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A tale of an angel's first assignment to the planet's surface filled with hope, love, and mercy. Angel Lilly's exploits fill your heart as she saves the lives of castaway pets that were shown no mercy. She is able to bring together these wonderful creatures with the love they so long for. And finally through the aid of a stone lion, she is shown the path that leads to the hope for one of her special friends, a stray dog, to find the perfect and forever master. This is a short story for readers from eight to eighty that is easy to read and filled with the view from an angel's eye of the world we live in.

The Bible of Bible Questions is a consolidation of all of the questions asked in the Holy Bible from the very first which appears in Genesis 3:1 to the very last question which appears in Revelation 17:7. Concerning the more than 3,300 verses recorded in The Bible of Bible Questions, the reader will be able to accurately total the number of questions that appear in the Holy Bible, whether by chapter, by book, or by major division. Imagine being able to determine who asked the most questions in the Bible or what the longest worded question asked in the Bible is and who asked such a lengthy question and why. How many questions did Jesus ask in the scriptures? For what reason did Jesus, at the age of twelve and at the age of thirty, respond with similar questions when sought? Did you know that the first question in Genesis 3:1 and the last question in Revelation 17:7 are directly related though one occurred on earth and the other in heaven?Amazingly enough, the answers to mankind's most elusive questions concerning God, Jesus, the Holy Ghost, creation, life, death, Satan, the grave, and eternity can all be found in The Bible of Bible Questions. As The Bible of Bible Questions is studied, one will arrive at some marvelous and wondrous revelations as of yet hidden and would continue to be so if not for this unquestionably timely book.

For about ten years I have been told to write my stories in a book form. I never did it until now because I couldn't think of a title that was worthy. My son, David and I were talking one beautiful Halloween day at our church. As we discussed his recent separation from his wife, we also discussed my plans to build a new church auditorium. I told him the one I wanted was probably going to cost about $900,000.00 and I didn't want to borrow money. I knew that God had provided for our first building and I knew He could do it again. I just couldn't see any way for that to happen. for such a large amount. David said, "e;Momma if you will write your stories it will sell."e; That day after we left the church I came directly to the office and started to type and the title "e;My story for HIS glory"e; is what I typed first. I didn't need to stress over the title anymore, that was it. Some secrets bring much greater destruction into our lives than if they were revealed. Revealing secret sin is painful, but God uses our honesty to bring a whole new dimension of freedom into our life. Satan will never be able to use that secret sin to hold us in bondage any more. Many others have allowed fear and shame to hold them back from taking the path that I have taken. Revealing my secret took courage. But God's incredible rewards await those who are willing to take the hard steps to live in open honesty. I praise God that He brought me through all the pain and destruction that Satan was putting on me, because now I live in freedom.

This story is about a little boy fascinated with planets until his dreams and imagination take him deep into space with a new friend that he meets.

Justin Hayes is richly blessed. He grew up the son of a preacher and a school teacher,and like most boys in the rural South, he grew up hunting and fishing. He earned hismoney in the tobacco and hay fields surrounding his home, and joined his senior classin the jungles of Vietnam. After returning home he married his high school sweetheartand raised a fine son. But being blessed doesn't mean that life is easy. He worked as a lineman for the powercompany and was always available to help his neighbors on their farms. His wifesuddenly left him for a rich man when his son was ten years old, so he was left witha son to raise by himself. But now that was all behind him. Having inherited fortythreeacres of land in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, Justin retired and movedto his new property looking forward to spending his remaining years enjoying God'screation and relaxing in his new home. Unbeknownst to Justin, he had just moved into the center of a hornet's nest-a nestfilled with lies and corruption, an evil neighbor, and a crooked sheriff. A nest thatwas under surveillance and monitored twenty-four hours a day. A nest that has ties toterrorism and organized crime with the most wretched and evil people who have everwalked the earth. Not being someone to back down from a fight, Justin digs his heels in for the fight ofhis life, but he is not alone. Before this fight is over, the SBI, FBI, Homeland Security,CIA, and even the Pentagon line up behind him to defeat this monster. He will needall the skills he acquired in Vietnam, plus help and guidance from the Almighty todefeat this enemy.

Colton is going to a Wedding! In simple loving language, Colton learns about promises, gold rings, and a big white cake. Big ideas are unpacked in simple playful illustrations. The friends at the wedding, the nesting birds, an eager puppy, and dad's big shoes teach God sized concepts about love and marriage with amazing simplicity. Whimsical drawings and charming prose will captivate young children as they discover that a wedding is a place where God makes a family.

Words are powerful. God's words are the most powerful. How might our lives change if we were to keep God's words ever present on our lips? Jesus Jingles is a collection of little ditties set to old familiar tunes. 'I Trust Jesus' was the first jingle born out of worry over a new driver in my family. This jingle helped me replace my worry with God's word, His truth. The rest of the jingles came along as I met life and all its many tribulations and joys. These jingles are for all ages and are meant to lift up, edify, and comfort. My hope is that you'll sing them over your babies, with your children and grandchildren, and to yourself as you do life with God.

Drops of Rain contains insight about the book of Revelation, which started being received about the year 2006. They started arriving as rain. They seemed to provide refreshment for one's soul. Each drop of rain suggests a new and different interpretation about an "e;old theme."e; These revelations are shared through new outlooks on various topics in the Scripture such as grief, obedience, love, pride, fear, choice, regret, and redemption. Drops of Rain includes a secondary book, "e;Chewing on the Word"e; (COW). COW proceeds to breakdown Revelation in further detail, shedding light on the tribulations to come, the wrath of God, the harvest of his people, the judgement of America, and his coming and return of Jerusalem.

Robbie is a special doggie, but will his snobby behavior make him lose all his friends? Find out what Robbie learns when he looks at his friends through the eyes of love.

The sonnets presented in End Times explore the alienation of modern man from his creator, as foretold to occur before the Lord's glorious return to earth. With familiar subjects of everyday life, these poems describe with vivid imagery the tragedy of a society in which both God and natural law are denied, and the resultant conflict between the increasing temptation to view life as meaningless and God's relentless call to all mankind for transcendence to new life. But also addressed in this latest poetry collection from Joseph Mirra is the personal rebellion in the hearts of the Lord's disciples, a rebellion that each Christian is all too familiar with and contends with throughout his or her life. The final word, of course, is God's love and mercy. In End Times, we see God's continuing activity for the redemption of his creation, especially that portion that is made in his image and likeness.

Priscilla Jane heard the prison gates close behind her as she slowly walked away. Seeing a bench at a bus stop, she sat down. It had been so long since she had the freedom to choose where she would go and what she would do that her mind was a blur. Finally, she reached in her coat pocket and took stock of what she had and what she could do with the handkerchief that Granmom had given to her, the few dollars from the warden, and a letter from her brother, Ramus. She read the words, "e;Baby sister, if you ever need help, you can count on me."e; Those words ran through her brain like manna from heaven. Hope crept into her.

The prose and poems in this book tell the story of young SusanneStephenson, growing up on the land in central Iowa, where early Europeansettlers brought their Christian faith along with their need for land, achurch, and a school. She marries her like-minded love, and after herhusband earns advanced degrees in an Iowa university, they move theirfamily to Virginia for her husband's work and for school for Susanne andthe children. Susanne learns in the early years that she carries the defective gene fordepression, but with specialty doctors providing the proper medication,she earns her degree, cares for her family, and teaches in the Virginiaschools. The passion for writing becomes a catharsis that she uses toresearch the family's history. Susanne openly talks to God throughout her life, believing that the Creatorwalks with her through each of life's events. As she grieves through herhusband's early death and the tragedy of the death of her sister's child, itbecomes clear that depression is striking someone in each of the sibling'sfamily, tragically - one by one. The poems listed in the book, follow hergrief and gradual recovery - evident in the world of her words. As a single person wanting to marry again, she meets people of differentcultures, religions, and values, but now, would God send this man to herdoor? This could not be possible, and she faces a diffcult decision. Afterchanges from her earlier life, she is still talking to her God.

The struggles of the aptly-named Kevin Singleman to find both a life partner and to know Christ lead him on a tortuous and adventure-filled journey. As a natural introvert, he struggles with social situations. It's not until later in life that he begins to find success in both endeavors. Totally frustrated, he decides to give the Lord one year to help him solve his problems. During the following year, his life slowly but surely changes. His friend and former coworker, Paul McKay, is very strong in his faith, even through his struggles with multiple sclerosis. Paul is a beacon for Kevin and figures prominently in Kevin's accepting Christ as his Savior. At about the same time, Kevin joins a music therapy group through his father's battle after suffering a stroke. He becomes involved with Laura Antoni, a dark-haired, athletic caregiver for one of the patients. For the first time in his life, he experiences romantic success. "e;Have I finally met the love of my life?"e; Read the story to find out how Kevin becomes a single man no more.

The Millennium is here! We are no longer in the End Times but have entered the Age of Shalom. Satan is bound, and it is time to start knowing how to live in this world without him in it. It is time to truly start living like heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ here, now, on earth. So let's roll up our sleeves and get busy! It's here!

This book of poems was written with inspiration and from the heart. It came to pass as if God was speaking to me giving me the words to put on paper, the poems are spiritually discerned and written out of love. At times, I knew it was God speaking to me as you will find as you read these poems as well as in the books to follow. This book of poems was meant to inspire those that read them, whether they make you sad, happy, or encourage you. It was God who seen me through a five year serve out incarcerations. That is five years straight, from 1997 to the end of 2001. I have been out for 15 years and have not looked back. You have to be down and out, it is then that you will call out to God, "e;God help me"e;. So, I am truly grateful that he did just that. I spent my time reading and writing a lot, also taking care of my physical body by working out and doing a lot of walking. As I walked, I had a little pocket version of the New Testament and I would read scriptures until I memorized them. One of the first scriptures I memorized was Proverbs 3:5-6. The scripture says "e;Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, lean not unto thine own understanding in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will direct thy paths"e;. (King James Version)May you be inspired and blessed as you read these poems. God has blessed me and he wants me to share that it was Him that changes life. May you find comfort and peace as you read these poems. God BlessRay Tapp

Little Dragon learns to follow his wings as he explores the world around him, making friends as he goes.

Long before man came to live on Marley Knott's Mountain, it was foretold by a mountain circuit rider who came and held a tent revival around the foothills of that mountain that God would use that mountain to bring forth a multitude of souls to the Lord. People had come far and wide to the revival, and witnessed the power of God to heal and deliver their friends. Everyone but a few scoffers received salvation. How can this prophecy be true? No one lived up on that big mountain. The land was so rugged, not many animals could roam up there, much less people. But God had a plan. Not long afterward, a man named Marley Knott brought in his big draft horses and bucksaws and hewed out a road up through that mountain. He built his family a small cabin on the north side and they lived there until their deaths, but no revival. The prophecy had been talked about for years. People speculated much about it. Even called the old circuit rider a false prophet. But God knew better. Slowly, ever so slowly, people began to build small shacks up in the mountain to escape progress. They were set in their ways and would not conform to change. The road that Marley Knott hewed out provided a way to get up there, and that is just what they did. They loaded wagons, often having to set some of their possessions off and come back later for them. But they nevertheless trudged forward, and soon families dotted the mountain. Some couldn't cut the harsh winters and moved back down leaving but a remnant. Those who stayed battled the elements and often lacked food put down roots so far down in that mountain, they actually became part of the mountain, no less the rocky ground.

Although Chloe Elizabeth endured childhood sexual trauma, she does not consider herself a victim or even a survivor of incest abuse. Rather, she considers herself a victor, a champion. Even so, she has felt, as many who have experienced similar trauma, that she was once shattered into a million pieces by the abuse, then scattered into a million places. It has taken a lifetime to regather the pieces, reassemble them, and redeem her life. First, Chloe took back control, and then she took back her life. Her efforts resulted in a miracle. Chloe's hard work with definite intent created for herself a life she could not imagine even in her wildest imagination was possible for her. After many years of recovery and healing, today Chloe considers herself sane and healthy. Her journey through recovery has demanded deliberate and determined effort necessary to pull herself out of a pit of miry clay and reclaim her life. Now she realizes that the painstaking effort required to recover has created much healing resulting in rich blessings in her life now, and lasting peace with her past. Today Chloe is empowered by her past. She understands the importance of every experience in her life, appreciating that each and every event was necessary to bring into existence the woman she is today. This is her story, courageously shared in hopes of inspiring others struggling as she has, that they too might find hope and healing for themselves. Recovery and healing has proven, without a doubt that Chloe is a gift, and nothing that can happen, or has happened can change that.

All of us have heard that God hears the smallest whispers of the heart. This author has always believed that we need to listen to those whispers. We may see or hear them in our dreams at night, or we may be nudged by a sudden inspirational moment in our waking hours. We need to listen to these messages, nourish them, and welcome them with gratitude. Whatever our background, whatever our educational level, whatever our work is about, we are one with each other on many levels. Hard times are good exercises that help us stretch and grow. Like most, this author has had her share of suffering and disappointment, which only serves to make one thirsty for the truth. When you read between the lines, you may find a bit of truth, or at least see a sign that says you are getting closer. And then the dazzling light becomes a joy and a candle to help light the way.

Are you tired of being unemployed? Are you sick of being underemployed and underutilized? Are you worn out from working for others, and possess a strong desire to start your own business? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you! In The Call, Sylvia Curmon uses the Word of God to help guide you to your next employment victory. Sylvia discusses several key issues affecting employment which are guaranteed to change your future for the better. In The Call, you will learn how to perfect: Hearing the voice of God Using God's Word to prosper Constructing a life plan Career mapping God's way Using your God-given authority And much, much morePsalm 75:6-7 in The Living Bible says, "e;For promotion and power come from nowhere on earth, but only from God. He promotes one and deposes another."e; Our Lord and Savior Jesus has had a plan for your employment and promotion since before the foundation of the earth. (Ephesians 2:10 AMP) Why not take charge of your destiny, and use God's methods of employment and promotion? If God promoted Joseph from prison to prime minister of Egypt in one day, read and discover the promotion He has already prepared for you. Step up to your next level and become all God desires you to be!

Susie Sunshine came into this world like a lightning bolt. She is a small-town girl who had many adventures with her childhood friends. Take a trip down their memory lane with Julianna, Susie, Angelique, Shelly, and Celina. See how they evolve as young women. See how Jewels became a Christian and read her testimony. This is a fictional book but with real-life events.

This is a story of how one little girl, at the age of five, became boisterous and bold in the face of abuse. She stood up against it and was determined that she would win over it. It's a story of how her connection with God gave her the strength that she would need to be a survivor and a conqueror. This is a story of how one woman was to, with determination, squash what was meant to kill her by standing up in faith and courage. She lived a life of traumatic abuse for the next fifty years and defied death in every sense of the word physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, verbally, sexually, and economically. See how living in a domestic violence environment robs you of true living. This silent killer of abuse could have led to physical death but did not. This book is not a book you read for casual reading or just for your book club. From this story you begin to identify with the character, or, as life unfolds before you in your present state and possibly realize it's real life happening today. That her simple cry, for help may not be so simple!

Jesus said in Mark 4:13 - "e;And He (Jesus) said to them (the disciples), 'Do you not understand this parable? How will you understand all the parables?'"e; Is Jesus suggesting that the understanding of this parable was necessary for the understanding of all that He was teaching? This book provides for an understanding of the Parable of the Sower and, also, a means for understanding the Gospels/Acts based on the thematic context of that parable. The themes of each of the Gospels/Acts are identified based on the nature of the soils in the parable. A direct connection is made between the people-type soils of the Parable of the Sower and each of the themes of the Gospels/Acts. These connections provide for a deeper understanding of the Gospels/Acts and for a clearer insight into how these Scriptures apply to everyday life. The progressive nature of these connections is presented, and it forms a user friendly framework for spiritual maturity. A study guide for the each of the Gospels/Acts, based on the themes of the Parable of the Sower, is also included.

Lucy and Louie Lora are a husband a d wife team, They live in California and have been blessed with three children. Lucy and her husband pastored a church in southern California for over 15 years. Lucy Lora Ministries believes in presenting the uncompromised "e;Word of God,"e; and coming alongside Pastors, to help them in the so needed Restoration, for these Last Days. Lucy Lora, with over 29 years in Ministry, works with her husband to bring Hope, Restoration and Healing to all the areas in people's lives. This book is dedicated to all of the men and women who have been waiting to hear God's voice for a very long time, and find a new and refreshing season for their lives. There is an opening in the Atmosphere and fabric of Time. God wants to take you to His very Presence "e;To the Bridge of Holiness."e; Are you ready to change your garments? And put on your garments of Strength? The Kingdom of Heaven, is calling.

An original fairy tale, written in the style of Dr. Seuss, tells the storyof the Smidgeons and the Glugs. Set in a mythical land, these fictionalcharacters are quite different in many ways. The Smidgeons are smallcaring creatures while the Glugs are huge greedy beings with little regardfor anything other than their own needs. Smidgeons reside in a lush valleynot far from the mountains where the Glugs have existed over the decades. Conflict arises when the Glug's greediness threatens the peace in thevalley and the very existence of the tiny Smidgeons. Can kindness andcooperation prevail or will brute strength and greed take over the valley?

Growing up the second of three sons in a small town in Northern Illinois, raised by hard working middle class parents, I always seemed to be doing the wrong things with the wrong friends. Throughout high school this continued. Within one year of high school graduation, nine of the people that I spent my time with were dead, one was in prison. I knew I had to seriously change the direction of my life. I did repent of my sin's and my life and was given the new direction I was desperate for. All I ever really wanted was to grow up and find my perfect wife and live a happy and good life with our children. I did find my perfect wife. This is the story of the most wonderful girl I have ever known; Linda Diane Gribben Aper, my bride.This is a woman who raised two sons, made their baby food, made the beds every day, kept a beautiful house. She drove the boys to school every day. She read, sang, and prayed with them every day. She sang in the choir, assisted in directing the children's choir. She coached teen Bible quizzing for 17 years. She crocheted baby blankets for every niece and nephew as they were born. She tole painted amazing works of art. She also had time to be my best friend. The girl I always dreamed of. These things might seem fairly ordinary, yes maybe for an ordinary person. Linda was no ordinaryperson. And now, after a lifetime of joy and tears,I wonder, how can I tell you about my loved one?

What the Spirit is Saying to the Church is an apocalyptic view from the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation that begins its message to the church admonishing her to return to her first love which she has abandoned. The author contends that this first love requirement demands a redirection of priorities for the Twenty-First-Century Church-in-the-Black-Experience. It demonstrates how, for the love of Christ, she must move beyond a limited vision of just a good-looking church and satisfaction with old definitions. Christ gives a rebuke to the church and a direct warning that if she does not repent and return to her first love, he will then remove her lampstand! "e;Reverend Kelley's preaching is spiritually sound and intellectually stimulating and challenging, and also socially relevant. He deeply believes in what I would call a well-rounded ministry. That is to say, that ministry for him involves not only mastering the preached Word, but also taking seriously and fulfilling the roles of pastor, priest, and prophet."e;-REV. DR. LEWIS V. BALDWIN, PHD, RETIRED PROFESSOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY. "e;Reverend Kelley is a preacher of the Word. His ability to prepare and deliver biblically sound, inspirational and spirit-filled sermons is a gift that allows those who hear him to participate in the story of salvation at personal and social levels. He is not a closed-lip babbler who preaches to itching ears, rather he speaks with power and authority under the watchcare of an humble spirit and a disciplined mind."e;-REV. DR. WALTER EARL FLUKER, PHD, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PROFESSOR OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, AND DIRECTOR OF THE HOWARD THURMAN INSTITUTE, BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY.

This book is designed to show the reader the funny, mysterious, dark, sad, and inspiring side of the author's adventures during her years in public and private education. Many events, from horrible to wonderful are included. High (or low) praise goes to students/teachers/schools/coworkers that were part of this journey. It is a tribute to other teachers, especially those who are young, inexperienced, or naive who are teaching in today's educational system. Enjoy the humor, thirty-five years of adventures from slum area schools to private schools. Above all, see how God has provided needs and gone ahead of her in every stage of the journey, and provided needs, godly mentors, and blessings for her family.

The title Zoobu stems from twelve years in the making, until such a time as this in which we are living in today. Where people and religion appears to be going backwards instead of forward, where we should be teaching love for one another instead of hate. Hopefully, this book will allow the reader to think about the love and relationship of family and their fellow man.

Never getting to meet or personally know his father, Bob's tough beginning brought many difficult challenges in the early years of his life, which helped him develop a strong will to succeed. Since his mother was so young when he was born, he was raised by his grandparents. His grandfather became disabled at an early age (midforties), and his grandmother couldn't read or write as she was taken out of school at very young age to help work on her parents' family farm. He started early in life taking any job he could get to attempt to help his family. He learned from other family members that his father had married and move to Arizona, so Bob never got the opportunity to meet or talk with him or even learn about any siblings he had. However, many years later, he got to finally meet a brother whose mother also named him after his dad. Bob believes the challenges and difficult times in his preteen years helped him develop a very strong work ethic and a will to achieve. He believes this was the primary key to successes he achieved in life. The greatest experience that brought him encouragement and strength was the day he gave his heart to Christ and chose to serve the Lord and raise his family in church. One of the motives he learned early was, "e;IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME,"e; as he found there is never a free ride nor does success come knocking at your door.