Books published by Dove Christian Publishers

Six months after returning from their adventures in Daniel and the Triune Quest, Daniel, Ben, and Seren eagerly await their mission to save Raylin and acquire the last Weapon of Power: the Abyssal Staff. Daniel can't believe his luck when Gabriela shows up and declares she will guide them to the British Isles, where Raylin has been haunting ancient ruins in her frenetic search for more spiritual power. When the group is transported to Ireland, however, everything goes wrong. Raylin, driven mad by the possessing power of the Voidblade, is as powerful as several demons put together and impervious to their attacks. Seren, desperate to save her sister, impulsively starts an explosive battle to bind her-a decision that turns the entire quest on its head and drives Daniel to a point of desperation he never anticipated. Through it all, the Three are noticeably absent and quiet, not answering prayers or sending aid. What's worse, Gabriela seems distant and preoccupied. So much for Daniel's hopes for improving their relationship.The quest seems hopeless, and it's only just begun. How can the companions hope to evade the Enemy's minions haunting their every step, subdue a super-powered Raylin in her madness, get her to the bottom of the Abyss where the staff resides, and survive a face-to-face encounter with the Serpent awaiting them there? Daniel has no idea, but he hopes his faith in the Three will not prove vain. Surely, after all their intervention during the last two quests, they wouldn't abandon the companions without help. Right?Daniel and the Serpent's Abyss is a young adult, Christian fantasy novel exploring forgiveness, faith, and the empowering role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. It is the third in the Sons and Daughters series, which includes Daniel and the Sun Sword, and Daniel and the Triune Quest.

The Lord's prayer has widely viewed as a guide to communicating with God and a model as to how Christians should pray. But if we dig deeper into the prayer, as Jennifer Chamberlain has so aptly done, we will find that the Lord's prayer is a model for how we are to live our lives in relationship with God. Each chapter takes parts of the prayer and turns them into lessons we can apply to our daily lives. It can be used as a daily devotional or a Sunday school course. The book is geared to Christians who seek a deeper walk with God, but it also serves as an inspirational message for those who are exploring the Christian life. There's no doubt that as you read this series of essays, you will come away with new insights on the Lord's prayer, as well as be fortified to walk in maturity, victory, and confidence with Christ in these perilous and difficult times. You'll never see Matthew 6:9-13 quite the same again, as the Lord not only teaches us how to pray but to live out the words of our prayer.

This commemorative edition showcases the select poetry of Canadian poet Emily Isaacson, from her simple pieces to the epic. This work surrounds the guillotine of the recession that has influenced Canadians over the past decade. It is evident her readers have only begun to taste her nuances, wording, and poetic structure, including her own invention "the eclipsed poem." Her dedicated voice has spoken in poetry to royals, cloisters, people groups, and nations.This poignant and lyrical collection rises to stir our hearts from poverty to the ornamental. Emily Isaacson writes her sacred words as we enter the Baroque era of the internet. Her prolific verse sparks poetry with life.

Studies have shown that getting an ex-offender a steady job reduces the likelihood that the ex-offender will return to prison. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done, as ex-offenders often have many roadblocks that make it difficult for even the most diligent and earnest job seekers to find a job. However, the ex-offender who reads and studies this manual will receive practical information that will help increase the odds of finding employment. Information about beating frustration, organizing for a job search, and even where to look for available positions will help the ex-offender overcome the obstacles to steady employment.

There are over 2 million American citizens incarcerated in this country. Many of those people have family members or other loved ones on the outside. All of them have been adversely affected by the incarcerated of the loved ones to various degrees And those loved ones can be a tremendous help and resource for the offender when he/she finally gets out of prison. But in many cases, the loved one on the outside has no clue what to do to help their incarcerated loved one. Programs seem to be scarce. Many people asked for help turn in the other direction. Oftentimes the person searching for help finds himself or herself just as lost as the person inside the walls. This manual addresses that experience. This publication is for anyone who is affected by the incarceration, either past or present, of a loved one and wants to do something to help.

Bureau of Justice Statistics report that within three years of release, about two-thirds (67.8 percent) of prisoners released in 2005 were rearrested, that within five years of release, about three-quarters (76.6 percent) of released prisoners were rearrested, and that of those prisoners who were rearrested, more than half (56.7 percent) were arrested by the end of the first year. This is an increase from a 1994 study that revealed that 62.5 percent of released prisoners were rearrested within three years. At least statistically, things have gotten worse for ex-offenders in this country. Many churches see the need to reach out to this beleaguered population. Though they may not have a dedicated ministry for ex-offenders, they often encounter them through other means, such as through homeless ministries, feeding programs, health care initiatives, or sitting in the pews during church service. However, how can a church, which has no experience dealing with recently released prisoners, more effectively reach out to this population? In many churches, guidance is needed to set up post-prison ministries. What is needed to begin? What resources will be required? This book, Equipping Your Church to Minister to Ex-Offenders, will answer those questions and more. This manual provides general Biblically-based guidance on starting a post-prison ministry in your church, whether directly within the church or as a separate ministry working with the local church. For those churches that already have post-prison ministries and they are not effective, this book may show you what you are missing. From establishing needs and goals, to preparation and operation, legal issues, dealing with pedophiles and sex offenders, and preparing spiritually, this book will be a practical guide for any church looking to successfully restore men and women recently released from prison back into their communities. For more resources, see the companion books Help! My Loved One is in Prison, and I Need A JOB! The Ex-Offenders Job Search Manual.