The Sound of His Voice is an easy to read spiritual guide for those interested in a deeper personal relationship with God. It encourages daily personal prayer which includes listening to the Lord through the power of the Holy Spirit. Have you ever wondered if God speaks to ordinary people? And, if so, how? This book outlines in simple language what everyone should know about hearing God's voice in the midst of everyday Christian living. It weaves in many vivid examples from the author's personal life and the lives of others, and includes prayer exercises to assist the reader. A must-read for those looking to deepen their living, loving and interactive relationship with God. Helpful unto itself, The Sound of His Voice is also used as an introduction to the spiritual growth program called "Our Fiat", which combines scriptural meditation and prayerful listening through daily prayer and weekly small group sharing, consistent with the call of Pope Benedict to pray with scripture.

Agastya Raj has a stroke that leaves him paralyzed from the neck down and unable to speak. As he lies in bed enveloped by a circle of love and care orchestrated by his wife Khushi, he shares with us the tumultuous thoughts that swirl in his mind. In this fictionalized narrative, Rima Pande immerses herself in her father’s consciousness to become his voice, bringing to you the story of her parents, her father’s illness and her powerful, giving mother. His Voice is a sensitive portrayal of deep family roots and often unspoken bonds across four generations. With plenty of little twists in between that will make you nod and smile.

Preachers speak for God. Do they do so faithfully and clearly? Scharf gives diagnoses, strategies, and exercises for overcoming eight common bottlenecks that (humanly speaking) can clog a sermons message.

Jesus spoke words of life and truth. How well are you listening? True listening isn’t simply hearing the words of Jesus; it involves belief that results in active commitment. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus interacted with people from all walks of life. In every case, those individuals could choose to believe His words and reap the rewards of faith—or resist the truth and miss out on everything that truly matters. This same choice is yours today. In this second book in a three-part study of the gospel of Mark, you can read for yourself the words of Jesus in Mark 7–13. If you then align yourself with the One who is truth, you’ll experience for yourself the freedom that comes from truly listening for and following the voice of the Savior.

WHERE YOU'RE AT NOW IS NOT THE END. Is that it? Is this really all there is? This place you find yourself today - the dead-end, the pain, the frustration, the fear - is that your lot in life? Each of us has a past. Maybe yours is so horrific, you don't even know how to talk about it. Drenched in pain and heartache, you feel trapped and don't see a way out. You wonder if those thoughts plaguing your mind will follow you the rest of your life. You're tormented, sleepless and restless. Deep down, you know there has to be more. But you don't know what it looks like or where to find it. I've been where you are, and I'm here to help you move forward. My story is for you. "Finding His Voice" shows you how to navigate trauma, the voices around you, and your own mind as you face the hurricanes of life. As I found my voice to talk about those moments, I learned the secret, it wasn't about finding me...it was about finding Him. And the more I did not only did I continue to step further out of that darkenss and into the light...but I learned to overcome. There is a future you were meant for and designed for. "Finding His Voice' will show you how that Voice can guide you to it. Let me take you on my journey - OK, my rabbit hole - from despair to light. As we go along, I'll show you how to: + Overcome suicide, grief, and trauma + Overcome fear, confusion, and limiting beliefs! + Get past what's holding you back. + Start winning in the mind! + Get your referrals flourishing! + Dream BIG...and see it happen! I believe in big things. I believe in your future. I believe in you. It's your turn, to overcome. Let's go!

"An extraordinary account of a life once filled with demonic influence transformed by the awesome power of a loving God. A testimony of hope for all who see their lives as hopeless and irreparable, Eli's story of a sovereign transformation refutes all arguments. "I recommend this book for those living in darkness and those needing encouragement to continue praying for others. "To God be all the glory," Pastor Dorine E. Younger Arms of Compassion Worship Center This story is about my journey through a tormented life of demonic attacks, sexual and physical abuse, drug addiction, Devil worship, homosexuality, and mental illness. My life was without hope and filled with darkness... until one day, I heard His voice. And like the time when I was a child and escaping danger though a storm drain, God enabled me to walk out of darkness and into the light. -Eli Contreras [email protected]

Titled for the influential singer left almost voiceless by a terrible syndrome, the poems bring sweet melodies and rhythms as the voices blend and become multitudinous. There’s an honoring of not only survival, but of persistence, as this part research-based, pensive collection contemplates what it takes to move forward when the unimaginable holds you back.