Religious Love

The bluesful energy reflected within Home of the Blues: Poems for the Spirit, Heart, and Soul provides the idea of the blues as a lifestyle residing in our daily spirits, love as a powerful force within our hearts, and motivation as a vehicle for our souls. The Blues section explores the origin of the blues along with the bluesy spirits of pain and deep thought. The Love section explores beautiful ideas about someone special or of something loved or heartfelt. The Motivation section is fuel for the souls of individuals desiring to be better, do more, see farther, or feel joy...

Life is tough and full of hard times and heartache, but it’s also beautiful and plush and vibrant. Walk Through a Field of Flowers is a collection of poems gathered over a lifetime starting as a young child. Some are autobiographical, others are written as an observer of life and other people’s struggles or situations. The author has added her own thoughts about each poem and explained the meaning and origin; sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and occasionally with a little humility.

What would it be like if someone were completely, 100 percent for you? The loser. The rising star. The drug addict. The good Christian kid gone bad. The undeserving overwhelmed with gratitude. Whoever you are and wherever you’ve been—Jesus is for you. Not when you clean up your act or when...

Mary is about the mother of Jesus and the arc of her development from a peasant teenager to an icon in the church, to a bold witness of the Gospel who journeys from Jerusalem to Samaria, to the mostly Gentile church in Antioch of Syria, and finally to Ephesus, a major metropolitan city of Asia Minor. This book tells the story of Mary in the style of a memoir while still being faithful to the canon of scripture in the hopes that women who seek to have their voices heard in a male-dominated society will find inspiration and strength.

Isabella, or the Pot of Basil (1818) is a poetic retelling of a story from The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio. The poem relates the sad fate of two victims of youthful love. The aristocratic and nubile Isabella is intended for marriage to an eligible suitor but falls in love with the plebeian Lorenzo. Isabella's brothers murder Lorenzo and bury his body, the location of which is revealed to Isabella by a ghost. She exhumes the body and re-inters the head in a pot of basil.

In this creative retelling of the parable of the Prodigal Son, the youngest son, Wander, was willing to give up everything for his independence—including a relationship with his father and brother Goodness. With his father's cash in hand, he left for the alluring towns of Perfection, Prosperity, and Popularity. Each new town brought a brief sense of happiness, but eventually, as the excitement wore off, he was overcome by a deepening sense of emptiness. It was then that Wander remembered his father's words.

… The story of usmay be over,but the story of me continues on. And what becomes of mein the chapters ahead, can only be written by me. Anyone who has lived a full life knows that their journey is certain to be filled with ups and downs that must be ridden like a wave until the seas calm again. Shelley Brown shares a look into her heart and experiences in candid reflections that address the challenges, loves, losses, and triumphs we all experience while here on Earth.

Tested, Tried, but I Survived, by Kimberly Moses and co-authors, is a beacon of light in this hour. Initially, many don't believe in God's miraculous power to deliver until they get in a situation and call unto him. Amazingly, God answers. Tested, Tried, but I Survived is about God's miraculous hand. We must learn how to see God in the storm. If he rescued the people in this book, he will do it for you. Know that you are next in line for your miracle.

Temptation looms large in love poetry and religious poetry, but over the centuries, poets have described and explored the topic of temptation from a variety of different perspectives, choosing some very unusual metaphors to illustrate the dangers - or the delights - of temptation. Here are six all-time favorites.

Life and love are things we all cherish. Our appreciation for life and everything it represents becomes exceedingly more significant in all spheres, of which the most important on earth is humanity. The Joy of Poems celebrates life and love in all their various forms. Love is the origin and point of departure for beginning and continuing any relationship in life. Of all the emotions, it is the most important and essential. Author Angel M. Jimenez writes poems with passion about the beautiful exposures and experiences of life

This thought provoking collection of poems walks down the reader’s memory lanes and captivates him as the subtle and realistic words of the poem come alive, leaving him with great hope and understanding of the mystery called life.

Election seasons can cause division on a variety of issues. But what happens when you disagree with someone in your local church community? Authors Jonathan Leeman and Andy Naselli propose that Christians should learn how to disagree on such issues with a spirit of gracious understanding by recognizing the importance of what binds us together as a local church body — the gospel of Jesus Christ.

What happens when bedtime prayers take a silly turn? A warm, funny, and faith-filled picture book about learning to talk to God—even when the words come out all wrong. At bedtime, one little boy tries to pray just like Mum (or Mom) taught him—but instead of thank yous, he blurts out, “Can I have rice and stew?” What follows is a whirlwind of imagination, ice cream, and giggles—leading to a surprising discovery about how deeply God loves to listen.

In the quiet corners of life, love often speaks the loudest. Through shared mornings, held hands, unspoken forgiveness, and the simple act of staying—this collection is a celebration of marriage, the journey of happiness, and the beauty found in everyday life. These poems are meant to be lived in, breathed in, and returned to again and again.

Michelle Torez's third poetry collection is an unflinching commentary on a society in crisis. Torez navigates the labyrinth of identity in a world that often renders individuals as mere echoes in a crowd. "The Vultures Are Circling" is an evocative journey through the corridors of the human psyche—a testament to the resilience of the soul in the face of displacement and the quest for forgiveness and understanding in a complex and often cruel world.

The Light That Is You is an inspirational collection of prayers and supplications, poetry celebrating life, reflective essays, and affirmations of clarity, love, and strength. This is the second book in the Poetry from the Heart collection. Inside, you will find supportive prose that will speak to your heart, elevate your energy, and relax your cares away. The Light That Is You is designed to be like a cheerleader in your pocket. An audiobook that you can always turn to for inspiration and sincere encouragement.

Life of abundance is not for only the few. Becoming successful, happy, loved, and healthy could be just a simple step away. By following what this book teaches and using the Law of Attraction, your life could drastically change in no time. Imagine a life where you are more successful, happier, healthier, and more loved. Experiencing the abundance in life and overflowing with joy. That is possible with the Law of Attraction.

The events of life, a continual faith, and hope in God's divine intervention, despite the extraordinary happenstance of this earthly journey, inspired the collection of poems contained in I AM A MOUNTAIN. It is my prayer that these verses of inspiration serve as stepping stones with which to build your faith, amplify confidence in a Holy God's absolute love and power, along with encouraging a closer walk with The Creator of the Universe.

Dana Jones is getting married—or at least that’s what she tells her poor uncle when he’s all but forced to throw her from his house. But when Dana Jones finds out that the husband-to-be she made up actually exists, everything changes! For Kyle Miller, stepping into the job as sheriff in town is the perfect step for him. Unfortunately, the townspeople don’t see it that way. They want the stability and example of a married man guiding the laws of their town and tell Kyle as much. He’s got to find a wife or get out!

This is a compilation of poetry. These mean a lot to me. For, each one comes from my heart. I have cried, laughed, felt every emotion that you will feel in this book. Heartbreak, love, lose, passion, breakups - we all have felt those at some points of our lives. Many may listen to a poem and say "That is me, that is how I felt" or "Is she talking about me at this moment?" The answer is yes to both these questions. You are not alone.