Men of great stature have always risen from the hardest situations after proving their worth. Individuals of exceptional character have always emerged victorious from the greatest tests. The most admired personalities have grown only through the toughest predicaments. The greatest eminence has always been earned through an unbeatable faith. Heroes are solely found among those who have won the fiercest battles. The giants can only be encountered among the most brave. No muscle has ever grown strong without hard training, and no nobility is ever found among those who love the good life. No soft, weak, timid and undeserving people are remembered in history, for they have done nothing to attract admiration. Their name will never be mentioned. There is a law that has no exceptions: Distinction comes at a proportionate cost. If you refuse to pay it, you will be forgotten as worthless. Oblivion will be your lot. But if you want to be an outstanding figure that inspires, as God wants, a towering personality that impresses, a brave man or woman that impacts generations and moves the world for Christ, you ought to want to read this book. God is not honoured by "rabbits" that run at every hint of danger, but by people that learn to become fearless and unbeatable. This book is not for the faint-hearted, nor is it a manual designed to entertain you. It is designed to bring out of you the man or woman of real valour. If you are after pleasure, you will never be a candidate for divine greatness. Ponder carefully on the choice you make in the short time you have: it has eternal consequences.

Hold My Hand Lord is a collection of sermonettes poems and prayers, written to bring comfort, peace and encouragement in those moments we all have at times, when we struggle with life and its problems. I pray that the readers who turn these pages will be drawn closer to God and know the depth of God's love for them.

Having made several short missionary trips, working with children, the author will donate all proceeds from the sale of this book to children's charities.

Like Gideon, you too have a mighty power hidden within that is waiting to be put to good use and accomplish great things. It is not a fanciful thought, but a legitimate one: you can achieve what most people don't if you make a decision. As far as you are concerned, the failures of Church leaders and Pastors in the West are not bad news, for they offer you the perfect opportunity for greatness. Neither you nor I can attain any eminence without the failures of others, just as Moses could not have become a giant without the difficult people of Israel he had delivered from Egypt. Think also of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Elijah and the other Prophets: none of them would have been great characters without the sin of the people. This truth has never changed: without wrongdoing there have never been giants. These were smart enough to take advantage of every opportunity. As you look through the Bible, you will notice that history repeats itself: great people rose only during times of widespread rebellion and decadence. Are you willing to respond in a time of moral disaster like ours? The opportunities are here, right before your eyes, so long as you turn them to your favour. God Himself calls you to do so, for your greatness brings great honour to Him.

If you want to have a conversation with God, then you need to do two things: pray and fast. In this primer focusing on these fundamental activities of faith, Rev. Dr. Lionel Stokes shares her transforming life experiences, exploring

what the Bible says about prayer;

why there are so many misconceptions about fasting; and

how fasting and praying interact with each other.

True prayer is a conversation with God, but many think of it as a monologue because of the way it occurs in church. It's often like a one-way telephone conversation, in which one person goes on endlessly without the slightest pause for even an "aha" from the other party-and then the caller hangs up before a response can be made. Whatever our circumstances or situations, there are times when we want or need to communicate with God or to hear from Him. The means by which we do this, therefore, must be simple and clear.

If you want to have a real conversation with God and develop a stronger relationship, with Him, then praying and fasting are the answers-but you need to do it right. Take a balanced approach that's safe and effective, and move closer to the Lord with Prayer and Fasting.

Prayer is essential to a vital Christian life. Prayer changes things, and prayer changes us There is no more dire need in the church today than for praying saints This book comprehensively covers such topics as the definition of prayer, why to pray, how to pray, intercessory prayer, hindrances to prayer, spiritual warfare and the power of prayer. Prayer makes the difference in a Christian's life.