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They were turbulent years, the ones following America's Civil War. The emancipation of those held in slavery opened new ministry opportunities for Northern churches. Previously blocked from reaching any held as slaves, they now were free to preach the Good News to the poor, helping "bind up the nation's wounds." They did their best to follow the Lord's example--setting prisoners free, releasing the oppressed, and especially as Adventists, proclaiming the year of the Lord's favor.Individuals discovered within this new mission field, the Freedmen, willingly came to hear the Word of the Lord proclaimed. Among their many physical and spiritual needs, one request arose high above all others. The Freedmen wanted to read. That privilege had been vigorously denied in the past, but now, with freedom a reality--they wanted schools. Many had the noblest of reasons. Having heard preaching and teaching from the Bible all their lives, they now wanted to read those words on their own. Others wanted an education to help secure the new liberties coming their way.Northern churches sent more preachers than teachers, yet schools were established. While teaching the new converts to read the Bible, missionaries were pressed to go beyond that introductory level. However, churches on the home front seldom saw the need for expensive schools and only reluctantly supported anything beyond the preaching ministry.Meanwhile, the surrounding White community was strongly opposed to any schooling at all. Teachers were threatened, housing denied, and some schools burned to the ground.Missionaries stood in the middle, seeking to please both the sending churches and the Black Freedmen, while maintaining peace within an oftentimes hostile community. They were overworked, financially under-supported, and all suffered from "burnout"; a few even paid the ultimate sacrifice. Yet many individual lives were wondrously transformed as they participated in this most high and noble Christian mission.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and defeated? Have you lost hope? Perhaps in your despair your heart emits a plea for help, aware you need a power beyond your ability to overcome. Our human abilities limit achievement, but faith connects us to the unlimited resources and ability of God. He is the greater, almighty, and gracious one who has put faith in our hearts that we may know Him and turn to Him in troubled times.Nuggets of Grace, birthed in despair, points us to this God of grace. Its poems and reflections celebrate Jesus and His love as desirable, inspiring, and compelling antidotes to despair and sin in the human heart. Amid competing influences of culture and religion in the world, they invite and encourage us to look to Jesus as the way to strengthen the inner life.To look is to center our thoughts on God, to posture ourselves before Him each day in prayer and praise, and meditation on His Word, as we listen for His voice and direction in our hearts. In such discipline and surrender will God's grace for every trial flow to us by the Holy Spirit. God will comfort. He will draw near to us, and our joy will arise.As I looked in faith, believing, God healed my body and mind. He lifted my head. Like a wilted flower that had been given a drink of water and now rises to face the sun, so my head rose again. Then He told me to go and live.Joy and the grace of God are the important themes of the book. The source of our joy and fulfillment is the living God, who wants us to overcome. He wants to pour out grace on us and write a story on our hearts. It is our testimony as living witnesses to His life, His power, and His love.

Few have ever known the honor and mystique of growing up in the virgin Amazon rainforest. In the late 1950s, Paul Johnson's family of six chose to leave the comforts of Canada to disappear into stark isolation, three weeks travel by dugout canoe from the last outpost of Bolivian civilization. Survival was precarious due to unending encounters with the anaconda, jaguar, crocodile, and an unknown hostile tribe.History shamefully confirms that so-called civilization conquered or annihilated many original Amazonian cultures. Even so, dozens of remote indigenous nations remained hidden in the vast jungle encompassing an area larger than the continental USA. The family's hope was to befriend and respect one of those tribes, equipping them holistically to face the onslaught that would inevitably invade their pristine world.For Paul's family, learning to thrive involved harvesting the bounty of the jungle, carving out a primitive base camp on the riverbank, and tolerating a multitude of insects, intense heat, and fatal tropical diseases. After three years of unimaginable sacrifice, confidence was finally earned with a Stone Age people group, ushering in a tenuous first contact.As book 1 of a trilogy of Rain Forest Memoirs, this narrative highlights the intentions and unrestrained power of God, as played out in the lives of a few ordinary messengers. Faith brought them to the forest. Perseverance kept them there. Peace that surpassed understanding sustained them throughout innumerable trials. Their legacy imparts compelling purpose and destiny for those yearning for far more in life today.

Everything in life goes through a process. A baby grows in their mother's womb, a seed is planted in the soil, and diamonds are made from the pressure found deep within the Earth's core. What is common in these three examples? They are all very dark and isolated places. I have come to learn that God develops our character and purpose in that very same manner--within the darkroom.But remember...what's developed in the dark will shine in the light.

A Message to the ReaderAs I endeavor to share with you, through Reflections of My Life, I am aware of God's love for all His people. It is my wish that, as you read the different selections, you will begin to develop a desire deep in your soul, to trust God as He gives you strength to work and accomplish the things in your life that might seem too different for you at the time.Remember, God never gives us more than we can handle.The Lord hath been mindful of us. He will bless us. (Psalm 115:12 RSV)This is the third book published by Christian Faith Publishing following My Angel and Me and Our World (a children's book).It is my desire that you will consider reading these three books, and I pray that you will be aware of God's love for you. This book, Reflections of My Life, can be utilized as a devotional book. Scripture is included to each entry which makes the material more meaningful.

In this world, chaos certainly seems to reign. World events and news leave many of us anxious and searching for help to navigate it all and worrying about what it all means for the future. If this is you as well, the Lord has the answers you seek. Are you curious about the Bible and what it says? Have you ever asked yourself, is the Bible really applicable to the world today? In What If? we will look at the possibility of what life could be like if we lived according to God's plan and directions for our lives. Come, join me on a journey of God's Word. Together, we will walk through "What if" questions and explore the answers that the Lord is eager to provide.

If you want change, abundance, overflowing, and an intimate walk with God, talk a walk with the author along the path of life. Hidden Treasures: A Psalms 23 Journey provides the tools necessary to traverse this ever changing and challenging path of life. The author provides scriptural basis for developing a faith-filled intimate walk with God that will lead us from the valley of trials and tribulations to the land of promises. Share in the intimate details of the author's life and how she allowed God's word to guide her through many trials and tribulations, to receive the ultimate gift of victory in Jesus Christ. If you're tired of feeling defeated, beat down, and disappointed, then journey with the author along the valley of life into a place of overflow and abundance.

This book is about the life and times of Dr. Becky Rouse-Curry as an educator in the Twiggs County school system. She faced many trials and tribulations; however, her faith in God brought her through all her situations. She is retired now, but she appreciates each challenge because it made her stronger in the Lord.

The Relentless Purity Workbook is designed to complement the book Relentless Purity. The pair is ideal for a men's small group study or for anyone who is serious about letting God clean out their heart of sexual lust or even impure motives in a seemingly benign situation. The questions can facilitate meaningful discussions about intriguing topics-- like avoiding pornography, dealing with an infatuation, or having healthy social interactions with women--that may be awkward to bring up elsewhere. These thought-provoking questions allow each group member to compare their personal values and perceptions of societal expectations with the others and to hone their understanding of what God and society expects.The Relentless Purity Workbook takes you on a journey of getting to know yourself better. The workbook revisits all the main points made in the book but also encourages you to take a closer look at what you believe and why. The author does not tell you what to believe but allows room for the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart, as only He knows your thoughts and motives. We will look at different types of common relationships and situations where temptation may lurk so that you can let God examine your heart for any sinful, or simply unwise, behavior.The author's hope is to foster an open and healthy conversation about men's behaviors around women, whether they are intentional, subconscious, or even misunderstood, and to remove any misguided or subconscious guilt. This is not about shaming people; it's about helping men to identify and break free from unhealthy and harmful patterns of behavior so that they can enjoy a spiritually, mentally, and socially healthy life.

Have you done everything the world told you? You got the degree, a great job, and even the family you wanted. Yet you still feel unsatisfied or unfulfilled? Do you feel like you have more to give but do not know what to do? It is time to fulfill that dream that God gave you. Maybe you are in the middle of fulfilling that dream, but you feel stuck, burnt out, or that you want to give up. It is not too late. You can still fulfill that dream.In this book, Dr. Sanchia Miller analyzed her experiences against the Word of God. She shares insights about the life lessons learned while on her journey to pursuing her deepest childhood dreams. She describes how to determine if the dream is worth going after, what it takes to get to the dream, how to fulfill the dream, and how to tear down barriers that may stop you from fulfilling that dream.That idea, goal, or dream that is haunting you could be a call from God. Begin the journey of rediscovering your true self. Fulfill the dream. Find the place you were meant to be. You are wonderfully and uniquely made to love God, love people, and do the good works He prepared for you to do. Do not settle. Be all that you were created to be.Website https://sanchlovelife.com/ instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanchlovelife/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanchiasmiller/ facebook https://www.facebook.com/sanchia.miller.5/

Newlyweds Dale and Brenda Hargrowe return to Massachusetts from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, at the end of WWII to begin their married life together.What they don't know is that in Salem, there is a group of followers of a young girl whose cousin was one of the people hanged during the infamous witch trials of 1692. This group thinks this girl was a prophetess because she had visions of future events. One such event was of a female descendant of the presiding clergy at one of the hangings. This woman would someday come to Salem to face retribution for the part her ancestor played in the hanging of many innocent people.They think Brenda is the fulfillment of that prophecy!Also, one of Dale's college professor colleagues puts him "on notice" that there are real witches in Salem, and they want their revenge on Christians for what took place in 1692.These two groups begin a two-pronged attack on Dale and Brenda in their desire to get revenge on anyone who believes in the one true God whom they so demonically hate.Together, Dale and Brenda fight the forces of wickedness in a place where wickedness has lived for centuries--Salem!

In my book, there is a poem, "Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul," which says a lot about everything I write about. There are many beautiful things and places that God has put on this earth for us to enjoy, but men are destroying it all. The morning sunrise, the clouds, the stars--just look up, let your eyes and mind search through it all.Forget about a world that is too lost and misunderstood, and like me, pray to be a blessing to someone in some way each day. It will put a smile on a lot of faces. I hope I can touch someone with my poems. It means God's blessing to all who believe.

In this collection of the author's personal missionary stories, you will cross oceans, learn how to live in other cultures, taste foods that you may never have imagined, find out what it's like to live in the middle of wars and famines, raise four happy children, and see God do miracles that change lives for eternity. You will be face-to-face with fanatical fighters, gangs of thieves, and hopeless people. Your job is to learn how to hear God's directions in every situation and then trust Him enough to do exactly what He says--or maybe die. The greatest challenge of all will be to know God yourself.Africa, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, and Ukraine are some of the places described in these stories. There you will sail among tropical islands, climb snowcapped mountains, walk jungle trails, and meet wild animals. If you survive, you may have the opportunity to tell someone about Jesus. How will you do that? Then what happens? When you see the real God at work, it's worth everything you've ever known, including your very life.This book is an opportunity for you to know what it's like to be a missionary.

Tilly loves the squirrel family who adopted him, but his wolf instincts make the family unhappy. Can the wolf cub ever get it right? Read what Tilly does to put his squirrel family in danger.

We, as Christians, need to learn to stand on God's Word. In our world, our customs change. Trends will change. Our answers may change. One thing that never changes is God's Word. In these last days, we need to know what the scriptures say in the Bible. It is God's Word to us. It directs us and teaches us how to live a godly life. It teaches us how we can live our best life. God did not promise us a life without problems. He did promise to never leave us without hope and comfort. His Word is part of that promise. We need to have practices in our lives including spending time in His Word. In this book, you will find over 105 scriptures to meditate on and memorize. Christians need to hide His Word in their hearts more than ever. God is faithful to call to remembrance the answers in trying times.If you do not pour God's Word in your hearts, what gives you wisdom? Included are over fifty-two scriptures that are explained to help you understand them. There are fifty-two more listed for you to look up and learn. This is to help develop a Christian attitude and mind-set. This is over 105 scriptures at your fingertips. New believers and all Christians benefit in knowing and memorizing scriptures. Begin here hiding God's Word in your heart. Come learn the Bible, the source that never changes!

The power of our free will and our power of choice will, ultimately, set the course of our lives.If it is our mindset to choose the way of love as the direction for our lives, then there will be the need to yield to truth. Love cannot be without truth.Truth cannot be without righteousness. In truth, there is freedom. In that freedom are reconciliation, peace, and joy. Love is the way, the truth, and the life of righteousness. We first need to understand love to adorn ourselves in its awesome power.

Brenda Wilson is an impulsive young woman who longed for a soulmate with whom she could share all her hopes and dreams, including her secret desire to own a coffee shop. Corey Chambers is a more reserved individual who simply wanted someone to love and treasure him, just the same as he would do for her.When these two strangers crossed paths, they began a journey together that would change the course of both of their lives.

Founder, Only a Pit Stop, is based on Potter's direct and effective experience in working with foundered horses and provides guidelines on how to help your horse. In years of speaking with frustrated and concerned horse owners, Potter came to realize that many questions in the equine industry are often answered with treatments that prove to be ineffective--especially when dealing with foundered horses. The book covers some of the follies of an industry that--aside from veterinarians--requires no licensure or regulation of its workers, which leaves many horses and their owners vulnerable when a complex problem arises. Every horse owner must advocate for their horse, but horse owners are often faced with a daunting task when trying to sift through misinformation and outdated modalities. Founder, Only a Pit Stop, can help you save your horse's life and your bank account during what is often the most painful time in the horse's life.

Adam, the Unknown is my interpretation of the facts from the Bible detailing Adam's life.