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As women, we compete for attention, validation, admiration, and the like. Today, technology makes it possible to connect with family and friends instantaneously. We have so many options. Gone are the days of a hand-written letter and rare are the phone conversations or times to really be authentic with a close friend. Technology makes it easy for women to portray an ideal life that competes with those whose lives they see represented on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and other social media. By going beneath the surface and discovering Gods true design for womanhood, women can feel empowered, energized, and free to remove the masks and confidently embrace a life of authenticity.While technologies such as social media and websites can improve our abilities and options to connect, they also mean there are just so many more channels we have to managerelationships, perceptions, details, and to top it off, we have to be aware of how our communications will be read and interpreted on the receiving end. Even though women long for meaningful relationships and an authentic life story, they often find themselves exhausted from having to create and maintain a variety of masks to wear during the appropriate settings that prevent them from this. As with anything, when it is overused, technology can take away from truly deep one-on-one intimacy and interaction. Anything we come to rely on to substitute for personal relationships runs the risks of losing authenticity.

Finally! A book that contains simple, straightforward suggestions to help you incorporate evangelism into your everyday life. No matter where you are in your Christian walk, you will discover practical ideas to bolster your confidence and spur you to immediate action. Use Everyday Evangelism to unleash the power of the Holy Spirit within you to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). Ideas for small group and congregational use included.

Opened Our Hearts will bring a tear to your eyes and a warm feeling in your heart. Julienne Lentz creates a feel good story you cant put down.Marci Shimoff, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Womans SoulOpened Our Hearts is a must-read for anyone who has faced any obstacles or disappointments. Julienne Lentz shares a couples difficult journey by turning heartache into something meaningful and fulfilling for themselves and others. Bravo!Cynthia Kersey, author of UnstoppableI will recommend Opened Our Hearts to all people who love children. Sometimes on the way to a dream you get lost and find a better one Julienne and Ron did. Their dream to love children came true as they granted my sons wish. Now I hold another priceless treasure; through my sons illness, he became the wish granter. Thanks Julienne!Chrissy L. Nelson, author of Eagle Doctor, Stories of Stephen, and My Child with Special Needs, founder of Stephens Hope FoundationYour heart will rejoice as you meet true heroes, children, and parents granted a dream experience by Make-A-Wish. Julienne Lentz beautifully shares with readers the joys and challenges of working with youngsters facing life-threatening illnesses and all the individuals who see to it that these dreams come true.Dick Wainwright, nationally recognized author of various works for children and adultsOpened Our Hearts is recommended reading for all who love childrenold or young, single or married. Julienne Lentzs story of how [she and her husband] turned a problem of their own into a blessing for others is inspiring. As a parent of one of their children, I felt an immediate bond with the other parents, as we have all been touched by their gracious charity, encouraged by their hope, and blessed by their love.Marianne Patrevito, Vincents mother

Stephanie has eloquently captured the intense experiences of a battle-tested marine on Guadalcanal. Learn how World War II made a youth a marine. Col. James A. Blakely Jr., USMC ret., friend of Angelo Sammartino for many years In this true account, the faith of the authors father withstood his combat experience in World War II and led him to the realization that people are people all over the world. Col. Samuel Boykin Hunter, retired, US Army Grandpa, were you scared?As soon as the words leave her mouth, eight-year-old Marianne realizes she has said the wrong thing. Grandpa never talks about his experiences in World War II, and the sudden silence makes her feel she has upset him. Then Grandpa starts to talk, and his story is both frightening and inspiring. Grandpa, Were You Scared? deals with World War II in an honest but nongraphic manner. After seeing combat on Guadalcanal in the South Pacific, Grandpa witnessed the devastation wrought by the atomic bomb in Nagasaki. Weeks later, a chance encounter with an endangered toddler in the fishing village of Omadaka would change his outlook forever in this true, intergenerational story of conflict, courage, and reconciliation.

From Tragedy to Triumph describes a man's struggle with the untimely deaths of three of his four children, all due to unusual circumstances. This is the story of a man learning how to deal with such a tragedy. You will follow Alex and see what happens when he lays down the grief and runs to God. The heartfelt pain was so intense that the man walked away from his business and settled in for a long season of prayer, going to God for the answers, any answers. It was during this time that God began the show Alex a better understanding of how life and death and God and His kingdom work. Fortunately for us, Alex was permitted to take notes and write down what he heard and saw. Though written in simple, down-to-earth English, you will find many profound truths direct from the throne of God.

This is your time.This is your moment for change.Speaking positive words can change your thoughts. Walk with confidence. Hold your head high. As you put these principles into action, you will step in a new level of change.It is Gods desire to change the things you cannot change that have held you back from His blessings and favor. Yes, you can do it. You are a winner.

Rosemary is a spunky, outspoken little girl growing up in Kansas. She and her family dont have a lot of material things, but that doesnt mean Rosemary is missing out on life. She has much to enjoy on the family farm, including her dogs and the assorted farm animals she takes under her wing.In Gravel and Grit, author Rosemary Coplin Dahlberg takes us back to the Kansas farm where she grew up in the 1930s and 1940s. These were the days of radios instead of television sets, games that required imagination instead of joysticks, and party lines instead of cell phones. Homes often had the unique smell of Lava soap and Spic and Span cleanliness instead of potpourri.Dahlberg shares her memories of how she met lifes issues head on. Life lessons involving her beloved dogs, her classmates, and her neighbors are experienced and lessons learned, sometimes the hard way. World War II, a tornado, and family loss all bring changes to Rosemary and her family. But through it all, God is always present, giving Rosemary faith and a moral compass for her future.

Deborah Dodson spends her days either at her catering shop, at church, at choir practice, or at home, until she attends a party with a friend and sees him. Everywhere she goes for the next week, he is there. It is like God is putting him in her path for her to trip over, and she does. She finds herself falling again.

Alex Alterman is a mystery worshipper hired by churches to experience their worship services as a member of the congregation and evaluate what works and what doesnt. Grass growing in the parking lot? Unkempt bathrooms? Bad sound systems? These may turn away people as much as the singing and the sermon. To whom much is given, much is required. But when Alex and his dedicated band of nitpicking zealots are hired to evaluate a Florida church and its prominent pastor, they are presented with a set of mysteries: Who hired them? And who hired their main competition? And why are they being shadowed by a couple of atheists running a dirt-dealing blog? Oil spills, dwarf spies, choir room surveillance, church league basketball cheats and parking lot security all combine in a splendid caper that stretches from Wall Street to the beachfront. As Altermans group finds itself in the eye of the storm, the work takes on a new dimension as they untangle the reasons they believe in their work, and why they believe at all.

Even though Frances Fish hurts her friends, Nibbles the saw-tooth shark shows her kindness. Now Frances is hooked on being kind.

Weep Not O Widow is a journal of fifty poems written from the heart and soul during that tough first year. Because the poems show the process Jean went through, this book will especially help the recently widowed. The poems contain beautiful imagery of weeping, memories of their shared life, and crying out to God. There are continuous references to natures beauty and the wildlife of Gods magnificent creation. With support and comfort, Jean hopes to help the grieving widow find her way to God and His will, and to the joy of living.

Daniel was third generation law enforcement and proud of it. In the five years Daniel had been in Devanville, there had been very few major crimes. But something told him things were about to change. He hated to leave his parents, but he didnt miss the city where he was raised. He much preferred the small-town way of life anytime. As he sensed, it didnt take long for the change to come about as the body of a homeless man was found in the snow just blocks from the Shelter of Good Hope. Who was this poor homeless person? Why would anyone want to murder such a pitiful old man who possessed nothing worth killing him for? Daniel had more questions than answers, and as he searched for the murderer who was killing the homeless of Devanville, he learned there were more surprises in store.

Lou birthed all three of her children out of wedlock. They live in a small, conservative town in the hills of western Pennsylvania, where townspeople hold to traditional values. The oldest child, Derek, is a high school student there, and his mothers shameful past has socially hindered him. Now, shes having an affair with one of the more upright citizens of Alton. The scandal brings out the worstfor a few, the bestin the citizens of Alton and further alienates mother and son.Calvin, the elderly school janitor, has failed in his own education. A man of exceptional character, he endeavors to keep the school premises neat and safe to encourage the students at Alton High in their learning. But its his wise counsel that brings Derek through this difficult time. This janitor plays a unique role in Dereks life.

Echoes of His Word is an inspiring collection of thirty-one daily devotions that will help you understand the depth of Gods great love through reading His Word. It will encourage and strengthen your faith with an easy-to-read short-story format. These devotions are a highlight of a busy lifestyle, and they will keep Gods Word fresh in your heart.

The feelings of abandonment have passed, but the shadows of death still linger in me. God is my righteous source of hope, and I will fear no evil. His rod and His staff provide comfort, and he is leading me beside the still water. God is with me in this journey. He has provided endless saints to pray for me. They are not aware of the comfort Ive felt as they have lifted me to the throne room of God. Truly His staff has rescued me, and His rod has corrected me. I am in the hands of an awesome God.

Who told you that you were naked? This volume is my response to Gods equipping. I never thought I would write a book filled with so many intimate details about myself because this journey is one I never imagined myself taking. As you read Wisdom Nuggets: Sermons, Essays, Inspirational Thoughts, and Affirmations, you will find my transparency very revealing in what is intended to be a call to action. You will want to keep this volume at your finger tips because the collective materials are essential reading and can be used on any occasion. You will come back to this resource over and over for the treasures you will find between each page. Wisdom Nuggets is more than a compilation of sermons, essays, inspirational thoughts, and affirmations; it is a working tool that provides awe-inspiring challenges and is a thought-provoking, practical guide for daily use for every situation.Learn how to plumb deeper depths in relationships with God and Gods creations as you apply these wisdom nuggets. Create your own opportunity for change by embracing strategic models for self-awareness and positive motivation.

God pressed on my heart that people needed to know He speaks in the everyday walk of life. Even in the most mundane task God is there, ready to teach us. This book is the journey that God has taken me on so far. Its a book about a fiery redhead that allowed God to teach her some extraordinary lessons about the one true God. Its a book about being authentic and living out His Word. Although I have a seminary degree in theology, God continues to speak the loudest in my everyday life of being a mom, wife, and childrens minister. I hope anyone that reads this book walks away knowing God wants to be in every facet of our lives, big and small. It is so humbling to know the God of the universe cares about me in such a personal way. I pray that you will allow God to permit you to become aware of the moments in your everyday life that He has ordained for His purpose.

The Before I Forget captures what I believe most Christians endure before and after they are savedor at least what I have endured. It captures what I want to forget and what I hope to remember and how to intertwine the two peaceably while trying to figure out how to live the new life God has given meone He has made known to me with the ever-increasing joy of His presence and a peace I can now count on. In an attempt to put the past where it belongs, rely to live guided by the Holy Spirit, and remain committed to a future in Christ Jesus, I arrived at my destination of salvation with the hope of seeing the world with new eyes. Only when I did, I hadnt planned on the struggle that would blindside me afterward: the requirement to love one another, my neighbor, and my enemies, let alone the part about forgiveness. My redemptive reflection back and forthboth before I wanted to love God and after I didwill surely resonate with most of you as you continue your own battle of balance; to be set apart as Christ representatives and extend grace to those who have yet to receive Him.

One was the greatest rock band of all time, another was a misunderstood poet and Christian convert, and the latter is called, Americas Pastor. The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Billy Graham were the three forces of artistic and spiritual expression in Archers childhood, and the trio of figures in her fathers conversion to Christianity and lifes work.Finding Home with The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Billy Graham is Archers true account of growing up inside the world of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. For fifteen years her family traversed the globe to prepare cities for Billy Grahams large-scale, sweeping evangelistic meetings. This book details the gritty struggles she faced as the new kid in town and the intense anxiety of their transitory life. With humor, insight, and help from two of the greatest musical forces on the planet, Archer explores the universal question, Where is home? Through her fathers boss, Billy Graham, she finds her way toward the answer to that question.

Imagine being a very tiny being in a world of giants where your town is built into the side of a cliff. What would happen if earthquake tremors rocked your town?Rumbling begins. A hole opens down below. Homes sink into the cliff. The ground is swallowing Cliff City! Ayden tries to keep moving along the wall, but the very ground hes standing on is collapsing. He knows he cant leap to safety, but Jeffy is still in his arms. In a desperate attempt to save Jeffy, he yells to Tony who is ahead of him. As Tony turns, Ayden flings Jeffy. Tony reaches and grabs Jeffy, pulling him tightly to his chest. Just as Jeffy is safe, the ground under Ayden gives way. He plummets downward! Bev and Tony scream, but cant stop his descent. Ayden closes his eyes and falls into blackness.Will Cliff City survive? What will happen to Tunnel Town? Can their passageways withstand the shaking? What about Maple Community? What damage will the tremors do to the town inside the tree?Will Adis World survive?A Promise Broken is the third book in the Adis World series.

When twenty-five-year-old Logan Taylor is in prison, he accepts God in his life, and before he knows it he finds himself free. But when Logan returns home to Dickson, Tennessee, his wife unveils a secret that will change his world forever. As Logan and his wife grow closer, will tragedy and secrets bring them closer to God or tear them apart?

Cindy takes you on her journey of faith, through her inner struggles of depression and food addiction, to literal mountain top miracles of grace. She shares captivating stories of her music ministry that took her to Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, to Denmark, Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado and even to the prison in Miami, Florida. As landscapes have mountains, valleys, rugged roads, and winding paths, Cindys journey is no different. Her story is a journey toward God, away from God, and back to God. As Cindy shares the landscape of her life journey, be encouraged by knowing that no matter what youve done or where youve been, the Lord loves you infinitely. He can and will use you in spite of your short comings and failings..... sometimes because of them. As Cindys journey has brought her to her work in hospice, she shares her meditations and reflections on the mystery of life and death; which will forever remain a mystery until we too are on the other side. Walk with her through this book and be challenged to look at your own faith journey as well.

Hi! My name is Mia, and Im here to tell you about this book called Gods Special Gift, in which Im the main character. I came to a point in my life where I wanted to learn more about God, and sure enough, He sent a mysterious gift to my doorstep. When I opened the gift card, this is what it said, For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. I decided to accept Gods gift to me by believing in His Son, Jesus, and gained eternal life! Please read my story to learn of this gift, which is also offered to you.

One in three women will have an abortion. Forty-five percent will have more than one. I am one in three. I am one in forty-five percent. I am not alone.I was sixteen years old when the cry began. It was a silent screaming within my soul that I felt sure everyone could hear. I carried the cry for fifteen years before I was able to identify it. It started the day I had my first abortion. A simple outpatient procedure; we will remove the mass of tissue. Youre youngyou have your whole lives ahead of you to have children. Youre making the right choice. I believed them. My choice led me down a dark path of self-destructive behavior that lasted for ten long years! I was desperate to be free. God, if you can hear me, please help me, make it stop! I cried. Jesus heard my cry and healed the aching in my heart. What is post-abortion syndrome? Will God heal me after what I did? How can I be free? These were all questions that I had. If you are struggling with a past abortion, or if you have been carrying a cry, you are not alone. Whether you have had one abortion or multiple abortions, only He can heal the damage that abortion causes. Jesus sees your pain and longs to heal you. You have a choice to make. You can allow the Lord to heal you, or you can continue to carry the cry.

Benefits in God aims to inform and remind peopleboth unbelievers and believers in Godof the benefits of embracing Gods love and sharing it with others. Author Fred Igbeare wants all readers to know that God loves you and desires for you to have everlasting life, joy, peace, prosperity, success, satisfaction, and other benefits. For unbelievers especially, this book shows why they should pay particular attention to the true gospel of God. It is the good news of great joy, offering peace between God and humans, as well as peace from the troubles of this world. The gospel shows us how we can be saved from all of our problems. That includes personal, political, social, economic, or spiritual problems. Its the good news of how we can obtain enduring success and everlasting satisfaction with access to the kingdom of heaven forever!For believers, Benefits in God provides a reminder of the beauty and rewards of having a relationship with God. It endeavors to offer deeper insights into the wonderful benefits of being a citizen of heaven, a child of God, and a partaker of the divine nature. Benefits in God can equip those who are already believers to become better witnesses. This book can especially serve as a resource for sharing the good news of great joy with others. It makes the case that those who sincerely seek God will find a bounteous harvest of many benefits. A recurring theme in this book is love. Because of love, God sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins, defeating death for us. Benefits in God looks at how God wants us to embrace love as a lifestyle, specifically in terms of how we relate to other humans. For it is through love that we can overcome sin.

The Apostle Peter writes, Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these we might be partakers of the divine nature having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Christ is the testator of a more excellent covenant being a living sacrifice. When He offered Himself on the cross for redemption, He opened for us a new and living way through the veil that is to say His fleshthat we might be restored to His likeness and image. The Apostle Paul, writing to the Galatians, reminded them of the Fruit of the Spirit, ending this thought by pointing out that against these spiritual characteristics there is no law. Perfection in Christ raises the comer to status beyond ordinary men, characteristically the new creation reality or the new man in Christ is above the laws of nature, the laws of physical and spiritual infirmity and certainly the spirit of wealth. As we mature in Christ and become transparent, our restored image and likeness will begin to shine through us. Miracles will be manifested through us. Perfection is attainable in Christ, which will restore the authority and dominion lost through the fall of Adam.

Katies Surprise is the story of a young woman confronted by rejection stemming from racism. As a result, she is forced to make a life-altering choice. Bitterness, which feeds the fires of prejudice, is the by-product. An unexpected change in her life not only challenges her own wounds but also offers insight into the pain of others. In the midst of all the mangled relationships, Katie is confronted with questions. Can love build bridges? Does it trump hate? Is it stronger than the grave? The answers house Katies surprises.

Teenage years are filled with discovery, change and expectation. Most teens cant wait to be out of mom and dads house and on their own. Too soon, the realities of life can overwhelm and mislead them. Remember What I Told You offers reminders from scripture to help young people activate Gods blessings. Personal testimonies of Gods faithfulness and encouragement accompany each reference with suggested further reading.

A Life Sweetened by Fruit tells the story of a young girl and her mother. The mother cares very much for her daughter, and God brings spiritual fruit into their lives. When the daughter is diagnosed with Crohns Disease, the mother discovers with Gods help that changing the foods the girl eats and sweetening some with fruit brings healing.

Hope for All: is a collection of inspirational, soul searching, and enlightening verses as well as poems and prayers intended to motivate its reader, fostering gratitude, strength, forgiveness, love, faith, peace and hope in God. Everyones life can blossom and bloom with hope, when touched by the love and life of the Saviour of this world. The aim of this book is to help individuals, families, leaders and everyone to believe, accept and hope in God and His plans for humanity amidst various challenges and circumstances in life. God is in control. He promises He will return, we will live with Him forever, the best life yet to come.