Filled with inspirational articles and poetry that empowers, Vanessa T Williams sheds the light on forms of bondage that hinders spiritual growth and stems depression. She shows that Satan uses subtle devices to ensnare. This book invites the reader to uses prayer as a defense to remain steadfast. The greatest point of this book is to pray for enemies. Vanessa believes that to be set free Christians must remove all forms of bitterness. This book is a tool for the broken marriage and the chaotic workplace. The strength that her poetry produces leaves the reader charged and ready to take on the world. The Word of God is the inspiration that guides this author and she wants her audience to understand their worth in Christ Jesus.

Drawing on his early experience as a monk in Bethlehem and Egypt, John Cassian (c. 365-c. 435) journeyed to the West to found monasteries in Marseilles and the region of Provence. Conferences is his masterpiece, a study of the Egyptian ideal of the monk.

As a young writer I ask myself this question how many people out there lack wisdom and encouragement? How many people do not know what the wisdom of the Lord is? There are so many people in life who are struggling and are not sure which way to turn. There are those who are hurting and discouraged who need God's healing touch. There are those who need to be uplifted in God's word. The good news is there is hope in this life in which we live. You can live in total victory. In this poem book there is words of wisdom. You will find words of encouragement for different situations in your life. With God you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. There is nothing to big for God. For even your greatest pain he can surely take. My name is Holly Ironfield. I am 23 years old. I was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. I graduated from High School in 2004. I am happily married to my husband Josh and have been blessed with my 3-year-old son Landon. I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was 10 years old in 1995. I love Jesus with all of my heart. I go to church and love to serve at the church that we attend. I enjoy talking to people about Jesus and the great things that he has done in my life. I enjoy encouraging people in their walk with Jesus and praying for them. I also enjoy sharing the free gift of salvation with others. Jesus strongly spoke to my heart and placed a deep desire in my heart about writing this poem book.

A Life Endured.Is Not a Life!!! As Christ-Followers we are called to do more than endure life. Created in God's image we are overcomers and more than conquerors with specific tasking from the King of kings. Yet cynicism, negativity, and the frantic pace of life send us the message that we should disengage in order to make it through. Power, riches, and pleasures call out to others and lure them down paths they were never meant to travel. Boredom and broken dreams distract others but from time to time we all see with amazing clarity: The way we are living just isn't the way things were supposed to turn out. There was supposed to be more victory, more joy, more significance; this cannot be all there is to our journey. Our vision is more than simple insight; it is a seed planted in John 10:10 when Jesus said He came to provide more than the wonderful gift of salvation: "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."

This book offers first-person accounts of the experience of psychosis from the inside and the outside, through the eyes of two doctors, one of whom has experienced psychosis and both of whom have worked for decades in the field of psychiatry. Underpinned by rigorous academic analysis using an evocative duo-ethnographic approach, the book explores the cultural and subcultural influences from childhood onwards – both traumatic and resilience-building – that have shaped their lives. Both authors reflect on strategies they learned early in life for dealing with challenges, each managing to function at a high level while avoiding awareness of their vulnerability. They reflect on the potential dangers of using their expertise and position of power in psychiatry simply to diagnose mental illness and prescribe medication. The differences and similarities in the authors’ stories provide a productive tension highlighting the complexities of this paradigm shift that is happening in psychiatry. Written in the form of two interacting memoirs, this book is of great interest to researchers, clinicians, and practicing psychologists, as well as a general audience with interest in psychosis.

ARISE! BE BLESSED! LOVE, HOPE & HEALING STARTS WITHIN YOU! If you've been: Abused! Criticized! Ostracized! Humiliated! Just remember how Jesus died and suffered for our sins. Our healing has been proclaimed, so let's meditate on this scripture for a moment. In Isaiah 53:5 by the stripes He received, we are healed (Oh! What an awesome love!). If you want to be free of past hurt and pain, come take a journey with me down memory lane. Oh! How I want be free, be free to release what's inside of me, deep to the core of my soul. These burdens I must cast away so life for can be made whole. So life can be made abundantly. It's time to let go and let God heal the hurt even if it's a process over time; I did! Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old (Isaiah 43:18).

Today’s parents are at the mercy of lots of different parenting advice depending on the latest fad. This book goes back to basics and gives sound advice and sensible teaching based on biblical principles.

Are you sick and tired of the Enemy who plans to destroy your life, your family, relationships, your health, and your dreams, through fear, doubt, unbelief, and the insecurities brought on by rejection and unworthiness? The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy and rob you of the promises of God given to his redeemed. Jesus died on Calvary to forgive our sins and to make and bring peace to us, and he took our punishment so that we could be healed and receive every blessing in heavenly places. In this book, you will receive biblical principles that, when studied and applied, will bring the Word of God to life for you. You will learn to walk by faith and talk faith in every area of life. You will see that healing is God's will for his people. You will see how the Enemy lays traps of unbelief to hinder you. You will see that Jesus defeated Satan, and his power is broken. My prayer for you is that you will receive understanding and that the Lord Jesus will be glorified in your life in every area. Having faith is having confidence that God will do what he promises he will do. God never changes; his word remains the same. We are changed from glory to glory!

When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me. Psalm 27:10(NIV) Redeeming the Broken Pieces is Gods story. It is the story of His relentless pursuit for one whose childhood had left her lost, confused, and broken. It is the story of Gods irresistible love, which overcame her shame and self-loathing. It is the story of faith in the sovereignty of God, which can defeat the deepest fears. It is the story of Gods desire for an intimate relationship with His children despite their sins, failures, weaknesses, and broken pasts. It is the story of the hope God offers to all whose life experiences have left them feeling abandoned of hope, lonely, or insignificant. It is the story of His loving involvement, His interventions, and His miraculous staging of events to reveal Himself and His great love. And it is the evidence that we will find Him when we seek Him with all our hearts (Jeremiah 29:13).

Most people realize the importance of prayer in their lives. We also know that Jesus prayed regularly during His earthly ministry. But how can we pray effective prayers? How can our prayers become practical? PRAYING WITH PURPOSE is a “prayer school” or practical guide focused on directing readers in purposeful and practical prayers. In PRAYING WITH PURPOSE 30% of the content is theory, and 70% is based on exercising practical praying. The author discusses 40 topics to help readers to pray Scripture step by step. Each topic is supported by Scripture verses paraphrased as prayers that can be used as guidelines. At the end of the book a study guide will help readers assess their progress as they work through the topics. PRAYING WITH PURPOSE is a practical guide that shows Christians how to use Scripture in their prayer time with God.