"Let me tell you a story." What sentence draws us in with more magnetism? In his book, Rocking Chair Tales, author John William Smith seeks to draw in readers with a collection of short stories intended to light up the imagination and spark conversation. Stories short enough to be read aloud will cause the reader to recall fond memories and perhaps share his or her own stories. Smith's tales, mostly drawn from his childhood, are true, yet they serve as parables because "they give truth flavor by attaching names, faces, and geographical locations to abstract notions and emotional...

Fully illustrated recipes for the home of fine entrees of American and international cuisine using ingredients found in your local supermarket.

Fear can rear its ugly head not only in situations and circumstances but even before a situation occurs. There are many different types of fears both real and imagined that have held people in bondage for too long. Thankfully, there is victory over fear. Take a journey of discovery and find the fearless nature that can be yours. Youll be equipped to recognize fear tactics of the enemy that attempt to creep in and hinder your faith. Youll also learn how to insulate yourself from fear by knowing truths of your fearless nature from the Scripture. You are fearless and its time to live that way.

Enticing yet potentially damaging 'myths' about self-esteem have become so deeply entrenched in pop culture that many accept them as truth. They have infiltrated parenting, teaching, the media, celebrity culture, advertising and even religion. Drawing on a wide range of resources and insights from his extraordinary experiences, John Smith uncovers common myths about self-esteem and explores their effects on individuals and society. To those who have come under the influence of these myths, he offers a fresh perspective on self-esteem and personal identity and the possibility of a more...