This book will challenge and compel each reader to honestly examine oneself and in doing so they will discover they too are engulfed in an intense spiritual war for their soul, and the souls of all humanity. This war is between good and evil, God and Satan

LANDMARK, Manitoba (PRWEB)
December 12, 2022

Author Bob McLaughlin shares how God’s war has played out in his mortal life with In the War: Wounded but Winning ($19.99, paperback, 9781662864780; $31.49, hard cover, 9781662864797; $9.99, e-book, 9781662864803).

McLaughlin has travelled the globe and met an incredible variety of people, but has found that they have many characteristics in common, such as the need to be loved and accepted. Through his own successes (and many failures!) he has found practical solutions and tidbits of wisdom that he would like use to encourage his readers along their own journey.

“This book will challenge and compel each reader to honestly examine oneself and in doing so they will discover they too are engulfed in an intense spiritual war for their soul, and the souls of all humanity. This war is between good and evil, God and Satan,” said McLaughlin.

Evangelist Bob McLaughlin is the founder of Salvation Today Ministries, an agency of International Christian Mission Services. He earned a Bachelor of Religious Education from Briercrest Bible College and completed summer studies conducted by the International School of Theology of San Bernadino, California while serving with Campus Crusade for Christ. McLaughlin and his wife, Trudy, have been blessed with four children, eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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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.In the War: Wounded but Winning is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
December 12, 2022

“Thomas Jefferson’s ‘Wee Little Book’ Purified by Fire”: a thought-provoking study of key scripture. “Thomas Jefferson’s ‘Wee Little Book’ Purified by Fire” is the creation of published author Harry Swanson, a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who had worked in finance and administration for forty-five years and is now retired. He holds a baccalaureate degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business and finance. Swanson worked under such titles as controller, director of finance and administration, CFO, and financial management consultant for both large and small, profit and nonprofit companies located throughout Long Island and New York City.

Swanson shares, “Thomas Jefferson lived a very successful, accomplished life and was one of the most intelligent of the Founding Fathers. He is probably most remembered as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson served as the governor of Virginia, congressman, the first secretary of state under George Washington, vice president under John Adams, and president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was also a diplomat, lawyer, architect and could speak several languages.

“As president, he signed the congressional Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves and was a big advocate for religious freedom. Thomas Jefferson thought highly of the Bible and made frequent use of its references and passages. He was a Bible enthusiast and often gave Bibles as gifts to family members.

“Jefferson’s greatest gift may not have been his work on the Declaration of Independence but one that he called his ‘wee little book.’

“He took on a project to collect the best and most concise moral teachings known. After a lengthy search, he found them in Jesus’s teaching as recorded in the Gospels, which Jefferson believed were the most sublime and benevolent code of morals ever offered to man.

“Finally, after several years of planning, in 1820 and at age seventy-seven, he finished construction of his book by cutting excerpts from the Gospels of the New Testament and arranging them in chronological and topical order covering the story of Jesus’s life, parables, and moral teaching. The work did include miracles and the supernatural such as heaven, hell, angels, devil, eternal life, and more. Jefferson’s purpose was to clarify Jesus’s major teachings into one short collection for his own nightly study.

“If there’s anything the world needs today, it’s the fulfillment of the Great Commission—to go and tell all the world about the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ, including his life, teachings, sufferings, crucifixion, and resurrection.

“Jefferson’s work was a priceless nightly study then and a priceless nightly study now.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Harry Swanson’s new book brings a fresh opportunity for considering the teachings of Christ.

Swanson’s study of Jefferson’s biblical ruminations makes for an engaging and spiritually encouraging reading experience.

Consumers can purchase “Thomas Jefferson’s ‘Wee Little Book’ Purified by Fire” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Thomas Jefferson’s ‘Wee Little Book’ Purified by Fire,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
December 12, 2022

“Walk a Mile with Me”: an engaging exploration of faith, choice, and family connection. “Walk a Mile with Me” is the creation of published author Tia Austin.

Austin shares, “When Jesse is born, his older brother Cal is six years old. From the very beginning, Cal knows that he will be a good brother to Jesse, that he will look out for him.

“Cal also hopes that maybe having Jesse around will keep his parents from arguing—loudly—so often. But things don’t change for the better, and Cal’s feelings of needing to be there for Jesse to look after him grow stronger. This is especially true when they are left alone in the apartment, their mother expecting Cal, age 9, to look after Jesse, who is only three years old.

“But Cal is determined to be the good brother he was told he would be when Jesse was born. Cal tries to do his best all through Jesse’s growing up years. When Cal becomes a Christian as a teenager, he tries his best to share his faith with Jesse, but he wants nothing to do with it.

“The boys’ lives begin to go in separate directions as they deal with their feelings of emotional pain and abuse. Cal chooses a healthy life while Jesse follows a path that leads him farther and farther downhill—and farther emotionally from Cal, who he had looked up to his entire life.

“Where will the separate paths lead Cal and Jesse? Walk with them as they travel the roads they have chosen to walk.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Tia Austin’s new book is an enjoyable fiction with all-too-real circumstances and a cast of affable, hopeful characters.

Austin shares a heartfelt look into the brotherly bond and the redemptive power of God.

Consumers can purchase “Walk a Mile with Me” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Walk a Mile with Me,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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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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