Patti sat there pleading for God's protection. Was this the way the boat felt out on the Sea of Galilee when the disciples were so afraid? She tried to picture Jesus right beside her on a plane that felt like it was out of control. Patti watched the lightning as it flashed outside her window. She thought about their guardian angels riding along with them. Grow with Patti (Evelyn) on her journey. A journey of faith, prayer and love. Share the tears and joys of a young wife, mother, and daughter learning to trust and to lean on her Best Friend. Let her encourage you and reinforce your faith as you also find the same inner strength. Patti serves a BIG God. Join her as she discovers just how much God cares about her, and realize her God is your God too.
Through her own gripping story of escape from human trafficking, Rebecca Bender reveals the inner workings of the underground world of modern-day slavery and helps us learn how we can be a catalyst for change where we live. Born and raised in a small Oregon town, all-American girl Rebecca Bender was a varsity athlete and honor roll student with a promising future. Then a predator pretending to be her boyfriend lured her into a web of lies that sent her down a path she never imagined possible. For nearly six years, Rebecca was sold across the underground world of sex trafficking in Las Vegas. She was branded, beaten, told when to sleep and what to wear, and traded between traffickers. Forced into a dark sisterhood, Rebecca formed bonds with her trafficker and three other women, creating a false sense of family. During that time, God began revealing himself to her. And in the midst of her exploitation, she found the hope she needed to survive. After a federal raid, Rebecca escaped. Her life was forever changed as she felt the embrace of her heavenly Father guiding her to healing and wholeness. Rebecca soon began to use her own experiences to change the lives of others as she went back into the darkest places she had known--assisting FBI, VICE, and law enforcement across the country in some of their most difficult cases. Through Rebecca's incredible story of redemption, we remember that our past does not have to determine our destiny.
"Prepare to be blown away by what the Holy Spirit can do in and through you! If you want to experience all of God, don't miss out on this book!"--PAULA FARIS, author of Called Out "A must-read for anyone who feels a bit alone, not enough, unable, and not up to the task at hand."--ALYSSA BETHKE, author of Spoken For 30 Incredible Benefits of the Holy Spirit's Presence in Your Life. Have I settled for less than everything God has for me? As a lifelong follower of Jesus, Jeannie Cunnion wrestled with this question and was surprised to realize that she'd been missing out on living in the power of the Holy Spirit! Discovering the significance of the Spirit's work in her life lit a fire in Jeannie's soul--and became the message she tucked into these pages for you. Through winsome and tender storytelling, Jeannie will: · Reveal why Spirit-help is far superior to self-help · Equip you to activate the Spirit's power in your daily life · Guide you into deeper intimacy with Jesus · Show you how the Holy Spirit champions you Through Jesus, God set us free. Through His Spirit, God keeps us free. Don't Miss Out is a life-changing invitation to experience the essential work of the Holy Spirit-- in you!
Sooner or later we all arrive at a moment in our lives that seems all too big for us. How will you deal with yours? It Doesn't End Here will prepare you for that moment when it comes. This is a message of incredible light in the midst of all consuming darkness. -Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Rhythm of Life and The Dream Manager Struggling to find meaning out of the unimaginable circumstances that lead to her son s tragic death, Dawn Marie strove daily to put back together the shattered remains of her life one second at a time. Six months into the journey of her great torment Dawn s mother hands her a newspaper article which lead to a discovery that would dramatically alter her life and the lives of many others. In this true story of pain and sorrow is found an amazing love of a mother for her son and an enduring faith in an ever present loving God. -Fr. Donald Calloway, Author of No Turning Back: A Witness To Mercy It Doesn t End Here by Dawn Marie Roeder is an extraordinary chronicle which I read in one sitting; I simply could not put it down. -Elena Maria Vidal author of Trianon: A Novel of Royal France The life lessons learned from this book are invaluable! - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, The Deacon's Heart Blog, July 8, 2011
Please Mother, write what happened when you and Dad were in Canada. Write it all out so I can have it. And so this book was born--made as a gift to our daughter. I felt I remembered every word--every detail because the summer of '53 had burned itself into my memory never to be erased. The incidents that seem particularly amusing now, were extremely painful at the time. Some were intensely embarrassing. I told them to no one. I am no longer that shy farm girl from Central Oregon. Now I am happy to share with you the way my God was always there when needed, and how He used unexpected ways to solve unexpected problems.
The remarkable, moving and exciting autobiography of an African child through wealth, poverty, civil war to Show business Stardom. An inspiration for all those with faith.
This book has been written to bring hope to the hopeless. It is my heart's passion that each person who reads this will gain new perspectives, validation and the incredible feeling that comes to your heart and mind when you realize that you matter and that God's love and grace is exceedingly above anything you could ever know or even begin to imagine. This long ago abandoned, abused, hopeless, lost and lonely little girl grew up and learned the truth of that and it changed her life. Patti Robinson lives with her husband Tim in Ceres, California. They have been happily married since 1986 and they have two adult children, Nathaniel and Allison who became theirs through the blessing of adoption. Ceres Christian Church has been a big part of Patti's life since 1985. Patti has had the joy of being a preschool teacher since 1986. She has a deep love for Christ and has a strong desire to build relationships with others and encourage others in their walk with Christ.
Ronald Reagan's political career and his status as a cultural icon have been observed from every angle, but his role as a father to his daughter has been seen only in the harsh light of Patti's well-publicized tensions with Nancy Reagan. But now Patti Davis has reconciled with her mother and the catalyst was Angels Don't Die. In fact, her parents were so touched by the book they have contributed introductory comments. Angels Don't Die is a moving tribute to Ronald Reagan's spiritual strength and offers an intimate portrait that will appeal to people everywhere who admire the Reagans as well as to anyone contending with the challenges of parent-child relationships. Putting aside past hurts and misunderstandings, Patti Davis writes lyrically of the lessons she learned from watching her father cope with the various crises in his life. She writes of his forgiveness of John Hinckley, Reagan's would-be assassin, and of his near-death experience following surgery. She reveals Ronald Reagan to be a simple, quietly heroic man whose faith in God has never wavered.
Stories for the Homeschool Heart will wrap you warmly in a blanket of faith, love and inspiration. Through these stories of trials and triumphs, you will be lifted closer to heaven and feel a unity with families from across the country who have taken seriously the awesome privilege of teaching their children. At times you will be amazed, moved to tears and laugh, but most of all you will come away recommitted to following God s call to you as a parent to lead your children to Him. In this book you will: - Read how Rachel experienced healing and hope after abuse and an abortion - Share the joy of a military family who brought home two precious sons from Russia - Read how Mary s family struggled to discern God s will and went happily from riches to rags - Travel with a couple who struggles with birth control and being open to life - Laugh when you see how a wayward duckling led the way for Patti and her family - See how Luke chased butterflies all the way to Guatemala and what the ramifications were - Discover how a little hamster helped save his young owner - Learn how God led Theresa through the experience of cancer, with renewed hope and a new baby Contributors include: Elizabeth Foss, Dr. Ray Guarendi, Mary Kochan of Catholic Exchange, Nancy Carpentier Brown, podcaster for the American Chesteron Society, Rachel Watkins creator of the Little Flower s Girls Club and many, many more. Stories for the Homeschool Heart is the perfect gift for parents teaching their children to live for God and reach for eternity. It is an instant pick-me-up wherever they may be on the journey that we all walk together.Patti Armstrong and Theresa Thomas have put together an uplifting gem for homeschoolers or any dad or mom who wants to parent with wisdom and wit. Whether you are discerning becoming a homeschooling family or have already been there and done that, Stories for the Homeschool Heart will inspire about the wonderful world of homeschooling. Through the real-life struggles, joys, and the life-changing lessons in the book, you will come away renewed in your commitment as your children's primary teacher, even if you don't teach full time in the home. - Matthew Pinto, Author, Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons?; Stories for the Homeschool Heart is a beautiful sharing of life experiences and lessons learned. Through personal stories, it provides encouragement to all parents as we make the journey together, helping each other to lead our children to God. Through humor, love, trials and triumph, this book will touch your heart and lift you up. - Jeff Cavins, Author of The Great Adventure Bible Study and Emily Cavins, Author of the Great Adventure Bible Study for Kids
