The lead article, provides unique insight into the lives of Seth and Bessie Sykes, evangelists and song writers of the song "Thank You Lord for Saving My Soul." Other topics include the sufficiency of God's grace, His purpose for man's creation, His role as comforter, His strength and His faithfulness. A number of articles relate the story of how the brief life of the author's great grandson and that of his parents had such a significant impact on so many lives. Several articles resulted from the author's personal life experiences including the emotions involved in moving on from a loved home and lifetime church. Other articles touch on heroes of the bible, a debt you can never pay, Paul Harvey's radio broadcast of "If I Were the Devil," and experiencing the indwelling life of Christ. This is the third in a series of books by Jim Davenport dealing with the general topic of Christian Devotions and Quick Studies, which was the title of the first volume. The second volume is An Attitude of Thankfulness.

This revised best-seller is an inspiring daily devotional based on 366 great hymns of the faith. It contains a portion of each hymn along with Scripture readings, meditations, and practical applications.

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. -Psalm 100

This book traces the history of how the celebration of Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. has changed from the time of the Pilgrims in 1621 to modern day 2012. What started as a religious observance marked by worship, prayer, a hearty meal and a community attitude of thankfulness has transitioned over time to a secular long weekend filled with family, friends, over-eating, watching football and shopping. The primary purpose of the book is to encourage Christians to refocus their Thanksgiving Day celebration away from the secular to the religious with an emphasis on giving thanks to our Creator and Providential Provider ... Almighty Jehovah God.

Lord, take my books and use them for Your glory, Each one might tell a different story. I write the things You put into my heart, And hope it will help someone get a new start. Bless each of these poems in a special way, That others might hear what You have to say. I tell of things that I feel inside, And I want to share my feelings far and wide. Keep sending the thoughts to me here below, And I will keep telling about the gifts You bestow. How Christ came down from above to show us the way, To be with Him in heaven some glorious day.

Are You Looking through the Window of My Soul? This book is a walk through my life; an open window into my heart; my opportunity to show the goodness of God. It is a love letter to God, my husband, and my family. It is a testimony of what God can do for someone who should have been a statistic according to man. Accordint to statistics, because of the circumstances of my birth, I was destined for failure. So this book tells the world we are somebody and we all have gifts and talents, and statistics don't mean anything. We all can rise above and move forward with joy and gladness. This book gives a look inside my life, mistakes and all. Take a look into my heart when I write of my love for my husband, my soul mate. I speak of the many blessings God has bestowed on me. I also speak of some of the heartbreak in my life. Once again, I invite you to take a look into the window of my soul.

Is Christmas just another holiday for you and your family? Do you find yourself doing the same things year after year? Then Children’s Christmas Activities is for you. It can turn those dull Christmases into the holiday of the year. These are just some of the benefits that you will realize: • Children grow in creativity, in self-esteem, and in the knowledge of the Lord. • Family unity is nurtured. • You invest in future generations. • You share Jesus with others. • Jesus is honored—given first place—during his birthday celebration. Children’s Christmas Activities helps children discover the meanings behind different Christmas traditions, including the Christmas tree, Santa, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” and the candy cane. Then there are specific activities using talent, questions and answers, instruments, music, and dance. Let’s not forget the plays that allow you to meet Jed the donkey; the three aliens, Tock, Orb, and Bob; and even the archangel Gabriel. Children’s Christmas Activities is a must for parents and grandparents. It provides ideas that create the proper setting for your Christmas get-togethers. You pass on your family traditions and memories from generation to generation. So which one of these activities are you going to choose this Christmas? Glenda Kyle is a registered nurse currently affiliated with Breath of Life Maternity Ministries, which helps homeless pregnant women and their babies. She is married and has two children and seven grandchildren. For over thirty Christmases, Glenda has written and narrated children’s activities honoring Jesus. Residing in Round Rock, Texas, with her husband, she serves wherever God leads.

As a child growing up I had all the love that my parents could give, but the struggles growing up very poor led me to rebel and I began to live life on the wild side. In school there was constant pressure from all the other kids because I did not have all the luxuries that most of them took for granted. Skipping school, hitch-hiking and getting high became my way of escape from all the pressures of growing up. At the time I didn't know it, but all of this was God's plan for me to prepare me for what was ahead. There were so many times I put my life at risk just for a cheap thrill. I should not be here now to write this book. But by the grace of God, I was spared from my stupidity and given the opportunity to tell my story. The story of how God's love surpasses any and all struggles that this world can throw at you. This is the story of my "LOST SOUL". I'm fifty- two years old and sick. My biggest dream has been to help impoverished and sick children and their families. My Lord put it in my heart to write this book. It took me one year to complete it. Many times I prayed to the Lord to allow me to help all the children. Now with the writing of this book, I hope that I can. My book, (really its God's book), Lost Soul describes my life long struggle to fully serve my Lord, who has always, even in the darkest days of my life, guided me to overcoming sadness and tragedy, involving my friends, relatives and myself. It took me years to grow stronger to see the joy that only Jesus can give.

This book is a compilation of selected articles and devotions on a variety of Christian topics. Some touch on items of importance to the local church such as how to deal with rumors and gossip, the Biblical pattern for giving, the comparison of givers and takers, harboring grudges, and the proper order for worship. Many of the articles provide advice to the individual Christian on their daily walk with God including such topics as lifestyle choices, the sanctity of life, changes brought about by the salvation experience, how to deal with fear, facing tough times, being a friend, and making right choices. Several articles touch on Islam with one providing a basic comparison to Christian beliefs. Others address the nature of God, the gift of Jesus, and the believer's sufficiency in Christ. Not everyone will appreciate the author's point of view, but his purpose is to make you think ... and in particular to think about and strengthen your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.