Books published by Yorkshire Publishing

Jimmy's Got a Gun-The Crash Brothers Forever addresses one of the biggest problems that is plaguing urban areas in the world today, which is gang and gun violence. This book brings to light the seven major themes listed below and applies both a moral message and a spiritual solution to heal these social problems. The overarching theme of this story is that God always has a plan for our lives. All lives matter to God! (Black, White, Hispanic, Indian, Middle Eastern, European) Only God can change the heart of any individual, with His Word. Everyone needs to be a force for good in our neighborhoods. We all need to show mercy to each other in this life so that when we are judged by God, God will show mercy to us. We must push for better education for all people, in all neighborhoods, establishing both secular and spiritual learning. The people in urban neighborhoods across this country must work aggressively with their local police to help stop crime in their area of the city. Telling on people (snitching) who seek to destroy your neighborhood with crime, drugs, ungodly behavior, or intimidation is not a bad thing to do, but it is necessary to provide order in your community. The worst thing to do is to do nothing!Jimmy's Got a Gun-The Crash Brothers Forever is another tremendous book written by Melvin Douglas Wilson, the author of The Good Book, The Parable of the Spirit that Whispers, and The Parable of the Young Priest.

Canopy is a one-year devotional for parents of children who are facing long-term medical conditions. These parents have a new full-time job of nurturing their children amidst the challenges of illness. A family's life centered in the medical world could be defined by fear, worry and despair. However, God promises to provide comfort for "e;my people."e; His good design for them can, sometimes even must, be realized through hardship, even as they struggle to keep their little ones well and peaceful. May the Lord's words, handpicked from the Bible and shared in Canopy, help parents realize His purpose for them and remain strong during these difficult days of their lives. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. Isaiah 40:22

Do you know how the world began? How the universe began? How life began? You may think you do, but you don’t know – not really. Some may believe everything was created in some way (actually most people do). Some may believe in a “spontaneous event” like the Big Bang – many people believe that. But the operative word here isbelieve. We use words like know, believe, fact and truth, and we sort of use them interchangeably – but they’re not the same. What about Creation or Evolution? What do you think? What do you believe? What do you know? Well, this book, First and Foremost, explores all of these topics and sets the stage for much more investigation of truth versus belief versus negotiated truth in a series of non-fiction books to follow. So, open your mind, think, and come along for the ride. 

If you are willing to take a journey to become a healthier you, then you will obtain the tools to bring lasting healing to your life and your relationships.

Find out how to receive what God wants you to have!Learn how to declare your life to be: Worthy Blameless Accepted Forgiven Victorious Significant Confident Purposeful Attractive Lovable Loved by others Hopeful ...and more!Each short chapter contains a miracle story with practical instructions to declare your worth and break free into a greater freedom of abundant life. Learn remarkable biblical truths to receive your inheritance from God! Declare it now according to Job 22:28: You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways. Declare your worth!

The measure of a man is not the strength in his arms, but the compassion in his heart.Our world has gotten away from the importance of leading a life of character, integrity, and respect. This book contains the author’s proven methods and observations that help the reader develop these three traits in their life every day.Every day we hear about corruption, deceit, and theft. If we choose to, we can hear about it twenty-four hours a day. What has happened to our world? Have we completely forgotten what character, integrity, and respect are? Walking With the Son in Your Life addresses proven methods and honest observations to help you develop these three traits in your life. This book explains that possessing character, integrity, and respect through your Christian values are more about having the courage to stand for something than becoming something. Earning a living is necessary but not at the expense of sacrificing your character and integrity. In order to earn true respect, you must first display character and integrity in your life.

This Christian devotional will enrich one’s faith in God, hope for eternity, and love for the Creator and the created. This book contains the author's uplifting poems and reflection that challenge its readers to see beyond what the world offers and into the heart of the Almighty.Living a Christian life in today’s world is not easy. Every day someone or something questions your faith and beliefs. Living with the Son in Your Eyes is a collection of Christian writings and devotionals written to help you see God’s love around you and within you. It is a collection of writings to help you feel closer to God. Our lives get out of control sometimes. The writings take you through the joys of being a Christian. They open your hear to a wold filled with God's creations and His love for you. A Christian life should contain prayer. There is never a better moment to pray than the moment you realize you haven’t. 

Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Sometimes, only a father’s wisdom can help you understand that.Lessons for Life is a collection of 120 short, easily understood lessons that help teenagers cope with growing up in a world they do not understand. The lessons teach you ways to cope with others and build more confidence and self-esteem. Teenagers are exposed to many unrealistic examples of how they are supposed to look, act, and live. They often try to imitate people they see, hear, and read about every day. This book lets them know it is not what you wear or how you look that makes you special. It is what is in your heart and how you treat others that will set you apart. You must remember, no one remembers the person who did what everyone else did. Being special is being remembered for the things you didn’t do.

The current recession in America has caused sweeping changes in the economy. Some people have suffered systematically more than others. This book was inspired via thought and discussion about people coping in challenging economic times. Hopefully, this book will inspire thought and discussion on behalf of the reader.During a recession, money and opportunities may flow differently than in times of economic prosperity and expansion in the economy. Operating on the premise that God loves us all, I gave thought to non-economic solutions in a bad economic situation. I also gave thought to economic tools that were perhaps undervalued.Perspective is important as we address our individual and collective challenges in today’s world.Hopefully, Get Free for Free will be easy reading that will inspire thought and discussion to help us live with joy amidst challenges.

The best way to communicate and to educate as well as help people see the truth is storytelling. Walt Disney one of the best storytellers ever knew this simple concept from the very beginning when he first dreamed up his first animated character, Oswald The Lucky Rabbit which he lost the rights to because of some unexpected legal problems he had not anticipated. Even after losing the rights to Oswald, Walt went on to create Mickey Mouse because he knew the secret of success is to never, never, never give up. The rest is history. Breaking Conformity is a fantastic story that will educate you to understand why you should not believe or accept many common myths at face value and will also teach you how to make simple myths come true if you also do the hard work that follows many simple statements that makes up some of the most popular myths in business today. Breaking Conformity will teach you the recipe for success through very effective storytelling. To be successful and to achieve your goals you need to know the whole story about how successful people get more done that other people and how they focus on the details and never quit learning. In fact the most successful people never quit anything that they really want. They know that everything is hard before it is easy. They know that if they quit, they have lost for sure. You never lose until you give up and quit, no matter how long it takes. Another important point in this book is to give you a clear understanding on the power of seeking assistance and help with your goals and dreams. You personally don't have to know how to accomplish everything. You can't be an expert in everything. The world is just too complex. Successful people know the value of helping others and also seeking help. The difference between a dream and a nightmare is in your head. If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Leaders are readers. Don't read this book, study it and reflect on how you need to stop believing every myth and start believing in yourself and that is no myth. Lee CockerellFormer Executive Vice President,Walt Disney World Resort

How do you handle the loss of a child? Where do you turn for answers? Death does not have to be a mystery. Join author and father, Dwight Kiefert as he shares his story: the tragic loss of a young son, Matthew, killed by a drunken school bus driver in 1987; and the direction and faith he and his family came to know after their darkest hour. More than 95% of marriages that su er the loss of a child result in divorce—a staggering statistic tearing families apart for believers and non-believers alike—but On Our Way Home is one family’s true story of hope in the face of tragic loss, and offers guidance for those seeking consolation or the knowledge to console a loved one.

In A Boy and His Lunch, author Kenneth G. Old takes the delightful story of a youngster venturing down to the fringe of a lake and reflects on the amazing events of that day long ago. It is no different today. He takes us into the intriguing areas of our individual involvement in God's purposes with some lively examples from our own day where 'every little helps'. The consequence of Christian faith is that we become God's handiwork changed, charged and enabled to accomplish the good deeds for which He has designed us. God, the master weaver, causes circumstances, events, and relationships to intertwine in a marvelous tapestry of his handiwork.

Who can you trust? It is a hard feeling, even for those of us who have had the time to learn things through life experiences and other routes. But how much harder is it for a child to have to ask herself about such principles? Trust and love may seem like fairy tale filler when all of life has been neglect and abuse. Ava Robinson knows all too well that some little girls simply don’t get a godmother, a prince, or a night at the ball. Some little girls get tragedies, and Ava has gotten too many for her young mind to keep up with. Yet the effects are still very clear. Can Ava’s new family bring forth a chapter in her life that helps her not to have to wonder about trust? Or will she be faced with yet another series of life events that make her tale one of darkness?

Are you living in captivity?Are you hiding in an imprisoned home and overwhelmed by your grieving spirit as a result of the afflictions of perfectionism, codependency, depression, or low self-esteem? Are you or have you ever suffered from sexual immorality, eating disorders, self-cutting, phobias, passiveness? Are you joined to an Abuser who wounded, saddened, controlled, abandoned, or deceived you?These beautifully written poems are a teaching tool for those who find themselves grieved as a result of their own captive sins and/or the captivity placed by others due to error, ignorance, or deliberate evil. Wilson’s prose is a gift from God that should be praised for its deep teaching on how to stop the abuse cycles and make the Turn in Your Captivity.

Footprints in the Dust is a panorama of beautiful, insightful poetry -- reflections of an inner journey progressing from parched and questioning beginnings through the sweet refreshing waters of change to a nal homecoming. Grouped into three sections, the poems represent the beginning of a journey, a significant change of direction, and the end of the journey. These poems, written from the heart, touch life at different points. They range from simple joy to deep anguish - each one thought provoking. Read them slowly, savoring each line in itself. As you dip into the pages, extract only one or two but return frequently. They should be read daily. You will find they nourish your soul. Footprints in the Dust could become a classic in this exclusive genre.