VENEZUELAN COASTLINE 1698 AD"Try to enjoy the present; for that is all we have. Yesterday is a memory and tomorrow is but a dream..." But Jabuti hated the present, resented the past and dreaded tomorrow. Yes, he was complicated. He knew that only too painfully. The shaman's words were wise indeed, but did anyone truly understand Jabuti? Did he himself? Well, everything would change from now on. All that was standing between him and his goal was the Atlantic Ocean - menacing and unforgiving. With his loyal friend, Wanadi in tow, they are introduced into an alien world where greed and malice are the sole currency.

Are you depressed? Do you feel hopeless? Do you feel distant from God? There are many Christians who suffer from depression, but many feel alone in their struggle with it. There is still much stigma attached to the illness of depression, but this stigma is two-fold for Christians. They have stigma attached to them not only from society as a whole, but also in the place where they are supposed to find support and understanding the church. Those suffering from depression may see the cause of their depression attributed to being weak, not being a good Christian, not having enough faith, or having some hidden sin. If a Christian is receiving care through a community agency that provides counseling, psychiatric services, or case management services, there is a tendency to find limited support for their Christian views or encouragement from the Bible. In this guide, author Derrin Drake relies on his twelve years of work experience in the mental health field as well as the Bible to provide hope, encouragement, stability, and direction through the illness of depression. Regardless of where a person is at in dealing with the illness of depression, Hope Is Not Lost: Staying Connected with God in the Midst of Depression can help you once again feel connected to God, find encouragement, find strength, and find hope for the journey.

All Is Not Lost is the story of a young Bahamian woman who suffered rejection and abuse by the men she believed loved her. Almost destroyed, Latanya will walk you through the joys, pains, sorrows, and introduce you to the love of her life. Once you begin this read, you won't want to put the book down.

There is a great deal of mystery and confusion about how to deal with transsexuality in the Christian community. This book provides a resource to the church and families that have faced the issue. To the church the book gives a biblical response to transsexuality. For the families it gives hope, support and the knowledge they are not alone.Marc S. Dillworth, Ph.D.Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of Gender Identity Disorder in children and adolescents. Can provide assistance via telephone or skype all over the world, or local office in Bradenton, FloridaFor Christian families who have known the heartbreak of transsexuality, Denise Shick has written a highly readable and helpful resource. Her combination of insights and real-life stories is a blessing and encouragement to those impacted by gender identity disorder.Carol L. Wagstaff, M.A.Executive Director Living Stones Ministries Words can never describe my feelings as I read through the pages of this book. My heart broke as I realized the magnitude of the problem that many families are facing with Gender Identity Disorder. This book is an invaluable resource to the pastor and the church when faced with these types of issues. As a pastor it is a great blessing to know that should this issue arise, I have a resource to turn to and can offer hope to the hurting. Pastor John Swanger Calvary Road Baptist ChurchIn her newest book, Denise Shick articulates her personal testament and that of others, which provides the opportunity for readers to gain greater understanding and compassion for those affected by gender confusion. In the end, readers will be encouraged and walk away with hope. It is refreshing and honest, a resource like none other.James E. Phelan, LCSW, BCD, Psy.D

Don't let your past keep you from a full future. Like every girl, Sarah Jakes dreamed of a life full of love, laughter, and happy endings. But her dreams changed dramatically when she became pregnant at age thirteen, a reality only compounded by the fact that her father, Bishop T.D. Jakes, was one of the most influential megachurch pastors in the nation. As a teen mom and a high-profile preacher's kid, her road was lonely. She was shunned at school, gossiped about at church. And a few years later, when a fairy-tale marriage ended in a spiral of hurt and rejection, she could have let her pain dictate her future. Instead, she found herself surrounded by a God she'd given up on, crashing headlong with Him into a destiny she'd never dreamed of. Sarah's captivating story, unflinchingly honest and deeply vulnerable, is a vivid reminder that God can turn even the deepest pain into His perfection. More than a memoir, Lost and Found offers hope and encouragement. Perhaps you, like Sarah, find yourself wandering the detours of life. Regardless of how lost you feel, you, too, can be found.

“Try to enjoy the present - for that is all we have. Yesterday is but a memory and tomorrow is yet a dream…”Jabuti recalled the shaman’s wise words, but the enormity of his task threatened to overwhelm him. He had journeyed so far on his epic quest only to face disappointment once more. Unlocking the secret to his past was never going to be easy, but ahead of him awaits possible resolution. All that stands between him and his true destiny is the Atlantic Ocean - menacing and unforgiving. But little does he know of the unscrupulous people who seek to take advantage of his innocent nature. Will justice prevail, will he ever fulfil his life’s purpose? That will be for others to decide.

In our postmodern, experience-oriented culture, people are longing for greater authenticity, integrity, and depth in their pastors and leaders. Board directors, church members, and staff alike are all eagerly seeking leaders who effectively integrate their spirituality and leadership. Pastors and executives, however, often struggle with knowing how to integrate their spiritual values and practices into their leadership and management roles. Designed for pastors, executives, administrators, managers, coordinators, and all who see themselves as leaders and who want to fulfill their God-given purpose, The Spirit-Led Leader addresses the critical fusion of spiritual life and leadership for those who not only want to see results, but who also desire to care just as deeply about who they are and how they lead as they do about what they produce and accomplish. Geoffrion creates a new vision for spiritual leadership as partly an art, partly a result of careful planning, and always a working of the grace of God

“[A] landmark book . . . Solnit illustrates how the uprisings that begin on the streets can upend the status quo and topple authoritarian regimes” (Vice). A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of activists at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories behind them—and the unimaginable changes soon to come. In it, she makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. Drawing on her decades of activism and a wide reading of environmental, cultural, and political history, Solnit argues that radicals have a long, neglected history of transformative victories, that the positive consequences of our acts are not always immediately seen, directly knowable, or even measurable, and that pessimism and despair rest on an unwarranted confidence about what is going to happen next. Now, with a moving new introduction explaining how the book came about and a new afterword that helps teach us how to hope and act in our unnerving world, she brings a new illumination to the darkness of our times in an unforgettable new edition of this classic book. “One of the best books of the 21st century.” —The Guardian “No writer has better understood the mix of fear and possibility, peril and exuberance that’s marked this new millennium.” —Bill McKibben, New York Times–bestselling author of Falter “An elegant reminder that activist victories are easily forgotten, and that they often come in extremely unexpected, roundabout ways.” —The New Yorker