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Everyone is asleep except for Ebby and Annie. The Birthday Sleepover is narrated by Annie, whose cousin and best friend Ebby invites six girls to a sleepover for her birthday. The celebrations begin with a boat ride, where one of God''s gifts is displayed in all its colorful splendor, and a New York landmark inspires Ebby''s shy friend Leah to share a family story. There are several more treats in store for the girls, including a special surprise upon their return to Ebby''s home.Before settling down for the night, Aunt Rita tells the girls Ebby''s favorite story "Kissed by the Sun", which is a tale of how Ebby got her rich brown skin and black curly hair. After the story, a conversation ensues in which the girls are made aware of how special they all are.Ultimately, at The Birthday Sleepover, the girls are bonded by a deeper appreciation for what makes them and each other unique.

I want to thank my Lord for the wonderful story that will change the nightmares of many children into a world filled with light and the beauty of life. I hope this short story will lead you to decide to live a life without fear in Jesus Christ.

When Michael was two years old, his life was immediately changed by the Metachromatic Leukodystrophy diagnosis of his older sister Katie as well as having an older brother, Robert, with developmental disabilities. Growing up with his two siblings with disabilities though, Michael faced many emotional challenges. Michael went through many trials and tribulations which most children do not experience. But, Michael eventually found His (God's) footprints in his (Michael's) life. He was able to find the meaning behind it all, and then continued moving forward tackling life with a new-born perspective. This eventually allowed Michael to find his footprints in God's life.A Brother's Love is comprised of stories and lessons learned while growing up with disabled siblings in the way that only a sibling can relay it. The story may be unique to siblings of people with disabilities, but the messages and words of hope will resonate with all who read the book. This story magnificently blends real life experiences with a faith in a higher God, and leaves you with a newfound faith in meaning, resilience, and hope for tomorrow. Michael John Deauville was born and raised in San Jose, California. He is currently 19 years old and attends the University of Mississippi. He is an avid bay area sports fan, and personally enjoys playing golf in his free time. When not on the golf course, you can find him volunteering with Young Life Capernaum, on the water in his boat, or by the beach with his family. This is the first book he has written.

Take The Hand Of The Restorer In Detour: "One Wrong Turn Can Alter the Course of Your Life," Shawna Fliggins-Branch''s spell-bounding journey will cause you to laugh, cry, and even say - "That''s me." This is not a Sunday School story of Christian rhetoric nor is it a Grimm''s fairytale. Prophet Karen E. McCray, D.Min. Founder, Oil For Joy Ministry  Shawna C. Fliggins-Branch, called to be an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Kingdom Workers International Ministries, Inc., a growing ministry in Windsor Mill, MD. She is also the presiding prelate of the Kingdom Covenant Fellowship of Churches which offers spiri- tual covering, teaching and assistance to pastors and leaders in the up building of their ministries.  In addition, she is the CEO of Higher Dimensions Productions; founder of the "Beauty for Ashes" Women''s Ministry and SCB Ministries. She is known to many as a radical, holiness preacher who teaches the unadulterated word of God without compromise. Her life''s mission is based on Matthew 28:19, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit..." Apostle Shawna Branch currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland. 

This book is filled with fun, adventure, humor, and love, and can be enjoyed by children of all ages. Beautifully illustrated, the story is based on the real life adventures of one family that took their dog to the beach. The author is a former school teacher.

If you are anything like millions of college students and graduates around the country, you may not have been taught in school how to manage your finances, make your money grow, or what you should look out for in various insurance products. This is the resource you have been waiting for: Financial Planning for College Graduates will walk you through everything you need to know about taking control of your finances. Author Andrew C. Schaffer shares his insight into what people in their twenties and thirties need to know to successfully manage their money. As a Professor of Finance and Law for over 20 years, he has taught college students strategies that can help them add hundreds of thousands of dollars of worth in the years ahead, and he wants you to learn from his experience. In this easy-to-read book, you will learn how to:ΓÇó Create a budget and stick to it.ΓÇó Understand and improve your credit score.ΓÇó Avoid excessive debt.ΓÇó Use credit cards to build a good credit history without incurring crushing debt.ΓÇó Get the benefits you deserve from your employer.ΓÇó What to look for in life, health, auto and home or renter''s insurance. ΓÇó Build wealth over time.ΓÇó Save and pay for a home. ΓÇó Save for retirement. In a clear, step-by-step guide, this resource offers practical advice that anyone of any background or major will understand. Start building a more prosperous future, and take control of your finances today.

Welcome to my world, certainly one that no one could ever have imagined. I was born during the 3rd year of the 2nd World War, and raised in a small philadelphia suburb of mostly Italian, Jewish, and polish ethnic origin. My father, a disabled WWI Veteran, grew up in a quaint little fishing village off the southeast coast of Maine during the post Spanish American War era. My mother was Lelah Blanche Dean, a Junior High School art teacher from Fairmount Indiana, and the boyhood home of the late actor James Dean, who by the way, was a distant cousin. I''m a graduate of Upper Darby High School, Class of 1962, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and English literature from Tarkio College Missouri in 1967. The next three years included a split tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Fort Wainwright Alaska, and a year and a half on the battlefields of South Vietnam, where I experienced the gruesome horror of war, the indiscriminate desecration of human life, and the unconscionable indifferent to those most oppressed! But there was a powerful upside to this otherwise dangerous tour of duty, as I had the once-in-a-lifetime moment in time to witness the emotional pain and agony of orphans at the Saigon Tan Viet Orphanage, and a blessed opportunity to give loving care, clothing, and hope to 75 small children between ages 4-10! As I returned stateside upon my release from Military service, my profession career officially began. For nearly 30 years, it was a wonderful life. It included a 30 year career with the VA, a lifelong marriage made in heaven to the cancer survivor of the ages for 44 years, the proud benefactors from the gift of adoption, and a quarter of a century of strong fellowship with a loving, vibrant Bible Church in Fort Worth Texas. It was an awesome life, that is - until life came crashing down about a decade and a half ago, beginning with medical and financial crises of horrific circumstances, and ending up at the bottom of life inside a Federal prison Camp for 2 years. Yet all of the crises, tragedies, failures, and well-deserved punishment that were endured, as well as the causes, all the good and bad choices, and all that was learned from these experiences, actually became my destiny, an awesome experience of spiritual restoration and healing inside the furnace of God''s tough love. It was all an awesome, ironic twist of God''s amazing grace that will be shared throughout this journal. It''s a journal about change, hope, redemption, and spiritual healing, while illustrating clearly that although we may be are under a vicious and relentless attack on the battlefield of fear, we are never abandoned by a loving God. It is my fervent hope and prayer that this journal will give me the opportunity to give back, and fulfill my dream... "Comfort those in any trouble, with the very comfort we ourselves have received from God" (II Corinthians 1:4) 

It was a beautiful day for Ms. Bird and her friends: a mouse, cat and dog. However, the day changed when Ms. Bird found their beloved human, a little girl, crying and telling her mom she didn't want to go to school. The reason: a bullying note that revealed the little girl was being bullied by other girls. In the children's book by author Shirley Suedkamp, The Bird Tweets a Word, Ms. Bird decided to remind the girl that she was made by God's love. She did this through uplifting singing to teach the girl the meaning of grace and encourage her to remember God's love for her. The story centers on the biblical truth from Matthew 6:26, where God cares for the creatures of the earth, and bestows even more love and care for His children. Ms. Bird tweets a word, and that word is the lov

This book is The Transformation from being a massive partying young man into an AWESOME Praying man. You'll read how a horrible wreck and brain surgery actually saved my life Spiritually though God's Amazing Works and Grace working all around, in and through me. You'll read how I was the best partier I could be. And how after suffering through brain surgery, I learned to seek God and fulfill His Will for the rest of my life. Simply buy this book and read it and then see if you don't feel God leading you to become a New Man in Him every day He carries you to, over and through. Just give God a chance and see Him doing AWESOME things in your life too!

Gilligan (a happy-go-lucky Golden Retriever and and his best friend, Bugsy (a lovable mutt) keep the dog park in an uproar. Their adventures make them legends among their acquaintances. Mocha, the cat, nurses a low opinion of them, but that doesn't bother them in the least. Few realize, however, that behind Gilligan's mischief lies the delicate soul of a poet.

In Genesis 2, a husband and wife live in perfect harmony with God and each other. In Genesis 3, the arch-enemy of the home, Satan, slithers into Adam and Eve's perfect Garden of Eden and disrupts unity and fellowship first between them and God and then with each other. From Genesis 3 to the present day, the same enemy (Satan the deceiver) continues to create enmity between man and God and destroy marriages. Written by Dr. Erskine Dodson, Help Us, Lord - We Can't Fix Our Marriage! is an eight-week marriage handbook that provides practical, Bible-based instruction and exercises to help couples restore and strengthen their relationship with God and each other. Dr. Dodson holds an undergraduate degree in business and finance from Strayer University in Washington, DC. A graduate in theology from Empire State Baptist Seminary in Liverpool, NY, he also holds master's degrees in ministry and divinity and a doctor of ministry degree from Summit University in Clarks Summit, PA. Dr. Dodson was a missionary church planter in upstate New York and a longtime pastor in Syracuse, NY and Indianapolis, IN. He was also a Bible college professor in Indianapolis. He and his wife, Phyllis, have served the Lord in vocational Christian ministry for more than 35 years. Dr. Dodson and Mrs. Dodson now travel to India, different parts of Africa and the Caribbean training pastors and leaders and conducting marriage seminars to enable them to instruct and equip others in their cities, towns and villages. The Dodsons' vision is that both families and churches will stand strong for the glory of God. Married since 1970, the Dodsons are the proud parents of three adult children - Angelita, Felicia and Erskine II - and have four grandchildren. When they aren't traveling and ministering, the Dodsons reside in Indianapolis.

Daniel and Jesus is an illustrated Bible story as seen through the eyes of a baby donkey that willinspire children to know and love Jesus Christ through His many miracles. Perfect for earlyreaders, the book tells the story from Matthew 14:13-21 where Jesus feeds the five thousandfollowers by asking God for a miracle. Suitable for children of varying levels through elementaryschool, Karen Keigley introduces young readers to the captivating story of how Jesus multiplieda simple meal of loaves of bread and two fish to feed a crowd of His followers. This story willteach children that anything is possible through God. Accompanied by charming illustrations byJon Cotroneo, the baby donkey''s story transports readers into one of the most cherished Biblestories ever told. With short, easy to read sentences that showcase the morals and lessons of theBible, the book tells the story from the book of Matthew in a way that children and parents willboth cherish every day.

In I Love Myself, author Charlie Newhart shares ve keys he believes create successful relationships. These keys are not generic, but rather incredibly personal to his life story. As a former addict, he has faced many obstacles in his life, but he believes overcoming them is what made him successful. When you're faced with any dif culty, you have a choice to give in to it or to overcome it and come out better and stronger than you were when you started. That is what Charlie Newhart believes can happen to not just him, but to anyone who takes a problem in life head-on. It is Newhart's hope for readers to connect with each sentence and realize we all will face tough times in life, but what we do during and after the tough time ultimately determines if we reach our full potential. Embrace your dif culties and allow yourself to learn from them, because only then you will also be able to say, "I Love Myself". Charlie Newhart is an actor, writer, and comedian who began acting at the age of sixteen in a play written by his parents. Since then, he has starred in several commercials, radio spots, plays, and lms. Through his production company "Shreve Portal", he also writes and produces commercials and lms. He is a cancer survivor and has lived to tell his stories in a creative way on stage as he delivers laughs and life tips. He lives in Michigan with his wife and children. Visit Youtube and watch his hilarious weekly web show #thecharlienewhartshow.

Have you ever heard the flowers whisper in your ear?  Paisley Kate has! The chirping birds even sang a secret straight into her heart! Find out the secret that has Paisley Kate twirling and dancing through life with a smile on her face and joy in her heart!

"Hilarious!" "Awesome." "Inspiring."  "The Best of the Best in RED!"The Red Serge of the ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE: an international icon recognized as one of the most esteemed symbols of righteousness. Even this noteworthy institution of peacemakers is continuously bombarded with remarkable expectations. The antics of policing in the past compared with today''s global crime fighters, now humorously and optimistically revealed through REDiculous encounters that most men and women would never believe! Relive first-hand this international policing veteran''s passion, trials, and triumphs, now fully disclosed, as his career unfolds with clear assurance of Divine intervention. From Volume I Part Four Chapter 17 - "Elevator Leggings" ". . .Now compressed near the back right corner of the elevator, the doors opened almost floor by floor to accept new passengers. . . Being overconscious that I may accidentally touch someone with my elbow, hand, clipboard, or backside, I sucked in some air to try to make myself thinner, while shuffling with baby steps from side to side, so as to avoid non-consensual contact. . . Suddenly, I heard a thud accompanied by some pressure on my left big toe. I casually glanced down, only to discover in horror that my gun had slipped out of the ankle holster, fallen down my pant leg, and was now jiggling between my feet. . . The elevator doors opened, people left, but others entered. The elevator traveled up and down. Sometimes stopping on each floor; other times racing to the highest level, only to pick up one individual going for a coffee break. Thirty minutes past and the elevator was still not empty. I began to feel nauseous, as if overdoing a Disneyland ride. I contemplated banning new passengers . . . saying this was a police emergency. Had any other Constable ever commandeered an elevator before. . . ?""(LOL) Laugh Out Loud!" "I couldn''t wait to read the next chapter.""Martin Luther King said, ''The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.'' I know where you stand. You measure up large with us!"Superintendent Mark NeufeldEdmonton Police Service"In a highly conservative organization such as the RCMP, he has emerged as one of the few senior managers who has distinguished themselves by their organic abilities to think outside the box."Chief Superintendent Mike Sekela (ret)Royal Canadian Mounted Police"He was always willing to share his knowledge and experience from which I have gleaned a repository of information. . ."Deputy Commissioner Charles G. ThompsonRoyal Montserrat Police Service

Not A Sermon; Just A Nugget is a devotional designed for individuals in all stages of life. A nugget is presented for meditation and application to your everyday life. The nuggets can be used weekly as Bible study tools, sermon starters and for personal growth. The author of this book is Jonathan Allen Sr. He is a native Washingtonian. He is a husband, father, Pastor, and entrepreneur. Pastor Jonathan and his wife of thirty-one years, Kim Allen are the founders of Allen Ministries.Through Allen Ministries, the Allens pursue their purpose and passion of working in the kingdom so that "Souls will be Saved and Lives will Be Changed." Allen Ministries'' focus is to Minister, Mentor and to teach others to Maximize on Opportunities.Allen Ministries is founded on Romans 10:13 "For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" and 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."

Jose Luis C. Avila was born in 1976 and does Longshoreman work in southern California. The goal of this book? Kiddos fully grasping that the best Biblical checkpoint yet to be reached is meeting CHRIST JESUS! And getting their REAL superhero eternal body (1 Corinthians 15:49 & Philippians 3:21 Holy Bible) as reunite with loved Ones who have gone home trusting in Eternal LIFE, WHO is Christ JESUS!

The purpose of this book is twofold: first, to provide children and young adults a basis for understanding the concept of sin in regards to choices; what''s right and what''s wrong. Secondly, that God loves them and has provided them an inner voice to help them in making choices regarding the realities of life. In decades past issues regarding God, the Bible, morality, integrity, and what''s right and wrong were generally taught and modeled in homes and our public school system. Today, instead, the rule is tolerance, whether right or wrong, and political correctness regardless of the consequences. Modern society, both governmental and the population in general, reflect the results of using these rules to govern choices and what''s right and what''s wrong. Therefore, the intention of this book is to stimulate children and young adults to THINK about choices, consequences, God, and His words to them, the Bible, so they can avoid the tragic pitfalls and consequences of Godlessness.This book is narrated by a character named Conscience, who represents the conscience that resides in each person and is brought forth in us by God. Conscience educates young readers on the importance of using one''s conscience for making choices and how the conscience is to build a stronger connection and dependence on God/Jesus, ultimately building a life-long and eternal relationship. The readers will get a sense of what their conscience means to them, as the character Conscience describes itself to them. The parallel drawn that a conscience is a gift from God is meant to be profound in meaning, but logical in thought as well. This book isn''t written to be judgmental, but to present a straightforward approach in explaining the benefits of applying a God-given conscience to life and the daily decision-making it entails.     

Are you concerned about what''s going on in our world? Are you apprehensive about the future? Are you frustrated with political ineptitude and empty promises? Waiting His Return is a crash course study of the Bible, a good book for small groups, and a good book for Bible studies. The focus of this book is on the life of Jesus. Waiting His Return is written to help us understand that Jesus holds the answers to our troubled world now and to show the truths recorded in the Bible, which prove Jesus is coming again. Waiting His Return equips the reader to be ready when Jesus returns.Candace Brown Doud was born in Coronado, California, and grew up in Los Angeles. She attended Marymount High School and UCLA. She studied the Bible in Bible Study Fellowship where she served in leadership for over twenty years and then as a Teaching Leader for eighteen years. She and her husband, Jim, have four children and ten grandchildren and live in Bellevue, Washington.

Dr. Phil Ayers maps out a travel plan for new Christians to follow in Traveling Upward. Too often a new believer has their "faith walk" damaged by Satan for the lack of knowledge about the spiritual warfare being waged against them. This book alerts the follower of Christ to this war, and offers a plan to live victoriously. Dr. Ayers is a native of Salem, Virginia. He is the lead pastor of Glade Creek Baptist Church in Blue Ridge, Virginia, and the Founder of Dr. Phil Ministry & Partners. dr.phil ministry & partners.org

Jones examines God's way of redemption and the specifics of how and why believers should embrace what God intended as the born-again experience on Earth. Filled with focused support from the Bible-Genesis to Revelation-True Freedom shares of the bounty available to every Christian as a new creation. This study includes several iterations of an infographic entitled alternately "Man's Composition at Creation" and "The God of All Creation," which reinforce the well explicated textual points concerning the makeup of Man-Spirit, Soul and Body. This is Gospel message itself, presented in the moving cadence of gospel music: "He is holy. We are holy. This exemplifies the great work at the cross: The cross bears the punishment of the sinner. The cross evaluates the worth of the sinner. The cross crucifies the sinner. The cross releases the life of the Lord Jesus Christ to the crucified sinner and he is resurrected as a born-again saint."

I Love You More! A Bedtime Story and Word Game is a heartwarming and fun children's story about a family with two young boys, Billy and Garrett. These smart and imaginative children stay awake by asking questions and playing the I Love You More! word game with their parents. The siblings' friendly wordplay is lively, interactive and educational. Both juvenile readers and adults will enjoy this tender story. Christian and non-Christian families alike can relate to the positive family values and the healthy family dynamic presented in I Love You More!

Quote from Blair Townley, Xulon PressThis nonfiction book educates readers in what it means to "grow" in Jesus and fulfill the purpose bestowed to each person by a loving God. The main concept of the book is that salvation does not conclude a Christian''s purpose on earth, but revitalizes it in helping those lost in the world find God. The book''s content is organized and very linear in its approach, as it explains the topic more thoroughly through the chapters and uses realistic examples to connect readers'' experiences to the truths of the Bible. The author''s tone is very even and helpful towards readers, keeping the book''s dialogue informative but light-hearted that will encourage readers in seeing the eternal merits of a relationship with God through Jesus.

Laura Tyler Sainz is a daycare provider, artist and a native to NM. She lives on a small ranch with her husband Andrew and their ranch animals. They have two grown children and two grandchildren together. This is Laura's second book illustrating and her first book authoring.

As I began to write this book, my animal friends were doing what they usually do. Jessie was in the background chirping and Simon was on the floor nearby wondering why I am not giving him all of my attention. This has been a journey learning about these animals that came into my life in unexpected ways. God used them to teach me about His personality and love for me throughtheir distinct personalities. To know that their names have unique meanings related to GodΓÇÖs character touched my soul because when I named them I didn''t know what their names meant. Animals donΓÇÖt speak in words. They do speak in their looks, behavior, and personalities and the joy they have just in wanting to be near us. God wants to speak to us through these creatureshe has made that have no voice but plenty to say. Join me as I introduce Jessie and Simon to you. I know they will remind you of the animals andpets you love and have loved. Patrick and his wife Janet reside in the Chicagoland area.

Take a visual journey as a daughter discusses her mother''s roles in life as depicted by her various shoes including boots. The mother''s career, family activities, worship life, and recreation with her children are illustrated showing the variety of roles a mom enjoys. The devotion to family, God and our country is played out with each page. This will leave you with a sense of the love and support that a family shares with each other in our busy and complicated world."The words are lovely and touched my heart. The illustrating of this book was a joy and not work." Shirley Rose, Illustrator"I am the mother of a young daughter and son. I love this book as it helps them appreciate all that a mommy does and lets them know we can do many things with our lives." Rose Peterson

We are living in a time where the world has turned directly opposite of God's intended purpose for the world. We have mothers against daughters, fathers against sons, mothers and fathers-in-law against daughters and sons-in-law. We have brothers against brothers, sisters against sisters, friends against friends, but there is hope. I would like to invite you to glean from the tears, trials, tenacity, triumphs, and the naked truth from some of the strongest, courageous women who stood the test of time by endeavoring to keep respect, morals, and unity within the family unit. These women made sure that for 7 generations their off-springs would have a simple guide to follow in order to become a better person and make the world a much better place to live in. If you read one piece of advice that is in the pages of this book, you will not be able to put the book down. Enjoy the best told secret on earth in Reigning Wisdom.

I learned through Christ what real love is about and how to accept real love from people because of the love I was first shown and accepted as a child. It is not what happens to you in life but it is what you do with the hand you are dealt. Through the hard times, please remember Jesus is there holding you in the palm of his precious hand. It may not feel like he is there but trust me he is there fighting for you to make it through storms even when death comes our way.