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Books > Biography > Religious & spiritual
In Tables in the Wilderness, Preston Yancey arrived at Baylor
University in the autumn of 2008 with his life figured out: he was
Southern Baptist, conservative, had a beautiful girlfriend he would
soon propose to, had spent the summer living in southeast Asia as a
missionary, and planned to study political science. Then God slowly
allowed Preston s secure world to fall apart until every piece of
what he thought was true was lost: his church, his life of study,
his political leanings, his girlfriend, his best friend . . . and
his God. It was the loss of God in the midst of all the godly
things that changed Preston forever. One day he felt he heard God
say, It s going to be about trust with you, and then God was
silent---and he still hasn t spoken. At least, not in the ways
Preston used to think were the only ways God spoke. No pillars of
fire, no clouds, just a bit of whisper in wind. Now, Preston is a
patchwork of Anglican spirituality and Baptist sensibility, with a
mother who has been in chronic neurological pain for thirteen years
and father still devoted to Southern Baptist ministry who reads
saints lives on the side. He now shares his story of coming to
terms with a God who is bigger than the one he thought he was
worshiping---the God of a common faith, the God who makes tables in
the wilderness, the God who is found in cathedrals and in forests
and in the Eucharist, the God who speaks in fire and in wind, the
God who is bigger than narrow understandings of his will, his
desire, his plan---the God who is so big, that everything must be
his."
Cuddled in God's Hands is a magnificent inspirational
autobiographical journey of a woman whose life is filled with a
mixture of joy, pain, tragedy, euphoria, and supernatural visions.
This memoir portrays the author's upbringing in Greenwood,
Mississippi, during the pinnacle of the Civil Rights movement.
During this turbulent segregated period in history, the author
gives an in-depth look at her life and how, as a teenager, she and
her family coped. The book chronicles the author's spiritual growth
and shares stories of her extraordinary supernatural visions and
encounters with angels. Her most amazing story of all is revealed
when she is on the edge of despair after a horrible breakup with
her husband, and God came to her and lifted her out of her darkness
and brought her into the light. This transformed her life forever
and gave her enormous faith as she juggled the many commitments of
teaching, the uplifting yet critical demands of motherhood, and the
resolve to triumph no matter what obstacles lay waiting.
There is so much to say about a woman who doesn't know the meaning
of the word "can't." Kimily has the passion to heal, deliver, and
set free. God uses this passion to continuously renew her faith,
instilling her belief that "with Christ all things are possible."
Although Kimily has had more than her fair share of obstacles to
overcome, she is, what one may call, a "Bodacious woman of Faith" -
an individual who quickly arises at the sound of God's voice, with
great conviction. Kimily will not stop short of carrying out her
purpose and call in any given season. I don't know if she realizes
it, but she has the ability to empower life and prosperity in the
life of another in the midst of a mere conversation. This life
story is a great testimony of humility, acceptance, grace and love.
It is with great zeal that I recommend this book to all readers,
young and seasoned. At one time or another, we all will have
addictions to overcome. Whether it is drugs, alcohol, sex, or plain
negativity, true problems occur when an individual is not willing
to face their weaknesses. When weaknesses are not acknowledged and
dealt with accordingly, the individual is inevitably suffocated by
their own challenges. When reading through the pages of this book,
you will witness Kimily's ability to persevere through the "miry
muck" and walk forth in great favor and God given ability. To
Kimily Thompson Jenkins, God is our father and He is a fan of your
success. Thank you for understanding the process. You're God
Daughter, Absolute (Portia Bryant)
From the Gangs of Watts (Los Angeles) to an accuse Minister Behind
Bars. This is P.O.W., In God's Army We all are soldiers once we
accept Jesus Christ as our Personal Savior. It's very important to
know that what ever we did we will reap what we sow, one way or
another. Pray for others and forgive others, never think that you
are better than anyone. God is no respect of persons, what he will
do for you; He'll do for everybody. My story is not fiction, but
true facts. I want the world to know, that there are forces out
there that torment and possess mankind. If you have opened up any
doors to the Devil it's time to close them by the blood of Jesus
Christ. God has made man with a strong Sex drives, it's up to us to
control it and not let it control us. Man's main weakness is Sex.
Let's wake up men and take a stand for what's right and moral, then
we will have a better society to live in. Don't allow youthful
lust, which destroys the soul, destroy us. I have no animosity
against anyone of these people in this book. I have forgiven them
and myself. They are in the hand of a Living God. I'm willing to
continue on fighting against Sexual Immorality. This fight is until
death. desire is People being set free...If you'll looking for the
truth then read this book. If you'll looking for lies, this book is
not for you. Please pray for me and I will pray for you. May Jesus
Christ richly bless you and Deliver you from Sin.
Pastor Jim Knotek has experienced quite a few miracles and healings
among his parishioners and, especially, at home with his family.
Miracles certainly fascinate us; even so, we must focus not on the
miracle but on the miracle-maker, Jesus Christ. There would be no
other reason for a miracle, unless Jesus was at the very center of
it. He and His angels are continually watching over. Angels and
miracles are interrelated, intertwined under all conditions and
circumstances. As God's children, we are in a very unique
relationship with Him and His angels. "Angels and Miracles, Grief
and Hope, " includes the word grief because most of us have had
firsthand knowledge of death and grief among our immediate family,
relatives, or friends. Grief and death are not pleasant thoughts,
but unfortunately, we can't get away from those unwelcome
intruders. The sadness and desolation of dealing with Alzheimer's
disease and the trauma of losing a spouse are wrapped in the
knowledge that there is life after death and that Jesus Christ is
God In his memoir, Pastor Knotek tells his story and shares the
glory of God and the place that miracles and angels play in the
biggest miracle-life
In 1982, after the death of her second husband, Margery McManus
Leach began a life of travel that opened her eyes to the many
injustices in the world. In "On Being Born Again and Again, " she
recounts how her life was constantly renewed by responding to the
needs of others in foreign lands. Her rebirths, as she refers to
them, began when she began participating in church-sponsored
seminars in 1982. While she was visiting in the Marshall Islands on
a National Council of Churches overseas seminar experience, she
heard testimony from individuals who had suffered grievously from
US nuclear testing. She was horrified by what the United States
government had done to these people and further distressed that
their independence was being delayed until an agreement was signed
that would continue unwanted nuclear presence in their territory.
She could not maintain her silence about these injustices, and in
1984 it became her mission to travel around the United States
exposing their actions as well as the roadblocks to world peace
that they built up. This revised edition of "On Being Born Again
and Again" incorporates pieces from the earlier edition of the book
with this revised edition, providing background for this edition.
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