Rhythms, Rhymes and Inspirational Chimes offers a delightful way to stay in tune with how God sees us each day. An individual story is told in every writing and poem, including the powerful Introduction. Enjoy the rhythmic flow of words that can soothe your soul and make you whole. Smile as you read "I Wonder-Did Moses Laugh?" or reminisce with the flow of "An Evening of Remembrance." Be encouraged and determined with "Can You Dare to Go through Life" and ponder the condition of society with "Faxing, Waxing, and Income Taxing." Read these and many, many, more as your spirit comes alive with laughter as you engulf yourself in "My Money is Funny," "When Texting Was a Book," and "What's Sunday without Chicken." Let this powerful spiritual weapon get you up, get you busy, and get you crackin'-all in the name of Jesus

So take the plunge, dive in and become a partaker in one of the most refreshing experiences a book can offer; for such a time as this. Enjoy

In this fast-paced, pressure-packed, and turbulent world--where truth has become subjective, and living the Christian life with an uncompromising perspective has become a challenge for the child of God-nothing compares with sitting down with God through the pages of His word, and beholding Him through the eyes of the Spirit in a way that opens the Father's heart to you in a refreshing way.

This book does exactly that. It takes the reader, pulls you into compelling stories told with an African perspective, and brings you into the presence of the Most High; where you are left with no other option but to surrender to the majesty of Christ Jesus, our Savior and Lord, who is worthy of all our praise and worship for victorious living.

I moved on in life, but for over forty years, my heart, my thoughts, my pain dragged within. I wondered if would I ever get closure, if would I truly live this life and that more abundantly. I just wanted to unpack the years of baggage that stayed snuggled within my heart and mind. I just wanted answers. I just wanted to see and hear childhood friends I hadn't seen since fifth grade. What did everyone look like? What had resulted from their lives? Would I ever catch up? There had been such a void, like watching a normal hour-and-a-half movie that ended only after fifteen minutes into it, and next you see scrolling across the screen The End. But it's all behind me now. The great God that I serve is a man that cannot lie. His promises have been yea and amen. He allowed me to journey along and discover that he was there all the time, and at age fifty, my closure came. The enemy was exposed. I am set free, and my journey continues as I go forward with God right there with me, helping others to be set free of past trauma, pain, and torment. The devil is a lie. We are victorious. We are what God said we are, fearfully and wonderfully made, and we were predestined to be more than a conqueror, and he came that we would have life and live more abundantly. Be encouraged and never forget he is there all the time.

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.

"Window to Eternity "theorizes that the material world is our learning plane, that is, a stage, as Shakespeare maintains. Nor is physical life meaningless as agnostics, atheists, and many sufferers, oft en contend. Were it so, our Creator would be stupid for having created us, which contradicts the incredible, clock-running universe, the spiritual world (heaven), and life that It created.

Religions, odd philosophies, superstitions, fearful notions and so on, have clouded man's understanding about our purpose here, not our Creator. Simply put, God gives us the opportunity to utilize objects (things) so we can learn how to be generous and loving, not greedy, revengeful and cruel which we cannot learn (or reject) in a spiritual domain lacking anything tangible.

Although many believe or have faith that God answers prayers and interferes in our lives, were this true, It would have long since stopped wars, famines, and disasters, et cetera, most of which we have caused. Nor does this mean that we cannot receive help from great souls like Jesus, as this author discusses.

Though God has given us free choice, It created us fallible. Therefore, judging, punishing, and sending some of us to hell (a concept "which we concocted, not God"), for so-called sins, while saving "favorites" during Armageddon, would be injustice sublime. Besides, whisking favorites away, while leaving most of us behind to suffer catastrophic pain and anguish, would be the epitome of immorality, worse than what civilization's worst dictators wreaked upon us. The Supreme Intelligence is obviously loving or nothing would exist. Beliefs that suggest otherwise are irreverent.

"Window to Eternity "evaluates that we are mostly in tune with the physical part of ourselves, not the spiritual, namely the soul, though it lives forever aft er entering the next world. Furthermore, although we depend on parents to raise us, employers to provide jobs so we can eat, and so on, there, our souls are free to group with morally and spiritually compatible others.

Despite the glitter, gadgets, and toys for young and old, our challenge in a mostly capitalistic world, is to strive to be "much "more loving (than we are), which is a positive energy force we must take to the next dimension in order to prevent negative souls from overruling it, which would cause its collapse, including the Creator, our world, and us.

""If it didn't have a beautiful ending, my story would be too painful to tell.""

Addicted to alcohol by ten years old, a young girl's life was in shambles. As an adult, she sought relief from personal pain, used street drugs, gambled, and sought love and acceptance through homosexual relationships. Due to abuse from others and her own poor choices, she also suffered from serious health issues. After seeking professional counseling, help from rehab centers, and the use of pharmaceutical drugs, she still felt hopeless. Longing for change and feeling powerless to achieve it, Teri sought God's help as a last resort. She experienced many miraculous changes in her life. Because of God's power, she "turned over a new leaf."

Teri Leef is a survivor of childhood abuse, forced addictions, and poor personal choices that were influenced by traumatic childhood experiences. Teri tells her personal story and encourages others to make their way out of brokenness, hurt, and pain. She regularly shares her story of hope and faith. Teri loves reaching out to others through missionary work, both regional and international.

Applying Jewish Ethics: Beyond the Rabbinic Tradition is a groundbreaking collection that introduces the reader to applied ethics and examines various social issues from contemporary and largely under-represented, Jewish ethical perspectives. For thousands of years, a rich and complex system of Jewish ethics has provided guidance about which values we should uphold and utilize to confront concrete problems, create a healthy social fabric, and inspire meaningful lives. Despite its longevity and richness, many Judaic and secular scholars have misconstrued this ethical tradition as a strictly religious and biblically based system that primarily applies to observant Jews, rather than viewing it as an ethical system that can provide unique and helpful insights to anyone, religious or not. This pioneering collection offers a deep, broad, and inclusive understanding of Jewish ethical ideas that challenges these misconceptions. The chapters explain and apply these ethical ideas to contemporary issues connected to racial justice, immigration, gender justice, queer identity, and economic and environmental justice in ways that illustrate their relevance for Jews and non-Jews alike.

This colorful volume is exhilarating, eclectic, and elegant. It is like a diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered. Wisdom flows from one chapter to another. And the motif of love is the nuance that brings this flavorful gift to you. Sheryl is an educator, author, poetess, motivational speaker, and hobby painter of ballerinas. Her warmest passion is to empower, educate, and encourage people whenever the opportunity arises. Sheryl is also the author of Leaving My SHOES Behind.

Adopting the Father's Heart is a vulnerable and challenging look into God's call to orphan care through one couple's experience with adoption. Kenneth and Danielle were on a path to return overseas as missionaries when God redirected them--at least, temporarily. Both felt God leading them to foster children with the possibility of adopting. How did they start the process? What were the challenges and the rewards? Their story informs, convicts, and inspires others to care for the orphans in our communities. "As a pastor who is trying to lead my church into ministry in the foster/adopt world, I am thrilled to have Kenny Camp's book "Adopting the Father's Heart" as a resource...I'll make it required reading for both staff and volunteers who work in our foster/adopt ministry." Dr. Will Davis Jr., Senior Pastor, Austin Christian Fellowship

"Filled with uncertainty and triumph, this book will encourage you to consider those overlooked in our society. With its practical advice and heart-stirring truths, I strongly recommend this book..." Lance Bane, Senior Associate Pastor, Church of the Hills

"Adopting the Father's Heart is an essential read not only for families wanting to foster children, but for anyone who knows a family fostering children...this book will compel you to re-evaluate your priorities so that you will be more focused on others and how you can change lives each and every day." Kelly Gottschalk, Preschool Pastor, The Church at Canyon Creek

The bible is full of mysterious ideas and metaphysical concepts that are complex enough to turn our ways upside down . Though, some schools of thoughts put their heads on the block to defend the accuracy of the holy book; but influenced, at the same time by the spiritual presence of God and the traditional effigy of idolatry, that accuracy is flooded by a stream of doctrines, dogma, norms and traditions . So the author of this book has developed an elaborate rationalization which hold that the code of ethics embodied in the bible produced the humorous theories of nations and peoples that are designed to retard men's understanding of the scriptures . In keeping with the views of religious leaders, and through investigative observations of the scanty knowledge of many teachers of the scriptures, the author has found evidence of a combination of logic and legend .

My book is a book for people that are seeking the TRUTH concerning their Salvation which comes to man through redemption, BASED on a LIVING relationship with the Lord Jesus founded in a LIFE giving process which comes forth out of death to SELF, and a Life that comes forth from a SEED of Life sown in the Natural Life of the Natural Man born in Adam, which produces a Man in the Image of the Lord Jesus, free from INIQUITY and full of the fullness of Christ. A SEED from the TREE of Life, sown in Man, which TRANSFORMS Man into the Image of His creator through redemption, which is a God CREATION process from the Alter of sacrifice and the Cross Jesus died upon applied to the heart of Man redeeming man out of sin called INIQUITY

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.

Experience the sweet fragrance of God's presence throughout these anointed pages. . Simplistic expression of the love and power of God. . Great bible study tool. . Scripturally based.