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Get-Along Stories: A Book of Modern Fables is a collection of short stories using an assortment of nonhuman characters, which were endowed by the author with some very human characteristics including envy, prejudice, egotism, and pride, but also friendliness, compassion, empathy, and love. Every fable has a moral with the underlying theme being that we do not all have to be the same to get along in this world.

The inspiration for the poems in this book was taken from stories in the Holy Bible, mainly from the life of Jesus, beginning with the visit of the Angel Gabriel to his mother Mary "e;The Annunciation."e; Many aspects of Jesus character are reflected in these poems, such as forgiveness, truth, self-knowledge, and peace (he was known as the Prince of Peace). The new commandment he gave his disciples before his death inspired the poem "e;The Greatest Commandment."e; The betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' own disciples, was the subject of a poem and Simon Peter denying that he knew Jesus was another amazing story. Then came the Crucifixion portrayed in the poem "e;The Easter Tale,"e; which was followed by the story of the Resurrection "e;Christ is Risen."e; Next was the poem about Mary Magdalene weeping at the empty tomb where Jesus' body had been laid. When Jesus appeared before her, she did not recognize him until he spoke her name - "e;Mary."e; What a moment that must have been for her! "e;Pentecost"e; was the next poem, which tells of how the disciples obeyed Jesus' command to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit to be bestowed upon them. The crowd were amazed by the things the Disciples said and did after receiving the Holy Spirit!Some poems even came to the author during the night. Truly they were Blessings from Heaven, which became the title of this book.

As Kevin practiced by himself, he found he was tripping over the ball when he tried to dribble it, but with every attempt, he got back up and tried again. Playing soccer is fun! Before it can become fun, a young boy has to learn the skills and techniques. Is that all he needs to be great? No! Will he find someone to teach him what he needs? Yes! But you'll never guess who!

Congratulations! You are pregnant! To become pregnant is a special season for any woman. Of course you want to know what's happened with your body and how your little one develop. In these 9 months - a lot is happening. BabySweet provides the medical and spiritual information every new mom is looking for: BabySweet draws you into the bible scriptures that directly apply to the week by week situation of your pregnancy and lead you in powerful prayers. You will discover that the bible is packed with messages that seems to be written just for you in this special time of your life. Experiences that you love to remember, you can write this down in this beautiful book - a very beautiful memory for later: for yourself and for your baby!This book can help you with: facts prayers for your unborn baby space for your own story sweet songs encouragement biblical insights helpful tips and fun ideas space for photos and memories texts from the BibleBabySweet is a pregnancy and prayer journal and an excellent give away present.

About the AuthorPaul Andrew Merkel is a sought-after speaker, inspiring and educating youth and adults alike to follow their dreams. After living in the darkness of prison, he found his way to a life of happiness. Paul shares his struggle with others, encouraging them to pursue the life they secretly desire. Paul inspires passion for life, hope, and the pursuit of happiness in his listeners. His story is one of caution to keep young people from destroying their chances for a happy life. Paul has spent the last twenty-five years sharing his message of hope with the US military, law enforcement, youth and adult offenders, high schools, youth groups, and inside the prisons of America. He shares from the soul about his loss of freedom and incarceration and the lessons learned from the one choice he made. Paul grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in an upper middle class home, living the American dream. His choice of one night changed it all, leading to the heartbreaking journey behind bars and the loss of his dream of a military career. Paul rebuilt his life in a new direction after prison, discovering a new destiny. Paul married and has two beautiful children that he adores. Far from the suburbs of Chicago, Paul has lived in Anchorage, Alaska, for the past two decades. Paul's passion and love for life are contagious. He is qualified to address this topic like no other. Paul's hope is that all discover their destiny. Don Shaferfriend, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker 1

Norman Weber was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is a CPA and has spent twenty years as a VP of finance for a twenty-million-dollar company and twenty-two years in public accounting and consulting. He became Spirit filled in 1973, and at a Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship (FGBMF) convention in Detroit, Michigan, he began to understand how to hear the voice of the Lord and perfected this in the next few years. He was a national director in Canada for FGBMF for nine years and served as the national treasurer during this time. He retired from public accounting in 1999 and moved to the rural area outside Owen Sound, Ontario, and runs an organic farm, including 2,800 organic apple trees and vegetables. He has spoken throughout Canada and in the United States and Australia. He moves in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. God moved his heart to write this book containing one hundred spirit-filled testimonies on what God has worked supernaturally through him. In 2014, the Holy Spirit took Norman to the third heaven and showed him the body parts warehouse. In 2016, God instructed him to increase his Holy Spirit ministry by praying for new body parts, and the last chapter shares how twenty-three people received new body parts in 2016. This book demonstrates how Christians today can minster under the leading of the Holy Spirit in healings, miracles, deliverances, financial prosperity, and how to follow God in everyday activities.

The book is an exciting true story filled with adventure and humorous anecdotes. The narrative starts by providing a background from earlier ancestors-through four generations. The author gives a unique account, beginning in Chipinge, located in Zimbabwe's eastern highlands. The villagers are confused by the ambiguous nature of how their ancestral land changed ownership. After many years of living as tenants who paid for occupying a portion of the new owner's property by working as farm laborers, one of the villagers' offspring was fed up with the arrangement and decided to venture to the big city of then Salisbury. He became the family's pioneer for exploring other foreign lands. Partson finds true love and marries his lifelong companion, Daina. The eldest daughter, Theresa, narrates the story, detailing the family's humble beginnings, struggles, and triumphs. The story then carries the reader through a chronological order of her journey-from infancy, adolescence, young adulthood, and as a middle-aged woman. The story invites the reader to relive the author's experiences at home, through her numerous travels to Tanzania, England, and the United States of America. Destined to Excel demonstrates the mysteries of divine intervention as the author frequently experienced encounters of incidences that could have yielded catastrophic results. However, by the grace of God, she was miraculously saved from entering total destruction. During the prime stages of her life, the author became totally blind. Despite her struggles of living without sight, she diligently persevered, guided by the power of the Almighty, carrying the author to her intended destiny.

In a day when the church's voice is increasingly silenced by the world's opposition, a call to stand for the good fight of faith must be made. But in God's call to His people, He asks them to stand up by first kneeling down. In an address to Solomon, God said: "e;If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves...then will I hear from Heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land."e; The first motion toward the awesome, sovereign God is downward, in humility. The title of the book, Before Honor, is taken from a verse from Solomon's Proverbs: "e;Before honor is humility."e; Before a hearing from heaven and preceding any honor to God or from Him is humility. The author of the book confirms this principle of humility with a plethora of Biblical evidence. Using a Biblical overview, the writer demonstrates the continuity of the theme from Genesis to Revelation, thus supporting the claim that humility is a fundamental attribute of God and the only attitude a follower can have that exalts and glorifies Christ. Though pride, the inverse of humility, is a destructive force, humility is a beneficent one. Humility is the hope of revival for all God's people.

Do you desire a passion for God's Word? A passion like you feel you should have, like you always wanted to have, like you used to have? If the answer is yes, then this book is for you. I've written this book for the average Joe and Joanne, people just like you and me, who don't have a theology degree or a professional ministry position but do have a desire to be able to understand and appreciate God's Word and develop a habit of honoring it daily. The topics in this book are actually lessons from my small group that I have had the privilege of leading for many years. My hope and prayer is that this enriches you, speaks life to you, and that the Holy Spirit would "e;open the eyes of your heart"e; to fall in love with God's love letter to you. You will find twenty-four chapters on topics that I believe are central to the Christian faith and that are ideal for your own devotional time or even to use as a guide for you-yes, you-to teach to a small group or cell group. Simple in presentation, yet profound in impact.

The book Forever In Your Presence is a reminder that no matter where we are on our path through life's journey, God is forever watching over us, guiding us and helping us from our very creation in the womb, throughout life and to the grave and beyond into His Kingdom. Isaiah 41:10 and Psalm 139 say it all so beautifully. The path in the woods represents the path we choose to take on our journey through life. The sun rays lighting the path symbolize God's presence and leading us along the way. If we stray from His path, we will have struggles but He will patiently wait until we see the light and return to the path He has always planned for our lives. Then we can glorify Him and find His peace and blessings.

The greatest generation will always be one of the most interesting times in American history. Why was this true? I had the privilege to be born in this period in beautiful historical Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I write this book as I saw it as a young boy. I was blessed with a good memory and an interest in all the things happening around me growing up in a small community, but a very unusual community during the Second World War. I will share in this book the people, our lives, how we lived, worked, played, and fought a war that affected and consumed us in everything we did. If you like nostalgia, which includes the Second World War, you will see it from a young boy's view, which will include many things you probably never knew or thought about-from the customs and people in a Pennsylvania Dutch community to a German American Bund camp that I had personal contact with; my family's involvement in the war; our small community's impact with lives given; sacrifices made; the number of generals from a population of 2,500 people; and probably the largest gauge plant in America. I will relate the fears and joys as a young boy from the air-raid drills, the holiday customs, our education, medical practices, family life, respect for adults and country, and spiritual impact at that time. There is a different world to be seen through the eyes of a child that is lost when we become adults. I believe I have captured that different world.

The Last Shepherd tells how at the beginning of the Common Era, Palestine was in chaos socially, politically, and spiritually. Political turmoil during the life of Jesus affected his ministry and caused him deep concern that he was not reaching the people with God's message of love. Leaders in Palestine had been corrupted with Greek and Roman influence, causing a growing divide between the rich and the poor. Pharisees were fighting the trend by demanding a harsh adherence to Mosaic law laid down in Leviticus, which caused a greater burden on the poor, who could not follow the law of sacrifices for atonement. The people were desperately hoping for the messiah. After Herod Antipas had John the Baptist beheaded, Jesus knew of the real dangers he faced by those in power and by the Pharisees who saw thousands following him as a loss of their influence. After the second year of his ministry, Jesus knew that there were plots to have him killed. As a result, he shifted his ministry into areas away from Galilee and Judea, and he pleaded with people not to call him the messiah, the savior the people had been hoping for. The Last Shepherd is a story of how politics during the life and ministry of Jesus influenced his mission. But the gospels give only two of the events recorded in Luke 13:1-5. This novel records them all.

Compiled with psalms, prophecies, and short stories, North and South Gate is a tale of two voices that reveals each of man's final destination. The voice of God, the Northerner, to the righteous man as he continues to journey from the wilderness toward heaven in contrast with the voice of the adversary, the Grey Wolf, in his pursuit to lead the lost man away from God into eternal alienation. North and South Gate is inspired by the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, "e;Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it"e; (Matt. 7:13 NIV).

A full 75 percent of the Bible is the Old Testament. If one of your kids, or your coworkers, or your friends were to ask you about the Old Testament, could you talk knowledgably about it? When you pastor says that your church believes in the Old Testament because the whole Bible is about Jesus, can you even imagine what he's talking about? In my experience, Christians often know stories from the Old Testament, or maybe have memorized verses from it, but very few would say that they understand it. That's where I stood not long ago, so I set out to do something about it. Frankly, without help, the Old Testament can be difficult to read, let alone understand. But with a little guidance, you can not only understand it, you can appreciate how it harmonizes with the New Testament and you can see how it is so foundational to your faith. I put together this book as I earnestly studied my way through the Old Testament. My hope is that I have taken hundreds of hours of reading and work, and summarized it into a book that can be used by Christians who just don't have hundreds of hours to invest. This book combines the best of what I've read and studied about the Old Testament. It is part book-read it through, or select areas of interest from the summaries. It is part Bible study guide-use the summaries to study or lead a Bible study group. It is part commentary-use it to complement your Old Testament reading. The Old Testament is the story that Jesus completes, and the promise that Jesus fulfills. Are you willing to invest about an hour per week for a year in order to see how this is true? Learn the name, nature, attributes, and character of God. Learn biblical principles, patterns, and promises. Learn about Hebrew culture, language, and history in the context of world history. Learn of the prophecies of hope through the Messiah. Learn how the Old Testament testifies to Jesus throughout!Share this adventure with me! Take the first step! Start down the path! You will find it one of the most fulfilling things you've ever done!

Gail Thomas, author of Healing Prayers in Jesus' Name for Children, along with her coauthor and her wonderful mother, Jean Castelow, wrote this book to glorify Jesus and to honor their Heavenly Father. This children's book, shows photographs of nature taken by Gail, taken where they lived together at Lake Seminole near Donalsonville, Georgia. Her mama helped her pair them with inspiring prayers, sent by the Holy Spirit in 2007. This mother-and-daughter team were together for four years, and Gail shares that her sweet mama became very sick and went to heaven. While there, Jesus asked her to help and encourage her daughter to publish this children's book first, since babies and children were so important to the kingdom of God. This book was Mrs. Jean's heart, and she sadly passed away on August 3, 2016. Gail is determined to have this dream come alive and was so happy to trust Faith Christian Publishing Company to make this happen to honor Jesus Christ. We pray it will touch anyone who reads them, especially children.

Navigating the church construction process can be a daunting task for a seasoned professional and even more so for a first time project manager. In his book, Terry Harpool discusses many of the aspects of this process beginning with prayer. Prayer is an absolutely essential requirement in seeking God's will from the very start of the project to its completion. Paramount to the success of the construction process is the selection of a qualified project manager to oversee the construction. This is vital, along with selecting a group of church experts, to help provide the needed inputs for requirements and budget. The book also provides tips on how to select the most qualified architect and general contractor based on the specific needs of the church. This ensures the building is specifically designed to meet church requirements and that it can be built on time and on budget. Also in the book, there is a discussion of the bid letter contents. These include special instructions to the general contractor, which help outline the parameters of the project and also prevents confusion during the construction phase. The book discusses many of the pitfalls that can occur during the construction phase with valuable insight on how to avoid these pitfalls. Additionally, there is a discussion of the dreaded "e;change order"e; and how it can impact the project. The critical relationship of "e;time, quality, and money"e; is addressed in the book, providing insight of how these three elements are interrelated in church construction. And finally, the book emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God for the successful completion and celebration of the new church building. With project completion, the ultimate realization for the project manager is knowing that he has laid up treasure for his faithfulness in a job "e;well done."e;

Unlocking Your True Identity and DestinyIn a time when the world has been on a path of removing God from manyplaces and many things, this book reveals what happens when you inviteHim in. Partnering with the Lord changes everything. The One who created you knows your true identity and destiny. He knitwithin you many gifts, talents, and abilities that you will need in this lifetime. In order to accomplish the good plans He alone has predestined for each oneof us, we must tap into what has been deposited. This book is a testimony of the depth of God's love and healing power and howHe, once invited in, changed my life completely. The person I had become wasshaped by my life's experiences, whether good, bad, or ugly. Although this book is written from my experience when I asked the Lord tohelp me with my lifelong physical weight issue, He revealed how just this onething, interwoven and connected to everything else in my life, has kept mefrom who He created me to be. As I partnered with Him, he unraveled "e;the weight of it all,"e; and revealed whatneeded to be addressed in my life in order for me to come into my God-givenidentity and destiny. Yours may not be a physical weight issue, but the path to healing is still the same. God created you, and He is the One who deposited those things you wouldneed. He has good plans for your life. Allow Him to reveal your true identity anddestiny, when you come out from under "e;the weight of it all"e;.

Chriseline Beaubrun was fifty-seven years old when she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. A widowed mother of two, Chris has just completed her master's degree in nursing, and she felt that she had the skills to deal with life's challenges. But her biggest challenge hit her like a blow to the stomach when her cardiologist delivered the official diagnosis. Congestive heart failure? How could that be? As a nurse, Chris had worked hard all her adult life and had taken care of her body. But there was no denying the cold, hard medical facts. As Chris's symptoms worsened despite medications and a defibrillator implanted in her chest, as she reached the point at which she was unable to take a single shallow breath without intense pain, her options for long-term survival were pared down to one: a heart transplant. This was her last, best chance, and because she was determined to survive, she agreed to interview for the position of organ recipient. She got the job and was added to the transplant list, and now Chris tells her story of the many ups and downs facing heart transplant patients-the anxiety of waiting for a heart that might never come, months of hospitalization as her condition worsened, and finally the call that a heart was on the way and the surgery itself. Afterward came the satisfaction of taking her first deep breath in more than a year and leaving the hospital to live her brand new life. Throughout the long process of recovery, Chris experienced both successes and setbacks. But her new heart remained strong, as did the support of her family, friends, and colleagues. Chris hopes that her book will inform and inspire organ transplant recipients and their families.

God seems to be "e;out there somewhere,"e; a distant and a most powerful presence that we need to respect and most time fear. I want you to know that we don't need to be afraid or hide anymore. I want to challenge you to come out of the shadows, and get personal with an almighty God. In this book I want to make an introduction of who He is, what He has done for you, and what He wants to do for you. We have a life journey but God also had a journey through time to fulfill His desire for a family of His own. Jesus came to introduce God to us as father and make a way whereby we can become one of His children. God and Jesus had an intimate father/son relationship and it is available for anyone who wants to be part of this family. He will welcome you with open arms to join the family no matter how you have spent your life. You can enjoy this loving relationship and be forever His.

Everyone experiences pain at one time or another. For some of us, a few days of pain turn into weeks, months, years, and then decades. What do you do when you feel betrayed by your own body? How does faith fit into a life of pain? What can you do when, like Paul, God says, "e;No"e; to your request for healing? Can God receive glory from your life? Can you be used in spite of your limitations? These are a few of the questions I have asked as I've had to learn to live with chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia. In Called to a Life of Pain, I share the life lessons Abba has taught me. Sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, always honest, Called to a Life of Pain for HIS Glory is a call to arms for those who are hurting. Don't give up! Don't quit! You matter, you can make a difference in God's kingdom, your pain has a purpose.

God communicates with me, protects me, and shows me His love through an angel, which He gave to me when I was born in Martinez, Georgia, in 1936. My story takes place in the small towns of Martinez and Evans, Georgia until I became seventeen years of age. After high school graduation, I married a Methodist minister and the South Carolina Methodist bishop sent us to churches in different areas of South Carolina. In this book, the reader will find out exactly how life was spent in each of these churches. When my husband died in 2006, I moved to Rock Hill, South Carolina, and that is where I live now. My angel has provided guidance and assistance to me throughout my entire life and this fact is illustrated in this book through actual experiences. As you see, my angel on the front of this book is wearing a tilted halo to show the world that life is not always perfect, but we can receive guidance to help us through all of life's situations. Three times I have seen my angel in person. Other times, I have felt the angel's presence and heard the words spoken by my angel. My angel lets me know that God is near me. Read this book to discover the three times my angel thought it was most important to visit me in person. As you read, I pray that you will be aware of your angel in your life guiding you. Remember, God is your Heavenly Father and His desire is to love you. Your faith will acknowledge the hand of God caring for you.

Grace Overcomes Today contains a thirty-one-day devotional study. This book captures the struggles, decisions, and victories of a modern-day person comparable to a similar profile during biblical times. Our journey through life may include crisis, change of relationships, or new job opportunities. You will read about a hopeless prostitute, broken relationships, a homeless alcoholic, an unexpected father, a retired man who lost everything, and more. God's grace and favor intervened to overcome their circumstances. These daily devotionals are a reminder of the powerful grace and favor available in our life through Christ every day-not just in desperate times. In these daily profiles, you may recognize your own situation or someone you know. Use the applications for the prayer focus of the day. You will begin to identify the favor of God upon your own life. Look for it!"e;When you read this book you will agree that Sharilynn Hunt was called by God to write these devotions to help us in our everyday life. Only God could give Sharilynn the courage and wisdom to share her faith with us. These special messages are a gift to a people who need his guidance and above all his love."e; Susan Reichert, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Writers Magazine.

From Ho (Whore) to Holy details the journey of a person going from innocence to idolatry, and back to righteousness, by mirroring Marcia's life steps to those of Israel, the "e;apple of God's eye."e; Israel was created by the Creator, because of his desire to have a wife, a people, and a family. Israel is important to all human beings, because it is the focus of what God has planned for all of us, individually! But Israel wanted freedom (from one god) and fun, by seeking many lovers (different gods), which in essence, constituted idolatry. How can the whorish Israel ever become a loyal and righteous wife (nation) again? By traveling through Marcia's life, we realize that Israel will be the wife of God, and believers will be the wife of Jesus!The book details the steps of becoming a harlot, characteristics of a whore, consequences of whoredom, steps to take to stop whoredom, how to be transformed (with benefits), ensuring that one becomes holy, and no longer living as a ho. There are some women in the Bible who were transformed, with benefits, which included Ruth, Tamar, and Mary Magdalene. There were some who pretended to be transformed, but were not, such as Samson. And then, there were those who no longer practiced whoredom, changed, and became a wife, such as Rahab. This book allows self-assessment of ones level of holiness, righteousness, and intimacy with God.

Annie tragically loses both parents, and when an aunt and uncle come forward to claim her, the choice seems obvious, but is it? They are young and will now have double the children to care for. The desire has been planted in Sandy's mind to take Annie (whose real mother, while alive, had become closer through their mutual church and its activities) into her own home. However, Annie goes to live with her relatives, and the vision is smashed for this kind friend who feels certain that God has planted the idea in her heart. For what reason then? Is it just to be disappointed at last? Is God not in it after all? Why does even a scripture verse stand out to assure her seemingly?Many aspects of God's will are clear in the scripture, and we follow as best we can. Other specific paths are not quite so easy to see. We pray, we read, and we sense what He is saying to us. Then by faith, we act. This is the true story of a little girl's journey . . . from living with her own dear family to being orphaned at a young age, to finally finding a permanent loving home from where she will grow up to serve the Lord with her life. It is also the tale of patience and answered prayer. God always answers, but His time is not always our time.

Ethel Van Wagnen has learned that her childhood friend Graff lost his wife in a tragic accident. She knows he has suffered grief and hardships throughout his life. Now, can Ethel, with the help of her husband and family, bring Graff back to a happy life? Will he accept this gift from his dearest friend and first love? A surprise visit from Graff begins the making of new memories and the recalling of days growing up as neighbors. Ethel decides to document their visits in hand-written journals for him. Will her prayers for him be answered? And what will the future bring to them as a new friend comes into Graff's life?Linda Ann Lewis has preserved the heart of the writings of her great-grandmother and combined them with stories she created about Ethel's girlhood in the 1880s. Through her study of the journals and historical research, she attempts to answer some questions about what happened to the childhood friendship of Ethel and Graff. The result is a touching story of "e;first love"e; and decades of true friendship and devotion that will capture the imagination of the reader.

The Poems of My Life is like a mirror. If you look in it, you can see yourself. Read it and you will understand the reality in life. Life, dreams, hope, love, and happiness.

Will You Take the Cup?This book takes the reader on a journey through seven events in Biblical history that have taken place or will take place in the not too distant future. These seven events are God's appointed times called the Feasts of the LORD. They are not seven Jewish feasts, they are not the seven feasts of Israel. They are called the Feasts of the LORD (Lev. 23) Therefore, they are NOT for a certain few, but for ALL mankind. This book uses these seven feasts to connect the reader to the time when Christ will return for His church and there will be a wedding. (Rev. 19:7) We don't know when this wedding will take place, but we know Christ is coming back for His "e;glorious church without spot or wrinkle"e;. (Eph. 5:27 NLT)Using Biblical scripture and personal true adventure stories during the feasts, the author describes how we are to prepare for this wedding. Each chapter is like a marriage counseling session with the Holy Spirit and allows the reader to answer some insightful questions regarding their own lives. The book will pull the reader into a place where they may have never been before. This is a place where each one can be better prepared for the future that lies ahead. The world is in turmoil, and you wonder, "e;When will the end come?"e; The answer, "e;When God is ready and all in His timing."e; Are you prepared for the wedding? Will you Take the Cup?Sealed with a KissSong of Solomon 1:2 Because of His flaming love,

Maggie Quinn had secluded herself nicely on her grandfather's farm in the middle of the Black Hills. Estranged from a town who didn't care to understand her, she made her own living and was able to sustain a quiet, peaceable life alone. All that was about to change. What possessed the Indian to drop the man at her doorstep? Maggie had no recourse but to lug the bullet-riddled man into her small cabin. It was an easy decision. He probably wouldn't make it through the night. In the morning, she would either be going for the doctor or the undertaker. Little did she know when she lugged him into her home, she lugged him into her quiet peaceable life. Thad Sheridan had no idea what was going on. The last thing he remembered was being tossed on the back of the Indian's horse. The ride through the prairie at breakneck speed tore at his body, the pain almost too much to bear. When the horse stopped, he hit the hard ground with an excruciating thud. He passed out. When he awoke, he was no longer lying on the hard ground but a soft bed. He closed his eyes. "e;Okay, Lord,"e; he prayed, "e;nothing happens to me without purpose. Show me your will."e; Then she appeared. When the town's moral compass finds a recuperating Thad staying at Maggie's, the problems begin to mount. Maggie, determined to maintain her current independence, is surprised by Thad's solution to the problems. Can Thad help Maggie find the purpose lacking in her life? Can Maggie provide the means for Thad to fulfill his purpose?

God's testimony: God wrote my story out of Genesis to Revelation of truth of my life with him. God knew all of me before he placed me in my birth father and placed me in my mother's womb. We all have a story with God. Get Out of the Ground is about my repentance, cleansing, and change of life because of the following: Consented: baptism of Jesus Christ Lord and Savior of my life. Accepted God's breath of life. Accepted God's wisdom and knowledge with understanding. Accepted God's chastisement. Accepted God's love. Did not accept God's Holy Spirit of Truth to guide my life. I wasn't taught that the Holy Spirit lived in me and what it represented in my life. My testimony of knowing and not knowing. Yet I became what God spoke of in Revelation 2 and 3 about the seven churches. I had forsaken it all. I had fallen deep in the ground, that his voice of love reached down on me and pulled me up out of the ground and set me on a solid foundation and started teaching me who the Holy Spirit of Truth is inside of me and how it is to be used in me. I had the Christian walk, but I did not have the spiritual walk. To all God's children I pray that this story help you to see your story and God\'s story for your life in Jesus Christ, Amen.

Chris Carson was a rebellious teen who faced a choice: either join the army or spend time in jail. He chose the army and was sent to Viet Nam. Later his company was caught and faced a firing squad. They were all killed, of course, and only Chris woke up weeks later rolling off a bed in New York, having been shot in the forehead, in the back, and with three fingers missing. In the meantime, he had met Jesus, who sent him back with a mission. From then on, Chris was able to invent amazing technology while still being subject to all the trials and frustrations everyone faces. This story is based on a real man's life-at least part one of it. Then it goes on to speculate what might happen to Chris and to the world with his artificial intelligence creation-Perceptor. This is a Christian action-adventure story that includes intrigue and evil-along with a love story or two-as we look into the possible future in the last days.