Growing up the second of three sons in a small town in Northern Illinois, raised by hard working middle class parents, I always seemed to be doing the wrong things with the wrong friends. Throughout high school this continued. Within one year of high school graduation, nine of the people that I spent my time with were dead, one was in prison. I knew I had to seriously change the direction of my life. I did repent of my sin's and my life and was given the new direction I was desperate for. All I ever really wanted was to grow up and find my perfect wife and live a happy and good life with our children. I did find my perfect wife. This is the story of the most wonderful girl I have ever known; Linda Diane Gribben Aper, my bride.This is a woman who raised two sons, made their baby food, made the beds every day, kept a beautiful house. She drove the boys to school every day. She read, sang, and prayed with them every day. She sang in the choir, assisted in directing the children's choir. She coached teen Bible quizzing for 17 years. She crocheted baby blankets for every niece and nephew as they were born. She tole painted amazing works of art. She also had time to be my best friend. The girl I always dreamed of. These things might seem fairly ordinary, yes maybe for an ordinary person. Linda was no ordinaryperson. And now, after a lifetime of joy and tears,I wonder, how can I tell you about my loved one?
What the Spirit is Saying to the Church is an apocalyptic view from the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation that begins its message to the church admonishing her to return to her first love which she has abandoned. The author contends that this first love requirement demands a redirection of priorities for the Twenty-First-Century Church-in-the-Black-Experience. It demonstrates how, for the love of Christ, she must move beyond a limited vision of just a good-looking church and satisfaction with old definitions. Christ gives a rebuke to the church and a direct warning that if she does not repent and return to her first love, he will then remove her lampstand! "e;Reverend Kelley's preaching is spiritually sound and intellectually stimulating and challenging, and also socially relevant. He deeply believes in what I would call a well-rounded ministry. That is to say, that ministry for him involves not only mastering the preached Word, but also taking seriously and fulfilling the roles of pastor, priest, and prophet."e;-REV. DR. LEWIS V. BALDWIN, PHD, RETIRED PROFESSOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY. "e;Reverend Kelley is a preacher of the Word. His ability to prepare and deliver biblically sound, inspirational and spirit-filled sermons is a gift that allows those who hear him to participate in the story of salvation at personal and social levels. He is not a closed-lip babbler who preaches to itching ears, rather he speaks with power and authority under the watchcare of an humble spirit and a disciplined mind."e;-REV. DR. WALTER EARL FLUKER, PHD, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PROFESSOR OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, AND DIRECTOR OF THE HOWARD THURMAN INSTITUTE, BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY.
This book is designed to show the reader the funny, mysterious, dark, sad, and inspiring side of the author's adventures during her years in public and private education. Many events, from horrible to wonderful are included. High (or low) praise goes to students/teachers/schools/coworkers that were part of this journey. It is a tribute to other teachers, especially those who are young, inexperienced, or naive who are teaching in today's educational system. Enjoy the humor, thirty-five years of adventures from slum area schools to private schools. Above all, see how God has provided needs and gone ahead of her in every stage of the journey, and provided needs, godly mentors, and blessings for her family.
The title Zoobu stems from twelve years in the making, until such a time as this in which we are living in today. Where people and religion appears to be going backwards instead of forward, where we should be teaching love for one another instead of hate. Hopefully, this book will allow the reader to think about the love and relationship of family and their fellow man.
As with any recovery program from a condition, recovery from PTSD requires knowledge coupled with a burning desire to return to a productive and joyful life. To be effective, the knowledge has to be in an order that is appropriate to the condition. After years of research, study, and education, I offer this knowledge in the order in which I used it to return to a normal life. PTSD does not mean that you are crippled forever. In this book, I also point out the roadblocks that can interfere with the most diligent and passionate journey from the throes of depression of PTSD to that life that we all seek. Besides the education and my own recovery, I take my information from the over one thousand veterans that I have interviewed over the past seven years. Pharmaceutically produced drugs only serve to mask the side effects of this most horrific condition which can drain your life away. At the end of the day, the decision to recover is yours and only yours. If you make the decision, there will be people like myself to support you. Let's get on it.
Reading the word of God and not allowing it to take root to produce good fruit can deem to be futile. Gwendolyn Howze found that God's word is the road map to redemption and it is also what one needs for spiritual, mental, and physical guidance. Biblical principles are expressed along with her personal life experience to show what God can do for the lost and how God can save, heal, and set free those who allowed oppressive circumstances to inhabit their life. Along with biblical characters from the Bible, she shows how God can use each one when they allow God to fill them with his spirit to accomplish God's plan for redemption.
Have you ever wondered about the meaning of life? Do you believe you have a destiny to fulfill, but you aren't quite sure how to achieve it? Well, what are you waiting for? With author Kris Copeland's comprehensive guidebook to life, you'll never have to wonder again! Kris Copeland explains what life is really about by exploring Biblical truth that God has given us, then relating it through the fabric that this nation was built on. Working from that foundation; he then interestingly offers a modernized goal plan that's relevant to today's living. He truly offers a roots-to-leaves view of Living Life to its Fullest. Kris Copeland's writing background comes from creating notes based on Biblical truth for his own use to articulate Biblical views at church services, retreats, seminars and particularly Bible discussion groups. He says God prompted him and enabled him to write this book, his first literary work, as if training him along new paths in transition to a new season in his life. His professional career is in the construction management industry after obtaining an engineering degree. Kris and his lovely wife, Gail, have been married for thirty-nine years having three daughters, Becky, Kathryn and Kelly, two sons-in-law, Jason and Derek, and two grandchildren, Luke and Lorelai. Author, Kris Copeland, was recently featured on the Christian Faith Publishing's Author Roundtable radio and podcast show. Click play below to hear the entire show: Radio Interview with author, Kris Copeland, begins at minute 4:24 below.
With the power of praying, Abi flies from her bedroom, all the way to heaven and back home to give Jesus a kiss and a hug and to tell him "e;Night Night, Jesus."e;Con el poder de la oracion Abi vuela desde su cuarto, hasta el cielo y de regreso a casa. Para darle un beso, un abrazo y decirle Night night, Jesus."e; Jesus said: Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."e; (Matthew 19:14) "e; Jesus dijo: Dejad a los ninos , y no les impidais que vengan a mi, porque de los que son como estos es el reino de los cielos."e; (Mateo 19:14)
Seeds for Enlightenment 101 is a compilation of reflective thoughts, aspirations, and hopes that were inspired by life experiences and meditations with the Lord. Gaining inspiration and revelation mostly from the book of Ecclesiastes-a time and season for all things, and nothing new under the sun-this book explores how the author views the world. Take note, as you read, hopefully seeds will be planted in your heart that will take root, thrive, and grow, leading you to find your purpose, and fulfill it with passion. You will gain a new perspective, and strength to be steadfast and unmovable, as you are the light that might lead others to our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ."e;May these words, and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer"e; (Psalm 19:14).
Put on your walking shoes because in this book you will walk through twenty-two years. You'll walk down long roads and see many things with the woman of a family Satan worked hard to destroy.You'll see how Satan preys on individuals, marriages, and families, and how he works extra hard on those he's afraid of.You'll see spiritual growth in yourself while walking down roads of your own through journaling, studying scripture, and praying through your own struggles.You'll see proof like never before of God's mighty hand at work chapter after chapter.You'll see normal, imperfect people make big mistakes on their road to redemption and likely be able to identify with them in some areas of your own life and marriage.As you take this journey, you'll walk the roads that led to the destruction of a marriage and see that it was too messy and impossible to fix. Then you'll see how our God is the God of the impossible and how a woman who once took roads that separated her from God and her husband walked those same roads that led her back into God's perfect will.The best part is you'll see Satan lose the war as you walk with her through fire and see Bitty rise from ashes. God has never lost a battle, and He never will!
In this book, you will find strength and courage to follow your heart and your trials and tribulations. You will find that understanding God and prayer works not just for me but everyone, including you. You will find peace in doing the things you've been wanting to do for a long time. You may even see yourself and know that you are not alone in areas of your life that you thought it was only happening to you. Within this book, you will feel the spirit of God resonate through you. As you read, you will become enlightened about the world and the fullness of it. You will become aware about life that your eyes may have been closed to. You will learn about experiences and hopefulness within yourself. Although life has many challenges, you can make it. This book will teach you to trust and believe in yourself when no one else would. Know that you can do anything. Just let go and let God lead and guide the way because all things are possible. Love thyself.
Fear not, I am with you is a twelve-part study using God's Word and personal experiences to walk you through aspects of life that often confuse, frustrate, and disable you. This twelve-part study will equip you with insight and truth from God's Word and guide you in self-discovery as you study and seek to apply what you have learned from each section. The following themes are covered in this study:Choosing who rules youFearing the LordDelivering you from yourselfExtending forgiveness to everyoneUnderstanding your purpose and promised positionMaintaining and regaining your integrityKeeping yourself from a life of corruptionWithstanding, reducing, and confronting your enemiesSeeing your dreams fulfilledLiving and finishing life in victoryBeing secure in life and in deathResting in your present hope and glorious future
Do you have the gift of Spiritual Healing? Are you in the Healing Ministry? If not, is it because you have doubt and fear? This book, "e;Spiritual Healing Ministry,"e; will help you to serve in one of the greatest gifts of God.
Sight words are those words that are most frequently used in the English language. Children learn those words, so they will know them instantaneously. These words are essential for building fluency. There are other words that should also be considered sight words. These words can put you in a position to be successful in life. But just knowing them is not enough-you have to own them and never let them out of your sight. In Sight Words, Marv Loucks lists one hundred key words that have, in large part, changed his life. Certain words have special importance. The words in this book can be life-changing for you, if you own them and live by them. Know them. Own them. Never let them out of your sight.
Pauline says that the purpose of her books is to inspire others to have the faith of a little child and to lead others to have their own relationship with God, no matter what religion or background they come from. In her books, she shares her childhood memories of her relationship with God and some challenges she had to face. Included in her books are family photos and an inspired poem after each chapter. Quoting a passage from the Bible: "e;And a little child shall lead them"e; (Isaiah 11:6-7), Pauline truly fulfills this need she has by leading as a Little Child.
Childhood is filled with many new and interesting ideas and concepts and lots of fun, exciting things to learn and do. Children often have many innocent questions and are learning daily about the world around them. In this story, Are There Dirt Bikes in Heaven? a child is interested in learning more about heaven. He is pondering over it and has a lot of questions. The child is exploring the world around him and is continuing to ask his mother his list of questions. He is wondering what he will get to do in heaven. This story represents the innocence of childhood and the importance of parenthood. Are There Dirt Bikes in Heaven? demonstrates the seemingly effortless conversation between mother and child, and the powerful impact of those daily moments. The author's inspiration for this story was remembering some of the conversations that she had with her own children Colby, Colton, and Cassie when they were young. Some of the most powerful, teachable moments occurred during the simple questions and answers during regular daily life. The author wishes to encourage and inspire parents to take the time to lead and guide their children towards God each day.
Sonflower Submission Ever complain a lot about certain things? Ever find yourself seeing the negative side of things before seeing the positive side? Ever been right about something but learned that being right wasn't necessarily right?Then this is the book for you or that person who came to mind as you read these questions! You see, pride has a way of taking all of us into these arenas: complaining, negativity, exerting our need to be right. However, this is not the place where the Lord would have us be, or leave us if we stumble there. There is a place across the street from pride, a place called submission. It is a powerful location and one that is not as natural to us as we might like to think. Proverbs 16:18-19 speaks of how pride goes before a fall, but it is better to be lowly in spirit. Was Jesus demonstrating power when He said not a mumbling word before accusers who were about to crucify Him? Absolutely! The strength of His lowly submitted heart conquered even death itself. So what about our day-to-day routines? Can submission help us forge through life with less stress, less contention? I think it can. This allegory was written after following the bowed heads of a crop of sunflowers. No matter what occurred in nature, they simply bowed to life's circumstances. There is something so regal about their stature, yet they portray humbleness and gentle strength. This story explores what happens when Sonflower unfolds His spirit of submission to character Priden's heart. Is it possible that such a fiercely proud soul is ready for the Kingdom harvest?Enter submission. Exit pride?Really?
A chance adventure that leads to new friendship and eventual forgiveness by Prince Platty's family.
It is God's Love that will always get us through whatever our lot in life is. He promised He would never leave us or forsake us. It is God and His word that we can know. God has given everything we need through His word and through His Son Jesus. All we have to do is believe in Him and His word. May you begin to know His never ending love from Jesus.
Miracles. You hear about miracles all the time, but do you know what they are really all about? Did you know there are no bad miracles? Did you ever wonder why? Have you had a miracle happen in your life? Bet you have! One of the great gifts Jesus left behind was the ability for you to perform a miracle. Check inside to find out how!
Wilber the pig loved living with his mother, three brothers, and three sisters on Farmer Wilson's farm where he had yummy food and snuggles from his mother, but one day, everything changed when he is taken away to live on another farm. When Wilber runs away from Farmer Brown, his new owner, and ends up lost, he meets Cornelius the frog who gives him some good advice and tells him he must learn to ROG. (Rely On God). Will Wilber find his way back to his new home? And what will happen when he gets there? Find out as you read "e;Wilber's story."e;
Where was Christ between the ages of thirteen and thirty? This book will document the truth, along with, where is The Ark of The Covenant? Where is The Holy Grail? The list goes on. In Mark 13, Christ says, I have foretold you all things. You just have to know where to look. I was led to the answers, and I want to lead you to that information gold mine, under His wing of truth. At the tender age of eight the visions began, first from Heaven then from Hell. My life was predestined for you to know the truth of what I lived through, and what Our Lord wanted to make clear to you. I was led by Our Lord, to a Scholar of The Original Manuscripts from the Library in England, where the King line made it possible for us to receive The Scriptures in English, through King James in 1611. But it was very hard for the translators to bring it to our true understanding, they even wrote a letter to the King telling him, and the readers, to go back to the Original Manuscripts to understand it fully. The Scholar taught chapter by chapter, and verse by verse with explanation, and proving what he taught every step of the way. He brought me understanding and clarity, that's when all my visions made sense to me. So much so, I felt compelled to tell you how my visions fit perfectly with The Scriptures for the end times. The Tapestry of my life is a message for everyone from Our Lord. Do you have a Destiny? Don't discard it. Magnify The Lord with it, in the upcoming battle for our very souls. This book also contains a description of Jesus Christ, written by Pontius Pilate, to Julius Caesar, just after Christ's crucifixion. Psalm 41:1-2 Blessed is he (or she) that considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in times of trouble. The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive and he shall be blessed upon the earth; and Thou (Our Lord) will not deliver him into the will of his enemies. Thank You Lord.
Deniece London faced many difficult challenges as a child, growing up without a father present and being raised by her single mother, who was sent to prison. She encountered depression, getting involved with drugs and entering bad relationships, which only made things worse. But Deniece kept a journal of all the obstacles she faced, hoping her life would change. Deniece rededicated her life to Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, followed His leading, and became a high school teacher at a low-income area school to assist the youth on how to overcome challenges like she did. She understands that we "e;overcome him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony"e; (Revelation 12:11). While traveling around the world, Deniece wrote A Child Prepared to Teach, which is a compilation of stories from her transparent, real, and raw perspective in hopes to transform people's lives through the love, redemption, and hope of Jesus Christ. In a world of so much cover-up and denial of experience this book is so refreshing. If you have a story and if you have gone through challenging days, you will find this book inspirational and confirming. Deniece London has excelled through many obstacles in her life. Most of us hide our stories and protect our pains. But here in this intriguing book, Deniece spares no pain to bring the reader into her life. Through significant family drama, moving from one state to another to find stability, Deniece perseveres. Perhaps that is the theme of this book-perseverance. No matter how many times you get knocked down and pushed back, stand up tall. There is always another move to make. Read and rejoice with me as you read this epic tale of perseverance. Bishop Alexis A. Thomas
My purpose for writing this book is to let anyone who has been, or is currently dealing with being bullied or abuse, to never give up on life. With drive and determination, you can overcome abuse and make something of yourself. No matter what people say, always have faith in yourself. Also, for parents who are wondering where they went wrong with their kids, all you can do is love and support them, no matter how good of a parent you are. It's never a guarantee that your children will have the same love and respect for you in return. "e;Know it's not your fault."e;
A book for young hearts, Bubba's Adventure is the tale of a spirited young seal who finds himself in the midst of excitement and danger one frosty winter's day. After making the acquaintance of a lost young seal named DeDe, the pair make their way to Bubba's home through a treacherous snowstorm. Bubba's kind family takes DeDe in and forms a search party to help reunite the lost seal with her parents. A joyful book of laughter and fun, Bubba's Adventure is sure to delight young readers.
The turning stomach, the headaches, the frustrations, the weariness, the expenses, the associated pain, the glory of God. Step Forward dives into the world of Daniel-style fasting by answering common questions asked by a common congregation, while exploring each feeling and emotion associated with adjusting your lifestyle with only one intention: to bring God glory. In a simple-to-follow language, the author speaks from scripture, accompanied by personal experience, shares his understanding, and offers over sixty recipes and meal ideas for one of the most difficult to accomplish tasks the Bible lays out for us: fasting. You will be challenged to look at fasting in a way that causes your entire life to stand up and step forward.
Larry has come to understand that there are two basic ways that the Bible can be taught. The first is the most prevalent. It consists of telling the Christian the things that he or she should be doing and the things that he or she should not be doing, sometimes accompanied with relatively meaningless ways of doing or not doing these things. The second way to teach the Bible is to teach it by revealing what God says in the Bible, which we call expository preaching or teaching. I am very much in favor of expository teaching. If a Christian is taught the Bible, not taught about the Bible, but actually taught to understand God and God's desire to live in and through us in a fulfilling meaningful way, the Christian will be able to determine, for him- or herself, what to do or what not to do, as it becomes a part of the person's life, rather than just something added to the person's life. If living the vibrant Christian life through knowing God and His Word becomes the desire and goal of the Christian life, learned from the Holy Spirit through God's Word, that inner force becomes an external force far more useful to God than being told what to do or what not to do. That desire to teach Christians in a way to build that inner force of God through knowing Him has been mine for many years. This book contains Bible studies to help develop that inner force that is only by grace.
We motivate ourselves by counting our blessings many times throughout each day, but how many times do we write themand share them with others to motivate them?This book consists of an interactive format that will encourage children and adults to count and write their blessings while containing them in one book. Hopefully, your blessings will motivate you to become writers whowill share your blessings. Let this positive cycle continue from generation to generation. May you become the best writer while counting and writingmore blessings with me.
A deadly virus is raging war on the human race, and the CDC and its global partners can't stop it. When patient zero enters the United States from China via San Francisco with a connecting flight to Boston, no one is aware of the pandemic he has unleashed in the country. Riley Cooper and her teenagers leave California in the early hours of the morning bound for Utah, on what was to be a month-long vacation at her parents' home. During the first six hours of her drive, Riley feels something is wrong but can't quite put her finger on it. Pulling over in Saint George for food and gas, she and her kids find the world they knew has begun to unravel. In its wake-good, decent, law-abiding citizens have become their own worst nightmares by committing the most vile and heinous crimes. Riley's only mission is to ensure a future for her children in a world that doesn't want them to have one. Through the midst of all the terror and horrors of the world, Riley is reintroduced to the one true God and the resounding love He has for her family and the people that have joined them. Because of Him, hope is more than just a word; it is the new foundation for the world that lies before them.
If you've ever wondered about the perfect love God has for us, then wonder no more. In I Give You the Olive Tree, God grants a beautiful, strong, patient, and thankful creature a son. She cannot believe her great gift as she teaches her son to welcome anyone or anything that needs shade or shelter. As the years go by, her son grows and flourishes into adulthood until one day when a vision appears and their world changes. "e;A great story about unconditional and sacrificial love. It embodies a great message for children and adults as well!"e; William Adcock, LCSW"e;Oh my gosh. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow! I really loved it! You guys captured the crucifixion in such a beautiful and unique way. This story is going to be for so many audiences! I love that it is honest and tells the real story about what happened at Calvary, but in such a way that younger audiences can enjoy and learn more about Jesus and what He did for them, too. But I also love that I can sit and read it at 19 with a deep, personal relationship with the Lord, and be moved to weep with the mother tree. I can't say enough good things about it! Thank you so much for letting me read it before the rest of the world. I'm definitely going to just read it over and over again, and I am confident that this story is going to be read and loved by many other people as well!"e; -- Jacqueline Winstead, college student
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