Bøger af Ruth Ward

Can grim memories of childhood yield to expansive hopes for the future? Can the pain of a physical handicap lead to the release of self-acceptance? From the fragile joy of a Queens birthday girl to the staggering success of a Colombian drug lord, from the leverage wielded by a red-faced sister to the retaliation sought by an abused daughter, from dreams of a future shared with a loved one to the reality of soldiering on alone, these narratives deal with the extremes of human experience. Beginning as a fictionalized account of the author's early years in New York and the Midwest, this collection of short stories goes on to give voice to her love for the global Hispanic community.

The most exasperating, important, difficult, thankless, yet fulfilling assignment in life is parenting. Coaching Kids is a guide to creating and maintaining harmonious communication with children when they are small that will last throughout their adult years when they are parents.Excellent parenting is not a substitute, but merely a launching pad for children to develop their own identity. The authors present to young parents, single parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers the importance of understanding who kids are and aren't-for everyone's good. With this understanding in mind, the book guides readers toward diplomatic dialogue and how to blend effectively several different personalities in a family setting.

Walking into marriage is one of the greatest experiences, but with it comes a great deal of uncertainty. It can feel as though the independence of singleness is suddenly gone forever. Thankfully, the Bible teaches us what a healthy and thriving marriage requires. Establishing a routine of daily prayer is foundational to achieving this type of marriage.In Blessed with the Best: A 90-Day Devotional for Newlyweds, Richard and Ruth share from their unique perspective as newlyweds, powerful faith and increasingly stirred passion to see lives fulfilled. From finances and careers to relationships and temptations to dreams and decision making, couples will learn how turning the focus away from a self-centered marriage and toward a Christ-centric relationship changes everything.