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Frances Durham was born in 1934, raised in Woodville, Texas, and graduated from Kirby High School. She was baptized into Christ when she was twelve and has been a faithful and productive Christian since. While still living in Woodville she met and married Lloyd Parr, who was in the Navy and stationed in San Diego, California, where they made their home. During their 20-year career in the military, four years in the Navy and sixteen in the Air Force, "Fran" lived in several different places including Okinawa and Turkey. No matter where they were, Fran was active in the Church, teaching the Bible to children's and ladies' classes. She also wrote articles and Bible studies for Christian Woman magazine, and VBS material for elementary age children for Lambert Book House. When Lloyd retired from the Air Force the family moved to Eldon, Missouri, where they attended the Oak Street Church of Christ. They were asked to organize a children's worship to be called "Kings Kids". The objective was to teach about the Church, why it is, what its purpose is, how it is organized, and its destination. It didn't take long to find there was no such material available. So, Fran wrote the lessons each week that included a teacher's study guide, puppet script, handwork, skits, and activities. The result is titled "The Way". Book 1 Study Guide and Book 2 Activities

From 1976 to 1979 the author was a forester for International Paper Company in northern Maine. With the aid of watercolor illustrations, the author describes with wonder his experiences living and working there. Some of the things depicted include a ninety-eight-mile canoe trip on the Allagash River, logging camps, snowshoeing across a lake in a blinding snowstorm, checking beaver traps by snowmobile, wildlife tracks in the snow, a tragic death, moose and ice fishing. It closes expressing gratitude for those who befriended and invested in the inexperienced author. Daniel W. Fink has spent his career as a forester in Maine and the Pacific Northwest. He loves wild and remote places. He lives with his wife Carol in Sandy, Oregon. They love hiking, and volunteering to serve and teach the children in their church. Carrie grew up wanting to work at Walt Disney Studios as a background artist. She is inspired by a love of the world's nature, especially Oregon's, by Disney animation and classical music. Carrie does her best to capture works with whimsical imagination. As an artist, it is her main goal to please those who commission her. She has sold over two hundred paintings to date. Carrie currently lives in Oregon with her husband Andrew, two cats and a turtle.

Bella is a tomboy who doesn't always like girly things. She loves football and playing with trucks in the mud and knows that this is the kind of girl God created her to be. Kim Landgraf is the proud mother of six children. She has penned stories and poems since a young age. Writing a children's book has been a dream of hers for many years and she is humbled to share her first work with you. She is grateful for and credits her inspiration from God.

Para mis apreciables lectores, no tengo la menor duda de que cuando uno se entrega por completo a la dirección de Dios, el puede hacer grandes cosas en sus vidas. Dios nos ha dotado por lo menos con un talento, que si lo ponemos a su servicio el lo multiplicará. Los poemas que están en esta obra son de el, yo fui y soy solamente un instrumento en sus manos, y para el sea toda la alabanza la honra y la gloria. Estos poemas nos hablan de cuán misericordioso es nuestro padre celestial, que desea que le entreguemos nuestro corazón ahora, ya que el tiempo se termina, y quiere que todos vallamos a morar en la mansión celestial, que el fue a preparar para todos los que amen su venida. Daniel Payán, nació en el año 1950, en la colonia Emiliano Zapata, municipio de Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua;descendiente de familia humilde, su padre Jesús Maria Payán y su madre Victoria Martínez.El se gradúo de la escuela secundaria en la ciudad de Chihuahua, Mexico, a la edad de 23 años contrajo matrimonio con la señorita, la que ahora es su esposa Manuela Morales, ellos se casaron en el año 1973; de ese matrimonio nacieron tres hijos: Eric, Yadir y Danny, todos ellos nacidos en California Estados Unidos.

Eva is a New York City girl. She is 11 years old, going on 12, and almost 13; and is super eager to grow up. On one of her weekend visits to her Grandma and Grandpa Jenkin's house in Scarsdale, Eva stumbles upon a funny, fuzzy ball that seems to be thumping with life. She hastily takes the fuzzball to her bedroom and snips it open to let the living creature out. She hopes to turn it into her pet. A big lesson awaits Eva when Grandma Jenkins tells her about growing up, baking cookies, and the cocoon she found in her grandma's garden.

Reverend Helen Brock is delighted to share her second book with you. Throughout these pages, you will find glorious accounts regarding her up close and personal encounters with her Best Friend, precious Holy Spirit. He is The One who takes center stage, throughout this book, which is also The Heavenly Father's Book. Holy Spirit, who is The All-Consuming Holy Fire, is revealed for who He truly is, during the many encounters Reverend Helen Brock has had with Him, from 1971-2022. Each encounter is different and woven together, they will paint a beautiful picture of who Majestic Holy Spirit truly is: "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 6: NKJV) This prophecy was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance." (Acts 2:4 NKJV) Sweet people, His Glory is...here! Reverend Helen Leona Brock has been Blessed with such wonderful supernatural experiences, since 1971. She delights to share them with you and her adoration for our precious Heavenly Father, beautiful Lord Jesus, and cherished Holy Spirit. Not a day goes by without her hugging and blowing sweet kisses to all Three. They are so cherished by her and she is careful to only write what our Heavenly Father gives her to write. You will find her worshiping all Three through singing and dance. You will also see her ministering Jesus' Power and Authority and through Him, in the open squares or across the malls, praying for the sick, raising the dead and/or casting out demons. She also has a passion for teaching others on how to have holy intimacy with the Lord, through worship and can be seen teaching from her book and the Bible on "The Bride of Christ," a locally televised show in Hawaii, with the ʻŌlelo Network, Channel 55 (they also have a downloadable app and are global, online).

Emma Julia had vascular dementia. This is her story - one that recounts this prayer warrior's life before the diagnosis, her illness' progression, and the peaks and valleys of her family's caregiving experiences. Questions, prayers, strengths, vulnerabilities, loneliness, laughter, tears, disappointments, triumphs - previously cloistered places - are recalled, as her children help her live her best life during this challenging season. Even when the ravages of her condition take hold and the family's thoughts turn toward eternity, this mother's love finds its way to them through her lessons about courage, patience, compassion, joy, and faith. They learn to love their Mama more, and they grow in relationship with each other. The narrative, scriptures, and "helps" offer caregivers spiritual nourishment and practical support. The messages of promise remind readers that God will never leave us. And when we are weak, He reveals Himself in powerful and magnificent ways. Janice Larrymore seeks to tangibly touch the hurting and those caring for others. She has a heart for the sick, the elderly, and caregivers and has spent decades attending to the needs of family members with chronic medical conditions. A seasoned youth Sunday School teacher, skit writer, and former leader of a compassion ministry, she pens devotionals for Vessels of Comfort Ministries, a charitable non-profit organization serving individuals experiencing a crisis. For 30 years, she worked for government and education entities as a communications officer, teacher, grant, speech, and technical writer - focusing on public and higher education, disability services, mental health, and staff development. A South Carolina native, Larrymore earned a master's degree in journalism/public relations from the University of South Carolina. 2 Corinthians 12:9 reassures her that His grace is sufficient; His strength is made perfect in weakness; and His power rests upon her. She is founder of Shammah's Touch, a charitable nonprofit which encourages caregivers. Visit her online at www.janicelarrymore.com

Where did Paul get his word for the "rapture" (harpazō)? How does this source support the pre-trib Rapture? Why is the phrase, "the end times," extra-biblical and misleading? Why is the teaching about the resurrection/rapture a premier doctrine? How does uncertainty about the Rapture undermine imminency and foster lethargy in witness and mission? What are the implications of a post-trib view? Why does Reformed/Covenant eschatology embrace the "Beautiful Captive Woman" (allegory) and amillennialism, and reject Jesus's millennial kingdom? How does it fail to satisfy Christian hope? How is it a fantasy? How does classic premillennialism fail as a compromise? On the basis of a literal interpretation of Scripture, De Young cites evidence often ignored that the pre-trib Rapture is the key to the rest of eschatology: the Great Tribulation; the return of Christ at the Battle of Armageddon; the restoration of the nation of Israel; the Millennial Kingdom; and the New Heavens and Earth. James B. De Young, Th.D., is Senior Professor of New Testament at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon. With Patricia, his wife of 57 years, he lives on a [very] small farm in Damascus, Or. He has written over a dozen books on a variety of Christian issues. His last three books on prophecy flow from his extensive teaching the Book of Revelation and other prophetic Scripture (including Daniel) for over fifty years in grad school, college, and churches. These last books include The Apocalypse Is Coming (2020), a comprehensive study of the Antichrist, and, co-authored with John Balch, Missed the Rapture? How to Overcome during the Great Tribulation. The present book gives new, persuasive support for the the pre-tribulation rapture based in literal interpretation and its significant role for all future events, for exposing the distortion of Reformed eschatology, and for the restoration of the nation of Israel. Listen to the podcast Apocalypse Is Coming at www.anchor.fm/james-de-young.

Pauses - they are a part of life. You may know them by other labels: interruptions, nuisances, calamities, or even victories that force us to slow down and think about where we are going and where we have been. Many of the writers of the Psalms experienced pauses similar to yours, often on a magnitude most of us have never imagined. These struggles or celebrations are expressed in the songs they wrote and some of those psalms are peppered with invitations to stop, stay a while, and ponder their words more deeply. Those pauses are called "Selahs." Dave Cook's fascinating book, Selah - Pauses for Life: Exploring the Selahs of the Psalms, helps the reader probe these Selahs. One part biblical study, one part devotional, this illuminating, close examination of the Selahs of the Psalms brings fresh insights to readers about -- not only the book of Psalms and its authors -- but the many Selahs found in our lives as well. Dave and his wife, Wendi, have been blessed with five amazing children and nine wonderful grand-children. They served as missionaries in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines for 20 years. While there, he worked with national pastors and helped to found a three-year on-campus Bible Institute. After returning to the States, he has served as a Christian school principal and, later, as pastor of a church in upstate New York. Dave has been through numerous Selahs of his own which God has used to help him grow. Visit Dave's blog "Musings of a Follower" at www.christfollower.net.

Wonder: Volume I is Jeremy Taylor's first collection of poetry. It contains 300 poems written between 2020 and 2022. In this work, Mr. Taylor sheds light on issues like mental health, religion, relationships, and more. These poems are a reflection of his personal experiences and his beliefs. Jeremy Evan Taylor was born in Hampton, Virginia, in 2002. Mr. Taylor has always loved history and the art of literature. He began writing during his sophomore year of high school. Initially, he wrote poetry and short stories, but as time progressed, he began writing Heir. Mr. Taylor was an International Baccalaureate student at Hampton High School. In June of 2020, he graduated with a 4.44 GPA and an advanced studies diploma. In the fall of that year, Mr. Taylor began his undergraduate education at the College of William & Mary.

The memorial of Catherine Stewart is about the legacy of Catherine Stewart and how her life influenced her grandson Jy'Quan Stewart to leave an example of what Godliness is and why we should leave a Godly Legacy. We live in a generation where preachers and deacons claim to be men and women of God. They live and act just like the world and do not know what it means to be born again. Every born again believer is called to fight the good fight of faith and run the race. Before Catherine died she passed the baton on to Jy'Quan now he had to finish well fight for the faith. Jy'Quam Arnay Stewart was born July 1, 2001 at St Peter's Memorial hospital in Albany, New York. He was prophesied over as a child by Pastor Chapman to be the man of God. He was raised in Rensselaer, New York in poverty. Jy'Quan Stewart got saved at a young age by God using his grandmother as a witness. He always had a hunger for a deeper walk with God not merely just going to church but being the church. Being filled with the fullness of God and pouring into other lives. He attended Rensselaer City School District. God has used many things from his past to shape him into the man he is today and is a work in progress.

Book of Proverbs presented in modern day language without changing the Word of God. Ron was born in Kansas City Mo., where he comes from a Pentecostal background. Both parents, James and Violet Hardin were strong believers in God the Father, the Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit. His grandfather, Liege Hardin was a Holy Ghost filled country circuit preacher in Tennessee and would travel the countryside sharing the Gospel. He would often receive offerings in the form of chickens and eggs during his ministry. Ron's maternal grandmother, Emily Seabolt was a heavily anointed psalmist, musician and worship leader. Ron's maternal Uncle, John Koonse, was a highly respected deacon, musician and worship leader as well. Ron comes from a long line of anointed saints of God, these are just a few. The anointing followed Ron when at an early age he gave his heart to the Lord. Unfortunately though, through his teenage years and into his mid-twenties Ron walked on the wrong side of the tracks. Choosing to dwell within the enemy's camp he began to delve into alcohol, drugs and various types of gang related criminal activity. Ron has had many supernatural experiences in his life that by the Hand of God have kept him from an early grave.

I originally hand wrote this book in the mid to late 90's; but had never published it. It is a prequel to my book "I AM HERE: My Faith Journey as a Survivor" published May 2022. The prequel spans my courtship, 9 year marriage that was emotionally abusive and my divorce after having two children. It was after the divorce that I survived a woman's worst nightmare. I was raped at gunpoint. My faith was strengthened as I experienced the criminal justice system first hand. I believe this book can help others see that God's plan is always the best for us and that His Grace is sufficient in all things. My hope for you is that you can experience what the New Living Translation Bible says in Psalm 34:8 "Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!" I am a woman of faith that listens carefully to the voice in my heart. I have written and published two books now that the Lord has inspired in me. I have relied on my faith throughout my life and it has guided me through many trials; divorce, miscarriages, rape, the criminal justice system, and surviving COVID even though I was not expected to live. I have been happily retired living the quiet country life with my husband for the past 5 years after teaching for 40 years. I am keeping up with my 9 grandchildren ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years old. I enjoy 2 stepping with my husband and we will be taking up Square Dancing in 2023. I enjoy hosting family gatherings at my home, reading books for book club, working out at the gym, and enjoying life to the fullest.

Have you ever wondered how God sees you? What does He think about you? Does He actually talk about you in Heaven? The answer to these questions have the power to dramatically transform your Christian life, and "upgrade your identity" in Him! In their illuminating guide, Activating Your True Identity: Learning the Upgrade Principle, author team Dr. Lon and Laurie Stettler unfold their revelatory journey of truth and discovery of what the Godhead trinity think about them, and how God upgrades their identities with these truths. There is a concept that God makes the man before He makes the ministry. That is, God prepares or makes us and our identities before He makes and releases our assignments in this world. God is the potter who "upgrades" our character through the life circumstances that shape and mold us into the vessels He can use. Inside these profound and life-changing pages, you will discover the amazing reality of your born-again spirit: who you are and what you have in Christ, and what you can do through Him. Utilizing a four-step activation process to achieve a "righteousness consciousness," this book shows you how to see yourself as God sees you, and teaches you the difference between your born-again spirit and soul, so that you can fully understand and activate the "real" you in Jesus Christ. The authors conclude with thirty-three "Christ identity" devotionals, each one containing a powerful, faith-building prayer of activation. It's time to get started and embrace the new you!

A little bit of encouragement always goes a long way. Perhaps you are struggling with conflicts in life or in your soul. Perhaps all you need is the reassurance that everything is going to be alright. No matter what struggles you are facing in life, Dear Future Me: The Journey Begins is a new devotional by author Rhonda L. Simmons that is sure to lift your spirits. Through inspirational Scripture, comforting real-world stories and scenarios, and space to write down your thoughts, Simmons's words are sure to give you hope and keep you on the path God has placed before you. Rhonda Simmons offers a unique blend of expertise that includes over 30 years in ministry and nearly 15 years in education as a teacher and school principal. She is also the Founder/CEO of The Simmons Empowerment Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that empowers unwed, teen moms through education and coaching. As a Master Certified Professional Coach for TSEFI's Dear Future Me: The Coaching Program, Rhonda empowers women to improve their personal growth and development. She lives in Texas with her husband, Jeff, the love of her life and her lifelong friend.

Every year, thousands of new suicide survivors try to find life after suicide. In the spring of 2018, suicide was the last thing on pastor Bill Breon's mind. Life was good. But, in one devastating moment, his life was changed forever when the unimaginable happened. His wife of thirty years took her own life. Suicide left a grief-stricken husband and son. Suicide also impacted hundreds of shocked church members. Paradise lost. Life After Suicide is the transparent story of the author's long road to recovery. This wise and compassionate guide offers readers hope and deep understanding and is meant to comfort people who have experienced suicide. His story will also assist friends of suicide survivors and inspire others to embrace life. The author experienced a miracle moment in a remote South Carolina town that changed his life. This God moment opened the door for healing and restoration. This moment can inspire your faith in God. Pastor Bill Breon

About ten years ago, after starting to be concerned about how some Christians were acting within our Nation, I decided to read the Holy Bible word for word to see if I could find some answers to my concerns. I believe I found most of them by reading the New Testament. When I started to read it, I knew most of us were not "True Christians" as we claimed to be. What I found is that throughout the Centuries, mankind has lost its way and has failed to follow all of Jesus' words to us. Yes, we have failed to see all of His warnings to us within scriptures. I found that most of us have become blind to our own faults, and we have become the hypocrites Jesus mentioned to us within scripture. After realizing how dangerously blind most of us have become, I wondered if I needed to show others what I had found. In these pages, you will see why I was compelled to write this book. How I felt that God and His Son, Jesus were telling me I needed to write this book to help others to see what I now have learned. Within this book, you will see the words given to us that most of us haven't seen, noticed or understood before. Lastly, throughout this book, you will see why we need to read scriptures more carefully word for word before we quote a single verse. In ending, I am hoping and praying that all of you will now see what I have learned. Take care and God Bless. Armand Auger was born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1939. He served his country for 22 years in the Marine Corp. and the Army. During his civilian life, he worked in technical sales and in competitive research for Diesel Fuel Injection parts, tools, and test equipment, ending his career working in the field of lubricants research. Now retired, he teaches others his love for God and Jesus. He has participated in the KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY, and he continues to share with others what he has learned from reading his Holy Bible.

Production. Passion. Resilience. Teamwork. Contentment. Courage. Faith. These seven skills were embodied over three thousand years ago by a group of elite warriors known as David's Mighty Men. These highly-capable individuals helped take David, the man who had previously defeated Goliath, from a wilderness experience to leading a nation. Did 2020 feel like a wilderness experience for you? So many people lost loved ones, opportunities, financial resources, careers, time, and much, much more during COVID. The worst thing many people lost was hope. COVID stripped away the non-essentials in our lives. It revealed how foolish pride, ego, and narcissism are. It made us question almost everything in our lives, including God himself. COVID brought us all to our knees in one form or fashion. Author, speaker, consultant, and podcaster Brian Dodd wants you to know the same skills used by David's' Mighty Men still work today. In his new book Mighty: 7 Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress, Brian shows you how applying these skills can help you become Mighty and move from the Pandemic to Progress.

After growing roses in her gardens, hosting countless tea parties, and walking in a real personal relationship with "The Rose," King Jesus Himself, along with Holy Spirit, Susan is willing to share her treasured secrets with you for romancing "The Rose" inside your heart and home: SIMPLE WAYS Bring your blooming beauties inside and enjoy them longer COMFORTABLE CUSTOMS Return to the graceful art of easy and simple hospitality DELIGHTFUL METHODS Boost your health and joy levels daily with easy effort TRANQUIL TECHNIQUES Create heaven's love, joy, and peace into your heart and home. 100% of the profits from book sales will go to help orphans and widows in the USA, Kenya, and all around the world. Written and Illustrated by Susan Pettit, a genuine passionate lover of Jesus Christ, roses, and all things beautiful. She loves sharing heaven's light, love, hope, and joy through her art, hospitality, writing, and flowers. She delights in working with the heavenly angels on a daily basis. She loves to co-create with the Lord in her rose garden, art studio, and gallery for a taste of heaven and encouragement.

As a single mother, Dr. Jacki Edwards forged through life's valley and treacherous mountains to make a better life for herself and her children. Along the way, she found great success, but each victory was hard won. She stayed goal-focused and listened to her inner voice, never wavering in her faith and trust in God, even though it was not easy. Now having come through on the other side, she is here to share her hard-earned wisdom with you. How to Get Your Life in Order by Ordering Your Life's Steps: 7 Principles to Achieve Personal Goals by Dr. Jacki Edwards is an inspiring self-development guide based on the seven simple principles that the author used in her life to achieve her personal goals and aspirations. Her accomplishments, whether academically, professionally, or personally, all took place in small increments, and these steps helped her stay resolute in her decisions. It is possible to achieve your dreams if you are willing to do the work and endure the process. The vision you have for your life is attainable, and realizing your full potential is possible. Including an application section titled "Simple in 7 Steps" after each chapter, Dr. Jacki provides the opportunity for readers to apply the concepts discussed in the book to their personal situations. This book will enhance, motivate, and guide you through the process as you unlock your full potential, take another chance on yourself, or start over with this self-help guide. Dr. Jacki Edwards is a published author, inspirational speaker and board-certified family nurse practitioner. She is the CEO and founder of Jacki Edwards Events & More and How May I Health You, a disease management coaching company. Her life's story is marked by two failed marriages, unsettling forms of marital abuse and the struggles of raising children as a single mother. Those periods of lows taught her how to navigate the murky waters of life. She has used the steps outlined in her new e-book "How To Get Your Life In Order By Ordering Your Life's Steps" to bring about change, stability and financial freedom in her life. Those hard times also brought her to bending knees and over the years she developed a deep, unwavering relationship with her God. Today, she is wiser, stronger and confident in who she is and who God wants her to be. www.jackiedwards.me

This project unveils one of my deepest scars, the scare of not having a physical father fighter. I write this in honor and representation of children and families that have suffered the damages of an absent father. By urging people to reflect on history and its impact on generations, and preaching the beauty and evil sides of love, they plunged into hot-selling territory these days. Her new series on parenting in MISSING FATHERS is already at the forefront of the debate on the pertinent question of how many children are vulnerable and lack family love. As well as infusing the history of Ghana from the early 60's to the late 80's and up to the present day, the decisions made by the presidents of Ghana, through Nigeria to other parts of the world that have created hardships for some of our children. Stacy Amewoyi is a Ghanaian-born entrepreneur, author and a philanthropist. She is based the United States of America. She grew up as an orphan, but through her perseverance and deep faith in God, she established herself as a change agent in her community.

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Can lions be breastfed by an elephant or a donkey? This weird image from nature can help us scratch the surface of the weirdness of a so-called church being breastfed by the Elephant or the Donkey. Why would the church go after the lesser-the insignificant-instead of the greatest? Why would the church degrade itself to the Donkey or the Elephant when it is supposed to be the offspring of the Lion of Judah? Why would the church choose some truths and suppress others? Why would she just plug her nose and swallow the smelly water the twin brothers of politics force her to drink? This book is provocative, unapologetic, and fascinating; it is biblically consistent, theologically unbiased, historically sound, politically incorrect, and philosophically balanced. It will help you understand how the church has become the mistress of the twin brothers of politics-and how she can return to her place as the Bride of the Lion of Judah. Mesack Dieudonne serves as Lead and Teaching Pastor at Emmanuel Evangelical Baptist Church of Palm Beach, Florida. Under his ministry and by God's grace, E.E.B.C. has grown tremendously in all aspects. He also co-founded and serves as president of LTSG Ministry, Florida. Besides being a pastor, Mesack continues his evangelistic duties. With his expository style of teaching and preaching, he is a sought-after conference speaker. He holds a master's in Christian Apologetics and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. Mesack lives in Boynton Beach with his wife Sonia and their son Jeremiah, who is an exceptional blessing to them, being conceived twelve years after their marriage.

The Young Adult Leadership Training (YALT) manual provides churches and community groups with a tool for ages 14 - 26 that helps develop leadership skills, life skills, spiritual growth opportunities, and community service projects. This dynamic, interactive ministry model designed and developed by Barbara W. Rogers and her staff helps young adults increase self-awareness by providing opportunities in a safe and caring environment to work on introspection, self-definition, and the emergence of self-definition. Participants are provided extra support during this pivotal point in life regarding essential tasks for future stability and success in decision-making, core value formation, interpersonal relationships, career exploration, and giving back to the community as volunteers. Barbara W. Rogers, PhD, EdS, CLS Director for Training and Education is a mother and grandmother who has served in various ministries since the age of twelve. In addition to many years of ministry within congregations, she wrote Sunday school lessons for Urban Ministries, Inc. of Chicago during ten years as a stay-at-home mom. Later, she wrote God Rescues His People and God's Chosen King, activity books for the Herald Press Story Bible Series. As Founder and Director of Christian Life Skills, Inc. her passion is providing resources that encourage children, youth, and families to develop lives pleasing to God in our challenging world. Barbara lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband, Dr. John A. Rogers. They have two children and four grandchildren.

As I was disciplining some athletes that accepted Jesus, I felt that there needs to be something they can read that can connect them to the Bible. Writing this 31-day devotional does that. So now whether an athlete wants to learn more about the Bible, or a ministry leader wants to read a short devotional before or after a game, this book is here to help. Matthew Harker is a husband and father of 9 children, a U.S. Navy veteran, and Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor. He played organized baseball, basketball, soccer, track and field, high jump, water polo, and cross country running. He coached basketball for eight years and refereed basketball for five years. He assisted with sports ministries for various churches and organizations.