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When a church community worker in inner city Cleveland discovers ten-year-old Gary's immense artistic genius he propels Gary upon a life-long adventure of international artistic acclaim. Renowned as the greatest ever disciple of Leonardo Da Vinci's sfumato painting technique in portraiture, Gary masters the smokey blending of color and light that obscures the rough edges of life and endows two dimensional paintings with living, breathing beauty like Leonardo's portrait of Mona Lisa. Gary's mastery of sfumato in his portrait of Old Tony leads him to fame and fortune. Unfortunately, the rough edges of real life snatch away his loving wife Dianah and nine-year old daughter Lily in a tragic mountain fire near Durango, Colorado, and send Gary into a heart wrenching spiral of darkness. Back to Cleveland he heads broken, alone and battling the dark. But on the way Gary rediscovers how life has sent him teachers, encouragers, helpers, healers and fast new friends of faith. All of them pick him up, shatter his darkness and set his feet upon his new life path to pay forward those blessings that others have given him. T.W. Poremba was born on Cleveland's Near West Side. He lived with his family in government projects on the edge of the industrial Flats amidst the smokey smells of steel mills and oil refineries. There purple rain used to fall eating away the paint on cars and poisoning cats, dogs, rats and kids alike giving Cleveland poverty unique smells, tastes and struggles. God used Poremba's humble beginnings to plant in his heart a deep love for people who grow up poor. From his first job as an inner city missionary in Cleveland to more than 50 mission sites around the country he served and inspired others to join him loving people who struggle the most. In Sfumato, his first novel, T.W. Poremba returns to his roots with his main character Gary. This is a loving tribute to those who escape poverty but choose to return in order to bless others as they have been blessed.

Sophie and her friends have been captured and held prisoner for the purpose of obtaining intelligence they do not have. They have been burned, tortured, and abused for days right after having everything that they have ever known destroyed and taken away from them. They discover from a prophecy that mysteriously appeared to them in the night that they are destined to escape. Motivated with determination and purpose, they must develop a plan for freedom. What they don't know is that past all the dangerous guards and the unsurpassable escape route is a surprise that will change their lives forever. Djanée loves writing songs, novels, poetry and singing. Her Christian faith is the cornerstone of her life. Inspired by the action and the adrenaline from three separate dreams in one night, what began as a mini-story on a few sheets of loose-leaf paper evolved into the digital writing of an 800 plus word story. The thrillers and twists in the story surprised her, and the different elements in the story wound up melding together flawlessly as though planned. Realizing this had to be more than happenstance she felt led to publish her book, which has become a series.

Life can be hard; a cliched statement that does carry some weight to it. Author Dr. Brodie Johnson can attest to this truth personally and through the years observing his friends, family, associates, and members of his congregation enduring their own trials. The years spent witnessing people dealing with challenges led Dr. Johnson to consider writing a daily devotional to help people with charting through their miseries, which brought forth this book, Messages for Your Miseries. Within its pages of Messages for Your Miseries are words of wisdom to inspire hope to downtrodden people and remind them that God is there every step of the way. Coupled with appropriate Scripture references, each message reminds readers that though struggles are common in life, God has and always will overcome them. Readers will find a variety of situations discussed in each devotional, from dealing with disappointment to having patience to acknowledging and glorifying God in trials. The messages are concise and stay focused on the topic to give readers broad advice for whatever they might be going through. What Dr. Johnson wants to remind readers most in his messages is that society is not one to partner with, for it and people can and will lead you wrong when under the command of Satan. When you are in right standing with God, you will always feel led by Him to blessings you never thought were possible and inspiration to get through the tough times in life. The hope is that when we face the trials of this life, before we enter our eternal homes in heaven, we will be able to become Romans 5:3-5, rejoicing even in the midst of suffering. Sure, life is hard, but not impossible with God on your side!

It is indeed miraculous that we have the ability to conceive the One who Himself is inconceivable. Yet, along the road of life, there is always opportunity to discover even more about the King of Kings. In The God I Know, author Demario L. Rollins opens your eyes to the wonder, majesty, and power of God, as well as how you can cultivate an ever-growing relationship with Him.With poems, conversations, experiences, and moments from Rollins''s personal adventures with Christ, The God I Know reveals how God has changed Rollins more into the image of the Son of God, as well as how God can do the same for you. As Rollins shares his transformation process, this inspirational work will help you in your own, equipping you to strengthen your faith, live more like Jesus, and embrace God''s purpose for your life.Rollins''s walk with God began June 28, 1987. Nearly thirty-four years later, The God I Know serves as a powerful collection of transformative life lessons and revelations of wisdom he has experienced on his journey with Christ. With a variety of life''s major topics that every believer will face, Rollins shares real-life hardships and victories as well as applications you can practice every day. Each chapter of guidance and advice will leave you contemplating and challenging your own walk with God, helping you dive deeper into an understanding of the person, nature, and knowledge of Jesus.God''s truth and immutability shine through this book, as its words broaden the horizon of your cognitive comprehension of the Creator. Through the pages of The God I Know, you will experience the beauty of knowing your heavenly Father in indescribable ways. Demario Rollins has regularly enjoyed serving in numerous roles of ministry including teacher, jail minister and youth group leader to name a few. He has a doctorate degree in Pharmacy from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Demario''s inspiration for this book was a deep desire to confer upon the reader a loving perspective of the God he''s progressively come to know through laughter, intrigue, poetry, and personal experiences. Demario and his wife and three children make their home near Little Rock, Arkansas. He is also the author of the book, Destination Heartland: 183 Devotionals to Plant in 365 days.

Millions of people struggle with dissatisfaction in life, striving for approval and validation from others. We look to the world to provide purpose and fulfillment in our lives, but it is unable to do so because it is fallen and corrupt. Yet because of God''s steadfast love He has provided a plan and way for us to experience satisfaction, significance, and wholeness by embracing, cultivating, and maintaining a Place for His Presence. Natasha A. Strong is an author of spiritual education material focused on Christian growth and development. She has a bachelor''s degree in English from Tennessee State University. Natasha has been a Bible teacher for over twenty years and has a driving passion for biblical studies. She has dedicated a majority of her adult life teaching and proclaiming the knowledge of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit has led her to prisons, a youth homeless shelter, and community Bible study groups where she ministers the experience of Christ''s power as a risen Lord as the only means for real satisfaction and wholeness in life. With the Holy Bible as her foundation for life and godliness, she is committed to educating and equipping Christian believers with knowledge of God and their responsibility toward Him, self, family, and their community. Natasha lives in St. Louis, Missouri. She and her loving husband have one son, two daughters, and one grandson. Follow her on: Instagram: @iamnatashastrong

Is God a puppet master who pulls our strings or are we like Pinocchio, who cut his strings and ventured into the world on his own?Most of us want a middle ground where we can count on God to be in control-but only when we need it. But a middle ground is elusive. For us to rely on an all-powerful, all-knowing Creator is to relinquish freedom. On the other hand, what does it mean for a sovereign Creator if we can go our own way when He wants us to follow Him?The essays in Free to Obey embrace the paradox this raises. To get there, we occasionally set aside the either/or logic of the Western world in favor a feature of the Zen practices Scott followed in his teen years. It is not the Buddhist religion or philosophy that adds value to the debate, but the both/and thinking that Zen employs. However, while Zen makes a case for both/and reasoning, it is not foreign to Christianity-especially in the ancient church that continues in the Orthodox tradition.The essays identify what we can know and then peel away what is unknowable to outline a realm where paradox is the norm. This takes us to where one of the greatest mysteries exists: a place where God gets what He wants and we get what we want. This is not a middle ground but an entirely different view of reality. Scott Duncan lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, with his wife of 49 years. They are blessed that their son, his wife, and 3 boys; and their daughter, husband, and 2 girls and a boy all live nearby. Scott took a break from graduate school to earn some money in financial services, with the idea of returning to school in a few years to complete his Ph.D. This hiatus has continued for more than 40 years. With the exception of earning a Masters in Finance, he never returned to academia; his career has been dedicated to financial planning. Scott has taught many industry seminars, but his joy is teaching at churches and Christian workshops. He only occasionally wonders what life would have been like if he had followed the academic path.

Why did God bring you and your spouse together? The reason might be bigger than you think!God created marriage to be far more exciting than living together for fifty years to buy homes, attain status, raise children, and manage day to day activities. Like a family road trip, marriage is an adventure filled with highs, lows, and everything in between.The Marriage Adventure: Discovering Mission for Your Marriage invites you to join a road trip across the country to help you discover the unique, grand mission for your marriage relationship. The Marriage Adventure will equip you to:ΓÇó understand how a mission can change your family and world around you.ΓÇó develop a mission statement and core values for your marriage (worksheets provided).ΓÇó break bad patterns and avoid common detours that can derail your adventure.ΓÇó use your strengths to work together and become more intimate friends.ΓÇó enjoy your God-ordained, unique Marriage Adventure!"I agree with the Hoovers that mission is the mainstay of a growing, intimate and spiritually alive marriage, and I''m pleased to see a well-written book hone in on this topic." -GARY THOMAS, Author of Sacred Marriage "Many times, in marriage, we settle for something far less than God originally indented. In The Marriage Adventure, Daniel & Bonnie Hoover share how intentionally living on mission can change not only the trajectory of your relationship with your spouse but your entire family."-MARK BATTERSON, New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker, Lead Pastor of National Community Church Daniel and Bonnie Hoover have a passion to see other couples thrive on their Adventure. They host the weekly Marriage Adventure Podcast and The Marriage Adventure Blog. Daniel serves as Executive Pastor and a pastoral counselor at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. The couple loves adventure and taking road trips with their two children, Josie and Colby.

ΓÇó Do you sometimes experience excessive frustration, weariness from pressures that oppose you?ΓÇó Is it difficult to tell someone the truth,even when you know it will hurt their feelings?ΓÇó How do you manage when what you say, think or do is unjustly criticized by others?ΓÇó How do you respond to the lies that are being spoken about you?There is a war that is going on! This war is not with flesh and blood human beings, but is spiritual. How do you fight spiritual battles? We must use God''s spiritual weaponry to be victorious. The Holy Spirit is our Helper.Standing Upright In An Upside-Down World is a book that will encourage you to look to God and Him alone for your sustenance and supply. It will challenge you to let go of systematic thinking and reliance on things such as government, wealth, status. Escape what renders a false sense of security. Trusting in God with all our heart mind soul and strength will give us the courage to stand for what is right regardless of race, religion, culture, economic or social status. God created you to be free! Therefore, stand in your liberty! (Galatians 5:1) Dennis James Perkins is a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi. Upon graduating from Yazoo City High School, he attended Jackson State University, where he where he received an undergraduate degree in business administration, and a master''s degree in Guidance and Counseling. While in the process of obtaining his undergraduate degree, he was a member of the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band. Upon marrying Deborah N. Perkins (2018), his wife of twenty-eight years, they served the Body of Christ faithfully in various capacities. He is currently a member and elder at Freedom Ministries, Int''l Church, Jackson, MS.

CPR! Is your leadership DEAD? Maybe it is, or maybe it just hasn''t come to life yet! The CPR I am talking about is the strategy I used with hundreds of training clients to help them achieve success.Challenge, Perform, Repetition. I used this method to successfully help my clients build and tone their physique, but I never thought about using it to create leaders! Once I took on a corporate fitness role and assumed a large region, I became frustrated I wasn''t living out my motive. I wasn''t impacting people in a positive way. In the past, this was why I woke up every day.I realized my scope was different, but that didn''t mean my motive had to change. It was time to bring some CPR to the leaders in this region.Challenge, Perform, Repetition. This book contains the same Sunday night emails I send my teams. They offer weekly challenges and model correct performance methods, which will promote repetition, foster adaptation, and build great leaders over time! Heath Ellenberger is currently the Operating Partner for a multi-unit fitness franchise. As a lifelong fitness entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and business consultant, his career and life motive is to impact people in a positive way. From the time he started in fitness at the age of 18, each day has presented him with the opportunity to impact the lives of others. First, by helping to develop toned bodies in his fitness clients, and now by fostering growth and character in emerging leaders. The objective behind his first book is to bring powerful and positive lessons to anyone in a leadership position. With his book 10 Minute Leadership RAW * REAL * RELATABLE, Heath Ellenberger will change the way today''s leaders think and build their companies through simple, powerful weekly lessons.For more information, head over to 10minuteleadership.com to provide testimonials you may have, or major wins you had personally or professionally!If you would like to contact Heath Ellenberger directly, email heath@10minuteleader.com

The Prophetess speaks about her life growing up with Deaf parents in a hearing world. While growing up, she encounters many oppositions such as: the spirit of rejection; physical and mental abuse; sexual abuse; depression and Cancer.These obstacles in her life kept her under an ugly mask and in bondage for years. However, knowing the hand of God was always in her life-He protected her under the shadow of His wings. After years of seeking an intimate relationship with the Lord, it is now time for the ugly mask to come off. The truth will be exposed in order to set her free of the chains that kept her bound for years. The Prophetess exposes the lies, deceit and deception of the enemy. Her soul now walks with the mask off and dwells in the marvelous light. Her powerful testimony can help others understand that the enemy wants to keep the hidden, dark secrets unexposed and buried inside in order to keep you in bondage forever. With the power of Jesus in our lives we can be free from the chains of Satan. We can be delivered and set free in JESUS name!"And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Revelation 21:5 (KJV)" Martha Thompson, an ordained Prophetess, has been walking with the Lord all her life. It was not until she fully surrendered that the ugly mask unfolded right before her eyes. The deception that lived within was brought to light. The transparency of her story will help those that are hiding behind a mask of lies and pain that the kingdom of darkness, Satan, holds in our lives to keep us oppressed and bound. Her story gives the hope that is so desperately needed for transformation in your life as God uses her as His instrument to Freedom!

Where are you in your faith journey? Believe that wherever you are in your journey, God meets you, tests you, and then strengthens you so that you can come out of any trial victorious. This book is a journal of God's faithfulness through a woman's life challenges that brought her to trust the One and true Savior. As you go through the pages, may you find inspiration and encouragement to brave your own storms as you walk with God and allow Him to carry your burdens then you will see the silver lining amidst the challenges in life. Life is complex, love is constant and loss is certain. Hilda tells her real-life stories showing that faith is not just a religious concept. I am just amazed at how faithful our God is in all seasons and that is one of the reasons why we can trust Him completely even in difficult times. Pastor Ariel Marquez, Victory AlabangHilda Manalo Linaac is the wife of Atty. Godofredo D. Linaac, a mother to Therese, Isabelle and Nathan. During her most difficult moments, she wrote her prayers and requests to God every single day. She found strength as she daily prayed and pleaded with God for her husband's life. She walked through this storm with faith, believing in God's goodness, sovereignty, and surrendering to His will.

From the foot of the cross, to the morning of the resurrection. Mary, the mother of Jesus, travels from Golgotha to the Upper room to hide from the Jewish Temple Guards. Here the story of how Jesus was conceived is revealed. The details grow as more people enter the room. As the story unfolds, the trial of Jesus is not just about His actions. It is a story about a woman''s acceptance of her role as God''s chosen vessel to bring His Son into the world. Her commitment to the truth and mankind''s rejection of the truth.Mary brings the Word of God into the world. However, she encounters the face of evil near the resurrection and her life''s choices are put to a test! Christopher Graham is a member St. Francis Xavier, Roman Catholic Church and a retired IT executive. He lives in Merrill, Wisconsin and is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He is married to Kathleen Lee Graham (Przybysz) and has two children, Christopher, and Alicia. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University and holds a master''s degree from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. He believes, Proverbs 16:3, "Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established."

What would you do if you were raped and became pregnant?Your mother holds a gun to your face in an effort to force you to have an abortion.Would you let the thorns of hurt destroy you?Or would you let your life smell like the sweetest rose in your garden?The choice is yours!Some of our hardest choices, if handled with grace will make us into a person of courage and strength, just as it does in my story.So come into my garden and smell the roses with me and know that the bleeding from the thorns will stop and you will heal. Patricia Lawrence is an 82-year-old mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.She was married for 37 years before her husband passed away in 1995. Since becoming a widow, she began learning new skills.In 2000 she learned to use a computer and did some computer artwork. She writes poetry and short stories.She was a public speaker for Christian Women''s Clubs for nine years now walks over one hundred miles a month.After two heart attacks and now losing her vision, she is not willing to give up.

Should I send my kids to public school, or homeschool them with my own family''s values? Should we attend the church mission trip or take the kids to their soccer tournament? Should I go out with my co-workers after work or go home to make dinner for my husband? Every day our lives are full of choices, from the mundane "what''s for dinner" to the more life altering decisions of taking a new job or moving to a new city. Deane Groseclose learned years ago that it''s impossible to make these decisions alone. At each crossroads we come to, if we face those decisions with God by our side, we are much better equipped to do what''s right for ourselves, our family, and our future. The devotionals published in "God at the Crossroads" reflect Deane''s own personal relationship with God, and her need for His instruction and help navigating the choices and struggles of daily life. Through her own study, she hopes to pass on inspiration to others who are yearning for guidance in daily living and especially for a deeper relationship with Christ. This book contains 100 devotionals to help guide you through daily meditation and spiritual practice. They are grouped into three categories, starting with God''s Character. Learning about who God is and how He has been a part of human history provides a foundation for our faith. The second part contains devotionals centered around Finding Hope. Even when we might be in a dark time, through scripture and faith in Christ we can find a way to move forward. The third part, Living Fulfilled, contains devotionals that address the issues to arise during daily life and helps the reader find God in all things. Deane Groseclose is a spiritual counselor with Cross-Purpose Ministries, specializing in marriage and family work and personal growth issues. She and husband Tom have 30 years'' experience working with couples and individuals in the Winston-Salem, NC area, as well as nationally through virtual technology. Deane ministered eight years on a church staff and has launched marriage and family ministries in two churches. She has served as a board member and spokesperson for the National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools, with numerous public appearances, including The 700 Club, Golden Eagle Broadcasting (ORU), and the national Trinity Broadcasting Network.

Some seasons of disruption are divinely allowed, while others are self-inflicted. When faced with seasons of disruption, such as we experienced with the global pandemic and chaos of 2020, you have a choice - to try to get through it or grow through it. Author Leroy R. Armstrong, Jr. had his own self-inflicted experience of disruption when he resigned from ministry in 2010 after making some bad decisions. During his disruption, God gave Leroy a significant reset on his life''s purpose - the origin of his new book, Disruption: Resetting Your Life''s Purpose.Using Bible-based motivation, biblical mandates, and practical applications, you will answer the questions of why and how you should reset your life''s purpose to comprehend God''s will for your life. Whether it is evaluating your career and business goals or exploring a call to ministry, or whether you should marry, how to improve your marriage, or other matters of life, Leroy shares from his own personal experience how investing the time to seek God for your purpose will change your life for the better. It''s time to reset and get in touch with God''s purpose for YOU! A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Leroy has devoted over thirty-five years to ministry. Leroy brings to you his passion for preaching and practical biblical teaching as pastor to several congregations in Kentucky, Missouri, and Texas, as well as to people across the United States and abroad. A graduate of the University of Kansas and Dallas Theological Seminary, Leroy is Lead Servant of Proclaiming the Word Ministries. Leroy''s writing contributions can be found in Leadership Journal, in the book Leading Your Church Through Conflict and Reconciliation, and in the African American Devotional Bible.Leroy and his wife Genena currently reside in McKinney, Texas. They are a blended family with three adult children.

We give credit where credit is due: it all goes to our mighty God! He never let our family completely fall. There was always a cradling hand present to catch us from hitting the ground in every life situation. We hung in there as a family unit, clinging to God in every challenging circumstance, and we let Him do all of the hard work.This book is about the imperfections of life and our faith in God. Things go wrong in family life and work situations every single day. We are all human, and if we were perfect, then we wouldn''t need God, would we? But we aren''t perfect, right, so we do need Him, every single day of our incomplete and imperfect lives.For us, Satan tried to damage our lives, and my ever so valuable marriage, many times over. Our lives, as well as our marriage, had been hanging by a thin string. Satan had control of the pair of scissors, he was trying to cut our lives short and my sacred marital bond, and God crushed the scissors time and time again. Faith was the only way to allow God to crush those scissors, held by the evil one. We have so much faith, both now and then, we certainly hope that you have it too!The details of our life circumstances are in this book, Never Completely Fall. We hope that you will read it! We especially hope that you will like it! Thank You very much!This Book is about a doctor and his family, including his multiple disabled children. The doctor and his children had escaped the clutches of immanent death 6 times between them, including the doctor himself. This family was touched by the hand of God, and fortunately survived their torturous ordeal, and are alive and well today! We believe that Jesus Is the great healer, and that modern "miracles" still exist to this very day! Please ready our story to appreciate these precious miracles. Thank you! Dr. Robby J. Wiemer is a podiatrist originally from New Port Richey, FL. He attended St. Petersburg Junior College and St. Leo University for undergraduate studies before attending the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency training at Florida Hospital East Orlando. He enjoys family time, reading, and golfing. Carrie L. Wiemer is originally from Waldorf, MD and she moved to New Port Richey, FL as a teenager. She graduated from Gulf High School in 1992. She is a loving wife and mother of four, who enjoys family life and essential oils.

Hello, Beloved Readers:My book entails, about the cares of my own life on how I was raised, my school years, my young adult life, right up to when I had my son, and at least about 7 years after that. I had a lot of trying, overwhelming, fun, and loving moments. That really put me to the test as a mother, a person, as a woman. I''m sharing those experiences with you first hand. I want you to feel as if you were right there with me. My book have a lot of charm, and heartfelt emotion that a young girl from age 10 and up should be able to comprehend. My book is both in the natural as well as the spiritual realm. A two sided atmosphere we all face as young girls, young ladies, young woman, boys, young boys, young men, and as a man. My book explains what most females experience in life as a mother or a becoming mother. This is a helpful guide on your journey in life. Don''t let life handle you, you handle your life. Stay Blessed!! Hello, I pray you will enjoy this colorful, humorous, heartfelt, realistic, teachable, and down to the nitty gritty book about my life. This book is what I call supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. I learned as a single mother, learning is a hands-on experience in life. One of my best motto is: Bought Sense, is better then Told Sense!! I learn a lot from ages 21 up to 39. Please pass on this book as One Random Act of Kindness!! Be Strong, Stay Strong, and Fight Strong!! The only way you can achieve that is through the Trinity. Jesus Loves you unconditionally.Your Faithful Sister in Christ Jesus, Son of God (Yahweh)

Brilliant and eye-opening, an expose'' on how most modern-day preachers have been deceiving believers for decades. Many preach false and out of context teachings concerning the word of God, specifically about the New Covenant of Christ Jesus. The author unveils for you how we as New Covenant Christians are not under Old Covenant tithe Law! It saddens me to see our fellow believers every Sunday, like brain-washed zombies in fear of being cursed with a curse, begrudgingly surrendering a percentage of their income to a preacher who says that we are under the Old Covenant Law of tithing. In this book you will learn how to experience the freedom from fear by giving of your first-fruits (or firstlings), as Abel did in the Book of Genesis and God blessed him. This is only one example of the many false teachings the author will uncover for you in this book. After 50 years of studying the Bible, listening to thousands of sermons on tv, radio, and performing in churches across the country-most recently at Celebration Church in North Las Vegas, the author uses his profound experience to enlighten and inspire his fellow believers about the real good news concerning the New Covenant. He will also reveal the two verses of scripture that almost all preachers avoid talking about because they know it would expose their false teachings!A native of Atlanta and a product of the 1960''s, disillusioned by the free-love, hippie counterculture, Averial became born-again at the age of eighteen. He soon began a quest for truth concerning the elusive New Covenant which spanned over a period of 32 years. Becoming an accomplished musician, songwriter, and Bible teacher along the way, his quest ending successfully one day upon hearing a voice on the radio say, "I''m going to tell you something most preachers do not want you to know." It was Bob George teaching the truth about the New Covenant of Jesus Christ.

Few Bible study topics cause as much confusion, consternation or controversy as the study of Dispensational Theology. Because of this struggle, the study of Dispensational Theology is often, avoided. And if it is studied, it is only given token attention thereby forfeiting a grand opportunity to understand and celebrate the gracious, continuing work of God among His People Israel.Occasionally, a Bible student will answer the Lord's call to document the results of a study of this important topic. Discovering, understanding, organizing, and communicating the gleanings of their study, these students offer a unique opportunity to grow in our appreciation of God's revelation of this important doctrine.Ted Pestor is one of these students. After spending years of studying and teaching the important aspect of Dispensational Theology as a pastor/teacher, Ted offers us an opportunity to grasp the fundamental elements of this important doctrine.His systematic, comprehensive, and persuasive teaching in this volume provides us an opportunity to grow in our own understanding of this Bible doctrine and to prepare us to help others learn as well.Choosing to read and study this book will reward a learner with an unusual blessing as they dig deeper into the Bible doctrine of Dispensational Theology.Charles Gaston M Div.In a day of theological ambivalence, it is refreshing to read Ted Pestor's theological treatise, The Essential Criteria of Dispensational Theology for the Professional and Layperson, which while bringing a renewed understanding to the historical/grammatical interpretation of the Bible, emphasizes God's great unfolding drama of redemption as developed through the various dispensations. Especially of interest are his thoughts on the threefold rejection of the Godhead by the nation of Israel (rejection of the Father in the Old Testament Kingdom, rejection of the Son at the Cross, and the rejection of the Holy Spirit at Stephen's stoning). Any true student of eschatology ought to give serious consideration to the details reviewed in The Essential Criteria of Dispensational Theology for the Professional and Layperson.Rick Bloom MRE. Do you ever look around at what is happening in the world or read a scripture passage and wonder, "What in the world is going on and what is life's meaning?" This book emphasizes God's great unfolding drama of redemption as developed through the various dispensations. God's desire is for you to discover more of the dispensational symmetry and His works through the major seven dispensations and seven operating criteria found in the Bible since creation.Theodore Pestor BTH.

Strength and training are key words in our society today. We need to apply both of them in every area of our life. One area that lacks in most people's life is the spiritual aspect of strength and training. This Boot Camp will help develop a spiritual regiment in strength and training. Through daily discipline your spiritual muscles will grow and prepare you to face every conflict and adversity. Come and grow with me. Follow your daily exercises and enjoy the growth. Pastor Barak went through a major life altering moment where he lost everything that was important to him including his family, his ministry and his friends. After that moment in time he went on a journey to find a deeper spiritual walk and experience. The strength that developed in his heart and life helped create this book. Pastor Barak understands a new deep intimate relationship with Jesus that developed from this failure. A new found strength was found in Christ as Pastor Barak went through a new training in his life. Today Pastor Barak wants others to find new strength in Christ.

This little book makes some stunning observations: that the Transfiguration Scene is a visual prophecy, equating the future ministry of Elijah with the former ministry of Moses; that another Exodus is scheduled to happen, prophesied, and directly stated, in Ezekiel 20:33-44, in the NKJ version of scriptures., as well as supported in other OT and NT verses.It also disproves a teaching that Israel sees the Person of Jesus in the Zechariah 12:10 prophecy, but it points to "the spark will ignite the explosive End Times events" we know will happen, and that God will begin to directly interact with the Hebrew nation again! This not a scholarly study but calls on honest students of scripture to prove or disprove its thesis of the equivalency of the Elijah =Moses thesis, as it disrupts common teachings/understandings of the sequence of Last Days events. The study is presented to help clarify our view of God's plans for Israel through Elijah's ministry.J. F. Kennedy has loved Jesus and the Scriptures ever since he was 'awakened' to them in 1984, where his 'ears were opened ' to hear the Word, and ever since, has read and studied the scriptures via live and broadcast sermons.. He knows and values scripture's instruction to 'eat the Word and ' chew on it' with belief and digest it to receive the spiritual nutrition it offers to 'those who believe.' He has BS and MA degrees in business subjects from Temple U, 1987 and 1972, and worked as Business Manager for three nonprofit organizations. Afterward, he was blessed to be a painting contractor for several decades in a little green valley in north central New Mexico.

Roy Brewer is the grandson of the Reverend J. W. Brewer, the subject of this book. He grew up in same house built in 1907 by his grandfather. Although Roy was not born until 5 years after his grandfather's death, he heard many stories about his grandfather, famously known as"The Stuttering Preacher" from his parents, his older siblings, and townspeople. When researching for his previous book "Seventh Son, A Northeast Texas Boyhood," Roy found numerous anecdotes and testimonials in local newspapers across the South and Texas about his grandfather. The stories motivated him write about the Stuttering Preacher. The book details the traumatic personal losses of Rev. Brewer in the swamps of eastern Arkansas, his overcoming speech impediments to forge a successful family, political, social and religious life. It is replete with stores about and from him, his witticisms and his religious crusades. Roy Brewer is a retired lawyer residing with his wife Cathy in Des Moines, Washington. He and his wife of 50+ years have one daughter, Renee Dawn. He is the author of "Seventh Son, A Northwest Texas Boyhood" about his growing up in Enloe, Texas in the 1950s. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in Guantanamo Cuba during the crisis of the 1960s and a former Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), now AmeriCorps, serving in inner city Chicago in 1967. He was licensed to preach the gospel by the Enloe Baptist Church in 1958.

What do you do when a beautiful young doctor walks into your emergency room and says, "You don't have pneumonia, you have cancer?" What would you do if your morning starts out as usual but you end up being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer this evening? What would you need to know if cancer disrupts YOUR life or someone very close to you tomorrow? How can you offer more than just best wishes and prayers when you get the news that someone is battling cancer?In Destiny in Disguise: Lessons and Blessings in a Cancer Journey, Shannan Lewis describes in detail how she dealt with a lymphoma and leukemia diagnosis, the things she learned throughout the process, and the shift in perspective that came as a result of the overall experience. By candidly sharing the real, raw, realities, Shannan invites us into her journey as she informs, instructs and inspires for the benefit of anyone who is currently dealing with cancer or those whose lives will be impacted in some way. Shannan Lewis is a higher education professional who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She was an adjunct professor and university Admissions Counselor when cancer disrupted her life. Shannan was born in Jamaica but migrated to the United States, where she has built a life in Orlando, Florida. Her ability to communicate and convey the lessons learned and blessings bestowed during the cancer journey is a love letter of sorts to the many lives that this book is meant to inform, influence, inspire and impact.

- A humorous ride to success and happiness. - Filled with earthy, hilarious, humorous and helpful hints on life, love, happiness and success. - A feel good, do good book. - Life's lessons hidden in puns, parables, and parodies. - Pithy, profound and perceptive.

WHAT IS IN YOUR POCKET? It is no secret that there is a "Silent Majority" in America who are reluctant to share or act on their personal beliefs. Even many people say they are more afraid of public speaking than death. While we all have the "right to remain silent," Jesus, however, has commanded His disciples to love others, as He has loved them and share the Gospel Story of love and grace. This means at times, sharing one's own personal witness of their faith and what the Lord has and is doing in their own lives. This is not "A Disciple Book For Dummies," or considered "politically correct" by our present culture standards, but pages filled with encouragement for Christians to be faithful servant/witnesses and cheerleaders. When Jesus is truly the "Lord of our Christian life," His disciples will grow and mature in the Faith and be able to engage others through a personal ministry with boldness but yet gentleness to win them for the glory of the Lord. "WE WITNESS IN TWO WAYS; BY LIFE AND WORD....GOD'S PURPOSE... AFTER WE HAVE BEEN CONVERTED IS THAT WE BE WITNESSES TO HIS SAVING GRACE AND POWER." Billy Graham (Talks to Teenagers, Wheaton Miracle Books) In "The Little Cross In My Pocket," pastor and author, E. Wade Gregory and his wife and ministry partner, Onda, share their life of being servant/witnesses for over fifty years. The little pocket cross which says, "God Loves You," has been shared over hundreds of times with people from all walks of life, including even criminals. Amazingly, the responses were mostly positive and often miraculous. From Wade's long career journey from trading in his badge and gun for the Cross and the Bible, both he and Onda learned that an opportunity to share God's love often came out of the blue and right to the front door. This book is a series of true stories that is a reminder of the call the Lord Jesus has placed on the hearts of those wishing to be His faithful servants. Retired pastor and author, E. Wade Gregory and his wife, Onda, share their life of discipleship and ministry for over fifty years. Wade was called to pastoral ministry after a long career in the criminal justice system, first as a police officer and then as a juvenile parole agent working with delinquent youth. He was also a certified social worker who after almost fifteen years, traded his gun and badge for Calvary's cross and the Bible. He also served as a chaplain and an EMT. Wade and Onda still continue their personal, team ministry to this day sharing God's Love and a little pocket cross which says, "God Loves You!" You can contact Wade and Onda at wadepocketcross@gmail.com

Seeking Good-Attracting Evil, delves into the life of Robert Jennings, vividly portraying the highs and lows of a life both with and without God. At first a quiet, ordinary child, Robert soon gained recognition when he excelled at sports, particularly basketball, and played professional basketball in Mexico. Upon returning to the United States, he played charity basketball and rubbed elbows with the rich and famous. But Robert eventually found the fast-paced life empty, leaving a significant void in his heart. After a night of partying, Robert accidently stumbled upon a tele-evangelical program. His life changed, as he was drawn to give his life to Christ and the fast-paced night-life, which was the norm, soon faded. Robert Jennings became a Christian in May 1975. In 1976, he was called to preach the gospel and was licensed in Los Angeles to preach in 1979. His ordination as a gospel minister occurred in 1984 and he soon served in church leadership as an elder and associate pastor in areas of Southern California. Robert also worked with youth groups, men's fellowships, taught Bible studies, and occasionally has spoken to congregations on Sundays over the last forty years. Robert majored in Christian education for three years. He received an associate of arts degree from L.A. Harbor College.

THE ENTRANCE Into The Kingdom is an invitation to experience the joy and strength obtained through being filled with the Holy Spirit. The author takes you through scripture detailing the work of the Holy Spirit from before the new birth through the resurrection. The book offers an invitation to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, an experience beyond description. The journey includes details from scripture in obtaining greater intimacy in your relationship with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The church today has fallen far from the New Testament Church living and witnessing in the power of the Holy Spirit. Be prepared to encounter: - God as an extravagant lover of all people - How to return extravagant love to God - Biblical assurance of salvation - Receiving the Spirit and the power of praying in the Spirit - The necessity of the baptism in the Holy Spirit in end times - Joy and peace in challenging and uncertain times The Holy Spirit is moving around the world, restoring the bride of Christ to no less than the original church where the gospel is both seen and heard. Will you be a part of it? Wayne Vermeer is a retired math teacher, where he was director of Youth for Christ. His career was followed by seven years as director of visitation ministry in his local church. He is currently active in HOME (House of Missions and Equipping) ministry, where he is active on intercession and healing teams. Wayne is also on the board of Katelyn's Fund Orphan Ministry. He has always been active on many mission trips, teaching, and speaking, primarily on the Holy Spirit and the second coming.