New spirituality book explores the deeper meanings of the Holy Bible and the joy of achieving an “I AM” state of consciousness

POWHATAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Upon reading the Bible, Joellen Saddock discovered that it did not say what she had been taught, but rather offered coded stories designed to teach the reader how to achieve ascension and oneness. Her goal, in writing this book, is to reveal “the mystery that has been kept hidden” by the early infiltration of churches (Colossians 1:26). She hopes that by presenting a new, and more empowering, interpretation that more people will wake up to their divine nature and expand the love and light available on the earth plane.

In “Christian Awakening” (published by Balboa Press), Saddock narrates a coming-of-age story about the way she discovered answers to all her tough religious questions. She leaves no stone unturned as she asks hard questions like: How can God be both punishing and forgiving? How can a loving God—whom Jesus said is better than earth parents — condemn His children to an eternity of torture? And why would an omniscient God need his people to prove their loyalty through human sacrifice? She brings logic, deductive reasoning, and hope back into religion as she reconfigures the ancient scriptures to paint an entirely different picture about God. Her personal accounts demonstrate how God’s law is actively working in everyone’s lives to teach and improve everyone. More than anything, her story is about man’s latent mountain-moving potential that has, until now, been obscured by religious hypocrites.

This book explores the deeper meanings of the Holy Bible, how it parallels other religions, and shares the message of a loving unity between all of God’s people. Saddock prods the reader to set aside the idea that man begins and ends in the confines of his own skin and suggests a broader perspective of what it means that men—of all religious backgrounds—are given “one spirit to drink” (1 Corinthians 12:13).

Through an intense scrutinization of many different translations, interwoven between riveting personal experiences, a new message of religious tolerance emerges. Offering a fascinating perspective on Christ’s death, Saddock leaves the readers at the crossroads of the divine, suggesting that the time has come to take each other by the hand and greet the dawn of “a new earth in which righteousness dwells” together as one united people. (2 Peter 3:13).

“As more and more people are becoming disillusioned with the idea of an angry, punishing God, this book shatters and rebuilds that concept using the actual Bible to do it,” Saddock says. When asked what she wants readers to take away from the book, she answers, “That they can live a life of tremendous joy, and that they feel empowered to create whatever they want out of life.” For more details about the book, please visit https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/837535-christian-awakening

“Christian Awakening”
By Joellen Saddock
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227176
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227152
E-Book | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227169
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Joellen Saddock resides in Virginia with her husband and four children. Although raised in a Christian household, she often found herself on the outside of religion looking in. Her story is a coming-of-age story about the way she discovered the answers to her tough religious questions. More than anything, her story exemplifies how God’s law works to multiply one’s desires and create a life of possibilities.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with the worldwide self-publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 844-682-1282 today.

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“I wanted my book to be a starting point for anyone to engage Christianity and a resource that will equip believers to live out their faith authentically.”

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)
July 31, 2023

There may be many individuals who are searching for answers and seeking a genuine connection with their spiritual beliefs. Whether a seeker, a new believer, or someone looking to renew their faith journey, author Command Sgt. Maj. Demetris Prewitt provides a starting point with his new book, “Square 1: Bible Study for Christian Foundations.”

In it, Prewitt describes what the Bible teaches, why Christians believe it, and how to follow Jesus. The book brings foundational biblical doctrine to life, through plain language, imagery, and challenging application questions for group discussion.

“I wrote the book to bridge the discipleship gap between foundational Christian doctrine and practical life in modern society,” Prewitt said. “The kingdom of God needed a book for the modern reader; one clearly explaining what the Bible teaches in plain language and organized, thematically, in a way today’s readers take in information.”

In addition, Prewitt touches on contemporary challenges such as God and science, human rights, and personal identity, while addressing critical questions. To achieve an engaging environment in his book, he aims to educate his readers, through a visually appealing layout as a discipleship tool to learn about Christianity.

“Many discipleship guides are too long and uninteresting, too shallow to explain the faith, or not relevant because they fail to address the deep concerns for the normal person,” Prewitt said. “I wanted my book to be a starting point for anyone to engage Christianity and a resource that will equip believers to live out their faith authentically.”

“Square 1: Bible Study for Christian Foundations.”

By Demetris Prewitt

ISBN: 9781664260610 (softcover); 9781664260610 (electronic)

Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

A Christian leader, apologist, and author currently serving in the Active Duty Army as a Command Sergeant Major, Demetris Prewitt was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and joined the U.S. Army in 2003 as an Intelligence Analyst. He came to Christ in 2012 and planted several bible studies in various locations while deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Turkey, and several military installations. Today, he is the CEO of Square 1: Christian Ministries, a leadership training and organizational strategy ministry aimed at empowering Christian leaders, mobilizing small groups, and establishing churches in the patterns offered by the New Testament. He is married to his wife Kiameshea and is a father to his two children. To learn more, please visit https://square1biblestudy.online/.

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Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles: Second Edition by Shelly P. Emerson

TUCSON, Ariz. (PRWEB)
July 31, 2023

Shelly P. Emerson has enjoyed the therapeutic effects of coloring, puzzles, and mazes, and often used them to rest while recovering from her epileptic seizures. These periods of rest and recovery incentivized her to indulge her creativity, and she began creating puzzles and mazes with her own personal touch. She has recently released the newest edition of her puzzle book, “Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles: Second Edition.”

Designed to help readers dig deeper into God’s word, “Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles” shares bible verses, as well as brief messages accompanying each puzzle. Each puzzle is contained within recognizable shapes with unique topics, all hand drawn by Emerson.

“When I first started creating puzzles, they didn’t have any specific themes,” Emerson said. “After a few college art courses I learned that art has themes. After that I began to find inspiration from music, movies, and the power of prayer.”

As a born again Christian, Emerson wants to encourage readers of all ages to grow a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ and the Heavenly Father.

“I am not letting my epilepsy control my life,” Emerson said. “Jesus has been walking with me and guiding me daily since I opened the door of my heart and let him in. My book helps share his message of salvation and eternal life.”

Emerson plans to continue sharing her creativity and messages with readers in future maze and puzzle books.

“Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles: Second Edition”

By Shelly P. Emerson

ISBN: 9781664272835 (softcover); 9781664272828 (electronic)

Available at Westbow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Shelly P. Emerson became born again Christian four years after receiving an epilepsy diagnosis. She credits her epilepsy as a source of her creativity. While recovering from a seizure she found that coloring was a therapeutic experience for her and over the years channeled her creativity into maze and puzzle books. To learn more, please visit http://www.authorsspirit.com.

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Sick of Singleness by Harmony Claire

ANTIOCH, Tenn. (PRWEB)
July 17, 2023

Author Harmony Claire wants to challenge the popular narrative surrounding singleness as a Christian. In her new book, “Sick of Singleness: A Biblical Guide to Breaking Free and Finding Love,” she utilizes her theological education and experience with prolonged singleness to help readers shed the traditional narratives and experience true connection.

“My love life was ‘stuck on red’ for years,” Claire said. “I had faithfully done whatever popular Christian culture touted as God’s way to do romance. I read the books, made the promises, quoted the mantras, and joined the movements. To my surprise, instead of being promptly paraded down the aisle by white doves praising my faithfulness, I found myself securely stuck at the singleness redlight for nearly a decade.”

Claire not only walks readers through her personal experience, she also provides biblical evidence to help readers take control of their own personal narrative. Many readers may recognize Claire’s references to the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) that was introduced to pop culture via the Dugger family, their series of TV shows and the more recent documentary, “Shiny Happy People.” “Sick of Singleness” acknowledges the influence of IBLP on ministry and how its principles can be credited with helping to trap people in unwanted singleness.

“These ultra-conservative purity culture teachings do more harm than good,” Claire said. “Extrabiblical doctrines have distorted popular Christian culture’s romance narrative. We choose to rely on human leaders to spoon-feed us doctrines, instead of doing the hard work of digging into the scriptures ourselves. We fail to measure their teachings against God’s actual word. Even the most well-intentioned leaders are not without error or above deception.”

Claire wants readers to understand their personal responsibility to challenge faulty theology, and to take initiative to change their lives.

“Sick of Singleness: A Biblical Guide to Breaking Free and Finding Love”

By Harmony Claire

ISBN: 9781664287051 (softcover); 9781664287068 (hardcover); 9781664287044 (electronic)

Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Harmony Claire holds a Master of Arts in Christian education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She spent most of her career in student ministry until she embarked on her most challenging of callings, becoming a wife and mom of three young boys. She currently resides in Nashville, Tenn., where she is pursuing a second master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. To learn more, please visit http://www.harmonyclaire.com.

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“I want my readers to walk away with the truth,” Bobanis said. “I hope my bible study nurtures a deeper connection with God and equips readers to live out the values and principles espoused in the book of Genesis.”

FORT WORTH, Texas (PRWEB)
July 11, 2023

From her beginning career as a children’s leader at her church to teaching God’s word in a sanctuary full of listeners, author Janice Bobanis is ready to bring her teachings to paper by publishing her first book, “In the Beginning: Genesis 1-11,” a Christian bible study created to help readers better understand how God’s plan unfolds from Genesis to Revelation.

In the book, Bobanis examines what God’s word says about controversial social issues and other politically incorrect topics. Written as an aggressive approach, she offers her bible study as a deep dive into Genesis chapters 1-11 to help readers understand the spiritual battle they may fight daily.

“I challenge the reader to think about their life as a spiritual battle,” Bobanis said. “Satan is God’s adversary, and through this study, these questions will lead you to the biblical answer that defines the battle lines.”

Devised from Bobanis’ professional experience, readers are encouraged to embrace an interactive and potentially engaging learning approach, created to foster an atmosphere of open discussion and personal growth in their faith.

“I want my readers to walk away with the truth,” Bobanis said. “I hope my bible study nurtures a deeper connection with God and equips readers to live out the values and principles espoused in the book of Genesis.”

In the Beginning: Genesis 1-11

By Janice Bobanis

ISBN: 9781664292765 (softcover); 9781664292772 (hardcover); 9781664292789 (electronic)

Available at Author Website, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Janice Bobanis is a seasoned bible study teacher. Her passion to share the word of God began with her own “born-again” experience while attending her first bible study. Her works are crafted from her extensive experience in leading, teaching, and writing bible studies, encouraging others to experience Jesus as their best friend. Outside of teaching, she is a mother of two grown daughters and a son-in-law, a grandmother, and a wife to her husband of 40 years. They love spending time at their ranch, cooking, and entertaining friends. To learn more, please visit http://www.JaniceBobanis.com.

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Yael Eckstein: IFCJ Announces Completion of 2023 Salary and Compensation Audit

“At the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, we take financial accountability and good stewardship of our donors’ funds very seriously.”

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
July 07, 2023

According to President and CEO Yael Eckstein, “the Salary and Compensation Audit reflects our ongoing commitment to take financial accountability and good stewardship of our donors’ funds very seriously.”

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship or IFCJ) recently announced the results of their annual Salary and Compensation Audit by Willis Towers Watson (WTW), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company. WTW provides employers reliable, relevant, and timely salary survey data combined with global, regional, and local HR and benefits policies and practices reports to support pay, employee benefits, and HR professionals in making the best decisions for their workforce and their organization.

IFCJ retained Willis Towers Watson to conduct a comparable market assessment of total remuneration (cash compensation plus benefits) provided to four executive-level positions, including the President and CEO, examining base salary and total cash compensation levels (base salary plus annual incentive awards).

The Salary and Compensation Audit confirmed management’s expectations that The Fellowship’s salary and compensation practices are fair, reasonable, and comparable to similar organizations.

“At the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, we take financial accountability and good stewardship of our donors’ funds very seriously, and we ensure that salaries, including the salary of our President and CEO, Yael Eckstein, are fair within the nonprofit space and enable us to attract and retain the talent we need to best serve our community,” explained IFCJ Global Chief Operating Officer Robin Van Etten.

The market data used in this assessment included information that is:

Based on published and proprietary survey sources

Position specific, based on each position’s primary duties and responsibilities

Reflective of pay practices among nonprofit organizations for positions based in the U.S.

Size sensitive, based on IFCJ’s FY23 budgeted revenue

Updated to April 1, 2023, using an annualized adjustment factor of 3.5%, consistent with 2023 merit increase projections for non-profit executives

The International Fellowship of Christian and Jews‘ most recent financial information and audited statements are available either by written request or by contacting the organization’s Donor Services Department at (800) 486-8844.

About Yael Eckstein

As President and CEO of The Fellowship, Yael Eckstein oversees all programs and serves as the international spokesperson for the organization. With over a decade of nonprofit experience in multiple roles, Yael has the rare distinction of being a woman leading one of the world’s largest religious charitable organizations. In addition to her weekly podcast on matters of faith, Holy Land Reflections, Yael also invites thought leaders to discuss Jewish-Christian relations and Israel’s significance on her podcast, Conversations with Yael. She is the 2023 recipient of the Jerusalem Post’s Humanitarian Award, and in 2020 and 2021, was named to the publication’s list of 50 Most Influential Jews. Born outside of Chicago, Yael is now based in Israel with her husband and their four children.

About the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

For 40 years, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has been leading efforts to build bridges between Christians and Jews and provide humanitarian care and lifesaving aid for Israel and the Jewish people. Through the generosity and loyalty each year of its donors, partners, and staff, The Fellowship helps over 1 million people living in poverty, has provided nearly 3,000 bomb shelters for security, and has helped 770,000 make aliyah back to their homeland, Israel. The Fellowship is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, continuing a mission to bless Israel and the Jewish people – like our world has never seen.

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The inspiration for this book originates in my prayerful reading of the Bible and journaling the revelation Holy Spirit has given me.

BEAVERTON, Ore. (PRWEB)
June 29, 2023

Author Voichi Morariu offers daily reflection for all of God’s children who are longing to know Him more in The Trail of Joyful Tears: A Prophetic Daily Devotional ($35.99, paperback, 9781662877261; $9.99, e-book, 9781662877278).

Through this thought-provoking devotional, Morariu invites readers to sit at the table of intimate friends, knowing that all that God the Father has in His heart is for His followers to hear, experience and partake. It is the author’s prayer that readers will discover a new revelation of the Word of God each day that will ultimately confirm the Father’s approval of each Christian’s devoted pursuit of Him.

When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Morariu said, “the inspiration for this book originates in my prayerful reading of the Bible and journaling the revelation Holy Spirit has given me. Since the Lord Jesus is my model of life and He is the most generous person ever, I felt the urge to give away what He gave me and invest the treasures He entrusted to me.”

Voichi Morariu was born and raised in an obscure village in Transylvania, Romania. Despite her growing up in a brainwashing communist culture, in a dictatorial system where nothing is possible, she kept believing that there was more to life than what she was experiencing. In 1997, Morariu emigrated to the United States with her husband, Cornel, and three-year-old son, Marius, to experience the “American Dream.” It was a life-changing experience, and the couple was radically born again. The Lord started implanting a dream in them, a dream greater than they ever imagined, “God’s Dream,” that immersed them into a reality where nothing is impossible.

Morariu holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in biology from Babes Bolyai University in Romania. She is a veracious reader, passionate writer, intercessor, and has been a dedicated science high school teacher for twenty years. Morariu loves her students with a passion superseded only by her love for Jesus and her family. She and her family live in Beaverton, Oregon. Morariu teaches in Newberg and attends Mannahouse Church. In addition to her passion for reading and writing, she also enjoys prayer walks, especially at the beach, either alone or with friends. Morariu is passionate about knowing and praying the heart of God for specific people and even for cities and regions.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. The Trail of Joyful Tears: A Prophetic Daily Devotional is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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My inspiration came from preaching a series of messages on the End Time about three years ago. During this period, I listened to a message on Christian radio by Dr. David Jeremiah, who used a story telling method for his sermon delivery.

ARLINGTON, Texas (PRWEB)
June 29, 2023

Author Abraham Oluwafemi Adebo provides a thought-provoking Christian fictional story in Divine Wings: A Novel on the Rapture of the Church ($21.99, paperback, 9781662880865; $9.99, e-book, 9781662880872).

Adebo’s fiction traces the journey of an American pastor and scion of East Africa’s legendary evangelists, Pastor Johnson McIver Shelby Jr., whose prodigious intellect pitted him against any conservative reading of the Bible. He disparaged the traditional Christian teaching of the veracity of the Bible as the Word of God and the reality of heaven or the rapture of the Church, leading most of his followers on the path of perdition. Unfortunately, when the rapture did come, the true believers were taken to heaven on divine wings. Tragically, Pastor Johnson Jr. and many of his followers were left stranded on earth under the ruinous rule of the Antichrist. Will Pastor Johnson Jr. having realized his error valiantly save his soul and the others he had led astray, or will it be too late?

When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Adebo said, “My inspiration came from preaching a series of messages on the End Time about three years ago. During this period, I listened to a message on Christian radio by Dr. David Jeremiah, who used a story telling method for his sermon delivery. I learned from Dr. Jeremiah’s approach that it was possible to reach a lot more people through story telling than conventional preaching style as this will command more attention and followers among Christians, mostly the young ones. Hence, the idea of this book.”

Abraham Oluwafemi Adebo was born in the north central city of Takete Ide, Amuro, Kogi State, Nigeria. He is a devout Christian, ordained Pastor and author. Adebo holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, a Masters in Christian Theology from Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, Criswell College, Dallas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth TX, and a Ph.D. in Faith & Heritage from BH Carroll Theological Seminary, Irving TX. He also holds a master’s degree in information technology management & Innovation from the Northcentral University, Scottsdale, Arizona and a professional certification in Information Systems Auditing (CISA), Agile Scrum Master (CSM), and Certified Product Owner (CSPO). He has over twenty years pastoral experience both in Nigeria and the United States. He is currently the Pastor of EMC Family Church in Cedar Hill, Texas. He also worked as a high school teacher, college professor, Information Technology Auditor/Security Analyst and a Scrum Master/Project Management Specialist.

Adebo writes with sublime depth and beauty on issues of faith, redemption and place of the Church in contemporary times. His other books include: The Church in the 21st Century, Freedom from Bondage, and The Future of Black Theology in Post Apartheid South Africa. He has passion for family, soul winning and counseling. He loves reading, travelling and gardening.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Divine Wings: A Novel on the Rapture of the Church is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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