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A Glimpse of Heaven is a collection of inspirational poems written over eighty years in response to the blessings, challenges, and observations of one amazing woman as she walked daily with her Lord. These poems are inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking. The reader will be transported to the early years of the twentieth century in rural Kentucky and experience the growing faith of one child of God from early childhood until she is ready to journey to her eternal home.

Is a colorfully illustrated story of a five-year-old girl who enjoys showing family and friends all the wonderful things she is learning to do. When it is time to start dance lessons, however, she discovers friendship is better than stardom. Her mother uses the small but wide rearview mirror in their car and several verses from Proverbs to teach a valuable lesson about humility and true beauty. Preschoolers and parents alike can relate to Look at Me Lucy and her well-meaning mother. Curls, twirls, fans and mirrorsthe artwork tells the story! Karen uses this mother-daughter lesson to encourage the biblical virtues of humility and an interest in others. Jennifer Purvis, PhD Liberty University a.k.a. Katherines Mom Loved Look at Me Lucy and the Rearview Mirror! Its got a great message for all of us, regardless of our age or stage in life. Garth Forster, Pastor FBC Barnesville, GA Look-at-Me Lucy is a gift to children and families, a gentle reminder of our selfish nature embedded with profound teaching on the blessing that comes from a humble spirit. Children of all ages will be drawn to the colorful illustrations and the relatable characters. Lynn Bailey, MA Ed, 27-year Public Educator a.k.a., Emmersons Nana

Captain Curious and the Invisible Boundary Line is a story about a little boy named Jasper whose curiosity knows no bounds. When he is drawn into his neighbors yard, past the No Trespassing sign, Jasper gets more than he bargained for. The colorful illustrations of ordinary settings and situations in this book are both amusing and thought-provoking. Verses from Proverbs speak wisdom into the conflict, providing delightful teaching moments for parents. Karen has gleaned from Proverbs spiritually-rich training for kids by the parental setting of boundaries. Her mastery of the joys and challenges of parenting combined with her sharp wit catch the readers attention from the first page! Her writing is delightful and instructional at the same time. Enjoy the adventure! Dan Page, DMin Discipleship & Evangelism Pastor in Canton, NC; Father of 6 I love this book. I have never seen anything like it a wonderful book to help children understand and respect personal boundaries. Karens years of ministering with children gives her unique insight into communicating Gods word in ways children can understand. Cheryl Markland Senior Consultant for Childhood Ministries Baptist State Convention of North Carolina

Little Jimmy and the Spoiled Rotten Banana is the story of a young boy who cries and throws tantrums to get what he wants. When an unwise purchase results in a broken arm, Jimmys parents turn to the book of Proverbs for wisdom. They discover that a firm No is foundational in parenting. A spoiled banana spurs Jimmys decision to grow up. Little Jimmy kicks off the Proverbial Kids series, followed by Captain Curious and the Invisible Boundary Line and Look-at-Me Lucy and the Rearview Mirror. Jimmy is cute when hes little, but as he gets oldernot so much. Katherine, 6 He acts just like my little brother. Spoiled. Jeremiah, 8 a true winner and a must-read for parents. The value of the word no is underrated today and this story is a great reminder to all of the power and value of this simple word. Cheryl Markland, Senior Consultant Childhood Evangelism and Discipleship, Baptist State Convention of North Carolina

Jess, Delia, Anne, and Lindsay have returned to Fairhope, Alabama, filled with hope and inspiration. But the paths of life are rarely straight, and the insights they gained at the retreat in Seaside, Florida, will be tested. Within weeks of breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, Mitch, Jess catches the eye of a doctor who has the main quality Mitch lacked: a Christian faith. As she takes the tentative steps to get to know him, she questions if his faith will be enough to offset his past. Delia started a long distance relationship with Max, the South Carolina native she met at the retreat. As their romantic relationship grows, their commitment to follow a godly path risks a head-on collision with that powerful emotion called lust. Annes thirteen-year-old daughter, Kelsie, experiences her own rush of hormones threatening the recent peace between mother and daughter. Can Anne and her husband, Ted, teach Kelsie to build relationships based on godly principles? While love is in bloom for the others, Lindsay and Johns marriage strains under the increasing dominance of work over faith and family. Will their best intentions trump Gods right order? As new relationships are built and established ones begin to crack, the ladies will need to lean on God more than ever. Where will He lead them? How will they seek Him along the way? Their stories are our stories. Their journeys are our journeys. Come join them on The Paths We Walk.

DEMONIC OPPRESSION IS REAL. SPIRITUAL WARFARE IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! Author Areon Potter knows that Satan, demons, and their ploys have tormented humanity since the Fall. In From Darkness to Light, Areon provides practical tools to effectively arm the reader for spiritual battle. Discover how the forces of darkness scheme against Gods people. Learn the importance of knowing God and what His names reveal. Discern how to effectively put on the full armor of God. Protect yourself from the attacks of the enemy through prayer. Realize how demonic forces oppress Christians. Areon and I were in a counseling ministry together when it became very evident that spiritual warfare had to be an integral part of the counseling process. Areon is gifted in this difficult and often neglected ministry of dealing with the demonic. His 30+ years of counseling extremely difficult cases has given him a solid Biblical understanding of this subject. Bill Woods, Campus Crusade for Christ JESUS Film Project From Darkness to Light is a great resource for our times. It gives solid Biblical insights into an arena that most people choose to deny exists. Its an excellent tool for skeptics, and those who feel ill equipped to deal with spiritual warfare. It is a valuable read. Pastor David McGarrah, Deer Flat Church, Caldwell, Idaho The belief or lack of belief in demonic forces will not change the Biblical fact that demons exist. The Bible speaks of Satan roaming to and fro, searching for whom he may devour. Evil may lurk in the darkness, but hope gleams in the Light. Let From Darkness to Light transform your vision, your choices, and your life.

Tired of living in their comfortable rut, Suzanne and Mitch Rutledge decided to quit their jobs in America and take their seven-year-old son with them on a journey around the world. For nine months, they traveled slowly and volunteered, homeschooled their second grader, and experienced what everyday life was like in new and different places.From the Rut to the Ledgeshares their highs and lows, but also provides practical travel tips for anyone who wants to see the world on a budget. Follow their adventures from an elephant sanctuary in Thailand to the pyramids of Egypt. From tiny villages in Cambodia to the bustling streets of Barcelona, the Rutledges went out on a ledge to experience authentic life around the world and hope to encourage and inspire other families to do the same.

Glenys H. Vincentmother, grandmother, educatorhas a passion for encouraging, motivating, and helping people of all ages. Glenys has strong faith in the power of God and wants to share his love with others.In this book, she highlights some of the many challenges that she experienced throughout her life and how she expressed her faith in God, which helped her to be victorious over these circumstances.Each one of us is unique, and each was created by God for a specific purpose. There is destiny and potential wrapped up inside us. We will find true happiness and contentment when we are walking in our destiny.She hopes that as she shares her experiences, others will be motivated and have a positive outlook on life knowing that God is with them and that he will help them through all of the difficulties and challenges that they face. Some difficulties are meant to teach us lessons. If there were no obstacles along the way, there would be no reason for us to be totally dependent on God.And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).

Our families need prayer now more than ever. The US Census Bureau has determined that one-third of American millennials (ages 1834) still live with their parents. Almost daily we are hearing reports on the news about the rise in drug use. Are you worried about the life choices your adult children are making? Are you helping or enabling your children? Do you question if Gods at work in their lives when you dont see your prayers being answered? This thirty-day devotional will help you learn to draw strength from God one day at a time. With over two hundred scriptural references, you are guided to rethink your approach to helping your adult children. By seeking Gods guidance, meditating on his promises, and having an open heart and open ears, let God give you direction in your relationship with your children. Each daily devotional covers a relevant topic, provides correlating scriptures, includes a sample prayer, and a Meditation Moment section. Then reflect on what you read, record in the Meditation Moment section what God is prompting you about, and pray how you can apply what you learned. God loves your children more than you do. Let him help you develop stronger, healthier relationships. We cant change them, but God can! Be encouraged as you use this thirty-day devotional tool to help you grow in your faith and inspire you with new ways to improve your relationship with your adult children.

This book is a testament of Gods faithfulness. In the midst of very challenging situations, he proved, time and again, that we can hold onto his promises. In his proverbs, King Solomon fitly described the sovereignty of God when he said, There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. The challenges that the church faced as they pursued their dream to have their own mortgage-free building was insurmountable in the beginning. They needed to go from strength to strength as they conquered each obstacle. Aside from raising the funds needed to pay off the property, they had to go through a rezoning process, wherein the city came out in full force to block their application. Although they did their homework diligently, they soon realized that victory rests with the Lord.

My Song takes you on the journey of a cancer survivor documenting her struggle with fear, and her profound faith and trust in God.

My book contains spiritual content. I study the Bible, and then I dont write scripture I write around it for layman terms. What I write I have spoken to the church from the pulpit on programs. The Pastor of the church I went to had me pick themes sometimes, and write for programs, and such. I love the Lord.

Every Christians Call uses a God inspired vision to see us all, as one, just as Jesus prayed in John 17:21-23. The biblical plan for unity is simple and systematic. Every reader can understand their role and how they fit in Gods plan for true unity.Pastor Randy V. ThomasLake Country Church, Ft. Worth, TxUnity and Purpose - A Match Made in HeavenWith the increasing turmoil in the world today its no wonder so many are talking about unity. In his new book, Every Christians Call, Vol. 1, Kevin Almond brings together the two hottest topics in Christianity today; Unity and Purpose. In John 17:21-23 Jesus prayed for His followers to be one. In that same prayer He also revealed that the very believe-ability of the Gospel to the world depends upon the unity of the Christian Church. He prayed, that they may be one as We are onethat the world may know that You have sent Me Not only is unity a crucial issue for the Church today but it also directly ties into Gods unique purpose for you. Every Christians Call reveals from a biblical perspective how the principles of unity are identical to Gods plan for your life.In Every Christians Call youll find answers to questions like:What are the biblical principles that reveal the path to fulfilling my destiny?What is the primary Key to the Church becoming one as Jesus prayed?How does this Key determine the success of every relationship Ill ever be involved in?How does answering Christs Call to Unity ensure that I will fulfill my God-given purpose and destiny?Come and discover the answers to these and other questions that are directly related to the purpose God has designed specifically for you in, Every Christians Call. When you do, youll see that the biblical principles of unity are identical to the principles you must walk in if you are going to fulfill Gods great plan for your life. Any Christian that wants to know how to complete the destiny God has for them must first, answer the Call.

Mate selection is the second most important decision we make in life! This decision determines whether our life will be blessed and full of joy or if it will be a painful calamity. If it is a calamity, then it will bring disastrous effects on us, our mate, our children, and our extended family and friends. Who can best guide us through this decision? Parents frequently convey to their children that the only criteria for success in mate selection and marriage are money and education. Parents want their children to excel in marriage, but they give their children no specialized training or emphasis on preparing their lives and being the kind of person who can secure a godly mate and maintain a permanent, lasting relationship. I see churches striving to attract youths and young adults to the church. I see churches challenging youths to be exceptional in their faithfulness to Jesus. I want to see churches teaching teenagers and young adults to be intimate with one another while maintaining sexual purity. I want to see churches teaching youths how to build the skills that will make them an excellent mate and future parent. I want to see churches teaching youths and young adults how to find healing for the pains that are destroying their lives. I see churches teaching that God demands holiness, and I want to see them teaching that holiness is the most enjoyable, beneficial, and only lifestyle that can and will bring permanence to all of our relationships, including marriage.

If the writing on the wall is in crayon, and you secretly worry its the only mark youre leaving on the world, this book is for you. If you live in the routine, but long for the profound like a far-off country, you belong here. An Open Book is the story of one woman drinking her fill of the mundane to dance in the deeps. It is her journey through embracing the frustrations of the everyday to burst forth with the praises of the eternal.

This is a book for anyone wondering if theres more to life. This book is for anyone whos ever been turned off by religion or church. This book is for anyone whos ever been made to feel like they arent enough. Exile is a memoir of sorts, but it is more so meant to be a conversation starter for the reader. This book is an invitation to ask yourself hard questions. It is about experiencing a relationship with Jesus. It is about seeing life through a new perspective. This book is not written by an expert, but it is written by a guy simply sharing his experiences. Stories of failure, abuse, depression, success, fear, pain, loss, mistakes, hope, dreams, culture, traveling and more are recounted. Fans of Blue Like Jazz will appreciate the faith journey storytelling approach. Anthony spent most of his life feeling like an exile feeling as if he had no hope or didnt belong even after trying to check all the boxes of what he thought made him a good Christian. This is a story of seeking to experience faith as real. This is a story about how Jesus came into Anthonys life and changed everything. This book is an invitation to allow Jesus to change everything for you, too.

Lydia (every woman, not a real person) writes her journal entries as she walks through the highways and byways of her lifetime journey from beginning to the midpoint to the unknown end. She seeks to understand that every day is an opportunity to create herself in Gods image. Her journey is not a straight highway but is made up of many choices, some made by others as well as those that are her own, and that will lead to journeys end. Some of those decisions are not knowingly made, but they either enrich, demean, or change the journey. Others demand the recognition that decisions and choices are very personal and take place within the very soul of the one on the journey. Captured within these choices is a person who has a relationship with the holy God, who seeks to find pathways that will show her where God would lead and guide her all along the lifetime journey.

The Basics is an easy read and encouraging spiritual study aid that is designed to help new Christians in their walk with Christ to better understand how the Bible and theological concepts of God relate to their faith. Discussing theological concepts and tracing the themes of the Bible, the author invites readers to dwell on the Word that God has provided to us so that not only will they receive salvation but also become full and dedicated disciples of Jesus Christ.

Jesus said in Matthew 16:23 that when we think like men, we become our own stumbling block. What we think and how we think are very important. Wrong thinking will inevitably trip us up. We need to get rid of our old way of thinking like mere men and have a fresh way of thinking. We need to think like God.

Sometimes we are too intense to track how often we read the Bible and try to read a devotional every day to check it off our list. We focus for a time, miss a day, get a new verse or verses tomorrow, and start all over to try for a reading every day. What if we could work on the same reading for a weeksame verse or verses, same applicationand transform our lives to follow God through his Word one week at a time? We can set a foundation of a manageable list of verses to pray through and memorize, learn the overview of the verses or chapter, and find an application for our lives to apply the rest of the week.Whether by yourself, with a friend, or in a small group, you can become more knowledgeable on how God uses the writers and people of the Bible to challenge us forward in our walk with God today.

Strong, driven, and fiercely independent, Sonora Brown leaves the comfort and convenience of her American life to provide economic relief to communities in Afghanistan. As she steps behind walled communities, she is braced to experience a country known for violence and hostility, where women have no voice or privilege. What she uncovers is kindness, hospitality, and a graceful strength that defy circumstances and confront her own cultural prejudices and understanding of God. Beauty Beyond the Walls is an honest, perseverant chronicle of faitha witness to the work of God in a place often deemed hopeless and forgotten. Browns experience teaches that when we surrender ourselves to embrace those around us, we open our hearts to know God.

When Mary died in an auto accident at age fifty-two, Pheba decided to write their story. How else would Marys boys learn of their mothers history? This story is rich with Gods care for their widowed mother and her children, and is a beautiful example of the Church becoming the hands and feet of Jesus.

Happiness always comes when you least expect it! Stella is young, idealistic, and ambitious. With a prayer in her heart and a strong determination to help her family, Stella embarks on an adventure that will take her away from her family and comfort and transplant her into a new and strange environment. Her fears are great. Will she come through for her family? Will she be able to succeed with this new undertaking? Worried and anxious, she chooses to put her faith and trust in Gods protection and care. Colin is rich, handsome, and dark. He is stern, cold, and distant as he lives with a secret buried in his heart, making it hard for anyone but his daughter to bring a smile to his face. As the two lives collide, will Stella be able to help Colin overcome his past and, together, find happiness?

Thoughtful Proclaimer takes you from passage choice to proclamation. This book walks with you through message preparation that transforms both your heart and the hearts of your congregation or class. Aimed at those who proclaim the Word of God in a variety of church and parachurch settings, the Thoughtful Proclaimer method uses a contemplative question-based technique to determine the Commanders intent, Gods purpose, for every passage of scripture. Gods intent for a passage becomes the point for proclamation of a redemptive and relevant message. Anderson uses humor and story to teach good communication techniques so that every message brings lasting transformation to your listeners.

For those who are tired of religion and long to see the kingdom of God manifest, then this is the book for you. Straight from the pews as a layman, I longed to see change not only in my life but in the lives of those around me and in my city. I had witnessed so many lives battered and wounded, and I seemed powerless to do anything. I became restless with my mediocre faith and realized that there had to be more. I wanted more, and I was going to have more. But the question was, would I be prepared to fight to see the kingdom of God and all it represents manifested in my everyday life?There is a battle raging in the spirit realm for the souls of humankind. The battle lines have been drawn, but God is awakening a generation that will learn how to war. Their battle cry will echo into eternity as they boldly declare, Thy kingdom come! They will be known as the warring generation. They are prepared to contend to initiate change in their different areas of influence. They refuse to turn a blind eye toward the problems that plague people and society as a whole. So they choose the road less traveled and make a relentless stand for righteousness. They dare to believe for the manifestation of Gods kingdom in their lives, families, workplaces, schools, churches, cities, and nations. They are everyday people, most of whom are nameless and faceless but are a force to reckon with. They are the warring generation. Will you be part of this generation? Discover how you can awaken the warrior within you and make an indelible mark in your world as you read this book.

Members of the baby boomer generation are among a particularly large group of Americans who have approached the time of retirement with good healthphysically, economically, and spiritually. Todays retirees are able to enjoy active lives, and many already have been volunteering for several years in service projects within their local communities, churches, synagogues, and mosques. Increasing numbers of US retirees are living full and independent lives. Many are seeking additional ways to contribute to the well-being of others. If you are retiring, you might consider international community service by joining the Peace Corps!

Tom Mackenzie is a beaten man, a man that has lost all hope, his ministry destroyed, his finances in shambles, his marriage at a breaking point. He has bought the lie that his past failures cannot be redeemed and that God has forsaken him. Now he is trapped by a raging fire storm in western Wyoming because of a fateful decision to end his own life, unknowingly renewing a spiritual battle for his soul that began long before at the fall of mankind in Eden in the heavenly realms of the angelic gatekeepers.

A Sunday school class is learning about the Ten Commandments. A young girl in the class is struggling with the third commandment and using the Lords name in a vain manner. She begins to understand that Gods name is holy and should only be used when she is talking to God or about God. However, she soon realizes that Gods name is often spoken in anger or frustration. Confusion sets in, and she begins to wonder, Whos right? Whats right?

Jesus Christ stepped down from his heavenly throne for more than salvation at death. He came with kingdom purposes to reconcile and restore mankind as sons and daughters of the King Most High, bringing his heavenly kingdom down to earth through them. To join the King of kings in the work He is doing today, we must understand the work He has already done through the cross. To walk with kingdom-purpose as our Lord commanded and demonstrated to us requires complete faith and dependence on Him. It requires seeking Him and believing his Word. To be children of our Fathers business, we must behold our King.

Words for Life is a book of poetry that can be read and re-read, framed and hung, or framed and given as gifts. There are 20 poems that can be placed within frames and rotated as needed for inspiration, or something as simple as wall colors change. Three - Four poems can easily fit into one frame at a time. I hope that these will be of an inspiration to many. Please look for more selections from Words for Life and WestBow Press in the near future.