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Blessings often come disguised in hard times, difficult circumstances, broken relationships, or shattered dreams. Sometimes the blessings are unexpected hugs from God. The Bible promises us that He will turn all things for good for those who love the Lord. This is the hope believers cling to when the storm clouds gather and when the rain is so hard, we can't see the next step. May you hear the hope these stories bring and are encouraged to look for your own blessings in disguise.

Will Schmit's poems are as at home on a forest trail as they are in a prison yard, or a back road with the windows down. Head Lines is the perfect pocket companion to explore wonder, or confront befuddlement and would make a perfect addition to anyone's spiritual survival skill library.

The Speak Up Conference equips emerging Christian speakers and writers to create global ministry impact through spreading the gospel message. Contributors to this book attended the 2018 conference where they were taught how to communicate God's truth with the excellence He deserves. EABooks Publishing, a division of Living Parables of Central Florida (a 501c3), was honored to work with these contributors and to publish this wonderful collection.

There is an appointment we all are required to make in this journey called life. The only reason anyone is still in time is because they have been given a purpose, and grace, mercy and love of God. God is willing to give you as much time as possible to help you fulfill your purpose and your assignment. This is a story of love, a story of faith, and a story of power rising above all odds!Embracing rebellion at the tender age of 14. Not able to love, receive love or give love. All that was important was me, myself and I. Love came seeking him out, from an avenue least likely to expect. Broke the chains of rebellion, disobedience and healed the scars of being a victim at the age of 26. No more victim but victorious even in the valley of the shadows of death.

Reminiscence of growing up in a small town, Piedmont, Alabama, in the '50 and '60s. These stories will take you to a simple time and place you may have experienced in your childhood. You will visit gone away places, salt of the earth people and events that shaped a young boy's values and created heart-warming memories that last a lifetime. From Laughing to crying to criticizing, you will experience a full range of emotions on this journey.

When cancer surprised Elaine W. Miller, instead of wondering Why me, she pondered What now? How then will I live the rest of my days?Praise the Lord and Pass the Chemo: A Hopeful Response to a Hard Reality encourages cancer warriors and those who love them to see cancer not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity to love deeper, live fuller, laugh louder, sing sweeter, and shine brighter.Take God's hand and join Elaine's spiritual journey through cancer. Blending Biblical truths with lessons learned from fellow travelers, she shows there is a hopeful response to the hard reality of cancer.

Faith and Freedom, what does that mean to you? For some it means patriotism and the sacrifice our military men and women have made. For others it has a spiritual meaning-freedom from the slavery to sin and death. Still, for some it points to a more personal freedom that faith brought-freedom from shame, guilt, or the chains of addiction. This collection of stories, poems, and devotions reflect all of these forms. May they inspire you to celebrate your own journey or to take the steps necessary to secure your own faith and freedom.

What if you could witness Abraham speaking face to face with God in the flesh? And what if you could witness Moses at the burning bush, and could be there with Elijah as he confronted the wind, the earthquake, and the fire? Such an experience would be indeed unforgettable. But what would be even more unforgettable by far, would be to witness Jesus in the manger, Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus on the cross, and the resurrected Jesus leaving his tomb. What an awesome and glorious experience that would be! Indeed, you can have such an experience. God has given you a special gift, the gift of memory (remembrance of God's Word) and also the unique gift of imagination to relive the past. There is no time barrier to your thoughts, so your thoughts can soar on the wings of memory and imagination to the distant past. With the God-given gifts of memory and imagination, the mind can become a kind of mental time machine to take you on a spiritual odyssey back through time. No doubt you will gain a new dimension of spiritual insight and learn important lessons for living the abundant life through Christ Jesus. So buckle up and get ready for a Spiritual Odyssey.

Joe and Michelle Williams, (founders of the International Center for Reconciling God's Way, Inc.), are the authors of this workbook. Based on their own separation and of those they have helped over the years, they know that when a married couple physically separates they face unique challenges. These challenges are especially stressful for a spouse trying to save their marriage alone and can often resort in behaviors that push the unwilling spouse even further away. Separated and Waiting, God's Way is a nine-week workbook that addresses these challenges by providing godly principles and tangible tips for the waiting spouse. These proactive tips provide ways of dealing with issues such as loneliness, financial strain, betrayal, lack of purpose, and more. This workbook may be used in a same-gender small group, or alone.Separated and Waiting God's Way is written from a different perspective. Even though a physical separation has occurred, the waiting spouse has the ability to create a climate of reconciliation. The proactive tips are Biblically based and will prepare the waiting spouse to press on, regardless of the outcome.

This book is for you, if: You know there is more you could be doing with your life. You are tired of living a life that feels like someone else's.You feel you aren't using your gifts.You are afraid you will "die with your music in you." I also have felt like this. But, I have learned the way out.It is Branch Living. What is Branch Living? It isn't a formula. It's not a method. It's a pathway. If you follow the steps in this book, you will find joy. Your life will have more meaning. You will use your gifts more fully. You will have richer relationships. You will know you are living a life that matters. Your life will not be perfect-no one's life is-but you will have joy and a sense of direction. You might be asking how I can make such a claim. I do so with great confidence because I didn't develop this path-I discovered it. And now that I have, I want to share it with you. I discovered this path by reaching a point in my life when I felt overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and exhausted. I was a Christian, but I was still trying to live my life on my own terms, believing if I just worked harder, longer, tried more, everything would work out. I wore a heavy yoke and came to a point where I just simply could no longer bear it. As I said, I didn't create this path, nor am I the first one to walk it. God, who created you and me, laid out a perfect pathway for us. He will walk along with us, but we need to take the steps.

"This book is a valuable resource for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer.... What I especially appreciate is how she includes stories and letters from her children and grandchildren, revealing how they, too, were affected and challenged by this emotionally draining experience." - Crystal Bowman, Award winning and best-selling author of over 100 books for children "With candor and grace Elaine shares both practical wisdom and words of hope for those traveling through the dark valley of cancer." - Sharon Garlough Brown, Author of the Sensible Shoes Series "I am thankful to have this book of practical pearls to share with my patients and families who face this devastating, potentially faith-shaking diagnosis." - Barbara Opperwall ACHPN, ACNS-BC, NP "Almost everyone knows someone who is affected by a cancer diagnosis, and so this book is for everyone. Elaine's conversational style, vulnerable honesty, and practical suggestions will be an immense help to readers.... The book gives a well-rounded and inspiring approach to dealing with the physical, mental, and emotional issues that surface when a cancer crisis disrupts a family's life." - Denise Vredevoogd RN "Powerful! Wonderful writing, clear, precise, and intriguing sweeping the reader into the intense story of a family's journey. This book provides a guide that will help and inspire others facing their own battles." - Susan M. Brems M.Ed

A one-of-a-kind devotional book, Quiet Moments in The Villages invites you to step outside to discover the treasures God places around you.Doris Hoover combines her love of nature with her reverence for God as she writes about the spiritual lessons she learned while walking through The Villages. She leads you to beautiful places in her home town. Her poetic descriptions draw you into the moments that stirred her heart. Her photos give you glimpses of each location.What does the Lord teach as the sun sets over Lake Sumter? What can you learn while strolling beneath the trees in Live Oaks Park? If you don't live in The Villages, this book will encourage you to search for God's amazing gifts in your community. Doris Hoover's inspirational messages awaken your senses to see how the Lord makes himself known through the things he's created.Are you ready to be spiritually enriched? Grab a copy of Quiet Moments in the Villages, then step outside and find the treasure!

This 12-week Bible study is available in two six-week studies (an Old Testament and New Testament study) and shows how the Bible is God's story from beginning to the end with one mission from the opening scene to the closing one. It describes one God who is the same from the 39 books in the Old Testament through the 27 in the New. One Story, One Mission, and One God is a 5-day a week workbook-style study with a ten-minute video discussion starter for the weekly group lesson. Perfect for Sunday school and weekly small group studies. One Story is written to help those who've received the Bible as a disjointed collection of stories, who've heard others talk about a God of the Old Testament versus a God of the New Testament, and who want to know what is the thread that ties this whole book together-what makes it One Story, One Mission, and One God?

Have you ever seen or heard unkind and mean behaviors in your school? Maybe you have seen students being unfriendly, disrespectful to other students, teachers, or their parents. What about someone hitting, punching, or kicking another student? Another area that shows up in school that you may have seen or heard is someone spreading rumors or calling someone a bad name. When you see or hear this, how does it make you feel? You may not be the victim now, but you witness this and wonder, when am I the next one to be picked on? Bullying happens in all schools. What you just read are ways bullying occurs. You know bullying is happening, but you ask yourself, "What can I do about it?" In this book there are examples of bullying dilemmas that you face during your 180 days in school. Bullying dilemmas of all kinds are used by a bully to hurt other people or to make themselves feel better about themselves. What is a dilemma? A dilemma is a real-life situation that happens where you have to make a very difficult choice between two or more options. You could also think of a dilemma as a tough, hard-to-solve situation or problem. The dilemmas you read and answer in this book are real and have happened in elementary schools just like yours. Here you get to write your own answer to how you would solve the dilemma on each page. That way you will learn about real-life situations where bullying occurs, understand it better, become a person who can make the right choices, and learn how to respond to a bully or a bullying situation. After you have read the dilemma and thinking about how to solve the dilemma, how do you know you are making the right decision? What did you use to guide your decision? Here are some ways that will help guide you in your decision-making process: -Talk with your parents about the dilemma and get their opinion.-Talk with your teacher and ask him or her if your choice makes sense and if it's leading you to be a person of character. (A person of character is respectful and responsible.)-If you have brothers or sisters, read the dilemmas with them, and all of you can decide on a good response.-Discuss with your parents or teacher what a person of character is or is not? -Ask your teacher if you can use these dilemmas to discuss with the entire class. -If you are faith based, use this as your foundation for solving your dilemmas.-Ask yourself: What does a good person do in this situation? What is the right thing to do? All of these will help lead you to a clear response to your dilemma. Remember that you can use more than one of these processes to decide if you made the right choice. That means you can talk with your parents or teacher to help you solve these dilemmas. When you start reading the dilemmas, you need a plan to understand what you can do to solve them. Try these four steps: Think, Decide, Act, Reflect (T-D-A-R)Think: After you have read the dilemma, think about it and decide if it's right or wrong for a person to do this.Decide: Next, decide exactly what you would do. In other words, "what steps will you take to make the right choice in solving this dilemma?"Act: Then, once you have made your decision of what to do, act on your decision. Do what you think is best.Reflect: After you have solved the dilemma, ask yourself "Did my response move me in the right direction?"Remember as you read the dilemmas, you are trying to understand and see what bullying is so you can react and respond to any dilemma in a positive way now and in the future.

Based on over ten years prison ministry experience at San Quentin, Pelican Bay, and other county correctional institutions: Jesus Inside, offers step by step, practical, and inspired examples for building relationships of eternal consequence with inmates through worship and fellowship.

"'Where does someone go to hear from God in this place?'The bookseller stared blankly back at me.So, I revised my question: 'If I came in here troubled about what's happening, and wanted to know how to be okay with God, where would you direct me?'The clerk led me back to a corner where I found several books about living off the grid. As he left me there I realized he must have missed the God part of my question..."This seven-chapter book, highlighted like a trail guide with Markers, will ease you into most basic, repeated themes found in the ancient texts. What is called the Old and New Testaments is a remarkable collection. It is intimidating for sure, but wise, prophetic, thorough and particular, with echoes that repeat into every culture. Through story and turn-arounds you will see how some very different individuals, in different times found their way into God's real and sustaining peace. They listened to and reckoned with what God offers for soul survival. There's hope here if you'll take it.Jeremiah, the Hebrew prophet scanned the options in his own time and summarized it this way: "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls."

Some wounds can be seen. Others are hidden. But all can change your life, some to the point of warping a personality, some causing major mental problems, or even, to the inability of living in the world.The people in this book have embedded scars from those wounds—some physical and some emotional. This is their story, set in Cades Cove, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where Thunderhead Mountain looks down on the comings and goings of its inhabitants.Will the scarred couple in this book realize God’s love conquers everything, and their newly found love for each other has been His desire all along?

When Adam sides with his grandfather against the king, he hopes to find the approval for which he yearns. Instead, he faces betrayal and the whip of slavery. Desperate, he undertakes a dangerous mission, hoping to regain the king's favor, not only for himself but also for Mount Eirene, his home. Meanwhile, Keeda warriors ravage his people's fields, a dragon plots to overthrow the city, and the life or death of all rests in the hands of one man.Can Adam find answers in the King's Stones before it's too late? Will the prophet's dying prediction be fulfilled? Can Mount Eirene survive the anger of the king?This page-turning Christian allegory not only excites the mind, but also stirs the soul, probing the depths of human darkness and arriving at life's ultimate answers.