The phenomenal success of the Fifty Shades series has caught the publishing world and reading public by storm. The Christian community has found the book to be nothing short of written word pornography. Freeman-Smith Publishing uses the similarity of a title to show that God's Grace is not only a better read but comes in a variety of circumstances and experiences.
Why Fifty Shades of Grace? A twist on the title of a very controversial book and movie, the title screams, "Scandal!" More than just amazing, God's grace is scandalous. His love is promiscuous. It will set you free from the bondage of perfectionism, condemnation, feelings of inadequacy and religion. "Whether you're worn out on religion or you've never been to church before, the truth within Fifty Shades of Grace will introduce you to a loving God who's gift of grace will amaze you and radically transform your life for the better." -- Fred Hammond, Grammy, Dove, Stellar-Award Winner "Fifty Shades of Grace articulately explains the powerful truth of God's extravagant love for humanity. Read this book only if you are prepared to see your chains of self-righteousness or self-loathing melted into an ocean of forgiveness and divine favor." -- Bishop Richard & Lady Adele Johnson, Senior Pastors of Destiny Family Christian Center
American Gods meets The Secret History in this “eerie, wistful” (Karsten Knight, author of the Wildefire series) start to a fantasy trilogy about Kaira Winters, the murders that keep happening at her artsy boarding school, and the lengths she must go to in order to protect the people she loves. When Kaira Winters decided to go to Islington—a boarding school deep in the woods of Michigan—she thought she could finally get away from everything she has tried so hard to forget, including some things from her past that she refuses to believe ever actually happened. Everything seemed great until the bodies of murdered students started appearing all over campus. The victims seem to have been killed in some sort of ritual sacrifice. And even worse, Kaira’s dreams are giving her clues to the killer’s identity. Though she tries to resist, Kaira quickly realizes that she is the only one who can stop the violence, but to do so she must come to terms with her past. She’s going to have to listen to the voice that is buried deep within her…the one that claims to have unimaginable power…the one that claims to be an actual goddess. But even if Kaira can harness the power within her, will it be enough to stop the darkness that has fallen over her school? And if it is strong enough, then what’s to stop the goddess from wreaking her own havoc once she’s released? Filled with murder, mystery, and a little bit of magic, this fresh genre-bending novel is a thrilling page-turner you won’t be able to put down until the very last page.
Romans is largely regarded as the theological standard among New Testament writings, as well as the clearest and most systematic presentation of Christian doctrine in all the Bible. Its influence on figures such as Augustine, Luther, and Calvin have been well documented, with Calvin referring to it as the singular key to understanding all of Scripture. In Shades of Grace, the first in his New Kingdom series, pastor and author Marc Simon offers both an original translation of Paul’s letter to the Romans, as well as a fresh commentary on the letter itself. His spirited approach to the Pauline corpus conveys both the depth and simplicity of Paul’s writing, and combines the author’s careful scholarship and spiritual insight with lucid commentary, background information, and explanatory notes on key terms used by Paul in his letters. The introduction to the commentary highlights the authorship, occasion, purpose, and contents of Romans, as well as Paul’s unique understanding of Israel’s God as the Father, Lord, and Spirit of creation. The author follows the introduction with a verse-by-verse exposition of the text, which is at once accessible to scholars, pastors, and students alike.
"Amazed by Grace" is the story of a modern day George Mueller. For almost six decades of ministry, Bill and Ruby Shade repeatedly stepped forward without resources to see God provide in ways that amaze. Like Mueller who provided for thousands of children, the Shades have impacted many thousands of people all over the world. This is a must read autobiography for those who want to catch a vision of walking by faith. Paul Seger Biblical Ministries Worldwide Having known Bill Shade for 40 years, I can attest to the fact that he stands as a rare example of a man of faith who speaks with a clear voice. His life's work for Christ as chronicled in Amazed by Grace is anchored by deep battle-tested convictions. Peter W. Teague, EdD President Lancaster Bible College I have known Bill for over 40 years and he is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable men I know. He and his wife Ruby are the example of God's choicest servants who team together to serve our Lord. Thank you my dear friends for leaving your legacy, "Amazed by Grace." You both are very special people! Dino J. Pedrone, D.Min. President, Davis College
Fifty Shades of Grace: Stories of Inspiration and Promise is a collection of inspiring stories about experiencing God's grace in the midst of everyday life. Each of the fifty stories will uplift readers with profound narratives about life and faith. This book explores what grace looks like in action-even in a world jaded by violence and unforgiveness--and how it can triumph over great tragedy with mercy and hope. Free downloadable study guide available here.
Fifty Shades of Grace provides a scriptural look at what the Bible says about relationships. Too often in the education of relationships, abusive and unhealthy relationships if discussed are not done so with enough depth. This book will compare what society tells us, in the form of entertainment and media, with what God tells us in the Bible about what healthy and loving relationships are. It will explore what abuse is and why many of us are in abusive relationships and what we can do about it. "I hope this book helps people not to fall into the trap of harmful relationships." - Rev. Shauna Hyde, author.
"Relive the sensuality, the romance, and the drama of Fifty Shades Freed through the thoughts, reflections, and dreams of Christian Grey. E. L. James revisits the world of Fifty Shades with a deeper and darker take on the love story that has enthralled millions around the globe. You are cordially invited to the wedding of the decade, when Christian Grey will make Anastasia Steele his wife. But is he really husband material? His dad is unsure, his brother wants to organize one helluva bachelor party, and his fiancée won't vow to obey.... And marriage brings its own challenges. Their passion for each other burns hotter and deeper than ever, but Ana's defiant spirit continues to stir Christian's darkest fears and tests his need for control. As old rivalries and resentments endanger them both, one misjudgment threatens to tear them apart. Can Christian overcome the nightmares of his childhood and the torments of his youth and save himself? And once he's discovered the truth of his origins, can he find forgiveness and accept Ana's unconditional love? Can Christian finally be freed?"--
