AMY’S QUEST” HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED. Amy Preston’s perseverance, determination, and tenacity in her quest to overcome rejection, abandonment, abuse, and a world that makes no sense to her from childhood. Suspense, intrigue, and romance that will keep you turning… Read More ›
By Greg Holt (True Conservative Pundit) America is not what it once was; we have drifted away, far, far away from what and who we used to be as a nation. The Founding Fathers based and drafted our Constitution,… Read More ›
By Greg Holt From my forthcoming book: Spiritual Darkness is Destroying America and the Church Colossians 3:23-24 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye… Read More ›
Today, I am offering 99 cent eBook downloads of Divine Interruptions: A Bible Study Through The Book of Job. https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Interruptions-Bible-Study-Through/dp/1495446352/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1478892300&sr=8-5&keywords=cheryl+Zelenka EVERYONE EXPERIENCES SUFFERING. Trials and circumstances may differ, but the lessons learned through various struggles are often shared by many…. Read More ›
JUST RELEASED Greg Holt Editor and Publisher – The Olive Branch Report “Grace Defined” is a great and deeply moving story about the redeeming power of Christ. It is also the story of how those who love and are loved… Read More ›
I just had to share this wonderful book review for my book, FACING TRIALS: THOUGHTS FOR MEDITATION. It is such a blessing to write words of hope and comfort for others going through difficult times. I need book reviews for… Read More ›
Common Stones Book Review Author Alicia Smith’s book Common Stones is anything but common and is so much more than just another story. Within these pages you will find inspiring true stories, from even more inspiring real people. Common Stones… Read More ›
An excerpt from my book Facing Adversity: Thoughts of Wisdom, Praise, and Promise **Available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Adversity-Though…/…/ref=sr_1_1… IRON SHARPENS IRON “Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) A dull knife is still a knife but far… Read More ›
This devotion is found in my book FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION. Available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Storms-Devotions-Thought-Meditation/dp/1502487551/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430870978&sr=8-2&keywords=cheryl+zelenka “Storms can bring fear, cloud judgment, and create confusion. Yet God promises that as you seek Him through prayer, He will give… Read More ›
“If you…come to Christ, He will appear as a Lion, in His glorious power and dominion, to defend you. All those excellencies of His, in which He appears as a lion, shall be yours, and shall be employed for you… Read More ›
To read more devotions by Cheryl Zelenka go to her blog http://facingtrials.com Perseverance helps one to overcome the greatest difficulties in life. Without a steadfast tenacity to press forward through challenging obstacles, conflicts, and unexpected problems we would never get… Read More ›
When difficult times knock you down, roll over and look up at the stars. It’s okay if you don’t have the strength to stand up right away. Facing unexpected trials can knock over even the most mature Christians. Reasons for… Read More ›
Hello Everyone! I am giving away free eBook downloads (hope you have a Kindle or iPad) of Facing Storms: Devotions for Thought and Meditation this Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to tell your friends and family! It is my prayer… Read More ›
“Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.” Proverbs 15:33 (NIV) “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full… Read More ›
To have a heart of thanks is to have a heart of praise. It is easy to thank God for times of health and prosperity but it is not so easy to thank God for our times of trials, storms,… Read More ›
“Mary lived in invisibility in the moments of an ordinary, obscure life, as far as anyone in her own life knew. And yet, in the living of her life, quietly, faithfully, God noticed her…..God saw her and she found favor… Read More ›
The last book of my devotion trilogy, Facing Adversity: Thoughts of Wisdom, Praise, & Promise, is now available on Amazon. Here is an excerpt from a devotion titled SUFFERING UNITES US ALL http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Adversity-Thoughts-Wisdom-Promise/dp/1503377989/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417501877&sr=1-5&keywords=Cheryl+Zelenka “God has a plan and a purpose… Read More ›
To Celebrate my 1000th post here on ICB, I am giving away 3 copies of Cheryl Zelenka’s new book: Facing Storms: Devotions For Thought And Meditation You can find my 1000th post here: The Miracle of Jesus Feeding The 5000:… Read More ›
“Lord, make my words as sweet as honey for tomorrow I may have to eat them.” ~ Anonymous “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” Proverbs 21:23 (NKJV) “The words of the reckless pierce like swords,but the tongue… Read More ›
What is your first response to adversity? Do you run to God or do you look elsewhere for support? A loving father wants his child to solicit his help in times of difficulty thus, our heavenly Father wants His spiritual… Read More ›
Hi everyone!! I will be giving away free eBooks of FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION this Saturday & Sunday(Oct.11th-12th) on AMZON. Please write a review if you like the book… this really helps authors. http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Storms-Devotions-Thought-Meditation/dp/1502487551/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412896807&sr=8-3&keywords=Cheryl+Zelenka “In FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS… Read More ›
1 John 1:9 is a PROMISE. We will find forgiveness in Christ if we confess our sins and repent of our ways. This is a blessed assurance. God will never say, “No, I will not accept your confession of sin… Read More ›
“Anger and bitterness are two noticeable signs of being focused on self and not trusting God’s sovereignty in your life. When you believe that God causes all things to work together for good to those who belong to Him and love… Read More ›
This is a devotion from my next book, FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION. Be sure to look for it the first week of October. Check out my other books on Amazon! … Read More ›
Hello! I have been busy collecting my favorite devotions and compiling them into my next two books. This is a devotional trilogy… FACING TRIALS, FACING STORMS, AND FACING ADVERSITY. Facing Storms: Devotions for Thought and Meditation will be available on… Read More ›
“Our spiritual trek is life long and life changing, so long as we yield to God’s will and purpose. Sanctification takes us through the Refiner’s fire over and over, until we are purified and reflect the very image of Christ…. Read More ›
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “No one will calmly and quietly submit to bear the cross except those who have learned to seek their happiness beyond… Read More ›
A dull knife is still a knife but far less effective than one that has been thoroughly sharpened. The same goes for Christians. A Christian who is lax in obtaining knowledge by way of reading scripture is still a Christian,… Read More ›
This is an excerpt from my book DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS: A BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JOB (Available on Amazon). “Think of a hot tub with lukewarm water. In complacency, we will sit and try to enjoy the soak, even… Read More ›
Many in society have adopted the philosophy that life should be a trouble free existence filled with ongoing pursuits of lustful pleasure. Is our time on earth meant to be a continuous party filled with inordinate and excessive pleasure? Does… Read More ›