Books published by WestBow Press

The Rocks of the Cross is the story of Christ revealing Himself in the life of this father named Paul, as he journeys to be in the life of his son Jason. This story is designed to encourage parents to be actively engaged in the lives of their children, and to make a positive and long-lasting impact in their lives. It calls for committed parents to shape this generation and future ones, by actively participating in the greatest service of all: humanity. It is also a story of hope, adversity, tenacity and triumph. Triumph proven sweeter when we allow God to lead the way. Although this is a love story of a father and son, this book will also speak to a much larger audience. I say this, as we all have difficulties to traverse in life, and no one is immune from those. But, yet, it is during those adverse episodes that the essence of our character, of what we believe in and on, is tested and ultimately revealed.

Harrowing Night - Terror and Bewilderment Elizabeth does not intend to be home alone in the rambling, orchard house, but plans change, making way for the unthinkable. Amusing Past - Humiliation and Veneration Just hours after being twice humiliated by Price, the farmer's son, Elizabeth heeds the desperate call of three young migrants. Suffering even greater humiliation, character rescues the rescuer. Unpredictable Future - Despair and Amazement Haunting Elizabeth is the intruder's tormenting smile on a face that she shall unwillingly encounter again. Turning to her beloved husband she discovers that the intruder has made a stranger of him. Right is now wrong, wrong is right, and together is alone. Follow Elizabeth north from her cherished potato growing community to the orchards of northwest Michigan, where the harvest reaps far more than plump, red cherries.

We have been indoctrinated with the lie that belief in God is irrational. As a result, the United States is rapidly becoming a post-Christian nation. At the current rate, by 2040 most Americans will no longer identify as Christian. Mark Stelter relies on his professional experiences as a lawyer, theologian, and former college professor to carefully examine secular materialism and clearly demonstrate that it is the theistic worldview-not the atheistic worldview-that is most supported by the evidence. Stelter explores a variety of topics that include the triumph of secularism in American culture, the shift in worldviews, the separation of church and state, the academic assault on religion, moral truth versus moral relativism, the intolerance of tolerance, and much more. Post-Christian Nation is a well-documented examination of how Christianity-not atheism-prevails when tested by reason, logic, and science.

Roy presents information that allows the reader to retain what is read. For example, the major prophets can be remembered using the term JEDI from the Star Wars movie, J -Jeremiah, E - Ezekiel, D - Daniel, I - Isaiah. Roy reveals some of God's humor. 1 Kings 11:29-31. Jereboam meets the prophet Ahiah, who demonstrates that Jereboam will rule 10 0f the 12 tribes of Israel by cutting Jereboam's "new garment" into 12 pieces and giving Jereboam 10. There he stands in his diaper holding 10 rags. Try explaining that to a stranger. The Bible does tell of more serious moments such as 2 Kings 15. During the captivity, All 18 kings of the northern kingdom were bad. The last five kings became kings by murdering their predecessor, We could say the KKK existed i.e, Kings Killing Kings. Some critical information is not obvious. Who is "us" in Genesis 1:26? I And God said let us make man in our image.... Us is the trinity, God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit. They are mentioned in the first chapter of the bible. Roy brings to life the actions of biblical characters is an easy to understand manner that helps to understand scripture. Lets consider the Noah flood. The flood occurred 10 generations after Adam. The average age before the flood was 858 and after the flood it was 317. In order to compare this to today, we divide each side by 10 and get 86 and 32 ie, people died at 32 instead of the normal 86, Why? Solar radiation. We sent wasp larvae into space and proved this theory. The "windows of heaven" were the cooling clouds of a new planet. It had not rained since God created earth Gen 2:5. Water came from two directions, rain and flooding ie, Genesis 7:11. Roy also covers the activities between the Old and New testaments including Persia, Greece, Macabeans and Rome.

What if the stories we read to our children were purposefully crafted to include the Words of Scripture? While planting carrots in the garden, Grandad teaches Finley what it means to "seek ye first the kingdom of God". Artfully designed to help you memorise God's Word, this tender story is entwined with eight complete verses taken directly from the King James Bible. Interspersed with Grandad's simple explanations, this cherished translation is brought to life through delightful watercolour illustrations, making it a Bible-lesson book that young and old will love!

This book depicts angels as the heralds of God in the special areas of Joy, Peace, Salvation, Protection, Communication, Death, and Judgement. Archangel Michael is featured as well as Gabriel, Seraphim, and Cheribim. The author has interposed some humor in order to interest the reader. There is an Angel Quiz that readers will fill out and ponder before reading the book as well as an Opinion Poll asking their concept of an angel as a child and now is an adult.

Lo que les sucedió a estas personas cambió sus vidas para siempre. Historias de vida convincentes, o testimonios, de once personas en diferentes etapas de la vida. Puede que te identifiques con alguna de ellas. Descubras lo que significa ser "nacido de nuevo" y el impacto que puede tener en ti. "Recuerdo rogar a Dios que hiciera algo porque no podía seguir así. Le pedí que tomara el control de todo o que me llevara a casa. No sé cuánto tiempo estuve así. Mientras contemplaba todo esto, de repente me di cuenta de un cambio en mí. Sentí una profunda paz y luego fuerza". -Jane Byrne "No hay nadie tan sucio o tan perdido que Jesucristo no pueda venir y poner tu mundo en su lugar. Tampoco hay nadie tan justo o tan bueno que no necesite a Jesucristo". -Jessica "Mi tiempo en la iglesia se volvió monótono, con la excepción de la homilía, y me sabía toda la Misa de memoria. Lo más alarmante para mí fue que sentía exactamente lo mismo antes de un servicio religioso como después. No había emoción en mi fe, solo hacer y asistir a la iglesia una vez a la semana, marcando simplemente mi deber con Dios. Creía que la salvación, o la entrada al cielo, era algo que podías ganar o lograr, y viví con esta mentalidad durante 19 años." -Monica "Salvo!!! Lo que significa para mí" no termina solo con estas historias. Queremos que experimentes la relación con Dios como nosotros, así que al final se incluye un Plan de Salvación que podría ser el comienzo para ti!

Fifteen-year-old STEVEN STARCLUSTER was one of the nicest and most obedient kids you could meet. Who would have thought he would take out his anger on the school bully and cause something terrible to happen to all his classmates in the process? Guilt-ridden and depressed, Steven becomes obsessed with rectifying his wrongs. Alongside BROOKLYN ADAMS, his skateboarding gal-pal, he'll uncover an emotional secret about his parents and take up the mantle of the iconic superhero team, the TABLE OF ELEMENTS. Follow Steven and Brooklyn as they embark on an epic sci-fi adventure, where along the way, Steven will learn the truth of God's grace and forgiveness. THE TABLE OF ELEMENTS AND THE SPACE STATION OF SRILVAKOR is the start of a brand new sci-fi series filled with on-the-seat-action, complete with robots, spaceships, and a heartwarming tale of family and friendship. If you love superheroes and sci-fi, then this is one story you will not want to miss!

A 52-week devotional based on Holy Scripture, including: AN ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS ADDICTIONS AND THE STRUGGLE WITHIN THAT I MAY KNOW HIM LOVING THE WOUNDED AMONG US CHRIST, THE HOPE OF GLORY You will be inspired, encouraged, and challenged!

With raw transparency, the author tells of her journey of growing up in old-school Pentecostal religion, to living in the LGBT+ community for the better part of thirty years, to finding spiritual freedom when she was shown a different view of God and Christianity at the age of fifty-two. She discusses her battles with addictions, severe anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicidal tendencies. Written for Christians and non-Christians alike, LGBT+ and straight, this book stresses the significance of loving all people like Jesus loves all of us, right where they are. The author emphasizes that we do not have to change anything to be loved and accepted by God; and that it is not our place to try to change people. Only God can do that, and we should let Him handle His business. Controversial and entertaining, this book will reassure you that you are never alone; and contrary to what some of us are taught, you can be same sex attracted and still live a life that is pleasing to God. You simply have to open your heart and mind completely and allow God to be your guidance.

From the Caribbean Sea to Machu Picchu, Peru, to birds to flowers and butterflies, Reflections and Treasured Wonders, written and illustrated by Margaret Kohel Evans, offers a collection of images gathered from throughout the world. The selections embrace everyday thoughts that have significantly touched the life of self or others. The wonders symbolize meaningful moments in which one may feel part of something larger or connected to the gift of life. Evans shares her extensive traveling through her own illustrations. She emphasizes that it's not how much we see and do in life, but the amount of attention we give the present moment: an inspiration to enjoy life to its fullest.

Delving beyond the mere surface comprehension of the Beatitudes, Dr. Richard Tow skillfully leads the reader on an enriching journey, exploring each one through the lens of the entire Scripture. With meticulous cross-references to biblical narratives and apostolic wisdom, all of which are firmly anchored in the teachings of Jesus, this work offers profound insights accessible to both seasoned believers and those newly embarking on their faith journey. -Joe Wyrostek, DMin President, Legacy Ministry College and Pastor, Metro Praise International Church Here is a pastor-teacher's theological reflection on what these truths mean for a true disciple of Jesus - one -who longs to grow in his or her faith and prepare themselves for their ultimate fulfillment when we "will be like Him" and see Him "just as He is" (1Jn 3:2). It is a joy and privilege to commend Beatitudes of Christ: Pathway of Blessing to pastor, student and lay persons who desire to know the truth of God's Word and be transformed by it. -James D. Hernando, PhD Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary In Beatitudes of Christ, Dr. Richard Tow brings to light what true happiness and fulfillment are all about. He provides accurate illumination into the fact that there is no true satisfaction aside from being in Christ. He also brings to light that the teaching of Jesus through the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount is for believers who are on a path to an ultimate consummation where we shall be changed and eventually experience immortality. -Keith Collins, DD President, Generation Impact Ministries and Impact Global Fellowship

In the wave of oppression from the economy many are losing homes, jobs, savings and 401K's. Marriages and children are being attacked. Pastor burnout increases monthly, as they continue to leave their calling. When we are repeatedly hit from all sides from the enemy (Satan) we grow tired and weary. We ask where is God in all of this? We tend to lose faith. The faith we used to draw upon becomes superficial. The urgency to just survive this whole financial downturn allows us to depend on ourselves and not on the Lord. Immanuel's Soldiers Hope for the Weary is refreshment in the hope in Christ. The Bible is full of ordinary people similar to us in crisis. The Lord did not promise life would be a bed of roses, but He did promise no matter how bad things get that He will show up and deliver. We just have to willingly yield, believe and trust Him. If you have come to a point in your life where enough is enough; you just can't take the oppression merry-go-round you are on anymore, then get off of it and take Jesus' hand. His loving arms will surround you and never let you go. Dr. Fox walks you through several people and their crisis in the Word of God. She challenges you to re-evaluate your faith and trust in the Lord during your crisis. She draws upon her years of experience in street ministry in encountering the unchurched, and backslidden Christians in their loss of hope.

Why would anyone follow you? Joyful Leadership explores this provocative question and uncovers what author Carol Gabriella Norbeck discovered from more than thirty years of research and practice. The answer goes to the heart of leadership-the relationship between leader and follower-and has two parts. First, people want leaders of great character. Second, they want to follow someone who believes leadership is about service. Norbeck gathered the best leadership ideas from her research and created the know-how and the practical steps that form the leader's character. Through facilitating hundreds of leadership workshops, she's helped leaders develop the character traits others want to follow and learn how to lead people with a servant's heart. Divided into two parts, part one focuses on loving God wholly by developing Christ-centered character traits. Part two centers on loving your neighbor through servanthood. Both parts contain core leadership practices and reflections on the Christian theology that supports them. Joyful Leadership shares practical steps that show you how to become the leader others want to follow.

In the small town of Stony Creek, there are no mountains-only endless prairies. The town's little church is a gathering place for families to catch up on news and learn more about God. As Christmas approaches, the seventy-year-old pastor hopes to bring his congregation together to celebrate. But everything changes when tragedy strikes. After spooked horses tip a wagon and claim the life of a little girl who might have been saved if they had a town doctor, the close-knit-residents must rely on their steadfast faith to come together and help one another as they battle heartache and guilt. With a lofty goal of making their town a welcome place for a doctor, they come up with a great idea. But will their prayers and actions actually work to convince a doctor to open a practice in Stony Creek? Winter at Stony Creek is the heartwarming tale of a small prairie town's residents as they band together in faith, hope, and determination after a tragedy prompts them to seek a resident doctor.

From the age of six until her adolescent years, author Yolanda Hill experienced inappropriate behavior from men she trusted. It fostered feelings of insecurity, guilt, shame, fear, and depression. These experiences escalated into shameful behavior. It took what felt like a lifetime to recover from these negative experiences to tell her story in Pretty Black. Hill shares her journey to her "pretty black" moment and tells how she discovered the truth, beauty, grace, and strength that was within her from the beginning. She narrates how she connected the dots as a young girl who lost touch with her biological father and experienced the same loss with her stepfather, revealing how this affected her adolescent years both positively and negatively. Pretty Black serves to help mothers and fathers understand the importance of a healthy bond between a daughter and her daddy. That bond helps a daughter make healthy decisions about her future relationships. Through this story, you'll discover the God-given strengths within the writer and how God has so beautifully designed her to become His vessel of honor. Know there are detours along the way, but faith and persistence bring her to God's expected end.

Field Meds provides you with a beautiful illustration of your inner treasure, found within the confines of your "field" or soul. Randall Welner observes that as the caretaker of your soul, when you address challenges, you can reap rewards-just as though you were an organic farmer. The caretaker of the field must cut fallen timber into movable chunks, remove the lumber, and regrade and restore the field's drainage to a viable condition. If this isn't done, the damaged property will cease to be productive. Just as important as the above, however, is after tending to the field, the caretaker can use downed tree limbs and other debris from the field to build something useful. While the effort to do all this can be immense, as the caretaker of your soul, you can focus on the areas you want to improve the most. Engage in the growth available to you, aware of your values and weakness, while benefiting from meditation in and on God's word with the insights in this disciplined approach to Christian meditation.

Fairytales are full of love, beauty, and adventure. Yet, fairytales are not real, for God writes stories far more incredible. As I flip back through chapters of our life, seasons of our story feel like a life-time ago. Yet, scars remind me that these years are a reality. It's truly a beautiful mystery how God transforms a scar into a message of hope. By sharing our realness, may you feel courage to look in the mirror and take an honest evaluation of your marriage, your relationship with your children, and the way you feel about yourself. We hope our message encourages couples to take each other by the hand and step toward healing. Every step, every moment, every choice to love is worth it.

War Within (the series) is a collection of poems, thoughts, and reflections from the heart, mind, and spirit of Michael Bane. It's basis is the battle that's within me, and many others. I hope it helps someone who may read it, as much as it helped me writing it.

God has a plan and a purpose for our lives. He knows the limitations of human beings, and fixed them in such a way that we all can look up to Him for understanding, direction, guidance, hope, restoration, and wisdom in our daily lives. But do we know how to listen and then follow His will? A spiritual guide that intertwines scripture with wisdom, Michael Ighoyivwi teaches believers how to communicate effectively with the true living transcendent God to nurture a closer relationship with Him and follow His divine plan. Through his guidance, spiritual seekers will learn who God is, reasons why we need to hear from Him, the barriers that hinder fluent listening, the characteristics of God's revelation, and helpful hints on how to develop better communication with Him. God Speaks to People Today is an inspirational reference manual that provides a roadmap to understanding and really hearing God when He is communicating with us.

Where would we be without our mothers? The loving women who not only gave us life, and took care of us as babies. Our mothers were unknown to us during our birth and childhood. We challenged her during our teenage years. But, after her death we miss her dearly, now that she has left this world to be with our loved ones and God.

READER TESTIMONIALS AND SUMMARY of DNA of Miracles and Wealth Dominion: Big Money Lies! + Author Bio by Mrs. Gretchon Jones Ones are getting help for ANY TYPE OF CATASTROPHE- with RED SEA Biblical level, UNEXPLAINABLE MIRACLES - *medical, *financial, *curses, *multi-layered traumas, *PTSD- Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, *Drug Abuse, *Relationships, *Anti-Suicide, etc. This book series is also a treatment curriculum addressing *Trauma, *Suicide Lethality, *Substance Use Disorder. **Reading the book +APPLYING the Principles & doing ATTACHED workbook, many experience unexplainable MIRACLES, within 30 days, multiple areas. **Some have fewer MENTAL REPLAYS/memories, of traumatic events of their lives. Some including non-military, combat veterans, even one who had lost everything, told me that they avoided suicide after reading this book and doing the workbook. This particular combat veteran also took certain steps, with God changing their life, and had improved their financial situation. Other readers also reported surprise improvements in their finances. **Some told me face-to-face that they experienced medical miracles from reading this book and doing the workbook. **Additionally, one man was released from additional mandatory jail time and received two jobs, which he attributed to reading this book and doing the attached workbook. **PURE FIRE DETERMINATION OUTLASTING ONE'S FIGHT... WHATEVER ones are facing. Readers also report that their entire household, and everything attached to them gets affected when they read and heed God's Principles and Laws as presented in this book. **As readers heartily pursue this life change, God's Laws and Principles become attached to one's spirit such that, Events from one's past are NOT allowed to wreak havoc in one's future. Knowing things in advance, glory to God, perceiving depth and sudden ability to solve complex problems... The Prophetic anointing is further given, after doing the book and workbook- knowing events from the past that there was no way for them to know. Opening pages of this book, you will enter a paradigm which from Day 1, reaches into your PRESENT AND FUTURE giving them both Sovereign Hope, Restoration of Vitality, Dreams, Passions. You will have a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) Why? Many don't know a source of wisdom, guidance, shoulder to lean on. Thus life events build up to catastrophe level. This Do-It-Yourself, DIY, do in your living room, wherein GOD HIMSELF, takes readers into a separate dimension DOMINATED BY ALMOST DAILY MIRACLES.

For more than fifty-five years, author Pastor Dick Chamberlain pastored several Midwestern churches, giving him ample opportunities to share the word of God through his sermons and other church duties. In Full of Grace and Truth, he presents a select offering of his best, teaching, preaching, and writing aimed at aiding the pastor, teacher, and layman in their service to others and to Jesus Christ himself. This collection showcases Chamberlain's masterful, alliterative approach to teaching the word of God to others, helping Christians better retain and read what they learn about Jesus Christ. Full of Grace and Truth presents a handbook for helping others to know Christ as intimately as they can.

Why did you choose to read this book description? Is it because of the cool cover? It's okay...we have all judged a book by its cover at one time or another. Or is it because the word Chaos completely describes your life right now? Or maybe, just maybe, you thought the author was awesome and decided this book would be a New York Times Bestseller? Probably not the last scenario. If I had to guess, I'd say it has something to do with that overwhelming stress weighing down on you. Reality is, there are many people in this world facing hard times: Anxiety, incarceration, loss, addiction, divorce, sickness, and I could go on, but I need this description to fit on the back of the book...How do we overcome these overwhelming times? Great question. I don't have all the right words, which probably isn't what you want to hear from an author. But I know Who does. His Name is Jesus. And He is the only One Who can bring unexplainable peace in the midst of your Chaos. Whether you are reading this behind prison bars, in the hospital room, at the funeral home, or on the awesome World Wide Web, I hope you choose to read this book. Chaos is inevitable. It comes like a thief in the night- stealing, killing, and destroying all we hold dear. But there is hope. Where the enemy comes to destroy, God comes to rebuild. He comes to restore. He comes to bring life and joy. This book isn't some self-help book. Nor is it an autobiography. It's a collaboration of real people experiencing real pain, learning how to overcome the overwhelming. Jesus isn't just the center of this book. He's the beginning, middle, and end. And spoiler alert: He always wins.

In her debut book, Life Upside Down, Brittney Elsasser takes you on a journey through her life of trials and blessings. Writing as a friend who has endured many struggles, Brittney shares her testimony with the hope of encouraging other women not to be afraid of their own stories. Through the use of Scripture and many of the Biblical characters who make up its pages, she guides you on a path of rediscovery: to who God says you are, the hope found in His presence, and what it takes to trust Him in all things.

Our Dear Little One shows the children in your life just how much they are loved, not only by their parents, but also by their Heavenly Father. This book was originally written as a letter from a Mommy to her Son on his first Birthday. She wanted to make sure he never forgot how loved he was. Our Dear Little One is now available for Parents everywhere to remind themselves as well as their children just how much they are loved.

The book is a collection of short stories that appeal to the imagination of the reader as the author carries the reader along in a series of dramatic encounters, woven into simple but riveting stories. These stories inspire the learning of biblical truths following after the manner that Jesus taught, and helps us to reflect on our way of life, our relationships, and above all, our walk with the Lord.

The Place Called "There" We often think that our possessions are only physical or material either as a car, building, piece of land or other tangible assets. Just as physical possessions can be handed down generations, so also can spiritual secrets and assets be transferred like intellectual properties. There are hidden secrets from plain sight, revealed to those who by reason of use, have their senses exercised (Hebrews 5:14) to see, or/and hear, and then act. To these ones, it will belong and be entrusted because they are the ones who follow through the hidden secrets presented to them. 'The Place Called There' is a memoir of voyage of enduring faith and friendship with God, through 'the wildernesses' of advanced school of patience, trust, and perseverance (PTP).

We live in a society full of words; everyone is saying something. People openly share their opinions, accusations, and speculations in today's culture where things are unstable and unreliable. Words fly around, and it can be difficult to know what or whom to believe. Words can make or break us. We often choose to allow good or bad words to dictate whether we're happy or sad. However, we can't afford to let everything we hear and see control our emotional thermostat. In Who Told You That?, author Clarence B. Skinner shares the message that God's word is truth, it's life, and it doesn't fail. In a blend of personal testimony and an examination of God's word, Skinner communicates that God is speaking to you today. He's saying: "I forgive you. I'm not angry with you. I love you. I want to lead, guide, and help you." God has promised to take care of you, provide for you, watch over you and protect you. God's word can be trusted.