Jon and Sharon Stephens had only been married for three short years and were expecting their first baby when their lives were upended by the Vietnam war. Left behind in Saybrook, Illinois, to raise a daughter alone, Sharon learned to trust in the power of her God when she received the opportunity to see Jon again through unlikely—and challenging—means. In When God Showed Up: Stories of Faith and the 1967 Piano Marathon, Sharon Stephens shares her spiritual journey, including miraculous healings, divine signs, and the piano marathon that taught her that God Shows Up.

Get ready to be equipped with crucial insights on servanthood, greatness, and purpose! In Serving UP & Serving OUT, Bishop Linwood Dillard explores the divine calling of servanthood, emphasizing that true greatness is found in serving God and others. Rooted in biblical principles and personal reflections, this book challenges modern views of success and leadership and highlights the profound impact of serving from a heart aligned with Christ. Divided into three parts—Why You Serve, Who You Serve, and How You Serve—it provides both spiritual insight and practical guidance for those seeking to live out their God-given purpose through service.

Are you joyful? Should you be? Is joy for special moments, or for all the time? Does God want you to be joyful? Is God joyful? Can bad people have joy? In an Almond Joy, is it the almond that’s joyful, or the whole candy? Glad Kingdom is a guide to what the Bible says about joy. This is an exploration of forty passages, from Genesis to Revelation, seeking to understand what God teaches us through the inspired writers. Examining these scriptures helps us find joy in this broken world and points to the perfect gladness to come. Joy is woven all through the Bible story. In the Old Testament, we find God creating the universe in an overflow of creative happiness, using chatty donkeys to correct wayward people, and receiving the joyful praise of the Psalms. In the New Testament, we see that the joyful Savior died to delight the Father and secure the joy of his people. We can even suffer with joy, because we look forward to an eternity of glad satisfaction in God with his family. If you’re curious about joy and curiouser about the Bible, this layperson’s guide will help you understand joy through God’s Word, and perhaps experience more joy yourself.

Many people read the Bible in fragments, pulling out verses or passages without seeing how they connect to the whole. But when you step back and grasp the big picture—the narrative of spiritual growth, revelation, and transformation—the Bible becomes far more than a historical document. It becomes a blueprint for understanding the spiritual dimension of reality and applying its wisdom toyour daily life. The purpose of this book is to help you see that bigger picture—both the Spiritual Puzzle and the Biblical Puzzle—so you can understand how all the pieces fit together, including your own. This book will help guide you on a journey through world history and the history of spiritual thought, helping you understand how spiritual laws, as first taught by Moses and later demonstrated by Jesus, can provide a clearer understanding of how to relate to others and navigate the confusion, suffering, and violence of the material world we are all born into.

Many people read the Bible in fragments, pulling out verses or passages without seeing how they connect to the whole. But when you step back and grasp the big picture—the narrative of spiritual growth, revelation, and transformation—the Bible becomes far more than a historical document. It becomes a blueprint for understanding the spiritual dimension of reality and applying its wisdom to your daily life. The purpose of this book is to help you see that bigger picture—both the Spiritual Puzzle and the Biblical Puzzle—so you can understand how all the pieces fit together, including your own. This book will help guide you on a journey through world history and the history of spiritual thought, helping you understand how spiritual laws, as first taught by Moses and later demonstrated by Jesus, can provide a clearer understanding of how to relate to others and navigate the confusion, suffering, and violence of the material world we are all born into.

In this day and age, we are told by society to “live authentically.” But how can you be authentic if you don’t know who you are? Armed with scientific data, Biblical knowledge, and personal experience, CEO and leadership coach Bryan Malone passes down his knowledge to the Christian man looking for a purpose beyond climbing the corporate ladder and paying the bills on time. In Who Am I?: A Rediscovery of Purpose, Malone will teach you how to: Discover your personal skills and strengths Surround yourself with uplifting community See yourself the way God sees you Achieve freedom from other’s opinions, and Uncover God’s unique purpose for your life. God created you for a purpose, and it’s never too late to start living it. Pick up Who Am I: A Rediscovery of Purpose today and start becoming the person He made you to be.

The spiritual war for your soul isn't fought on distant battlefields—it rages in the quiet moments of compromise, the subtle whispers of deception, and the daily choices that either advance God's Kingdom or surrender territory to darkness. This handbook isn't just another devotional; it's your field manual for recognizing the enemy's strategies while awakening the warrior spirit that lies dormant within you. Every man faces invisible adversaries: pride that masquerades as strength, lust that promises connection but delivers isolation, and distraction that fragments your divine calling into a thousand meaningless pursuits. These spiritual dark demons have been stealing your purpose, undermining your relationships, and keeping you from the extraordinary life Jesus died to secure for you. But their tactics, once exposed by Scripture and wisdom, lose their power over the heart that chooses to fight back. Within these pages, discover how to transform from captive to liberator, trading shadows for radiance and exchanging chains for weapons of light. Learn to stand firm against opposition with unshakeable courage, build authentic warrior circles that challenge and support you, and step boldly into your Kingdom purpose. This is your invitation to join an eternal company of light-bearers who advance not through force but through love, not through fear but through truth. Your transformation begins with a single choice—to answer your Commander King Jesus's call and take your place in the rising army of Kingdom warriors. The battle lines have been drawn since before time began, but your decision to step forward now creates ripples across both seen and unseen realms.

In the quiet moments between breaths, an unseen war rages for the essence of who we are. Forces beyond our perception clash in silent combat, while humanity walks unaware through a battlefield disguised as ordinary life. Your soul—that eternal spark within—is what these cosmic powers seek. Though wrapped in flesh and bone, you are fundamentally spiritual, temporarily housed in physical form while your true nature transcends the material world. Most wander through existence blind to this reality, measuring life by fleeting achievements and momentary pleasures, never glimpsing the magnificent spiritual beings they truly are. The greatest deception is not that this battle exists, but that you've been convinced it doesn't. This is your awakening call. Beyond the daily struggles and worldly pursuits lies your authentic identity—a being created for divine purpose and eternal communion with your Creator. The veil between worlds grows thin for those with eyes to see. Will you recognize the battle for your heart and choose your allegiance with full awareness of what hangs in the balance?

What if the very surrender you’ve been avoiding is the key to the life you were meant to live? In Win to Say When: It’s Never Too Late, Until It’s Too Late, Garrett Gill shares his remarkable journey—from near-death childhood moments and military honor to a multimillion-dollar career that looked like success but left him empty, and finally to an unexpected redemption that redefined winning. Through raw honesty, spiritual depth, and powerful life lessons, this book will help you: Recognize God’s activity in your past, even in the pain. Break free from the “never good enough” lie. Trade self-reliance for divine purpose. Embrace a calling bigger than your mistakes or achievements. Whether you feel stuck, burned out, or simply unsure what’s next, this is your invitation to stop wrestling and start winning where it matters most. Because it’s never too late—until it is.

There was once a kind old man who wanted to save a little town from a terrible storm. So, the kind old man left his mansion on the mountain and set up a store, where he taught the townspeople that everything he did was for their good—even if it didn’t seem like it at first.

Did you know that the Catholic Church has a “best kept secret”? No? It’s not how the Church selects a new Pope. Rather, the Church’s “best kept secret” is its powerful message on matters of social justice. This scripturally based body of belief is commonly known as Catholic Social Teaching. Many Catholics, particularly younger ones, have turned their backs on religion because they feel that its beliefs are too rigid, too old fashioned, or no longer relevant to them. They feel that the Church does not listen to them. This could not be farther from the truth. Here, readers will learn how the age-old doctrine of Catholic Social Teaching addresses many current socio-politico-economic topics, such as: Climate change Reproductive rights Immigration Income inequality And more The purpose of this book is not to give you answers, but to share insights honed over 2,000 years that will allow you to arrive at your own conclusions. Said differently, you will start to view the world around you through a powerful new lens. Come and explore the Church’s “best kept secret.” It may change your life; it will certainly change the way you think!