was published in the book America at the Millennium by the international library of poetry, which stated, “Patrick Acosta’s writing sparks the imagination and presents the reader with a fresh, unique perspective on life.” He received the Excellent Merit Award from Hollywood Review for his book Gabriel of Noah’s Ark.”Although not a practicing Catholic, like his spirit that continues beyond his body, his faith in God grew beyond religion. He was a lover of God and nature. Nature was his church and trees the pillars of God’s cathedral. Patrick was able to see his completed work finished before he left this physical world to join his creator. Gabriel of Noah’s Ark was a story he wanted to be shared with young and old alike.https://acostabooks.com/https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Noahs-Ark-Patrick-Acosta/dp/1643679392/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Gabriel+of+Noah%27s+Ark&qid=1575921756&sr=8-1https://www.urlinkpublishing.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/32323url1.mp3
Episode 2639: GodLight: Possibilities from the Intersections of Science and Spirituality by Bart Barthelemy
Mar 16 2023
Episode 2639: GodLight: Possibilities from the Intersections of Science and Spirituality by Bart Barthelemy
GodLight: Possibilities from the Intersections of Science and Spirituality by Bart BarthelemyThis book is about the intersections of science and spirituality.  It was initially motivated by my lifelong observation that light plays such an important role in many aspects of science.  But the real stimulus to write this book was the repeated number of spiritual learnings and experiences that involve light that I have had in recent years.  Because of this, I began to explore the significance of light in both disciplines.  The result of this investigation led to the concept of GodLight, the Light of God, that I believe is foundational to both science and spirituality.  Science is the study of the nature and behavior of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them.  Most readers of this book will likely have a general knowledge of science and how our world works.  The fundamental concepts in science are learned during our early education and greatly enhanced by the tremendous amount of information that is available today on the internet and television.  We have more scientific knowledge today than any generation that has lived before us.  Some of us who call ourselves scientist have more specific knowledge in certain areas of science but, in general, we are all aware of the key concepts in science, such as the Big Bang, the expansion of the universe, galaxies, black holes, our solar system, the planets around our sun, the earth, the evolution on human beings and the biological complexity of men and women.  These are the aspects of science that will be discussed in this book.Spirituality is the belief that there is something greater than ourselves, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are a part is cosmic or divine in nature.  Most of us believe this and, while not exact, we often equate spirituality to religion.  At their core, most religions agree that there is a deity called God and that human beings need to respect and love each other.  There are many other specifics that separate the various religions but there are also an amazing number of commonalities.  These are the aspects of spirituality that will be discussed in this book.Each section will look for the intersections and overlap between science and spirituality in a particular area.  There is no attempt to conform science to spirituality or vice versa.  The focus is to simply examine the intersections to see if they suggest possibilities for a better understanding of each area.  If so, these possibilities could lead to opportunities for any of us to be more understanding, more respectful, more collaborative, and more loving.  Even though there are still great mysteries remaining to be studied and understood in both science and spirituality, what we now know and believe in each of these areas is more overlapping and connectable than ever before.As you read each section, ponder the marvels and mysteries of science and spirituality.  Let your mind and your imagination be open to possibilities.  In an attempt to categorize and simplify difficult concepts, the words used by each discipline are often the product of reductionism.  I urge you to think as holistically as possible in order to get beyond the limitations and compartmentalization that result from man-made linguistics and descriptions.  For centuries, human beings have generally separated these two disciplines and often struggled with the conflicts between science and spirituality.  Both science and spirituality are enormous subjects so the potential for overlap is high. This book is an invitation to look at the commonalities and confluence of these two areas so that there is more agreement than separation, more harmony than conflict, and more understanding than argument. Hopefully, the future could be better than the past.  Dr. Bart Barthelemy is the Founding Director of the Wright Brothers Institute and the President of the Collaborative Innovation Institute. Dr. Barthelemy was the National Director of the National Aerospace Plane Program, where he reported to the White House and was responsible for the development of the nation's hypersonic aerospace plane. While a member of the Federal Senior Executive Service, he served as the Technical Director of the Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, the Air Force's largest research and development complex. He has been a consultant to a variety of aerospace industry companies and federal government organizations, including Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, the Department of Defense and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Dr. Barthelemy was also a Visiting Scientist at the Software Engineering Institute and Carnegie Mellon University and Adjunct Professor at the University of Dayton. Bart's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from MIT, Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering and Physics from MIT, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Physics/Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University.https://godlightsite.com/https://www.amazon.com/GodLight-Possibilities-Intersections-Science-Spirituality/dp/B0B38CX5W5http://www.MainspringBooks.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31623msb2.mp3
Episode 2638: OUR SIDE OF THE WALL by Brian B. Hawthorne
Mar 16 2023
Episode 2638: OUR SIDE OF THE WALL by Brian B. Hawthorne
Our Side of the Wall: Patriotic and Inspirational Poetry from an Unusual Perspective by Brian B. HawthorneOur Side of the Wall: Patriotic and Inspirational Poetry from an Unusual Perspective, is a collection of my poems that present a poet's eye view of what for many are common and ordinary occurrences. Think of yourself as water, a leaf, an apple -- an insect? Who knows, you might even find out how we built the pyramids. Author Bio: I didn't deliberately try to become a jack of all trades. It was just a matter of necessity, honest. After some college study, I was invited to join Uncle Sam and the boys. But that too was educational; they had things called rockets, radars, and computers, you see. Then after that I learned how to repair machines on a small scale, and I stuck with that until the mechanical parts became replaced by electronic devices. Gradual learning is probably better. Working in the home-building trades I added electric work, plumbing, all kinds of construction. All very helpful, especially with carpentry. There were in that mix the occasional opportunity to do some teaching as well. And then I took up writing poetry and science fiction stories. But I always thought publishing would be easier than this. https://www.amazon.com/Our-Side-Wall-Inspirational-Perspective/dp/B0BL9NY2TG/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670533559&sr=1-1www.BrianBHawthorne.comhttps://www.litprime.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31623wellslp.mp3
Episode 2637: AREN & ELISE by Ettenig Sayam
Mar 16 2023
Episode 2637: AREN & ELISE by Ettenig Sayam
Aren & Élise by Ettenig SayamIs passionate love reserved exclusively for the young? Can a mature woman in the second act of her life not only shed old skins but can she utterly transform like a caterpillar into a butterfly? Is intimacy a spiritual journey? This is a modern retelling of the biblical story of Abraham and Sarah.Aren Karajian is a widowed sixty-two-year-old solar technology engineer, originally from Armenia. Élise Douchet is a fifty-year-old French teacher at a Boston prep school. She grew up in Montreal, Canada but is originally from French Saint Martin and Haiti. Élise comes to terms with turning 50 by going on a hiking retreat in Vermont. She falls during a morning hike. Aren quickly discovers that the grey-haired woman he rescues is really quite striking and exotic. He is smitten. A dogged pursuit ensues. A sultry romance flourishes. A miracle happens.Can a miracle upend your life and shatter your relationship? In the Boston Marathon, you must go through Heartbreak Hill to finish the race. So it is for Aren and Élise. Follow Aren and Élise as they embark on their couple's journey, and make decisions that will alter the course of their relationship, and shed light on the real meaning of life and commitment.Ettenig Sayam is a second generation Haitian. Her parents came to the United States during the early days of the Civil Rights movement. Ettenig grew up in New Jersey where she attended Catholic schools and later attended Drew University, a Methodist College. She studied French and eventually did a year study in Tours, France and later two years in Paris to pursue a Master's Degree in French as well as teach. Ettenig is married with two children and a dog. She lives in Massachusetts where she worked many years in the financial services industry as a compliance professional. She practiced law and did pro bono work. She now divides her time between learning chocolate making and bee keeping and taking on occasional legal assignments.https://www.amazon.com/Aren-%C3%89lise-Ettenig-Sayam/dp/1998784681/ref=monarch_sidesheethttps://inksandbindings.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31623open1.mp3
Episode 2636: INNER BRIDGES: OPENING YOUR CONNECTION TO INNER PEACE AND HARMONY by Gayle Redfern, MA
Mar 16 2023
Episode 2636: INNER BRIDGES: OPENING YOUR CONNECTION TO INNER PEACE AND HARMONY by Gayle Redfern, MA
Inner Bridges: Opening Your Connection to Inner Peace and Harmony, 2nd Edition by Gayle Redfern, M.A.Inner Bridges, first of four spiritual books, including similar & powerful recommendations tailored to help the reader bring peace and harmony through maintaining balance and equilibrium into their being. These recommendations are 1) Do no harm 2) Honor all life 3) Respect the dead and ancestors 4) Honor all culture. Initially the focus is on the individual life being, and then moving the spirit life into all life forms. This book incorporates wit and guidelines to assist you to make effective changes in your daily life. Learn the secrets of living a simple and balanced life. The reader discovers it is imperative to find balance within our being before moving on. It is then interesting to learn that global cultures introduce precepts that evolved from the indigenous our lives all include EGO and GREED. EGO is for the good of the individualand GREED is for the good of all. If we look at the planet and all creatures upon it, we discover how everything is sadly out of balance. The main focus of INNER BRIDGES – Live local, live simple. Our aim is to find a balance that frees us of ego and greed. In this way world peace is achieved.Once we find balance, we free ourselves of ego and greed. The Dalai Lama gave many talks about peace and how we all contribute to world peace. He says “The world doesn’t belong to just leaders; the world belongs to all humanity.” He argues that global peace comes through meditation which is achieved by bringing the individual body into balance, the vibration energy of the entire inner being. We cannot alter our surroundings which hold the harmony until we have this balance and peace within us. The channeled information in this book gives insight into the power within us, the power of our local region and how we balance our body, mind, spirit and the world around us. It shows how to use meditation, food, colors, nature and social settings to achieve this balance. Once you gain the inner balance, these tools help balance everything around you. The key to begin is Live Local, Live Simple. This is the first step.This channeled book incorporates wit and guidelines enabling you to make effective changes in your current daily life. We have the power to build and cross all our Inner Bridges that give you have the opportunity to understand that living a simple balanced life will bring peace and harmony into your world. This way each person can achieve a sense of balance that is free of ego and greed. GREED is defined as being for the good of the individual and PRIDE is for the good of all.We can now see that by healing individual energy flow naturally moves into community energy flow then into planetary energy healing. The planet is badly damaged as we have seen when we observe the numerous pandemics around the globe. Each person has the opportunity to contribute by taking care of the individual, body, energy life forms, multi- larger communities. By caring for and bringing balance through body, society and cultures had we take the simple and multi-steps.Gayle Redfern’s interest in spirituality has been life-continuous with a focused drive over the past 15 years. As a conscious channel, she combines this gift with the learning from her degrees in Psychology and Holistic Health, helping others discover solutions to achieve personal balance and reasons to share with others. Previously she worked in the communication industry as an educator, workshop leader and motivational speaker. Also trained in:o Bachelor degree in general psychologyo Masters Degree in Holistic Healtho Metaphysics and psychic Counselingo Bio-kinesiology, Meditation and Empathic readingso Ayurveda Conceptso Counselingo Energy Medicineo Comparative study of alternative health care systemso Counselingo Workshop leadero Meditation and seminar leader· Introduce the following throughout INNER BRIDGESo Acupressure Touch Testing   "Inner Bridges" is recipient of the 2022 Eric Hoffer Finalist Award.https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Bridges-Opening-Connection-Harmony/dp/1643452134https://livingwholistically.com/https://www.urlinkpublishing.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31623urlgr.mp3
Episode 2635: FIVE MILE CHARLIE CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES by Kimberly Adams
Mar 16 2023
Episode 2635: FIVE MILE CHARLIE CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES by Kimberly Adams
Five Mile Charlie: A Special Pony for Carly by Kimberly AdamsWishes don’t always come true the way we expect them to―but they can be brought to life in a very different way!Carly lives on Five Mile Farm in Oklahoma. She has many pets, but has always dreamed of having a pony. The magical bees in the valley know about Carly’s wish. Will Queen Bee Nora and her best friend, Journey, find a pony for Carly?Kimberly Adams is a practicing attorney in McAlester, Oklahoma, and the Municipal Judge in her hometown of Kiowa, Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 1997 and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma in December 2000. Kimberly resides in rural southeast Oklahoma on her farm at Five Mile. The loss of her pet llama, Charlie, inspired a children’s book series, starting with this first installment. Other publications include works printed at West Publishing Company, through her appellate practice as an attorney.https://fivemilecharlie.com/https://www.amazon.com/Five-Mile-Charlie-Special-Carly/dp/1645436926Five Mile Charlie: Charlie Goes to the Library by Kimberly AdamsIn this magical sequel to Five Mile Charlie: A Special Pony for Carly, our favorite llama and his best friend are determined to discover why Grumps―a coyote living in a cave near Five Mile Farm―is always so mean! What will they find at their library, and will Queen Bee Nora and her hive be able to help?This second installment in the Five Mile Charlie series is sure to continue to delight and spark the imagination of every reader who opens its pages!https://www.amazon.com/Five-Mile-Charlie-Goes-Library/dp/1637550456Five Mile Charlie: A Five Mile Christmas (Five Mile Charlie, 3)Charlie's back for a new adventure!In Five Mile Charlie: Charlie Goes to the Library, Carly and Charlie discovered that Grumps was a lone coyote who had been separated from his pack in the city. Together with the magical bees and the magic of Christmas, Grumps receives the gift of warmth and new friendships!This third installment in the series will continue to delight and inspire readers of every age!https://www.amazon.com/Five-Mile-Charlie-Christmas/dp/1637551975http://www.mainspringbooks.comhttps://fivemilecharlie.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31623msb1.mp3
Episode 2631: THE CUBE OF SPACE WORKBOOK: REVISED EDITION by Joy Nur
Mar 9 2023
Episode 2631: THE CUBE OF SPACE WORKBOOK: REVISED EDITION by Joy Nur
The Cube of Space Workbook: Revised Edition by Joy NurThe Cube of Space Workbook seeks to make the Cube-a symbol that illuminates the esoteric meaning of the Hebrew alphabet and the Major Arcana of the Tarot-more accessible to students of the Qabalah and Tarot. As author Joy Nur worked with this symbol, she found correspondences with directional attributions in a variety of traditions.This workbook is designed to deepen the student's understanding of the Tarot Keys and discover practical ways to apply the insights revealed by a study of the structure of the Cube of Space. As the cube is a symbol of three-dimensional reality and Tarot images are archetypal symbols for human states of consciousness, study of this symbol also sheds light on the human condition and the workings of the mind. The directional attributions also relate to cycles of life and give clues about the universal desire for a return to the Source of our being and the search for the meaning of life. While this workbook is designed to offer readers the opportunity to make their own discoveries, Nur's brief commentary on each view of the Cube of Space offers seed ideas for contemplation that come from her own meditative efforts.The Cube of Space Workbook helps demonstrate the way spirit moves into manifestation, and the way humanity, as the most conscious of God's creation, finds its way back to a fully conscious recognition of God as the essence of oneself. Carl Jung called this journey and the purpose of human life "Consciousness becoming conscious."Joy Nur has been a student of Qabalah and studied Tarot since 1978 as a member of Builders of the Adytum. During her studies, a meditation on the Cube and its Tarot correspondences has brought her rich insight. This deep experience with the Cube, together with the teachings of her mentors, deepened her awareness and understanding on a daily basis and has enabled her to ground spiritual theory into daily life in a community rich with love and relationships Joy is now living in Carbondale, Illinois, and continuing her spiritual practice as a member of an intentional Sufi community.https://www.amazon.com/Cube-Space-Workbook-Joy-Nur/dp/1951670434/ref=monarch_sidesheethttps://www.marilynjoynur.com/https://inksandbindings.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/3923bsp2.mp3
Episode 2629: DADDY'S GIRL: A FATHER, HIS DAUGHTER, AND THE DEADLY BATTLE SHE WON by Michael Schnabel
Mar 2 2023
Episode 2629: DADDY'S GIRL: A FATHER, HIS DAUGHTER, AND THE DEADLY BATTLE SHE WON by Michael Schnabel
Daddy's Girl: A Father, His Daughter, and the Deadly Battle She Won by Michael SchnabelHow does a young mother overcome an 8 percent chance of living to raise her newborn son? She becomes a warrior and provides hope for others. Daddy's Girl is the story of a father, his daughter, and the deadly battle she won.In each person's life there are events that forever change their course. Twenty-seven year old Stephanie experienced two of these events in fourteen days; the birth of her only child and discovery that she has an 8 percent chance of living. She is haunted by the thought that this baby will only know her through pictures, until she makes that thought her motivation to survive.This is a story of one family facing the most daunting of circumstances, at once celebration and devastation. Michael Schnabel, Stephanie's father tells the story of survival and how three generations of a family respond to crisis. Stephanie's courage is fueled by her son's deep brown eyes and unconditional love. Her faith comes from the belief that something greater than us provides what we need, when we need it. Daddy's Girl illuminates a range of emotions, and delivers them with humor, love--and some miracles.Michael Schnabel is the author of Daddy's Girl, a memoir about the challenges and struggles of parenting through a medical crisis. A graduate of Northern State University, Michael developed his passion for writing and storytelling during his thirty-year career at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Michael lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife, and when not spending time with family, you can find him tending to his 26-acre tree farm. Daddy's Girl is his first book.https://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Girl-Father-Daughter-Deadly/dp/195645036X/https://authormichaelschnabel.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/mschnabel.mp3
Episode 2627: SANCTUARY by Karen East
Mar 2 2023
Episode 2627: SANCTUARY by Karen East
Sanctuary by Karen EastIn the middle of the twenty-first century, the War on Terror has been going on for decades. Major corporations control both the government and the economy, and the resulting relaxation of environmental laws has caused pollution to go unchecked. All borders of the United States have been closed, and travel outside one’s neighborhood is often viewed with suspicion. The Department of Homeland Security controls the media, written history, education, and individual freedoms.Thirty-year-old Janet Ryan works as a reporter for the Minneapolis Herald, where she writes stories that have been prepared for her by Homeland Security. Her parents reach the age for mandatory placement in a nursing home, and they escape the country to avoid the confinement. Then Janet runs into a childhood friend who introduces her to a group of people skeptical about the government’s restrictions and the loss of freedom. Janet has the chance to travel to northern Wisconsin to meet with an elderly woman who sought asylum on an Ojibwe reservation. There she encounters people who live happily without technology or competition. But what will happen when her visits—which are illegal—are discovered?Set in a future where a powerful corporate government strictly controls personal freedoms, this novel follows one woman as she learns of a different way to live.Karen East is retired from the practice of marriage and family therapy. She worked with American Indian tribes in the Midwest for nineteen years. She has two children, a grandson, and four great-granddaughters and lives in northern Wisconsin.https://www.amazon.com/Sanctuary-Karen-East/dp/1480884782https://kareneastbooks.com/https://mainspringbooks.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/3223mb2.mp3