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"Expertly structured to maintain interest and keep pages turning. The letters on my screen kept doubling and tripling through a sheen of standing tears, sometimes for sorrow, sometimes for joy. Dixie's story runs the spectrum of emotion from hilarity to tragedy; a deeply moving, experiential work. This is clearly the work of an experienced storyteller. This is a solid, well-written book." - Xulon Press How did I go from living in a large ten room country home to living and working in the inner city of Lexington, Kentucky? The path my life took led me through times of deep sorrow as I grieved my young husband's death, to times of great joy as I experienced God answering prayer after prayer in the miraculous provision of a 33,000 square foot building that became known as The Christ Center. Many people tell their story of going from rags to riches. My journey took me from a place of having every material thing I could dream of to a place of absolute dependence upon God to provide even my next meal. This book is about the many unexpected turns and bends in the road I've taken as I've journeyed through life. It's about many of the experiences I've had and lessons I've learned along the way. But more than that, it is about the faithfulness of God and how He meets people where they are living in whatever season of life they are experiencing. This book is my testimony of God's faithfulness in answering prayer. Dixie resides with her husband of 47 years, Jim, in San Jose, California. Over the years they have enjoyed an active life of hiking, bike riding, camping and spending time with their three married daughters, son-in-laws and six adult grandchildren.

Can God really love me the way the Bible tells me He does? What is a woman's heart all about? Why is she so emotional? Why is she insecure? Why doesn't my husband understand me? If you have ever asked these questions about God, yourself, or your spouse, then this book is for you. The pages of this book are full of Biblical truths on the love that God has for us. This book will inspire you to be all you can be in Jesus. After you read this book you will understand why you are different than your spouse, how very much God loves you, and why you have struggled with insecurity (if you have). We all need to understand each other. We cannot give away what we do not have. Through Jesus we have forgiveness, unconditional love, and grace. Once we see these things, believe them, and receive them we will be a new person. Then in turn, we can give these things away to our spouses and others. May the truths in this book supernaturally change you from the inside out. My prayer is this: That you believe and receive the amazing, unconditional, overwhelming love God has for you! Jennifer and her husband, Jay, live in the Fort Worth area. They are members and in leadership at Living Word Teaching Center in New Fairview, Texas. They have three sons, two daughters-in-law, two granddaughters, and one grandson. Jennifer is a multi-published author. Jay and Jennifer's desire is for people to understand, believe, and receive the fullness of God's unconditional, unwavering, and unending love. Their desire and goal is to impact the world with the love of Jesus! God is opening doors for Jay and Jennifer to go out and minister and share the gospel and the love of Jesus.

In their book "The AAU Wasteland," Coach Dave Taylor and Eli Gonzalez pull back the rug on the AAU and no one is safe, whether they are players, coaches, parents, the NCAA, the NBA, or major shoe companies. Far too many young, influential, and talented basketball players put their hopes into this broken system, only to become non-functioning members of society. However, there is hope! Coach Taylor and Mr. Gonzalez provide a solution that can make the sport of basketball a pure journey to enrich lives once again. If anyone can speak on the current realities of the AAU, it's Dave Taylor. He has played both high school and college basketball. He has coached Division I basketball for four years and was a head varsity basketball coach at the high school level for fifteen years in California. Taylor has been coaching high profile AAU teams and running camps for youngsters with exceptional talent for over twenty years. He currently runs the NATIONAL Jr. Phenom Camp since it started over ten years ago and has also been involved with national AAU programs such as Double Pump and the West Coast All-Star camp for decades. He oversees camps all across the country and has gone to Tokyo, Australia, Beijing, Singapore, and other countries to teach and coach the game of basketball. He will soon run the Plumlee Big Man Camps and other camps for NBA players. He was a character in and was a source of information for the New York Times Best Seller "Play Their Hearts Out" and is featured in the basketball documentary Hoop Dreams 2. Dave Taylor either directly coached or had in his camps current NBA players such as James Hardin, Carlos Boozer, Paul George, Clay Thompson, Drue Holiday, John Wall, Trevor Ariza, Gilbert Arenas, Mike Dunleavey Jr, the Lopez twins, and many more. Eli Gonzalez is a contracted ghostwriter for Xulon Press who previously coached a high school varsity boy's basketball team. Together they intricately weave a story of innocence lost, peppered with stories of NBA legends, and advice from Coach John Wooden. It also includes Coach Taylor's advice to players, parents, and coaches on leveraging the sport to a better future.

Volume Three begins with Judas' final decision to betray Christ. Jesus knows His time is short and there is so much for His own to understand. You will see Jesus' teachings are more intimate than ever during His last days, and after His resurrection. First, each of them will have to learn that the leader is not served, but serves. He will model intercessory prayer, teach them how to live by faith, and shepherd His Church. Our series ends with the 120 follower's successful ministry on the Day of Pentecost. These were the results of Jesus sacrificially Preparing His Own. ENDORSEMENTS Dennis Stewart has given a masterpiece to the church! Preparing His Own is a magnificent account of how Jesus shaped and molded the lives and ministries of His disciples. As you read this captivating account of how Jesus dealt with His disciples, you will feel the heart of God as it speaks directly to you. The beauty of this writing is also seen in its flexibility, as it can be used for personal devotions or as a teaching plan for Bible studies or Sunday school curriculum. Thank you, Dennis, for opening the heart of God to His Sons in this crucial hour. Ron Crawford, Pastor, The Father's Church and author of The Breath of God and over 40 books Dallas, Texas, Dennis Stewart is one of the most prolific teachers we've ever had the privilege to minister alongside. His comprehension of scripture and unique perspectives bring light and depth to the Word of God as few others can. You will find yourself referring back to Dennis' teachings over and over again as you seek first God and His righteousness. Rev. Paul Harrison and Joy Burns Harrison, co-authors of His Kingdom Come and over 10 books on spiritual development, Salem, Oregon

Sarah Wiggins was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She is a single mother with three children. She is known as a charismatic, passionate and influential speaker and she carries her powerful testimony of the power of God on her life and into today's marketplace. For several years now Sarah has dedicated her life to empowering a new generation on alternative health and family leadership. She is a mentor for at risk youth and she is a health care specialist/consultant at a company she has been a part of since 2011. Sweetie_sjw@hotmail.com

"My Knight in an Eighteen Wheeler" Everyone runs into lots of surprises, both good and bad. How we deal with, and live out, the surprises, is called 'life'. This book is about life, my life! Being thrown from being with someone 3 days a week to 24/7 can be a challenge. Running a business can be difficult until you work out who is responsible for what tasks. Not everyone is capable or willing to act on the motto " the customer is always right." Often it is necessary to take turns having a bad day when dealing with the public and employees who stretch the rules as far as possible. Somebody has got to be able to 'take it' on the chin and still smile. This book shows how much fun life can be when you're madly in love with your partner.

When so many devastating struggles and setbacks are seemingly pushing people over the edge, the book, To Never Give Up! offers hope and inspiration to those seeking a better way to cope with life's challenges. This is the story of a divorced, single mother determined to triumph over tragedies as she reared four sons in today's society. Debra eloquently shares how she and her sons, time and time again, overcame many struggles, transforming them into triumphs. With a strong, solid faith in God and the inspiration of the transforming life cycle of a butterfly, Debra encourages readers To Never Give Up! Debra T. Pickett, a modern example of the proverbial virtuous woman, is dedicated to fostering leadership development and educational success in the lives of individuals, empowering them to evolve into their destiny...like a butterfly. Debra T. Pickett can be contacted via email at: debra@destinyled.com. She is available for presentations on topics geared toward personal, educational, and spiritual development for youth and adults.

DISCOVERING YOUR DESTINY! ABOUT THE BOOK: What is your Destiny in life? What Gifts do you possess or have within you? What is your Calling in life or ministry? What are your Talents or Potentials? How do you know what Career or Profession you are best fitted into? Are you really having fulfillment in whatever job you are doing now? Are you maximizing your Gifts or Potentials? If any or all your answer(s) to the above question(s) is negative, then this Book is a MUST for you! Drawing an analogy between how Joseph Discovered & Developed his Gifts & Destiny & how we can Discover & Develop ours too; the author simplifies the issue of Discovering & Developing Destiny! The Book takes you through a Scriptural, Psychological & Temperamental approach - real life everyday experience - to show you how you can practically Discover & Develop your God-given Gift, Talent or Potential and follow it to your final destination in life! This Book will Change your life forever! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: DR. VINCENT, PAUL NDUOMA is a Motivational & Anointed Preacher, Teacher, Chaplain, Prolific Author & Publisher. He's President of: Vincent Paul Ministries Int'l.; Kingdom Power Ministries Int'l; & President/CEO, Vincent Paul Group, Inc. He's also a CAPTAIN in the U.S. Army. He's appeared on: CBN 'Turning Point' (TBN Europe, Love World & AIT) NTA Network; WHTV; TCT TV; KCHF TV; BEN TV London & featured in New York Daily News! He also runs Persistence Works Internet TV! He's published many Books including Persistence Works! & publishes Persistence Works E-Newsletter - reaching over 25,000 people in 150 nations! He holds a B.A. degree from University of Ibadan; M.A. [Leadership] & Master of Divinity [M.Div.] both from Liberty University. He's also been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Westgate University for his prolific writings! He's had training in Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School. Dr. Paul & Edith are based in Texas.

THE GREAT COMMISSION ABOUT THE BOOK: "He said to them, 'Go into all the world and Preach the Good News to all creation" (Mark: 16:15). Jesus says we should take the Good News of what He has already accomplished for the Salvation of mankind, to all creation! This task is also known as The Great Commission! Hence the author in this Book unveils the Challenges, Process and Prospects of carrying out the Great Commission in the 21st Century. The author seeks to encourage the Body of Christ and everyone reading this book to be a partaker in the burden, passion, and action of the Great Commission. The book also includes what the author refers to as the 40 'A's of an Effective Soul Winner that will help the reader become more comfortable in the task of Evangelism! As you read through this Book, you'll develop a deep PASSION for SOULS that will motivate you into action to WIN SOULS as you carry out the Great Commission in the 21st century! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: DR. VINCENT, PAUL NDUOMA is a Motivational & Anointed Preacher, Teacher, Chaplain, Prolific Author & Publisher. He's President of: Vincent Paul Ministries Int'l.; Kingdom Power Ministries Int'l; & President/CEO, Vincent Paul Group, Inc. He's also a CAPTAIN in the U.S. Army. He's appeared on: CBN 'Turning Point' (TBN Europe, Love World & AIT) NTA Network; WHTV; TCT TV; KCHF TV; BEN TV London & featured in New York Daily News! He also runs Persistence Works Internet TV! He's published many Books including Persistence Works! & publishes Persistence Works E-Newsletter - reaching over 25,000 people in 150 nations! He holds a B.A. degree from University of Ibadan; M.A. [Leadership] & Master of Divinity [M.Div.] both from Liberty University. He's also been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Westgate University for his prolific writings! He's had training in Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School. Dr. Paul & Edith are based in Texas.

The Spirit of Hope In a fast-paced courageous account where truth is more powerful than fiction, Charles Herchert retraces the perilous journey of his family in Germany during World War II. This is the true story of a family whose lives were turned upside down with uncertainty as they struggled to survive each passing day during a dark, despairing time of utter chaos. It is the heroic account of hope and a father's determination to find his way back home from a treacherous abyss. The Spirit of Hope is a tribute to God's amazing grace. Charles "Chuck" recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Mary. They have two daughters, two sons, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Chuck and Mary live in Oceanside, California.

Have you ever felt like your invitation to the head table of success was lost in the mail? That the only way you will ever experience wealth and prosperity is to hit some CEO over the head, grab their brass ring and make a run for it? Yeah I know, you probably think I'm crazy but how many times have you said, Lord will it ever be my turn? Throughout my 28 years in Corporate America, 8 companies, 10 managers, 12 job titles and 15 cubicle changes not once have I experienced a seat at the head table. However, I was always allowed to collect the crumbs that fell. Some pieces were big chunks while others were so minuscule you would need a microscope just to see them. But that didn't stop me from dreaming. That didn't stop me from working hard just to finally be asked to move from catching the crumbs to dropping them. So how do you break through? Let's look back at the people who dropped the crumbs, where they fell and how I used them. Armed with that information, I'm sure you'll understand how I came to say, No Thanks...I Don't Want Yo Crumbs". August E Kenny is a Senior Manager of Government Programs for a major healthcare organization. She obtained a Masters in Communication from Purdue University and strives to share her life experiences and faith in God with everyone she meets. It is August E. Kenny's desire that all men be saved and understand when man says No, God has the power and authority to say Yes ! She is the baby of the family, lives in the Midwest and spends most of her time hanging out with her one and only daughter Melissa.

In this new book Ms. Erby shares nine messages designed to remind women of the power they have within themselves to apprehend their dreams and live the life they want to live. "Now that your brain is stimulated, your desires are piqued, and the excitement is welling inside you, give yourself permission to run toward your destiny. Don't wait another moment begin to take the steps now to raise the fulfillment meter in your life. You are an exquisite woman who was created and fashioned in the image of God. Enjoy who you are, relish in your successes, it's healthy to toot your own horn from time to time. Ladies, it is time to "TURN UP," it is time to acknowledge all of your hard work, the word has spread that you are a new woman who is on a mission to live your best life. There is no doubt that you have come to win, there is no doubt that you have a distinction about you - you are unique! The seasons have just shifted and this is your season to be vibrant, to be fierce, to be energized, and to be phenomenal, go ahead and "TURN UP!" Bring the excitement and enjoyment back into your day-to-day living, smile, laugh, dance, skip down the street, get dressed up, and strut down the store aisles to buy your groceries. Show the world what you are working with, go get your happy, go get your glow, and go get your blessings!" Sharise Lynn Erby is the Founding President of Go Tell It Communications & Publishing, LLC and the Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Network (non-profit). Additionally, Sharise is the founder and host of the Phenomenal Woman Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a charismatic empowerment coach and licensed minister who has been speaking and ministering into the lives of women for the past 24 years. Sharise believes no one person has the absolute truth, nor can any one book solve all of your problems, but you can have collective coaches helping you train, pushing you to succeed, getting in your face to keep you focused, and cheering for you in triumph. She believes that not only does it take a village to raise a child, but it takes a village to promote healthiness and well-being for women around the world. Women, we are not intended to be perfect but to be whole and Whole Women Win! "The lives of women in the United States have improved over the past 35 years by many objective measures, yet we show that measures of subjective well-being indicate that women's happiness has declined." (4)

Thieves of Intimacy is a practical, humorous, yet thought provoking literary camera whose lens focus on an examination of the day to day obstacles that confront us and override our desires for more intimacy with God. It exposes our human defenses while giving us hope and encouragement. Its chapters are threaded throughout with humility, transparency, faith, and an unshakeable hunger for a deep and intimate relationship with the Father. "Paulette Holloway has done it again! One exceptional reality that remains a constant in her delivery is the ability to take a truth with all its complexities and break it down into simple metaphors, and stories. This is a tapestry of masterfully crafted life applications that you'll be revisiting time and again in your mind and heart long after you've closed the book." Ronnie P. Nsubuga, Bestselling Author of a Legacy of Choices. "Does it seem like everything and everyone demands your attention? Thieves of Intimacy teaches sanity, order, and peace in navigating life through spending time with God." CharDell Self - Certified Speaking Coach, author, speaker Speak Through Me Communications www.SpeakThroughMe.com "This work illuminates various obstacles that have the potential and proclivity of preventing someone from knowing God in a personal manner. The reader who wants to know him as more than just an acquaintance, this book is for you!" Robert L. Elliott, Jr. D. Min. Pastor, Morning Star Baptist Church, P.G., VA Paulette Holloway is a gifted teacher, speaker, evangelist and missionary, using the Word of God as her mainstay. Her passionate message of love to the hurting has taken her around the world spanning four continents. She is an active member of All Nations Baptist Church in Washington, DC and is the founder of PH Ministries whose mission is to bring Kingdom balance to everyday life. She has authored the book "Tea With God-Everyday Encounters", now in its second print. Paulette holds a Bachelors and Masters of Social Work degree and is currently the Executive Director of Phyllis Wheatley YWCA in Washington, DC. No matter how she is described, her passion is to see lives transformed as she brings glory to the Kingdom of God.

The book The Christian Abuser demonstrates how some Baptist and evangelical men misquote Ephesians 5:22-23 and lift the passage from its context in order to justify defining the wife's reality and practicing both verbal and physical abuse. The Biblical concept of headship is explored by the author, and he draws upon years of counseling experience to show there is hope for change in abusive relationships." Saved in 1955 at age fourteen, Guy Goodell has been preaching consistently from that time until now, almost sixty years. Upon graduation from high school, he served in the United States Air Force, working with the Chaplains in providing voluntary Bible studies in the barracks. While in Colorado, he earned the A.A. equivalent from the College of the Air Force, majoring in radar technology. In 1960, he enrolled at Tennessee Temple University to prepare for expanded ministry, finishing his tour of military duty in the Air Force Reserve in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After completing the B.A. degree, Guy and his family moved to Texas where he attended Dallas Theological Seminary in the fall and spring, studying at North Texas State University in the summers. Guy completed the M.A. in English at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the Ph.D. in Christian Counseling at Landmark Baptist College. He did additional post graduate studies at the University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, Carson-Newman University, and the State University of New York. As a pastor, Guy established The Strength for Living Counseling Center fifty years ago and integrated counseling into his pastoral ministry. He has served as a counselor and as trainer of counselors for fifty years, working with judges, police, emergency medical personnel, pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and their respective families. Under the Reagan Administration, Guy was one of three hundred pastors who met with the President and accepted the responsibility of smuggling millions of Bibles into the Soviet Union. Guy worked with Dr. Bob Billings, a staff member of President Reagan, and incorporated "Bibles for Russia" for purposes of raising funds for printing the Bible in the Russian language. Guy still operates Bibles for Russia, helping develop ministries, serve pastors, and promote youth camps in Russia and former Soviet states. He helped establish Bible Schools in Russia, the Ukraine, and Romania.

Augusto received salvation in 1963 and became a member of the Worldwide Church of God a year later. When Garner Ted was ousted in the late '70's, she and her pastor husband were expelled from the ministry and church for refusing to accept a bribe to "just keep your mouth shut" about Herbert Armstrong's sexual improprieties and misuse of money and power. Disillusioned with the hypocrisy and discrepancies of religion she went to the Source of all truth and prayed: "Father in heaven, You are God; You sent Your Son to die for my sins; You resurrected Him and He now sits at Your right hand. Beyond this, I know nothing, teach me!" She soon learned the "Plain Truth" about speaking in tongues! The Armstrong's taught speaking in tongues was demonic. In truth, according to Mark 16:17, speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit! One day, while worshipping in tongues, she wondered what she was saying and heard herself say, "I will do the mighty deeds of Jesus! Glory to God! Hallelujah! Who? Me?" She assumed attending a bible school was in order but quickly changed her mind when the Spirit informed her He was teaching her! In 2003 she enrolled in Christian Life School of Theology to satisfy requirements of man in order to obtain a ministerial degree and license. When she graduated in 2004 she sensed she was not only graduating from the Christian Life School of Theology taught by man but also from the Christian Life School of Theology taught by the Holy Spirit! She was baptized with Holy Fire During a "visitation" in 1995. (Luke 3:16) She manifests all the ministry gifts and exhibits strong faith and boldness in the Holy Spirit. This is Augusto's first book.

I hear it all of the time, "This has been the greatest experience of my life." It could be someone talking about an overseas trip to some exotic island, a great golfing and fishing excursion to some place around the world, a cruise to some unusual place on the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, or someone meeting a personality who has made them have "goose bumps," because they saw them or got an autograph. We hope everyone has some great memories of special events in their lives and the joy they received from those life experiences. In this book, we will share a great passage from the Bible where Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." As a result of my own heart being changed, the real truth became my "Life's Greatest Experience." As you read, allow God to fill your heart and mind with some of the wonderful treasures made available to every person in the world. Nothing or anyone is impossible with God. You can have "Life's Greatest Experience," today! Jim Jamieson has had the great opportunity to pastor for several years, be involved in evangelistic outreach meetings, hosted a Christian television program, served with India Gospel Outreach and made several trips to India with Valson Abraham. Jim and his wife, Tillie, traveled extensively across America holding patriotic rallies and honoring America's military veterans. He worked as a servant to the Billy Graham Evangelistic organization in 1983 and 1986 in Amsterdam, Holland. Jim and Tillie live in Guymon, OK.

Mr Gidney is not a minister; he became a Christian while serving with the special forces of the British Military Police in Italy. He is a layman who started his own business over fifty years ago and has traded in over one hundred countries in the world. He has been an industrial advisor to the British government and to HRH Prince Charles as a chairman of the Prince's Youth business Trust, which organisation trains and assists disabled and disadvantaged young people to start their own business. He was a director of the European Missionary Fellowship for over forty years, responsible for the development of indigenous churches in Europe. He has been a guest lecturer at Warwick University on the Masters business program, specializing in the liberating of human resource. He currently consults for banks and financial institutions on the Global economy and corporate recovery. In 1987 he was decorated by HM Queen Elizabeth with the high honour of being made a Commander of the most excellent order of the British Empire, for services to his country.

MAGI, WISE MEN: Priests, revered and famous for their supernatural knowledge and ability to read the stars and change the course of human events, believed to practice magic, alchemy and other forms of esoteric knowledge. Imagine a warrior king of an undisputed ruling family in an ancient kingdom. Rich. Powerful. Famous all over the known world as one of the exceedingly great magi who possesses knowledge and has mastered skills far above what most people think is possible. He has everything. I AM MAGI could be his royal highness, King Balthazar's story. He was a seeker of truth and believed in the coming king who would rise up and shift the power and might from Rome to his own kingdom. His kingdom would be great beyond any other and endure forever; there would be peace, no disease, and no hunger; he would rule as King of kings. Balthazar has now been summoned by the heavens to welcome this divine king. He and two other magi leave their opulent palaces to go on an epic journey that will lead through the most dangerous places and kingdoms on earth. "What kind of king is able to direct the heavens? What can I offer him in friendship?" Balthazar Rhonda Quillin, by day, is the editor for the Department of Tactics at the US Army Command and General Staff College. Otherwise, she writes fiction. Watch for her next book, We Were Called Out. She lives with her husband, Charlie, among vintage dogs, cats, and a fantastic 1968 Camaro.

"The title Are You a Christian or a Disciple? boldly addresses a question that has ultimate implications for every Christ Follower, and which God seems to be pushing into the center of today's global "Christian" conversation. Well researched and presented, this book is going to challenge thinking about what it means to be a disciple-- nothing less than a fully devoted follower of Jesus! Ed Gross has given the church a very timely, provocative, and practical resource!" Jerry Trousdale - author of the best-selling book: Miraculous Movements: How Hundreds of Thousands of Muslims are Falling in Love with Jesus "With an authentic love for the church and a rigorous commitment to Biblical study, Ed takes on the task of showing us how we have lost the true meaning of discipleship, replacing it with a comfortable-living brand of Christianity that ignores how Jesus taught his disciples to be and to make disciples. This book may challenge long held notions of effective evangelism, missions, ministry, and discipleship. I've seen, in several places around the world, the 1st century brand of explosive disciple-making that Ed talks about. Can it happen here? That may depend on how we respond to the question, Are You a Christian or a Disciple?" - Dr. Dave Hunt - VP Disciple Making Movements in the Americas - CityTeam International "When Ed preaches, he preaches even to the point of tears. In this book Dr. Gross passionately pleads that you, I, the whole church will take the Word of God at face value, particularly Jesus' command to make disciples." Dr. Robert Styer, Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, Director of the Comprehensive Science Program, Villanova University Edward N Gross (DMis-Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is Coordinator of Strategic Alliances with CityNet Ministries in Philadelphia, PA. He has served in missions, church planting, pastoral ministry and theological education in the USA and abroad. He teaches at Back to the Bible Training College in South Africa. Ed has been married to his wife Debby for 37 years.

Why Pray? What is it about the nature of reality that makes it necessary to pray? Is the future of the world fixed, or can prayer change the course of history? Are there some things that will not happen because we did not pray? If the will of God is always done, is there any need to pray at all? Joel A'Bell, Lead Pastor at Hillsong Church in Australia, comments: "I have been deeply impacted by Michael's resources - both previous books and his teaching on the atonement. Many people have given voice to the subject of prayer; how, when & what it looks like, but I have not yet heard anyone explain Why Pray - not like this. Michael has a thorough grasp of scripture and the surrounding themes that relate to such a topic as this. I have noticed my own conversations with the Lord changing as a result of this book. I have become more aware of God's presence and His desire to be involved in my daily situations. My prayer is that God will ignite a fire within you to know Him in a greater way so that you will understand Why Pray? " Peter Warren, Southwest USA Director of Youth With A Mission, says: "Prayer changes things." I grew up hearing people say this. And then one day I began to question if prayer could actually change outcomes. Did it have the power to alter the course of history, or are we simply doing it because the Bible tells us to, but ultimately, it has no real impact on the world in which we live? Mike's book addresses this question head on. It is the best exposition I have ever read that answers the question, "Why pray?" Why Pray? will revolutionize your prayer life, and, if you're anything like me, you'll gain a new motivation to partner with God to forge change for the good in this broken and hurting world. Dean Harvey, Pastor, Teacher, and Missionary with Youth With a Mission, observes: "Michael R. Saia's book, Why Pray? is a theological feast. I think the theological aspect of prayer is more important to me as a pastor and teacher. I myself have had a hard time with prayer at times, specifically because of some of the issues Saia raises. I can't think of a single question I have had about the theology of prayer in the last 61 years which Saia did not address. I believe he is one of the best theologians of our time. I heartlily recommend Why Pray? It needs to be read by all serious Christians." Michael R. Saia had a teaching ministry as a missionary for seventeen years. He and his wife traveled extensively, teaching in missionary training schools, churches, and seminars. Mike is a published author with a book on counseling that won the "Book of the Year" award from Cornerstone magazine. Mike also authored Does God Know the Future?, Understanding the Cross, and Why Do the Innocent Suffer? Mike, his wife, Carol, and their son, Michael, live in Washington State.

Why Do the Innocent Suffer? If God is loving and powerful, why did He allow suffering to exist? If God is all loving, and all powerful, couldn't He stop all suffering? Why are innocent children born deformed? Why are there wars? What about tornadoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis? Doesn't God care about all the people who are suffering in the world? Peter Warren, Southwest USA Director of Youth With A Mission, says: I love Mike's passion to defend the Character of God and how he backs up every single point with the Word of God. The fact that he does this, instead of simply giving his own ideas or impressions, gives great authority to what he is saying. So many young people, which is the bulk of those I work with, have grown up with deep misunderstandings and questions about God's love when they see innocent people suffering. Very few of them have had any Biblically-based teaching on the subject. I wish every single one of them could read this book! Dean Harvey, Pastor, Teacher, and Missionary with Youth With a Mission, observes: Why Do The Innocent Suffer? is the most comprehensive discussion of this topic I have ever seen. Saia compares the various religious and philosophical reasons offered to answer this question, then solves the problem with a thoroughly Biblical answer. We might summarize the message of the book as an answer to the question of Moses in Genesis 18:25, "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" Mike's thorough exegesis of the book of Job is a highlight of the book, and would serve every pastor and teacher very well. Michael R. Saia had a teaching ministry as a missionary for seventeen years. He and his wife traveled extensively, teaching in missionary training schools, churches, and seminars. Mike is a published author with a book on counseling that won the "Book of the Year" award from Cornerstone magazine. Mike also authored Does God Know the Future?, Understanding the Cross, and Why Pray? Mike, his wife, Carol, and their son, Michael, live in Washington State.

Tom Jackson loves his wife and babies, no doubt about it! But he also realizes that there is much he needs to learn about being the kind of husband and father that he needs to be. Then one night a few remarks by a pastor spark a desire and a determination to gain true wisdom. Little does Tom know how this decision will change his life. Linda Preston spent thirty-seven years in high school and community college classrooms loving teaching English. However, she considers her most challenging and rewarding adventure was that of wife and mother. In addition to teaching, writing, and parenting, she has enjoyed speaking at women's conferences and retreats. Now retired, she and her husband live in Twin Falls, Idaho, where they are active in their church and community.

In the hot summer of 1956, the dreaded polio epidemic broke out in Atlanta, Georgia. The polio vaccine had just become available and some were still unsure of it and very skeptical. I was one of the unfortunate ones that the terrible virus attacked. I was paralyzed from the neck down at four years of age and lived one full year at Warm Springs, Georgia. Come and share my journey, one of healing and hope. Come and let your faith come alive as I share true stories of extraordinary things in an ordinary life. Faith sees no boundaries, sees no obstacles, and the only thing it knows to do is to go forward and perform. Let me take you from impossibilities to Possibilities!

Teaching you principles that assure you that you do have the Power to Achieve when God is your partner! When you get hit with circumstances beyond your control, the results can be tragic if you do not realize that your attitude is your most valuable asset! The author, Beverly Ross wishes to bring insight to "thought changing" principles that can help you overcome the "tragedies" of the past, and turn them into "victories" of the future! Choices and the Power to Achieve will help you realize that God has a plan and purpose for your life and you are equipped to achieve the happiness and freedom you deserve! Changing your mind and changing directions is the only way you will get different results!

La lecture de 'Mu Nzila Kongo' me fait découvrir les talents des fils et filles de ma propre région. Joël Nsongo, par cet ouvrage, répond au besoin d'un récit fait par un ressortissant de la région du Bas-Congo. Enfin 'Mu Nzila Kongo' devrait interpeller tout congolais, en particulier celui du Bas-Congo, à chercher comment investir son savoir-faire au service et au développement de sa région et donc du pays tout entier. MU NZILA KONGO (Sur le chemin Kongo) est notre titre bien indiqué pour signifier la marche continue du peuple Kongo vers un développement intégral dans la région. L'auteur.

This book is a true story about a wife whose husband committed suicide and how she coped with her husband's death by suicide. It is an inspirational story about the will to go on and refusing to give up. It is mainly a story about God's grace and how He gets us through the most difficult passages of our lives. Joanie Glass has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 17 years. She works in Los Angeles as a clinical evaluator assessing children's mental health needs. She also provides clinical supervision to those aspiring to be licensed clinicians. She also volunteers reaching out to human trafficking victims. Her main focus is raising her teenage son, who is the biggest blessing of her life

Sarah's Story is the journey of an ordinary Christian girl who suddenly finds her smug life turned upside down. She has just moved from the big metropolis of Dallas, Texas to the small city of Monroe, Louisiana. She starts her first day in her new school friendless and pregnant. To add to Sarah's woes, her mother was killed a few weeks before in an automobile accident. Sarah, through the guidance of an All-Powerful God, rises up and meets her obstacles with courage and trust in God. Through her example, many people's lives are affected and changed. You will be inspired and challenged to stand faithfully in this godless world and live out the plan God has created specifically for you.

Hello, My name is Carolyn McMahel. I am married to Duane, my beloved husband of nearly 43 years. Between the two of us we have five living children, over 13 grandchidren and over 5 great grandchildren. I am a firm believer in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I also have a deep desire to love on people from all over the world. One way that I can accomplish this is to get my books of poetry to people that need an uplift in spirit and a loving touch. I give the Holy Spirit credit for the words in each book, because several years ago, I ask Him to give me the words and I believe He did. I pray the words of this book and my other one will be a blessing from God and a blessing to God. May you feel His love and His touch. Thanks to God, my family and friends for loving me and thanks to you Jim, my son for the tremendous help you have given me in many ways in getting this book ready for publishing. God bless you all. All the glory goes to God. With love and prayer, Carolyn McMahel

Conflict is serious and needs the church's serious attention. Every eight hours a pastor is terminated. Every year over a thousand churches disband; often because of conflict. Supported by over thirty years of academic research and based on real-life experiences in ministry, Conflict: Causes and Cures presents practical perspectives, solutions, and resources for dealing with conflicted churches. Dr. Smith shares the top ten causes of conflict in a lively case study format and discusses three necessary approaches to conflict-education, mediation, and restoration. Complete with scripture references and biblical applications, Conflict: Causes and Cures is essential reading for those who are concerned about this critical problem that confronts our churches today. ENDORSEMENTS "Dr. Smith has provided a manual for recognizing and resolving conflict. His biblical, yet practical solutions will help leaders and followers alike to better deal with contentious people and problematic situations." Jerry Fulton, Editor of Baptist Progress "I have known Dr. Mike Smith for about 35 years. In my 40 years of experience of serving as Chairman of the Deacons, Church Personnel Chairman and, concerned church member I have never run across a book that spoke so openly and honestly about church conflict in which this complex subject is presented in user-friendly terms. This book is an excellent resource for understanding the causes and cures of conflicts. I recommend it to every church and pastor dealing with church conflicts."