How did the Bible come to represent the Word of God to mankind? Which Bible best represents the Word of God? There appears to still be a great deal of confusion about why one letter that Paul wrote to the churches in 60 AD, for example, resulted in multiple different translations of that letter in today's Bibles. Based on these questions, the author recognized the need for linking the historical aspects of the Hebrew and Greek manuscripts, in a concise manner, directly to the development of the English Bible and then to the varieties of Bible translations and Bible formats available to today's readers - be they new Christians, mature Christians or those teaching Bible study. This book will address these questions in layman's terminology as well as offer recommendations and discuss options for choosing a Bible based on how the reader is going to use it. Ron Lyman currently lives in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. Ron has taught Sunday school classes for children, youth and adults and served as a leader for church Sunday school programs as well as being a Bible study leader for 40 years. Ron recognized the need for linking the historical aspects of the Hebrew and Greek manuscripts to the development of today's English Bible while operating a Christian book store. There appeared to still be confusion about why the same Biblical manuscript was translated differently across the Bibles available today. Ron took almost two years to develop a slide presentation that he has given to 30+ churches and Bible study groups of different church denominations to explain the variety of Bibles available today. The discussions that were a part of each presentation are the background for the material in this book.
Never say never to an open window or door for pass centuries, methodologies, national concern, and differentiation instructure. In doing so, you may have sealed off opportunities to reinstate joy of learning back to broken communities, dominant schools, racial injustice, and authoritative curriculums. Author, Pastor, Dr. Joan Rathe targets her reader harnessing both their spirit and bold dedication, opportunity to intergrate a varied knowledge of new learning, and standards for growth in student instruction. Capturing the fleeting emotion of joy as partner in transit, the reader is drawn into a visual adventure seeking answers, which may prove to be solutions relative to freedom of joy in learning, in justice for all children. The book moves on it's journey using special effects through words, locations, and philosophies. From mountain high heights and through dangerous terrain, the reader is buckled in for one ir-reverisble ride. Strategies, solutions, golden keys, and word block construction keep the reader in suspense up to the surprise ending. Th J Factor proves itself as one book destined to share, and certainly one of encouragement, and well worth reading. Pastor, Dr. Joan Rathe an Ordained Pastor since 2009 is a Boston born strong native of Massachusetts. Presently residing in South Carolina with husband Thomas, her Saint Bernard, Tallie belle Joy and her German Shepard Jeremiah Samuel. Dr. Joan holds a Master Degree in Education and three other Degrees in Music and Education.In addition Dr. Joan received her Doctorate in Management and Leadership in 2009 from the University of Phoenix. Dr Joan is an accomplished Singer/Songwriter and her album Beauty From Ashes by Glory can be purchased from iTunes, Amazon, and additional sites internationally. Her CD single Shattered written for her recent book won 1st place as best Country Gospel at the Acadamian Music Awards in California. Dr. Joan is a CEO of a 501(c)(3) Ministry named Breakingchainsfoundationandministry.org. Dr Joan works endlessly to promote stronger laws for victims rights in all states.
Called to serve, but feel out of place and longing for home? Not in Kansas Anymore: Finding Home in Cross-Cultural Service is the book for you. Serving cross-culturally is not for the faint of heart, and whether you're reaching the nations in your backyard or across the ocean, you will, or already are, facing some challenges that perhaps take you by surprise. Moving from a high-performance culture to a relational one can be a shock, and no one knows how to navigate the divide like veteran missionary and author Carol Ghattas. Not in Kansas Anymore will address the realities in which new and established missionaries live, providing ways to be more effective in service, while less stressed in life. This book provides questions for individual reflection or group discussion, making it an excellent resource for all those seeking to serve God in ministry or cross-cultural work. With thirty-plus years in missions, Carol Ghattas has made her home in over six countries and among a wide-variety of peoples. She's also had to rediscover what home looks like after returning from the field to her native land. Carol has lived what she writes, reflected in this book, her other non-fiction work, and her novels, which she wrote under the pen name Um Daoud. A sought-after speaker on Islam, missions, and other topics, you can connect with Carol through her blog at lifeinexile.net.
Lessons from the Book of Acts for: - Organizational Growth and Development - Finding and Retaining Talent - Handling Exponential Growth - Navigating Conflict - Successful Succession Planning Nathan has been in the hospitality and real estate industries for over 30 years. From Oberoi Hotels in Egypt and Iraq through to heading India's first privately developed city Lavasa his roles have been diverse, spanned four continents and over twenty countries. Along the way he has opened multiple luxury hotels, developed food & beverage concepts, operationalized India's first shopping mall, planned and marketed real estate townships, while also setting up educational institutions and theme parks. All this while he has been a part of the local church and seeking to follow the Lord in the marketplace. An alumnus of the Said Business School, Oxford University and a Member of the Institute of Directors. He has an Honorary Doctorate in Hospitality Management and is a Colson Fellow. He is married to Marise and father of Kea.
Regina L. McCray is a 34-year-old native of Clarksdale, MS. She graduated with a B.S. in Communications and Paralegal Studies from Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS in 2005. During the Fall of 2004 while attending MUW, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She earned her M.S. in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ in 2013. Regina has always had a love for writing. During high school, she thoroughly enjoyed writing poetry. Regina currently practices Speech-Language Pathology in a school setting near her home town of Clarksdale. Her hobbies include conversing with family and friends, playing card and board games, shopping, and traveling. Regina hopes that sharing her experience of disobedience to God's will, being emotionally abused in her marriage, and being restored by God's grace and mercy will help people who are living in that situation know that God loves them too much for them to remain in a situation in which they are being abused in any way. Also, she hopes that her experience will encourage other believers to continue in their walk, answer their calls to share Christ, and continue to grow in our Lord and Savior. Regina L. McCray was born and raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She was baptized in 1997 but truly accepted Christ during the fall of 2004 while completing her undergraduate studies at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. Since accepting Christ into her heart, Regina has been on a journey inclusive of highs, lows, and all that fall in-between. Through disobedience, Regina finds herself at rock bottom and has to go back to God for Him to restore her broken pieces. If Not for God's Grace, Regina's first book, is a task ordered by God to be completed as a testimony of His unending love, grace, and mercy. To God be the glory!
Amanda utilizes Half-Truth's catchphrases that we bought; they steered us away from and hindered God's movement in our lives! She demonstrates that Christians fall prey to culture's prevailing worldwide views about identification, marriages, finances, adversities, and church. She increases awareness, examines information, and exposes falsehood. Satan competes for our attention and allegiance. Satan strategizes to trip us into pitfalls by twisting God's truth. Amanda encourages believers to read the Bible to renew mindsets, strengthen our inner-selves, cleanse, and purify our souls. Bible reading keeps the filthiness of the world from polluting, contaminating us. Rise up, awaken to your true identity, eliminate deception, elevate your thinking, grow, allow God to catapult you into your destiny, and enjoy the fullness of life!!! Amanda silences the enemy's voice, unveils truth, and dismantles doubt! Christians will operate in God's power, peace, love, transformation, deliverance, freedom, never bound again, and walk victoriously, triumphantly in Christ. Teacher, Amanda Welch, is an ordained Minister. She published Deliverance in Crisis. Owner, Close to the Brokenhearted Organization. Amanda was Treasurer and Vice-President of the Greater Berks Chapter, National Federation of the Blind, PA. She participated in a pilot program for disabled individuals using Assistive Technology for Black History Month through Temple University. Also, featured locally on BCTV, PCTV, Atlanta Live, and Global Media Ministries. Amanda captures and inspires others by testifying about personal crises and faith to overcome obstacles. Amanda is a frontline warrior on the battlefield in the Lord's army. She exposes, conquers, and equips individuals to fight in spiritual warfare. She opens blind eyes, sets captives free from self-destruction. Amanda effectively teaches and disciples individuals to understand truth from lies. Giving them foundation, help, and purpose to achieve transformation and freedom in Christ through fostering a mental shift change by dispelling half-truths!
When Gary, Annie, Joe, Dr. Don and the rest of the team at the Mission at Harbor and Divine consider helping Maria, Jose and Jesus with a Christmas time safe haven from assassins of the (fictitious) Copper Canyon Drug Cartel they set in motion an unintended path to murderous, destructive violence. Blossoming love relationships, an art mission outreach to a developmentally disabled ten-year old artistic savant, the bicycle repair and give-away mission and even Christmas are all put aside in order to work with the FBI and DEA to save lives and derail the cartel assassin's murderous intents in a destructive shootout inside the mission's chapel. Cleveland's entire Near West Side of Cleveland rallies behind the courageous team of the Mission at Harbor and Divine turning dark violence into a fabulous Christmas celebration. Come be reunited with your beloved characters from "Sfumato," book one of the Harbor and Divine Series. Turn your bitter into sweet; your lost into found; your brokenness into healing as you triumph in the victory of Love and Faith in "Hope at the Corner of Harbor and Divine." 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
Divine intervention amid chaos was evident before she was even conceived; Kitte Rowland was born into a separated dysfunctional family of six kids in working class Lorain, Ohio. Her early years were ruled by fear and neglect until her mother died of an epileptic seizure. By age ten she moved twice with two different stepmoms; she was lost, anxious and rebellious. This poignant tale of the author's life journey clearly shows God's hand imprint in restoring order and family. Overcoming childhood trauma, rebellion, waywardness, and self-reliance by coming home to the kindness of Jesus; she experiences inner healing, spiritual growth, restored marriage, family, and adoption. Consider the Lilies will encourage you to trust in the wisdom and provision of God. The proof is in the beauty and compassionate care He has for all of creation. How much more does He love and sustain us, who are created in His image? Kitte M. Taylor is a mother of four, grandmother of two, homemaker, prayer warrior, vice president of the Rowland Family Foundation, and daughter of the King. Besides her family, she enjoys home decorating, fashion retailing, personal styling, and discipling young people. She had a salvation experience as a young girl at Christian camp but was never nurtured in her faith, so she ran away from everything, including God. Kitte was thirty-eight when she came back to the Lord. Two years later while giving her testimony, she felt clearly called to share her story more widely so that others would know the mercy of Jesus is for all of us. After her father's passing, the harness holding her back fell away and the Lord provided her with the courage and resources to write her story. She resides with her husband, John and family in Bay Village, Ohio.
Sometime during our life, we have to decide two things - "Who am I?" and "Who is Jesus?". It might be on our deathbed, but sooner or later we will all give answers. And what we believe about Jesus will influence both of those decisions whether we are a follower of Jesus or not. Practicing faith in tough times is often not easy. James Richards writes with a very personable, engaging and approachable style, using wit, at times light humor and wisdom, which keeps the reader interested and the narrative flowing. Who Do You Think You Are? is the result of realizing God's unreasonable love, how it can change the way we see ourselves and God, and, what it means to serve Him without choking on a must-do list of rules and regulations. Jim Richards, author of Who Do You Think You Are?, is an Animal Science graduate who lives in northern California with his wife where they dig in the gardens, herd gophers, and play with their three grandkids. When not playing at golf, fishing, camping, or driving RC trucks he loves to spend time in the yard at the grill. He can be reached at missingmountain71@gmail.com
Julia Peranio's life has been full of supernatural experiences. After coming to know Christ at an early age, circumstances, both good and bad, arose where God was her only hope. However, when He revealed Himself, showing her the way out of these awful situations, Peranio had no other choice but to testify on His goodness, mercy, and grace. Peranio felt in her spirit that others needed to know about her trials and their remedies to help them to be overcomers in Yeshua as well, and the only way to get the truth out there was to write about it and have it published. I BELIEVE MY Testimony of Yeshua...is a non-fiction narrative that came from Julia Peranio's own personal experiences. The intimate details presented in this book came from the many times Yeshua came to her rescue, and while these events are not unique, Peranio lived them, and they are her's. God extended His love to Peranio on a personal basis. As the years passed, she realized that her circumstances were unusual, due to the countless visions, supernatural interventions, and auditory instructions, she received from the Lord. Quickly, she felt that it was her duty to share the love of God with the world. All of her adventures with God are real to this day, and through this sequence of events, Peranio hopes to impact others and share the saving grace of Yeshua Jesus, who hung on the Cross and died to set us free.
Families and significant others of abuse victims often feel powerless to help the ones they love. They see the signs of depression; the struggles with self-abusive cutting/eating/drug usage/harmful relationships and long to bring safety and peace to the woman/man they dearly care for. That was the impetus for writing this book. It is not a quick fix or a cure all. It is a book of truth about what the spiritual damages that can result from victimization. It offers several practices which are intended to assist the abused individual to understand how they came to sustain spiritual damage. How they can connect to the Divine in new ways of prayers. How they can utilize meditation as a tool for healing. This book is intended to address the realities of hopelessness; despair; depression; and self-rejection as experienced by many survivors. I am a creative, vibrant, faith-filled woman who also is a survivor in the process of learning to be a thriver. My professional life has included being a nurse mostly in psychiatric settings; a pastor; a spiritual director and public speaker on theological issues pertaining to LGBTQI. During my undergrad work on my BSN and then on my MSN, I did internships at domestic violence shelters as well as volunteering afterwards by running survivors group sessions. Raised in an era where incest, clergy abuse and molestation were not spoken about nor acknowledged, formed the person I have struggled to become today. I see myself as a human butterfly, who has survived the chrysalis of recovery from powerless victim to a resurrected thriver.
I want everyone that reads this book to realize that God still works miracles, he still raises the dead and causes the blind to see, the death to hear and the lame to walk. This is the life that God has for all those that serve him. We are to walk in the supernatural power and authority of God. We should not just be ordinary Christians. Therefore since we are diffrent laying hands on the sick and seeing them recover should be no big deal. We should be calling things as not as though they were, we should see the manifestation! John 14:12 says (Very truly I tell you whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these because I am going to the Father). We ought to be doing the greater works so let's get busy for the kingdom of God and begin to walk in our God-given power and authority. Barbara Goddard was born in Myrtle Beach S. C. She has had so many encounters with the Lord, for example, she saw a set of stairs come down from heaven and was invited up to be with the Lord as a child, thank God she did not go because she would not be here today. The doctors gave up on her in Nov 1980. As an adult, she continues to be used by the Lord. God used her to pray over a man that was brain dead she went into the room and rebuke death and he got up. On another occasion, she prayed over a young lady whose hands were turned inside because of a serious case of arthritis. She spoke the word of God and she was healed. Her hands looked brand new. One more miracle that God did, one day she was feeding the homeless and the food ran out. She said my Lord please stretch this food all of a sudden she was able to feed at least fifty to sixty men. So many souls were won because of the love she has for the Lord. God has blessed her with a husband of thirty-five years and eight beautiful children.
Understanding Theism 101 is the first book in the Biblical Thinking series. Designed to introduce Christian readers to the concept of worldviews, Understanding Theism 101 is meant to enlighten people of all worldviews by explaining why Christians do the things we do, and how we think about the world in which we live. Written with extreme care for all worldview positions, Darrin Crow offers a series of short essays arranged around major worldview presuppositions. The focus of this book is upon biblical theism, and the author explains a broader understanding of theism and other worldviews for an audience that would not be familiar with these important topics. The intelligent, scholarly, and highly inclusive text is sure to open the minds of many readers. The author's conversational, easy-going writing style and sense of humor are sure to both enlighten and give readers a few chuckles along the way. Darrin Crow is the founding pastor of HEART of Junction, a church in Grand Junction, Colorado. Darrin has worked on college campuses for his entire adult life. He has served as a missionary to students at Colorado Mesa University since 1986, and it was with about a dozen of his students serving as the core group that HEART of Junction was planted in 1998. For eighteen years Darrin taught Worldviews, Ethics, and a variety of Biblical Studies classes at Colorado Christian University as an adjunct professor. Darrin has earned degrees from Colorado Christian University and Regis University. Darrin is supported in life and ministry by his family. His wife, Stephanie excels in children's ministries and lives to take her friends to the lake for paddleboarding. His son, Liesen, leads music at HoJ, and his daughter, Blythe, leads in youth ministry and serves as the Founding Director of She Has A Name (shehasaname.info), a ministry to young women in Kenya.
Have you ever felt confused and overwhelmed by untamable emotions? The emotions associated with grief, loss, and mourning can be very tangential. One minute you can feel grounded, and the next you can feel knocked down. The ebbs and flows of the process can make one feel unsteady. Carrie figured that because she had been exposed to some grief and loss situations during her childhood, this made her well prepared for loss going forward. Well, she was wrong! Carrie was also introduced to her faith in God, which became the impetus for her spiritual growth and well-being. As Carrie grew into an adult, she was able to recognize the intersection between grief and God's grace. She would go in to a helping field, where her grief skills would be further enhanced. Carrie felt sure that her work would help her cope better with experiences of loss moving forward. Even though Carrie had been exposed to grief and loss as early as the age of eight, she would learn that the loss of a very dear loved one to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) would send her on an unpredictable and turbulent journey of grief and despair. It was this particular death that shined a light on the various holes that punctured her toolbox. As a mental health professional, even she had to enlist in counseling services to further allow herself the vulnerability to move through this particular grief journey. Carrie would learn that even through pain and suffering, God would render his ultimate grace and healing through her grief journey. She also found deeper answers to these questions: Did you know that there is no universal template for grief? It is unpredictable. Did you know that there is no time schedule or limit for the grief process? It takes time. Did you know that news of a terminal illness such as ALS can cause one to grieve prior to one's death? Did you know that God's grace is sufficient and will help you during the turbulent times? Carrie S. Boone is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C), therapist, and certified grief professional. She is a dedicated wife and mother to two beautiful children. Carrie is a proud graduate of the historic Morgan State University School of Social Work. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and crafting. Check out the latest information about Carrie, and get inspiration from her website: www.inspirationbycarrie.com
There is a prophecy within the Bible that was foretold by the archangel Gabriel to Daniel regarding the Jews and the holy city of Jerusalem over the span of seventy weeks. Many theologians have tried to study what the prophecy means; however, due to the unknown facts within the verses as well as there being so many different interpretations of the prophecy, no one is quite sure how to accurately define its meaning. Pastor James Berry has taken on the challenge to unravel the mystery of this perplexing prophecy in Daniel's Apocalypse I: The Prophecy. The first in a new series, readers will follow Berry as he provides his findings from his in-depth research regarding calendar dates for times in history, clarifying discrepancies of facts and timelines, covering how the prophecy has been taken out of context, and more. James is an eight-year USAF veteran. James met his lovely wife Pamela in the state of North Carolina while serving at his last duty station. Pastor Lynn Berry presided over the union of James and his wife on June 4, 2005. Both James and Pamela have been married for 16 years and have a son of the age of 14 named Samuel. James attended Barton College in Wilson, NC for 4 years from 2014-2018 earning a BS in Mass Communications. James is the current Pastor and praise and worship leader of New Life Christian Church in Colorado Springs, CO. James has been serving in this church his whole life during which time he has participated in many opportunities for traveling and ministering through worship and the word at several churches and nursing homes. James has led many Bible studies at his home and throughout his tenure of ministry.
There's a word, Selah, found 71 times in the Psalms. Too often considered an inconvenience to reading the psalm we skip over it as just an "extra" and not important. I started to dig a little deeper into this word and the verses preceding it. Why did the writer put this word there? How can I apply it to today? As I share the Selah verses, take the psalmist's cue and stop, pause, and listen to what the Spirit is saying. Let your heart be turned to worship of the Most High God. "This is the person who seeks him, who searches for the face of the God of Jacob. Selah" (Psalm 24:6) Wendy Miller Bartsch was born and raised in New Jersey. She spent her early years in Northern BC Canada serving in missions and raising her children. Numerous moves and life challenges deepened her faith and trust in God. With a heart after God, she has led worship teams, serving where God plants her. Always looking for a creative challenge, she started writing devotionals and posting them to Facebook. With much encouragement from family and friends a book was created. She now resides in Fort St John, BC with her husband. Together they have six children, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In her book, "A Heart That Sings For Jesus", Juliana shares of how resting in the center of God's will, and praying as Jesus taught, "Thy will be done, O Lord" is what gives us encouraging strength for the challenges of life. As she praises Christ for miraculous blessings, Juliana authentically writes of how her Christian faith has been shaped by her despairing struggles with scoliosis, spinal fusions, chronic pain, deathly anorexia, suicidal attempts, breast cancer, and being a caregiver for family members. Her book offers encouragement to anyone who is praying for God to redeem life's pain and struggle with an everlasting hope in the unconditional love of Christ. Juliana cherishes being a faithful servant of Jesus, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend. She is passionate about sharing Christ's love with a world in need of a Savior. Her Master of Divinity is from Evangelical Theological Seminary, and her Ph.D. in Ecclesial Organizational Leadership is from Regent University. She has ministered and lived in Pennsylvania, California, Wisconsin, Kentucky, North Dakota, Texas, Washington, DC, and Arizona. She is available as a Bible-based speaker for churches and other organizations. She can be contacted by emailing julianapray@gmail.com.
This book is written from my memories during my time here. My God has shown me that he is real by walking with me through my life here on earth. Every day is a blessing because the fact that I can share these words with you is a miracle unto itself. Father thank you for your mercy. Amen. I grew up in a small town with my family and friends. I have been blessed to have amazing children and step children, all of them gifts from God! I am married to the love of my life, whom without we would not be complete. I love the outdoors and seeing God's creations. I live my life to serve the Lord and share His word. The Lord has sent me through many different experiences. I have been blessed To share them with the world, hopefully to bring you closer to Him. My short stories will show you His power through a simple guy following Him with my whole heart and trusting Him. A glimpse of my time with our Father!
I wrote this book, because I grew up in the small Village of Lakeland, MN, by the St. Croix River. The church, family, neighbors, and friends support, and walk along side of you. It is a great feeling! The beauty of the Grand Tetons, made this a perfect place to center the story around, in another small town. I also want to share my faith with others! LaVonne Hamilton Christian Fiction/Family Life/General/Holidays Scripture: NIV
Sometimes being understanding is more important than being right. Sometimes we need not a brilliant mind that speaks but a patient heart that listens... Not keen eyes that always see faults but open arms that accept... Not a finger that points out mistakes but a gentle hand that leads...Unknown Instead of buying your children all the things you never had, you should teach them all the things you were never taught. Material things wear out; knowledge stays. - Bruce Lee. A Journey into Serenity is about transformation... These quotes, stories, poetry, and verses come from the positive experiences of true altruism ... from Mother Teresa and Gandhi to leaders such as Sir Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan and many inspirational leaders, such as speakers, authors, etc.
God sees everything-from the biggest events in history to the smallest acts of sin that happen in the dark of night. But can we see all that He is doing behind the scenes? In Sagacity, author Keith M. Cornish takes you deep into the heart of a chronic issue that is very real yet very hidden in church society. This suspenseful and thrilling crime novel follows the story of a family impacted by the horrific event of sexual assault and the journey to finding vindication at the hands of an almighty God. When a young boy is abused by a Catholic priest, it will take a team of detectives, a family's desperation, and the omnipotence of God to bring the criminal to justice. While many within and without the church walls try to lessen the horrors that occurred, Sagacity reveals just how far one should be willing to go to bring the truth to light. Inspired by real events, Cornish's timely novel was set in motion by a television news story about a sexual assault case involving a priest. Unsettled by the way the case was addressed, Cornish turned to God's Word to search for the truth about how these situations-which happen all over the world-should be handled. Along this quest, Cornish realized that the key factor that seems to be missing in these church-related assault cases is an understanding of the necessity of consequences and their severity. Through Sagacity, Cornish reminds us that in the eyes of a good and holy God, there are always consequences for sinful actions-consequences which cannot be escaped. With this powerful story, the heart-wrenching reality behind it, and the scriptural truth at its foundation, Sagacity will open your eyes to the magnificent and awe-inspiring fact that God is still on the throne. My name is Keith Cornish and I am just a normal guy. Hard worker, a long haul car hauler. I love being a dad. This story was set in motion by an interview on television. It never settled with me and I had a burning to write this story. The Bible quided me to explain rules and consequences that show relevance. I pray that I showed the reader through the scripture, God is still on the throne.
It is undeniable that there has been a modern-day exodus of men in the American church. All one has to do is visit a Sunday morning service in a typical congregation, and the gender imbalance is overwhelming clear. This has profound consequences, however, as it affects the ability of the church to act as the body of Christ and achieve its purpose, which is spreading the Word and drawing others to the Lord. So, why is this occurring? And, more importantly, what can be done to rectify it? Marginalized Men in the Maelstrom of a Changing Church by D.D. Nabor Sr. is a compelling novel which delves deep into the crisis of the lack of men in the church today. He discusses intra-congregational conflict between women in leadership and men on the bench and talks about the devastation that occurs in churches when reconciliation is not achieved between the two. Inspired to write by his own experiences as a young man in Sunday school, D.D. Nabor Sr. shares how he witnessed the statement, "He who leads the Sunday School will one day lead the church," coming true, as most of the young men he knew left Sunday school and most of the young women stayed and went on to leadership in the church. He writes passionately that men and women must take the initiative to invite the other gender to get the written Word out and heal the abundant hurt that exists on both sides. The result is both an analysis and call to action that will have readers of both genders ready to come to the table in one accord.
This Book of Short Sermons is a compilation of sermons preached in the United Kingdom and Jamaica approximately over a period of ten years to bring a word to specific congregations of God's people at the time of need. The Book is written to give glory to God; to convey the gospel of Jesus Christ to the reader who is yet to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord and to just be a blessing to all who read it. The choice of each sermon was influenced by the Holy Spirit in such a way, not only during the preparation but also during delivery as evidenced by how well it fitted in with the theme of the worship service for that day or; by the spontaneous direction of the Holy Spirit on that day. Although the entire book is inspirational there are few sermons that are so inspiring and uplifting that one could feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit even while these sermons were being written, such as, 'Be it onto to me according to thy word' (Luke 1:38 KJV) found in Chapter 1 which shows the obedience of Mary the Mother of Jesus to the will of God, 'A place near God'(Exodus 19:10 KJV) in Chapter 2 and 'Choose life' (John10:10 KJV) found in Chapter 4 which ministered to one of the congregants in the pew before she passed away. Although these sermons have had profound effects on the preacher all the sermons delivered were instructional and influenced by the Holy Spirit. It is the Author's prayer that this Book will impact everyone who reads it.
Do you want to find Peace and Rest in your seasons of uncertainty and stress? Finding Rest in The Garden of The Lord demonstrates how our Creator wants to use your fruit and compost for His Glory, and helps you find rest in the middle of any circumstance. These devotions share scriptures, poetry, and art that highlight testimonies from people in the Bible that describe the sometimes-harsh realities of an unexpected winter and how to overcome them. You will receive helpful tips to remember at the end of the chapters that can navigate you into a worshipful place of peace while fighting back the weeds of life. You will also encounter tools for cultivating your spiritual garden as you begin to see your seasons as part of a sacred journey, bringing you deeper into your identity in Christ Jesus. Barbara S Holmes is a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. She works as an educator, and she holds a BS as well as an MA. She is the author of He Calls Me Bethany and a writer of stories and poetry. Barbara loves sharing God's love and creating spaces that flourish relationships. Finding Rest in The Garden of The Lord was born out of unexpected soil in Barbara's life. It has bloomed to become a fragrant praise of her greatest Love, Jesus. Barbara's prayer is that this book will help cultivate and mature your spiritual growth.
These 365 daily devotional guides are an in-depth, stimulating, instructive, and balanced reflection on the fundamental areas of the Christian life. The author shares his solid biblical insights and practical applications on the 12 spiritual disciplines that can nurture the Christian faith and develop spiritual muscle. Pastor Dean has also incorporated the excellent and poignant writings of some of his favorite authors and spiritual mentors on these topics. Their contributions have dramatically enhanced the value of this book. This helpful tool will benefit new and long-time believers to stay on the right path to spiritual progress. Rev. Dean De Castro was born and raised in the Philippines. He served at Overseas Chinese Mission-the largest Chinese church on the East Coast for 14 years, the last 7 years as the Senior Pastor. In March of 2000, Pastor Dean and his wife co-founded the Great Commission Bible Church and served as its Senior Pastor for 19 years. He now devotes most of his time to writing and sharing the life lessons he'd learned after serving in the pastorate for almost half a century.
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