The Old Is Gone, Has The New Come

That old nature which came from Adam and Eve is frequently rebellious toward the things of God. It always wants to have its own way, instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you. When we seek to get even for wrongs done to us, frequent thoughts will come to the person with this nature. 

The Bible tells us that vengeance is God’s, and He will repay. The person who has determined to live in righteousness and true holiness will commit his problem to the Lord and allow Him to take care of the results. 

The old thoughts will still come, but you don’t need to let them lodge in your mind. God wants to help you, but He is expecting you to use the tools He has given you. One of them is the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

Wisdom and Understanding About The Book of Revelation

A book that offers a fresh perspective on the Book of Revelation.

Many desire to understand the Book of Revelation, but become overwhelmed by the nature and content, to include the nature of the many symbolic details that don’t seem to make any sense. It doesn't have to be that way.

In this exciting book, Larry Adams has made it possible to come to understand the Book of Revelation.  This is not a hard to understand book, but one that will take dedication and time to digest.  The author has put forth an incredible study into this book of the Bible and reveals that it is really an exciting book that we all should put aside time to study.  Here and now in our day and time, we may very well being seeing the pages of this book unfold before our very eyes – with that thought in mind - hold on tight, get comfortable and delve into a book that is worth the study and exploration. 
  • Title: Revelation: A Fresh Perspective
  • By: Larry Adams
  • ISBN#978-1490827552
  • Review Date: August 29, 2014
  • A CBM Book Review
  • 10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Revelation: A Fresh Perspective offers a fresh perspective that will provide a better understanding of John’s revelation without a lot of theological dogma that most can’t understand.  This book is one that doesn’t take a college degree to finish, nor understand, and comes highly recommended as either a personal study or for a small group study. 

Get your copy of Revelation: A Fresh Perspective at Amazon, in Kindle Edition or at your favorite online bookstore.

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God's Forgibeness

The atoning blood of Jesus keeps on flowing to cleanse you all the time because you are His.  You are not cleansed just by verbal confession because your lips can say words you don’t mean.  Your true confession comes from the heart when your sincere desire is to please Him.  God loves you so much that He wants you to know that you don’t have to live in fear of failure in word, thought or deed.  When little things divert your attention, a little temper rises or a bad attitude creeps in and you temporarily forget to ask God’s forgiveness for it.  He looks at your heart and your intentions.  You are justified under the new law because of what Jesus did when He died for you, and that precious blood continues to cleanse as long as you want to stay under the covering God provided. 

John 15:3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 


Are You Thirsty For More Of God

Here is a great scripture to meditate on. 

And the four beasts had each of them six wings about [him]; and [they were] full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. 

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. 

Studying The Bible Online

Basic, Instructions, Before, Leaving Earth. 


Simple translation, and in many ways very true. I prefer to call the scriptures God's love letters. Another personal translation of mine is the dos and the dont's. One of my favorite books is the book of Proverbs which is full of instructions that can be applied to everyday life and life's everyday decisions.


 It is written that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Truth is, God has it covered, and has given us Godly wisdom through the scriptures. 
Here is a great web site and ministry for studying God's Word. I use it daily. Blue Letter Bible. 

Keeper of Reign - Congratulations Emma on being chosen as a finalist for the 2013 Readers' Choice Award

Keeper of Reign - Finalist for the 2013 Readers' Choice Award

An action packed fantasy novel written for young adults and the young at heart, this new reign fantasy trilogy by Emma Right captures audiences with an epic tale of a kingdom without a king, a keeper with secrets, an ancient curse and a teenage Elfie (a blend of an elf and fairy) boy who has the power to find the truth and reverse the curse. 

Keeper of Reign by Emma Right, a finalist for the 2013 Readers' Choice Award is available at Amazon, in Kindle Edition and other fine on-line bookstores.

Be sure to visit Emma Right for more information about Keeper of Reign. You may also follow Emma on twitter and catch her latest tweets. 

Congratulations Emma on being chosen as a finalist for the 2013 Readers' Choice Award.

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Christian Book News - God’s Telephone Number by Fatai Oladapo Adebanjo

Title: God's Telephone Number
By: Fatai Oladapo Adebanjo
ISBN#978-1-937183-72-1
Review Date: July 16, 2013
A Christian Book Review
9.8 out of 10.0 stars

God's Telephone Number by Fatai Oladapo Adebanjo relates to believers in Christ and unbelievers alike, the power and privilege inherent in believing and calling upon Almighty God.  Giving an inside perspective to his own conversion from Muslim to Christianity, the author humbly gives glory to God only for his conversion and for inspiration to pen this unique book.  Full of encouragement and scripture, the author gives a blueprint for connecting with God, while offering guidance through obedience to the Gospel; therefore, forsaking any sin.  This short read also offers encouragement from a scriptural foundation and presents to the readers' simple answers to complex questions on prayer, giving assurance as to why prayers are sometimes delayed.  There is no doubt this author is full of faith in His walk with the Lord.  After reading this uplifting book, the reader will be ignited to walk in faith, believing upon the Lord Jesus Christ for all things.   

With a compassionate heart the author inspires others to look to God in prayer, yet does not hesitate to warn others to change course.  Uplifting, this read surely will win many souls to Christ and can be considered for use as a study guide for the individual or within a prayer group.  Included at the end, is an amazing section of prayers offered on subjects such as: provision, health and finances.  This is a highly recommended read for those that need inspiration or for those that battle doubt.  This short and simple read also comes strongly recommended for Muslims that do no know Christ to aid in understanding the immense grace and mercy of God available to all who call upon His Name. 

For more information about both the author and the book God's Telephone Number visit Fatai Oladapo Adebanjo.

Israel, My Personal Journey

Title: Israel, My Personal Journey
By: Carol A. Krejci
ISBN#978-1-59352-3
Review Date: July 17, 2013
A Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Israel – My Personal Journey by multi-published Christian author Carol A. Krejci presents a fascinating 40-day contemplative devotional through the land of Israel.  Taking readers on a discovery tour of Israel, the author has chronicled her adventure beginning from modern-day Israel that concludes in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus.  Each chapter offers insights and Scripture inspired by the Holy Spirit that will touch the soul.  Traveling through historical sights such as Jerusalem, the Western Wall, the memorial of Yad Vashem, Bethlehem and the Garden of Gethsemane, the author relates her experiences and gives refreshing and often enlightening biblical insights through each chapter.  Presenting reflective wisdom from many past occurrences, such as the exodus and life of the Israelites, this 40-day devotional offers a unique adventure through Israel that will ignite faith, passion and trust in God. Israel – My Personal Journey is a delightful 40-day journey that will challenge readers to grow spiritually in their walk with the Lord as they gain deep insight into Israel's past and God's mercy, love and forgiveness that is offered to all.   
 
The landscape, history and geography of Israel leads way to timely comparisons, presenting different historical time periods that literally bring the Bible and Israel to life.  This devotional comes highly recommended for those that have a deep love for Israel and the Lord, or may be used as a personal devotional, giving hope and encouragement for the day, as well as in a group setting. 

Through the pages of this book, one will learn of the love and faithfulness of Almighty God to His people, through the land of Israel.  The author also portrays through the leading of the Holy Spirit a sense of the Father's love to the reader, calling Him "Abba" meaning a childlike "Daddy."  If you are a lover of Israel, the Bible and the Lord, you will certainly be refreshed as you enjoy this spiritual historical journey through the land of Israel.  Uplifting and inspirational, author Carol Krejci has shared her tour of Israel in such a way that has the ability to change your life as you reflect on your own personal journey with the Lord. 

~Carol~Shower of Blessings~ Ez. 34:2

You can get your copy of Israel, My Personal Journey at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at other fine-online bookstores. Be sure to visit Carol at FaithWriters and on FaceBook.

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James W. Goll, internationally recognized prophet releases The Lifestyle of a Prophet

The Lifestyle of a Prophet
 
"This book is key in cultivating and comprehending the prophetic function in your life within God's purposes…a must-read for the entire Body of Christ." ~ CBM

The Lifestyle of a Prophet by best-selling author and internationally recognized prophet, James W. Goll, is a prophetic teaching structured as a 21-day journal reading guide to equip and aid in discovering, "…the prophetic call of God on your life."  Within this guide, one will learn to decipher the voice of God clearly and correctly.  As a result, a deeper intimacy and revelation of God will emerge as one learns to stand in faithful surrender to the Lord and to the call on one's life.  This is an essential devotional for those that are fully committed to the Lord and His will. 

With keen insight and with much scriptural application, the author thereby reveals the calling and lifestyle of a prophet.  Readers get a glimpse of the author's experiences and the lives of John (the Beloved), Daniel and Ezekiel as a backdrop that is useful in understanding the prophetic call and gifting.  Also included, are many lessons of the valley and mountaintop journeys given to avoid common pitfalls. This 21-day guide gives practical applications with short devotionals and prayers that make for an easy, but useful guide that is culminated from over forty years experience in ministry and the prophetic.

James W. Goll has been a forerunner for God and the prophetic for over forty years.  As a prophet, his ministries span the globe as he teaches, imparts and encourages unity in the Body of Christ through life in the Spirit.  Originally written in 2001 as The Coming Prophetic Revolution, this book was a little ahead of its time as the author notes and has since been revised, giving fresh insight and wisdom on the subject of the prophetic and the life of a prophet.  The harvest is plentiful; this book is a call to all to awake from slumber and to grasp the destiny that is at hand. 

A highly recommended read ...

For more information about James W. Goll and some great ministry visit Encounters Network. You may also get your copy of The Lifestyle of a Prophet at Amazon, in Kindle Edition and at other fine online bookstores.

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One Day At A Time - The Daily Devotional Series: 365 Devotions Through the New Testament by author Kristi Burchfiel

The Daily Devotional Series
 
The Daily Devotional Series: 365 Devotions Through the New Testament by Kristi Burchfiel gives keen insight into the New Testament treasures and teachings.  The New Testament in the Bible presents teaching and instruction for everyday life and shares the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ.  Developed as a practical 365 daily devotional to aid in applying the Word to everyday life, each day and verse sheds light on the life transforming truths of Scripture, giving inspiration and encouragement for the day.  The author presents these practical truths to readers as a way to incorporate the Word of truth into their busy lives.  Take 15 minutes of your day; find life and refreshment each day through the Word!

Kristi Burchfiel is a passionate devotional writer and speaker.  She emphasizes that devotionals serve a purpose in life, they teach us how to apply God's wisdom and truth into practical ways.  Her passion is to share God's Word with others and give them tools to live life more abundantly through the application of biblical truths.  Recently selected as a Finalist in the 2013 Readers' Favorite Award Contest, the devotional comes highly recommened as the author has also been named a "50 Great Writers You Should be Reading" in 2012 and has not only created the Daily Devotional Series, but 2 other amazing full length Bible Studies entitled: The Decay Within: A Study of Amos and Without Regrets: A Study of Ecclesiastes.  Currently residing in Wichita, Kansas with her husband, Reverend D. Burchfiel and their two children – Kristi is one that enjoys serving the Lord with her writings and her family faithfully. 

For more information about the author and her books, visit Kristi Burchfiel,. You may get your copy of The Daily Devotional Series: 365 Devotions Through the New Testament at Amazon, in Kindle Edition, at Barnes and Noble at NOOK Books and other fine online bookstores.

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Come and experience the saga of the Woman of Sin by multi-published author Debra Diaz

Multi-published Christian author Debra Diaz
Woman of Sin Trilogy by multi-published author Debra Diaz is a boxed set of three complete novels developed as a series.  Available in Kindle edition, purchase all three novels – Woman of Sin, Man of God and Child of the King.  Encounter Alysia, and travel back in time to the Roman era, amongst the chaos of historic times when Jesus walked the Earth.  Alysia, born of a rich Greek physician, has been sold into slavery.  Paulus Valerius, a high-ranking solider of Rome, purchases her.  Come and follow their journey together.  Both have encounters with a man called Jesus of Nazareth.  With suspense, romance and intrigue, the author has composed an amazing tale of romance and heroism that captures the historic Roman era and is true to the Scripture.  One will feel they have stepped through the portals of time.  Come and experience the saga of the Woman of Sin.   

These books come highly recommend.  You will not be able to put them down!  Filled with suspense, the trilogy series offers a mini-series in the making.  Take a journey through the very portals of time, back through the centuries and experience the thrill of entering into a never-ending saga of undying love that will grip your soul.  A wonderfully, well-written and inspiring journey of love, hope, faith, trust and love; these series will come alive in your heart as you travel back into time when Jesus graced the Earth. 

Author Debra Diaz has created this trilogy and put them all together in one for all her readers to enjoy.  Begin with Woman of Sin, and follow with Man of God and Child of the King.  With much research, these novels weave scripture, history and legacy all into one.    Debra Diaz's writing style engages readers with well-developed characters and creative imagery and dialogue, placing each scene into the readers' minds.  Each book is offered separately in Kindle or paperback as well.  As the author notes, her desire as a writer is to not only entertain, but inspire and challenge the reader, taking them somewhere through her writing. 
 
For more information about the author and her books, visit Debra Diaz.  You may get your copy of Woman of Sin Trilogy at Amazon in Kindle Edition, and at Smashwords.
 
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A highly recommended read ... The Unspeakable by Tessa Stockton

Title: The Unspeakable
By: Tessa Stockton
ISBN#978-1613098851
Review Date: July 1, 2013
A Christian Book Review
10.0 stars out of 10.0 stars

The Unspeakable by Christian novelist Tessa Stockton is an intriguing suspense thriller that portrays the story of a North American woman caught wrongfully imprisoned in Colombia.  Due to tumultuous warfare between violent leftist guerrillas and rightwing paramilitary political groups, the young journalist finds herself fighting for her life and sanity as she endures extreme human rights violations.  Trapped in what is called the "The Water Cave" for four months, one week and two days, she imagined and hoped that each day would be her last.  Facing evil and torture from a man known as Puma, she experiences atrocities that can only be called, "unspeakable."  To understand her position and witness her transformation, you must start from the beginning and follow her through to the end.   

This is a fast-paced novel that really keeps readers on the edge of their seats.  Written with a theme of forgiveness in mind, the author writes this suspense thriller to entertain and engage readers while weaving in a theme of redemption through forgiveness.  Scripture is also accessed in the novel, giving hope where there is none.  This is a very real drama that unfolds, but very well-written and believable.  Her characters are well developed and you will find yourself not wanting to put the book down.  Recommended for those that prefer novels that are filled with foreign country suspense, political drama and intrigue with a twist.  
 
A highly recommended read ... 

For more information visit Tessa Stockton. You may get your copy of The Unspeakable by Tessa Stockton at Amazon, in Kindle Edition and other fine-online bookstores.

Christian Book News - the Seven Messages from the Master

Title: What Did Jesus Say
Author: Reverend Terry Allan Christian
Review Date: July 8, 2013
A Christain Book Review
10.0 stars out of 10.0 stars

What Did Jesus Say? by Rev. Terry Allan Christian reveals the Seven Messages from the Master.  Instructed by the Holy Spirit, this book is unique.  Never before has a book been compiled, giving the words of Jesus as He spoke in the Bible.

Taking from the New King James Version, Rev. Terry Allan Christian has composed a book holding the power of the teachings of Jesus that are only printed in red.  After reading this book, one will have read over 500 passages spoken by Jesus Christ.  This is an amazing book that offers truth and light through the words of Jesus.  The author has written this book as inspired by the Holy Spirit to encourage, instruct and teach the Body of Christ what the Master has to say.  Come and discover peace and truth through this uplifting, Holy Spirit inspired book that speaks Jesus' words only. 

Presented as a full color and beautifully illustrated 170 page e-book, audio CD or paperback version with large, easy to read text, this book makes a perfect gift for anyone wanting to know Jesus and what He said.  Beginning with the poem "Footprints in the Sand" by Mary Stevenson that is re-written by the author, the author proceeds to take the reader down a walk on the beach with Jesus.  The book is nothing short of phenomenal and will impact your life as you become more like Jesus. 

Rev. Terry Allan Christian has 30 years experience as a student of the Bible and of God Himself.  He currently is a minister and teacher for God, teaching Christian principles.  He is a retired personal and motivational speaker that has taught over 2500 seminars as a corporate trainer to companies throughout America and Canada.  As a young teen, he gave his life to God.  Due to growing up in a very dysfunctional household, he developed a severe stuttering problem.  It was then the age of 23 that God gave Him a vision and the Holy Spirit told him one day he would be a teacher of Christian principles.  He was miraculously healed and today, 30 years later, he is a minister and has written this book dedicated to the teachings of the Master Teacher.  Learn the secrets of life through the Master Teacher – Jesus. 
 
For more information be sure to visit What Did Jesus Say. You may get your copy of What Did Jesus Say at Amazon, in Kindle Edition and at other fine online bookstores. You may also visit the author at What Did Jesus Really Say Blogspot.
 
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Patience Prence's Amazing End-Times Prophecy Novel SCARS - #1 in Biblical fiction on Amazon

SCARS is currently #1 in Biblical fiction on Amazon

SCARS by end time novelist, Patience Prence is an Amazing End-Times Prophecy Novel.  SCARS reveals many possible answers to questions such as, "Who is the Antichrist?  The False Prophet?  The name that equates to 666 in both Greek and Hebrew?" and "What is the Mark of the Beast and the image of the Beast?"

The revelation comes to life in this real life drama that is mesmerizing and an apocalyptic thriller weaving End Times prophecy throughout.  A heart-wrenching story of a young girl set during the Tribulation, SCARS chronicles the beginning of the End of the World, as earth-shattering events lead up to the Apocalypse as foretold in the Bible.
 
As a sixteen-year-old, living in Southern California, Rebekah Silver is your average teenager.  She worries only about learning her cheerleading routines and passing her math test.  But as world dictators rise to power and devastating disasters claim millions of lives she is inspired to search for answers.  Becky soon discovers her world is quickly coming to an end, just as it was prophesied.  Now she must decide whether to risk her life to follow the laws of God or surrender her soul to the law of man in this action-packed thriller. ~ Will Becky Survive? 

What the Reviewers are saying,
 
~ Scars will challenge your own faith and cause you to think, LaTawnia Kintz,
~ Wow. Incredible, potentially life changing, Bluebird.
~ The best end-times book I have ever read, it is very plausible, ericathy222, "Powerful, SRMeyers,
~ Better than the Left Behind Series, The Novelist,
~ Over-the edge-writing, Tammy's Book Parlor,

As a young child, Patience Prence, was fascinated by the book of Revelation.  She has studied Revelation and end-time prophecies for many years. Patience takes in her novel, her desire to share her faith and draw readers into a better understanding of end time events and the reliability of Scripture as Truth.

Although Patience is legally blind, suffering from Usher Syndrome, a disease that causes hearing loss and blindness (Retinitis Pigmentosa), her passion is to write novels that draw readers into the reality of the Bible and End Time prophecy.

For further information visit the author's website The Spring Harvest where you can get your copy of SCARS. SCARS is also available at Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Be sure to see the Scars Video Book trailer on YouTube. SCARS is also available at Amazon Canada,  Amazon United Kingdom, Armageddon Books and Christianbook.com
Cataclysmic natural DISASTERS ~ Global economic CHAOS ~ Political TURBULENCE ~ Mass DECEPTION ~~~~ The Apocalypse has just begun....

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Faith, Fairness, and Forgiveness - Southern Crosses: An African Ghost Story

Award winning author D.A. Winstead has had surprising success in showcasing his faith-based novel, Southern Crosses: An African Ghost Story, in overseas literary markets and recently has received accolades in international fiction competitions. Due to his success, we are re-releasing our review released in 2012.

See what international book lovers are reading about the author's view of grace and the three Fs of Christian life in Africa... faith, fairness, and forgiveness.

A fantastic read. This intriguing novel will keep you engaged until the very end. Traversing the lessons learned from the past, the Bible, a ghost named Mary Margaret, ancient bush rituals, history and human nature, D.A. Winstead has traced the journey of a family impacted by the Sharpeville massacre in 1960. He brilliantly encapsulates the period in South Africa that followed that fatal day many years past. Half a century later, Sarah Johnson takes the forefront as a prominent, black confident female with the American Foreign Service. She is searching for something in her life, but unsure of what that might be.

Although successful, Sarah Johnson, still feels a void within herself, but is not sure exactly what that void is. Upon her travels, she is transferred from the London office to South Africa where she will face many battles between good and evil that will forever change her and her perspective in life. In her search for a meaningful existence and in an effort to fill the void, she gains strong allies in South Africa that impact her life more than she could have imagined. She is changed internally through this alliance and through her adventure into the inner workings and understanding of post-apartheid South Africa.

This novel reads like a post-colonial Southern novel filled with tid-bits of history offering glimpses of life in South Africa while intertwining racism in the United States and comparing South Africa's history with that of the U.S. Through the use of fresh perspectives involving the novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird," readers will find this book not only historically educational, but inspiring as it leads them to the Cross. This work is truly an enchanting novel to be cherished, giving hope and faith.

Beyond his knack for creating supernatural mysteries, D. A. Winstead, who has worked in American embassies around the globe, brings a special realism to his depiction of the Christian expat living abroad, always offering a fascinating and illuminating perspective into U.S. and world politics as well as the culture, traditions, and history of various lands, usually Christian lands stricken with deep sadness in their pasts. He writes with empathy for his characters and offers catharsis to his readers through the difficult journeys of healing that his characters endure. Far beyond being just thrillers, his novels create understanding of the human condition across many times and cultures.

A staunch fiscal conservative and believer in private enterprise, D.A. (Dennis) Winstead, survived working in Washington, DC, for 23 years before calling it quits in 2010. Based in Atlanta now, he plans on releasing this fourth novel in August (Dragon Bones: Two Angels Leave at Sunrise) and his fifth and final novel (Poets Wine) in December 2013.  On January 1, 2014, he will officially launch the Color Him Father Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit organization designed to strengthen the father figure in Christian families in Africa.

For more information visit D.A. Winstead Books and all e-book suppliers.  For information on Color Him Father Foundation, follow Dennis Winstead on Facebook and Twitter.

New Book Release - Ginger Marcinkowski’s The Button Legacy

The Button Legacy Book Description:

"My Dearest Emily...

When you were a little girl, a change occurred in you. You lost a piece of yourself somewhere....But when you were here in Plaster Rock, you bloomed. The stories we told with these buttons made you smile. With your smile came hope.

Repeat the stories you've been told to your own children, never forgetting that God was there in every situation, in every story held inside this box..."

Growing up, Emily Evans of Run, River Currents had always shared a special understanding with her grandfather, John Polk, even when she couldn't fully see beyond the darkness of her father's abuse. Yet John looked to the future in faith to what his God could do.

Years after her grandfather's death, the unexpected delivery of the decorated tin, still brimming with odd-colored buttons, unlocks the joyous memories and lets Emily realize she has finally discovered the secret her grandfather promised lay within the stories of the worn button box.

Told through the eyes of a godly grandfather, The Button Legacy laces together a godly heritage and the power of one man's prayers, offering a lesson of how God's grace can be seen even in the simplest thing--a button.

From the Author:

Instructors of Creative Writing said, "The first book any new writer pens is the book that had to be written." I now fully understand those words. For three gut-wrenching years, my debut book, Run, River Currents, begged to be put to paper. My intent was to write a humorous biography about my mother, a woman who raised a boat-load of children on her own. But for some reason, I could not make the stories resonate, so the humor turned to heartbreak as the story was released from me...coaxed by a writer whose own heart somehow understood the story that was within.

The Button Legacy tells the much happier "rest of the story," as well as the background of my godly grandfather, whom God used in Emily's life to ultimately lead her to Himself. Lacing together a godly heritage and the power of one man's prayers, The Button Legacy offers a lesson of how God's grace can be seen even in the simplest thing—a button.

Author Bio:

Ginger Marcinkowski's debut novel, Run, River Currents, was published in August 2012 and was a 2012 semi-finalist in the ACFW Genesis Awards, also winning an honorable mention in the New England Book Festival in the Spiritual category. The Button Legacy, published in June 2013, was written as a prequel / sequel to Run, River Currents.

Ginger has been a public speaker and visiting lecturer for many years. She has been a professional reader for the James Jones First Novel Award ($10,000 prize), and is currently a judge for the East-West Writer's Contest and a reader for the ACFW First Impressions award. She also writes a humorous health column in BookFun Magazine on a monthly basis. 

Be sure to visit author Ginger Marcinkowski at Novel Travelers, at Facebook or at Twitter.

CBM - Introducing the new God Speaks study Bible

Colorful Voice of God by Retha Groenewald 
FaithWriters runs writing contests for Christian Writers on a weekly and monthly basis. In our FaithWriters Monthly Blog Contest writers sharpen their skills while promoting a Christian based Ministry that is saving lives now and for eternity. FaithWriters promotes the growth of Christian Authors while spreading the gospel around the world. If you are a Christian writer, we would love to have you come and grow with us in a safe and caring Christian environment. This month's winner is Retha Groenewald for her blog entry introducing the God Speaks Bible
Colorful Voice of God
by
Retha Groenewald 
"You have one opportunity to prove to me God Speaks to us," the chairman said. "On the table are three different objects you can choose from. These objects are to be used with your Bible. We will convene here, in the boardroom, on Monday morning. Each of you will have 10 minutes to convince me that God speaks. The meeting was adjourned.

John and Peter rushed to the table. John grabbed the laptop, and Peter grabbed the Bible software. Jeremiah was left with a set of colored pens.

The three had a busy weekend with little sleep....and it was Monday. Once again they were sitting around the boardroom table. The chairman looked across the table at the three candidates: "John, you may begin. Your ten minutes starts now. Confidently John stood up and began his presentation using the laptop to present a beautifully, organized slideshow. The chairman clapped his hands after the presentation, and John sat down, satisfied.

"Peter, you are next." Peter stood up, and if possible, he was more confident than John. The chairman also clapped his hands when Peter finished his presentation.

"Jeremiah, it is your turn." When Jeremiah stood up, the other two sniggered when they saw what he had in his hands…colored pens and his Bible.

"Sir," Jeremiah addressed the chairman, "May I ask my colleagues some questions during my presentation?" Surprised and intrigued the chairman agreed.

Jeremiah cleared his throat, and said, "I know God speaks to us. The question I needed to answer was how. How do I prove it? This weekend was probably the greatest adventure of my life. God spoke to me in a new and empowering way. I would like to show you today how God is speaking to you and me, every time we open our Bibles.

"John, do you want to hear God's voice?" "Of course," John replied."What about seeing when God is speaking to us?"

"What," John asked surprised. "God speaks in different ways to us every day, wherever we are. The Bible is full of His words," Jeremiah explained, opening his Bible. His Bible had various colored markings on the pages. John and Peter burst out laughing.

Jeremiah smiled, opening his Bible to Luke 18 verses 16 and 17. "The Bible tells us that we should receive the kingdom of God like a child."

"What does the verse have to do with God speaking to us, and us hearing God's voice," the chairman asked.

"The Bible verse was very relevant to me, because the tools I had in my hand were the tools of a child…coloring pens." Jeremiah replied. "The words are the words Jesus Christ spoke. I marked all His words with the color red."

"So what," Peter said sarcastically. "There are many Bibles with Jesus' words marked in red."

"True," Jeremiah continued calmly. "These words in red prove that Jesus speaks to us. Jeremiah turned to the Old Testament. "I have chosen the color of royalty, purple, to mark where God speaks directly in first person," he continued. "God also speaks to us through visions, dreams and angels. Those words I marked with blue. When somebody speaks on God's behalf in the third person, I marked the words with the color brown, and when a passage refers to God speaking, I marked it with green. God also speaks to us through His miracles. I have chosen the color gold for all God's miracles and different acts of God."

The chairman couldn't contain the excitement anymore. "In other words, this written proof shows us, not only that God speaks to us, but how much He speaks to us. Jeremiah, you have truly proven that God speaks to us. I can see it with my own eyes. You have created a God Speaks Bible. We need to share this."

"What about when you don't have your Bible with you," Peter asked. Jeremiah smiled,
"We develop an app for tablets and phones for people to use."

The alarm went off, waking Jeremiah from his dream. "What a strange dream," Jeremiah thought getting out of the bed. "It would be wonderful to have such a Bible. I wonder if my dream can come true." Jeremiah stepped on something. He looked down. "What is a purple pen doing on the floor?"

Want to help promote the reading of God's Word and encourage people to learn how to hear God's voice? Imagine a color coded study Bible and multi-media application highlighting when God speaks to you. Operation Light Force (OLF) is a ministry devoted to equipping people to do what Jesus did, setting captives free, healing and preaching. Richard Mull is the President and Founder of OLF and the General Editor of the God Speaks Bible and many other books and was featured on TV and media. Help us spread the word.

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