Books published by Xulon Press

This book is an autobiographical collection of poems that chronicles the author's life as she went through some of the hardest times in her life. Her commentary brings insight into the origins of the poems and how readers can see God leading her through the wilderness to a new marriage and stronger senses of faith and peace. Shontisha Martin is the mother of three handsome young men, a wife, a high school teacher of fifteen years, and a woman of faith. She truly found the lord for herself at age of fifteen. If you ask her, "her life is a testament of faith." She buried her first three children and God blessed her to have 3 more. Her eldest son died and came back again at age thirteen. Her first marriage ended in a divorce and God blessed her to find love once again. Throughout all of life's ups and downs, she has held onto her faith and God has seen her through.

It started out as a chance meeting through online dating, but became an unbelievable example of Unusual Love, which is the title for author William Vance's new memoir.William had just endured a very trying time with his former wife, Anne Marie, who had dissolved their marriage through her addictions to gambling, leading to a divorce. So, when William decided to look into online dating, he was mainly looking for just casual companionship with a female and see where it would go.He soon connected with Cynthia, one who was divorced herself and dealing with severe family issues. Their conversations became more serious and intimate to where William asked Cynthia to come to Pennsylvania and marry him, to which she agreed.But their matrimonial bliss would be changed forever when a devastating car accident led to both enduring painful injuries and Cynthia's memory and personality begin to decline. The situation was further complicated when Cynthia's sister took Cynthia away from William to live in another state, causing the confusion to worsen Cynthia's already evaporating memory.Yet through it all, William stayed faithful to God and to Cynthia, which is what drew him to write of their love story. He wanted others to know of how amazing their love was, as well as how evident it was God's fingerprints were all over their lives and love.Even when each visit had Cynthia forgetting more of the love she had with William, William is convinced that God allowed them to keep having time together to keep their love alive until Cynthia gave her breathless last words of "I love you" to William.William and Cynthia's love story is not a typical love story everyone has, but just like our love story with God is not typical but unusual and wonderful, the same can be said for theirs. William Vance was a machinist most of his life, a professional scout, and a worker in big brothers of America association. Loves to read, this is my first book Unusual Love. Always loved writing. Working on writing a sequel. I have two children, a boy and a girl, as well as two grandsons.

My intension for writing this book is to help others who have or are going through similar situations. If anyone reading this has been in a preacher''s family back in the 50''s through the 70''s, you maybe can relate to my life stories. Opinions and ideas have changed through the generations but God and His word never change. I want readers to not lose hope. When all else fails,God will be there every time. I am able to testify to this. I love people. I am a person who wants to be liked and accepted by everyone. I take things to heart and am empathetic to others, probably because of what I have gone through myself. As a youngster up until my later adult years,I never had my own opinions. I wasn''t sure what I believed but when I was in my forties, I finally developed my own opinions. I never changed my beliefs about God though. I always prayed that He''d never let go of me and He never did.

In Outdoor Adventures and Faith Building Moments the authors share true stories and relate them to life and faith. Laugh, learn, and connect with over 60 devotional adventures ranging from the Arctic to the Alps to the Great Barrier Reef. FUN ADVENTURES: Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Boating, Skiing, SCUBA Diving, Rafting, Horseback Riding, Swimming, and Surfing. EASY TO READ FORMAT: - The Adventure: a real life outdoor story from Dan's life - The Field Guide: explore the topic and dig into the Bible - The Campfire: reflect and apply the truth to your life MEANINGFUL TOPICS: Storms of Life, Anger, Pride, Hope, Legacy, Honor, Joy, Pain, Trust, Forgiveness, Creation, Perseverance, and Control. THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS: - Who is your captain? - What kind of legacy are you leaving? - What is the danger of acting before thinking? - What makes it hard to trust God? FLEXIBLE STYLE: Read the adventures in any order. Choose your adventure by title, location, activity, or theme. MANY USES: Use the adventures for personal growth, small group studies, teaching illustrations, or for outreach. It is a great book to read on your own, but even better with friends or in a group. It makes a great gift for the outdoor adventurer. Dan Ely is a retired Physiology Professor and Medical Researcher with over 40 years of experience in teaching and research. He has spent many years leading and mentoring young couples and students. Dan and his wife, Linda, live in Northern Florida and enjoy nature and living on the water. Larry Ely has over 25 years of experience in Student Ministry and Student Leadership as a pastor, speaker, writer, and coach. He enjoys helping students grow in their faith, eating tacos at the beach, and going on adventures with his family. Larry and his wife, Tina, have two wonderful sons, Devon and Dray.

This is Norica Vernon's second book in what will become a trilogy that emphasizes BE. It is a collection of writings over a few years. With lots of patience, prayers, pain, and praise, it is finally complete. There are devotions, poems and sayings mostly written by Norica but also has a few special mentions. It contains Bible verses that have become very important to her journey as a Christian. This book is Norica's process of really knowing that she is the Lord's beloved daughter called to be warrior. This book is about inspiring and encouraging readers in the walk with the Lord no matter where they are in life. The hope is that they too would embrace and understand the Lord's love for them through the perspectives He has given her.

This is the personal account of true events from one who has been divinely favored. It is the story of one born with a crippling illness and yet experienced triumphs and blessings that oftentimes defied explanation. It is a time of painfully learning limitations and at the same time stretching the boundaries of life which fate sought to hold captive. This story is a true illustration of a life whose journey went through struggles with torturous pains, high fevers combined with the threat of heart attack, stroke and general organ failure. I was on a roller coaster ride of exciting highs and excruciatingly painful lows. Through divine favor all of these things were laid to rest giving me over 27 years without a single crisis and free from all symptoms. I didn't take any medications throughout this period. God took control of my life and turned me into a living witness that He is Lord over life and death. From age thirty-two to present I've experienced things that I never dreamed would be possible and the awakening to God's mind blowing presence has propelled me to heights I couldn't have imagined. I came to realize that God was orchestrating a beautiful love affair with me that has the potential to touch the heart of the unbeliever as well as encourage God's community of faith into further opening their minds to the wonderful possibilities that the omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent God of our salvation can provide. God's miracles are still available today as much as they were when Jesus walked in the flesh. If you have doubts then this book is for you. Simply put Perry is a sinner saved by the grace, love and mercy of our God over and over again. He was born to parents whom both carried the sickle cell gene. They had the trait and so, consequently, he and his baby brother drew the short straw out of their ten children and were born with Hemoglobin type SS which is sickle cell disease. From toddler to teenager he grew up slowly learning his limitations. By adulthood he had a good handle on controlling his emotions. Perry has been blessed with a lovely wife, five beautiful daughters, two honorable son in-laws, eight gorgeous grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Everyone has a story to tell, with each having moments of growth, heartbreak, blessing, and/or clarity. This book focuses most on meeting people right where they are in their pain, understanding that God uses the other side of storms as trophies of mercy. A perfect example of how God uses an ordinary person's brokenness in extraordinary ways is to help others achieve joy. Dr. Pammy Jean enhances each chapter by relaying stories from her past (drug addict, runaway, and abused by others), as well as from her professional expertise with a doctorate in behavioral science and education. She includes appropriate Scripture references, thought-provoking and interactive questions, and resources to use in expanding one's insight. Each chapter's topic relates not only to the author's life, but exposes rooted undertones of hidden brokenness within the unhealed reader. As readers identify with the purposes of their storms, they deepen their relationships with God. It takes time, energy, and desire, as relationships don't happen by accident. It also takes the obedience of being completely open and honest with all your faults and feelings. Trust God's wisdom to be perfect, and you will have a joyful life. Dr. Pammy Jean offers "Understanding Your Journey" as healing through spiritual perspective. It can be said that you are as close to God as you choose to be.

Lexi is an average security guard who is approached by angels who charge her with a serious task: defeating evil as the world edges ever nearer to the end times. Dealing with a troubled family life, self-doubt, and higher stakes than she ever imagined facing, Lexi must navigate her newfound faith and embrace her destiny as a warrior of God. Bonnie Duffy served in the Army, worked as a police officer, and became a flight attendant after 9/11. Today she enjoys studying God's Word, volunteering at her church, crafting, Astronomy, and spending time with her family. She has been blessed with a wonderful husband, who is also an Army veteran, a daughter, son-in-law and two awesome grandchildren.

In A Better Thing Tomorrow, Lauretta shares amazing concepts on how to develop your personal life in the Lord while discovering your true identity in Christ Jesus. Through her own personal journey, she discovered the person God created her to become. She shares how God led her on different paths in life, teaching her how to handle and overcome various trials that tried to block her from succeeding. This book will guide your mind in the Word of God, showing you how to overcome things that are preventing you from having a successful journey with God. You will be able to write down your experience as you read this book.With biblical insight, personal experience, and vulnerability, Lauretta will guide you in these areas: - Show your dependency on God and the importance of acknowledging Him for all things in your life. - Teach you the process of how to discover your true, authentic self. - Share with you how to eliminate distractions that prevent productivity in your life. - Explain how to position yourself for greatness, leaving a legacy for your generation. - Help you understand prayer concepts and build upon them, which is the foundational key for your life. The heartbeat of A Better Thing Tomorrow is, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope" (Jer. 29:11). Lauretta Scott is a first-time published author who love to worship and serve the Lord Jesus. She is passionate about empowering God's people to be better, do better and live more productive lives. As an intercessor, she stands in the gap praying for God's people and nation. Under the inspiration of theHoly Spirit, she preach and teach the Word of God. She is an entrepreneur ofiCaringHands.com phlebotomy mobile service. Lauretta is a devoted wifeto Sebastian Sr. and the mother of her three sons: Sebastian Jr. Dominick, and Chandler. It is Lauretta desire to continue writing and passionately pursuing after the heart of God.

We all were created by God with unique gifts that make us special. Join little, curious Debbie the Bee as she embarks on a journey exploring the world around her, meeting other animals and learning an important lesson about the meaning of God's creation. God knowingly planned you, purposefully gifted you, and lovingly placed you here on this earth Being a biologist, a teacher and a devoted Christian, Rachel combines these three worlds in her writing, entering young children's hearts and igniting in them the passion for God, His creation and important biblical values.

This book is for anyone who has been put down or written off. If you were told you cannot this book will show you otherwise. With me, you will see this book written from both sides, first growing up as a child, enduring multiple hardships, facing impossible odds. Uniquely, you will see a transformation of my mind with faith in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. You will see two sides, one that is a personal experience and the other as a professional experience. This book is my personal testimony, exposing not just the systems flaws but the outrageous and abusive injustice it foists upon precious innocent children. Ultimately, though it is a story of redemption, as it chronicles the journey of one youth determined not to become just another statistic/victim of undeniably tragic circumstances. I pray my triumph serves as a model for future hope and positive change, for all who are suffering and potentially for the system as a whole, but only if the message gets out there letting the public know how things really work and why it must not continue without a major overhaul right down to its very core!

Matthew 25:21 shares a statement from Jesus of the highest compliment and reward one wishes to gain at the end of his/her life: the recognition from God of "well done, good and faithful servant." The verse to many comes at the culmination of a life that was lived well and lived faithfully to a God that loved endlessly and a Savior who died to save us. It is even more important when one realizes that life is fleeting and living in faith is the only way to live. Author Tikita Peagler shares how this understanding of scripture has led her to pursue what is right and good in God's eyes in her new book, Well-Done: The Journey of a Well-Doer. Within the book are several examples of characteristics that women who are well-doers for God exemplify as they go through experiences of life that are both good and bad. Among the topics are well-doers give themselves grace, are always praying, pursue with purpose, and more. Enclosed within each well-doer characteristic are personal stories of the author and biblical stories to personify what the attribute is in real life, reflection questions, and a closing prayer. Readers will enjoy the stories about the author's life and walk of faith with her family, as well as stories of the Bible that are as relevant today as when they were written. Tikita's hope is that in reading Well-Done: The Journey of a Well-Doer, readers will feel inspired to live their lives in a manner fitting to God, with the desire for God to commend them on their faithfulness and welcome them with open arms into heaven. What we must remember is that we were each created with a godly purpose in mind that God will help us achieve if we surrender and follow His lead.

Their eyes couldn't believe it: they were witnessing the birth of Jesus, watching history unfold as a Savior was born. In author Susie Jacobson's latest Christian juvenile book, Faithful One Journey Continues: Jesus's Birth, readers find David and his time-traveling friends deciding to see one of the most important events in history: the birth of Jesus. Using the book of Luke as guidance, the friends travel back to the meeting of Mary and the angel Gabriel, as he tells her she would be Jesus's mother. From there, David and friends also witness Mary meeting Elizabeth, Gabriel telling Joseph about God's plan for Mary, and King Herod's deadly pursuit to find Jesus after His birth. While experiencing these amazing events, David and his friends talk about what they saw and how it showed them how God created us and by reading the Bible, we can navigate life with the Lord.

In this temporal world, the fruit of Christ's disciples is truly eternal. Within Eternal Fruit: Discipleship in Southern Sudan, missionaries Sam and Ginny Cannata share their inspiring real-life story of taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a remote area in Africa. By following God's call to a small Sudanese tribe, the Cannatas discovered firsthand the amazing fruit that comes from making disciples, even those in the most distant, faraway lands. By sharing the wonderful blessings that God brought forth in that remote tribe in southern Sudan, the Cannatas have documented their life-changing travels, trials, and triumphs so that believers everywhere could discover the limitless power of a God who desires to change their own lives as well. After spending thirty-seven years serving and preaching to the people of east and southern Africa, the Cannatas have experienced the ultimate victories and the most challenging hardships of the missionary life, from their arrest in Ethiopia to miraculous moments of witnessing Africans giving their lives to Christ. In Eternal Fruit, you'll join the Cannatas along their autobiographical journey through the wilderness and wonder of their Sudanese mission, where they learned about the significance of discipleship and having a covenant relationship with God, two spiritual topics that are very important for the church to understand. With much of the book written by Sam Cannata, Ginny, his wife, completed his manuscript after his passing in 2017, hoping to place it into the hands of fellow Christians. May this book stir your heart to rekindle your love for Jesus, your passion for making disciples, and your appreciation for a covenant relationship with God. Open your eyes to the saving grace of Christ as you step into life on the mission field, and be encouraged to place your faith in the one who holds the world.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit is meant for us to experience the joy of salvation. This book exposes the different types of baptism from biblical perspective. It explains the essence, significance, purpose and benefit of the baptism. It educates you on how to make the act of baptism applicable in your daily life as a believer. It enlightens you on how to enjoy your relationship with Jehovah God as your heavenly father. It brings you into a divine encounter that will change your life forever. It makes your Christian life a feel of heaven on earth. Be blessed as you read it in Jesus name. Pauline Walley-Daniels PhD is an ordained Prophetic Deliverance Apostle, who teaches the Word of God with dramatic demonstrations. She is the president of Pauline Walley Evangelistic Ministries and Christian Communications, and the CEO of the Prophetic Deliverance Theological Training Institute, which includes the School of Intensive Trainingfor Leadership Equipment, and the School of Deliverance in New York. Dr. Pauline is affiliated with Christian International Ministries Network and the Association of Christian Educators Accountability. Dr. Pauline serves on Christian Life Educators Network's Board of Regency. She is one of Morris Cerullo's Prayer Strike Force Ministersand the Secretary-General of Faithful Ministers Fellowship. Dr. Pauline holds a master's degree in journalism and a PhD in Pulpit Communications and Expository Preaching. She is the author of several books. She is married to Rev. Frederick Daniels of Overcomers' House Prophetic Deliverance church in the Bronx of New York.

In Twenty-one Biblical Reminders No Believer Should Ever Forget, Dr. Andrew McLeod takes us on a journey by reminding us that the devil is still out to steal, kill and destroy us who are believers. But God has equipped us through His Word so that we might overcome all of the tricks of the enemy. This book reminds some and teaches others 21 bible truths that every Christian should not only know but also, should never forget. This book is an important reminder for readers to be intentional in their spiritual walks, putting on the armor of God daily and spending time in God's presence, because we will not be able to use the Word to fight back if we don't know the Word. Dr. Andrew McLeod is a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia where he also serves as the senior pastor in his local church. Dr. Andrew McLeod's lifelong passion has been that of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and making disciples for the kingdom of God. Salvation in Jesus Christ he believes is free and cannot be earned nor can it be purchased but it is a gift from God by grace through faith.

God says to me, I Love you, Kathie......separate your journey from your daughter's journey.But how can I?..... she's my daughter...you mustMy daughter is an alcoholic and addict. What painful words to say. Only with God's grace can I actually be in reality with that statement. I have gone through phases of denial and avoidance, through times of rescuing. I have had guilt and self-pity. I sometimes still visit these, but with God's help I don't stay there long. Through God's Word, the Bible, with the help of the Spirit of God in me I have gained wisdom and healing

As many of us can attest, it is difficult to watch the people we care about lose their way in life. When we notice our friends, children, and loved ones being led astray by others or by their own unique circumstances, it is not uncommon for us to become frustrated or disheartened when those closest to us begin to depart from the way we knew them to be. This can be doubly true for the faithful-as believers, what happens when our people begin to stray from God Himself? In Hand Him Over to the Enemy: How Does a Momma Do That?, author Krisan Markese answers this question and more. Instructed by God's voice to let her child go his way in the world, she grappled with doubt, fear, and failure on this journey to becoming secure in the knowledge that God's will over her and her son's life would be enacted. Just as Abraham needed only faith when asked to sacrifice his son Isaac, so should the parents, friends, spouses, and relatives of wandering people find their peace in the Lord. Complete with key Scriptures, personal anecdotes, guided prayers, and even song recommendations, this daily devotional seeks to remind readers that God can and will prevail over everything, and thereby put at ease the weary hearts of everyone who's watched a loved one wander. KRISAN MARKESE has been in full time ministry for nearly 40 years, ministering with her husband Pastor Ron Markese. Krisan was ordained thru Joan Hunter Ministries in 2014 and has recently been serving in her local church in southwest Florida. She is also and more importantly mother to Stephanie and Mychal and Nani to Aiden and Ryan. Krisan has served in many different capacities over her years of ministry including music, supervising missions trips, working with children, teens, young adults and adult ministries of all ages. Her passion is to draw others closer to our heavenly Father and give them insight as to how they relate to Him and He relates to them.