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My life changed the day my face hit the glass of our storm door. I was in grave danger, bruised, stalked, and homeless. My husband's explosion left me with nothing but the clothes on my back and a diaper bag for my daughter. When I escaped, my former life was destroyed. No longer welcomed at our church, I felt betrayed. My close friends said they couldn't help, but offered "I'll pray for you." Through the heartache, God has given me a new life...

Has a teacher through their teachings ever left you inspired and utterly transformed? In the Teacher on the Mount the Therapist, Ward manager, and readers are beckoned to climb the highest mountains of faith, purpose, service to others, and life through Mrs. Watkins' and her Mentors' teachings. Mrs. Watkins, a patient, canceled her knee-replacement surgery after having a dream. It is here, in the heart of Johannesburg South Africa, where the T...

Once There Was a Girl is the poignant true story of Wendy, a young black woman struggling to grow up in a housing project in New Orleans. Facing abject poverty, rampant crime, and formidable challenges, she believes against all hope that she will somehow survive. Her mother teaches her how to pray-and pray she does-even when all hope of a better life seems fleeting and perhaps impossible. As time passes, Wendy struggles to not give up, and fer...

Too often, books on health and wellness are too long and cumbersome to motivate the reader. Thick books weighed down with technical jargon can be overwhelming for the average person. This book remedies that by focusing on four pillars of health: eating cleaner, sleeping better, moving more, and calming your mind. With brief sections, a conversational style, and anecdotal stories, the authors have drafted a book that can not only inform the ave...

God never leaves you nor forsakes you." I've heard that before. "Jesus will leave the 99 to come after you." I've heard that one too. Meanwhile, fear creeps up when life hurls a season of loneliness our way and poof! Churchy sayings hold as much weight as thin air. Believe it or not, God is cheering us on and inviting us to thrive amidst the loneliness. Yes, it's weird and scary, but this emptiness is a safe space where you get to hear the God...

The book is a journey to personal greatness, starting from within. It is the author's belief that we, as humans, all have great potential. Unfortunately, this potential lies dormant (and too often, remains so forever). The Greatest Version of Yourself - A Journey Within is nothing more than an invitation to think and act differently. It is a step-by-step guide, walking the reader through this path, beginning from the soul. This handbook is des...

This is the chronicle of every Believer : a relationship with Jesus. He loves us and we are learning to love Him. He cares for my life in this world. He is involved with the details of my life. He is very near. Yes, that includes me. His supernatural, life-changing miracles transform me into His servant, His friend, His bride. On the day of Pentecost, 2000 years ago, as the Holy Spirit poured into the hearts of all Believers, "Everyone was fil...

Sonnets for the Soul.Some people don't feel they've ever been loved or even feel that they are worthy of love. The Truth is, God loves you. You were chosen and His love is eternal and never ending. His love will fill and satisfy you until you become transformed by it. Sonnets for the Soul is a celebration of hope while encountering His grace through scripture. Sonnets for the Soul is God's love letter to your mind, heart, soul, and body. Enjoy...

According to the Bible, God has given His people a spirit of power. Yet He also has a clear, sweeping call for His people to be gentle. Is this a paradox? An impossibility? Discover the biblical definition of gentleness through scripture, research, and soul-baring personal illustrations in Gentleness: It's Not What You Think. Challenging questions designed to help you cultivate key attributes of gentleness will encourage you to grow this spiri...

The overall message of this book is this: Victory is realistic and within our grasp no matter the violation. As a sexual abuse survivor, I know that true and lasting healing from sexual trauma involves a recognition of the importance of both the physical and spiritual dimensions of wholeness. What's unique about this book, and what I haven't personally encountered in any other book or through any other counseling in the 35 years I've been on t...

Throughout life, we get comfortable. Suddenly, you get jaw-dropping, unexpected sand grains (news). Our belief in God should be fierce enough that no matter what comes our way, it does not shake our faith. Our experiences should not change our faith in Him. When life happens, we must decide-opportunity to grow or surrender to the enemy? It's our choice to use those trials for God's glory or to waste them. You will never know how fierce you are...

You have the choice to go forward or backward. It's as simple as that." - Matt WorthingtonIn Worthington's book, Ultra Productive, he details the tried and true methods of hard work, consistency, and discipline. Worthington claims that the combination of these three actions, plus mastering your thoughts, are the keys to accomplishing any great feat, no matter how crazy the rest of the world thinks it may be. In his compelling memoir, Worthingt...

Life never goes as planned. Follow the unique story of a young woman who suffered through five uncontrollable brain hemorrhages and brain surgery that left her paralyzed. Gain insight and perspective from her and her family as she chose to embark on the fight of her life to regain independence. Hard times are inevitable, but you have control over how you react to them. Learn how to change your perspective and feel empowered amid your toughest ...

An in-depth chapter-by-chapter look at the journey of becoming who God called you to be, and how to get there. The Field Notes Study Guide engages the reader to take a personal assessment at the beginning of each chapter followed by a study of the corresponding chapter of the original book, "The Making of a Godly Warrior." Additionally, each chapter guides development as well as thought-provoking questions for the reader to gauge personal spir...

Slayin' Singlehood is a timeless message to inspire readers to find purpose and value within every season of life. Enemy lies and tactics will be boldly confronted and the truth of God will be loudly proclaimed in this book. Each chapter will challenge and embolden readers to sabotage the status-quo, set a standard, stop settling, and Lord willing, eventually enter into a purposeful relationship without regrets. With scriptures and personal st...

Although I attended church most of my life, I was lost: I looked at the sky and asked, "Who are you? Tell me what to do, and I will do it." Those words and the actions that followed unlocked the pathway to knowing God, hearing His voice, and reaping the rewards of doing His Word. True personal stories reveal the truth of God's Word, the importance of understanding it, and the spiritual progress accomplished by actually doing it. Any reader wil...

What are some important lessons you learned from the 2020 lockdown? Here are some lessons I learned:· History is the greatest asset of our generation, but our most neglected gift.· We are not what we see when we stand in front of a mirror. The real person inside is much more valuable and more precious than temporary externalities. · I can and will survive without using cosmetic make-up for seven months. Who knew!· I owned too many clothes, sho...

Transformed by the Spirit is a culmination of seven and a half years of formal study in Spiritual Formation & Theology between my undergraduate and graduate work at Multnomah University and Seminary School. The main issue that Transformed by the Spirit addresses is the need for us, as Christians, to develop our relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, through the various spiritual disciplines and through the power of the Holy Spirit...

Many people will agree that we are living in a world in which many people seem to be experiencing an identity crisis. To complicate the matter, this identity crisis has found its way into the Lord's Church. The question must be asked, "What does it mean to be and live as a Christian?" At the center of our Christian experience, we discover that our union with the Crucified and Risen Jesus shapes our identity and our spiritual formation. Crucifo...

Everyone has setbacks. Most of us know what disappointment feels like. Some of us know the bitter taste of failure. There are times when life has not gone the way we hoped it would. We may feel responsible or we may feel we are the victim, but, either way, how can we find closure and move on? This book suggests that intentional reflection on past experiences in the presence of God may be the key that is needed for future fruitfulness. In other...