An identity crisis has wrought confusion and chaos in the land. A mixture of message and lack of authenticity has bound and scattered the flock with fear and condemnation. The judges and leaders have become corrupt as each man follows his own way. It is from within this darkness that the Lord's light will shine, bringing the order and justice in His Standard to establish His righteousness.

This book of poems will illuminate God's Image of you as the only truth, uplifting you and revealing the surety of His intention in your life. Use it as a tool to inspire your meditation and prayer time with the Lord, and watch how simple and effective the gift of the faith of Christ can be.

As He reveals where you are, what you already have in Him, why He has hidden it from you in the past, and how it affects you now, the substance of your identity will become authenticated. This discovery releases the fullness of joy and the presence of peace you have been looking for. Rivers of living water, divine potential, fullness unlocked, and life abundant is revealed inside the seed of God. He is your breath, He is your life, He is your strength, and He is your Source We are created in the substance of His Image and the likeness of His form; Christ in you the hope of glory.

The Joy of Christ

Can you smell the fragrance in your nose?Can you feel the wind as the Spirit flows?Rejoicing with each other in a praise-filled song, As we walk together in this journey we are on.

Far more sweet than the sweetest rose, That is the joy of Christ upon your clothes.The light of His pure truth shining in the darkMakes the brightest light of hope from a tiny spark.

Creation on your lips and life flowing from your heart, Playing out this dream of His which He had from the start.What garden do you see, my friend, one that's parched and bare?Or will you awaken to the Spirit and find it laden there?

Healing in your wings and prayers upon your lips;A fragrant oil rises and from your body drips.Your face is lit with fire; your robes are white as snow.The mindset of the Son is what you'll come to know.

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.

"Prosperous Health in as Little as 4 Hours a Week " We've all heard about successful 12-Step Programs that help people break addictions. Now you can make an addiction and experience a level of health you've only imagined Dr. Shannon Knows is a straightforward, easy-to-follow inspiring book, overflowing with proven, effective solutions. After helping thousands of people discover personal healing and health for life, she will also empower you to make healthy your habit. Her unique 12-Step Program will help you: Discover the "one thing" that seems to be missing in your life, expose hidden fears that are causing you pain, know what you truly desire and get it, tap into your source of great value and WELLth, experience prosperous health and happiness, identify the best questions to ASK so you receive, establish a healthy relationship with food, release excess weight so you will never find it again, find out how to be a celebrity, live the life you were designed to live, be your best and heal from the inside, out. BECOME ADDICTED to the habit of being healthy Dr. Shannon Knows...now you will too Imagine what being your best would look and feel like. There's no need for a diet...because now you can actually live it. Dr. Shannon will help you experience it for yourself, just as she has helped thousands of others. It's time for a WIN-tervention Do you desire MORE? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4. . . "This book is a must read for anyone who is trying to maximize their life. Sometimes we all need a kick in the butt to put us on the right path. Dr. Shannon lets you know that there is a way to be your best both mentally and physically. This book makes me want to be a better person. Thank you for the inspiration." -Bo Van Pelt, PGA Tour Professional Golfer

"In the 20 years I've known Keith Payne as a sales professional, public speaker and friend, he has never failed to delight me. His wit, intelligence and plain horse sense come through brilliantly in these pages. To anyone wanting to maintain a positive outlook regardless of the circumstances I say: Read this book Craig Bridgman, Colleague & friend for 20+ years. Keith speaks with experience and passion about fully embracing and engaging life's race, overcoming it's many obstacles, while keeping eyes on the prize. If you want more out of life and you're looking for a mentor, you have to read this book Kathleen Reed, Ministry Colleague & friend for 10+ years

You will enjoy Keith's inspirational wisdom and insight in this amazing collection of personal experiences and practical applications. I'm doubly blessed not only to read these, but to actually have witnessed some of them with him as well Jeff Coleman, Ministry Colleague & friend for 20+ years."

In "The Best Is Always... Still Yet To Come," author Keith Payne shares many "slice of life" vignettes drawn from his own experiences. His stories recall good times and bad, often with humor and sometimes with sadness, but always with an opportunity for you to make a practical life application. Drawing on wisdom and instruction from Scripture, Keith Payne seeks to encourage and inspire you to a better outlook and outcome, regardless of your circumstances.

Divided into weekly readings, these stories are designed to inspire you to be "decidedly different" and consider all of the life circumstances facing you-even the difficult ones-as opportunities to embrace a positive, faith-based outlook. By doing so, your attitude will blossom, and your smile and laughter will be contagious; you will have discovered that the best is always... "still yet to come."

""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.

This is the true story of the life-changing experience of a healthy man, who at the age of thirty-six, was diagnosed with the most aggressive type of malignant brain tumour. The world he knew became a battlefield of the mind and body alike. Having been given a few months to live, he endured the disturbing challenges of a state hospital, defying all odds with his uncomplaining attitude and positivity. The book emphasises his perseverance through seemingly impossible situations. Despite his deteriorating vision and unremitting headaches, Craig's humour and easy-going manner carried him through three years more than his life expectancy. From the time of diagnosis, he began to live the moment, striving to overcome his affliction. Written by his mother, the story highlights her own sentiments, as she relates her long walk with her son and how she and her husband nursed him through the final months of his life.

Why have multiple mega-church leaders-Ted Haggard and Bishop Eddie Long, for example-committed acts of sexual misconduct? This book discusses the reasons in depth and examines how these acts are impacting the future of megachurches. Mega-churches-churches with congregations that number in the thousands of worshippers-are growing in popularity in America and around the world. Shockingly, a growing number of megachurch leaders have committed acts of sexual misconduct. While these scandalous crimes have received much attention through the media, literature that examines the topic in detail has been lacking. This book examines the various aspects of sexual misconduct by megachurch leaders, providing a comprehensive review of the topic that discusses the direct and indirect reasons for these crimes. The book provides unbiased, factual coverage of megachurch sexual abuse cases, covering issues surrounding the victims in specific cases, the role of the church, and notable ministers, such as Ted Haggard of New Life Church, Colorado Springs, CO; Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Lithonia, GA; and Joe Barron of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dallas, TX. The author also discusses how these incidences have impacted societal perceptions of religion, and large churches, and religious organizations, and provides recommendations to curb future cases of sexual abuse within megachurches.

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 .

Words on High is a written inspiration that transcends the level of just another poetry book. Containing thirty-five poems in chronological order of creation, it will encourage readers spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally. With Bible verses and concordance from three different versions: the New Living Translation (NLT), New International Version (NIV), and King James Version (KJV), Words on High also does what few other poetry books do, providing the inspired moments leading up to the works that are read. It is a journey through the eyes of the author, whose goal is to allow readers to be inspired, informed, and entertained by the emotion brought out in each and every poem.

Gracie is an average 16 year old girl that's just like you and me except the fact that her best friend in the world is a famous dancer and actor. Shh! Don't tell anyone though. When her parents died when she was just 4 years old due to a drunk driver, her godmother Melissa, and her parents best friends Jason and Rebecca Baylor take it upon themselves to raise her. Through the years the relationship between Gracie and Jason continues to grow stronger and stronger from the moment he taught her to dance. But will Gracie continue to dance when tragedy strikes?

This Book makes us aware of spiritual warfare in a way that many people will never tell you by exposing daily spiritual violence and difficulties that people are faced with in their lives at different levels. Maria shares her experiences of how the Lord healed and delivered her when the doctors could not, and how she kept her deliverance. She shared the journey to her visitation from the Lord and what happened next, bringing to light the power of dreams and visions. The book talks about open doors that can cause the devil to have legal right in your life that you may not recognize, hidden fears, mind battles and much more.