Hide Me Behind the Cross


Book Description

Hide Me Behind The Cross is a collection of poems, written in love, for the glory and praise of God. These poems refl ect the beauty of man, celebration of life, and give mighty praise to our Heavenly Father. There are also poems of gratitude and hope; healing and faith. In addition are poems of occasion (Easter, Christmas, other church celebrations). I pray that my gift of words, edited by Christ, are received in your hearts and nourish your spirits. Always take comfort in Gods word. As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. - Isaiah 66:13 There is nothing God and I cant handle together - Mama




Divine Appointments


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What is a "Divine Appointment?" Divine Appointment n : An apparently coincidental encounter or event that has actually been arranged by God for some specific purpose. This purpose may be obvious during the encounter, or the purpose may only become apparent some time later. Charlie invites you to travel along with her from her unlikely encounter with Jesus Christ, on through her life of service; in some surprising, suspenseful, and sometimes dangerous situations. In this book she shares some of her most memorable "Divine Appointments." With her unique writing style, (and perceptions of life,) Charlie takes us 'inside' these compelling true stories, and stamps them indelibly upon our memories. Readers of advanced copies stated, "I had to keep reading to find out what happened!" Several reported, "I stayed up all night and finished the entire book!" This book includes stories about all types of people; children, the elderly, business men, delinquents, bikers, the homeless, witches, and pastors, just to name a few; people from all walks of life. There are testimonies of Divine protection, dramatic conversions, incredible answered prayers, gifts of knowledge, miracles, and healings. You will see the Bible 'come to life' through God's supernatural power and intervention. These marvelous true accounts prove the reality of God, Jesus Christ, and God's Holy Spirit; and show that His Divine Power is still available to all who believe, obey, and seek to serve Him. They provide hope and inspiration, comfort and faith, as well as a deeper glimpse into the heart of our loving God. Experience the very power of God ~ in these inspiring stories that demonstrate God's availability, and His willingness to help and Save those who come to Him in faith and sincerity. For Christians; or for those who are still searching to know more about Jesus, these stories are proof of a Holy Power ~ far beyond anything we can do! The primary message throughout this book is ~ "Jesus is Real!" We can all reach Him through prayer; and there is 'Hope' for all of us in Jesus Christ, our Savior! Charlie's prayer is that this book may become ~ one of your "Divine Appointments!" May God bless all who read it!




Dear God, Hear My Cry


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Lisa Williams draws from her experience as chaplain of a children's home to give voice to the pain and struggles of urban teens. The prayers in this book resonate with the longings of teens, and especially those living through difficult times. The author has worked extensively with urban teens and the prayers in this book are based on those experiences. Urban teens will be able to relate. Like the prayers of the psalmists, these cries to God ultimately call forth faith and hope. This book of prayers is a much-needed gift for family, friends, pastors, and youth ministers to give to teens, especially those in an urban environment. Additionally, the prayers are a resource for youth worship.







God's Not Finished With Me Yet


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Sunday morning. Church as usual. The worship team finished singing, the offering was collected. Pastor Craft turned the service over to me. I ascended to the pulpit. "Have you ever wrestled with God? I have," I declared. My sermon was about the importance of being honest with yourself and sharing your struggles with others. I invited those who were proud of their deliverance to join me on the platform, but how could I reciprocate given my hidden proclivities? I felt the urging of the Holy Spirit to admit my own struggle. Confession was good for the soul, right? Yet, I continued to wrestle with God. I can't tell them, Lord. What will they think of me? How can I hurt them by exposing my shame? This will just kill them. But the prompting of the Spirit was unmistakable... So I named the beast.




Swan's Soup and Salad


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Funny and delightfully heart-nourishing stories that help the reader to feel better and live longer from Dr. Dennis Swanberg, the host of the nationally broadcast television show, Swan's Place and author of Is Your Love Tank Full?, and Swan's Soup and Salad. Dennis Swanberg, "The Minister of Encouragement," delivers deliciously funny and delightfully heart-nourishing stories that will help you feel better and live longer. Well, at least feel better. With every page you will find yourself snickering at the antics of people from Swanberg's past or laughing at stories that reveal a side of life you recognize as your own. From "Funeral-Home Fans and Tongue Depressors" to "Zipper Revenge," you will find Swanberg's humor contagious and his heartwarming view of life a great source of encouragement. Have a taste of life from Dennis Swanberg's Soup & Salad, and you will definitely come back for seconds.







Blessed to Be a Blessing


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In December of 2000, the authors husband, Randall, fell from a deer stand while hunting and broke both legs in several places. Randall had always been a strong, healthy, hardworking man with a wonderful job, but this took him and his family to a very low place in their lives. He spent three months in the hospital and had five surgeries to repair his legs. The doctors said he would never walk again! Shirley carried many burdens during that time including tending to a crippled and broken man and handling crashing finances because he was unable to work. Feeling really hopeless and alone, she shed many tears and prayed very hard. One night (actually about 2:00 a.m. in February of 2001), she sat up on the edge of her cot in her husbands hospital room and begin to write in a journal she was keeping. When she finished writing her prayer to God, she read it and realized that it was in the form of a poem (Why Are You So Afraid, My Child)! Since that time the poetry has flowed from her heart in a miraculous way. And she has written a huge collection of poetry! She believes the poetry is a gift from God to help her express what she is feeling deep inside. It flows from her heart in a matter of minutes and falls onto the page in poetry form! She praises God for this gift!




Strength for the Journey


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A 52-week devotional based on Holy Scripture, including: AN ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS ADDICTIONS AND THE STRUGGLE WITHIN THAT I MAY KNOW HIM LOVING THE WOUNDED AMONG US CHRIST, THE HOPE OF GLORY You will be inspired, encouraged, and challenged!