Here are 14 real-life stories of individuals from diverse backgrounds with one thing in common-the gift of eternal life in God's Son, Jesus Christ. The encouraging and engaging stories in TROPHIES OF GOD'S GRACE testify to the riches of God's grace in bringing forgiveness, salvation, security, purpose, and fulfillment to those who trust in the Savior. Each person who comes to Christ for salvation is like a trophy in God's eternal trophy case of grace, so that in eternity He would be glorified for His amazing grace (Ephesians 2:1-9).

Webster's New World Dictionary defines trophy as "a token of an enemy's defeat; something taken from the enemy and kept as a memorial of victory." This best describes a life that Jesus has snatched from the enemy of our souls, and now displays as a prized possession—a trophy! In this forty-day devotional we will peak into the private world of a few prized possessions who have crossed my path and significantly impacted my life, as well as the lives of countless others. The first names of these Christian women are arranged alphabetically followed by the meanings of their names, and Scriptures which reflect their character. Each of the forty devotionals consists of a brief sharing from their individual spiritual journey—emphasizing the reality of God's personal presence, provision, and overcoming power evident in everyday lives.

Each of us is called to be a trophy of God's grace--in the way we live, in the way we love others, and in the way we follow God. Our lives serve as a testament to who He is and what He has done! Likewise, the lives of followers of Christ throughout the ages speak to the power of God's grace. Throughout the pages of this book, we'll explore the beautiful, biblical evidence of God's grace revealed in the lives of others and apply what we've encountered to our own journeys with Christ. No matter who you are, or how far you've come in your walk with Jesus, this book will inspire and encourage you. Your life has a higher purpose! You were created to be a trophy of God's grace in order to draw others to Him!

Lionel Etwaru became very involved in ministry with Apostle Harry Das and had the opportunity to see the power of the gospel transforming the lives of men and women. In this biography, we see how many lives have been changed and kept by the power of God. Many, in turn, became a part of the mission to share the Gospel in unreached villages, where churches have been planted. This dynamic presentation of the Gospel was expanded when Apostle Philip Mohabir came together with Apostle Harry Das in 1964 and founded the Full Gospel Fellowship. As the team expanded, so the number of churches increased. Today, there are more than 120 churches and scores of missionaries who have been trained in the Bible Training Center. This move did not only affect Guyana but at least thirty other nations around the world. Lionel now lives with his wife, Margaret, in Long Island, New York and pastors a church in Queens. He continues to travel to many other countries for ministry.

Dr. Parker Hamilton, a forensic specialist, finds that surgically remaking faces of criminals who need new identities helps pay for his lavish lifestyle. When one of these faces lands on the cover of the local paper, Parker wonders if he’ll be connected to the alleged crime. What follows forces Parker to deal with childhood memories that left scars. His controlling father and aloof mother left him with only his Gram Sloan to nurture his sensitive personality. Striving to succeed, he turns to drugs. Through a most unexpected gift, Parker hopes for a new start. How he redeems Gram’s faith in him is a story of the power of God’s grace. First he’ll have to win against his father in court. Will his move back to Nashville give him access to his brother Gavin, who seems to have followed in his footsteps? How Parker winds up with a trophy dedicated to him in Layton Brooks trophy case can only be described as a miracle of God. Readers of Book 1 in the Trophies of Grace series will be delighted to find the Brooks family woven into Book 2.