Books published by WestBow Press

Foster Parenting Essentials was written for new childcare providers. After many years as a foster parent, the author realized that most new childcare providers were not prepared. New foster parents are schooled in rules and regulations, but little is taught about the challenges ahead. This book was written from experience to prepare for common, unanticipated situations while providing explanations and solutions to normal events that occur in foster care. Humor and personal examples are mixed in for reinforcement. This is an easy read that should benefit anyone entering the childcare profession.

The world is waiting for the manifestation of the children of God for their salvation. Bitterness is one of the ways by which the devil makes sure that this manifestation does not happen. God is love and so should his children be. Have you ever done something for somebody and expected a thank you and there was absolute silence? What about a false accusation? Were you abused as a child or are you still being abused, betrayed or rejected? Have you ever been a victim of rape? Dismissed from your job unjustifiably or undermined at the work place? How does it feel when it is a wife, a husband or a loved one? It hurts even the more. If you are hurting as a result of being bitter or you want to help someone Destroy the Destroyer will assist you. "e;Destroy the Destroyer"e; will take you through some of the causes of bitterness with examples from the bible, its deadly effects on the individuals and how some of them dealt with it and how you can also deal with it. You will also find real interesting stories of people who lived in bitterness and how it affected their lives. Learn how to prevent bitterness from taking root in your life and free yourself from the prison of anger?

How many people still believe that the first human being was a man? If the Bible shows that the first earth creature God created was male and female and that the woman was formed from the side, not the rib, then biblical gender equality has to be accepted as a fact, and the subordination of women needs to be acknowledged as the result of sin. The original Hebrew word that was translated as rib is sela. An accurate translation of this word should be side. Because the first woman was formed from the side and all ingredients (bone and flesh) were taken from the first human being, the man and the woman have common origin. God called both the first man and the first woman Adam (Genesis 5:2). However, after the Fall, the man kept the name Adam, which is the Hebrew word for human being, for himself and renamed the woman. By doing so, he stole humanity from the woman (and consequently from all women) and reduced her to the role of being the mother of all living, which is the translation of the Hebrew word Eve. The ruling of the man over the woman was not Gods intention, but the result of sin (Genesis 3:16). What happened in Genesis 3:16 was corrected in John 3:16. John tells us, God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. This promise was made to the whole Adam, not only the male part. God redeems both the man and the woman equally. Now we do not live under sin anymore, but under grace. Therefore, Paul can write in Galatians 3:2729, For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abrahams descendants, heirs according to promise. This promise belongs to both the man and the woman. Christ reunites the male and the female again as one and calls both of them Adam.

This is where I bare my soul. In this book I share with you the journey of life, loss and learning to live again. There is grief and there is joy. What feels like a brief summary of Thaos life is put into words, the entirety of his life cannot be explained. But through it all, I pray that glory is given to the Lord, the Creator of life itself.

Have you ever thought about the leadership style of Jesus Christ? There has never been anyone who has had an influence on the world the same as Jesus. He began His ministry with a small group of men who He equipped to change the world. Jesuss strategy of leading did not focus on prestige, wealth, power, or force. The plan of Jesus, from the start of His ministry, was to be a servant-leader. The servant-leadership style of Jesus is a strategy that will benefit any organization, business, charity group, or congregation.

Aware of the difficulties encountered by the vast majority of the believers of the body of Christ concerning the book of Revelation, he has seen fit to put his knowledge at the disposal of each and every one who has a real desire to study the Revelation of Jesus-Christ. The book of Revelation is not as difficult as many people think it is. In fact, to study that book, first of all, you need to understand how its introduction was written; secondly, how its messages are communicated; and thirdly, how to interpret its symbols. Once you understand those three basic elements, all that will be left to do is go through the other books of the Bible in order to find out the correct interpretations for the symbols that are found in the first five chapters of the book of Revelation.This study is a useful resource that will actually open your eyes to the wisdom of the book of Revelation. The explanations are clear, direct, and simple. All that is said in this book is based entirely on the self-sufficiency of the Bible. We encourage you to take this study very seriously because it also has a great deal of information to share with you on the subject of the rapture of the church. Please do not just take our word for it; see it for yourself.

Marie is an encourager who freely shares from her heart. Her heart's desire for herself and others is to be rooted in a deeper love and understanding of our Lord and to walk in the freedom that is found in Him/His word (Galatians 5:1). Monday Morning Moments is packed full of daily life lessons combined with biblical truths and application.

This book is a true Testimony of my "NDE" (Near Death Experience) and an Out of Body Experience during a horrific vehicular wreck, that I pushed aside and denied at the time, in thinking that it was, from the blunt trauma to my head, from going through a windshield, then from the morphine and drugs the Ambulance crew gave to me at the crash site, along with my strength and achievement to escape death...only to finally recognize, that it was God and his Guardian Angel's that saved myself and my College roommate...and once I finally fell into a life pursuit of chasing Money, driven by Greed...and fell into a deep pit of sin that I dug myself, I finally discovered the Truth and the only one True God, who Saved my life, and rewarded me with an incredible Great Awakening and the Greatest Reunion, in achieving my Salvation and to follow Christ Jesus, for the rest of my life on this earth, and into His Kingdom come!

- Why would anyone bother with the ancient book called the Bible? - What's the big deal? - Is it more than just great literature? - Aren't there obvious contradictions within its pages? - Does it have relevance for a person in today's society? - Can it provide anything of value for you personally? Why The Bible? is a workbook that will guide you step-by-step through the process of validating Scripture for yourself. This workbook is divided into short daily studies, five per week, each can be completed in less than half an hour. With the keys and tips presented, you'll have the ability to double-check what others say about God, Jesus and Christianity. No seminary degree required! You'll be equipped to ignore the noise and get to the truth. You don't have to be a Christian to be a Word detective. Try out the investigative tools taught in Why The Bible? and see if there is lasting truth in the written Word of God. God doesn't ask for blind faith, rather He says: "Take a close look at everything, test it, then cling to what is good." Learn how to be fully assured of what you believe.

Do you struggle to trust God amid life's crashing waves of disappointment, tragedy, and pain? Have you found yourself feeling discouraged or full of self-doubt? We all experience highs and lows throughout life that can create inner turmoil and external conflict. Trying to find peace through the chaos can sap our energy and leave us feeling hopeless or alone. Filled with personal narratives and practical application, Open When... offers an authentic and compassionate message that will help you navigate through life experiences with faith and hope. Author Noel Jansen encourages you to engage in self-reflection, sharing pieces of her own imperfect journey, through which she questioned and ultimately learned to rely on God's promises. As the biblical truths unfold and words of encouragement wash over you in this topical study, the groundwork is laid for a deeper relationship with our gracious and loving God. It is within this foundation of faith that we can find joy and peace within the sea of life's uncertainty.

All of us, at times, encounter heartache, death, challenges, failures, disappointments, and other trials. How do you overcome these difficulties? Do you hold onto your hidden and silent issues? At what moment will you no longer internalize your doubts and fears, your failures and unforgiveness, your pain and brokenness? Holding onto painful problems indefinitely will not add value or meaning to your life. In Encouragement for Those Who Suffer in Silence, author Rev. Dr. LaRuth E. Lockhart addresses common issues often held in secret by many, challenges that can cause you to become broken and to suffer in silence. She communicates that you can't receive comfort until you face and admit what ails you. You must let go and let God have control of every aspect of your life. He's the God of all healing, comfort, and restoration. Using her personal experience of suffering silently, and with the word of God as her source, Dr. LaRuth encourages you to give voice to the silent issues that bind you and to graciously receive healing for your pain and restoration through Jesus Christ the savior.

In this book, the author elucidates through lucid fictional accounts real-life issues people experience, and the deleterious circumstances they experience in an endeavor to understand why things happen as they do. The short stories focus primarily on the themes of faith, pain, suffering, and the negative effects of pride and arrogance. Through meticulous descriptions and dialogue, the author captures the experiences of the characters and their struggles, and how it is through a return and an active faith in Christ that healing comes to their lives.

Rejection, either in the past or present, is painful. Unfortunately, it often causes us to feel unwilling to forgive, bitter, hopeless, and unable to move forward in life. But God wants us to know that we are in good company because Jesus Christ, the Crucified One, was rejected as well. The Good News is that we can be delivered from the spirit of rejection in all areas of life because the Lord understands our pain, hurt, and disappointment. After all, He has been there too, and, even better, overcame rejection. N. L. Fox leads believers who have been rejected and outcast on an inspirational journey inward while sharing personal and biblical stories, prayers, and illuminating scriptures that explore rejection in families, friendships, the church, the workplace, the nation and world, and other instances. Throughout her testimony, Fox encourages Christians to shed the chains of rejection and hopelessness to embrace His unconditional love. In the Company of the Rejected shares stories, scriptures, and prayers that inspire believers to overcome the pain of rejection to be renewed in their God-given destiny.