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Over the course of his life in the Air Force, Gordon Cammell has had many life-threatening experiences. He believes that no one should give up after having such experiences. Also, that our lives are destined for something greater. He credits his Guardian Angel for looking after him and keeping him safe and alive to this day. Now that he is at 94 years of age, readers will learn about his adventures and marvel too at how he was so lucky.About the AuthorGordon Cammell served in various Air Force services for twenty years: two years on an exchange assignment with the USAF, four and a half years in the RNZAF and sixteen in the RAF. In that time, he flew thirty-nine types of aircraft including one thousand hours on helicopters in Cyprus and Borneo, where he spend three years in the war against Indonesia. After two and a half years flying jet night fighters he was sent on a two year exchange assignment as a Test Pilot/Project Officer with the USAF at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Cammell was the radar officer of the trial team for the F102 Delta Dagger supersonic interceptor, before it was released into general service with the American Air Force. During one of his test flights he completed a practice radar interception on a B52 bomber target, with a combined closing speed of Mach 2.5. He and his wife have four children that have grown into solid, American citizens, of whom he is very proud.

A Look Back is a unique collection of poetry by Dea. Alonzo Golden Jr. that describes the lives of people in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Enjoy the journey through a time long past-the lives people lived, their hopes and dreams, crops, God, religion, hardships, and many other subjects.About the AuthorDea. Alonzo Golden Jr. is seventy years old, born and raised in Haughton, Louisiana. He is a Vietnam vet, a deacon, and a retired heavy equipment operator. Alonzo enjoys fishing, hunting, and the outdoors in general. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

A boy is disgusted with himself and the choices he's made in life: he's sold drugs, committed adultery, told lie after lie, and is guilty of the murder of an unborn child. But a visit with his aunt and her assurance that Jesus loves him plants a seed that will lead to a spiritual conversion that will change the trajectory of the rest of the boy's life. Total Acceptance is an intriguing autobiography in which the author tells his story, from a troubled childhood to a stint in Vietnam to the point of Total Acceptance, accepting everything that God has done and will do in his life.About the AuthorJ. William Erickson was a prisoner for forty years to sin and bad choices. But a path of love, purpose, service, and sacrifice arose after confessing his sins, repenting, and beginning a new life with Jesus. He has been a part of the same church for twenty-five years and hopes that Total Acceptance makes an impact on people's lives.

The Turkish Order, through storytelling, journeys readers for answers about values and societal expectations, as creative characters, of the past and in the future, bring different perspectives on confronting challenges in a mysterious dystopia. Who and what ideas will prevail? Deciphered markings, sketched lines, blood prints, old on, tally's, the butcher's bill. Kizzie introduces, The Turkish Order as the first installment of a planned trilogy where readers can follow characters and ideas that they may come to love.About the AuthorKeith D. Kizzie is from North Carolina. He studied architecture at Tuskegee University and Texas A&M University. With his free time, Kizzie enjoys traveling, chess, and writing.

Dutchess has just found a new home with Rachel and her family. Now it's time to explore the neighborhood and make lasting friendships! About the AuthorPaulette Harvey and her family lived in Woodbridge, Virginia, for 19 years.

Raymundo Marin Mendoza Nació el 21 de enero de 1960, en Cuautla, Mor México. " Inspirado" en la poesía desde los siete años. Poeta que prefiere definirse como poetastro, al gustarle escribir sin rima, ni medida, amando la metáfora. y practicante de la declamación en 1987 emigrò a USA, donde actualmente radica.Se siente honrado de haber sido invitado en tres ocasiones a dar "El grito de la independencia mexicana", en la ciudad de Coachella y una vez en Palm Spring, CA. Ha actuado en eventos patrióticos con poesía y declamación, en su natal Cuautla, Mor. Mex. Ha participado con obras de su autoría declamándolas, en Miami, San Francisco, San José, Phoenix Arizona, San Diego, en los Ángeles y sus alrededores, Palm Desert, Indio, CA. En varios de estos lugares expuso su composición teatral "La Revolución Del Hombre Lobo" donde también tuvo participación en la actuación. Están pronto a la "luz", otros poemarios mas; "Sepultado en vida". Ha expuesto algunas de sus interpretaciones en declamacion en you tube, Aparte otras composiciones escritas y en audio, de meditación, motivación, filosóficas y románticas.

- If you are one of the 600,000 mental health/substance abuse counselors/therapists in the United States… you need to read this book - If you are one of the 10% of the population suffering from addiction... you need to read this book- If you are one of the 19% of Americans with mental illness… you need to read this book- If you are an employer… you need to read this book -You need to read this bookYou might be familiar with the term behavioral health. It is invoked in federal and state legislation, in health insurance benefits, and by pharmaceutical companies. But it has no recognized or legal definition - leading to a mental health free-for-all with the only winner the pharmaceutical industry. What the Hell is Behavioral Health? is a call to arms for therapists to take back control of care from pharmaceuticals and non-mental health practitioners. Employee Assistance Programs were developed in the 1960s to provide support, mental health assistance, and addiction counseling for employees. Don Hidalgo was an early pioneer. From training to employees with learning disabilities to addiction counseling, Hidalgo always worked to find a solution to the client's needs. Seeing firsthand how addiction destroys individuals, families, and communities, Hidalgo has always remained committed to providing the highest possible addiction counseling and support. His devotion to addiction treatment is unique in the counseling industry. Most doctoral and master degree programs have no specified addiction education and most physicians and psychiatrists are not required any medical school education on addiction. With 10% of Americans suffering from addiction, and deaths from the Opioid Epidemic only rising, the pharmaceutical industry and government dangerously refuse to provide adequate addiction care. While legislation is passed for medical marijuana, treatment for substance abuse is routinely cut from health care bills. Practical advice from counselors is frequently ignored in favor of specious medication. Millions of dollars - and millions of lives - are lost. Impassioned and articulate, What the Hell is Behavioral Health? shares effective advice for employees and counselors to create a healthy and productive work force. About the AuthorDon Hidalgo is the founder of the oldest continuous Employee Assistance Program, Hidalgo Health Associates, in the United States. He has lobbied for over 50 years to create compassionate and effective addiction treatment legislation. He continues to practice as an addiction counselor, interventionist, and an expert witness on addiction. Hidalgo is married with seven children. He is active in the Catholic Church.

For fifty years following World War II, the US Military Liaison Mission (USMLM) to the Soviet Forces in East Germany was one of the premier intelligence collection organizations in the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union. Operating "behind the lines" with excellent access to front line Soviet Forces in East Germany, the officers and non-commissioned officers of the allied Military Liaison Missions conducted continuous, close-up monitoring of the most powerful ground and air forces of the Soviet Union: those directly confronting NATO forces along the inter-German border. The author was a USMLM liaison officer for four years (1982-1986). He conducted 165 missions into East Germany, performing close surveillance of the nineteen Soviet divisions located there. Mission is a personal recollection of those surveillance activities. It is a close-up view of an organization that, for fifty years, stood on the cutting edge of the struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union.About the AuthorBorn in Enid, Oklahoma, Thomas Wyckoff graduated from Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City. The son of an Air Force officer, he spent much of his life traveling with his family around the United States, Libya (pre-Khadafi), and West Germany. Graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1969 with a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army, Wyckoff served twenty-two years on active duty as an Infantryman and as a Soviet Foreign Area Officer. He served five years in Alaska with the 172nd Infantry Brigade, in Germany, and in Washington, DC. Retiring from the Army in 1993, Wyckoff worked as the Operations Manager for a small business in northern Virginia and traveled extensively in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Romania. Wyckoff has a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Oklahoma State University and a master of arts in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. He is also a graduate of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey (Russian language), the US Army Russian Institute, and the Army Command and General Staff College.

Eager to understand and appreciate the principles of life, Philip Chan began reading Buddhist literature and philosophy books. In Enlighten (Good Advice Part 5) he distills his research and life experience into a series of short and direct lessons. Life is a journey of learning. You can choose your route and live a life you enjoy. Chan encourages self-reflection and hope by reminding you this is your own life: it cannot be lived by anyone else and it should not be lived for anyone else. To live the best life possible you need to develop a strong personal character that is responsible, grateful, and patient. Learn to relax and let go of the past. By treating others with compassion and respect, you will create nurturing relationships. Enjoy today - time passes quickly and once it's gone, it's gone forever. Peace of mind and contentment will keep you happy and healthy. Based on traditional Chinese values and etiquette, Enlighten is a compact and gentle book on living your best life. About the AuthorPhilip Chan has worked in IT in the banking industry for over 30 years, working in Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, London, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Tampa. He received the CIO of the Year Award in 1999 and Life Time Achievement Award in 2002. Chan has enjoyed writing since he was young. He publishes daily advice on his blog www.good-advice-book.blogspot.com. Canada Chinese Radio (AM1470) frequently shares Chan's words of advice and encouragement. Enlighten is his fifth published book.

If you say I closed my doorAnd if I've ceased to feelI'll open up and let you inI'll find out if you are real.But only if you need and wantMe there,in timeless hours.I'll take your handI'll share your smileI'll be your desert flower.Life and love can often be a struggle for us. Author R. Lee Hendon expresses his struggles in Of Life and Love, poems that are self-revealing and self-indulging. Perhaps we can identify with his somewhat fragmented and broken life experiences. Perhaps we can gain a greater understanding of our common life experiences, leading to some ahas!, to give joy, love, and direction to life's challenging adventure. Come what may, the journey is not over until it is over.About the AuthorR. Lee Hendon has lived in the South most of his life other than thirteen years in Atchinson, Kansas. He was the first in his family to graduate from college: Milligan College and Vanderbilt Divinity School. Ministry was his chosen profession for forty-five years, retiring in January 2015. He is an avid motorist, have ridden to and through every state in the U.S. and every province in Canada, tent camping as he goes. He has two wonderful children and four marvelous grandchildren. His retirement avocation has become triathlons. Hendon currently lives in Waycross, Georgia.

Psychologist Dr Jack Arnold provided testing assistance for high school students who had problems with the ACT. He developed a special program and decided to start a business in 1991 to offer his prep strategies to the public. His business features a staff that has more than 35 years of test preparation experience. Dr Arnold believes their business offers one of the top test prep programs in the country.

Heiwa Maverick thought he was a normal yellow haired sophomore student in LA until he learned his guitar contained two different powerful souls. But he soon learns that there are other teens like him with strange instrumental powers, all fighting to be Soul king- The sole controller of the universe, with the power to reshape the world in any way they see fit . A fateful encounter with a "Musicians" awakens Heiwa's true powers . Now a secret organization "The vice" plan to destroy all beings, and create a utopia for those deemed worthy.

Told in the voices of Vietnam veterans looking back on their war, Proud Americans is an oral history of the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery unit that served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1972. The 2/32, nicknamed the Proud Americans, fired the first 175 millimeter rounds in the Vietnam War. The unit stayed in Vietnam for seven years, refreshed by more draftees and enlisted soldiers. From rescuing other American soldiers, to the Tet Offensive, to surviving 42 days of mortar attacks, the veterans share their personal stories of service. Bonds, slow to form, became unbreakable as black, Hispanic, white, and immigrant soldiers became brothers. Proud Americans honors the sacrifices of those who never came home and those who did. Reflecting on their journeys to and from Vietnam, these veterans share an intimate view of their dangerous service. About the Author Terry L. Nau (pronounced NOW) is a Vietnam veteran and former Pawtucket Times sports editor from 1982-2012. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native served in the war zone from September 1967 until September 1968 with A Battery, 2/32 Field Artillery. He graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1972. Upon retiring from newspaper work, Nau turned his attention to Vietnam and self-published three books. The first, Reluctant Soldier … Proud Veteran, focused on his personal journey towards understanding the role Vietnam played in his life. In 2015, Nau published his second book, We Walked Right Into It … Pennsbury High and the Vietnam War. This book told the story of 15 former students at his high school alma mater who were KIA in the Vietnam War. One year later, Nau published his third book, They Heard the Bugle's Call, which dealt with the tragedy of 21 former residents of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, who were KIA in Vietnam. This book served as a fundraising device that resulted in the installation of a Vietnam War Memorial in the city. Nau's latest book, Proud Americans: Vietnam Artillery Soldiers… Then and Now, deals with a happier topic, the overall arc of the lives of Vietnam veterans who served in the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery between 1965-72.

Author Peter Panyachon wrote Breaking the Snare of Satan to provide a mediating forum for Thai Christians far from home. He wrote from his own experiences of entering the dark magic of Satan's world for many years. Panyachon nearly lost everything, even his life. How he can get out of this circle and break the snare of Satan?About the AuthorPeter Panyachon was born 1943 in Bangkok, Thailand. He is married with two sons, one daughter, three granddaughters and three grandsons.In 1995, Panyachon started writing his testimonial about how he became a Christian. After that, he worked for SereeChai Newspaper, based in Los Angeles, California, as a journalist and columnist. He is a well-known Thai author. He is the founder and editor of peterdreamland.com since 2002.

The Sacred Fury is a literary work of social criticism, a tale about modern-day deviltry.The story surrounds Dylan and Sidney Greene, a newly married couple who live in Baltimore. Dylan, who is the Junior Editor at a local newspaper, is enticed to join an organization called G.O.O.D. whose aim is to control all human life. But Sidney begins having bizarre prophetic dreams about graveyards, disembodied spirits from the past and macabre visions of Samurai armor that comes to life. Meanwhile, Dylan is drawn inexorably into the sinister organization where he realizes his job is to write the news before it happens.At the same time, Sidney seeks an explanation for her dreams from a local fortune teller. It is here where she learns the truth about G.O.O.D. and their plan to excavate the grave of Edgar Alan Poe in search of the potion for eternal life.About the AuthorsBarton and Elizabeth Cockey live on the east coast with their four Pekingese. Both are retired from the medical profession where Barton was a diagnostic radiologist and Elizabeth was an art therapist. The Cockeys have also authored several other books: illustrative histories detailing life in the past though storytelling and original paintings. They also researched and compiled Untold Stories of the Battenkill, an oral and written history of the most famous trout fishing stream in America. The Sacred Fury is their second novel. For more information contact: www.sacredfury.com

Roman Hawk is an elite agent of the U.S. government. As a member of the CIA, he has had a long career putting a stop to the plots of evil men around the world. Now, though, he finds himself concerned with only one objective: Rina Kol, a beautiful Mossad agent who stole his heart years before. When Roman learns that his former love has disappeared in Iran while looking for her family, he sets out on a mission to find her - without the official backing of Uncle Sam. What starts as a personal mission soon turns into an international conspiracy, and Roman finds himself pitted against a nefarious cadre of terrorists intent on attacking the United States. Will he piece together the clues and crack the code before it's too late?About the AuthorRichard Asner describes himself as having led a very fruitful life - and it would be impossible to argue with him. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, which he joined at 17, he went on to graduate from the Naval Academy and then spent eight years as a Naval aviator. Part of that time was spent teaching senior midshipmen at Northwestern University. After that, Asner retired from active duty and moved his focus to Abbott Laboratories, spending the next 27 years as an engineer and manager. During this time, he earned ten patents.

Romantic drama brings two strangers together through the process of organ donation. Divine intervention and love at first sight. Excitement, laughter, and love that develops between two strangers. The possibilities exist for someone who is looking for love - and love finds them when they least expect it. When you place yourself in a situation when your common sense tells you to stop and your heart tells you to go, your friend will be there, no matter what.About the AuthorZinah Brown is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. As an author, screenwriter, and director who developed her creative writing ability at a very young age, she attributes these as gifts from God. Prior to writing professionally, Zinah was a professional model, gracing the catwalks all over this world. Her experience in the fashion world assisted her in her production and choreography interests. Zinah always knew where her passion lay. A dreamer, she began writing love poetry at the age of thirteen. Her gift to write poems, short stories, stage plays, and currently film scripts has had such an impact on her life. Zinah's first book, Have We Met Before, is only the start of the romantically wonderful world of Zinah Brown. There is so much more coming from this writer.

As Kayleen Carlton's father grows increasingly ill, she's forced to put her dreams of fashion designing on hold and to take on more of a role in her father's business-as if she doesn't have enough on her plate right now. With money missing from the business accounts, two twin daughters to raise, a husband who is pursuing his own career, Kayleen is doing all she can to make it through the next day. But when her former love shows up out of the blue, Kayleen can't help but feel something. As she quickly realizes her former feelings aren't so in the past, Kayleen has no choice but to face the future-and her unfinished business.About the AuthorBeth Capizzi is a retired math teacher who lives in Syracuse, New York. She volunteers regularly at the Central New York SPCA. She loves music and attending concerts.

Come Walk with Me opens a window into author Mason Lakey's thoughts and feelings. Her poems not only bring hope and cheer, but they inspire us to be uplifted and cheerful. Poems such as "Apples of Gold," "The Remembrance of War," and "Mama's Bible" help us reflect on our childhood memories, the beauty of nature and creation, and seeing beauty in our surroundings.About the AuthorMason Lakey grew up in the western North Carolina mountains with her parents, her brother, and her sister. They grew up in simpler times, when neighbors came to visit and sat on the porch talking while the children played in the yard. Her parents and siblings have since passed on, but those wonderful memories will live on as long as she does.

Lizzi Young lives in a small New England town with her husband, two teenage sons, and four dogs. At forty-four years old she finds herself living the life she dreamed of, but something has been stirring beneath the foundation of safety and security on which she has built her life and family. A passing spring storm reveals a hole in her beautiful backyard, and Lizzi begins to question the solid foundation she has depended on all these years. Roots from a large oak tree, cut down several years earlier, have finally disintegrated, collapsing within and exposing the past devastation to the light of day. This discovery comes on the heels of her extended family becoming bitter and estranged after the death of her grandmother, Gigi, three years earlier. As they attempt to drag her into the latest family saga that creates a clear divide in the ones she loves, it quickly becomes the most difficult decision she has ever had to make. Unable to make sense of the emotional turmoil she feels for them and the strong stance not to get involved this time, she finds herself deep in the center of a long-ago buried issue. This groundbreaking breakthrough reveals her past in a whole new light, and she finds a new perspective on her beliefs and the family that raised her. This hole is a catalyst for Lizzi to dig up her past and come to terms with the crumbling foundation of her family structure. Through childhood memories that flood her mind Lizzi struggles to face her own insecurities and is determined to heal this damaged part of her landscape and life. Along with a little encouragement from her deceased grandmother, Gigi, insights from her quirky and elderly Aunt Eleanor, and an unlikely connection to a lonely neighbor, Lizzi finds the strength to rebuild her foundation and grow as an individual.About the AuthorGwen resides in Waterford, Connecticut, with her husband, two sons, and three dogs. She is an inventor, an artist, and an intuitive who is inspired by nature and animals. Gwen has been writing short stories, poetry, and affirmations for more than thirty years. The Growing-Tree is her first novel.

Life Through a Mirror is a romantic murder mystery. It revolves around suspense, murder, romance, and intrigue. All of which will keep you in suspense, and not wanting to put it down. Allie and David are stuck in a web of suspense and murder. Two different people who are worlds apart. Follow Allie and David as they try to piece their shattered lives back together. Will they meet? Can they do it while fighting all the obstacles they face? A story of murder, romance, suspense, and family. As Caesar Rondina demonstrates within Life Through a Mirror, he has the ability and unique writing style to write in many genres. About the AuthorCaesar Rondina is an author, businessman, educator, paramedic, master boat captain, and father to three adult children. Born in New England, he has attended universities in the fields of Education and Business Management. He has completed extended studies in the fields of electronics, medicine, and boating. He is a licensed paramedic and pre-hospital medical practitioner, with over 35 years of working experience in the public health care system. In addition, he holds a United States Coast Guard Master Captain's license, and a National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers First Class Repair and teaching certification, as well as several additional medical teaching certifications. While in college for music education, his primary instrument was guitar, and he played in numerous venues across the country. He was a business owner for seventeen years before becoming a career firefighter and paramedic. Caesar Rondina continues to work as a paramedic and educator, and continues to write.

Isabell Pratt is a normal little girl whose life is about to change in a big, big way! After a misunderstanding with her best friend Julie, whose parents call her a "military brat," Isabel gives her parents a choice: either Daddy quits the Army or she's running away. But what does it truly mean to be a military brat? Maybe it's not as bad as it seems!About the AuthorDenise McKenzie is a wife, mother, and ex-military brat. Isabell Pratt Military Brat is inspired her by real-life experiences as a military child. McKenzie has worked in the school system for 10 years and loves working with children, watching them learn, and laughing at all of the silly situations they can get themselves into and out of. In fact, the city she works in is where her father retired from the Army. At the time, she was in the third grade. McKenzie resides now on a farm in Oklahoma, where she enjoys spending time with her family and all of the animals on the farm.

In Hopeful Hearts and Butterfly Blessings, Karen shares her experiences with her first-born son, Brooks, who was born with a congenital heart defect. It's a story of Brook's eighteen-year struggle through the surgeries and post-surgical complications that eventually took his life. Her sole mission through those eighteen years was to ease his pain and discomfort and to make him feel loved and cared for. Because of her deep faith in God, He allowed her to see there are miracles even in the grimmest circumstances; that good can come from bad; and there is always light at the end of the tunnel. She shares ideas on what helped her to move forward on her grieving journey. Though Karen's story doesn't have the happy ending she so fervently prayed for, it is, nevertheless, a story of faith, hope and love. She tells her story so that it can provide support for others living with the same type of trials. Through our everyday pains and struggles, when our prayers aren't getting answered in the way we think they should be, it is her hope that we can still see the many blessings that God is giving us. He is with us not just in our joys, but also in our sufferings. About the Author Karen Thomas Wisdom lives in Overland Park, Kansas. Her greatest joys and blessings have been through her family life with her three children. She has a Kansas Real Estate License and has done home-staging and decorating, but her true interest and greatest joy has been being mom to Brooks, Jordan and Andrew.

In The Latin Penny President, author Z'AN Artiest shows us a better type of leadership or a more civic-minded approach, with participation in making life decisions socially, culturally, economically, and politically. We should all be intrigued by the great potential that comes with citizenship in America. It is an inspiration to not be afraid of growth, of bettering ourselves, and at the same time recognizing our cause and going for it. About the AuthorWhile writing The Latin Penny President, author Z'AN Artiest has learned more about diversity, character building, risk/reward, and all the hard work and homework of late-night graduates with lots of note taking, all which helped form the cornerstone of becoming a better person every day than he ever believed he could have. Amidst all of these things is the character of life, and that is something that as an author he would look to acquaint more with the reader, as well as himself.

I want to dedicate this book to my husbandJonathan E. HoltA reflection is a subject of thoughts and consideration for hopeA look into the now with visions, dreams and aspirations for things yet to comeAs you reflect, your mind lets you wander to yesterday, today, tomorrow and beyond.Sometimes we reflect on troubled times. Yet trouble we haven't even asked forWe often get discouraged and give up easily. As you reflect, remember what Jesus said,"Jesus said to his disciples, 'Don't be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me.'"Reflect on God's words and the promises He made usAbout the AuthorKathy Adams Holt was born and raised in Shelby, North Carolina. She is married to Jonathan Holt for the past 30 plus years. She and her husband now reside in Lexington, North Carolina. As the author, Kathy, states, all her life she used to walk around talking to God. Way deep down in her heart she knew there was more to life than what she was experiencing. She longed to live the right way. "My heart would always say yes, but my mind didn't follow," she says, "until right up until now." While working at her job one day, she looked around and God showed her a vision of destruction and lost souls. What she saw made her sad and she wanted to bring people closer to God. "It made me sad for the people, but I knew I had to get in church first, so that I could get closer to God," she said. In doing so, Kathy got into church, took leadership classes and graduated from the Servant House Class of Leaders. As she grew closer to God, she, too, noticed a change in her. She wanted people who were facing problems in their life to see things through God's eyes. To see things differently. To let them know, with God, all things are possible. That God cared about their problems and their salvation. The author goes on to say that, "Faith in God is the answer. This is why I wrote these poems with God's inspiration. God knows that if only one of my inspirations can bring just one soul closer to the Heavenly Father, then my job here on Earth has been well done." Amen.

God bless Dr. Benoit Petit-Homme for all the work he has done in putting this book together. I believe that any church or leader who will follow these biblically-grounded principles will see beautiful results in changed lives for the kingdom.Teresa L. Reeve, PhD, Associate Dean, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Associate Professor of New Testament Contexts, Andrews University, United States of AmericaDr. Benoit Petit-Homme's contribution to the discipleship crisis is a compelling re-examination of scripture, church history, and 21st century pastoral experience. Practical and convincing, his straightforward style brings real solutions to the evangelistic Achilles' heels of attrition. He reminds us of what has been forgotten and calls us back to our relational roots.Pr. Ron Kelly, Senior Pastor, Village Seventh-day Adventist Church, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States of AmericaSeeking the Lost, Keeping Them, Making Them Disciples by Dr. Benoit Petit-Homme is a handy Christ-based discipleship resource that will contribute to the mission of training and equipping church ministry leaders in the evangelistic work of reaping, retaining, and nurturing new believing Christians. This is a must-read for church officers, pastors, and ministry directors in the Christian church.Ron C. Smith, PhD., D.Min, President, Southern Union Conference of SDAEvery year, many thousands of people hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and choose to be baptized and join a church community. Unfortunately, it is also true that every year many new converts leave a church relatively shortly after joining. The specific reasons that each person leaves the church could fill a book by themselves, but they all boil down to one thing: a lack of focus on the part of the church community on turning converts into disciples of our Savior. A disciple of Christ does more than attend church services. A disciple is an active member of the church community. A disciple is a witness to others. A disciple seeks to grow the church by seeking to lead everyone they meet to Christ. Dr. Benoit Petit-Homme is a committed disciple of Christ, and after extensive study of exactly why new converts leave the church, he has developed a process by which any church can make disciples. All it takes is a little extra work, a bit of encouragement, and an unwavering faith in the Lord.About the AuthorDr. Benoit Petit-Homme is an Adventist Christian Minister who loves preaching, teaching, and mentoring. He has spent the past several years conducting Christ-centered evangelistic series, workshops, and seminars in the U.S. and abroad. He believes that the more he knows, the better he can serve God, and he enjoys fostering that belief in others. He lives with his wife, Carolle, and has two sons, Carl and Berny. He holds a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min), a Master in Divinity (MDiv), and a BA in Economics.

Paul and Kim had found peace and solitude in Freedom Village, a picturesque safe haven from the world's turmoil. But nothing could keep Paul from the realities of the world, including the danger of North Korea and the real possibility of World War III. The threat of North Korea wasn't just America's problem - it was the world's problem. Finding a solution to this growing threat was on the front of Paul's and other members of America's military and political elite's minds. A request by Sharon Powers to accompany her to Switzerland, where the world's leaders would decide how to handle North Korea and protect the world from devastation, left Paul feeling hesitant and skeptical of the outcome. Nevertheless, Paul accepted the invitation, and after a world summit, a full-scale military mission was swiftly underway. But soon it became clear that chaos throughout the world was ensuing, and North Korea was just one small player in what would turn out to be a world on fire. Can the world's leaders come together and create the peaceful world that seems so out of reach?

Constantly convince myselfThat living is for realExcited about existingBut existing, no big dealI'm just biding timeWaiting for my rideI can feel it comingAs it slowly grows insideA journey of self-reflection and truth, The Word of Mankado reaches for the thoughts, laughter, and tears inside all of us.About the AuthorRoger W. Ranchino was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 22, 1962. Much of his childhood was spent fishing and catching frogs and snakes. He currently resides in Tennessee and has four siblings. Roger has been married for twenty-nine years, and he and his wife have four children-three sons and a daughter.

Dr. Shaw's, Things to Consider Before Calling Yourself a Christian, offers a critical examination of the historical origins of the Christian Church and insightful analyses of doctrine and metaphysical precepts embraced by the Christian faith. As noted by Shaw, factually unsupported faith-based beliefs form the basis of all religions, including Christianity. This short book provides the reader with a well researched foundation from which to pursue his or her own inquiry into the history of Christianity, as well as focusing discussions for personal introspection. Lighthearted quotations, anecdotes and commentary provide humorous interludes throughout the text. About the AuthorDr. Shaw is a recently retired academic surgeon with thirty-plus years of teaching, writing, and lecturing experience, accompanying an active clinical practice. In addition to a medical degree he holds a bachelor's and master's degree in mechanical engineering. He enjoys studying history of all types, particularly US history and the history and origins of religion. He is an outdoor recreational enthusiast and hopes to visit every corner of the world before he dies.