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There were many godly women leaders in the Old and New Testament of the Bible. These leaders include Deborah the prophet and judge, Abigail the wise one, Mary the mother of Jesus, Phoebe the deacon, Esther the Queen, Tabitha full of good works, and Eve the mother of all living. The women leaders of the Bible contributed much to their time and ours. There are many women of today who are contributing much as ministers, deacons, and teachers. God is using godly women like our biblical examples and those referenced from our modern world.

7 Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants I will give this land.” And there he built an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him. (Genesis 12:7, NKJV, emphasis added) What are they fighting about? This question was asked in a Bible study at my house not too long after the Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023. The answer to this question is that Israel, and the Jewish people are fighting for their very survival. This book is about the survival of Israel and the Jewish people. We will study the history of Israel and Jewish people, and some of the ...

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4, KJV, emphasis added) What does the Bible say is the last enemy to be conquered by Jesus? Death is the last enemy to be conquered (1 Corinthians 15:26). Eventually, we all see the death of family and friends. There is always the sadness of separation. How do you feel when your mother or father dies? How do you feel when a brother or sister dies or a close friend? How do you feel when a spouse that ...

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11, KJV) The three wise men brought the baby Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Every December 25th Christmas day, we celebrate the birth of Jesus with the giving of gifts to family and friends. St. Nicholas was well known as a kind and generous man who gave gifts and thus contributed heavily to building up the tradition of giving gifts on ...

What is thought? The Cambridge dictionary defines thought as the act of thinking about or considering, an idea or opinion, or a set of ideas about a particular subject. Synonyms for “thought” include idea, conception, concept, impression, notion, deliberation, and reflection. The Bible says God’s thoughts are nothing like man’s thoughts. God’s thoughts are righteous and holy. Mankind’s thoughts tend to be evil. Our thoughts are the precursors of our actions whether these thoughts be good or evil. We become what we think about. If we dwell on negative thoughts, our whole attitude...

What is love? You love your spouse. You love your children. You love your parents. You love your friends. You love God. You love chocolate cake and ice cream! The English language has one word for love. The Greek language has four words for love (eros, philia, storge, and agape). What is true love? What is God’s agape love? God is our example of true, agape love. God loved people so much that He gave his only Son, that whoever would believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. A person who does not know God cannot love in the truest sense. Love is more than a feeling. Our ...

The hidden mysteries of the bible are there for us to search out. Proverbs 25:2 says “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of Kings is to search out a matter,” (NKJV). God conceals nuggets of truth, so His children can search them out. Almost, like a treasure hunt. Hidden in plain sight. God has chosen to hide his mysteries from the wise and intellectual and reveal them to children. The Bible was written by men moved by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is who reveals to us the mysteries of the Bible. He reveals the mysteries to us when we humble ourselves and come ...

Why did God create mankind? What is fellowship? How do you have fellowship with God? How did God restore our broken fellowship? How do you love God? This book answers these questions.Our heart seems to have a built-in cry to God. A heart that cries out to be filled with God. Nothing else satisfies the heart of mankind. We fill ourselves with work, hobbies, relationships and are never satisfied until we find God and have fellowship with Him. God is heartbroken when our fellowship with Him is interrupted for any reason.

The “Great Commission” given by Jesus is usually talked about in the context of making disciples and baptizing them. But, this is only half of the verse. The other half of the verse says to teach His disciples to observe all the things that Jesus taught. This is often overlooked.So, teaching is a very important part of the “Great Commission” given by Jesus. It is so important to preach and evangelize and make new converts to Christianity, but it is just as important to teach the new converts the commandments of Christ. Jesus was the “Great Teacher”. Jesus spent more time ...

A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, “You Are mad; you are not like us.” –St Anthony the GreatThis book was written by co-author Mark Sundy (wrote chapters 3 and 4 and most of the conclusion) and co-author, Craig Daugherty, (wrote chapters 1 and 2 and most of introduction) to discuss the topic of “sin.”We have a serious problem. A deadly problem, if you will. It is called “sin.”St. Anthony the Great was a prophet; born in 251 in Egypt and is known as the Father of All Monks. Despite the fact that he ...

Some people might measure the success of a church by how many members it has or how big the offering is. The real success of a church is measured by the poetry, the paintings, the sculptures, the engravings, and most importantly the relationships, the love for God, and the devotion to God that the Chapel has inspired. Ransom Canyon Memorial Church does just that. A church that God built through the prayers and faith of many volunteers, skilled craftsmen, artists, poets, sculptors, engravers, workers, and painters. Ransom Canyon Memorial Church inspires people to love God and to love each ...

The Lord is merciful! The Lord is also gracious, does not anger easily, and is full of mercy. The mercy of God is like a vast ocean. In fact, it is like a pebble dropped into the middle of a vast ocean. This ocean is God’s mercy, and the pebble is us and our sin. Just like the pebble is surrounded by the ocean, we are surrounded by God’s love and mercy. This book discusses God’s mercy, and how to live in God’s mercy.

And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.(Colossians 1:17, NKJV , emphasis added)What is the center of all things? Or, who is the center of all things? Who is Jesus Christ? We will answer these questions in this book.St. Patrick had the right idea in his “Breastplate Prayer.” Christ was the center of St. Patrick’s life. Part of his prayer goes like this:Christ with me,Christ before me,Christ behind me,Christ in me,Christ beneath me,Christ above me,Christ on my right,Christ on my left,Christ when I lie down,Christ when I sit down,Christ when I arise,Christ in the ...

This book is about rivalry and the devastating consequences it can lead to. Rivalry stems from the need to be accepted. This need to be accepted is rooted in our insecurities especially among siblings vying for the attention and favor of their parents. Many of the examples used in this book are incidents of sibling rivalry between brothers and sisters. Even the example of the disciples of Jesus, though not related by blood, were spiritual brothers. Rivalry is a deadly trap that can destroy you. Rivalry leads to envy and jealousy. Envy and jealousy leads to bickering, fighting, hatred, and ...

What does warm honey have to do with the Bible? The word “Honey” occurs 61 times in the New King James Version of the Bible. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land flowing with “milk and honey”. “Milk and honey” are used in this case as a metaphor representing God’s blessings. Jesus ate fish and honey with his disciples after he was resurrected (Luke 24:42). In this case, the honey represented the joy that Jesus and the disciples experienced at their reunion and of the resurrection of Jesus.Honey is symbolic for joy, prosperity, good health, God’s blessings, and ...

The hidden mysteries of the bible are there for us to search out. This is volume 2 of “Unraveling the Mysteries”. This book explores what it means to be “consecrated” or “set apart” for the purposes of God. This book is about searching out those mysteries God has placed in the Bible. Two of those mysteries are included here. Those mysteries include “The Finger of God” and “Samson’s Strength” and what they have to do with “consecration “. Let’s begin to understand these enigmas.

This book is the 2nd edition of “Surrender to Mercy”. It has been re-edited with additional material. According to the above verse of scripture, we are supposed to love mercy. But what is mercy? The word “mercy” occurs 275 times in the Bible. What are the eyes of mercy? What are acts of mercy? This book answers these questions. It discusses God’s mercy and how-to-live-in God’s mercy.

This book is about “Hot topics”. These topics include: God’s Sovereignty, Human Intimacy, the Sins of Sodom, and Christmas. Have you ever wondered where God is when you go through hard times like the loss of a job, bankruptcy, and especially the death of a loved one?The 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic caused millions of deaths. The 2019-2020 coronavirus pandemic is currently sweeping across the world causing thousands of deaths. If God is in control, then why do these things happen?What were the sins of Sodom? Why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah with fire and brimstone? What is the...

This book is a sequel to the book “Golden Pearls of Wisdom”. The first book contained 12 chapters with 14 “Golden Pearls” of wisdom. The sequel contains 18 chapters with 19 “Golden Pearls” of wisdom. The sequel continues to enlighten the mind with the deeper things of God. This book is intended to help you acquire wisdom from the pages of the Bible. Obtaining wisdom through God’s interaction with mankind over vast periods of time!

The Bible says to clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. This book focuses on kindness. Isn’t it amazing that you can put on kindness like you can put on your clothes. Like you put on your pants or your shirt. Acting in kindness is a daily choice. The Oxford English Dictionary defines kindness as being friendly, generous, and considerate. I believe men in particular having trouble being kind. It doesn’t come naturally to us. Kindness is a quality that we men really have to work at. It seems to come much easier to women. The women in our lives ...