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Want to know more about the life and times of Ronald Dee McDaniel, born June 3, 1942. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas and is the first child of six children born to Enve McDaniel and Mae Louise (Buck) McDaniel. This book covers his life from his birth to January 2020. It covers three generations before and three generations after him. Also, incorporated in this book are his mother's memoirs (Mae Louise (Buck) McDaniel. She was born May 10, 1922 in Garfield, Kansas. Her memoirs were written in her own words with very very few grammar changes. It covers things that happened in her life from her childhood to shortly before her death on January 1,2014. There are several pictures of people that are several generations back and documents, such as death certificate, marriage license, birth certificates and etc. are included.

DOES GOD STILL MOVE IN THE CHURCH TODAY?Jesus said "I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it!We see a confusing picture of church in the world today! And yet, as we see in this book, God's promises remain true. The beauty, and the victory, and the power of God's holy people that we find in the Scriptures through their faith in Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the living God and their obedience to his Word has been manifest down through the ages and is available to us today!God has always dealt with a remnant, a power plant within what the world may see as "Christianity". That power plant, in a very quiet way is what really moves things! The only thing that has kept the world from absolute corruption and consequent destruction until now is that Glorious Church that the world does not see nor comprehend. When it is taken out, the world will very quickly deteriorate and self-destruct. My examples of what God has done through the church are; the church during the Roman persecution, the church of the Reformation, the church that was instrumental in the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the church in Communist China that multiplied tenfold from the bottom up in the most severe persecution. The church in a prison and the church in a mine are two unusual examples.Our Lord had a great burden to convey to his contemporaries and to us the urgency of being ready for his coming. Especially in the last part of his ministry he used many everyday examples to teach and prepare us. A key verse showing what was on his heart is in Luke 21:36, "Watch you therefore and pray always that you be counted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man." This book is written for those who truly want to be a part of that Glorious Church!

Enchanting Original Tales about the Celebration of ChristmasContained in this book are ten unique stories relating to the celebration of the Christmas season. Some are fanciful, while others are more realistic, but each has its own message and ideas for thought and reflection. These tales have their settings in a wide diversity of locations, such as Bethlehem, Austria, modern America, ancient America, and the North Pole. This gives great variety to the stories which creates more interest and pleasure for the reader. The Christmas holidays are very special for people throughout the Christian world. It is a time of joy, of happiness, of sharing, of spending moments together with family and friends. The tales in this book have been written to reflect this unique period of the year and also with the intention to create enjoyment for the young as well as the older generation. It is anticipated that the stories may be shared as people gather together with loved ones at this wonderful festive season. Accompanying these stories are twenty-five charming illustrations which add increased delight and interest to the tales. These pictures are masterfully created to bring to life many of the happenings in the narratives. It is the hope of the author that these Tales of Christmas will bring joy and pleasure to all readers.

God specializes in the supernatural. This book was birthed out of a supernatural encounter with God. You will discover that this is not an ordinary word search puzzle book. This book was created to bring honor and glory to God spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. This is the word of God in puzzle form.These one of a kind word search puzzles were created using the King James Version of the bible with the exception of a few. As you partake in this journey through this biblical word search book, you will enjoy various bible stories from Genesis to Revelation. As you read the scriptures and work through each puzzle, it is my prayer that you will be empowered, refreshed, challenged, strengthened in the things of God, and blessed beyond measure.ALL HONOR AND GLORY TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST"I love it when a citizen of the kingdom figures out their life's purpose. It can be quite puzzling. After taking the time to look through this amazing piece of work and the testimony behind it, I believe that Alethea hit the bull's eye in discovering God's purpose for her life. This book is amazing! It's challenging and at the same time rewarding. What a great way to exercise mentally and spiritually...." --Pastor Montonio S. Weatherall

A small book with a big message.Painting, Passion and the Art of Life is an inspirational, artistic journey that will change the way you think and feel about your own gifts, your purpose and your impact on the world around you.These meditations on painting and drawing contain universal messages on work, love and life. Readers don't have to be artists to connect with this moving collection of personal stories; we all have our own unique gifts to share.Clear, inspiring, and short, the book is divided into 5 parts -- each section covering an aspect of the gift of creativity. Organized into concise segments (some only a paragraph or a few, impactful sentences long) this book is also filled with imaginative and quirky illustrations taken directly from the author's sketchbooks.Bledsoe devotes much of Painting, Passion and the Art of Life to God, spirituality and the pursuit of higher meaning. It encourages the use of our talents for a purpose beyond the commercial value of our gifts.Painting, Passion and the Art of Life gives creative people of all ages the motivation and enthusiasm to cultivate their gifts, share their talents, and recognize their place in the fellowship of life. These heartwarming stories will inspire the reader to embrace their purpose, and to recognize the profound impact that dedication, faith and vision has on family, friends and all those who connect with us.MICHELE BLEDSOE is a self-taught artist and has been exhibiting her paintings and drawings in galleries for over 20 years. She is the co-author and illustrator of The Secret Kingdom - a children's book of paintings and poetry, and the illustrator of Lemon Bee and Other Peculiar Tales by author, Patricia Lynn Dompieri. Michele and her husband, artist Richard Bledsoe, live and paint happily together in Phoenix, Arizona.

A new born baby with no mother or father claiming her, was given to a couple in a farming community in Cedar Grove, Missouri. They named her Elizabeth Ann Morgan, she was their pride and joy. They registered her name in the church bible, and in time, the one room school. She was a beautiful toddler, curly brown hair and blue eyes. Her parents had dark hair and brown eyes, but the small community of people noticed, but said nothing about it, if she was adopted? When Elizabeth started school she advanced quickly in reading and writing. She loved everything about school. Miss Jeeters became a friend, they spent after school time together, and she was hoping that Elizabeth would go to school past the eighth grade. There was no transportation to take the students to the country schools. Allen Morgan, her pa, was a dreamer, he had trouble keeping the farm going. He would spend hours thinking about the gold mining towns. He wanted to join the wagon train going to Colorado in May 1894, Elizabeth would be turning 14 in the summer. This move would change their lives forever....

Medenva and Rysa fell in love with an Athenque woman. She married Rysa, and their children were born with the gift of magic. They built a magnificent kingdom, but over the centuries, the children of Rysa grew arrogant and lazy. Their knowledge and wisdom failed but their pride did not. Under King Taelfa, the Rys enslaved the Med, and the decline of the kingdom continued. Recognizing their crime in the reign of Taelfa's grandson, the Rys surrendered to Med. For a hundred and fifty years, the Rys accepted virtual slavery as their just punishment. When a malicious attack seems to strike a blow for Rys freedom, Zheann Sevem is called away from teaching Rys children herbal magic to help the Med catch the killer. Together with Captain Garesherick Moln, commander of the Med forces in Jitherick, she discovers that the prime suspects have fled to the east. Zheann insists on going with the captain, to protect him from her people, and to stop them from finding an ally that will enslave the Med once again or kill them.

The author takes us on a different journey of the Israeli Palestinian conflict, focusing on each society's responses to the political and military events. It provides a very different perspective that gives the reader a better understanding of the obstacles to overcome in the search for the resolution of this conflict, one of the most intractable of the last 100 years.The author manages to make the book relevant for readers with little knowledge of the conflict itself, as well as for those with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the issues. A must read for those who wish to understand the conflict in its sociological context.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was elected President of the United States in 1960, and even before he assumed the office, he was consumed with many dramatic, and potentially threatening events, that would have a major impact on America. The Incipient Provocateur is an historical fiction, that addresses the stresses that America and its citizens endured during much of the 1960s.The new countries of South and North Vietnam, were created in 1954 at a Geneva conference, in which the country of Vietnam was split, due to incessant internal disruptions and fighting within the country; as mostly the northern part of the country attacked the south. The splitting of Vietnam into two countries did not repair the region's internal turmoil. North Vietnam became aligned with Communist China and the Soviet Union, while South Vietnam was supported by the United States. Immediately after the split, President Eisenhower provided financial assistance to the South, to counter a continuation of the pre-split Communist military escalations of the North against the South. Fighting was constant and unceasing. When President John F. Kennedy assumed office, in 1960, he increased the funding to the South, and soon sent military aides to assist and train the South's military forces. The conflict continued to escalate and in 1963, the year Kennedy was assassinated, the United States began sending American Air Force pilots, helicopters and planes to South Vietnam, to help quell the North's initiation of an increasing number of airstrikes and bombings into the South's villages. The pressures applied by the Communist North forces on the South, caused President Lyndon Johnson, who assumed the office of President in late 1963, after Kennedy's assassination, to soon begin sending American military fighting forces, to fight alongside and support the Southern soldiers, and soon supplant the South's overmatched military. With the number of American soldiers being needed to fight in South Vietnam growing rapidly, the United States was forced to increase the number American men being drafted into the military. This was the beginning a major rift in America.The mounting internal division in America, presented in many ways, but with young men being drafted to fight in Vietnam, a country most Americans knew relatively little about or even had an interest in, the internal turmoil in the U.S. escalated. The emotional uproar that the war and the draft created, rapidly produced many schisms among American citizens of all ages. Matt Lyons and Roger Makowski were both college freshman, who had envisioned successful professional futures after college. The escalating threats of being drafted, if a male student could not maintain a high enough grade point average, would place them in a group below the requirements of a 2-S draft status and now they could be drafted, then sent to Vietnam, and potentially die there. Many new antiwar groups started during those days, who solicited young men, fearful of being drafted and against the Vietnam War. These groups marched, spoke out against America and accentuated the internal rift. The burdens of college skyrocketed the worries about the draft and the war in Vietnam, as it forced young men in America to make appropriate decisions to enhance their chances of achieving successful futures. Both Matt and Roger will need to choose mentors, who can assist them along the correct pathways to survive and prosper.

Chloe Chantel is an artist who lives in the French Quarter of New Orleans and is descended from a long line of Voodoo Queens. She is approached by a stranger who makes an odd request. The man offers to pay Chloe $50,000 to paint a self-portrait. After Chloe agrees, her most famous ancestor comes to her in a dream and reveals the stranger's ulterior motive. When Chloe completes the portrait, she is again hounded by the handsome Adrien Simpkin, a homicide detective with the NOPD. Chloe realizes she will have to use all the powers that she inherited from her ancestors if she hopes to survive the strangers evil plot, and to escape Detective Simpkin's efforts to have her prosecuted for the murders of three missing wealthy men.

I am the product of estrangement. My childhood journey finds a heart-wrenching repetition in the present. Adult child estrangement is a lesson in the power of the human spirit. It is amazing how the willingness to survive can deliver us to a sense of purpose. This is a story about the search for personal truth. It is raw and honest. I openly discuss the debilitating circumstances that brought me to my knees. I share the grave moments when I lost myself because I allowed someone else to define me. It is a tale that finds me rising from the ashes with the discovery of how to proceed in kindness. I find meaning in everything, even if it's as simple as a good cup of coffee.Readers Say: Intense, raw, insightful and thoughtful. - ALA heart-rending story of abuse, neglect, and love along with the complexities that challenge our understanding of these relationships. - KFA difficult journey with a reflective voice. Christine's words and phrases are eloquent and worth sharing with anyone who has struggled through addiction, abuse, and rejection. - BFAmazing dictation. The silence has been spoken. It has been put into words that needed to be expressed. Bigger than estrangement. Words of authority. The right of a parent. Revealing what she could no longer bear. - MSGripping. I ran the gamut of emotions as my empathetic soul was on overload. I picked it up to read, and couldn't put it down until I was finished. - AK

It's New York City in the early '90s when Trevor Morrow--a sharp, intuitive private detective who struggles with alcoholism--finds himself embroiled in the death of his former lover. Trevor is a gay black man whose brilliant career on the NYPD force comes screeching to a halt following years of homophobic taunts and humiliation from senior and fellow officers. Hoping to spare his father's reputation as a Superior Court judge, Trevor steps out on his own to focus his detective talents on helping others when the police can't or won't--and to save his own bacon. Trevor soon discovers that personal betrayal will be the least of his problems as the story escalates with accusations of the integral part he supposedly played in not only the murder of his ex but of criminal corruption within the NYPD. The Loss of Love and Truth is a gripping action-based mystery that will forever break the stereotypical portrayal of gay black men.

It all started with a message appearing on my tablet from an institute I had never heard of wanting to talk to me about a totally undefined job. Based on the subject line of 'Professional Services Opportunity', my first thought was that it was just another get-rich-quick spam. Had I followed my initial instinct to hit delete without opening it, things would have worked out very differently for me--very differently indeed. But I did read it, and I was intrigued.It's usually impossible to pinpoint the precise moment when the course of your entire life is irrevocably changed, but in this case, it was the exact moment I selected open. That single, simple action was one of the most important things that I have ever done. With it began my journey to adventure, romance, immortality, and infamy. I would gain a new world and lose everything I held dear in this one. Thanks to whatever gods there be, I did.

On the beautiful "bustin 'out all over" morning of June 1, 1991, my wife, Sally called my architectural firm. In a hushed tone, she said, "I tested positive for AIDS ... come home quick, I need you to hold me." I and our boys, ages 9 months and 29 months, might also be HIV Positive.Thus began a day from hell.

Glacial is the first book by new author Joshua M. Gerlach. It is a book of poetry and short stories that capture the dark intensity of modern life.

The New Testament Church of Christ and its Relationship to RedemptionLuke who is author of the New Testament book of Acts, he informs us that Jesus "...purchased the Church with His own blood" (Acts 20:28). The Lord Jesus Christ shed His blood when they scourged Him before Herod. He shed His blood when they placed a woven crown of thorns upon His head. He shed His blood when they nailed Him to the blood-splotched rugged Cross and violated the sanctity of His anatomy. Isaiah, the Dean of Messianic Old Testament prophets said, "But he was wounded for our transgressions and he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5).Think for a moment, would Christ die on the Cross at Calvary and shed His precious blood for something that is not essential to the salvation of humanity? By virtue of the fact that the Lord Jesus died a ignoble, inglorious, ignominious, discreditable, disgraceful, and dishonorable death for the sins of the world to bring man back to God and therewith purchased the Church with His blood, gives us sufficient reason to know that the Church is essential for redemption.When we speak of the Church, we are referring to the New Testament Church of Christ because it is the only Church you can read about in the New Testament Scripture (Matthew 16:13-18; Ephesians 1:22, 23; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:4; 1 Corinthians 12:12). In Ephesians 5:23 we learn that just as the husband is the head of the wife, Christ is the head of the Church and that He is the Savior of the body. According to Colossians 1:18, the body is the Church. Therefore, Christ saves the Church [the one body] and those who desire to be saved must become members of the one body [one Church] which Christ saves. Finally, the apostle Paul says: "Giving thanks to the Father who hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son: In whom we have redemption through His blood even the forgiveness of sins..." (Colossians 1:12-14 - KJV).

""Thought provoking analysis for all of the spiritual seekers looking for answers. It's about the mysteries and wonders of why we are here." Ellie Saganich My research into spirituality and religion, has lead me to find common threads between them. The premise of this book is based on my interpretation and understanding of the three main aspects of spirituality; the "Body", the "Soul" and the "Link". Part One "The Body": Explains the basic understanding of how the physical body works in conjunction with thoughts, emotions and the decision making process. I believe the first steps to a healthy and balanced lifestyle is to listen to your intuition, stop and take a breath before reacting, and understanding the life force and how it can be utilized in your daily life. Part Two "The Soul": How understanding the different aspects of your soul, which includes your inner self, is the foundation for your spiritual path. This will develop a spiritual awareness which in turn will give you the tools and opportunities to make decisions in your life with purpose. Part Three "The Link": By understanding and utilizing the many ways your body and soul communicate is the core to spiritual growth. Listening to your intuition, being self-aware, living in the present moment and making conscious choices with loving intent, is the path to health and balance. Throughout these chapters, I provided simple techniques that can be used in your daily life to help you connect and keep you on your spiritual quest"--

The American Dream Isn't Out of ReachThe American Dream is the opportunity for success and prosperity--the promise that every citizen, no matter who they are, will be limited only by the boundaries of their imagination and their capacity for hard work. But recently, many have begun to give up on the American Dream, believing that it is out of reach for those living with various obstacles--socioeconomic background, race, or even gender. As one who has overcome seeming limitations in his life, Dr. Robert Head offers a powerful re-framing not only of these so-called limitations but of our definition of success itself. In Playing From Behind, he shares his life lessons to assist others in converting perceived disadvantages to motivational advantages. Our opportunity for future success is not completely tied to race, gender, income, or similar factors over which we have no control. Our success can be a direct result of our own internal interventions, including courage, dedication, commitment, perseverance, and imagination. Playing From Behind gives you the tools you need to build a bridge between an American Dream conceived and an American Dream realized.

Across the sprawling hills of Kentucky to the small river town nestled against the Ohio River, the Douglas family saga continues in Book Four, Coming Home. The year is 1849 and Will Douglas, the frontiersman, is dead.His rambunctious grandson, Ruf, misses him, but knows too, Gramps would tell him to get on with life, find an adventure. Ruf believes horse racing will give him plenty of adventures. Then Hattie Carter spies on him, wanting to be friends. The girl talks too much. Ruf soon discovers she is lonely and heartsick for her folks. She shares secrets with him no one else knows. He might have to become a vagabond if his grandmother finds out he's ruined sweet Hattie's reputation.Elizabeth is lonely for Will, her one and only love, but young Hattie Carter has moved in with her since her folks passed away. The girl brightens the old cabin with her youthful enthusiasm. She wants to know about the Indians and the life Will and Elizabeth led so long ago. Even when her adopted Indian son visits, Elizabeth doesn't want to think of those days, long gone now. She hopes her son-in-law Francis will find peace at last and is intrigued that a woman has finally caught his attention. Maybe her grandchildren Jim and Crystal will find happiness after all if Francis lets another woman into his life.Francis Frailey doesn't need a woman. Or so that's what he has told his family for more than three years since his lovely wife passed away. His employer's wife has other ideas and Francis is introduced to yet another niece. Her name is Mary Anderson, fresh in from Louisville. At least this one is good looking, he noticed that. No matter, he's determined not to spend the summer escorting this woman about. Except Mary Anderson has plans of her own he soon discovers. He's not sure what to do with such an obstinate woman or her irrational plans that don't include him.

This is our story, spanning four decades, of an unbroken bond that has endured and will stand the test of time. Traveling together to destinations far off the beaten path, leaving our footprints on previously unexplored trails. Discoveries awaiting us in our limitless universe. Shared secrets that only we would ever know. Two eternal lovers baring their souls for all the world to see.

As the dramatic shift to a highly diverse workforce continues, organizations - large and small - must do a better job of helping all workers understand, accept and capitalize on differences. Understanding Diversity gives managers and supervisors the information they need to successfully manage a diverse workforce.

I am both rare and endangered. I live in a small area of Costa Rica. When Carol, a superb photographer and writer, offered to tell you about me, I was delighted. I am happy to share my life with you. I hope that you help to respect and protect my species and my habitat. Soy raro y en peligro. Vivo en un área pequeña de Costa Rica. Cuando Carol ofreció decirte de mí, me deleité. Me alegro compartir mi vida contigo. Espero que ayudes a respetar y proteger mi especie y mi medio ambiente. - Jumper, the squirrel monkey

What's that old saying? "A real friend is one that walks in when the rest of the world walks out," or something like that. Anyway, here goes. I texted, "On my way..." I had no more sent that text than "HURRY" appeared on my cell. I drove down that dark stretch of road that follows along the park's edge. Then there was the familiar thud as the asphalt ended and the gravel began. Unfortunately, the gravel my tires was picking up was hitting the bottom of my new car. I was angry. "He'd better be dying," I muttered, "because getting up is one thing, but messing up my new car is another

In this work of fiction, Willow is a star football player that has everything going for him. Football is his joy, as he has what it takes to get to the next level. He has a special ability, which is related to his nerve problem. If Willow becomes nervous, supernatural events will take place. One bad choice has put him in a situation where he needs fast money to fix a problem. Everything takes a turn for the worst as he faces opportunity, crime, and betrayal. Will he choose to stay on the right path or would he lose focus and stop chasing his dream?

Vin Craig has worked as a Photojournalist for more than 20 years. He has worked in the field of Broadcasting for over 30 years. During that time Vin has interviewed and photographed some of the world's leading entertainers, politicians, and athletes. Scenery, faces, environments and circumstances often change in an instant. Writing remains his passion. Vin enjoys his occupation as a Photojournalist as he is responsible for gathering information and combined the data with creative story telling. At some point during the day that creativity linked with his imagination is transferred into paper or his computer. Vin Craig chuckles when he thinks about his technique which may include scribbling a few words on a napkin in a restaurant, on the back of a store receipt, and often an envelope from delivered mail. This is an effort to add every possible element to the story. He understands that those details are the ingredients that transport the reader from the pages of a book into the setting of the story.

In this delightful volume, poet Gail Banter brings her signature brand of quirky humor to transform the mundane into the charming, the common into the noteworthy, and the controversial . . . well, let's just say that Gail's unique perspectives make everything better. This collection showcases her unique talents as an anecdotal storyteller and keen observer of daily life. If you need a laugh, a ray of light, or just a delightful distraction, this book will not disappoint.