Dave became a star witness in an FBI probe of a con man after having a business affiliation with the man. The business association cost him his life savings and retirement income plans. Resorting to becoming a home improvement contractor (after a career in the corporate world), he was working away from home, a week at a time, and staying in an empty house in an unfamiliar neighborhood. One day, after repeated phone calls from collection agencies and lawyers, he gripped the stepladder he was using and thought, Why am I trying so hard? I'll never make this up. I'm washed up financially. I might as well just quit. At that moment, the Holy Spirit reminded him of a sign that was posted at the top of the steps exiting his high school's wrestling room: "e;Winners never quit, and quitters never win."e;Dave's story is also interconnected with two others that have been recorded. One is the movie, Donnie Brasco. A movie based on the true story of an FBI sting of the Mob in New York City. This sting led to the incarceration of Dave's business partner, Joe, for money laundering. And the second, a book titled Trafficking: The Boom and Bust of the Air America Cocaine Ring by Berkeley Rice. The story of the man who has the acclaim of being the person who has brought the largest amount of cocaine into the United States by one person. Joe and his picture are actually in this book.
Her grandson was literally on the brink of death's door. From as early as one month old, he was gravely ill with one illness after another. By the time he was three years old, he had been hospitalized more times than she could count. He would get better and then suddenly relapse with no reasonable explanation. When her granddaughter was born, she too started having alarming health problems. She had known that her daughter-in-law seemed to exaggerate but never could she have imagined this. The children's mother was so cunning and crafty in her manipulative deception that she fooled dozens of medical professionals along the way. After three years of her grandson being constantly sick with countless hospitalizations, this grandmother was faced with the horrifying realization; that her grandchildren were sick because their mother was making them sick. Then the real fight began. Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy is one of the cruelest forms of child abuse imaginable. It is very difficult to prove and even harder to prosecute. This story chronicles a woman's journey as she discovers that her two grandchildren are victims of this abuse that most people have never even heard of. Her faith in God kept her going as she turned their tragedies and trials into triumph. Follow her journey of faith as she fights to rescue, protect, and bring healing to her grandchildren's broken spirits and shattered little souls.
The Word of God boldly declares that "e;if the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?"e; (Ps. 11:3). It has long been understood, and in virtually every culture, that the family is the foundation upon which every society is built. As the family breaks down, so does society. Today, perhaps, as never before, God's plan for marriage and the family are under vicious attack, not just in America, but around the world . . . But even in the darkness of a sin-soaked and morally perverse culture, there is light! That blessed light offers hope to the sinner and the society in which he lives, for that light comes from the Word of God, the Bible. There we are told that the Lord Jesus Christ is the "e;true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world."e; We are further told that "e;the light shineth in darkness..."e; (John 1:5, 9)In his book Marriage: A Covenant Before God, Pastor Jeremy Markle presents, in a beautiful, yet practical way, the Biblical Light that offers real hope for a happy, fulfilling Christian marriage. He basically presents in written form a complete marriage counseling class. Sad to say, but there are numbers of couples who marry with little or no marriage counseling from their pastor. In this book, couples like that will now have access to a biblical formula for a happy, Christian marriage. Pastor Markle deals with the intimacy of marriage in a very discreet and delicate manner. One of the things that makes this book unique is the set of serious, thought-provoking questions he asks at the end of each chapter with a place for the reader to write an answer. I highly recommend this book to every fundamental pastor for use as a marriage counseling "e;textbook."e; I urge every young person contemplating marriage to prayerfully and carefully read the advice that is presented in this much-needed work. Evangelist Ken Lynch, Taylors, SC, 2014
Learning to Fly is a collection of inspirational short stories, each having its own spiritual lesson. These stories are filled with humor, mystery, truth, and hope. They show the deep love that Jesus has for everyone and explain how to accept that love. Most of all, you will discover that you are not alone. God is near and is waiting to have a relationship with you. Andi Whitefield takes you on adventures with her characters as they experience the awesome power and majesty of almighty God.
Adoption: Embracing Harmony and Facing Discord is a compilation of stories shared by people involved in different sides of adoption. Adoptive families experience both great joy and the challenge of navigating complex circumstances when growing their families. The relationships of the children, birth parents, adoptive parents, and siblings all need to be considered, as well as possible extended family. The author is an adoptive parent and grandparent and found that talking with others helped her process her own experiences and better understand the different layers of the adoptive realm. Included in this book are perspectives from adopted persons of different ages, adoptive parents, and birth mothers. Several accounts also include foster-parent experiences. The stories span the last ninety-plus years, are ethnically diverse, and multigenerational. It is the author's hope to raise social awareness about the growing need for more available support and intervention for adoptive families who struggle with serious developmental, identity, and behavioral issues. It is imperative that we explore and develop ways to better meet these concerns, both in the Christian community and in our social systems.
For the first time in nearly two thousand years, Paul's fourteen letters can be read and understood in clear English. Most translations leave lingering questions as to what was meant, why it was said, or how it fits contextually. Conventional translations have gone as far as they can go and only an amplified meaning can bridge the gap to full understanding. This amplified meaning uses the traditional biblical terminology wherever possible without resorting to modern jargon. When you have read this work, you will have understood the text. The rest is up to you. "e;A number of years ago, Dr. Walter Martin was speaking to a small pastor's group and mentioned that his Mentor, G. Campbell Morgan, said that ministers should "e;Get the hay down out of the hayloft onto the floor so people can chew it."e; That is what Ron Banuk is seeking to do in this book with the Epistles of Paul."e; Pastor Tom Bailey New Vine Fellowship Washington
The purpose for writing this book is to let people know no matter what they have gone through, there is hope and a light at the end of the tunnel. I would have lost all hope many times in my life, but something inside of me said someday my life will be happy. My latter days will be greater than the former. I held on to that belief. With God all things are possible to them who believe! You'll get there if you don't give up! My heart no longer aches because of the things that have happened to me. The hurt, rejection, bitterness, and anger are all gone. I have been restored. I can now believe that God can love me, and I receive His love. He has brought me into a deep, intimate relationship with the person of Jesus. I pray you rise higher and overcome every obstacle in your life, and that He help you to forget your trouble.
Cancer categorized as "e;Head-and-Neck"e; does not get the attention that it should. While not in the category of "e;most common"e; cancers, it is among the most debilitating and deadly. Head-and-Neck Cancer is very difficult to detect and to diagnose. That is why it is almost always advanced-either Stage 3 or Stage 4-when diagnosed. Mine was Stage 4. Head-and-Neck Cancer is described as "e;insidious,"e; and is, in the opinion of many medical professionals, unarguably the most painful of any cancers to treat. The painful nature of the treatment is due to the massive amount of radiation introduced into the oral cavity, throat, larynx, and esophagus, often destroying the mucosa, and ultimately leaving the mouth and throat an excruciatingly painful, raw and bloody mess. The pain is almost never completely eliminated by even the most powerful painkillers, such as morphine or Fentanyl. Chemotherapy was an adjunct to my primary treatment, which was radiation. Radiation treatment to the head-and-neck area destroys the mucosa, taste buds, saliva glands, and compromises one's ability to swallow. The cancer and its treatment often also cause some of the most morbid surgeries a person can undergo-surgeries which cause nightmarish degradation to one's quality of life. While undergoing cancer treatment, I chronicled my experience by sending e-mail notes, initially, to a small group of family and friends. My initial intimate sharing mushroomed, because many of them, in turn, shared those notes far-and-wide. Many who received my notes told me, "e;Don, you have a story to tell. I hope you will write a book about your experience and include your e-mail updates!"e;This is the story of my fight with Stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) at the base of the tongue, which had metastasized into the neck. The journey began with what was thought, at the time, to be a swollen lymph node in the neck, to being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, and on through rigorous, simultaneous treatment with chemotherapy and radiation, to surgery and the culmination of where I am today. My story is an "e;in-the-moment"e; description of the emotional roller coaster that anyone with advanced cancer experiences. There are those high, low, and in-between moments that typify a person's coping with what, at Stage 4, is most often an eventual death sentence. Mine was a journey during which I was accompanied by a host of friends, family, and even strangers, who nurtured and encouraged me by their responses to my notes. You will see just a sampling of those notes of encouragement received, along with my responses to their supportive messages. Ultimately, I believe you will learn one of the most powerful lessons of all when it comes to encountering one of life's most difficult challenges: facing death. It is a lesson that will be of benefit to anyone. It is a lesson in faith, hope, and the power of prayer.
Fun stories written in a way that help children understand the Bible.
This is a compelling story of relentless faith achieved through tremendous loss, unbearable pain, suffering, betrayal, a spirit crushed, a heart shattered, even death itself. "e;I should have lost my mind, I should have died."e; Only a God of all the universe could have saved me, and He did. He literally brought me out from the pit of hell. He gave me a hope, a future, a purpose for the pain. A story to tell. Life is rough and certainly not always fair. We must constantly struggle in a world lost between good and evil. We live with the realities of pain, sickness, and death. We live in a world that is constantly decaying. Even if we turn our life over to God, what is there to look forward too? First Peter 1:3-6 tells us: "e;Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance, an inheritance that is kept in Heaven for you . . . And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see. So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while."e; The apostle Paul offers this encouragement: "e;Since we are His children, we are His heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God's glory. But if we are to share His glory, we must also share His suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who His children really are"e; (Romans 8:17-19). Jesus said: "e;You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it"e; (Matthew 7:13-14). What I have learned along this narrow road is my God is good! He walks through the fire with me. I do not have to be afraid. Just trust in Him, not this world. He will make beauty from your ashes. He will cause everything bad in your life to turn around for good. My story is twenty years in the making. Destiny has finally arrived. God has a plan. And it will be fulfilled!
A comprehensive study of the thirty-five parables spoken by Jesus Christ, in chronological order.
I am not a seminary graduate, an ordained minister, or a theologian. My credentials are being a man standing in the need of God's presence and wisdom in my daily life. God has proven to me that He knows the best way to speak His wisdom to me and He knows you well enough to speak to you in a way you can understand. Take this journey with me and let the wisdom of God come alive in your daily life. What He offers you is exceedingly abundant above anything you could imagine. "e;As a pastor, I have personally tried to read a chapter from proverbs every day and have encouraged others to do so. Glen Bryant's Proverbs takes just reading several steps forward with better understanding, and personal application. What a great tool for new or long time Christians to get in a habit of daily scripture study about how to live a Godly life."e; Terry Jemes, retired PastorGrace Baptist, Bend, Oregon "e;A Man's Journey thru Proverbs is a delightful devotion. We have adopted it for our men's Bible study group. You can study weekly for months without repeating, but now the author has added new collections that can keep a small group going indefinitely. I highly recommend it for churches who want to see their men unified. I recommend it for the man who wants to see himself challenged and changed for the glory of God. It also makes a great gift for wives to give to their husbands."e;Dr. Rick Fouts, D.D. Pastor: Open Arms FellowshipSalem, IllinoisFrequent Panel Member and Moderator of "e;Ask the Pastor"e;
The Hour of Our Death is a story of what happens to a young man when life has been taken away from him, in which the act of that intense incident is directly connected with a past bad judgment. He may find out that dying is the easy part of life and that living life with all its imperfections is indeed the hardest part. This young man will soon find out that a judgment in another realm has its own rules and is completely different from an earthly point of view. He will eventually find out through death what it takes to try and move onward to a better place and what the word redemption truly means. It is a costly lesson that can only be learned when your heart is at its purest and your soul has been cleansed. Only time will tell once the clock starts ticking.
It's Christmas time in the medieval kingdom of Garlin, and within its borders live a brother and sister. Royce and Braelynn aren't your average siblings, mind you. They're a notorious pair of thieves who have been looting various lands and were never caught. Royce always wanted a crown and he has his sights set on the crowns of the rulers of Garlin. One day on a trip to the village, one of the rulers, Prince Lakell, is there. On an impulse, a plan is devised to grab his crown and run. During the robbery in progress, Braelynn is left behind at the scene while Royce escapes. Sure that she'd get what's coming to her, Braelynn is surprised to discover that Prince Lakell has confused her actions with attempting to help him. Now Braelynn makes an unanticipated friendship with the prince, all the while still being on a mission to steal the crowns of his parents. However, as Braelynn spends more time with Lakell, she has a change of heart. Can she keep up with all the lies she told to get along with the prince or could her past catch up with her?
Everyone has a story to tell-a personal testimony. If you have placed your faith in Jesus, you have a unique story to tell. What makes your story unique is that there is not another story like it in the universe! Whether you are working through this study individually or part of a group, allow Your Testimony to help you craft your personal story so that others can benefit from your experience. Your story may be simple; that's all right. Simple or complex, God wants to put people in your path who need to hear your story. People today can argue about a great many things, but they cannot argue about a changed life. It's not verse memorization. It's not about complex diagrams. It's your story. Open your mouth and share your story with others. Tell the second greatest story ever told because it's your story!
Have you ever been so busy doing ministry that you didn't take time to seek God's guidance? We often think we know what God wants us to do, so we go ahead with our own agenda. Reading this book will help you take time to meditate and consider what God wants for your life. The devotionals, scriptures, and poetry will suggest the importance of making the choice to listen to God, even in a whisper. May you become inspired to share your own walk with the Lord, with those around you, as you listen when God whispers.
Looking back over my life at all the struggles, pains, disappointments I had to endure, I know it was by the grace of God that I am here, feeling not loved and always being abused but always knowing in my mind that there had to be a better life. My new life came when I surrendered my life to the Lord. He brought me out of darkness into his marvelous light. We all have a story to tell. My story is one of drugs and emotional, physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. There were times when I wished that I was dead, but God kept me even when I didn't want to be kept. What an awesome God to serve. My desire is to help other women who have low self-esteem, who think no one cares, the single teenage moms, those who are on drugs, those who are suffering from any type of abuse, also those who are struggling in the church, how to become whole in the Lord. I have felt like I have been to hell and back, but I wouldn't change a thing, I could have been dead in my grave in a state of never having a relationship with God, who is the lover of my soul. I pray that those who don't know the Lord seek him before it's too late.
"e;The Seeds of Change"e; is a collection of inspired poems that help bring to life several of the key lessons taught within God's word, the Holy Bible. These poems combined with short lessons based on key verses of scripture illustrate some of the primary elements these lessons of verse are trying to convey. So often, people are interested to learn more about how the Bible relates to their personal lives and experiences, but they really do not know where to begin or how to go about it. "e;Th e Seeds of Change"e; can help show them just how to achieve that relationship. Th e poems package these teaching in what some might consider a more palatable and relatable form, while the passages from scripture illustrate just how the Bible relates to our everyday lives. By first sharing the message in language familiar to most readers, then exposing the reader to that same concept within the scriptures the reader begins to understand just how God intended the Bible to be used in our everyday lives. In that sense, the poems and scripture combine together to create the lessons of verse that plant God's seeds of change into the mind of the reader. And as any follower of our Lord and savior Jesus the Christ knows, when these seeds are planted within good ground, they will not return void. For He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one will reach the father except by him.
The Struggles of Life is a story about one's life as they see many difficult hardships in life and many seem not to know where to look or where to turn. Also, it is about how many will put you in a category that nine out of ten is not you but that's where you end up because there is no support.
Shelia L. Turner resides in Hampton, Virginia, retired owner, stylist, a cancer survivor of 30 years. Married to Lawrence W. Turner, who was not only my husband, but my best friend, out of that union, we have two amazing children, Traune and Tawanna. They have blessed me with six grandchildren-Tiaura, Allen, Isaiah, Messiah, Dream, and Tristian. My strength is knowing God is my guiding light, and through him all things are possible.
The title of this book, Words of Inspiration, reflects the emotion and spiritual joy that the author felt when he was writing this collection of poetry. Teddy would hope that the joy and wonder of God's Word would fill your heart for a time as you read and ponder on the Holy Scripture. He has tried to keep his words in line with what the Bible says on each subject. Teddy would ask that God would bless and heal our land as we seek his guidance.
The Ten Commandments Brought to LifeThere is a story for each commandment. These stories are acted out by fictional characters to demonstrate how to respond to life situations by obeying the commandment given.
The Dusty Sandal began years ago as I watched my own children and realized that when Jesus died, there must have been children in the streets of Jerusalem. Also, there were children wanting to be around Jesus when he walked the areas of Judea. Chapter 19 of Matthew tells us the apostles tried to run them off. These two realizations inspired the story of how the young beggar boys, Jesse and Bart, found one of the sandals belonging to Jesus and witnessed his death and resurrection.
Strength in Waiting enlightens the reader to God's love and His constant nearness during life's difficult times by staying in a close relationship with God and reading His word daily. The author gives us personal excepts on how to incorporate scripture in difficult times to press onward and fulfill God's destiny for your life. In addition, there are numerous Biblical references to help guide those going through trials right now. Sit quietly in His presence and make your mind like a still pool of water. Rest in His sufficiency as you consider the daily challenges and do not wear yourself out by worrying over things you have no control over. Keep looking toward the father and stay in constant communication with Him to allow Him to walk beside you this and every day. Today is a new day, your new day, start over from whatever held you back yesterday. It is not too late, God has never left you. He is waiting now for you to make the first move. He loves you so much!
THERE are many aspects about the person of God that we are so curious about and wish we knew. Some of those questions that ramble about in the hallways of our mind will only be satisfied in eternity. However, there is one thing for certain that can be known from the get-go. God is a talker! He is an eloquent communicator, and He loves to dialogue with His creation. From the first book of the Bible onward, God verbalizes His will, expectations, and love with mankind. This book examines with excitement every instance in Genesis where God talked to man or man talked to God. It is discovered that those occurrences greatly resemble contemporary social issues we face today, and that dialogue contains pertinent wisdom for us as well, and so we pray-we learn from them how to dialogue with Deity. RAYMOND GRANT is an essayist, exegete, and evangelist who has spent 30 years as a chaplain's assistant and teacher of Apologetics and Philosophy: He has degrees in theology (American Divinity School) and education (University of Portland). His works include ghost-writing, co-authoring, books on church administration, commentaries, text books and evangelistic tracts. He resides in Portland, Oregon.
This is the story of a young mouse named Finn Mouseson who lived with her family on the edge of a cornfield on the Minnesota Prairie. They made their living as Corn Gatherers. In the evening after a long day of work, Finn would sit by the fire and listen to her grandad tell stories of great adventures beyond the cornfield. His stories were very exciting and Finn would dream of taking a journey of her own to these places far away. Soon Finn decided she would have an adventure and over the next few months, she began to gather the things she would take with her putting them in a knapsack to hide them away until she left. One particular day her granddad handed her a small compass and winked. He told her that the arrow always pointed north so she could always find her way home. Finn met many new friends on her journey and faced a few dangers as well. She saw wondrous things and tasted new and delicious foods. Finn also learned that the world is an exciting place with friends to be gathered. However, home is always in your heart.
A tale of an angel's first assignment to the planet's surface filled with hope, love, and mercy. Angel Lilly's exploits fill your heart as she saves the lives of castaway pets that were shown no mercy. She is able to bring together these wonderful creatures with the love they so long for. And finally through the aid of a stone lion, she is shown the path that leads to the hope for one of her special friends, a stray dog, to find the perfect and forever master. This is a short story for readers from eight to eighty that is easy to read and filled with the view from an angel's eye of the world we live in.
The Bible of Bible Questions is a consolidation of all of the questions asked in the Holy Bible from the very first which appears in Genesis 3:1 to the very last question which appears in Revelation 17:7. Concerning the more than 3,300 verses recorded in The Bible of Bible Questions, the reader will be able to accurately total the number of questions that appear in the Holy Bible, whether by chapter, by book, or by major division. Imagine being able to determine who asked the most questions in the Bible or what the longest worded question asked in the Bible is and who asked such a lengthy question and why. How many questions did Jesus ask in the scriptures? For what reason did Jesus, at the age of twelve and at the age of thirty, respond with similar questions when sought? Did you know that the first question in Genesis 3:1 and the last question in Revelation 17:7 are directly related though one occurred on earth and the other in heaven?Amazingly enough, the answers to mankind's most elusive questions concerning God, Jesus, the Holy Ghost, creation, life, death, Satan, the grave, and eternity can all be found in The Bible of Bible Questions. As The Bible of Bible Questions is studied, one will arrive at some marvelous and wondrous revelations as of yet hidden and would continue to be so if not for this unquestionably timely book.
This story is about a little boy fascinated with planets until his dreams and imagination take him deep into space with a new friend that he meets.
Justin Hayes is richly blessed. He grew up the son of a preacher and a school teacher,and like most boys in the rural South, he grew up hunting and fishing. He earned hismoney in the tobacco and hay fields surrounding his home, and joined his senior classin the jungles of Vietnam. After returning home he married his high school sweetheartand raised a fine son. But being blessed doesn't mean that life is easy. He worked as a lineman for the powercompany and was always available to help his neighbors on their farms. His wifesuddenly left him for a rich man when his son was ten years old, so he was left witha son to raise by himself. But now that was all behind him. Having inherited fortythreeacres of land in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, Justin retired and movedto his new property looking forward to spending his remaining years enjoying God'screation and relaxing in his new home. Unbeknownst to Justin, he had just moved into the center of a hornet's nest-a nestfilled with lies and corruption, an evil neighbor, and a crooked sheriff. A nest thatwas under surveillance and monitored twenty-four hours a day. A nest that has ties toterrorism and organized crime with the most wretched and evil people who have everwalked the earth. Not being someone to back down from a fight, Justin digs his heels in for the fight ofhis life, but he is not alone. Before this fight is over, the SBI, FBI, Homeland Security,CIA, and even the Pentagon line up behind him to defeat this monster. He will needall the skills he acquired in Vietnam, plus help and guidance from the Almighty todefeat this enemy.
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