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What does the Bible REALLY say about hell? It depends on who you ask! There are many interpretations of what the Bible says, from traditionalism to universalism. During my young adult life, I began to question some of the sermons I was hearing. How could God be a loving God when I felt if I told a lie, He would strike me with lightning, or worse. Let me be your Virgil as in Dante's Inferno and guide you through all the different interpretations of hell. Then I challenge you to make your own decisions and learn what I believe after my research. Rev. Dr. Frances Mae Newman is the pastor of Bear Creek United Methodist Church in Lucasville, Ohio and Alma United Methodist Church in Alma, Ohio. She is a graduate of Global Grace Seminary in Texas and Newburgh Theological Seminary in Indiana. She is the mother of a son who lives in Florida and a daughter who lives next door, and a grandson who lives in Columbus, Ohio. Her hobbies are crocheting and reading, and now it seems, writing. She was inspired to write this book while writing her dissertation for her PhD in Biblical Studies and the fact that there were so many ideas of what hell would be like. Read the book and then decide for yourself.

I never fit in as a child and often had supernatural encounters that I couldn't explain. At the age of sixteen, I had an encounter that completely changed the trajectory of my life. With no one to talk to about this experience, I fell into a life of rebellion and witchcraft. Then, the Lord used the words of a witch to lead me to a great man of God. God used this man to save my soul from evil as well as my physical life through a miraculous healing. Now, I am on a mission to depopulate Hell by exposing darkness veiled as light. This spiritual warfare manual will help you recognize the Enemy's tactics that have your soul in confusion, bondage, and unable to walk in the destiny God planned for your life. It will give you strategies to fight from a position of victory through Jesus! My testimony exemplifies what I heard the Lord call the "Church to Cauldron Pipeline." People are hungry for a move of God, yet many churches are suppressing the move of the Holy Spirit, which is thrusting His people into witchcraft...from church to the occult. With fury that burns like fire, I heard the Lord say, "An eye for an eye, Ezekiel 24 for Ezekiel 34, a cauldron for a cauldron." The last chapter reveals the Lord's message to the Church, and as you read, I pray the anger of the Lord awakens you. Wendy Sadd is a spiritual warrior called to expose and dismantle darkness veiled as light. She is an educator, author, mother, and prodigal daughter with a radical testimony. She is zealous for the Lord who, in His mercy, pulled her out of a life of witchcraft and placed her on the front lines of His end-time army.

An average day where everything is going normally can be turned upside down in an instant. In that moment, the world seems to fall apart and reality shifts. After forty-nine years of suppressing her feelings and memories, Linda Fritz openly shares the horror and pain that she endured in a moment just like this. Linda always had a unique relationship with the Lord, as she was able to see things others couldn't. After receiving instruction from the Lord that she and her husband should adopt a child, Linda was ecstatic when her son, Josh, came into their lives. However, days after his second birthday, Josh was injured in a terrible lawn mower accident and was rushed to the hospital. Linda had to cling to the Lord for a miracle. My Day of Infamy is a tragically true story that recounts the worst day of Linda Fritz's life and the aftermath of it. Her son experienced severe injuries and long hospital stays while Linda and her loved ones were forever affected by his suffering. Readers will be moved by this piece and realize just how quickly life can change when least expected. They will be inspired by how God worked in Linda Fritz's life, performing miraculous healing on her baby when destruction seemed like the only possibility.

There is a lot of confusion surrounding how, or even if, God is working miraculously today. Between continuationism, the belief God still works supernatural miracles today, and cessationism, where God no longer works supernatural wonders, there are scholarly professionals on both sides of the fence. How can Christian discern what to believe in our day? In Where are The Miracles?, Dr. Rod O'Neil takes a logical approach to this diverse and controversial subject on supernatural miracles and wonders. Dr. O'Neil presents the various arguments and positions and identifies the assumptions and biases we all might have on this particular doctrine. These "old wineskins" have to be challenged before a true doctrinal position can be developed. Presented are supernatural healings and other wonders recorded in Scripture, alongside the healings within the Church and throughout church history. He compares the so-called miraculous wonders of the post-apostolic era to those of the first century apostolic era, and from this, we are better able to assess if and when God is working or will work supernaturally in our day and age. God still works healings and miracles today, but what kind? Since Christ expected His Church to grow exponentially, should we not see countless confirmed resurrections, instantaneous restorations of amputated limbs, and healings of people with Down syndrome through the ages by a God who never changes? Dr. O'Neil's work explores why God worked supernaturally in the past and why we only see providential wonders today, which do not violate God's established laws of nature and physics. It's clear that we will not see supernatural wonders again until the two witnesses identified in Revelation 11 come on the world scene. Otherwise, the wonders they will perform over a short 3.5 years will not be all that wondrous. Rod O'Neil lives in Mount Washington, Kentucky with his wife, Karen. He is a former U.S. Marine and defense contractor, is now a business consultant, and enjoys teaching, writing, and cross-country bicycle trips. Raised in a Catholic family, Rod accepted Christ in an experienced-based Pentecostal church, and now enjoys the fellowship, worship, and sound bible teaching found in more bible-centric churches.

Four women, broken by their own failure and abused by men and Satan, feel isolated from "normal" society. Into their life filled with hopelessnes and condemnation, Jesus enters with genuine love, mercy, forgiveness, and grace. - Do you feel that your life didn't turn out as you once dreamed? - Do you feel hopeless, rejected, insecure, lonely, or condemned? - Do you long for forgiveness and mercy, but feel it's out of your reach? - Does peace seem elusive to you? - Do you hope for someone to love you unconditionally? Then this book is for you! From her own experiences, quite similar to these four women, the author shares her story of how Jesus rescued and restored her. She shows how you can find the forgiveness you need, the peace that eludes you and the love you long for. Sheryl Waller was raised in Louisiana, about 30 miles north of New Orleans. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English Education from Louisiana College, now Louisiana Christian University. She went on to teach high school English and Literature. She later earned her Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and worked as a high school librarian in Mississippi. She was an accomplished pianist and organist. Sheryl enjoyed taking care of plants and flowers, shopping for bargains, especially anything Coca-Cola. She relished time with her family, traveling with them when she could. She also loved her church family and her friends. Above all, she loved Jesus! Sheryl met her true and eternal Beloved face to face on July 23, 2014.

Dear readers, we all have a story, and this is mine. It took a long time to put these words on paper. I literally became the book, through overcoming fear of man, and drawing closer to God. If others get some fringe benefits and blessings through reading it, so be it. Hopefully, this will speak to hearts that can identify in the areas of entertainment, spiritual experiences, missions and sacrifice, and those who have lived with loved ones battling cancer, and more. Yes, it is a wide gamut, but Christ is all things to all men. Enjoy and let it strike the chords of your own heart to play your song, handwritten personally for you by your Creator. God works through trials in your life, to bring His fullness, through His unending love. This is called a paradox....what may currently seem, is not always the end result. His fire is His love.....A paradox.....A liquid fire of love.....An "out of the box" fire.....Even as Moses saw the burning bush, in awe and wonder, so today, God is our Consuming Fire of Love, however He wants to show up. No matter what walk of life, your origin is in Him. Do things seem upside down in the world to you today? Think about this! The cultures of the past may have thought that same way, because God works from the negative and positive to bring forth the whole. From surrender to Him in what may seem like defeat, to victory in that surrender. It's a spiritual mystery, a paradox, and at times a parable. It's a relational experience, an organic, raw, gut like cry, from the depths of our bowels as human beings. It's the childlike innocence, faith, and wonder, that brings forth unimaginable miracles.

Christianity is supposed to be a relationship with a living person. Yet for many Christianity is going to church, membership in some religion or local body, or doing some work or business in the church. Ministry, the working business of the Church may replace this relationship and the person of Christ in the lives of believers. The Great Business is about how we might change the focus from mere religion, ministry works and duties to Christ Himself. In this change of focus, looking unto Christ, I believe we will begin to see and know the living Savior. We will not only see and know Him but be transformed into His image as we do. David Tipton born in Superior Wisconsin in 1953. In my childhood we moved and lived throughout the Midwest. Our family settled in Indiana where I would attend high school and play football. We would go on to play college football at Western Illinois University and then profession football for several years. Coming out of football we established a business trading commodities in Chicago then went back to school to prepare for ministry. Returning to Indiana we pastored for twenty-five years. During those years pastoring we were bi-vocational ironworking in the city of Chicago. One of my hobbies is riding my Harley Davidson motorcycle with my wife and touring throughout the states. I wrote this out of my experience in the Church seeing many Christians whose Christianity had little or no knowledge of Christ Himself, for religion, form, ministry, rules and ethics had replaced Christ in their lives.

Terry E. Carter is the inaugural Poet Laureate of Medford, Massachusetts (2021-23). He is a gifted writer and speaker who graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Fisk University with a bachelor's degree in English. He also completed a graduate fellowship in Mass Communications at Boston University. Terry E. Carter has been writing and developing his craft for decades. He is a classically-trained poet whose literary influences range from Shakespeare to the Harlem Renaissance. His work presents vivid and dynamic depictions of Black history, faith, struggle, and contemporary culture. This book is his sixth volume of poetry. His other works include Brown Skin and the Bread of Life: A Poet's Journey (2010), Brown Skin and the Beautiful Faith: A Poet's Reflection (2014), Brown Skin and the Brand New Day: A Poet's Renaissance (2016), Brown Skin and the Burden of Proof: A Poet's Revelation (2018), and Brown Skin and the Brave New World: A Poet's Anthem (2020). You can find out more about Terry E. Carter and his work at www.brownskinnedpoet.net

There comes a time when we arrive at a place in our spiritual lives where we contemplate what is most important to us for our future. The only way anyone can truly know that is by trusting in Jesus Christ alone, and allowing nothing else to get in the way of that trust and faith. As a spirit-filled believer, author Brian Scott knows the utmost importance of understanding that we need the Holy Spirit to guide us in the right direction, now more than ever, as this world is growing more complicated by the minute. Jesus, our "true north" compass, commanded us to, "Go back and tell what you have seen," (Luke 7:22). In My Divine Experiences, Brian obeys this instruction by sharing his inspiring, revelatory true-life story, and first-hand spiritual testimony, with all who are willing to read and hear. Born with profound hearing loss that deeply affected and challenged his life and formative years, the author's faith and relationship with God grew by leaps and bounds through these critical years and the trials faced. Giving honest spiritual testimony plays a crucial part in giving people proof that God's purpose for our lives often is revealed in the special dreams He places on our hearts, and allows us to experience. The author prays that this book may serve as a guiding light to light the path of knowledge for those wanting to see that spiritual dreams and visions do come true. This book was written for all those who want a deeper discovery of who God is, and want to experience how His love is far greater than human understanding. Rev. Brian Scott, and his Beautiful Wife, Cindy, reside in Florida. They have been Serving in various Ministries; Visiting Hospital, and Nursing Homes, and Feeding the Hungry. Their hearts are to serve the Lord so that Others may Know Him, and be Blessed with His Salvation, and His Bountiful Gifts."

Do you wish there was a Bible crossword puzzle book that did more than just have you look up verses and fill in the blanks? If so, then the Revelation Crossword Puzzle book is for you. This book is uniquely challenging, yet straightforward enough for everyone. Your crossword puzzle solving skills will be put to the test while at the same time deepening your Bible knowledge and spiritual growth - all in a fun way. And since it deals with prophecy as contained in the book of the Revelation, it is intensely interesting and timely. If your desire is to learn the Bible, learn about the End Times and Prophecy, deepen your spiritual walk - and you love crossword puzzles - and you like to learn in a fun way - then the Revelation Crossword Puzzle book is for you! Lee Redman is an Engineer (Georgia Institute of Technology) and long time lover of Crossword puzzles. He has uniquely interwoven his years of talent into this volume of crosswords based on the book of the Revelation, each revealing themes and lessons which challenge the puzzle goer not only to complete the puzzle, but to learn the Word of God and grow spiritually in a fun yet deep way. Lee is a champion crossword enthusiast, author, outdoorsman, engines specialist, father of four, grandfather of 12, and lifetime Bible student. This series of puzzles will challenge the most seasoned, engage the beginner, and edify all. Plus, it will be fun!

Racism in the United States of America is a means of intimidation of the mind, which is an active, integral of the political, economic and socio-cultural structure, which aims to make automatic selection of subjects for social organization. this meaningless concept; and that the essence was created, saw its reason of being, by using ignorance of some and the low instincts of others to block the progress of a category of people and their accessions to new ideas. As long as we put ourselves in mind that is par of a set of real facts; it materializes in a grain of sand to obstruct brain circuits and undermine consciousness. Racism is a promotion of the vileness and defeat of all those who allow themselves to be hurt by so much offense. As in the figurative expression of the definition of violence: "Racism is the argument of those who have no argument" Jean Guerrier is a pharmacist by profession and an associate of political philosophy for whom he has taken courses; at SANFORD BROWN UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA. Since early childhood, he had a passionate devotion to reading, an obsession, which has transformed his state of mind; and made him become a new being. He invited everyone to get involved in the field of this faculty, in a way to get to know the environment better, especially people.

There is no offence humanity could ever face that could be compared to the joy and liberty we receive from forgiveness. Has someone ever wronged you and left you thinking, "Why should I forgive them? Why do they deserve to be forgiven?" Forgiveness is such a foreign concept for our minds to comprehend especially if we have no understanding of the forgiveness God the Father has extended to us. He has offered each of us forgiveness before we even acknowledge our offences. Can you imagine how different the world might be if each of us lived out this same example with those around us? Before Jill Hyatt Cook came to know the Lord, unforgiveness entangled her heart, suffocating any chance at real love she might have had in relationships with family, friends, or even a spouse. The worst part was how she didn't even know the joy and freedom which was lacking in her life. Through The Joy of Forgiveness, Jill recounts how God softened her hardened heart through the spirit of humility, by teaching her to forgive others by living out his love, Grace, and mercy; along with accepting forgiveness from others. Jill Hyatt Cook was a professional stylist for over 20 years. She now enjoys pastoring and coaching at Wellness Forgiveness Center in San Carlos, California. When she is not helping individuals walk through the joy and liberty found through forgiveness, she and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

This book is a testimony about the author, Kent Lyle Hutchinson and his friends among a Jewish fraternity. They were captivated by a book on witchcraft. They got caught up in it not realizing the ramifications behind it. Kent was one who didn't believe the things about the occult and supernatural was real. This happened during Kent's college years back in the 1970s at Indiana State University. He dabbled into witchcraft and the occult by performing séances and delving into the depths of the unknown. Kent meticulously encountered Satan and his demons and was gifted by Satan of predicting the future. He had several premonitions of his own death that almost came true. By then he knew he had to do something. He hit rock bottom. Kent made a deal with God and accepted Jesus into his heart. His life has been transformed and has never been the same since. The author, Kent Lyle Hutchinson was born in Terre Haute, Indiana and grew up on a dairy farm during the 1960s and 70s. It was a time of social unrest with the Vietnam War and the assassinations of JFK and his brother, RFK. The killing of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the "Hippy" movement came about with the latest rage in rock music and political activism. Kent's generation witnessed the landing of Apollo 11 on the moon, July 20th 1969, the first manned space mission to the moon. Kent enjoyed nature and was always fascinated with the unknown by gazing at the stars wondering about the universe. He got caught up in the occult and miraculously got saved in a cornfield. The Lord Jesus Christ met him there as he finally gave his heart to the Lord. The Holy Spirit prompted Kent to write this book about his testimony.

It is my Prayer that keeping it simple and to the point the reader will search their heart and find true forgiveness and healing. This teaching has been such a blessing for myself and everyone I have shared it with. Nancy was born and raised in southern Missouri, the last of thirteen children. After marrying at a young age and having three children and a failed marriage, she began to seek out her spiritual purpose. Nancy gave her life to Christ in 1973, remarried and resided in Wyoming for 33 years, after her husband passed with cancer, she relocated to Corpus Christi, TX where she now resides. Nancy's educational background was in finance and insurance, but her heart was always to write. After hearing a teaching forgiveness, she began to study it out. The spirit had led her for years to share it. Her hope for you is that you can walk in the same peace she has achieved through this teaching.

As they recover from a shootout in their own chapel between the FBI, DEA and assassins from the Copper Canyon Drug Cartel, the Harbor and Divine Mission team in Cleveland discover there is a great need to help other people recover from life-shattering traumatic events. Already wounded themselves in body and spirit by war, domestic abuse and the traumatic death of loved ones, they parlay their terrifying experience of being shot and shot at into motivation to help friends and neighbors in Cleveland's Near West Side recover from their own invisible wounds of PTSD brokenness. Those friends of the mission then turn the mission's old brick manse into a safe harbor meeting room and coffee house for the healing of people broken by life's destructive traumas, and they rename it, "The Meeting House." While struggling with their own brokenness, the Harbor and Divine Mission team discover the power of hope, friendship and love to heal traumatically broken lives. T.W. Poremba has a lifetime of love for the Near West Side of Cleveland where he was born. As the setting for his Harbor and Divine Series, Cleveland's Near West Side spawns heroic effort, loving friendships and healing hope from a mission at the corner of Harbor and Divine. T.W. Poremba styles a cast of characters filled with love, faith and hope for one another and for all the struggling people who live in the inner city. His own love for the Lord, for people in need and for comrades in faith fills every conversation on every page with people of high character, deep respect, faith-generated hope and heart-warming humor. He and his wife and chief editor, Cathleen Lewis Poremba, are certain that in this book you will find victories to cheer, love to cherish and hope to inspire you to find healing in your own brokenness and love in your own loneliness. God's blessings to you all, T.W. and Cathleen Poremba

In our culture, it is common to hear the phrase "the gospel of Jesus Christ." However, this can mean many things to many people. Because there are so many different churches, denominations, and groups who identify as Christian, this book clarifies how Jesus and the Apostles presented the gospel in the first place, that is, how it is revealed in the New Testament and how the first followers of Jesus would have understood his call. The gospel discussed in these pages is rooted in the Bible itself and avoids the trappings of distinctive theological or denominational perspectives. Why You Need (the real) Jesus is easily readable, yet, deep enough to give you a clear perspective of what the Bible actually means by the wonderful phrase, "the gospel of Jesus Christ." Edwin Cohea holds two undergraduate degrees from Grace Christian University in theology and missions. He also holds a graduate degree in New Testament theology from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He has served in various ministries over the last many decades. He and his lovely wife, Jeannette, and their menagerie of pets, live in western Michigan near the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

Why Are You Here? presents practical, Bible-based guidance for young and old, marrieds and singles, clergy and lay persons, parents and students, believers and non-believers. An easy read, the book inspires and motivates readers to fulfill their life purpose. Punctuated with personal stories, often humorous, it keeps the reader's attention to the end. Why Are You Here? would be a spiritual blessing to every reader! Calvin B. Rock, PhD Former Vice President General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Maryland, USA Pastoral and practical, Dr. Valley's book is a joy to read and would be a blessing to every reader. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Andrea Luxton, PhD Former President, Andrews University Michigan, USA This is an amazingly helpful book. Dr. Valley offers a plain language Biblical insight, designed to provide one with the means to gain wisdom, motivation, and inspiration as to our purpose here on earth. Thank God that we can without hesitation and with full confidence, lean on His eternal love. Why Are You Here? Is a blueprint for exploring our Christian life and purpose. It is an incredible book! Zenobia Waters, Esquire Georgia, USA Dr. Clinton A. Valley is a pastor, leadership educator and administrator. He holds graduate degrees in religion, business administration, and educational leadership. He has worked in pastoral and educational roles including president at a Caribbean university and has held other university administrative positions on the West Coast of the USA. He is currently professor of leadership and program director for two graduate leadership programs at the University of the Virgin Islands. He is married to the former Martha Jeanville, a retired middle school educator. Dr. Valley brings a freshness and a practical tone to the guidance he offers in this book. His broad experience comes through here as he helps readers to address their life's challenges.

This book will inspire you to build a closer relationship with family members or other people who are irreplaceable. My dad and I spent every Friday together for the last 20 years of his life. The relationship that we created is almost unimaginable to most people. I will walk you through the journey that led us to the point where we both looked forward to spending each Friday together, as well as the friendship we developed as we worked on projects each week and dealt with the struggles of life. This is a true story of life lessons, forgiveness from past mistakes, and father and son bonding moments that will help you see what can be possible. If you want to be closer with your son, daughter, father or mother but do not know where to start, this book will give you ideas that you can implement. This is a "must read" to achieve relationships with "No Regrets". Mark Steven Paul was born September 19th, 1966 to Junior and Margaret Ann Paul in Swartz Creek, Michigan. He is a graduate of General Motors Engineering & Management Institute with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a master's degree in Manufacturing Management. He is married to Jenn Paul and they live in Florida with their three standard poodles Ruger, Selleck and Boaz. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, working out, remodeling, water sports, boating, cars, and runs four different companies. Mark is available for mentoring, coaching, consulting and speaking engagements. You can contact him at mark@fridayswithdad.com or at (810)845-8222.

A finales del año 2014 el Pastor Clayton McGrath estaba atravesando un momento difícil en su vida de oración. El Pastor Clayton no podía comprender por qué no podía encontrar la presencia de Dios en sus oraciones como ha sido su costumbre. Esta experiencia lo mandó a examinarse sin encontrar el porqué esto estaba sucediendo. Pero después de un periodo de dos semanas, el pastor estaba determinado a encontrar la presencia de Dios. Un día después de mucho tiempo de rodillas, entre dormido y despierto escuchó una voz que dijo claramente: "PARA TODO HAY UN PROTOCOLO". En su libro "EL PROTOCOLO DEL PADRE NUESTRO" encontrarás oraciones "protocolares" que le llegaron por inspiración del Espíritu Santo. Aprenderás el "Padre Nuestro" de manera práctica. Comenzarás a valorar nuestra redención en Cristo. Encontrarás puntos de referencia para agradecer y santificar el nombre de nuestro Padre. Si llegas a entender el material con todo tu corazón, terminarás para siempre con los días de sequía espiritual. En conclusión, cuando establezcas el protocolo del "Padre Nuestro" en tu vida, tendrás una referencia permanente para entrar en la presencia de Dios. El Pastor Clayton McGrath, es un ministro llamado y ungido por Nuestro Señor Jesucristo para predicar las buenas nuevas de salvación a las Naciones. Para la gloria de Dios, tiene más de 30 años de conocer a nuestro Señor Jesucristo como su Señor y Salvador. Pastor McGrath y su amada esposa Pastora Yaniree McGrath llevan mas de 30 años unidos en matrimonio. Juntos pastorean la iglesia "Tabernáculo de Alabanza Palabra de Vida" localizada en Queens, New York. Los pastores McGrath recibieron su preparación ministerial y formación bíblica en la escuela "Rhema Bible Training College", 1995 Tulsa, Oklahoma USA. Después de su preparación, Dios ordena que vuelvan a Nueva York para comenzar la iglesia que hoy pastorean. El Padre y nuestro Señor Jesucristo le han dado por su Espíritu Santo una gracia especial en sabiduría para exponer y aplicar los misterios de su Palabra de una manera sencilla y poderosa.

No matter how difficult life may be, never giving up is the key to continuing your journey and finding peace in your life. Ayoka Brown learns this lesson throughout her own journey and realizes just how impactful her faith has been, changing her life for the better. A Journey Beyond a Journey: Leaving It All Behind and Finding that Mustard Seed Within is an interactive and engaging book that leads readers to God's word, highlighting the strength He provides, the miracles He performs, and the power He wields. Within this piece, Ayoka Brown openly shares her struggles, triumphs, and everything in between. She encourages readers to stay motivated and, despite faltering and feeling overwhelmed at times, reminds them to always keep their eyes forward. Ayoka's testimony is uplifting, inspirational, and truly astonishing. She serves as a witness to God's pure glory and wants to share her experiences with the rest of the world. Her unwavering faith in the Lord along with her unique relationship with Him allows her to help others and deliver messages from Him. After understanding that she can always have His support, love, and mercy, she was given the ability to do God's work in amazing ways. Through her experiences, she not only discovers the magnificence of God, but she also finds the beauty and God-given gifts within herself. Ayoka Brown heard God's voice telling her to write as she watched the Florida sunset one evening. Ayoka was fearful that she would not know how, but God gently guided her spirit with each word, reminding her that He can do all things. After hesitating, Ayoka stayed focused on writing, and, eventually, her book was born. She hopes those who come across her book will be enlightened, intrigued, encouraged and ultimately, rest in complete Shalom. Ayoka Brown was born and raised in Jamaica and the United Kingdom. Her hobbies include painting, cooking, baking, working with children, and learning more about the Jewish culture. Her inspiration for this book came from seeking and listening to the voice of God along with her personal faith struggles and journey, God's forgiveness, and demonstrating the importance of never giving up.

Tony Franceschini has always been passionate about History and was drawn to create this story about the influence of the tree that became His Cross. He has over 50 years of experience in manufacturing and quality assurance, along with a background in metallurgy and heat treatment of steel. He is currently a Lead Auditor for Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Management Systems.

Cedric - Footprints in the Sand is an epoch dog tale. Inspired by the true story of a shipwrecked Newfoundland dog who wandered into a small coastal village. Finding his way to the end of a pier, he would spend the remainder of his years rescuing twenty-three people from other shipwrecks. During the Victorian Era, the great English painter, Sir Edwin Landseer, did a portrayal of the dog with the sea and gulls behind him. However, it was painted thirty years after the dog had died and there is little known about this remarkable creature. With a spark of creative industry, Barry Stebbing began filling in many of the blanks in this masterful tale of historical fiction believing it is a true classic in the making. Cedric is a delightful read for all ages. Written with a touch of prose, it allows the reader's imagination to wander into a wonderful era. Along with following Cedric as he fights his way through tumultuous seas to rescue shipwrecked souls, the reader follows the life of a young aspiring artist and that of many other intriguing Dickens-like characters, traveling through various chapters with a soft flow of faith and romance. Animal stories invariably have a way of touching one's heart and the author's purpose is to bring the reader to a sublime place above the mundane cares of the world; to ponder upon things that are good, and pure, and uplifting, long after the final page is read.

There is no doubt that society today is experiencing a mental health crisis. Depression and anxiety are on the rise, and many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to turn. In times like these, what is the church doing to help? As Christians, what does it look like to address mental health from a spiritual perspective? It's Mind over Matter: It's Not That Crazy by Staccato Powell II is a compelling dissertation which provides an in-depth study into the mental health epidemic of people, preachers, and parishioners within the context of Fisher African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Informed and inspired by his own experiences with mental illness, Staccato initially intended to write a book addressing the church's response to mental illness. When discovering the lack of response from the church as a whole in this area, however, his focus shifted to educating the church on new ways to think about mental health. Discussing biblical characters, such as Job and the demoniac in Luke 5, as well as historical figures like Abraham Lincoln, Staccato focuses on the mental health struggles each individual had and how we can learn from their experiences in our own lives. The book addresses mental health from a variety of perspectives and encourages readers that mental illness is not a sign of weakness. Rather, people who struggle with mental illness possess great strength and the capacity to live fulfilling, positive lives. Reverend Doctor Staccato Keithan Powell II was born on an Easter Sunday in April 22, 1984. In 2003, Reverend Powell attended Lincoln University. It would be here that Rev. Powell was initiated into the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Beta Chapter. He would describe his initiation as one of the most challenging but rewarding experiences. Rev. Powell would graduate from Lincoln University in 2007 and begin to shape the lives of the individuals he encountered in an excellent way. After graduating from the first HBCU in the nation he immediately enrolled into Duke University and completed his Master's of Divinity at the oldest black institution of the south, Shaw University, to study under Gardner C. Taylor. He currently serves as the senior pastor of Fisher A.M.E. Zion church in Phoenix, AZ. Recently he received his Doctorate in Ministry at United Theological Seminary where he is now an adjunct professor.