Cup of Comfort

For those who have suffered the loss of a family member or dear friend, it's easy to feel alone. This book assures you that others understand and empathize with the pain you are experiencing. Featuring stories of solace and peace from those who have displayed the courage to go on, these tenderhearted personal accounts provide a supportive shoulder to cry on during a time of need. They say only time can alleviate the pain of grieving. But this moving collection will help you celebrate the lives of your dearly departed loved ones, and keep your heart brimming with bittersweet memories.

Experience the joy of making a differenceâ?¿Like a cup of hot tea or coffee on a cold morning, this remarkable collection of true stories will warm your heart, lighten your mood, and rouse you to move mountains. In each one of these stories, you'll share in the blessings and triumphs of ordinary folks-from a woman who gives her last five dollars to a homeless man, to a self-proclaimed "regular feller" who works his way up from floor sweeper to company owner and gives his whole hometown a lifetime of opportunity and hope. A Cup of Comfort for Inspiration offers uplifting stories of people making a difference-just right for anyone who can use a sip of comfort from time to time.

The stories in this inspiring collection are joyous reminders of what the holidays are all about. Written by people just like you, these uplifting stories celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. You and your family will be thoroughly entertained by the celebrations, merriment, and revelations that fill these pages. You will immediately feel the holiday spirit as you share in the moving experiences featured in this volume, such as: • Five poor children pool their money from months of raking leaves, shoveling snow, and babysitting to buy their hardworking father an unexpected gift • War-weary U.S. soldiers in Cambodia share holiday memories and goodie-boxes from home • In sixty years of marriage, a husband never gets his wife the perfect gift ... but she'll never tell, because he's the perfect husband • A mall Santa who knows American Sign Language brings joy to a deaf six-year-old There's no time like the holidays for the heartwarming stories found in A Cup of Comfort for Christmas!

You know much joy your furry friend adds to your life and in this stunning new collection you'll find fifty more cats that will steal your heart-one meow at a time. From a wayward Calico that rescues his family from a deadly snake to a sophisticated Siamese that helps to heal her ailing owner, A Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers celebrates the courage, healing, and affection of these mysterious and loyal companions. So snuggle in with your favorite feline and bask in the love that only a cat can give. Because a life without cats is no life worth purring about.

"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.'" -Luke 2:8-11 With the Christmas hustle and bustle of gift shopping, cookie making, and holiday decorating, you'll need to remember to step away and reflect. This book provides an oasis of piety and consideration. From Advent to the Epiphany, this moving new collection features six weekly introductions, thirty-seven daily devotionals, and thirty-seven stories that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. And with real-life accounts of Christmas miracles following each biblical passage, this book is sure to provide holiday warmth for Christians everywhere.

Having a spouse, sibling, or parent with Alzheimer's affects a family in every way possible-and can leave people feeling like they have nowhere to turn. The moving stories in this new collection help readers recognize they are not alone-and provide comfort for those who need it now more than ever. Readers will be inspired by the husbands, wives, sons, and daughters who put their own needs aside and sacrifice everything for love. This story collection shows how compassion and loyalty prevails when a loved one has Alzheimer's.