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I am not strong enough to derail God's plan for my life. He uses people and events to accomplish his plan for my life.He is like a good chess player: he arranges situations to accomplish his plan for my life.I call it divine orchestration.

Saul's Damascus Road event is one of the most dramatic events in the Bible, and for so many different reasons that can and has directly impacted the lives of so many Christians. The reasons for that event that have so impacted my life are the following: Jesus spoke to Saul, and that alone would be enough, but Jesus also identified Saul as being, "My perfect tool," and Saul, the zealous Pharisee, because he was so well-versed in God's Word, rapidly recognized that beginning with Abram (before Abraham) God's plan would eventually include both Jew and Gentile. Jesus's resurrection from flesh to spirit and Saul's transformation from zealous Pharisee to becoming the apostle to the Gentiles has helped me see how God's plan includes me.But Saul's Damascus Road event took place thousands of years ago, and Christians today are left to marvel at how Saul and his many associates could begin to travel those well-established Roman roads and slowly, and oh so painfully, begin to create nests of believers within the throngs of idol worshippers and more importantly how those widely scattered nests would take root and slowly become the Church that Martin Luther would feel compelled to challenge.Jesus and Martin Luther are the only two who have walked this earth and been able to initiate historical eras; Renaissance to Reformation is a historical milestone that got its birth because one isolated monk in one of the fragmented provinces of ununified Germany finally recognized what allowed Saul/Paul to create those original nests of believers so long ago-- justification by faith of Romans 1:17. Dozens of books have been written about Saul/Paul and Martin Luther and a dozen of books about all the popes, beginning with Peter. But connecting the dots over those fifteen centuries allowed Paul's final, monumental letter to the Romans to really come alive. Both Paul and Martin Luther were making history while they were writing history, and history comes alive by connecting the dots.

Dictionaries have multiple definitions for both the word common and the word sense/senses. Together, they represent all of humanity, along with the animal functions of hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste.Several years ago, Victoria participated in a women's retreat. The theme was "Taste and See: Experiencing the Goodness of God." The scripture reference was Psalm 34:8, which has become a favorite of hers. She says of the retreat, "It changed my writing, and in several ways, it changed my thinking, my life."Take a walk through Eden, as Eve makes a choice that changed lives forever. Sit on a grassy pond bank and watch the meandering of a small flock of sheep. Let your heart feel the love of a young, new mother holding her hours-old, tiny son. Feel the wind tearing through trees as Elijah hides from God in a cave. Smell the perfume. Hear the whispers of men as a woman dares to intrude and anoint the feet of Jesus. See their shock when he tells her, "Your sins are forgiven." Hear a child's long-awaited first, "I love you," to his mother--understand and feel her inexpressible joy.Walk with Victoria through experiences both biblical and personal, as she explores some of the ways God has used his gifts of senses to work in people--past, present, and for all of time to come.Come. Taste and see.

T. H. Wilson Sr.As the day of judgment draws nigh, the world becomes more dangerous. This age of relativism has a declaration of war against God's Word and inalienable human rights. Weak nations will be trampled, and freedom-loving nations will be challenged. This book is presented to be read with an open mind. It is written with love for the souls of humans that will spend eternity in heaven with God or in the ---- of fire with the devil (Rev. 20:10-15).

Imprisoned: By My Own Damn Mind is a journey through the life thoughts of a child arriving to adulthood, who is unable to maintain any kind of relationship with any human being because of the negative thoughts in his head.How did those thoughts get in his head? Who put those thoughts inside his head and made him believe that the thoughts were absolutely true?Labels were inaccurately placed on this young child without any explanation. Educators accepted this term without any understanding of the impact to the child. The child was separated from a normal setting and put into an abnormal setting and asked to behave normal. Other children in the same age-group of our child noticed him and his new environment. Then the flood of horrible name-calling came in and drowned our child in misery. Of course, our child internalized all this pain. That gave voice to the prison guard in his head. He got locked up in his head by the thoughts he think about himself daily.Is there any freedom from this mind prison? It's a sad tragedy when your closest friend is suicide. You think he (suicide) has the only way of escape from all of the horrible pain you feel inside you.Welcome to my tormented loneliness--imprisoned by my own damn mind.

In a world where society promotes spiritual falsehood and the occult, it's easy to take the wrong path in times of trouble. After years of suffering from sleep paralysis and demonic attacks, Kayla longs for an escape. As she fights for the ability to control her sleeping consciousness, Kayla stumbles upon a mysterious spiritual universe accessible through her dreams. This place is unlike anywhere on Earth, as the laws of physics do not apply. She journals in depth about the otherworldly dimensions she explores. But when her interest in the spirit realm becomes a fascination, Kayla dives headfirst into a dangerous downward spiral. Although raised a Christian, her obsession with "spirit-seeking" slowly tugs her heart far from the truth. What happens when obsession takes over? Time is running out. On the brink of spiritual disaster, Kayla falls to her knees and cries out to God. But nothing could prepare her for what she would see when God turns on the lights. In this eye-opening memoir, join Kayla in an unimaginable journey as the light of Christ restores the truth and exposes the darkness!

Some two thousand years ago, a man appeared in Palestine, a man who was different from any other person in the world. He made some stupendous claims. He claimed to be the Son of God, to be able to forgive sins, to be eternal. Moreover, He claimed that He had come from God and that the words that He spoke were God's words. And He backed up these claims by casting out demons, giving sight to the blind, and raising the dead. He was indeed special in every gracious way.Throughout human history, there has been no one like Him. He alone had two natures: He was both God and man in one person. He alone was perfect in every way: in thought, word, and deed. He alone had miraculous powers that could heal the sick, make the invalid whole, and calm the troubled sea. He alone came to this world like no other person. He came specifically to die for sinners and to make salvation accessible to the world.Who is this man? He is Jesus of Nazareth. He is the Son of God. He is the Savior of sinners. He is the person you will read about in this book, The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ.

The Language of Lament is an experience of grief. Written after the loss of a child through a second trimester miscarriage, this book is an authentic expression of suffering well when your soul is unwell.Offering the reader an inside look at the mental, emotional, and spiritual wrestling of grieving, it gives voice to the varied experiences and questions of the heart and soul that have been devastated by loss.Does suffering well mean smiling through your grief?Does crying out in hopelessness mean you are not grieving with hope?Do moments of joy invalidate your loss?Can sitting in silence be comforting?Is there a time limit on sharing your experience?Does God really care? And can his word really heal?Whether you are experiencing grief firsthand or walking with someone who is, may The Language of Lament be a comforting companion in your journey.

Join street fighters Taiyra Morioka and Hu Feng Cheng as they are thrust into battle against the satanic forces of the Daughters of Damnation and Lord Tokachi. On their journey they encounter the legendary heroine, the Angel Goddess, and her allies. The very state of the world and their souls are at stake in this epic adventure. In Japan, follow Gregg Marshall, former member of the black budget United States covert operations unit called Buffer Zone, as he seeks revenge for his family against his most hated enemy, the Black Demon and his ninja clan. What is the Black Demon's connection to Lord Tokachi and the impending doom looming over Asia? Join our heroes as they discover the total depravity of man, the true nature of the demonic, and the overwhelming incomparable power and love of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ in the Evil Within Vol. 1 Rise of Influence.

How often do we pray for our children and their struggles? The struggle for Justin to graduate his senior year kept me in the presence of God, seeking Him for direction. I heard God telling me, "He's going to graduate." His words gave me the strength to persevere and not give up, not knowing I would be walking from my son's life to his life in glory.My flesh struggled with not being ready for God to allow what had been settled in heaven. I had to spiritually process it without sharing a word. God kept me from telling anyone because they could have interfered with His plan. When the appointed time had come, no matter how my heart cried with continuous prayers, knowing God's perfect love for me, there was no changing His mind. I struggled with surrendering my will. "Turn him over to me," I heard God speak in an audible voice, "so I can allow what is going to happen."My flesh had to come into an agreement with what God was doing. I remember saying, "Not my will, Lord. Your will be done." Justin took a step from graduation to glory. When Justin's feet no longer touched the earth, his final steps were from flesh to spirit. God told it all to me, but the point of when I had to experience it--that's when I really knew. I was able to see that God has many great things to do with Justin but not here.God, You made that be our secret.

Little White Bird is based on true story about a little white dove that flew into my dream the day I died. The revelations that followed God was there with me! I felt his love, I heard the prayers, I heard the voices of conversations, and I felt all the love from family and friends and from strangers that I have yet not met! The truths that came through the revelations that I must share! My story begins the day I awoke! Was this real? Did this happen? Was this a dream? A three-week ventilator visit and fifty-eight days, I was going home! January 17, 2020, BC (Before COVID). I am a miracle. I returned home on March 12, 2020.

Perhaps you or someone you know exhibits patterns of instability in a particular aspect of life. This fluctuation may show up as erratic mood changes, excessive fears or worries, extreme feelings of guilt, bouts of depression, double-mindedness, addictive behaviors, sexual bondage, etc.In the New Testament, Paul teaches us that our struggle is not against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.The evil spirits that Paul referred to here are synonymous with the "wild beasts" that tempted Jesus in the wilderness for forty days. As a matter of fact, they are the same spirits that pressure us today, compelling us to the bitter realm of what the Bible refers to as outer darkness. The Old Testament reveals that these spirits embodied animals, the metaphorical doleful creatures mentioned in the book of Isaiah and throughout the entire Bible. However, God's desire is to shine a light on these irritants so that we can cast them out and be made whole again. After all, Paul encouraged us to be openly aware of Satan's devices, lest he should gain an advantage over us. The revelation knowledge you receive from this book will give you the insight you need to recover the parts of your life you've once lost or handed over to the enemy.

The church in America has fallen in deep sleep and needs to wake up! In the current state, we are to stand in the gap with God and intercede for her. This book is about spiritual discernment of the vices that are currently hindering the church as well as prayers for these vices. According to Jesus's words, we are to watch and pray so we will not enter temptation (Matthew 26:42). Let us then arm ourselves with prayers while keeping an eye on those things that crept into the church unawares.

This story is about young love, loss, and heartbreak. You will see how God works to show His glory.A young couple that has to make choices that rips their lives apart. Making the decision to put their child first made them choose to live with the consequences of that choice. The agony, hurt, and heartbreak was beyond anything they could have imagined.Years later, God in His infinite wisdom begins to change the lives of this couple to show His magnificent glory. It is astonishing and amazing to see the works of God. His fingerprints are all through this story.It also shows that you do not have to destroy your child before it is born, put it in God's care He will make sure it is cared for.You will see that if you put yourself in God's hands, He will give you the desires of your heart that you could never imagined or conceived.

Adam Wallace thought he had his life all planned out until he couldn't get a job in his field of study after college. Rose Miller's life was drastically changed when a medical mishap put her in a wheelchair in a nursing home. Beth Young, sister to Rose and an employee of Adam, had the perfect suburban life with her husband and three children until she and her husband were in a car accident that changed everything. Samantha and Dwayne had a love that couldn't be. A police investigation, lawyer suppositions, missing persons, embezzlement, and a funeral bring them all together, along with mystery, revenge, inspiration, and romance. Will any of them turn back to God in time?

Discover the journey of an orphaned baby calf to finding his place with a new family. This family is very different from the farm cows in the pasture where he once lived. He experiences the joys of being cared for, well-fed, loved, and remembered.Wesley represents every child who may have lost a loved one through death, divorce, or through other unfortunate circumstances. The kindness shown to Wesley gives hope to all children that even though they may experience sadness, they can feel joy again! They can feel safe again. They can feel accepted and loved.Even as Wesley gets older, he never forgets his new family, and they never forget him.

After a teaching career of more than thirty years, having taught across all grade levels and a broad range of subject areas, Friendship and Fellowship in the Local Church: a 21st Century Perspective is a product of an encompassing ministry experience in the local church for both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking congregations as a teacher, deacon, and pianist--a research-based study with a pragmatic and practical view on the needs of one of the most unrecognized and misunderstood populations: those of the inmate believers.The Gospel message is clear, and the members of the body of Christ have a responsibility to "encourage one another and build each other up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV). The message of our Lord Jesus Christ is as real today as it was centuries ago: "I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest (John 4:35 NIV).Believer inmates are members of the body of Christ; their conversions are real, their transformations are evident, and their faith is strong. Yet they, too, need the support of other members of the body of Christ, for the Holy Spirit works through each member, as he or she is gifted in order to address and attend to the unique needs of the incarcerated believer inmates. Hear their silent cries as they are revealed in the Friendship and Fellowship in the Local Church: a 21st Century Perspective.The Gospel of John states the reason Jesus visited Samaria: "Now he had to go through Samaria" (John 4:4 NIV). And in NKJV, it states, "He needed to go through Samaria." For Jesus, it was a need.Jesus knew the importance of reaching out to those who were marginalized, who were ostracized, and who were highly criticized and judged. They had been abandoned, but Jesus had other plans.Later he met the Samaritan woman, and through her, her village and her town received the Good News about the Messiah: "Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony" (John 4:39 NIV).His own disciples were blind to this need; they were subject to the day's misconceptions and misinterpretations and biases. Later, Jesus pronounces one of the most significant statements of the Gospel message: "I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest" (John 4:35 NIV).Friendship and Fellowship in the Local Church: a 21st Century Perspective is a call to reach a group of people that have been abandoned and rejected: to address their needs--spiritual, social, emotional, and psychological. It is like Jesus said, "A field ripe for the harvest." It is an eye-opener--a pioneer research study addressing the needs of one of the most deserted and neglected populations, considering it covers a topic difficult to discuss and is of much controversy.Paul said, "Remember my chains" (Colossians 4:18 NIV). When Jesus was accused of associating with those that were outcasts, his reply was, "For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners" (Matthew 9:13 NIV).

The 12 Marks of a Man of God draws a biblically balanced portrait of the aspirations of every Christian man. Marks 1-3 address our personal relationship with God, particularly how to have a regular quiet time and how to walk by the Spirit. A flourishing personal relationship with God is the essential foundation on which the other marks are built.Marks 4-6 focus squarely on the three primary challenges we men face on a daily basis: sexual temptation, money, and pride. Marks 7-9 address the critical areas of our words, our work, and our lifestyle. Marks 10-11 focus on our two key ministries: our families and our church. Mark 12 completes the portrait with a call to the indispensable character quality of perseverance.Each chapter can be read in about ten minutes--ideal for busy men. Read one chapter a day for twenty-one days as an individual study or use a chapter or two a week as part of a men's Bible study group.G. Brian Christie (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary; JD, University of Texas), a transactional (deal) lawyer, business executive, and company director, has preached and taught men's Bible studies in churches in Texas, California, and Virginia over the past forty-five years.

Landscapes in fall seasons can be beautiful, bold, and quickly changing. God shows out with His created abundance in the earth that can sustain life. Do you recognize the wonders of abundance around you in your outside landscapes? God created these to reflect His creative provision for you, both in your outside world and inside heart gardens. Because you are individual in your abilities and reactions to the world around you, He sent His Holy Spirit to those who believe to lead, guide, and help with life's unique challenges and tasks. Take some time to connect with your caring creative God with the help of this book so that at the end of your harvest, you will be full of thankful praise to the God who created you.

There in that enchanted forest known as Goldenwood, hidden deep within a glade, a tiny cottage stood. Bekunn (pronounced as "beacon") is a resident of a magnificent ancient forest that is shared with all types of woodland creatures. Bekunn is a friend to all, as they are to him. His favorite daily activity is a nice, quiet walk in the woods. One fateful day, Bekunn stumbles (quite literally) upon an object lying in the pathway. It is something he has never seen before! His first instinct is to try and communicate with it, but he has no success. As Bekunn continues to speculate what it is he has discovered, forest animals begin to join him. After many guesses between them, they still cannot solve the mystery.Finally, Wise Old Owl comes forward and reveals exactly what the object is. It is indeed a treasure! Not all treasures can be measured in silver and gold, however. Along with Bekunn's story is a section that is an introduction to the alphabet for your beginning reader. This section is not meant to teach words, but is rather designed to teach them to identify particular letters within those words, hopefully providing some preparation for those first steps into organized education and those professional educators that can't wait to watch your child grow. As long as you have that loved one on your lap reading Bekunn's story, let's take a moment to teach!

We have heard it said, "The Lord works in mysterious ways." Although worded differently, Romans 11:33-36 illustrates that concept: "Who has known the mind of the Lord?" The passages speak about the richness of how God works.Through realism as well as illusionary moments, God is working through people in dreams, and at times, through Mr. Samuels's fear and confusion. In The Long-Nosed Rooter, the Samuels family sees some of the mysterious works of the Lord in the way he answered their prayers.Mr. Samuels goes from uncertainty to understanding that something just wasn't right. From fear to determination. From homelessness, hopelessness, and unemployment to having a job and a place of his own to share with his family. The story illustrates the scriptures of "seeking God first, and the rest will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).The story all takes place in an entertaining manner. The Long-Nosed Rooter is suspenseful at times, funny at times, and mysterious. I am sure it is a story the young and young at heart will want to read and tell over and over at family gatherings.

Are you afraid of thunder? Cookie is. Her mom and dad tell her ways that she can be brave during a storm. She tries them out, and soon, she realizes that being brave actually works! I bet you can be brave if you try them too.

It's just a normal afternoon when Amy's life takes a completely different turn, when she is carjacked in broad daylight. A million thoughts race through her head as she is held at gunpoint in her own vehicle. But God is there in the midst and gives her peace, clarity, and a sound mind to survive. Things did not turn out like she wanted, but God was with her. He would continue to carry her throughout the difficult time to come.A few years later, she and her husband wanted to start a family. After many months of trying to conceive, Amy's dream of carrying a child was crushed. You will read how God carried her once again through another tragic time. God shows her again that He is in control and has a plan for her life. You'll see a perfect picture of the gospel as she shares the adoption stories of her two beautiful boys.Amy's story reminds us that God is always at work even in the midst of our deepest pain.

Do you feel like you can't explain many events that happen in your daily life? Karen feels this way too. In Angels, Saints, and Spirits, Karen takes you through real-life experiences that seem to be precipitated by spiritual events. As you read her stories, you, too, will be able to identify times in your life when the unexplained has no apparent rhyme or reason. It just happens. That is the time to look beyond yourself and into the world of a greater power.The events depicted in this book helped solidify Karen's belief in Christianity. As you read these stories, she hopes that you, too, can understand those times when God has intervened in a most special way.

In this book, Tommy goes on a mission to discover the answer to his question, "What is water?" Tommy the Tadpole teaches kids that sometimes you have to step back from a situation for a new perspective while also teaching about many creatures found in a pond. It is told in a fun-filled way that is both simple enough for kids to understand and thought-provoking enough for adults to enjoy reading. It teaches the importance of asking questions and not giving up.