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Summary Life has a way of taking you through many unexpected twists and turns. Know that God does not do these things to us. He allows things to happen to not only get our attention but to prepare us to operate and function within His purpose He has for our lives. Walk the journey of despair, confusion, and lifes altering circumstances within On My Way to Heaven. Envision how God allows adversities and people to walk in and out of our lives to assist in our preparation. As we learn life le...

Have A Little Faith is filled with against all odds stories. No matter what the doctor says, no matter what the economy is doing, the people of God must Have A Little Faith and believe that God has not forgotten. The writers of this anthology have beaten the odds against cancer, multiple sclerosis, physical abuse and the general struggles of life. Have A Little Faith will uplift and inspire readers to believe... trouble don't last always. Edited by Essence best selling author, Vanessa Mill...

Just as God gave Dorie Van Stone a tender heart to forgive her abusers, He also gave her the strength to reveal her past in No Place to Cry, the sequel to the best-seller Dorie: The Girl Nobody Loved. Through her candor you will gain insight into the trauma of emotional and sexual abuse.

Have you ever wondered why someone you love would hurt you? Are you in pain and want to stop the hurt? Are you hurting others and want to stop? What are the signs of a hurting person? This book answers these questions and walks you through some simple steps to healing the hurt.

Prayer is the refuge of the faithful. In this colossal volume, faithful readers find the prayers that bring them closer to God—and the ordinary people who’ve experienced the extraordinary power of those prayers. Whether inspired by the poetic wisdom of the Psalms, the lyrical conviction of a classic hymn, or the wry devotion of an Irish blessing, these real-life stories of answered prayers will encourage readers to renew their faith and trust in the Lord—during good times and bad. It’s not...

Just as Mary treasured her memories as the mother of Jesus and pondered them in her heart, this book celebrates treasured moments in the life of every woman, wife, and mother. Told from a fresh, personal perspective, these stories and poems form a warm, inspiring collection of remembrances of children,Christmas, marriage, trials, friendship, the seasons, grace, and above all, God’s love for us. Things Pondered proves Beth Moore not only to be an effective speaker and autho...

My Journey through Darkness is about someone who suffered depression for many years. With the help of a new doctor, right meds, counselor and Almighty God, she finds her way through the darkness. She shares a lot of her most inner thoughts in the way of poetry. Her hope is to let people who are going through the darkness know they are not alone. There are people who have experienced the same emotions. Her hope is to let them know there are good resources out there. You just have to reach o...

This book is about a child who was given away by his mother at the tender age of three months old. Its a recounting of the turbulence of living without a mother or a father, and of the struggles, adversities, and hardships that followed him into his adult life. This memoir will allow the reader to realize that life is simply not about the struggle and the abuse he or she may encounter, but it is more about the courage and the ability to never give up. This is my story. I am addicted to it,...

Carve Away the Hard Places of Your Heart and Experience Wholeness! Pain is a part of life. When dealing with a difficult situation or event, our bodies both physically and emotionally develop callouses to instinctively shield us from further hurt or injury. While this may be necessary and even helpful for a season, there comes a time when these callouses, which once protected us, become a hindrance to experiencing the abundant life, love and relationships w...

Tindell Baldwin's words best describe her passion and this book:"My heart is for teenage girls because my story is much like so many of theirs. I was just a girl who made a lot of mistakes. I was a girl who had sex before marriage and then had a broken heart. I was a girl who did drugs and drank to fill the void that was deep in my heart. I was a girl who was desperate to be popular. A girl who, like so many others, didn't know the dark side of sin. So my aim is to reach teenage gi...

Homeschool moms, do you ever find yourself questioning your decision to teach your children at home instead of sending them off to school? Sometimes you may wonder if you are teaching them enough, or maybe you just need a break. You might be a mother who is contemplating whether or not you want to homeschool. Homeschooling is a blessed undertaking, and the thirty days of devotion found in the pages of this book are sure to be an encouragement to you as you press on in your calling to homes...