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Christian Mystical Theology: A Way of Life. Mystical theology as a way of life is Bible based. It includes single and married laypeople and the religious who were mystics known throughout centuries up to contemporary times. Mystics are messengers into the Christian and human communities from their divine encounter with Jesus.In chapter 1, "Committed Eros," Patricia writes about her dual marriages--her human marriage to Richard F. Frisch, fifty-three years, and her mystical marriage with Jesus, thirty-five years. "Committed Eros" shows her longing for faithful community development. Part 1 chapters also explain mystical theology, the language of the mystics, references for the enrichment, and in-depth exploration of mystics from the Bible up to contemporary mystics and the development of the Trinity.Part 2 flows from part 1 with examples from the Gospels and the Christian history of committed mystical friendships through the presence of Jesus. A unique understanding of Jesus and his mother's relationship to the incarnation becomes the basis for the following chapters regarding committed mystical, agape friendships. Church leadership, intellectual pursuits, and everyday life are finding balance and harmony. Harmony is rising through the mystics, contemplatives, and ordinary people who enjoy peace through prayerful participation in contemporary mystical theology. The book ends with the hope that everyone finds ways to share their prayer journey with the communities.

Do You Know the Process of a Victorious Christian Lifestyle?To be more than a conqueror calls for a spirit that infuses a royal nature into the soul and body. Your challenge is to live your purpose in accordance with God's will and move in harmony. This makes you rule as king and priest in the spiritual realm for your life to be meaningful and productive.When the spirit reigns in your life, a spiritual nature flows through you as your body becomes sensitive to producing the fruit of the spirit in a physical sense and practical way. In this way, your conscience becomes aligned toward God and people (Acts 26:16). The explosive power of your wise conscience will dominate as it permeates your entire being to God's glory. Therefore, let the Word of God pierce to divide asunder the soul and spirit (Heb. 4:12).For you, I pray that God sanctifies your spirit and soul and body to be preserved and blameless up to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thess. 5:23). This is the essence of your victory. Therefore, align your life to God's salvation plan. Pull the trigger now.This book will build your faith, encourage the downcast, restore the broken spirit, energize your salvation.

In a time when most couples would prefer to shack up with each other and divorce is at an all-time high, Pastor Easterling write this book for you to become a better person, spouse, and parent. This book is about finding yourself before you devote yourself to someone for the rest of your life, so that you do not become another negative statistic. This book is about falling in love and staying in love.This book about recovering and moving past the trauma in your relationship.As a family and couples counselor, Easterling wrote this book for those who have decided to get married and would love to enhance their love and commitment to one another. Most importantly, he wrote this book for your children, and those of you who will decide to have children in the future and never ever want to be apart from them.While reading this book, you will gain insight about yourself, your past and present. You will gain insight on how the opposite sex thinks. Most importantly, you will develop skills that are needed in order to survive marriage in a time unlike any other time in our past. You will learn what is truly important to the survival of your relationship: unconditional love and resiliency.Through Easterling's practical writing style, you will enjoy the journey of discovering yourself and your spouse. It is his prayer that your union and family will gain a deeper level of commitment and dedication to love, life, and forgiveness--a life that you are proud of and look forward to sharing with all of those around you; a life that will transcend into the next generation of your family.

My motive for writing this book is to encourage the 30 percent of genuine Bible-reading believers to stand fast and on the word of God (Galatians 5:1). And to also encourage vigorously the 70 percent of nonreading Bible Christians to take the further step of faith to realize the fuller revelation and benefits of salvation like in Isaiah 61:1-7 and Isaiah 58, for example. For without this next step of faith, mountains would not come down, obstacles will not be removed, and onlookers will continue to look at Christianity as weak and lean.My working continuously from fifteen as a schoolteacher to now at seventy as a substance abuse counselor, pastor, child support specialist, workshop instructor proved it to me. Delivered from twenty-five years of alcoholism and its detriments proved it to me. Living unscathed with dangerous criminals in seven correctional facilities, including Rikers Island, proved it to me. Watching individuals in prison threaten to kill me and beat Jesus out of my ---- and then became my friend proved it to be so. Delivered from low self-esteem and clinophobia proved it to be so. Going for 1 percent in math to graduating magna cum laude at forty-four proved it to be so. Working on Wall Street for twenty years in and out of the mix unscathed proved it be so. Delivered from two cancers without surgeries and be handsomely paid proved it to be so. Having enormous peace and security and hope in Christ proves it to be so. Watching all of my bills disappear by standing and applying the word of God as Joshua 1:8 states proves it to be so.As one inmate counselor once told me, "Christianity works for those who work it, not for those who don't take the time to prove it so." Jesus Christ said this to be true, and I believe it because it works for me and followers like me with no regrets in every situation of life.

In the sight of God, precious they all are, no matter from where they come, whether near or far. Innocent and unknowing, vulnerable too--in many ways, God made them the same. He knew just what to do. We need to cover them in prayer and keep a watchful eye. Some are very bold and brave; many things they will try. Often they don't know the dangers ahead to face. Without much thought, trying this and that, in fear there is no trace.The little ones, the children, are of whom I speak. We must love, teach, and protect them each day of the week. So here's a short story to guide children along the way. Teaching them to be safe in this world, we should teach something new each day.Remember your young and carefree days? No worries, just fun (play, run, climb, jump, roll, tumble, and dive). Who thought about getting hurt? That only happened to "the other guy." Worry-free we were, always trying something new. We challenged each other to see just what each could do.Now we watch our children do what we had done. How do we keep them safe while letting them have fun?This is a colorful book of safety for the adventurous child, encouraging their imagination and teaching reality all the while.

Like Joseph, all of us have dreams or aspire to become, but like Joseph, there is journey and/or path one must take to arrive at that place. This is the unknown. Had Joseph known what was going to be required he probably would not have signed up for that journey. This book is about a vision I was given, which is symbolic of his life; Joseph was sold into slavery (by family), was accused of rape, and imprisoned. Yet at the end, he became the second most influential person in the land. Will you accept your call, and will you follow your path to your place of destiny?

Ignorance is and will always be the greatest hindrance to success. Many young people have found themselves in trouble because of a small mistake. Some will never recover from it.In this book, Albert Sama leads you to understand basic valuables principles that are keys to success in life, peace, and longevity. Many have had great visions that never came to fruition. Some have started and never completed. How do you make it in a wicked generation where every opportunity is being quickly exploited? There is a secret: keep it secret.Through biblical examples of great people of success and great people of failure, you will learn a personal lesson for personal growth. Learn from them and get wisdom for is written. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom. And with all your getting, get understanding.

Thoughts on Daniel begins a voyage that takes us from the great exile of the Jews in 597 BCE to a small island in the Aegean Sea called Patmos. What began as an in-depth study of Daniel and his prophecies soon morphed into a journey of discovery that led to Revelation and those things that were shown to John. In my studies, I have become convinced that Daniel and Revelation are bound by a thin red thread. The object of my studies finds a single objective--to bring a message to the church that will give light to future events not only for the church but also for the world. There are many things in Scripture that are hard to understand. For the untutored, it is a constant struggle to bring to light the unknown secrets--secrets that are hidden in plain view for those who do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)

"Get up! Grab a pen and write this down!"I glanced at the blue numbers on the clock next to me. They read 3:00 a.m. I tend to have difficulty sleeping, either I can't fall asleep, or I wake up numerous times throughout the night for no particular reason. So when I heard God wake me up that morning only to tell me to grab a pen, I did what any crazy person would do, I told Him I'd do it in the morning while rolling over, tucking myself back under the covers. Now I consider myself to be somewhat of a stubborn person. But as I've discovered, God is much more persistent than I could dream of being! My resistance lasted all of two minutes before I had a pen on the notebook paper, asking Him what to do next. He then told me to write about snotty tissues. I crinkled my nose, said that was disgusting, but obeyed anyway. Words poured from my pen all over that blue-striped paper. This pattern of Him waking me up at the wee morning hour of three o'clock continued for months. Now I am not a writer. I didn't fare well in language arts in high school, and I never took English in college. The words in this book may not be proper, but I am beyond proud of them! God gave me these stories. I have no idea why, but I pray that they touch at least one life. I hope someone will get to know Jesus through these words. If only one person realizes how much Jesus loves them because of learning of Him from this book, then every single 3:00 a.m. wake-up call would have been worth it. I pray Jesus blesses you today. He loves you!

A Single Woman's Concerns and Struggles: Reversing the Perception of Exclusion in the Church in the Twenty-First Century and Beyond speaks to the many single, separated, single parent, divorced, and widowed women who have and are experiencing concerns and struggles that may lead to perceptions of exclusion in the church and community. Each church holds various amounts of information from many sources that may assist single women in reversing the perception of exclusion, but making the best use of these sources and resources can make a big difference in the life of a single woman. Dr. Johnson provides insights into the care, concerns, struggles, and perceptions of exclusion and provides a mentoring guide in encouraging inclusion in the local church and community in the twenty-first century and beyond.182182

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. - Ephesians 6:12It is written that there is an ancient war going on! Whether you are aware of it or not, whether you believe in that sort of thing or not, and whether you care or not, that battle rages on even now as you read this. Have you ever wondered: Is the devil real?Can people really be possessed by demons? If so, can Christians be affected by demonic activity?What power does the enemy have over me?What power do I have over the enemy?Is there anything I can do to lose that power?Is there anything I can do to gain more power?How do I claim and use my authority in Christ?Is there any way to get the devil to leave me and my family alone?It Is Written: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare answers all of these questions and more by pointing the reader to the Word of God (book, chapter, and verse) for relevant, practical application on exactly how to overcome Satan (and his army) as well as how to take the fight to the enemy. Are you tired of getting pounded on by the devil day after day, week after week, month after month, and year after year? If so, then this is the path to freedom for you! It may surprise you to learn that it is written that if you are an authentic, obedient child of God then the devil doesn't have any power over you, unless you just give it to him! Furthermore, it is written that if you are indeed "in Christ" then you are actually the one with all the power and authority over the kingdom of darkness. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. - Luke 10:19It Is Written: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare will teach you exactly how to endorse and enforce this God-given power and authority.

Feeling hopeless, owned, and beaten in every way, Trish has a realization and decides to drop the weight of her abuser for her children's sake and her own.The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. (Isaiah 9:2 KJV)

Broken but Healed is a book about a young girl who grew up in South Carolina and experienced a lot of pain and suffering at the hands of the people whom she trusted for that safety and love. Living with that, it was just unbearable for her, and she had no one to turn to for help. This book is to encourage those who are lost and broken that there is hope for the future and that the past does not define who you are and where you came from. Trust God. He is waiting on you to let him in.

Fresh Ideas for Revelation: From Genesis to the End presents the reader with a new and fascinating perspective for the much-analyzed biblical text--Revelation. In these pages, you will be taken on a tour of the tabernacle that was constructed according to instructions passed down from God to Moses, as well as journeying through the prophecies recorded in Daniel, both of which will serve as a blueprint for unraveling the prophecies of Revelation. Timothy A. Rogers, through study, prayer, and meditation, has delivered an interpretation of Revelation through the lens of typology, offering a spiritual reflection of worldly events where time is not linear, and the Word of God has space to interpret itself. This book is an offering of the eternalist view of Revelation, a significant shift in understanding, rich with new ideas that affirm the Bible as divinely inspired by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The reader will travel deep into the Old and the New Testament to gain a more meaningful understanding of prophecy and the role of the Holy Spirit, as well as confronting a new definition of what it means to be part of the body of Christ.

These poems are all based on actual happenings or real questions that have come up in the life of Virginia Constant Freeze. They vary from humorous ones such as the little girl explaining why she can't sit still when she is listening to music to more serious ones like the one explaining that a password is required for almost everything you do. Is it necessary to have a unique one to enter heaven?

The Baseball King is about a famous left-handed major-league baseball pitcher, Charlton Harmon. He has epilepsy and played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He loves to tell others about God. Unexpectedly, Charlton passes away, and his son, Christian Harmon, who learned a lot from his dad, also has epilepsy and is a left-handed pitcher. Christian wants to form a team of his own and become great, just like his father.Christian faces many challenges in his life and on the baseball field as well. How Christian responds is a lesson for us all. Read how life and baseball are a lot alike, and it is like to have God in our lives.

Two cats--Pumpkin Auken and his brother, Tigger--set off on a journey in their Boot-Hoot to go camping. Along the way, they come across Princess Lauren from a kingdom that purposely exploded. Princess Lauren travels through the Veil of Forgetfulness and struggles to remember who she is and how she can help put her kingdom right again. With the assistance of her new friends, she slowly regains her memory and leads them across the realms of Grimalkin searching for magic crystals, hoping these crystals will free her kingdom from the grip of Dante. Together, they travel through various adventures, coming across strange characters and animals and dealing with mishaps and solving riddles while attempting to get information to lead them to the crystals that can help put Princess Lauren's kingdom back together again.

Caregiving is the most humbling yet rewarding of all callings if you go into it with your eyes wide open. Like all life-altering events, it requires research and support from both professionals and those in your circle who have already grown into this role.For the Love of God and Family is intended to draw you into the reality of what God has chosen to bless you with during this chapter in your life. Boy, the idea of this as a blessing from God just seems wrong! Yet you will see how approaching this time in your life with a complete sense of what your role is and who your care receiver is in this new relationship will help you come alongside your loved one with understanding and compassion. Your heart will forever be tender toward this season in your loved one's life.This book is all about jump-starting this journey by helping you find the confidence and courage to step out and give yourself the freedom to find your joy and give your care receiver permission to feel his or her own joy. That, in its own right, is a God-given blessing beyond anything you have ever experienced. For the Love of God and Family will give you the tools you need to guard your heart and protect that joy while living in this precious season of life. You will see where it will be necessary to console yourself to flexibility toward ever-changing challenges.Martha will use this book to help you discover the hard questions that need to be asked, and the answers you should expect to gather the information and help you are going to require. Martha draws from scripture support and confidence while sharing her story.

Lennie is an orphan. His father, James L. Lenhart, served as a Navy chaplain aboard the USS Cumberland. The frigate was struck broadside by a Confederate ironclad on March 8, 1862. The next year, influenza swept through Aquidneck Island, and Lennie's devout Quaker mother was one of its victims. Lennie is nearly ten when he is sent from his native Rhode Island to live with his Aunt Millie in Sunfish, Ohio. His family is convinced he'll be safe in Ohio from the uncertainties of war, yet along the way, Lennie would face many dangers.As Lennie begins his journey, he crosses the estuary of Narragansett Bay aboard the little schooner, the Blue Heron. There he is befriended by a barefooted Jamaican cabin boy. As a huge wave crashes over the prow of the ship, the boy turns to Lennie and, in a serious tone, speaks a prophetic word over him: "Listen! Lennie Star, the Lord makes a way out of no way! The dolphins will remember!"Much later, Lennie discovers that the Jamaican boy had not been seen by any of the others on board ship that day! Was the boy merely a figment of Lennie's imagination or had he encountered a ghost or even an angelic messenger?In Ohio, Lennie encounters another refugee of war, Tomochichi, a mixed-race Seminole, the son of the great Osceola. Lennie had no way of knowing when he began his journey, just how much his friendship with Tomochichi would influence his own path and the destinies of others around him.Tomochichi would pass on many gifts to Lennie, like the wisdom of Standing Bear the Osage guardian of the Misty Waterfall: "Some use a silver-plated compass to find their way, yet we have been given a golden compass. Our dreams are golden, given by the Great Spirit they point to our true north."This is a story of loss and recovery where ultimately love has the last word. In the end, walls that separate are dismantled, just as the sandcastle fortresses of children are dissolved by the steady rhythm of an incoming sea tide.

Are you watching the self-destruction of a loved one struggling with substance abuse, or are you the one addicted? Perhaps you are an observer standing outside the arena watching the chaos and asking yourself, "Why don't they just quit?" If you find yourself in one of these situations, this book is written with you in mind. By sharing our family's story of tragedy and triumph, we have an opportunity to encourage those whose life's pathways have taken them to some of the same dark places our family has been.If ever a story of miraculous recovery--from the agonizing valley of alcoholism and addiction to the mountaintop of recovery and service--should be told, it is the story of Gene Duffy, my dad. His journey took him from the gutters of Chicago's skid row, including a trip to the morgue to be prepped for burial, to the peace and serenity of California's beautiful Napa Valley, where he pioneered an amazing work and became one of the most prominent voices for recovery in his day.It is my hope and desire that this book, with my dad's life story serving as a platform for carrying the message of hope, and my sharing some lessons I learned along the way, may inspire someone who may be spiraling downward in cycles of misery and destruction to seek help. It may also encourage someone whose life has become difficult as they are being sorely impacted by another's deadly addiction. Let me assure you, there is hope! Although no one can go back and change their beginning, anybody can begin to change their ending! One does not have to live out the rest of their life captive to the misery and horrors of a difficult past; rather, they can begin today to embrace a happy and fruitful future.

30 to 31 Days Daily Devotional is a collection of daily reflections and prayers based on inspirational encounter with the Holy Spirit while reading and studying the word of God. The word of God is God Himself, and it can be felt. The word is real and is alive. Each daily insight consists of a reflection, prayer, and resource readings based on the Bible using the New Living Translation. May you be guided by the Holy Spirit, and may the Almighty Lord answer each and every prayer you pray as you use this book for God's glory. I pray in Jesus's name. Amen.

Friskers was a very intelligent and unusual cat. He was king of Windy Knoll, and he patrolled the fields to make sure he protected his territory. There were bunnies and field mice in the fields behind the barn, and he was a fearless hunter. He started laying upside down on the steps leading into the pool and finally decided it was cool to just put all of himself in. Of course, he was very particular about his big red barn and did not like guests unless he had invited them. Ms. June would have to remind him that God wanted all of us to treat each other with kindness. Every morning Friskers would hurry so he could run to the house to listen to Ms. June read her book. Not just any book but the one that has all the rules for humans to live by each day.