Books published by WestBow Press

If you're like most people, you've spent a lot of time seeking to find your calling or purpose in your career. You probably also find yourself unfulfilled.Often, work is simply not the dream we thought it would be, which often leads us to give up promising careers only to embark on something new and discover the same issues.The Glory in the Grind is a thirty-day devotional designed to help you connect with Christ by seeing Him in the daily, mundane grind of going to work, which makes the ordinary extraordinary. The book of Colossians highlights how all things are made through Christ and for Christ and that all things are held together by Him. His presence is everywhere and His divine nature is so embedded into the fabric of the universe that with the eyes of faith, you can see Him in common ordinary jobs like janitors and bankers. At the end of the day, it is not the perfect job, employer, or city that will give you meaning and fulfillment in life. It's learning to walk with Christ daily in whatever work you do.

Rather than telling you "what" to think, author and expert, Ivan Lane, teaches you how to define biblical words and cross reference scripture to interpret biblical truth for yourself. Mr. Lane helps to make readable sense of the Bible by helping you learn how to understand biblical language and symbolic words. He does this by using a very unique method of interpreting the Bible that he calls, "The Definitive Method." You will learn what books to use and how to use them in order to interpret any verse in the Bible in the context in which it was written. This book appeals to beginners and advanced students alike because it is written in laymen terms with basic and advanced techniques of interpreting the Bible. Mr. Lane takes you deep into symbolism, so that you can understand the spiritual aspect of the Bible for your edification and spiritual growth. Every technique is shown with easy step-by-step examples for your understanding.

This book was written after reading and studying the book of Isaiah. It goes through all of the subjects that are in Isaiah such as the promises, prophecies, and rebukes. The book of Isaiah has so many lessons that are often referenced in the bible studies and sermons that we hear throughout the year. Just remember that Isaiah means Yahweh is salvation in Hebrew.

Many years ago, while fellowshipping with a Jewish missionary Pappi Bodine introduced a concept of this Gospel, which became a burden on my heart to pursue.John used theTabernacle as the outline of his Gospel. The Tabernacle demonstrated Jesus' labor and plan, providing the provision of salvation.The Purpose: The author's primary goal is to provide to the Professor/Teacher materials to aid his instruction both in the classroom and pulpit.

In this book, I attempt to re-examine relationships in light of scripture for the purpose of revealing some misunderstood truth about relationships. I hope to provide the reader with a view of Relationship in light of how God would have us view it from a spiritual perspective. A relationship is the process of becoming one in unity with each other. It cannot be done by man alone even as a world view. A healthy relationship is a spiritual relationship. We need to look deeper into the word of God for understanding what God has joined together, not just in marriage but in our entire lives.In our society today we want to take what God has created and make it work our way. When it comes to a relationship we selfishly replace that responsibility with our personal desires. We are expecting the relationship to work under our control and understanding, giving no thought to the fact we really have no foundation for that relationship to stand. Even in considering the things that are most valuable to us in a relationship, the appearance, personality, character, money, sex or even intelligence are not foundations for a relationship. They may be valuable to us but not enough to base our lives on. They are not even stable themselves because nothing stays the same but God. When we have our own values and put them in the place of righteousness we will never be able to see or understand the truth. Our feelings and our values combined are a deadly combination for making decisions morally or ethically if not guided by the principles of God. Therefore, In a Relationship we should consider a required commitment with the understanding of what that means spiritually and physically. A relationship must be about oneness and with love. In order to understand a relationship we need to understand God's will for our lives.

If you are feeling captive in your life, you can be set free from your chains. The freedom that Christ brings is a glorious sound. Search the Word of God, and you will see how much He loves you!IThe Chrysalis Chronicles presents author Monica Shavonne's diary of personal growth and development. In these poems and thoughts, she shares her trials, tribulations, struggles, and triumphs. Hers is a journey of growth from self-reliance to dependence on God. This gift, her purpose from God, would have remained hidden in her notebooks, but God called on her to share it with the world. Like Gideon, she was in a hiding place, but God said it was time to run this race. If you're ready to escape no matter your situation, you can-it's never too late to be free.This collection of original writing and related scripture traces one woman's path of self-discovery as she grows in faith and finds her voice in God.

In this seven-week Bible study, Diana takes a familiar biblical character, Samson, and uniquely draws female-focused lessons from his tumultuous life story. Diana uses Samson's triumphant victories and devastating defeats to help women grow in their faith and see how vital they are to God's plan, even in male-dominated stories. Each week, you'll dig into God's Word and follow Samson on his faith journey, learning from him and the women in his life as they live, love, and make mistakes. Each lesson ends with impactful group discussion questions, reflection time, and prayer. Diana then shares personal anecdotes with you, bringing laughter and a sense of camaraderie to your weekly lessons.

As an assignment from her principal, she began giving weekly science-themed Bible lessons at her school and after nine years, has compiled some of those lessons into a book!

This story has been inside for some sixty-three years and has now been poured out onto the pages of this small but powerful book. Read as you will see that God had a great plan for this author to write each word with power and belief that when storms of life come, we might walk a crooked road but it always leads to a great finish line.

Are you willing and ready to be truthful with yourself about inappropriate behaviors that need to change in your life? Are you finding that your actions are displaying the opposite of how you want to be identified? In That's Not Who I AM, author Cheryl W. Spooner offers a personal workbook to help you see yourself for who you really are as you declare your own personal truth. This journaling tool shows you how to rethink how you want to live your life by discovering what areas need productive change or improvement. It highlights how important it is to do your own self-evaluation, to unveil where change needs to happen and where positive strengths lie dormant. That's Not Who I Am is a work tool that can be used for children, families, adults, teachers, school personnel, professionals, community leaders, community agencies, entrepreneurs, clergy, churches, private/public sector organizations or anyone with a desire to see positive change in our homes, schools, communities and the world at large. This tool encourages you to write down your thoughts as you answer questions personal to you.

I dedicate this booklet to all those who love the Canadian outdoors, who appreciate our forests, our wildlife and the flora and fauna that rely on trees, marshlands and water for food and shelter.My hope is that this booklet will encourage readers to do more to help preserve what remains of our wilderness, watersheds, animals and birds. All of these appear to be dwindling as a result of widespread de-forestation and housing developments.

A narrative of a young woman that went through laser eye surgery while living in New York and then leaving New York for New Jersey at the age of 15. Laser Eye Surgery was the pivot in her life that brings her to her knees in full surrender to God and ever since her surrender, the journey to baptism and the years after it have further shaped her story that was formed by the Hands of the Almighty

This would encourage anyone who is raising kids, single or not, the love, the confusion, trying to do it right and by God's guidance, and seeing the blessed results. This included teaching the Bible at places like the Juvenile Detention Center, Camp Pendleton Marine Base, the city schools and in between traveling the world.

Want to change the world? This book shares stories and practical ways that as Christians we can help to reduce human suffering in many developing nations. It admonishes all of us, as children of God, to reduce the suffering of others, empower the poor, and take innovative actions to improve society by applying our faith and brains as well as financial resources. God anointed his Son with the Holy Spirit and power, and Jesus "went around doing good" (Acts 10:38), and we should follow his example. He didn't merely suggest that we serve the world's have-nots; He commanded us to do so. Utilizing the best and most impactful solutions that exist, in this book I draw on the labors-of-love carried out by many U.S. Christians to offer the world's poor not merely a handout, but an empowering hand-up. The book inspires readers with amazing stories of washing the feet of lepers in India, aiding earthquake victims in Haiti, using microloans to help the Native American poor as Jesus would do, and laboring to assist survivors in rebuilding after the horrific Asian tsunami crisis, plus much more.

I have known Shirley for many years, as I was her pastor for while serving in the United Methodist Church. Shirley brings forth not only beauty through the photos, but her use of the Holy Scriptures to open to the reader the true understandings of Pentecost and the Resurrection of Jesus.I highly recommend all her devotionals; they will draw you closer to God through the Word. They will open you to the beauty of creation by the Creator of the Universe.- Rev. Patti Molik United Methodist Elder of Upper New York Annual ConferenceShirley's wonderful compilation of prayer, Scripture, photography, and devotional reflections, contained in "His Eye Is On the Sparrow," provided me with a greater respect of the interdependence between humanity and creation and the way in which God's presence sustains and maintains the fragile balance between the two. This inspiring devotional highlights insightful lessons to each of us through the life of various birds God has gifted to this world. I know I will look at birds differently from now on.- Rev. Penny Brink Elder, Upper New York Annual Conference United Methodist ChurchI am often asked to write an endorsement or a forward for a new book, but this time, I begin this endorsement with a "feeling of excitement." I absolutely loved the idea of linking nature to a devotional. Nature has always been inspiring to me, and I often talk to God as I walk through the beauty of God's creation around me. How can you possibly see the beauty and wonder of our planet and our universe without being inspired by the God who made it?So, when I looked at even the very idea of this manuscript I was inspired. I read the book and then I sat down to write this. I first took a walk through the wonder and beauty of God's creation around me. As always, I can not walk through the trees or along a creek or stream without being inspired. Therefore, as I write these words I am inspired not only by this book, but my last encounter with nature.As I read the pages, I met an author who through the beauty of her writings has linked nature and Divine inspiration and truly inspired me. Just to think about nature and talking to God brings inspiration to my whole being.So, with anticipation and great emotion, I endorse FAITH for an UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD by Shirley D. Andrews. As I looked at the beautiful pictures I saw nature, but I also felt the hand of God. As I read the words of this manuscript, I knew that this author would introduce me to God, because like the artist inside me, I would feel and experience God by what I was about to read, and I did. Thank you, Shirley for introducing me again to the God who spoke nature into existence.You must experience this book and see the God who not only has his eye on the sparrow, but made the sparrow. Shirley, you will truly inspire the world.- Dr. Thomas F. Reid

Lives Interrupted portrays life in a country at war, through compiling the Facebook posts of long-term American missionaries to Ukraine, Mark & Rhonda Blessing. Insight is given into Russia's war on Ukraine, how it affected the lives of Ukrainians, and how it impacted their ministry as missionaries. Stories are told of displaced Ukrainians, Ukrainian soldiers, and international volunteers. There are real-time portrayals of what it felt like in the moment to have missiles hitting your city. Through it all, the thread is woven of how standing on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ carries us through the darkest moments.

He covers the Biblical accounts of Lucifer's long life before Genesis. His unique look into Genesis One, is only, he claims, not widely-accepted because hardly anyone has seen it. He doesn't avoid controversies, but takes them head-on in great detail. He asks questions Young Earth Creationists, GapTheory proponents and Progressive Creationists (Day-Agers) haven't seen before! He believes once all of the facts are seen, many will agree: "Genesis One is a local creation."

Are you disappointed in the direction your church is heading? Not going to church because of it? Is your spiritual journey and relationship with God adrift? In his book, In Search of the Universal Christ: Paradigm Shift in Christian Beliefs, the author shares his paradigm shift from the current traditional Christian beliefs to new set of beliefs centered around the Universal Christ. Author goes on to share his depiction of the Universal Christ and how it helped him to integrate these new beliefs into his daily life. He explains how to chart your own unique spiritual journey in the Universal Christ with the aid of the Enneagram, an ancient tool used by spiritual directors. From reading this book, you will have renewed hope through seeing your spiritual journey with new eyes, which will lead to spiritual growth and transformation in Christ and with others.

We all go through times in our lives where we feel alone, discouraged, or depressed. Gems from the Heart is a compilation of poetry mostly written during times of trouble and stress. The Author began writing poetry in her teens to help her cope with difficult times. She finds comfort in writing poems about struggles she has faced over the years. Many of these poems were written while she was on a short-term medical mission with Mercy Ships in Liberia, West Africa. The goal of this book is to help others during difficult times to find the peace and joy that only God can give.