This book attempts to present circumstantial evidence that suggests God may drop hints indicating His presence during various events in our lives. The term circumstantial evidence is defined as "indirect evidence that suggests a fact through inference rather than direct proof. It relies on a chain of reasoning to connect it to a conclusion about guilt or inn...
This journey was born from a longing-to hear the voices of the women God chose, rescued, lifted, and called. Many of them lived in silence. Some were pushed to the edges. Others dared to stand in the middle of history. They were not perfect. But they were chosen. They believed God-and they became part of the story of redemption. And so will you.Each day of t...
The author taught for thirty-two years at MidAmerica University. At the start of every class he taught, the author shared a devotional. Years after students had left the university, the author would see them, and many said the devotionals were a high point of their college experience. This book contains several of the devotionals that were shared in class. T...
There are many officers who go through their career without having a solid grasp of biblical wisdom. As officers grapple with the many destructive behaviors akin to the job, becoming wise early on is a trait that will serve you well. One can use these universal and time-tested principles outlined in this book to achieve that goal. The application can also en...
It's a big day for Gabriella! Though she is growing up and preparing to start school, she quickly realizes that some aspects of her childhood can remain in place - at least for a while longer....
This book is a result of my mother's prolonged grief and health worries as she aged. She was a lifelong church member and deeply religious. After fifty-plus years of marriage, her husband (my dad) passed away. For the remaining nine years as a widow, she dealt with her grief and health worries by turning to her faith and scripture to find comfort and courage...
The lovely Mrs. Moon is listening in on the funny and curious thoughts of an imaginative little girl and her grandma as they walk along in the moonlight. Stroll along with them and listen in to see what silly things are imagined. Based on the true story of the author's walks with her granddaughter along Lake Sammamish in Washington State....
In Stories for Elias, we follow the exploits of multiple families coming together in the small town of Boone, Vermont. An abandoned army building and area is converted to FunCampVT, a multifun area for kids from not-so-well-off homes and communities. During this happening, a lost group of four find themselves in a prohibition-era smuggling mountain hiding pl...
My desire is to speak a fire back into the hearts of believers—not just to help the downtrodden but also to revive those who are in Christ.
As sons of the Most High God and as the bride of Christ, this is our pride.
As the apostle Paul wrote, “I boast only in this: I know Him! My God, My Savior, My Friend.”
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Have you ever wished you were so small you could explore the tiniest of places?
How much would a ticket cost you if you could take a flight on a bluebird?
If you were an astronaut, what would you see if you exited earth's orbit and ventured into outer space?
Follow Easton's adventures as he uses his imagination to uncover the answers to ...
The only thing better than having something good is having it twice as much.
Noah, a mischievous young boy, and his orderly brother, Pete, have a tumultuous relationship. It seems that every moment of their young lives is filled with anger, arguments, and scuffles. Amid the fighting, Noah discovers a plan to win all their arguments wit...
This children's book offers a guide for young listeners/readers to understand the beauty and hope that is held within a faithful heart. It explains the idea of a prayer as a simple, honest conversation with God. It reminds children that our Lord loves us and already knows our thoughts, fears, and wishes. This story reassures young audiences that God is happy...
Whoever you are, whether a scientist, engineer, policymaker, moviemaker, a preacher, or all those in between, listen up. The keys to the kingdom of God are at hand. Whatever you loose on earth is loosed in heaven, and whatever you bind on earth is bound in heaven. Prayer? Science? Yes, we live in a parallel universe where spirit and matter run true-true scie...
8 Traits of the Effective Rural PastorA by Dr. Allen Sparks distills over forty years of pastoral experience through Village Missions into a practical guide for those serving in often-overlooked rural communities-what he affectionately calls "Nowheresville."
Rooted in his doctoral work at Bethel Seminary, Sparks outlines eight essential, scripture-backed t...
Grief transforms.
Discover hope and healing through faith.
You will also hear how, through Jesus Christ, I found spiritual growth, strength, comfort, wisdom, and a deeper faith in Him.
This book about my grief and the loss of my eleven-year-old son will offer you:
Hope
Strength in your weakness
A deeper understanding of why
Healing and growth i...
This book presents a bold and comprehensive proposal for addressing the ongoing health care crisis in the United States, focusing on a hybrid health organization (HHO) plan that aims to improve access to care while controlling costs. The author, Dr. Eugene H. Schmitt III, draws upon his sixty years of extensive experience in health care to highlight the syst...
In a world where we are constantly challenged to grow, adapt, and persevere, the need for encouragement and spiritual growth is more crucial than ever. Iron Sharpens Iron Devotional, Volume 1 is a testament to that principle-drawing from the biblical truth found in Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." This devotional is no...
Everyone should know what they believe and why they believe it.
Dear Reader, You Are Here(ish) is a summary of milestones and concepts in the Bible as the author currently understands them.
Do you imagine God as a Father Time–like figure pacing about heaven, rubbing his hands together, taking glances at earth, pleading, “Pick...
Everyone should know what they believe and why they believe it.
Dear Reader, You Are Here(ish) is a summary of milestones and concepts in the Bible as the author currently understands them.
Do you imagine God as a Father Time–like figure pacing about heaven, rubbing his hands together, taking glances at earth, pleading, “Pick me over Satan....
This Changed Everything contests the saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” For a young boy in rural South Central Pennsylvania, the unfulfilled longing to enjoy his surroundings through wildlife hunting would be satisfied beyond his dreams. Meeting and befriending a newcomer at his church in 1966 changed everything.
The he...
The author had been propelled by a recent realization of early events in his life, triggered by his ongoing life review. He surprised himself by recalling, from early memory, events he seemingly forgot but hadn't. The surprise extended to awakening to the emotional impact those memories had and their meaning. He realized how significant the effects extended ...
She prayed. She stayed. She survived.
In Murder on My Mind, M. A. Harris breaks the silence surrounding abuse in the church with raw honesty and unwavering faith. From the pews to the pulpit, love to lies, wedding vows to whispered prayers for escape, this memoir chronicles the harrowing yet holy journey of a woman who refused to be buried by what was...
The Eques siblings have inherited a blight due to their ancestors' theft of a supernatural relic. They must go through a set of trials to see the end of their ordeal. What they face will push their trust in each other and faith in God in extreme measures. Failure for them would have eternal consequences. Will they succeed in overcoming their trials or fail?...
The Cause Of The Fall Of Mankind: God said, "But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it, for in the day that thou eatest thereof [and disobey God] thou [and all Adam's descendants contaminated with his sinful propensity to disobey Him] Will Surely Die. [Therefore, each person will desperately need the precious gift of salvati...
Have you ever considered how our life is like a journey? We are traveling through time and space, but never alone. The Bible says the Lord goes before us and will be with us. He will not fail us nor forsake us, so we should fear not, neither be dismayed. In this collection of mission experiences, the Lord's power and presence is steadfast! Jesus says, "Call ...
