Perfect Trust

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Beloved Bible teacher and best-selling author Chuck Swindoll offers fresh, original insights in this wonderful sequel to Intimacy With the Almighty. He encourages readers to discover a more meaningful, intimate relationship with God by learning to trust Him more completely. With his unique, uplifting writing style, Swindoll helps those navigating life's most difficult obstacles to pursue the path that leads to power, blessing, and peace.

Customer Reviews:

perfect trust.......2007-01-30

this is totally a book a christian can read and get alot out of it, but especially for someone searching or a non-christian could get something from it and find God through it. I intend to have several copies on hand to give to someone who needs a little comfort in knowing God is there for them and they are not alone.

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Profoundly helpful.......2006-07-14

This is an excellent little book of thoughts on the nature of trust. It's profound yet attention-grabbing; written in bite-sized chapters - which, taken a piece at a time, make encouraging and positive 'thought food' for a day. Well written and a good buy for the discerning reader.

Inspiring Reading.......2004-01-21

"In order to trust God we must view our adverse circumstances through eyes of faith, not our senses," we're told in the first few pages of this wonderful book. Chuck Swindoll goes on to tell us how to do that. He describes people who reflect a quiet, peaceful calm as being those individuals who have cultivated a perfect trust in God. Such a mindset liberates one to be the distinctive person God intended.

Swindoll writes from a profoundly deep perspective. Only an author who has been tested himself could write the following:
"God has trusted each of us with our own set of unfair circumstances and unexplained experiences to deal with. Can we still trust in Him even if He never tell us why?"
He goes on to answer the question he posed by saying, "..it's good simply because God Himself has allowed it. Acceptance is resting in God's goodness."

Job of the Old Testament is used to illustrate complete acceptance of God's will. Job trusted God totally, although he did not understand what was occurring in his life.

Read the section on worry. He offers five problems associated with it that enable you to see its deceptive powers. He also helps you to overcome it. I strongly recommend this book. It will deepen your relationship with God if you read it with the proper mindset.

Always Trust in the Lord!!!.......2003-06-20

To date, I have purchased a quantity of 35 of this wonderful, inspirational book! It has helped me in untold ways, and all those I have gifted this book to, have raved of its healing powers and beauty.

The message is simple in its reminder to always have perfect trust in God. Thank you Pastor Swindoll, for this beautiful gift you have written for us!

Not written by D, but another in household.......2002-12-31

This book is inspiring in the way that it encourages people to trust God. Perhaps I should've given it two stars but what dissappointed me within reading the first two pages were the statements of"....we deserve judgement" and "he was a 'godly' fugitive". Perhaps being a little over-analytical or precise I would like to comment that man, himself is not godly. Thus, using the word "godly" to discribe someone who wishes to follow "God's ways" should not be described as "godly" due to its misleading implications. Second of all, the book should be precise on "we deserve judgement". Yes it is true that Jesus Christ is Lord of All and that this book has much good coming from it's pages, but one must wonder if the good that is meant to encourage can be ruined with inaccurate text that does not coalign with scripture. God is the righteous judge and although we do not deserve His mercy, He is a God most of all of Love & Truth. Please understand that I am not bashing this book. There are a lot of encouraging passages, but the "spider scenario" and other statements are misleading and do not rely all on scripture. One should still satisfy ones curiosity and may do so in "borrowing" this book. But in order for one to be a "careful" and "passionate" christian one should not be afraid to question what one is reading.

Just a Note to Say . . .: The Perfect Words for Every Occasion

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Not so great
Nice book to have on hand.
For Sincere Expressions In Writing Those Notes.
90% How To and only 10% samples
oodles of concise, eloquent examples

Just a Note to Say . . .: The Perfect Words for Every Occasion
Florence Isaacs
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
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ASIN: 030723665X
Release Date: 2005-10-18

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A fully revised edition of Florence Isaacs’s bestselling classic, Just a Note to Say . . . offers over 150 new sample notes and ideas to help you write warm, meaningful messages that let people know how much they matter.

For a decade, Just a Note to Say . . . has been an unparalleled resource for choosing the perfect words to express sentiments on any occasion. Brief yet meaningful notes at times of celebration, transition, and sadness are more appreciated than ever. Now, etiquette expert Florence Isaacs updates this bestselling classic with more than 150 new ideas, inspirations, and sample notes to help you stay in touch with friends and family. This fully revised edition confirms that you needn’t write a lot to say a lot, offering practical advice to help you articulate your thoughts and let people know how much they matter.

Isaacs explores the significance of occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings to help you recognize the recipient’s personal connection to an event. A cornucopia of holidays and rites of passage such as First Communion, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, La Quinceañera, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan are also featured, along with tips to inspire warm notes for these occasions. Isaacs also offers new, thoughtful suggestions for writing during sensitive times such as illness, the death of a loved one, and divorce. Plus, a brand-new chapter on the etiquette of using e-mail tells you when it’s appropriate to share your good wishes electronically.

Whether you’re writing an encouraging get-well message or a congratulatory e-mail on a promotion, a sympathy card or an eloquent thank-you note, Just a Note to Say . . . helps you speak from the heart.

Customer Reviews:

Not so great.......2007-06-08

I wanted less ideas and more actual words to write in cards. If I have to think it up myself, why do I need a book? I'm already thinking it up myself now. I wanted something more like lists of choices of things to say in cards for each occasion. This book gives a few for each occasion. Not enough, in my opinion.

Nice book to have on hand........2007-01-05

Very cute book with good advice for writing notes.

For Sincere Expressions In Writing Those Notes........2005-11-28

Written by a past president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, there is a new (updated and expanded) volume of this little book informing us on the importance of sending personal notes and giving ideas of how to go about it. "There are certain general guidelines which apply to every occasion." The right words are readily accessible if you know how to find them.

"Good notes are gestures to celebrate, commemorate, and nuture relationships between people. They're about connecting and communicating and saying "I care." Quotations can be used to make a significant statement for the send, but it's important to choose those which suits the occasion or person and reflects you as well. "It's not what you say; it's how you say it." Limit advice. Give it only of it means something and represents wisdom gleaned from your own experience.

"When you write...there is an enormous sense of satisfaction. You feel 'when I write, I speak a whole different language...it's as if a poetic part of me seems to spill out." You don't have to write a lot to say a lot. This communications etiquette expert includes forms to use for sympathy notes, celebrations (consider the occasion) and notes just to say "You touched my life."

We're all human and make mistakes. "A quick, sincere apology can soothe hurt feelings, heal a rift, and strengthen your relationship." Apology is a good device to free the person who offers it, but it must be accepted by the person you may have offended. "It's best to apologize in person, on the phone, or in a note in the mail. But...e-mail is okay." It removes the awkwardness of apologizing, acts as a "buffer" and allows the writer to say exactly what is neeeded without interruption."

Florence Isaacs gives proper protocol for e-mail and the occasions when it is accepted. She has also written BUSINESS NOTES: PERSONAL NOTES THAT BUILD PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES, and HERE'S TO YOU (TOAST OR TRIBUTE), 2002. The 2005 edition of this handbook has just been made available. If you need a bit of help saying the right thing at the right time, check this one out.

90% How To and only 10% samples.......2004-10-14

Although the sample notes were very good, they could have incorporated many more samples instead of the How To's and Scenario Set-ups necessitating the Notes.

oodles of concise, eloquent examples.......2003-04-20

At first I thought this might be too simplistic a guide to social and personal notes, then I found myself getting choked up in the chapter on "Writing Notes for Difficult Moments." The author is straightforward, friendly, and sensible, and she blends sensitivity with emotion in just the right mix, facing illness, AIDS, cancer, and impending death with clarity and compassion. She also gives snappy suggestions for graduation, holiday, and congratulatory notes, and devotes additional attention to writing to children and teenagers. The book gives such heartfelt, meaningful examples of short notes that if you keep a copy on your writing desk you need never be at a loss for words again.

Extraordinary Faith: God's Perfect Gift for Every Woman's Heart

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What a journey Sheila takes you on!

Extraordinary Faith: God's Perfect Gift for Every Woman's Heart
Sheila Walsh
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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ASIN: 0785262911

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Whether or not you know or even understand it, you are living a life of faith. Perhaps not the conventional, Christian ideal of faith, but faith nonetheless. You flip the light switch and have faith that the light will come on. You turn the key and expect the engine to start. But what about the big things in life? Do you have faith that you'll remain healthy? Faith that your children will be safe from violence? We all face situations that we cannot control. All we can do is trust-and have faith-that God will see us through.

Rather than a complicated, theological enigma, Sheila Walsh explains that faith is a simple, life-giving gift God offers His children. And since it is a gift, He expects us to share it-to give it away. By sharing biblical and modern examples of women of faith, Sheila opens our eyes to the extravagant gift God has for each of us.

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What a journey Sheila takes you on!.......2005-11-02

Sheila's heart, honesty and love for God shine through the pages of this book. You feel like she's sitting down to coffee with you and sharing how God has worked in her life, how He has taken her on a journey of faith. She brings great Biblical insights, but doesn't pretend to have all of life's answers. Refreshing! I was actually sad when I finished this book. I wanted to continue the coffee chat. I'm buying several for Christmas presents!

Suns of God: Krishna, Buddha and Christ Unveiled

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astounding scholorship
A siminal and salient work in the study of religious mythology.
Disturbing until Deprogrammed -- Scholarship that Lifts the Veils
Pulls no punches
EVEN BETTER THAN HER FIRST BOOK!

Suns of God: Krishna, Buddha and Christ Unveiled
Acharya S
Manufacturer: Adventures Unlimited Press
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ASIN: 1931882312

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Picking up where the bestselling and controversial "The Christ Conspiracy" leaves off, "Suns of God" leads the reader through an electrifying exploration of the origin and meaning of the world's religions and popular gods. Over the past several centuries, the Big Three spiritual leaders have been the Lords Christ, Krishna and Buddha, whose stories and teachings are curiously and confoundingly similar to each other. The tale of a miraculously born redeemer who overcomes heroic challenges, teaches ethics and morality, performs marvels and wonders, acquires disciples and is famed far and wide, to be persecuted, killed and reborn, is not unique but a global phenomenon recurring in a wide variety of cultures long before the Christian era.

These numerous godmen were not similar "historical" personages who "walked the earth" but anthropomorphizations of the central focus of the famous "mysteries." A major element of the cryptic, international brotherhood, these mysteries extend back thousands of years and are found worldwide, reflecting an ancient tradition steeped in awe and intrigue. The reasons for this religious development, which has inspired the creation of entire cultures, are unveiled in this in-depth analysis containing fascinating and original research based on evidence both modern and ancient, captivating information kept secret and hidden for ages.

"Suns of God" is possibly the most complete review of the history of religion from its inception ever composed in a single volume.

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astounding scholorship.......2007-09-20

Not a book for the easily offended(christians,jews...etc). Very enlightening and VERY well documented view of the history of our "saviours". I recommend it highly to those few critical thinkers left out there.

A siminal and salient work in the study of religious mythology........2007-04-06

Acharya is simply outstanding. This should be required reading for all Christians provided they use their rational mind to objectively evaluate the evidence. Those with the blinders of faith firmly in place should buy and study this book. Since religion can be equated with mental delusion, a person owes themselves the dignity to question the embraced myth. This book will show you the questions to ask and point the way to find the answers. The many scholars of the past who proved beyond a shadow of doubt that the big three Sun Gods are mythological constructions are amply sampled. The quote heavy format and simplified bibliography make SoG a useful tool for those seeking to understand the development of religious legend. This book should be very helpful. Its a strong buy.

Disturbing until Deprogrammed -- Scholarship that Lifts the Veils.......2007-03-27

Acharya has researched a variety of sources to pull together truths that lift the comfortable veil shadowing most of humanity today. At first for people embedded in one of the main world religions, as it was for me, this can be a disturbing read. If one keeps an open mind and is willing to independently see truth, Acharya's books are important towards deprogramming people. The importance of deprogramming oneself is to develop critical thinking skills vital to independent individual thought instead of mass movement or mass thought which overwhelms and substitutes independent observation. Note that: 1984 is only possible when groups organize at the expense of the individual.

We see clearly all around us how the impetus for many wars and manipulations are abusing the good intentions of people who have believed en mass without question the "sacred" books. As one withdraws support from mass manipulations, it becomes clearer that mind control actually is used to tie humanity to needless suffering -- both self-imposed and externally inflicted.

I actually was afraid to write a review for a period since the mind control programming was so strong. People today are still entrained to shun those who are not of their particular belief systems.

If one is willing to leave the shores and explore, a wise life choice, Acharya's books are a good place to begin. It feels like a medicine that tastes bad almost bad enough to kill you, but it is effective. The scholarship is extensive and this book is a bargain. If read with an open mind, this book can be life changing, if you'll let it. If you do, you won't want to go back. You'll find you're beginning to buy your own freedom of choice and can choose life in ways perhaps previously unavailable to you.

At the very least, it's an interesting read. Also consider, the more something is opposed (the more energy that goes into putting something down like these books), the more important it is to understand what's behind the efforts to suppress the information.

Pulls no punches .......2007-02-16

As a former Christian minister, and perhaps more importantly as a former apologist for the faith I would like to comment on this latest book from Acharya S.

First, and what is often hardest for the faithful to accept, is that she is correct in nearly all of her statements concerning the history of organized religions, especially in the west.
Second, and perhaps equally difficult for those who prefer fantasy to reality, is that she is so direct about it. She makes no bones about her belief, or perhaps lack of belief, and although she and I do not agree on every detail- still, Acharya has pretty much outlined, at least for anyone seriously considering a leap off that fence between belief and disbelief, a required text- a primer of common sense if you wish. I have read the reviews and it would seem that you either loved the book- or hated it. There is no way anyone, regardless of how faithful to their religion they might be, can rate this book any less than 4 stars, if for nothing more than the viable research it involved. One major problem that many find with adherents to religion is their black and white- all or nothing approaches to pretty much everything. They are not open to new ideas or new beliefs- they have a vested interest in staying the course. Recently I was asked to be part of a panel formed to investigate the accuracy of some of the Gnostic texts that were voted out of the official Bible. For purposes of historical and social accuracy, many panel members were using the accepted Bible. This I felt was completely wrong headed- as anyone who sees the Bible as the final edict of historical fact is already refusing to accept or acknowledge any other authority, for example the writers Tacitus and Philo of Alexandria. This ties in to the very basis of Acharya's books- the search for and use of other source materials and mythologies that may perhaps better explain the history of western religions. If we remember that the first synod was in Laodicea a part of modern day Greece, where about 363 AD, a group of men came together to decided which books of the dozens of Gospel accounts were to be aloud to be read in churches. Since that time, there have been almost a dozen similar organizations, headed by Bishops, Popes, and Emperors, that have managed to rule out many of the stories about Jesus that conflicted with the idea that some, and certainly not most, of his original followers held of who he was. They have given us the Bible in it's current accepted edition. Had all the original manuscripts been kept, the Bible of today would be an even bigger jumble of contradiction, confusion, and myth. However, having read most of this material, I think it would certainly would have made for a better read.

Finally, as I explained to the committee- the Gospels are not history; they are religious stories and propaganda. They are contradictory, exaggerated, and in many aspects mythical. To many non-Christian historical researchers, those who deal with cold facts, there remains serious doubt that Jesus ever existed as a real person, although I believe he did. Still, it is impossible to prove anything about him apart from he may or may not have been an historical figure and it is more plausible, as Acharya points out in her first book, that Jesus was the result of myth making, a human process that is indeed historically documented.

Finally, let me say to the faithful, I would recommend avoiding this book- it may well become the fly in your ointment of a faith based life. To others, especially those indoctrinated into religion at an early age- perhaps it is time to seek a foundation for your beliefs in a book other than the Bible. Also I especially enjoyed the FOREWORD.

EVEN BETTER THAN HER FIRST BOOK!.......2006-12-12

Pay no attention to the flatliner-fundiots that diss this book without even having read it! These lying snakes-in-the-grass carry on their ideological warfare, "lying for the truth" all over Amazon. They're human dreck sucking filth at the teets of evil!

Now on to Acharya's delightful book! :-D

Starting where her controversial (and bestselling) book The Christ Conspiracy left off, Suns of God guides the reader in an illuminating journey all the way back to the origins of the three greatest World Religions and the Triumvirate of its three deities: Buddha, Krishna, and Christ. Acharya demonstrates that the life stories and teachings of these three Demigods are suspiciously similar. Take for instance the tale of the virgin-born divine Teacher/Savior who overcomes demonic temptations, instructs his followers in sublime morality and ethics, works wonders and miracles, forms a band of followers, and is hailed as a Godsend far and wide. Then this Godman is finally persecuted, put to death, and resurrected. This tale is not unique to Christianity, but occurs many times throughout history, and all over the world, predating by centuries and even millennia the story of Jesus Christ.

The many Demigods or "Godmen" throughout history are not historical figures that just "happen" by coincidence to share the same nature and life story! No, these "Godmen" are all one and the same Mythic being under many names, a Myth that has been central to the so-called "Mystery religions" throughout recorded human history. This dying-and-rising Godman Myth is the focal point of a worldwide fellowship whose Mysteries reach back for many millennia. That is why these Godmen Myths are unbiquitous, and carry such an air of occult mystery. In fact, it is this Godman Myth that is behind the generation of a number of entire cultures! Acharya S explores all this and more as she takes the reader on a fascinating journey to Understanding. She reveals to the reader exactly why this Divine Myth was created, by divulging the secrets of the worldwide effort to illumine humanity through this central Mythical motif that is found all over the world. She also exposes those who wish to derail the purpose of this Myth by changing it's focus to...well, you'll have to read the book to find out!

Suns of God is the best and most comprehensive treatment of the History of Religion that has ever been offered in a single, readable, enjoyable volume. Suns of God is not merely a sequel, but a solid piece of research that stands on its own. I give this book five stars and two thumbs way up!

An excellent five-star companion volume is JEHOVAH UNMASKED which has been endorsed by Acharya S herself! "Rev. Merritt illustrates a powerful personal journey that many people can relate to but may not yet have made themselves. Like our individualized personalities, our conclusions to cosmic conundrums may be different. Nevertheless, JEHOVAH UNMASKED represents another nail in the biblical coffin that contains a mummified and rotten god belonging to the violent barbarians and troglodytes of the Stone Age." -Acharya S.

JEHOVAH UNMASKED is a fascinating look at the real identity of the god Jehovah. Is Jehovah "Almighty God" or just a pretender? Is God a despotic murdering lunatic as the Old Testament depicts, or is that just a pretender god? Did the first Christians believe in God the Mother? What and where is the Kingdom of God? Who told the First Lie in the Garden of Eden, Jehovah or the Serpent? Are you SURE? Who or what was it that gave us the list of New Testament books as we have them now? The answers to these questions will shock, fascinate, inform, and entertain.

Bountiful Baskets: Creating Perfect Gifts for Any Occasion

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A great book of gift baskets!
You will Love, Love, Love this book !
Makes me want to take a trip to Utah...
Full of Wonderful Ideas!
Add crafty touches to store-bought gifts!

Bountiful Baskets: Creating Perfect Gifts for Any Occasion
Sara Toliver
Manufacturer: Sterling/Chapelle
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ASIN: 1402714807

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To make a beautiful gift basket, go to the expert. Sara Toliver owns The White Fig, a popular gift basket company, and she's passing on all her tricks of the trade. Not only does this collection include 80 amazing ideas for any holiday, celebration, or theme, but there are also extensive pointers on techniques and numerous budget-friendly tips. Absolutely every aspect of putting together the basket is covered, from "Basket Basics" (choosing a container, selecting the filler, arranging the items inside) to final touches, such as shrink-wrapping and ribbon-tying. Those who want to take the craft further will appreciate the final section on starting a gift basket business. A Selection of the Homestyle Book CLub.

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A great book of gift baskets!.......2007-08-31

This is a great book of ideas! The pictures are great and really helped me think of ways to do my own baskets. There is a wonderful section about starting your own business that I found helpful as well. The pictures were great and very creative and professional looking. This book was just what I needed!

You will Love, Love, Love this book !.......2007-04-05

The author, Sara Toliver, is a Genius!
This book is so beautiful that it is a gift itself. Beautiful color photos show how to make wonderful gift baskets using everyday items from baskets to tool boxes. It teaches how to create gifts with a personal touch. It's changed the way I give gifts.

Bountiful Baskets is a gift that keeps giving & giving.

Makes me want to take a trip to Utah..........2006-11-10

If you are interested in constructing beautiful gift baskets with attention to both form and function, then clearly, this book is a must have. The author's approach to gift selection is both practical and savvy. She encourages the reader to personalize every basket by keeping in mind the recipients likes, dislikes and lifestyle. Her baskets are classy, unique and smart.
If you're interested in the business end of the gift basket industry (and who wouldn't be after viewing her storefront - at the back of the book), she offers great tips and advice on getting started. More importantly, she offers a short quiz for readers who might be "on the fence" about self-employment" and she candidly explains that it is not a choice for everyone.
All in all, I would have to rate this, by far, my favorite book in this genre. I own 7 books related to gift baksets. This is the one that had me drooling from the first flip of the pages. I'm not sure the author ever sleeps (read her bio). Her style is impeccable, right down to her tags and letterhead.

Full of Wonderful Ideas!.......2006-11-03

I love this book! Lots of photos to show how to put baskets together along with the suggestions of what to put in it. I have been inspired by many of the ideas it offers and have used it already in gift giving. With the holidays approaching I know I'll use it many times.

Add crafty touches to store-bought gifts!.......2006-05-11

When I first saw this book, I was skeptical. I've put together a few gift baskets, I thought to myself. But when I looked through the photos and read through the Basket Basics, I was hooked. The basket ideas are clever and charming. Most of her 'baskets' are not baskets at all: boxes, canisters, laundry baskets, buckets, a bread box and more! In fact, the projects are not traditional directions. This book is a collection of ideas and tips organized by occasion and recipient, punctuated with great photos. Each photo has a paragraph for a caption, explaining the gift basket shown and extra tips.

Let's go back to the beginning. The basics section starts with planning, brainstorming, and a list of basket theme ideas to get you started. Then onto the action: choosing a container and filling it. Several methods for creating the full, professional look are illustrated. The finished basket is covered in netting, cellophane or shrink wrap. Several pages show different embellishments, bows, and tags to complete your gorgeous gift basket.

The Basket Gallery is full of projects. It is divided into several sections: Gourmet, Spa, Feminine, Masculine, Baby & Child, Family, All Occasion, Professional, Get Well and Unique Baskets. After you've been inspired by the baskets, you will be ready to check out "Basket Business," the nuts and bolts of planning and running a professional gift basket business. There are several good tips on pricing and appealing to customers.

Gift baskets are a fun way to express your creativity in gift-giving. Now is a great time to start gathering items and ideas for the upcoming holidays.

Lighting The Way Home Family Bible, Wedding Edition That Perfect Wedding Gift

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Kinkade is Evil
Wonderful product and great customer service
Lighting the way home family bible
Inspiritational
Illuminating the Message

Lighting The Way Home Family Bible, Wedding Edition That Perfect Wedding Gift
Thomas Kinkade
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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Binding: Bonded Leather

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Lighting The Way Home: Thomas Kinkade

ASIN: 0785258620

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For years, Thomas Kinkade has gripped the hearts of millions with an art style that captures the warmth and wonder of life. Now the art of the Painter of Light is celebrated in the Book of Light - the Bible. A beautiful collector's family Bible featuring Thomas Kinkade art, this one-of-a-kind keepsake is an ideal "turn-of-the-century" heirloom for anyone's Christian library, and the Wedding Edition is the perfect gift for that special couple. It includes an heirloom wedding photo frame on the inside front cover.

Thomas Kinkade

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Kinkade is Evil.......2007-06-21

Thomas Kinkade is under investigation by the FBI. He intentionally bankrupted many people due to his own greed. Keep this tainted document out of your families home.

Wonderful product and great customer service.......2007-04-05

I was thrilled to receive this beautiful Bible as it is a wedding gift for my daughter. The entire book is gorgeous and this is something that she will treasure and keep for a lifetime. It came with a picture frame and plenty of room for keeping family records. It is easy to read and has an elegant over-all presentation. The seller delivered all that she promised and more!

Lighting the way home family bible.......2002-09-07

Most gorgeous bible I have seen. All the beautiful paintings will totally put you at peace while you're browsing this bible. All the inspirational verses and text are another way to get to know T. Kinkade, the artist and man. Have bought this for more then myself, everyone is just in awe seeing it. Scripture is very easy on the eyes, just done exquisitely, and with amazon.com
so affordable.

Inspiritational.......2000-12-27

I just received this bible for Christmas and I must say that it is the most beautiful bible that I have ever seen. Inside are pictures of Thomas Kinkade's work which are absolutely gorgous and inspiritational. If you are in the market to buy a new bible this is one I highly recommending purchasing. I was lucky enough to receive this as a gift.

Illuminating the Message.......2000-11-29

I can think of no finer artist to illustrate the Message than Thomas Kinkade! This magnificent volume is generously filled with his heart warming illustrations. Appropriately, his talent with a brush conveys his ability to capture the light and illuminate from within. I feel a stronger connection reading God's word with this Bible than I do with the one I have had for three decades. Indeed, worthy of being an heirloom!

The Perfect Gift: The Philanthropic Imagination in Poetry and Prose

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The Perfect Gift: The Philanthropic Imagination in Poetry and Prose

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ASIN: 0253215420

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This collection aims at cultivating and enlightening our philanthropic imagination. Addressing us all as philanthropists, present and future--as human beings who give and serve, seeking to promote the well being of others--its readings lead us to the basic issues we must ponder if we are to wield our philanthropic powers well: Why should I give? How should I give? To whom or for what should I give? What should I give? Can giving be taught?

The Perfect Basket: How to Make a Fabulous Gift Basket for Any Occasion

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Some interesting ideas
Such a Creative Resource
One homemade gift basket pays for this book!
NOT about statring a business!! For personal use only.
Expand Your Gift Ideas with The Perfect Basket

The Perfect Basket: How to Make a Fabulous Gift Basket for Any Occasion
Diane Phillips
Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press
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The Perfect Basket by Diane Phillips
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ASIN: 1558322949
Release Date: 2005-09-05

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Everyone appreciates a one-of-a-kind gift, and gift baskets are a fun and creative way to present a personalized gift to that special someone or turn a token gift into something treasured. The Perfect Basket features over 60 new gift basket ideas, plus gorgeous full-color photos to give you visual inspiration. Choose from themed special occasion baskets to be filled with items that are purchased, with suggestions for creating most baskets at budget levels of $25, $50, and $100 or more. In addition to all these basket ideas, you'll find plenty of useful tips on how to choose the proper basket or other creative container for your special gift, how to select properly sized items and assemble them attractively in the basket, and how to wrap and decorate the basket.

Customer Reviews:

Some interesting ideas.......2007-08-31

If you are a cook (or an aspiring cook) who wants to do some gift baskets for friends and family, this is a good book for you. There are a lot of recipes and ways to include them in the back of this book. I'm not a cook, but I do like to look at pictures of gift baskets. I was disappointed because there are only 26 pictures in the book, with about 100 different gift basket ideas in the form of lists of things to include. The pictures that were there didn't quite match the author's descriptions, either. If you are looking for a list of things to include in a basket, along with recipes, this is a good book for you. If you want visuals to stimulate your creativity, I would suggest Bountiful Baskets by Sara Toliver, or A Gift for Giving by Donna Lang.

Such a Creative Resource.......2007-01-04

I really like this book, with all the wonderful ideas for gift baskets. Even thought her basket ideas are adorable, I actually like the mix recipes best. She has an older book, The Perfect Mix, that is also a keeper, with great recipes for easy gifts.

One homemade gift basket pays for this book!.......2006-06-02

The ideas, recipes, and photos in this book are inspiring. If you make just one pretty basket to give as a gift, the book pays for itself. I also like the idea of baskets with bathroom goodies in them. If I have company, I set one of these out in the bathroom for our house guests.

NOT about statring a business!! For personal use only........2006-02-26

Maybe I didn't read the editorial comments correctly before I ordered this book, but it is not what I wanted.

I was looking for information about starting a gift basket *business*. This book does not cover that topic.

It is a very nice book about making baskets as gifts for friends, neighbors, teachers, service people, etc.

There are some full-color pictures, though not of every basket idea. The resource list is strictly retail. Recipes are included for basket items, a no-no when you're selling baskets unless you have a licensed commercial kitchen.

So, while the book might jump-start your brain for basket ideas as gifts, it is not a business book.

My problem, not the book's.

Expand Your Gift Ideas with The Perfect Basket.......2005-12-03

I discovered this from a glowing review in the Orlando Sentinel. The ideas for baskets seem easy to assemble with the contents listed. Expand your thinking beyond the simple basket to filling other containers (soup tureens, salad bowls, ice buckets, colanders, etc.).
Think of all the occasions you can use these ideas; house warmings, holidays, birthdays, etc.

The Native American Flute: Understanding the Gift

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Very thorough!
Worth the money!
From Heartland Reviews

The Native American Flute: Understanding the Gift
John Vames
Manufacturer: Molly Moon Arts & Publishing
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Binding: Perfect Paperback

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ASIN: 0974048623

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A comprehensive step by step guide for learning how to play Native American Flute as well as the "basics" of making music. Interactive with 39 track audio CD demonstrating all instruction. You will learn: Proper finger and breath control, how to ornament melodies, how to understand Pitch and Rhythms, How to practice successfully, How to creat your own songs, Useful scales to develop technique and How to read printed music and Nakai Flute Tablature

Customer Reviews:

Very thorough!.......2007-07-28

John Vames describes everything in great detail.
the CD that comes with the book lets you know what all the exercises should sound like. it's a very good Starter Book.

Worth the money!.......2006-09-02

The reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that it is not spiral bound, which would make it much easier to use. Otherwise, it's an excellent learning aid, especially the CD that comes with it. The songs included are easy enough for a beginner, but the CD demonstrates what can be done with the same song when you get to be a better player. Plus, you can hear what they're supposed to sound like, instead of just reading the music. The music is in Nakai tab, so it's quite easy to learn and use. Highly recommended!

From Heartland Reviews.......2006-06-22

Title: The Native American Flute: Understanding the Gift

Author: John Vames

Native American flute music has become an important aspect of the New Age and World music genres. What was once used by young warriors to sound out, quite literally, potential mates, is now used to produce haunting musical albums. In the past, many of the flute "how-to" manuals were written by musicians with little or no formal European music training. This manual closes that gap as the author, a highly experienced music educator, explains the instrument in both Native American terms and notation systems, as well as Western music theory analysis. It does a great job of explaining an almost mystical primitive musical instrument and system in a way that all cultures will understand. The accompanying audio CD is an absolutely necessary teaching aid which aptly demonstrates each lesson line upon line, precept upon precept. We rated this manual and CD a high four hearts.

Bob Spear
Publisher & Chief Reviewer
HEARTLAND REVIEWS
Leavenworth Kansas

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Price on Contemporary Estate Planning
John R. Price , and Samuel A. Donaldson
Manufacturer: CCH, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Perfect Paperback

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ASIN: 0808090569
Release Date: 2006-12-01

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This completely new edition is a mine of information and expertise packed with valuable practice tips; this is the most current and comprehensive single-volume estate planning resource available. Providing theoretical grounding and a practice-oriented approach, Price shows how to handle the full range of estate planning problems and techniques, including: -Client counseling -Durable powers of attorney -Living wills -Private annuities -Charitable remainder trusts -Life insurance -Lifetime noncharitable gifts -Closely held business interests -Community and marital property -Retirement plans and IRAs -Post-mortem planning -Professional responsibility, and more! Helpful practice tools include numerous real-life examples illustrating application of principles, ready-to-adapt forms, and checklists.

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