I started writing years ago just writing notes and my feelings on a diary but the Lord told me to write my testimony because no test no testimony. That was my first book When God says move, move. Now I'm writing my second book which the Lord God instructed me to do as well, it is about some of the thinks God and I have gone thru together and some things He wants me to reveal to other believers. I would appreciate if you would take the time to read what He has to say to the church.

This book began ... as a collection of poems and tributes, shared with friends and family, that I finally had the courage to complete. I tend to be garrulous in person, but brief in writing. Hence, this is a small book of the biggest ideas I've had -- at least big enough to make note of them in verse. These pieces do not rhyme. My goal is the expression of a pure and often fleeting thought; one that touches the heart and reverberates truth in some form. The book can be read in any sequence: OUTSIDE... Love, commitment and romance INSIDE... Personal enlightenment and challenge AROUND... Time and holidays ABOVE... Tributes and memorials BEYOND... Spiritual and human development May you find here an insight that echoes along your pathway. ...And let me know if you run across my moonglasses Kevin Gardner [email protected]

An introduction to the ways in which ordinary Muslim Americans practice their faith. Muslims have always been part of the United States, but very little is known about how Muslim Americans practice their religion. How do they pray? What's it like to go on pilgrimage to Mecca? What rituals accompany the birth of a child, a wedding, or the death of a loved one? What holidays do Muslims celebrate and what charities do they support? How do they learn about the Qur'an? The Practice of Islam in America introduces readers to the way Islam is lived in the United States, offering vivid portraits of Muslim American life passages, ethical actions, religious holidays, prayer, pilgrimage, and other religious activities. It takes readers into homes, religious congregations, schools, workplaces, cemeteries, restaurants-and all the way to Mecca-to understand the diverse religious practices of Muslim Americans. Going beyond a theoretical discussion of what Muslims are supposed to do, this volume focuses on what they actually do. As the volume reveals, their religious practices are shaped by their racial and ethnic identity, their gender and sexual orientation, and their sectarian identity, among other social factors. Readers gain practical information about Islamic religion while also coming to understand how the day-to-day realities of American life shape Muslim American practice.

Transforming Lives through God's words, the Holy Bible, and Scriptures, " DANGEROUS CROSSING" ... is a consideration of the essence of sin with a garden of Eden experience. Yet it reveals the significance that unsaved sinners will pay for their sin with eternal separation from God and that they can escape that death through the gift of eternal life that Jesus Christ provides.

Your spiritual journey begins with a fanatical desire for God and guides you through personal crossroads of Romans 6:23. This well-known Bible verse gives us insight on how we should LOOK, LISTEN, and LIVE Every time you sin, I want you to repeat to yourself "the wages of sin is death "

I trust after you finished reading "DANGEROUS CROSSING LOOK, LISTEN, AND LIVE, " my words to you have been cheering and reassuring. I have been made glad and blessed, so I feel sure of you that my joy through Jesus Christ may be the joy of you also.

Difficult situations occur every day, all over the world. They can occur in our homes, on our jobs, and even in our churches. As Christians, we must face these challenges and understand their roots in the spiritual world. We must also answer the call to witness Christ in everyone, especially those who cause us difficulty and distress. In "More than Conquerors II: They That Are with Us: A Believer's Guide to Overcoming Opposition and Ethical Dilemmas, " minister and author Thomas Randolph Wood Jr. shows through real-world examples how true victory over situations, circumstances, and difficult persons is available through Jesus Christ.The helpful, encouraging lessons of "They That Are with Us" offer answers to the hard and sometimes overwhelming challenges we encounter in our lives today. Perhaps we struggle with money, with relationships, with the future, or with faith; by sharing our stories and sharing the word of God, we can learn to honestly support each other in our walks both inside and outside the physical structures of our church buildings. Through this testimony and witness, we experience the true will of God for our congregations, for ourselves, and for our world.

Life lessons from the Word is a book of Bible Study outlines that will assist the Bible teacher in rightly dividing the word of truth. The lessons in this book were written to help everyday people to overcome everyday problems. This is a must have book for the serious Bible Teacher, Christian Education Director, Minister and Pastor. The subects in this book range from Christian Doctrine to the mind of Christ to Overcoming. The are lessons for Adults, Teenagers, and small children. There are lessons for Married couples and single parents. This book will help equip the equipper. You will be blessed as you experience "Life Lessons from the Word."

Do you have difficulties knowing where or how to begin a Bible Study or Sunday School Class you are supposed to teach? Do you have trouble knowing how to teach various portions of the Scripture? If so, this book is for you.

In this book Dr. Thompson, introduces you to the cognitive learning functions of the brain, memory, communication, hermeneutics, outlining of lessons, and other skills of the trained teacher. Start your teacher training now.

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.

Poems, prn (Latin: pro re nata) is a compilation of recent poems by Larry Troxel. He separated them into two groupings; the first consisting of poems that are more about the lighter and serious sides of life, and the sweet feelings and inspiration that evolve there from. From those selections his associate James Atkinson, an accomplished musician and composer, has created and recorded beautiful songs on a CD Music and Poetry From the Heart, with poems such as My Soul, The Flowers Say, Touchings, and Waves. The second group is poems that paint, in the brightest colors, his religiosity, principals of faith, devotion and church. It is his hope that some may find what he has written to be interesting, agreeable, and maybe even inspiring, prn.