This book challenges its audience to become so equipped with God's Word as to be able to neutralize unbiblical dogmas that today's children are learning and explores the existence and nature of God, creation, sin, Old Testament heroes, the life of Christ, salvation, and the Christian's eventual grand becoming, like our glorious Lord. Joyce May Neverson is an evangelical Christian of Afro-West Indian descent who has devoted most of her life (from 1960 to the present) to Christian education via Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and AWANA children and youth ministries. Apart from her being a life-long student of the Bible, over the years Ms. Neverson has taken several teacher training courses offered by Child Evangelism Fellowship and other such training entities offering programs geared to honing the skills needed for the effective communication of God's word to children and youth. She studied nonfiction with Longridge Writing Group between 1998 and 2001 (she also holds a Poet Laureate certificate, received in September 2003 from The International Library of Poetry). From 1983 to the present, Ms. Neverson has served as editor for Now - God's Time - a quarterly periodical published under the auspices of The Good Tidings Gospel Chapel here in Brooklyn, New York, where she, along with her husband Daril and family, have fellowshipped since 1972. She is the mother of three married children - Lois, a nurse coordinator, Stephen, a music school teacher, and Warren, a seminary student - who, along with their spouses are all committed Christians Ms. Neverson's education, training, and 36 years' experience as a registered nurse (now retired) allow her to bring unique perspectives to bear on some of the topics she discusses in her book, The Grand Becoming, topics such as: evolution and intelligent design.

If there is ever a chance to understand fasting once and for all and incorporated it into your spiritual life, Fasting Outside the Box will exceed your expectations and revolutionize your walk with God. The differentiation of fasting "inside" or "outside" the box is very thought-provoking as it reveals the contrast between one's motives and the condition of the heart. Fasting was commonplace with the early leaders of the Church and it is still one of the most impactful disciplines that draws us into a closer intimacy with God. Pastor Bankas maintains that fasting not only ignites the "fire" of our devotion and commitment to God but also intensifies and strengthens our prayer life. With great insight, he shows you how to... Hang out with God Purify your heart Come near to God Receive the secret pearls of fasting Know why you should fast "John Bankas leaves footprints wherever he goes. I see Fasting Outside the Box as a written expression and extension of this pastor's love for everyone he meets. Here is a book that will definitely leave indelible footprints on your heart." - Bruce D. Johnson, Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools, Castro Valley, California. "Fasting Outside the Box is born out of a consistent life of prayer and fasting led by Pastor John. He is not theorizing about fasting or writing about a vicarious experience he has had with it. This book describes a firsthand experience." - Dada A. Daodu, Special Education Teacher; Technical Assistant, Kogi State, Nigeria. "Fasting Outside the Box takes the fear and mystery out of fasting and gives a clear, step-by-step understanding of how fasting can benefit you, especially in developing an intimacy with God." - Joy J. Zandona, final-year MAT student at Fuller Theological Seminary, California.

Abuse in the church is real. The place where one expects to find love, inspiration, and healing can become the very place where harm and destruction occur. Sadly, pastors and church leaders can bring abuse to their people through the use of a rigid and harsh approach to leadership. Other leaders are indifferent about what happens at church. When legalism and self-righteousness dominate or permissiveness is pervasive, the church that God intended is destroyed.

In "Understanding Abusive Church Leadership: What It Looks Like and How It Debilitates the Life and Spirit of Church Members," author Judy R. De Wit presents a challenge to you to identify what kind of leadership your church uses. Once you determine its approach, you can determine what changes your church should make to enhance a healthier church environment-one that leads to a better church for everyone.

Christ's mandate for His Church is for it to be a place of healing, restoration, and recovery. Everyone should feel safe to be a member. "Understanding Abusive Church Leadership" seeks to equip you to help your church to serve God as He intended.

This novel is about a young boy as he experiences life in the time of Jesus Christ. It tells of his early life at En-Gedi, his life as he travels with Jesus, his life after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus and about those he encountered as he lived his life out in Capernaum to the age of 100 years. In effect, it is a bible story that explains the rudiments of Christianity. It is a great adventure in Christianity.The author is retired from the U.S. Air Force where he became acquainted with North Africa and the Middle East. In 1999 he and his wife had the opportunity to tour the Holy Land and Egypt. He came to appreciate the rich history of the area of Jesus Christ and the Pharaohs. In order to put it all into perspective, he wrote this novel to assist him in better understanding his Christian religion and how Christian message has spread throughout the world.It is based on the history listed in the Reference section and a harmony of the gospels of Matthew, Luke, Mark, and John. It acquaints the reader with the Jewish One God in contrast with the multiple gods of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Their gods were laid bare by the free offer of salvation by the One God.

"Throughout the ages, in all parts of the world, the messages of miracle have been heard. They appeal to the child within us all and make the world more loving and wondrous than it often seems. But there is no man or woman living to whom miracles are out of reach. If we believe otherwise, it is due to the illusion that simplicity and innocence are lost." Rodney Charles "Anything is possible. This book covers the lives of hundreds of miracle workers and leaves you feeling like you know them all personally. Some saints fly freely through the air, some talk to angels, while other read your thoughts as easily as any spoken words. This book is fun, funny, and inspirational. If you are looking for conformation of miracles, this is the book to read. Canadian Book Report "The Author, Rodney Charles, has created an easy read and a good choice in its field that is also light and fun." Phyllis Tickle Publishers Weekly "This compelling collection of miraculous accounts, historic and modern, is both scholarly and charming. Its sheer simplicity opens the heart and delights the soul." Reverend Bishop Tormin "This book urges us to believe in our dreams. It reminds us of what is true, great, and lasting, and makes us feel like children again." Los Angeles Times "This book is hard to believe, and hard to resist." A.K. Wilson National Independent Review About the Author Rodney Charles has spent fifteen years researching and writing about how the mind and body function to accommodate supernatural phenomena. He has delivered over a thousand lectures and taught courses in eight countries. His ability to bridge the gap between the religious and New Age community has given him a significant reputation. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, he currently divides his time between Canada, the United States and India. He is available for lectures and may be contacted through 1stWorld Publishing. Email: [email protected]. Publisher: 1stworldpublishing.com, 1stworldlibrary.org Author's Note: "Throughout the ages, in all parts of the world, the messages of miracle have been heard. They appeal to the child within us all and make the world more loving and wondrous than it often seems. But there is no man or woman living to whom miracles are out of reach. If we believe otherwise, it is due to the illusion that simplicity and innocence are lost." Rodney Charles "Anything is possible. This book covers the lives of hundreds of miracle workers and leaves you feeling like you know them all personally. Some saints fly freely through the air, some talk to angels, while other read your thoughts as easily as any spoken words. This book is fun, funny, and inspirational. If you are looking for conformation of miracles, this is the book to read. Canadian Book Report "The Author, Rodney Charles, has created an easy read and a good choice in its field that is also light and fun." Phyllis Tickle Publishers Weekly "This compelling collection of miraculous accounts, historic and modern, is both scholarly and charming. Its sheer simplicity opens the heart and delights the soul." Reverend Bishop Tormin "This book urges us to believe in our dreams. It reminds us of what is true, great, and lasting, and makes us feel like children again." Los Angeles Times "This book is hard to believe, and hard to resist." A.K. Wilson National Independent Review Publisher: 1stworldlibrary.org, 1stworldpublishing.com

We grow in Christ as we seek him together. Jesus' own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others and allow life to rub against life. By gathering in twos or threes to study the Bible and encourage one another, we most closely follow Jesus' example with the twelve disciples. This workbook by Greg Ogden is a tool designed to help you follow this pattern Jesus drew for us. Working through it will deepen your knowledge of essential Christian teaching and strengthen your faith. Each week contains the following elements: a core truth presented in a question-and-answer format a memory verse and accompanying study a field-tested inductive Bible study a reading on the theme for the week questions to draw out key principles in the reading This material is designed for groups of three. It has also been used successfully as an individual study program, a one-on-one discipling tool, and small group curriculum. This expanded and completely updated edition includes a new guide for leaders. Jesus had a big enough vision to think small. Focusing on a few did not limit his influence. Rather, it expanded it. Discipleship Essentials is designed to help us influence others as Jesus did-by investing in a few.