THE FACE of BETRAYAL:Promises Broken is an experience with lush visuals that evokes emotion and wakes the soul. See life through the eyes of Melissa Sample-Madison as she takes a journey through a sometimes tumultuous life with her husband. She gets some support and a few surprises from friends and family along the way. -This story flows like jazz and smooth as a bottle of Merlot after a long day.-

This volume is the fruit of a "theological laboratory" initiated by the then-Centre for Child Protection and the Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church (CTEWC) called "Doing Theology in the Face of Sexual Abuse." Eventually those from the laboratory engaged those meeting for two years via "virtual tables," due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the end, twenty-six scholars offer insights on the crisis itself and pathways for moving forward. There is a certain urgency about this volume, which is not often reflected in works of theology or theological ethics. The sheer scale of the undermining of human dignity through sexual abuse that has occurred within the church asks questions of these disciplines and scholars within them: To what extent have we been blind to these issues? Why have our efforts in theology and theological ethics been so slow to wrestle with this crisis? How are theology and theological ethics implicated in the crisis? And how might the disciplines be constructive in responding? In this volume, we encounter a diverse range of scholars from all around the world wrestling with these and other questions.

Carrying around weights can be emotionally, spiritually, and physically challenging! This book shares how we can "lay aside every weight" to gain strength, not only to run this race, but to stay in the race and finish well! Whether you have just now been introduced to the power of prayer or you are a seasoned prayer warrior, this book will help you target "weights" as you learn to pray about specific matters in your life that can so "easily beset you" and tend to keep you out of the race. These examples of prayers and scripture reflections are shared in hopes of you being inspired and encouraged as you stand on the promises of God! This material has been used in conferences, workshops and retreats.

The Whyos Gang spilled more blood and spread more terror in the big cities than any western outlaw could imagine. The Henessey murder captured the national headlines and made the term "Mafia" a household word. During the 'Roaring Twenties' the United States experienced one of its worst crime periods. It was a time of rampant violence spawned by the Volstead Act, more commonly known as "Prohibition." The Face of Death chronicles the history of crime in the United States, from the roots of the Mafia and big city gangs to Bonnie and Clyde.

The courage to stand on the stage of life." Gives readers a life-changing approach to navigating the setbacks and unexpected turns of life. The result is a book that effectively and lovingly guides readers onto a path that was always meant for them - whether it's the path they came from or a more authentic path they've always longed for. This book ultimately helps readers mine the opportunity a setback offers: the chance for a stronger, more authentic self to emerge. The book will begin with stories of people who need to make a comeback, giving the reader a chance to say, "Oh, I so relate to that!" As the book unfolds, the reader will encounter stories of people who have made a remarkable comeback.

Race and privilege are issues that cry out for new kinds of attention and healing in American society. More specifically, we are being called to surface the dynamics of whiteness especially in contexts where whites have had the most power in America. The church is one of those contexts--particularly churches that have traditionally been seen as the stalwarts of the American religious landscape: mainline Protestant churches. Theologians and Presbyterian ministers Mary McClintock Fulkerson and Marcia Mount Shoop invite us to acknowledge and address the wounds of race and privilege that continue to harm and diminish the life of the church. Using Eucharist as a template for both the church's blindness and for Christ's redemptive capacity, this book invites faith communities, especially white-dominant churches, into new ways of re-membering what it means to be the body of Christ. In a still racialized society, can the body of Christ truly acknowledge and dress the wounds of race and privilege? Re-membering Christ's broken and betrayed body may be just the healing path we need.

Do you feel locked out of your spouses heart? Do you feel locked into painful patterns of conflict in your marriage that you just cant break free from? Are you lonely and desperate for the connection that you once had? Come back to the place you belong. Come home to a place where you two can stand securely together, Face to Face and hand in hand, just like the day you spoke your wedding vows. Return to the way that God designed you biologically to function at your best. Build a place of rest for your marriage through The Seven Keys to a Secure Marriage. Through this book you will understand the deeper desires of every hurting spouse. You can break the patterns of conflict that have pushed you away from your love. The seven keys will teach you how to turn conflict into opportunities for deeper connection. The keys will help you unlock those conflict patterns and release Gods attachment design for your marriage. Now you can draw your spouse close to you once again through a new posture and vulnerable language. You will learn to cling to one another in times of loss and rely more each day on the One who comforts you with His promise, I am with you always.

I prayed a lot and asked people who understood the importance of prayer to pray for me as I fought to understand the natural and supernatural battle I was fighting. I asked God to give me and my family the information we needed to be well in every area of our lives. Some days were better than others, but eventually, I became strong enough to walk away from hopelessness and depression and go into the arms of God. He is more real to me now than ever before. I implemented my findings as soon as I understood how to apply them by making changes in manageable ways until I received a breakthrough on a daily basis. Sometimes I had to start over again. I didnt have a medical background, so I went to the Great Physician, our Lord and Savior, to guide me as I embarked on this journey. He is true to His word and was with me every step of the way. To our God, Yahweh, goes the glory!

Are you a man struggling against an unjust world? Do you feel betrayed by those you trusted, or erased by a society that refuses to see your value? Have you ever questioned your purpose while fighting to stay true to your principles amidst adversity? This book is for you. Inside, you’ll find: - Real-world wisdom to face oppression and betrayal head-on. - Timeless lessons drawn from history, literature, and philosophy to inspire resilience. - A powerful exploration of how strength can rise from suffering, and how your inner power is the key to overcoming every challenge in your way. - Materials to guide your grief of your blue pilled existence and give you the strength to carry on through a redpilled rebirth. It’s time to reclaim your dignity, your purpose, and your power. Whether you’re dealing with the weight of societal rejection or personal loss, this book gives you the tools to rise above, stand firm, and forge your own path. If you're tired of feeling unheard, overlooked, or powerless, take the first step toward restoring your integrity and strength today. Your journey begins here. Buy this book and discover the strength to overcome the darkest challenges—because you deserve to rise. This edition contains 50 bonus soothing sermons of our Western canon!