Faith Will Keep You Afloat

Faith Will Keep You Afloat
Author: Curtis E. Nester
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2009-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1607916908

Feel like you're sinking in today's troubled times? In water over your head, without a life preserver, and wondering how you will stay afloat? Experience the adventures of people who walked by, sailed upon, and delved beneath the surface of the waters of the Bible. Be inspired by Bible characters who learned about God's love and power as they encountered Him upon or beside lakes, streams, and fountains. Learn how He found them in the course of their daily lives and transformed ordinary people into heroes of the faith. Discover how faith can keep you afloat upon the stormy waters of today, rescue you from sinking and help you to navigate life's sea. Curtis Nester is a semi-retired pastor and lives on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, Virginia, where he and his wife, Louise, enjoy kayaking on the lake and bicycle riding on Virginia trails. He has pastored churches in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. He has participated in mission trips to several countries in South America and, accompanied by his wife, participated in building chapels in Romania. He is currently pastor of Mountain View Baptist Church, in Catawba, Virginia, where he has served for the past 16 years. You can contact him by email at [email protected]

May I Have Your Order, Please?

May I Have Your Order, Please?
Author: Rickie Rush
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768404762

Pastor Rickie G. Rush is one of the most cutting-edge pastors in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. His unique demonstrative style of preaching has allowed his ministry to grow from a faithful few to a flourishing flock of over 14,000. In his book, “May I Have Your Order, Please?” he uses six principles to help Christians go from prayer to possessing the promises of God. This very energetic book takes the believer on a step-by-step trip through the drive-through window of life. Using the common scenario of a fast-food restaurant drive-through window, Rush positions Christians at the ultimate place – the menu board, where God is waiting with one simple question; “May I have Your Order, Please?” “As Director of ALPS, Advanced Leadership and Pastoral School at Christ For The Nations Institute, I have sat in many of Dr. Rickie Rush’s classes here at the Bible School, and I marvel at the passion, the wonder, the awe that is inside this man for The Body of Christ, the Church. Pastor Rush is masterful at ‘object lessons’ which not only leave you with the Word but also a ‘picture’ which becomes engrained in your spirit.” Dr. Jack Hatcher Director of ALPS Christ For The Nations

Our Faith Floats

Our Faith Floats
Author: Debbie Strater Sempsrott
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 149083947X

High Stress High Seas High Hopes Never forget whos in your boat! This is the cruise of our lives. We are here to celebrate!! If it rains, we will get out and dance in it If there are high winds we will grab a hand and hold on for dear life. Our cruise has a limited time-frame; every moment is precious. Choosing the cruise is simply choosing to love, live, and laugh because even when the high winds come we know that the God of the universe is right there in our boat. He stills the storms then and now So, all aboard we dare not miss the cruise! From infertility, adoption, special needs, to the terrible twos and beyond, this book will make you laugh and make you cry. From the turbo toilet to baggage claim this Lucy and Ethel duo will have you chuckling (snorting and cackling may also occur). When you are done laughing and crying, we hope you will agree with the barefoot authors that Our Faith Floats!

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0593193539

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Into the Darkness You Shine

Into the Darkness You Shine
Author: CURTIS RICE
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2012-06-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1468563483

Do you feel like you are bound to your past? Do you feel like your future is paralyzed? Do you doubt that God is real? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this book is for you! Into the Darkness You Shine is a powerful tool for spiritual teaching and direction. In this book, Curtis Rice opens up about his own personal fears and doubts, and shares about his overnight transformation through the power of God. But there's more. Also, in the book, he shares about his encounters with God, angels, and even demons. Finally, he reveals how God has helped him to forgive himself and others. Into the Darkness You Shine will renew your mind, help you put the past where it belongs, and help you enlarge your vision for the future. It will empower you to change your life, grow in your faith, and find healing from the past. Be warned because this book will challenge your thinking and your faith and create a greater hunger for God than food. Be blessed as you step out in faith and begin the journey to becoming all that you were created to be.

Words, Once Spoken, Can Never Be Recalled

Words, Once Spoken, Can Never Be Recalled
Author: Lydia J Moll
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1669800288

This book of poems will take you on a journey through various areas of our lives so buckle up and make sure you are securely strapped in, because for some this is going to be a long, rough ride. This is my last call “all aboard”. Everybody comfortable? Our first stop will be called Everybody Suffers. You may not want to stop here but this is the best route to our next destination where we will have a layover in the town named My Regrets. Feel free to go sightseeing and have lunch

Embraced by God

Embraced by God
Author: Steve Givens
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2010
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781585957859

Anyone who hears the dreaded word "chemotherapy" naturally experiences feelings of fear and apprehension. For Steve Givens that one word was the beginning of a new chapter in his life, one that would change him in profound ways. He believes that a brotherhood and sisterhood exists between those who have battled a chronic disease or undergone chemotherapy. They know one another's pain, numbness, and exhaustion. They smile at one another when they meet in the ahllways or while blood is drawn because they can relate and because they know. And here he shares his story with "kin," those who, like him, have no choice but acceptance. He still experiences times of pain, sickness, confusion, and sadness on his journey to wellness, but he also feels renewed and reborn spiritually. Here he reveals that he has chosen the way of faith and God because he knows of no other way that brings peace and gives him a reason to go on. He has opted to embrace his disease and its treatment--but not by himself alone. As he says, "My arms are not big enough or strong enough for the battle." He believes, however, that they arms of God are big enough to encircle him and his disease. This is a beautifully told story of struggle and pain, but ultimately of peace and acceptance, a wonderful resource for all who are facing chronic illness and its treatment.

Encouragements From The Heart

Encouragements From The Heart
Author: Nathaniel L. Jordan
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2002-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0595218229

We go through life everyday with issues bombarding us from North, East, South, and West. We constantly cry out for understanding. Usually when we cry out, there's no one there. What do we do? Who do we talk to? Yes, on the outside everything looks fine, but on the inside-well, that's another story. Sometimes it's just not convenient to talk to you. I need more trust in my life. I need more understanding. I just want to know that I'm not the only one in this world going through.I pray that you find PEACE in this book. For as long as I can remember, I've always tried my best to encourage someone. We've all come to a point in our life or will come to a point in our life when we just need someone to encourage us. I believe the more encouraged a person is, the more productive they become. Take time to read this book and take in what you need to make it to the next level.May God continue to bless you and heaven continue to shine upon you from this day forth. Amen.

F Stands For Success

F Stands For Success
Author: Rakhi Kapoor
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2021-01-11
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1636336132

Most people find it hard to accept that they failed to achieve something. It leaves them disheartened and broken. They fall in their own eyes, and then, they give up on their dreams. Author Rakhi Kapoor secretly nurtured a dream of writing books from her childhood but never saw it coming true. She eventually gave up on her dream. Rakhi then found her doorway to the path leading her to become an author. In the year 2014, she embarked on a trek in the Himalayan ranges of Nepal that she failed to complete. Based on her life’s greatest failure, Rakhi published her first book in the year 2017 called The Girl Who Was Left Behind. Since then, Rakhi Kapoor has published eighteen books, amongst which four turned national best sellers. Rakhi shares priceless insights for everyone out there aspiring to find success beyond their failures. Nurturing dreams is one thing. Building yourself to be worthy of success is for the brave hearts. You had better be ready to fall, fail and rise to every challenge, turning it into your success story. Failure is a long, dark tunnel where one is trapped and blinded by their disappointments, shame and pain. The light is not at the end of the tunnel. The blazing flame of glory lies within. All one needs to do is kindle it.