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Between Sept. 3-11, The Fuller Center for Housing will build, renovate or dedicate homes for at least 100 low-income families as part of the second annual Millard Fuller Legacy Build. More than 1,000 will volunteer across the country and around the world to help complete at least 100 simple, decent homes from Idaho …

Sometimes all it takes is one person doing one random act of kindness to change a life. What would life be like if millions of people reached out every week and showed love to people around them? Not for personal gain but because they had been given a gift that had transformed …

LCPL Alan Williams, recent graduate of the CSTF spirituality training and spiritual certification course, had applied his learning in a different way. “The old joke, there are no atheist in foxholes, is seriously taken when you are pinned down,” says Alan. “However, the general chaplaincy program misses all the needs out here. They simple can’t …

A pastor from Colorado is encouraging Christians to practice profiling as a means of expressing their faith. It’s not about a person’s race or ethnicity, however. Much to the contrary, it’s about connecting with others on a spiritual level and approaching them as Jesus would. “Profiling raises the specter of racial prejudice, …

PrideResearch.com recently completed an online study of terminally ill persons using online volunteer study group.  In group one, the patients were given a non-philosophical book about a an attorney called the Man Who Sued God.  A second group, were provided with a copy of Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source by Reece W. Manley. Both books …

Six months following the earthquake that destroyed Haiti’s capital city, The Fuller Center for Housing is raising permanent shelter to give some of the 1.6 million displaced Haitians a place to call home. The Fuller Center is asking for volunteer teams to travel to Haiti and help build homes. “We’re ready to …

Fellowship Technologies and The Table Project are pleased to announce the formation of an exciting new partnership that will combine the best in church management software with an innovative new social community platform. This partnership will give churches more opportunities than ever before to effectively and efficiently manage their church while …

Leadership in environmentalism and sustainability from a community of activist thinkers in their sixties, seventies and eighties? It’s a reality at Pilgrim Place, guided by the ethos of walking lightly on God’s earth. Pilgrim Place, a community of people who have served in religious or humanitarian non-profit organizations where residents continue their lifelong journey of …

The Board of Directors of Pilgrim Place, a senior community of retired Christian clergy, missionaries and non-profit professionals, was one of four groups cited in an article in the May/June issue of FutureAge magazine, for their collective work in generative thinking. FutureAge is a publication of AAHSA (American Association of Homes & …

This weekend, Northland, A Church Distributed will host a backpack drive to collect school supplies for families in need in Central Florida, as well as those affected by the oil spill in Houma, La. Northland’s connection to Houma is a virtual one. The church is partnering with one of its online congregants, Terri …

Thinking of changing your career? Perhaps the helping professions have an opening for you. Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Day Guide and WorkbookTM by Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM is creating not only a volley of incredible reviews but also a demand for qualified coaches, counselors, pastoral counselors and spirituality coaches. “The book is …

Thinking of changing your career?  Perhaps the helping professions have an opening for you. Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Day Guide and WorkbookTM by Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM is creating not only a volley of incredible reviews but also a demand for qualified coaches, counselors, pastoral counselors and spirituality coaches. “The book is an incredible …

A new, unauthorized publication, A History of the Urantia Papers, reveals the untold story of The Urantia Book. Over 500,000 copies of The Urantia Book are in print, yet it has never been promoted. It contains 2097 pages, over a million words, and yet no one knows who authored it. The …

Wake up or die in the nightmares of corporate espionage, greed, corruption, and armed anger.  INCEPTION writer and director, Christopher Nolan, heralds “528″ as the “code” through which social transformation, involving music, is achieved. The new Hollywood blockbuster has moviegoers nationwide curious about the source of a mysterious code used in the plot involving music played …

Follow a spirited young wife and mother as she embarks on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and wisdom in Retreat to Vision (published by Trafford Publishing), the exciting new novel by Ann Hastings. Set on a ranch in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Retreat to Vision introduces Jen Riley, a mother of …

Dr. Reece Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM, has been named by the International Association Near Death Studies as a panelist at the International Conference for IANDS on September 2 - 4, 2010 in Denver, Colorado.  The event is acknowledged as the premier scientific review of near death studies  by International researchers and scientists. Dr. Manley will be …

Questions about the afterlife took on new answers for Dr. Reece Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM, who’s book has been profiled in The Journal of Near Death Studies - one of the few scientific journals to explore near death experiences.  Rev. Dick Dinges recently called Dr. Manley’s experience into the afterlife the “most revealing, descriptive experience” …

The divorce rate in Africa is on the rise and many say the new traditions of modern day marriages are to blame. Established author and marriage expert, Rev. Iruoma Iheanyi Hycenth addresses the concern by providing readers with a guide to marital success in Modern Marriage in Africa (published by …

Each of the twelve Apostles of Christ had his own personality and leadership style. Author Dr. Johnny J. Boudreaux says it should not be surprising, then, that individuals sharing the lessons of Jesus will each have his or her own way of doing it. “Many leaders today are uncomfortable with another’s approach to ministry,” says Dr. …

Advocate USA Publishing is pleased to announce the availability of a powerful new report entitled The Christian Writers’ Insider Report. The report is a 51 page eBook showing step by step actions for Christian authors and writers to take to obtain publishing for less than $5.00. “Self-publishing for Christian writers and authors is usually required …

“Spiritual Watchers Over the Nations: An End Time Spiritual Battle Amplification Strategy” (published by WestBow Press) presents a globalized message of the need for expedient intercessory prayer. Author Esther Ken Achua Gwan provides a much-needed tactical design for effective spiritual warfare. Her goal is to provoke every intercessor and every Christian to call upon the …

“Marshmallows in the Sky: Twenty-Three Articles on Christianity Based on Life Experiences” (published by WestBow Press) presents a compilation of stories that addresses Christianity and Christian living in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. In this new spirituality book, author Nancy Hamilton draws inspiration from her everyday experiences and observations to contrast or draw parallels to …

Congregants at Northland Church in Longwood, Fla., are used to being welcomed by friendly greeters when they arrive for church on Sunday morning. This weekend, a few of those greeters … will have four legs and a tail. June 26-28 has been designated as Disaster Response Weekend at the church and will feature some of the …

“Pregnant at 16″ (published by WestBow Press) provides a firsthand account of the realities of being a teenage mother. In this memoir, author Lori Ghiata Bowser shares her personal experience of becoming pregnant when she was just 16 years old, and how the shock and embarrassment of a teenage pregnancy in the 1970s was a …

The relationship between father and daughter is meant to be a strong, beautiful echo of God’s love, and it was for author Faith Parker - until her father died. A self-proclaimed daddy’s girl, Parker was lost without her father’s guidance and found herself in a personal wilderness of grief and loss. But through her painful, …

PrideCoach.com is the new online practice of Dr. Reece Manley, spirituality expert and progressive Christian writer, providing pastoral counseling services especially tailored for the gay and lesbian community. The new site is to encourage Spiritual Recovery for gay and lesbian persons. Gay and lesbian people suffer disproportionate levels of depression, anxiety, low life satisfaction scores and …

A new online bookstore featuring the works of spirituality expert and progressive Christian writer Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM, has opened on the web and aims to provide quality summer reading to the author’s fans at substantial savings.  The site also offers opportunities to take advantage of Dr. Manley’s online spiritual coaching. SpiritBooks.Info features …

Scheduled to speak at a packed auditorium on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 4 – 7, 2010) the first experience for a preview audience was moved to their feet by Reece Manley’s Spirit Thinking Series Seminar for the Virginia Beach United Church of Christ members and Fellowship of Inner Light members who previewed the event. A …

Just in time for the summer camp season, CampRatingz.com has reached two important benchmarks, and now boasts over 23,000 consumer reviews of more than 4,000 camps, across the United States & Canada. The four-year-old website provides “Real Opinions from Seasoned Camp Families.” It allows anyone to post and read independent reviews for all types …

For many Christians a contemporary manual on how to walk with Christ has been a missing component in their personal libraries. In his new book, “Through Life Christ Brings Changes” (published by AuthorHouse), Apostle Vernon Jones fills that void by giving readers the tools to “a better relationship with God and His prodigal son.” In this …

Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM has made another large contribution to the gay and lesbian youth of Texas in the form of the donation of proceeds of his new memoir, All Gays Go to Heaven. According to the Dallas Voice, Dr. Manley has become a driven spirituality expert bringing a message of inclusive compassionate …

The American Professional Pastoral Counseling Association has established its online presence located at www.appcaonline.info for the advocacy of the pastoral counseling and life coaching industries. The site offers a membership which imposes adherence to a consumer advocacy creed and operational statement. In return, members receive a vote of integrity from a source the public trusts. “There …

The American Professional Pastoral Counseling Association, America’s oldest Pastoral Counseling association has made a radical move in dropping the requirement of its membership to be of the Christian faith. “It was time to face the fact that we were causing divisions rather than diversity,” says Kate Elder, spokesperson for APPCA.  “It’s something we voted on last …

False accounting practices. Securities fraud. “Predatory” mortgage lenders. Car companies mismanaged into bankruptcy. A quick review of recent headlines might lead one to conclude that America’s system of capitalism is the most corrupt economic system on the planet. Not so, say a pair of Christian authors, who contend that capitalism, properly understood, is consistent with some …

International television star Bear Grylls, who has braved some of the toughest terrains known to man, recently revealed to Relevant magazine that his biggest challenge wasn’t climbing Mount Everest or putting his survival skills to the test on Man Vs. Wild … but tackling life’s most difficult questions. “It’s been a wiggly, messy journey that is …

The thought that the end is near is a haunting one, and many of us are brought to consider what answers lie in God’s holy word. Nelda Larson and Janette Trost sought out these revelations from the pages of the Bible and have compiled their findings in their new book, “Only His Sheep Will Raise …

Divorce can be a stressful experience. It can take a long time to recover from it. In his new book,  Finding The Right Man for You: Dating Advice For Women, Lawrence J. Danks says that while it makes sense to take some time to collect yourself afterward that you shouldn’t take too long because you …

Emily Spencer, 11-year-old daughter of a wealthy shipping merchant and his Italian wife, watches as her life is torn apart one night by a devastating fire that steals away the security of her station and becomes the catalyst for her coming-of-age. Weakened but not defeated, her inspiring journey is chronicled in Shirley Emmett’s poignant new …

How to find the right man isn’t easy. The process gets more complicated by the comparative shortage of men and the many requirements women set when they are trying to find a husband.  That shrinks the pool of eligible men even further. Trying to find a husband after thirty-five adds even a greater degree of …

According to researchers, overall membership in American churches is up this year to 147.3 million - just under half of the U.S. population. This summer, a ministry that has engaged more than 14 million people worldwide with the Gospel will hold a conference designed to help America’s churches reach the other half. Held June 22-23 at …

WestBow Press, the self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson, has awarded Mary Henderson of Fountain Valley, Calif., a free Bookstore Advantage publishing package at the recently held Orange County Christian Writers Conference. Henderson said she will use the package to publish her book, Break Free: Journey with God through Chronic Illness to Health. “Seven years ago, I …

According to a new oral and investigative journalism book addressed to Angela Merkel, Michele Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Alessandra Mussolini and Oprah Winfrey, parents, legislators, reporters and clergy are unaware cliches of “clergy child abuse” mask violent sexual assault of children, including rape, serial rape, gang rape, prostitution, pregnancy, kids giving birth, AIDS abortions, torture and …

“He was a fabulous guest,” gushed Joyce Keller by email from her New York studios. “Right on the head. We just loved him!” Joyce Keller, author and psychic, welcomed Reece to the program on April 28, 2010. “We were touched by his intelligence and his books were incredible.” Reece Manley’s Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source …

In this riveting story of survival, author Benjamin Franklin recounts the emotional trauma, fear and brutality of sexual abuse during the course of his childhood under the jurisdiction of the Christian Brothers Regime run by the Catholic Church in Ireland. After the death of his 33-year-old mother at the tender age of 7, he and his …

When it comes to near death experience, theories abound. Of doctors must trained to deal with the phenomenon are psychiatrists. “It’s not unusual for brain chemistry and oxygen deprivation to create similar patterns in people,” says Dr. Bernard Dolenz, MD, PhD, JD. “And, while experience that is definitely traumatic or transformative, the person was …

Reece Manley will be speaking at the Friends of the International Association of Near Death Studies in Virginia Beach, Virginia on June 5, 2010.  The spirituality expert and progressive Christian author will be bringing a startling discussion about his near death experience in 2008. Dr. Manley’s near death experience in 2008 prompted him to write two …

All Gays Go to Heaven, the new gay memoir by Reece Manley arrives at time the GLBT community is mainstreaming values. “We are not passively mainstreaming as a culture,” says Reece Manley, “But, we are winning little battles every day. As a people, we are the last ones the majority can hate. In fact, that …

The Salt Lake City Mission is pleased to release its Premier monthly newspaper, “The Salt Lake Street News.” This First Edition will come out Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. M.S.T. The “Salt Lake Street News” is part of a larger International Movement of street newspapers. “This is a Grassroots Movement to help the homeless, and …

In his breakthrough religious nonfiction and spirituality book, “The Plans Of Our Enemy Have Been Revealed” (published by WestBow Press), Stephen Haastrup exposes Satan’s army and the myriad tactics he uses to influence people’s lives. An accomplished pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Temple, Texas, Haastrup looks closely at Satan’s strategies and …

Dr. Maris McCrabb’s “Reflections on the Gospel of Matthew” (published by iUniverse) takes a unique approach to Bible study, implementing Matthew’s words and explanations from the text throughout the book. The author covers all of the major themes that run through the Gospel of Matthew, including God and his Kingdom, Jesus and his mission, salvation …

PrideCoach.net is opening its services with a free online counseling session for gay and lesbians persons seeking spiritual counseling. PrideCoach.net is headed up by spirituality and religion expert Reece Manley. “We founded pridecoach.net to offer pastoral and spiritual counseling to gay and lesbian persons. We want anyone who fits under the GLBT flag and has …

The American Professional Pastoral Counseling Association has accredited the online spiritual training program Certified Spirit Thinking Facilitator Academy (CSTF®).  The CSTF Academy is a powerful new online spirituality training program designed for followers of the Spirit Thinking spiritual movement to teach clients and readers of Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Day Guide and Workbook. Spirit Thinking: You …

“We were delighted to receive the letter, but even more gratified that a message had been received,” says Craig Williams of Advocate USA Publishing. “In the Christmas season this lady was apparently in a very depressed place, happened upon a copy of Spirit Thinking and it’s what got her through the time.” “Dear Dr. Manley, you …

The Be Someone, Inc. national tour goes to Rome, Georgia. Beginning Saturday & Sunday, May 29 & 30, 2010, students, parents and pastors in Rome will be asked to get in the game and think like a champion. Be Someone founder Orrin Checkmate Hudson is an award-winning strategist and motivational speaker who broke racial barriers in …

Spirituality and religion expert Reece Manley, progressive Christian author of Crossing Twice lashed via the American Professional Pastoral Counseling Association in a condemnation of many of Dallas’ largest churches, including Dallas mega-church Prestonwood Baptist Church, today in response to the report that Dallas county still has the highest HIV infection rate in the state of …

Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source has won another high ranking endorsement. “This is the most authentic, most beautiful, most descriptive experience of life on the other side I have ever read,” says Rev. Dick Dinges, a recognized authority with strong standing in the International Association of Near Death Studies, a science based International group …

In just two days, on the eve of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Northland Church will host an international simulcast called Hope for Creation. It promises to be the largest gathering of Christians supporting creation care … ever. The simulcast will be broadcast online from Northland’s site in Longwood, Fla., this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. …

In the normal Midwestern town of Edinburg, the local boys are scheming normal boyish warfare and an 11-year-old named Calvin Colson wants more than anything to be smack in the middle of the action. Carolyn Reger weaves an exciting tale rich in the details of Christian history for young readers with her new novel, The …

More than 90 percent of American men believe in God, and five out of six call themselves Christians … but only two out of six attend church on any given Sunday. To win them over, pastors need more than monthly pancake breakfasts - they need a strategy for reaching and discipling men that has the …

Web-based church management software company Fellowship Technologies has recently published a new white paper focusing on church physical security and children’s security. This white paper is one of the few resources available for churches to understand the statistics and recommended strategies of church security. Fellowship Technologies is also offering a free Webinar and Q&A session …

Many people struggle with their weight. It seems that everywhere you look, there is another diet plan espousing a new method guaranteed to help you lose weight fast. In the second of her three-book series, “Fighting Dieting Demons: Journal” (published by AuthorHouse) author Sue Davis lays out a path for readers to follow involving focus, …

The Marriage Group, a Michigan company, has been strengthened by the addition of Faith Offman as Program Director. For the past four years, Offman served as the Associate Director of the Office for Family Ministry at the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. There, she was responsible for the oversight of premarital courses promoted by Catholic churches …

A senior executive who left behind a high-paying career with one of the world’s largest banks to lead a Christian ministry that helps people explore the meaning of life is returning to his corporate roots. His mission - help Christian businesspeople losing faith in work … to find a higher calling at work. Gerard Long, executive …

After months of theological debates with his good friend Mike, Neil Reid was inspired to write his first Christian apologetics book titled, They Were Not Conversations with God. He was dismayed by Mike’s enthusiasm for and acceptance of the ideas put forth by Neal Walsch’s well-known New Age book, Conversations with God, in which Walsch …

Black lights and Easter are not things you would typically think to pair together … until now. Clear Neon (http://www.ClearNeon.com), a Wichita-based specialty black light paint company, has caught the eye of churches across the country. Churches are using the company’s unique paint products to enhance their upcoming Easter services and appeal to and attract …

In modern archaeological circles the Old Testament is generally believed to be nothing more than a work of fanciful fiction. However, one British Egyptologist and Ancient Historian disagrees. David Rohl has proposed that the blind acceptance of now-proven false assumptions has led to this erroneous conclusion. Rohl suggests that several hundred years have been mistakenly …

BEASTS OF THE BIBLE is the latest offering from Associated Producers (The Naked Archaeologist and The Exodus Decoded). For the first time, Biblical scholars, historians, archaeologists, cryptozoologists (krip-toe-zoo-ologists), and herpetologists (her-pet-ologists), guide an investigation into the creatures described in the Bible. It premieres in the U.S. on Animal Planet Thursday, April 1st at 8:00 p.m. …

Fellowship Technologies has named Nic Cheneweth as its Vice President of Information Technology and General Counsel. Cheneweth has served as a consultant to Fellowship Technologies for several months and as of March 1, 2010, joined the staff full-time to oversee the Information Technology department and establish a new team focused on improving back-office operations. In …

For Simon of Cyrene, being in the wrong place at the wrong time may have caused his own salvation. In biblical Gospels, Simon of Cyrene is forced by Roman soldiers to carry the heavy burden of Jesus’ cross as he is taken to his crucifixion. His task is perhaps among the most important and symbolic …

If Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world behind China (1.33 billion) and India (1.17 billion), and followed by the U.S. (307 million). Now, a new church is being planted in the “nation” of Facebook, bringing live worship to its 400 million-plus residents. On Sunday morning, Northland, A Church Distributed …

Talking uses physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual harmony. Whatwe say outwardly, mirrors our inner states. This charges anything we say, with a much greater impact than just the words themselves. Especially, if the words aresomething extra negative or extra positive. Speech can be healing, or hurting. It all depends on the intent of what, why, …

There are many churches doing Live Internet Services but Flamingo Road Church is taking it to a whole new social level with a Social Network Application. Flamingo Road Church is utilizing the Facebook platform but took it a step further and developed the first Live Interactive Service Video Streaming to connect with its guests. “Today’s society …

God designed the Human Voice, so everyone could talk and sing. Are you using all your God Given Vocal Talents in your daily life? Everyone is born with the ability to talk and sing. All children easily learn to talk, even in different languages. All children love to sing and do so automaticly as they …

Fellowship Technologies is pleased to announce its partnership with LifeWay Christian Resources in the launching of its Digital Church initiative. This strategic alliance combines the leading web-based church management software, Fellowship One, and the trusted resources of LifeWay through its new web portal located at LifeWay.com/DigitalChurch. The Digital Church initiative is part of a larger …

A Christian ministry that last year drew more than 115,000 people to churches nationwide many of whom were exploring faith for the first time will hold a conference on dynamic church growth, June 22-23 in Naperville, Ill. The 2010 Alpha Americas Conference: A Model for Dynamic Growth in the Local Church is being put …

The Society for Universal Sacred Music (http://www.universalsacredmusic.org), a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster the creation and performance of music that celebrates God’s unconditional love for us all, announces the selection of thirteen international artists whose works will premiere at the Society’s 4th Festival of Universal Sacred Music, April 24-25, 2010 in New York …

Today, many Christians are becoming aware of the spiritual warfare that impacts their daily lives. They seek new and exciting ways to fight off the enemy yet lack basic fighting tactics through the Word of God. As a result, many fight amiss and their combat becomes unfruitful. In this new book by Dr. Irene Revel-Hawkins, …

More than half of all American workers now say that trying to find fulfillment at work … isn’t working for them. This is according to a recent survey that revealed only 45 percent of us are satisfied with our jobs. If you’re a man who finds himself in that number, take your nose off the …

Since at least the 19th century, the race of Jesus has been a subject of great debate. Many societies have chosen to depict Jesus as well as most other biblical figures as their own ethnicity in their paintings and renderings; for example, He is primarily portrayed as Caucasian in the West, while in the homes …

God has power that unbelievers know nothing about. God has power that many believers rarely use for Christian living. Author Lt. Col. Cheryl D. Brady has just published her latest book about faith that releases the life-changing power of God not only in true believers lives but in the lives of those within their sphere …

The authors of a paradigm-shifting book on the causes of and solutions to the problem of poverty will host a special three-part webinar designed to help churches, relief agencies and individuals respond to the crisis in Haiti … by helping the Haitian people to take ownership of the rebuilding process. Scheduled for February 17, February 24 …

Dispensing with the platitudes and so-called wisdom that seemingly have no application to daily life, author Richard Ferguson gives readers the opportunity to take a glimpse into his own faith journey in order to demonstrate the unity of mankind with God in his new inspirational guidebook, “A Real Life Christian Spiritual Journey: A Story Of …

Purpose of Life Ministries will be having a celebration during the Super Bowl. The public is invited to Sunday’s service. The doors open at 4 p.m., followed by a tailgate party at 5 p.m. and game time at 6 p.m. Sunday’s worship experience will be at 7:45 am and 11:15 am. Rev. David Greene, senior pastor, Purpose …

WestBow Press, the strategic self-publishing alliance between Thomas Nelson and Author Solutions, Inc., announced Tuesday the release of its first title, Mustard Seed Thoughts, by Ron Edmondson - a pastor/church planter from Clarksville, Tenn. “I am delighted, after years of writing online devotionals, to finally see some of them in print,” said Edmondson. “My online readership …

Traditional churches collect over $420 billion in tithes and donations annually. In her highly controversial new book, “How Much Does God Co$t?” (published by AuthorHouse), Kay Quinn asks why - with an abundant flow of money coming in - are the needs of donating parishioners left unattended. “How Much Does God Co$t?” appears to be against …

Facing uncertain times and curious about spirituality, 80,000 people nationwide sought answers to life’s most difficult questions by attending an Alpha course last year. A growing number of churches and Christian organizations, cutting across all denominations, are now running the course and seeing dramatic results. Recently, Alpha USA partnered with churches and Christian organizations across the …

The only thing harder than finding a job in this economy is finding one that you like, according to a recent survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work. Now the team behind the hugely successful Alpha course hopes to help Christian business leaders losing faith in work … to …

In his new nonfiction, “Moving Forward on God’s Highway: A Textbook History of the Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A.” (published by AuthorHouse), Willenham Castilla presents a comprehensive historical account of the Jackson, Miss.-based church with an estimated 15,000 members known as the Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A. “Moving Forward on God’s Highway” begins with an overview …

A former Wall Street executive who moved to Indiana to invest his life teaching the next generation has written a book for those who want bankable advice about saving for retirement - minus the jargon, charts and mind-numbing details normally associated with the topic. James O’Donnell, professor of business and economics at Huntington University, and author …

Another book about Jesus? This third millennium after the birth of Christ requires a different viewpoint to make his life and teachings meaningful. While religious books require faith in dogma, the historical books largely fail to come to grips with the esoteric aspects of Jesus’ message and why they should be relevant for us today. So …

In her new book, “I Never Had a Golden Spoon” (published by iUniverse), Veda Pickett Neal, the daughter of legendary R&B singer Wilson Pickett (”In the Midnight Hour,” “Mustang Sally”), shares her story of creating harmony out of the discord in her life. “Despite my connections with fame, as the daughter of one of the greatest …

During these tough economic times, hearing an encouraging word and catching a good sale can bring much needed spiritual and financial relief to people from all walks of life. A new Christian outreach service called Faith By Phone now provides both through a free hotline that lets callers listen to daily inspirational messages recorded by …

In his new nonfiction, “Finding the Holy Grail” (published by AuthorHouse), debut author Sean Mac Aodhagain covers countless centuries of history surrounding the legend of the infamous Holy Grail and its major influences on the people of today’s world. Open to the first page and embark on a voyage on your own quest of discovery. Glimpse …

Chuck Colson, one of the primary authors of the controversial Manhattan Declaration, is speaking at his first public forum since releasing the document. The event will be a major gathering of Christians on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in Mobile, Alabama at the Mobile Convention Center, Grand Ballroom, 6:00 am - 7:30 am. Colson has not …

American Christians aren’t doing enough to alleviate poverty, and when they attempt to do so, they often do more harm than good. So say Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, authors of When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor … and Yourself (Moody Publishers), an eye-opening new book on the causes of …

CHICAGO, IL - For many homebuyers and homeowners, historically low rates and the new tax incentives on housing in the government’s economic-stimulus bill are like manna from heaven. But if you’re a first-time buyer or looking to refinance your existing home, here’s something you should chew on first: the latest book by mortgage expert Dale …

In her new autobiography, “God Never Forsakes Me” (published by iUniverse), debut author Amelia Gong reveals the hardships she has endured and the triumphs she has seen as a result of her adoption by a loving Chinese family and the future Christian path she would eventually take because of the terrible atrocities she witnessed as …

For anyone looking for new and fun ideas for family games, group games, or even children’s games and activities – as well as ways to save money, Matthew Toone announces his debut book: “Great Games! 175 Games & Activities for Families, Groups & Children” (http://www.GreatGamesBook.com). Whether part of the planning for a party, game night, or …

The Bible has been translated into almost 400 languages. Easy enough, right? But what is not so easy to translate is the often confusing and misleading nuisances contained within the literal text of the world’s best-selling book. “The Cross Trap” author Elmer H. Haygood is wise enough to know that you don’t take up the …

On Monday, The American Fertility Association will host a webinar entitled Catholics and IVF: A Pastoral Approach, presented by Father Jon Pedigo. IVF, or In Vitro Fertilization, is a form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) often used by couples and individuals who are having difficulty conceiving a child naturally. During the IVF process, one or …

Thanksgiving is next week and retailers are advertising their merchandise and Black Friday deals everywhere you turn. With the bad economy, many families are feeling the pressure of the holidays and stress of not being able to buy the gifts their children are asking Santa to bring on Christmas morning. Melissa Larsen’s “Dare to Believe …

Maid of Heaven: The Story of Saint Joan of Arc is a best selling and critically praised biography about the legendary Saint Joan of Arc  covering her entire life’s storyy. Now with a little help from Google Books the inside of Maid of Heaven can be previewed online providing everyone with a glimpse of the …

“We have learned that the ministry is not in a particular location, it is anywhere we are, even on the city streets,” writes Freddie Power, founder of the worldwide ministry Keeping Hope Alive and author of the new inspirational compilation of stories that reveal the supernatural blessings that God bestows every day, Keeping Hope Alive: …

WestBow Press, the strategic self-publishing alliance of Thomas Nelson and Author Solutions, has created specialty book publishing packages customized to expertly launch new titles into the marketplace. Developed to help authors with high aspirations for their books, WestBow’s Specialty Publishing Packages will help authors reach widespread audiences and optimize the launch of successful publishing careers. In …

While some are seeing signs that “The Great Recession” of the last two years is now abating, the same cannot be said about America’s unemployment crisis. One of the nation’s top economists recently warned that unemployment will continue to rise and could peak at 10.5 percent. Now, author Stephen Adams says that his latest book, Back …

WestBow Press, the strategic self-publishing alliance of Thomas Nelson and Author Solutions, has unveiled five unique book publishing packages to help inspirational authors publish and bring their books to market according to their specific goals and budgets. All packages include softcover formatting, ISBN assignment, retail channel distribution, Library of Congress Control Number, copyright registration, ten free …

It is a tragic quirk of fate when a peace-loving young man searching for a universal religion ends up instead being imprisoned by radical Muslims and fearing for his life. This is exactly the scenario Frank Romano faced thirty years ago and is the inspiration for Storm Over Morocco (World Audience Publishers, NYC), an enthralling …

WestBow Press, the strategic self-publishing alliance of Thomas Nelson and Author Solutions, is offering authors 20 percent off all publishing packages purchased by Sunday, Oct. 25 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. This special offer is in celebration of the Oct. 13 announcement of this groundbreaking publishing partnership. A division of Thomas Nelson, WestBow Press will help authors …

Stillwaters Church is doing a radical experiment. Research and personal experiences indicate that students want intimacy and are open to spiritual matters. This led Stillwaters to try a completely different set-up for church. Working from the assumption that a worship service does not equal church, Stillwaters is developing a model that puts informal relationships on …

Meet Little Mouse Monk, named by his parents who thought he looked like a furry chipmunk. One winter, this little mouse becomes incredibly curious about the world outside his nest-home in New York City. Follow him on his adventures in “Mouse Monk in a Christmas Adventure” (published by AuthorHouse), the new children’s book by Eleanor …

In a world that is too often muddled by chaos and uncertainty, it is often difficult to find time to reflect upon everyday life. Gratitude and sincerity are lost to the humdrum of society’s constant wants. “Seasons of Salt,” published by iUniverse, offers a new way of looking at life. Author Millie Horlacher tells her …

The Rev. Rizi Nasele Timane’ and the Gospel Truth Music Ministry (http://www.rizigospel.com) are airing a 30-second commercial identifying the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community’s struggle for full equality as a civil rights issue and promoting equality for all. The ad has been running locally in California on CNN, E TV and Bravo TV. The ad …

Was Adolf Hitler, along with other genocidal mass murderers, influenced by the Theory of Evolution? Is America truly one nation under God, or a conflicted nation under Darwin? These are just some of the controversial questions posed to readers by Sharon Sebastian and Raymond G. Bohlin, Ph.D. in their newest book, “Darwin’s Racists - Yesterday, …

Bear Grylls, international star of the Discovery Channel program “Man vs. Wild,” is going behind bars. No, Grylls hasn’t been arrested. Instead, he will bring a message of hope to inmates when he heads to Florida for the 2009 National Alpha Conference. Grylls will be a featured presenter at the conference, October 20-21, at Northland, A …

Evaughn High was 2 years old when she caught pneumonia and was not expected to live, but through her grandmother’s faith in miracles, Evaughn is here to say “Bring It On: I Want My Stuff” (published by AuthorHouse) with a new collection of memoirs. Using scripture and verse, High attempts to demonstrate how she incorporates God …

“Unmasking Feng Shui - A Christian Perspective,” a new book by Catelin Hoover, takes a detailed look at the art of Feng Shui by asking questions and providing the answers from a Christian viewpoint. The book itself answers the very important question of whether Feng Shui is merely an ancient philosophy or if it is …

In a letter to the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski, several Dominican legislators, led by Senator Charlie Mariotti and Senator Prim Pujals Nolasco, have asked the Catholic Church’s authorities in the country to speak out on the smear campaign being directed towards the Dominican Republic by Father Christopher Hartley. The senators said that the ideologists of …

Too often individuals are confused by the “truth,” or rather, the “half-truths” of the Church. “The Time of Christ’s Return Revealed” tells it flatly: a half-truth is a lie. The truth can be found if attention is paid to numbers within the Biblical text. Charles P. Pierce does so, and therefore his book answers one …

Earlier this month, the pastor of one of the largest churches in America told his congregation to hit the road. No, he wasn’t excommunicating his flock, but rather introducing a new daily devotional called “Inner State 80: Your Journey on the High Way” (Higher Life), which is designed to help believers on the journey to …

If Jesus Christ were to return today, would he recognize the contemporary Christian Church? This is the question that provides the impetus for Philip Voerding’s voracious research in his new book, “The Trouble with Christianity: A Concise Outline of Christian History: From the Traditional Western Birth of Christ (PBUH) to Contemporary American Evangelical Fundamentalism” (published …

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL.–(SEOPRESSRELEASES)– Spyker Consulting Inc., an international bullion brokerage firm announced today that its Director of Research/Chief Analyst JM Schuler is scheduled to launch a new financial radio program focusing on commodities and the real economic factors affecting them. Mr. Schuler, with over 27 years experience in the financial services industry has appeared as …

In May, 2004, Tim received the news that his 42-year-old wife Sara had suffered an acute stroke. With three children still at home and the oldest child heading off to Iraq to serve in his first tour of duty, Tim’s family and church rallied to support the family. After 10 days in ICU, Tim was told …

The atmosphere of racism surrounding Haitian sugar cane cutters in the Dominican Republic and the ongoing affronts of child labor, human trafficking, statelessness, and extreme poverty are nothing new to Catholic priest and human rights champion Fr. Christopher Hartley, who spent ten years ministering to inhabitants of Vicini Company bateyes (slum-like settlements). This toxic situation, …

In the last week, people throughout America have reported seeing signs. The signs are everywhere, and as a result, many are becoming curious about spirituality and wondering whether there’s more to life than this. It’s all part of a national ad campaign supported by Alpha USA - using everything from bumper stickers and yard signs to …

As hearts weigh heavy with constant news of war and economic woes, a bit of divine intervention may be the cure humanity needs. Nhor Latinovich delivers a welcome boost to the human spirit in her new book, Precious Life: An Inspirational Book (published by AuthorHouse). “No amount of good deeds can make us good persons,” Latinovich …

In his provocative new book, “The Beast That Was, And Is Not, And Yet Is” (published by AuthorHouse), Melvin Winfrey offers his own interpretation of the Bible by examining the Books of Daniel and Revelations, presenting a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their views on Christianity and its message. Winfrey says: “This book is …

“The Biblical Dinner,” a 60-minute video that transforms you back in time . . . IMAGINE yourself transported to a time before electricity, before upright seating, and before silverware to a place illuminated by ancient oil lamps, warmed by the laughter of friends who are prepared to give their lives for your safety. Imagine …

Author Edna McGrew’s second book, the biography “Herald of the Fatima Apparitions: John M. Haffert,” doesn’t debate the existence of miracles. Rather, it focuses on how a miracle - and belief in a miracle - can have a profound influence on the life of an individual. McGrew’s book illustrates how Haffert’s belief in the “Miracle of …

Finding positive inspiration and motivation can be challenging for many individuals in today’s difficult times. In her new book, “All is Well With My Soul: Daily Devotions (published by AuthorHouse),” author Vera Simpson Gaines offers readers a daily scripture and devotional message for each day of the year. Through her own struggles and triumphs in …

“Science shows that the conditions necessary for life are extraordinarily improbable. Life has four major prerequisites: a viable universe, the right atoms, a habitable environment and an effective genetic code. “Albert Einstein once said: ‘What really interests me is whether God had any choices in the creation of the universe’ meaning does the universe have …

The producer of the widely popular “Narnia” films is joining forces with the author of “The Shack” - a modern day classic and New York Times bestseller with more than seven million copies in print - to celebrate the life and legacy of legendary Christian apologist and beloved author C.S. Lewis. “The Chronicles of C.S. Lewis …

Is a twenty-seven-hundred year-old prophecy about to be fulfilled? Damascus claims to be if not the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, at least the oldest continuous inhabited capitol city in the world. Isaiah, a prophet in the Old Testament, predicted that Damascus would cease to be a city and become a ruinous heap. …

Followers of the Discovery Channel reality program “Man vs. Wild” are used to seeing the show’s star, Bear Grylls, taking on the elements in some of the toughest places on earth. This fall, fans will have a rare opportunity to see Grylls in person when he travels to Central Florida to take on some of …

Medicine and healing have long been intertwined with faith, prayer and spiritual practices. In more recent years, the debate about the nature of the relationship between medicinal science and religion has intensified. In their informative new book, “Spirituality and Medicine: Can the Two Walk Together?” (published by AuthorHouse), experts Glenda F. Hodges, Ph.D., J.D., M.Div., …

Less than two weeks after the release of Apple’s iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0 update, Honolulu-based New Hope Christian Fellowship (http://www.enewhope.org) has announced that it will begin streaming its weekend worship services live to iPhone and iPod touch users. Live streaming to the iPhone was one of the most requested features from church attendees, and is …

Fellowship Technologies is pleased to announce the release of a new Application Programming Interface (API), which allows churches and business partners to easily extend the power of the Fellowship One church management software. Fellowship Technologies worked hard to create an environment where church vision and new technology can intersect. Integration Architect Nick Floyd sums it …

More than half the world’s population follows one of three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity or Islam. Yet many around the world have no basic understanding of religions other than their own. In Dr. Andrea C. Paterson’s new book, “Three Monotheistic Faiths Judaism, Christianity, Islam: An Analysis and Brief History” (published by AuthorHouse), she presents …

A resident of Clear Lake, CA, the Rev. Dr. Douglas Van Dyke, D.D., has found a large, rare Lake County Diamond with the image of the Virgin Mary and Child clearly visible in the body of the gem. The Rev. Van Dyke says, “We believe this to be a miracle from God. The gemstone has a …

Angels visit the children’s cancer ward in Hannah Grace’s “Heavenly Hugs” (published by AuthorHouse), a new children’s book written as a resource offering hope and comfort for families coping with terminal illness. Grace was inspired to write the book when she became the nanny for children whose mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness. “It was …

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Christian Archives (http://www.christianarchives.org) recently announced plans to publish a collectible book of sermons. The sermon archive website is currently seeking sermon manuscripts to consider for inclusion in the book. The collectible book will be available in November 2009. The proceeds from the sales of the books will be shared with a national Christian non-profit organization. The …

Calling all teenagers! If you are from 13-18 years old, enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate to the restaurant of your choice! I am promoting my great new book, “Preacher’s Kids ~ Secrets and Salvation” If you are a fan of Christian fiction, then I invite you to write a 500 word essay explaining why …

Millions of people around the world are searching for God. In response, Global Media Outreach (GMO), a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ International, is sending faithful churchgoers … to their computers, training them to become online missionaries out of their homes. “People are looking for answers. And, not surprisingly, they are looking for those answers …

Nathan Baylor presided over 200 funerals during his time as a country pastor in Montana and Michigan. In “Overcoming The Fear of Death” (published by iUniverse), he helps everyone understand the best way to find comfort in such difficult situations. Baylor shares many stories both from his own personal experience as well as from the Bible …

Author Angelic Tarasio is proud to announce the release of her new highly motivational and awe inspiring book, “God’s Miracles in Lives of Regular People” (published by iUniverse) during one of the most uncertain economic times in recent history. Written as the first book of a trilogy, “God’s Miracles in Lives of Regular People,” based on …