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My book is about disappointment, love, pain, betrayal, and success. My dream was to finish high school in 1974 and go straight to college. I had a minor setback. My high school sweetheart was pregnant. I had a decision to make, either go to college or find a job. This was the most important decision I had to make in my life. But I chose to take care of my unborn child. I had to put college on hold. So at the age of eighteen, I married her. Eight years later, we were divorced. I was faced with another important decision: to raise my daughters without their mother. She gave me sole custody through the court. Now I had to take the role of both parents. I found love again in my third wife. There were struggles in raising six children. I had three failed businesses, which was heartbreaking, but I never gave up on business. I went back to college and graduated with an associate degree and a bachelor's degree in business and became successful. I overcame my failures from my first wife and worked on a successful marriage with my current wife. I refused to give up on life. God always walks beside me. The church is my greatest blessing. I also talk about incest, family members molesting my daughters. There were no male role models in my family.

Here are the key points:1. Money has a soul (or let's call it energy).2. What you do not respect will move away from you. What you respect will flow toward you.3. The respect of money is godly. The love of money is, of course, the opposite.Most people agree that the number 1 reason for failing relationships is money. Most people also have the "what's the point" attitude about money: "Lets' spend it today because who knows if we will have it tomorrow or in the future."What if we can control money flow and capture its soul. What if we can tell it how to serve us instead of us serving it. Will we see a different tomorrow or future? Will we be inspired to success because we now know how to make it work for us instead of us working for it? Just like a blacksmith can take a piece of iron, bend it to his will, and mold it into a sword or a tool that can serve him, so can we also take money and bend it and mold it to serve us and give us the understanding on making it grow. It will give us a better perspective of how our future can look like and give us the tool that we need to become successful.That is what this book is about.

Max, walking out his third grade year, encounters many common situations and has choices to make--either let his emotions take over or trust in his relationship with Father God for guidance. Fun and joy fill this story as Max's kindness, compassion, and love show through the ups and downs of his third grade year.Living out God's character in an intentional way, Max shows how to turn sticky situations into opportunities for blessings.The hope for all who take this journey with Max is that his example will inspire others to follow God and build a daily relationship--to walk with Jesus.

A free-spirited American woman unexpectedly finds herself in an "out of the box" international adventure. Once laden in darkness, she begins living the American dream--only to give it all up to go sail the seas, which leads to a "Holy Spirit trail," a quest which takes her deep into the vast jungle. There God opens heaven's door of provision to care for abandoned and abused children in Guatemala.Through the many twists, turns, and roadblocks of the journey, you will be encouraged as you witness her dependence on the Lord and her spiritual growth. The mission is one of faith and trust to navigate through the unseen: from shark-filled reefs to mountaintop divine appointments. What appears to be impossible is accomplished through supernatural faith and obedience.2

God loves you. He wants you. And He has a plan for your life. When you feel broken and unusable, there is no better place to be than in the presence of the Lord. When all you have left is to cry out to Him, do it. When there is nowhere else to turn except to the pages of Scripture, do that too. When you feel you can no longer stand, but nothing in you wants to fall to your knees, do it anyway. Nothing takes Him by surprise, and God is more than capable of providing rescue in your time of need. If He chooses not to, trust that He will use your circumstances to help someone else in their broken time.I don't know what struggles you are going through right now. I don't know if you are surrounded by the pressures of life closing in on you, feeling all hope is lost. What I do know is that we all have our own stories, complete with broken pieces the Lord would love to repurpose. There is nothing you can go through that God is unaware of. There is nothing outside of His control.BROKEN BUT STILL USABLE is a compilation of personal testimonies as well as messages preached over my tenure as a student pastor. This is my life, my heart written down. My hope for you as a reader is to be encouraged and to know you are not alone. I desire for you to connect with my God stories and to be reminded of crucial biblical principles as they pertain to just some of Scripture's real-life accounts. At its core, this book is Gospel-driven, and I pray it points all who read it to Christ who is "the author and perfecter of our faith."

How many times is Armageddon mentioned in the Bible?Where do we find mention of the antichrist?What is the "mark of the beast"?How many battle scenes are there in the Revelation?How many battles are there in the Revelation?Which is the most musical book in the New Testament?Where can I find a calendar of end times events?These and many more questions are answered in this hopeful and inspiring treatment of one of the most controversial books of the Bible. According to the author, the book of the Revelation should bring hope and confidence to the Christian life, not fear and despair. It is a book that looks forward with the joyful anticipation of faith to the return of Christ and the ultimate restoration of God's good creation.*** Rev. Edwards has been a pastor for more than forty years and has a master's degree in theology from Manchester University (UK). He is the author of One Book One Story and The Cry of the Raven. He and his wife have been married forty-five years, have three grown children and four grandchildren. They currently lead Safe Harbor Church of the Nazarene and reside in Vancouver, Washington.

I've spent a lot of time with children--resulting in many moments when I've had growing concerns.Yikes! What in the name of crazy do I do now?Sometimes I've had to live in survival mode. Anybody else know what I'm talking about?Over time, I discovered some tips and tricks here and there.Sometimes my mom life inspired me with ideas for the classroom and sometimes it was the other way around.Kids Are Worth It is about parenting and teaching children.My experiences in the classroom have helped to shape the way I see our most vulnerable little citizens. It makes sense to me that we should look to teachers for inspiration for raising our children outside the structured school setting.I'm hoping that what I've written can be a springboard for helping parents and others who have relationships with kiddos. My objective is not to present an exact formula but rather, share ideas with the expectation that adults will naturally personalize them for their child's unique personality and unique situations.All I really know is that with little rule testers, I needed all the help I could get while always looking for an end that resulted in healthy, self-confident, humble, and kind little souls.So let's always ask, "Are we doing what's best for the children?" because together, we can do more than merely survive. We can thrive!Our kids make this world of craziness worth it.Let the good times grow!

Investing in the integral faith education of the young is investing in the future of the Christian community and the society as a whole. Young people themselves are agents of youth ministry and need to be listened to, understood, loved and accompanied. This book is one of the contributions in investing in the present generation. It is a good research work on the Integral Faith Education of Adolescents and Youth especially to all those involve in faith formation. It covers experience of faith education of the young in Africa, Europe, United States of America and Latin America. It gives directives and resource material on how to better carry out faith education in this digital age with supported Church documents as well as recourse to educational sciences. It blends psychology, pedagogy and catechesis or faith education of the young. It combines an understanding of the human condition of adolescents and youth with their faith in God. That is fidelity to God and fidelity to man. This makes for an integral perspective of the book. Thanks for your kind consideration. God bless you!

This is a story of one woman's journey through horrendous obstacles and terrible injustices. Broken Not Shattered reflects the molding of a true warrior of God.From the day she was born, Zara Banks was in a struggle for survival. After being exposed to abuse, neglect, rejection, and being bullied most of her life, Zara struggled to understand if she even had a purpose in this world. Once becoming a mother herself, Zara questioned why God would allow so many horrific things happen to her. How could she be the mother she knew she wanted to be, when the torment of her past continued to haunt her? Zara continued to face trails in her life that seemed to rival that of Job, but through every trial, she continued to fight for what she felt was right. Facing a millionaire that tried to take her only child, suffering the abuse of her past, and fighting her addictions, by never giving up, Zara became a stronger woman who overcame adversity worse than most of us can even imagine. In the end, she emerged from the flaming depths of hell that continued to surround her in life.Broken Not Shattered proves that you can come out of the darkness in this world much stronger, confident, and victorious.This heart-wrenching, detailed real-life story is a must read for social workers, educators, and all human service professionals. Zara represents our mothers, daughters, aunts, sisters, and neighbors. The unconditional love she reflects for God and her daughter, with her humility and capacity for forgiveness, is an inspiration for all women. (Kim Wasik, retired and still currently a licensed social worker, LMSW)I cannot express how much this book changed my life and exposed faith I never knew I had. Broken Not Shattered opened my eyes to realize that I was worth the fight. This book truly saved me from giving up and gave me the confidence to make changes, not only for myself but also for my children. I realized that if this woman could go through hell and come back, then I could too! (Laci Hall)

Mary Margaret met the Holy Spirit when she was eight years old on the backside of a mountain in Montgomery County. Two weeks later, she met Jesus close to the neighbor's pond. Later, as she walked near the barn, He told her, "She would suffer many things for her faith in him." She describes both of them in the book.When she was on her Damascus Road experience, God appeared to her as the Ancient of Days as related in Isaiah 6. Gabriel the messenger appeared to her and confirmed the message she had received from the Ancient of Days. Michael the archangel appears to her very often to fight the many battles she has faced. The Holy Spirit is very intimate in taking her places as a young child and bringing her with him. The Holy Spirit covers her with his wings quite often as she sees this in an open vision and under his wings will she trust (Ps. 91:4).She wonders why she has been given so many visitations of heavenly beings; she is devoted to the Lord, and all he wants to take place in our world. She puts her faith in a mighty God.

Imagine everything that you thought you knew about life being challenged. You now question the best way to do things. You look at what makes things easy or difficult with a new perspective. Now imagine that the person responsible for this is your child.Typically, that is not abnormal. We always look at things with a sense of wonder and magic when our children are small. Now consider what it would be like if this stage of life never stopped.This book is about my experiences navigating life with my daughter starting with first discovering that she was someone special as an infant through her high school years. We faced many challenges. Some of them came from others while some challenges were self-inflicted.When dealing with someone who perpetually sees things from a different perspective, you have to adjust your responses. What you don't realize as a parent is that others do not understand the importance of operating from that alternative perspective. You will never look at things the same again.They have never had someone totally melt down over something that to most is seemingly simple. They do not understand that the things that most normal people value are not the same things that some with disabilities value.It is my hope with this book that others will get a glimpse into the lives of those who are special and the people who love and care for them.

What do you do when the reality you've always known lays in shambles at your feet? The foundation you've built your life upon is just shifting sand instead of rock solid?That's where I found myself at fifty-seven years old...in bondage to the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. And I did the only thing I knew to do: trust the Lord Jesus Christ to walk with me through the death of all I thought was true to life and freedom. Rose of Grace is not only my story but also my process of how God brought me from an emotionally brokenhearted little girl to an emotionally healthy woman.Why? Why would I go public with such a shocking secret that my parents never even knew? One reason: to tell the TRUTH of how good Jesus Christ really is. If the world knew the TRUTH, we would be running and jumping over each other to get to Him! But instead, we believe the lies darkness tells us, and we run from Him and our true selves to hide in shame.Come explore with me the wonders of learning to live free in Jesus Christ. He's better than you ever dreamed. And His loving power to heal our ravaged hearts is beyond comprehension. You or someone you know may need to hear the good news!Jesus Christ is mighty to save!

A widow and an extraordinary mother born in 1918, under the last emperor of China, the Chinese woman went through WWII and the civil war afterward. Her husband was murdered during that confusing time. Right after the tragic death of her husband, she told people: "Do not worry, I will not commit suicide. I have six children. They need me." The children were the force behind her motivation of survival. Throughout the most difficult years, she never lost her faith in God. At His mercy, this family went through the valley of the shadow of death and reached the promised land of USA. This is an extraordinary journey of 106 years.12

Poetry is a great way to express yourself. Danielle wrote poems to help her express her thoughts because she has a hard time verbally expressing them. The book shows the journey through depression and self-harm. It is a personal journey of Danielle--not all people with depression will have the same experiences. She hopes to inspire you to continue to push through those hard times.

As Miriam Martin stood at her father's graveside, she recalled the complex story of her parents' marriage. Her mother's family migrated from the Mid-West in 1887 on the expanded line of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railroad from Kansas City to San Diego. Miriam's grandfather was looking to find the "golden fruits, the gardens of this sunset land." It was there in San Diego County, on a windy summer day on the beach, that her mother, Suzanna, met her father, Victor. She was 13. He was 20. By the time Suzanna was 14, they had been secretly married. Suzanna still lived at home, meeting Victor on weekends. Miriam couldn't help but smile as she recalled the story she had been told about how the secret was revealed. But she also knew that the happiness her parents had at the beginning was short-lived. Victor, a pharmacist, and his family had the only pharmacy in San Diego, and he was a prominent citizen of the city. Yet all his education and charm could not overcome his alcoholism, and Miriam (called Merry by her beloved father) was caught in the middle of her parents' stormy relationship. Miriam's story unfolds against the backdrop of California's earliest days, when most residents lived a rural life. And when "the town of San Diego reeked of newness, with its crude dirt streets and sparsely placed wooden buildings. Strange trees called palms flanked the roadway." Yet it was growing day by day as Easterners and Mid-Westerners made their way to Southern California's sunny shores.

To LIVE | MOVE| and HAVE in Christ is quite simple. Yet we make our lives so complicated. Our human nature is to WANT, GET, AND CONQUER, yet God's Word will give us all the fullness of life we could ever want by simply obeying the instructions and promises that God has for us all.We'll never fully understand the scope of God's love until we meet Him face-to-face. Paul tried really hard to express it in terms that we could understand. In Acts 9, Paul experienced a face-to-face encounter with Jesus, one that changed the course of his entire life. This encounter hit Paul so hard that he spent the rest of his life trying to teach everyone he touched the love of God.This devotional is a guide that is supported by biblical teachings to BEING. Right or wrong, we all have courses set out for our lives. Sometimes we get off course and need to hit the reset button. Think of this perhaps in GPS terms, a recalculation to get us back on the right course that God wants for us. We are all unique and have special gifts that God can use to further His kingdom. By studying His Word together, we'll discover how to recalculate our lives to LIVE | MOVE | and HAVE what God wants for our lives. For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, "For we are also His offspring." (Acts 17:28 NKJV)

Staying Strong When Illness Strikes: Ten InsightsLove is the most important part of life support. It can have a profound effect on the healing process.The patients who improve tend to have a strong network of family and friends.Families need care as well and may need TLC for years to come.Even when the patient makes a full recovery, families have to deal with loss and grief.It's important to find others who have survived the medical combat zone and tell your battle stories. This will help you bear the load.There's nothing like a sick room to reorder your priorities.Every person in your family will be changed by this.Caregiving isn't for the faint of heart.It will always require more resources than you have to give.You can't do it alone. Ask a hospital social worker for a list of support groups and family counselors, and reach out to trusted friends. Create your own circle of faith.Accept the bad days with the good and remember that progress is not a linear thing. It usually takes a zigzag path.Never give up and always be open to surprises.Remember that healing isn't just a onetime thing.Miracles keep occurring every day.

Sarah is a young woman with a bright future ahead of her. She has recently graduated from college and works at a job that she loves. She embarks on the trip of a lifetime with her childhood friends and is having a wonderful time. But one small decision will change her life forever. While visiting Egypt, Sarah is abducted. She struggles to understand why this has happened to her.Sarah will have to rely on her faith to see her through to remain strong and courageous as she faces the scariest moments of her life. When Sarah's situation seems hopeless, her prayers are answered as a man named Gabriel steps in to save her. But is she really free?

Zara Banks struggled for years to find her purpose in life. After asking and seeking God to give her direction on how to overcome the tragedies and challenges she faced, Zara began to truly surrender everything to the King of kings. Forgiving those who had abused her, asking forgiveness, and repenting from her own sins, Zara began to realize what freedom really felt like. For a long time, Zara questioned why God would allow so much to happen to her, not fully understanding there is a real enemy who comes to kill, steal, and destroy.After a massive encounter with Holy Spirit in January of 2018, Zara was undeniably forever changed. She was instantly delivered from lifelong addictions, abuse, and wrong believing. Soon came a whirlwind of events, followed by miracles, signs, and wonders; those around Zara also saw what following Jesus Christ could do to a life that was once lost. From being blessed with a quarter-million-dollar home, paid in full, to miraculous healings, Zara began living a life straight out of the book of Acts. Realizing the same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the grave now lived inside of her, Zara never looked back. Her heart was completely surrendered to the Lord, and her life was no longer her own. As blessings continued to pour down on Zara, her humility became the very force that allowed her to touch and influence so many others.What the enemy intended to use to destroy Zara became the very strength the Lord used to bring her to life. Zara was once Broken Not Shattered, but when she surrendered everything to the Creator of the Universe, she became Healed not broken!"The story of Zara continues to amaze me. Her life shows beautifully how God can and wants to use the broken. The way God grew Zara and held her hand through all the challenges she faced is an encouragement to all of us. This story is proof that to know God is to spend time with Him and seek Him. Zara is an inspiration that God truly does go after His one."--Anja Blatter

Partners on a successful team think alike!This story tells of an adventure of a computer mouse, Togi, who goes on an adventure in the big move!Moving is not easy, and Togi is no exception. While Togi moves from a corporate office to a home office, the reader learns about a computer mouse and its parts, functions, and how it moves. Togi, the mouse, can point, select, hover, scroll, drag-and-drop, and open and close a program on the computer. The mouse controls the movement of the cursor on the computer screen and allows users to move and select folders, text, files, and icons on a computer.Togi had been so excited at first! Then Togi got a little scared. In the end, though, Togi was so happy to have completed this move with Stacy! Stacy let Togi explore the new mouse pad rolling around gently. The new mouse pad was blue with a beautiful ocean scene! Togi felt like they were going to the beach every day, and this idea was very relaxing. Sometimes Stacy celebrated with Togi! She would lift Togi and dance around the room singing a celebration song just because she was happy also!

The leadership relationship is a peculiar one; it carries a weight that often feels uncomfortable while highlighting an undeniable attraction to those who answer its call. Leadership is something we all crave, and our desire is to participate in effective leadership practice. Yet it is the one area we find the greatest struggle among investors. Too often we are conflicted with the concept of leadership because we wrestle with embracing the responsibility attached. Eight-Sixteen Leadership supports your desire to accept your role as a leader by assisting you in tackling the inner challenges that prevent your growth as a leader.

Youth ministry is one of the most emotionally charged and rewarding ministries one can be called to. It may also be the most difficult and frustrating ministry you find yourself in. Dealing with pastors, parents, and parishioners, youth ministry is filled with challenges that many youth pastors are not equipped to handle--questions they can't answer, situations they are not prepared for, expectations they are unaware they must meet.As it is common in the modern church to appoint first and train later, this resource offers a bridge between the two. It is a book that deals with many of the challenges of youth ministry, providing insight and direction where none might be offered. It is a collection of lessons learned the hard way so you don't have to.

Are you enjoying a vibrant relationship with God? We are all given the opportunity every day to foster a genuine, powerful, and enjoyable relationship with Christ. We just need to prioritize spending time with Him above all other things. God doesn't want just a part of our lives. He desires to bless all of it! Scripture gives us a wealth of information on how we should live our lives.This 40-day journey is designed to assist you in growing closer to God, prioritizing Christ, and enjoying the power of the Holy Spirit at work in your life. A focus verse for this entire study can be found in the words of Jesus when He said, "Love the Lord your God with all of your heart and all of your soul and all of your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment" (Matthew 22:37-38 NIV).When we live with this truth displayed in our lives, we are positioning ourselves to enjoy the abundant, vibrant, and superior life that Jesus describes in the Gospels. We truly are designed for fellowship with God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. May you find a deeper walk with Him as you commit to this 40-day journey!

Today, I know that everyone is looking for answers and trying to find a way to solve the crucial season of our time in history. We long for leadership and to be the ones that are right. The news overwhelms us. We are finding it harder to sleep and to know what to eat. We have more questions than answers.I wrote this book because I feel that this world needs a huge dose of love, a love that endures and holds the truth. It is also to fund my assignment, Jardin De Suenos (garden of dreams).In my thoughts, it goes like this:Our days are filled with listening to the seminars and daydreaming with the people who come to find their purpose as to why they came to this realm and what they will give to it.Three people would always be free to come to find their purpose and dreams, teaching sustainability, mission work, and health issues.We greet and listen to their dreams, and we all work on the gardens in our prospective cottages as a choice.And in the evening hours, we gather to hold their purpose with love in our hearts for the highest good. In the quiet hour is the garden of Vespers (the Evening Star), and this garden is silent.Then we each return to our cottages as we dream together. We connect in prayer and meditation. This provides each individual with the support and insight into who they truly are.Every month, we would hold a different topic, issue, or class that they may find their purpose for coming.We also use these grounds to come together for brainstorming sessions for the highest good of all.There is an abundance of love, kindness, wisdom, and courage to be and do.Sweet dreams!Blessings always,Arleen R. Fraijo

miracle (n.) An extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs.This is a word that gets tossed around a lot. The thing is, miracles do occur and occur often, if you are willing to look for them. God never turns away from us, even when it seems like our world is falling apart. He is always right there, helping us back up to our feet.God's love and faithfulness is what gave me the strength to move forward when I awoke in an ICU and was told my husband and oldest son had been killed.Miracles are what kept me treading water when I was briefed on the very slim chances my other two children would make a full recovery. The chances of my son's mere survival were nonexistent.I was unwilling to accept anything the doctors told me. I knew in my heart that God had us and my babies would be okay. I steadied my heart, set my jaw; I prayed, and I asked others to pray.God has taken care of us every single step of our journey and continues to today.Our story is not over. We survived, we are healing, we are pushing forward, we are living.We are waiting on the next miracle.

When the Holy Spirit reveled to the author, Ernest Martin, a veterinarian with a medical background, that the spiritual birth was identical to the physical birth, this revelation became a life-changing experience. People are always asking and seeking miracles. What is a greater miracle than a sperm uniting with an ovum (egg) and becoming a living cell with the potential to develop into a human being? That living cell (zygote) does not have any resemblance to a fetus. From the process of fertilization to the growth process, it is all programmed in the zygote to divide and multiply and to eventually liken to its mother or dad or a combination of both.Just like when we receive Jesus as our Savior, we become a whole spiritual being in the image of God. We don't look or act much like Jesus at this stage. We look more like the zygote, but we are complete in Jesus. If we desire the sincere milk of the Word and then progress to the meat of the Word, we will grow up into the full stature of Jesus. This process is so well-defined in the physical birth process that we can see how we grow as we spend time in the Word that we may eventually look and act like Jesus Christ.What a miracle and life-changing event to understand the growth process ordained and carried out by God Almighty.

As we go through life, we face many different challenges that the world demands of us. Microchips are now in the United States. Sweden has already implanted thousands of chips into the hands of people to make their lives more convenient. Eventually, this will lead to a currency-free world. Could this be the beginning sign of the beast the Bible foretold!Susan, Bob, and Henry went through life like so many of us do today, not knowing where to go in life. God gives us a certain amount of time to save ourselves from damnation like Susan and Bob. Our daily habits tell people who we are and how we live. Most of us want to go to heaven; most of us don't want any part of it.The main purpose of this book is to help guide you in the right direction to be with our Lord. Follow the Ten Commandments, go to church on Sundays and holy days, receive Holy Communion, and confess your sins. Say the Holy Rosary daily. If you're sincere, you will do it. Remember to stay away from the Seven Deadly Sin trap. God said, "If you love me, pick up your cross and follow me." This becomes hard because of the worldly corruption we live in. Even some church leaders find themselves consumed in this world--false teachers and such. Stay focused and ask God for his guidance. If you do fall back on old habits, stop and say, "What would Jesus do!" God will judge you by your heart--not by words alone but by your deeds. Life is really short when you think about it. For others, it comes a little quicker. Heaven--don't miss it for the world...May the Lord give you guidance and keep you in his mercy.

There were many encouragements to Ken during his five-year diary called Ken's Greatest Challenge, many heartfelt and inspirational messages from family, friends, coworkers, students, those who knew Ken, and those who knew about Ken.This guestbook is a collection of these messages that were all read by Ken. He appreciated these so much. I believe that these are what kept him so very positive and fighting for as long as he did.I thank you all from the depths of my heart as to what it did to encourage this very amazing man.