Books with author Mary R Davis

In this uplifting and transformational book, spiritual teacher Mary Davis shares daily reflections, inspiring quotes, practices, prayers and meditations that fill your heart with encouragement, joy and inner peace. With a page for each day of the year, this exquisite book will become a companion and a wise teacher that takes you on a spiritual journey of finding joy and gratitude in simple things, peace and comfort even in the midst of chaos, and a deeper love for others through kindness, compassion and service. Written during a year of solitude in the isolation of a cabin, Mary's poetic gift with words, loving guidance, humor and heart will feed your soul and have you looking forward to each day's reading. Every Day Spirit is packed with spiritual wisdom, making it a road map to a more meaningful and fulfilling life - and a reminder to slow down and notice the blessings. It's the perfect gift for yourself...and anyone in need of inspiration, hope, comfort and wisdom.

Adventure on National Scenic Trails does not need to end when one is old. Not beginning long-distance hiking until age 60, Mary takes us with her on her trail journeys to experience encounters with the beauty of wilderness from the Eastern ranges of the Appalachian Trail, the challenges of desert, snow, granite and thick forests of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the rugged and the remote grandeur of the Continental Divide Trail.Along the way, she introduces the Trail Community. Hikers of many ages and walks of life labeled with colorful monikers called trail names, and trail angels, planned and total surprises, grace her journey. Bears, moose, deer, coyotes, turkey vultures, hawks, eagles, owls, pronghorn, and endless supplies of squirrels and chipmunks share the world through which she walked.Everyday challenges of completing seemingly endless miles, encountering new adventures, sometimes with friends and much of the time solo, brought Mary to the first pages of this book on a glorious day sighting two grizzly bears and completing long-distance hiking's Triple Crown at age 76.Throughout this inspirational journey, Mary shares the perspective of an aging adult. Challenges of failing body parts add drama and obstacles to be overcome like rocks in the trail or adapted to like the trails that wind slowly up steep mountains.Come along and experience long trails with the Old Lady on The Trail.

Adventure on National Scenic Trails does not need to end when one is old. Not beginning long distance hiking until age 60, Mary takes us with her on her trail journeys to experience encounters with the beauty of wilderness from the Eastern ranges of the Appalachian Trail, the challenges of desert, snow, granite and thick forests of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the rugged and the remote grandeur of the Continental Divide Trail.Along the way she introduces the Trail Community. Hikers of many ages and walks of life labeled with colorful monikers called trail names and trail angels, planned and total surprises, grace her journey. Bears, moose, deer, coyotes, turkey vultures, hawks, eagles, owls, pronghorn, and endless supplies of squirrels and chipmunks share the world through which she walked.Everyday challenges of completing seemingly endless miles, encountering new adventures, sometimes with friends and much of the time solo, brought Mary to the first pages of this book on a glorious day sighting two grizzly bears and completing long distance hiking's Triple Crown at age 76.Throughout this inspirational journey, Mary shares the perspective of an aging adult. Challenges of failing body parts add drama and obstacles to be overcome like rocks in the trail or adapted to like the trails that wind slowly up steep mountains.Come along dear readers and experience long trails with the Old Lady on The Trail.

In this uplifting and transformational book, spiritual teacher Mary Davis shares daily reflections, inspiring quotes, practices, prayers and meditations that fill your heart with encouragement, joy and inner peace. With a page for each day of the year, this exquisite book will become a companion and a wise teacher that takes you on a spiritual journey of finding joy and gratitude in simple things, peace and comfort even in the midst of chaos, and a deeper love for others through kindness, compassion and service. Written during a year of solitude in the isolation of a cabin, Mary’s poetic gift with words, loving guidance, humor and heart will feed your soul and have you looking forward to each day’s reading. Every Day Spirit is packed with spiritual wisdom, making it a road map to a more meaningful and fulfilling life – and a reminder to slow down and notice the blessings. It's the perfect gift for yourself...and anyone in need of inspiration, hope, comfort and wisdom.

This is a study that digs deeply into this 'other' slavery, the bondage of Europeans by North-African Muslims that flourished during the same centuries as the heyday of the trans-Atlantic trade from sub-Saharan Africa to the Americas. Here are explored the actual extent of Barbary Coast slavery, the dynamic relationship between master and slave, and the effects of this slaving on Italy, one of the slave takers' primary targets and victims.

The Oliphant sisters--Miranda, Lulu and Leggy--spend every summer at their family's run-down Great Camp in the Adirondacks built by their great-great grandfather, back when the family was prosperous. As much as the girls look forward to time away from their New York City all-girls school, the tedium of an entire summer enjoying unspoiled nature, with no wireless connection anywhere, is more than they can bear. This summer their parents, Professor and Judge Oliphant, are busy with work and have handed them over to their kind but absentminded Aunt Ariel, who provides even less structure than their parents. Miranda daydreams about redecorating their moldy, book-filled camp; Lulu hungers for competitive sports; and Leggy, the littlest Oliphant, drives everyone crazy with her constant talk of fairies. When their odious cousins arrive unexpectedly, bringing with them all the tensions the girls thought they had left behind for the summer, the girls, who were each adopted from China, fight for their place in the family and for their beloved summer home. They discover that being an Oliphant brings lots of surprises.

We've improved our Teaching Children to Pray series by adding more great lessons! Ready to copy and use, this series is for teachers on the go. You'll find an age appropriate prayer, memory verse and teaching on each page, arranged by theme with indexes for easy look-up. The lists of materials and directions couldn't be simpler, freeing you to extend the lesson with extra Bible-teaching. Get your kids praying today!Market/AudienceSunday School TeachersFeatures and BenefitsReproducible Bible-teaching lessonsIntended Uses: Sunday school, Christian school, home school, VBS, Bible clubsReproducible, perforated pagesFull-size (8.375" x 10.875"); 96 pages each

The Oliphant sisters--Miranda, Lulu and Leggy--spend every summer at their family's run-down Great Camp in the Adirondacks built by their great-great grandfather, back when the family was prosperous. As much as the girls look forward to time away from their New York City all-girls' school, the tedium of an entire summer enjoying unspoiled nature, with no wireless connection anywhere, is more than they can bear. This summer their parents, Professor and Judge Oliphant, are busy with work and have handed them over to their kind but absentminded Aunt Ariel, who provides even less structure than their parents. Miranda daydreams about redecorating their moldy, book-filled camp; Lulu hungers for competitive sports; and Leggy, the littlest Oliphant, drives everyone crazy with her constant talk of fairies. When their odious cousins arrive unexpectedly, bringing with them all the tensions the girls thought they had left behind for the summer, the girls, who were each adopted from China, fight for their place in the family and for their beloved summer home. They discover that being an Oliphant brings lots of surprises.

Easily use 5-Minute Bible Activities any time Whether before, during, or after your Bible lesson! Engage kids with quick and easy-to-use Sunday School activities accompanied by valuable reproducible lessons to strengthen their relationship with God! Features over 40 quick-prep Bible lessons, activities and unique crafts perfect for ages 5-10. Fully-reproducible. 96 pages.Each Bible Activity Includes: A material list of everyday suppliesHelpful ideas for pre-craft preparationA step-by-step guide to complete the Bible craftTeaching and talking points to help kids relate to the Bible lessonPacked with great Bible crafts and Sunday School activities, this full-reproducible Bible activity book has everything you need to engage your students in meaningful ways that will strengthen their faith in God and each Bible activity takes less than 5 minutes! Each Bible craft and activity includes a Bible lesson, step-by-step instructions, and reproducible patterns. Use for Kids Sunday school, VBS, homeschool or anytime you want to make a valuable impression on your kids. Get all 7 books in this incredible series!Walk through the New Testament stories of Jesus' miracles, messages, and parables with fun Sunday school games, crafts, and activities! 5-Minute Sunday School Activities: Jesus' Miracles and Messages equips you with everything you need to teach your students that Jesus cares, Jesus loves, and Jesus wants them to know about God and heaven! Includes memory verses and interactive crafts to illustrate important Bible lessons and help students apply these values to their everyday lives. Note: Comes with a Bible lesson, memory verse, and discussion question for each craft.7 Key Features Age-Appropriate Bible Activities!Super-easy crafts and activities to get your little ones to jump right into important Bible lessons. Includes fun, kid-friendly discussion questions to get even the most wiggly ones thinking! Packed with More than 40 Sunday School Activities and Bible Lessons! Features more than 40 Bible lessons, crafts, and activities that teach meaningful Bible stories in just five minutes! Each of these Bible activities can be squeezed into any short window of time--Before a lesson. The last 5 minutes of class. When the adult service is running late. And more! Flexible and Fully-Customizable Sunday School Lessons (Includes "Extra Time" Suggestions) "Extra Time" suggestions are given for each activity, including fun questions to draw out the lesson, journaling ideas, and exciting games. Easily use these suggestion sections to turn each Bible activity into a complete lesson. Easy-to-Use Bible Lesson Format! Step-by-step instructions and clear sections on "What you Need," "Before Class," and "What to Do" makes lessons easy-to-do! Cut Down Prep-Time to Minutes! Enjoy prepping interactive Bible activities and crafts in a snap! Each action-packed Bible activity is perforated and fully-reproducible, making prep time as painless as the push of a button on your copier! Quick and Easy Kids Craft Ideas Filled with simple instructions that can be explained in seconds so you can devote more time to teaching Bible stories. Loaded with original activities, easy crafts, and reflection exercises that little ones can tackle on their own. Budget-Friendly Sunday School Crafts Stocked with perforated, reproducible, and ready-made handouts. Simple templates for arts and crafts with household materials that are easy on the wallet!