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I Never Knew My Name Was Royal is the autobiography of Pastor Royal Lee Webster, Sr., who is the Founder of Total Restoration Ministries, a church and Christian recovery ministry. Pastor Webster has written this book about his life in hopes to inspire and help people who have suffered, or currently suffer, from some form of addiction, whether drug addiction, alcohol addiction, or any other kind of addiction in life. Pastor Webster shows through telling his story in his Christian autobiography book how any life, no matter what kind of addiction or abuse is endured, can be changed by the power of God.

This is my story of my walk, my struggles, and my life with God. As I take you on this journey with me from my childhood. To my mischievous years as a teen. My struggles with adulthood and being a parent. Feeling abandoned by my family, friends & even God. Learning a lesson from my Grandmother & my wife. Seeing Gods mercy & love in the eyes of my children. You will cry, laugh & see that no matter where you are in your life or your faith God will always walk with you. This is my first time ever attempting to write a book & these are not my words, God spoke to me I was just lucky enough to write them down. And all of this was written on my commute to work every morning something spoke to my heart and I just wrote it on my notes on my phone & put it together at home. Walk with me on this journey on earth that will lead us to heaven.

Do you understand what Jesus is telling us? He is saying that once we give our lives to Him He will never let us go. EVER! The true believer . . . the person who has really begun to experience the start of God''s transformation, is a person who has received a deposit of the Holy Spirit, which GUARANTEES our inheritance; everything that God promised (Ephesians 1:14).

God places Kairos moments in our lives to change our perspectives. These opportune moments spring up at just the right time as God moves through our lives, revealing the people, paths, and experiences that we need in that season. God has the ultimate timing, and this is how he provides the ultimate encouragement. Inspired by her prayer journal focused on these opportunities for growth, Denise Sherriff''s inspirational book Kairos Moments is a compilation of observations of God''s hand in our lives. From deepening relationships, healing offenses, and bridling pride, the author addresses the everyday moments that, together, build our lives. With a good dose of humor and big helping of humility, Kairos Moments delivers the truth about what seem to be random acts, but soon reveal themselves to be much bigger. Paired with scripture from God''s Word, each chapter will take you on an exploration of the Bible''s message and how we can apply it each and every day. Take the first step to embracing God''s opportunities with a heart of servitude, sincerity, and encouragement.

Digging Deeper Day by Day is a practical devotional book that uses the wisdom found in the Old and New Testament stories to address modern everyday life concerns. Discover God''s straightforward answers to your daily concerns. •When was the last time you received an answer from God?•Are you seeking guidance from God for life''s everyday situations?•Do you want to be able to hear clearly from God on a daily basis?•Have you ever wondered if God could or would speak to you like He spoke in times past to the men and women of the bible?The Old and New Testament stories reviewed in this devotional will help you to personalize the scriptures. You will discover answers to many common questions about marriage, relationships, faith, love, forgiveness, testing, peace, God''s love, and much more. You can become more intimate with the same God who spoke using a donkey, angels, clouds, people, visions, dreams, and many other signs and wonders. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8).God is still speaking to His children today, and He wants to speak to you as you dig deeper, day by day, into His Word. Jennifer Jones Alexander is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She earned a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia and a Master''s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas. Jennifer has a heart to be used by God in the areas of marriage and the family. Jennifer and her husband, Robert, have been married for over 30 years and reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They have three adult sons, and five precious grandchildren.

Who is our enemy? How do we fight them? By what power? We no longer have to fear about Satan and his devils and his devices that have been so thoughtfully planned out by him after his fall. Now God, rich in his grace and mercy, has provided all benefits in Christ Jesus to become more than conquers. But do we know these promises to contest such an enemy? Are we aware of the supernatural tactics, strategies, and abilities?When Jesus taught the Apostle Paul about his promises that rested in God''s strength that it wasn''t the Roman Empire that was the enemy but an invisible enemy that needed to be addressed to the church. Paul spoke about the mercy of God, grace, and our authority and ability in Christ over Satan''s legions. Paul understood what the true armor and protection was. Believing, standing, and acting on God''s written word would bring the results. He wrote to the Ephesians these truths, to strengthen them, to bring confidence in Christ, to know what they have in his power, to place confidence in God, not in physical armor which they saw every day. That the church could rest and rejoice in victory! Holding up the shield of faith, the sword of the spirit, being covered in the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation. Their loins fastened and covered by truth and feet prepared with the gospel of peace. William Chandler presents his exploration in biblical events, research, and storyline accounts. Easy-to-read and to compare with the scriptures, readers are encouraged to go past reason and logic to believe God at his Word. William Chandler currently resides in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife.

I am an Evangelist called by the King of Kings. When I was found and called by the Lord Jesus. I could not read or write. But what I have always known from as early as I can remember, is that Satan is real, demons are real. As I grew in the Lord, learning how to read and understand His written voice through the Holy Spirit, I also grow in the Spiritual realm and understood clearly. Everything in the Bible is true, especially about our Spiritual war. Today I have a Bachelors in Theology, not only have I learned how to read and write, but more importantly, I have learned how to apply, stand, and use God’s living Word as a weapon. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.The purpose of this book is not to bring fear to anyone, but to remind, and to waken, and to stir the Church up the minds and hearts of God’s people. Moreover, to expose Satan and the weapons being used against us. My prayer is that this book would help you with that. God bless you reader, and remember! Jesus is King. 

This book is written to meet the need of Christians who want to understand the operation of spiritual warfare. The readers of this book will be able to know the difference between true teaching of spiritual warfare from the Word of God and false teachings that is intended for deception. This book is about your right as a Christian to spiritual victory.This book shows to the readers some psychology of spiritual warfare and tactics to defeat the enemy through submission to the will of God.

CURRENCY of THE KINGDOM THE VALUE OF FAITH Imagine your existence in the natural without any or little currency or access to resources to make transactions for goods and services. The quality of your life would be directly related to your financial viability. An individual that finds themselves in that position would be limited in their opportunities, and challenged in upward mobility. "Knowledge is Power"!!! Currency of the kingdom is designed as an informative tool to equip, empower, and enlightened us on the importance of our faith in God, and how it is the legal rendered tender of the kingdom of God. Our spiritual development will afford us the opportunity to make effortless withdrawals and easy deposits from the spirit realm. Christopher Dexter, affectionately known as Pastor Chris is the Senior Pastor of New Nation Church Dallas and New Nation Church New Orleans. With the knowledge and passion to lead god's people to the Kingdom, Chris uses both personal examples from his own life experiences and scripture to reveal how possessing great faith gives one total access to a "Zoe" life: a life in which nothing is missing or lacking.

Go Ahead Knock Me Down is a remarkable story of Dr. Jeffrey Brown's personal transformation and spiritual connection with God. Imagine thinking about being homeless and penniless after 10 years as Director of Technical Development of one of the world's largest multi-billion dollar privately held companies, after having access to any one of the company's nine private aircraft to travel the world, helping create new products that many of you use today, and after having family issues, losing loved ones, and enduring the pain of lost dreams when his company of 16 years had to file for receivership and bankruptcy. They lost everything, their home, beach condos, rental property, land, and temporarily, his self-worth. What could make it all worth it? Experiencing the presence and deliverance of God! Jeffrey Brown shows you how he has managed to remain steadfast in his faith in the Lord while enduring many obstacles, yet learning the value of a positive mind set and a positive attitude. Brown underwent many exciting and surprising life changes, while putting his trust in the Lord, and always seeking to encourage people to succeed, no matter what hardships are before them. You'll be impressed by his ability to bounce back, putting hardships in perspective, and you will be thrilled by Brown's life events, as his story is exciting and unpredictable. From having the FBI trace his calls, from working as a corporate executive to waiting tables, from holding 5 patents and being honored by 3 branches of the military, from discouragement pursuing his dreams of going to college later in life, Brown's story will fill your heart with hope, realizing that dreams are always within reach. Brown's enthusiasm for pressing onward is a contagious element of the narrative you will cherish, as he writes with humor and much insight.

All of us have an inner desire to be useful and protect the ones we love. This is a story that exemplifies the need to win the battles of usefulness, courage, and the need to protect the country, especially the ones we love. Some of the events in this book seem to be ordinary, everyday occurrences. Many people hope that there are forces at work that are bigger than any one of us, no matter what country we live in. We need the assurance that life for us and our family will not be totally controlled by wealthy people with big egos. It's the almightily God that give us hope to live in safety and keep American dream alive.

Cecilia Thomas was born in Manhattan N.Y., in the late 50s. She grew up in Queens, N.Y. with her mother, father and three siblings. She graduated from High School in the mid-70s then majored in computer programming in college. For years, Cecilia worked in the clerical and data entry field. She later married, and had four children. Cecilia is a breast cancer survivor since 2000. After her recovery, she enrolled in Empire State College, received an A.S. Degree in Human Services and later obtained an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associates (CDA) teachers credential. Cecilia's love and compassion for people brought her into areas of serving and assisting others. As a church and community outreach volunteer, she served many and assisted school age children through AmeriCorps Literacy Program. She served as administrator to Merridy Aggen, the founder of Pray911 (24/7 prayer hotline). She is the illustrator for authors; Melanie Styles (Gilmore) and Ernestine Terrell. During Cecilia's traumatic marriage, she began to feel that eventually she would be helping women who were hurting emotionally. After writing this book, she knew that her message of awareness, hope and encouragement could/would finally reach women everywhere. Cecilia has appeared on Schenectady Today; shared her story with: YWCA NorthEasternNY, Homeless Awareness and Domestic Violence Task Force groups, Alliance for Positive Health, H.O.P.E. Enterprises and recited a poem at The Human Trafficking Awareness event. These organizations assist abused/exploited women, children and families. She serves at, Call To Pray Ministries, Inc., Albany N.Y. as Teacher, Intercessor and Prophetic Voice. In the past, Cecilia has made clergy attire for church leaders/liturgical dancers and still enjoys making jewelry, banners and flags. She endeavors publishing a book of inspirational poems and making a worship CD, to honor God with/for the gifts he has given her.

About the AuthorAfter 20 years as a podiatrist in Florida, Murphy Hanley walked away from a busy practice to answer the call that had been placed on his life as a teenager. A medical career was his choice, not God's. Today he is answering God's call and following after Him with a sold out passion for Him and His people.Murphy now serves as the Care Pastor for Winter Haven Worship Center, in Winter Haven Florida, under the direction of Pastor Jeff Connor. The biblical principles put forth in "Healing Belongs to You" are a part of his daily ministry, as he applies them to those he serves in the church and in his own life as well.Murphy also serves as the chaplain for the Winter Haven Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue, Battalion 2. His duties involve ministering to the first responders within these departments as well as families of those affected by fires, accidents, or deaths in the communities these departments serve.He and his wife Glenda enjoy spending time with their six grandchildren.

Michael's personal mission statement is simple: Empowering others to live maximized lives. Pastor Michael T. James has been God's visionary for Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, TN since 1998. His consistent obedience to God has taken Mount Vernon to greater levels and his bold teaching of God's Word has changed the lives of people throughout the United States. Michael graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and from Southern Christian University with a Master of Science in Christian Ministry. His post-graduate studies include certifications from Corporate Coach U-Licensed Facilitator, Vital Smart's Crucial Conversations-Licensed Facilitator, and various change management certificates. Michael is also a Toastmaster's International Certified Competent Communicator. "God created man in his image. As we complete our assignments on earth, we must apply kingdom leadership to unlock the unique potential He has placed in each of us."

Rainier Camiña has written a tremendous book that is a must read for all new converts who are interested in being all that God has called them out of darkness to be. This step by step book will lead you on a journey for new believer to mature Christian. It is an in-depth look at the process of moving through your Christian experience. It answers many of the questions that new believers have about what is next in their journey with Christ. - Franklin G. Smith, Senior Pastor of New Horizons Church, Washougal, WA. Rainier Camiña has been involved in Youth Ministry for over 30 years as Teacher, Youth Pastor, Camp Director and Mentor to youth in high risk situations. He has earned a Master of Arts in Religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Is currently the President of School of Discipleship at New Horizons Church in Washougal, Washington under the leadership of Pastor Franklin Smith. Rainier and his wife, LaDonna, have been married more than 38 years and were blessed with two daughters, Lycia & Leah. They have three wonderful grandchildren, Malia, Makayla, and Kai.

What happens when the only culture and lifestyle you've ever known is removed and you must depend totally on Jesus to make the many decisions involved in living life and raising your children? Living in a modern world with which they were unfamiliar, these are the challenges faced by the authors of His Grace Found Me. In her story, Leona Koehn Nichols continues the events begun in her first book, Other Loves All Flee, which recounts the conflict in the hearts of her and her husband as they tried to live out their understanding of the Bible. It would culminate with the excommunication of the four family members baptized into the Church of God in Christ (Mennonite). They struggled for nineteen months with one question: Would they continue as part of their unique culture and faithfully follow the traditions of the church, or would they make Jesus the Lord of their lives? Having been raised in an ultra-conservative environment they had little concept of how the "outside world" lived. Included in this book are the stories of five other ex-Holdeman families, also reluctant to leave the life they knew. Faced with decisions of how to live their lives and raise their children without the clearly defined guidelines of the church, they searched the Scriptures for help in the various choices they would make. They too met many challenges, but over time each family has come to a place of joy in living out their faith. These families are: The Ray Eck Family The Anthony Toews Family The Quentin Giesbrecht Family The Lance Dirks Family The Jim Smith Family Truly, the grace of God reached down and found them, guiding their steps in "the new and living way" described in the Book of Hebrews. They have found their "freedom in Christ."

- Find out what the Bible actually says about the Tribulation, the Second Coming, and the future that lies beyond the Second Coming. - Learn how to prepare for what lies ahead. - Gain biblical understanding regarding such topics as the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, the Battle of Armageddon, the Millennial Reign of Christ, the Great White Throne Judgment, the new heaven and the new earth, and the New Jerusalem. - Rejoice in the knowledge of the eternal blessings God has in store for you if you are a true believer in Christ. William Carl Hays, a retired engineer and life-long student of the Bible, resides in Flushing, Michigan. His forthright presentation of scriptural truth is expressed in layman's language; not couched in complex theological terms. His goal is to help believers and unbelievers alike come to an understanding of what the Bible actually says about the tumultuous times facing mankind, and how to prepare for what lies ahead.

Christians are seen to be people living the greatest commandments in life, as stated in Matthew 22:37-39: loving God with one's all and loving neighbors as oneself. Unfortunately, examples of believers not conveying Christian behavior to others have become the norm for the Christian faith. Author Leonard Corcoran has witnessed several instances of this behavior, but believes it is still possible for people to put on the mind of Christ and demonstrate Christ in word and action, while seeing Him in others. His new advice book, The Beatitudes: 9 Steps to Authentic Self-Love, centers on educating readers to learn and embody Jesus' Beatitudes from His Sermon on the Mount. Leonard combines the Beatitudes with Transactional Analysis to establish useful steps for strengthening assertive skills to encourage others and dissolve conflict in a godly manner. Beliefs determine behavior, so as Christians love themselves, they will love God and others as well.

The Sleepy Meadow ranch is among the few remaining, truly pristine locations in the United States. The ranch rests in a majestic meadow in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The owners: John and Helen have managed to avoid the evils of the civilized world and have formed a close knit family which includes their twenty two donkeys. John and Helen use their donkeys to take people on tours into the hills. Special needs children are among their favorite guests. Even with the harsh South Dakota winters, the valley provides an idyllic life for humans and for donkeys.Spring brings new life in the hills and on the ranch. Like most young children in the human world, the new born foals on the Sleepy Meadow ranch form cliques that exclude those donkeys who are a different. Alex is the different one. He is gullible, less than hansom, awkward and innocent. This makes him an ideal target for bullying by the other new foals. In spite of these faults Alex must grow to become strong, courageous, and wise donkey. Most importantly he must form a close bond with the Great Father and His Colt. He will need that closeness with the Father in the coming year. Just outside the confines of the Sleepy Meadow ranch looms an ancient evil that is biding its time for just the right moment to attack; that moment is near.Alex has been given a duty to pass along the Great Father message to future generations of donkeys. The message; in the form of stories, must be told and retold one generation at a time. But the ancient evil; the same evil that has destroyed millions of lives and taken souls of past generations lurks just beyond the pasture fence. It will do everything in its power to stop Alex from spreading the Great Father's word.

Judy Grenley shares her innermost thoughts of motherhood, faith in God, nature and other daily general reflections to capture her enthusiasm for God and life. Through the variety of topics enclosed in the reading she shares many personal stories, guaranteed to warm your heart and allow you to praise God's glory. Through her parental growth and spiritual growth, she shares the many ways readers can find the faith to fight through fear, attain peace through mindfulness, trust in God's timing in your life and remain patient for Him to unveil His plan for you. Grenley's writing style is introspective and engaging, as she includes thought-provoking questions to help you stay absorbed in the reading.

Deliverance from Oppression tells the story of the author's life before becoming a Christian, detailing the trauma, self-destruction, and abuse she suffered, as well as the salvation she found in God's Word. Lindy Lane writes about her experiences as a young woman searching for love in the wrong places to substitute the love she lacked from her parents. Following her journey from childhood to adulthood, Deliverance from Oppression describes the drug abuse, poverty, heartbreak, and crime she was exposed to, and the decisions she made to overcome her past mistakes. She traveled the country looking for salvation and acceptance, and found good Christian people to help her turn her life around. Still a young woman, she had the courage to save her son and herself from a life of sin and follow God's path. Lindy Lane's Deliverance from Oppression shows that everyone has a chance at peace when they look to God for strength, grace

Bill Hyer was born and raised in Southern California, lived in Hawaii, and came to Christ at the age of 18 in the Jesus Movement. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, and a Master of Divinity Magna Cum Laude from Gordon-Conwell Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Michelle, are blessed with two sons, their wives and five grandchildren. Bill has served churches in California, Florida Massachusetts, South Carolina and Mississippi. He is the Academic Dean and on the Leadership Team of The College of Prayer, International, a worldwide movement whose purpose is "mentoring, training and equipping Christian pastors and leaders to reach a lost world through a revived church" For more information regarding The College of Prayer, International, go to www.collegeofprayer.org.

The goal of this Bible study for men, Special Forces Training, is to train and equip men to be leaders in the church. Special Forces Training is designed for a group Bible study. Each teaching within this men's Bible study will encourage participation and teamwork. This Bible study is like boot camp for Christian men. Special Forces Training is a group Bible study that enables men to be equipped with spiritual weapons of warfare. These Bible studies help define a Christian man's life principles and put them into action to protect the church and family. This Bible study requires men to bring their Bible, learn to look up Bible passages, and take responsibility to learn how to use spiritual armor.

Although fraught with several unexplained accidents, the heavy machines gradually slid the massive monolith from the cavern into the fading light.A little past noon, towering clouds were building above the arid Judean hills. It was very unusual to see a storm bank of this size in such a dry desert climate. However, the darkness was pervasive, eclipsing the sun behind monstrous black thunderheads. As the sudden squall hit Atara's camp, the dining tent was instantly ripped from its moorings. Sharp panels of metal from the demolished trailers began slicing through gray sheets of blinding rain. Brilliant flashes of frayed lightning tore the air. The only place of refuge left for the scientific team was the dismal cavity of Dudael. Scrambling madly for the entrance, scientists, diggers, dirt carriers, cooks, drivers and everyone else... cautiously cringed into the dim foreboding hole that was once the Cave of the Winds.The lamps weakly flickered as the generators outside the cave begrudgingly coughed and died... leaving a heavy dark silence! Intending to find shelter within the deep passage, the team members were immediately lost to the despairing blackness of the cavern's gloom. Where the monolith had been, now the whispering chirping singsong of the Ravenrobes filled the quiet recesses of the tomb. Even without seeing their attackers, the helpless victims realized too late... they were not alone! The rasp of feathered wings joined the rustling murmur of tattered ebony shrouds. Relentlessly writhing from the abyss, a loathsome hoard crept along the floor toward the doomed prey. The Watchers were very close now!

I have gone through hell and back. I was really stuck in darkness. Many people were aware what was going on in my home. I was so caught up in fear and anger that I gave myself permission to be abuse. I blamed myself for all the horrible things that was going on. A grown man brain washed me to believe that he was the only one who could take care of me and for a long time that was true. I stayed quiet for many years. You donít have to. What got me thru the many years of silence was finding faith. My faith was all I had. I learned that not everything last forever. There is hope. Be strong and seek help. We are a broken people but God has mercy on us. That why he went to the cross. I hope and pray that as you read my book you will find hope and peace. God will call you will you be willing to listen?

When most people meet Jesus for the first time, they are wild and free, passionate and ready to embrace their Savior, which also means coming face-to-face with their brokenness. They are not ashamed to admit that they need Jesus to fix them. However, over time in their Christian walk, they start to forget the simple fact that all people are shattered glass and in constant need for Jesus to be the glue to hold them together. They start to play God and fashion themselves to be a perfect picture of what they think a Christian should look like in order to fit into the kingdom of God and do His work. The danger in this downward spiral is that not only does it cause Christ followers to fall because they are trying to fix themselves, but it also keeps new people from coming into the kingdom of God. Nonbelievers may feel as if they are not good enough. Playing the perfect Christian or church is a dangerous playground. The bride of Christ must embrace its constant need for the Savior so that more people will fall in love with Him, the one who seeks the broken to heal them and set them free. Do you find yourself running the hamster wheel of trying to be the perfect Christian? Are you exhausted and feel like if you let your foot slip just once, you will disappoint Jesus and turn the church away from your side? Trust me when I say that you can be free from the vicious cycle of perfectionism. Are you ready to embrace your brokenness and your constant need for a Savior? Only by learning this truth will you truly be set free. Freedom is near. Can you feel it?

"Mommy, All I wanted to do was go to the Light"At nine years of age, Jessica was thrust into an adult world. Her childhood innocence was cruelly stripped from her by the brutal ravages of cancer. While stretched to the absolute limit of unimaginable pain and suffering, something unseen, some driving force was noticeably present throughout her incredible journey. Her unwavering faith in God coupled with her unquenchable desire to achieve her goal to triumph over cancer, was absolutely riveting even to the skeptical of mind. She met each challenge with determination and clear intent to never lose her focus, while all along imparting valuable lessons to those fortunate enough to witness her bravely face each battle.Jessica's near death experience reflects a chapter in her life that was an undeniable driving force in her ultimate acceptance of her own destiny. How is it possible to embrace both life and death simultaneously? While not something easily understood, the end result is a profound understanding that it is not only possible, but Jessica herself held the secret.The miracles and the angelic visits offered welcome healing to a grieving mother's heart.In the end, the darkness that threatened Jessica's life was overshadowed by an irrefutable presence of light!

About the AuthorBorn and raised in Virginia, Nancy was 31 years old and married with three small children when she came to know and understand what it really means to be 'born again'. After this life-changing experience, she started each day by reading and studying the Bible. She would write down her feelings and how the Word and prayer could impact her daily life. As she continued to grow in the Lord she saw the changes it made in her life. It was during this time that all three children came to know the Lord. When her husband of 48 years passed away she was able to devote her time to studying the Word and committing more of her time to a life of prayer. She continues to chronicle her reactions to how prayer can be applied to her/our lives. This book was written for you; a person who would like to continue to grow in the Lord or a person who would like to get to know the Lord.

What a great job! I was instantly moved to follow people that I had an interest in reading about. Andy Purvis' book Greatness Continued, is a fascinating read. It highlights some of sports' most interesting people and shares their life stories and the traits that made them successful into short stories that are both entertaining and informative. Reid Ryan Houston Astros Baseball Club Andy, I just read the chapter on my dad, "Shag," in your book In the Company of Greatness. I can not thank you enough for keeping his name and memories alive. The entire Crawford family appreciates it, and again, Thank you. Joe Crawford NBA Gold Whistle Award winner I recently found your book Remembered Greatness - and what a joy to find your wonderful story about Lewis. He would have loved reading it, too. I know he enjoyed visiting with you. Thank you from the Lewis Carpenter family. Ann Carpenter Wife of Lew Carpenter Three-time NFL Champion

All she wanted was the fairy tale life: husband, family and a happily ever after. Yet Ruth Lisath found herself pregnant at nineteen and left by her fiancée, a man she thought loved her. This would become only the start of her journey down a dangerous path, until Jesus found her and brought her back to God. In her untitled semi-autobiography, Ruth describes her downward spiral into drugs, alcohol and promiscuity, getting into harder drugs like cocaine, heroin and prescriptions. This led to drug hustling, as she tried to raise her two children. As she struggled with her addictions, Ruth recalled her God-centered upbringing, prayers of her Christian mother and church attendance as God's call to her. It wasn't until she hit rock bottom that Ruth realized she was in a battle between Satan and God, and she needed the discernment of God's will to overcome the devil's sin tactics.