It's all about choices--their choices and your choices. Abuses and rejection by the ones who should love you most create pain. Looking at the ruins, what has been destroyed and applying the tools to rebuild takes time and tears but the end result is worth it. Working through the pain to the point of being able to forgive even the most horrible events is the only way to freedom and peace. You, too, can move from being broken and bleeding to being healed and whole!!! My story says it all. Born at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado, I now live in central Texas. I have been married for over 60 years and children and grandchildren bring much fun and excitement into my life. I sing and play the fiddle (it was a violin in Colorado) with my husband who plays guitar. My ride is a 2010 red Mustang convertible with a stick shift. I scrapbook, make cards, sew and work puzzles for fun but the hobby that brings me the most pleasure is people. Am very involved in a local church where I have the opportunity to teach and the joy of helping members find comfortable places to serve. My contact information is margierosecox@gmail.com I would love to hear from you--share in your successes or perhaps answer questions.
This book gives a glimpse into the wonderful things that happen in classrooms all the time. Each experience tells what I heard, saw and sometimes didn't see in my classroom. As a teacher, I thought teachers are the leaders and do all the teaching. But as you read, you'll see that the students taught me many valuable lessons. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a twin of 14 kids .Education was big in our family .My dad could only go to 6th grade in the South. My dad said " a privilege denied must be valuable. So after graduating, I went to college in Thibodaux, Louisiana. I majored in Education. During my student teaching, I hit a brick wall of prejudice. The supervising teacher felt blacks were inferior. Discouraged, I dropped out of college, wondering, "Why did people feel this way?" As I worked in Portland, a principal always encouraged me daily saying "Go back to college, we need good teachers." Soon I went back to college. I also accepted Christ as Savior and Lord. Then I understood. The enemy worked to discourage me. But God is gracious. I am retired after 30 years of teaching in Portland and still going strong sharing His Love.
Written to encourage the reader to walk in the fullness of Life. Each chapter will challenge you to look beyond your traditions and brokenness so you can be transformed into a new way of life. Neglecting to take your place in the kingdom of God as joint heirs with Christ is to neglect the very core of your being and denying why you were created. Turn the Page Bishop Anthony W. Sease was called to the ministry at an early age. He is the husband of Elect Lady Pastor Patricia A. Sease to whom he has been married for 42 years. He is the proud father of two daughters, Tanoue and Geneva, a son-in-law, Mike, and 5 grandsons. In 1998 Bishop Sease was ordained as an Elder in the Church of God in Christ by the Late Bishop O.T. Jones, Jr. and served Under the leadership of the Late Bishop Benjamin Ravenell of the Commonwealth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC. After ordination, Pastor Sease continued as a servant leader under the leadership of his mentor, Pastor James W. Smith. Bishop Sease not only serves the Lord pastoring the New Covenant Community Church, but he is active within the Community in various capacities. In 2018 Bishop Sease met with a select group of Pastors to form Dominion Fellowship. In June of the same year, Bishop Sease received an honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity from the Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology. In 2019 Pastor Sease was consecrated to the office of Bishop. Bishop Sease continues to walk worthy of the vocation to which he is called as a faithful servant of the Most high God.
...Tomorrow has arrived The sagacious man was right: I now see the sun with rays so bright. How wonderful a gift the day can be. I am forever strong, and I am free! In a collection of inspirational poetry inspired by life events and experiences, Lucy explores a variety of subjects that include the season of life, what is it to walk alone in the dark, how to experience the rage of an internal storm, why it is important to allow our hearts and spirits to fly, how to overcome fear, why we need to pursue our dreams, the importance of apologizing which strengthens all of us, and how all of us need courage and bravery in our daily lives. Lucy shares how to share a magnificent heart filled with a never ending love for others. Through her touching lyrical reflections, Lucy encourages everyone to believe in compassion, love, and the beauty of life. THE HEART SPEAKS shares poetry written from the heart intended to touch the essence of others and provides hope during challenging times. Lucy Di Piazza was born in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in an Italian enclave during her childhood. Although Lucy was an only child, her two cousins who lived across an alley were her sisters of the heart. While attending Brooklyn College, she miraculously met her soulmate and husband, Frank. Upon this union, Lucy knew they would be together for a lifetime. As an adult, Lucy experienced many challenges but continued her education and research in the mental health field. She facilitated community support groups with the intention of helping others achieve happiness. Her passion for writing includes sharing poetry to provide hope stressing that love will prevail. Currently, she is living her dreams in the state of Florida. This is a continuation of her first collection of poems.
"The Mama Tree" is a story about the meaning and blessing of adoption told by five-year-old me. When I was little, my brother asked my Mama about his adoption story and I was able to give him the "whole story" and used my imagination to help him see the beauty of adoption. This story is beautifully illustrated to help readers see how adoption is part of God's plan and He is with us always! This is the second book written by Julie K. Her first book, "The Purpose Puzzle" was written for adult readers and while writing it, she felt the Lord wanted her to write a children's book about adoption. She also wanted the perfect illustrator to help bring her story to life, so she asked 21-year-old Jackson Hill and he agreed. He has been drawing since he was three years old and won a county art contest at 9. He enjoys nature, is one of the most creative people and loves the Lord. What people are saying about this book. Tonya (adoptive mom) "My 5-year-old sat still for me to read it to her so that is saying a lot! Kept her attention! Sarah (in adoptive family) "All I can say is WOW. All put into one story!" Alinda (adoptive mom)"I teared up more than once. I can see this as a sweet adoption book that I would keep and give as a gift to everyone who adopts a child." Marissa (adopted child) "It's a super sweet story and shows how adopted children are loved by other people and not just their biological parent." Tanner (adopted child) "I like how it simplifies adoption and I like how the image of the leaf floats away and is not taken away." Sharon (adoptive mom) "This story led us to a great open and honest conversation and I feel like it validated my adopted children." Josh (my son) "I was the purple leaf and I found my New Mama Tree, just like my Mom did!"
In Road Trip to Redemption: Living in Darkness and Finding My Way Out, author Christopher D Craig Sr shares his story of redemption with readers, discussing how the Lord showered him with love and peace through the ups and downs of life on his journey to find Christ. He started out as an overweight underachiever who just wanted to be noticed; then became a self-centered, egotistical hoax who only did what he wanted and only made time for self-gratification; followed by a religiously lost individual who felt like a broken toy. Finally, after hitting rock bottom, he realized who he really was, a follower and son of God who is the One True King and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Christopher's story is an adventure, not a straight path but one with many twists and turns, trials and tribulations. He experienced both genuine love and terrible loss, yet after finding out who Jesus truly is in his life, his worries and pains are few, and his blessings are too numerous to mention. He wants to be a lamp, lifeboat, or ladder in people's lives, pointing them to the One who said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28 NIV). After all, no matter the depth of the hole you are in, all anyone must do is start by looking up. He is available for book signings and motivational speaking engagements at christopherdcraigsr.com
As an eighth grader, Clyde Parker's teacher would not allow him to sign up for college prep courses in high school because his elementary school records were so poor, with Cs and Ds-only for him to go on to have a successful educational path, even becoming a pastor, teacher, and businessman at the same time! In this book, Clyde's widow Ernstena shares his compelling life journey with readers, from his birth in 1930 to his passing in 1984. Clyde Parker: Pastor; University Professor; Businessman by Ernstena Viola Phillips Parker Wood is an inspiring tribute which honors the life of her late husband, Clyde A. Parker Sr. EdD; DD. With forty years in Christian ministry, thirty years as an educator, and twenty-five years as a businessman, Clyde's fifty-three years of life were action-packed. He pastored four different churches, taught in public schools, and became a full professor at a state university, all while being a successful businessman. How, you may wonder? Well, come along and read how in his time on earth, Clyde was able to achieve the seemingly impossible. Ernstena was inspired to share Clyde's story when her son-in-law Rick Webb, of the Rick Webb Family Singers, challenged her to write a book about Clyde, his wife Phyllis's daddy. His words exploded in her head and put a smile on her face, and that very day, she started looking through files, picture albums, and boxes that had been tucked away in her attic. In the following weeks, memories that had been buried during twenty-three years of widowhood and traveling the world with Campus Crusade's International School Project flooded her mind, and this uplifting book is the result.
Jewels in a Clay Pot is based on 2 Corinthians 4:7 KJV, "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." Open the pages of this book and feast your eyes on the precious gems that God has given to me. I am sharing my gifts with you. Let your heart enjoy these rare, unique gems. They will take you on an unforgettable emotional path, the journey of life. I was introduced to poetry at a very early age, by my 2nd grade teacher. Her interpretation was impressive. She would read with such flare and eloquence; the words would literally come alive right off the pages. I was forever hooked.
Are you looking for real change in your life? Are you tired of living a life of misery and hopelessness? How desperate are you for this change? Because the only way you will get real change in your life is to be desperate for change and ready to take extreme measures. To get from prison to true freedom is going to be a process. You have to say to yourself, okay, I'm in this prison and I desperately want to get out and stay out. I'll do whatever it takes. Well, if you have that mindset, then this book will take you through all the steps you need to take to get there. Kim Cornell is the author of two Christian Children's books titled, "I Like to Pray When... " and "Help Me Jesus! My Parents Are Getting Divorced". Kim has a passion for helping others through her Christian faith. This is her first book targeted towards adults. "I wrote this book to help people that are imprisoned. Whether they are mentally imprisoned and/or physically imprisoned. This book contains all that I learned on my journey to a life of freedom. I pray that it will help people everywhere." Kim resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, Merle, and their children. Contact Kim: If you would like to schedule a Desperate for Change Seminar at your prison, visit www.desperateforchange.org If this book has helped you, please visit www.desperateforchange.org, and leave your comments.
A lot of products come with manuals that ease our understanding of and usability of the products. The most valuable of gifts - children do not come with a specific parenting manual; it's no wonder we ache for answers because of our feelings of inadequacy. Even after we try to educate ourselves through parenting books and seminars, there are inadequacies that stem from culture, prevailing environment, fragmented and strained relationships from our pasts. What if, through this book, I interest you in a way out, yes, give parenting one more try. This book is designed to provide practical tips and principles for you and your children to apply as they develop through the different growth stages of their lives. Empowering them to grow into mentally healthy and strong adults, while fostering the relationship between you and your children through their teenagerhood. Nene C. Oji-Okoro Oluwagbohun has published numerous best-selling books including: My Identity Devotional for children, age (7-12), 101 Love Letters from God, My Growing Adventure and many more. She has developed faith-based curriculums for children aged 2-18 for Churches, Children ministries, Bible clubs, Faith-based schools and Homeschooling. Nene is a Prolific, award-winning Author, a well-sought-after conference speaker who possesses a delivery that is very captivating with strong connection with her audience. She is the Founder and CEO of NeneOlu LLC & YOU and YOUR CHILD (YYC), a non-profit organization that partners with parents in raising children in the fear and knowledge of God. She is the Founder of AfriCul Couture, where every stitch is made with love. She is a Certified Life & Family Coach, a Marriage & Family Therapist. The host of "Family Table Talk" a family talk show that deals with real family issues from Kingdom Perspective. She is the convener of the Global Change Agent Academy, (GCAA) an online global academy designed to unleash the leader in every child. She is also a Team Building Coach with Teambuilding International and has worked with several organizations globally and succeeded in imbibing the strong culture of team spirit in those organizations. Nene is a member of the John Maxwell Global Team, a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT), a member of International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA) and a member of the Zibah Women Leadership Initiative (ZWLI). www.neneolu@gmail.com www.selar.com/NeneOlu www.neneolu.com
The answer to the infinite? Could this book hold the answer to the age old question, "Can someone explain the meaning of eternity?" This book takes secular worldview at face value and compares it to Biblical principles, distinguishing between falsehood and truth. Have you ever tried to convince that unbelieving friend or family member that we're not "descended from apes" but have found it impossible to get through? This book will take those who view you as the "science-denier" and turn the table, forcing them to reevaluate themselves and their faulty belief systems! Mostly, it will introduce that skeptic into a spiritual world they never knew existed and hopefully, lead some to Salvation. This is this book's main intent, to go into all the world, in this case the secular world, to share the Good News of the Gospel! Reverend Rich Marconi is new to the field of writing. Over the course of his life he has worn several hats from being a semi-professional musician to his life-long former occupation as a retail florist. Now retired, he has devoted his life to honoring the Lord Jesus Christ by enrolling in Bible College and is expecting to earn his Bachelor's in Theology by May of 2023. This venture as an author came about unexpectedly as he felt led to write about the truth of God in order to reach an agnostic lifetime friend for Christ. Now, at the age of 70, this newly published book is his first.Rich and his wife of 40 years, Gilda, reside in Homosassa, Florida and have been attending Christian Center Church for the past 15 years where Rich is a musician who serves on the worship team.
Resistance and distractions came come in different ways, whether through people or circumstances. They can take us by surprise and cause us to ponder. Life has a way of presenting detours that can make you doubt the path you are on. You think you have it all figured out and then realize you do not have a clue. When this happens, we need FAITH to run the race with our eyes on the prize. We all need friends and family that will help push us out of our comfort zone and to the finish line. I Had a Conversation with Faith is a unique book filled with reminders to help you adjust your mindset. This book will also encourage you to set your face like flint on the promises of God and reaching your goals. Donna R. Rutherford Be Made Whole Ministries https: //bemadewholeministries.org
We all go through seasons of our lives. Some are obvious, some are not. God has put these events into motion to give to us a broader relationship with Himself. In learning Him, we begin to see why He has placed us on this earth and how He wants to use us. In this book I have used real life experiences to focus attention on the struggles, conflicts, emotions and circumstances that all of God's children go through. When we look at Ecclesiastes three, we will find a list of times. When a person can locate that particular time in his/her life, then we can see clearer what is coming next. I am a 66-year-old mother and grandmother who grew up as a preacher's kid in a small church in Southern Ohio. I have been actively involved in music and the music ministry of the church since the age of 8 and have taught piano since the age of eighteen. I have a teacher's heart, both in the area of music as well as teaching the Bible. My inspiration for this book has come from years of longing to know my Lord better but feeling as though I only knew about Him. I longed for a closer relationship with Him. After a season came into my life that left me with more questions than answers, God revealed Himself to me in such a way that has launched me into the quest of helping others who may find themselves on the same path.
Today children are pulled in more directions than ever before! 12 life lessons from the Bible for kids has 12 different topics like confidence, bravery, strength and courage. The author inspires and uplifts the readers in their faith. Within the stories that are relayed to readers, the author conducts fantastic simple yet intriguing analysis on their meanings and the morals they contain. Young readers are easily able to learn and acknowledge these biblical themes, through the discussion the author guides them through. At the end of each lesson the author relays the overarching theme of each story, giving all glory to Christ. The author asks the reader questions that provoke deep thought and reflection. These questions make the reader pause to think and respond to the author's prompting. The author then provides readers with a prayer to solidify their response and give a devotion to Christ. Cheryl has a B.A. degree in Sociology where she focused on child development. She loves teaching children biblical truths they can apply to their life, which inspired her to write this book. She is a wife, mother and grandmother and married to the love of her life Charles. They enjoy traveling and serving in their local church. You can contact Cheryl at keepshining4jesus@gmail.com
Prophetess McRae Is an ordained deliverance minister who is passionate about deliverance and educating the body of Christ on spiritual warfare and Satan's strategies against the body after reading this book you will go to another level in warfare may God get all the glory.
Most of us are familiar with the biblical account of Adam and Eve and the fall of man. However, what if there was more to the story? Did eating an apple really lead to the downfall of mankind? What really happened in the garden? In Original Sin, author Adrian Jones takes you on an in-depth journey through the book of Genesis to discover the truth of the first sinful act and what actually occurred between Adam, Eve, and Satan. With the revelatory knowledge that Jones provides in this groundbreaking work, she will lead you to the answers of many questions you may have about the book of Genesis and the rest of God's Word. Have you ever wondered where Cain's wife came from? Why were the Hebrews commanded to keep their bloodline pure? Why must we be born again? Jones answers all these and more as she opens your eyes to the enlightening reality behind the origins of sin. Growing up as the middle child in a family of seven, I recognized early my desire was to raise a large family. At the age of nineteen I was blessed to marry the love of my life and best friend who in time introduced me to Jesus Christ. He was a great husband, father, and powerful man of God. After forty-three years of marriage, we had 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Our ultimate desire in life was to raise a strong God-fearing family, which God blessed us to do. I loved my role as wife and mother. My husband finished his work and went to be with Jesus on Nov 18th, 2019. Since his passing my focus continues to be family and evangelizing. I also enjoy gardening which to me is akin to rearing children, because of the constant seed planting and weed pulling. My remaining years will be spent helping with grandchildren and spreading the simple truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This is my first attempt of writing a book. My aim is to reach out to believers who love the Lord Jesus Christ and love to do His will here on earth as they do in Heaven so that when we get to Heaven we will not find ourselves in awkward position with those that are there already, but smoothly and conveniently blend in with them . I also want to make them familiar with the perfect culture in Heaven how it is different from our culture here on earth. Therefore the book is designed to be a companion- Christian Companion, inspiring and comforting. As a companion, the book enlightens us about the impending doom and the eternal destination of Satan in Hell Fire with all his victims. The book also briefly touched on other invisible beings which occupy the earth around us. They are real invisible aliens. Samuel Ogunbiyi thanks God for every day and every event of his life. Samuel was blessed to share a humble unusual lowly birthplace with Jesus Christ who was born in a manger at the sheep stall. Samuel was born in a dedicated bush behind the house used as a latrine because people were hiding from soldiers in time of war. Samuel was baptized at about 5 years of age. He chose the name himself and people were surprised that he did. Samuel was raised among predominately pagans and idol worshipers who tried to kill him in his sleep; but Samuel was healed at the church where they prayed for him. At the age of 2 or there about, Samuel's mother used to look for him but she always found him in the school class room which was not far to their house with older children.
When talking about process, this book is expressing a continual forward and onward movement from one point to another on the way to completion. Process is a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular result. Please note, the opposite of process is disorder. Our God is a God of order!! In this book you will receive wisdom and insight from God's Word, concerning this area of biblical receiving. God has plans, purposes and many promises for you, but there is a process you have to enter to manifest those divine conditions in your life. While reading and studying this book, remember, you are not to live your life as a believer only but also as a receiver. All the promises of God must be believed and received by faith. Take time and enjoy learning about the receiving process. Dr. Richard D. Holmes Sr., is the Pastor of Morning View Word Church in Chicago Illinois. His passion is to build competent viewers and doers of the word of God, people of victory success and prosperity. The anointing of God on his life causes him to teach in a very simple and understandable way. Dr. Holmes received his Doctorate in Ministry from G.M.O.R. Theological Institute of America in 2003. He is married to Lydecia A. Holmes who partners with him faithfully in ministry and they have four sons RaeDaeon, Richard Jr (Shauta), DeAndre (Kassy) and Richaun. He has been blessed with six grandchildren, Reigh Grace, Ava, Richard III, Richaun II, DeAndre Jr and Harmony.
STANDING ON HIS PROMISES is a testament of a number of my life experiences and proof that God is a promise keeper. Experiences of Divorce, loss of income, being jailed, and mental breakdown, were mine and how God brought me through each of them. There are several scriptural references of a few of the more than seven thousand promises in His Word that helped in the process of recovery. Examples of journals, affirmations, vision boards and poetry that were therapeutic are included. It is written to encourage and inspire others to share your testimony so that our Almighty God will get the glory that He deserves. Barbara Goings Wilson, a retired award-winning science teacher, taught for 38 years in North and South Carolina. Practically born in church, her mother went into labor at 4:00 AM on SUNDAY which prevented it. Her love of God and all of creation has never allowed a conflict in her career as a teacher of science. It is her belief that theology explains "why?" and science is man's attempt to explain "how?". The conflict in thinking is the ploy of the enemy. She is the very blessed mother of two from her first marriage with two grands and three great-grands. God has also blessed her to live in three of His beautiful biomes: The temperate deciduous forest of the Carolinas, tropical ocean in Key West, Florida, the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, Arizona. Barbara and her husband, Carl live in beautiful Savannah, Georgia.
God has so many blessings in store for us. Most Christians are aware that God's Word contains promise after promise of good things He has done for us and good things He wants to put in our lives. The problem is most of us wait for those promises to drop into our laps. If you wait for the good things of God to happen to you, you will never experience them in your life. Receiving requires action. God's promises must be possessed. Good news-God also gave us a divine how-two manual for taking hold of these blessings. The book of Joshua is a model teaching us, as Christians, how to overcome obstacles and bring God's promises into the reality of our day-to-day lives. Use this in-depth study of Joshua to: -Move beyond your past and anything else holding you back -Live full of passion, strength, and courage --Share in the Lord's victory over the enemy and bring His dominion into your life God has good things in store for you. Learn to possess what's yours-your full inheritance in Him.
As Christians, we want life to be easy and pretty for us, but often it's the opposite: hard and messy. On July 7, 2007, my husband, David was injured on the job. He fell from the top of a machine, severing the fingers on his left hand when he grabbed the swinging door of the machine to keep from falling off. As the machine tipped, he fell 6 ft. onto a concrete floor, hitting his head, which resulted in a head injury. He also suffered from memory loss, and trauma. Read how we came through this event with God's help, in a life-altering event that changed us forever. Fifteen years later, we are still traveling this road. Christians Get Hurt Too is an easy to read story of faith and hope in tragedy. Debbie Berger is an ordained minister, wife, and mother. Her hobbies include writing, crocheting, reading, scrapbooking, and being with family and friends. Debbie graduated from Sullivan Business College, attended Oakland City College, and earned a degree from The Institute of Children's Literature. She is published in Reminisce Magazine. Debbie and David have been married for over 44 years and they live in Clarksville, Indiana.
Peace in a Trouble Time was the first topic I preached, after I gave my life to Christ in 1991 in Assemblies of God Church Amakohia Owerri Imo State Nigeria during one of the youth meetings. This topic had helped me so much for over 29 years. Even when I backslider in my Christian journey, I always have this inward feeling of "peace" till I was restored back. God had used this topic to strength me, as I draw hope and see a brighter future (Proverbs 4:18) during my uncountable life's billows. I had always been a firm believer that no matter how bad life situations may be I always see "light at end of the tunnel". I experienced an uttermost Peace during the pandemic in 2020. I got a job to work in a psych unit but upon my arrival to that State I was deployed to full COVID unit. It was not fun my "Peace in a trouble time" manifested when I started leading the dying patients to Christ, thereby getting them ready for heaven. Halleluiah!!! Then came the rebirth of this topic after 29 years, first in Facebook where over one thousand viewed the Part 2, then the eruption of this book to be a global blessing. MAY THE PEACE OF GOD REIGN OVER YOUR SPRIRT, SOUL, & BODY AS YOU READ THIS BOOK IN JESUS NAME (JOHN 14:1).
Everyone has a story to tell-a life's story. Many do not take the time or have the God-given ability to put it on paper for others to read. Since Diana had both, she felt it was her responsibility to do so. She began several years ago with Heaven's Scent: Spreading the Fragrance of Christ. This spoke to her salvation experience and her new beginning in Christ. Journey of Faith: Through the Looking Glass, was the continuing story of her learning to walk with, listen to, and obey Jesus. Several of the new friends she and Russ made in Washington State mentored them, helping them in practical ways as well as sharing biblical knowledge with them. In Patches, Diana's third autobiographical account, she shares with her readers what it means to lose your mate of 40 years, make life-changing decisions for the future, and trust God and others to help you find peace in your present situation. Diana Warner-Adams is a published writer whose desire it is to share the love of Jesus Christ with all who will read about her experiences in Heaven's Scent: Spreading the Fragrance of Christ; Journey of Faith: Through the Looking Glass; and her latest, Patches. All three books have been published by Xulon Press within the past four years. Diana was encouraged to study journalism many years ago by a tenth grade substitute teacher from Scotland after turning in a particular class assignment. "You have a way with words," the teacher stated in her Scottish burr, "You should study journalism." The seed was planted. And while Diana didn't have the financial means to attend university (nor did she even consider it!), her interest in writing blossomed over the years.
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