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When we, as the Church, focus on fulfilling the purpose of our calling and not the constant pursuit of our pleasures; when we, as the Church, realize our calling is to advance God''s agenda and not our own, we will make a difference upon the earth and be unified as the Body of Christ. Our calling is according to biblical Truth and not cultural conditions. Our calling is according to the Divine dictates and not personal preference. Our calling is not to make friends with the world to create secular social clubs and call it the Church. Our calling is by the Grace of God to reach as many souls as possible through as many Christ-centered means imaginable. Our calling is to create opportunities for relationship with God and with other people. Our calling is to make "disciples" who will follow Jesus, the Christ, and our Lord! Hear and have Faith.

"God never said our journey in life would be easy, however, He did say He would be our very present help in the time of trouble. Once we grasp that and hold on to it, our trials will seem so much easier."At age seventeen, Ebony Smith suddenly lost her father. Still reeling from a tumultuous childhood, this loss exposed a deep emptiness that sent her down a path of drinking, drugs and promiscuity that would forever impact her life. Growing up familiar with not so fashionable clothing and cold winters without the expensive comfort of heat, Smith and her three sisters lived simply. That all changed when her parents separated and pulled up their roots of stability, keeping them moving from place to place while grappling to understand their new version of normal. In the years to come, they would cling to each other through more loss and heartache.  In this moving autobiography, Smith tells her story of great hardship and enormous strength with optimism and remarkable humor. Honestly describing the pain of childhood disappointment and the universal desire to see your parents healthy, happy, and together, Smith presents what it is like as a child and young adult to continually search for happiness-despite the obstacles life throws your way. Experience the healing power of God''s love that put her back together, in her own heartfelt words. 

Want to be a Real Man?My book will be an exciting adventure in discovery for all men seeking to know who they are. My six years in Zambia was filled with exciting, dangerous, and amazing encounters with the jungle, wild animals, near-death struggles, and risky business ventures. What I learned about myself and God will help other men who are struggling to find their identity. Men will be encouraged by my story and all the difficulties I faced trying to do things in my own strength, and they will be able make better decisions than I did. It is only in Christ where real manhood is found. In Him we are affirmed because He created us to be in a relationship with God through Him.-Andre van der Merwe, author of A Real Man

Don Duren attended public schools inHot Springs, Arkansas, and is a graduate of Hot Springs High School. He servedfour years in the United States Air Force and is a graduate of Ouachita BaptistUniversity in Arkansas, Southwestern Seminary in Texas, and Northwestern StateUniversity in Louisiana. Duren retired as Minister of Activities from the ParkCities Baptist Church in Dallas. He is the author of Boiling Out at the Springs: A History of Major League Baseball SpringTraining in Hot Springs, Arkansas; BathersBaseball: A History of Minor League Baseball at the Arkansas Spa; and Lon Warneke: The Arkansas Hummingbird.He has contributed articles to the Garland County Historical Society of whichhe is a member and to the Encyclopedia ofArkansas.  Additionally, he isa member of the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR), the NationalBaseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Heritage House Museum of MontgomeryCounty (Arkansas). He is a descendent of Arkansas pioneer GranvilleWhittington. 

''Swooped'' for tweens and teens takes brothers Matt and Tim Riley on another outdoor, fun-filled, Aussie adventure when their baron backyard is transformed into a ''Tropical Paradise'' with a waterslide and rock pool attracting both the local neighbourhood kids and the native winged wildlife including ''Magzilla'' an oversized, angry faced magpie with a bad attitude which swoops the boys off their bicycles.The brothers learn safety measures and procedures to follow and experience how to be released from anger and hate through forgiveness. ''Swooped'' contains chapters on ''Spiritual Warfare'' and establishing ''Our Identity In Christ'' leading the young readers into a ''Prayer of Salvation.'' A free Biblical Scripture based Concordance can be downloaded from the authors website sorayayvette.com

The bible tells us how to think how to pray and rejoice when we listen"Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever thing are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - mediate on these things, which you learned and received and heard and saw in Me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."  Philippians 4:8-9"Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7

NaQuia Jones is a wife, mother, mentor, and friend. She is a college graduated with a degree in Business, also studying Ministry and Christian Counseling; she is a marriage facilitator. Starting her own website to help couples build their personal marital blueprints (T)he (M)arital (B)lueprint. NaQuia is a survivor of domestic violence; founding a nonprofit organization Limits Overcome Violent Encounters (L.O.V.E. INC). She tells her story to others in hopes to bring awareness and to inform people of this message: Regardless of the situations you find yourself in, you can be victorious, and not become a victim imprisoned by your circumstances. She believes that her positivity and care for her community will help save the lives of others that are suffering and have suffered from this thing called Domestic Violence. Inspired by life events and her personal relationship with God she decided to apply her hobby of writing to write a book about her journey through the stages of getting to know God through Jesus Christ. She believes that change starts with us as individuals. The moment that we are aware of what needs to be done to better the world is the moment we are obligated to help. NaQuia is available to speak at your events, book signings and conferences. For more information email: naquia_jones@yahoo.com and visit NaQuia''s websites: LoveInc2013.weebly.com; LoveIncInspiration.weebly.com; and TheMaritalBlueprint.weebly.com.

Sharon Restrepo, Best-selling Author and National Speaker, following God''s instruction to write a study on the book of Proverbs, has created an easy to understand daily study of the book of Proverbs, bringing it to practical use in your daily life. She makes it simple to achieve the POWER-filled life God wants us to lead.Walk in true victory over every circumstance you face when you learn how 31 simple yet Powerful Proverbs can change your life, business and relationships.  God reveals His dynamic Holy Power in your life when you simply apply the principles of Proverbs in your decision-making processes.  Learn how to transform the way you think and believe, and turn your reality into a POWER-filled life worth living where God''s favor and blessings flow over you everywhere your feet tread.

Song of Solomon 2:13"Arise my love, my fair one,and come away."During a deep depression in my life, I started reading the Song of Solomon. The above verse was brought to my attention by the Holy Spirit. It became my mental and emotional stabilizer and tranquilizer-my life''s salvation. I became aware that Jesus called me His love, His fair one. He wanted me to "come away" with Him. I read through the Song of Solomon over and over again during that time. It was a blessed time. Jesus led me through this very trying time through His word. I trust it will bless your life too.

There is a colloquialism amongst us that is used to describe a prominent person, which lacks substance, personality or ability. That person is referred to as an "empty suit." A person that moves in a wrong identity or sins, falls "short of the glory of God" and lacks weight and substance. What happens when man lives without glory? In this book by my dear brother, coworker and friend, Rabbi Yisrael Ben Avraham, goes through a thorough presentation as to how the empty suit can be filled to the standard of glory. Emulating the Divine Designer this godly author charts a path in which man can recover and reposition himself to Father''s original intention regaining our realm of substance, personality and ability. Every person seeking to fulfill his divine task of manifesting that standard should read this book and think twice before doing things that sells us short of it. I highly recommend this read!Saúl L. ÁvilaChristian Community Center"The standard of glory is now in the tabernacle of men''s heart"Yisrael Ben AvrahamOn rare occasions do I read a unique book like "The Standard is Glory." Rabbi Yisrael has done an incredible job of painting a picture of glory, spiritual systems and protocols critical to the development of the sons of God. He challenges the reader to examine biblical principles from a Hebraic perspective, which opens the door for both education and revelation. The text presents a new fundamental understanding that "glory is the power to facilitate dominion." I encourage readers, novice and seasoned alike, to engage in what is presented and allow it to transform you inside and out.Dr. Sharon R. NesbittDominion World Outreach Ministries"His is all I am"... a son...Yisrael Ben Avraham

There is a wonderful Being who is responsible for the creation of the Universe. He is the most amazing, beautiful Being in the Universe. He is misunderstood by many who have misinterpreted Him. He has made Himself known to generations past, and in each generation, He wants to make Himself known. The Bible gives us the clearest explanation of Him, as those who experience Him testified of things they have seen, heard and felt as they encountered Him. Throughout the past years, and at the present, many have formed their own opinions of Him, which led to the formation of religious bodies, which also led to religious wars. He wants all people to know Him and to understand His methods of administration. It is through His own initiative, He has made Himself known to those who encountered Him. Their testimonies are with us today written in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  This book serves as a means of helping to bring further understanding of the ways of God. As you read it, you would come to realize that He is the Most Beautiful Being there is in the Universe and all of His ways are right. He has never made a mistake and never will. He is Perfect! P.O. Box 2167, National Mail Center, Piarco, Trinidad and TobagoEmail: laymouthsandy@gmail.com

Toss the petals...don''t touch the thorns!At times many of us are so tightly bound with the pain, confusion, chaos and uncertainties oflife on earth that we don''t have any clear idea on a direction to follow. It''s a constant journeytoward searching for and finding that metaphorical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Onthis journey we collectively gather more to our fibers those things that strengthen, weaken,inspire and influence the paths we choose.We come into the world as innocent babes, empty slates. We are then flooded with informationand circumstances which build us up into these humans who are then thrust into a space withother humans who have their own set of ideologies, values and imagination based on theirformulations-the perspectives are infinite.*We must realize that life is dichotomous in and of itself! The only thing certain is the infallibleword of God. Until we realize this, we are merely aimlessly flipping coins, tossing petals androlling dice!Journey with Loretta L. Mallory as she courageously overcomes a life of constant uncertaintyand overwhelming odds. Her story begins as a little girl walking through her dying father ''sblood and unfolds as she compiles a myriad of life experiences, creating a masterpiece alongthe way! Learn how she held tightly to her faith in God, never wavering despite the obstacles;at times chasing mirages, other times sharpening the facade of being in control of her life.Share her heartfelt story of never giving up and fighting with every ounce of strength to stayoptimistic all while trusting Christ.

I Cry in the Shower tells the story of sixteen-year-old Silas Martin, who was plagued by braintumors, visual impairment, seizure disorders, and other disabilities since he was six months old. ICry in the Shower is full of raw journal entries from this young man''s mother, Gloria Martin,written as she lived out her faith in God through the end of her son''s short life. Silas was a childwho chose to live with courage. This sixteen year old lived with hope, despite his often-grimoutlook as a teenager with brain cancer. Child with brain tumor. Child with brain cancer. Childwith cancer. Mother''s story of a child with brain cancer. Teenager with brain tumors. Teenagerswith brain cancer. Mother''s story of a teenager with brain cancer. Caring for a child with cancer.Caring for a child with brain cancer. Caring for a teenager with brain cancer. Christian mothercaring for child with cancer.

Is she good enough for anyone, including God? It''s the question that Kyloon struggled with regularly in her life, along with feelings of unworthiness and desiring freedom from self-hatred. Her pursuit of acceptance from her perfectionist, musical father, surviving a near-death experience and recovering from kyphosis highlighted much of Kyloon''s early years; which were later eclipsed with more challenges due to a verbally abusive husband, raising daughters and ongoing health complications. However, she sought God''s love and grace through her ordeals and was blessed with a renewed sense of identity and livelihood in God''s purpose for her. Her story is captured in Clean Heart; Healing Body, Soul and Spirit, which also reveals that Kyloon''s story is the author''s autobiography. By peeling back the emotional layers of her life, the releasing of the inner child in Kyloon, author Karen, occurred and healing began to reunite Karen with God''s plan for her.

Author: E. GaleLife itself is amazing. The intricacies of our body''s systems and abilities of our cells to follow complex DNA codes all point to the existence of a transcendent God who created our universe and all that dwells within it. The discoveries of those who seek the truth are powerful indicators that the God described within Scripture created life. The study of biology will reveal Him and all of His spectacular forethought, knowledge, and artistry. We live in a time when many people consider science and God as opposing forces, constantly fighting for recognition. However, some of God''s most beautiful work lies within us and around us, in the cells that he created and the directions he stores in our DNA. Using exciting recent findings and her experience as a teacher, E. Gale takes the reader on a journey to the smallest inner workings of life and illustrates how God''s infinite power produces what could never happen from random chance.This in-depth study of what current science knows about the creation of life investigates the varied misconceptions of evolution, and it shines the light of truth on them. It is time to show the world the breadth of God''s power and the depth of His invention. It is time to prove that God is Real!GodisrealEGale@yahoo.com

The Light of Mourning, Overcoming Tragedy Through Faith, Family, and Forgiveness, was a project that began on January 2, 2001 with a phone call that changed my life forever.   Evil is present everywhere we look and that evil left me with a murdered son. It was the promise of hope and abundant joy that led me through this difficult journey of grief to restored joy.  My prayer is that you find that restored joy in the midst of your grief. "Thank you for allowing me to share in your journey from tragedy to healing.  Your book is an excellent communication of forgiveness exhibited through the love of God.  The book is a narrative of events that led you from the pits of grief to healing.  Your personal walk of faith is an inspiration to me and I believe others will benefit from reading your story." David Myers, MSSW, LCSW, CALA, Certified Bereavement Facilitator Wanda Shelton is a Registered Nurse and has been in practice for over 30 years in various fields including Hospice and Home Care.  She has been involved with drug education in the public schools in conjunction with running drug dogs for inspection. Wanda currently works with a team who ministers to women in the faith based dorms in women's prison units.  She is a passionate speaker at women's conferences and is a member of the "GLITTER" women's conference team at Coryell Community Church in Gatesville, Texas. Wanda also speaks frequently for Victim Impact Panels, sharing her testimony as a victim of violent crime.  Wanda has a heart for women, sharing her love of Jesus and the hope that He brings in all situations.  Wanda is married 13 years to Lynn and has one daughter, Aubrey, a wonderful son-in-law, John, and 4 wonderful grandchildren, Cross, Caleb, Cobey and Anastasia.

He Makes Me (You) a Priority to fulfill God''s destiny for humankind to return to paradise as described in Revelation Chapter 21:1-7. Therefore, you were given power to act in the areas of Authority, Position, and Purpose:•    We were given authority, over the Earth, to control, occupy, and govern the earth until Jesus Christ''s return for His bride - the Church.  •    We were positioned both on the Earth and in the heavenly realm. We are seated in both, heavenly places because we are citizens of Heaven and as aliens on the Earth. We are a royal priesthood, a peculiar people because of our confession of faith and water baptism. We belong to a royal nation; therefore, we have access to ministering angels sent from Heaven, in the midst of a battle to achieve our purpose because the battle is not ours it is the Lords.•    We were given both authority and position to complete our assigned purpose, which is to fulfill Jesus Christ''s final instructions to the Church before He ascended into Heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of Abba Father. His final instructions to the believer are to heal the sick, cast out devils, raised the dead, and spread the word of the Gospel of Jesus.   Lydia WardMissionary and IntercessorMember of CityReach Church, Cleveland, OH  Author''s Contact Information:  hemakesmeapriority@gmail.com 

DWIGHT N. RANDOLPH is a native of Hartford, Connecticut and relocated Orlando Florida in 1972. In February of 1999, Dwight accepted a position as an Administrative Assistant to Orange County Commissioner Homer Hartage the first Black Male in this position. As a believer in service to humanity Dwight played an important role in the assisting the Commissioner in assuring that his constituents received services and special projects in his County District. Working in County Government Dwight found himself working in the HIV field where he tried to help people become empowered for their health care. November 1, 2008 Dwight completed his first book entitled, Just Focus In an effort to encourage all of mankind to focus on the CREATOR to allow their Light to shine as they walk through their valley of the shadow of the worldly everyday stresses. Dwight feels GOD inspired him to write such a book. It took him ten years of writing down inspirational thoughts that he finally decided to put altogether and put in a book. Dwight has moved on and has written his second book titled Blurred Vision. In this book as in the first book you will find Dwight still attempting to show us how and where our true happiness, peace, joy and love come from. In this book Blurred Vision Dwight is writing from inspirational thoughts the universe has inspired in the Spirit Within.In 1980 Dwight Graduated from the College of Business Administration at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He worked towards his Masters degree in the same field at the Florida Institute of Technology. Dwight''s favorite pass time is conversing with others about the goodness of the Creator and how focusing on the Creator can add strength to the fiber of our lives. Dwight is a believer in some of the philosophy of Kabbalah which is the belief in the transfer of Spiritual Light to others though sharing and giving. He has tried to live his life to shine his light upon everyone he comes into contact with. In essence, he desire''s to receive for the purpose of sharing.Dwight believes that He is in a constant state of transforming more towards the spiritual side of our lives and believes that we are not Human Beings living a spiritual life but that we are Spiritual Beings living a human life.

Have you got the Abundant Life Miracle Grace to solve all your problems? This book is borne out of encounters with the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. It is a very generous book in that it contains four books in one, namely: Solution Keys for Solving All Problems Spiritually; Abundant Life Miracle Grace; Understanding Faith and its Substance; and Five Laws of Christ.In "Your Solutions" you will find, the five Oases of Grace; the three Pillars of Grace; the Prophetic Agenda for Grace; the seven Keys for solving problems spiritually, the five Substances of Faith; Anointed prayers for solving problems spiritually. It is a handbook to train and endow the reader with the fullness God''s grace.Thank God for the book in your hand to guide you to possess your inheritance in Christ and reap miracles of Abundant Life. The AuthorBishop Ezimah Oden, PhD is a devout glory intercessor who loves the Lord Jesus Christ with passion. His added passion and vision is to see the will of the Lord done in the lives of the people whom Christ died for - sinners to be saved and believers to receive all the promised blessings of the Lord God. His mandate is to "EQUIP PRESENT GENERATION". He has a strong passion to teach and train believers to become who God has ordained them to be and develop Christian leaders and Pastors. Bishop Oden has published many Books. He is the Superintendent of Global Message of Hope Mission (GMHM) - an international missionary and intercessory organisation, the Centre for Abundant Life Miracles; restoring Life, Hope and Joy. He is an accredited Coach for Abundant Life Miracles (see more information at www.gmhmissionaries.org)

Have you got the Abundant Life Miracle Grace to solve all your problems? This book is borne out of encounters with the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. It is a very generous book in that it contains four books in one, namely: Solution Keys for Solving All Problems Spiritually; Abundant Life Miracle Grace; Understanding Faith and its Substance; and Five Laws of Christ.In "Your Solutions" you will find, the five Oases of Grace; the three Pillars of Grace; the Prophetic Agenda for Grace; the seven Keys for solving problems spiritually, the five Substances of Faith; Anointed prayers for solving problems spiritually. It is a handbook to train and endow the reader with the fullness God''s grace.Thank God for the book in your hand to guide you to possess your inheritance in Christ and reap miracles of Abundant Life. The AuthorBishop Ezimah Oden, PhD is a devout glory intercessor who loves the Lord Jesus Christ with passion. His added passion and vision is to see the will of the Lord done in the lives of the people whom Christ died for - sinners to be saved and believers to receive all the promised blessings of the Lord God. His mandate is to "EQUIP PRESENT GENERATION". He has a strong passion to teach and train believers to become who God has ordained them to be and develop Christian leaders and Pastors. Bishop Oden has published many Books. He is the Superintendent of Global Message of Hope Mission (GMHM) - an international missionary and intercessory organisation, the Centre for Abundant Life Miracles; restoring Life, Hope and Joy. He is an accredited Coach for Abundant Life Miracles (see more information at www.gmhmissionaries.org)

This collection of commentaries and insights comes from the author''s pursuit of a stronger awareness and relationship with God through understanding Jesus and one''s purpose as a Christian. Each chapter is filled with sections to promote weighing and considering topics in the Christian faith. The author logically describes his pursuit of knowledge of God and Jesus in his opening introduction chapter, which will connect to readers in seeking God in a rational manner. His methodical and healthy pursuit for knowledge of God and Jesus will encourage readers to do the same also. Several topics are covered in each section, centered on the book''s main idea of readings to "weigh and consider" in the world today. Each titled insight blends together scripture with commentary to provide unique revelations that will prompt readers to consider the subject matter and how it affects their faith in God and Jesus. Keeping each message/insight brief, but developed enough in content to fully explain the message, will strengthen the focus on content for the readers and the characterization of true embodiment of Jesus in people.  Biblical Insights and Special Thoughts in an inspiring collection of perceptions and revelations that the author received when he wholeheartedly searched for God through reading the Bible, prayer and sharing his faith in service to others. Each insight is logically explained and relatable to what Christians experience in the world today and what God might be trying to open up in them to mature in Christ. David Leatherman is a husband to his wife Dorinda, father of two daughters and a son. They have given him nine perfect grandkids; or at least he thinks they are perfect! He is employed as an owner of an insurance business. Since his marriage, he has committed his life to his family. His compelling interest is the mission field where he has been all over the world spreading the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, along with feeding and ministering to the poor people. He authored a book in 2006 called "Something to Consider". It is a classical application about understanding Biblical concepts. It has been distributed over much of the world. He and his wife have co-authored a Bible study entitled "Learning from the Master - The Prayers of Jesus".

Gerald T. Davis has over 20 years of coaching experience. He has coached both men''s and women''s basketball in high school and college. Gerald holds a bachelor''s degree in psychology from the college of New Rochelle and a Master''s degree from St. John''s University in Education. The Brooklyn native resides in Mount Vernon, New York with his beautiful wife Roxane Davis.  

At one time or another throughout our life on earth, we all will experience some sort of restoration from a hurt. We have experienced, whether that is physical healing with medication, or it''s an emotional healing that takes place within ourselves. Whatever type of healing we experience, we can be assured of one thing: God is the ultimate doctor and healer.Author Brenda Blade says that there are seven types of healing that humans experience in during their life on earth - healing of the soul, healing of the heart, healing of the mind, healing of the body, healing of temptation, the healing of deliverance, and the healing of the spirit. Join author Brenda Blade as she takes you through her own miraculous journey of physical healing and rejuvenation.God gave the physicians, scientists, researchers the ability to develop new medications and new devices to help prolong life. Without God they would not have the knowledge to diagnose or to make the medicines.When Jesus was on this Earth He had a Physician with Him, which was Luke called the Great Physician.Whatever God has promised will come to pass because He is a man that cannot and will not lie. In God''s word it said that He reins on the just as well as the unjust.God is our Healer and Deliverer. Brenda K. Blade was born in North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana State University. She has always wanted to be able to help people in whatever situation they are in. Having been through many illnesses herself, she maintains that the Lord God Almighty has always helped her get through them. It is her prayer that this book will help readers learn how to lean, trust, believe, and depend on God for all things.

When we surrender to God''s will for our lives, the hunger in our hearts yearns for more of Him.We will learn to know God deeper when we say yes and surrender to Him. Becoming whole withGod and becoming intimate with God, God can lead us to His destiny and plan for our lives. Wewill discover our part in God''s plan for us. God wants us to accomplish great things, if only wewill say yes to God. God''s plan for my life may not be easy, but God''s plan for my life is great.Trust is proven through experience. Trust is always a risk-a risk we say yes to when we acceptJesus as our Lord and Savior. The risk of trust is part of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.Hearing God''s voice. Surrendering to God''s will. Understanding God''s will. What is the prayerof surrender? How do I surrender to God?

You have made the most important decision in your life; accepting Jesus as your personal Savior. Now, what do you do as a new Christian for God? It all becomes Next Steps, the new guidebook by author Max Garza to assist new believers in beginning their Christian journeys. The purpose of charting this voyage is to know God and discover His calling for your life. Max takes readers along as he defines each step of this journey, starting with daily readings of the Bible, the living word of God, and developing and sustaining a prayer life. As you open yourself more to God, you will begin to feel the Holy Spirit leading you forward and changing you from the inside out. Max also encourages readers to become involved in church and support a heart for serving others. By embodying these spiritual disciplines, you will see Jesus emerge in your life.

"In this journal, "As For Me and My House", Dr. Ronnie Goines takes us on an amazing journey from being average individuals to greater men and women of God. When doctors set broken bones, they keep their power under control. They don''t use crowbars or pipe wrenches to do the job! They are gentle and considerate to ensure fractured bones are not damaged even more. That being said, Dr. Goines is extremely sensitive as he uses discipleship training to set the bone or structure for Christians to grow in the right direction. This is not simply good reading material, but this journal can be likened to your first driver''s manual in that it will start you on the road in your Christian journey. It has been my honor to watch this tremendous man of God evolve into a strong spiritual leader of God''s people." -Pastor Rickie G. Rush, Inspiring body of Christ church, Dallas, texas RONNIE GOINES is the founding pastor of Konionia Christian Church in Arlington, Texas where he pastors over 5000 members of diverse backgrounds. With over 20 years in ministry and business, he is known most for his candid approach in articulating the Word of God. Dr. Goines merges sensationalism with scholasticism delivering straight talk in love! He resides in Mansfield, Texas with his wife, Nikki, and three sons.    

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, the people of our nation have been enduring a lively publicized Tsunami of violence and hatred for several decades. Violence strikes our children when they are presumed to be safe in schools as in Columbine and Newtown. It strikes when we are conducting ordinary business in an Oklahoma City building. When it snatches the lives of people of color even in the case of being apprehended when they are engaged in pray, we are horrified. Roman Catholic ChurchThere was a young man that really got to me. His mother was killed. He expressed Christ like I have rarely heard expressed from folk that have done you wrong. All of us get done wrong from time to time. We don''t understand that when folk do you wrong that you still treat them well. I am not responsible for how people treat me. I am only responsible for how I treat them. Seventh Day Adventist ChurchThis week in Charleston, South Carolina a lost son came to church. He came to a particular church. Having researched the history of that church, he understood the power of the African American Church as a symbol of resistance against white supremacy in this country. He violated the sanctuary in God''s house. It could have been me. It could have been each and every one of us. AME Zion ChurchThe most common question I get from folk who talk to me is pastor what good can come from this evil, the killing of nine innocent people or nine men and women who were God fearing, the nine men and women who were serving the Lord who were faithful? Folk are wrestling with this. They are asking what good can come out of this evil. The second question I get is why does God allow this to happen?The first thing that comes from this passage in this text is that God is in control. Some of us got a mixed up theology. That is a relationship with God. We think that everything that is good that happens in my life comes from God and everything that is bad in my life comes from the devil. Atlanta AME ChurchThat man done killed nine people. He was recognized on a freeway. They pulled him over and arrested him. No one shot him in his chest or back. They gently put the cuff on him. No one threw him in the back of a van. They flew him from North to South Carolina. I got news for you. There is a change coming. Just hold on a little while longer. If I don''t see you in the morning, remember what I said. Baptist ChurchThe African Methodist Episcopal Church''s discipline says they have a primary task to invite people into relationship with God through Jesus Christ. That is what it says on the first page of the discipline. Episcopal ChurchI am reminded by some news media person who said wonder why the nine families all spoke of forgiveness and didn''t have malice in their heart. On this Father''s Day you ought to know the nine families'' daddy. If you knew the nine families'' daddies, you would know how the children are behaving. Emanuel AME ChurchHe was a preacher by 13, pastor by 18, and a public servant by 23. What a life he lived. What an example he set. What a model for his faith and then to lose him at 41. President Obama EulogyI tend, for instance, as I suspect many of us do, to default to work that I have done as a defense; a justification, against my own sin. Presbyterian ChurchI come into this worship experience after the 7:00 am worship service. I held the 7:00 am crowd hostage and we had good ole fashion prayer meeting. You may get a sermon today, they did not. We just prayed and sang. There is no way we could come to worship today as people of God and act as if this is a normal day. It is not normal. United Methodist Church