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Choosing peace sounds nice, doesn't it?You may be wondering, where can I possibly start? Here in this book, you will find your way.A path to humor and hope. A journey through challenges and balance. A feeling of love and joy. And in our sometimes "less than peaceful world," you will find peace if you choose peace.Peace will come in all sizes. Some of you are looking for world peace--love that choice. Some of you just want a little peace of mind, a little peace with yourself. Wherever you are in your journey, you can bring about peace one day, one step, one choice at a time.Peace will always be the more difficult choice, but that's what God has called us to do. God calls us to peace on many levels: peace with ourselves, our family, our neighbors, our community, and yes, even peace in our world. Where will you start? Are you ready to choose?So let's strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up.--Romans 14:19 (CEB)

All this...the Lord made me to understand by the writing, by His hand, upon me--all the work to be done according to the plan. (1 Chronicles 28:19)The overall purpose for these scriptural writings and meditations, A Word from the Rock (Listening to My Father Makes My Heart Sing), is to selah!Selah is a Hebrew rendering, which represents "a stop, a pause, reflection, to think on, and to praise." Selah is translated as an "intermission" in the Septuagint, which is the earliest Greek translation of the Old Testament, was completed in second century BCE, and was quoted by Apostle Paul.To selah is to focus on the things that our Father, who is in heaven, might be speaking through His Holy Spirit to our hearts and what He wants us to think about.Selah:

The purpose of The Spiritual Self-Assessment Interview is for individuals to take a deeper look at their spiritual relationship with God and evaluate themselves on how well they are living out what they profess. This first-of-its-kind book will encourage you and provide you with a tool to help measure areas that can be improved upon. It will also give you a sense of accomplishment as you will vividly see areas where you have done well. This is a fresh perspective to challenge the way we think in our current culture. We are evaluated at our place of work and given a ninety-day review, a midyear review, and an annual review. We then strive to do our very best to improve in areas where we fall short for our employer. If we are willing to challenge ourselves to do better due to the critique of man, how much more should we be willing to do whatever it takes to improve ourselves for our God?

A RIVER IS MORE THAN JUST A RIVER IN THE DINGHYIn this heart-stirring Christian adventure, L C King unravels hidden truths within the human spirit and explores the depths of faithful giving through the lives of a grandmother and her granddaughter.After losing her parents in a tragic accident, six-year-old Kara begins spending the summer months at her grandparent's cottage along the St. Joseph River.Kara loves the summers in the country-fishing and rowing in the dinghy-while listening to Grandma casting her bread through storytelling.Now at seventeen, Kara arrives at the cottage for the summer a different person. She is insolent, defiant, and self-centered.Alarmed by the changes she sees in her granddaughter, Grandma prays to God for wisdom and direction.God charts the course as he accompanies Grandma and Kara on a memorable river adventure in the old weatherworn dinghy.At summer's end, Kara returns home. She disregards the lessons learned along the river and navigates an uncharted course in her life.

Standing firm in the face of adversity is an opportunity that we all get to endure. I think the willingness to stand is not something that we learn to do but rather that we are inspired to do. When we stand, we give the Lord something to work with. We give him someone to anoint for a purpose, someone to use for his cause. The willingness to stand arises from having seen others do so or having been inspired through his word. Standing firm in the face of adversity is also a matter of character. Pastors, people, and churches often find themselves with the choice of standing firm or fleeing. Those who stand are guaranteed a fight. Those who flee are guaranteed a failure. Since this is the case, standing, looking for God's victory, seems to be the proper course.

In 2020, the world changed. What can we expect? Question what to believe and what's next.

I chose the title A Childhood in God's Arms because, throughout my life, my father hurt me. And God gave me a vision of Him picking me up and setting me on His lap as a child who was being abused. I laid my head against His chest, and there were tears falling down His cheeks while He held me in His arms.

Marriage of Honor is a Premarital Counseling Course that covers a number of different perspectives to help a couple think through issues that may come up in their future marriage. This Participant's Guide is a workbook to be used by participants in the Marriage of Honor Premarital Counseling Course in order for you to take notes during the course. My prayer is that you will find this material helpful to you in your current relationship and in your future marriage.2

Marriage of Honor is a title that comes from my desire to help couples rise to a higher level of seeking to honor God in their choices in life--including their marriage.2

It would be fantastic if life's experience was only marked by smooth sailing and ease. Yet, that is not always the case. Jesus expressed, "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows" (John 16:33 NLT). Nonetheless, sudden storms can catch you off guard.In the middle of one's journey, an unforeseen torrent assails where calm had been. Anxiety rises. The best efforts seem fruitless to diminish the impact of the storm. The strain of trying to navigate the tempestuous waters and howling winds is overwhelming. Questions flash in the midst of the tumult along with feelings of doubt, inability, and the why of the situation. Follow author Mike Warren as he unpacks a stormy season in his own life and his reflections on the journey. May this sailor's journal bring insight and encouragement when the waves rise and winds howl in your own experience.

My sister Altagracia Marta Casado had ovarian cancer. Members of the church were called to come and pray for her. They said she had cancer because she was possessed by a demon. Their idea of prayer was to point a finger at her while yelling at her, telling the demon to come out. When she passed away, they said she died because she had no faith. The horrible spiritual crimes committed against the children of God by pastors and preachers is what you will find in this book. You will also find the sad story of a group of homosexuals who went to church hoping to have an encounter with Jesus. Many have stopped attending church after experiencing spiritual abuse by those who have distorted the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This book is also for pastors and preachers.

God Is Willing is an inspired book that reveals the loving kindness of our Creator. This book helps you become aware of what the spiritual realm is doing for you, and what it is doing to cause calamities in your life. Showing you how to discern the difference between the thoughts that God's kingdom gives and the thoughts that Satan's kingdom gives. Becoming aware of this will help you in your life. Being that we cannot see angels, we need to know the difference between the two types. God has made sure that honorable angels' actions/ways be different from the demons, so that we the people can know them by the thoughts that we are given. It is our thoughts that propel us to do good or bad. There are many treasures that our Creator has left in the land for us, the people, to find, and having this discernment is one of them. This discernment allows you to not automatically accept the thoughts that you have. Once you start learning to reject thoughts that are harmful to you, the honorable angel's thoughts will have a greater hold on you so that you can be released from the harmful thoughts. Honorable angels give us thoughts with feelings attached to them so that we can maintain our goodness. As you read this book, you will see how your thoughts can manipulate you to do things that are non-beneficial; however, utilizing your discernment will counteract these non-beneficial thoughts. Whether a person does God's will or not, they can still have salvation through thy Lord, Jesus.

Respond "lights and sirens" with Firefighter Tom and become a Rookie Rescuer! This exciting new workbook for kids is based on actual calls from Tommy Neiman, a thirty-year firefighter and paramedic in south Florida. With each call, your child or student will go on the scene of an emergency and gain valuable insight about first-responder work. Even more important, your child or student will learn how God worked powerfully in the midst!Each chapter (call) ends with both practical and spiritual questions and a related Bible verse to learn (blank spaces provided for answers). Also included are three "project" chapters, with instructions for parents or teachers on an actual fire station visit, an EMS station visit, and a fire hydrant visit. Firefighters and EMS responders will be impressed by what your child or student has learned! Finally, each child or student will be able to cut out and post his or her "Rookie Rescuer Certificate" after completion. Cool! Recommended for children second through sixth grades.

Good versus evil. God versus the devil.The devil surrounds us every day. You may not recognize him because he possibly looks like someone you trust or love. He is the ultimate con artist. The good news, though, is the day you choose God and Jesus Christ, you claim victory over Satan. He loses all power over your life, and the darkness and depression are replaced with hope and joy.In Have faith in God but Believe in the Devil, Glenn recounts personal experiences that have shaped his faith. He offers real-life examples of God and Satan both winning battles he has faced. This makes for an intriguing and honest collection of fascinating short stories.Glenn also offers some amazing pictures of thoroughbred horses that he has trained over the years.

Not all cancer comes to kill but to clear our part. There is current treatment for several types of breast cancer and continuous research to find a permanent cure. But having a cheerful outlook toward it can save our lives or give us the strength to battle the ordeal of breast cancer.This is my story, and I am the author of my brand-new life now. I will not let anyone write or edit my life story anymore.

Four decades ago, a friend of the author remarked that a book should be written in honor of someone they both knew. The indiscreet nickname for this person is Squat. Up to speed on most all facets of life, Squat knew just enough to be dangerous, mainly to himself. When a problem arose, he found a solution, oftentimes causing more harm than good. The two pals quickly brainstormed and came up with a book title. All they needed was substance of some educational and entertainment value to place between covers. Flash ahead forty years. Sadly, the friend is no longer here. Having over six hundred articles, stories, and editorials published by various newspapers and periodicals at his disposal, author Michael Dexter Hankins had more than enough material to finally create such a testament. Going through a short yet lengthy editing process, You Don't Know Squat! came to life as an eclectic mix of 102 humorous and quirky tales. It's also an entertaining plethora of undeniable facts, hyperbole extraordinaire, outlandish thoughts, unsubstantiated information, life adventures, misadventures, irony, oxymoron, gossip, sarcasm, inflammatory opinions, uncalled-for advice, and secret innuendos. Literary scholars and bibliophobes alike will find the contents humorously enlightening.

Teach Me to Pray introduces children to a friend for life, a Father in heaven, someone they can turn to for strength, courage, comfort, and hope.When I was raising my children, talking about God and praying to God came naturally. It was not a "thing" that I had to consider, at what age or when or how to broach the subject of God. It began from day one. I wanted my children to know that they would never be alone; they will always be loved unconditionally. I wanted to give them the greatest possible gift: faith.Teach Me to Pray informs children that they are made in God's image. He lives in them. It teaches them they can make mistakes and lean on God to try again. Teach Me to Pray motivates children to inspire goodness in themselves and others and to brighten the world with His light.

Great and wonderful lessons were learned by our family and everyone in the neighborhood as we were constantly on the move.Our family remained close-knit and adjusted smoothly to many uncomfortable situations.We remained stable and prosperous. Our climb to success and stability wasn't hampered by our circumstances.Moving and living in rental properties is much different than moving into a home that is being purchased. There are difficulties in life but to sustain a family and goals under extreme pressure that comes with the change of moving, dismantling, and reestablishing a healthy environment for family living was made possible by the knowledge, skills, wisdom, and family coordination of Mrs. Grace Waters. She put everything in motion.Each home/house we lived in told a story and reflected our attitudes and our abilities to adjust with positive results. Mrs. Waters had a philosophy. I'll restate it here: When someone gives you the back or anything that is secondary and unacceptable, take that thing or situation, change it, refurbish it, turn it around, and make it the front with beauty. Mrs. Waters had flawless ability and courage making changes and improvements.We learned how to overcome and thrive with opposition and not be bitter. From our life lessons of lemons, we made lemonade.The houses really could talk.

In Set Apart, Magdalene Casola lays out her spiritual journey to Jesus Christ. It was a long journey with a lot of twists and turns, successes and setbacks, but it led directly to the throne of God. As the saying goes, hindsight is twenty-twenty, and looking back, Ms. Casola can now recognize how God had always had His hand on her life. Just as He does for every person that picks up His book! God wants to be a part of our lives desperately! We misunderstand Him, misunderstand our place in this world, and misunderstand the plan that God has for each and every one of us to bring us closer to Him. For anyone who can't seem to derive lasting fulfillment from the ways of this world, who is always left with the sensation that there must be more to it than this, this book offers biblical explanation as to why that is. We were born into this world, and yet we are not of it. We are just passing through--the big question is, to what? Ms. Casola offers her own experiences coupled with the promises of God as outlines in the Bible to help you navigate your path to inexplicable joy and the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Phoebe's Perils is a suspense story about domestic violence filled with both fiction and nonfiction. This story reflects some of my own personal story as well as some of those who were in shelters and prisons with me. Names and some details have been changed to protect the innocent.Follow Phoebe as she decides how best to escape her abuser and find her freedom. Readers should be aware that the views of the abused and abuser are present. Some will come away from this book, saying it could never happen that way, while others will realize that the story's core meaning reflects their very own lives. Either way, this book will open up your eyes!

This book tells the story of how Kris Kringle became Santa Claus. Read about the Christmas angel and experience the magic of Christmas town. Come along with Kris Kringle as he has his first flight in Santa Claus' sleigh.

Book Cover Having Joy and the Holy Spirit, Raquel Cedillos's second book, is dedicated to God, Holy Spirit. This book talks about depression, loneliness, and confusion. She answers many questions Christians have, such as "I'm baptized now, do I still have the Holy Spirit in me?" "If I do, now what?" and "What do I do to keep the Holy Spirit in me?" Many Christians are confused about those three questions and think they are doomed. On the contrary, Raquel proves that the answer to the questions is "Yes, yes, and yes, it doesn't matter if you baptized yourself one or forty years ago." You have the Holy Spirit in you; now you must live a joyful, godly lifestyle.This book can be used in a Bible study or to just keep for reference because it's a great book full of biblical verses and knowledge. This book makes rational statements and suggestions on how to obtain both joy and the Holy Spirit and to live as a full, true, and complete Christian. By following seven useful signs of the Holy Spirit's presence, you'll reaffirm your faith because you have courage to change and start thinking the way God wants you to. This book also gives you the opportunity to surround yourself with Christian people and comment and suggest your own experiences and share them. It will work as a therapy if you're over the depression, loneliness, or confusion, because this time you won't be the patient (spiritually), but the physician (advocate).