Books published by Life Sentence Publishing

He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise (Luke 3:11 NKJV). A bold leader decided to follow Jesus' teachings, resulting in a powerful ministry that has his entire congregation serving the desolate, the hungry, and the sick. Through this obedience to Scripture, his church grew from a small 250-member congregation to a thriving, life-filled body of Christ-followers that is active in an astounding seventy ministries today. Learn how your church can follow Jesus today, no matter your budget or how stale your current ministry "programs," and in spite of opposition. Dr. Roesel overcame the overwhelming odds and proved that Jesus' teachings are still valid today. In this book:·         Dr. Roesel's ministry - an incredible testimony of Ministry Evangelism·         Importance of discipleship - Jesus knew how to build a good foundation·         Leadership first - leaders must be pioneers, examples, and overcomers·         Money matters - how to avoid letting finances trip you up·         Getting started - ministry ideas that take off

Called to be a missionary as a teenager, I had a great desire to fulfill God's will, but had a great sense of inadequacy for such an extraordinary purpose.  But God says he who meditates in His Word ... shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper (Psalm 1:3). This verse was and still is a great source of encouragement.Part of meditation is to memorize God's Word, so I began a systematic method of memorizing consecutive passages of scripture.  Through the years I learned, both by study and by experience, how God made our memory function.  Presently, I have 42 chapters memorized and, best of all, our missionary work has prospered beyond what I could have imagined.This book describes what I learned about permanently memorizing scripture and will help you be one of the few who experiences the blessing of meditation in God's Word, and the hope that whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. In this book you'll learn:·         Specific memorization techniques.·         How to memorize scripture, the Bible.·         How to retain what you memorize

But whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.' And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. (Luke 10:5-6)In Search of Persons of Peace is packed with extraordinary stories that will thrill your heart and motivate you to action... Encounter famous historical missionaries whose lives and ministries were forever changed through encounters with persons of peace. Enjoy with fresh insight the New Testament persons of peace stories. Discover individuals who are today seeing countless souls saved as a result of finding persons of peace.God has receptive people, persons of peace, of every age and every walk of life who are ready to influence multitudes for Christ. He uses us to find them and share his life-changing message. Persons of peace then become a bridge to their families, friends, and acquaintances. When God connects a witness to a person of peace, witnesses multiply incredibly fast. Persons of peace are all around us. Will you join in the search to find them?

Tragedy is timeless and universal. So is victory, which is defined by the author's life as letting God have the controls - allowing him to expose previously hidden beauty, now displayed for the sake of others. This inspiring life story has moved countless others to overcome and look at adversity from God's perspective. When viewed from the top, a valley is precious and beautiful.Valetta lost her young son Danny to leukemia; her husband Henry succumbed to Hodgkin's disease a few years later; then she lost her remaining two children in a tragic car accident. Her new reality was nearly unbearable, but when offered a secure position in her father's business, Valetta refused. The Lord had called her and Henry into ministry, and there was a mountain of unfinished business. Today, Valetta has traveled the world, sharing Christ and teaching Christians how to share Christ in their communities. Thousands have been saved, and countless more inspired in their walk with the Lord. Valetta's story will touch you, move you, and challenge you to let God do as he desires in and through your life, enabling you to minister to others in ways you never would have imagined possible.

Most Christians know that all is not well with America. Every day the church feels pushed further to the margins of society. We are losing status, influence, and certain freedoms. So, what is the church to do?In Return to the Margins Terry Coy explains that the church has historically and globally existed and thrived at the margins. Jesus ministered in the margins of society. The New Testament church grew from the margins. Most of the global church today lives and ministers in the margins. The church in post-Christian America must understand:¿ What the new American church will look like¿ How to respond when religious rights are taken away¿ What the church must do now to prepare for the future¿ How life in the margins has historically increased the church's fruitfulness

Are you longing to walk closer to God, or wondering if it's even really possible? Would you and your sphere of influence benefit from being mentored for a lifetime of walking with God? Or, are you a minister leading people of various ages and in various seasons of life, but finding it difficult to relate to them? God teaches priceless lessons through life, including some we may resist learning. Dr. Stephen Gammon shares timeless biblical wisdom and treasured personal insights learned through 14 successive chapters of life in Walking With God: 101 Lessons for Life and Ministry. Applying these lessons will...· Heighten your enjoyment of walking with God· Expand your awareness of lessons God is trying to teach you· Reduce your resistance to leaving your comfort zone in obedience to Jesus· Increase your anticipation of fruitful ministry for Christ until your last breath

This book will help you activate your God-given gifts in the greatest adventure this side of eternity.Dr. Bruce WilkinsonNew York Times best-selling author and speakerErick's influence has been a crucial foundation for everything I have done in my life and ministry. We may not all be called to a full-time foreign ministry, but we are ALL called to a full-time life of sharing the Good News wherever we are.Shaunti FeldhahnBest-selling author of For Women Only and For Men Only Quietly, unreported and uncelebrated, the kingdom of God is exploding around the world. Erick Schenkel's book Is bursting with reports of miraculous, life­changing encounters with God.Erick expertly weaves his own life journey from a small Kentucky town to the highest halls of learning at Harvard, after which he gained a vision to reach the entire world. He recounts the relevance and power of living a life fully committed to God in a way that challenges and inspires readers to join in the adventure of taking God's love and freedom to Everyone, Everywhere.About the AuthorDr. Erick Schenkel has served as Executive Director of Jesus Film Project since 2012. Prior to this he and his wife Elizabeth and four of their five children lived in Central Asia, working in economic development and education, while also leading a church planting movement. Erick holds two MAs and a PhD from Harvard in the Study of Religion.

"Somebody should do something about that!" We hear it and say it frequently. Maybe we have felt that the "somebody" needed to be somebody else because we were not capable, we didn't have the financial or influential means, or that we just didn't have the time; but maybe God wanted us to be that "somebody." Maybe He wants you to be "somebody" today. With God, we can be "somebody." When we work with Him according to His plan, He will provide the abilities and the means. Discover the possibilities. Be somebody! I will do what I can, where I am, with "I AM." About the AuthorSheila Luck has worked as an engineer, attorney and mediator. Her goal is to help others pursue their God-given potential through her books, blogs, and speaking events. Always using a biblical and personal approach, Sheila has provided inspiration, motivation and direction to women, young adults and students for over 10 years. Her uplifting, motivational, yet heartfelt messages help others become the "somebody" that God intended them to be, giving them the courage to act.

How do you begin your morning? The way you begin your day has a significant impact on how the rest of your day goes. That is one reason why it is of utmost importance for a child of God to begin their day with God. In Psalm 5:3, David declared, My voice shall you hear in the morning, Oh Lord. David understood the importance of meeting the Lord in the morning. In Psalm 63:1, he said, Oh God, early will I seek you.We are living in a volatile and vicious generation. Our enemy is attacking on every front. No Christian should ever consider leaving home until they have spent ample time with the Lord and armed themselves for spiritual battle. This daily devotional has been written to be a help for believers who want to spend time with their Father. Wake up each day and say "Good Morning God!"

Muslims all over the world are ignoring the message of the New Testament because their teachers say its text has been corrupted. Yet very few of them have checked to see whether what their teachers say is true. - David Byle, chairman of the Bible Correspondence Course in Turkey (bccturkey.org) What does it take to persuade an entire Islamic nation to recall and rewrite their religious education materials in order to no longer teach that the Bible has been changed? Only one thing: the Qur'an itself. The Qur'an clearly states that the Bible has not been changed and, even more shockingly, says that anyone who teaches that the Bible has been changed is in fact doomed to hell. This book, Has the Bible Been Changed?, was the reason that in 1996 the Department of Religious Affairs in Turkey recalled their existing teaching materials. As you explore these pages, you will see exactly what the Qur'an says that is so powerful that even Islamic leaders are caused to reverse course. But this book is not persuasive with many words. Rather, it shows the reader Scripture verses and other pertinent facts that will help lead one to the ultimate Truth, that there is indeed only one God, and the way to Him is through His Son, Jesus Christ. It behooves you to read this book to know that you can put your faith and confidence in the entire Bible, that it is indeed the unchangeable, inerrant Word of God.

Put on your seat belts! Get ready for adventures in faith that will thrill your heart and convince your mind that God is REAL. As you read these stories, you will be challenged to leave a life of apathy and pursue victory and boldness in the name of Jesus Christ. You will gain a heightened sense of His nearness and understand that He desires to be directly and intimately involved in your life. Within these pages, you will clearly see that when you need Him most, He WILL be there.Experience God's amazing rescue from the deadly rip tides of Costa Rica. Watch the authority of His Word repeatedly defeat Satan's power. And witness His divine intervention in circumstances that can only be explained by the working of His faithful hand. In these real-life accounts that took place in the mountains, prisons, and jungles of Ecuador, you will see God's provision for those who faithfully serve Him.Endorsement"Tim Anderson is the Indiana Jones of missions in Amazonia. He's an Ivy League decathlete in the jungle, on a mission from God; fearless in his intrepid endeavors, creative in finding solutions, as bold as a lion, as godly as a martyr. His stories are stranger than fiction and certifiably true. Read them, catch his passion and discover the faith that has driven him to such a passionate life."Joseph Castleberry Ed.D.President of Northwest UniversityFormer AGWM Missionary to Ecuador and El Salvador

Jose Feliz's mother lost her breast milk when he was still a small baby. With no money to take him to the doctor or buy powdered milk, she did the best she could to keep him alive by feeding him yuca water and other foods from the jungle. He survived, but just barely.Although timid and fearful, Filomena, his oldest sister, grabbed the opportunity to go far away into the more civilized area of Colombia to earn money to help her baby brother. Circumstances intervened, and she ended up the USA'. What will happen to her family left in the far-away jungle? Will Jose Feliz ever be able to walk?

Are you an overcomer? Or, are you plagued by little sins that easily beset you? Even worse, are you failing in your Christian walk, but refuse to admit and address it? No Christian can afford to dismiss the call to be an overcomer. The earthly cost is minor; the eternal reward is beyond measure.Dwight L. Moody is a master at unearthing what ails us. He uses stories and humor to bring to light the essential principles of successful Christian living. Each aspect of overcoming is looked at from a practical and understandable angle. The solution Moody presents for our problems is not religion, rules, or other outward corrections. Instead, he takes us to the heart of the matter and prescribes biblical, God-given remedies for every Christian's life. Get ready to embrace genuine victory for today, and joy for eternity.Inward topics include: Temper Appetite Envy Pride The FleshExternal topics include: The World Business Persecution Our ChildrenAbout the AuthorDwight L. Moody, determined to make a fortune, arrived in Chicago and started selling shoes. But Christ found him and his energies were redirected into full-time ministry. And what a ministry it was. Today, Moody's name still graces a church, a mission, a college, and more. Moody loved God and men, and the power of a love like that impacts generations.

You have a desire to share the gospel, but if you and your church don't have scriptural vision and practical application, little will happen. In Harvest Connection, Dr. Howard Foltz shares thought-provoking insights gleaned from more than fifty years in missions leadership. You will learn how to motivate and equip yourself and your church to take part in God's great final harvest.Harvest Connection dives into the following mission essentials:¿ Foundation. The Great Commission defined for today.¿ Motivation. The urgency that must be felt by genuine believers.¿ Leadership. How to spread the vision to your church.¿ Targeting. Why local and overseas ministries must be targeted to be effective.¿ Sending. The nuts and bolts of successful missionary sending.¿ Financing. Sufficient financing without letting it be a distraction.¿ Prayer. The only way to begin and support a ministry initiative.

Why are many Christians often defeated? Because they pray so little. Why do most Christians see so few brought out of darkness to light by their ministry? Because they pray so little. Why are our churches simply not on fire for God? Because there is so little real prayer. We may be assured of this: The secret of all failure is our failure in secret prayer. This book explores, in depth: ¿ God's wonder at our lack of prayer ¿ God's incredible promises concerning those who do pray ¿ God's condition for providing signs ¿ God's desire for earnest prayer ¿ God's perspective on hindrances to prayer The Lord Jesus is as powerful today as ever before. The Lord Jesus is as anxious for men to be saved as ever before. His arm is not shortened that it cannot save, but He does not stretch forth His arm unless we pray more - and more genuinely. Prayer, real prayer, is the noblest, the sublimest, and the most stupendous act that any creature of God can perform. Lord, teach us how to pray.

This book is a comprehensive study on the subject of prayer, and Dwight Moody uses illustrations and stories to validate what he is saying and to help make the truths in this book stick.