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My grandparents had come to America from hard times of starvation and despair. Because of widespread poverty, thousands of Italians and Sicilians were emigrating from their homeland in the early 1900s. Certainly, things must have been dark in Sicily in 1910 when my grandfather was only seventeen. How did he determine at such a young age that he had to make it to America "on the boat" and alone? That is just one of the questions I wanted answered. Even with a sense of regret that there would be no answers to find, I viewed the opportunity to go to Italy and walk on Italian soil with Dad a closure, of sorts, to the mystery of my heritage that I was sure I would never solve.With these thoughts, Judy Giudice Tull begins an adventure into her past. Like many modern-day genealogy seekers, she is willing to investigate any resource she can uncover. She is a never-say-die, sensitive person whose love for family is a constant driving force. She writes beautifully about family love throughout her search for something, anything to uncover her family history from the old country. The reader will enjoy visiting famous sites and tasting new cuisines as detective work ensues. You will participate firsthand in suspense of her characters' hopes, surprises, disappointments, and rewards as she takes you on an unexpected journey of love--an adventure story that happens only in the movies!--Father Ilario Dichiera, Catholic priest*****Closing the Circle: a Journey of Love is an over-the-top, happy story shouting to be heard. It is the response to numerous folks from many walks of life who heard of the happenings and implored the author, "You have to write a book!" A truly beautiful story.--Dewey Johnson, author of The Lord's Prayer: Hope for the Neighborhood.
Have you ever wanted to go on an adventure? Well, now is your chance. This is a delightfully written story about a boy, named Bo, and his pet unicorn affectionately called Peek-a-boo. Join Bo and Boo as they spend the day at the zoo, as if it was their own, interacting with all the animals in fun and games.
Maruca La Chapina is a story of a young girl growing up in rural Guatemala. This is about the adventures she and her family experienced in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. A Latin American girl, a fortunate girl with a mother and a father, who's been taught about God and his infinite love for her.She is the product of two cultures, an indigenous tribe living in Central America and Spanish Europeans. The family struggles to survive, keep their faith and family together, despite tropical diseases and poisonous animals, in a warm, rugged, beautiful, and fertile land. This book also discusses a brief history from the arrival of Spanish Europeans and the wars with indigenous tribes in Central America through Guatemala's independence day to modern-day life in Guatemala's capital, Guatemala City.
This book is the result of two friends sharing with each other the sayings our mothers and mother figures had used to encourage, discourage, comfort, and guide us. Although we were reared in two different states, Florida and Michigan, we found that the sayings were the same or similar.We discovered we could search the scriptures and find a biblical meaning for the advice that Momma gave. Although our moms might not have been aware of it, they were instilling biblical principles in us by using these sayings.After many shared sayings and much laughter, the Lord blessed Carolyn with an idea, and she graciously shared it with Sharon. We pray that each reader has had someone in their life who has shared one of these sayings with them, and if not, we hope you can enjoy them as you read them for the first time. We hope you enjoy them and reflect on them and that they leave an imprint on your heart.It is our hope you will start a dialogue with your family. Ultimately it is our desire that this book will cause you to search the scriptures for yourself. And if nothing else, now you have a better understanding of what "Momma Said."Enjoy!
Grace Came in the Mourning came to life through the grief of a young newly found widow who, in the midst of her darkness, God revealed himself to her in such a great and mighty way that He lifted her out of the pit of despair and saved her soul. God inspired her to share her life story leading up to the traumatic sudden loss of her sweet, loving husband to the moment God poured an abundance of grace all over her.
Praise God I was born and raised in a place and time which my extended family had little. There was never enough food, and clothing was sparse. I grew up without a father, though notwithstanding, having many females in the family, there were always men around. In this continual scenario, I was able to see what sin really is and how it takes advantage of the deceived, eventually taking their lives.I completed an online seminary course and improved my knowledge of God's Word. I held church services in my home weekly, for over ten years. I have led many people to Christ and counseled them concerning how the deceiver was trying to rob them. I pray that God remembers that I shared the love he shares with me.
Not long ago on Christmas Eve, a little mutt dog dreams of going back in time to Bethlehem to watch over the baby Jesus. In the process, she realizes something very important about gift giving. Buffy in Church with her Family
In 1994, the US government sent three volunteers on a secret mission to unearth the truth.FBI Senior Field Operative Michael Buliva--A man willing to risk his life to please a father figure within the Bureau: Buliva longed to reach out to this "father figure" who knew his heart, his pain, and the struggles he endured. But at the same time, the agent was sickened with the thought that this was just another ploy to use him one last time.Professor Mark Sterner--A young scientist with such a volatile discovery, he is required to be under twenty-four-hour surveillance, not for his protection but the country's: "As your bodyguard, I need full access into your life. From now on, where you go, I go. You enter your room only after I have surveyed it, is that understood?""Isn't this a bit, awkward? Is it normal to have a woman guarding a man?"Without blinking, she countered, "Everyone believed it would make you feel more comfortable." She lied with her hand still held out for the key."No, my room is out of bounds for you, period.""I will take it from you if I have to, period."Mark gulped. With her hand still outstretched, her blazer opened just enough for him to notice a shoulder strap, which most likely led to a handgun. He was shocked. His mind quickly tried to come up with other options, but none came to him. He handed her the key.CEO of Ameri Bank, Stephen Levi--With a photographic memory needed for the mission, this volunteer was so desirable he had to be coerced.As Robert walked by Levi, who remained seated, the CEO took hold of his wrist as he stated, "Why do I still feel like a little pawn in a big game of chess?""A willing pawn, Mr. Levi, I might add!" Robert quickly responded."Only if you don't take blackmail into consideration," Stephen fired back.A story of faith, hope and love, blooming above the lies.
In the middle of the most pitiful hell I have ever known, God broke the chains of sin and set me free while sitting in Arizona State Prison for a terrible crime. Jesus made a way for me. I was without hope, recently divorced, and facing eight years in prison when I was set free from a lifetime of pain. I was broken, thirsty, and lost; and this is where I was blessed with salvation in a New International Version (NIV) Bible with plenty of time to read. I was blessed to learn about the new life that I had heard so many "Jesus freaks" talk about. This is the very real testimony of the Lord's power to change a heart from evil to righteousness, from damnation to salvation, and from hopelessness to infinite hope.My testimony is of our God's awesome power to save. He is reaching into the darkest prisons and the bleakest of places with a message of forgiveness and love. No one has walked in my shoes, but the Lord has numbered my steps for his glory. If being saved from hell is too hard for you to believe, then maybe this book will change your mind. I once was sure I would certainly die and go to hell, until God showed me his Son, Jesus Christ!I sing a constant song of gratitude from the heart, and now I am a "Jesus Freak" born again, child of God too! Many blessings to you.
Have you ever taken delight in the small comfort of a cup of coffee? The smooth smell, the steam rolling off the top, the warmth spreading through your fingers and palms as they wrap around the mug. But when the coffee is gone and there is a small stain left at the bottom of the mug, Jesus stays. This collection of poems is a reflection of stories from a woman in her twenties and the way Jesus has been faithful through it all: a global pandemic, graduate school, comparison, deaths of loved ones, and relationships. These poems are meant to be conversational in prayer, contemplated with community, and utilized as a tool for reflection in scripture when you don't know where to begin. So grab a cup of coffee (or tea if you so prefer) and take delight in the constant presence of Jesus.
"The angels are here, I'm okay."Mia Ojeda was born on July 19, 2015. Since her birth, her family knew that one day, she would change people's lives somehow. She was a beautiful and playful little girl who was full of life and who brought joy to everyone around her. In September of 2017, at the age of two, her parents got the worst news that any parent can get: "Your daughter has cancer."The battle begins--a powerful, emotional, heartbreaking, yet beautiful story.Every difficulty in life gives you an opportunity to trust God in a way that you never have before, but what happens when you have to trust Him with your only child?
Walter a retired gentleman, came into contact with some messengers sent by God. These messengers took him to meet some Bible Characters from the Old and New Testaments. As a result, Walter turned from being an angry person who had to always be in control. Who met Christ and became a man of peace and love. This is his story.
You have been walking along the beach of life, hearing the surf and seeing the sunsets, when wham, you have been knocked down by the mountain of life and your chronic disease. Your Goliath. Depression oft times hits like a tidal wave, taking us down. Again, our Goliath has raised his ugly head. And we are left standing at five feet, facing our Goliath of nine feet. This book is not for the weak or faint of heart--but if you suffer from any of the plethora of diseases that plague our world today, this book is for you. If you are walking this path, I pray this sixty-day devotional will serve you well. It is not intended to replace your medical regiment but to enhance it. Goliath will try to take away your hope and peace. This book is intended to give you sixty days of joy, encouragement, and uplifting thoughts. Sixty days of giving you a hope and a future in the Lord. Sixty days of helping you revitalize your spirit. Goliath. You. The Lord. Sixty days to find the stone. Come on in and find a way to beat your Goliath. Blessings and gentle hugs, my friends.
Human history has had many mysterious episodes for which there is no easy explanation. Why did the magi decide to take a long and dangerous journey, all the way from Persia to Jerusalem, to bring gifts to a supposed future king? What about the Chi-Rho sign in the sky that encouraged Constantine's soldiers to fight the army of Maxentius and win a great victory in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, which led to the recognition of Christianity in the Roman Empire? Why did Atilla give up on his march to Rome at a time when he had military supremacy in Italy? Why did the Mongols, poised to conquer the whole of Europe, suddenly stop and go back home? Why did the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI, decide to stay and die in the city when the fall of Constantinople was imminent?God's hand appears in all these episodes. He is sending His angels, who take on human appearance and make the light and barely noticeable push that changes the direction of history. In dealing with humans, they do not use supernatural powers, only their wisdom and skills. God's grandiose plans for humanity, beyond their immediate comprehension, are gradually revealed to them. They act as God's ministering spirits, in constant contemplation of God's wonderful creation and His love for mankind.While interesting and engaging, the stories in this book follow a common thread and convey deep truths about God and men.
Very Good is the direct result of an encounter I had with the Holy Spirit, where he directed me to find everything I believed about God's nature, design, and purpose for humanity in Scripture. The six years I spent studying the Word radically changed my life.During this time I discoveredGod's very good original plan for man;the effects that Satan's deception has had on mankind as man was separated from the nature and purpose of God, causing them to live as slaves to sin, Satan, and death;how the finished work of Christ restored God's original plan for man, restoring us back into the image and likeness of God so that we can live the abundant life he designed for us and fulfill our divine purpose of revealing God's glory on the earth; andhow God intended for us to use our faith to believe and receive every redemptive promise that was already provided for by God's grace.Second Corinthians 1:20 (NLT) says, "For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding 'Yes!' And through Christ, our 'Amen (which means 'Yes') ascends to God for his glory."
Life's journey carries one in many directions and through different paths and roads. One does not know what situations one may encounter. But what one does know is God can be trusted to help navigate one through. Situations will come, and that is a fact because Jesus said so. And whatever Jesus said will be so because he is not a liar. It is a comfort to know that when situations come, Jesus will be there to see us through.Situations are not always easy to face, especially when there is a time of waiting. As humans, we often want instant gratification. But that is not how God works. He works through his time and not ours. Trusting him with our situations teaches us how to wait. Waiting requires other things with it, such as faith, hope, and trust. These are the antidote to help us not to become anxious, fearful, discouraged, and worried. These are the things that will consume and prevent us from trusting him when situations come.There are stories in the Bible from the Old and New Testaments that illustrate various situations God's people face. Through these stories, we learn about the struggles and hardships many experienced during their situations. We also gain insight into how his people, such as Joseph, Moses, David, Ruth, Ester, Job, Paul, Silas, and others trusted in God in their situations. They believed that God was able to meet the need of the situation, so they were able to trust in him. And guess what, they were not disappointed. And neither will you if you trust him in all of your life's situations.
Cancer can be a scary word, especially when the doctor is looking at you. But with knowledge of science and God's Word, it doesn't have to be.When the Lord tells you to move, you move. When cancer hit three times, and the Lord healed me, it is time to share my story with the masses. He pressed it on my heart to help others who may be worried about a diagnosis. I can tell you that there is no reason for stress and anguish; all you need to do is just give it all to Jesus. He will give you the peace you are searching for.
Julia is excited because today is the day she goes on Grammy's Treasure Hunt. She is a typical ten-year-old girl with one exception: Julia is a very accomplished chess player. Her adventure involves a unique and unusual chess game that she participates in on her quest to win her treasure. But there are many unexpected obstacles along the way that she encounters, plus a new friend she will meet. Julia will need to deal with all of this before she can claim the prize. Will Julia earn her treasure of a lifetime? Julia's actions and reactions will determine the outcome. Let the game begin!
Tank is so excited! Today is the day he gets his new baby brother, Teddi. Tank can't wait to show Teddi all the fun things at the big blue house by the beach, but Tank soon finds out that having a baby brother might not be as fun as he thought!This book about new babies and siblings is sure to leave everyone with warm and fuzzy feelings as Tank helps his baby brother learn new things, and Tank learns that having a baby brother is actually very fun!
It's a snow day! What should we do? In this decision-making adventure, we are given the opportunity to make choices with Landon as he decides how to spend his day when winter has gifted him a day off from school! What will you choose? Turn the pages based on your decisions and see how your snow day turns out!
In the latest adventure, Grampa brings a special surprise for Little Davey. Grampa teaches Mama and Davey more about God's amazing creation and how He watches over and takes care of all that He has placed on this Earth.They have a wonderful visit to a place that Mama and Davey have never seen before. Davey also gets two new friends and takes on more responsibility for a little five-year-old boy.Grampa leaves a taped-up box in the backseat of his car, and Davey is shocked at what's inside when he tries to use it for the first time.We need to scoot on over to Maplewood Avenue. Grampa's grey genuine 1958 Buick is getting ready to come around the corner bringing another exciting adventure with him. Come along now for a special weekend with Grampa, Mama, and Little Davey Gibson.
The nation of Al Garoth has been destroyed, and the citizens spread throughout the land. The founder, Alvaroth, sent his soul into his life crystal just before he was killed and is planning on restoring himself and Al Garoth for the people to come home to.However, a new enemy will stop at nothing to keep the woods natural and free from other inhabitants. This is when Alvaroth chooses four strangers to come together and aid his mission.
In this book, The Immigrant: From Hungary with Love, you will read the true story of a Hungarian who is a well-known artist, singer, and virtuoso violinist. This is my life as an immigrant who came to the free world through many surprises in his ninety-three years of living. My life was put in danger many times--from escaping a Russian hard labor camp as a young teenager after a two and a half years of torture and pain to finally arriving back home to my family in Hungary as a seventeen-year-old boy, with God helping me find my way home. Starting a new life was not an easy task to embrace as an escaped prisoner; I was forced to leave Hungary and my family behind. I went through many adventures and hard times to make it to America and start a better life. I believe that my hard work and perseverance paid off, and I never quit on my quest for freedom. I truly hope you enjoy my story and come away from reading it with renewed energy and hope.Life is a great teacher for everybody! You learn how to survive when the "wheel goes down," and you must work hard to push up that wheel. It happened to me many times in my life. This book is the life of an immigrant who fought for his future. Please keep the "life wheel" moving forward, up always, and never give up!
A dump truck? A chicken? Who could ask for more? Join Scottie Jo for an exciting ride on the Builderman's dump truck as she goes on her first big adventure! And learn that there are miracles all around us. We just have to take the time to enjoy them!¿
For retired special ops Spike, each loss of life has layered darkness onto his heart. He decided to tie the rope to the branch. He stretched out the rope and tied a knot at one end. He threw the rope over the branch and made a loop at the other end. He put one Harness boot in the loop. Holding the rope, he swung back and forth for a minute. He thought he would need to tie the rope to the branch. Adjusting the rope, he reached for the branch. Then a ladybug landed on his extended hand, changing everything.
In Savannah's Adventures, I would like kids to believe in themselves. I want them to know that you do not have to wear a cape to be a hero. Anyone can be a hero if you help people and animals and live a good life. You can be a hero.
Our Father tells us that if we want to know about the end-times with understanding, then ask Him. He will inundate every person who asks with this knowledge explaining His truths as recorded in His Word. All the events leading up to the end of this dispensation of time, this second world age in which humankind has inhabited the earth, have been presented by our Father in His written letter to us--the Bible.This book explains the who, what, where, when, and why of these events as written straight from the Bible in witness to the world events of today. When necessary, copies of the original manuscripts of the earliest Hebrew and Greek languages in which the Bible was first written are utilized, preserving God's truths apart from any of man's influencing academia, religions, denominations, doctrines, tenants, traditions, interpretations, philosophies, theologies, commentaries, or fables--just the Bible.The end of this age centers on two tribulations, Satan's originating first, followed by Christ's Second Advent, His return. To fully understand them and their purpose, one must be cognizant of the whole story fundamental to understanding the mysteries of God's master plan established from the beginning, from the very first earth and heaven age.Sadly, most people are unlearned, therefore oblivious to God's realities as we go about our daily lives today. Knowledge of these events is brought forth in biblical teachings. This book explains these teachings and will provide a comprehensive understanding of God's whole story. Besides the subjects as indexed, you will learn of many other things, such as the simplicity in purpose of God's plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ; the documenting of this generation as the last; an understanding in witness to the four dynasties bringing about the establishment of globalism today--the one-world order--and how these and many other things work together in culminating the end to this earth age and more.It is "His Story," and as His children, it is imperative that we understand our Father's final plea as we approach the end to this dispensation of time. This is "Humanity's Eleventh Hour."
Leigh Ann Scott spent many years teaching middle school language arts and enrolled her own children in the same school where she worked. With each year that passed, she saw changes taking place in education, and many of them did not align with her beliefs. After observing the children of friends and family who homeschooled, Leigh Ann began to be intrigued by it and started asking questions. Once the COVID-19 pandemic sent her and her children home to school through virtual means, she saw the need even more and unenrolled her children from public school. As a teacher, this was a conflict of interest, but she followed through and never looked back. This is their story.
God Set Me Free is a testimonial written by a man that was set free from his mental health psychosis, addiction, and his existence behind bars. This harrowing tale takes you through several years of fear, depression, massive anxiety, auditory, and other hallucinations.God opened him up to his hidden talent as a writer and gave him guidance and courage to develop a series of business books unlike anything else on the market today.The writer tells and describes his experience with God and how God gave him his calling.
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