In the seemingly ordinary Amish home of Grace Byler, secrets abound. Why does her mother weep and wander deep in the night? And why does her father refuse to admit something is dreadfully wrong? Then, in one startling moment, the quiet life Grace has known is irrevocably altered, leaving her to question all she has been taught about love, family, and commitment. - Back cover.

Death is the one constant in this life. Wherever we are in our life journey, we are all moving towards our death. It is inevitable, yet we resist, ignore and deny this reality. Our lives are all that much richer from knowing they will end someday. Through confronting death, we learn how to live. The Catholic-Christian readings and liturgies of Holy Week offer an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth. Walk with Jesus and the Christian community...

Blending vignettes from life with biblical quotations, Robertson offers fresh insights for finding and expressing gratitude everywhere: in the daily conveniences we take for granted, in the challenges that force us to take a hard look at ourselves, and even in the midst of tragedy. Other reflections help us confront our uneasiness in accepting help or gifts from others. For the times when you are feeling overwhelmed and need the healing touch of...

In Jesus' death and Resurrection, God has given us a promise that no matter what situation we encounter, God is powerful enough to help us overcome it. Patricia M. Robertson helps us realize our opportunities for hope and growth through death and new life. She helps us find our peace-filled "new day" in real-life situations, such as vacations, springtime, weddings, a new job or loss of a job, expecting a child, and more. Blending reflections and...

What's so ordinary about ordinary life? Days when we are not planning for a big event or dealing with a crisis. We spend most of our life in ordinary time and yet we value this time so little. There is nothing ordinary about a day spent with those you love or doing work you love. Those are the stuff of life.Out of ordinary life comes stability which we need for growth. Out of the ordinary, everyday, we learn about a God whose love is stable, never...