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Daily Visits with God

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 Spiritual Dynamics of Faithfulness to Multiple Church Services Each Week by Marvin McKenzie Are you longing for a deeper walk with Christ—but wondering why your faith feels stagnant? Many believers faithfully attend church on Sunday morning, but few have discovered the life-changing blessing of being there every time the doors are open. In today’s culture, the idea of attending Sunday school, Sunday evening, and midweek services may seem “old-fashioned.” But what if this level of commitment isn’t legalism at all—what if it’s one of the missing keys to spiritual growth, ...

The Fragile Foundations of Civilization: Why Cultures Crumble and God’s Truth Endures Forever Why do the greatest nations in history rise to glory—and then collapse into ruin? What causes empires to fall, and can our generation avoid the same fate? In this timely and sobering work, Marvin McKenzie examines the undeniable pattern seen throughout human history: civilizations crumble when they abandon God’s truth and embrace moral decay. From ancient Israel to the mighty Roman Empire, the story is the same—strength and prosperity give way to complacency, corruption, and collapse. But ...

Miles of Ministry: Following the Call – A Lifetime of Faith and Service From dusty storefront churches to trans-Atlantic flights, from the hum of an RV engine on backroads to the pulpit of a thriving seminary, Miles of Ministry: Following the Call is a sweeping story of faith, family, and a life given fully to God’s work. Nathan Foster Sr. was an architecture student with dreams of designing skyscrapers when God drew up a new plan for his life. Trading his blueprints for a Bible, Nathan Sr. planted humble churches that shaped the heart of his oldest son. Nathan Jr. grew up watching ...

Where Baptists Stood: Early Baptists, Slavery, and the Price of Freedom What did early Baptists believe about slavery? Before the American Revolution, Baptists were a persecuted minority. They were jailed, fined, and whipped for refusing to submit to state churches. They were poor, scattered, and far removed from political power. Yet in a world increasingly shaped by slavery, they maintained a clear focus: preaching the gospel and defending liberty of conscience. In this groundbreaking historical study, veteran pastor and author Marvin McKenzie takes you on a journey through over two ...

Unstoppable: Living the Book of Acts Today Supernatural Christianity is Normal Christianity. This bold declaration forms the heart of Unstoppable: Living the Book of Acts Today, a transformative journey through the Book of Acts that reveals God’s timeless blueprint for a vibrant, Spirit-filled Christian life. Far from a historical relic, Acts is a living model of how believers can experience divine power, purpose, and impact in today’s world. Through gripping narratives and practical lessons drawn from the ministries of Philip, Saul (Paul), Peter, Barnabas, and others, this book ...

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 ...

Faithful in the Gaps: Temporary Roles, Eternal Impact is a timely and encouraging resource for preachers, retired pastors, young men in training, and anyone entrusted with pulpit responsibilities in seasons of transition. Whether you're standing in for a pastor on vacation, serving as an interim during a pastoral search, or stepping back into the pulpit after retirement, this booklet reminds you that temporary roles matter—eternally. Based on Titus 3:12 and other biblical principles, Faithful in the Gaps explores the overlooked but vital ministry of filling in without taking over. With ...

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 ...

Faithful Through the Years A Novel Inspired by the Steadfast Legacy of Real Baptist Servants of God What does it look like to serve God faithfully from youth to old age… through joy and sorrow, gain and grief, growth and loss? In Faithful Through the Years, Marvin McKenzie presents a deeply moving fictional account inspired by true stories of Baptist pastors whose ministries left an eternal imprint on generations. This novel is a tribute to men like Charles Kearns and Bill Wambsganss—names changed in the book, but their legacy echoed on every page. The story follows Clark Harlan, a ...

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-...

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 ...

"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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.