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Is it possible not to get caught up in comparing yourself to others and all the destructive feelings that come with such comparisons? With the barrage of influences (books, movies, social media, friends, expectations, etc.) that surround us, and from which we cannot escape, is it possible to not have your sense of worth and identity be shaped by those influences in harmful ways? Can a person truly learn to accept themselves and others as imperfect yet valuable, not be overly affected by criticisms or disappointments that are part of life, and conquer that inner voice that whispers, "not good enough?" Kent Adrian says in IDENTITY DISCOVERY that it is not only possible to escape the comparison and expectations game, but that we were created by God for something far greater and better than playing such a game. Kent details how the gospel of Jesus Christ---a message about who God is and what He has done---is the weapon that allows us to build a strong sense of security about who we are. Discover your God-intended security! Kent Adrian is pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, Florida. He has served as a pastor since 1982. A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Kent also is the founder and president of Life Impact Connections, Inc. which he began in 2016. Life Impact Connections seeks to counter the many expressions of a me-centered Christianity with demonstrating how the genuine God-centered Christianity of the Bible makes an amazing impact on life that isn't otherwise experienced.

I have written important letters for all of us to read... My name is Hubert Severe. I have written letters because I see so many areas in America and in the world that need to be changed. Personally, I have been treated in a special way for too long. I'm black and I can't do anything about it. I have decided that the only thing I can do is to do things the right way. I worked in New York for three years. I worked for one year of delivery service. That year was horrible. Sometimes, I have been treated like a criminal. Every nation in the world has done good and bad things; things that are right and things that are wrong. Black people seem to have won the trophy for evil treatment. Part of this is because many of us don't respect ourselves. The truth sometimes hurts, but the only way to beat evil is to do things the right way. We have many black people who have great jobs and have become famous and rich. However, some of them have discovered money doesn't bring happiness. My black brothers and sisters, we are not afraid of white people, we are just afraid of ourselves. Look at the life many of us are living. We may not have a lot of money, but we are enjoying a relaxed life. Our children can play safely in our neighborhoods and we can enjoy playing dominoes or cards on our front porches. What can I do to be in the game, Hubert? Listen, brothers and sisters, it is very simple: We just need to work together. We need to respect each other. We need to support each other. We need to appreciate each other. We need to love each other. We need to do things the right way so we can bring about change. This book is a collection of letters I have written to various groups in an effort to make suggestions to make people of all races embrace a better life for themselves and for the next generation, especially in the United States of America. To achieve the most benefit from this book, I suggest you read all of these letters. Do not judge me, just take what applies to your life and do what is right to bring about the change in your area of influence.

Jesus did not intend to start a religion. He came to show us how to have a meaningful relationship with God. Once we untangle Jesus from the mess of religion, we end up with a powerful invitation to a satisfying life journey with him. Marco Debarros is the lead pastor of New Life South Coast, A multi-site church with locations in New Bedford and Fall River, MA. A church that has a heart for its cities and especially the unchurched. Marco and his wife Lindsey reside in New Bedford with their five children, Grace, Caden, Chase, Carly and Caleb.

When life doesn't seem to want to go our way, it's easy to begin to feel discouraged. I'm not good enough; I'm not smart enough; I'm not gifted enough. Was I really meant for this? But how often do we look inward and truly analyze the way our own thinking has affected our trajectory? How might we free ourselves from these self-imposed limitations? What could a shift in mindset do for you? Seven Deadly Thoughts seeks to answer these questions and more. Armed with practical insight and biblical evidence, author Travis Hall leads us through an exploration of all the ways that people's own minds-even more than their circumstances or lack of provision or opportunity-can be their greatest saboteurs. Inspired by the author's encounters with and observations of a number of talented, gifted, intelligent individuals who kept themselves from flourishing by wallowing in doubt, hidden fears, and believing lies about themselves, this book aims to provide hope and encouragement to anyone stuck in a rut of deadly thinking. Join in and discover how you can identify and eliminate the deadly thoughts that bar you from the fullness of your God-given potential. Travis serves as the Lead Pastor of Life Church International, a dynamic and diverse congregation in Metro Atlanta and holds his Bachelors of Science degree in Ministry with an emphasis in Leadership/Administration from Lee University and his Masters in Ministry with an emphasis on Spiritual Formation from Richmont Graduate University. He has 18 years of ministry experience, and is passionate about helping leaders start well and stay well, and helping people discover, develop, and protect their God given purpose. Travis engages weekly with a community of growing leaders on Instagram @pastortravishall and on his blog cultivatemypurpose.com. Travis resides in Atlanta with his wife Tina and their five children.

Apathy is a plague that is spreading throughout our churches. It tears down the lives of the Redeemed and destroys churches from within. Apathy is contagious! Now more than ever, we need churches to stand up against this horrible disease. We need every born-again child of God to step up to their responsibilities in the church. We need to sacrifice our lives. We need to have a renewed mind. We need to find out our spiritual gifts and use them.Romans 12 is a discourse on the member's part in the local church. The Bible teaches that every member serves a critical role in the functioning of a healthy church. Churches are not organizations. They are organisms-living, functioning, breathing, caring, serving, loving. This book serves as a study to help born-again believers in the local church understand their roles as not only members of the local church but members of each other as well."So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another."

Oh, God, I need a do-over! I need to do my whole life over! Look at this mess! Oh, God! I have made a mess out of my life! Father, I am a failure! Look at me, a West Point graduate, Army infantry officer, and I'm over 360 pounds! I'm in debt, I'm not able to pay my bills, I'm a tither and a giver, and I'm struggling from paycheck to paycheck! My wife has to work. I have failed as a father! My oldest children have turned from pursuing You! I'm called into the ministry and I'm afraid to do what you have called me to do! I go through the motions as a marriage counselor, as a men's ministry leader, as a teacher! God! Help me! Help me! God, I have ruined my life and wasted the gifts and talents you blessed me with. I want a do-over! This was my prayer several days a week on my drive home from work for about 18 months. I had chosen to be a victim! I allowed circumstances to dictate my choices in life. My journey began at 363 pounds. I have shared the wisdom God gave me as I started, continued, pressed through, and obtained my goal of reaching 180 pounds. I am not going to tell you that choosing to be a Victor is easy. I am telling you that you "must" choose to be a Victor if you want to succeed in this life! Robert "Bob" Wells is a former US Army Officer, a c/o 1987 West Point graduate, husband, and father. Bob has been involved in Men's Ministry since 1994, serving as a Promise Keepers ambassador for four years. Bob and his wife Cathy have been active in marriage ministry for over twelve years.

This book is subtitled Biblical Answers to Catholic Questions because it examines 21 of the most commonly asked questions by Catholics and Non-Catholics alike concerning the Catholic Faith. Dr. McLeod takes us on a journey deep into the Catholic faith by providing a biblical perspective to twenty-one of the most detailed and sometimes controversial questions ever asked concerning the Catholic Faith. This is a must read for all Catholics who have had questions about their faith but may not have gotten the biblical answer they felt that they deserved. This book lists and addresses 21 actual questions asked by both Catholics and Non-Catholics concerning the Catholic faith. The names of those who asked the questions have been withheld for their confidentiality. Each question is also answered with a brief response supported by Biblical references. I hope you enjoy! Dr. Andrew McLeod is a native of North Carolina, who now resides in the state of Virginia. He is also a U.S. military veteran with over 26 years of active duty service and he is currently a Professor of Business for a major university. But his most cherished role is serving as the Senior Pastor for his local church in Virginia. Dr. McLeod's lifelong passion has been that of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and making disciples for the Kingdom of God.

We live in the most revelatory season ever! God is speaking. He wants us to learn to hear and recognize His voice. A New Era of Prophecy: Prepare to Listen! shares how the gift of prophecy plays an essential role in the world today and inspires readers to listen to what God is speaking. Through a profound book of spiritual insight and revelatory wisdom, the author explores the gift of hearing from God through the prophetic and growing closer with the Holy Spirit through this gift. With powerful biblical teaching and numerous practical methods to improve the reader's active listening skills, the author effectively maintains an uplifting voice of encouragement and positivity, inspiring the reader with not only the reality of hearing God's voice but the certainty this possibility exists for believers today. The author's writing exemplifies a wise understanding of the relevancy of prophecy in today's day and age, equipping the reader to comprehend the value and significance of the prophetic. Throughout the book, the author's writing is eloquent, expressive, and informative, with comprehensive details and organized thoughts to equip the reader to comprehend the value and significance of prophetic revelation. This book will help you to develop your spiritual ears to hear and recognize the voice of God. In the Bible, we read, "Be diligent to understand the meaning behind everything you hear, for as you do, more understanding will be given to you. And according to the depth of your longing to understand, much more will be added to you. For those who listen with open hearts will receive more revelation. But those who don't listen with open hearts will lose what little they think they have!" (Mark 4:24-25, TPT) It is clear from this passage when we diligently listen to hear the voice of God with open hearts, we will receive the revelation and understanding we need to succeed. KAREN BLANKS ADAMS, D.Min., SPHR is a highly respected human resources professional and an assistant adjunct professor at a world-class Christian University. She is the author of Working Together in Unity: Managing Conflict Leading Volunteers and Life in the Matrix: Are you really in control of your decisions? She is an ordained minister who has a passion for advancing the kingdom of God by imparting spiritual knowledge through her clear, inspired teaching.

I have had the pleasure of knowing David for the past few years in both a personal and professional capacity. David's compassion, wisdom and intelligence- social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual are gifts he shares freely. From the first time I engaged with David, his energy and presence exuded an unshakable peace with approachable confidence and intrinsic power firmly rooted in his faith. David is a man of his word, a servant in his community and the leader of his family. His book, "I Can Live," is an outpouring of soul-stirring affirmations and empowerment that will resonate with you. David experienced a family crisis that would have side-lined most of us, and sent us directly to a corner of isolation and self-doubt; not David. He turned inward and drew strength from his faith, his family and his community. He took an unfortunate set of circumstances, turned them into something beautiful and powerful, and created this book. David tapped into his resilience and reflected on past life experiences that shaped him into the man he is today. By doing this authentic and introspective work, David was divinely inspired to write this book and share his triumphs over pain, moments of disenfranchisement, unwanted discouragement and outright disregard for the wealth of gifts and talents he possesses. To be alive today, you have undoubtedly experienced these types of covert and overt tools of marginalization. We know that we must continue to stay the course, and rise up against those who would rather keep us oppressed. As the eloquent and unbothered poet and author Maya Angelou said, "Still I rise." David rises again and again, so that he can live a life of purpose and meaning. This book will be a source of strength and hope for generations to come.Cheryl Riley LISW-S David T. Brand Jr. is an ordained Elder at House of God church in Lockland, Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Ohio. David has been fortunate to acquire the skillset to merge faith and clinician practice in mental and emotional health. He believes the two go hand in hand complementing each other as two proven methods for providing healing and growth in the lives of men, women, and children. He lives in Cheviot, Ohio with his wife of 19 years, Shirley, and his four children, Solomon, Rachel, Leah, and Asa.

Is there any chance that you may be feeling just as I did a few years ago? There was just something that didn't feel quite right about the manner in which the evangelical community was "doing" church. I was beginning to feel very uncomfortable with the seemingly ever-increasing quest for more and more entertaining worship techniques. In my opinion, the grandiose buildings associated with the ever-growing mega-churches, the showmanship, charismatic pastors, and well-polished praise bands didn't seem to be representative of Christ's original commands to His Disciples. I began a personal quest to find the truth concerning my apprehension. Here is what I found. Less than 70 years after Christ's return to Heaven, He sent a message through His Apostle and friend, John, back to seven key bodies of believers in Asia. In just this short amount of time, five of them had gone off-course. The message was short and sweet. All five received stern reproof, even though they were still "doing" church; unfortunately their way...not His. Wake up! Repent! Go back and do what you did at first, or I will disavow your claim as a representative of Me! We are now nearly 2000 years later. I wonder what His message would be to the key churches of our day. My fear is that unfortunately it would be quite similar. What did Jesus mean when He warned that they were to go back and "do what they did at first?" Obviously He was referring to the first church in Jerusalem. This book attempts to biblically examine the manner in which they operated, and see if there may be any resemblance to today's model. Journey with us back in time as we make that comparison together. Buckle in...it is a tough journey! L.R.Williams begun his personal relationship with Jesus Christ at age 29, and pastored his first traditional non-denominational church by age 35. After being prompted by the Holy Spirit to deeply examine contemporary church structure, as compared to the first church in Jerusalem, he found he could no longer "do" church as usual. Thus, Seekers was formed as a home-church outreach modeled solely upon the operation of that fledgling church in Acts. Pastor Williams is blessed to be a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; with a vision of assisting church leaders to also consider this type ministry.

The familiar saying of "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" highlights well the experiences author Ruby Gardiner had on her journey to becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).In her new autobiography, Greatness is in You: Testimonials of a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Ruby shares how her witnessing a CRNA intubating to save a person's life inspired her to become a CRNA.However, the road to becoming a nurse anesthetist wasn't an easy one. Considered one of the toughest programs to graduate from, Ruby believed this was where God was leading her and would provide the way for her to get there.Then, one of the darkest times in her life happened: After qualifying and gaining admission into the program and moving to Maine to attend school. She later learned she had been dismissed from the nurse anesthesia program. At the same time, she also learns about her husband's marital infidelity.As she grappled with the reality of the situation, and endured a nasty divorce, Ruby wondered what her next steps would be.But when God spoke to her in a still, small voice to encourage her to continue her pursuit to becoming a nurse anesthetist she did. He reassured her He would open the door for her to attend again. It looked impossible but Ruby decided to trust and lean on God.With very few books sharing an inside glimpse into this intense, yet rewarding program, Ruby hopes Greatness is in You will motivate, encourage and inspire those interested in the nurse anesthesia profession to not let fear deter them. If God has called you to something, wouldn't you trust Him and let Him lead you? Ruby Gardiner is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who resides and works in the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia. She is the proud mom to a beautiful 11 year old. She is the business owner of CPR NVSION SERVICES, and a public educational speaker and mentor. Ruby speaks to and mentors nursing students, individuals interested in the career field of anesthesia as well as promoting healthiness within her community. With the passion of her faith, and the love of anesthesia Ruby works joyfully to serve her community at large and is excited to share her anesthesia school journey entitled Greatness Is In You Testimonials of a SRNA.

"The book is intensely practical. A joy to read!" -William Webb "This book fills a hole in the literature of biblical interpretation." -Doug Groothuis "The material in this book dramatically impacted my personal life and ministry." -Lisa Harper "It is a breathtaking resource for contemporary church." -Isaias Uaene "You need to read this book. It will not give you cookie-cutter answers." -Gordon Oeste "Practical and proven steps that equip us to joyfully and carefully work through unclear Bible passages and difficult life situations." -Joyce Schroeder "Our families need your book." -Steve Garcia Ever feel lost or stuck when reading and trying to apply the Bible? You're not alone! At the heart of this book is the question, "How do you bring the wisdom of the Bible to address a specific problem when the Bible does not give a clear answer, or where the situation is radically different from that in the Bible?" If you ever wrestle with this question, then this book is for you. In this book, you will learn how to: - Better understand ancient passages from the Bible - Bring controversial passages into your life with confidence - Work together to create a flourishing community of joy - Reveal the kingdom to your friends and neighbors in life-giving ways - Make better decisions using the Bible James Howard (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of Dillon Community Church in Dillon, Colorado. He teaches annually at colleges and conferences in Nepal and Mozambique. He has experience in higher education, organizational leadership, and board leadership. He also currently teaches in the Doctor of Ministry program at Denver Seminary and is the author of Paul, the Community, and Progressive Sanctification. He has four grown children. He and his wife Nancy live in Dillon, Colorado. Learn more about Jim at www.jimhoward.net.

Life is uncertain, and hope is essential. The whys of the past, and the what ifs of the future have a way of blinding us to any glimmer of hope. When the weight of life is pressing you down, don't give up, look up. The Beauty of Hope is an encouraging testimony of how God can transform the darkest of beginnings and illuminate the truth of His love and goodness. Kimberly Baldwin invites you to journey with her through the difficulties, despair, and darkness of the past and the present. She unfolds the hope she found as God transformed her understanding through the power of His Word, and through her own personal experiences. You will be encouraged to hope again, and to trust God for the bright future He has promised. You will come to see that though the journey of life can seem lonely, God is there with you all along. His love and goodness will anchor you in The Beauty of Hope. Kimberly Baldwin is passionate about loving God and loving people. Her desire is to see her testimony bring encouragement to others, revealing God's love to their hearts. Kimberly wears many hats as a wife, stay-at-home mom, friend, and prayer warrior. She serves on the prayer ministry team at her church, enjoys nature, photography, playing guitar, and writing. She is very fond of spending treasured moments with family and friends. Kimberly, her husband, John, and their three children live in Northern California.

"No more do we fight against sickness and disease with just medical science, but we add to this the power of God's Word and Spirit to defeat this universal enemy." Dr Renfro, at the age of 41, was diagnosed with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive, resistant malignancy. Medical science had little to offer him in treatment with little hope of survival. Dr. Renfro, through this illness, reached beyond the limited ability of medicine into the limitless power of God to direct him, encourage him, sustain him, and ultimately heal, and restore him from this devastating illness. This book is more than a testimony. It is a biblical guide on bringing the power of God to bare on sickness and disease. Dr Renfro uniquely draws from his personal experiences with illness, as well as over thirty years of medical practice, and twenty years of ministering healing to the body of Christ. Avenues of Healing highlights biblical understanding and revelation concerning sickness and disease and what we must do to facilitate the healing power of God into our lives. drrenfro.com

In a fast-paced world, it is easy to live on a razor edge of survival. It is more convenient to fit in, rather than swim against the current. Yet we know that the ultimate power to thrive can only be found in your authentic self. It is hidden in your difference; it is woven in your uniqueness. Therefore, look within and have a quiet meeting with yourself. You will be amazed to discover the one-of-a-kind treasure within you! This book is your ultimate companion, that takes you on a journey to visualize, internalize and initiate action to excellence. The Power of One! inspires you to explore your inherent strengths and talents as you step into a journey that will sharpen your competencies to world class excellence. In this inspirational book of self-development, author Eng. Francis Musinguzi stirs lives of ordinary individuals, to jump start a common life, and transform their way into sought-after world class leaders. The Power of One is a revelatory vision that will redefine how to view your individuality and enable you to harness your inner capabilities to excel. Whether you are a corporate market professional, a business executive, a government leader, or a pastor in ministry, The Power of One will stir you to envision your future success and take you from an average realm to world class accomplishment. Eng. Francis Musinguzi is an executive coach, leader and sought-after speaker that inspires ordinary people, organizations, and businesses to become world class leaders. He combines his hands-on leadership experience, insight, and humor to deliver concepts in a manner that is easy to comprehend and apply. Francis is part of the Advanced Leadership Academy in Cape town, and has previously worked as a Country Director, and Regional Advisor in numerous countries. He started his career at the lowest field level and identifies with people on their journey to the topmost top. You can follow Francis Musinguzi on Twitter at @mmusifranc and LinkedIn at Francis Musinguzi.

In Living out His Unseen Plan in Real Time: A True Story of Young Love, Marriage, Faith, and the Unexpected, Layne shares a chapter in a touching fifty-year love story about two imperfect individuals who strived to live the Christian experience by listening to the Holy Spirit, encouraging others to yield to His unseen plan along the way. After a kismet encounter with a young girl in high school, Layne followed God's call to sharing the good news of Jesus to her, and many love letters and spiritual conversations later, the two were married. From a blooming relationship of youth to the wonder of watching God's promises manifest later in life, this Christ-centered narrative honors Layne's wife, Charlene, while motivating you to embrace God's unseen plan. Within the pages of this powerful personal and uplifting testimony, Layne illustrates the power of true love and the profound beauty within the Christian life. As you step into Layne and Charlene's story, you'll discover how to cultivate a great marriage through nurturing your spouse's potential in Christ, even when faced with the unexpected. Wherever you are on your journey, may you be inspired to live out God's unseen plan. Mel Layne is a gifted entrepreneur allowing his skills to be utilized in a wide array of business vocations and personal interests. He married his high school sweetheart, and to this union, they became the parents of 4 boys. At age 23, they purchased his father's farm and expanded it to thousands of acres. Detaching from their farm interest, moved to California in 1987. Here he became part owner-developer in a shopping center and several housing projects. Long interested in sharing the good news of Jesus in foreign cultures, he remains active in Christian missions worldwide.

The Twin Mistake is a novel about the ongoing investigation of one detective trying to bust a notorious gang leader in the Monterey area after that gang leader's twin brother is arrested in his place. This contemporary urban fiction story also follows a diverse cast of other involved characters. The author was born and raised in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. It is a 3rd class city about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. At the time of this writing he is 64 years old. Having smoked his first marijuana joint and drank his first alcoholic drink at the age of 14...the author took off on a wild ride of alcohol and drug abuse which continued to land him in and out of trouble from coast to coast for the next 45 years until finally one day he decided to make a change. Falling on his knees in complete despair he prayed to a God, whom he thought had abandoned him years ago, to release him from the bondage of addiction. It was then that he found out that it was he who had turned his back on God. And then and only then was he inspired by this newfound God of his to begin doing something which he had always dreamed of doing. Writing a fictional novel. Please enjoy!

Lilly was a passionate little girl who has a dream of combining her love for Jesus and her love for lighthouses. What do the two have in common and how will they shape her life? With God's guidance and her determination, Lilly finds a way to encourage others to follow their dreams and to give God the glory. Charlotte Shanley Wife, mother of two, grandmother of two. Was a school teacher, Sunday school teacher, and a Foster Parent. As my Love for children grew, I started writing stories to encourage them and about them. Now in a new phase of life, it's time to have them published so, that many children can enjoy. From the east coast Md/Pa area, now live in Spring Hill, Ks.

This book is about why you need Christ if ever you believe that there is a creator who made the world and who is in control of all things and to whom we shall all give account of how we spend our lives on earth. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. How do I have a relationship with God and how do I maintain that relationship with God? If you have ever thought on these questions, then you may find the answers in this book if you read it with an open mind. This book is about knowing God and sustaining that knowledge and relationship with God. This book is written, so that those who already have faith in the atoning work of Christ, can maintain that faith. If you have been a Christ for sometimes now, you may have seen people that were ones fervent in the faith but later on faded away and some of them have gone back to the things they ones rejected. (Matthew 24:12-13) And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold; But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. My desire is that everyone who read this book, will become a believer in Christ if he or she has not already been a believer and as a believer read this book, he or she will be strengthen in his or her walk with Christ. GODFREY E.O. ATI is a Servant of Jesus Christ, husband to Grace and a dad to Ruth. At present, lives and Pastor a Church in Baltimore Maryland in the United State and Have worked in various areas of ministering to the youths and Adults in Africa, United State and a brief mission to the Caribbean. MA Pastoral Theology, B.SN Psychology and M.Ed. Rehabilitation counselling. Godfrey Ati is passionate about awakening the church to be victorious and getting ready for the coming of Christ.

"Oh, those pesky Gull Brothers are at it again!" Buster Crab and his brother Sandy complained to Big Bill the Pelican. Buzzy Seagull and his brother Speedy are annoying everyone at the the Crabby Shack, swooping down and trying to steal the food from the customers! "What are we going to do about that?" the Crabby Brothers want to know. But Big Bill doesn't know. Good old Big Bill is curious, adventurous, hopeful, generous, and kind. But he would never tell you that about himself because he is also humble and knows that he was not blessed with much wisdom. He is not the one who will know what to do to help the Crabby Brothers with their problem or two. But he knows who can: his friend from inland, Solomon the wise Snail. And yet...can even the wise Solomon be the one to teach those rude seagulls how to say Please and Thank you? Or will the mysterious Mighty Wondrous Voice of Love choose another to be the brave one when Solomon Snail Goes To The Beach?

Proofs: Evidence based Christianity is a compendium of modern signs, wonders, and diverse miracles wrought by Jesus Christ through His servant today to the glory of God, in advancement of the Gospel, the blessings of the saints, and showing that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Heb 13:8. In this book you will learn: - Multifarious means to encounter, enjoy, and enforce faith fire - Manifold approaches to court, cultivate, and carry God's presence - Multiple ways to equip, edify, and empower your life for the Kingdom - Multifaceted layers of grace, greatness, and glory for your everyday life. - Multi-dimensional streams of weaponized fountains to ensure competence - Methods to harness and maintain health, hope, and heritage and enlarge capacity - Many paths to experience, exhibit, expand, and manage your spiritual horizon Pastor John Ogbonnaya seeks to raise practitioners not theoreticians only. For decades he served the body of Christ from the grassroot to global stage. There are many proven ministers who have been imparted by his life, love, labor, and legacy in ministry. He is the Founding and Presiding Pastor of Breakthrough Int'l Christian Center, Lakewood, California, and Chairman of The Apostolic Church and Ministries USA. He is known for his leadership, discipleship, and supernatural conference. He engages, equips, and empowers ministers to navigate cultural, transitional, ministerial, and political currents and develop spiritual vision and strategy for the local church. He has authored two books (Glorious Encounter and Functional Approach) and enjoys sharing his passion for missions, discipleship, church planting and leadership skills with people in any part of the world. He and his wife, Joy, live in Harbor City, California, and are blessed with three daughters, Miracle, Victory, and Marvelous, and two sons Immanuel and Divine. Connect with Pastor John at www.bticc1.org.

Burned out? Finished? Done? Has the hurt and heartache you've experienced along the Christian journey left you completely exhausted and at the end of yourself? You may just be a "Fried Christian".In "A Recipe for Fried Christian" author Dennis Bambino shares his story of becoming a fried Christian with gut-wrenching honesty. He characterizes his experience in the form of a "recipe," that when followed, results in spiritual burnout.Gleaning from Bambino's journey of going from "fried" to "a well-done lover of God," you will learn the devices the enemy uses to fry a Christian as well as transformational truths that pull you out of burnout and into hope and healing. You'll be impacted and empowered as Bambino recounts his story of how his faithful heavenly Father caught him in a free-fall into darkness and transformed him from a laborer for God into a lover of God.Go from a Laborer for God to a Lover of God!In this resource of hope and healing, you'll discover how to: - Avoid the pitfalls of becoming fried - Live out of relationship, not religion- Surrender the pain of the past- Embrace God's unconditional love No matter how fried you've become, you are forever loved! God will redeem you back to wholeness so you can stand before Him well done."Dennis describes the incredible wholeness he has found in Jesus after enduring deep disappointment and pain."Dr. Michael L. Brown, host, the Line of Fire broadcast "A must read for all wounded warriors."Senior Pastor Nicholas Seeberger, Church on the Sound, Stony Brook, L.I. DENNIS C. BAMBINO has walked with the Lord for over 46 years, serving in full-time ministry as a senior pastor, Director of Student Ministries at Christ for the Nations, Long Island, and on the Apostolic Council of Christ Covenant Coalition. Together with Jackie, his wife of 53 years, they have ministered nationally and internationally in over 30 countries. Residing in Houston, Texas, they have three happily married daughters, 12 grandchildren and a Shih-Tzu named Pebbles. They can be contacted at: WWW.DJBAMBINOMINISTRIES.ORG

This is the story of a man stripped of his sanity, a woman robbed of her husband, also a young boy who lost the love of his father: And his friends who were torn apart by War, Love, and Murder. Jackson Blake was a young man who was drafted into service during the Vietnam Era. Christina Blake was a loving wife and mother, only through tenacity she did survived for the sake of her son. And six beautiful girls who were only in the way.Our men and women going off to war are healthy and well, some will return in a close semblance to who they were upon leaving their lives in arrears, but most will not. Many return with broken bodies, minds, and spirits. The wives, husbands and children who are left behind suffer, just in a different way. Holding onto hope that may never materialize. Through their struggles some may fall into deep despair. This novel is about one of our brave men and his wife and son almost destroyed by his suffering, bringing home an empty shell of the man he was before going off to a disparaging war. I was born in Jonesboro Arkansas to a rice farmer, Miley Hershel and my precious Mother Gracie," who was a homemaker. She made home- made soup so delicious it made you dream she was repeating its wonderful taste the very next day. My Father grew some of the finest rice crops around the Cash Arkansas area. He was a good hard-working man who left this earth far too soon. I was born into a large family, of seven boys, and three girls. As I grew older, I developed a sureness more like my brothers: although being a feminine woman I did developed the desire to go fishing and hunting with my Father." My Sisters were both beautiful loving women but were more like our wonderful Mother. "As for the boys, they are handsome and good men in their own right. I am the mother of a beautiful daughter "Sherri." Three handsome sons. "David," "Freddy," and "Timothy."I am a self-taught artist and sculptor. My art is in private collections in over thirty of our beautiful states. I am honored to say that I am now a published author."WHEN YOU SAY YOU CAN-NOT!""YOU- CAN!"

This book gets children and Parents ready for school and I also think it also readies you for society. You will read about hygiene and emotional help and how to dress. This book also teaches safety and health and how to stop abuse of any form. Karen as you notice has two different picture appearances for those who dye there hair two different colors and so on after appearing natural. We all know those kind of children. Ages four to 21 can understand and relate to this book. It is our job as readers to use this book as councel. This book stops Domestic Violence in the home and elsewhere and this book stops sexual harassment in the schools and else were including the work place

There are times in life when we find ourselves asking the question why-why did this happen to me? Why couldn't things have played out differently? Why didn't God stop this? Not knowing why can make things even harder, just like Job in the Bible, there are people in our lives who will say it's our fault, that we must have done something in order to deserve the hardships we are going through. Author Vanessa Loyd is here to encourage you and tell you that this couldn't be further from the truth. Going Through 2 Become is a powerful book that meets readers right in the middle of their challenging circumstances, encouraging them to keep going, in order to become all that God has for them. Using her own story as a testimony, Vanessa delves deep into the truth that God is present in our darkest moments and debunks the idea that going through hardships means we are being punished. Using the biblical example of Job and others, Vanessa includes insightful commentary and makes connections to the storms of life we experience in today's world, challenging readers to put their trust in God-no matter what. This book is a valuable tool for those ready to experience the peace God makes available to us, irrespective of what is going on in the world around us. Come along on the journey, stay faithful in the "going through," and become who He called you to be on the other side.

Like Aaron and Hur who accompanied Moses on the mount to intercede for Israel, while Joshua and the Israelites fought the Amalekites, our intercessory team has been that for Bethel. This has been a ministry undergirded by prayer. Members who have exercised themselves in this great privilege of standing in the gap, have multiple testimonies of the gracious hand of God at work in our behalf. This has and is continuing to be an awesome journey of faith. May this material be used to help inspire and challenge many within the body of Christ to put on the mantle of prayer and intercession. Thanks to Pastor Berta Kai who has been led to document a portion of our journey of faith in Bethel as it relates to prayer and fasting. Amen! Lawrence E. Kennedy Sr. Pastor, BWOMI, Atlanta Berta Miata Sesay Kai is an ordained minister of the gospel. She lives in Buford Georgia with her family. She is a member of the prayer team and pastor assigned to the children's Ministry at her church. Berta is a graduate of Charis Bible College in Atlanta. She also holds a MSN in Nursing from the Boston University, Mass. Berta currently works as a clinical supervisor at one of the local hospitals near Atlanta.

What do the brilliant stars above Tell us of loss and God's great love? Journey with a grandfather and you will see As he shares with his grandson this mystery. Lisa Finley resides in Marysville, Washington with her funny, and somewhat handsome, husband, Michael, where they put up with the antics of their very hyperactive puppy, Koa. Lisa enjoys her kindergarten students at Grace Academy, as well as her piano students. She is active in Women's Ministries and writing weekly devotionals for her local church. She has written inspirational articles for over a decade for the Lake Steven Journal, and published a short story titled Snowballs and Lilacs in A Second Serving of Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul. Their four grown children and their spouses are a true delight. However, being Gramzee to six young grandchildren is her favorite role! It keeps her well hugged, and busy gathering baby pinecones, experimenting with puppet stories, and gathering goldens- also known as dandelions.