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It may seem like a simple prayer to some, but to author Rose Chatman Davis, prayer has led her to experience some of the greatest miracles she has ever witnessed from God. She recalls several of these encounters of God''s intervention in her new collection of personal testimonials, Talking with My Heavenly Father - A Life Time of Prayer. Rose begins by describing her premature birth and how God delivered her from death; she then continues with mentioning God''s provision during her impoverished upbringing, revealing the power of prayer exemplified by her and her family. Coupled with the testimonials are Rose''s commentaries detailing how God listens when we pray and the ease in talking with God for miraculous healing, intervention in trials and direction in life. Her hope for her memories is to inspire readers into prayer, encouraging readers to be God''s agents of change and believe God answers every prayer.

I am both humbled and honored to write this epilogue for Shelia L. Johnson Peters' first book, 8 Kids and 2 Suitcases. What I can and will say is that I have been greatly touched, blessed, and led to salvation by the author who I simply call, mother. I believe you will be blessed by her testimony and encouraged by her story of strength and courage which triumphed over adversity and transported her to success. This book contains the raw, unfiltered account of the real life experiences of a battered and abused women, wife, and mother who persevered and persisted until she succeeded and made sure that all who was associated with her did the same. Exactly how is found between these pages and in her unshakable Love for God and Faith in Jesus Christ. Once you have read her story and the comments of the eight children with two suitcases who traveled the path with her I pray that you are encouraged. How can I say and know these things? I can say because I owe much of my accomplishments to Shelia L. Johnson Peters who nurtured and encouraged the best characteristics in me too. Like in the song, she saw the best in me and brought it out by her never give in attitude. Oh, and by the way, I am married to one of her eight children, Bernadette. She didn't quit. She didn't give up. She didn't stop. She didn't succumb. She stumbled, she fell, but she picked herself up and kept going until she persevered and succeeded pulling behind all who are associated with her. Shelia L. Johnson Peters has "True Grit" and a "Crown of Many Stars" and an unfinished story.Arnold R. Montgomery, Husband, Father, SON-in-law, Elder, and Regional Administrative Director in that order.

The natural mind simply cannot grasp what the Lord is revealing to those whose minds have been unlocked to receive supernatural wisdom. They don''t understand that you now think supernatural thoughts and have the faith to do supernatural things. You are a new creation and you now have the mind of Christ. "Daniel says knowledge shall increase in the last days." (Daniel 12:4) This will happen as God pours out His Glory for these last days. If you don''t heed these 7 Hidden Keys, you will not have a vessel that will hold this Glory!Sid RothHost, It''s Supernatural!" James has served in ministry for more than 49 years, including 13 years as a pastor and church planter and almost 30 years as an active duty army Chaplain. James retired from the military at the rank of Colonel. In 2010, James and his wife, Gloria, retired from the pastoral ministry in order to write, teach seminars around the world, and mentor many spiritual sons and daughters. James is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor''s Degree in Psychology and Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas with a Master''s degree in Theology. 

I  bring you the untold story, the truth of the resurrected life! A journey from Hell on Earth and dying - spirit, soul and body, to the truth of being resurrected again. My story begins where most end, by the Grace of God I have been given a gift that few receive. Why me? I do not know? I was chosen to tell His- story.Why are we here? What is our purpose for living, for dying? My experience is real. If you ever wanted to know what lies beyond the unknown, take a walk with me. Experience God face to face. I will never be the same. I AM a New Creation!If you ever wondered or doubted, Is God Real, Is He Truly A Loving God, Does He See You As You? Then this book is for you. For those who feel they have no purpose, you feel you are among the walking dead, then this book is for you.If you believe death is the end of life, think again! I challenge you to see the lies we believe are not reality.Come Follow Me...into the unknown world of God''s heart. If you are not a believer before reading this book you will be afterwards. God is calling your name...step out into the water and crossover... into a kingdom where God desires to walk and talk with you face to face, heart to heart.Experience God''s love in a whole new way. The journey is not for the faint of heart, but the reward is greater then the Hell we go through to get where we belong... in the Garden of Eden... God created you for Eden...You ARE created for His Delight.

I am a husband and father of 10 children, 2 biological and 8 step children. I am also the grandfather of 3 children. I am currently the resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, my hometown. I earned an associate''s degree in Biblical Studies from Andersonville Theological Seminary in 2014. "The Love Branches" is my first book written and published."The Love Branches" is a collection of poems written throughout my adult life. It is a book broken down into 3 categories. The faith poems are about God and His relationship with His people through faith. The love poems are about the love relationships between God and His creation and between men and women. The life poems are about the everyday life and condition of the heart. A play was included to illustrate the love we should have for our fellow man.

Godwin Browne has been married for thirty seven years. He is the father of three children. A graduate of World Impact Bible Institute, he is preparing himself to be a full time evangelist, and author.

A must read for anyone who desires a comprehensive understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit. This resource will assist any professional clergy or layman in their pursuit of knowledge concerning the Trinitarian doctrine, it will inspire all serious believers and provide a thorough biblical perspective of the Holy Spirit both in the old and new testament while addressing some of the most difficult eschatological questions of the end times. A powerful tool that will enhance personal and group study.Bishop Derrick W. Hutchins. The Holy Spirit is still working in the hearts of the believers, convicting mankind of sin, causing repentance; regenerating, sanctifying and equipping for service.The Author of this book Veronica O''Brien is an Anointed Woman of God who has been ministering in different parts of the world through Radio Programs, platforms and in other intimate settings. She is a graduate of University of the West Indies (School of Continuing Studies), Jamaica School of Business, Creative Production Training Institute, North Birmingham College and European Theological Seminary. A leader in her own rights having completed The 21 Laws of Leadership (John Maxwell) living a lifestyle of prayer, she enjoys studying the Word of God and sharing her faith. She is passionate about the Work of the Holy Spirit and is confident that His Work is still being manifested in the world today and did not cease in the Upper Room as demonstrated in the Book of Acts.

Have you ever wondered what you would do if, without your control,you were forced to live with those society turns away? This series of unusual circumstances within the deep South of Louisiana takes place just after Hurricane Katrina hit and rebuilding has begun. The author Scott Hudnall, a trusting jovial Yankee and his wife roll into town for a challenging career opportunity which quickly reveals itself as a deep disappointment. After purchasing a business, Scott is thrown in jail and kept in the dark both literally and figuratively while his arrest make local headline news. His wife must manage alone up north. Two minor details stand between the DA and the open and shut case he believes will shortly ensue. First is that Scott is innocent and the second, he is also strong in his faith. How Scott reacts, within Whom he relies, and the effect he has on those around him confound the DA and all those employed at the St. Bernard Parish jail. Throughout this book, one sees truth, hope and the innate desire within the heart of all kinds of men to seek their Creator. Scott stands clothed in the Armor of God amongst unfounded persecution protected by his trust in God.In any moment, forces beyond our control can change life so drastically,that the only choice we have is to place our trust in Christ Jesus!

Love and Like are two important words for us to understand and do to receive knowledge so we can usher in God''s victories and blessings. Yes, there are things we are not to love and like; but far too often, we are not loving and liking the things of God because of little annoyances that do not bother God at all.This book, inspired by the Holy Spirit, identifies the two words: "Love and Like" as keys to obtaining knowledge and blessings. What must we do to learn and put this simple idea into practice? We must learn to see people and circumstances like God sees people and circumstances. James shows you the what, who, and how: to love and like, not just to receive, but to do and give what God would have you to do and give. Through Scripture and real-life examples, in an easy-to-read format, he explains the powerful, life-changing concepts that can help you succeed in all areas of your life.What others said, after reading the manuscript:"This book has real value." - Pastor Loren Hirschy    WOLC Dubuque, IA"James this book is for all ages and flows together, easy to read and comprehend."- Ruth Schaefer    Educational Specialist and Clinical Laboratory Science Instructor"Good foundation for the new Christians and good supplement for all others."- Mary Rushton     Teacher and wife of author"I learned to love God more while reading this book."  - Karen Ohnesorge    Bookkeeper

Titus 3:5 (NIV) "He saved us, not because of righteous things we have done, but because of His mercy."I have struggled many months, trying to decide on a proper title for this book. Titles like: "Am I Good Enough?" or "Do ''good people'' go to heaven?" or "How ''good'' is good enough?" or "Are You Sure?" or "Good but not ''Good Enough'' and many, many more. None seemed to express what needed to be said. It''s not until we come to understand that: we are totally powerless, and we have no righteousness of our own, that I will turn to Jesus in faith and repentance and let His blood make me clean and good. Only then, by God''s grace, can I come into his presence- forever.This book is especially written to those (nearly 80%) who believe that their good deeds will outweigh their bad deeds, believing they can make it to heaven on their own. Only as we follow Jesus can we understand that God offers salvation and eternal life as a free gift, and not something we earn.  No one really believed I could. I didn''t believe I could-be a preacher! I was shy, introverted, had no self-confidence, just an average student. But one night, about 9:00 p.m., I was walking home after our Sunday night worship service, the stars were bright and being all alone, I stopped in the middle of our driveway and lifted my hands unto the Lord and said, "God, if you want me to be a preacher then you''re going to have to makes me into one." God took my inability and turned it into his capability.At age 19, I entered Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tenn. After college, I held ministries in Tennessee, Indian, Illinois, Kentucky, and for the last 40 years, I''ve lived in Columbus, Ohio, preaching full-time and part-time in several area churches. Currently I serve as Senior Minister at Pickaway Church of Christ, Ashville, OH.

We all yearn for revival in our quest to maintain closeness with God. Inside this book you will find process of achieving spiritual renewal through some pertinent elements such as studying God''s word, meditation, discernment, constant prayer, fasting, worship, and praises, and of course the Holy Spirit, who is the chief agent of spiritual renewal. These elements were discussed in detail to substantiate their importance in drawing individuals closer to God, and also responsible in bringing positive transformation and revival within the church which will ultimately have effect on the community.        The first and second Great Awakenings in the United States occurred under George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards and Charles Finney, respectively. These great men understood the relevance of certain elements of spiritual renewal and lived them out during their time and throughout their ministerial endeavors. By so doing, they not only impacted their generation, but also left a wonderful legacy for the church community around the globe.If these elements of spiritual renewal are employed with meditative reflection, individual Christians in our time will achieve an unprecedented result just as the Old and New Testaments believers achieved under the leadership of some godly kings in Judah, the Southern kingdom of Israel.It was substantiated in this study that for any meaningful revival to occur within or outside Christian community the 5Rs in spiritual renewal must be present: repentance, return, renewal, revival and restoration.Spiritual renewal begins from the heart. Therefore, there must be spiritual heart transplant for a revival to occur, because a transformed heart is a renewed heart, and a renewed heart is a revived life. "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life" (Prov. 4:23). Chima Umejiaku is a Pastor of Christian Assembly Church in Lynn & Lowell, Massachusetts. He holds a doctoral degree in theology and two master''s degrees; one in theology and another in special education, and also first degree in Special education. Recently he was co-opted as an adjunct instructor at IFCA Bible College, where he teaches Evangelism, Church planting and Church growth. He has been married to his beautiful wife Favour Umejiaku for twenty four years and they were blessed with a wonderful and talented son, JIL Chidirim Umejiaku.Contact the author if you want to organize two or three day''s revival in your church or a seminar on evangelism, church planting and church growth.

The book tells the true storie in the Lower -Congo in the last century . While the majority of the territory assigned to the Belgian colonial power at the Berlin Conference in 1877 , is still unexplored , born in 1921 in the village of Luvituku a girl called Elisabeth Matondo . She is the eldest of five children in a family whose parents were the first Protestant Christians of the village. She was baptized on April 2,1939, and become the wife of Emile Adolphe Disengomoka on June 25, 1939 . . Together they have eight children.. She gets a lot of love and in turn gives a lot to surroundings : her family ,her students, her literacy classes and courses Bible reading Congolese adults ...She died while overseeing the construction of her school in her village. Her dream was to build a school, a clinic and a protestant church in her village.Elisabeth Matondo left a great testimony about his involvement in the social activities of the region.

God and Texas provides accurate stories from early Texas history, that illustrate the many ways God impacted the lives of the settlers of the Lone Star State. From romance and humor, to warfare and murder, God and Texas exposes' man at his worst, and God at His best. Step back in time, and sense the fear these pioneers experienced as they battled the cruel enemies of weather, disease, and war. Read the poignant letters of brave soldiers as they faced certain death, and the stirring verse of generals and slaves. Hear amazing testimonies of trust in God and the necessity of prayer, Bible study, and worship. Amazingly, God and Texas fills the glaring gap in most Texas history books, where the Hand of God was ignored. God and Texas begins with newly researched information about the original occupants of Texas and its eventual settlement as a part of the New World, along with the faith implications of such settlement. Covering from the sixteenth century through the dawn of the twentieth century is indeed an impressive goal, and the author has done so in an easy-to-digest chronological style. The author has done a masterful job of including a wide variety of stories in this collection, ensuring that a vast chorus of voices and their experiences are heard. He includes the stories of the Native occupants of Texas, black voices, Spanish Christians, French explorers, hardy pioneers, and female settlers, offering a well-rounded picture of life in historic Texas. The religious history presented within the pages of God and Texas also demonstrate depth, showing the impact of many different faith communities, including Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal, and Jewish. Further, the stories themselves cover a wide variety of genres, from history and religion to education and music. These inclusive selections are sure to catch the reader's interest. The author's own long family history in Texas also adds a personal touch that brings the history to heart.

In this modern world, it seems that there is a constant competition for control of your eyes. At the same time, God Almighty desires to open your spiritual eyes to His amazing purpose for your life. Through the outpouring of His Spirit, He will open your eyes to a new and living hope. You will begin to see the character of Jesus Christ forming it you. He will empower you to overcome your fears and sorrows. He will equip you to serve in His Kingdom. Your life will be full of excitement. You will never be the same. Allow Him to restore your spiritual vision today! Kelly McDonald, Jr. is an international Evangelist with Hungry Hearts Ministries. He has written over 40 books and booklets on pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. He has been preaching since 2007 and is available to speak at your church upon request.

This manuscript is a work of biblical studies that uses common narratives and teachings from the bible to show that the trials and relationship dynamics that biblical figures faced are the same challenges that we face emotionally and relationally today as Christians and humans. Dr. Anthony has structured his book around a beautiful sentiment, and one that is extremely helpful in biblical counseling: we are all human, and we all face the same trials and struggles emotionally and in relationship with one another. This helps bridge the gap between biblical text and readers' modern experiences of life, showing how we can learn more about ourselves as humans and give one another grace practically through studying the word. Dr. Anthony has organized his book skillfully, taking the reader through the natural progression of the biblical text with each story, beginning with the Garden of Eden in Genesis and working his way progressively through the rest of the Old Testament and into the New Testament in the remaining chapters. This organization will be extremely helpful for readers, as it will come in a familiar order.

About the Author Viola M. Edwards is my birth giving name, many time I want to change it, but I didn't. I came from a family of nine kids; I'm the middle girl and the third oldest. I was a foster parent for over fifteens years; I adopted two girls Shaherah and ShaKayla Edwards. I have a Bichon Frise name April. I'm finishing my studies in Theology going for my B.A. I've travel doing mission work in Thailand, Africa, Egypt, South Korea and other countries. I'm now a full-time writer; No Sweet Truth is my first book but not my last. My genre is non-fiction but not limit to that. I'm writing for Young Adults with my daughter's and future generations in mind.

A Witness Called Marcus by author William J. McDougall is a work of Christian fiction that follows a Roman Centurion who finds himself drawn into the passion story of Christ during a tour in Roman-occupied Israel. After witnessing His crucifixion ordered by Pontius Pilate, Marcus is swept up in the movement of Christianity that follows. An enjoyable and thought-provoking read! Through well-drawn characters and an honest take on the complex relationships in 1st-century Israel, the author has crafted a story that is hard to put down. He skillfully immerses you in the Roman and Jewish power centers of the day - worlds that are first challenged then threatened by the prophetic figures of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth. How will career soldiers, Roman officials and ordinary people from across Judea respond to a Man being acclaimed as the Son of God? You'll enjoy this compelling journey through some of the most momentous days in history. -- Rev. Nick Uva

This book, "Do You Stop to See?" will inspire you to live your best life every day. The author challenges you to take a journey of self-discovery, introspection and faith. She blends a myriad of poetic styles with whimsical intent to both amuse and elicit thought on life's varied topics. You will start thinking outside the norm. This book is that rare find you can't keep to yourself but must share with family, friends... and simply everyone. "Do You Stop to See?" is the perfect feel-good, thought-provoking read which leaves you changed for the better. You will be glad you stopped to see!

Today is July 24th, 2000, and this is my 40th birthday. I was feeling quite depressed at the time. I didn''t see my life going anywhere and wanted to end it.I was high on cocaine and intoxicated on liquor, I had also smoked PCP laced marijuana. I was contemplating suicide but could not make up my mind the best way to carry this out.This was also the day that I found Christ Jesus and this time for good. As I was sitting in my living room, crying my eyes out and my body was going through many changes; my nose bled, I had trouble breathing, my heart was racing, I was sweating profusely, I had no control of what was happening to me or my body.I was flipping the channels on my TV, suddenly I came across Christian Television and Bishop TD Jakes was on.He was preaching about suicide and how the enemy fooled people by messing with their minds. He kept saying over and over again, how this was a trick of the Devil to make you believe that you are worthless and hopeless, and that this is the way the enemy keeps you from knowing who God created you to be.To my readers. You can find God in any state or condition. Surrender and accept Christ today. I am living proof.I am a licensed and ordained Minister now. Preaching and Teaching the Gospel according to Christ. I have been doing this for over 15 years.If God could do it for me, HE surely can do it for you.Amen

Words To Live By is a collection of inspirational essays produced by the author over several years, but closely edited for this book. The purpose of this volume is to inspire, encourage and invigorate believers in Christ. The author has endeavored to provide spiritual nourishment for those who hunger for meaning in a world which has largely lost its way. The title reflects a comment made by a new Christian who had read some of the essays included here. Many chapters of this work are based upon incidents from the author's personal life. His experience as a long-term foreign missionary, and as a university professor for thirty years, plus his extensive travels abroad have provided fodder for the stories recounted in this volume. Every chapter centers on incidents or events recounted in the Bible, and the reader will be introduced to many wonderful, but often overlooked, Bible stories. The author received the A.A. Degree from Freed-Hardeman College (1958), the B.A. Degree from Harding College (1960), the M.A. in French (1977) and the Ph.D in Comparative Literature (1987) from The University of Southern Mississippi. He taught college classes for thirty years, the last twenty of which at Freed-Hardeman University. Other books by the author: The Righteousness of God (Xulon Press, 2013) The Apocalypse: A Revelation of Jesus Christ (Xulon Press, 2015) Commentary on The Prophecy of Daniel (World Evangelism Publications, 2017).

"Look over there, Tonto, outlaws. Let's get 'em!" exclaimed Mark, and off we'd go down the row of apple trees on our trusty steeds (stick horses) to capture and arrest the bad guys. Northwestern Indiana is mostly flat, open pastures or crops. It was expansive and a little intimidating, especially when a breeze was blowing. Mark would shout, "Hi-o Silver!" as we galloped across the pasture. He, of course, was the Lone Ranger and I was Tonto. His imagination knew no bounds. There was never a boring day with Markie around.

'Gay' is neither a serene nor settled identity in the lives of countless persons who manifest it. With unfailing regard for them as persons, the author integrates strands from history, psychology, and philosophy in narrating the roots and rise of gay identity. Neither political nor polemical, this narrative proceeds along the path of reasoned inquiry in discerning that emotional burdens and risky sexual behaviors give shape to gay. Anchored in an esteem for persons as such, the story arrives at an outcome that promotes understanding, lifts the weight of a burdensome identity, and diminishes the divide within society over homosexuality. John Collins has worked in the field of education for forty years, serving in such capacities as teacher, principal, superintendent and college professor. He holds a doctorate in education from a Jesuit University. John is married and is father to five grown children. Restoring Reason in a Controversial Matter

The Book of Romans Through the Eyes of a Cop is the fourth book in the Through the Eyes of a Cop series. Law enforcement officers and those who work in the criminal justice system are different. We have a calling in our lives to protect and serve. Christians have been called but also set apart for this profession and ministry. This devotional is meant to be encouragement for those set apart and called. Law enforcement is a noble profession with noble individuals who sacrifice to serve. There is no greater use of this noble profession than to minister to the lost and victimized of this society.

The Gospel of John Through the Eyes of a Cop is a daily devotional for anyone in the criminal justice system. It can be used as a personal daily devotional or as a small group Bible study. This book provides training in basic and critical, yet often neglected, attributes that law enforcement officers must possess. These basic attributes are the love and compassion that Jesus Christ demonstrated in His everyday life. He was, and is, the ultimate authority figure in the world. There is not a better example than God's only Son. As a child tries to imitate his dad, we are called to imitate Christ and the life He lived on earth. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px Times} CHARLES GILLILAND is a police officer with over 27 years of law enforcement experience. He serves as an elder in Cottonwood Church, Dublin Texas. He is a life member of Gideon's International and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers. His heart's desire is to see the men and women of law enforcement come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Reverend Hugh Macmillan was a 19th century Scottish pastor who lived from 1833 to 1903. Aside from his pastoral vocation, Macmillan also seems to have had a deep love and knowledge of botany, geology, geography, and the spiritual nature of human beings. He has several published books, such as Bible Teachings in Nature, The Christmas Rose & Other Thoughts in Verse, The Olive Leaf, and The Sabbath of the Fields: Being a Sequel to Bible Teachings in Nature, all of which show the connection between the nature of earth and its people, and their shared creation by God. In addition, Reverend Macmillan also wrote 200 sermons which are now in the public domain. These are scripture-referenced essays on the precise configuration of every thing in nature, including our natural environment and our human selves. Everything is interconnected and coordinated; nothing is ever lost in its entirety. Every one of God's creations has a purpose, from the precise borders of a natural tideline to the beauty of a flower. Nothing is random. And neither are we, as God's creations in His purposed world. Macmillan's insights into the continuing human life cycle offer a warm understanding and a hopeful uplift to those who read these sermons. Ms. Hansen has brought these 200 Macmillan sermons into print to share with readers a knowledge of the total coordination of the earth's and human beings' creation, and of the love and omnipotence of our Lord God, the Creator. Ms. Hansen holds a Master of Arts degree in English from New York University, and is continuing her studies into the scriptural and worldly interface of human beings.

As a Christian psychologist who has worked with hundreds of children and adolescents experiencing depression, Dr. David E. Miller has created a simple two-part workbook designed for these children and their parents. The activities in the workbook are designed to help children learn coping skills to help better manage or overcome the symptoms of depression. The parent's section of the workbook is a resource of ideas that can help their children overcome depression. Since these concepts have application to the classroom and other settings dealing with children, the workbook can serve as a resource to parents, teachers, Pediatricians, Counselors, and other personnel working with children. Dr. David E. Miller is a psychologist with extensive clinical experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Currently in private practice, he has worked in a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and institutional settings. He completed a B.S. degree in social science from Cedarville University (1972), an M.S. degree in educational psychology at Indiana University (1976), and a Ph.D. in Family Relations & Human Development at Ohio State University (1982). He was board certified as a diplomate-fellow in both psychopharmacology and severe mental illnesses (1998). As an award-winning author, his previous publications include: Good Horse Sense To Help Manage ADHD: A Self-help Workbook with Practical Suggestions for Children with ADHD & Helpful Resources for their Parents & Teachers; I'm Really Scared...What Can I Do? A Workbook for Children Experiencing Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; The Stop...Think...Do Program: A workbook for Children With ADD or ADHD; Attitude Adjustment Needed Now: A Workbook for Children With Anger Problems; My Parents Are Getting a Divorce...What Now: A Workbook for Children Who Are Struggling Through Their Parents' Divorce; Christian Parenting In Today's World, The Ten Commandments of Christian Parenting, and Critical Spiritual Issues: Bridging the Spiritual & Psychological.

For those who are familiar with the Bible, Christ's warning that no one knows the day or hour of His returning is common knowledge, yet can it be that this very caveat holds the key to discovering a timing mechanism hidden within the writings of the Apocalypse-also containing images that point to the rise of the United States prior to the return of Jesus Christ? By breaching concepts of timing that few have dared to consider before the confusion and dysfunction of our politically correct twenty-first century, the Book of books now commands a new relevance for Christian believers looking for Him who will soon catch us up (enrapture us) to His side. By using a simple "side door" entry into the middle of the apostle John's Revelation of Jesus Christ, we are here introduced to elementary discoveries made by a young boy, being taught on his mother's knee-as they venture into revelations that will soon follow, and we all but stumble upon two delicate sets of jewels within John's prophetic masterpiece (assisted by his father). These timing jewels, which he continues to share with us thereafter, soon become the "prophetic clocks" that lay wide open, and quite exposed, within the very heart of the Apocalypse. Thus, by first entering through that wide-open side door, and then wading in to "unwrap the clocks," Franklin ushers us through a window that soon opens up to our present world-revealing not only the obvious destiny of Israel, but also the emergence of a world superpower. All of these discoveries are finally capped off by confirming a particularly curious timing offset that surprises us with the discovery of an awakening that now awaits the close out of our present age, as foretold by the Old Testament prophet Zechariah. How can so much revelation be discovered within one young man's adventure? The key is actually found within an amazing flexibility that the Lord has built into those "clocks." When will Christ return? "When it is time."

After completing her first voyage aboard the Golden Cross, Christy is confident that sailing for the King is her destiny. She and the Pirate Girls join forces with the Royal Explorers to rescue ten children recently orphaned by a civil war in their land. The mission is fraught with so much danger, only divine intervention can save the children. Christy is terrified by the power she witnesses and begins to doubt not only her calling, but the King she serves. How can he be good and allow so many horrible things to happen? Will this mission signal the end of Christy's time as a Pirate Girl? Laura J. Salgado lives in a suburb of Chicago with her husband and two teenage daughters. She shares her passion for the Lord and His Word through leading in-depth Bible studies at her church. In addition to working as a financial professional, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling.

Each of us was conceived by destiny, produced by purpose, and packaged with potential to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. There's only one quality that has had more of an effect on my life in the past, and that's not believing in myself.