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The Beatitudes illustrate the ways of God. With genuine faith, true Christian disciples willingly embrace what many choose not to experience out of fear, conformity, or slothfulness. And in return for their desire to magnify God’s glory in a darkened world, God blesses them with His presence, peace, comfort, and encouragement, culminating in an abundance of heavenly joy! Oh, the joy that comes from living out the Beatitudes!

Many people wonder, "Is Jesus Christ even real?" For 38 years, I wondered too! I called myself a Christian because I wore a cross, prayed to God and attended church regularly. Yet, I lied, gossiped, and judged others without mercy. I misrepresented my God with my behavior, attitude, and words. Such was my life. In my prayers, I asked God to use my life to glorify Him but was ill-prepared for the response. I was arrested and charged with a felony! In deep and dark despair, I turned to Jesus Christ for help.

"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1: 8). In The Apologies From a Repentant Christian series, we follow a personal and inspirational story of how an encounter with Christ changes a life forever. In her first audiobook, the author shares her moment of redemption, which involved surrendering her heart to God and receiving a new identity in Christ.

The Apologies From a Repentant Christian series is the continuing story of a Christian pilgrim’s walk personified. Part I tells of an unrepentant sinner who surrendered her heart to God, embraced His forgiveness for her sins and received her new identity in Christ. Part II tells of the next stage of this Christian’s walk: a new believer faces rejection, spiritual battles, and learns how to live in a corrupted temple of flesh.

Whether your heart is burdened or bursting with joy, nothing satisfies quite like talking things over with another woman. Regardless of the paths our lives take, all women are "sisters"-we speak a common language; we share a universal bond. Because the hopes and dreams that both burden and give flight to a woman's heart dwell within all of us, we create relationships that are intensely rich, precious and prized. Thus, we comfort and encourage each other; we help each other through life's ups and downs; we know each other's experiences as if they were our own; we are a blessing to each other. As this book of beautiful, inspirational life lessons reveals, sharing the experiences of our lives imbues us with a wisdom the soul reveres: Nothing happens without God's permission.

Loved With an Everlasting Love is a 90-day journey into the heart of God—a reminder that His love for you is unshakable, unfailing, and eternal. Written for both men and women, these daily readings draw from Scripture to refresh your soul, strengthen your faith, and anchor your heart in the truth that you are cherished by your Creator.

Hello woman of faith. This devotional is designed to help you get more out of your time with the Lord. An opportunity to sit at the feet of Jesus to learn of His great love for you, His plans for you, and His desire that you might live a life of joy, purpose, and abundance. Take a minute, slow down, take a deep breath, feel His presence, and know that you are His beloved child.

This three-month devotional is designed to guide men who are seeking God into His presence. Each day's devotion, thought for the day, and personalized prayer will help to draw you deeper into a conversation with the one who understands you and wants a relationship with you, Jesus. Yes, Jesus wants to come alongside your life and fill you with His peace and joy. Sit down, take a deep breath, and revel in His love for you. God Bless.

Have you ever wondered if you are enough? Have you ever questioned your worth or your worthiness? Do you wonder how the world sees you? Do you care? How about the Father? Do you wonder how God sees you? In a world that measures us by its standards, how do you measure up? Does it matter? Let's see.

As a woman in a world of overwhelming obligation and non-stop attacks from the enemy, sometimes we need an opportunity to sit at the feet of Jesus. A chance to hear how much the Father loves us, and values us. This book of devotions is just that. A glimpse into Scripture that will help to strengthen and restore the soul. Abide in Him.

Grief. We've all experienced this heavy emotion at some time, whether you've lost a loved one, a home, a job, or a dream. Perhaps your loss has been financial, a marriage, a body part, or your health. Loss and grief are an inherent part of the human experience. As with all things, we must learn how to navigate this emotion or risk losing ourselves in its all-consuming wake. God wants to be your comforter in this time of trouble. He loves you. Let's walk through this journey together and let Jesus be our guide.

This guide will delve into the amazing gifts of grace and mercy that God bestows upon His children. You will learn more about God's forgiveness and compassion for us and read about ways to live a transformed life.

This book is a guide to the miraculous. In it you will find scripture, stories, and daily applications that will help you to understand the miracles of God and their multifaceted purposes. As believers, we can expect the Lord to move in our lives in unexpected ways. Those miracles and healings are not only gifts to us as believers but tools by which we might reach out to others to grow the Kingdom. Learn ways to use these gifts and how to be a blessing in Jesus's name.

This pocket devotional is a daily reminder that you are God's child. He loves you. You are His. Rest in His grace.

Do you ever wonder if God is listening, and if He is, does He really care? As a matter of fact, He is, He does, and He wants more than anything to see you living a life of victory through faith and prayer. He desires to shower you with His unmerited grace and favor. Prayer is a powerful force available to every believer, a direct line to the Father's heart. In When All Else Fails, follow one woman's journey from doubt to belief and faith through God's immeasurable love and the wonder of His supernatural healing. Hope is a miraculous thing, readily available to those who trust Him.

Life in the 'Pale' wasn't easy, however, the life of a Jew is seldom easy. In this, the story of one family's generations, young Batya will experience heart wrenching loss and a love for the ages. Enduring a hatred of her people so overwhelming it spawns pogroms, and Nazi death camps, she stands on the arena of history to witness revolutions, world wars and the birth of a nation. Through the ignorance of innocence she will experience the worst that man can conjure and the best that he can envision. From the Steppes of her childhood Ukraine, to the power of the cross of Christ she will prevail.

Marie is a young girl who has decided she doesn’t need anyone. And, that includes God. Thrust into positions of responsibility no child should endure, she faces abuse and loss; from all the monsters in her life; until she feels she can no longer trust, anyone. But, is it possible that God has been beside her all the while? Can a chance meeting with an angel, on a near fatal day, change her mind and give her the hope she’ll need to make it through?

In this insightful new book, we will examine the devil's many names and destructive tools to discover his eternal, evil intent and to halt his plans. But we will also delve into the infinite, wonderful attributes of a loving, gracious, and just God, as we learn to be more Christ-like.

Josh and Jana engage in a battle of the ages, against an evil which threatens to destroy us all. In this, the third and last installment of the ‘Redeemed’ trilogy, our heroes rise up to join the Lord Jesus in a war against Satan, the Beast, and the False prophet, for the souls of mankind.

The world they knew continues disintegrating around them, as Josh and Jana put their lives on the line for a crippled nation. They will discover old enemies and new friends in places they couldn’t imagine, as they fight for what they believe. Will their unyielding faith, undying hope, and unending love be enough to help them triumph over all that is to come?