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The book chronicles the life story of a woman pioneer in the
electrical trade. It begins with the early childhood experiences
that formed her approach to life. The empowerment of feminism was a
natural result of her changed life that lead her into teaching,
nursing, farming and the formation of her own electrical
contracting company. Another aspect in the book is her journey from
realism to faith. The dynamic tension between both of these themes
and the resolution of them is the substory in this very interesting
memoir.
This book is based on scriptures from Nehemiah, a Jewish servant of
a Persian king and an effective leader who organized and guided the
rebuilding of the city walls around Jerusalem. While on this
special assignment, he faced great opposition. In spite of
harassment, he along with others persevered and finished the work.
When faced with opposition, allow it to bring us to a place of
unity as well as strength.
This is a story of one family's faith, strengthened in the face
of tragedy. When their youngest daughter was diagnosed with a rare
form of childhood cancer, they were faced with the choice to
abandon or embrace their faith. Share their journey in these pages
and be inspired to awaken or deepen your faith.
The word "cancer" is frightening.What happens when a doctor
tells you that you have cancer?How do you deal with that?What goes
on in the immediate aftermath of that diagnosis?What is
chemotherapy like?How will you feel?These are only a few of the
questions that proliferate when we face any uncertain turn in the
road of life.A Stroll at Leisure with God is a unique perspective
of how to walk with the Lord through any crisis or life's daily
challenges. Through it all, whatever comes our way, we can learn
what it truly means to have faith, even in times of crisis.
When you have been bound by the things of this world for too
long, this book will encourage you to believe that a new day has
come. Now is the time to follow God and walk out a faith that you
didn't even know was possible. Place your worry, doubt, and fear on
Him. He has created you for more. Revival is driven by emotion and
revolution by action, but transformation is the outcome of those
things working together. The power and purpose of all you are meant
to be are rising within you as you walk out your unhindered,
mountain-moving, white-pant-wearing faith. The movement begins in
you today
Some inspiring words to help you face the storms in your life,
whatever they may be, and give you insight into bringing you to a
deeper and richer life in Christ.
With each diagnosis, she comes up with new and intriguing
articles on what God is trying to tell her and what she needs to do
to understand the situation. There are personal reminders that we
are all on our individual journeys and there are powers greater
than ours to help if we just open up to it. God gives us
opportunities in the most unusual circumstances. We must follow in
the dark, we must follow not knowing why, we must follow with
absolute faith. We must be aware, mindful, steady, like a pack
mule. We all are battling adversity. Her encouraging approach to
honoring herself, her God, and others can also help you.
A diaconal minister, author, and creative artist, Roela Victoria
Rivera became legally blind in 2004, two years after she had severe
illness that left her in a coma for three days and led her to a
near-death experience (NDE) which allowed her to see the glory and
beauty of heaven. While undergoing eight eye surgeries over a
period of eight years, she felt her faith and trust fading away for
awhile. However, her deep faith in GOD and fervent prayers have
strengthened her belief that GOD has never left her side and is
leading her each day with new meaningful plan and purpose for her
life. GOD has blessed Roela to see glimpses of heave at three
points in her life: when she was ten years old, at age eighteen,
and in mid-life which guided her with wisdom and strength, courage
and creative power to write this inspirational book with divine
guidance from GOD, holy light from Jesus, and inspiration from the
Holy Spirit. She will help you see glimpses of heave in many
different ways in everyday life. She also wishes to share her
creative artworks and the great Lessons of Life she learned from
her heavenly visions and from the Scripture. She continues her
ministry for GOD's glory through her GraceNotes Creative Ministry
and inspirational items she designs to share GOD's Words of love
and grace.
Roela's physical and spiritual journey is an inspiration to
everyone who reads about it in this book. We hope you find it
so.
God calls all of us to serve him in different ways. Randy Shankle
was given a special calling. God called him to preach the Word and
to protect others. He was called to be both preacher and policeman.
In this exciting, action-packed, true story, you will see how a
life of service to God can bring a good man back from the brink of
despair. So, buckle your seatbelt and hold on as you ride shotgun
with "The Protector." Ride along with him as he patrols streets and
ghettos. Join him as he brings the spirit of the Lord to those who
most need his ministry and the comfort of our God - even himself.
Journeys to Joy chronicles the first two years in 10, of a journey
to find and know the truth about God's love from God Himself. Learn
how these people break free of the abusive control maintained over
their lives and memories by people and priests who came in the name
of God and claim to be acting under His authority. These remarkable
true stories follow an individual with MPD, a survival mechanism
initiated by a lifetime of abuse, struggling to find spiritual
healing and 'wholeness' through the unconditional love of Jesus.
Recorded in the words of those experiencing them, some of life's
hardest issues are investigated, illustrated and documented in
these books.; spiritual warfare, clergy abuse, Satanic Ritual
Abuse, evil in everyday life, spiritual healing and the reality of
the power of the kingdom of God at work in and around us. How God
chooses to reveal His love and power, while confronting evil in the
midst of their pain and suffering, through forgiveness, mercy and
truth will challenge your concepts of Him and His love. "For I know
the plans that I have for you, ' declares the Lord, ' to give you a
future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
"A Quest For Immortality" is an intriguing tale of an estranged
family reuniting and healing. It is a journey of discovery, love
and forgiveness. The main character has known only regret and
loneliness for many years. He, slowly, changes and basks in the
power of forgiveness, kindness, and love from the people he thought
despised him. This story spans several generations, family
traditions and beliefs. Charkey is the narrator of memorable events
and lessons. In the midst of the main story line there is a
touching love story. A love lost through death is kept alive by the
passion and power of being a soul mate. This novel affords its
reader the observation of two young boys being transformed into
men. A gruff old man that they had just met, turns out to be the
perfect mentor. The reader is provided the opportunity of seeing
things through their innocence. Reading "A Quest for Immortality,"
each individual can identify with one or more of the issues. It is
an experience that brings tears, smiles and laughs.
'Tis the season to be jolly ... but not always. Some holiday
hearts are a stark contradiction to the merriment the season
brings. What began in 1991 as Cheryl Berger's personal gift to
family and friends has grown into the collection you now hold in
your hands. These inspirational writings have been included in her
family's annual Christmas cards with the hope of bringing the
recipients a little holiday cheer.
Tidings of Comfort and Joy contains more than just seasonal
entries, however. Some have to do with situations, circumstances,
as well as the unexpected, experienced in everyday life. Bible
verses have been woven like a scarlet thread throughout each piece.
Some pieces are personal, and some were written for others. All
were written with the purpose of encouraging hearts with the hope
found in Christ.
Realizing the Lord speaks to her heart through her writing, many
hours have been spent seeking God for a word in due season. With a
heart for hurting women, Cheryl uses words to minister hope and
peace to wounded and broken hearts. If you listen carefully, you
can hear songs of hope flowing throughout each piece. It is her
prayer that the Lord will use the imagery penned in this collection
to fill your heart with tidings of comfort and joy.
A ninety-six-year-old man, on admission to a nursing home, was
interviewed by a social worker. She asked, "Did you have a happy
childhood?" With a twinkle in his eye, he replied: "So far, so good
" One of the undeniable facts of life is that we are all aging.
Many people dread growing old. It was Bette Davis who said, "Old
age ain't no place for sissies " And yet Dr. Cook believes that
what really matters as we age is not the condition of the body, but
that of the spirit. We can find meaning and purpose no matter what
our age. Growing Old Isn't for Sissies focuses on the physical,
emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges we encounter as we age,
primarily after age sixty-five, and what our Christian faith has to
say to those challenges and changes. Our faith in God can help us
in our journey through life, no matter what our age. This book will
help those who are growing older to understand some of the changes
and problems associated with growing older, whether you are twenty,
forty, sixty or eighty. It will help you understand the spiritual
resources that are important in coping with growing older.
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