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The nightmare that every parent dreads came true. Cassie was missing. A fight. A bad decision. Then no way to escape. The Fields of Gomorrah is a riveting account of survival and resilience. In a situationdark and hopeless, can God's voice still be heard? Will anyone answer?

My book is designed to be an inspirational book to help people read and comprehend. With my book, you can appreciate things. It's an open book of wisdom and knowledge; it's a book of love, hope, and joy. It is my desire that you buy this book. It is the most interesting book to mankind. Everyone is welcome to buy this book.

"When a Thug Met Jesus" chronicles the extraordinary transformation of Mack Hughley, a man once ensnared by a life of thuggery and despair. Mack's journey from a troubled past, filled with addiction and confusion, to a man of God is nothing short of inspiring.Mack's life takes on a profound new direction through the loving embrace of a church community, the guiding hand of mentors like Bishop W.B. Hanna, and a newfound faith in Jesus Christ. He becomes a deacon, a minister, a pastor, and a loving husband and father.This book is not just Mack's story but a universal tale of redemption and hope. It's a testament to the transformative power of faith and an encouragement to anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed.In "When a Thug Met Jesus," you'll find a story that resonates with the human condition and offers a beacon of light for those seeking change.

With this book, Nancy shares God's heart with you and hopes it will encourage you to enter into a greater intimacy with God and a desire to know him more fully.

"Discipline and Direction: God's Leadership Style" by Terry Stephens offers a profound exploration of effective leadership through the lens of Christian principles. Addressing a variety of contemporary issues such as fatherlessness, lack of discipline, and societal decay, Stephens provides a practical and spiritual guide for parents, pastors, teachers, and leaders seeking to instill discipline and direction in the lives of young people. Through a series of insightful chapters, the author outlines a five-step approach to transforming rebellious and undisciplined individuals into confident, productive members of society.Stephens delves into the concepts of gaining respect, establishing relationships, providing direction for life, being a supportive figure, and never giving up on those under your care. He emphasizes the importance of leading by example, applying biblical teachings to modern challenges, and maintaining a balance of discipline and love. Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and his background in the military, Stephens presents a leadership style that is both authoritative and nurturing, ensuring that young people are guided with firm but compassionate hands."Discipline and Direction" is not only a call to action for today's leaders but also a resource filled with practical advice, scriptural references, and real-life examples. It aims to equip readers with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of modern leadership while staying true to Christian values. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the next generation through faith-based leadership and mentoring.

Do you ever just feel¿. . . anxious? Lonely? Like you're a hot mess and everyone else¿has it together?Emotions can be intense, triggering, and difficult to handle alone. I Just Feel . . . is a one-month-long journey into emotions that can seem overwhelming and cause us to doubt our worth, purpose, and future.If you are in need of encouragement, this devotional will help lift your eyes and hear the voice of the One who loves you through every heartache, every obstacle, and every emotion threatening to destabilize you or pull you off course.

'Emerging from the Mess' is essentially the experience of how suffering and pain alternates with great joy and fulfilment. Especially when we reach the limits of our strength and endurance, we need to remember to hang on, to be patient and faithful in prayer. This book's challenge is to live every day like a resurrection day.

Filosofer og religiøse lærere verden over har forsøkt å besvare spørsmålet hvorfor en kjærlig Gud tillater ondskap. På disse sidene gir Paramahansa Yogananda styrke og lindring for tider i motgang ved å forklare mysteriene omkring Guds lila, eller det guddommelige drama. Lesere vil kunne forstå årsaken bak skapelsens dualistiske natur - Guds samspill mellom godt og ondt - og motta veiledning i hvordan å heve seg over de mest utfordrende forhold.Emner som er inkludert: - Hvor kommer ondskap fra?- Hvor går skillelinjen mellom godt og ondt?- Å skille det uvirkelige fra det virkelige.- Verden er Guds storslagne lek.

Tonight's the night, you think.You nestle in next to your sweetheart as he watches television. "Hey, honey, the kids are asleep," you whisper. "What do you say we go upstairs and mess around?""Not tonight," he says, not looking your way.Your shoulders tense as you sense this night ending as so many others have before."Come on, babe," you press on. "We haven't had sex in a while. I promise you'll enjoy it.""I don't feel like it. I just want to watch my show."And there it hangs. Rejection. Again.Why doesn't he want me? you wonder. What's wrong with me? And the tears come, as they have so many times before.If you've experienced this scenario, you are not alone. Despite the myths and stereotypes that suggest otherwise, as many as 30 percent of married women have a higher sex drive than their husbands. Some wives have endured months or even years without any physical intimacy in their marriages.I Want Him to Want Me is written for women who feel neglected or even ignored by their husbands sexually. Whether your relationship is dealing with mental or physical health conditions, porn use, infidelity, or other concerns, this book will help you learn to work together to attain the best sex life possible for both of you.

"Considerado por muchos el mejor libro de espiritualidad mariana que se haya escrito, Tratado de la verdadera devociâon a la santâisima Virgen Marâia, escrito por San Luis de Montfort, es un clâasico, una declaraciâon del camino espiritual hacia Jesucristo a travâes de la santâisima Virgen Marâia. Atesorado por incontables almas, este libro resume por completo la vida cristiana, mostrando un camino de santidad que es corto, sencillo, seguro y perfecto... una forma de vida elegida por Nuestro Seänor mismo. En este libro hermoso y de inspiraciâon sublime, De Montfort explica los maravillosos efectos espirituales que trae a la vida de una persona la verdadera devociâon a Marâia. La nueva ediciâon incluye una secciâon extendida de oraciones. No hay mejor forma de avanzar râapidamente en el camino de la santidad, no hay mejor forma de complacer a Dios y no hay mejor forma de garantizar la santidad presente y la salvaciâon eterna que la verdadera devociâon a Marâia."--

Jonathan Shuttlesworth Boldly Confronts the Critics, Skeptics, and Misconceptions Surrounding the Prosperity GospelIf you're tired of hearing baseless criticisms of the prosperity message, this book is for you. "35 Questions for Those Who Hate the Prosperity Gospel" equips you with the knowledge and insight to boldly and confidently receive God's plan for your prosperity.As someone who has experienced poverty firsthand, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher, Jonathan Shuttlesworth knows that God did not create us to be poor or sick. With unwavering conviction, he challenges misguided beliefs that hold many Christians back from experiencing the abundant life God has promised. With his no-holds-barred approach, Shuttlesworth tackles the critics head-on with a series of thought-provoking questions they often struggle to answer.Discover:Why God never intended for anyone to live in poverty.How the Bible itself supports a message of wealth, abundance, and stewardship.The real reasons behind the criticisms of prosperity teachings.The profound impact of prosperity on the Church and the world.A fresh perspective on how prosperity can be a force for good.If you've ever struggled to reconcile Christianity with prosperity, this book is your guide to breaking free from misconceptions and embracing God's abundant blessings.About the Author:Jonathan Shuttlesworth is an evangelist and founder of Revival Today, a global ministry dedicated to reaching lost and hurting people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is also the pastor of Revival Today Church, a Holy Spirit-filled, Bible-believing church that blesses families and the nation.

Embark on a profound journey through the depths of human emotion and spirituality in the updated anniversary edition of Refractions by renowned artist Makoto Fujimura.This timeless collection of reflective essays invites you to explore themes of grief, loss, tragedy, and disruption through the eyes of an artist's soul. Originally conceived in the shadow of the fallen twin towers of the World Trade Center, near where Fujimura's New York art studio stood, this anniversary edition includes new essays unpacking the author's further insights into his concepts of culture care and a theology of making. Refractions carries the weight of history and the urgency of the moment, illuminating beauty, healing, and hope. A gift for any artist or supporter of the arts, Refractions connects faith, art, and life, offering insight intohealing with the wisdom and perspective of a leading contemporary artist and follower of Jesus, making beauty from ashes, andthe gospel as a message as breathtaking and intricate as the lives it touches.In a world marred by violence and despair, Fujimura guides you toward a deep understanding of life's intricate tapestry, where beauty emerges from unexpected places, and healing finds its roots in the goodness of God and human resilience.

"Find your passion. Know your voice. Speak for good. We know what it means to do good. But in today's tense and complex world, when topics like political issues, theology, and current events so often divide us, how do we say good? God calls us to speak truth into our communities and relationships, but we all struggle to know when to speak up. We feel intimidated even as we long to engage controversy and division with ease and conviction. How can we know what to say--and when?

"...Chris and Jenni Graebe share the intentional habits of flourishing families who love God and truly enjoy each other. You'll take inventory of your current family rhythms, consider your unique core values, and move toward the life you truly envision for your family. Along the way, Chris and Jenni offer practical tips and strategies to navigate the challenges of parenting and cultivate a thriving family life."--

I loved this book. It was simultaneously challenging and comforting. I wish I'd read it in my early years as a Christian, when I was being fed a heavy diet of 'holiness' classics that left me deflated and pessimistic. But Matt Aroney has created something rare: a call to radical transformation that won't leave you feeling guilty. His emphasis on God's work in us-as the Master Builder of all the rooms of our house-dispels the gloom and points us to the bright light of Jesus Christ, into whose image we are being made. Individual Christians and church small groups would benefit enormously from reading this little gem.-Rev. John Dickson (PhD Ancient History), Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College, and host of Undeceptions.Renovated: How God makes us Christlike, explores how God is working in your life. It is difficult to see the presence of God in the complexities of life, and we may be unaware of it, but God is deeply, profoundly moving within us. We are a house, he has a renovation plan, our Father is showing us more of Jesus, so we can mirror Jesus. All of this is the work of his Spirit! It is not about what we do; it is how he is already transforming us, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians. Gain a larger vision of Jesus in your life, and of your life itself, as you learn and think about the "renovating" work of God.About the Author:Matt Aroney is passionate about God's work in the ordinary things of life. An Anglican pastor at South Head Anglican, he, his wife, and three children live in Sydney, Australia. Matt is completing his PhD in Søren Kierkegaard's theology at the University of Aberdeen. He has an MTh from Moore Theological College, Sydney.

As David Motte states in The Gift of Blarney, "God wants to be involved in our lives. We have the freedom to choose His involvement or ignore His presence every day." That was never truer than on April 20, 2018, at the 600-year-old Blarney Castle in County Cork Ireland. That day, David received a gift more precious than wishes from kissing the Blarney Stone. In fact, he never reached the stone! While climbing the castle steps, he suffered a cardiac arrest, collapsed, and had no heartbeat for 15 minutes. Yet David is alive through the heroic efforts of a collection of special strangers from around the globe. Those incredible circumstances pale in comparison to the reality that God was in control every second, pouring out His love and comfort. Endorsement:A humbling story of hope and humanity. ¿Kate DurrantThere were a lot of factors that had to line up that morning for David and they did; he had someone very special looking out for him "up there."¿Ger O'DeaAbout the Author:David Motte lives in Indian Trail, NC with Joy, his wife of 39 years. They have three grown sons, Christopher, Evan, and Corey. David studied at Furman University in Greenville, SC and the graduate school of Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. For the past 25 years, David has worked in the financial sector of corporate America. Besides traveling with Joy, he enjoys spending time with his two grandsons building Legos¿ and putting together puzzles.

"Covenant Keepers: A Legacy Forged" is a journey through biblical stories from Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, but with a poetic twist. These poems breathe new life into ancient tales, focusing on themes like faith, determination, and keeping promises.These stories come from different times and places, showing the strength of people who stick to their commitments. From Joshua's leadership to the challenges faced in the era of Judges, and Ruth's love story, these poems highlight human strength.The book explores how loyalty and determination can shape lives and leave lasting legacies. Whether you're a poetry lover, a fan of classic stories, or just looking for a fresh perspective on these ancient narratives, "Covenant Keepers: A Legacy Forged" will inspire and make you think.

How do you make spiritual progress?In this book, Z .T. Fomum aptly and ably answers this determinant question that believers often ask themselves in their walk with the Lord.This is the second set of messages given to the church in Rixheim (France), during a spiritual retreat that took place there in July 1989.The believer must work out his salvation byfixing his thoughts on things above,cooperating with the Lord through prayer, anddeveloping a positive attitude in the face of life's circumstances.But first, everyone should know that the Lord has provided everything we need to make all the progress that we ought to make.This book is to be read in prayer and with faith.

If someone were to approach you and say, "I am a disciple of the Lord Jesus. Teach me to follow all that the Lord has commanded, mold me into a disciple, and guide me in making disciples" how would you go about it?This profoundly significant book encapsulates the revelations, doctrines, methods, and principles of discipleship. Its primary aim is to assist individuals in experiencing discipleship and, in turn, in guiding others to grow in a manner that equips them to actively engage in the process of making disciples of Jesus Christ.It is a book worth reading and recommending to any servant of God who is fully aware of the magnificent mission entrusted to the church by the Lord Jesus Christ: "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations..."As you journey through its pages, our prayer is that you may find abundant blessings, enabling you to help others establish profound fellowship both with the Lord and with His people.

God has been trying to reach humans for thousands of years but with limited success.Ever since Cain walked away from God to forge his own godless society and a culture void of moral and spiritual values, the voice of God has only been heard by a handful of people committed to following His will.Alex Fuleki explores the complicated relationship humanity has with God in this book, observing that most of us look to Him in the midst of some kind of local or global disaster beyond our control.It is only then that we demand the protective, saving, healing, and restorative power of the Lord-and if we don't receive an immediate response, we conclude that God does not listen and is not interested in us.The truth, however, is that the Lord has certain requirements that must be met before He looks upon us with favor. He is the one who dictates when, how, and what to communicate. Find out why God is the most efficient, most precise, and clearest communicator who reveals Himself to every generation in every nation and in every language.

"There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." (Proverbs 14:12, NIV)As terrifying as it is to get lost in the wilderness, it's much worse to lose your way in life. But God has not left us alone to figure it all out. He's given us everything we need to find our way.Two Paths provides a biblical map to find the best trail, stay on it, and experience a fantastic journey with Jesus. Inspiring, riveting true-life stories and biblical teaching will encourage you to make choices that bring joy and success, regardless of circumstances. "For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." (Matthew 7:14)If you want to discover the fulfilling life God intends for you, this book can help you find the way-his way!

Think God doesn't want you to be happy? Think again.Many Christians were raised to believe that God wants us to be holy, not happy. But nothing could be further from the truth! Holy, yes, but happy . . . also yes! The Bible is filled with proof that God not only loves celebrations, he also wants us to be happy and to celebrate life with him and with one another. Why else would he call the gospel the "good news of great joy" and go to such extraordinary lengths to ensure our eternal happiness?And while we know we'll experience unimaginable happiness in Heaven, that doesn't mean we can't also experience great happiness here and now! In fact, Scripture makes clear that God wants us to!Join bestselling author and theologian Randy Alcorn as he dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness; shows us how we can draw closer to the source of all joy, peace, and eternal life; and provides indisputable biblical proof that God not only wants us to be happy, he commands it!

New Believers FoundationThe New Believers Foundation is a book designed to give newly saved Christians a solid foundation and direction for their faith in Jesus Christ.We understand that a building is only as strong and as big as it's foundation.There is no other foundation that can be laid in Christianity than that which is already laid that is Jesus Christ.This book is for all Christians too and will help reaffirm their faith in God.Questions at the end of each chapterRead the bible in a year (bible reading plan inside)

"In the great tradition of authors who leave church but remain spiritual-such as Barbara Brown Taylor, Rob Bell-the author of Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul forges a new path toward a true spiritual home, embracing a deep connection to the natural world"--

Let It Steep recounts a lifetime of moments spent with the Lord.Corin Smirfitt recalls personal reflections, stories, dreams, prayers, and praises of the Lord God. Her prayers, praise, and devotions, offer a realistic depiction of a life lived with Christ. Each memory and story acts as a stand alone chapter, so you can enjoy and acknowledge God, even in the midst of your busiest day. Let It Steep paints a picture of God's steadfast surety during life's storms and of His powerful protection during life's spiritual battles.Learn how to have an active, committed, and intimate relationship with the Lord God.

The need for evidence is greater in our generation than ever before. Secularism and humanism are rampant, the media and the educational system bombard us with half-truths and untruths about the meaning of life, and multitudes are confused about the fundamentals of human existence. John deals with these issues and many more as he gives answers about the proof of God's existence. Here are some of the questions John discusses:¿ How to reliably process all the conflicting data about God's existence.¿ What is the age of the earth and why does it matter?¿ Is the universe an accident or is there purpose behind the creation?¿ Is life itself an accident or is planning and purpose indicated?¿ Is the book of Genesis an accurate description of the creation?¿ Can the Bible be a genuine guide to living in our modern world?¿ Does the Bible conflict with science or is it harmonious with what we know about nature and life?¿ How does evolution fit in with what the Bible says about creation?¿ Did Noah and the flood occur or is it to be taken symbolically?¿ What do thermodynamics reveal about science and the Bible?These topics and many more are addressed by Dr. Oakes.