I have forgiven them, but I can't seem to get past the pain. God seems distant. Does he even care about me? Do any of these questions hit close to home? It may surprise you that the underlying cause is often hidden unforgiveness. Our closest relationships, emotional health, and perhaps even our faith seem to be crumbling around us, but most of us have no idea that forgiveness is the way forward. If we are honest, we don't even know what forgiveness is. We may have a vague idea that it has ...

Your spouse is a unique person, filled with amazing insights, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Communication is key to really knowing and fully loving that person.Bestselling author and marriage counselor Gary Chapman has developed this handy tabletop resource to get you and your spouse talking. With 101 probing questions, couples will find their relationship enhanced, their intimacy deepened, and their romance ignited. 101 More Conversation Starters for Couples is the...

Jesus said the soul is worth more than the world. The soul is the key to our lives, binding our heart, our mind, and our spirit together. Shouldn't you get pretty clear on exactly what the soul is? And how to care for it? Taken from John Ortberg's book Soul Keeping, this booklet reveals what the soul's greatest need is, now and for eternity.Have you ever thought about why your soul is hurting and if that could be standing in the way of your spiritual growth? Ortberg writes that onc...

Discover how it feels to know you’re God’s much-loved son.“I’ve spent most of my life struggling to believe, really believe, that God loves and cares about me personally. Not as one among many. But me. By God’s grace, not only do I believe today that God loves me, but I actually feel like His much-loved son. Special. Fully alive. You can too. Let me show you how you can satisfy this primal need. No man should have to settle for being half alive.”

The Power of Forgiveness is an e-book that discusses Forgiveness in great detail. It lays out the plan for anyone who seeks true forgiveness from their fellowman and God. Forgiveness is a form of realism and an aspect of humanity that allows us to see our lives as we really are. Forgiveness becomes a sign of positive self-esteem that allows us to put the past into proper perspective. We no longer identify ourselves by the past injustices and offenses committed against us.We (humani...

This book is not really 'my' letters to the next generation but rather Paul's, the Apostle, the master architect of the early church, writing to his young mentee, Timothy. I have attempted to simply translate his thoughts, verse by verse, into our world today to help build new young ministers on the Word of God. It is my commentary on 1st & 2nd Timothy.The Word needs to be the foundation of our ministries. Too many have started well, yet not lasted the distance. As we pattern our l...

What Do You Call Cheese that Isn’t Yours?One-liners. The jokes are known for little more than eliciting a groan or two from you. But since Jeffery Dean came up with this handy booklet for teens, one-liners have become a handy tool. These quotes, questions, and statements will cut to the chase and spark the, “Hmmm…I never thought of that before!” section of your gray matter. Some are funny, some are convicting. Each is thought-provoking. Bring a little simplicity ba...

I hope that you make the decision to start this devotional, it will guide you through a week of thoughts and prayers. This 7-day devotional is based on my experiences, thoughts, and personal relationship with my savior, Jesus Christ. I am not an authority in theology; I am just an average person working very hard to stay on a Christian path. I pray that it inspires you to commit, renew, or strengthen your relationship with God.

In the pages of this booklet, you will learn that most causalities are the results of a society that pushes people to be casual. Youwill also learn some cautions and guidelines that you should follow to keep yourself from becoming a casualty. Though my advice is not always politically correct, it will help to keep you from becoming the next casualty.

What Do You Call Cheese that Isn’t Yours?One-liners. The jokes are known for little more than eliciting a groan or two from you. But since Jeffery Dean came up with this handy booklet for teens, one-liners have become a handy tool. These quotes, questions, and statements will cut to the chase and spark the, “Hmmm…I never thought of that before!” section of your gray matter. Some are funny, some are convicting. Each is thought-provoking. Bring a little simplicity ba...

Comfortable as an old pair of shoes, that's the way a long and happy marriage should be. In this little book I'd like to share some of my inner thoughts on the subject. I am no expert,just a man who's been married to the same woman for over thirty years.Visit my profile at: wwww.smashwords.com/profile/view/marvinkperkins

First and foremost, I want to thank God for the inspiration to write and the ability to inspire others. I must acknowledge and thank my brother Reverend Jim Purnell and wife Rose Mary, Sister Dorothy Gainer who has always encouraged me. My aunt, Annie Kelly, who took me to my first parade when I was a child, my uncle Rev Thorton Smith who spoke encouraging words to everyone; my Aunt Mamie and cousin Joann, Dorothy Averyhart owner of Dorson Sales; Ludeen Moore, owner of Moore’s Home Health ...