Surrendering All To Follow Jesus

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A must read ~ The Great Commission in Action Today: Volume I: Jim and Teresa Tice is the true story of one man, Jim Tice and his wife Teresa, who have surrendered all to follow Jesus and preach the Gospel across the nations.  With skill and detail, Wilson takes readers on a journey through Jim and Teresa’s lives displaying a life of preaching the Good News that is strikingly parallel to Paul’s apostolic journeys.  

Due to the nature of this calling and faith-walk, the couple has learned to trust the Lord for all of their provision and protection.  Their story is an amazing adventure of faith and the author, Christine E. Wilson, has captured the essence of Jim and Teresa Tice’s lives as be a beacon of hope and encouragement to all in relating what the Great Commission looks like in today’s modern world. 

With intertwining Scripture verses and superb story-telling abilities, their story comes to life in three parts: Act I - Jim’s Story Before Teresa, Act II - Teresa’s Story Before Jim and Act III - Jim and Teresa together. Both have incredible backgrounds and Teresa has endured persecution for her faith.  The Lord’s power and miracles are revealed that truly show that Christ never changes. He remains the same, yesterday, today, and forever. Readers will be encouraged by their perseverance, faith, and the outpouring of God’s faithfulness.

This book is truly a highly recommended must-read for every Christian.  It is a true-life story of grace, faith and strength through the love of Christ at work, proclaiming God’s faithfulness and the glory of God’s Kingdom to all! You may get your copy of The Great Commission in Action Today at Amazon, in Kindle and in NOOK Book.

• Title: The Great Commission in Action Today: 
• Volume I: Jim and Teresa Tice
• By: Christine E. Wilson
• ISBN #978-1518816436
• A CBM Book Review
• 10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Dressed For The Wedding Banquet

If you love the cover, you will love the book. Beautifully written, well edited and filled with fascination. Stepping Out of the Pages by Karen K. Satterlee brings Old and New Testament Bible characters to life through a series of fascinating monologues without compromising Scriptural truths.  

Stepping Out of the Pages reveals each character’s thoughts, feelings and perspective, these stories bring understanding, faith and hope to readers. All the monologues are meant to be read individually or within a Bible Study Group. At the end of the book, a Study Guide is presented to bring a deeper study into each storyline. Inevitably, a chapter will bring light and life to your heart!

Beginning with Miriam’s perspective of watching her mother place baby Moses in the Nile, the author continues with Mary’s plight as the mother of Jesus.  

Find insight into some well-known Biblical figures, and some others you may have never head of.  Such Biblical characters as the prodigal son are shared, continuing into the parable of the Great Banquet, and insights into Mary of Bethany (The Alabaster Box), Mary of Magdala, Jared’s lunch, Pilate’s Wife, Salome, the dinner guests at Emmaus, Elisha and the widow’s oil, the healing of Naaman, the raising of Lazarus, Midnight Praises (the Philippian jail), a miracle in Cana, the woman with the issue of blood, the Schunemite woman, Lot’s wife and much more with stories on Heaven’s bread (the role of bread in the Bible), the wedding garment (being properly dressed for the wedding Banquet). The last chapter ends in an encouraging challenge to use what God gives us. 

• Title: Stepping Out of the Pages
• By: Karen K. Satterlee
• ISBN#978-1498444804
• A CBM Book Review
• 10.0 out of 10.0 stars

The author also has done an excellent job in providing metaphors that relate to our modern life today, bringing these ancient Biblical characters into our every day life, thus revealing a relevancy that stands the test of time and gives readers the truth of God’s Word. The author also recommends that these monologues can be used and portrayed in churches as skits to bring meaning and understanding in a creative and artistic framework that can be performed in full costume on the stage. This book comes highly recommended as a book that brings glory and honor to God.

Be sure to get your copy of Stepping Out of the Pages at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. You can visit the author at her author's site at Author Karen K. Satterlee

Worship The Lord In The Beauty of Holiness

1 Chronicles 16:29 ~ Give to the Lord the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!  

God expects everyone to give glory due His name when they worship Him, and the first requirement is a right attitude during worship. 

Since worship and praise can be given to the Lord in any location or circumstance, maintain an attitude that will enable you to burst forth in praise and worship in every situation. 

You may say that this will be impossible, however if this was not possible, Paul would not have said, "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you," 1 Thess. 5:18. Two more things that are brought out are to bring an offering and to worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 

Both of these are lacking in the lives of many who claim to be Christians. Determine in your heart that you are going to obey the Lord and be an example to others.

A Fantastic Blend of Love, Romance, and New Beginnings

Truly, a wonderful Christian fiction novel that gives light and hope amidst life’s turmoil that ends in goodness and seeking the Lord.

With a mixture and limelight of the roaring 20’s, coupled with the Great Depression in a fantastic blend of love, romance, new beginnings wrapped around a theme of seeking the Kingdom of God first and laying up treasures in heaven. Treasure Gilroy, as the main character, leaving her life of fame and fortune as a model for New York, London and Paris, is headed for the Australian outback. 

Seeking a new start, after receiving her late grandmother’s inheritance, Treasure sets off on a journey to discovery of herself. Within that, she discovers love and that leaving the past behind for a new life in God is possible.

Filled with excitement, twists and turns, readers will understand that where their heart is, there is also their treasure.  With a gift of insight into spiritual matters, the author takes readers on journey of the heart to find the treasure that lies within them, encouraging them to seek God and that “good” can come out of life’s journeys. Mixed with teachings on love and forgiveness, the author displays the sanctity of marriage as to be revered, and friendships and helping the poor to be an honor. You can order your copy of Discovering Treasure at Amazon.

The Greed And Apathy Of A Compromising cChurch

A book that every Christian should read and share with others. A movement that must happen for our nation to move forward as a nation of greatness, as a people dedicated to God.  Return to Christianity by A.M. Deigloriam is a wake-up call to America, the complacent, the compromising, the slothful, and all who are disobedient to the Lord’s commands.  The book is not meant to put down anyone, but to lift up and re-focus readers on Christian values that many Americans have lost and/or take for granted.

Addressing the notion that the poor are somehow being punished for their sins and don’t deserve help. With a historical look at the original twelve apostles, the author brings readers back with scripture to the core values that this country has lived by, which we are quickly losing, as many Americans have forgotten God and living a holy life. Centered on one of the greatest commandments: Love thy neighbor as thyself - this book takes a look at the position of wealth in America and reminds people that wealth is not to be trusted in, but God who gives to all richly everything to enjoy. With that said, wealth is not meant to be spent on oneself, for purchasing expansive houses or luxury cars, but wealth is meant to help the poor.

This read is a highly recommended for those that desire to do good in their sphere of influence. With sound biblical teaching and insight, this author has compiled this book to be a reminder to Americans to return back to Christianity. Timely in nature, this message speaks to the greed and apathy of a compromising church, as our country seems to be straying farther away from godly policy to man-made policies that are against the core values of America and against God Himself.

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A Comprehensive Read

An amazing read!

Truly an amazing read for Christians, helping them understand the significance of their heritage from the Jewish people, but also for the Jewish person, helping them better recognize “Yeshua” (Jesus) as the Messiah. 

Highly recommended for an instructional syllabus for College level instruction and is highly recommended for the individual and/or group study that seeks to deepen their intimacy and level of understanding of the Jewish calendar as they relate to our modern day biblical celebrations. 10.0 out of 10.0 stars

An important read - Romance of the Hebrew Calendar: Breaking the Alabaster Jar by Dr. Raphael Ben Levi sheds light in his comprehensive book (900 pages) on the Jewish Hebraic calendar. He invites readers to contemplate, reflect and understand the Jewish people (God’s chosen) and the multiple layers, dimensions and appointed feasts of the Lord. As God’s chosen people, the Jewish race play a crucial part in Christianity and the history of world events. With this in mind, the author speaks from a perspective as a descendant from Holocaust escapees and writes with a Messianic Jewish perspective, giving a keen understanding of the Hebraic roots.

From the Israelites in captivity in the wilderness to Passover, to many of the memorialized days that lie within the times and dates within the Jewish calendar, the author helps readers understand the full cultural aspects within a contextual and biblical perspective. Systematically, the author presents a thorough and comprehensive overview of God’s people, their sufferings, and afflictions that offers a vast amount of wisdom from years of study. The Jewish roots that have shaped Christianity unfolds in such a way that reveals the love relationship which the Lord God has with His people and the nations of the World.

Easy-to-read, fascinating, historically accurate. 

The author has selected quotes from various sources, then presents explanatory charts that not only summarize the 12 month calendar, but also include a detailed description of the 12 Tribes of Israel, and their location within the tribe’s camp, offering a clear look into the ancestry of the birth of Israel and so much more. Within this, the meaning and significance of the Breastplate of the High Priest and the corresponding jewels reveal a complicated subject with ease. 

Further exploring the rich Jewish identity, the author brings revelation from the Scriptures without the esoteric mystical interpretation often incorporated within this subject. The author describes his endeavors as, “. . . a divine romance dancing to the heartbeat of the Hebrew calendar. What can we compare it to? It is like a deer who pants for running streams. . .” and that, “True brokenness always leads to restoration.” What a profound statement for a book about the Jewish calendar! His book is quite unique, embellished with commentaries, stories and historical/cultural insight that will ignite a passion for the things of God that bring a vast understanding and honor of the Jewish nation, people and culture. Romance of the Hebrew Calendar at Amazon, in Kindle Edition and at Barnes and Noble. 

A Wonderful Faith Building Read

New Book Release.Capturing the essence of God’s heart for you, Heartbeats. The Rhythm of Love, is filled with Scripture verses, God’s promises, and insightful ponderings that offer new hope and perspective from the many life-lessons and reflections the author shares. 

Come and be inspired, refreshed, through life’s turbulent circumstances as the author shares the ever-present God, who is the Possible God” that can do “Impossible Things.” 

Heartbeats. The Rhythm of Love will build faith and trust in your daily walk with God. Each page has a chosen teaching that reveals his heartbeat for you as you walk in the rhythm of love with your Maker.

In this current trend of skepticism and negativity that pervades this World, Heartbeats. The Rhythm of Love offers fresh faith and insight. Readers will find hope, wisdom and encouragement from the many life-reflections that present themselves in an easy reading, daily devotional style, bringing hope to the hopeless and will inspire readers to trust God with all their heart, mind, body and soul. Welcome the God that longs for you to be in-step with His heartbeat.  Discover the perfect gift for a loved one or perhaps the perfect gift for yourself to provide peace, clear perspective and revitalized hope.

Heartbeats, The Rhythm of Love by Gale Alvarez takes readers on a journey through 101 life-learned reflections that offer hope, inspiration and faith in a loving, merciful God.You may get your copy of Heartbeats: The Rhythm of Love in Kindle Edition, Nook Book or soft cover at Westbow Press. Visit Gale at Facebook.

The Good Things Of God

Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.  

Many Christians have planted seed in the past, expecting to get a harvest to meet their needs. Problems arose which caused them to stop planting, which may have been unemployment, illness, or accident. They now feel they can not continue to tithe, and plant additional seed. They stopped their giving, which stopped the harvest from coming. 

The moment you stop paying your tithes or claiming that you are sending it to a ministry that is not the one you normally attend, you step out of the protection of the Lord. You have just stepped into the hand of Satan, which allows him to start a bigger attack against you. This allows Satan to stop God from meeting your needs. Since when is Satan capable of stopping God from blessing you?