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Introducing the first book in a speculative fiction series called The Atavist Effect: Rika's Run, this sets the framework of an epic tale that starts with the actions of unlikely characters, whose pursuit of their faith, family, and freedom put them against distant, seemingly all-powerful forces. The story is told from the twenty-second century through the research of a maker's apprentice trying to keep a seat in the qargi, the maker school. Like a complex puzzle, he pieces together old family stories to discover how a girl changed the events of the twenty-first century. On a stolen flying contraption and searching for her brother, Rika sowed the seeds of rebellion against technocratic globalists quietly seizing control and restricting people's freedoms.The storyteller already knows that the world collapsed in the late twenty-first century; after all, it is a part of the curriculum in school. But the mystery is how it happened and how it all came back together. How do the choices of the previous generations impact the present? What is the right response when faced with difficult decisions against impossible odds?While the book deals with tough issues, it's written for a diverse audience--from youth to those blessed with age. The characters are multigenerational, opening the door for families to read the book together to discover and talk about what happens and how things work in the world between the pages. It's not science fiction. It's science possible. Welcome to the age of cold-steam--a time for the makers.

Breathing In, Breathing Out is a devotional book written by a physician for her patients and friends. An ordered set of daily devotionals designed to create a coherent biblical understanding of who we are, who God is, and what God wants from us. It is a prescription for living our best life in the middle of a difficult and demanding world. It was inspired by the written word of God and from the experiences of a life lived in the world as it is. It is designed for anyone who is seeking to know more about God and for those who already know him well.

Change is accelerating and the world of 2023 is unrecognizable from the world that existed just five years ago. In a very subtle and incremental manner, American society has been transformed from what once was the world's premiere super-power, a country that was exalted as an example of freedom, justice, morality, and liberty, into a divided group of many tribes, cultures, and political and special interest groups often lacking a moral compass. We go with the loudest tribe fitting our basic ideals or choose to go it alone. And when we try to avoid the many tribes of destruction, we often tend to adopt the idol of the god of self. Community and unity are being left to die a slow, painful death.America's true north has become obscured because we decided to forego God as the light for our path. This has allowed us to quickly forget the race worth running as well as those foundational values that once comprised what we stood for as a country. But how did we get here and how can the trend of moral decay and divisiveness be reversed? The Great American Backslide came about as a result of not just understanding that our natural tendency as humans is to be selfish and sinful, but knowing we are being given substantial assistance by the dominion of darkness. This book will take us through an analysis of biblical, secular, and non-secular explanations of the existence of evil; how it induces cultural paradigm shifts aimed to ultimately separate us from God; how evil leverages our emotions, our brain chemistry, and our sinful human nature to manipulate subtle and incremental compromises of truth; how evil sustains itself and creates ever-increasing moral decay leading to further evil through a cycle of depravity; and how we can go about living in opposition to evil influences upon our world.

Hands of a well-lived life, proofing another godly inspired poem.Rebecca Gordon Gray was born in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky to Ben and Susie Johnson. She was the youngest of twelve children. She married John Paul Gray, I, and had one son John Paul Gray, II. She lived her entire life in Lawrenceburg and loved every minute of it. Her husband passed in 1981 and she never remarried. Rebecca was asked by many to write poetry for their events, and she did so willingly and happily. She was loved by her friends, family, and community. A real "cutup." She loved to joke and laugh about the simple things. Writing poetry made her life adventurous. She passed in September 2016. After seeing all the poems, she had written, I felt her life should be remembered and lived on in a book for all to enjoy. One of her poems was printed in the National Library of Poetry and was awarded the "Editor's Choice Award."

With such controversial topics as having no free will and relinquishing any attempt to control your life--this book challenges you to take a good look at what God has actually said and intended for those persons He has intentionally and lovingly created and designated to be exclusively His own. Be prepared to be shocked and surprised--maybe even doubtful--but definitely enlightened to what just could be the Truth you've been searching for--that changes your life forever.

Ransom is the true story of one family's six-year journey to find an accurate diagnosis and treatment for their son.Just before his third birthday, Jack Shepherd was taken. It's every parent's worst nightmare--a child snatched from the periphery of your vigilance. When Jack was taken, he never left home. An overnight extreme behavior and personality change left the family confused and scared. A previously well-adjusted, compliant child, Jack began experiencing intense separation anxiety, vocal tics, fears, and shocking aggression. As he grew, Jack functioned typically for weeks or months at a time before his confusing behaviors and personality change resurfaced with no warning. Hope Shepherd knew something was wrong with her son. Some professionals told her it was a phase while others not so subtly blamed her. Her husband, Luke, held on to the belief that Jack would grow out of his behaviors, but ultimately, he, too, realized something wasn't right. Hope researched tirelessly, prayed, and relied heavily on her faith. This story takes readers on a roller-coaster journey with one family trying desperately to save their son from an unseen captor. Ultimately, Ransom is a story of heartbreak, hope, faith, trusting one's instincts, and ultimately, healing.

Bipolar disorder is not like black and white. You may ask yourself why. The reason is that the differences in the scale of each color or shade can be so subtle with full of intensity in its expression. Black can be made by mixing the primary colors in equal amounts--red, yellow, and blue. While white is a combination of all colors in the color spectrum mixed in equal amounts. In both combinations, the colors mixed have to be exact, or you end up with a different color or shade. What makes them unique is that black is the absence of light, and white is the presence of light, making them opposites and effortless. So why black and white? Because they are far from each other like the North Pole and the South Pole.Bipolar disorder has extensive alterations called mood swings that are also opposites of each other named depression and manic episodes, but still do not have specific manifestations or range in their state, no one is alike. There is no method, prescription, or procedure for any of us with bipolar disorder, and should never be categorized as one and never stereotyped. It is not easy to define it as if it is the colors or shades of black and white because every person who suffers from bipolar disorder should be treated as an individual case, not as a whole. Each case is different which makes this disorder extremely difficult to manage by the medical department and the patient.Medication is given, for the most part at first wrongly. What works for someone might not work for me, so it becomes a trial-and-error method. Not knowing if the medication is going to work creates uncertainties, and I fear for my life and my well-being. It is part of the process until I get the correct medication, and I am feeling well. When this happens, I need you to be with me, even if you are not physically here. I need to know that I can count on you, and mostly I need to hear you say that you love me. My prayers are that by the time you finish reading this book, you will have a conceptual understanding of what bipolar disorder is, and there are no misconceptions.

Do you know, or can you think, of a type of person or item that is currently in short supply? If you can, then you can say that this type of person or item is scarce, or exists only in limited quantities. Think about this. Are you experiencing some type of scarcity in your life today? Are you lacking purpose, love, hope, or peace, for example? If so, how will you find and have abundance in these areas instead? To find abundance, we must first discover where it comes from and from whom it comes. No, it doesn't come from big bank accounts or seeking luxurious lifestyles as many espouse today. No, an abundant life comes from being a scarce man or woman who seeks God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. In this book, you will discover what makes a scarce man or woman. Yes, the truth will set you free!

My love for you is like a summer sunset, its orange glow cascading over the ripples of a raging sea. The gentle evening breeze dances through the treetops to the ballad of the crashing waves. Though the beauty of this scene lasts only earthly minutes, it lasts an eternity with Me.--GodThe world can sometimes be cold and callous, but there is One whose love for you can chase away the concerns of this life, the Lord Jesus Christ. As you sort out your problems looking for solutions, turn to the One Who has all the answers. God can direct your path if you put your trust in Him. Find out what life can be like when you Serve a Now God!

"What the enemy meant for my hard, God used as propulsion to accelerate me to a future. That I could not even imagine." This book is a testament to the trials of one who was gifted with dreams of prophecy and how our enemy tried his best to kill, steal, and destroy one person from early childhood through even now. Yet the Creator of all that was created rescued me, even from myself. He justifies me, avenges me, protects me, and prospers me through His promises by the blood of Jesus. Learn how to access your promises now because when Jesus gets here, it's kind of too late. By the way, He's coming soon! That is the whole point.

The book contains 104 color-penciled drawings by children in Malawi, Africa--one of the poorest countries in the world but with a beautiful nickname: the Warm Heart of Africa. The story flowing over these beautiful paintings tells the reader about how the children's lives are in Malawi and how pure their souls are. A portion of the profits from the book sale is donated to help children in Malawi.

It is my passion that every person would know the love God cherishes for them. This book will tell you exactly what God thinks of you. His intentions toward His creation are only good!I want you to know how deeply loved you are and that you are valued by God.

Book The Prostitution of a Nation is an intriguing book that will lead you through the systems of the world and reveal to you that we all like Rahab are and have been prostituted. This book will take you through the original meaning of words that we have been taught incorrectly. If you have been a Christian all of your life and you cannot heal a headache, this book is for you. If you want more out of your Christian life, this book is for you. If you want to lead and not be a follower, this book is for you. The message of the kingdom of heaven will transform your life to the life Jesus died for you to truly have.

Fourteen-year-old Chad Chapel has a dream: to someday find a great treasure. Previous efforts have only awarded him trouble. His parents--his mother especially--often try to dissuade his adventurous ambitions, but when ninety-three-year-old Anston Kagle innocently shares a story of lost gold hidden on "Sacred Ground," nothing will sway the young sleuth from its pursuit. Chad secretly enlists the help of his best friend, Rodney Meeks, and schoolmate Maggie Pearce. Rodney is daring and unpredictable. The Sacred Ground is said to be of Native American origin, and Maggie is a full-blooded Cherokee, giving rise to Chad and Rodney's belief that she is the only person who can show them what to look for. Maggie is dubious of the scheme but is intrigued enough by Chad's charm to join the effort. Set in a small village in rural Southern Indiana, the search leads the trio on a roller coaster of challenging events, full of emotional highs and troublesome lows. Spiritual undertones--including the powers of prayer, ancient chants, spirits, ghosts, and curses--haunt the teens throughout their search. Difficulties and dangers far beyond their initial expectations plague their efforts. Yet they persist. Will the illusive treasure be found, and at what cost? The Sacred Ground does not reveal its secrets easily, and what is found surprises everyone.

Uplifted, Blessed, and Gifted. Yes, this book of poems is very spiritual. For example, in "Earl and His Pearl," the pearl represents the Holy Ghost. This book of poems is to uplift you in the spirit of Christ. I'm also the author of Some Truth for You. If you take heed to the words written and read them slowly, it will touch your heart. Certainly, God wants to communicate with you through the spirit of his divine power. The two books are written to encourage and lift up every person who reads them. As the author, I, Lloyd Byron, have been writing for years. I been gifted by the Almighty God, who created all things. Now as you read this anointed seed, it will bless your soul, and God will make you whole. As the writer, I encourage you to purchase one of these books and allow Jesus to bless your soul.

Gateway to America is a memoir recounting experiences and key events from the onset of 1939's World War II in the UK and Europe, to beyond the coronavirus pandemic of the 2020s in the USA and worldwide. Included are many business and personal events, ideas, and useful solutions: how to make movies, managing retail chains, pension planning, making clear ice, surviving a lion safari, and many more!This is not a textbook but rather a recapitulation of personal and business happenings, military service, adventures, successes, failures, and learning experiences of a lifetime in the United Kingdom, Malaya, and North America.Discussed in detail are important guidelines for all entrepreneurs: wealth generation strategies, stock market and real estate investing, creating and launching a new business, writing a business plan, and how to register and trademark your brand.Narrative is provided on the author's hands-on support and relationships with several major retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK. He identifies challenging and many successful sales and marketing initiatives used to acquire, manage, and support national and regional store operations.Photographs, QR codes, and websites are shown throughout the book, providing videos, exhibits, and documents. Instructions are also included on how to produce QR codes.The book details some of the author's accomplishments and failures. They are designed as positive learning and creative examples, not boastful talk!

Thrown for a loop by stage 4 lymphoma and a secondary brain tumor, a cancer patient recounts how he landed on his feet with a positive attitude and an offbeat sense of humor. He's put together a mixed bag of suggested activities, attitudes, and nitty-gritty hospital tips to help you get through chemo.

An essential question...and rocks--lots of rocks.An essential reply...and something about a rock.What's that about?"Who do you say that I am?" Jesus asked.Before that crucial question, there were dozens of clues: the rock that sheltered Moses when he asked to see the face of God, the rock that gushed water for a million thirsty migrants, the rock that formed a solid foundation, and the rock that trips people.Simon Peter got the answer out."You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God!"And on this great rock, this great realization, Jesus said, "I will build my church."And there it is, the Shekinah--the glory of God!

Thrown for a loop by stage 4 lymphoma and a secondary brain tumor, a cancer patient recounts how he landed on his feet with a positive attitude and an offbeat sense of humor. He's put together a mixed bag of suggested activities, attitudes, and nitty-gritty hospital tips to help you get through chemo.

Hardened survivor and critical thinker, Cory Johnson offers a new alternative to the way many of us go about living our lives. Here he will present some tried-and-true, firsthand techniques he utilized to ensure that his past circumstances never again became his present reality. Although he is coming from a vantage point of someone incarcerated or recently thereof, these techniques can be used preemptively or for someone who just wants to get the best out of their life. He emphasizes the importance of mental fortitude as an actionable muscle we can either choose to strengthen or allow to grow feeble. He outlines the actions he took to build his mental toughness in hopes that these techniques would be useful to you as well, whether by actually putting them into practice or by sparking you to implement your own regimen. This book examines the power of self-discipline, the rewards of delayed gratification, and the strength of perseverance. He urges everyone to understand the importance of starting right now. Wherever you are in your life, the moment to begin bettering yourself is at this very moment. There's no better time than the present, so why wait! If you want to open the doors to a new you, this book should be your constant companion!

The most painful tears we cried were the tears we cried in silence. Always remember, the sky is the limit. No matter what life throws at you, just remember, God is able.

Vonnie Talbot is a librarian assistant in the Trainsville Public Library. The library is usually quiet until one day, the ghost of her ex-husband shows up to protect her. She doesn't feel the need for protection. However, when the library board president is missing and she is the prime suspect in his disappearance, things change. She needs all the help she can get. With the help of her ex-husband's spirit and the other spirits discovered in the library, they will uncover what happened to the library board president. Hopefully, they will make this discovery before Vonnie is arrested.

The silence was shattered by a deep, thunderous man's voice. It sounded like it came from a place of great power. Commanding yet reassuring, it said, "This is a message from God. You are my chosen one. You are going to do something extraordinary with your life."After hearing this voice, Bridget suffered a series of life-altering events that left her unable to perform simple, rote tasks, caused her to avoid all contact with everyone but her immediate family, and led to her being admitted to a psychiatric unit for two nights. Follow along to see how she embarks on her journey of healing, from seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist to finding the right balance of medication needed to get her back to where she was before hearing the voice.This book explains what bipolar disorder is, outlines medications that work to combat it, describes Bridget's journey with God, and talks about how the stigma of mental illness has been somewhat alleviated but that there is still work to be done. Bridget hopes the book brings comfort to people with mental illness and helps them feel less lonely. The book, hopefully, will provide peace and inspiration to others who are going along the same journey--a journey of hope.

Solace is an individual reflective journal for people who have been experiencing loss. It also can be used as a church small group event. Solace was not designed to move a person through the grief process before they are ready to move to another stage. Rather, Solace was designed for everyone to utilize scripture, reflective journals, and prayers while acknowledging and dealing with their grief. This combination was developed so that each person can design their own spiritual journey and find comfort or consolation in their time of distress or sadness. How deeply each person invests in their personal life story is entirely up to them. Whatever you invest in your journey with grief is what you will receive back.

What do we really know about Jesus as a boy? The Bible doesn't tell us much. This book explores the life of Jesus from his birth to teenager in short stories of what he may have done and who he may have been--playing with friends, helping Joseph, exploring, wondering, teaching... Would there have been miracles then too? Complete with questions at the end of each story to discuss with your children and help deepen their faith.

This is a riveting, yet inspirational book that will touch the hearts of all those who venture into the lives of these four generations of women. Despite the generations of tragedies, Susan's life has completely changed, and she no longer lives under the cloud of despair. Her own hope and happiness were reborn through the faith and prayers of those around her. All the tragic events of her life and the generations before her have given her a greater strength and endurance for a future of happiness and peace no matter what comes her way. She came through all the diversity a stronger, more compassionate person, willing to embrace those who suffer--an example that gives others hope for their future. She believes God desires to walk with all of us, through all our trials and tribulations, to bring healing and inner peace and an end to the cycle of despair.