Faith is exercised according to God’s Word, prayer, and praise. When we find ourselves out of balance with these three actionable fundamentals, we cut ourselves off from the Holy Spirit’s power to help us through our storms. In an inspirational guide, Ashlyn Blake offers a step-by-step approach to building or restoring faith while navigating through the increasing challenges and temptations in daily life. Through her testimony, Blake reveals how she, a Christian since childhood, struggled to maintain her faith during the greatest difficulties in life. Through her guidance that includes biblical examples of characters who regained their faith walk with Christ, believers will better understand faith in general, learn where faith begins, grow faith in God, build a strong bond with Him, take faith steps during storms, understand the way God tests our faith, submit thoughts to the authority of Jesus, and embrace God’s promise, purpose, and power, and much more. Step-by-Step Faith weaves personal testimony with biblical inspiration to provide real-life insights that believers can apply daily to build and restore an unwavering faith in God.

Now and then through the history of the church a great light appears, a prophet who calls the church back to its missional vocation. These reformers are lovers of God, mystics whose lives are utterly given to the divine vision. Yet as Jesus noted, a prophet is often without honor among her own people. In the case of Phoebe Palmer (1807-1874), honor was lost posthumously, for within a few decades after her death her name all but disappeared. Palmer's sanctification theology was separated from its apophatic spiritual moorings, even as her memory was lost. Throughout most of the twentieth century her name was virtually unknown among Methodists. To this day the Mother of the Holiness Movement still awaits her place of recognition as a Christian mystic equal to Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, or ThŽrase of Lisieux. This book locates Palmer's life and thought within the great Christian mystical traditions, identifying her importance within Methodism and the church universal. It also presents a Wesleyan theological framework for understanding and valuing Christian mysticism, while connecting it with the larger mystical traditions in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox communions. While Palmer was a powerful revivalist in her own day, in many ways she could be the patron saint for contemporary Methodists who are drawn to the new monasticism and who long for the renewal of the church. Saint Phoebe is precisely the one who can help Methodists envision new forms of Christian community, mission, and witness in a postmodern world.

"Dr. Emma L. Creamer is one of the remaining legends ... anything she reveals in this book must be received as precious nuggets." -Reverend Larry Phillip McCray, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Temple Hills, Maryland "Pastor Creamer has blessed our city and me through her walk of faith and her ability to overcome opposition and reign as 'more than a conqueror.'" -Apostle Thomas Wesley Weeks Sr., New Destiny Fellowship, Wilmington, Delaware This is not your ordinary about-me biography. The story of Emma Loretta Curry Creamer chronicles the strength of the human spirit and is an inspiration for anyone in a place of difficulty or dilemma in their own life. Gain new hope and determination from a woman who is as stately in life's challenges as she is statuesque physically. Experience the intriguing path of twists and sudden turns in Pastor Creamer's life, and get fresh insight and a champion's perspective on how to overcome impossible odds. Her life story is presented with a focus on the faithfulness of God and His plan and provision for promotion in your life. Take away practical life-lesson strategies for progress and promotion. These memoirs seek to inspire renewed motivation and encouragement for aspiring champions and visionary leaders.

Dynamic Bible teacher dares women to step out of their comfort zones and live up to their full faith potential.

Dean teaches Christian believers how to daily walk in faith with Scripture passages and content that are organized to allow readers to see how God's promises are fulfilled through one's experiences.

When experiencing abuse the victim's whole world seems to collapse- and time stands still! Victims did not expect hostile treatment; the trauma of abuse leaves them in a state of shock, guilt, and shame. They are trapped in a world not of their choosing. The hard issues of life are often unbearable and seen as being impossible to overcome. This defeated mentality becomes normal because victims have come to believe the lies or negative ideas and thoughts which were planted by their abusers. Victims cannot see God and spiritual truths correctly because they put the face of their abuser on the face of God. As wounded people they must find a safe place or source where they can heal emotionally and spiritually. Prevail: The Healing Journey Begins identifies abuse, addresses the various issues of abuse, and guides victims to the source of truth as found in Scripture. This healing journey encourages victims to go to the source of truth-God's Word. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises." (Romans 15:13, AMP)

In a world where we tend to be over-cautious about, well, nearly everything, it's no surprise that our obsession with safety can carry over to how we live our faith in the world. But it's always been risky to follow God, and Kevin Harney believes we are missing a vital part of our faith when we play it safe. In this energizing book, he challenges readers to count the cost, take a chance, and live a reckless faith for the entire world to see. With a focus on "responsible recklessness," Harney shows readers how to develop a faith that others notice, always supported by prayer, wisdom, the direction of Scripture, and insightful counsel from other believers. He outlines how to be reckless in our love, generosity, service, relationships, prayers, and speech. Perfect for pastors, small groups, or anyone who is tired of feeling domesticated and docile, this book will lead readers into a fresh devotion and dynamism in their faith.

Do you constantly struggle with your walk of obedience? Does the secret of faith elude you? Confound you? The first thing we discover after the honeymoon of commitment is that we dont know how to walk in faith. Is it because we dont have enough faith? We assume we should not have a problem with our walk of faith because we love God, but if the truth be known, we do--more often than we care to admit. Walking in defeat becomes the norm as we struggle to control our lives.Dont lose heart!The Simplicity of Faith offers help and hope where these and other issues are concerned.