"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

- Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)

Faith is the opposite of fear. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith in Christ secures freedom from condemnation; it is the necessary component of saving grace. Faith is fellowship with Jesus Christ. Faith trusts in the Word of God. Faith is a conviction that Jesus Christ is Messiah. Faith is experiencing life with Jesus Christ. Faith in Jesus Christ provides confidence. Faith in Jesus Christ is power to act. Grace and faith are the first principles of the Gospel. Faith in Jesus Christ believes in his attributes of character and perfection. True faith, by Jesus Christ's definition, always involves surrender to the will of God.

Be sure and secure in faith

My name is Ramona Antillon, I'm a Christian woman and a mother of four whom at 23 weeks along in my pregnancy had to believe that everything that happens in life is meant for a reason. When doctors only gave my unborn baby 20% chance at life, the only thing I could do was place my trust in God Sometimes we don't know why and we may never know why things happen but we just need to always trust God in everything. The unexpected birth of my daughter Ashleigh was the most difficult experience I've ever had to face. I wrote this book with God's help and I kept a journal about Ashleigh from beginning to end. I recorded details that happened while Ashleigh was in the hospital and I wrote them all down in the journal daily so that one day Ashleigh would always remember and never forget how special she is and how God healed her. It wasn't until 8 years later that the Lord impressed in my heart to share her story. I want Ashleigh's story to help others who may face a difficult birth of a child or for those who are sick to know that God is their healer Medicine alone wasn't enough to heal Ashleigh, it was by the healing hand of God that Ashleigh was healed and is now living a normal life I know that we serve an awesome God and that He is our healer. As you read this book I pray that you will be blessed and you too will know that He is your healer; He is the God of all flesh and nothing is too hard for Him with God all things are possible

"My Roots, My Love, My Destiny"is the story of two strong women, told across an epic and rich canvas painted by two wars and two unique destinies. In her ninety-six years, Ogeri, author Beatrice Akpu Inyang Eleje's mother, experienced danger, heartbreak, and great love. Her journey spanned most of the twentieth century and was dictated by the societal norms, values, and traditions of the Nigeria of her time. Lovingly reconstructed, these are a few of Eleje's most beloved and revered memories of her mother. For the daughter, her journey was spent attempting to navigate rapidly changing waters. Caught between two colliding civilizations-the Western civilization and African culture and Nigeria-two cultures, and two world views, her path was less certain. While one world encouraged independence, the other demanded absolute filial obedience.

Rebellion was inevitable.

As Eleje listened to her mother speak of her life, the similarities emerged. Both women survived their husbands, and both knew the heartache of illness, loss, and uncertainty-as well as the joys of love in the most unexpected places. But through it all rings a life-sustaining truth worth celebrating: no matter how dark the tunnel, there is always light just around the corner ... if you can just lift your head to look.

Designed to inspire younger women to persevere in the face of seemingly in-surmountable odds, the story of these two women proves that no matter what, you just need to take the next step-to-ward hope.

"Abused, Conquered, Alive" is a touching memoir of the effects of abuse and the hope that victims might be able to find peace. Author Mary Proctor Reed talks about the different types of abuse she experienced as a child and as an adult. She also chronicles the life she lived as an adult--as a loving wife and mother. She explains the forms that abuse can take and how each person can conquer the abuse and take back his or her life. The good news is that there is life beyond the abuse, and it is within the reach of each victim.

The author shares poignant memories of her husband, Mike, and his devastating fight with melanoma skin cancer along with the challenges they faced in their marriage. As a pastor, Mike had to minister to many different people while struggling with his disease for eleven years. Author Reed takes us through the last hours of his life and the feelings of shock as the realization that he was gone took hold of her. She offers hope to all who have experienced abuse and the understanding that even when we feel conquered, through God's love we can live and love again.

By reading "Abused, Conquered, Alive," those who have suffered abuse can find hope and faith again.

Chisel yourself free from harmful strongholds and discover your true belonging With a sense of directness this book will tell of my life's mishaps, curses and good fortune. And how now with undaunted devotion blessings come more frequently as evil subsides. Hopefully as you read you will be moved in a positive direction that will help you conquer life's constant battles-without spending too much time in the self-help section at your local bookstore like I did You can find strength through all trials and tribulations no matter where you are. Help is within, and by reaching near to Divinity you will undoubtedly come upon it. A past coach of mine said: "Most of us are psychological basket cases in one form or another." I believe that in a sense. In fact, the sufferings I see among others make me realize how wonderful my life really is-while another may look at me and say the same. We all have different stories some worse than the next. Whether it's your health; lack of discipline, motivation, or job; loss of a loved one; struggle with addiction; a difficult relationship-or maybe you have yet to meet your true love and you're spending life alone; we all suffer in one way or another. Delight in knowing that no matter what your situation you can learn to pull through any condition-vast or minuscule-by a Divine Power as I have. With strong conviction borne from past and present experiences, I know that God is leading my way. I was led and protected by the Holy Spirit to the point of recognition: once I became aware of His closeness I held on to that. And by will, not force, I have continued to carry and fulfill my soul with the most beautifully awaited kinship imaginable. My decision has left me with more confidence, comfort and joy than I ever dreamed possible. I am no religious scholar, and my quest is not to try and reel you into some supernatural cult. I am just another fleshly individual making my way, like you. In this book I disclose my ongoing endeavors in the hope of helping you have a better understanding of what it takes to fulfill your spiritual being with such life-changing, glorious power. Allow God to form you from the inside out. Grant Him the right to do the molding while He provides you gear to assist Him.

Through the biography of an unusual Manchu Chinese female devotee who contributed to the spread of Tibetan Buddhism in Taiwan, the book provides a new angle at looking at Sino-Tibetan relations by bringing issues of gender, power, self-representation, and globalization. Gongga Laoren's life, actions and achievements show the fundamental elements behind the successful implementation of Tibetan Buddhism in a Han cultural environment and highlights a process that has created new expectations within communities, either Tibetan or Taiwanese, working in political, economic, religious and social contexts that have evolved from martial law in the 1960s to democratic rule today.

This work, based almost entirely on the primary Arabic texts of Sunni and Shica Islam, offers a fresh examination of the life of Fatima, Muhammad's only surviving child, and reveals for the first time her distinctive and fascinating personality.

Often characterized as David facing Goliath on the tennis court, at 5'9" and 150 pounds Michael Chang is used to playing with the big hitters. What he lacks in stature, he makes up for in determination. A serious contender at any Grand Slam event, his bold statement of faith in God makes him a role model we can all look up to. "What's nice," Michael says, "is that, as long as my priorities are straight, I'm able to go out with the mentality to really leave the winning and losing up to the Lord." In Holding Serve readers get a unique glimpse at Team Chang, Michael's powerful family unit that he credits with much of his success. Michael also shares the story of how he became a Christian and the central role his faith has played in his achievements.