Download or read book Stories of Inspiration and Hope in God Written from a Prison Cell written by Clifford Holt and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These four plays are dedicated to the three most important women in my lifemy mother for her strength, my sister Carole for her character, and my daughter Phutur for her love. May your faith in me always be withstanding.
Download or read book Doing Time with God Stories of Healing and Hope in Our Prisons written by MR Bill Dyer and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True crime stories provide the foundation of this prison memoir. Bill Dyer was robbed and shot at an ATM. In Doing Time with God, you go into prison with him and other victims of violence to meet with convicted felons who will be facing their worst and greatest realizations, before they are released. Nothing is predictable when victims and offenders come together and share their stories of the true crimes that have devastated their lives...and reshaped them. Victim-survivors remember their losses and feel their pain; Offenders come face-to-face with the hurt they have caused, and open wounds from their own past. Walls of defensiveness and fear are knocked down by empathy and compassion, vulnerability and tears. Raw emotions flow. The way to peace is often intense, turbulent, and heartbreaking. Even when it's not pretty, the journey is beautiful in its honesty... miraculous in the way it unfolds...divine in how it transforms lives. This Amazing Process Opens the Heart, Touches the Soul, and Renews the Mind
Download or read book Imprisoned with ISIS written by Petr Jasek and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It Was Supposed to be a Four-Day Visit It turned into a 445-day imprisonment. And if God had not intervened, he would have been there for the rest of his life. In December 2015, Petr Jasek traveled to Khartoum, Sudan, to evaluate how The Voice of the Martyrs—a ministry he had served with since 2002—could help and encourage persecuted Sudanese Christians. Pleased with his meetings with local pastors and other Christians, Petr checked in for his flight home to the Czech Republic. But before he could board the plane, he was summoned for questioning by Sudanese security agents. They wanted to know more about his activities in the country—activities that, if disclosed, could endanger the Christians with whom he had met. Petr soon realized he was facing much more than a routine security screening. The guards took his computer, phone, and camera before quickly discovering his second passport. Later, his interrogators showed him photos of each meeting he had arranged during his four days in Sudan; he had been under surveillance from the moment he arrived. Taken into custody, Petr knew he would not be returning to his family anytime soon. Charged with espionage, waging war against the state, and undermining the constitution, he was locked up with ISIS fighters, convicted after a lengthy trial, and sentenced to life in prison. Now Petr shares the harrowing but inspiring story of how God sustained his strength and courage while giving him a new purpose during his ordeal—and then opened the prison doors and set him free.
Download or read book All My Hope written by Julie Seals and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julie knew she could spend the rest of her life in prison if she were caught crossing the border with four pounds of methamphetamine duct-taped around her waist. But life had become so overwhelming, so painful, that she no longer cared if she lived or died. So she crossed over the border. And with her arrest as a drug smuggler that day, her years of running from responsibility—and from God—came to an end. Through one miraculous event after another, God transformed Julie from drug dealer to Hope Dealer. Read her story now as Julie Seals unveils her extraordinary journey of overcoming a 17-year addiction to crystal meth and being transformed by the supernatural power of God.
Download or read book Unreachable written by Darrell Tunningley and published by Sovereign World Limited. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darrell Tunningley's story of tranformation from armed robber to church minister. Darrell has been at the forefront of social action / community mission for ten years and helped inform and shape many churches to reach into their communities. This book aims to mobilise the church as well as be an effective evangelistic tool for Christians.
Download or read book Chicken Soup for the Prisoner s Soul written by Jack Canfield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously available only through free distribution to prisons, this life-changing book is the result of charitable donations from sales of Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul and gifts from thousands of individuals.
Download or read book Hope Beyond Bars written by Jedidiah Duaya and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-06-23 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being behind bars doesnt make you, as an inmate, less of a human being. Therefore, do not identify yourself with your temporary situation. But since you are behind bars, you need to take responsibility. And while taking responsibility, you need to forgive yourself and forgive those who might have done you wrong. And once you forgive, then you need to live life in jail, in prison, or under house arrest by following rules and demonstrating good behavior to help make your sentence easier and maybe shorter. And until you get free, do not waste your time in a cell doing nothing of value; instead, put your potential, abilities, and gifts to use. And lastly, mentally prepare yourself to live life beyond bars by applying every single lesson learned from the cell. The church and society need to address the issue of ex-inmates reentry as partners and complement each other in facing this issue. The society and the church need to understand that just because these individuals are behind bars, that doesnt make them any less human than everybody else. They have a right to live, a right to be forgiven, and a right to be accepted back into society. These individuals are called inmates while serving time, but once they have paitd their dues and are set free, that name changes to ex-inmates and should eventually switch to citizens. Where society falls short, the church needs to pick up the slack and serve these citizens. And where the church falls short, society needs to step in and help these citizens. We cannot afford to let these ex-inmates live in a life cycle where they go in and out of jail, prison, and house arrest. We have to prove the statistics wrong. Society can provide programs to help these citizens reintegrate much more smoothly. The church can finally become what it was intended to be and provide a safe environment in which these restored citizens will live a life worthy of being called citizens and not return to old behavior and a life back behind bars.
Download or read book God s Story Your Story written by Max Lucado and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011-09-25 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes! So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. “Your story indwells God’s,” writes Lucado. “This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book ... Above and around us God directs a grander saga, written by his hand, orchestrated by his will, unveiled according to his calendar. And you are a part of it ...” Join Max for an unforgettable journey woven with New Testament stories and contemporary examples of God’s beautiful story-making skills. The beginning of the narrative is legendary, the middle unfolds with surprises still in store, and the ending of your final earthly chapter ushers in a reunion that almost defies description. It’s time to see what your life looks like when God’s story becomes your story.
Download or read book The Peace of Love written by Shirley Ann Williams and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2014-12-23 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darren had found refuge in his Fathers arms, outstretched and waiting for the wayward child to come home. Home to Him. This cell was not a home that Darren, aka Fester, had envisioned as a place to live out his life. Maybe, for his father, but never for him. The choice was initiated when he crossed that line between obeying the law and defying it. Prison now was not his temporary home, but the place he would eat, sleep, and work for the rest of his life. But in reality, Darren Moore had already lived his life in prison, barred in by his actions long before setting foot in this institution. The prison he lived in for most of his life was the one he constructed himself. Picking up the journal Gabe had left behind, he flipped hastily through the pages. Though he tried to talk to God, it was difficult never having done so before. Darren had uttered His name only in curses. This way of living was strange to him, and Nathan had explained that it would be. There would be days hed feel like a failure; and in such times, God would be there waiting patiently. Father God, please help me. As soon as he cried his utterance, a whisper sounded. Looking about his cell, he saw no one. Was God really listening? Darren had heard whispers similar to these at the trial. With tear-filled eyes, he glanced down and began to read. To Fester Moore
Download or read book Fierce Marriage written by Ryan Frederick and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ryan and Selena Frederick were newlyweds when they landed in Switzerland to pursue Selena's dream of training horses. Neither of them knew at the time that Ryan was living out a death sentence brought on by a worsening genetic heart defect. Soon it became clear he needed major surgery that could either save his life--or result in his death on the operating table. The young couple prepared for the worst. When Ryan survived, they both realized that they still had a future together. But the near loss changed the way they saw all that would lie ahead. They would live and love fiercely, fighting for each other and for a Christ-centered marriage, every step of the way. Fierce Marriage is their story, but more than that, it is a call for married couples to put God first in their relationship, to measure everything they do and say to each other against what Christ did for them, and to see marriage not just as a relationship they should try to keep healthy but also as one worth fighting for in every situation. With the gospel as their foundation, Ryan and Selena offer hope and practical help for common struggles in marriage, including communication problems, sexual frustration, financial stress, family tension, screen-time disconnection, and unrealistic expectations.
Download or read book The True Story of Canadian Human Trafficking written by Ernest Nullmeyer and published by Castle Quay Books. This book was released on 2017-09-09 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 9 decades Ernie Nullmeyer has had his share of mountain top experiences but along with them came many deep valleys. The devastating, often painful vicissitudes of his life would have overwhelmed most people. But Ernie learned that the secret to a joyful, effervescent, meaningful life is not in some skill related to avoiding the troubles, uncertainty and suffering that life will bring, but in responding to everything that comes our way with a God-trusting, persevering attitude. In this grand story of his long, incredible, sometimes traumatic yet often prosperous life, Ernie mixes a perfect blend of personal history and overcoming-theology as he shares the secrets he has learned in his journey. Applying what he calls his 3 important principles and seven main pillars, anyone can also build a foundation for a successful, triumphant life.
Download or read book The Bible from 30 000 Feet written by Skip Heitzig and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Give me a year, and I'll give you the Bible." —Skip Heitzig Enjoy the magnificent panorama of Scripture like never before! Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a FLIGHT plan for all 66 books of the Bible to help you better understand the context and significance of each. In this one-year overview, you'll discover... Facts—about the author and the date each book was written Landmarks—a summary of the highlights of the book Itinerary—a specific outline of the book divided by themes Gospel—how to see Jesus within the book's pages History—a brief glimpse at the cultural setting for the book Travel Tips—guidelines for navigating the book's truths If you have ever found yourself getting lost and wandering from verse to verse in Scripture, put yourself firmly on track with the clear aerial view offered in The Bible from 30,000 Feet.
Download or read book Faith and Unemployment written by Kim Carbia and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fear woke up before dawn, struggling with how to pay the bills. He knew he had depleted all his savings. He pulled the covers over his eyes, hoping and praying he could fall back asleep, but it was too late. He was already awake and fully aware of what the day had in store. Has Fear moved into your house and taken over your world? Are you having a hard time trusting God in your job search? Follow Career Coach Kim Carbia as she blends the technical elements of job searching with the helping hand of faith. Each chapter of Faith and Unemployment includes priceless job search tips, relevant scriptures, and inspirational stories. Faith and Unemployment will encourage those who doubt and thrill those that believe. With inspiration abound, Kim reminds you that the burden of unemployment is not as heavy as you think.
Download or read book The Letters to the Galatians and Ephesians written by William Barclay and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1958 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Hidden Hand written by Sophia Eggleston and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They were strong enough to die that I might be forced to seek God's hand for my sanity in life and live. Today, I know the richness confessed with our mouths as children is the richness that God has bestowed upon me in His "Great Grace" through my intimate relationship with Him. If all in this life I have is Christ Jesus, our dream has been fulfilled. Thank you, Lord. Deuteronomy 30:14 is the story of my life: "But the word is very much unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart that thou mayest do it." A true story of murder, revenge, and redemption in one woman's life on all levels of the judicial system and her message of deliverance. This book is about the experience of Sophia Eggleston's journey from the underworld into the threshold of the afterworld. It is about how the unseen hand of the Almighty Creator – behind the scenes of a perilous and danger–laden life – led, guided, and protected a non–giver–upper, a determined workhorse type of young woman, through it all to a new life of freedom, hope, peace, and service to help her fellow man.
Download or read book NET Love God Greatly Bible written by Thomas Nelson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 2232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Love God Greatly Bible encourages and equips women to meet God on the pages of Scripture. Each feature in this Bible is beautifully designed to help you engage with God’s Word so you can know the abiding love of a faithful God. Each book includes an extensive introduction to give context, followed by a reading plan that uses a simple, proven framework—Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer—to guide you through the text. Additional reflection and challenge questions are provided to go deeper on particular passages, and wide margins are provided for taking notes. While knowing God is a personal journey, as a believer, you join the global community of faith. This Bible includes testimonies of women from around the world to connect and strengthen you in your pursuit of God in any place and circumstance. Features include: Thomas Nelson’s exclusive NET Comfort Print® typeface Over 60 country profiles with nation-specific prayer guides, plus verses highlighting God’s promises to the nations Powerful testimonies from women around the world whose lives have been changed through engaging with Scripture More than 150 devotionals and memory verse list for deeper reflection 50 reading plans One-year reading plan Topical index, and original full-color, in-text maps Reflection and challenge questions included in each book of the Bible Original word art for each book of the Bible Two satin ribbon markers 9.5-point print size
Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
