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"Coffee Shop Ministries" represents about twenty-five short stories about every day people often over a cup of tea or coffee. The encounters were mostly strangers, whose lives were changed or their stories deeply affected this author to write about them. Readers often commented on the writings with words that implied the meetings were not accidental. Many referred to them as divine appointments. Several stories followed as a result of the readers sharing their lives with this author to capture as well. This author desires for the world to know that we are not alone in our journey, especially spiritually. As many of the people in these stories have been encouraged, it is this author's hope that many more can also benefit by reading them. The characters in the stories are real people with hope restored, joy uplifted, and lives changed for the better.Coffee Shop Ministries represent short stories about everyday encounters with people while sharing a cup of tea or coffee. The question that is raised, however, is "Were these accidental meetings or divine appointments?" Dennis felt led to capture these accounts and share them with the world. Some examples of responses to stories in the book are: "Thank you for your gift of sharing God's love through your writings... especially for allowing me to sip tea at your "Coffee Shop Cafe". Just reading about the encounters added light to many dismal days. Oh, how I long for your coffee shop fellowship during these times." Isileen Webb (Florida) "I really love this book! I think you have done a great job. The only thing Joe and I didn't really care for were the names you gave us, Jane & Dick. Please feel free to use our real names we do not mind at all!" Joe and Debby (Alabama) Note: This couple's story is the chapter titled "The Young Couple."

Free to Serve is Jake Wilson's continued saga. In "Freedom's Journey" Jake was reunited with his son, Brandon, whom he abandoned as a young father. Brandon felt a call to a special ministry that would involve his father and the farm, where they lived. Together, they learn how God had stayed close throughout their years of separation and now has a plan for them to serve Him. God is in the business of seeking people willing to do His work. Jake and Brandon learn to trust and obey God's calling.

Freedom's Journey is Jake Wilson's continued saga. In "Shackled Yet Free." Jake sought to replace the loss of a father with many things, including alcohol, drugs, and women. While in prison, he met a man who turned his life around. After his release, he had his share of setbacks, but he stayed true to this man's teaching and became the man, God wanted him to be. Jake is about to find more answers to more things that plagued him from the past. God would lead him on a journey that would stir an emotional cauldron.

When Jake was four years old, his life turned upside-down. One morning he woke up to his mother saying, Your daddy does not live here anymore. At the time, she was pregnant, and they needed money. Suddenly Jake was the man of the house, and he never saw his real dad again. His mother remarried, but it wasn't the same. The damage had been done, and Jake's path to destruction began.As he grows, he tries to fill the emptiness of abandonment with drugs, violence, and troubled relationships. Of course, his efforts failed, which only pushed him further toward a life of crime. Eventually, Jake goes too far, and he ends up behind bars. He has hit rock bottom, and there is no hope for recovery or redemption. But then he meets someone who changes all that and tells him about someone who is willing to forgive.Shackled yet Free is a perilous journey into the life of a man who faces obstacles from the get-go. Unable to recover from the pain of his past, his life is almost ruined until he finds God. Jake never knew there was someone who would love him unconditionally and heal old wounds. No longer imprisoned by previous pain, Jake might be able to get his life back and find love, family, and absolution.

In 1985, eight-year-old Jamarcus Bridge has dreams where he encounters aliens. Sadly, he falls into a deep depression and soon forgets about them. He serves in the first push into Bagdad and the second Iraq war. During the war he meets and falls in love with a woman. His dramatic war experiences and the loss of his love due to illness cause Bridge to suffer from PTSD. He contemplates ending his life, but once again, he experiences vivid dreams and visions, and hears strange voices. They are the aliens of his youth. As his visitations continue, he begins to learn how to better handle his trauma. Yet he still does not believe what he sees is real. But it is during these encounters that new worlds open to Jamarcus. He also learns that he is a Starseed-people living on Earth whose souls were once aliens. Based upon the author's expertise, this story illustrates the theme that we are being visited by a group of alien civilizations focused on raising our consciousness to join them in the Light.

THE LITTLE ONES CITIES: imagine, if there's an entire city where its residents are all kids (only good kids), imagine, that within this amazing city there's groups of individuals called (bright minds), with (teams of adult grannies) to gradually supervise them. Imagine, that the imaginations of these individuals not only make great contributions to better our world. Now, imagine that everyone inside (the little ones) city wants to be in (bright minds). Imagine, now that (bright minds) created the most breathtaking amusement park designed solely by kids, but constructed by adults. I know what you're thinking where's the parents, they live close by in neighboring states or regions. The parents come visit the (little ones) cities in a scheduled format, to spend time with their kids. Now, imagine that every kid on Earth wants to live within the (little ones) city, and now the adults are planning to help them expand from a city to many cities worldwide. Where all things are possible but not limited to being a kid.

Spiritual Breadcrumbs from the Universe: Insights into a More Meaningful is a collection of personal thoughts, questions, and bits of wisdom designed to encourage readers to heal wounds and discover a sense of spirituality that can help push through past pain and find a way back to that special place of unconditional love and hope.Broken into two distinct parts; matters of the heart and matters of the mind, this book is laid out in a pattern of breadcrumbs for readers to follow on their journey of spiritual awakening and a life of wholeness. Jim goes to great lengths to enable understanding and awareness by awakening your inner power. Once accomplished, there is freedom in actions. Each chapter in Spiritual Breadcrumbs is a successive journey to breaking the cycle of seeking validation from others and listening to your heart and mind insteadSpiritual Breadcrumbs from the Universe is a moving, emotional journey we each must take to find solace and rise above the trials threatening to drag us down. Prepare to stretch your mind like never before and awaken your spiritual side.