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    Giving Encouragement for the Deserts of Life
    Giving Encouragement for the Deserts of Life
    Giving Encouragement for the Deserts of Life
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    Giving Encouragement for the Deserts of Life

    By David R. Leaman Ed.D and Joyce S. Leaman

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    There is someone in your life who can benefit from this book. All people have difficult desert moments in life when they feel hopeless and helpless. They need assistance in their distress. Here is refreshing and insightful encouragement for those in need. Based on a Biblical story of an emotionally burned-out leader and a compassionate relative, nine powerful components of encouragement are delineated. Colorful photographs with compelling words of wisdom accentuate and enrich the content. This little book is an excellent inspirational gift for both the one who needs genuine uplifting and the person offering the encouragement.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateAug 6, 2021
    ISBN9781664233584
    Giving Encouragement for the Deserts of Life
    Author

    David R. Leaman Ed.D

    Dr. David Leaman is a retired psychologist. He has authored professional articles and two books, My Child is Angry…and So Am I; Making Decisions: A Guide for Couples. Joyce Leaman is a retired play therapist and elementary counselor. Together they conducted family seminars and marriage enrichment weekends. Their greatest achievement is parenting two beautiful daughters and five wonderful grandchildren.

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