Missionary Onboard!
0$3.99 – $14.99Missionary Onboard! gives you a snapshot preview of Christian missions and the types of Christian missions, including the benefits of Christian missions, an in-depth explanation of who is a missionary, types of missionaries, roles, and duties on the various types of missions, Christian versus Christianity, who is a Christian, what is Christianity, and what is a mission.
The book has a handbook of instruction for Christian missionaries, which includes the expectations of the Christian missionary, spoken language, body language, appearance, dress code, hygiene, footwear, accessories, hair and makeup, scheduling, safety, entertainment, music, television, radio, movies, videos, DVDs, internet, electronics, and computer equipment, camera, reading materials, group activities. It also includes instruction on the law of chastity, relationships among missionaries, mission leaders, the opposite sex, counseling, children, additional community service, local laws and customs, finances, offerings, housing, physical and temporal well-being, transportation, health, security, missionary assignment, responsibilities while on a mission trip, selling of goods, making promises, and the host country perception.
The book gives an example of how to establish an outreach mission ministry and the author’s personal notes, including her experiences, missionary journeys, and those who influenced her life in becoming a missionary for the Lord.
Jamal and the Large Mirror: Volume 2
0$3.99 – $13.99Jamal was a fifth grader living in Brooklyn, New York, with his mother and older brother. The two boys’ father was killed in a helicopter accident during his military service in Iraq. Before he left, though. Jamal’s dad gave his youngest son some life lessons, including “If it’s to be, it’s up to me,” about taking responsibility for one’s personal choices and actions. Using a large mirror in their home, Jamal’s father also told his son that there was a large community behind them that they couldn’t see but was giving the mirror gazer strength and support. The community that Jamal ultimately envisioned included his father as well as the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., former President Barack Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and others. The goal of the mirror lesson was to enforce in Jamal the assurance that he was not alone, even when his father could not be with him physically.
This wonderful book is enhanced by illustrations by Brian Rivera. The story acknowledges the realities of a father’s leaving to go to war and the impact his death has on his family. The author also illustrates that an important component in the process of resolution, as well as in healing to process grief, is to acknowledge the feelings that everyone experiences. The mirror serves as an excellent tool to help the protagonist cope, not only when his father leaves but throughout his life. While the book would benefit from some additional editing, the vital life lessons, as well as the compassion and integrity of Jamal’s father, are reflected throughout this inspirational tale. Seals’ poignant yet encouraging story is well worth reading.
Forgiveness: Learning How to Forgive
0$3.99 – $18.99Forgiveness: Learning How to Forgive is a book for people who have been deeply hurt and caught in a vortex of anger, depression, and resentment. Dr. Julia Frazier White shares how forgiveness can reduce anxiety and depression while increasing self-esteem and hopefulness toward one’s future. This fresh new work demonstrates how forgiveness, approached in the correct manner, benefits the forgiver more than the forgiven. Filled with wisdom and warm encouragement, the book leads the reader on a path that will bring clarity and peace.
It is simply not enough to say that one should forgive. To fully embrace this life-changing principle, one must learn how to forgive. The purpose of this book is to do just that-offer practical, professional, and spiritual tools that can serve as a healing platform for those embracing this important journey. True, powerful stories of forgiving are also included in this book, which shows why making the decision to forgive is the most courageous choice a person can ever make.
“This book will help you to first allow yourself to forgive and experience the redemptive power it contains toward helping to restore yourself first. Then, you will gain the strength to assist others to overcome the brokenness through forgiveness where new life and love awaits,” the author says. “When we forgive,” she says, “we set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner we set free is us.” In an easy-to-read yet astute analysis of the meaning and value of forgiveness, Dr. White teaches the reader that forgiveness is a way of healing. She takes as her model sound biblical principles.
Jamal and the Large Mirror (Spanish Edition)
0$3.99 – $10.99Jamal vive en Brooklyn, New York, en una de las históricas casas de piedra rojiza, con su madre y su hermano mayor. Su padre murió en la guerra de Irak en un accidente de helicóptero. Tienen este espejo grande y sorprendente, que ha estado en la familia durante muchos años. El padre de Jamal antes de morir le enseñó a Jamal cómo ir al espejo y hablar un dicho positivo e inspirador en el espejo porque cree que la vida y la muerte están en el poder de la lengua. Su padre quería enseñarle a Jamal que no estaba solo, y que estaba parado frente a estadounidenses poderosos y una comunidad fuerte. El espejo es solo un símbolo de la fuerza continua que su padre le enseñó a Jamal y a su hermano.
Outrageous Fortune: Meditations on Living Through a Pandemic and Troubled Times
0$3.99 – $11.99Navigating through troubled times is often fearful, terrifying, and disappointing. We want to make decisions that move us along, but we are also fearful about making the wrong choice. Especially, during this pandemic, we are fearful about our lives being touched by others, but with a deep desire to stay connected. These meditations trace the emotional upheaval of our struggle as well as provide hopeful solace in the struggle itself. Philosophers, sociologists, psychologists, spiritual advisors, and theologians are useful sources for this journey. In my endeavor to clarify and advance the singularity of our struggle, I have gleaned from many of those listed above. But most of all I have endeavored to dive into my own vulnerability, connecting myself to the human struggle for security and love.
A Different Kind of Hero
0$3.99 – $11.99“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13, NKJV
Armed with unshakeable faith and a powerful conviction, Indiana Jamison Thompson embarks on a remarkable journey that transcends the boundaries of his once-promising NFL career. Through the twists and turns of life, he discovers a new path as he embraces family, embraces the Naval Academy, and follows the courageous footsteps of his father into the noble ranks of the U.S. Marines. With every step, Indy’s unwavering dedication to his beliefs fuels his relentless pursuit of greatness, forging unbreakable bonds with his brothers-in-arms. But when destiny lands him in a distant and treacherous land, an encounter with a young girl sets in motion a chain of harrowing events that not only endanger Indy and his fellow marines but also threaten the very existence of an entire village. In the face of unimaginable dangers, Indy’s unyielding spirit and his unshakable trust in a higher power will be tested like never before. Will his unwavering commitment to his beliefs be enough to overcome the perils that lie ahead and safeguard the lives of those he holds dear? Discover the extraordinary journey of faith, courage, and sacrifice that awaits in this gripping tale of hope, redemption, and the power to overcome any obstacle. Prepare to be captivated as Indy’s story unfolds, leaving you inspired, breathless, and believing that truly, with the strength bestowed upon him, he can conquer all challenges in the name of love, honor, and faith.
My Paper Children
0$5.99 – $17.99A book of photos and poems by Michele Heeney spanning 45 years, from the mountains of Western Pennsylvania to the sixties in San Francisco and beyond. It includes photos and poems from West Africa, Mexico, Hawaii, the Central Coast of California and New Mexico.
STEP BY STEP DISCIPLESHIP
0$17.99A disciple is a follower of Jesus Christ through reflecting on his teaching and service to humanity. The book suggests ways a disciple can emulate Jesus through building trust, love, forgiveness, generosity, and suffering.
Cómo Procrear Una Familia Sana
1$3.99 – $9.99Cómo procrear una familia sana es una obra de literatura basada en una experiencia de familia por casi 30 años. En ella encontrará el lector la fórmula de como tener una familia hermosa. Este libro está en una forma fácil de leer, y en un lenguaje fácil de entender. En el mismo se enseña cómo vencer los obstáculos que hay en la vida para poder procrear la familia deseada.
Discovering My Royal Heritage While Surviving in Black Skin
0$3.99 – $22.99Surviving in Black Skin is an illuminating virtual journey within the black skin of the author whose life was abruptly uprooted from his southern home in Mobile, Alabama, and transplanted onto the western coast of Los Angeles, California. The reader learns that his family’s abrupt transplantation was part of a much larger southern exodus of people in black skins in reaction to the tortuous lynching of a 14-year-old kid named Emmitt Till. It’s quite a paradox that the continued lynching’s (6500 between 1865 and 1950), like the late George Floyd, didn’t limit the murders to the South.
The consequence of the covert and overt racism Webster experienced while living through the paradox of racial integration in high school, college, the Navy, as well as his workplace, provides the reader with Webster’s vision of the institutionalized xenophobia which exploded into the Watts Rebellion of 1965. Webster introduces the reader to the launching of: Black Student Unions, the Black Panthers, the Congress of Racial Equality, and some of their leaders such as Malcolm X, Huey Newton, Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davis and the non-violent crusade of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. The author culminates these encounters by taking the reader out of the United States of America, to Africa’s Egypt only to discover his great ancestry; Pharaohs in Black Skins who were the original authors of the first written language, literally the very African birth of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The reality that an advanced civilization of people in black skins, were the authors of the civilization of Ancient Egypt has not only been dismissed, but vehemently condemned by conventional Egyptologists, archaeologists, and even the present Arabian Egyptian government.
The reader will take away from this book a better sense of “WHAT HAPPENED?” How the ancestorial history of people in black skins was literally transformed into the Greek, Jewish, and Islamic history, while “Black History” is relegated to “Slave History.” Why are the names of the great Pharaohs not mentioned in the bible. The names of nearly every prince and priest are spelled out; first, second and third cousins; first and second wives; beggars and even prostitutes are named, but the names of the most important and powerful men and women in the world at the time are not mentioned. The king lists of pharaohs who ruled the most powerful and civilized country in the world for over three-thousand years aren’t named. The leaders that provided the very blueprint for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are never named, but simply referred to as pharaoh. Could it simply be because they were in Black Skins?
The reader will eventually discover that we are all just one human race with one common heritage.
AFRICA
Caleb’s Journey
0$3.99 – $22.99A timeless narrative of struggle, determination, and faith, Caleb’s Journey by Sidney Little proves to be a learned and inspired account of life in the ancient walled city of Jerusalem. Written for Christians and lovers of history, this epic novel of historical fiction follows a simple man named Caleb from his first encounter with John the Baptist to the crucifixion of Jesus, and through the early days of the siege on Jerusalem until the city fell in 70 A.D. Vast, sweeping and relevant, actual events are relived as readers embark on a triumphant journey of one man’s passion and honor. When Jesus walked this earth, Rome ruled the world, and with one bloody battle after the other, the Romans finally laid claim to the birthplace of Christianity. Early citizens were faced with trials, tribulations, and heartache as they wrestled with their spirituality and the forces of war and aggression.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE MADE A GOD FOR A DAY?…Understanding The Essence and Mystery of Love
0$4.99 – $19.99WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE MADE A GOD FOR A DAY, is a book that depicts the essence and power of God’s love by blending fictional characters into Biblical truth. It points out what the fundamental role of the church in modem society should be. In other words, instead of condemning others by being judgmental in our self-righteousness, we can just demonstrate the love of God from our hearts, and do the most good to our fellow human beings.
This book unequivocally reveals the common errors in today’s church and how “the body of Christ” (the Church) has traded its basic responsibility for materialism, money, and fame; thus, leaving the members languishing in the sea of doubt, bemusement, manipulation, lies, insecurity, and deception. As a result, the faithful are gradually turning away from the truth to find solace outside of the church, seeking answers in man’s philosophies and other religions.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE MADE A GOD FOR A DAY, brings us back to the basics and teaches the true meaning of the Christian faith as it relates to the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ (Yehoshua), especially as it is written in Matthew 25: 31-46 respectively.
Holy Spirit, Help Me Be…
0$3.99 – $18.99This book was written to help kids to be mindful of others, to help them understand that the Holy Spirit is always present, and if they welcome the Holy Spirit in their lives, he will help them to be kind, thoughtful, and giving to others. Also, to help them know Christ Jesus loves them and wants them to obey his words, instruction, and teaching. To help them know if they make a mistake Jesus will forgive them, and that they can be free to be whom God called them to be.
A Silent Cry
0$5.99 – $11.99It’s easy for anyone to feel isolated and alone, especially when we feel confused or embarrassed by the experiences we have. Sometimes those we should trust most are the ones who do us harm – and sometimes those we turn to for help surprise us by turning away. When this happens, we learn to distrust others and even ourselves.
These are the heart-wrenching realities facing a young woman named Clair in the pages of A Silent Cry. Enduring sexual abuse at a young age, as well as other personal abuses throughout her life, Clair must struggle with the difficult realization that her family is not a source of safety and security for her. These traumas teach her to feel different, victimized, and defenseless, even into her adult years, and the result is severe depression. Afraid to trust anyone yet afraid of turning them away, Clair eventually reaches out to the counsel of a caring aunt, who tries to show her an alternative to her lonely life through faith in God and finding peace within herself.
The story of Clair’s strong will to move forward, and her aunt’s sincere words and guidance, offers hope for those experiencing similar personal dilemmas, as well as inspiration to those who can reach out to help a loved one through unimaginable difficulties in life.
The Special Little Star
0$3.99 – $9.99“Twinkle, twinkle, little star . . .”
Look up into the sky at night. Way up in the heavens, stars shine brightly down upon you. Some are large, glistening spots, but others are small twinkling specks. The Special Little Star is a tale of one of those stars. He is a small star with big dreams. He dreams of being like the other, larger stars, of no longer being teased because he doesn’t shine as brightly. When joy and happiness enter the world in the form of a tiny baby boy, this special star may just get his wish. Tracy Filigenzi gives a new angle to the Christmas story. The Special Little Star tells the story of the Christmas star, the brightly shining star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem and then to baby Jesus. Children will read this heartwarming tale again and again.
Making Your Own Reality: A Survival Story
0$5.99 – $18.99Making Your Own Reality is a collection of the experiences that guided James Meade, Jr. from being an animal-like survivor of a massive brain injury to being a Ph.D in Psychology and an internationally-known speaker who has shared with audiences around the United States and the world. Dr. Meade has worked with brain-injured individuals and their families around the world and has seen people create miracles that even other professionals thought could never happen. Dr. Meade does not cure people but has watched people make their own miracles. Much of what he writes describes what he has experienced and seen changed his own life and the lives of others.
Al Sibert, Ph.D, the author of The Survivor Personality, who wrote that Dr. James P. Meade, Jr., “is a man who KNOWS what this is all about.”
Memories Are A Reflection of Our Past
0$3.99 – $14.99In today’s world, it’s hard to find a book that will bring pleasure to the heart and soul.
This being my second edition book, “Memories are a Reflection of our Past.” I, thought of how, everyone likes to replay memories from their past, that were heart warming or just plain funny, they made you laugh or brought on a giggle!
As you read my Inspirational Stories from my Book, take to heart that the book will bring messages that are positive and healthy for you to read. God gave us gifts to share with the world around us, to uplift, encourage, bring on curiosity, and to conform our lives to the principles and teachings of Jesus and let his teachings guide us and live through us in our daily lives. My novel is highly recommended and creatively written to bring joy and happiness to your reading adventure!
But You, Who Do You Say That I Am?: Jesus, A Friend Or An Acquaintance?
0$3.99 – $9.99Self-reflection and self-evaluation are two events that occur in every intelligible human being at a certain point in life. In assessing ourselves we look for ways to approve or improve it for a better quality of life. Often times this self-assessment would focus solely on monetary acquisitions. Living our lives to the fullest is suitable for all mankind. It’s a great objective to strive for while it’s very important to assess our spiritual life from time to time and strengthen this beautiful relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ. This sacrificial death of Jesus happened only for one reason: To reconcile the world with the Master of the Universe. Our spiritual health depends greatly on our spiritual wealth for God is Spirit. The questions to ask yourself are the following: Can you testify about Jesus? And if so, Who do I say that He is? Amen.
Above All
0$9.99Above All is an extensive exploration and expansion of the themes found in Psalm 22. This psalm delves into the deep connection Christ had with God at his birth, the apparent betrayal he experienced during his earthly mission, and the glorious outcomes that arise from his suffering. The author skillfully combines references from both the Old Testament and New Testament along with their creative imagination to craft a narrative about God’s loving purpose for humanity, the plan for redemption from the fall, and, above all, the fulfillment of that redemption.
Above All also offers insights into the reasons behind the wicked and terrible events that occur daily in the world and provides an explanation for why God does not always intervene. The story commences by imagining the thoughts of Jesus while he is on the cross at Calvary, and it places the reader in the role of a spectator, allowing them to witness what Jesus perceives, experiences, and does, starting from his time in the Garden of Gethsemane to the following three days after his crucifixion.
Stories From The Boxcar: A Spiritual Journey
0$4.99 – $54.99Frank Varro, author of ‘Stories from the Boxcar,’ is a retired Methodist pastor, prison and hospice chaplain, missionary, teacher, counselor, and musician. He is from a three-generation family of China missionaries. This ‘Quilogy’ (five-books-in-one) is the story of his paternal Hungarian-immigrant heritage, and his maternal-missionary heritage. It relates to his father’s boyhood home-a boxcar on a siding in Regina, Saskatchewan-from which came his father’s many stories and life’s lessons, which is the theme of Dr. Varro’s book, pictures of his own life, struggles, victories, and detours along the way. The journey takes us through his international childhood in Alaska, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and five states of the U.S. He graduated from Morrison Academy, a Taiwan missionary boarding school; he also graduated from Seattle Pacific University, where he met and married Margo Moore, his accompanist-now his wife of fifty-six years. The story goes on with their own radio and TV missionary work, and teachers at Taipei American School in Taiwan; it continues with the birth of their daughter in Taiwan, and an around-the-world trip through Asia and Europe; then back to Seattle at the University of Washington-earning a Masters of Music, and Doctor of Music Arts in Choral Conducting degrees. He taught elementary, middle school, high school, and college music in Taiwan, Seattle, Oregon, Ohio, and Texas. After fifteen years as teacher and college music professor, Dr. Varro held music positions in churches, and founded two community music ensembles. Following times of spiritual struggle and renewal, he graduated from Houston Graduate School of Theology with Masters of Divinity, Masters of Arts in Counseling, and Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling degrees. He trained and was Staff Counselor at Samaritan Counseling Center in Houston. He founded Varro Counseling, spending the next twenty-two years in pastoral counseling, free-lance music, prison, and retreat ministries, as an ordained minister, in first the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, then the United Methodist Church, and finally the Global Methodist Church.
The last two books outline his spiritual struggle and renewal before ordination. He and Margo are parents of Shelley, born in Taiwan; Steve, born in Oregon; and Rob, born in Ohio; they have five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He and Margo have lived in Houston, Texas, for thirty-nine years.
