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The real-life stories of five courageous African-American women of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences, trusting in God's strength and love. Each story is told to share their experiences, and to encourage and strengthen others. As current executives of Take Your Sister 2 Lunch--a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City, the ladies were inspired upon creating the title of their book from the inspirational song, "Blessed Assurance," a popular spiritual hymn. Under the guidance and tutelage of the TYS2L CEO, Dr. Dianna Anderson, JD, the ladies graciously came together to tell their personal stories in the hopes of providing wisdom, encouragement, strength, and self-love to women all over the world. It was God's love and mercy that gave them the strength and courage to survive and gain wisdom from each experience. Their unique experiences reveal His genuine love, mercy, and existence in each of their lives. So now, by a common thread through their own personal stories, which were destined to be told and shared, created an even stronger bond between them. There's healing in telling your story--for you and others! Speak up, speak out...speak!

God is always faithful to the believer! I am living proof that God has brought me through many trials, and when I finally realized I needed to do His will was when I wrote this book. My prayer is that this book goes worldwide and causes a revival like this world has never seen!

Never has there been a time such as this; the world needs truth! It is time for this book!Nearly two thousand years ago, one of the most famous conversations in history took place as Jesus Christ said this: "'To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.' Pilate saith unto him, 'What is truth?'" (John 18:37-38).Pilate was aware that there were many people declaring at that time their truths about a great many things. As it was then, so it is in the twenty-first century, a time when it seems that the whole world is convinced that there are no absolutes, and so truth is only what we determine it to be. In the same premise, the world of religion has become a very confusing place.If God is not the author of confusion, then why are we so confused? Why are there countless versions of Christianity today? Why are teachers teaching so many variations to God's salvation message? When senior deacon and Bible teacher Matthew C. Haner began his quest to find the answers, he could not know of the magnitude of the journey he was about to take. He soon realized that finding the answers could not be about allowing himself to be entangled in the web of endless doctrinal debates and comparing doctrines to doctrines. Nor could it be about pointing to who is right or wrong in this present century but rather, finding and accurately presenting the genuine doctrine of the kingdom of God and heaven. It was then that God put it upon his heart to go "back to the beginning."Written in an easy-to-read format, Matthew's work will systematically guide you into the original truth about repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit of God. This study guide clearly reveals the original salvation message taught to the whole world. The author reminds us that the Word of God exhorts all to "earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints," and so students and teachers alike, settle in as you learn of the original truth found within the Word of God.

This devotional book is a second book for the author, Lucy Allen. In her first work entitled The Pond, Lucy shows how God can be seen in everything in the natural world. Nature itself is a testimony to our Creator. In her new book, Pearls of Great Price, Lucy's devotional material has expanded beyond the pond, somewhat, but continues to focus on every day things to teach a spiritual lesson. Matthew 13:45-46 says this: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. When he found one very precious pearl, he went and sold all that he owned and bought it." Scholars liken this merchant to a Christian and the pearl as the kingdom of Christ. You will find pearls of faith, grace, hope, love, mercy, peace, promises, and salvation within these pages, and it is Lucy's prayer that the lessons contained within this book will point all merchants to the cross of Calvary. The last pearl is that of living the Christian life and knowing the tools that we have in our arsenal to walk the walk as a child of God. Will you sell out to Christ to obtain that pearl of greatest price? *All scripture references are from the King James Version or Common English Bible unless otherwise noted.

Will God use me for a purpose and a plan in my life? If He will, how can I know it? When I hear these questions from people, I always say, "Yes, He will." His personal promise is that He does have a plan and purpose for your life. Just read Jeremiah 29:11. You're not going to understand everything that comes your way in life. Trust one thing: The same God who loved you enough to give you life loves you enough to plan for the future of the life that He has given you. God promises that if you seek Him, you will find Him; and in doing so, you will also discover His plan and purpose for your life (God's will).A lot of people spend a lot of time wondering about how God's will is an enigma that cannot be figured out. This is a very common misconception. We can figure out the plans He has for us. All the details may not be crystal clear at first because God keeps some aspects of His will to Himself; but with study and meditation of God's Word, we can know the path to take in any given situation. He will never leave you searching for answers. You will have to spend time seeking Him for answers to your prayers; but once you do, He will never disappoint you. God is the only one who knows the plans He has for us and how they can be achieved. They are plans that hold renewed joy and peace. You must renew your mind with scripture from God.It's my desire that whoever reads this book will let God show His everlasting love in a fresh, new way. No doubt, once you come to Christ and accept Him as your Savior, the most profound aspect of the Christian life is discovering that He has a will and purpose not only for your heavenly life but also for every situation you face each day.

God began speaking to Conie Taylor in his jail cell at a federal prison in Sandstone, Minnesota.During these encounters, God revealed many mysteries of an impending end to be revealed to a dying world, "When the time has fully come."Conie Taylor is not a minister, a pastor, nor an evangelist, at least, in the traditional sense. He is a carpenter who works at his trade to support a family, but what differentiates him from other men is that he had specific mandates brought to him in his jail cell by two angels.Why Conie? No one really knows, but we know enough about God that it's the message and not the messenger. So for no other reason, we listen to Conie Taylor.It took this Alabama carpenter many years before finally being able to document God's directives, and so Conie Taylor has finally written his amazing revelations.This book, by no means, replaces the Holy Bible but enhances its statutes and disciplines. We encourage you to allow the Spirit of God to lead you through the reading of this book and that when the time of decision is made, you will have had all the essences of His Word to sustain you through the end!ContactConie Taylorconie3737@att.net

This book is for you!Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, Call of the Heart: 40 Days Devotional is here to help you continue on that journey by bringing focus and awareness to your everyday walk with Christ, whether you are on the shore, in the boat, or walking on water.To those who need encouragement, while it may get hard, keep going. There is victory on the other side of each opportunity or challenge. No matter where you are in your faith journey, this book seeks to encourage and remind you that you are on the right path. This book also teaches to remain faithful to your faith, and you will reap the benefits of one who has run the race well through everyday living.Faith is not a one-day tryout. Either you make it or fail. It's a lifetime practice of sobriety.

I Am Peter is the story of Peter, the disciple and apostle, as told by Peter himself. I invite you to walk with Peter or perhaps just listen as he speaks to you about the segment of his life from the time he met Jesus through Pentecost in Jerusalem. Peter talks about learning to know Jesus, being called the "Rock," walking on water, denying Jesus, the resurrection, and Pentecost. He talks about his doubts, fears, frustrations, joy, guilt, observations, reactions, relationships, and fishing. As you listen to Peter tell his story, you have the opportunity to walk in his shoes and think about what he said or did and imagine what you might have done.Just remember that you are a Jew two thousand years ago and have no knowledge of anything you know today. You have personal contact with Jesus and His teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection. The book is fictional as to Peter's thoughts and reactions, but the things that occur are based on the Holy Bible with actual quotes and references.Peter as a person was an ordinary fisherman who enjoyed his work but over time became an extraordinary man. He was blunt, outspoken, and brash, but he also was curious, uncertain, and fearful to the point of denying Jesus. Through it all, Peter developed a great faith and passion to spread the Gospel of Jesus. Peter was touched by Jesus, and perhaps you will be touched in a different way after walking with Peter.

Marcie was desperate to find out what was wrong with her. The constant depression with antidepressants and tranquilizers since the age of twelve; too many suicide attempts to count; migraines that caused her to hit her head against the wall; lost time she could not remember; and numerous psychiatrists, but no answers. There had to be an answer. Almost by accident she starts seeing a Christian psychologist who wants to find the answer too. Her feeling of losing control; her rapid mood swings; her nightmares about a closet door; these all led to an unexpected discovery. A poem she wrote in therapy led them to believe that her inner child was hiding in a closet. But why? A dream revealed a closet full of children that she was hiding. Twenty-seven of them to be exact. Who were they? What did this mean? More therapy revealed that they were all parts of her. Alternate personalities that had lived through: the sexual abuse as a child by her father and others, the rejection by her mother, who blamed her - a three year old; the horrifying rituals of a satanic cult; the torture she endured from them; the rapes, even by a religious clergyman. It all spelled out Multiple Personality Disorder. She had dissociated and alters were created to live through the horror and terror of her childhood. She would have to relive these memories that they had been keeping. Only through the help of God, and the caring therapists, was she able to live through the eleven years of therapy. Interesting and suspenseful as the discoveries are made and inspirational as God puts the pieces back together to make one whole person.

This book is written for those who have an appreciation for our American culture, traditions, and values and want to see them continue. It's written for those who love freedom and want to see our country continue to be blessed and prosperous. So if you're one of these, you can say along with me this simple and sincere prayer: God bless America today and always. Amen.

While working at several companies, Mr. Sawzin presented training on Quality Management, Statistical Process Control, Computer Aided Design, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Problem Solving and Decision Making, and New Engineer Employee Orientation. The training included the presentation of works by Deming, Moen, Crosby, Kepner-Tregoe, ANSI Y14.5 and others. During this time Mr. Sawzin observed that not one quality technique can stand alone. Process Improvement requires the use of all these techniques. This book presents how to use these techniques coordinated together to improve a process. Mr. Sawzin has spent a life working career on applying training and quality research in real life applications and work environments. During this time Mr. Sawzin has proven the intent of these techniques and theories in real work applications while working with factory and office workers, and as a trainer, Standards Engineer, New Product Engineer, Design Draftsman, and Tool Designer. Mr. Sawzin shows these applications within this book. SAWZIN PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS"Developing a Computer Graphics Training Program" IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications. November 1983.CADAM Users Exchange. Presented seminars and workshops on developing structured training program applied to CADAM. November1982, September 1983."Cost Effectiveness - A model for assessing the Training Investment". Training and Development Journal. American Society for Training and Development. January 1978."Training, What's It Worth" Training and Development Journal. American Society for Training and Development. August 1976."Effects of Structured Versus Unstructured Training on the Performance of Semi-Skilled Production Workers" Industrial Training Research Project. Bowling Green State University-John Manville Corporation. 1974.EDUCATIONBowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OHM.Ed. - Career and Technology Education, 1974B.S. - Technology. Major: Engineering Design, 1972Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OhioA.A.S - Engineering Graphics Design Technology, 1970

In a newly built home in the mountains, an old man named Clarence Callahan prepares for a lengthy visit with his youngest daughter, Liza Jane. The experiences they share in the month they are together would not only bring them immense joy but it would keep precious memories alive from the past while making new memories.Liza is a caring and fun-loving businesswoman, who set aside a month to devote spending quality time with her ailing father. She is aware of her father's declining condition, but she has not spoken to him about it. She finds, during the time with her father, that she wants more enjoyment out of her own life. She learns that she had lost sight of the young girl she used to be. Liza had not realized that she had been missing adventure in her life, until she runs directly into adventure while being with her beloved father.Time is moving rapidly for Clarence Callahan. He knows there is an undetermined amount of time left until he will not be able to remember. He has a list of places he wants to go with Liza and hopes to accomplish most of the goals he has set for their extended visit.Come along and share the days with a father and daughter as they see what adventures are in store for them at the juncture of time.

Through much effort and research over the past nineteen years, Amy Socha has done her very best to demonstrate the overwhelming proofs of the authenticity, accuracy, and wisdom of the ancient biblical writings. There is a great amount of evidence from archaeologists, historians, theologians, biblical prophecy, and even scientific discoveries. These proofs lead us to the conclusion that only God could have inspired the words of the many writers directly through their thought processes. Many of these writers were true witnesses of the many details involved in both the humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ, and those details are all described in this manuscript.A careful study of both the Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures reveals identical words and passages in both sets of scrolls. This means that the New Testament writings are an exact fulfillment of the writings of the Old Testament. (the Tanakh) In both, there are truly many instances in which God, in His perfect wisdom, illustrated the promise of a Messiah as the "way" to obtain salvation of our souls and eternal life in heaven and how He has already kept that promise in the person of Jesus Christ. Amy reveals how many of life's difficulties can be prevented and how many problems can be solved. She describes how to have a meaningful relationship with Jesus and the many blessings obtained through that relationship. These blessings are all meant to give each of you peace and joy in this life and in eternal life.

The Legend of the Secret Flowers is a true story that took place in Memphis, Tennessee, once upon a time.It was just an ordinary day when Mama decided that the time was right to plant her bulbs in the garden. As with every other day, Mama enlisted the help of her four-year-old son to become her "special helper," as she called him. This was no average assignment, but it was one that was to be esteemed and, of course, always followed by the reward of a delicious snack coupled with quality time.By virtue of the hidden nature of freshly planted bulbs, Mama's special helper could not grasp why he could not see the flowers after all of his striving to bury the bulbs. It was then that Mama created the mystique of the secret flowers and told the boy how they were becoming something new in God's rich soil.The Legend of the Secret Flowers became a teaching tool that reinforced several simple scriptural precepts, specifically the notion that God is always working on us, even when we cannot see the outcome. The boy grew taller but departed neither from the legend nor the lessons of the secret flowers that his mama told to him that one ordinary day. And Mama hid deep in her heart all the words God gave her as well. She remembered those secret flowers and the day with the four-year-old boy for many years to come but most especially in springtime when the flowers were in bloom.

The object of this book is an exercise in thought and an exploration of our consciousness. For only in knowing and growing ourselves can we truly make a difference in existence.

As a teenager, Ron Coleman passed up some pretty amazing opportunities, all for reasons even he didn't understand. Upon graduation from high school and with no goals or ideas in mind about his future, he drifted along for a while. It was a very uncertain time. The Vietnam War draft was a looming threat to all able-bodied males of that age group. Eventually, with the draft about to call his number, he felt forced to enlist in the Air Force. Scared to death but much to his surprise, this new life led him on a path he never could have imagined.While reflecting back on his life during preparations for his second and final retirement, Ron realized just how much God had influenced every aspect of his journey. What if he didn't have those surgeries as a toddler? What if he had been allowed to play sports at an earlier age? Why didn't he go to college when it was first offered? All he really knew for sure in those earliest years was that he was forced to go to church far more often than he wanted. What Ron wasn't aware of during all those church attendances was that God's love was quietly and securely being planted in his heart and mind. His faith, he learned later, was what had sustained him and stood out as a very important part of his life.It was only when he took the time to think about everything that had happened in his life that he could see God's fingerprints on it all. Ron's story then gives credit where credit is due and hopefully enables others to know where and how to seek help when needed.1

My Beloved is the unfolding of how Cortnie was wooed with his presence, rivers of love showering her with his grace, writing love on her heart, and reviving her heartbroken soul, changing her forever. Within these pages, you will find the hurt, the pain, tears of joy falling like rain, thoughts of wisdom, thoughts of peace, and life experiences that tried to shape her, but nothing could come against the one who made her. My beloved has a name; it is Yeshua!"I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine. He feeds his flock among the lilies" (Song of Solomon 6:3 NKJV).

This book presents an argument for the thesis that Jesus is the incarnation of the divine Son of God. This argument is based on the philosophical arguments (1)that God would become incarnate in order to make it possible for human persons to become sons of God, (2) that God would confirm that the divine Son of God had become incarnate in a specific individual human person, (3) that God would confirm this by an appropriate manifest miracle, (4) that the human person in whom the divine Son of God has become incarnate would claim to be the divine Son of God, (5) that the teaching and character of this human person would be consistent with what it would be reasonable to believe the teaching and character of God incarnate would be and the justified historical claims that (6) Jesus claimed to be the Son of God incarnate, (7) that his teaching and character were appropriate to God incarnate, and (8) that God raised Jesus from death, and thereby confirmed (9) that Jesus was the divine Son of God incarnate.

The problems of life, they can make you or break you, depending on your beliefs and perspectives. After setting myself up for failure and my world began to fall apart, I found myself sitting alone, humiliated, and broken beyond repair. There was no way of coming back from this, or was there?I chose to end my life when I could not handle the consequences that came from my own actions. My mind was totally consumed with dark and painful thoughts that I could not let go of, but God, who is in control, decided, "No, Jerome, it's not your time. As a matter of fact, I have plans for you, things for you to see, places you are to go. No, my child, it's not your time." And with that, one chapter of my life came to a close and a new chapter began with God leading the way and blessing me beyond anything I could have imagined for myself.This book was written while I was working abroad in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in one of the many countries that the Lord gave me the opportunity to visit and work in. This was a prime location for solitude with God, and I had a lot of free time to devote myself to the Lord in prayer, meditation, and fasting. I feel God led me to this location for a deeper relationship with him, and part of me feels he led me here to write this book. I'm one of the many people who looked at suicide as an option to dealing with the hardships of life. Had it not been for God's grace and mercy, I would not be here today, and I would not have experienced the beautiful life that the Lord had waiting for me on the other side of my problems.

In his first study book, Nathaniel Jones delves into the principles, strategies, and challenges of studying, meditating, and applying the Word of God to our everyday lives. It is in these consistent, sincere, and often imperfect efforts that we will develop a deeper relationship with our loving Heavenly Father. In this soul-transforming work, Nathaniel builds upon God's foundational principle of love. It is love that captivates and motivates us such that we yearn for it and it only. It was this epiphany, despite years of being a pastor, church leader, husband, father, and son, that he began to grasp and embrace what he felt had been underemphasized in his ministry. With a renewed enthusiasm for the transformational work he was witnessing in his own life, he began sharing these enlightenments with others.This study is to inspire a personal relationship with God. It is not to support our religious beliefs or denominational doctrine but to help us learn, know, and live the truth and walk in love. Part of our conundrum is having a relationship with someone with whom we have no conventional physical connection. A personal relationship with God requires surrendering to the Spirit of God and intentionally studying His Word while also being transparent, reverentially relaxed, and open with Him. He knows everything yet wants a loving--not merely transactional--relationship with us. He wants to hear our voices, and He wants us to know His will. It is in these times that we can share our thoughts, stories, traumas, etc. with the One Who gets us--for with Him--we are always safe--emotionally and otherwise.It is in our relationship with Him that we begin to truly know who we are as His children, the seed of Abraham through Jesus Christ. In this way, we become the people God created us to be and live the successful, joyful, and peaceful lives we truly want and that He intends for us to live.

The big silver bird was mortally stricken, both engines were out and one was on fire. Even the right windshield had been breached. The large cranes had flown with multiple impacts all over the jet. Inside, the pilot was struggling for control in the buffeting winds, cold and feathers. The copilot was fighting the surging of cold air, trying to plug the hole in the windshield with his winter coat. The manager of the six Asian girls was yelling instructions in Chinese to them. They had to protect their heads and necks with inflated life preservers and their pillows and blankets, for a crash landing was soon to take place. They might have maybe three minutes before impact. The pilot scanned the terrain. Mountains were everywhere, save the half bowl. But one set of eyes up on the mountain saw it all, and he prayed out loud for God to help them....and him!

This will be one of the most amazing and revealing books that you have ever read. You cannot skip through it or put it down. It takes you on several literary paths that are clear in understanding, but have been hidden to us, some for many, many years. Its revelation has always been right in front of our eyes. It shows the understanding that the early church disciples would have had and can now be understood by us. The emphasis attributed to world events that only God controls compels you to immediately think about what is going on.If you read the Bible, the issues addressed in this book will help you understand with full assurance of clarity some of your questions of doctrine. You will have one regret after reading it, and that is, that you didn't read it sooner. If your desire is to be inspired and to know your Lord, you will definitely be affected, your eyes will be opened, and your heart will be glad!Some of the insights in this book can instill a revival in the Christian faith to know the God of Israel. There will be revelations that will open up your heart to a great deal of understanding and perception to open the eyes of your heart to really see your God, that he is the only one who is worthy to be praised. It will show you groups of facts and how they all fit amazingly perfectly together. It will make you think and to honor the glory of God that you will find in his word. To let you know our God is an awesome God, who is the creator of heaven and Earth, that time is very short and that our Lord Jesus Christ is coming back again very soon.How great is our God! Gadol Elohai!

Men whisper of the secret things. Men seek to find the profundity of the ponderings of God's heart. I am one of these men--I sought the ever searching of infinity; I pondered the mechanics of its quickening. Also do men yearn for the clasp of love--the lavishing of the hearts luster for in the heart lay the light of all man. All people seek these wonders, and all flesh ponders upon these floundering thoughts of the deep. Yea, even I, Aundray, hath sought what the infinite holds in its keep. Traverse with me, and I shall tellest thee of a tale--one of seeking in the deep waters, one of flames of fire upon the soul. Venture with me upon the vastness of the outskirts of the deep vessels of waters of wisdom. Dash thy foot with me in the valiant heat of the luminous sun to know the circuits of love.My tale is the telling of a lad, seeking in the shadows of the deep to find power and godhood. In the end, I found respect in Christ. He alone is the God of all things. In turn, in mine own foresight, as I asked the Lord for might--but not to conquer, rather to bestow a love that is in the likeness of His that it be so I bestow it to one who cares not for me. In this peradventure, I fulfill the challenge I made to the wicked one: that all things are therefore used for the excellency of God's love. Liken a Spartan in the ways of the mind, I held her memory within. I phalanxes inside the province of the heart and mine chi zakar was forged. All wisdom and love to our King, yea, to our God. For He fulfilled in me this thing; he who hath ears to hear, come thither, read on, and pronounce the tale in thine minds.

Do you want to take hold of what God has for you? Are you saved? Because there is the human factor, sometimes we grapple with hurts, emotions, and other situations. The Spirit wants one thing, while the flesh another. There is no middle ground. We want to be effective in our Christian walk. Maturity is key to developing a strong Christian character that improves throughout life. Knowing scriptural truth helps in every season of life.This study actively engages adults of all ages. It prepares us to spiritually grow in Christ by being exposed to not only scenarios and activities but also ways to apply what we learn in our everyday life. We want our spiritual walk to exhibit the spiritual fruit that pleases God. This, in turn, will enable us to obey him.