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Although there is nothing sweeter than the Gospel, there is more sweetness to be enjoyed after ones conversion to Christ. Many Christians fail to experience transformation in the discovery of Gods call on their lives in the areas of work, family, and service. Even the idea of calling has been relegated to full-time vocational service, leaving out the other 90% of Gods people. What if we could overcome the major obstacles to joyful fulfillment in our callings to Christ? What about the importance of being called to an ordinary place that counts for eternity?What if we begin to live out of the heart God gave us rather than the demands and expectations of others we had not considered are ruling us in negative ways? Dr. Bob Smart walks his readers through the practical steps to owning Gods calling of us in all areas of life, which promises to lead to freedom and meaningful living in this second season of spiritual formation. This is the second book of four seasons of spiritual formation.

Valerie Gabrielle Moore was a woman who seemed to have it all togethera beginning teacher who was coming into her own, a woman with loving parents and family members, and an owner of a new condo. Everything was finally coming together when one traumatic moment changed her lifeshe was raped. This womans ten-year battle of going from being a victim of rape and the journey of her learning to become a victor of it becomes a roller-coaster ride of self-discovery. As she struggles to understand her worth and value in the world, she finds out her God-given purpose in life.

Forgiveness comes in many forms, from many places, and for many reasons. But often the hardest forgiveness to accept is the forgiveness you sometimes need to give yourself. Kevin Ahern is a lost and broken man. Faced with crushing guilt over something he could not have foreseen nor controlled, Kevin sets out to find his own redemption. He hopes to bring back to life one of the things his daughter loved mosta carousel. The restoration of an antique carousel and the resurrection of the dying carousel art form soon become his sole passion and quest in life. Just finding this lost historical gem will prove difficult enough. True wooden carousels have not been built for decades. They have been replaced with pre-molded fiberglass animals displayed on uninspired, mass-produced machines. Great master carverslike Cernigliaro, Illions, Looff, Dentzel, Zalar, and the Muller brothersare long gone. Most of the old carousels have been destroyed by fire, neglect, or damaged beyond repair by severe handling. Oftentimes, a carousel is dismantled and the animals and artwork, which command huge prices with collectors, are individually auctioned off, negating the possibility that an authentic carousel can ever be completely restored to its once grand and magical perfection. But none of this deters Kevin. Through his extensive research, he believes he may have finally located a surviving and intact but forgotten carousel. His search will bring him to a small Midwest town, just a dot on a map, where a circle of new friends and an enigmatic stranger on an unusual quest of his own will slowly reveal to Kevin what he truly must restore: his own heart.

A mother of four young children suddenly abandons them without a trace. No reassuring words are spoken to them by their father, who is bereft at the loss of his wife while he struggles to manage his crops. He asks his mother to take the children or they go to the orphanage. However, a new disruption in the form of a mail-order stepmother adds even more turmoil and emotional harm to their lives several years later. Written as a personal memoir, Mary Jo describes her path to finding forgiveness and peace through her strong faith in Jesus Christ. She poignantly describes the fortitude and courage it took to escape her difficult childhood, which eventually led her to becoming a mother herself, while maintaining a sense of strength and enduring hope.

If you are wondering about the value of a father, this biography is the definitive answer. If you are convinced that adversity ruins lives and inhibits character development, you need this story. This life of integrity was forged in the struggle of our broken world. Jack was an ordinary man who lived a modest life of faithfulness that had an immodest effect upon those around him. Jacks lineage is from a storied family in Appalachia. His childhood included his fathers absence during World War IIthat was only a preamble to struggles that would follow. It took the grace of God entering the family to shape a foundation to weather the adversities that inevitably came. Jacks outstanding achievement in life was his family. His faith, work ethic, resolve, courage, and his conviction would come together to shape a life that mattered. Jacks was not a perfect life, but one given to simple discipline and old-school values. His impact will reverberate for generations in his family. This fathers mark challenges fathers to invest in family and leave the sweet savor of a life well-lived. Jacks story is worth repeating.

As Christians, were faced with challenges from multiple fronts. We love the idea of Gods free gift of salvation, but many of us dont give a lot of thought to the risks we are expected to take to deserve that gift. We go through life making excuses for our shortcomings and failing to reflect the true image of God because we dont want to sacrifice too much or upset anyone. Does God expect more from you? Are there times when youve been unwilling to risk your money, children, friendships, enemies, freedom, family, pride, reputation, or marriage for God? Are there risks you should be taking that would leave no doubt that youre serious about this Christianity stuff? And if youre not willing to take those risks, what is the alternative? Are you really serious about your Christian walk, or are you just going through the motions, believing God will work it all out? Is that all thats expected of you? Reading this book will help you examine your life and compare it to characters in the Bible who were willing to take the risk and some who chose not to. God expects more from you than lip service, and he is worth the risk.

This book is for Christians, especially for those who have wondered how life can get so far off the course they expected. (Doesnt that really include us all?)Modeline Fenelon, Esq., examines the scriptures to prove unequivocally how God can take your life and turn it into something that works, ultimately, for your good. She uses biblical illustrations and modern-day stories to back up this truth. Modeline will have you agreeing that God is not predictable and that His methods are not always easy to understand. Yet youll be convinced that if you are committed to Him and His ways, He will somehow amazingly work all things together for your good.

A delightful book that describes the legacy that has traveled down through generations to give a gift of inheritance that cant be tarnished but increases in value. This little book starts the written generational story of a grandparent giving unconditional love. She enjoys the pleasure of watching her young grandson learn the process of receiving and giving in love. In this engaging story of inheritance the benefactor and the recipient are profoundly changed. As we complete this story, Maurie and his grandmother remind us of the power of acceptance to make the world a better place for others.Dorris RobertsRetired Early Childhood Educator

Most Unusual Friends is an exciting, humorous story about three exceptionally different little pond animals, Dont Touch Froggy, Eek the Snake, and a hearing-impaired salamander named Sal the Man-Deer. Dont Touch Froggy and Sal the Man-Deer are faced with grave uncertainty in a rescue attempt to save their friend Eek the Snake from imminent danger. Farmer Pete is about to burn his cornfield where Eek is asleep in the scarecrows jacket pocket. The situation looks bleak. Then out of the blue, some supersized toads attending a nearby toad convention come to the rescue and help the two friends reach Eek just in time. Later that evening, the three friends meet with a butterfly named Truth who listens to the happenings of their day. Truth parallels their days adventure with the Bible story about the Good Samaritan. He teaches them to be kind to others and to love all their neighbors who are different from them. The story is a unique blend of fantasy with Biblical trutha modern-day parable for children of all ages to enjoy.

The Words of Solomon is an in depth study of the first nine chapters of Solomons Proverbs, as recorded by the Old King James Bible. These are the chapters which provide a continuous narrative that is told from the perspective of a Hebrew father instructing his son to pursue Wisdom through obedience to Gods law. The remaining chapters of Proverbs go on to address a wider array of random godly principals and their practical application to human life on earth. In an effort to better understand these ancient teachings, the father/son relationship between Solomon and David is first examined, and found to be lacking. Like many fathers of today, King David was a very complex and busy man, but he was also the only man described by God as a man after my own heart. The Proverbs show us that Solomon had devoured his fathers own writings, the psalms, and incorporated them into an easier understood text, which was then chronologically arranged as a manual for a functional father/son relationship. It should be no surprise that Israels wisest king wrote a literary masterpiece capable of being interpreted on multiple levels of understanding. Solomons hidden nuggets of precious wisdom, written three thousand years ago, are brought to the surface to transcend the boundaries of time, for a twenty-first century application. Reading this book will convince all of Wisdoms students that mining Solomons gold is a very worthy pursuit.

Monicas Miracle is a true story about a little girl who wanted to be best friends with Jesus. She soon discovers a true miracle in her life.

Does God interact with people in close-up and personal ways, or is he a distant being, unconcerned of our daily struggles? Consider these accounts of people, from children to those in their old age, who know the answer to this question. Hear from those who have experienced the presence of God and the confirmation of biblical truths during their most ordinary days and in their greatest trials. You will be blessed as you read about the kind of faith that sustains Gods people in this life and then ushers them safely into his heavenly kingdom.

Does God use animals to serve him? See how this humble donkey is used by God and rejoices in his experiences. Although fictional, Obediah encourages us to find joy in serving whenever we are called.

Launching out into the deep in the midst of a storm takes courage, incurs risks, and takes a lot of faith! How do you get to where God wants you? Where is God in the midst of your storms? What do you do while you are waiting on God to move? What do you do when faced with insurmountable odds? Do you have what it takes to brave the storm just to get to the other side in life? The Other Side: What Is the Point of Holding On? delves into these questions and speaks of the storms of life we all must face and of how we can safely make it in order to receive Gods blessings and promises on the other side.

Deception to truth. I gave it all away to only discover that I already had what I had been searching for. You can be deceived and not know it. Thats what deceived means. You think that you are right when actually you are not. When you grow up from being sexually abused by someone who is supposed to love you and protect you it will leave you completely distorted until it is properly dealt with. Some may think that it would just be easier to hide it and try to pretend that it never happened but the truth of the matter it is still buried deep inside. It will torment you and cause you to think and do things that you wish you would not do. All the wishing in the world will not change what happened or change the past. But there is hope, there is an Answer. You can get free where the past will truly be your past and not continue to follow you wherever you go. When hidden matters get brought out into the Light, then they no longer have power over you! You can face it head on and deal with it once and for all. You do not have to do it alone. I have your Answer, the One you may be searching for!

This is an honest story about addiction and recovery, weakness and strength, love and hatred, pain and happiness, despair and hope, life and death.

Getting Around the Humans is a fun look at why people do the things they do. With a little effort and practice, youll be able to see the why behind those strange behaviors and help predict what they may do next. This is a great help when dealing with family, friends, coworkers, students, customers, or the guy in the parking lot who just hit your car. You can get them on your team or limit the damage they can do to your team.

I Am CXO, Now What? is the apex of Dan Burnetts journey from the child of a grocer to a meandering teen, unaware young adult, maturing man, and eventually a self-actualizing Christian. Dan believes we are all called to be better people, and we should take ownership over our experiences with others. Being the chief officer in charge of other peoples encounters with you requires a simple yet profound set of guidelines. Dan presents the expectations and requirements of the role in the form of a job descriptionone that will lead you to a life of purpose and meaning.

In Romans 8:1, the apostle Paul made the remarkable statement that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Unfortunately, many Christians have never learned how to live in this reality and have not experienced Jesuss promise that the truth will set you free. This book is for anyone who has struggled with the debilitating effects of condemnation. For the Christian, condemnation stems from not knowing who we are in Christ. Each one of us has our own past experiences with people and events that have shaped how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. As we begin to see ourselves through this lens of experience, we begin to accept the lie that these experiences define who we are. It is only by discovering the truth of who we are in Christ and living out of this truth that we find freedom. God wants to write a better story with your life than the one much of your experience tells you is possible. This book will walk you through a step-by-step process that will help you discover that story. If you apply the principles taught in this book, you too will be able to experience the freedom that Jesus promised.

The most difficult part of changing involves the exploration of your inner world. True change cannot just occur on the surface or your outer being. Change has to do with the renewal of ones mind and inner being. It has to reflect in your way of thoughts, deeds, and actionsa lifestyle. Change means not only understanding who you are but also why you are who you are and how to walk in change.The first step you must take in order to be transformed is to identify the obstacles that are preventing you from changing. You need to look in the mirror, which is the Word of God. Its only through the Word of God that you can realize the need for God. The Word of God is not to point ones floss but to reveal to us how God has already made us in himself. When we encounter the Word of God, it necessitates change and convicts us. It opens our eyes to specify what the baggage, habits, emotions, and environment are and how they are keeping us from changing; it opens our eyes to realize our downfalls. Understanding these obstacles takes out the fear in you and what has been holding you back. It also gives you clarity on what you need to change and gives you the direction in your path of change. Then you can begin the change process.These explorations of your inner world can enable you to fully understand why you have been the way you have been and done things you have done even when neither have worked for you. (So thats why Ive been this way all of my life!) This process will also help you to remove the obstacles that have stood in your path to change.

Through the life of Gideon and through Jesuss training of the disciples, this study helps us understand Gods process for strengthening faith. While Jesus states that mustard seed faith can accomplish the miraculous, we learn how God intends for our faith to grow beyond that small seed, granting more than we can ask or imagine. The author unfolds the biblical pattern for discovering deep truths about the presence and power of God in our lives. It is intended to inform and guide those who have a hunger for spiritual intimacy with God. It is also a study to equip us for ministry and service. Gods gentle grace to those gripped with fear encourages the reader to rise above their circumstances and receive the provision of understanding He reveals. Through the introspective study questions, we are encouraged to apply rich spiritual truths to our lives. By learning Gods ways from His Word, we will understand how to remain faith-focused even when fearful circumstances do not change. This understanding helps us experience His peace even in the midst of danger, grief, and great uncertainty. God often uses a surrendered servant to deliver a deliverer who then restores others from fear to faith. Which one of these are you? Which one is God calling you to be? Join us as we cultivate our hearts to find these answers and more of God through the process!

The moment one admits they are broken is the moment they realize how desperate they are in need of a savior. Broken and Unashamed is not just a book but a journey the author challenges readers to embark upon. During this journey, the reader is encouraged to lay all their hurt and pains from past abuse at the feet of God. And by doing so, they are able to experience first-hand the amazing love of God.

God has a divine order for the return of Jesus. And its not as complicated or as confusing as often presented. Still many in the church are confused about Gods time line or are apathetic toward it. Both conditions leave the believer in a position of unpreparedness or deception. When asked about his coming, the first thing Jesus said was, Do not be deceived. In this chaotic world, deception is rampant with special agendas and political and religious disinformation. As Christians, if we fail to grasp Gods plan for our lives and his divine time line, deception is the only option. Not being deceived places us in a position of preparedness. Just as God prepared Noah, he wants us to be prepared. A systematic and logical teaching is presented in The Divine Order of the End Times.

Amelia Anders lived in a derelict trailer on a mountain at 9500 feet and cooked on a wood stove, hauled in water, split wood, read by oil lamps, and worked as a massage therapist forty miles away during the day. Each chapter highlights a different challenge she overcame.

Do you wonder where God is in Alzheimer's? Are you searching for hope in caregiving? I searched too--I lost both of my parents to Alzheimer's. They were its innocent victims. Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's can be painfully brutal. We know how it ends. There is no cure. It doesn't get better. But I learned that we don't have to be defeated by it. And there is much grace and collateral beauty to be found in the journey. From broken memories to broken bones, Alzheimers catalyzed terror and defeat in my family. My parents were terrorized by the scrambling of their minds. We who loved them had to suffocate our feelings of defeat as they returned to innocence.As a caregiver, God allowed me to share in my parents passages back to undefeated innocence. I gained loving moments that I would have missed if I hadnt been involved and if I hadnt taken up the proper vantage point to see them. Undefeated Innocence offers hope to caregivers by weaving poignant personal experiences, humor, and biblical stories with a study of the Beatitudes. It answers Where is God? in Alzheimers. It confirms that caregiving experiences are abnormally normal, and its okay to store toothpaste in an underwear drawer. Undefeated Innocence reveals Gods grace through the storms and affirms that caregivers are not alone in wondering if life can return to a place of peace.

Abaddons goal is to derail the carpenters prophecies and prove that he deserves his rightful place at the right hand of the Almighty. First, Abaddon must focus on four burgeoning hindrances: Aaron, the young Jew chosen by the carpenter to be placed on Archangel Michaels protectorate list; Cindy, the precocious cheerleader who has appointed herself leader of the A-Team; James, the son of a war hero who aspires to emulate his father; and Chris, the rebellious son of Christian parents. They form an unbreakable bond. To triumph, Abaddon must destroy them or turn them into allies. As the forces of good and evil do battle to influence the A-Team, you will embark on a journey with Aaron, Cindy, James and Chris as they mature into adulthood and begin an adventure that takes them face to face with the coming Antichrist in Aarons Angels, book one of a trilogy.

When I am in need of prayer or contact with God, I picture Jesus. Sometimes he comes in a dream or in that moment between sleep and waking. Sometimes he comes in a metaphor or imagination, music or a sermon, or through the faces of the children. I long for a way to be with him. I long for a way to sit with him and share my problems and concerns and the daily ills of everyday living. So I picture him, and soon he is responding to my need. Sometimes hes funny; lots of the stories are funny. Whenever there is a problem that I bring him, he has his own way of reacting to it, helping me out with an answer. He connects it to scripture, and I feel like I can figure it out with his help. Youll find Picture Jesus as a unique novel. The character is a pastor with a family of two girls and a husband. Ive shown her to you in action and in quiet when shes in prayer, connecting with Jesus in all sorts of ways. Ive written down twenty-five of the pictures for you. You dont have to learn how to do it, how to picture Jesus. It just happens when you are connected. Youll see. Youll see how Ive woven them into a personal novel about family, friends, being a pastor, a wife, and a mom. All that will help to show you how to Picture Jesus. Youll see.

In the afternoon, we went to the Salvation Army warehouse to help wrap gifts for children in need. Mom and I enjoyed our afternoon. I put Moms hand in place to hold the paper, and I would hurry to get the tape on before she lost grip.Mom repeatedly asked, Who are the presents for?I repeatedly said, They are for children and families in need. Mom was happy all over again.On the way home, I decided to stop at the health food store. I only needed a couple of items, and there was a parking space close to the store. Mom said she was too tired to go in and wanted to wait in the car. I agreed, and it would be quicker for me to go in alone. She was buckled in her seatbelt and hadnt yet remembered how to unbuckle it. I was confident Mom would be fine. I locked her in the car and told her I would be back in five minutes.I grabbed the items I needed, peeked out the window, saw Mom in the car, and proceeded to the checkout. There was one customer ahead of me. Checkout went fast, and I rushed out to the car. Mom was gone! I panicked like never before. I wanted to scream. My mind raced. What should I do? Should I call the police? I cried, Where did Mom go?

Nineteen Twenty-four. Almost a century ago. What was it like on a dryland farm ranch? In this book, the author tells all about it from the view of someone who lived and survived it. Many didnt, and few are still living. My dad was a homesteader equivalent to todays custom combiners.