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A Simple Visit. A Sincere Word. A Spiritual Lift. Encouragement isn't just a kind gesture—it's a biblical ministry. After decades in pastoral ministry, Marvin McKenzie stepped into a new calling: not to retire from service, but to carry encouragement to the very ones who have carried the burden of ministry for years—pastors, their families, and the churches they faithfully serve. In Ambassador of Encouragement, Pastor McKenzie opens the door to a unique and deeply needed ministry: traveling from church to church, unannounced and with no expectations, simply to strengthen the hands of ...

How do you make the right decision when your heart is pulling one way—and God's Word another? In a world driven by emotions, impressions, and personal preference, many Christians have been led astray by the popular idea of “following your heart.” But the Bible warns that the heart is deceitful, our emotions are unstable, and spiritual discernment requires more than just a gut feeling. Anchored in Truth: Discerning God’s Will is a biblical guide for Christians who want to make wise, godly decisions in every area of life—not based on emotion, but grounded in the truth of God’s ...

Strong Hands, Stronger Faith A novel inspired by a true story of quiet obedience and lasting impact. Elias Creed Thatcher was never one to seek the spotlight. From the moment of his birth—just after midnight in a quiet Oregon hospital—he carried with him a calmness that would define his life. Born into a ministry family and raised in a home rooted in faith, Elias grew up as the quiet shadow to his older brother’s boldness. He watched. He learned. And though his presence was rarely loud, it was always steady. As he grew, Elias chose a life of humble labor and spiritual devotion. He ...

Built to Stand: One Man’s Call A Novel Inspired by the True Story of Marvin McKenzie He rode bulls before he could drive. He climbed steel beams hundreds of feet in the air. He stood behind pulpits with fire in his bones. But Micah Carson’s greatest strength wasn’t in his back or his fists—it was in his call from God. Born in a dusty timber town in 1958, Micah’s early life was a storm of broken promises and broken people. When his parents’ marriage collapsed during his grade school years, Micah learned to survive on grit and independence. Then Dan McGraw came along—his rough-...

The Daily Visits Series is a collection of devotions written over more than fifteen years. These brief studies, collected together, now form a simple commentary of specific portions of the Word of God. My prayer is that they may be helpful to the reader for Personal devotions Bible study or perhaps Sermon starter ideas.

Daily Visits with God

Eureka Gulch: Gold Built the Town, Would Greed Burn it Down? A gripping historical fiction set in the rough-and-tumble gold rush days of late 19th-century Washington Territory, where faith and grit face off against greed and danger. In 1896, when the Colville Reservation opened, prospectors flooded the hills around what would become Republic, Washington. Among the rugged landscape of tents and timber, men and women chased dreams of gold—and found more than they bargained for. Caleb, a quiet and determined miner, keeps a secret: a rich claim he works alone, hoping to build a future with ...

Within these pages are the notes and lectures I gave as a teacher of church planting.I have had experience in church planting in three different levels: As the member of a brand new church plant As the pastor being sent out of his church to plant a new church As the pastor of the sending church of a man pastoring a new church plant I've seen this work from many different viewpoints, have sat in on multiple hours of sermons, lessons and messages on church planting and I have served as the sending pastor of church planters with many different talents, temperaments, and tools with which to ...

The Main Lessons of the Bible Spelled Out Seven doctrines clearly explained in thirty one chapters The basic tenets of our Christian faith root us and ground us as believers. They serve as the starting block upon which spiritual growth takes place. Miss these doctrines as your foundation and the building of your faith will be fragile, if not false. The Doctrine of God The Bible does not explain God’s existence but clearly proclaims it. Who is He and what is He like? The Doctrine of The Bible Everything we know comes from the Bible. Can we trust it? Where we get it? Has it been spoiled ...

"Experience true freedom in Christ through a deeper understanding of the book of Galatians. In this insightful Bible study, you will uncover the transformative message of grace that Paul shared with the early church. Through engaging commentary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and practical application, you will discover how to live a life of faith that is grounded in Christ alone. Join us on a journey to discover the power and beauty of God's grace and the freedom it brings to our lives." Pastor Marvin McKenzie was saved at the age of eighteen. He has planted and pastored churches ...

The notes in these pages are the product of many years of regular Bible reading and study. These notes are devotional in nature and not intended to be exhaustive. My process is simple. As I read my Bible daily, I ask the Holy Spirit to draw me to some passage for meditation through the day. Trusting that I am led of the Lord, I do a brief study of the passage that sparks my interest.Having spent years doing this, I have collected a number of these devotional thoughts for every book of the Bible. I trust these devotional notes through the book of Galatians will be of help to you as you seek ...

Biblical patriotism is scriptural in any country of the world. These ten chapters deal with biblical principles of patriotism. Also covered are reasons for the unique patriotism of Christians in the United States.

Daily visits with God is just what the title implies. These are the records of the author's personal visits with God through His Word. As these records began to build the author sensed the need to collect them in order and make them available. Volume 1 includes those daily visits that focus in the first five books of the Bible; The Law. These short records are laid out in Biblical order that they might be used as devotional thoughts, Bible study helps or sermon starters.

Daily visits with God is just what the title implies. These are the records of the author's personal visits with God through His Word. As these records began to build the author sensed the need to collect them in order and make them available. Volume 1 includes those Daily visits that focus in the poetical books of the Old Testament: Job through the Song of Solomon. These short records are laid out in Biblical order that they might be used as -Devotional thoughts -Bible study helps or -Sermon starters

Daily visits with God is just what the title implies. These are the records of the authors personal visits with God through His Word. As these records began to build the author sensed the need to collect them in order and make them available. Volume nine includes those daily visits that focus on the books of Hebrews and the Revelation of Jesus Christ. These short records are laid out in Biblical order that they might be used as devotional thoughts, Bible study helps or sermon starters.

The Foundation for the Future The book of Daniel sets the context for all prophetic understanding. When we understand the prophesies of Daniel we will be better able to understand each of the Old Testament prophets and the Book of the Revelation. Grow in Personal Character Daniel and his Hebrew friends give powerful testimony of the benefits of a life fully surrendered to God. Learn to stand for Biblical convictions. Learn to resist the pressures to compromise to the world’s thinking. Learn to have strength of conviction amid terrible threats. Discover the mystery of Nebuchadnezzar’s ...

Over the thirty-six years I have been in the Baptist ministry, certain questions have repeatedly come to my ears. They tend to come from young people, teenagers, coming into their own, and bold enough to ask. As children, they attended church because their parents told them to. They attended the church they did, because their parents told them to, and they “believed” what they did because their parents told them to. Some of them grew up in homes where their parents tried to teach them not only what the church they attended believed, but why. In some cases, that didn’t happen, but in ...

Enjoy Larry the Yellow Lab’s adventures as he visits the farm. A fun and fast moving book for children four years and younger. Larry the yellow lab, visits farmer same. He sees a rabbit, ducks, sleeps in a barn and explores the garden.

A series of lessons going through Philippians chapter by chapter. A worksheet is included at the end of each lesson.

A Parent’s Faith How Moses’ Parents Walked by Faith Learn how to Defend and protect your children This world is not an easy place to raise children for the Lord. Our kids need protection. Develop and nurture our children God gives us the wonderful responsibility to raise our children in the nurture and the admonition of the Lord. Discharge and release our children to the Lord’s care Parenting may be the toughest test of our faith. Especially when God tells us to let go. About The Author Marvin McKenzie was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and became a believer at the age of ...