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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 ...

You have given your life to Christ! That’s great, but what do you do next? How does a person grow as a Christian? How does a person reach Christian maturity? This book answers these questions and more. This book is written for all those who want to grow spiritually including those in prison and those in underground churches in countries where Christians are persecuted.

The Bible tells us not to be anxious, but to take everything to God in prayer having full trust and faith in God for the answer. Then the peace of God which surpasses our understanding will guard our hearts and minds. Resting is vitally important to our mind and physical bodies.God wants us to have peace. Peace is mentioned 397 times in the New King James version of the Bible. St. Augustine of Hippo once said “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” This book is about having the perfect peace of God in our heart.

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 ...

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 the 2nd Edition of “With God All Things Are Possible” which contains five additional Christian testimonies of God’s awesome life-changing power. This book contains nine testimonials of God doing the impossible. Testimonials of God’s redeeming power. Each person can truthfully say, “Jesus, I trust in You.”And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.(John 8:32, NKJV, emphasis added)Jesus is the truth, and the truth will make you free. Each of the persons in this book were all set free by Jesus. Some were in a physical prison, and some were in a ...

The hidden mysteries of the Bible are there for us to search out. This is Volume 8 of “Unraveling the Mysteries”. This book explores the mysteries of the Tree of Life, the Water of Life, and the Book of Life.What is the Tree of Life? What is the Water of Life? What is Living Water? What is the Book of Life? How can you make sure your name is written in the Book of Life? This book answers these questions and more.

What is Eschatology? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Eschatology as, “A branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind.” Simply put, Eschatology is the study of the end-times.There are many aspects of end-times theology. We will simplify and briefly discuss a few of them. This book discusses topics such as Dispensationalism, Covenant Theology, the Great Tribulation, Millennialism, the Second Coming of Christ, the Resurrection of the Dead, the Great White Throne Judgment, and the Rapture. Complete books could be written on each of ...

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 ...

This book is about jealousy and the devastating consequences it can lead to. Jealousy is a destroyer and is sometimes referred to as a green-eyed monster. Jealousy usually stems from insecurity. Jealousy is a seductive trap that can destroy you. Jealousy if carried to the extreme leads to death. Jealousy leads to bickering, fighting, hatred, and sometimes murder. Jealousy in sports is often thought of as harmless, but is it really? There are incidents of players and even their families sabotaging other players. Even the parents of grade-school children playing football, baseball, soccer, ...

This book gives an end-times timeline, and a discussion of many, but not all, of the events occurring in the “last days.” There are many aspects of end-times theology. Such as Dispensationalism, Covenant Theology, the Great Tribulation, Millennialism, the Second Coming of Christ, the Resurrection of the Dead, the Great White Throne Judgment, the Rapture, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, and 7 bowls of God's judgment. We will discuss all these subjects.

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. (Matthew 12:34, NIV, emphasis added) This book is about Vipers in the church. What is a viper? An article by Britannica states a viper is a venomous (poisonous) snake that has a pair of venom-injecting fangs. There are more than 200 species of venomous snakes. They live in a variety of environments such as deserts, tropical forests, and water. They include rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins. A Viper is a venomous, poisonous snake that bites and injects poison into its...

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 ...

God’s final plan is for his children to be victorious and live in God’s presence, and for Satan to be banished to Hell for eternity. We do have victory over Satan. This book is all about "Victory In Jesus." But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.(1 Corinthians 15:57, NKJV)

What is prayer? Prayer is simply communication with God. This is a book of 127 prayers. This book contains prayers organized into different categories. These prayers will get you started, then you can continue to pray with your heart. Sometimes, we need a little help to get us started. It is like old water well pumps. Sometimes, you would have to prime the pump with water to get the water flowing. It is the same way with prayer. Sometimes, we have to “prime the pump” so as to speak with written prayers then our heart will take over.

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 ...

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...

In this book, we will study the foundations of joy or the roots of joy. These foundations or roots of joy are faith, gratitude, and mercy. Faith includes trust, and gratitude includes Thanksgiving.We must learn to live in “JOY”. I rejoice in God my Savior! This book is about about learning to live in joy. Joy comes so much easier when you have faith in God. Joy comes so much easier when you are thankful and show gratitude to God no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. Joy comes much easier when you show mercy to others just as God has shown mercy to you. We as Christians must...

We have to deal with money on this earth, so we need to learn how to manage it. We must be trained to earn money. Then we must learn self-discipline in spending what we earn. If we spend unwisely, we can easily become over-extended at the end of the month. This book is all about learning biblical principles on how to manage the money God has given us.

For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. (Matthew 12:40, NKJV, emphasis added) Where did Jesus go for the three days from his death on the cross until his resurrection? Did Jesus descend into hell for three days? What is Sheol? What is Hades? Is there a difference between the two? What and where is Hell? Is there a difference between Heaven and Paradise? What is Abraham's bosom? These questions are addressed in this book. When the scribes and Pharisees asked to see a sign ...