When I was young, I was mysteriously protected and kept from harm. I was hit by a car, severely burned on the palms of my hands, and literally thrown out of a car into a busy intersection. Somehow I never sustained any injuries. I had many questions as this divine protection and provision continued throughout my life. Little did I know that what I endured was part of a plan for me to know what I have now learned, and share this with all who will listen. These adventures with our heavenly Father not only gave me answers to my questions but also much understanding of our Father and His works. This book tells about my adventures and part of what I learned. It is the beginning of a series of books containing what our Father has taught me. It was not easy for me to hear. It was not easy for me to write. It is always difficult for us to listen to Him. All He is asking now is for us to listen to what He has told us from the beginning and respond.

Lost. Lonely. Desperate. Abused. Broken and shattered. Forgotten and overlooked. Sinful and ashamed. No one seeks such places in life, but all find them. Some find some of them. The truly unfortunate find all of them. Who reaches out to such people at such times in their lives? Who speaks to them to call them out of the darkness and lead them into the light? God does. Every person has a story. It is the story of their lives that knows joy, as well as sorrow and pain, as well as celebration. No two stories are exactly alike, but they are all similar. What all life stories have in common is that God speaks in all of them. He calls out to all people to show them the way out of their pain and misery. They need only to listen and follow his voice. Love. Hope. Self-worth. Healing. Acceptance and companionship. Being remembered and valued. Forgiven and pure. God has a way of rewriting life stories, anyone’s, even yours. Enter into the middle of a story that unfolds in unexpected places. Enter into story after story, and perhaps you will understand your own story and how God is speaking to you.

Do your pastors prayers sound too structured and perfect, so they seem beyond what you can achieve? Are you actually afraid to even try to pray, because you might do or say something wrong? In this book, you will find a new definition of what actually constitutes prayer. You will also find ideas on how to pray, when to pray, and where to pray. Hopefully, as you read this book, your fears will be stilled and you can begin to pray openly and often. This is why I wrote it, but I did not write it alone. The Lord was with me every step of the way, and his Holy Spirit helped me whenever I reached a block.

Volume 43 Sermons 2498-2549 Charles Spurgeon (19 June 1834 – 31 January 1892) is one of the church’s most famous preachers and Christianity’s foremost prolific writers. Called the “Prince of Preachers,” he was one of England's most notable ministers for most of the second half of the nineteenth century, and he still remains highly influential among Christians of different denominations today. His sermons have spread all over the world, and his many printed works have been cherished classics for decades. In his lifetime, Spurgeon preached to more than 10 million people, often up to ten times each week. He was the pastor of the congregation of the New Park Street Chapel (later the Metropolitan Tabernacle) in London for 38 years. He was an inexhaustible author of various kinds of works including sermons, commentaries, an autobiography, as well as books on prayer, devotionals, magazines, poetry, hymns and more. Spurgeon was known to produce powerful sermons of penetrating thought and divine inspiration, and his oratory and writing skills held his audiences spellbound. Many Christians have discovered Spurgeon's messages to be among the best in Christian literature. Edward Walford wrote in Old and New London: Volume 6 (1878) quoting an article from the Times regarding one of Spurgeon’s meetings at Surrey: “Fancy a congregation consisting of 10,000 souls, streaming into the hall, mounting the galleries, humming, buzzing, and swarming—a mighty hive of bees—eager to secure at first the best places, and, at last, any place at all. After waiting more than half an hour—for if you wish to have a seat you must be there at least that space of time in advance—Mr. Spurgeon ascended his tribune. To the hum, and rush, and trampling of men, succeeded a low, concentrated thrill and murmur of devotion, which seemed to run at once, like an electric current, through the breast of every one present, and by this magnetic chain the preacher held us fast bound for about two hours. It is not my purpose to give a summary of his discourse. It is enough to say of his voice, that its power and volume are sufficient to reach every one in that vast assembly; of his language, that it is neither high-flown nor homely; of his style, that it is at times familiar, at times declamatory, but always happy, and often eloquent; of his doctrine, that neither the 'Calvinist' nor the 'Baptist' appears in the forefront of the battle which is waged by Mr. Spurgeon with relentless animosity, and with Gospel weapons, against irreligion, cant, hypocrisy, pride, and those secret bosom-sins which so easily beset a man in daily life; and to sum up all in a word, it is enough to say of the man himself, that he impresses you with a perfect conviction of his sincerity.” More than a hundred years after his death, Charles Spurgeon’s legacy continues to effectively inspire the church around the world. For this reason, Delmarva Publications has chosen to publish the complete works of Charles Spurgeon.

Ascension has occurred. Mother Earth now sits in the Fifth Dimension, and she calls all of her children to raise their energies to join her. In Beyond Ascension 2012: Universal Truths, Master Saint Aloysius-through psychic channel and spiritual healer Victoria Cochrane-takes us beyond the concepts that God offers unconditional love and proposes that we are one with God. This sequel to Raising the Energies of Mother Earth Towards and After Ascension 2012 asks to look beyond our physical bodies to embrace our soul journeys. It shares the highest truths about our connection to God the Creator and to Mother Earth, our soul journey, and our abilities to traverse the universe in our sleep. Here are some of the ideas this volume introduces: It is possible to hear God's answer when we pray; all we need to do is listen. Jesus is an ascended master who is a member of the Great Cosmic Council. As such, he has been instrumental in bringing about the Ascension and the New Age. We are on an onward soul journey, and our souls speak to us through our physical, emotional, and mental bodies. All beings, humans and ethereal, are subject to spiritual law. All humans have a higher self that holds universal knowledge and has a direct connection to the Divine. Beyond Ascension 2012: Universal Truths explores the possibilities available to us if we can only look beyond the physical realm."

If you have picked up this book, if you are reading these words, you have walked into a divine appointment. From cover to cover, these writings will accompany you through the day. When the hours ahead hold smiles and laughter, the goodness of God is clear. But what do you do with the pain you didn't see coming or the loss you were not prepared to face? The heart of God is rich with love. He cares about everything concerning you. Snuggled into the center of the Bible is the book of Psalms. You will find great joy and deep sorrow reflected in the beauty of these scriptures. By examining three translations of the word of God, you will gain insight into the Father's heart. Tomorrow is not promised; however, be confident that the God of mercy and grace walks with you--one day at a time.

Life is full of difficult seasons, loss, and hardships. To overcome the struggles and pain, we must lean into reassurance, guidance, and wisdom to heal. Healing Waters is a compilation of lifechanging devotionals from L. B. Cowman’s Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley. Each entry speaks into God’s purpose, plan, and promise to you. In this edition, you’ll find: 366 devotions that appeal to men and women of all ages devotions that can be read as a yearlong daily devotional or as a 6-month morning and evening resource a powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture Healing Waters for the Soul will challenge you to: identify opportunities of hope and renewal in your life accept and appreciate God’s timeless messages of faithfulness create a strong level of communication with the Lord meditate over the truths and wisdom presented by Cowman, and identify how you can grow With a gorgeous modern cover, Healing Waters is a great gift for: birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, and holiday gifting Teacher Appreciation Day, Grandparent’s Day, and Pastor’s Appreciation Day a friend or family member coping with grief, growing their relationship with God, and/or going through a difficult time This daily devotional can help you or a loved one overcome challenging times and renew their hope and faith.

Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice," but many Christians do not know how to hear from God. In this practical, story-rich guidebook, international teacher Larry Kreider shows believers how to develop a listening relationship with the Lord. Speak Lord, I'm Listening explores the multiple ways Christians can hear the voice of God in today's world. It offers real-life examples of how God teaches His followers to listen. Contains tips in each chapter for distinguishing His voice from the noise of Satan's interference. Christians across the denominational spectrum will develop a closer and deeper relationship with God as they learn fifty unique ways to listen to Him. You will realize that God was speaking to you all along but, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, you didn't know it was Him!

Exploring the Law in Exodus, and Leviticus, this book examines the historical and cultural contexts of these legal codes. It discusses rituals related to purification from defilement, and demonstrates the ways in which the temple priests used these laws as their own code of purity and method of enforcing purity in the covenant community.

Modern critical scholarship has concluded that the books of the Hebrew Bible have not reached us in their original form but are the products of lengthy evolution. Many of these books are thought to combine the works of more than one author or age and to have undergone considerable revision. Tigay and the other contributors use comparisons of various texts from ancient Mesopotamia and post-exilic Israel. Such comparisons show that the sort of development of biblical literature that nineteenth-century critics were led to postulate from close study of the texts alone is characteristic of many ancient Near Eastern texts. 'Empirical Models for Biblical Criticism' is of value to scholars interested in the Old Testament, as well as religion, theology, Jewish studies, Near Eastern studies, and comparative literature.