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Can a graveyard ever offer tranquility after turmoil? At first, Alice wants to run from the cemetery because it symbolizes that Daniel, her four-year-old son, is gone. Being at the grave fills her with shame, guilt, and doubt. Gradually, thanks to geese, picnics, helium balloons, and epitaphs, the cemetery, named Daniel's Place by Alice's family, becomes a haven of discovery and beauty. Life at Daniel's Place is the story of a mother's heart transformed from fear to certainty and confidence. Alice's reflections remind us that even in trauma, a renewed faith in God is possible and welcomed. * * * Alice J. Wisler is the author of award-winning inspirational novels and a devotional on grief and loss. She has also compiled three memorial cookbooks. An advocate for writing through loss and grief, she teaches writing workshops across the country. Connect with her at her website, alicewisler.com.

A proud man will have hardships in his life: problems with his wife, his children, his coworkers, and . . . his relationship with God.While life can (and will) offer hardships to all of us, the struggles brought on by pride are especially difficult, until we understand the work God is trying to do in our lives. In this three-session study, you will learn how negative pride can adversely affect your life.. You will learn how God wants to use you for His purposes and His glory, not for your own ego or personal gain. This study will reveal how walking in humility can lead to God's favor, strengthen relationships, increase your impact on the world, and unleash the abundant life Jesus offers.

Unfortunately, being wronged is a part of life.What matters most in those situations is how we react to the circumstances and the people who let us down. Do we forgive and ask God for strength…or do we take up an offense and continue in bitterness?Unforgiveness is one of those dark and insidious strongholds that can creep in and destroy every inch of our lives. It can make us spiritually and physically sick and cause our other relationships to suffer.Jesus, however, both directed and modeled for us how to forgive. In this threepart study, you will learn how to react to offenses and injustices as Jesus did: walking in compassion and grace, giving others the gift of forgiveness, just as God has given it to us.

Let's face it: we all want to do as we please.Authority is not a popular topic. If we're honest, most of us will say we desire to do as we please and dislike being told what to do. Part of this resistance is good in that we do not want to be led astray or be harmed by others. There is a healthy desire to be independent. But there is also part of us that rebels against authority, even good authority.The reality is that understanding and practicing biblical principles of authority will bring God's blessing on our lives. There is actually safety and peace associated with practicing these principles.This four-session study will focuses on "positional authority," which is being under the authority of others. Being willing to submit to positional authority and a willingness to be accountable are foundational to achieving the spiritual authority God desires us to have, and living the abundant life His authority empowers us to live.

Bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts helps readers understand what it means to have God's power moving in them, through them, and for them so they can have an impact for Him in this world.

Greater Exploits 6 est une continuation de Greater Exploits 5 avec plus de détails, se concentrant sur des témoignages parfaits et des images du père pour de plus grands exploits dans le lieu secret et dans la vie, il s'agit d'une série équipanteMaintes et maintes fois dans les Écritures, Dieu le Père, à travers ses prophètes au fil des âges, leur a donné une inclinaison sur son apparence et l'environnement autour de sa demeure afin que nous le connaissions pour qui il est et non un Dieu qui ne peut être imaginé ou ressenti ou vécu. Dans Greater Exploits 6, vous découvrirez les témoignages et images parfaits du Père pour de plus grands exploits dans le lieu secret de la communion avec le Père et dans la vie, où nous vous apportons plus de cinquante-six (56) témoignages Greater Exploits 6 et d'autres séries du même livre sont pour vous livrés sur "plateau de diamant" si vous répondez oui à l'une des questions suivantes : - Êtes-vous malade et déchiré par l'impuissance, le désespoir et l'inutilité sans aucun remède en vue ?- Êtes-vous physiquement, émotionnellement et spirituellement abattu ?- Êtes-vous up aujourd'hui et down demain émotionnellement, psychologiquement et physiologiquement comme un yoyo ?- Êtes-vous ou quelqu'un de votre entourage est-il physiquement ou émotionnellement malade, harcelé, exploité et dépossédé de ce qui vous appartient de droit ou aux personnes de votre entourage ?- Y a-t-il une maladie ou une maladie prolongée, ou des schémas négatifs de meurtre, de vol et de destruction qui ont défié vos prières et les prières des autres ?- Avez-vous perdu quelque chose ou quelqu'un vous a-t-il osé et vous semblez n'avoir aucune réponse à tous?- Sentez-vous ou percevez-vous que vous n'êtes pas au centre de la volonté et du but de Dieu pour votre vie avec un vide complet en vous et autour de vous ? Alors venez avec moi avec sept (7) conditions critiques comme suit : - Soyez DISPONIBLE (esprit, âme et corps) pour vous associer à Dieu.- Soyez audacieux pour revendiquer tout ce qu'il est mort pour vous donner.- Soyez suffisamment COMPATISSANT pour vous asseoir là où les gens souffrent.- Soyez DÉTERMINÉ à continuer et à ne jamais abandonner jusqu'à ce que la parole de Dieu devienne vérité et vie dans vos circonstances et votre situation.- Soyez sincèrement amoureux de Dieu et des gens sans retenue.- Soyez FIERY en COLÈRE avec Satan pour vous avoir volé, vous et les autres.- Ayez une GRANDE FAIM de poursuivre Dieu jusqu'à ce que vous RÉCUPÉREZ TOUT et que vous Le manifestiez à vous-même et aux autres. Alors, plongeons dans Greater Exploits 6 - Perfect Testimonies and Images of The Father for Greater Exploits in Secret Place and in Life, You are Born for This - Healing, Deliverance and Restoration - Equipping Series avec plus de cinquante-six (56) témoignages à lancer vous dans le présent et l'avenir dans de plus grands exploits pour notre Dieu dans tous les domaines au nom de Jésus.

Greater Exploits 7 est une suite de Greater Exploits 6 avec plus de détails, se concentrant sur des témoignages parfaits et des images du fils pour de plus grands exploits dans le lieu secret et dans la vie. Ceci est une série d'équipement Ils disent qu'une image vaut mille mots que tout autre moyen de communication. Ce que nous voyons continuellement, nous le devenons. Ce sur quoi nous nous concentrons se manifeste après un certain temps car cela devient une force d'habitude. Maintes et maintes fois dans les Écritures, le Fils, à travers ses apôtres au cours des âges, leur a donné une inclinaison sur son apparence et l'environnement autour de sa demeure afin que nous le connaissions pour qui il est et non un Sauveur qui ne peut être imaginé ou ressenti ou vécu. Dans Grands Exploits 7, Vous découvrirez les Témoignages et Images parfaits du Fils pour de plus grands exploits dans le lieu secret de la communion avec le Père et dans la Vie, où nous vous apportons Cent Soixante-dix-sept (177) Témoignages de Dieu le Fils relatif au Père et au Saint-Esprit et au NOYAU Vie fonctionnelle Boussole des bienfaits pour nos vies qui nous équipe pour de plus grands exploits en Lui, en nous-mêmes et dans les autres.. Greater Exploits 7 et d'autres séries du même livre sont pour vous livrés sur "plateau de diamant" si vous répondez oui à l'une des questions suivantes : - Êtes-vous malade et déchiré par l'impuissance, le désespoir et l'inutilité sans aucun remède en vue ?- Êtes-vous physiquement, émotionnellement et spirituellement abattu ?- Êtes-vous up aujourd'hui et down demain émotionnellement, psychologiquement et physiologiquement comme un yoyo ?- Êtes-vous ou quelqu'un de votre entourage est-il physiquement ou émotionnellement malade, harcelé, exploité et dépossédé de ce qui vous appartient de droit ou aux personnes de votre entourage ?- Y a-t-il une maladie ou une maladie prolongée, ou des schémas négatifs de meurtre, de vol et de destruction qui ont défié vos prières et les prières des autres ?- Avez-vous perdu quelque chose ou quelqu'un vous a-t-il osé et vous semblez n'avoir aucune réponse à tous?Alors venez avec moi avec sept (7) conditions critiques comme suit : - Soyez DISPONIBLE (esprit, âme et corps) pour vous associer à Dieu.- Soyez audacieux pour revendiquer tout ce qu'il est mort pour vous donner.- Soyez suffisamment COMPATISSANT pour vous asseoir là où les gens souffrent.- Soyez DÉTERMINÉ à continuer et à ne jamais abandonner jusqu'à ce que la parole de Dieu devienne vérité et vie dans vos circonstances et votre situation.- Soyez sincèrement amoureux de Dieu et des gens sans retenue. Alors, plongeons dans Greater Exploits 7 - Perfect Testimonies and Images of The Son for Greater Exploits in Secret Place and in Life, You are Born for This - Healing, Deliverance and Restoration - Equipping Series avec plus de cent soixante-dix-sept (177) des témoignages pour vous lancer dans le présent et l'avenir dans de plus grands exploits pour notre Dieu dans tous les domaines au nom de Jésus.

Marriage takes a lot of work, commitment, and compromise, with many learning lessons as the marriage progresses. Marriage can be difficult, and therefore it does take commitment and work to create and have a healthier, stronger relationship.

"When I entered the church sanctuary, I expected bright, beaming faces, joining me in the joy that those lonely years were now a distant memory. Instead, I was greeted with a host of red, puffy eyes. Tissues were everywhere as I passed each row. It felt more like a wake than a wedding."As Sabrina McDonald walked down the aisle for the second time, there were tears of joy for the happy couple, but there were also tears of sadness. Sabrina's wedding to Robbie was another reminder that two of their loved ones were missing.After Sabrina's first husband died in a tragic accident, remarriage wasn't really on her radar. But when she met Robbie, himself a widower, she knew that the Lord had provided a godly man who could help raise her children. Sabrina and Robbie entered their marriage brimming with hope, but reality soon set in.After more than a decade together, Sabrina and Robbie have learned that blending a family is never easy. Whether you are widowed, divorced, or married to someone who has been, Sabrina wants you to know that grieving is part of every blended family. And the healing process often takes longer than you expect.With honesty and vulnerability, Sabrina reveals the mistakes she's made and shares the lessons she's learned about dealing with grief, family traditions, parenting kids from different ages and backgrounds, working together as a couple, and forming a new identity as a blended family.Though the journey isn't easy, A Home Built from Love and Loss is a beautiful reminder that it's worth it.

Get ready to step into your God-given destiny and make a difference in the world.Are you struggling to find your purpose and fulfill your God-given dreams? Do you battle with feelings of insecurity, doubt, or fear of being unqualified or unworthy? Are you looking for inspiration and empowerment to live out your God-given dreams?God has given you strengths and a divine purpose, but sometimes life has a way of beating us down and robbing us of our confidence. If you're struggling with feelings of unworthiness, inadequacy, or invisibility, Nancy Gavilanes's God-Given Dreams speaks directly to your heart, offering hope and encouragement through six transformative truths?that you are Created, Called, Chosen, Conformed, Clothed, and Commissioned?which will help you break free from the chains of doubt and fear.To encourage you in boldly living out your calling, this book includesReflection questions to help you dig deeperActivity ideas to help you take actionable stepsPrayer prompts to help you connect with GodUncover just how precious you are to your heavenly Father and become the fabulous, fierce, and fruitful woman God has called you to be.

Growing up in a Christian church, the most prevalent consistent teaching about dating and sex is that it is a sin to have sex outside of marriage. Where does this come from? Is it actually in the Bible? While few actually live this, most are taught that both males and females are supposed to remain virgins until marriage. After decades of living with this guideline as it was taught to him, the author undertook an exhaustive Bible study to look for more concrete answers than he could find in church services and small groups. Digging past the surface statements and catch phrases uttered by pastors and Bible study leaders, the author has uncovered a shocking discovery that may change everything you think you know about this fundamental teaching.

Nowadays, many marriages are failing, and even some marriages of true believers are broken or in disarray.The reason is that many wives have missed the divine model for a successful marriage.What is a successful marriage?What's the role of the wife in ensuring a successful marriage?Indeed, the wife is called to be a suitable helper for her husband. She is called to assist him in fulfilling God's call in his life.In this book, we study the requirements for becoming and remaining a suitable helper. When a wife becomes and continues to be a suitable helper for her husband, she brings her full contribution to make their marriage a success.We publish this book, praying that it will be used by the Holy Spirit to transform some broken or breaking marriages into successful marriages; and that it will transform all happy marriages into successful marriages for the glory of the Lord and the advancement of the Gospel.

The first unabridged English translation.Translated from the French and German language by Su Rathgeber. - Including 111 full-page illustrations by Charles Marie Bouton (1781 - 1853). ---------------------------------Le Edition Bonvicini's "The Way to Succeed" (The Path to Success) is the first unabridged English translation of Le Moyen de Parvenir. It provides a fresh, lucid and contemporary translation of the entire French original text, including the numerous Latin phrases. This may be an important advance over previous translated versions of this oeuvre.'A masterpiece of baroque literature' Janis L. Pallister (13): The World View of Béroalde de Verville: Expressed Through Satirical Baroque, Bowling Green State University (1971)

How can we move out of maintenance mode, away from the spiral of anxiety, and into a life lived with intention?Maintenance mode is going the easy route, following our feelings (what we eat, when we sleep, what we do with our free time, how we react to others). The spiral of anxiety happens when we don't take our thoughts captive and begin to believe every thought that comes into our head. This Daily Intention Guide will help you identify those areas that cause you anxiety and help you clearly define your daily intentions and move towards a life lived with purpose.

Award winning entrepreneur, best selling author and soulful speaker Samantha J, shares her secrets for releasing imposter syndrome, discovering your uniqueness and standing confidently in it to build an empire that shapes a better world. In this book, you will - Learn how to differentiate between your sabotaging drama queen and king and business empress and emperor, to attract more clients!¿ - Discover who you are, what you offer and what makes you unique in your industry so you can get booked out standing confidently in it! - Gain divine clarity and confidence in your message right now to the world, and how to release imposter syndrome to grow and scale your business by merging strategy, spirituality and self expression! To claim your free training and exclusive facebook community of entrepreneurs Standing Up and Speaking Up, visit¿www.iamsamanthaj.com

This book contains 365 of the best love quotes to share with the one you love and let them know how much they mean to you.

A community of humans has resided in the jungle outside of King Bukah's kingdom for a number of years, and the people have become one in nature with the animals around them. The discovery of the Secret Book of Life proves a blessing for the majority but is rejected by many from the uncivilized jungle community as they're integrated into kingdom society. The Secret Book of Life by Winfred and Rose Ayettey is a piece of literary fiction that is full of love and passion for the Book of Life, and one that reveals how the Holy Book impacts every level of society. This fascinating story about life in the jungle and in the palace clearly portrays the world in which we live. People today are bombarded daily by darkness on every side. God's desire for all mankind is to be rescued from the jungle and brought into the palace by studying and living by the Book of Life. This blessed work was born from the Ayetteys' own love story, divulging how to make Christ, Who is the Word and the Book of Life, the center of every relationship. Living by the Bible's principles brings countless blessings, and it is only by living by the guidance of the Book of Life that one can have peace and joy in this world, as you will find out within the pages of this story. Read and discover light, love, deliverance, and hope through the Word of God. "For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves." - Colossians 1:12

The Step-By-Step Manual for a Lasting, Loving Relationship.

If you're a ministry wife, you have the most exciting, challenging, frustrating, fulfilling, joyful, terrifying, blessed, stressful, thrilling, upsetting, rewarding, and amazing job in the world. Some days it's all those at once. On those days, what you need most is a friend who understands, who knows how you feel because she has been where you are. Claudia can be that friend to you. Drawing on her own experiences, she writes with love and gentle humor about the joys and absurdities of the ministry life. As you read this book, you will laugh and cry with her, and you will learn that you are not alone.

You Deserve Your Happily Ever After!"Don't excite love, don't stir it up, until the time is ripe-and you're ready." Song of Solomon 8:4, MSGAre you ready? Before God can bless you with your future husband and a blessed marriage, it's important for you to prepare to receive them. You need to align your desire with God's will and word beforehand. Preparation comes before the blessings of God. Right preparation and relationship with God, along with right timing is what ultimately leads to a happily ever after in marriage with the man God has for you. 40 Prayers for My Future Husband will get you ready to receive him. You'll spend the next forty days speaking God's word over him and taking the time to pray for him in key life areas. When you pray for others, God usually changes you as a result. I pray this rings true for you as you pray for your future husband and marriage. This prayer journey is also meant to transform your relationship with God, yourself, and your ideas around what it means to be married. As you journey through this book, you'll...Align your mind & heart with God's design for your marriage.Release any selfish motivations you have around being married.Fully prepare to join your future husband in oneness.Practice expressing yourself using loving communication.Create a solid foundation for your future marriage-not based on or from a place of lack.Praying God's word is powerful and transformative. God's Word is living and active. There is power in persistent prayer. It shows you seek God's instructions for your life and your future marriage. Building the right foundation to a successful and happy future marriage starts with following God's design. Prepare now to say 'I Do' to your happily ever after. Start your 40-day prayer journey today!

August 5th of 2021, the Holy Spirit instructed me to begin a second forty days fast, added to the regular 40 days fast for leadership and the body of Christ in general between March 17th to 25th of April 2021. I struggled with this instruction. I begin a night vigil just to be sure if this instruction is from me or the Holy Spirit. At about 3am in the morning, after ending the night vigil, I checked my WhatsApp message and saw a message from a prophetess in another state whom we have made one or two contacts over the years. The message was explicit. The Lord said, "Go into isolation for I have a word for you. I am visiting you and taking you on a journey." That was the instruction. August 9th, the second set of 40 days fast began. The Lord did visit and He did take me on a journey to the land He was planning to send me to. I travelled in the Spirit with one of the angels to Oceania. This will be subject for another book. But for now, during the course of this fasting. The Lord kept drawing my attention to the word, "PERFECTION". His word kept flashing in my spirit man. This lead to the series on Perfect WORDS, Perfects WORKS and Perfect WONDERS. Friends, I was at the tail end of this second forty (40) day fast based on divine's instruction above when the Lord told me to embark on another nationwide travel across Nigeria and reach the youth leadership across the 36 states, including Abuja with the instruction I received on the mountain for His church in Nigeria and by extension the body of Christ globally! The letter is included in this writing to the churches This second spiritual travel instruction troubled me because the first national spiritual travel eleven (11) years, seven (7) months prior did not entail the disastrous security situation in Nigeria today. The Lord quickly squashed that argument by showing me a picture of my encounter with armed robbers who snatched my car, after fruitless effort to shot me at point blank range and the gun refused to fire. I was taken along and dropped off along the road. The car was returned after 72 hours. He told me, "Son, I protected you from the armed robbers from the failed gun shots, can't I protect you in this particular travel?" That ended my fruitless argument with my Maker - God. The rest, they say, is history. You will secure answers to the details of this travel in Greater Exploits 13. From our website at https://www.shop.otakada.org by a simple search of this title or the name of the author. In this book on "letter to the churches - Key to global Unity and Revival," you will find the letter that was sent to the Nigerian Churches and indeed the global community of Christians because we are one. May YOU, your FAMILY, your COMMUNITY, your CHURCH, your NATION and the NATIONS of the world be blessed as you glean on this letter to the churches and meditate on the content for actionable steps that will bring about God's kingdom, God's will and God's purposes here on earth as we serve as light and salt of the earth where God has planted us in Jesus name, Amen. Remember, God does not want any to perish because humanity is an extension of God, but desires that ALL should come to repentance - both friends and foes alike. (1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9 - Paraphased) Shalom! Ambassador Oreojo Monday OgbeGod' Eagle Ministries - Otakada Inc -

Be inspired and encouraged as you read through real life testimonies of godly women and men who have seen the tangible power of the Living God. You will read true stories of miraculous healings, provisions, protection, favor, and be amazed at the awesome power of God. God has moved mountains and made ways in the desert for His children. Through this book, you shall see the goodness and the greatness of the Lord God Almighty who told Wailing Women Worldwide, USA that they shall testify of His mighty power and His mighty deeds. As you read each testimony, may you be encouraged to seek the Presence of God and to grow deeper in your spiritual life and in intimacy with God. The full name of this move is Women Intercessors for the Church and the Nations (a.k.a. Wailing Women Worldwide). The move started in Port Harcourt, Nigeria in May 1998 with a cry from God's heart to His daughters concerning the spiritual state of the Church and the Nigerian nation. Through prophetic utterance, the Lord specifically asked that women be raised from the 36 States of Nigeria (across denominational boundaries) to intercede for the church and the nation. He promised that if women came before Him in true repentance, He would avert the impending judgment on the nation. From that first mobilization effort, the women have held several solemn assemblies, in the regions and in various nations around the world. So far, teams of Wailing Women have carried God's messages to over 110 countries across the globe. No human being can claim to be the founder of the move of the Wailing Women Worldwide. The Lord God Almighty issued the call using the Prophet Jeremiah: This is what the Lord Almighty says: "Consider now! Call for the wailing women to come; send for the most skillful of them. Let them come quickly and wail over us till our eyes overflow with tears and water streams from our eyelids (Jeremiah 9:17-18, NIV). www.wailingwomenworldwideusa.org

"As for me, I will tell about him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob." > From songs of praise to cries of lament and everything in-between, the book of Psalms captures the wide range of emotions in life. The psalmists paint a picture of a relationship with God that is filled with delays, disappointments, surprises, and triumphs. Through it all, their words model an incredible resolve to keep their eyes on God. Instead of being swallowed up by the darkness of their emotions and circumstances, they persevered in grabbing hold of God's unfailing love and faithfulness. In this 7-session Bible study, author and singer Adrienne Camp invites you to join her on a journey through the book of Psalms. Gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what is happening around you. Let the psalms become the prayers you carry with you into every moment of every day, so that you, too, can say with confidence, "As for me, I will worship and serve the Lord no matter what." Features: 6 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 7 group sessions 7 inspiring teaching videos, approximately 15-20 minutes, via redemption code printed in the Bible study book Weekly reading plan through the book of Psalms for women who want to go further in their study Beautiful full color interior to enhance your experience  Leader helps for group discussion Benefits: Discover God's steadfast goodness through the psalms. Learn how to keep your eyes fixed on God, no matter the circumstances surrounding you. Develop a deeper walk with Jesus. Invite the Lord into every moment of your day. Find the confidence to express the full range of your emotions to God. Be reminded of the importance of steadfast and immovable faith in God. Understand God is trustworthy even when it's difficult to trust Him.

Most of our decisions are simple, and the right choice seems obvious. At other times, the outcomes can be life-changing-and the best way forward is not so clear. Important decisions about jobs, families, finances, churches, new opportunities, financial risks, and many other areas can have deep and profound effects on our lives and the lives of others. In this four-session Bible study, you will learn: • how to hear from God as you make decisions • how to prayerfully contemplate all of your options • how to calculate the costs, consider the resources, and weigh potential outcomes With God's guidance, you can grow to be a wise and blessed man who is guided not by his own will-but His divine Creator.

Este libro se ha escrito con el ferviente propósito de clarificar un tema que por años se ha manejado en confusión y muchas veces con objetivos erróneos. El presente trabajo ha sido cuidadosamente investigado y preparado con toda honestidad personal sobre el tema. Creo que, por muchos años, he venido preparándome para confiadamente expresar la importancia de la mujer en el Reino de Dios, la sociedad, comunidades y el futuro del mundo por venir. Las ansias de escribir sobre este tema se originan por lo que, hasta ahora, he podido ver, vivir y aprender mediante experiencias personales, el estudio de la Palabra de Dios y eruditos. Por lo tanto, te invito a leer este libro que cuidadosamente escribí para ti. Dame la oportunidad de compartir la belleza de la Verdad en la Escritura. Para algunas personas, leer las páginas de este libro podrá ser doloroso, para otras las aliviará, otros encontrarán revelador el mensaje, otros serán liberados, o quizás transformados. Mi oración es que pueda añadir Valor a tu jornada del trabajo de la vida, personal, organizacional y más importante, espiritual.

Do you have a heart for journey?This life is a journey filled with highs and lows, twists and turns, and plenty of bends in the road. How do we thrive in our faith and in our walk day after day? It all comes down to our heart.As we study Psalm 84 and different sojourners in Scripture, you will discover what is needed to "set our hearts on pilgrimage." Are you willing to develop a heart committed to going the distance with God? Join Kristen in a pursuit to find purpose in your present, hope in your future, and a mindset open to what the Lord wants to do in you and through you.This five-week Bible study for individuals or groups includes free access to six online videos as well as an optional leader's guide for group study. Ready for the adventure? Let's hit the road!

Love. Breakup. Pain. Repeat. Love is a fire, and playing with fire gets you burned. While the Bible provides answers to singles' questions concerning love, marriage, and sex, those answers are found in a book of the Bible that singles are regularly told to avoid. The Song of Solomon, contrary to popular opinion, primarily addresses singles (not married couples), teaching them wisdom so they can love successfully. It teaches that love is a fire, a fire best left unlit until the appropriate time. King Solomon loved many women whom he thought would bring him peace and pleasure. Instead, his attempts at love brought him pain and misery. He thought he could play with fire, but he got burned. Reflecting on his failures, he wrote his best song, the Song of Songs, to unmarried men and women and taught God's design for love so they can love successfully. Instead of listing "thou shalt not" commands concerning sex, Solomon shapes the affections of singles so that they want to love God's way. Song of Songs for Singles helps unmarried people understand and apply the wisdom of Song of Songs, preparing them to find love and less likely to get burned.While the Bible teaches several "thou shalt not" commands concerning sexuality, the Song of Songs shapes the affections of singles so that they want to love God's way. Song of Songs for Singles seeks to emulate this design, cultivating the readers' affections for God's design for love. We do the things that we love. Singles love the wrong things. Too often, the church only preaches the "thou shalt not" sexual messages of the Bible. As C.S. Lewis chided in Abolition of Man, we chop down forests but fail to irrigate deserts. The Song of Songs satiates the unmarried Christian's thirst and equips them with the wisdom to love successfully.

Women throughout the centuries have endured many challenges along their journey from equal rights of women to women valuing themselves. Women's successes and failures along their journey can influence individuals and society for eternity, back from the Garden of Eden to present. Women underestimate or exploit this precious gift of influence they have to upbuild or dismantle a nation. However, when a woman loves God, every decision made regarding singleness, marriage, career, and so forth is influenced by her love for God. The world's views may influence her for a brief moment but the influence of God in her life will prevail. Eartha L. Mims was born in small rural town in South Carolina and presently lives in Clearwater, FL. She was educated in the public school system of Calhoun County. After graduation she attended South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC and received a degree in Elementary Education and master's degree in Counseling Education. After graduation she moved to Clearwater, FL and taught 5th grade for 3 years then became a school counselor at the middle school level for 33 years in Pinellas County. In the winter of 2005, received a master's degree in Educational Leadership and 2017 a doctorate degree in Education. Eartha is a member of a local church in Clearwater, FL and has taught Sunday School to youth and adult women. Currently active in the church's choir and Women on Mission. She is married and blessed with two adult sons and a daughter.