Books published by WestBow Press

When All You Have is Faith depicts a roller coaster ride of emotions as Ashea West navigates college, medical school, grief and financial hardship. It's a story about her dream to become a doctor that started with just a little faith in God, no plan B and an empty bank account. At each roadblock, she watches as God shows her unmerited favor when she was about to give up and throw in the towel. Dr. West speaks about failures, doubts, successes and the other side of medicine that we don't always get to see. Her aim is to challenge others not to be afraid of starting their own journeys. At the end of her book, there is a hidden journal for readers to record their own testimonies and experiences, in hopes that by sharing their story, others will come to know Christ better.

The Danville Lady Tomahawks was one of the first all-African American women's fastpitch softball teams, founded in the late 1960s in Danville, Illinois. The founder of this organization was Wilbur Adkisson, a professional baseball player, who played in the Negro Baseball League out of Nashville, Tennessee. In 1976, these ladies went from fastpitch to slow pitch and quickly became a traveling team in Illinois, Indiana, and even Tennessee. The Danville Lady Tomahawks were a strong force to be reckoned with, thriving as a team until the late 1990s. Over the course of all those years, Adkisson gave young African American women the opportunity to become involved in sports in their community for the first time in their lives.Black Diamond - Black Gold examines the early struggles of being an all-African American women's softball team during an era when racism was still rampant. It highlights the women's fortitude, resilience, and ability to adapt and play in any given situation. It showcases their strong commitment to the game, their team, and their community, where they instilled pride and joy.This book shows what dedication and devotion look like. It explores the strong bond that was developed between these young ladies, encouraged with loving guidance and leadership from Wilbur Adkisson.

Slippery slopes are the mindsets, the beliefs, and blind spots that keep us from living our best lives.Our vision can be clouded, and that's why we're often unprepared for the unexpected storms that rock our world. Karen (Balyeat) Thompson looks back at the slippery slopes in her own life in this book. She highlights the fact that every slippery slope has an antidote.Even so, every now and then, an avalanche comes up behind us, building momentum and knocking us off balance. We feel buried under the heaviness of it all, and when it comes to our personal storms, we often hide behind them or deny they exist. We hope that, in time, they'll miraculously go away.We must not let the waves and the wind control us when God is only a prayer away. He hears the prayers of His children. If you do not have a relationship with God, now is the time to start one.Join the author as she shares insights, guidance, and lessons on how to overcome any slippery slope with an antidote.

The Source Study is a study that uses the analogy of trees and water to demonstrate the connection between God, the creator and us, the created. With questions and a place for notes after each chapter this is a workbook that you can use to work through and process where you stand in your relationship with the Father. By using examples that everyone can relate to and understand, the author gets you to open up, take a good hard look at yourself and question if God really is your Source.

"This Day I Choose" is a 90-day devotional designed to encourage all believers in their journey with Christ. The Christian walk is a daily choice of surrender and dedication, and let's face it: some days it's easier said than done. This devotional is a compilation of daily inspirational words written to believers throughout the years, designed with one purpose in mind: to encourage the reader to choose Christ every day of their lives. It is our prayer that, as you read through each page, you will be inspired to keep fighting the good fight and to finish your race!

God calls each of us to himself, to ministry, to fellowship with other believers, and to enjoy the journey. The life he has designed for us is hinged on him and abundant through our fellowship with him and our fellow travelers. In learning the rules of the road and embracing our specific call, his presence becomes real, even in times of darkness and distress.In a collection of stories and lessons inspired by a blog, Marthe Curry invites others to meet ordinary people who are learning to know Jesus through study, prayer, obedience, and failure. Organized by guideposts, the stories provide insight on how to discern God's direction for us, grow a personal relationship with God, appreciate the unseen presence of our faithful Lord who sustains us to our destination, and discover our gifting and wisdom as we walk together with the Father and each other. Included are prompts for walking Christ's narrow way and spaces for reflection.Come and Go with Me shares stories and lessons from everyday people that lead believers down an inspiring path to pursue a deeper faith in a loving Father and his Son, Jesus Christ.

Debra wrote poems on subjects that inspired her. This book also reflects remaining Bible Story Poems, Poems of Psalms along with Drama - World's Playground. This is her final book since she passed on January 3, 2021. She always quoted: "To God be the glory", when family, friends and fans gave her accolades of her works. I hope you find this book as AWESOME as the others and most importantly blessed.

Folks in Wanderwood TX are still reeling from learning that their favorite realtor is actually a murderer, but Adelaide Bonner Girard, Mom Extraordinaire, is leaving those qualms behind for a little R & R with her younger daughter, Lindsey Anne. The Caribbean is calling Lindsey and Addie to nine days of fun and frolic on the Scarab Miss cruise ship.Diversions await the mother and daughter as the Scarab Miss delivers a cruise of surprises, such as a hand and foot canasta tournament with the group known as the Wild Cards. As Lindsey discovers romance with a cute cruise staffer, Addie discovers the leader of the Wild Cards...dead! This whirlwind trip to a Mexican ruin, a Jamaican falls, and a sunny beach on Grand Cayman leaves Addie short on time to solve this murder, especially with distraction from an interesting museum curator from Texas!

As a nine-year-old child and a new Christian not knowing what Christianity was all about the author knew her life would be different now but How? What's this Christianity all about?In this book, she attempts to fill in the blanks for the things a "New Christian" needs to know besides the fact that "now I'm a Christian." Questions Like: Now what? Where do I start? What's the next step? Where do I go from here? She takes you along from her first experience of becoming a Christian, to growing up, to her adulthood, sharing her experiences with you as she tries to find her way. She experiences hard times, good and bad times but as she grows and finds her way the blanks begin to fill in one by one. Her methodology is discussed in a way that if one knows nothing at all about what to do or what's next, she will lead you down the path that led her to finding her answers.Walk with her and see "Where It Began."

HisStory is a book about God as told through the history of the Old Testament. Broken into twelve chapters, each provides a revelation into God's plan for all mankind. Why are we here? What is our purpose in this life? Why does evil exist in the world? How is anything that happened thousands of years ago relevant to your life today? HisStory provides insights into 4000 years of history. Told through the stories of creation, the flood, and the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Joshua, David, Daniel, Nehemiah and others, each weave a picture of God's plan for each of us. By reading HisStory, you will find the answers to your Life's purpose on this earth, and how God has provided for your life through His divine provision. The entire history of these Old Testament stories is weaved into one consistent picture brought together in the conclusion. HisStory is designed to be read by someone who has little to no knowledge of the Bible, but will speak to those who have studied God's word. Whether you are an adult or teenager, or hoping to disciple others, each chapter gives plenty of food for thought, and can be used as a study by any individual or group. This apologetics book will answer many questions, and will equip the saint and evangelize the sinner.

She did it!Three times Breast Cancer SurvivorTells her story.Have you heard the words "You have Cancer," those gut-wrenching words? If you have, this book is for you!Or your friend has just been diagnosed?Give it as a gift and you will be the "best friend."I authored this book to assist anyone experiencing any form of cancer, chemotherapy, and or radiation.Trust Him through this journey called cancer.

Good stories can help us forget the project that's due or that looming doctor's appointment. They can transport us to a place of laughter, wonder, and amazement.This book is designed to do just that while also pointing the way to God's word and ultimately to Christ.Melinda Rogers, a faithful servant of the Lord, shares a collection of short stories that entertain and inspire. Some of the wisdom she shares includes:¿ If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then God is your loving, heavenly father. Come to him with your pain. Come to him with your problems. Wait and see.¿ Let's refuse to hide and slink into our holes. Let's go to church. Let's find community. We can help others as they help us.¿ God made each of us so very different. We each have our strengths, and we each have our weaknesses. We are happiest when we avoid comparison and can rejoice in other's strengths.Stories that Preach is not a Bible study, but simply a book designed provoke thoughts beyond the stressful ones that usually mark our days.