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"Old English Sheepdogs are teenagers all their lives!" I was told this a little over thirty years ago when I brought my first sheepie into our home. By watching their funny comical ways, our most recent household members-who are actually named Lizzie and Lenny-made writing this book so very easy. This series demonstrates how simple but cute this breed can be. Since these doggies are children at heart, these books are written to give back the lessons and love our little ones can learn from this breed!Lizzie and LennyBobtail Series

Problem Solving with Jesus is a book full of truth that would and can help many people. We all have gone through many things in our lives and wished that it never happened. But we cannot change the past, but we can do something about the future. You see, we have the power to change ourselves, and in doing so, we can live better lives. This book has many things that I have gone through in life, and many things that I have seen others go through. Also, it has many truths that Jesus can show you and take you out of the negative and put you into the positive. Just by reading and understanding what the Lord Jesus can do for you is the best thing for you and those around you. I know that if you have not gone through something, then you have seen and/or know someone that has or is going through something that is not good. We all have heard of others going through sad situations and wish we could help them. But we seem to be powerless because we do not know what to do.Well, we have forgotten that knowing the past of self and others we can change it and make it better by not doing the same things over again. Also, we can help others that are going through bad times by just receiving Jesus into our lives. Having Jesus can give us strength and so much more to better our lives. I have gone through so much, and if I knew Jesus and/or had listened to God to begin with, I would not have gone through so much pain.

I will define various kinds of demonic spirits, how to recognize them, and what our behavior is like once they enter our thought process. We will explore some actions we can take to defeat them. If we trust in God to keep persevering, we can have victory and be set free. James 1:12, Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Living on This Side of the Timeline is a book about faith, love, and the spiritual growth we all seek as we move through this life that God so graciously gave each one of us. Jesus is the true way and at the center of our timeline. Many aspects of our lives deal with these thoughts, as well as our laughter, tears of joy, and certainly our sorrows. This book dabbles in all of those emotions, including some of the author’s pun-strewn narratives. This is a book about us and our walk on this side of the timeline.

As Christians, we need to be aware that we are in spiritual warfare every day. This is what Get Right Church is about. The book is written with hopes that the reader can see the many missed opportunities that God places before us daily to be blessing to others and opportunities to witness and attest to His greatness. It also allows the reader to see through the experiences of others what should be our reasonable service. It is our duty to be strong for the weak and share the gospel of Christ correctly.Too often, we as Christians negate the need for true spiritual and religious revivals in our personal lives. Many times the purpose of a revival is not clearly understood by Christians. Revivals are spiritual feastings on God's word. The duty of a Christian is to lead others to Christ through witnessing, not in words only, but through lifestyle.Get Right Church shares the trials, tribulations, and victories of believers as they continue to grow in the true knowledge, understanding, and wisdom of God. This growth is not just for their lives but to share freely while leading others to Christ as ambassadors. Get Right Church is about a lifestyle. Second Timothy 2:15-16 and 3:16-17 gives directions to study and control our speech with confirmation of the author of the Holy Bible and the reason to study. Romans 12:1-2 gives us directions how to live in this world and honor God, which is our reasonable service.These experiences are shared to help others see that we can live a victorious lifestyle in Christ while giving glory and honor to God through our daily lives. Start your personal revival with Christ, and allow others to see him in you, which is your reasonable service to God.

I want the world to see my insides like a badge, like a statement saying "" this is how bad it really is.Are you a Christian who battles depression? Have you wondered why your faith isn't meeting your needs? D.M. Harrington understands the crushing weight of depression. When reality didn't align with the deep-rooted beliefs she held since childhood, D.M. began asking tough questions of her faith. By confronting spiritual questions that didn't have easy answers, God revealed the shackles that bound her to the dark.Light in a Dark Place breaks down our own desperate questions of faith into digestible nuggets, which show how to make a faith walk practical. Much of our pain is our shredded hands refusing to let go in an invisible tug-of-war with God. But we must let go""of our illusions about life, our irrational expectations, and our preconceptions about God. It is the only route to relief. Light in a Dark Place explores questions that plague many, including:- Why am I unable to help myself?- Why won't God fix me?- How can a good God allow bad things to happen?- Could I be the problem?- and moreWith a compassionate voice, D.M. Harrington relies on Scripture and the One who gave her answers as she crawled after the light.You are not alone in your depression. No matter how many years you have fought or how many wounds you have accumulated or how exhausted you are""there is light. You can thrive emotionally, mentally, and relationally in spite of depression. D.M. Harrington has a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill but currently works as a Certified Public Accountant. As a member of American MENSA, she uses her capacity for complex thought to search the mysteries of God for help in managing major recurrent depression disorder. D.M. lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her rescued Boston terrier, Pearl, and her three-legged Jack Russell mix, Frankie. Join the conversation at: www.lightinadarkplace.com

Ray Deaton wrote Jungle Walk for his granddaughter to help her navigate through the decision processes that we all face on a daily basis. In the poem, the hero, or protagonist, is faced with decisions from the very beginning. Why am I here? The impetus that propelled him through the initial stages was the friendly animals, which could represent friends, teachers, etc. The surroundings, although alien, provide the motivation to proceed deeper into the jungle. Forks in the road represent major decisions or possibly life-altering possibilities.As you read the poem these decisions and forks in the road could be discussed with the child, suggesting that they substitute the decisions needing to be made by our hero with actual events in the child's daily routine.Finally, the story was written in poetic form to gain and maintain the child's interest.

Words of Wisdom was proposed by the publisher as a title, and it seems appropriate as lately, I have had no trouble expounding my theories concerning politics, society, moral values, and life in general. Although this book could be considered as part 2 of my memoirs, spanning my age from thirty-five to fifty-nine, it is far more than a simple chronological statement of life incidents. No topic is safe from my scrutiny and sometimes biased point of view.I began writing this book the same day that part 1 was submitted to the publisher, but the outline was prepared during the long flight to Japan. More details were added nightly as I sat in hotel lobbies, struggling to put my thoughts onto paper. By the time we returned, twelve days later, the project was complete except for several hundred hours spent filling in the details.Within the pages, I hope that the reader will gain some expert advice from someone who has lived a full life, not without hitting a few speed bumps along the way. Hopefully, they will learn from my mistakes, especially involving alcohol and prescription drugs.Compared to my first book, which was painful and difficult to prepare, this one has been a breeze.

The Lord's Prayer is unequivocally the greatest prayer ever given to the believer! It is so much more than just words to repeat so that one can complete some ritual expectation. On the contrary, it is a square meal for the soul, containing every ingredient necessary for spiritual health.Monumental in all aspects, the Lord's Prayer is NO ORDINARY PRAYER! It is not about success in the eyes of man but about faithfulness to God on the believer's daily walk. A fresh contemplation of the prayer, the Christian is challenged to forego mere and often mindless repetition and to discover the Lord's words are a living text for purposeful life and worship.Dare to be di¿erent!Change the way you view the Lord's Prayer-forever!Discover its life-changing concepts!Apply its powerful insights as needed!Ready? Set? GO!

When the rich young ruler asked Jesus how he could obtain eternal life, Jesus told him to sell everything and give it to the poor. He went away sorrowing because he had great possessions. What if someone who was really rich actually did sell everything he owned and gave the money to the poor? Would he know how to survive without money? How would people treat him? Would he try to get a job? There are many possible outcomes. This book explores one of them. Along the way, the man encounters several interesting people who teach him important lessons including humility. In the end, he comes to a greater understanding of why Jesus told the ruler to sell everything and give the money to the poor. It wasnt about money at all. The Bible is clear in teaching that eternal life is only obtained by faith in Jesus Christ. Why then did Jesus tell the man to do what He did? Read, and you will learn.

After high school, a coal miners daughter from a small, rural country place called Havaco, West Virginia, leaves town in hopes of finding a better life, employment, or striking it rich somehow. Her family was poor so they dreamed big. She needed a job paying enough to take care of her needs, as well as enough to send some money back home to help the family. The president of United Coal Miners Union, John Lewis, was murdered; the coal mines were shut down and the coal miners were now jobless. The family was now living off of government cheese, dried milk, and beans. She had never been away from home and she had only read about the city. Now she finds herself in a place full of strangers, huge buildings, and dual highways. She had been instructed to get in a Bible believing and teaching church so she could make friends and be safe. She gets married and, because of the betrayal of her in-laws, gets divorced. She first turns angry, then becomes bitter and has unforgiveness in her heart. She turns inward for self-gratification. Unbeknown to her, her intimate life was being recorded. This keeps her from having a normal life so she goes back to square onelooking for a Bible believing and teaching church. Thereafter, her life takes many twists and turns. What she discovers will make you shiver. This book was sabotaged seven times to cover up the truth, but the truth got out anyway. The most valuable thing in the world is the truth. One cannot have trust without the truth. Most times it is hidden behind a bunch of lies. We, as the people of God, must live by the truth or there will be no trust. The word of God is true. It lives in me. 1

Scripture Therapy offers solutions to challenges individuals face every day. It connects careful teaching of the Bible with proven strategies from Choice Theory, to empower individuals to yield to God, follow His calling, and live a happy and meaningful life. Scripture Therapy combines faith, psychology, and life experiences to reach those seeking more in their daily walk with God and the impact they have on reaching those seeking more in their daily walk with God and the impact they have on the world around them. "Finally, the world is blessed with the publication of a wonderful new book combiningScripture Therapy and Glasser's concepts of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. The authors, Lester and RoxAnne Triché, have blended their skills to produce a powerful book that has the potential of helping people from all kinds of backgrounds and systems of belief.I saw, firsthand, how the authors work with people to help empower them to literally change their lives for the better. I saw the warmth and humor they use in their teaching of these ideas. The Trichés are a dynamic duo, and their book is a must-read for anyone who wants to enhance their Spirituality and improve their happiness quotient on day one. Scripture Therapy helps people see their real purpose in live and how they can contribute to mankind now and for generations to come.The Trichés are Glasser-trained experts at teaching Choice Theory, which explains human behavior, and Reality Therapy, which provides a method for solving some of life's most pressing problems. Combined with Scripture Therapy, relationships will improve and a whole new world of people at peace with each other can become a reality." -Carleen Glasser

Join Haakon as he searches about the farmyard for a sign of God’s house—it has no windows, no doors, and a tiny little chimney. This inspiring story, coupled with charming illustrations, is sure to warm your heart. ΓÇïBe sure to have an apple ready when you read the story!

This is a true story of faith, hope, and love that happened to two average people who came from small towns in Iowa, the heartland of America. God has blessed both of us with miracles, time and again, asking nothing in return except for love and reverence for Him. This is our testimony.As we look back at our lives, it often becomes clear that God intervened, at times and in ways that we did not understand. His plans for us aren't always or even very often understood, but they are always perfect, and all we have to do is believe, have faith, and trust Him.While reflecting on our lives, we decided that the story of how God had blessed us so abundantly, time and again with true miracles, had to be told. This book was born with the goal to glorify God in thankful praise for His blessings to our lives and to give hope to all those facing life's challenges every day.Never give up! God does answer prayer and we are living proof of His grace and love. Miracles do happen every day. Never stop believing.

This book is intended to show Jesus's deity through the signs and dialogue in the book of John. John has recorded eight signs or miracles in his Gospel. He begins with the marriage at Cana and progresses through his Gospel to the resurrection, the greatest of all the signs. These miracles in the book of John, and all the Bible for that matter, are not arbitrary but were chosen by the Holy Spirit to show that Jesus is who he says he is. John himself tells us his purpose in writing his Gospel in John 20:21: "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name." This book is intended for you to look at the miracle and sayings of Jesus in John and show how they point to Jesus being the promised Messiah, the Son of God, deity incarnate.John showed who Jesus was when he said, "I am the bread of life," and proceeded to feed the five thousand with the loaves and fish. John records that he said, "I am the light of the world," and then Jesus proceeded to heal a man born blind from birth. He told Mary at the death of Lazarus, "I am the resurrection and the life," and proceeded to raise the dead. Finally, he told his disciples, "I lay my life down, and I will take it up again." Then he went to the cross, died, and was buried to rise again on the third day. And just in case there is any doubt as to his resurrection, he appears to Thomas in the upper room and to the disciples by the sea of Tiberius.It is my prayer that this book may prove who Jesus is to the minds of all who read it. That they may come to believe that Jesus is who he said he is-the Messiah, the Son of God, who died for our sins-and is raised to make it just as if we never sinned (Romans 4:25).

This book is about my testimony. I grew up attending a fundamental church out of the mainstream of other Christian churches. Many of the doctrines and views that came from its teaching caused me to be an outcast and different from my peers.When I reached the age of eighteen and became independent of my parents, I started to study the Bible and find out for myself what was in it. It's been a long road and a difficult journey, but my quest has been rewarded by the many treasures I have found hidden in its pages. Just recently, I found the ultimate treasure: bringing the Bible into focus as one picture. This picture has become predominate in my understanding of God and how He views and works with those who come to Him.

Every once in a while a book comes a long that inspires, encourages,motivates, and makes you laugh. Note 2 Self: Faithful Inspiration andAspiration is thought-provoking and challenges you to determinewhere you are in your relationship with God through a series ofentries the author calls poor man's proverbs. Take notes as you read through the book, pondering where you arein your life with the inspiring goal of ultimately drawing closer toyour aspirations. It offers helpful hints on how to accomplish thisobjective. You will find yourself saying "Hmm…" quite a bit. Winding roads from whatever path-all walks of life upon which toembark by God-given choices we all have. Faith, strength, endurance,humor, and love are momentous elements needed to keep pace in thischallenging world. For believers and unbelievers alike, this inspiredwork will invoke avid readers as God intended.

The Ark of My Leadership Experiences is a summary of seminal professional experiences in my leadership journey shared for others currently on a similar journey or may someday be on an aspirational journey to become a CEO/servant leader. Being in environments without the benefit of colleagues who held the same position and looked like me, my network became a membership of two-me and Jesus Christ. My strength, courage, encouragement, anointing has come from taking comfort in Him who I believe catapulted me to every position I have held. Every elevation came from His providential intervention. So I reference my experience through this leadership Ark. The Ark of the Covenant contained the Ten Commandments, laws given to Moses by God. The Ark of My Leadership Experiences are anchored through a cloud of witnesses that traveled before me!The Ark provides us with reassurances that in:Leadership ~ no leader should go it aloneDiscernment ~ the still, small quiet voice still leads and guides us if we be stillEndurance ~ He gives us momentum for the journey

It was summertime 1955, and the wind was picking up, while the clouds rolled by, foretelling of a storm coming. As a sleepy-headed six year old, the small-framed girl walked across the lawn to where her grandmother was working quickly in the garden. Darlene noticed her five-year-old brother staring upwards. Shortly, he called her name and motioned for her to look up. Jesus hovered amid the clouds and spoke gently but firmly. "Something is going to happen, but I will bring you back. I will always be with you."Separated from two siblings and the only family she knew, Darlene was placed for adoption. Over the next twenty years, she endured physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. Rejection, anger, bitterness, depression, and loneliness became a way of life. But Darlene never gave up hope, remembering God's promise to return her to her biological family. God's plan for her was more than she could ever imagine.

The Laity Fix examines the challenges and opportunities within today's faith communities. It poses questions that many congregations face and offers answers that can be applied. Leaders across faith communities can increase their personal leadership contributions through the use of the suggestions offered. Recognizing that every congregation is different, with its own unique composition, The Laity Fix demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of differences and the immeasurable value congregations have to address myriad spiritual, social, and economic conditions. The Laity Fix is a must-read for faith community leaders desiring to make a difference.

Have you ever felt in your gut that you were mistreated, marginalized, alone, sabotaged? Your feelings may be unveiling adversity. Adversity can be a show stopper that negatively impacts one's outlook on life and self-confidence. It is a given fact that individuals succumb to the pressures of adversity due to lack of guidance on how to positively respond mentally or spiritually. Like Crabs in a Barrel helps to expose some avenues of adversity and provides the guidance on how to handle adversities that you might meet in the workplace, community, or home so that you can overcome.Adversity takes many forms and usually rears its head when you are perceived to be progressing or having the potential to progress. Hence, the cliché that speaks to it being lonely at the top. We often perceive adversity to be bold and loud, but many kinds of adversity are covert. Many times, the ones closest to you are the leaders in this war. Th e ones that have nothing to say are saying a lot. Body language speaks loudly, and you must listen to it. God through His Words helps us to identify and respond to adversity as well as teaches us how to avoid partaking in creating adversity

No one ever adequately prepares for the death of a loved one. Grieving can stun the soul and turn ones world upside down. This book is specifically sculpted to walk the grief journey alongside the sufferer. It highlights spousal loss but covers a gamut of other situations. The answers are not swift and easy, but the book will lead to the place of safety and rest. There is One who understands the turmoil of pain, and He died in the loneliest place imaginable. But His victory over the heaviness of dying can give unparalleled hope and relief to the one wounded by loss. Would you be willing to take the journey with someone who knows your hurt and offers you His strong hand?

Regarding faith, a playwright once said, Men still have faith, but today men do not have faith in God. Men have faith in the doctor. That playwright lived to be ninety-five years old. We need to learn from Gods people who lived long. Ask yourself this question: what did Noah or Abraham or Moses or Joshua do to achieve health and longevity? Im sure they did nothing halfway or their way, but they did things God's way.

The first of the series Tails of Two-Paw Estates, Miss Bee and the Butterfly Garden will introduce readers to this delightful story. In the village of Two-Paw Estates, Miss Bee seems to make all the world full of sunshine, even on the rainiest of days. Even White-Out, Miss Bee's grumpy cat, learns to tolerate the bad days.Readers will discover Miss Bee's secret passion for growing flowers-these same flowers will be with Miss Bee from start to finish throughout the Tails of Two-Paw Estates.If you want to spend some quality time reading with your children, the Tails of Two-Paw Estates highlights the journey from childhood to young adulthood and the significance of a maternal influence whether it originates from a birth mom, a grandmother, a foster mom, or just a close family friend.Don't miss out on all of the Tails of Two-Paw Estates, including Two-Paw Estates: The Original Tails, The Brothers of Two-Paw Estates, A Visit from Honey, and the story that inspired the series, The Legend of the Secret Flowers.

"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 This scripture reference appears light and encouraging when first read, but how does it stand up to the challenges of real life?What happens when you have faced challenges and find yourself asking, "Where are you God?" or "How long must I wait?" or even "Why aren't you listening?" Many of us have been faced with questioning if we can really depend on a God that we cannot see, including the author of Waiting to Bloom. After experiencing multiple heartbreaks and difficulties from early childhood on, Kathleen finds herself doubting that a life without confusion and pain could really exist. Locked within her man-made cage of isolation, she finds she is able to tackle worldly obstacles while maintaining a safe distance from opening herself up to additional pain and hurt - but these safety measures carry a heavy burden emotionally.Desiring to be free, she begins on a journey to find lasting joy, happiness, and the possibility of learning to trust. Follow along as Kathleen's life journey continues with multiple unforeseen twists and turns and a growing wonder: Will life always be based on fear, pain, and brokenness?Join Kathleen as she opens her heart, shares her story, and reveals what she has learned about fear, trust, and the one true answer to her pain.

One of the greatest desires of the church community in today's society is to have leadership that adds value to the personal growth of its membership while effectively supporting God's plan for building his kingdom. Church leadership whether a pastor, preacher, deacon, teacher, or hopeful prospects of these positions need desperately to know who they are, whose they are, what is their role, and how to effectively carry out their responsibilities as a leader in God's church. The Holy Spirit has blessed me with the vision needed to fashion this book to be a guiding light for those who are and have a desire to become an effective leader in God's church. The purpose of this book is to assist church leaders in their journey to effectively carry out God's plan for themselves, and the people they are called to serve. I challenge you to read this book and apply it to your life style in the interest of being an effective leader in God's church.

In Waiting for My Beloved, Dr. Cathleen F. Melvin takes the single female readers on a journey to explore who they are and the possible reasons why their desire to be married has not yet materialized.It includes, but is not limited to: why you should let him find you, what to look for in your godly beloved-to-be

Harmony is three years old. She loves God and is very curious about God. Harmony is on a mission to find God. With the help of Harmony's Aunney, you will learn how she searched and searched everywhere to find God and then the amazing place she does find Him.

The Blue Sea Monster is an ugly, scary monster who roamed the beaches of Palm Beach, capturing little children at dusk. Blake's grandfather suspected the children were taken to a deserted island in the Bahamas, and he was determined to find those children who had been kidnapped. Blake James went with his grandfather to get the chopper at the airport. Flying over many deserted islands, Grandfather said, "Maybe we will see something from up here." Then there it was, Blake spotted something shiny…something sparkling…as they flew over one of the uninhabited islands. Grandfather swirled the chopper around to take a closer look. Then he saw it too. He was surprised at what caught Blake's eye.