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Plunging into darkness, you look for a lifeline. I came forth from the mental hospitals fighting; drugged and almost committed for life. Flashbacks and putting the pieces together, memories unearthed. Unwanted are the memories, yet they come, crying out to God to not be forgotten. The mental system is designed to lock one in without recourse. And then comes the realization that to be alive is to breathe the air without restraint. To know that after the journey of waiting, my truth has set me free. I am Hilary Nili, and I survived.

Have you ever struggled with your purpose or self-worth? Have you ever felt like a failure, like you are not enough or that you are disqualified from the purpose God has for you? We can all get caught in the cycle of comparing ourselves to others and let messages of doubt or even pride take root. This book will meet you where you are. It will encourage you and give you hope. Using God's Word, it will set you free from the constant struggle of trying to measure up to the expectations of others, of the world or even ourselves.

This book is a primer for those who need help finding Jesus Christ in the midst of being held back by addictions, past abuse, insecurity, egotism, idolatry, and more. We all have transgressions in our lives, causing us to often have a chain holding us back from having a full life with the Spirit of God. This is a support book for those who may be bound by certain hurts in life. It is an encouragement for those looking for relief and way to break the bondage they may feel. Be free. Break a link! The greatest chain ever broken was the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Soon after graduating high school, Shabequa finds herself seeking adventure, an opportunity to serve her country, travel, and continue her educational pursuits in the army. During the first few weeks of basic training, she finds herself on a nonstop roller-coaster ride of tough-minded drill sergeants, sexually charged enlistees, mental and physical training designed to weed out the weak, self-awareness, and corporate discipline.

The Spirit-filled life is a lifelong adventure into the depths of God's Love. Jesus is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, desiring to inundate everyone who comes to Him with Living Water from His Well, which never runs dry. He is waiting at the Well for anyone who will come, just as He waited when he met the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well many years ago here on Earth. He said to her, "Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life."

Marriage with a Mission: The Glory of God in Your Marriage is a treatise on Marriage as it was meant to be. Marriage was intended for the couple to experience God's glory lavished on each other by each other and, in turn, poured out on the world around them. God's glory in marriage is nothing but His absolute compassion and mercy, slowness to anger, unfailing love, impeccable faithfulness, kind forgiveness, and His refusal to excuse guilty actions.

Moonbeams and Sweet Dreams: Poems and Prayers for Children was written for my grandchildren in Sicily. It was a way to share something of myself during our time apart. I hope these poems bring enjoyment to other children and open them to the understanding of how purposeful prayer can be in their lives.

I invite you to listen to my story and find encouragement and support. You are valuable, you are loved, and you were created with a purpose. So press on, my dear friend. Beautiful things await you.

Are you the kind of person who notices the small and not-so-small events that occur around you as you make your way through life? Or do you put your blinders on and try to go through your day checking off the to-do list? What if, instead of just moving through your day, you found a moment to stop, notice, and ask yourself, "What can I learn from this?" So I've Been Thinking is a series of stories about everyday life experiences.

Leadership Points of Connection developed from the realization that leadership is about making connections in all walks of life. But connections are not just for leaders. Points of connection are specific interactions with others that bring about illumination, creativity, innovation, and discussions that help relationships grow and organizations expand. Connections can unite people for a common purpose that impacts an organization or community for good. Meaningful connections can be intentional business meetings or spontaneous moments that leave a long-lasting impact.

This book is an account of the modern-day workings of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer who's completely surrendered to the Lord. It contains actual experiences of the manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit. It's a story about a young woman raised in a Christian home, then married into abuse. In her desperation, she cried out to her Father in heaven and completely surrendered her whole heart to Him. He in turn sent a river of grace, enabling her to be able to wash her heart (the inside of the cup) with the water of His word.

Stroke of Love is the life story of a young stroke survivor from Texas named Hether Flanigan. It is a story of resilience, determination, strength, and love. A story about the human spirit, the will to live life to the fullest, the power of the human mind, and the love that surrounds us.

Have you ever heard from God? Have you ever seen miracles? Have you ever gotten to be part of something magical/supernatural? This is the true story of some who did. Do you hear from God? Do you recognize God's voice? If you have ever wondered if the miraculous seems to be relegated to biblical times, this may help you to see that it's not. If you are willing and courageous, the door can open for your own story. Well, this is our story.

This book contains a blueprint of prayers and strategies in the prophetic ministry that will break the strongholds of sexual abuse. It includes a pattern that Satan has used over this region of demonic spheres and the group of demonic forces. You will see an outline that includes the use of prophecy and intense urgent prayer.

This is a book about an amazing journey into the heart and mind of an Almighty God. It is an unfinished story with a legacy of hope emerging within. It is unfinished because God is not done yet with all of mankind. He is such a big yet wonderful God, with purpose for every life He creates. He simply won't be done revealing truth to us, teaching us things of eternal value, pursuing, redeeming, and helping us in all matters of life. We have an extraordinary God, who delights in telling His story to ordinary people.

Discover a remarkable journey of triumph in The Tornado's Daughter, a gripping nonfiction memoir. This poignant tale unravels the tumultuous family history of Charlotte Gwalt, interwoven with political assassinations, violence, betrayal, and the harrowing horrors of human trafficking. Against all odds, Charlotte rises above these adversities, defying the darkness that threatens to consume her. At its heart, this book is a testament to the unyielding resilience of the human spirit--a true story that showcases how even amid the darkest moments, one can forge a path to happiness and inner peace.

This book needs to be in the hands of every pastor, church leader, counselor, consultant, mediator, and leader in higher education, organizations, the workplace, and any other place where there are two or more people having two or more opinions. Its goal is to help a congregation or organization build inner resources that could stabilize life together and produce a more adequate and stable organization for the future.

God has had His hand on the author's life throughout her days. He has never let her go, no matter the depths of darkness to which she has descended. From her early life loss of her birth father to her marriage to the love of her life and her eventual marriage break up to her blossoming as a vibrant Christian witness to God's saving, healing power, this story is a compelling one of God's constant provision for her in all circumstances.

Marriages are ending in divorce in large numbers. Even marriages in the body of Christ are suffering. What can save our marriages? Awareness. Awareness that your marriage is a spiritual connection, with a spiritual purpose and a plan, that must be lived out in the natural. Because it is spiritual, some of your greatest warfare surrounds it. Our daily trials and difficulties that create arguments and conflicts are spiritual attacks. Learn to recognize the real enemy and the reason why your marriage is targeted. Your spouse is not your enemy. But your marriage is an important ministry on earth.

Prince Emerald has always had to keep his rebellious and headstrong cousin, Princess Ruby, out of trouble. Now out on their own, Emerald will find that the two evil sisters, Sparkles and Glitter, are working with strong evil forces and have other plans for the young Jewels, especially for the headstrong Princess Ruby.