If the stewards of religion would allow people to communicate with whatever they believe in, humanity would be a lot better off. That’s the bold assertion from Quincy Jones, who examines everything from terrorism, Islamophobia, Armageddon, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and metaphysics in this book. Jones argues that humanity has moved away from spirituality in recent years and that there’s too much emphasis on material wealth. This answers questions such as: • What is the role of the media in how we view various religions? • How do individuals embrace religious beliefs? • Why do people leave their faith? • What are the origins of religion? Good and evil exist in every human soul, but there are factors that determine which path a person takes. Discover what makes a person believe what they believe and why members of different faiths are so often at odds with each other with the wisdom in this book.

Faith Flowers is a guide to arranging flowers in places of worship. The book starts with the fundamentals of flower arranging and works up to advanced design for festivals. Step-by-step instructions and photographs clearly show how to create many different arrangements. Flower recipes are included describing what is needed for each design. Lots of inspirations for new ideas and colour combinations. Flower designs are provided for regular services, weddings, funerals, Christmas, Easter and much more. Learn how to create a volunteer group to provide flowers for your worship services. Author Laura Iarocci shares her knowledge from 16 years as Flower Guild Chair of one of the largest Cathedrals in the country. Over the years she has organised, led and taught hundreds of volunteers at the Cathedral and churches across the US. She shares the triumphs and struggles of creating beautiful flowers within budget and volunteer flower guilds. The book has good reference guides with photos of different flower varieties, greenery and materials needed. Sample ordering forms, budgets and tips for saving money. Sources for flowers and materials are discussed. SELLING POINTS: * A comprehensive guide to creating flower displays in places of worship * Includes step-by-step turtorials as well as sources for flowers and materials 200 colour images

Life has more ups than downs, ups of crisis after crisis with minimal opportunity to balance yourself. Without any invitation, stress kicks in, and depression makes itself comfortable and homey because your faith fuel ran low. You begin to doubt as experiences of the past flood your mind and cross over into your soul. Your spirit begins to droop and becomes deficient. When your fuel is low, you cannot travel your destined course, so you get off track and compromise because of fear. To get back on track, you have to recharge your faith. Dont let negativity control your life. If you cannot get a positive reaction from a negative action, then it belongs in the trash disposal. Take back control of your life. Recharge your faith so your hope will be strengthened. Dont let the past navigate your future. Let your faith stand out and reflect the glory of the Son, like the sunflower reflects the rays of the sun. This book is a tool to help you maintain your salvation, keep your faith alive, and help you utilize the potentials you were given at birth to glorify God/ Elohim/Yahweh. Recharge your faith so you can impact the world.

Tapping into a growing need for spirituality and guidance, "Faith Is a Flower" is an inspirational book that touches lightly upon religion (without delving into a specific doctrine) and focuses on the beauty of life.Through its beautiful illustrations and encouraging words, "Faith Is a Flower" helps us start our day and center ourselves before stepping into our hectic lifestyles. This spiritual keepsake will inspire and awaken us to the things around us that truly matter . . . treasures like friendship, love, and faith in something greater than ourselves.Beloved author Joan Walsh Anglund masterfully pairs these soul-stirring encouragements with heartwarming illustrations. The combination makes "Faith Is a Flower" a uniquely touching gift to savor for yourself or to share with others.Enjoy sentiments such as: There is no despair so deep that love cannot heal it. Simplicity is the mother of serenity.Visit www.joanwalshanglund.net

An extravagant wedding to plan. A blossoming childhood crush. And a secret ready to uproot everything... When event planner Olivia Parker heads home to help plan her brother's wedding, she decides to keep her painful divorce a secret so she doesn't ruin his big day. Easier said than done when her feelings for a childhood friend start to blossom into something more... Flower farmer Reed Hollis has never forgotten the only woman who ever captured his heart. He also hasn't forgotten that she's very, very married. Burying his emotions along with his tulip bulbs, he decides to keep his distance while she's in town. Not a bad plan. Until he's roped into helping with the wedding. As the two work together, can they overcome their deep-rooted fears and painful secrets? Or will their budding romance wither on the vine? _________________________________________________________________ Discover hope, healing, and second chances in the fifth novel in the best-selling Poppy Creek series. Each book in the feel-good, small-town romance series is a clean and wholesome read that's much more fun when read in order. Also includes: An original recipe. Book club questions and more... ADDITIONAL BOOKS IN THE SERIES Book One: The Clause in Christmas Book Two: The Truth in Tiramisu Book Three: The Secret in Sandcastles Book Four: The Meaning in Mistletoe Book Five: The Faith in Flowers Book Six: The Whisper in Wind

Faith stories is an investigation of faith and belief systems in Australia and England. Drawing on ethnography, interviews, focus groups for adults and arts-based workshops for their children, Hickey-Moody takes a community-based approach to examining belonging, attachment, faith, belief and ‘what really matters’ in diverse areas. Each of the book’s research sites is geographically and culturally specific in ways that shape residents’ experiences of community and belonging, but they are united by enduring threads relating to colonisation, diaspora and negotiating belonging in culturally diverse contexts. Examining faith reveals that there are striking similarities between seemingly different cultures. Understanding these connections can reduce conflict and promote cohesion in communities that are often struggling to adapt to huge changes. This book provides rich resources for those who wish to explore faith and belief in complex social circumstances, either as research or as community engagement. In such increasingly divided times, work like this is needed now more than ever.