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Church-Folk Some Messed-Up-Folk

Author : Louis Timm's
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004-09
Category : Spiritual life
ISBN : 9780595332304

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The real names have been changed to protect the guilty, and should the likeness of any character in this book appear to resemble any individual, it is purely intentional. Also I have deliberately embellished on certain factual accounts in the book, purely for effect. This book is being written, to let church-folk everywhere know, that you are not alone, and that the goings on at your local church are not isolated incidences, there is mess in every church, and my prayer is that you will stand fast, stay put, and put the devil on the run. There were no collaborators, no extensive research done, no accolades to give to anyone. This is one mans journey from faith to faith, through his own eyes. If the book is a failure, I take full responsibility, the failure is not in God, it's in me. I am simply saying what the spirit is saying to me, and through me; "Thus saith the Lord"

Little Miss Sanctified

Author : Dr. Louis Timm’s
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595820566

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As Leeza celebrates her forty-fifth birthday, there is no birthday cake, candles, gifts, or party with family and friends. It’s just her, alone in a prison cell probably for the rest of her life. She contemplates how her life has gone so completely off track, and she recalls how it all began for her as a little girl growing up in Eden Square in the projects. Leeza wishes she could go back to being the little girl with the bad grammar and the big dreams, but it’s much too late for that now. She faces a death sentence. A work of spiritual fiction, Little Miss Sanctified, by author Dr. Louis Timm’s, lets God’s people know they are not alone and that there is that dark side that exists in all. Through Leeza’s fictional story, Timm’s shows Christians that the hand of a loving and living God offers a right sense of worth and direction; God alone knows the end from the beginning. With each and every temptation, God will provide a way of escape only to those who truly want to escape the vices this world so lavishly offers.

More Church Folk

Author : Michele Andrea Bowen
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780446569576

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From bestselling author Michele Andrea Bowen, the uproarious sequel to her hit novel Church Folk. It is now 1986, and the preachers of the Gospel United Church are preparing for their much-anticipated Triennial General Conference. The last time readers encountered the good Rev. Theophilus Simmons, he was a newlywed and the pastor of a modest-sized congregation in Memphis. Now he's the father of three and running a congregation in St. Louis. His best friend, Rev. Eddie Tate, is now with a fast growing church in Chicago, but he is getting real frustrated with the way things are run in the Gospel United Church. Marcel Brown and his father, Ernest, along with Sonny Washington and Bishop Larsen Giles have had two decades to perfect their slimy methods of "tapping" church funds and other misdeeds. Now they've found a secret weapon that will allow them to make fast money and accomplish what they failed to do 20 years ago--buy off enough power to dominate the entire denomination, put their cronies in key spots, and ransack the church like it is the spoils of war. It won't be long before the two opposing sides face off..."church-folk" style.

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

Author : Danyelle Newton
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781468566314

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Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places by Danyelle Newton Pdf

Looking For Love In All Th e Wrong Places is an inspirational book for females of all race and age groups. Many females struggle with acceptance and love and because of this they end up involved in different types of unhealthy relationships. This book will teach females that if they put their trust and love in God first then the right type of love and acceptance they desire will come. Included in this book is scripture reference for each chapter, so the reader will have a bible basis to reflect on. Also there are discussion questions at the end of each chapter for studying and reflection. Danyelle Newtons struggle for looking for love in all of the wrong places is reflected throughout the pages of this book. This book is not only her testimony of the wrong love she looked for because she didnt have her trust and faith in God, but it reflects her journey towards finding the right type of love as well. Once she found Christ, her views on love changed and the love she was searching for didnt have to be found because it was right inside of her all along.

Preacher, Or Ecclesiastical Pimp!

Author : Louis Timm's
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780595422098

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Preacher, Or Ecclesiastical Pimp! by Louis Timm's Pdf

If you are a minister, have a minister, know a minister or know someone else that has or knows a minister, this book is an absolute must read. Money and sex are two of the biggest culprits of our time and being in the church is no guarantee to immunity. The real names have been changed to protect the guilty and should the likeness of any character in this book appear to resemble any individual, it is purely intentional. True to form, I have deliberately resorted to the act of embellishment on certain factual like accounts in this book, purely for effect of it all. Dr. Timm's has written this book to let the children of God everywhere know that you are not alone and that the goings on at your local church is not an isolated incidence. Every church needs to have a Pastor/Minister, but know this, God has an all Seeing Eye and He has not forgotten about your plight. I dare you to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, let Him fix it, wait on God, He will show up and He will definitely show out. Not only will we have to pay for our wrongdoings, but they that have pleasure in them will have a price to pay as well; "Thus saith the Lord" From the same author that brought us; "Little Miss Sanctified" and "Church-Folk Some Messed-Up-Folk"

An Invitation to My Heart by Vanessa Landry

Author : Vanessa Landry
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781600341663

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This collection of Christian poetry, short stories, and Godly gossip was designed to encourage readers and to set their spirits free.

Su.Gar Boy

Author : Johnnie Dent Jr
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780595432295

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The period known as the 60's sparked several revolutions in America. It was the era of religious expression, communes, protests, long hair and sexual free will. But when the external liberties that the 60's introduced began to diminish, the 70's would begin a time period of pseudo-celebration for the freedoms that were "obtained." While America celebrated, the youth of the next generation were left home alone to face their own struggles. Johnnie Dent takes us on an astonishing personal journey while sharing with us three decades of his own life. He allows us to reexamine the social dilemmas of domestic violence, single parenting, teenage pregnancy, youth violence, drug trafficking, police brutality, the penal system and even religious intolerance. He provides us with a refreshing retrospective and introspective of what real life in America is like to be poor, ignorant, black and male. However, while he illustrates for us these startling facts that we seemingly overlook in everyday life, he also demonstrates that any person can transform the negative patterns of their lifestyles by beginning a new walk layered with faith.

My Fakebook Father

Author : Side 2 Side
Publisher : LifeRich Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781489732385

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Growing up in a two parent Christian family home feeling unloved and rejected by the one man she loved the most, her father. Never truly experiencing the unconditional love of a father altering not only her perspective but her relationships with men and with God. Her self-worth being low, she could always find a reason to laugh and she loved making people laugh, especially her father because his laughter felt like approval. Tired of not being seen, heard or listened to she reaps the support of her father's aunt who seemed to gaze into her soul. Along with the support of her favorite Aunt Pretty, she was able to successfully fight her causes with her father only later to experience pain like never before. Deciding not to become a product of her environment she used every obstacle placed in front of her to change the trajectory of her life that she just so happened to be born into. She speaks the truth at all times and will make you laugh out loud. There is worth behind the masks and today this book will become your favorite Aunt Pretty inspiring you to emerge as your most beautiful butterfly.

Pilgrims and Priests

Author : Stefan Paas
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334058779

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What does it mean to be a small missional community in a deeply secularized society? Drawing on a wide range of practical insight with mission in one of the most secular contexts of the West, Pilgrims and Priests blends this experience with a thorough analysis of relevant biblical, historical, sociological, theological and spiritual sources that bear relevance to missional identity in the challenging circumstances presented by the secular West. It presents a hopeful perspective, rooted in a realistic appraisal of reality and rich theological reflections. The result is an important resource for thinkers, practitioners and all who are fascinated by the future of Christianity in the West.

Church Folk

Author : Michele Andrea Bowen
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780759524644

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Set in 1960s Mississipi, this novel is a powerful tale of love, faith, and finding your voice. Theophilus Henry Simmons is young, single, sexy, and just about the finest black man any wishful mother and daughter have ever seen in Charleston, Mississippi. He's also a pastor. And when he starts courting the quiet, homespun Essie Lee Lane-and she accepts his marriage proposal-a few of the church folk decide to teach Essie what it really means to be a pastor's wife, and show her how little she knows about them. But as Theophilus gains prominence in his denomination, Essie evolves from a mousy parishioner into an independent and Godly woman. Now sporting an afro and driving her new purple Cadillac, Essie teaches the church folk what it really means to stand by your man-and your beliefs.

Stories of Encounter

Author : Hugh Hillyard Parker
Publisher : Saint Andrew Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780715209875

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Behind the theme of this new volume in the popular annual Pray Now series, is the belief that everyone has a story to tell, no matter what age or stage of life they are at, and that in worship we weave our stories into the bigger story of God. Our stories are shaped by encounters with other people, with the physical world, with the variety of our own experiences and emotions, and with God. This volume offers a dynamic resource for prayer and reflection that will enable a deeper understanding of how all these kinds of encounters shape us. More than seventy short sections, each containing a scripture quotation, prayers for morning and evening, a short meditation, suggested scripture readings and a blessing, explore a rich variety of encounters: • Between Jesus and others in the Gospels - disciples, women, the young, the old, critics, enemies • The people we encounter – friends, neighbours, colleagues, family, strangers, the hostile • Encounters with the physical world – animals, weather, traffic jams, crowded cities, empty spaces • Encounters with ourselves – success, disaster, loneliness, identity, hope, fear, mystery and more • Encounters with God in prayer – how Christians across the centuries, including Julian of Norwich, St Benedict, Martin Luther, Wesley, C S Lewis and others understood and practiced prayer. Stories of Encounter is the Church of Scotland’s theme for 2018 that will inform its worship and its mission throughout the coming year. At its heart is a desire to help people to tell their stories, to share those stories with others and with their communities, to reflect on their journeys of faith and ultimately their stories of encounters with God. This dynamic collection of newly written prayers, meditations and blessings will be a welcome aid for worship, for small group devotions and for personal discipleship.

Secular and Sacred?

Author : Rosemarie van den Breemer,Jose Casanova,Trygve Wyller
Publisher : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783647604497

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Secular and Sacred? by Rosemarie van den Breemer,Jose Casanova,Trygve Wyller Pdf

Shaped by five hundred years of Lutheran impact and with a strong influence of big majority churches, Scandinavian secularity is a very interesting and fruitful material for the historical and contemporary theoretical debate on the secular. It can be discussed, for example, whether the strong position of Human Rights and of the Scandinavian welfare state might be interpreted in continuity with the historical influence of Protestant traditions. Is there something like a hidden sacrality implicit in the Scandinavian secular?

The WORD Diet

Author : Rhonda Bell Holmes
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781462800926

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What Is The Word Diet? It’s a Tool to guide you in taking ALL limits off this extraordinary life of yours! It cuts away opinion . . . traditions . . . religion, and focuses solely on your use of The Word that is designed to SET YOU FREE! Written by Rhonda B. Holmes ~ Foreword by Kathy Ireland Janis F. Kearney, Clinton Presidential Diarist and Author of CONVERSATIONS: WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, FROM HOPE TO HARLEM, writes... Rhonda Holmes has done a wonderful job of sharing important lessons from her own life story, as well as offering her readers a no-nonsense recipe for a more fulfilled spiritual life. As much a teacher, as a writer, Ms. Holmes proves that it doesn’t take a 300 page tome to teach. Neither does it take a Saint to lead. The Word Diet is invaluable for those of us seeking ways to live a fuller, more God-focused life. In sharing The Word Diet, Ms. Holmes empowers us, her readers to be better followers so that we may become greater leaders for our families, our faiths, and for our communities. Thank you, Rhonda Holmes, for this important book. Janetta Kearney, Little Rock attorney and legal consultant writes... This is the quintessential self help book for the believer. Faith in the Spirit of God, combined with verbal repetition and scriptural support found in The WORD Diet equals a recipe for success in every area of our lives, especially for every topic discussed in The WORD Diet. In reading The WORD Diet, 30 DAYS of FAITH – CREATING YOUR EXTRAORDINARY LIFE WITH THE SPOKEN WORD, I was inspired to take a look at some of the circumstances surrounding so many difficult situations in my life. For the Believer, or one who is inclined to believe the Word of God, this book is a must read- as it is for those of us seeking ways to improve our lives. Speaking to our situation is not a new requirement for change, but the obvious support, as is outlined in the listed Scriptures, combined with Faith adds a dimension of hope. It is the power of hope, as Ms. Holmes points out, which produces actions that coincide with our faith and belief. What’s In It For You? • prosperity • health • to see your deepest desires, that sound impossible, turning into reality • confidence regarding your children’s protection, their future, . . . • restored relationships and emotional health for you and your loved ones, • to live your extraordinary life that was planned for you before you were born. (You are no surprise . . . You are no accident) If this is what you want — then The Word Diet is YOUR must read! The Word Diet tells you exactly what to do and say to receive and live your EXTRAORDINARY LIFE! Why Me... Why Did I accept this assignment? ... AND WHY SHOULD YOU??? Testimonies May we all continue to lift each other up in prayer. There will be some days that may be more difficult than other days. And Rhonda, on some of those difficult days, your inspiring prayer’s have definitely helped someone along the way . . . I am one of those people. Praise God from Whom all Blessing’s flow . . . . Trenia—Texas Thanks for this (prayer). Again our Lord has wholly addressed our concerns through you to reveal what we needed to express to Him - which is another wonderful aspect of His character. We are blessed not only to speak His words to others but also to put in words our deepest, heartfelt concerns that we need to speak of to Him. Wonderful (prayer) . . . keep them coming . . . I love jumping on your marvelous prayer wagon! Anthony—Arkansas

Natural Expressions

Author : Andrea J. Parham-Shannon
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-17
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781479762767

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Natural Expressions "A Family Affair" truly reflect "Gods" favor on me. "Gods" hand is a hand of power and "He" has continued to keep me in "His" hands as I go forth in "His" name with Natural Expressions. Since Natural Expressions "Up Close and Personal", many changes in my life have come but, through Christ Jesus and His Angels "Grace and Mercy", I've been able to endure the challenges. As the elders would say "what don't kill us only makes us stronger" and boy ain't that the truth. "A Family Affair" is dedicated in memory of my husband Rudolph who passed away in September 2010. The memory of him enjoying my poetry will always be an inspiration. My favorite book of romance is the Bible's Old Testaments "Song of Solomon". God's love is powerful. "Look at God". Another collection, another blessing. Oh, I look to the hills and I defi nitely recognize where and whom my help comes from. Since Natural Expressions "Up Close and Personal" I've relocated to the hometown of my family in Warrenton, North Carolina, a drastic change from Washington, DC but, I welcome the change and the folks are wonderful. "A Family Affair" was inspired by everyday living, family, friends, church and romance. A chance fi nally to share my children's (April and Vernon) school days poetry. How surprised I was to fi nd a suitcase tucked away that contained much of my children's school work, pictures, and report cards and yes, poetry written by them. What an honor to share their expressions. As always, "To God be the glory". I pray that you have found one if not many poems in this collection to uplift and encourage you along your journey. If so, than our writings are not in vain. Peace and Blessings, Andrea J. Parham-Shannon

Encyclopedia of Religion in the South

Author : Samuel S. Hill,Charles H. Lippy,Charles Reagan Wilson
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0865547580

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The publication of the Encyclopedia of Religion in the South in 1984 signaled the rise in the scholarly interest in the study of Religion in the South. Religion has always been part of the cultural heritage of that region, but scholarly investigation had been sporadic. Since the original publication of the ERS, however, the South has changed significantly in that Christianity is no longer the primary religion observed. Other religions like Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism have begun to have very important voices in Southern life. This one-volume reference, the only one of its kind, takes this expansion into consideration by updating older relevant articles and by adding new ones. After more than 20 years, the only reference book in the field of the Religion in the South has been totally revised and updated. Each article has been updated and bibliography has been expanded. The ERS has also been expanded to include more than sixty new articles on Religion in the South. New articles have been added on such topics as Elvis Presley, Appalachian Music, Buddhism, Bill Clinton, Jerry Falwell, Fannie Lou Hamer, Zora Neale Hurston, Stonewall Jackson, Popular Religion, Pat Robertson, the PTL, Sports and Religion in the South, theme parks, and much more. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the South, religion, or cultural history.