Loren is in his early-30s, living a successful and beautiful life. The death of his lover Steve from AIDS hits like a storm. This is the story of two entwined chapters of Loren’s life: the last 10 days of Steve’s existence, and Loren’s year-long quest to find closure while traveling around the world with nothing but a backpack. Country by country, discovery by discovery, Loren makes the journey from what was once familiar and comfortable to face his fears, let go of the past, forgive and heal. By the time he returns home from his pilgrimage, Loren has gone through a tremendous life-altering transformation. Now filled with peace, empathy, and empowerment, he moves beyond the constraints he had once set for himself. What started as a tragic event leads Loren to a voyage of discovery that will result in the wisdom and trust to embrace every moment of life in its simplicity and greatness.

"Soul of the Hurricane is a remarkable debut from a singular storyteller." —David Isay, Peabody Award–winning creator of StoryCorps Nelson Simon didn't want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down time on a tropical island, then a quick flight home. What did it matter that he had practically no sailing experience? The eight other crew members had plenty—they just needed an extra pair of hands. What could possibly go wrong? It was October 1991, and the ship was Anne Kristine, the oldest continuously sailing vessel in the world. What awaited them was Hurricane Grace, the southern end of what came to be known as the "Perfect Storm." Soul of the Hurricane tells an unlikely tale that begins with an unexpected invitation and ends in the dead of night somewhere far from home, with a Coast Guard helicopter above and a dark, angry sea below.

My SOUL Speaks, Looking at the Reflection in the SOUL Mirror, I have learned many lessons taught and gaining much wisdom through my trials, my errors, my struggles, my battles my accomplishments, my patience and my faith that has enabled me to be the woman I am today. I feel the older I have become, the wiser I have become, but I find through my own Wisdom I know NOTHING. My SOUL has walked through Darkness to find the LIGHT of HIM that I SERVE. Father, I Love you God is Good. This I know.Marcette Fochier

"My Soul Explodes" is a gift to the author from God of a book of poems, praise and meditative thoughts that will bring to those who read them inspiration, and a greater appreciation for life, loving, living and giving.

What are spiritual gifts? Storms has spent several decades teaching on the topic of the spiritual gifts and equipping believers in the faithful practice of God's gifts. Yet there remains a great deal of confusion about the nature of the gifts and how they best function in the body of Christ. In this comprehensive guide to the spiritual gifts, Storms addresses the many bizarre and misleading interpretations while confronting the tendency to downplay the urgency of spiritual gifts for Christian living and ministry. He explains how spiritual gifts--both the more miraculous and the everyday--are given to build up the body of Christ. God has graciously provided these "manifestations of the Spirit" so that believers might encourage, edify, strengthen, instruct, and console one another, all with a view to an ever-increasing, incremental transformation into the image of Jesus Christ. Throughout this guide, Sam Storms unpacks the glorious truth that there is a supernatural and divine energy or power that fills and indwells the body and soul of every Christian believer. Understanding Spiritual Gifts is useful as a reference to address common questions about the gifts, but it also serves as a training manual for using and exercising the gifts in ministry. It is perfect for any individual or group who wants to grow in their understanding of spiritual gifts for today.

What happens when soul and spirit face a storm together? They meet pretence, doubt, fear, anger, grief, revulsion, and desperation. After a walk through the commotions, they get a reality of darkness obscuring them from light. In this divine walk, they may be gifted revelations of what truly matters. Sometimes, there are answers. Other times, there are no answers. The walk through the storm opens the door to godly rooms where divine meaning, authentic truth, and deeper understanding reside. Let’s Go Walking in the Storm is a soulful anthology of poetry and reflections. It’s the murky walking trail, with stormy stopovers, to the divine. Through poems and reflections, the book delves into human sufferings, environmental problems, violent conflicts and immigration, the COVID-19 pandemic, and racism and discrimination. As a spiritual journey to seek understanding and acceptance in the chaos, the spirit is also honoured with inspirations. May you find calm when it’s time to walk in the storm.