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This Christian children's book centers on the adventure shared by a girl named Sari and her brother David that happened as they sat in their family's garden one night. Their journey, with their new friend Benjamin, into a colorful area of Heaven is to show that several aspects of typical life will be made even better in God's kingdom. Benjamin, A Christian Adventure offers readers young and old a fluorescent glimpse into the unbelievable experiences that will be had by believers when they arrive in Heaven. Sari and David's observations, and accompanying feelings with this new land, will embody what readers hope will be their experiences in Heaven. Summary text was provided by a Xulon editor. Bonnie Hopkins lives on the Mississippi coast with her husband and daughters. She enjoys reading the Bible, watching TBN and listening to the message of grace. Bonnie is a born again Christian and loves spending time with her husband and daughters.

This book isn't about my personal testimony. It's about using our trials of life like Job for the purposes of God. It's about understanding the "why's of your life such as pain, disappointments, frustrations and discomfort to understand what you must do to win the victory of life with obedient faith.Learn why: You were chosenLearn how to: Handle Dark and Hard places in your life Burying dead things that hold you back from experiencing life Understand: Why you were Set ApartDee Jones share keys that helped her through her battles with depression, abandonment issues, grief and insecurities. Learn how to gain victory over your life through the Word of God and obedient faith. Dee Jones is passionate about living a life of freedom and purpose to encourage others to live as well. She is a speaker of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, motivation speaker, entrepreneur, author, mother of Tee, Monty, Deuce (in Heaven) and Zee. She is the grandmother of Ziya and Trevoy. She serves as a member of Mitchell Blvd Church of Christ. Her zeal for Christ is shown through her speaking engagements throughout her city of Fort Worth, Texas. In the words of her children "She is who she is because of her faith and forgiving spirit, which teaches us to move in love towards others".In the words of her sisters in Faith "she teaches us how to move according to the ways of Christ and to go further than the norm".

A in our world today we have many sources giving us direction for our lives. We have the responsibility to choose the right source so we can reach our desired destination. This life is a rehearsal for the life hereafter. At a rehearsal, we practice until we get it right. The material in this book will help the reader see the truth of God's word. The truth lived out will produce light in a dark world. If you are in search of absolute truth, let this volume assist you to: Arm yourself with answers for this age Overcome obstacles in your way Discover the will of God for your life Develop your gifts to help others Apply the truth for a better life now and in eternity "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32. Raymond Troyer is the author of Let's See, John's Eli and Troyer Treasures. With more than 50 years of teaching experience, he has the gift of communicating the truth of God's Word, which leads people into a deeper understanding of the complexities of life. He served as the President and Instructor at Jamaica Bible School and Salem Evangelical Bible Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa. Mr. Troyer is a professor of Biblical Studies at Blue Ridge Bible College, in Rocky Mount, VA, where he has been teaching for the last 20 years.

God is the greatest UNLESS factor known to mankind. Many just don't know it. To those of us who have realized His great UNLESS factor understand the meaning behind this great truth. The book UNLESS details those events that have taken place in our lives and helps us comprehend the depths of those momentous times. UNLESS God the Father became human we could never know the God of eternity as our eternal Father. The birth of Jesus Christ into our world is the greatest UNLESS historical moment our world has ever known. This is where every human being's UNLESS God moments begin. Kevin was born in Indiana, raised in Michigan, has served the Lord in Michigan, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Delaware for 40 years. Kevin has assumed the responsibility of three Christian schools facing uphill battles for survival. He also has started a Christian school, as well as serving two churches as their youth pastor. Many young people from these schools and youth groups have gone into full time vocational church work and many have continued loving their Lord and Savior after high school. He considers teaching God's Word one of his greatest privileges and honor thus far in his life. The book UNLESS will take you on a journey through life's exceptional situations that could only be explained as God personally intervening to make a difference in those situations.

Have you've been working and found yourself overworked, underappreciated, and overextended? Do you need the strength and courage to keeping working? In this book "The Work" are ways that has been effective to help solve some of these problems. Sometimes working selfless can be demanding, moving forward can be stagnated. F.O.C.U.S. is one of the themes in the book. We will help you to: F. Find your work O. Occupy your space C. Christ the being center of your work U. Understand your work S. Seek others to empower to do the work. There is no longer the need to be independent in doing the work. We will learn how to take advantage of the help in The Kingdom. We were all created with unique abilities. This book will encourage you to use those abilities with joy and peace. Eunice Pickens is the Pastor and founder of Faith Steps Inc. Her cause is spreading the Gospel. For 25 years she served as The First Priority Campus Coach in The Bessemer City School System. She is the associate Pastor at First Baptist Carver Church. She has received numerous awards for her ministry service to youth and children. She graduated from Devos Urban Leadership Initiative and studied at Birmingham Theological Seminary. She is the host of The Survival Conference designed to empower youth and children for life. She is the writer and director of "The Power of Love" a Resurrection Drama. She is known for her role in developing programs for youth in her community. She has two daughters and lives in AL.

"We are the light of the world, a city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden."Many people are satisfied with the status quo and are not interested in moving higher to another level; while there are some that are interested in becoming great in life but not willing to pay the price. The Eagle is a bird associated with greatness, flying in a league of its own.This book highlights some of the attributes of an eagle that we must imbibe in order to belong to the Ivy League in Life (career, ministry, business, relationships etc). This league is not for everyone, it is for those who have made up their minds to keep soaring higher, not limited by the people or the situations around them. However, the ultimate Ivy League is the Jesus League. You need to belong to this league - it is FOR MEMBERS ONLY.It is a choice!Keep flying higher! Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, is the Special Assistant to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and also the Pastor in Charge of RCCG Region 20 (Apapa Family), Headquartered at the City of David. A lawyer by profession, is married to his sugar baby, Siju Iluyomade and they are blessed with three lovely children.

What would you do with an opportunity to venture into the supernatural realm? Would you dare take that step? What would you risk for the sake of adventure? Would you go into the unfamiliar and interact with spiritual beings? Would you vacillate, pass it up or step out and see where the journey took you?Melissa avoided risk, until she undertakes an unexpected journey where she encounters God. Using natural and supernatural adventures, God encourages Melissa to confront deep fears, self-doubt, worry and unbelief. A series of miraculous adventures teach her how to cooperate with God, let go of her past and embrace her destiny. By saying yes to God, Melissa is spiritually transformed forever.The Holy Spirit will use Melissa's odyssey to engage and challenge you. Her experiences can bring supernatural transformation within your own life, as you say yes to God, revolutionizing your personal spiritual journey. Betty A. Rodgers-KulichBetty is an ordained pastor and serves as an Associate Pastor at the Redeemer's Church in Columbus, Ohio, teaching and preaching since 2003. Betty is a minister who believes in the power of the Holy Spirit to transform people into the image of Christ. She ministers with Holy Spirit power for healing, transformation and release from the past. Over the years she has gained much wisdom about "taking up our personal cross". Betty serves as a Women's Conference Director for Harvest Preparation International Ministries (HPIM), a non-profit Biblical ministry, that trains and impacts leaders globally.

Desde 2014, la élder Paula King Harper ha estado publicando alentadores, capacitando y fortaleciendo devocionales y diarios para elevar a los seguidores de Cristo. Cada libro está inspirado por Dios para elevar al lector emocional y espiritualmente. Lo que sucede en lo natural, ocurre en lo sobrenatural simultáneamente. Paula cree firmemente que tanto como alimentamos nuestro cuerpo natural, también debemos alimentar nuestro cuerpo espiritual. Al festejar con estas pepitas espirituales estratégicamente preparadas, el hombre espiritual seguramente crecerá y se nutrirá. Paula se graduó de la licenciatura de Wayland Baptist University y actualmente es pasante de Educación Pastoral Clínica en la Universidad de Liberty, así como estudiante de Capellanía de Liberty Online Master of Divinity. Paula también es autora de Prosperous Living Journal of Intention y Prosperous Living Daily Devotional Journal. "Sobre todo, comparte el amor de Cristo y vive de acuerdo con el plan de Dios para tu vida. Es tan dulce confiar en Jesús y tomarlo en su palabra".

The state motto "North to the Future", Alaska is to move into the future and into the new Era. This book contains 31 days of separate prophetic words spoken over Alaska. There have been many words spoken over this state in the last 31 years. After much consideration, meditation, prayer and direction from the Lord, I was led to use 31 of those words in this book. There is a prayer for each word, to motivate us all and challenge us to pray boldly and consistently over the prophetic words. That we don't put them on the shelf, yet engage in calling them in. As we embark on this journey to add to the prayers of the saints, may God open our hearts so that prayer becomes an essential part of all our lives.

"A great beginning is sometimes at the point of what you thought would be the end of everything." - Dodinsky "Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." - Psalm 37:4 Vashti Ataya, author of "MEMORIES, Chronicles of a Grateful Life," is delighted to present her Autobiographical Fiction series, "OVERCOMING, The Story of Verna Louise Williams." Books One through Four introduced Verna and her two young daughters, Veronica and Susanna. Those books followed Verna's journey from fleeing an abusive marriage in Tucson to settling in Orlando, enduring rigors of Welfare, an inexplicable, high-risk pregnancy, nursing school, success of becoming an OR Nurse, a heartbreaking loss of her girls via deceit, the nightmare of catatonia, and her second dismal marriage. Book Five, the final book of the series, joins Verna as she and her new husband arrive in Seattle. It is in Seattle where Verna begins to really bloom and "the desires of her heart" are fulfilled. Triumphantly, Verna overcomes trials and tribulations through her deep Christian faith. Hers is a story of marvels, miracles, and dreams achieved. Her story is compelling and powerful. Her story is one of victory. Her story is a human one, not yet completed. "Throughout her journey of challenges and victories, with strength found in love and faith, Verna finds joy...strong, attention-grabbing chapter titles...creative, well written...a powerful introduction...a strong connection with the reader...brilliant description and detail, creating beautiful imagery." - Salem Author Services "One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar." - Helen Keller

You have so much to be thankful for. Life has been freely given to you. In God's eyes, nothing on earth is more important than you, nothing. It's what He thinks and says that make something so; not, when in contradiction, what people think and say. You are the total sum of one word: "Precious".

Let me dedicate this to everyone that is or was (Delayed but not denied). In everything God has a reason for all things we may feel like we were denied but the love of Jesus Christ is the Greatest love of all. He except and loves all of us unconditionally. So always remember; He's standing at your door waiting on you to open the door to him and let him in to love you. The wait is over.

A wife, mother, grandmother, and retired educator shares humorous and poignant memories from childhood to present. Follow these 31 essays and share a laugh with the author or maybe even shed a tear. Bobbie Weatherly was born in the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. She has taught in Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois. Along the way, she has earned a bachelor's master's and Ph. D. degrees. She is a first-generation college graduate. She has presented at many educational conferences, and has published a teaching strategies book, as well as newspaper articles, and even a cookbook.

As she sat in her plane seat, Susan Wilcox prepared for the adventure of her life: being a Baptist missionary in Spanish Harlem, New York City for the next two years. What occurred in those two years were events that not only changed the way she viewed herself and those around her, but what she understood of where God called her to be. Susan is actually the character name of Judith Tillman, who wrote this book, They Called Her Sister, from the extensive notes she took as part of her monthly reports as a missionary in New York. For as long as Susan knew, she felt in her spirit that God had called her to serve and share His love with the people of New York City, primarily those in poor, disadvantaged communities. After weeks of waiting to hear of an assignment, she was finally contacted to serve at Capilla Bautista de Harlem in New York. Growing up in a small, rural town in Colorado, Susan had already had her share of difficulties even before encountering those in New York. Her father was an alcoholic war veteran who didn't know how to uphold his responsibilities to his family until he came to know Jesus personally. The family struggled until God intervened in their lives, leading Susan to also give her heart to Jesus and feel in her spirit God's prompting her to New York. Fast forward to her two years, she experienced much within the city that never sleeps: seeing the slimy caverns of the subway, being assaulted, sharing God's love with drug addicts, and doing everything from serving food to teaching young children to read. The stories in They Called Her Sister reflect an awareness of how God can speak into a person's life, especially one seeking God's will, and bring them into some life-changing experiences.

My life was not one ofglorious wonderment every day.There were memories that I remember as great ones and memories that I would like to forget. Fortunately, they are etched in my mind as a reminder of the goodness of God and where He has brought me from. Some of you may judge me for the mistakes I have made along the way. The great thing about mistakes is that they can be corrected and learned from. You see, I am the only one who can tell my story. It was God alone that came to my rescue. There were many inner struggles that caused me to doubt why I existed. After all, what was so special about me that I could ever be loved? God was there when I experienced pain in the worst way, and it was my heart that was open to receive the best love ever given to me. That LOVE...Jesus Christ. Life is about living and realizing that every breath counts and should not be taken for granted. I find comfort in knowing that I am forgiven, and I also have forgiven. When it was all said and done...I chose life. April Young resides in Virginia with her husband Micheal. They are proud parents of two adult children, Jare'l and Lauren and two grandchildren, Jailen and Skye. A former Christian educator, April enjoys spending her time writing and directing plays. She is an active member of Chosen for Completion Ministries. She is also a mentor and conference speaker. April believes that God is her source and with Him all things are possible when you believe. April is also the author of "How to Be a God-Wife, Not Just a "Good Wife".

A Proper foundation is an indispensable part of any structure, when believers dig deep and prepare sound on the rock, the building will withstand any storm. Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. Luke 6:47-48 The first part of any walk of faith is to dig deep! strong foundations will stand for eternity in God's kingdom. Foundations are platforms for personal Christian growth that allow the Lord to use a person for kingdom purposes. Some believers have substructures that are weak. It is necessary to dig up the cracked foundations to get to bedrock before building. A strong foundation is a preparation to receive growth.

A Journey with Ruben to see why the curtain was torn by Frances Gonzales MartinezIn this fun and exciting journey through God's Word, a boy named Ruben narrates biblical truths that lead to teaching readers about the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for the world. The author creatively tells the story of God's love to His people through the perspective of a young boy, which is an effective way of personalizing the biblical events in the book. This also allows young readers to engage with the narrator and understand the realty of the biblical truths that Ruben explains.

Ben Messler, a Jew, is a Linguistics Professor and a specialist in Philology. When it comes to ancient Hebrew languages and culture, he is the Go-To-Guy! Never in his wildest imagination did he ever think he would experience, firsthand, a culture and an Aramaic language used over 2000 years ago. After the tragic loss of his family in a car accident, Ben succumbs to a deep depression and tries to escape it by suicide. God... had another plan. Instead of dying from an overdose of pills, the Professor wakes to find himself in the Land of Israel 2000 years before his birth! Experience the struggle, the pain, and the discovery, firsthand, as Ben navigates language and culture to survive this new adventure. Bens Jewish upbringing, beliefs, and buried grief is put to the test when he meets Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah)! Come along with Ben as he learns the true meaning of The Kingdom of God and becomes a Follower of Jesus. See the teaching and the miracles of Jesus from a personal perspective. From someone travelling along side of, and experiencing these wonders on a daily basis.

Auntie Beanie le encanta hacer del aprendizaje una delicia y enseñar a los más pequeños por medio de aventuras. Ya sea en el campo, en la ciudad o en la casa. ¿Qué aprenderemos hoy?

Utilizing mindfulness, thought stopping techniques, meditation and prayer to say the Lord's Prayer on a daily basis. I am forever grateful for the extensive community help. It took more than a village to transform me. I thank a higher power and feel so very blessed to all those who helped me. I hope that this book may bring survival to anyone suffering with mental health disorders. I hope you can find peace through your higher power. The pictures were all taken and placed in succession to demonstrate the flow of thoughts and actions. The colors in the photos became alive to me with the vibrancy. Donna lives in Cape Cod and enjoys the beauty here with so many beaches and nature trails. She is semi-retired from the health care industry and is now enjoying photo journaling and nature walks. She has renewed her faith in a higher power and considers herself very blessed and grateful.

Open your ears that you might hear! Open your eyes that you might see! Open your mind to know the Truth! Open your heart that you might be One with Him --- Eternally! Paul "Herb" Frazier and his wife, Judy moved in 2015 to Colorado Springs from Florida where he had retired from flying for the Navy (CAPT) and from teaching design, computer graphics and animation at Miami-Dade College. Herb is a self-taught artist who for the past 20 years has devoted all his work to pencil drawings. God has also gifted Herb with poetry. He attributes whatever skills he has as being a gift from God and all his work is devoted to the glory of God.

The Book of Ruth tells a wonderful story of God's provision for His people. In it, we see His provision for Ruth and Naomi. But as this new commentary by my friend Paula Oneal will reveal, behind the details of this story lies an even bigger story. For in His provision for Ruth, God was providing a king for Israel (David), and even more importantly, a Savior for His Church (Jesus Christ). Once again, Paula has done believers a great service in giving us a useful tool for understanding this marvelous story of God's grace.--Rev. Mike Moreau, Pastor, Central Presbyterian Church (PCA), Kingstree, SC.Again, Dr. Oneal gives us an outstanding source of information to continue our study of the Bible. This commentary is an excellent resource for those who want to grow in their understanding of the Book of Ruth. I highly recommend this book by Paula Oneal.--The Rev. Bert Daly, Rector, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Starke, FloridaDr. Paula Oneal unpacks the book of Ruth skillfully, helping the reader see God's sovereign hand in the midst of adversity and bad choices. This commentary would act as a good addition to any library in furthering studies of the Redeemer. --Nicholas Sommer, Director of Youth and Family, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Blairsville, Ga. ALSO BY PAULA ONEALTHE CHRISTIAN AUTHOR AWARDS BOOK CONTEST FALL 2019: FIRST PLACE WINNER IN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGYThis user-friendly book is a chapter-by-chapter, verse-by -verse commentary on THE BOOK OF ACTS, the fifth book of the New Testament. Quotes from other books of the Bible, biblical scholars, and secular sources have been used to verify Luke's narrative.This book is appropriate for private devotions as well as Bible study groups. Copies may be ordered from the author. paulamoneal1952@gmail.com, xulonpress.com, or amazon.com

A whimsical tale, portraying the adventure of eight young Dimplekins as they follow the Path of Light. Along the way they experience many important lessons and meet wonderful and helpful friends. Finding themselves in a strange land known as the Shadowlands, Sir Sagar, a wise black panther, leads the young ones through numerous dangers and pitfalls toward enchanting Chara Shalom. While occasionally interacting along the way, El Elyon, the Lion, Arion the Lamb, and Gloriah the Presence eaglerly await their ultimate arrival. Biblically based, the values and principles featured in this spiritual journey are universal, designed to speak to the hearts of young and old alike. Colorful illustrations enhance the magical tone of the story. First-time author, Joyce Tichenor, set out on a writing adventure of her own. Though born and raised in Missoula, Montana, she has resided near Kansas City, Missouri for the last 30 years. Finding joy in both the written word and time spent painting, she felt inspired to create a legacy for her grandchildren. In writing and illustrating this first book, she made them her main characters, depicting lessons learned from her own spiritual journey.

Author Vicki Borders was a free-spirited woman born in Kent, Ohio who dreamed big dreams but didn't have as much time for God. Life was a journey for Vicki at a young age, as she lost her father early in life and was at odds with her mom, but God had more in store, as she shares in her autobiography, Following Jesus: Detours & Destinations. Marrying her naval husband at nineteen, the couple began moving a lot, dealt with job change, suffered a miscarriage, and became parents to two little boys. However, through life's detours and destinations, Vicki felt God's protection kept them from unbelievable struggles and the couple sought to make Him their Lord. Vicki felt Jesus walking with her as she endured cancer, raised her family, and embarked on a church horse ministry, and the same is available as well to anyone who wants Jesus in his/her life.

I was inspired to write "It Takes A Village to Raise A Child" to share with my readers how blessed I was as a child to be surrounded by loving parents, grandparents, extended family, and mentors, and how their love impacted my childhood . "It Takes A Village to Raise A Child" encourages and enlightens parents of the importance of reaching out to extended family members, community leaders and mentors to assist in inspiring your children to reach for the stars. "It Takes A Village to Raise A Child" reflects on how children can obtain a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, skills and talents being surrounded by loving parents, family members, community leaders, and mentors. Toni Pride, was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and received her education in the Mecklenburg County public schools. After graduating high school she relocated to Washington, DC to work as an analyst for the United States Federal Government. Toni continued to pursue her education and received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Social Welfare, and Master's Degree in Public Administration.

As an educator and minister of the Word of God, the scripture that guides Queen's life is Proverbs 3:5-6. She truly trusts in the Lord and leans not to her own understanding. She knows that God has a divine purpose for her life and is excited to share her story, her lessons, and her faith with the world through this memoir. Queen Hockenhull is an Educator with a Master of Divinity, as well as a mother of two, grandmother of five, and great grandmother of one. She has worked in the Public School System for 36 years and is active in church ministry. Queen has traveled throughout the world with a desire that others too would come to know Jesus Christ. She has ministered in Israel, West Africa, and South Africa.

She had just experienced every parent's worst nightmare: the loss of a son. So what was the life-changing advice from her therapist? Writing therapy and dog adoption: the first is author Atiya Abdelmalik's autobiography, A Life Worth Saving: a Nurse's Journey from Sickness to Healing, while the other with the adoptions of Morkie Nemo and Maltese Dory. These are only a few of the unbelievable events to happen in Atiya's life, which began as she was raised by a single mother with her siblings and became a teen mother soon after. Even with young children at home, Atiya didn't let her dreams of becoming a veterinarian go to waste and pursued a career as a nurse. Atiya also describes her diagnosis of kidney disease, loss of her first son Hakeem and navigating the married life. In all, what brought comfort in grief was writing out the story God gave her.

Becoming born again is just the begin. It is an important first step and it is a step that is required to access all that God has for you, but it is not the end. There is so much that is available to the child of God. This book was written to help the believer see what's next. This book contains a few must haves to assists the born-again child of God see the now what after being saved.

One lovely spring day, a bright, imaginative first grader sat quietly at her desk, daydreaming. "What will I be when I grow up?" She wondered. Little D is a Dreamer. Miss Amelia is the best teacher in the whole wide world. But, who is Mr. Ambroise LeFleur, and where did he get that hat?