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Derek Jamess first collection of poetry comprises contemplative free-verse poems with vivid imagery and multiple layers of duality. While each poem maintains its independence, the sequence of the collection unfolds a short tragic love story between Sophia (wisdom) and Adam (mankind) that draws reflections from Christian themes. Derek James is a Christian and British national of Nigerian descent.

When the storms come, what do you do? When the pain is unbearable, how do you survive? The answer is faithfaith that God loves you and cares for you, no matter what the outcome is. You must have faith that God will do what is best for you and the ones you are praying for. Faith even when you see the opposite of what you are praying for. Faith that God has a plan for you and the ones you love. If you are deep down in a nasty pit and there seems to be no way out, it is time for you to take a stand and live the life God has designed specifically for you. The battle will be fierce, but you can do it! How do you get out of that pit? Faithunquestioning belief in God. Faith is the key that unlocks all the answers to your questions. God loves you like no other, and he wants you to understand what your faith means to him. This world and your heavenly Father need you and your faith. It is time for you to get up and fight. It is time for you to take a stand and defeat the enemy. We must unite and stand on faith together to experience victory after victory for his glory! If you are ready, I only have one question: Will you stand with me?

One bad choice as a young teen brought her twenty years of physical abuse, facing the near death of her only daughter, and watching her sons grow up with an abusive father. She found a friend named Jesus, and he restored her life. God used every awful detail of those twenty years to teach her about real love and forgiveness and how to become an overcomer.

The issues in this book are not issues you will hear much about in church. For many, they are firmly settled. But are they? The observation of the author is that many Christians are content to allow all biblical interpretation to be done for them and to accept what they are told. Most Christians study the Bible, but look only for the familiar and accepted interpretations. Dont be afraid to look for the unexpected as you read. This work encourages the reader to decide for themselves on a select number of issues for which different interpretations may be possible. Bible study is so much more rewarding if we learn to think carefully of the text that we read. It is my prayer that God will open new vistas to the reader as He speaks to them through His holy word. Bible study can be a lot of fun.

How and why was Jesus able to offer his flesh and blood for consumption in the land of Judah where that would have been an abomination? Was John able to give Jesus a baptism of repentance, even though Jesus had no sin to repent? Jesus said of his life, No one takes it from me, but I have power to lay it down and power to take it up again. How was he able to do this? Join the author in exploring, in a new way, questions you have always wanted to ask. Illuminate your Christian faith by seeing the story of Jesus in the context of Jewish law.

Field trips are fun, especially when a wagon ride is included. But to ride the wagon Katy and Andi need an adult so Mrs. Bumbleberry goes along. On the field trip the children pick apples and run through the corn maze. They also learn the value of working together and and how to treat others.

On the seventh day, God rested. God was still. In stillness, God blessed his creations.Psalm 100:3 - Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.Have you ever walked on a sandy beach searching for a perfect conch shell? The one you hold up to your ear to hear the relaxing ocean waves rolling to the shore.Without God, we would not have pebbles and stepping stones to trod, nor beautiful seashells to seek and find. God placed his love in the sand, in the seas, in the skies, in valleys, in mountainsEverywhere. Do you sense Him?Be Still the Dawn takes you on a journey to feel and know Gods presence. Through poetic devotions, you are invited to be still and hear Gods calling. His whispers are as sweet and soothing as the wonderful message heard inside a conch shell.Be still and know Jesus. He is with you in your hurting and happy place. That place is all one in the same; it just feels different at different times. Let Jesus dwell in your heart as you experience your gift of life.Be Still the Dawn also invites you to be still and to know yourself and others more deeply. It instills principles of faith, hope, and love to improve your quality of life and relationships with others.Are you ready to be still and take an inspirational journey?Inspirational. Motivational. Poetic.Making Choices in Gods Wilderness.Experiencing Growth in Green Pastures and Still Waters.

I asked the Lord what men/woman seek and lack in their lives today. The Lord answered and said, Their identity in Christ. I asked the Lord to show me a man and reveal the identity of such man in Christ. The Lord answered and said, I will show you the identity of a man after my own heart. What did I know about David? I knew that he was a shepherd boy who slew a giant. I mean, who would not be fascinated by a story of a boy that slays giants? As I progressed through the journey of studying the Bible about the life of David, I continuously wondered why David was called a man after Gods own heart. Why did God not refer to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, or Moses as men after his own heart? The story of David portrays a life of an ordinary shepherd boy that became the king of Israel. His life, however, was ridden with sin, and yet God called him a man after his own heart. It was only later that the Spirit revealed to me that it was because of Davids fierce intimate desire to have a relationship with the living God that he was characterized as a man after his own heart (Acts 13: 22). God revealed the character of David through this story that runs parallel with the personal relationship that Jesus longs for with each one of usa relationship that cannot be tainted by our sins because of the blood of Jesus Christ. You are all called for a time like this to be a man/woman after Gods own heart just as he had ordained it so that you can have fellowship and an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. You are the only one that can find your true identity through your relationship with Christ! A shepherd boy became king! What are you waiting for? The blood of Jesus works everlasting into the past, future, and present. May the story of David inspire you to a greater understanding of the heart of God the father through his son, Jesus Christ. You have been set free! You are a man/ woman after Gods own heart because of Jesus. John 8 verse 36 states, When the Son sets you free, you shall be free indeed.

In this work, Dan Jensen offers the conservative Evangelical community a no-nonsense assessment of the growing and aggressive progressive Christian movement. Jensen provides two chapters of personal testimony, a short overview of the history behind the progressive Christian movement, a brief summary of the teachings of the movement, and then he clearly elucidates the fact that the progressive Christian possesses absolutely no biblical foundation. Jensen makes it clear why this movement must be countered by conservative Evangelicals.

This book breaks walls down with heart-wrenching honesty and true feelings of desperation as her life was turned inside out. She faced death, anxiety, depression, and complete brokenness as she called out to the Lord, needing someone to blame. Jesus answered her with His presence, His peace, and His unfailing love, wrapping His arms around her like a blanket of warmth. His peace captured her and held her throughout the most difficult storms in her life. She finds her joy and writes as if she is sitting down for some tears, hugs, and wisdom to share with a close friend.

Unplanned or unwanted events in life, particularly those involving the loss of someone or something we cherish, can leave us feeling raw and exposed. We feel fragile, as if we could be torn apart and fractured beyond repair at any moment. Friends watch helplessly as we try to make sense of what has happened. Are you the friend or relative of someone who experienced loss, and you dont know what to do? Do you see their pain and feel terrible anguish because you are so shocked by what they are going through? What do you say? What can you say? Are you scared of saying the wrong thing or making things worse? Do you not know how to help? Do you feel awkward about invading their privacy at such a difficult time? The answer is simple. Become involved. Be a friend. You may be just the perfect person at the perfect time to offer the love and support that is needed.The Butterfly Room is Carols reflection on the sudden loss of her husband. She tells of the things that were most helpful to her, what she struggled with, and also the things that she would have preferred people had not said to her. She has written this honest account in the hope that it will help you find ways to provide support and friendship to someone you love who is dealing with grief and loss.

The reality of abuse came as a big surprise to author Emily Just. She thought it was something that happened to others, but she painfully learned otherwise. In Letters from Emily, she shares her own story of abuseand escapeand how she relied on God to help her with feelings of doubt and guilt as she forged a new way forward free from the ravages of abuse. This guide shares letters Emily writes to Angela who is struggling with an abusive marriage. Written from a Christian womans viewpoint, the correspondence shares her experience escaping abuse and gives insights from that spiritual journey. Emily tells how her faith, family, and friends were her companions, how hope energized her, and how grace made it all possible. She addresses how she asked herself a host of questions:Why do you hurt me so much?Are we still married?What is a covenant promise?What are my options?Will the abuse never end?Designed to uplift and empower, Letters from Emily offers a refreshing look at one womans escape from the darkness of abuse to the hope and sunrise of newly found peace, joy, and blessing.

After every open door in her life appeared to slam shut, Sienna Andrews made the decision to leave her family and friends in Southern California to start a new life in Minnetonka, Minnesota. At first, there seemed to be a turnaround in her life, but it wasnt long before she found herself lost in a whirlwind of depression and self-hatred. Siennas closest friend, Abigail, noticed that her friend was in trouble and convinced Sienna to admit herself into a local hospital. Sienna agreed to check herself into the hospital, and things quickly went from bad to worse. It was the moment in her bathroom where Sienna found herself at the end of it all; at the End of the Robe. Will she cave under the self-loathing pressure to commit suicide? Or in those last moments, will she cry out to God for his love and help? Is the End of the Robe the end of it all for Sienna?

Today, millennials are starting companies, taking control of the media, and conquering the workplace. This generation doesnt only want to be influenced, they want to be influencers. They want to lead, but need to learn how. This book is a highly personal compilation of simple and practical tools regarding leadership, from the perspective of a young leader. This book will teach you how to begin leading, and how to lay the groundwork for a long and healthy leadership. This book is practical yet rich with wisdom. As I read through the pages it was as hearing a sister, a girlfriend, opening up and sharing nuggets of wisdom on what a healthy leader looks like and how I can become one. This book crosses generational lines and is a breath of fresh air to all who are in a position of leadership and influence. Ingrid Rosario With personal insight, humor, and depth, LEAD provides invaluable direction for leaders of every generation. Vanessas transparency captures you on every page and will catalyze you into a better you! Lilly Villella Garcia

This book is a message to challenge every individual to live a successful and impactful life. The passages in this timely book are full of revelation and anecdotes to help you make the decision to pursue the life God promised from the beginning of creation. These guidelines to building a greater future are intended for those who want to leave an everlasting legacy for their childrens children unto all generations.The truth is that man was created to have a successful and fruitful life. In His omniscience, God created every human being to have life and have it more abundantly; to live in peace, joy, and gladness; to walk in health and wealth without fear, anxiety, stress, or worry.The book deals with assignment and vison, succession planning, and heritage, unity, being a symbol of hope to your generations and building kingdom structures.

Miracles are not just delegated to the past. God has more of Himself that He wants to reveal to you hidden in the nature of His Spirit.The experiences that I share are just how they occurred. You will see that God meets us in many varied ways: subtle and miraculous. He is a big God who, I believe, desires for us to know Him in His bigness. Will you press into the more that God has for you?

This is a compilation of spiritual principals based on the examples written in the Old and New Testaments. It contains the teachings of the Word of God and how they can impact our lives today, resulting in power over the world, flesh, and the devil.

The purpose of the book is to encourage people to have hope and purpose for their life (lives).

Kyles Secret Challenge is a story of a young man born out of sync with what society calls normal. Kyle learned early in life that the world is rigid in its standards and often lacking in mercy for those who cant conform. Join him as he works to adjust where possible and learns to accept the impossible. Observe his interactions with others who also face the stigma and challenges of being different. Share his defeats. Rejoice in his victories. Delight in his discovery that his lifelong challenge just might be the doorway to his greatest blessing.

After more than one trip to the Holy Land to study the geography and history of that land and several years of study, research, and writing about that biblical land, Holy Thoughts from the Holy Land was written. It is the hope of the author that these devotional meditations will be inspirational and encouraging for those walking the sometimes rough road of life.

I truly believe God has created each and every one of us with a void or a hole in our heart from the moment of birtha hole that, when you have everything else based on sight, still yearns because it isnt filled. It starts to hurt, even though you have everything the world promised. The hole can never be filled with anything until you realize God loves you.

Dont Let the Devil Steal Your Song! With 20 Essentials for Finding Your Sweet Spot deals with redeeming unfulfilled expectations. This personal testimony addresses the process of walking away from the world and finding Christ, coping with a parents Alzheimers and death, inner healing after parental divorce, and navigating complex family relationships.

I create colorful and amusing dishes for them, and they eat it all and are delighted.

This book utilizes the names of butterflies as acronyms and leads us to encounter the real-life dilemma of not just hearing Gods voice but also moving through the strugglethe metamorphosis that is necessary to live out His calling in our lives. The book is done in black and white to encourage the reader to interact with it, add to it, color it, and fill it with Gods personal voice as He speaks to you. Make it your own. The raw and candid emotion connected to anxiety and depression is real in this book as is the comforting warmth of Gods love when it is allowed to penetrate us. If something is holding you back from the thingwhatever it is that God has called you tothen this book is for you.

This book is going to ask you to assess where you are with respect to your relationship with God. There are a lot of people out there who havent accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. Every day that goes by brings them one day closer to death. When your life here on earth ends you will stand before God and your eternal address will be determined, and without Jesus, hell awaits. Remember, you choose your eternal address by the choices you make. It really is your decision where you spend eternity, heaven or hell. Make certain you make the right choice.This book will explain what heaven, hell, and eternity are. If one understands what heaven, hell, and eternity are I cant see how anyone would choose anything else other than to follow Jesus.This book will also explain where we are in time as it relates to Bible prophecy. It is the authors hope that knowing what the future holds will help to wake up the hearts of the nonbelievers and stir the hearts of believers.Jesus Christ is coming to rapture His church.Be ready, be prepared, and live a rapture-ready life!

This book was designed as a Daily Affirmation tool. I suggest that you select one each day, at random and you might find that it is the right one for whatever situation you are experiencing on that very day. When it comes to prayer and our quiet time with God, most of us simply want to talk -- to tell God about all of our hopes, desires, painful hurts and sorrows. While God desperately wants to hear from us, once in a great while someone comes along to remind us again that more of our time with God should be spent listening rather than talking. Agnes Davis has accomplished that in From Gods Mouth to My Ears. What a gift she has provided to us as she shares her deepest moments with God! I have found these brief devotionals to be uplifting, encouraging, and challenging. This is a much needed work that many of us have searched for for a long time. Rev. Joe A. Walker

This story is about a cute little Maltese puppy that wanted his own way and decided to disobey. He finds the adventure is not as nice as he first thought it to be, as he gets scared, cold, and hungry. He prays, and God sends him help to keep him warm in the form of a neighbors cat. Barnabas learns that he was wrong and vows to never disobey again.

This book is unique as it is based on true events but is written from a story telling perspective. There are twelve simple principles to follow that are outlined in an engaging story that if you implement them into your life they will help you discover and fulfill your purpose. In a series of surprise events that take place; Huey with the help of a few others such as Rachael, Dave the soldier and Luke, relay the message of the twelve principles to Dan. The story all begins in the park with The Bench.

Many parents struggle with knowing when to inform their child about the child having been adopted as a baby. Some children may not understand the process of adoption and have questions before they enter a courtroom. Whatever your situation is, allow this book to help you ease into the wonderful world of adoption. This book is informative and helpful for the entire family.

Soul Whispers is a glimpse into the heart of the Holy Spirits uncanny ability to breathe life into the soul when we need it most. This collection of words from the Holy Spirit is filled with all of the love of the Father and the steely focus of Jesus on His beloved Bride. If youve ever wondered what God would say to a child of His in their inner sanctum, this is a profound insight.