Shameless Verses takes you on a journey through chapters of the author's life from adolescence to womanhood. This book reveals some of Akira's deepest issues, prayers and praises. Exposed in this poetic collection are the author's real life experiences and observations on real life issues, as she presents many of her most intimate thoughts...unashamed!

Celebration: Eucharistic Faith and Practice surveys the Bible's witnesses to God's interactions with his people. It sketches the contours of the theological disagreements that have beset the Church in light of attempts to incorporate Aristotelian philosophy into its sacramental theology. Author Bruce Upham presents a way past the conflict. He proposes that Christians turn their attention to Jesus Christ's promises to be present bodily in the Eucharist and to his calling to his followers to become his body-his arms and legs-through the celebration of the Eucharist for the sake of the Holy Spirit's mission. Working from a variety of sources, Celebration draws upon highlights of the scriptural testimony to the presence and work of God, references to the Church's history of theology, and insights from the work of philosophers. It weaves together these strands to create a compact presentation of a theologically defensible understanding of the real presence, without rearguing the issues that cluster around Aristotle's philosophy of being. Whether you have found yourself living according to the Catholic perspective or the Protestant view of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, Celebration extends the hope of discovering a way to transcend past conflicts and to return, instead, to the joy of celebrating Christ's eucharistic gift in both faith and practice.

Available to all of humanity is a place of intimate love with our Creator. Within this sacred realm of fellowship is a treasure chest of knowledge, intelligence, unimaginable peace, and indescribable pleasure. I wrote this book to help individuals and church congregations, make the vital transition from religion to relationship. The Yearning Heart of God is an in-depth, detailed revelation of God's heart revealed in Scripture, as well as His blueprint on how to discover the way into a love relationship with Him. This book will help individuals and churches identify exactly where they are at on their spiritual journey, and what to do next to keep moving closer to God.

Ever wish for something to challenge your thinking? How about a fresh application of looking at something? Well, The Daily Thought Shaker (R) could be just what the doctor ordered. It is a collection of devotions that adhere to the truth of God's Word with new twists at just about every turn. Whether you like to start out your day with a new thought about how God wants you to live, or if you prefer to end your day thinking about God, The Daily Thought Shaker(R) can help. Just flip through the pages and take a random sample of the titles: "Batteries Not Included" (April 29-30), "Hypothetical Grace" (June 26), "Are You Done Yet?" (March 17-18), "Are You Living by Faith or by Credit?" (May 22), "Who in Hell Knows Your Name?" (October 29), and "Customized Christianity" (July 15), just to name a few. The Daily Thought Shaker(R) will challenge your thinking in the application of Biblical truth in your daily life.

Satan tries to corrupt every good thing that God gives us, and he often succeeds at this through our own ignorance and complacency. In Ultimate Truth and Lies, author Adelle Yvette Potgieter exposes the web of lies that Satan has spun to ensnare believers and unbelievers alike. In turn, she counters those lies and their consequences with the real truths about God. Part I provides an overview of topics relating to varied aspects of our daily lives, such as poverty and suffering; religion and custom; destiny, purpose, and choice; gender, marriage, and sex; emotion; and forgiveness. It challenges traditional mainstream thinking and shows that manmade rules, inspired by Satan, deny the opportunity for happy, fulfilling lives. Part II focuses on self-development exercises and explores issues such as anger, rage, sadness, and negative thoughts that impact our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Potgieter offers skills to change your life for the better. Part III is a collection of thought-provoking poems that will inspire the reader and invites reflection of personal life truths. Ultimate Truth and Lies challenges you to examine your life. Are you living as a victim of Satan or as a victorious spiritual warrior of the living God? A happy life is yours for the taking by accepting the responsibility and undertaking the work necessary to reach that goal.

In The Christ-Man Chronicles, Cooper-Giles posits a compelling argument for both clergy and politicians, and their social issues, which should manifest and morph into models of progressive change and enlightenment.This book chronicles somewhat the search for bin Laden and Al Qaeda, the "War on Terror," and the incidental attacks on Iraq in March 2003. The narrative also alludes to some reasons why there is much animosity and hatred toward America and some of its allies, especially so-called Israel, in the Muslim world. It affirms the double-standards, dubious, and often racist nature of America's government policies in both domestic and foreign affair: particularly, its arrogant imperialistic attitude in dealing with Third World countries.Nevertheless, Cooper-Giles proclaims that everyone has the conscious potent ability to become Christ-Men in their personal journey here on Earth with the discovery of one's "divine" mission and purpose, and the eventual understanding of being the person that one is meant to be: this knowledge is gained by distinguishing the difference between the illusionists and the creative value-producers around us Everyone should understand that they are made in the image of God, our Creator, as a distinct individual, who has a divine, a unique, and a separate soul-force different than anyone else on this planet...

PRAYER POWER TO END YOUR FRUSTRATION Are you tired of not being in Control of Your Day? this book will empower you to "Be in Control of Your Day." Your season of frustration, marital conflicts, financial lack has met its match when you pray the prayers in "Be in Control of Your Day." You are being empowered to take back control of your day and receive all that God wants you to have. If you're sick and tired of being sick this book is for you, and it will change your life forever. "I recommend this book to all and believe it will change lives" - T Mosaku

Upon moving to Minnesota and living next to an Amish community, I was intrigued to learn about Amish life. That moment came, when I was working in my garden one Sunday. A brother and sister of the nearby Amish family decided to come over and talk to me while they went for a walk. I was flattered to get to know some of the family. My husband came out to greet them as well. I knew in my heart that I was going to be a part of this moving, beautiful story of which this was only the beginning. I, being a patient soul, was prepared to get to know, learn, offer help, and advise, if they asked of me, or when I thought they needed to know something. I only wanted to help them, especially a young Amish woman, succeed in their way of life. All human emotions from sad, happy, indifferent, and outright hilarious, at times, are evident. There is an element of suspense in the story. Shortly after, it was time to end and put down my pen.

This book is my translation of the Bible's prophecy as well as how it ties into today's events. It breaks down a couple of books within the Bible. You don't have to be a priest or a pastor or attend a Bible school to have a better understanding of the word of God. You can read this book and follow along with your Bible. All you need is time and a clear mind. Follow along, read, and prepare for what's coming in the future.

One hot July day, on a return trip home from New Orleans, Trish Dunaway received a call from Mercer University police: "Call your mother." As the minutes raced by, she learned the tragic news: her ninety-three-year-old mother had been instantly killed in a traffic accident.

Her mother's story is a remarkable one: growing up in the 1920s in the Charleston, South Carolina Orphan House, losing her husband to cancer as a young married woman, and growing into a much-loved and honored prayer warrior.

Trish gave herself a year to journal her grief. Through prayer, the ministry of the saints, journaling and poetry, Scripture, and memories of her Low Country heritage, she learned to choose God's comfort He offered through a walk into His mercy and grace.

She shares her journey during the year following her mother's death as she learns how God teaches us to listen for His comfort in the face of despair.

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.

Have you ever wondered how to break past faulty thought patterns, traumatic experiences, social norms, deceptive traditions, and false religious beliefs that hold individuals captive, hindering accomplishment of God's Kingdom mandate? Then, "A Paradigm Shift, In the Presence of the Lord," is a great ministry resource to assist you in your quest. Because life can produce situations which manifest feelings of rejection, fear, anxiety, inferiority, and intimidation individuals may eventually back away from the will of God for their lives. In order to be fully healed and break free from such limitations, in this manuscript you will discover: 1. How to be divinely aligned with the basic principles of God's covenant, 2. How to be healed from the toxins formed in the mind, which eventually erect fortified walls around the heart, 3. How to recognize heavenly weapons assigned to every believer that will destroy satanic hindrances, 4. How to identify change agents and mid-wives divinely assigned to assist with impartation and birthing of spiritual gifts. "This is the greatest hour of the Kingdom of God. Heaven is literally opening up and pouring out God's treasures of upon the earth realm. For the believer, who is in right divine alignment with God, the works of Christ will begin to manifest greater through the vessel, causing paradigm shifts in every facet of their lives." Yvette Bell This is your season to step into the fullness of your divine destiny and obtain all that God has for you. Why be satisfied with the status quo, when you can experience supernatural transformation and victory during the "Paradigm Shift "

Dear Reader, This narrative is like none you have read before. It is written in a conversational format, without chapter headings. I would want you to sit down, have a piping hot cup of herbal tea, put your feet up and delve into my life - a life filled with joy, sadness, laughter, violence - unto Victory. Keep Kleenex tissues handy for laughter and sadness. Everything you read, I have experienced, but as the title states, "He was there ALL the time." God's had my life in His hands ALWAYS. Warm hugs from, Carol

When religion and family turn on you, what is left? This is the amazing story of a young man willing to do whatever is necessary to maintain a relationship with his children. After growing up in a polygamist family and life-style, Jason Williams is given zero chance for salvation from the leaders of the FLDS. His wife and children are kidnapped from him and he is instructed to have nothing to do with them. Instead of giving in, read the true story of how Jason took on the FLDS leaders and saved his children.