Only the few can claim to be the best of all or better than anyone else in a particular endeavor or accomplishment. But most of the rest of us can claim significant success within a sphere unique to each of us-the personality only you in the whole world can claim and the mix of challenges and opportunities only you are confronting. To assure your progress in this personal arena, author John R. Gunn offers clues to your personalized success through 75 of the time-honored Bible Proverbs that encase the wisdom and practical help that has guided adherents of the world's most renowned religions over the centuries. "In a time such as ours-one of massive change, competing claims to truth, and deep uncertainty-the need for true wisdom becomes urgent. In these reflections from the Book of Proverbs by John R. Gunn, we encounter afresh the power of biblical wisdom, a wisdom our culture desperately needs. Gunn was an articulate and prolific minister whose insightful and faithful sermons and newspaper columns spoke confident and wise truths to the first half of the twentieth century. Now, through this volume, those truths speak powerfully to a new generation." Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta GA. John R. Gunn's popular syndicated newspaper columns on inspirational themes appeared for over fifty years in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. His messages also reached listeners over 2,000 radio stations plus the Armed Forces Radio Network through the broadcast "Be Still and Know." Other of his books recently published include Those Loving Feelings: The Song of Solomon for Newlyweds and Under the Gunn: Inspiration for Preachers. For more resources by and information about John R. Gunn, including access to hundreds of classic "Be Still and Know" radio devotionals based on his work, visit the Day1.org website: http: //day1.org/facing_life

Epic poem's are rare jewels of literature. An epic poem is a long poem that tells a story. Kid Lightning and the Thunder Peach has a precise rhyme scheme and is sub-divided into minor poems or chapters. This story is meant for a mature audience. Kid Lightning and the Thunder Peach is primarily a romantic love story. Kid Lightning and the Thunder Peach dare each other to speak in a poetic, romantic fashion. There is a man versus nature theme with powerful thunder and lightning. Love in this tale is forbidden. There are many temptations to make love and a passionate kiss. There are women in leadership positions with strong lady characters including historical women as angels. This life and death adventure includes insight into being disabled. This story has an exciting heavenly adventure. There is also a battle against the Devil. The spiritual experience brings them a small step closer to God.

Ocean of Compassion: A Guide to the Life of Universal Loving provides inspirational guidance for the cultivation of the essential virtues necessary to live a life whose purpose is to overcome our mistaken ways of acting and thinking and become a Buddha for the benefit of all. It explains how to cultivate this motivation, called Bodhichitta in Buddhism, and how to shape universal loving into a truly transformational life through the practice of the virtues of generosity, patience, effort, moral discipline, concentration, and wisdom. Expressed in poetic form, the book can help you change your thoughts, words, and actions so as to live a meaningful life of service to others--one in which you truly love your neighbor as yourself.

This book deals about the Islamic Gnosticism and present a comprehensive narrative about the Theoretical Gnosticism (Irfan-e-Nazari). In accordance with Islamic Ideology the most exalted aim of God and his divinely appointed prophets is the training and guidance of human being in their spiritual journey from earthly temporary abode towards the eternal God's Celestial-Kingdom. The main contents of the book as mentioned earlier are the etiquette and instructions of Gnostic journey, ways and manners of servitude, detailed descriptions of deeds and worships that must be performed by a wayfarer, and what sort of behaviors and restrictions they must practice in order to attain the desired results. The book consists of preface and three parts covering the following topics: Self-purification, Human Virtues, What to be?, Heart in Qur'an, Hard-heartedness, Self-refinement, Self-struggle, Egotism, Worldliness, Piety, Characteristics of the Pious, Repentance or Self-Cleansing, Training and Perfection of Self, Faith, Means of Achieving Perfection and God's Nearness, Invocations, Instructions, Obstacles of the Path, Nourishment of Moral Virtues, Righteous Deeds etc. The most prevalent misunderstanding about Islamic Mysticism which must be clarified is that relinquishment of worldly involvement, seclusion, and monasticism are not prerequisites for undertaking a spiritual migration towards God-Almighty; on the contrary, as it would be shown in the later part of this book, Islam demands from its followers that while living among the people a normal social life discharging the individual and collective obligations, they shouldn't be negligent of their own selves and must pay special attention towards their spiritual purification.

The word of God is not designated to any one group or nationality, but instead is available for all who wish to learn His word and apply it to his or her daily life. Even better, understanding the Bible does not require a degree in theology, but simply an open heart and mind.

Uplifting and deeply moving, "Walking with God Is a Divine Journey" shares ways to develop a closer relationship with God through our life's experiences. Author Lisa Olivares Young explains how, regardless of how your life began or how many mistakes you've made, the promises of God are deeply rooted within us to seek the life He so graciously desires for us.

Young uses personal anecdotes and biblical stories to illustrate how God has worked in her life. She also explores the doubts, fears, and perplexities she has endured in various life situations, illustrating how she found comfort and guidance in the Bible and through prayer. Each chapter touches upon a subject often encountered in our walk with God, including learning from your past;
overcoming life's challenges;
discovering your purpose;
taking the road less traveled.

Part memoir and part Bible study, "Walking with God Is a Divine Journey" will help you develop your faith, understand God's love and guidance, and listen to His correction, all by reading and applying His word.

This is the story of one man's burden for the city he lived in and loved. Detroit, once America's leading industrial city, falls with political corruption, racial intolerance, and its auto industry's refusal to change. Bob spearheads the partnering of his New York City church with an inner-city Detroit church, trusting God's power to take one small step in revitalizing Detroit. This book may challenge you to trust God to raise you from your own struggles. "Bob Chancia has accurately and passionately communicated the issues facing Detroit as well as the hope for Detroit-the Gospel of Jesus Christ ... because Jesus is the only hope for Detroit and all men. Bob, a native New Yorker, loves Detroit as much as we native Detroiters. I couldn't put this book down A must read " -Diane Denaro Frank, founder and executive director, AngelHouse.org "Here is the account of a miracle touching two great cities. New York's Calvary Baptist Church, by joining with Detroit's Citadel of Faith Covenant Church, has displayed the power and presence of Christ in helping bring a once great city back to vibrant life. Bob Chancia has beautifully and forcefully recounted this miracle that touches two cities." -Rev. James O. Rose, pastor emeritus, Calvary Baptist Church, New York City; Dallas Theological Seminary board of directors for nineteen years.

This book is written for individuals that have felt alienated from God because the church failed. After our son was sexually molested by another member of our church, Richard and I looked to our pastors to help us navigate through trauma and pain that such an event produces. Not only were our pastors ill equipped to direct us toward healing, they were unable to express empathy or support. Their solution was a don't talk rule and just forgive directive. When these failed to satisfy us, the senior pastor stated he would released us to find healing somewhere else. In other words, we were KICKED OUT OF CHURCH. Like so many people that have been wounded by the church or church people, our children were ready to just walk away from the church and the Lord. After all, how do you separate the two.? These were the only pastors our children had ever known. Our pastors had taught us to view the church as family. They had repeatedly reminded us, We were in covenant relationship with the Lord and each other. Yet when life got ugly, they couldn't wait to get rid of us. How do you separate the truth from the lies after such rejection?Richard and I have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ that precedes our joining that church. We knew that Jesus had not treated us so coldly. We were not willing to walk away from Jesus. Yet we, too, needed to learn to separate Jesus from religious tradition and religious people. This is a recounting for that journey of learning to separate the God that loves us from the church that so often misrepresents Him. May it give you hope.

The greatest need of professing Christians today is a better, deeper, and fuller knowledge of Christ. The Christian life can be described as getting to know God better every day. Every Christian should regularly?daily?read the Word of God. We should find time for quiet time or personal devotion. For over 20 years I have been using commentaries in my devotions. The blessings derived from the commentaries is overwhelming. I am writing this commentary to share some of those blessings and lessons I have learned over the years.

"It has been my privilege to know Franklin Trainer for several years. He is a man of Christian character and has proven himself faithful. He takes his responsibilities very seriously while attempting his very best to live holy and being led by the Spirit. I would say that he is old fashion in his beliefs, but he simply just believes the Bible. You will only find him using the King James Bible in his studies and devotionals. My wife has spent time with his wife and their home is solid, stable and full of Christian joy. If you want to read devotionals written by a man that lives them out daily, please read Provoked." Sincerely, Evangelist Matt Pringle Ottumwa Baptist Temple Ottumwa, Iowa "Cut from the old cloth of the patriarchs, Franklin Trainer wastes no time trying to be good. He knows that he is a sinner and must have God's own goodness for his own. Franklin is not concerned with simply being right. Rather, he insists on Christ's righteousness being imputed to him. This is a man who has been to Bethel, and who has walked with God and every aspect of his life is fragrant with the aroma of celestial delights. Now he has erected an altar, and welcomes us all to worship with him at the feet of the One he adores. Having wrestled with God for every benediction within, Franklin generously invites us to enjoy them with him." Pastor Caleb Thompson Austin, Texas Born and raised in rural Missouri, Franklin grew up appreciating the value of candor and honesty. Choosing early on to surround himself with older mentors, his own age and maturity has now served to solidify the benefit of having learned plain speak during his formative years. Reared in a crosspatch of Protestantism, but not saved until the age of 29, has forged a post salvation passion, and a compelling heart, to reach out to others who perhaps live in like delusion that all is well with their soul apart from being "born again" (cf. John 3:3, 5). Working for some 24 years in youth ministry, Franklin takes seriously the admonition "to teach others also" those eternal truths instilled in him by "faithful men" gone on before (cf. 2 Timothy 2:2). Franklin teaches and preaches regularly in chapel and Sunday morning classes as a staffer at his local church and Christian school; as well as on the radio in the nearby community. Married, with two grown daughters, two terrific sons-in-law, and one granddaughter; life in CHRIST is rich and rewarding indeed. The Trainer's make their home in the Ozark region of the 'Show Me' state; enjoying country living at its finest, amidst some of the best climate and scenery found anywhere under GOD'S Heaven.

The world as we know it is about to change. Whether it is the Mayans' 2012 or the Christians' final days, humans can feel a major change coming to the world they now inhabit. Blood Quantum offers the hope of change of mind and soul over that of physical extermination. A world where the veil between the spirit world and the physical world once again is opened so that both can be quided by the Great Mystery of life, in a peaceful and harmonious way.

The writers of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book presented twelve steps to a better life. Spiritual Steps discusses those steps and the spiritual principles associated with them. The information within these pages is not just for the suffering alcoholic or drug addict but is a tool that can benefit all people in all walks of life.

This book tackles issues most people within the Christian community don't like to talk about-- the ungodly desires, habits, false security, or pleasures that have them in bondage. For the sake of "keeping it real" with the readers, I share my personal testimonies of past struggles ... making it easier to face up to anything that has you in bondage and press forward toward Christ. I pray that as many people as possible can be exposed to the gospel and walk in the freedom, victory and authority Christ bought for us. I am a living witness that doing so will help you stop living below your potential and trust Christ in every aspect of your life. If you are a big fan of the truth, you will find hope and encouragement in the messages found between the pages of this book.

With the upmost intimacy, the Spirit of the Lord unveiled many hidden secrets of God's image throughout our bones. It was because of this Teacher's insight and guidance through the study of the musculoskeletal system, I was privileged to enjoy this eye-opening journey.

While on our path of study, this amazing Teacher highlighted descriptive words along with biblical number values that were as golden nuggets or stepping stones through the temple of my own body. Those same golden nuggets proved to reveal hidden secrets of God's handiwork as from a carpenter's blueprint.

The Spirit of the Lord revealed God's image in one group of our bones, to represent Jesus' birth; His life and ministry; thorns that relate to the Kingdom of God, and the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Revelation 4:2-4 has a powerful image of God that surrounds the Sword of the Spirit; and a breathtaking image of God's love through the Cross. Each and every one of God's images relate to Genesis 1:26. God said, "Let Us make man in our image, according to Our likeness..." I was constantly reminded that these images of God, and more, were first framed within Adam's bones, and they exceed far above all the animals that God Created.

This book holds a gift of love and encouragement for the entire body of Christ as well as those who are searching for unshakeable identity. God's image, cleverly designed within our bones will build greater confidence to allow God's power to flow more freely.