Books published by Xulon Press

In Breathless Soul, author Sandra Arnone shares poetry written out of the devastating loss of her grandson, communicating the truth that only with God can we face the pain of this world and remain. The author's poetry is expressive and raw, letting readers into the dark pain she felt from the death of her young grandson. By being open about her grief, she builds a bridge of trust between herself and readers and gives them permission to approach and examine their own grief. The poems bring a message of hope. A reminder that there will be light after the darkness, if we believe.

The book shows how being a "good Christian" might be more than thing, teaching, greeting etc. Could it be that God really did create each of us for "good works" (Ephesians 2:10). Come discover with me how God took an ordinary kid from oak Cliff, Texas and is allowing to work in His Kingdom that is changing the destiny of those who also discover that they to have a .....Kingdom Calling. I am the oldest of seven brothers, a self employed landscape designer, installer since 1987, that came to Christ late in life (2005) began serving in my church, became a men's minister, Executive Pastor, and small group teacher. Then came to realize that Christ has something important to accomplish, it was my Kingdom Calling. This is my story of how that happened and my assignment to tell everyone that they to have an assignment.

When a church community worker in inner city Cleveland discovers ten-year-old Gary's immense artistic genius he propels Gary upon a life-long adventure of international artistic acclaim. Renowned as the greatest ever disciple of Leonardo Da Vinci's sfumato painting technique in portraiture, Gary masters the smokey blending of color and light that obscures the rough edges of life and endows two dimensional paintings with living, breathing beauty like Leonardo's portrait of Mona Lisa. Gary's mastery of sfumato in his portrait of Old Tony leads him to fame and fortune. Unfortunately, the rough edges of real life snatch away his loving wife Dianah and nine-year old daughter Lily in a tragic mountain fire near Durango, Colorado, and send Gary into a heart wrenching spiral of darkness. Back to Cleveland he heads broken, alone and battling the dark. But on the way Gary rediscovers how life has sent him teachers, encouragers, helpers, healers and fast new friends of faith. All of them pick him up, shatter his darkness and set his feet upon his new life path to pay forward those blessings that others have given him. T.W. Poremba was born on Cleveland's Near West Side. He lived with his family in government projects on the edge of the industrial Flats amidst the smokey smells of steel mills and oil refineries. There purple rain used to fall eating away the paint on cars and poisoning cats, dogs, rats and kids alike giving Cleveland poverty unique smells, tastes and struggles. God used Poremba's humble beginnings to plant in his heart a deep love for people who grow up poor. From his first job as an inner city missionary in Cleveland to more than 50 mission sites around the country he served and inspired others to join him loving people who struggle the most. In Sfumato, his first novel, T.W. Poremba returns to his roots with his main character Gary. This is a loving tribute to those who escape poverty but choose to return in order to bless others as they have been blessed.

Life can be hard; a cliched statement that does carry some weight to it. Author Dr. Brodie Johnson can attest to this truth personally and through the years observing his friends, family, associates, and members of his congregation enduring their own trials. The years spent witnessing people dealing with challenges led Dr. Johnson to consider writing a daily devotional to help people with charting through their miseries, which brought forth this book, Messages for Your Miseries. Within its pages of Messages for Your Miseries are words of wisdom to inspire hope to downtrodden people and remind them that God is there every step of the way. Coupled with appropriate Scripture references, each message reminds readers that though struggles are common in life, God has and always will overcome them. Readers will find a variety of situations discussed in each devotional, from dealing with disappointment to having patience to acknowledging and glorifying God in trials. The messages are concise and stay focused on the topic to give readers broad advice for whatever they might be going through. What Dr. Johnson wants to remind readers most in his messages is that society is not one to partner with, for it and people can and will lead you wrong when under the command of Satan. When you are in right standing with God, you will always feel led by Him to blessings you never thought were possible and inspiration to get through the tough times in life. The hope is that when we face the trials of this life, before we enter our eternal homes in heaven, we will be able to become Romans 5:3-5, rejoicing even in the midst of suffering. Sure, life is hard, but not impossible with God on your side!

It is indeed miraculous that we have the ability to conceive the One who Himself is inconceivable. Yet, along the road of life, there is always opportunity to discover even more about the King of Kings. In The God I Know, author Demario L. Rollins opens your eyes to the wonder, majesty, and power of God, as well as how you can cultivate an ever-growing relationship with Him.With poems, conversations, experiences, and moments from Rollins''s personal adventures with Christ, The God I Know reveals how God has changed Rollins more into the image of the Son of God, as well as how God can do the same for you. As Rollins shares his transformation process, this inspirational work will help you in your own, equipping you to strengthen your faith, live more like Jesus, and embrace God''s purpose for your life.Rollins''s walk with God began June 28, 1987. Nearly thirty-four years later, The God I Know serves as a powerful collection of transformative life lessons and revelations of wisdom he has experienced on his journey with Christ. With a variety of life''s major topics that every believer will face, Rollins shares real-life hardships and victories as well as applications you can practice every day. Each chapter of guidance and advice will leave you contemplating and challenging your own walk with God, helping you dive deeper into an understanding of the person, nature, and knowledge of Jesus.God''s truth and immutability shine through this book, as its words broaden the horizon of your cognitive comprehension of the Creator. Through the pages of The God I Know, you will experience the beauty of knowing your heavenly Father in indescribable ways. Demario Rollins has regularly enjoyed serving in numerous roles of ministry including teacher, jail minister and youth group leader to name a few. He has a doctorate degree in Pharmacy from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Demario''s inspiration for this book was a deep desire to confer upon the reader a loving perspective of the God he''s progressively come to know through laughter, intrigue, poetry, and personal experiences. Demario and his wife and three children make their home near Little Rock, Arkansas. He is also the author of the book, Destination Heartland: 183 Devotionals to Plant in 365 days.

Millions of people struggle with dissatisfaction in life, striving for approval and validation from others. We look to the world to provide purpose and fulfillment in our lives, but it is unable to do so because it is fallen and corrupt. Yet because of God''s steadfast love He has provided a plan and way for us to experience satisfaction, significance, and wholeness by embracing, cultivating, and maintaining a Place for His Presence. Natasha A. Strong is an author of spiritual education material focused on Christian growth and development. She has a bachelor''s degree in English from Tennessee State University. Natasha has been a Bible teacher for over twenty years and has a driving passion for biblical studies. She has dedicated a majority of her adult life teaching and proclaiming the knowledge of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit has led her to prisons, a youth homeless shelter, and community Bible study groups where she ministers the experience of Christ''s power as a risen Lord as the only means for real satisfaction and wholeness in life. With the Holy Bible as her foundation for life and godliness, she is committed to educating and equipping Christian believers with knowledge of God and their responsibility toward Him, self, family, and their community. Natasha lives in St. Louis, Missouri. She and her loving husband have one son, two daughters, and one grandson. Follow her on: Instagram: @iamnatashastrong

Is God a puppet master who pulls our strings or are we like Pinocchio, who cut his strings and ventured into the world on his own?Most of us want a middle ground where we can count on God to be in control-but only when we need it. But a middle ground is elusive. For us to rely on an all-powerful, all-knowing Creator is to relinquish freedom. On the other hand, what does it mean for a sovereign Creator if we can go our own way when He wants us to follow Him?The essays in Free to Obey embrace the paradox this raises. To get there, we occasionally set aside the either/or logic of the Western world in favor a feature of the Zen practices Scott followed in his teen years. It is not the Buddhist religion or philosophy that adds value to the debate, but the both/and thinking that Zen employs. However, while Zen makes a case for both/and reasoning, it is not foreign to Christianity-especially in the ancient church that continues in the Orthodox tradition.The essays identify what we can know and then peel away what is unknowable to outline a realm where paradox is the norm. This takes us to where one of the greatest mysteries exists: a place where God gets what He wants and we get what we want. This is not a middle ground but an entirely different view of reality. Scott Duncan lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, with his wife of 49 years. They are blessed that their son, his wife, and 3 boys; and their daughter, husband, and 2 girls and a boy all live nearby. Scott took a break from graduate school to earn some money in financial services, with the idea of returning to school in a few years to complete his Ph.D. This hiatus has continued for more than 40 years. With the exception of earning a Masters in Finance, he never returned to academia; his career has been dedicated to financial planning. Scott has taught many industry seminars, but his joy is teaching at churches and Christian workshops. He only occasionally wonders what life would have been like if he had followed the academic path.

Why did God bring you and your spouse together? The reason might be bigger than you think!God created marriage to be far more exciting than living together for fifty years to buy homes, attain status, raise children, and manage day to day activities. Like a family road trip, marriage is an adventure filled with highs, lows, and everything in between.The Marriage Adventure: Discovering Mission for Your Marriage invites you to join a road trip across the country to help you discover the unique, grand mission for your marriage relationship. The Marriage Adventure will equip you to:ΓÇó understand how a mission can change your family and world around you.ΓÇó develop a mission statement and core values for your marriage (worksheets provided).ΓÇó break bad patterns and avoid common detours that can derail your adventure.ΓÇó use your strengths to work together and become more intimate friends.ΓÇó enjoy your God-ordained, unique Marriage Adventure!"I agree with the Hoovers that mission is the mainstay of a growing, intimate and spiritually alive marriage, and I''m pleased to see a well-written book hone in on this topic." -GARY THOMAS, Author of Sacred Marriage "Many times, in marriage, we settle for something far less than God originally indented. In The Marriage Adventure, Daniel & Bonnie Hoover share how intentionally living on mission can change not only the trajectory of your relationship with your spouse but your entire family."-MARK BATTERSON, New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker, Lead Pastor of National Community Church Daniel and Bonnie Hoover have a passion to see other couples thrive on their Adventure. They host the weekly Marriage Adventure Podcast and The Marriage Adventure Blog. Daniel serves as Executive Pastor and a pastoral counselor at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. The couple loves adventure and taking road trips with their two children, Josie and Colby.

ΓÇó Do you sometimes experience excessive frustration, weariness from pressures that oppose you?ΓÇó Is it difficult to tell someone the truth,even when you know it will hurt their feelings?ΓÇó How do you manage when what you say, think or do is unjustly criticized by others?ΓÇó How do you respond to the lies that are being spoken about you?There is a war that is going on! This war is not with flesh and blood human beings, but is spiritual. How do you fight spiritual battles? We must use God''s spiritual weaponry to be victorious. The Holy Spirit is our Helper.Standing Upright In An Upside-Down World is a book that will encourage you to look to God and Him alone for your sustenance and supply. It will challenge you to let go of systematic thinking and reliance on things such as government, wealth, status. Escape what renders a false sense of security. Trusting in God with all our heart mind soul and strength will give us the courage to stand for what is right regardless of race, religion, culture, economic or social status. God created you to be free! Therefore, stand in your liberty! (Galatians 5:1) Dennis James Perkins is a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi. Upon graduating from Yazoo City High School, he attended Jackson State University, where he where he received an undergraduate degree in business administration, and a master''s degree in Guidance and Counseling. While in the process of obtaining his undergraduate degree, he was a member of the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band. Upon marrying Deborah N. Perkins (2018), his wife of twenty-eight years, they served the Body of Christ faithfully in various capacities. He is currently a member and elder at Freedom Ministries, Int''l Church, Jackson, MS.

CPR! Is your leadership DEAD? Maybe it is, or maybe it just hasn''t come to life yet! The CPR I am talking about is the strategy I used with hundreds of training clients to help them achieve success.Challenge, Perform, Repetition. I used this method to successfully help my clients build and tone their physique, but I never thought about using it to create leaders! Once I took on a corporate fitness role and assumed a large region, I became frustrated I wasn''t living out my motive. I wasn''t impacting people in a positive way. In the past, this was why I woke up every day.I realized my scope was different, but that didn''t mean my motive had to change. It was time to bring some CPR to the leaders in this region.Challenge, Perform, Repetition. This book contains the same Sunday night emails I send my teams. They offer weekly challenges and model correct performance methods, which will promote repetition, foster adaptation, and build great leaders over time! Heath Ellenberger is currently the Operating Partner for a multi-unit fitness franchise. As a lifelong fitness entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and business consultant, his career and life motive is to impact people in a positive way. From the time he started in fitness at the age of 18, each day has presented him with the opportunity to impact the lives of others. First, by helping to develop toned bodies in his fitness clients, and now by fostering growth and character in emerging leaders. The objective behind his first book is to bring powerful and positive lessons to anyone in a leadership position. With his book 10 Minute Leadership RAW * REAL * RELATABLE, Heath Ellenberger will change the way today''s leaders think and build their companies through simple, powerful weekly lessons.For more information, head over to 10minuteleadership.com to provide testimonials you may have, or major wins you had personally or professionally!If you would like to contact Heath Ellenberger directly, email heath@10minuteleader.com

The Prophetess speaks about her life growing up with Deaf parents in a hearing world. While growing up, she encounters many oppositions such as: the spirit of rejection; physical and mental abuse; sexual abuse; depression and Cancer.These obstacles in her life kept her under an ugly mask and in bondage for years. However, knowing the hand of God was always in her life-He protected her under the shadow of His wings. After years of seeking an intimate relationship with the Lord, it is now time for the ugly mask to come off. The truth will be exposed in order to set her free of the chains that kept her bound for years. The Prophetess exposes the lies, deceit and deception of the enemy. Her soul now walks with the mask off and dwells in the marvelous light. Her powerful testimony can help others understand that the enemy wants to keep the hidden, dark secrets unexposed and buried inside in order to keep you in bondage forever. With the power of Jesus in our lives we can be free from the chains of Satan. We can be delivered and set free in JESUS name!"And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Revelation 21:5 (KJV)" Martha Thompson, an ordained Prophetess, has been walking with the Lord all her life. It was not until she fully surrendered that the ugly mask unfolded right before her eyes. The deception that lived within was brought to light. The transparency of her story will help those that are hiding behind a mask of lies and pain that the kingdom of darkness, Satan, holds in our lives to keep us oppressed and bound. Her story gives the hope that is so desperately needed for transformation in your life as God uses her as His instrument to Freedom!