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Foster Parenting Essentials was written for new childcare providers. After many years as a foster parent, the author realized that most new childcare providers were not prepared. New foster parents are schooled in rules and regulations, but little is taught about the challenges ahead. This book was written from experience to prepare for common, unanticipated situations while providing explanations and solutions to normal events that occur in foster care. Humor and personal examples are mixed in for reinforcement. This is an easy read that should benefit anyone entering the childcare profession.

The world is waiting for the manifestation of the children of God for their salvation. Bitterness is one of the ways by which the devil makes sure that this manifestation does not happen. God is love and so should his children be. Have you ever done something for somebody and expected a thank you and there was absolute silence? What about a false accusation? Were you abused as a child or are you still being abused, betrayed or rejected? Have you ever been a victim of rape? Dismissed from your job unjustifiably or undermined at the work place? How does it feel when it is a wife, a husband or a loved one? It hurts even the more. If you are hurting as a result of being bitter or you want to help someone Destroy the Destroyer will assist you. "e;Destroy the Destroyer"e; will take you through some of the causes of bitterness with examples from the bible, its deadly effects on the individuals and how some of them dealt with it and how you can also deal with it. You will also find real interesting stories of people who lived in bitterness and how it affected their lives. Learn how to prevent bitterness from taking root in your life and free yourself from the prison of anger?

How many people still believe that the first human being was a man? If the Bible shows that the first earth creature God created was male and female and that the woman was formed from the side, not the rib, then biblical gender equality has to be accepted as a fact, and the subordination of women needs to be acknowledged as the result of sin. The original Hebrew word that was translated as rib is sela. An accurate translation of this word should be side. Because the first woman was formed from the side and all ingredients (bone and flesh) were taken from the first human being, the man and the woman have common origin. God called both the first man and the first woman Adam (Genesis 5:2). However, after the Fall, the man kept the name Adam, which is the Hebrew word for human being, for himself and renamed the woman. By doing so, he stole humanity from the woman (and consequently from all women) and reduced her to the role of being the mother of all living, which is the translation of the Hebrew word Eve. The ruling of the man over the woman was not Gods intention, but the result of sin (Genesis 3:16). What happened in Genesis 3:16 was corrected in John 3:16. John tells us, God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. This promise was made to the whole Adam, not only the male part. God redeems both the man and the woman equally. Now we do not live under sin anymore, but under grace. Therefore, Paul can write in Galatians 3:2729, For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abrahams descendants, heirs according to promise. This promise belongs to both the man and the woman. Christ reunites the male and the female again as one and calls both of them Adam.

This is where I bare my soul. In this book I share with you the journey of life, loss and learning to live again. There is grief and there is joy. What feels like a brief summary of Thaos life is put into words, the entirety of his life cannot be explained. But through it all, I pray that glory is given to the Lord, the Creator of life itself.

Have you ever thought about the leadership style of Jesus Christ? There has never been anyone who has had an influence on the world the same as Jesus. He began His ministry with a small group of men who He equipped to change the world. Jesuss strategy of leading did not focus on prestige, wealth, power, or force. The plan of Jesus, from the start of His ministry, was to be a servant-leader. The servant-leadership style of Jesus is a strategy that will benefit any organization, business, charity group, or congregation.

Aware of the difficulties encountered by the vast majority of the believers of the body of Christ concerning the book of Revelation, he has seen fit to put his knowledge at the disposal of each and every one who has a real desire to study the Revelation of Jesus-Christ. The book of Revelation is not as difficult as many people think it is. In fact, to study that book, first of all, you need to understand how its introduction was written; secondly, how its messages are communicated; and thirdly, how to interpret its symbols. Once you understand those three basic elements, all that will be left to do is go through the other books of the Bible in order to find out the correct interpretations for the symbols that are found in the first five chapters of the book of Revelation.This study is a useful resource that will actually open your eyes to the wisdom of the book of Revelation. The explanations are clear, direct, and simple. All that is said in this book is based entirely on the self-sufficiency of the Bible. We encourage you to take this study very seriously because it also has a great deal of information to share with you on the subject of the rapture of the church. Please do not just take our word for it; see it for yourself.

Marie is an encourager who freely shares from her heart. Her heart's desire for herself and others is to be rooted in a deeper love and understanding of our Lord and to walk in the freedom that is found in Him/His word (Galatians 5:1). Monday Morning Moments is packed full of daily life lessons combined with biblical truths and application.

This book is a true Testimony of my "NDE" (Near Death Experience) and an Out of Body Experience during a horrific vehicular wreck, that I pushed aside and denied at the time, in thinking that it was, from the blunt trauma to my head, from going through a windshield, then from the morphine and drugs the Ambulance crew gave to me at the crash site, along with my strength and achievement to escape death...only to finally recognize, that it was God and his Guardian Angel's that saved myself and my College roommate...and once I finally fell into a life pursuit of chasing Money, driven by Greed...and fell into a deep pit of sin that I dug myself, I finally discovered the Truth and the only one True God, who Saved my life, and rewarded me with an incredible Great Awakening and the Greatest Reunion, in achieving my Salvation and to follow Christ Jesus, for the rest of my life on this earth, and into His Kingdom come!

Do you struggle to trust God amid life's crashing waves of disappointment, tragedy, and pain? Have you found yourself feeling discouraged or full of self-doubt? We all experience highs and lows throughout life that can create inner turmoil and external conflict. Trying to find peace through the chaos can sap our energy and leave us feeling hopeless or alone. Filled with personal narratives and practical application, Open When... offers an authentic and compassionate message that will help you navigate through life experiences with faith and hope. Author Noel Jansen encourages you to engage in self-reflection, sharing pieces of her own imperfect journey, through which she questioned and ultimately learned to rely on God's promises. As the biblical truths unfold and words of encouragement wash over you in this topical study, the groundwork is laid for a deeper relationship with our gracious and loving God. It is within this foundation of faith that we can find joy and peace within the sea of life's uncertainty.

All of us, at times, encounter heartache, death, challenges, failures, disappointments, and other trials. How do you overcome these difficulties? Do you hold onto your hidden and silent issues? At what moment will you no longer internalize your doubts and fears, your failures and unforgiveness, your pain and brokenness? Holding onto painful problems indefinitely will not add value or meaning to your life. In Encouragement for Those Who Suffer in Silence, author Rev. Dr. LaRuth E. Lockhart addresses common issues often held in secret by many, challenges that can cause you to become broken and to suffer in silence. She communicates that you can't receive comfort until you face and admit what ails you. You must let go and let God have control of every aspect of your life. He's the God of all healing, comfort, and restoration. Using her personal experience of suffering silently, and with the word of God as her source, Dr. LaRuth encourages you to give voice to the silent issues that bind you and to graciously receive healing for your pain and restoration through Jesus Christ the savior.

Rejection, either in the past or present, is painful. Unfortunately, it often causes us to feel unwilling to forgive, bitter, hopeless, and unable to move forward in life. But God wants us to know that we are in good company because Jesus Christ, the Crucified One, was rejected as well. The Good News is that we can be delivered from the spirit of rejection in all areas of life because the Lord understands our pain, hurt, and disappointment. After all, He has been there too, and, even better, overcame rejection. N. L. Fox leads believers who have been rejected and outcast on an inspirational journey inward while sharing personal and biblical stories, prayers, and illuminating scriptures that explore rejection in families, friendships, the church, the workplace, the nation and world, and other instances. Throughout her testimony, Fox encourages Christians to shed the chains of rejection and hopelessness to embrace His unconditional love. In the Company of the Rejected shares stories, scriptures, and prayers that inspire believers to overcome the pain of rejection to be renewed in their God-given destiny.

We all have a sense of who we are from a human perspective. Yet, many have a need for acceptance, approval, fulfillment, and a sense of accomplishment. Some of us know who we are spiritually, while others have a deep need to discover their identity in Jesus Christ. My dear sister, if that's you, you don't have to seek or wonder any longer! Second Corinthians 6:18 says I will be a father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty! What does that mean? It means you are a child of God, a beautiful daughter of the King of Kings! The daily messages in this devotional book will not only provide insight into your identity in Jesus Christ but it will also provide encouragement of the wonderful blessings you have as a Daughter of the King!

The Bible teaches the all-important subject of righteousness in the Old and New Testaments. It also identifies righteousness as indispensable in the believer's walk with God. The same Bible condemns unrighteousness as well as self-righteousness in clear terms. Many people are ignorant of self-righteousness and how the enemy uses it to torment and derail lives. It keeps many souls from being saved and has been keeping many believers from making heaven. In this ground-breaking book, the author, Pastor Emmanuel Atoe, stresses that believers must know the true meaning of righteousness and accept God's righteousness rather than seek their own (Philippians 3:7-10). The book highlights comprehensively what self-righteousness entails. It also explains the character of a self-righteous person. A self-righteous person is defined as one who is confident in his or her own righteousness. He or she also shows superiority above all others, especially if they have a different opinion than theirs. It identifies the root causes of self-righteousness as excessive focus on self, ignorance, pride, unbelief, frustrating the grace of God, among others. Also, the book reveals the manifestations of righteousness and warns us to avoid its booby traps and pitfalls. We should learn from all that Jesus pointed out about the self-righteous attitude of the Pharisees in Matthew 23.

The Little Prince is cloaked in imagery and concepts that are not apparent at first blush. Originally written in French, Le Petit Prince was published in 1943 and has transcended time and place to become one of the all-time great literary works. Young readers have enjoyed the journeys and encounters of the title character-and the book has also captured the imagination of adults. In The Long Journey Home, author and theologian Robert F. Fuggi uncloaks the many theological concepts that may be gleaned from The Little Prince. He observes that in many ways, the story is similar to the parables that Jesus taught. In the parable of the lost coin, when a woman had ten silver coins and lost one, Jesus says, "Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?" In the parable of the treasure hidden in the field, a man finds treasure, but doesn't own the field so he hides it again, and then in his joy, he goes out and sells all he has to buy the field. In the story of The Little Prince, if you look carefully for the hidden treasure, you will be rewarded.

Faith is exercised according to God's Word, prayer, and praise. When we find ourselves out of balance with these three actionable fundamentals, we cut ourselves off from the Holy Spirit's power to help us through our storms. In an inspirational guide, Ashlyn Blake offers a step-by-step approach to building or restoring faith while navigating through the increasing challenges and temptations in daily life. Through her testimony, Blake reveals how she, a Christian since childhood, struggled to maintain her faith during the greatest difficulties in life. Through her guidance that includes biblical examples of characters who regained their faith walk with Christ, believers will better understand faith in general, learn where faith begins, grow faith in God, build a strong bond with Him, take faith steps during storms, understand the way God tests our faith, submit thoughts to the authority of Jesus, and embrace God's promise, purpose, and power, and much more. Step-by-Step Faith weaves personal testimony with biblical inspiration to provide real-life insights that believers can apply daily to build and restore an unwavering faith in God.

After experiencing a host of family tragedies, author Wally Long found himself asking: "Why me, Lord? Why have you allowed all of this tragedy to take place in my family?" He searched the scriptures for answers, and God gave him a sermon. It was a sermon he needed. It was a sermon born of deep grief and suffering. That sermon serves as the foundation for this book, Why Me, Lord?, Wally prays the lessons he learned through his tragedies will be a blessing. Neither a Bible study nor how-to book, he offers a host of Biblical principles meant to encourage you while you're going through difficult times and trials in your life. In Why Me, Lord?, Wally presents general thoughts about trials, afflictions, and suffering; addresses what causes suffering; and discusses the purpose of suffering. He shares the message that regardless of the cause of your challenges, God can and will use your suffering, giving you a purpose to it. He'll use your sufferings to show himself strong in you, strengthen you, purify you, steer you back on course, reveal your character, accomplish his plans, and prepare you for his glory.