An inmate finds himself in an impossible predicament after a life-changing encounter in prison, his survival tied to three seemingly unconnected people on the outside. Unseen forces work to destroy them before they can discover their destiny. Divided families, destroyed careers, sexual abuse, drugs, violence, and attempted murder combine to derail their lives and thrust them into peril. If they can find a way to overcome these obstacles, they can change their world forever; but if they fail, they will set in motion a series of events spelling destruction for future generations. A cosmic war rages in an attempt to prevent the unleashing of hell's agenda. Four lives converge at the center of the battle...THREE MUST DIE SO THAT ONE MAY LIVE.
Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people-especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question:Is he a political puppet? Or is he God's ordained king and warrior?
Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people-especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question:Is he a political puppet? Or is he God's ordained king and warrior?
Sandra Wade has known Jesus as her Savior since she was a young girl, but in 2014, following a year of treatments for cancer, she found herself in a place of glorious solitude with Jesus. She had overcome disease by God's healing hand and the vessels He used to heal her. She had laid cancer at the cross and allowed Jesus to carry her on her journey. Guided by the Holy Spirit, she found love, forgiveness, and every form of healing imaginable. She was hearing God and receiving God's Word in her heart, learning how to put His Word and His love into action. In her older age, God once again called her into service, and she said yes. In Hebrews 13:16, we are told, "And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." She began to write and e-mail the messages He was both giving and teaching her-starting small at first when a friend requested she send devotionals to her daughter and then growing as the Lord brought her others to share with. This book is a collection of those devotionals in an effort to pass His truth forward. The Nearness of God is our good, and God upholds us in His righteous right hand-a place He longs for us all to be. But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works. -Ps. 73:28
Most Christians understand the importance of integrating faith with work, striving to be ambassadors for Christ wherever they go. But how many Christians are either in the military or employed by the government and feel as though they can't blend their beliefs with work? How many more are in a leadership position and find themselves having to choose when to serve Christ? Many Christians either don't know how to serve Christ in their position, or are simply too scared to. Throughout For God and Country, readers will come to know what it is like to serve Christ and lead simultaneously. In this book, we will discuss: What servant leadership looks like while serving our country The value in serving our country and in serving Christ The meaning of our work as servants and leaders The only sacrifice that brings lifeFaith and leadership no longer have to be separate. Join Mike Root as you seek to serve Christ and bring glory to His name in all you do.
Behind Friendly Lines is the story of a US Marine officer serving as the only foreigner in the Chilean Marine Corps' most important combat unit. Lieutenant Colonel Mark McGraw arrives with his young family to Chile full of optimism and certainty about his ability to navigate the obstacles of language, customs, and security, but quickly runs headlong into difficulties presented by a tragedy in the home, a commander initially hostile to Americans, and the isolation of his family's inability to speak and understand Spanish. The author takes the reader far off the tourist's beaten path on dangerous missions from the far-flung arid northern deserts to the frigid Straits of Magellan where he lived, trained, and suffered alongside the Chilean Marines. Behind Friendly Lines explores the challenge of recalibrating nearly every facet of a family's existence while forging lifelong friendships and learning irreplaceable lessons. What does it mean to serve your country while learning to love another one on the other side of the world? How does a family adjust to life in a new place and then find that they must adjust again to the place they always considered home? This memoir raises questions about the nature of nation, service, and belonging, while providing an honest view of American foreign policy decisions from a retired military officer.
Always and Never: The Companion Journal Your thoughts, confidence, and emotional well-being are all in your hands, aren't they? But you may not always feel that way about life, with its constant changes, confusions, and setbacks. There is a way to find security amid the chaos! Diligent self-reflection can help you create greater awareness, develop an optimistic outlook, and take control of your life. The Companion Journal leads you through: An in-depth exploration of your relationship with media Exercises to disrupt negative, mindless routines Reflection about the habits sabotaging your relationships and your own development A foundation for setting boundaries to support inner peace and happiness A supplemental guide for group study or retreats Journaling can help you get unstuck and find new energy for taking action.Get started today!
Are you easily distracted in prayer?Do you have difficulty focusing and meditating on scripture?Are your prayers often limited to your own immediate needs?Do your goals flow from your time in prayer and in scripture?How often do you ask yourself the hard questions?Practicing the discipline of journaling daily will help you focus your attention on God and his word in unique and powerful ways. As you Pray with a Pen, you will create a record of God's goodness and faithfulness in your life. As you consider the contemplative questions throughout this journal, the chasm between your prayers and plans will shrink. One will shape the other. Consider this journal a challenge, as well as a means, to engage with God at a deeper level.Find a sacred space.Open your Bible.Hear from your Creator.And Pray with a Pen.
Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people-especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question:Is he a political puppet? Or is he God's ordained king and warrior?
Are you stuck in a life you want to be different, but have no idea where to start?The Mindset Accountability Journal will jump-start you to a life you can enjoy living every day. By establishing incremental daily habits, you will embark on a path to gratitude, self-growth, and fulfillment. This journal will help you: Discover who you were meant to be Shift your focus to what is good and wonderful in your life Create an attitude of mindset growth You will never regret taking charge of your life and living with gratitude. The journey is rewarding and challenging. It takes only 30 minutes each day to make progress with your future, one day at a time. A portion of the book's proceeds will support BridgeHope, whose efforts enable survivors of exploitation and trafficking to THRIVE!
Discover a Christ who is alive and active in the lives of ordinary people.In a culture where those who claim the name of Christ seem to live most of their days in apathy and spiritual boredom, From Plowing to Preaching shares event after event of God's personal intervention in providing leadership, provision, and blessings. Author Carol Bayne writes of the amazing ways God revealed Himself in His redemption of herself and her farmer husband Don Bayne, and how He led them from a life as farmers to Bible school and then to pastoring their home church. From her own brokenness, Carol shares lessons learned in the crucible of pain and disappointment and the beauty that can come from the ashes of our lives. Through the teachings of scripture and the wisdom that comes from personal experience, she shares truths and insights that will guide any broken or struggling believer to overcome and find victory in their walk with Christ. Throughout the book, Carol draws attention to important themes in the Christian experience such as: Pursuing your dreams Learning the fear of the Lord Overcoming the lies of the enemy through the truths of scripture Finding your joy in the Lord and in serving othersCarol's heart is to reveal a Christ who is very much alive and active in the lives of ordinary people who are totally committed to His purposes and glory. In short, From Plowing to Preaching will remind the reader that with an authentic faith in the risen Lord and an eternal perspective, the Christian life will be one of adventure, purpose, meaning, and hope.
"What may seem like a window into the heart of a pastor will quickly become one into your own soul."-Rusty George, Lead Pastor, Real Life Church, Valencia, California, author of Better Together"It is obvious that he has not only been through the trenches but understands the kingdom of God on a level that few do, but many long to."-Laura Mullenix, Founder of Bethnuah Ministries, author of The Long Way Home"When a pastor or Christian leader gets real-giving us glimpses behind the clerical covering into their real humanity-well, then grace roars like a hurricane." -Michael John Cusick, author of Surfing for God, CEO of Restoring the Soul"Well, this sucks! I know, preachers aren't supposed to talk that way. But from time to time, churchy words just don't seem to convey what's truly going on in the soul." Through humor and real-life stories of pain, Steve Hinton looks honestly at tough questions about God, self, and life. While some of these questions might seem shocking coming from a preacher, they are the questions that many of us ask late at night when the lights are out. Confessions is a book for: Those who have honest doubts about God's goodness and love Those seeking to know their true identity in a world of mixed messages about humanity, God, and themselves Those who have faced years of unanswered prayer Those trying to make sense of a broken life and feelings of an absent GodIt is Steve's desire that by walking through these pages, you will discover the love of Christ at a deeper level. Come along on the journey of Confessions and uncover a renewed hope for your life.
Author Sandra Wade was blessed to be born into one of the original 300 families of Texas, that of the Josiah Hughes Bell family. William Wade, her great-great grandfather from Natchez, Mississippi, settled between what is now Fulshear and Brookshire, Texas. William's son, who was Sandra's great-grandfather, along with her great-grandmother, Bell's granddaughter, also married and lived in this area. Information about these families passed through the generations by letters, the original family Bible, and public information gathered through libraries and courthouses, along with many stories passed down by Sandra's grandfather, father, and other relatives. With this information, along with her imagination, she began to write the fictional novel Forever Auburn in honor of the families she is blessed to call ancestors._______________________Plantation owner William Wilde and his beloved Reginia married in their hometown of Natchez, under the splendor of great wealth, large families, and many friends. William yearned in his heart to pioneer and plant in the new and bountiful Tejas, and persuaded his lovely Reginia to join him in this unknown adventure. Over the years, their love would be tested through trials, hardships, and war.
After having several children, parents often feel well-equipped to take on the challenges of another child. When Matt and Tammy Parker decided to add a child to their family, they had little idea of the blessings and struggles God had in store for them. The Crucible's Fire paints a picture of God's steadfast love through trials as he holds one family in the loving and protective crucible of his faithfulness. Readers will learn: The raw emotion of unexpected hardship How to rely on God for strength The beauty of God's faithfulness when it seems all hope is lost How to trust in God through their own dark night of the soul The sanctification that comes only through the refining fire of trials Strengthen your own trust in God's refining faithfulness as you join this family through the joys and pains of raising a special needs child.
While praying on a consistent basis is what most Christians desire to do, maintaining a regular rhythm and routine of prayer is often difficult. To help you establish a habit that will last, Susannah Baker created the 31-day prayer journal to complement her prayer guide, Secure: The Prayer Guide: Connecting to God through Persistent Prayer. Through using the tools in her prayer guide and following the acronym PRAY, she provides space to Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield to God in prayer on a consistent basis. Each section guides you through personalizing your prayers in such a way that gives expression to the struggles and deep, personal desires of your heart. At the end of 31 days, your habit of prayer will be secure and part of your daily devotional rhythm.Also available: Secure: The Prayer Guide, which coincides with the prayer journal and helps you develop the discipline and language of prayer. Available at susannahbaker.com/biblestudies/secure. Audio and video downloads to help you go deeper in the practice of prayer. Also available at susannahbaker.com/biblestudies.
Just as regular communication between a parent and child is vital to growing a secure, healthy relationship, so is prayer steeped in God's word necessary to foster a secure, healthy relationship with our heavenly father. But in a world that moves at breakneck speed, slowing down and taking the time to pray persistently and intimately often seems an overwhelming or futile task for most Christians. This prayer guide is the result of years of personal study on prayer in the life of Susannah Baker and in the lives of women she disciples. Through use of the acronym PRAY, she provides clear, simple, yet effective tools to use in Praising, Repenting, Asking, and Yielding in prayer on a daily basis. Each section guides you through how to personalize your prayers to give expression to the struggles and deep, personal desires of your heart so that no matter your circumstances, there is space to walk freely and securely with a good father who dearly loves His children.Also available: Audio and video downloads available at susannahbaker.com/biblestudies Secure: The Thirty-One Day Prayer Journal available at susannahbaker.com/biblestudies/secure
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