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Are you a Christian? Then you are probably very familiar with the Word of God. You've read the words on the pages and have "head knowledge" of what it says. But, if you are like the many who question their faith, you may not have the kind of experiential "heart knowledge" which makes the words come alive. You may lack crucial evidence in your thinking, attitudes, speech, actions, and reactions that would confirm you are who you say you are. You may struggle with your faith at times, you may backslide or go through periods of lukewarmness, or you may not be experiencing victory over sin. You may be asking questions like these: - How can I have the kind of relationship with the Lord that significantly changes my life, and what are the things that interfere with that happening? - How can I be new in practice and not just symbolically? - How can I have the kind of love I am supposed to have? - How can I be different enough from the world so that I may be a light to them? - Is it really possible to have victory over sin? - Is it really possible to have joy and peace in all circumstances? - What is the "abundant life", and how can I have it? God's children must know the answers to these questions! Join me in a study of the book of 1 John, and participate in an investigation looking for evidence to prove who you really are. This book is a "must read" for those who want to be transformed in their spiritual lives. Find out how to get where you want to be with the Lord because you, too, can become a new creation! May what you find lead you to life today and life eternal! "For if we searchingly examined ourselves [detecting our shortcomings, recognizing our own condition, and correcting our behavior], we should not be judged and penalty decreed [by the divine judgment]." 1 Corinthians 11:31

One of the most comprehensive, balanced books on the gifts of the Spirit available today. If you only have one book on spiritual gifts it needs to be this one! Straightforward, biblical answers to such questions as: Can I know for certain what my unique spiritual gifts are? Are the miraculous gifts like prophecy and healing still valid today? What about the gift of tongues? Are all Christians supposed to speak in tongues? Ministry leaders from across the denominational spectrum are praising Spiritual Gifts: Their Purpose & Power as a powerful resource for individuals, churches, and Bible study groups. Detailed analysis of 30 spiritual gifts, including those found in the Old Testament such as the gifts of worship and the interpretation of dreams. Includes a 150-question spiritual gifts inventory designed to help you discover your gifts. Includes four appendices and reflection questions for group study. "It is essential that all Christians be equipped to use their spiritual gifts so the church can be successful today. Bryan Carraway helps take us past the excuses and uncertainty and challenges us to activate God's supernatural power in our lives." Dr. Tim Hamon, CEO Christian International Ministries Network Santa Rosa Beach, FL Bryan Carraway holds a B.S. in History from Texas A&M University and an M.A. in Practical Theology from Regent University. Bryan speaks and ministers throughout the body of Christ and his resources are used in churches and ministry organizations across the nation. His life mission is to equip the church to love God more passionately and to serve Him more effectively.

Encouragement Today is inspired by the words of the Holy Spirit in Hebrews 3:13, "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." My prayer for you, as you read these words daily, is for you to feel the power and presence of the Holy Spirit encouraging and cheering you on towards the High Calling in Jesus name. Peace and love be yours through Christ our Savior. Amen! Bolanle Saliu also known as Bola, is from Nigeria, West Africa. She is the second of six beautiful girls (Bidemi, Bukola, Bisola, Bisayo and Boluwaji). She graduated in May 2016 with a degree in Biology from Rockhurst University, Kansas City Missouri and moving on to pursue a degree in Medicine. She has a heart for people and hopes to be an impact in the health sector of her Home Country as well as the United States.

Growing up in the island of Trinidad and Tobago I was taught two key principles. The first, to love God including our fellow-man, the second, the benefits of learning. These principles have guided my life. I began applying them as early as Sunday School. Reading the stories about God, was the beginning of my love for Him and everyone. Teaching my friends what I learnt at Sunday School was exciting as I taught them what I learnt. I later on took this desire for learning into the academic world. I studied Religion, Business Management, Human Services, Public Administration. I took the LSAT (Law School Assessment Test) I was one of ten out of seventy selected for CUNY Law School Internship Pipeline Program. My success is a result of my inherent desire to learn. It is empowering as a God-given gift. I am fascinated as to how God has created us. We are created with an inherent desire to learn. Psalmist David writes we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14. I believe each individual on this earth has an enormous capacity to learn; How? Holy Spirit, God's spirit in us. It is because of this I created GestACave an educational program. It offers solutions to stimulate the inherent desire for learning in children. Not every child likes going to the library to learn. I can attest to this. As a volunteer America Reads Tutor, Test Quest Teacher, Substitute Teacher for Emotionally Challenged Students and a New York School of Urban Ministry Vocational Bible Study Teacher and Coach I am familiar with challenges facing children in learning. The answers are in the foundational stages of their life. GestACave was created to help. Welcome to GestACave, may you and your families be blessed as you enjoy this series. Elizabeth

C.A. Grill lives in a small town in Michigan with her beloved husband. She spends her time doing her favorite things which include; writing letters to Abba, studying God's Word, serving the Lord by serving others in small ways, spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, and when time allows, cooking, sewing, quilting, and reading.

Yet trouble came, is an amazing journey through my life and how the Lord has helped me through many principles in the Bible on how to have the courage to with stand any obstacles in my life and choose to live anyway with Jesus on your side. I am married to a wonderful man, who is such and encouragement to me. I am enjoying my children, grand and great grandchildren. I am grateful that through trials and tribulations life has taught me too love, live, give and treat each person with respect and most of all too have a forgiving heart, because if you want Jesus to forgive you, then you must forgive others, some lessons you learn the hard way and one of them is when you nd yourself not able to forgive other's it because you have not learned to forgive yourself, so give yourself a break and love yourself, because Jesus love you.

Dig a Little Deeper: Using the Exegetical Process for Bible Study and Application, is a simple guide to spiritual study with a simplistic view to help you deepen your biblical knowledge. Through each chapter, Karen Sellers touches on key points on social, cultural and canonical attitudes on the Bible, creating insightful history and backdrops. Breaking down the Bible by subtexts, she helps you focus on little known topics many may overlook, and encourages you to gather new perspectives with tips to help you memorize scriptures. She provides you with daily action steps to help you overcome slumps in your daily spiritual walk. Her ideas of the exegetical process helps you identify key components of the settings, characters and plots of biblical narratives, so you can be better guided to reread verses included in this guide. Application steps give you acronyms to better commit biblical ideas to memory.

This poignant and absorbing book is much more than a 'how to' on administering deliverance. With a broad and discerning brush, it paints a vivid picture of Christ's finished work, and guides us through a new dimension of understanding the work which He-the Lord Jesus Christ-accomplished on the Cross and the immense benefits therefrom which are available and accessible to the child of God. A book of great inspiration and perhaps the most helpful book for ministers engaged in the deliverance ministry. All of us can learn from Bishop Korfeh's experience and wisdom, because he knows the territory intimately and has given us the gift of sharing it. His readers are encouraged to apply its concepts and ideas directly to their own experiences and in so doing will evidence the change that will transpire in their ministry. I heartily recommend this teaching memoir, rich with Biblical insights, lessons, and examples. This book is a must read-a gem to be treasured. Rev. Patrickson Dennis Associate Pastor Bethel World Outreach Church - City of Power Bishop S. Musa Korfeh, Sr. is the Assistant Presiding Bishop to Bishop Darlingston G. Johnson, the Presiding Bishop of Bethel World Outreach Ministries International. He is the Diocesan Bishop of the 6th Diocese (The Americas, Europe and Australia) of BWOMI and also the Founder and Senior Pastor of Bethel World Outreach Church - The City of Power in Houston, Texas, United States of America. Bishop Korfeh is a dynamic and balanced teacher of the Word of God, a missionary at heart with an Apostolic Anointing for the nations. He has ministered in many countries around the world including Liberia, the Republic of Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ghana, Togo, the Ivory Coast, Kenya, Tanzania, Angola, South Africa, Mali, Cameroon, Brazil, Australia and the USA. He ministers and operates in the gifts of the Holy Spirit as the Spirit leads him. As an experienced deliverance minister, God has used him to ministered deliverance and healing to many in the United States, Africa, Australia, and Brazil. Bishop Korfeh earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Theology from the Liberia Assemblies of God Bible College in Monrovia, Liberia in 1989. He is a doctoral candidate for Pastoral Ministry at the Trinity Bible College and Seminary in the United States. He and his wife, First Lady Farmah Jeraldine Korfeh currently live in Houston, Texas. They are blessed with six lovely children and five grandchildren.

I am a cancer and TIA survivor. I taught Middle School for eighteen years. While teaching, I coached High School Football. I graduated from Azusa Paci c University, in Azusa, California. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education in 1986. In 1996, I earned a Master's Degree in Education, with a Teacher Concentration. I live in Cypress California with my wife Nancy. We have four daughters and one grandson.

This book contains the prophetic words given by God to be delivered to the world. I pray that these words will resonate in the hearts and lives of His people. God has been my help, hope, and healer. He has been a present help in times of trouble. He has hidden me under His wings and carried me when I could not go any farther. He''s been my joy, my gladness, and my comforter. My peace, strength, and deliverer is He. The message to my readers is God''s unfailing love for us all and His instructions for us to continue to love one another. We must seek Him through prayer, praise, and worship. We must be obedient to His word. He will reward us diligently. God wants our hearts. He wants us to love one another as He loves us. This book gives clarity on the love, desires, and instructions God has for us all. Through this book, God reveals his love, power, and compassion for His children. Avis Stubblefield is a proud wife, mother, grandmother, and above all, Lover of Christ. She has been married for thirty-five years. Avis and her husband have three children and five grandchildren. Avis is an Ohio native, but currently resides in Seattle.Please visit her at: avis.stubblefield@facebook.com or avisstubbs@comcast.net.

Being involved in a Spiritual "reawakening" five book series has proven to be a great blessing, especially with direct guidance from God''s intervention. There is a great falling away of true believers world-wide. However, God seeks to teach us once again on how we can take up our own cross to bring salvation, repentance, the Spiritual gifts and the great revivals of old back again. More specifically how you can be an important part of that missing piece in helping to create this great "reawakening" which is coming. CredentialsJohn Draft served during the Vietnam War in the Air Force in which he was saved while on active duty. As an Independent Baptist Member, John graduated at Clarksville Baptist College with Bachelor''s degrees in Christian Education and in Theology. At Lexington Baptist College John received a master''s degree in Christian Education.  John also attended the University of Kentucky. John Draft is married to Brenda, of 35 years of marriage.  They have three married daughters along with five grandchildren.

After the sudden, unexpected death of her beloved husband Greg, Emily finds herself in the middle of a life storm that she was not prepared to face. This beautiful love letter begins two weeks following her precious husband''s funeral in a small Alabama town. Emily tells the story of how she fought her way through the pain and grief of losing her beloved fireman by writing a love letter to him. She invites you into her inner thoughts where she struggles to continue living after his death. The courage and bravery she found through trusting God''s plan is awe inspiring. You will see raw honesty, true faith, and living hope as she shares what life is really like after losing the one person she never thought she would lose. This story is griping and told in a way that is both painful and refreshing. Emily voices the thoughts that so many times are left unspoken. Anyone who has ever faced difficult situations in life will easily be able to relate to her struggles as a lonely mother, spouse, and woman. By trusting God through this storm, she was able to find healing, hope, and happiness. 

Intercepted by Greg MacDonald is an inspiring story of spiritual self-discovery, renewal, andgrowth for both men and women to gain insight into the Bible''s history and scientific accuracy.Nick is a college student who loves riding his motorcycle and hanging out with his friends. Hethinks the Bible is just a bunch of made-up stories that cannot be supported or proven. After afateful decision on a snowy road, he is shown God''s power as He personally saves Nick''s life.The book is a realistic fictional story that comments on what it means to have faith andreconciles doubt with God''s Will. With historical, philosophical, and scientific contexts,Intercepted attempts to explain how believing in God is really the most logical decision you canmake in your life. A story of new beginnings, self-awareness, and change, Intercepted shows thatspiritual epiphanies can happen at anytime to anyone.

In this book Dr. Matthews shares life changing truths to empower and equip readers in becoming their personal best version. We find this best version in a God-centered identity. Our identity is often adversely influenced through trauma, suffering, shame, sin, and failure. But this book offers a paradigm of hope for anyone willing to accept the call and dare to live in the God Zone. Dr. Cleavon Matthews Sr is a prolific orator, communicator, and author. He is highly sought after and accomplished as a person of influence locally, nationally, and internationally. He is academically accomplished having obtained the Doctor of Ministry degree from Amridge University. Through his ministries he continues do extensive work in church consulting and premarital counseling. He and his family currently reside in Dayton, OH. He ministers to the Northwest church of Christ in Trotwood, OH.

In This Book, You Will Discover:Our Heavenly Father''s love for you. Future God Surprises are all about what is yet to come. God has a plan and purpose for your life.God Surprises are always great.God Surprises bring increase to your life.His surprises are wrapped and ready to be received. Marty Celaya is a husband, father, Christian businessman, author, and Lead Pastor of Encouragement Christian Center serving with his beautiful wife Irma in Southern California. Next to his personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Marty is grateful for his family and his many friendships with people all around the world.  Over many years, Marty has served several churches as an associate or executive pastor and has preached the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout America and abroad. Known as an encourager, a networker, and a connector of people, Marty Celaya''s mission is to help other people''s visions come to pass.  

Grieving and Loving my Extraordinary Dogs by Lise Dupont McLain tells the author''s stories ofdealing with the loss of her dogs, and how readers can heal after the loss of their dogs. Inpersonal essays, McLain tells how each dog was adopted into her family and loved, no matter ifthey had been a strays, from the pound, or inherited from a family member. She tells each dog''sstory with detail and shares memories of the good times. Sharing ways to cope with the loss of adog or other pet, the author includes what she did to remember her furry friends includingwriting poems, framing pictures, writing obituaries, planting trees, and spreading ashes.Including advice about finding veterinarians who you can trust, recognizing good intentions thatwill have bad results, and using the power of perspective, McLain helps readers throughbereaving the loss of a pet with stories and personal narratives.

Every day is a day filled with pain, and the forgotten memories of a day that changed his life forever. Author Benjamin Heidengren survived a dangerous car accident, but was left with permanent brain damage that led to having anterograde amnesia and no memory of life since his 2011 car accident. In his new book, The Forlorn Hope, Benjamin describes the daily struggles he endures without his memory and constant pain, likening it to the forlorn hope detachment of soldiers during Revolutionary wartimes. However, Benjamin sees God''s purposes in his life of suffering: to fight for the glory of God and understand suffering like Christ suffered on the cross. Each chapter begins with a personal poem interpreting Benjamin''s knowledge of physical pain and the nature of suffering, followed by shared thoughts on his condition, daily challenges and advice to caregivers on encouraging their suffering loved ones to keep hope alive.

For all those who are interested in a more precise dating plan, this is our gift to you as it was provided to me by The Holy Spirit. Most people do not have a dating plan, do not know how to develop a dating plan and do not think a dating plan is necessary and that is the problem. Contained in "The Contract" you will find advice on how to find the correct mate, how to recognize the wrong mate and how to proceed in your dating life. You will use the same source that I used (prayer to God). You will establish a closer relationship with God, and it is God who will deliver the answers and persons you will need to complete your task. I will attempt to limit the stress that dating places on you by providing the information that God has given me.

How does one become a Christian leader of excellence? Well, it is more than just proclaiming a desire to be one, but allowing God to shape that person''s perspective in every area of life. Inside author Alice Smith''s new guide for Christian leaders, Handbook for Leaders Moving in Excellence, she seeks to make readers aware of Satan''s deceptions as they move forward in becoming shepherds for lost sheep of God. Alice opens her book with encouragement for readers to repent to the Lord for any unconfessed sin they may have, so to become the examples of Christ they wish to embody toward those they disciple. Her book then progresses into deeper examination of forgiveness, handling offenses, quiet time with the Lord and other topics. Readers will feel influenced to not be self-righteous, but to depend on the Lord for every need. A leader of excellence must first lead through example.

May the poems in this book let you know Him in a very special way.  His love is never ending.  He waits on His throne and calls all to come and find mercy and grace. I was born and raised in south Bronx, my name Ethel Polland.  I grew up with five siblings, three sisters and two brothers; Margaret, Catherine, Mary, Tommy and Hugh.I married John Searson and had five children, four boys and one girl; John, Kevin, Karen, Chris and James.I was raised Catholic but later became a Born Again Christian.  Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle is the church I attend.  I found Jesus in a way I had never known Him.

Forgiving is hard and wonderful. Unglued is a book that helps you peel through the layers of pain so you can forgive and live in freedom. It is a small, but powerful, read that you will visit again and again. Unglued will be the book you don''t want to loan out. Linda Mullen is a Bible teacher, speaker, and ordinary person. Many years ago, during her own journey of healing, she discovered that forgiving is the key to wholeness. For the past several years, she has helped many people work through forgiveness into freedom. She lives in San Diego County, where she continues to learn about forgiving through the expertise of life experience.Linda is also an award-winning watercolorist.You can view her work at www.lindamullen.com

 Many of us are hurting and struggling through life''s storms. It can sometimes feel as though we are experiencing the wilderness alone. Circumstances arise suddenly and unexpectedly in life that can bring us to our knees. It is there where we have a deep desire to pray and seek God in prayer, but it''s hard to find the words and how to say them escapes us. Even if we are familiar with how to pray, devastating trials can take away thought patterns and leave us longing for the right words to say to our Lord.This collection of prayers will walks readers through the inevitable twist and turns, ups and downs, good times and bad times of life. With focus on God, Face 2 Face allows readers to touch the heart of God in order to find a voice. Each prayer provides Bible Scriptures to refer to in a time of need. These everyday topics will bring us Face 2 Face with God with prayers focusing on:v Spiritual warfare v Guidancev Spiritual instructionsv Support v Encouragement v Prayers for pastors, ministers, and laypersonsv Prayer ScripturesOnce we have a guide to scriptural praying, our prayer life will increase and soon, we will seek God on a regular basis. While reading Face 2 Face, it is author Lula Brown''s prayer that God will provide you with a fervent and powerful prayer life.

Unfinished Business is an exceptional guide directed right into men''s hearts and stances on identity to uncover what has hindered their growth as godly men and what potentials from God they haven''t embraced yet. Each chapter focuses on areas in men''s lives where fear, uncertainty and other factors have hindered the development of a man''s potential. The author shapes his words to be straightforward, yet encouraging, to assist readers to prompt action and achieve the significant impacts they were created to accomplish in the world around them. Unfinished Business resulted from the author''s life lessons and experiences over two decades of participating and leading men fellowship groups. Scott and his wife Mary Jeanne are members of Gracepoint Wesleyan Church in Brookings, South Dakota and have five daughters with two sons-in-laws and five grandchildren. In addition to serving in clinical practice and various leadership positions in the chiropractic profession the past 30 years, Dr. Munsterman also served on the city council and two terms as Mayor of the City of Brookings. Scott is CEO of Best Practices Academy and is also currently serving his third term as a state representative in the South Dakota legislature.  

Out of the Pit is not for the faint-hearted but an honest look at the depths of despair and the struggle to cope with it. Barbara Blair has captured in very real terms the broken and dysfunctional side of some families in America. She has brought to attention the dark places that can be hidden behind closed doors.The best part of this book is not the despair of her life but the power of God to raise one from the pit to solid ground. You will be intrigued by the reality of both sides of this story. She doesn''t leave one hanging with sympathy but gives hope that they too can overcome, no matter the history. This book will encourage someone who has hit bottom to begin looking up. They too can live with a sense of destiny in front of them.Kerry Kirkwood Senior Pastor, Trinity Fellowship Church, Tyler, TXA rare, first-hand account of the depths of mental illness, a young woman''s experiences in the dark pit and how the Truth finally woke her up and brought her out into freedom and wholeness - physically, mentally and spiritually. Barbara Huber Blair is a mother, a worshiper, an accountant by day and a writer by night. She grew up in a blue-collar town outside of Pittsburgh, PA and moved across the country with her family in 1978. After being freed from years of pain and depression, she found her way to a little house in East Texas where she''s putting down roots and pursuing "the better half" of her life with her church family. She loves to talk openly about mental illness and bring the misconceptions out into the Light where there is healing and freedom.

The Battle Zone by Wayne Monroe is a close study of the Bible that includes a daily devotionalto help readers fight the spiritual warfare against Satan. It is facing the everyday battles againstsin that can be the hardest for Christians overcome. Everyone faces temptation in their lives, andfighting the Devil is the only way to triumph over those feelings. In the daily struggle with sin,the best way to win is by always learning more about God and His Word. Through thisdevotional aimed at personal accountability, you will find the motivation and encouragement tolive according to God''s path. The author addresses resisting the Devil, finding biblicalinspiration, protecting yourself, and finding the spiritual weapons for the fight. Written for men,women, and young adults, this Bible study and daily devotional gives new life to God''s Wordsand His directions for how to overcome sin.

This book was written to inspire the readers to never give up, because "The BEST Days are YET to COME." God has great things in store for us. All the promises God made to His people under the Old Covenant can be inherited by us under the New Covenant. As children of God, our potential and blessings are unlimited. Our inheritances are endless. We must not let a little suffering keep us from the great promises of God. The Apostle Paul said in Romans 8:18 (KJV), "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." In this scripture, Paul is saying to us that, he has done the spiritual accounting and come up with a mathematical answer for the balance sheet. He has counted the cost. The resounding results are in: the glory far exceeds the pain. The time frame of our present sufferings is short compared to eternity with God. The weight of our present trials is like a feather on the scale, which cannot compare with the glory that will be revealed in us.We must keep Heaven in view; knowing that something better is coming. In all our suffering, God is refining and preparing us for our great home in glory. Jesus said in John 14:2, "I go to prepare a place for you". The blessed hope of Heaven is our motivation to keep fighting and never give up. We will obtain the promise if we do not faint. Heaven is a very special place because it is the place where God dwells. It is a holy place for God is Holy. It is a place filled with glory, a place of peace, blessings, love, and joy. Are you looking forward to an indescribably, joyful eternity with Jesus?

Many aspects of human lifestyle have changed over the last century, but one that has recently brought controversy and attention is the redefining of marriage. Now, marriage is not only between a man and a woman, but is also considered matrimony between two members of the same sex. For Christians, this is not the intended purpose for marriage from God, and this change toward the viewpoint of marriage is one Christians should be ready to defend as part of their love for Christ.Author Richard Mayes seeks to aid Christians in waging credible defense in this biblical vs. liberal debate in his new book, The Evolution of Marriage. Utilizing a theological perspective in his discussion of marriage, Richard outlines his argument for marriage in its biblical origins through three reasons God established marriage: for God''s plan for salvation, procreation and human companionship.Richard allows these reasons from God''s Word, the Bible, to shape his argument that marriage is, and always will be, between a man and a woman, no matter what society dictates or determines. He uses scripture verses and words from recognized theological sources to show man and woman''s roles in marriage and how they exemplify the Church''s relationship with Jesus. The opposing arguments against biblical marriage and for same-sex marriages are also included in the book, allowing the counterarguments to be available to readers to show the differences in opinion. However, Richard makes it a point throughout his book to stand firm in his belief that when men and women honor God with their marriages (men as headship of household; women as helpmeets), it sets an example of how the Church should honor Christ in their words and actions. People may see marriage differently in today''s generation, but it will forever be seen by Christians as an eternal covenant made in God''s honor.

Are you awaiting the Rapture?At last, here are answers from the Bible for your burning questions:•What did Jesus and the apostles say about it?•How does it fit into the plan of salvation?•How does it relate to the Resurrection?•When will it happen?This Rapture investigation helps you to: •trace its historical roots;•locate it in all monotheistic faiths and; •connect it to the mark of the beast.The Rapture: from genesis to revelation unveils the end-times repeat of the extra-marital affair in the Garden - another ploy by the wannabe husband to seduce the espoused bride into consummating the marriage before the advent of the true husband. As a member of that bride therefore, are you a foolish virgin who gives in to the Rapture or are you a wise virgin who waits patiently for the Glorious Appearing? Claudius Emmanuel is a debut author who has been an avid student of the Bible for more than 30 years. He grew up in a denominational setting but has come to appreciate the importance of anchoring his life on revelation from the word of God.He is a graduate of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus Jamaica, from which he earned a Masters in International Business (2000). He has over 20 years of experience within the Ministry of Finance in Saint Lucia where he has worked in macroeconomic analysis and reporting. He is also involved in sports broadcasting as a cricket commentator/analyst.He lives in Castries, Saint Lucia with his wife and their three children.

What Readers Say about Pictures of Hope Death, tragedy and suffering had taken it''s toll on my relationship with God. I was in desolation and confusion about who God really was. Pictures of Hope - Healing for Wounded Beloveds, led me on a path out of my desolation and into a new and deeper relationship with God. I will forever be grateful for this tool of healing. - Connie M. About the AuthorIn 1997 I entered a dark valley of depression when my husband, Jim, showed the first signs of dementia. Jim was angry all the time. I assumed I was the cause. After working together 34 blessed years, Jim as a dentist and I his dental hygienist, he was desperate to retire and assumed I knew the cause of his fear and anxiety. While Jim remained professional and kind to his patients, his anger was directed towards me. In the midst of this, I went to the Lord. Through God''s Holy Word, the help of a Christian Psychologist, my physician, and a faithful prayer partner, I came out of my dark valley. I discovered that life is not about me but all about God and His unfailing love. During the 12 years of Jim''s debilitating disease, I received grace upon grace to move through it with love and joy. This guided study was developed while I served as a Grief Care facilitator at a religious retreat on Lake Erie, and later at Spring Hills Baptist Church in Granville, Ohio. I have used this book as a tool in Grief Recovery and have facilitated the Grief Share program. The Joy of the Lord is my strength.Pictures of Hope is a love letter to wounded hearts. God is able to lift us out of our dark valleys of despair, into "His Valley Called Blessed". Fruit grows in His valley; a fruit of love that empowers the weary to rise and lift up another weary soul with the same hope they have experienced in God''s love.Come join the great company of overcomers through Christ, who loves us and gave His life for us.The Comforter is waiting. Blessings,Dixie L. Merrill