Lessons Along the Journey loosely chronicles one man's pilgrimage with the Savior. Read these essays and gather insights on ways God calls to us in the midst of our valleys and fulfills His promise to never leave or forsake us. These stories will encourage your faith as you journey with the One who loves you the most. What others say about Lessons (continued inside): Rich Maffeo offers a well written and inspiring text that integrates significant passages of Scripture, Church Doctrine and the wisdom of the Saints with his experiences of daily life. Any person seeking to more deeply know and love God will be served by these refreshing insights. - Most Rev. Alex J. Brunett, Archbishop of Seattle These short, crisp essays can help each of us see how Christ walks with us every day. - Tim S. Hickey, Editor, Columbia magazine, Knights of Columbus I recommend [this book] if you are willing to read, think, and then pray. - Fr. Michael McDermott, Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Tacoma, WA. Lessons. . . crosses denominational lines and reveals God as an inclusive God of infinite second chances. Maffeo pulls readers into the private places of his heart to encourage and enrich them on their own faith journey. - Gail Welborn, Book & Audio Review Columnist Richard Maffeo earned his baccalaureate and master's degrees from Pentecostal schools, and taught Bible classes in a variety of Protestant churches before being received into the Catholic Church in 2005. He has published hundreds of inspirational articles and is the author of We Believe: Forty Meditations on the Nicene Creed (Xulon Press, ISBN 9781602662056).

Its a funny thing when you take responsibility for your life and tell the absolute and brutal truth. Whats the famous saying? The truth will set you free? Yes, it sure does. The time had come to be brutally honest, to tell the truth, to take responsibility. This is my story, the journey of how I discovered love for me, unconditionally.

Becoming the parent of a ‘’special child” can be a devastating event. It can also open doors you had never wished to enter, bring deeper friendships than you ever imagined, and give you love and joy you did not know exists. While encountering many challenges, the journey with Jeff has been one of unexpected environments, people and blessings. “Every mother faces unexpected obstacles on her parenting journey. But what seems like an obstacle at first glance can actually be an unforeseen blessing. Such is the case for Linda Farris when her son, Jeff, was born. Linda shares her experience raising a child with disabilities and offers an honest and hopeful perspective that can benefit every family.” —Karyn Tunks, Ph.D. is an author and professor emeritus at University of South Alabama “Jeff’s words are his own but he speaks a language all can understand. He speaks of joy and passion before our Lord. None can understand better than his mother.” —Bryant Evans, Minister, —Eastern Shore Church of Christ, Daphne, Alabama “Linda Farris addresses her greatest life challenges and how she turns difficulty into positive life lessons. Fortunately for us, she possesses a charming writing style for which to share he life’s challenges in a way we can enjoy.” —Bob Zeanah, author of the Sugar Bear series. “Jeffrey’s enthusiasm and heart is a gift to us all. It is a joy to know him and his family. I am honored to be his physician. —Dr. Andrew Dukes

This journal provides a space for you to share, learn, record and reboot your thoughts and feelings. Enjoy the journey....

Why didn’t life work out as I planned? My plan was great! I would grow up with a loving family. I would have many friends to make pinky promises with. I would get top grades through school and be popular to boot. I would study for a degree I was passionate about, and I would meet . . . “The One” (sigh) . . . we would get married and have children who looked and behaved like baby angels. Oh, and I’d live happily ever after, of course. Was that too much to ask? I didn’t plan for my parents to divorce. I didn’t plan to change schools because of bullying. I didn’t plan for university to fill me with doubts about whether I was good enough. I didn’t plan to be single at 28. I didn’t plan to run away to the other side of the world. But look where I’ve ended up. Life is never the smooth and straightforward journey we expect. Along the way, things slow us down and turn us around. Speed Bumps and Roundabouts is a story of those things: Hope. Vulnerability. Apathy. Gratitude. Beauty. Boundaries. Waiting . . . The journey is worth it, the scenery can be captivating, but we’ll never know unless we keep going . . . over the speed bumps and around the roundabouts.

A unique blend of perennial wisdom and modern psychological practice The Journey of Psychosynthesis is unique in several ways: it is the first book on psychosynthesis based on a defined path of learning that has been refined and proven over more than 20 years through a successful distance education course. The book is based on the author’s 40 years of practice as a psychosynthesis psychotherapist and trainer and his experience of how psychosynthesis, a blend of perennial wisdom and modern psychological practice, may be effectively applied in all walks of life. Written in an easy style, it makes the contents accessible to a wide range of readers. Everyone interested in self development, or just simply in making better choices in their life, will find it useful.

Leadership Lessons: Notes From and For the Journey is a primer of often hidden or unconscious issues that confront those who are in or aspire to leadership roles. Understanding these could make the difference between successfully navigating the journey to leadership or delaying or derailing it.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.