
Can anything good come out of conflict? Whether we like it or not, conflict is an important part of our lives. Jesus plainly told us we would have tribulation but also encouraged us to take heart because He has overcome the world (John 16:33).
The world offers many solutions to conflicts, and too often, we borrow its methods. Unsurprisingl...

A map almost ruined our honeymoon. It was our second day of marriage, and as we were driving up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Angeles, I found it difficult to read the map and drive at the same time. So I handed the map to my Debbie and asked her to tell me where to turn. As a new believer, I felt like Debbie: Someone hands you a Bible and expects you to kno...

This is the actual story of a little girl and a little pony. They were both very young when the little girl's grandmother bought the pony for her. The grandmother, a horse trainer and riding instructor, began the pony's training right away. She soon began teaching the little girl how to care for the pony and how to drive it with his cart. The goal was for th...

Leadership is never easy, and tomorrow's leaders will need to be the very best possible to deal with the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) realities they will awaken to every day. The COVID-19 pandemic has been called by some a black swan event--something extremely rare that only happens once and could not have been foreseen. Meteorology, ho...

The shelves are full of books on self-help that sadly lead you to just that, self. The abundant life requires the very opposite. You must die to yourself. In and of ourselves, we are nothing. We can do nothing apart from Christ. He is our hope, strength, peace, and joy and our very life. Without Him as the center of our lives, we are merely existing. We must...

When people do something stupid or embarrassing, most of them keep it to themselves and never tell a soul. Not Gail. She tells everyone! Laugh with her as she tells stories of her first day of college, blue legs, scary airplane rides, getting lost, falling, and tragic motorized shopping cart disasters. Her life hasn't been all fun and games, but it reads lik...

We have all experienced dark places at some point in our lives. If you haven't, just keep living; it's bound to come your way. One thing is for sure: You never have to stay there, nor do you ever have to feel alone. When you have God in your life, He will be the light at the end of the tunnel, that is, if you allow Him to. He can heal, deliver, and restore y...

Following a series of bizarre shark attacks, a visit from a strange humanoid, and discovering a global terror plot along with its malicious architect, the thriller sequel of Castle Reef begins. After a beach parking lot incident, tension escalates within the small coastal town and the nearby city of Brighton. Newlyweds Trent and Julie and the top-secret Coun...

Dink feels outnumbered among his four sisters. As far as Dink can see, they cause him nothing but trouble. After saving his money for a horse, Dink refuses to consider adding another girl to the family. His new horse will definitely be a boy. When Dink goes to pick out his perfect cow horse, the whole family goes along. After searching the entire herd at Mr....

My first therapist told me I needed a witness, and here this date, 25 September 2022, the Lord spoke unto me that He was, in fact, the first witness to my story, and as He then witnessed my story back unto me. He then did compel me to write first for the healing of myself and then for the healing of others so they, in turn, can witness to others the power...

John J. Hammerlink is a young boy who uses his tablet for entertainment. When Great-grandmother comes for a visit, she helps him to put down his tablet and use his imagination to have fun. As the story unfolds, both John J. and Great-grandmother find that learning something new can be fun and can occur at any age....

In the beginning, God spoke, and creation raced to life. Since the beginning of time, His words have been the substance that holds the very fabric of life together. God's Word is true, powerful, and eternal. His instruction is the perfect standard. Sin entered God's creation through Satan twisting and bringing confusion to what God's voice has instructed. Sa...

Journey with Digby, a typical eight-year-old boy, as he discovers God's spiritual armor while facing new adventures at camp. Read about Digby's interactions as he faces trouble around every corner.Uncover the mystery of what happens because of the truth-or-dare game. Find out what Digby is afraid to do, why he has a black eye, and why his hair turned green! ...

Seeking Hidden Treasures is a book relevant for the tumultuous times of today, a journey filled with personal stories, adventures, challenges, and rewards as you collect the treasures and spoils of war. As you read and study God's Word, you will be given insight into God's answers for your daily challenges. You will be given insight into the invisible realm ...

About age seventy-four, living in Dallas, Texas, Marcia joined a local church active in missions. After taking a course on missions, she joined two mission trips: Africa and Kazakhstan. Sharing her adventures through missions and extensive European travels may serve to open your eyes as they did hers. Back home, Marcia captured her memories on canvas and chr...

Coping Successfully with Bipolar is a book of encouragement and firsthand knowledge of how to cope and become successful in the bipolar battle over one's mind. In this book, there are keys to coping with this psychological battle. Coping Successfully with Bipolar is told from the perspective of an individual who has coped successfully with this mental battle...

The book was designed to help young ministers and laypersons understand expository preaching and the work of preaching or pastoring in God's church. Using our experiences and personalities in expository methods of preaching can help us to transmit and communicate through the Scriptures the writer's historical context as we are led by the Holy Spirit who appl...

There has to be more to leading worship than what I've been doing. That nagging thought drove William Kirkwood to develop this primer on worship for all lead pastors and worship planners who have wondered the same thing. Most pastors come out of seminary with little training in worship yet are ultimately responsible for the worship life of their church. Most...

Jennifer Davis is well balanced enough to walk on porch rails, and Youth Pastor Eli Adams looks like a superhero. Being together is what they both want, but past decisions force them apart. Their town, Roydan, North Carolina, is again the focus of a drug investigation. Receiving word of a drug shipment, Roydan police chief Dee Taylor and FBI agent Jackson Th...

Co-Creating with Spiritual Beings. This co-creating has gone on virtually forever, but most of us don't know this. This small piece of information has the potential to open and transform our societies to higher beneficial levels than we can imagine. This book is about how an engineer and manufacturing manager learned about being able to access spiritual info...

Leadership That Makes an IMPACT presents a practical leadership model that is easy to understand, remember, and apply. The model was developed by the author's personal experiences and his recognition of the key factors that contribute to the making of great leaders, whether in the workplace or at home. The book provides support for the various components of ...

How can you “tune in” to the medical events that surround you?
How can you become more educated before reaching a conclusion regarding current medical issues?
How can you “see through” the media's persuasion and unorthodox medical propaganda?
Why are brilliant medical professionals really being censored?
Are you connecting your ow...

If you told me I'd be here today, believing what I do and working for the Lord, I would've told you, you are crazy. This is the story of how I found Jesus or, rather, how He chose me and how because of Him, I overcame obstacles like mental illness and finding truth in Jesus, while showing my journey of before, during, and after finding Him....

Moving is considered one of the most stressful times in a person's life. Moving from prison back to life as a citizen adds a unique spin to the stress one experiences.Individuals exiting the correctional system are inconsistently prepared for re-entry. Many are disconnected from the reality of how to live and lack knowledge of what resources are available.A ...

Seasons of Scripture, Poems, and Praises is a collection of poetry throughout several years. It is written to encourage believers from all walks of life....