Imagine opening a jewelry box. As you carefully raise the lid, the most beautiful music you have ever heard begins to play. Peering inside, you see precious gemstones surrounding a polished strand of pearls against a black velvet lining. This isnt just any jewelry box. Its your spiritual jewelry box. Pearls are the foundational piece placed in our spiritual jewelry box. When you dont know what to pray, dont know how to pray, and dont even want to pray, you can open your jewelry box and pull out Pearls. In the same way an oyster covers an irritant in its shell with a substance called nacre, producing a pearl, we can coat the issues in our lives with the nacre of prayer and also produce pearls. Pearls outlines five essentials for a richer prayer life, focusing on how Jesus words, it is better to give than to receive, relate to prayer. These words are often related to our money, our time, or our service. Pearls takes a step further and shows how giving to God through prayer in five areas enriches your prayer life and draws you into a closer relationship with Him. Pearls is about praying. It provides a fresh look at a subject that will never grow old.

The Bible, the essential, powerful Word of God, has been described as a historical document, a biography, and the foundation for this world and all who are in it. It is, no doubt, the most important book ever written—a book that has saved lives, established destinies, and changed the course of this world. Selected Pearls from the Word edifies believers, encourages them in their walk with God, and helps them to learn about and grow in Him and His Word. It expounds on twenty-two topics that are crucial for believers to understand if they are to be successful and fruitful in their walk with God, and each topic is peppered with selected Scriptures to help you grasp the truth of what God is saying. Some of the topics covered are: Assurance of salvation for the believer How we can know His Peace The sacrifice of self and yielding our will to God The Holy Spirit and how He relates to and works in us Sin Has Consequences Prayer: when and how to pray And more. Reading, understanding, and applying these Scriptural truths to your life will enhance your spiritual walk with Christ, help you to live victoriously, and empower you to overcome any difficult circumstances. Selected Pearls from the Word will surely be a valuable and cherished addition to your library.

Barbara has used her amazing ability to apply the living word of The Bible to everyday life through her writing and preaching in this book. Rev. Dr. Blake R. Heffner Rejoice in the spiritual blessings of God! I was silenced, in shock, as we descended those stairs; my pastor quietly quoted our Lord Jesus, Whatever you did for one of the least of these you do for me (Matt. 25:40). I stopped in my trackslooked back up at that apartmentI saw Jesus sitting next to Phoebe with His arm around her. That day changed my life! That verse from our Lord is at the core of who I am today and what I have believed every day for the past thirty-five years as a Christian; so shall it always be. Jesus has been right by my side, giving me His words. How blessed we are to have living words from Him! This faith discussion is a collection of reflections, sermons and meditations we will share as we journey together exploring the spiritual blessings of our faith.