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Jesus clarified the requirements of every believer. He simply said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Matt. 16:24). Sounds simple enough…until you begin to break it down.In today’s affluent society, most are not accustomed to denying themselves anything, even if they don’t have the means to pay for it. Personal responsibility is at an all-time low. When tragedy strikes, we look for someone or something to blame. Certainly not my fault.Jesus requires us to take up a cross. Well, that’s easy enough…gold, silver, or platinum? But don’t forget the cross is not jewelry to be worn; on the contrary, it is an instrument of death. Our death.Have an addiction that you are struggling with? Perhaps you have concluded that God made you to live as a homosexual. God’s fault there. And that alcohol or drug addiction, well, it’s a disease. Not my fault there either.So open the pages and take a look. Dare you. The hard truth for all is that the Bible, God’s Word, is a mirror. You and I must see ourselves, in light of His Scriptures, as He sees us. But read on. The Bible contains all the power and tools you and I need to obey Jesus’ command. So take up your cross and follow Him!

This is a humorous story about a young turkey and his difficulties in learning to fly. His friend Henrietta was a source of encouragement. He persevered and, after many attempts, he conquered his fears and found the value of friendship.

If you are hurting because of very difficult and heartbreaking circumstances in your life, "God, are you really there?” is a question you may ask or feel like asking. This book shares the stories of ordinary everyday people who have walked through their own dark tunnels and have come out on the other side. Each story is remarkably stirring as they find hope and peace in a relationship with a God who loves and cares for them and who has given strength for every situation in their lives. Because they have found healing in their own tragedies, God is using them in wonderful and powerful ways to bring help to others. Whether you are in a difficult situation yourself or know someone who is, may God, Are You Really There? be a blessing of hope and encouragement to your heart.

Stories of Glory: Living the Story is a guided spiritual journey through the Scripture focusing on God’s redemptive plan. You enter in each day to communion with God, journaling as you engage with the passage of the Bible. It is a forty-day washing in the Word as you meditate on the Scripture, ponder the questions, and reflect on where you are in your own faith journey.It is an abridged version of Stories of Glory: An Orality Journey Through the Bible. The book could be for a group Bible study and the journal for personal reflecting of the same but condensed material.

In pursuit of redemption, enlightenment, and self-actualization, a soul will eventually discover the Law of One. That is, the greater connectedness of all living beings in God.  Written from the Lord in Christ, You Can Call Him Dad addresses the misconceptions of many in need today. Where do we come from?  How do we get to heaven? Do we have a perfect match?  When will the world end? Told in His words are discourse on the life and times of Jesus and Mary Christ, the mystery of the twin flames, the higher self and the oversoul, the creation story, Noah’s ark and the legend of Atlantis, the Book of Revelation, and Ezekiel’s wheels. This book can be read both as an interpretation of scripture, and, as a prescription for healing now and in times to come.

This book is an attempt to examine the similarities between science and religion instead of focusing on the perceived differences. It attempts to demonstrate the similarities by looking at common goals and challenging the dogmatic positions on both sides by concentrating on what the author considers to be “reasonable” possibilities considering where we are in history. It is intentionally brief in an attempt to keep it interesting and entertaining while challenging the readers to open their minds to the possibilities presented. It also includes episodes from the author’s personal experience where he has seen the possibilities presented at work in his own life and feels many of the readers will recognize those feelings as well. Life can seem very complicated, yet the author contends the basic foundation for living a contended life can be summed up in Three Simple Words.

This novel is about a woman trapped behind her self-imposed “Walls of Jericho.” With her fears to expose the truth, continuing to conceal a deception so as to protect her family’s name and her loathing of the masquerade called her marriage, she falls prey to the devil’s will and is destined to live a life of dread and anxiety.That is until a modern-day Joshua reappears and, through his strength, love, faith, and patience, brings her into the light.Jericho is a faith-inspired novel that is based on a true story of what should have been, and as my friend John Wilson puts it, “Jericho is a great read that inspires you, and forces you to turn the page and makes you want to stand up and cheer!”

These are truly “poems and songs from the heart.” They reflect insight into many years of country life in a small rural town in the Berkshires of New England. They bring to memory the nostalgic country ways and activities of a bygone era, many of which still survive today. The song lyrics represent over fifty years of loving and serving the Lord. They present both joy and sorrow but end with victory in Jesus! All come from the heart of the author to you!

The poems and short stories contained in this book are a reflection and a re-telling of the grace, love, and communion bestowed by our great God on his children. There are prayers, love, and laughter recounted in these memories. Please enjoy and remember they have been written as a testimony to our glorious God and what he can do through a humble preacher’s kid. May God bless you.

“What’s wrong with me?”Have you ever asked yourself this question? Even as an adult and a mother of two, Kathy continued to relive the shame of her alcoholic father spewing this frequent accusation, through gritted teeth, “What is wrong with you, Kathy?” However, as glimpses of hidden memories started to resurface and she gained the strength to look more deeply into her past, she uncovered exactly what was wrong with her—and chose to confront the person responsible.Walk with Kathy as she shares how her pain, fear, and anger were turned into healing, courage, and forgiveness, in a way that would have been impossible on her own. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can overcome past hurts or abuse, Kathy’s story provides hope and describes the path to freedom.

Life is a journey of learning and transformation, driven by a series of introductions to a myriad of people. People who influence that life in one way or another, who inspire and instill values, giving one the tools necessary for this very important journey.Extraordinary Souls I Have Known is a loving and authentic commentary, a lesson in the ways in which many people from different backgrounds, different philosophies, and different ideas about life can converge and contribute to the development of a solitary life that in some way, represents them all.

Grace. We use the word often. We “say grace” before meals. “­There but for the Grace of God go I.” But do we know what it is? Do we fully understand the many dimensions of how Grace works? For many, the answer is “not really.” Hence, Grace: A Workbook. Dr. Clark brilliantly incorporates the theology of Grace with the psychology of every day experiences, always focusing on the core of the Gospel.Grace: A Workbook is an invaluable tool to help us become the dynamic people that God has planned for us to be. It is a one-of-a-kind workbook written with a deep passion for the excitement of God’s love and Grace. At the end, readers will come out with a fresh sense of Grace, as well as a fresh look at themselves and what we can become through the power of Grace.The goals of Grace: A Workbook,• To gain an in-depth understanding of Grace in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand interactive format; ­This Workbook came about as a result of teaching for a year on Grace in her adult Sunday school class. In preparation, she read many excellent books about Grace. However, she realized that many people, because of their life experiences, may have confusion and/or uncertainty about how to incorporate Grace into their daily lives. Thus, these “lessons” were conceived. Each week in her class, as the lessons challenged the students to comprehend the power of God’s love and Grace, they left feeling uplifted and excited to live their lives with a deeper faith and purpose in their Christian walk.Grace: A Workbook is interactive. It can have great benefit for someone to use individually, or, even more so, in a group setting.

March 1, 2018 was the day that changed everything.An administrative error sends Veteran Organization Psychologist Dr. Larry Katz on a week-long beach trip with his family, while the department scrambles to sort out his mistaken termination. Surprising himself and others with his calm, hope-filled reaction to this potentially tragic blow to his career, he sets out to answer the question, “How do we create joy in our lives, even in the midst of troubles and trauma?” Through interactions with others who accompany him on his journey, he explores how a well-accepted, pyramid-shaped, psychological model of happiness can be applied toward his patients’ healing from combat post-traumatic stress disorder and the struggles we all face.What emerges is a practical, five-step approach to lasting happiness as the antidote to the anxiety and depression that plague so many of us today. Dr. Katz’ groundbreaking model of healing and growth is uniquely presented from both psychological and spiritual perspectives while integrating mind, body, and spirit into the equation.

On a beautiful September day, God spoke to me. Not only did he speak directly to me but also within a few minutes, he put it in writing. I can prove it. I don’t know anyone else that has had this experience.You have to read the story to believe it!This direction provided by God is one I want to share to help lead you from rags to riches—guaranteed. You just need to follow the directions.This book is filled with business and personal divine intervention stories from the beginning, and you will see a simple guide for you to follow for an abundant life and career.

Have you ever attended an end-times study or lecture and leave out having more questions than answers?Have you read parts of Daniel and Revelation and are totally clueless as to what it all means?I was once that person above. However, after attending a lecture several years ago, we were told repeatedly that we were to search deeper not only in the Bible but events in past history as well as today’s events to find the truth. I’m sure we can all agree that we are living in end times, but “where are we at, when did it start?” are just some of the questions asked. I took each of the sections of the lecture and really started studying not only what he had talked about but looked further and deeper. What I have in this book explains the kingdoms and time lines with Old and New Testament prophecy. Both fulfilled and yet to happen.I looked back at the early church to see how they believed. The Catholic Church to see what was changed and why and at what Protestants differed in their beliefs.Did you know that the baptism of Jesus was prophesied in Daniel and it happened right on time? There are many clues as to who and what the antichrist is, and it leaves no question. Even the early Protestant ministers knew what a lot of churches today have forgotten. So, dive in and read the information that I have researched and written about to help you understand and believe. And don’t just believe me, search for the truth yourself.

This book is my story, perception, experiences, and manifestation based on my willingness to forgive and no longer define myself as a victim of circumstances. God gives that which is good when we seek to follow the good path. It is verified in the Psalm of David:Mercy and truth have met together;Righteousness and peace have kissed.Truth shall spring out of the earth,And righteousness shall look down from heaven.Yes, the Lord will give what is good;And our land will yield its increase.Righteousness will go before Him,And shall make His footsteps our pathway. (Psalm 85:10-13)We all have domination over our choice to live life at a higher frequency.The fundamental elements of transformation are perception, experiences, and manifestation. Our view of life shapes our desire to live our life to the fullest. Perception shapes our degree of saying yes to life. Reflection allows us to recognize, forgive, and let go to shift our present view of life to a higher vibration. The higher vibration creates a higher degree of desire to live and let life unfold. Life events are lessons or blessings that shape our journey. Storytelling is adding the sequence and details to our experiences to understand. Sharing those stories with others builds collective hope to change unjust conditions or become a better person. Transformation is seen in the manifestation of our life structures. We see shifts in our financial, egoistic, livelihood, health, spiritual beliefs, world views, community, and relationships. We grow stronger in who we are and become beneficial to the community by giving the gift that our soul came to give. We say yes to life at a higher level and create more happiness and fulfillment in our lives. This is transformation and this is the 8 Degrees of Yes!

This devotional series originally came about in 2015 because I was in need of a morning devotional after finishing several from a Bible Application on my phone. Then it came to mind, that I should do one myself. Well, February is National Heart Month, and I love studying about the heart of David and so I started to write a small piece every morning as a text message on my phone to several of my friends.  I had no clue, as to how I was going to be able to have enough material to complete a month of devotionals. Little did I know that there was more… lol. It was also during this time, that some very special people in my life were going through life changing journeys, and this devotional series became an opportunity to reach out and speak words of encouragement, hope.Again in 2018, I asked for a commitment from several of my Facebook friends to join me, at least until 14 February. I told them that they could decide if they wanted to continue.  Most continued and many were added. From there it expanded to 6 months of daily devotionals written in Facebook Messenger format. You may even see some comments from the readers.Top of the Morning (TOTM) 2018 was dedicated to my granddaughter, Elvisha Jo Henry, who had heart surgery on 12 February of that year. We thought she was to have a new valve installed, virtually a new heart, but God had another plan to repair her existing heart. Many of us have new or mended hearts, through Christ Jesus and that is special!  Looking forward to having you join me on this journey... look for words of hope, love, and encouragement! God's heart... All things are possible...when we are lined up with the presence of God and our hearts are in rhythm and flow with his heart.  I believe it. Enjoy the journey!

The journey of life is a life we live in stages, not just by ourselves, but also with our families. How we handle these stages will determine the life we live. I hope that as I have shared some of my own journey with you, you also are inspired to lean on and trust the only wise individual who can love, comfort, lead, and guide you successfully throughout all of these stages. He is our Peace, Comforter, Strength, Teacher, Advocate, and Love, and as you communicate with Him, He will show you how. After all, He is the Messiah.