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Love Is . . . a coming-of-age tale about a girl named Abby who befriends and ultimately falls in love with her neighbor Ben. When a tragic event happens to her, she is forced down a path that she would have never foreseen, but by the grace of God, she learns what true love is.

To have the American dream or to understand the American spirit is to understand that it is not a golden ticket you acquire because of your color, race, or financial status. It is not because there is a secret that only certain people know to obtain happiness and success. It is not one specific type of story. My story is like millions of others out there. It is not special. It is not glorious. It is not filled with luck and handouts or a million dollars. It is a story of truth in finding joy and satisfaction in being all that you can be. This is a story about being resilient and having faith and in being able to stand and thrive and be successfully happy with what you are given. This book is about how to overcome the anti-American spirit of victimization and entitlement and let the American spirit rise in you and fight the good fight, fight for your life, your future, your dreams, and your success, and in doing so, the American spirit lives, and the American dream is achieved. Photography by: Kyilye BradleyArt work by: Daniel Willis

Are you desperate for comfort? Longing for answers? Needing to hear God? Then be quiet. Be still. Listen. Do you hear that small voice inside of you? Allow God to speak His truth. In a world filled with chaos and distraction it is easy to lose your way. It is easy to allow your circumstances, desires, fears, and doubts to drown out God's voice. It is easy to place God in a box and only come to Him when we are most broken and desperate. If we stood still long enough to listen, what would we hear God say about our day to day lives? What would He say about the state of our hearts, our churches, and our families? With unflinching honesty and candor, Tomeka M. Mark shows us the world through God's eyes. Each page is a journey to the depth of God's heart and His deepest yearnings for His people. By posing the question, "e;Where is Christ in our homes, in our workplace, and in our church?"e; Mark confronts the biggest challenges facing the Church and Christian men and women today. Filled with great passion and deep conviction, Mark asks the hard questions, exposes sin and urges people to draw close to God. Written as a letter from God to his beloved people, with helpful end of chapter checklists and Bible verses, Mark leaves us all to ask, "e;Where is "e;Christ"e; in Christ-ians?"e;

This is a compelling story of relentless faith achieved through tremendous loss, unbearable pain, suffering, betrayal, a spirit crushed, a heart shattered, even death itself. "e;I should have lost my mind, I should have died."e; Only a God of all the universe could have saved me, and He did. He literally brought me out from the pit of hell. He gave me a hope, a future, a purpose for the pain. A story to tell. Life is rough and certainly not always fair. We must constantly struggle in a world lost between good and evil. We live with the realities of pain, sickness, and death. We live in a world that is constantly decaying. Even if we turn our life over to God, what is there to look forward too? First Peter 1:3-6 tells us: "e;Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance, an inheritance that is kept in Heaven for you . . . And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see. So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while."e; The apostle Paul offers this encouragement: "e;Since we are His children, we are His heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God's glory. But if we are to share His glory, we must also share His suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who His children really are"e; (Romans 8:17-19). Jesus said: "e;You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it"e; (Matthew 7:13-14). What I have learned along this narrow road is my God is good! He walks through the fire with me. I do not have to be afraid. Just trust in Him, not this world. He will make beauty from your ashes. He will cause everything bad in your life to turn around for good. My story is twenty years in the making. Destiny has finally arrived. God has a plan. And it will be fulfilled!

Through Tera's Eyes is truly a creative work of art that unfolds emotion one layer at a time. A young women's life purpose spoken in her dreams and written in hopes to help others through her inspirational power and faith in a higher being. Most of us are searching for something or someone to fill a void in our lives. The answer is always much closer than anyone realizes yet so many have walked the other direction. This book will take you through the journey of how the author came to learn about a world much greater than the one we live in. The life situations you read will give you a better understanding of the character's strength despite the many hardships she endured. Her driving will to move forward for a sense of peace within our ever-changing chaotic world will keep you engaged. From the strangers we meet with an ultimate purpose, and the messages hidden within our subconscious, there is a greater purpose to life than most of us acknowledge. It is her hope that this book will help you see into your own soul and uncover any truths that might lay dormant, waiting to be seen from a fresh perspective. It's time to love again, be free again, and see the world again. After all, the experience is why we are all here to begin with.

A comprehensive study of the thirty-five parables spoken by Jesus Christ, in chronological order.

I am not a seminary graduate, an ordained minister, or a theologian. My credentials are being a man standing in the need of God's presence and wisdom in my daily life. God has proven to me that He knows the best way to speak His wisdom to me and He knows you well enough to speak to you in a way you can understand. Take this journey with me and let the wisdom of God come alive in your daily life. What He offers you is exceedingly abundant above anything you could imagine. "e;As a pastor, I have personally tried to read a chapter from proverbs every day and have encouraged others to do so. Glen Bryant's Proverbs takes just reading several steps forward with better understanding, and personal application. What a great tool for new or long time Christians to get in a habit of daily scripture study about how to live a Godly life."e; Terry Jemes, retired PastorGrace Baptist, Bend, Oregon "e;A Man's Journey thru Proverbs is a delightful devotion. We have adopted it for our men's Bible study group. You can study weekly for months without repeating, but now the author has added new collections that can keep a small group going indefinitely. I highly recommend it for churches who want to see their men unified. I recommend it for the man who wants to see himself challenged and changed for the glory of God. It also makes a great gift for wives to give to their husbands."e;Dr. Rick Fouts, D.D. Pastor: Open Arms FellowshipSalem, IllinoisFrequent Panel Member and Moderator of "e;Ask the Pastor"e;

Betty's Beauty mixes some of the author's real-life experiences with biblical scripture to encourage those who may be having a tough time. It strives to encourage the reader and asks the reader to look at situations in a different perspective. Each of us is valuable no matter at what stage we find ourselves. Betty's Beauty is meant to uplift and empower the reader. By reading about some of the author's trials and how God worked with her to help heal her soul, it is meant to help the reader search out their own heart and go forward stronger with new enthusiasm.

The Hour of Our Death is a story of what happens to a young man when life has been taken away from him, in which the act of that intense incident is directly connected with a past bad judgment. He may find out that dying is the easy part of life and that living life with all its imperfections is indeed the hardest part. This young man will soon find out that a judgment in another realm has its own rules and is completely different from an earthly point of view. He will eventually find out through death what it takes to try and move onward to a better place and what the word redemption truly means. It is a costly lesson that can only be learned when your heart is at its purest and your soul has been cleansed. Only time will tell once the clock starts ticking.

Betty's Heart is a story about love! It's Valentine's Day, and Betty can't wait to get to school and give her friends their Valentine cards. When she sits down in her bus seat, she realizes that she forgot her cards at home! She is broken-hearted, wondering how she will show her friends that she loves them. During the bus ride, she is inspired by a very wise older friend who shares the true meaning of love and how to show it to others in different ways. Betty's day does not go as she expected, but in the end, she learns a valuable lesson about love! Sincere, true love is so powerful, and the ways to show it is endless! "e;Let all that you do be done in love"e; (1 Corinthians 16:14).

It's Christmas time in the medieval kingdom of Garlin, and within its borders live a brother and sister. Royce and Braelynn aren't your average siblings, mind you. They're a notorious pair of thieves who have been looting various lands and were never caught. Royce always wanted a crown and he has his sights set on the crowns of the rulers of Garlin. One day on a trip to the village, one of the rulers, Prince Lakell, is there. On an impulse, a plan is devised to grab his crown and run. During the robbery in progress, Braelynn is left behind at the scene while Royce escapes. Sure that she'd get what's coming to her, Braelynn is surprised to discover that Prince Lakell has confused her actions with attempting to help him. Now Braelynn makes an unanticipated friendship with the prince, all the while still being on a mission to steal the crowns of his parents. However, as Braelynn spends more time with Lakell, she has a change of heart. Can she keep up with all the lies she told to get along with the prince or could her past catch up with her?

Everyone has a story to tell-a personal testimony. If you have placed your faith in Jesus, you have a unique story to tell. What makes your story unique is that there is not another story like it in the universe! Whether you are working through this study individually or part of a group, allow Your Testimony to help you craft your personal story so that others can benefit from your experience. Your story may be simple; that's all right. Simple or complex, God wants to put people in your path who need to hear your story. People today can argue about a great many things, but they cannot argue about a changed life. It's not verse memorization. It's not about complex diagrams. It's your story. Open your mouth and share your story with others. Tell the second greatest story ever told because it's your story!

Have you ever been so busy doing ministry that you didn't take time to seek God's guidance? We often think we know what God wants us to do, so we go ahead with our own agenda. Reading this book will help you take time to meditate and consider what God wants for your life. The devotionals, scriptures, and poetry will suggest the importance of making the choice to listen to God, even in a whisper. May you become inspired to share your own walk with the Lord, with those around you, as you listen when God whispers.

Looking back over my life at all the struggles, pains, disappointments I had to endure, I know it was by the grace of God that I am here, feeling not loved and always being abused but always knowing in my mind that there had to be a better life. My new life came when I surrendered my life to the Lord. He brought me out of darkness into his marvelous light. We all have a story to tell. My story is one of drugs and emotional, physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. There were times when I wished that I was dead, but God kept me even when I didn't want to be kept. What an awesome God to serve. My desire is to help other women who have low self-esteem, who think no one cares, the single teenage moms, those who are on drugs, those who are suffering from any type of abuse, also those who are struggling in the church, how to become whole in the Lord. I have felt like I have been to hell and back, but I wouldn't change a thing, I could have been dead in my grave in a state of never having a relationship with God, who is the lover of my soul. I pray that those who don't know the Lord seek him before it's too late.

In the cover of the night young Laura skated onthe local pond, hiding her unique ability from the world. Then one day her secret wasdiscovered, and it changed her village forever.

This is a cruel, heartless world with no respect for life, love, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Often characteristics of fear and paranoia develop as a way of coping with painful mental and emotional experiences. Many are trapped in the prison of fear, anxiety, doubt, intense outbursts, paranoia, unfulfilled relationships, or broken hearts. Fearful people often gravitate to one another for comfort and support. But their destructive habits do not produce the loving relationships they desperately need. Even though it seems reasonable to fear, Jesus does not want us to be consumed with it. Replace the heartbreak of fear with characteristics of faith that transform lives and relationships. It's important to reject fearful thoughts as we draw strength in a close relationship with Jesus that gives us the power to love, forgive, and trust others in a more excellent way. The life skills found in biblical scripture are keys to healing. First, we must find love, peace, comfort, and security in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Then these qualities spill over into our love lives. It doesn't happen the other way around. These are principles of health and healing: Submit our lives completely to the teaching of the Jesus. Identify with Biblical promises of peace to calm our fears. In the process of self-examination, forgive ourselves. In the process of examining our relationships, forgive others. Apply God's principle of love, wisdom, and faith in romance and marriage. Trust God's power in the midst of fearful circumstances. Pray daily about the details of our love lives.

Audi is a playful, young sea turtle who finds himself in desperate times when he is swallowed by a whale. Fortunately for Audi, he is not alone! Jonah's prayer for comfort is answered in Audi. The tiny turtle was on a mission from God ... He just didn't know it yet. Audi, whose name means to hear, obeys the heartfelt messages he gets from the Holy Spirit to comfort Jonah in his darkest hours. Nothing could have prepared this miniature sea turtle for his amazing adventure. By obeying God's prompting, Audi experiences the blessing that comes with it: freedom!Audi and the Whale is a story about obedience, and all the challenges it entails. Without knowing it, Audi models obedience for Jonah, who like us, is in need of a reminder. Based on the Bible story of Jonah and the Whale and the biblical truths: "e;Please obey the LORD in what I am saying to you, that it may go well with you and you may live"e; (Jeremiah 38:20) and "e;Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights"e; (Jonah 1:17). Let Audi's faith, the faith of a small child, inspire you not only to listen ... but to hear.

"e;The Seeds of Change"e; is a collection of inspired poems that help bring to life several of the key lessons taught within God's word, the Holy Bible. These poems combined with short lessons based on key verses of scripture illustrate some of the primary elements these lessons of verse are trying to convey. So often, people are interested to learn more about how the Bible relates to their personal lives and experiences, but they really do not know where to begin or how to go about it. "e;Th e Seeds of Change"e; can help show them just how to achieve that relationship. Th e poems package these teaching in what some might consider a more palatable and relatable form, while the passages from scripture illustrate just how the Bible relates to our everyday lives. By first sharing the message in language familiar to most readers, then exposing the reader to that same concept within the scriptures the reader begins to understand just how God intended the Bible to be used in our everyday lives. In that sense, the poems and scripture combine together to create the lessons of verse that plant God's seeds of change into the mind of the reader. And as any follower of our Lord and savior Jesus the Christ knows, when these seeds are planted within good ground, they will not return void. For He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one will reach the father except by him.

The Struggles of Life is a story about one's life as they see many difficult hardships in life and many seem not to know where to look or where to turn. Also, it is about how many will put you in a category that nine out of ten is not you but that's where you end up because there is no support.

Shelia L. Turner resides in Hampton, Virginia, retired owner, stylist, a cancer survivor of 30 years. Married to Lawrence W. Turner, who was not only my husband, but my best friend, out of that union, we have two amazing children, Traune and Tawanna. They have blessed me with six grandchildren-Tiaura, Allen, Isaiah, Messiah, Dream, and Tristian. My strength is knowing God is my guiding light, and through him all things are possible.

If you've ever felt that it's God's fault when tragedy strikes; if you've ever blamed God at the loss of a loved one; if your philosophy is, "e;what will be, will be"e; and you think that you have no control over what happens in your life; you need to read this book!If you are living with guilt thinking God is upset with you and you don't really understand what grace is all about; you need to read this book!If you feel trapped in your circumstances; don't give up. You can live in victory, you can be more than a conqueror, you can see all your needs met, and you can live under the divine protection of Almighty God. You just need the keys to open up the doors of your life; keys that will take you into a freedom you may never have experienced until now. Freedom from fear, poverty, sickness, doubt and guilt can be yours. You just need to read this book!THE REVIEWS ON THIS BOOK ARE OVERWELMING:Dr. Kent Mankins (Pastor of an Assembly of God Church) "e;Every so often a book comes along that stretches me to strive for more of God's blessings and promises in a Biblically sound approach. Joy Linn's book, Ten Key to Freedom is one of those books. Joy's gentle and confident writing style presents God's promises in a manner that is understandable and grounded in the Word. Many Christians do not experience the blessings of being a Child of God and Joy challenges us to take that next step....thanks for the challenge, Joy!"e;Pastor Sonny Weathers (Associate Pastor, Fountain of Faith Church) "e;In 10 Keys to Freedom you have given us a creative and concise introduction regarding the fullness of salvation that serves as a guide for new believers and a refresher for all (of us) in the faith....10 Keys is packed with knowledge of how salvation can be unlocked in order that we may navigate this life with confidence...it is an easy and insightful review of what every Christian ought to conclude about their salvation and I highly recommend it."e;Professor Karl Hipple "e;I think this is an essential book for new and older Christians that will lead them through God's plan for life in a clear and concise manner. It is like a strong reference book that is easy to read with Bible references intermixed with the text to emphasize and strengthen the salient points. I like the book very much and will purchase several copies when it is released. Brad Boswell (Real Estate Broker, ABR,CRS, e-PRO GRI) "e;10 Keys to Freedom by Christian author Joy Linn is a beautiful and informative guide for the new Christian and a wonderful inspiration to those who have been lifelong believers in Jesus Christ! Joy's encouraging words of truth have been such a blessing to my family and me. The perfect book to share with others."e;Debra Palmer (Registered Nurse) "e;I started out to review 10 Keys to Freedom; then it became a personal journey for me. This book will bless you! It has blessed me!"e;

The title of this book, Words of Inspiration, reflects the emotion and spiritual joy that the author felt when he was writing this collection of poetry. Teddy would hope that the joy and wonder of God's Word would fill your heart for a time as you read and ponder on the Holy Scripture. He has tried to keep his words in line with what the Bible says on each subject. Teddy would ask that God would bless and heal our land as we seek his guidance.

What's wrong with these kids? You know the ones . . . tattooed skin, pierced body parts, sagging pants so low their undergarments show, clothing exposing lots of skin, flip-flops worn during winter, hair the color of the rainbow, and let's not forget the colorful language. Can a teacher teach these kids? The answer is a resounding yes! Believe it or not, most of them want to learn, and whether or not it is exhibited through their actions what they desire most of all is structure and discipline. This book was written not only out of my desire to share why I wanted to become a teacher but most importantly how my steps were divinely directed of the Lord. As you read through these pages, I hope you will find what I discovered. God had a plan for my life, and when I put my trust in Him, He equipped and empowered me to become all that He desired of me. What He did for me He will also do for you, as stated in Romans 2:11, "e;For there is no respect of persons with God."e;

God did an amazing thing when a young man from the mountains of southwest Virginia met a young woman from metropolitan Washington, D.C. The influence of their early lives, their meeting and the miraculous happenings that followed is the story that is contained within the covers of this book. God took a country boy and made him a missionary. He was a scrapper as a young boy, never backing away from a fight. God led him and his family to the country of the Philippines where he fought for the souls of men. Living in an area of the Philippines that was dangerous and filled with threats from the communist party called the New People's Army, he was consumed with passion to reach the lost with the gospel of Christ. The family was faced with attacks from physical enemies as well as the spiritual enemy, Satan, in an effort to stop the progression of the spread of the gospel. This story is one that is filled with true life experiences which will keep the reader spellbound. It takes twists and turns through valleys and mountains tops to reveal what God can do through two ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. To be a servant of Christ requires a call, a cost and a commitment. These three things are evident in the lives of this missionary couple. The ministry of this courageous missionary family continues on today in the Philippines and throughout the world through individuals who were impacted by their ministry.

The Ten Commandments Brought to LifeThere is a story for each commandment. These stories are acted out by fictional characters to demonstrate how to respond to life situations by obeying the commandment given.

The Dusty Sandal began years ago as I watched my own children and realized that when Jesus died, there must have been children in the streets of Jerusalem. Also, there were children wanting to be around Jesus when he walked the areas of Judea. Chapter 19 of Matthew tells us the apostles tried to run them off. These two realizations inspired the story of how the young beggar boys, Jesse and Bart, found one of the sandals belonging to Jesus and witnessed his death and resurrection.

Strength in Waiting enlightens the reader to God's love and His constant nearness during life's difficult times by staying in a close relationship with God and reading His word daily. The author gives us personal excepts on how to incorporate scripture in difficult times to press onward and fulfill God's destiny for your life. In addition, there are numerous Biblical references to help guide those going through trials right now. Sit quietly in His presence and make your mind like a still pool of water. Rest in His sufficiency as you consider the daily challenges and do not wear yourself out by worrying over things you have no control over. Keep looking toward the father and stay in constant communication with Him to allow Him to walk beside you this and every day. Today is a new day, your new day, start over from whatever held you back yesterday. It is not too late, God has never left you. He is waiting now for you to make the first move. He loves you so much!

THERE are many aspects about the person of God that we are so curious about and wish we knew. Some of those questions that ramble about in the hallways of our mind will only be satisfied in eternity. However, there is one thing for certain that can be known from the get-go. God is a talker! He is an eloquent communicator, and He loves to dialogue with His creation. From the first book of the Bible onward, God verbalizes His will, expectations, and love with mankind. This book examines with excitement every instance in Genesis where God talked to man or man talked to God. It is discovered that those occurrences greatly resemble contemporary social issues we face today, and that dialogue contains pertinent wisdom for us as well, and so we pray-we learn from them how to dialogue with Deity. RAYMOND GRANT is an essayist, exegete, and evangelist who has spent 30 years as a chaplain's assistant and teacher of Apologetics and Philosophy: He has degrees in theology (American Divinity School) and education (University of Portland). His works include ghost-writing, co-authoring, books on church administration, commentaries, text books and evangelistic tracts. He resides in Portland, Oregon.

This book has been inspired by readings received from Jesus starting in 1932, by two ladies that were living in England who were suffering through hard times. Jesus came to the ladies each day for a year with messages of encouragement. Each reading has been compressed into a shorter version, a thought that can be carried through a normal work day that helps you focus on Jesus and the love that He has for you. Each reading is up to your own interpretation and belief. Read one thought a day, think about its meaning, and remember He was counseling these ladies. His guidance is such that you too can use it.

This is the story of a young mouse named Finn Mouseson who lived with her family on the edge of a cornfield on the Minnesota Prairie. They made their living as Corn Gatherers. In the evening after a long day of work, Finn would sit by the fire and listen to her grandad tell stories of great adventures beyond the cornfield. His stories were very exciting and Finn would dream of taking a journey of her own to these places far away. Soon Finn decided she would have an adventure and over the next few months, she began to gather the things she would take with her putting them in a knapsack to hide them away until she left. One particular day her granddad handed her a small compass and winked. He told her that the arrow always pointed north so she could always find her way home. Finn met many new friends on her journey and faced a few dangers as well. She saw wondrous things and tasted new and delicious foods. Finn also learned that the world is an exciting place with friends to be gathered. However, home is always in your heart.