MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
December 09, 2022

“One Christian’s Journey through Racism to Financial Security”: a helpful resource for those seeking to develop a better sense of money management skills. “One Christian’s Journey through Racism to Financial Security” is the creation of published author Earl C. Johnson, who was in the workforce for a total of forty-seven years (twenty-six years active-duty US Air Force and twenty-one years Air Force Civil Service). His formal education includes an Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Systems from Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems from Southern Illinois University, and a Master of Business Administration from Embry-Riddle University. Johnson has four adult children from a previous marriage, one of which went home to be with the Lord

Johnson shares, “In this book, I share with you a little about myself. How I grew up and my meager beginning while being raised by my grandparents back in Cincinnati, Ohio. The lack of financial management training I received while growing up and my unawareness to my condition of lower-class living. I give you some insight into some of my struggles with racism while in the military and the effects it had on me navigating the military’s system of advancement. How some military personnel believed that race was a determining factor in a person’s capacity to do certain jobs and, consequently, shouldn’t have equal access to promotions and opportunities. I share multiple scriptures with you as proof positive that God, the creator of heaven and Earth, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords, is our source; and it is He who gives us, the believers, the power to gain wealth. The Parable of the Talent in the book of Matthew and the Parable of the Minas in the book of Luke are solid evidence that God expects us to be good servants of the money He blesses us with. And I also share with you my six-step financial management system that will help any believer who follows it to become financially secure and a good servant of the money God has and will bless you with. The six-step financial management system is sequential—meaning, you start with the first step, and you don’t progress to the second step until the first step is complete. Doing so will ensure you have built a financial foundation that will not be shaken or destroyed by the tests, trials, and tribulations we all experience in this world. It ends with answering three questions about retirement: When do you start preparing for retirement? How much money will you need for retirement? And what does your retirement look like? This is the first book and it will serve as a financial foundation to those who absorb its contents. To you, that have ears to hear, if you read and believe you will achieve your financial goals. It is the will of God!”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Earl C. Johnson’s new book takes on the problem faced by many who were not afforded the training needed to become financially secure.

Johnson shares in hopes of aiding others in their pursuit of becoming financially secure through helpful guidance based on his own experiences and study.

Consumers can purchase “One Christian’s Journey through Racism to Financial Security” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “One Christian’s Journey through Racism to Financial Security,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
December 07, 2022

“I Survived: Crippled by the hands of molestation”: a deeply personal and emotionally charged message of hope. “I Survived: Crippled by the hands of molestation” is the creation of published author Latricia M. Peter.

Peter shares, “Crippled by the Hands of Molestation crippled me spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Spiritually, I doubted God’s love for me. Emotionally, I felt depressed. Physically, I felt suicidal. God Yah healed me from the lies of Satan. I am a walking testimony.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Latricia M. Peter’s new book provides readers with an intimate look into the author’s personal and spiritual journey of healing through God’s light.

Peter shares in hopes of offering an encouraging hand to others who have faced similar tragedy so they too can find peace and fulfillment through God.

Consumers can purchase “I Survived: Crippled by the hands of molestation” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “I Survived: Crippled by the hands of molestation,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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“Water projects in Zambia and around the globe ensure people coming to Salesian parishes, schools, and centers have access to the water they need. This brings a sense of hope and dignity to the people Salesians serve,” said Father Gus Baek, director of Salesian Missions.

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (PRWEB)
December 05, 2022

ZAMBIA: Village residents have clean water access thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’

Project provided funding for a new borewell, water tank and pump.

More than 300 residents of the Kamakuti village in Kabwe, Zambia, have clean, fresh water thanks to the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.”

The project provided funding for a new borewell, water tank and pump in the village, which hosts one of the Salesian St. Mary’s Parish village chapels. Salesian Missions is the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

St. Mary’s Parish has four village chapels where priests meet people on a weekly basis for catechesis, prayers and sacraments. During the weekdays, the Salesian community utilizes these chapels for daily meetings and fellowship. Local women also use the chapels as meeting places and children’s preschools.

The villages lack basic services including water, proper sanitation and transportation. There is also a lack of education facilities for children, and people travel long distances to access a health center.

This is the first time this community has clean fresh water. Women and children will no longer have to travel a distance to bring back water to the village. Mr. Kasongo, a long-time village resident, could not believe that running water was now available. Another woman shouted, “Our children will live!” Children are often given the only water available from unsafe shallow wells, which can cause health complications that impede their growth.

“We appreciate our donors who have supported this water project,” said Father Gus Baek, director of Salesian Missions. “Water projects in Zambia and around the globe ensure people coming to Salesian parishes, schools, and centers have access to the water they need. This brings a sense of hope and dignity to the people Salesians serve.”

Poverty is widespread in Zambia with 64 percent of the total population living below the poverty line. For those living in rural areas, the poverty rate rises to 80 percent, according to UNICEF. Over the past three decades, incomes in Zambia have fallen steadily and people do not have enough money to meet basic needs such as shelter, nutritious food and medical care.

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has also taken a devastating toll on Zambia’s children. There are 1.2 million children classified as orphaned and vulnerable by UNICEF, and these children struggle to find education, basic services and hope for their future.

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About Salesian Missions USA

Salesian Missions is headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, and is part of the Don Bosco Network—a worldwide federation of Salesian NGOs. The mission of the U.S.-based nonprofit Catholic organization is to raise funds for international programs that serve youth and families in poor communities around the globe. The Salesian missionaries are made up of priests, brothers and sisters, as well as laypeople—all dedicated to caring for poor children throughout the world in more than 130 countries and helping young people become self-sufficient by learning a trade that will help them gain employment. To date, more than 3 million youth have received services funded by Salesian Missions. These services and programs are provided to children regardless of race or religion. For more information, go to SalesianMissions.org.

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“Granting forgiveness too early releases the guilty party from any responsibility for their actions, withholding forgiveness may cause us to become bitter within ourselves”

VAN WERT, Ohio (PRWEB)
November 29, 2022

Bill Ricksecker was going through a dispute with his local church; he was an outcast, labeled a heretic and his pastor was unforgiving of him, all because of one subject: biblical forgiveness. Taking this experience and using it as fuel, Ricksecker was inspired to write “Illustrating Forgiveness: Understanding Biblical Forgiveness and Reconciliation.”

Ricksecker believes that there may be some unanswered questions about forgiveness after his first book “Desperation of Doctrinal Reformation”. Over the course of nine chapters, Ricksecker threads the needle between granting forgiveness too early and withholding forgiveness.

“Granting forgiveness too early releases the guilty party from any responsibility for their actions,” Rickecker said. “While withholding forgiveness may cause us to become bitter within ourselves.”

Ricksecker elaborates on the Old and New Testaments to guide his readers to gaining a deeper understanding of reconciliation in their own lives and biblical forgiveness towards others. He believes that today’s psychology has “warped” biblical forgiveness to be more about the offended rather than the offender.

“Society has become more focused on self rather than the concern for others,” Ricksecker said. “We have become selfish rather than selfless.”    

“Illustrating Forgiveness: Understanding Biblical Forgiveness and Reconciliation”

By Bill Ricksecker

ISBN: 9781664273634 (softcover); 9781664273641 (hardcover); 9781664273627 (electronic)

Available at WestBow, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Ricksecker earned his Bachelor of Divinity from Christian Leaders Institute in 2021 with plans to on pursuing his master’s degree. Bill currently works in a plastic factory full-time. He is the CEO and founder of Christian Cornerstone 412 Ministries where he strives to train and equip the next generation of godly ministers in spreading the gospel. To learn more, please visit https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/838792-illustrating-forgiveness.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
November 28, 2022

“Over the River and through the Fire: Journeying to Overcome the Roadblock Called Self”: a potent account of heartbreak and rebirth. “Over the River and through the Fire: Journeying to Overcome the Roadblock Called Self” is the creation of published author Sherry Lewton, a graduate of Asbury University, a loving mother of two sons, and a dedicated grandmother to four.

Lewton shares, “Heartache and brokenness are universal. When our lives are thrown into the fire, it will either make us or break us. In her memoir, author Sherry Lewton recounts events from her past that ignited her own fires, throwing her life into a blaze of secrecy, shame, despair, and devastation. Throughout those tumultuous years of painful experiences, roadblocks springing up to hinder recovery are labeled and defined. Of all the roadblocks, she acknowledges that it was her own self that was often the greatest obstacle preventing recovery. But Sherry unashamedly proclaims how choosing to focus on God alone as the only answer, and the only one who could heal her broken heart, led her to find her way to the path that could lead her out of the fire and into triumphant living.

“With no desire for platitudes, pat answers, or shaming techniques to infiltrate her message, she seeks to tenderly offer hope to her readers through an unwavering and passionate desire to inspire those who find themselves engulfed in fiery trials to let go of selfish motives and desires. In doing so, roadblocks that hinder recovery are removed, and we can then gain freedom to reach out our hearts and hands to a broken and hurting world. No other way will satisfy.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Sherry Lewton’s new book will tug at the heartstrings as Lewton reflects upon the deeply challenging journey that led to triumph through Christ.

Lewton shares a collection of reflections and relevant scripture that capture the true experiences, both heartbreaking and exhilarating, of her personal and spiritual journey.

Consumers can purchase “Over the River and through the Fire: Journeying to Overcome the Roadblock Called Self” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, Books-A-Million, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Over the River and through the Fire: Journeying to Overcome the Roadblock Called Self,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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I felt strongly led by God since 2017 to write my story because it was going to be one of the ways I share my testimony. No matter how broken you may feel, there is still a way to pick up the broken pieces and color.

YONKERS, N.Y. (PRWEB)
November 25, 2022

Author V. Marcia Blair provides much-needed Christian inspiration to all readers in CHOSEN: A Life Ordained and Purposed by God ($19.49, paperback, 9781662858628; $7.99, e-book, 9781662858635).

V. Marcia Blair shares her personal story and profound belief that God was in complete control, helping her to overcome overwhelming life challenges. Readers will follow this journey from her homeland of Jamaica to New York City, where her struggles continued, and she faced betrayal, disillusionment and illness. Blair persevered while empowering herself by working full time and attending night school. She shares her conviction with readers, a belief that she was “CHOSEN” for a great purpose and that the struggles were just hurdles to overcome. As this intriguing story climaxes, Blair’s faithfulness pays off as God sends her the love of her life who, along with her children, church and family, supported her on this extraordinary journey of life.

When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Blair said, “I felt strongly led by God since 2017 to write my story because it was going to be one of the ways I share my testimony. No matter how broken you may feel, there is still a way to pick up the broken pieces and color.”

V. Marcia Blair was born in Jamaica, the fifth child for her parents. She surrendered her life to the Lord at five years old and has continued to grow in faith. She has endured many physical and verbal abuses in her life but her faith in God helped her to know that with Him, there is nothing that she cannot overcome. She immigrated to America and while there were many disappointments, challenges and struggles, she was confident that God was with her. In 1995, she married the love of her life whose love is a tower of strength for her. Blair holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Business Administration and Human Resources Management. She attended post graduate studies at the Manhattan Bible Institute. Blair is a licensed Ordained Minister of the Gospel by the Church of God, a licensed and trained International Chaplain. In addition to a lifetime passion for singing, she is also a devoted worshiper and prayer warrior.

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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. CHOSEN: A Life Ordained and Purposed by God is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
November 21, 2022

“Tears in My Heart”: a heartfelt testimony to God’s grace. “Tears in My Heart” is the creation of published author Nancy Letterly.

Letterly shares, “Tears can imply many things. There are tears (a split or rip), tears of sorrow (weeping), and tares that refer to weeds. I have experienced all three in my life. Some have to be healed, some endured, and some eradicated. Only with God’s help can any of these processes be accomplished. This is my true story of how God has saved my life. I pray it will inspire and encourage others. Nothing is impossible with God!”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Nancy Letterly’s new book shares an intimate look into the author’s journey of personal and spiritual growth.

Letterly shares in hopes of helping others on their faith journeys as they open themselves to all God has to offer.

Consumers can purchase “Tears in My Heart” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Tears in My Heart,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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All of these experiences grew out of a relationship with the Lord of all nations and learning to see His plans and dreams for the world. The struggles include how to communicate with other peoples and to understand their obvious differences.

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (PRWEB)
November 21, 2022

Author Lori Marsh shares her experience of Loving People Of All Nations, Languages, and Cultures ($22.49, paperback, 9781662863301; $9.99, e-book, 9781662863318).

Even as a child, Marsh loved learning about people with other customs, languages and cultures than the one she was familiar with in small-town Ohio. She started reading about other countries, then traveling to see them, then hosting international travelers in her home. In one way or another, God has found a way to use that love for all kinds of people throughout Marsh’s life.

“All of these experiences grew out of a relationship with the Lord of all nations and learning to see His plans and dreams for the world. The struggles include how to communicate with other peoples and to understand their obvious differences. The story touches on what I learned in all the years of my journey as well as the struggles. The ending points to the next step in the ongoing journey which is into the unknown,” said Marsh.

Lori Marsh has spent much of her life as a language teacher, teaching French, German and English to speakers of other languages. She has been on several missions’ trips, traveled to various countries and hosted many internationals in her home.

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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. Loving People Of All Nations, Languages and Cultures is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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