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Several years ago, THE Hero of Faithfulness revealed God wants to use YOUR life to display His grace & love.Now, ODDBALLS of the Bible continues to look through the pages of Scripture to see how God is always at work through the lives of ordinary-even obscure-men & women.From the Introduction of ODDBALLS of the Bible-An Oddball is the person who makes you stop as you are reading the Bible and blurt out, "Really, God? We really needed to know this person? And, we even needed to know this person-by name?"I want to know the stories and details of the Bible's Oddballs. After all, the Holy Spirit did inspire their one verse, one event, recorded-for-all-time-inclusion into the Bible, just as He did the volumes of chapters and verses devoted to the "stars."Of all the people and events He could have included in His Word, I want to know WHY God chose these regular and normal folk-people amazingly, sinfully, like you and me-to accomplish some remarkable things.ODDBALLS of the Bible will reveal how these men and women in God's Word will help YOU grow and live YOUR faith today! Steve Barckholtz is his own kind of ODDBALL. He has served as a pastor in Mammoth Lakes, CA, Elko, NV, and Hailey, ID. After leaving the parish ministry for a few years, he now serves as pastor at Clover Trinity Lutheran Church, Clover, ID, and St. John's Lutheran Church, Buhl, ID. Married to Wendy for almost 30 years, and father of Zane and Mallory, Steve spends his spare time umpiring High School and American Legion baseball. As only an umpire knows, "You have not truly lived until you have been hit in the face by a foul ball!"

With today's increased awareness of mental illnesses, depression is considered among the most widespread and destructive on the spectrum. Given its various manifestations and debilitating nature, it is not uncommon for someone suffering to feel completely derailed, longing for relief or purpose. When believers become afflicted, it can be increasingly difficult to reconcile the feeling that one's own mind is rebelling with the doctrine of spiritual fulfillment that we are taught in church and in Scripture. When our faith is built primarily on love, how does a Christian make sense of and deal with the isolation, sense of worthlessness, overwhelming sadness, and other trials and challenges associated with depression? In Restoring the Unloved, the author explores the spiritual implications of depression. Drawing from personal experience, and supported by Scripture at every turn, this book delves deep into the ways that such a mental illness may prey on the faithful, and how believers can draw strength from God to make the best of their situation. If you or someone you know could use someGod-given encouragement in a dark or uncertain time, this book is for you.

"Have a Little Faith" is a children's book about a young girl with Down syndrome who lives her life enjoying many of the things that all other children enjoy doing. The book is open about the challenges she faces, and ensures readers that beyond these day-to-day obstacles she is just like anyone else. This delightful book encourages self-love and a 'never give up' attitude. It's uplifting and not only promotes acceptance and builds awareness of children with Down Syndrome but encourages all children to believe in themselves. Gina Panzino Lyman has always had a love for writing. She not only writes Children's Books but Inspiration and Self-Help for adults and Poetry. In addition, Gina is the author of two blogs. One of which promotes Down Syndrome Awareness and offers support and encouragement for families of children with special needs. The other to inspire adults to live their best life. Gina's message across all genres is one of faith, hope, and belief in oneself.Gina is happily married, mom of two, and stepmom of two. She is a teacher with over 20 years of experience in various grades and subjects and is working on her Masters in Counseling. Gina's next book is a collection of uplifting and spiritual stories about her father's life and the connection she feels to him even after his passing.

The man I should be is about who we are in Christ and what is our purpose here on earth.About being a good husband to your wife, what the word father means, building a lifelong relationship with the father, your wife, your children and choosing the right kind of friends. Being good of the stewards of what God has given you. The seven C's of a successful life. The things that the devil use to create confusion and chaos in the world today. What is it being single? The three things that moves God on your behalf getting your prayers answered. I am a retired Solider 22 years US Army. Personal Trainer, Graduate of New York Institute of photography. Graduate of Global University Berean School of the Bible, in Biblical Theology. Now I am active in the Army of the Lord, being obedient to His word to take the gospel to the four corners of the world. The last five years my wife and I have been going on mission trips to South Africa two a year. We are always Looking for partners, to help us accomplish this task. Who will answering the call to go? www.8anewbeginning.com

Have you ever been given information that changed how you interpret life? Have you ever been given information that was so detrimental it detoured your dreams, desires, and destiny? Have you ever been given information that made you question your spirituality? Your life, your dreams, your desires, your destiny, and your spirituality has been challenged. How do you deal with this, and how do you handle what's been given to you? The book, "In 5 Days", Zachary Wayne Lavender allows you to step into his world of eight years and five months of hemodialysis treatments, kidney transplant, and the mighty power of God's grace and strength that covered and protected him on this journey. Zachary opens his heart, mind, and soul and shares his experience of a realm that many are fearful, frighten, and fainthearted. His openness and candid spirit will keep the reader's engaged, from cover to cover. Mr. Lavender, musician, composer, teacher, and author teaches choral and vocal music throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas.

This is the story of how a spunky little girl, who was always getting into trouble, dealt with the economic, behavioral, and spiritual problems of growing up poor in the Philippines. With limited knowledge, skill, and resources, she had to depend on her strength and wit to get by. At the age of six, with no adults around to take care of her or her younger siblings, she resorted to stealing her neighbor's eggs and pancakes when they were hungry. When food was no longer an issue, she fought for her right to play as a child, even it meant being chastised afterwards. She made sure that she had everything she needed or wanted, and no threat of punishment from her family or anyone else would stop her unless the answer to her needs was literally beyond her reach. During her elementary school years, she was a troublemaker in the classroom for reasons that she could not understand. In middle and high school, she had another problem to deal with: the spirits of the dead seemed to hover around her. This was compounded by her father's proclamation that she was ugly and wouldn't amount to anything. She set out to prove otherwise. It was during her college years that Dolores found out about Jesus, the One who helped to sort out her problems by giving her the faith, courage, and wisdom to deal with them one at a time. Finally, after moving to the United States, Dolores dared to pursue her dream of teaching. In spite of those who thought she could never be a teacher because English was not her native language, and the things they thought she lacked, Dolores was not only hired to teach, but she worked for years as a professional educator. Dolores Bennett was born in the Philippines in a little town called Mankayan in 1959. When she was inspired to write, a local Christian magazine, Sulo ng Kristiano, published her articles about lessons learned from simple things; a mother hen, a wart-covered frog, a rugged hanging bridge, and more. While teaching English/Literature at Philippine Christian University, Dolores co-authored the textbook English for Filipino Students. She moved to Tennessee in 1995 and taught elementary school and wrote the children's book The Black Feather. Before retiring, Dolores also taught GED/Hiset classes at Morgan County Correctional complex in Morgan County, Tennessee.

Would you be a disciple of Jesus? From the Foreword: "This book is the second on the subject of the Empire of the Risen Son...As Book One dealt with the Kingdom of God conceptually, this book deals with the Kingdom in practical terms. What does it mean, or require, to be a part of this Kingdom?" ******************** This is not a book, it's a life-changing journey! Within these pages, Dr. Gregg effectively becomes our passionate tour guide through a Royal Empire of cosmic proportions. Page after page will help you appreciate that this kingdom has its own benevolent laws, its own righteous economy, its own victorious foreign policy, and its own holy culture. Dr. Gregg skillfully explains exactly what it means to be a citizen of this divine domain. Personally, I have not read anything to date that does a better job at explaining the Lordship of Christ nor what it means to be His disciple. This must-read will leave you either sorrowful, like the rich young ruler, or you too will find yourself singing the joyful anthem of this Kingdom's Christ! - David Martinez International evangelist and teacher of the Bible Steve Gregg is a national talk-show host, author, and international lecturer on the Bible, theology, and discipleship. He is the author of two previous books published by Thomas Nelson: "Revelation: Four Views: A Parallel Commentary" (1997, 2013) and "All You Want to Know About Hell: Three Christian Views" (2013). His talk show, "The Narrow Path," broadcasts on stations across the USA and is streamed to the internet from the website and mobile app: thenarrowpath.com. His full bio can be found at the website.

In the Scarlet Thread Author Lillie Williams presents a powerful story of her horrific life beginning at a very young age. She reveals through "The Scarlet Thread" how the hand of God was there same as the blood flowing throughout one's body giving life and protection along the way as she grew into adulthood. As an adolescent Lillie grew up in a loving and structured home with her adoptive Mother who was also her great aunt. At the age of fourteen Lillie was abruptly uprooted by her biological mother from the only security she had ever known. Lillie had so much hatred in her heart for her biological mother and they had a tumultuous relationship. When Lillie left North Carolina she had to grow up fast; moving to an unfamiliar place in a dysfunctional environment with a stranger. This left her unknowingly in the hands of God for survival. There were many times the road was very dark and she came to forks in the road that she didn't know what direction to take, but God always lead her even when she didn't know what the outcome would be. Especially after she left North Carolina and came north. Lillie Burroughs Williams was born November 24, 1942 In Fayetteville, North Carolina and is the proud mother of four wonderful children. The grandmother of eleven, and the great-grandmother of thirteen. Dr. Williams has been a resident of Stamford, CT for over fifty years. This is a woman who did not graduate from High School, but now holds a B.A., MA and a PhD in theology. In addition to her theological achievements, Dr. Williams in an elder at Community Temple in Stamford, CT. Where the senior pastor is Apostle Michael Densmore, Dr. Williams has ministered at Seminar and has preached and taught the word of God extensively for over thirty-five years. Dr. Williams is anointed and sent by God to teach the infallible word of God with no deviations. Lillie is a retired bus operator with Connecticut Transit Stamford, CT division. Many of her friends and family know her has "Queenie, Ma, Grandma or Elder." She always has "time" to minister to someone in need and often has a host of family and friends over for Sunday dinner. Soul food at its finest! If you were to ask Dr. Williams about her achievements, she would simply say; "God did it".

This book is especially for you who love to create and design your own beautiful greeting cards, notes, and letters to send to friends, family, loved ones, and co-workers. It is not always easy putting your thoughts and feelings into just the right words to encourage, congratulate or lift your friend's spirit. Communication is key to any relationship and this little book, full of sentiments and poems, is your personal guide to help when words escape you. I encourage you, whenever and wherever possible, to include the recipient's name somewhere in the text...this makes it that much more personal. So...find "Just the Write Words" today...someone special is waitingto hear from you! Sandy's love of writing has taken her down many avenues, including poetry, children's stories, writing and directing children's productions at Mountainview Christian Church in Gresham, Oregon. She enjoyed her commission to write verses for "Precious Moments" greeting cards and published her own line of cards, "Sincerely by Sandy" in 1982. Encouraged by friends to "put them in a book", she ventured on a treasure hunt, uncovering bits and pieces of crumpled papers tucked away in long-forgotten boxes. This collection spans over 70 years of writing and designing cards for friends and family. May you find inspiration in this book.

They called him Teacher this book is an attempt to analyze the teaching strategies, methods, approaches and philosophies of Jesus. It is not an effort to measure the teaching methods, approaches, and/or strategies of Jesus' teaching against secular thinking, theories and philosophies regarding education. It is not a step by step how-to manual on the means to transfer learning from the teacher/professor's brain to the student's brain. It is designed to portray not only what Jesus taught, but also how He taught it. He knew what to teach and how to do it in ways that are comprehensible to man. It is an attempt to help dedicated teachers understand the high calling they have because the Son of God allowed himself to be called, "Teacher". Carol P. Ramsay is Professor Emerita from Lake Erie College, OH. She previously was a professor at Grove City College, PA, Principal of the Youngstown Christian Schools, and teacher in the Youngstown Public Schools. In over five decades of dedicated service in education she has experienced a plethora of new educational theories and practices. She is dedicating her retirement to exploring the greatest teacher who ever lived, Jesus Christ.Carol received her B.S. in Education degree at Youngstown State University, her MA at Westminster College, and her Ed.D. from The University of Akron.Dr. Ramsay and her husband, Keith, have been married 54+ years and currently live in Perry, OH. They have two sons, Tom and Jeremy, and three grandchildren, Savanna, Zachary, and Nathan.

Do you ever wonder what is going on in your State Capitol? This book will help you understand a little more about state government, from the view-point of a friendly little mouse named Clyde. There''s a Mouse in the House of Representatives is for children, as well as for curious minds of all ages. A fun little story to help everyone know what it takes for democracy to work and to know what is really happening in that big marble building down the street. Shannon Olson is the Executive Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator at Science Museum Oklahoma. She previously worked in state government for 20 years, working for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and also the Lt. Governor''s office. She majored in Public Relations and minored in Political Science at the University of Oklahoma (OU) and has always wanted to write a book to explain to a child how state government works. Shannon and her husband live in Yukon, Oklahoma, and have one amazing son, and one spoiled dog.Robin Castle is an officer in the United States Air Force, and is currently stationed in Springfield, Virginia. He has been in the United States Air Force for 17 years, assigned to bases in Florida, Texas, Okinawa, Massachusetts, Ohio and Virginia. He majored in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and began doing professional artwork and graphic design in 2019. Robin and his wife, Sarah, live in Fort Belvoir, Virginia with their four children, three dogs and one cat.

"I love stories of overcoming great odds. I can identify with those who have learned from experience that God can make a way out of no way. Dr. VanHorne''s book celebrates the unfolding of the Creator''s powerful aid and favor that enables us to face life''s winding journey with hope. Her story, told with lyrical transparency, celebrates the love, wisdom, and power behind the Divine''s prevailing involvement in our lives. The Letter is a profoundly inspiring read."--Chaplain Barry C. Black, 62nd chaplain of the United States Senate Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral "The Letter is deeply motivational and an amazing story."--Lincoln Edwards, DDS, PhDPresident, Northern Caribbean University"The Letter is a profoundly human story."--Oscar West MD "The Letter is an astounding description of the role of faith and perseverance in the human journey--indeed the race is not for the swift, but for those who endure to the end." --Delrose James, RN"The Letter is a story of perpetual endurance." --Claudette E. Harding, MA Education "The Letter has inspired me to keep at it." --Max Santiago, High School Senior, Forest Lake Academy Diane VanHorne is a Board Certified Medical Doctor in the areas of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.