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Calming Prayer: Becca Anderson, bestselling author of the motivational books Prayers for Hard Times and The Woman’s Book of Prayer, brings us a new, up and coming classic, Prayers for Calm. Becca learned the power of healing prayer firsthand from pastors in her family who pray with their congregation as well as from working with Dr. Larry Dossey, a physician who prayed for his patients to great effect, leading to his book Prayer is Good Medicine.

St. Bridget of Sweden (1303 - 1373) was a mystic and saint, and founder of the Bridgettines nuns and monks after the death of her husband Ulf. She is famous for her saintly life, the many miracles she worked, and her influence on various popes and European leaders. She is also well-known for the revelations she received, which are composed in eight books. St. Bridget is one of the six patron saints of Europe.

Shine was a four-year high school Varsity cheerleader, involved in theater performances and dance classes. She graduated with a BA in Mass Communications from a four-year college. While in college, she stayed active with theater productions, dance classes, and her Liberal Arts curriculum. So, how did she end up in a Florida jail for seven months and mental health hospitals? Well, that's the interesting question.

Life as a pastor’s wife has been a lot of fun, filled with new friendships and many learning opportunities. This life has also brought much heartache. I suppose we could say it is the best of times, it is the worst of times. With each lesson learned, I have thought of my fellow pastor’s wives and wondered - Are they feeling alone and longing for a friend? Are they earlobe deep in ministry and wondering where their joy went? Sweet Moments. A time to put their feet up and allow the author to minister to the listener. Let a new friendship begin!