Faith Through The Storm

This is a book about war. A war against America's enemies, against racism, against the loss of fellow warriors in battle, and against the personal loss of family back home. This is the story of Major James Capers, Jr. (USMC Ret.) Jim was born to a family of sharecroppers in South Carolina who escaped to Baltimore, Maryland in the dead of night to escape the days of Jim Crow laws for a better life. Joining the Marines fresh out of high school, Jim had no idea that he was paving the road for future Marines, black and white alike. The first African-American Marine to receive a battlefield commission as a member of 3rd Force Recon, a new special forces unit designed specifically for the war in Vietnam; the first African-American Marine officer used on a Marine recruitment poster; co-leader of the first special forces team to attempt the rescue of American and allied POW's held in a North Vietnamese prison; a leader in Team Broadminded, whose missions were so secret, their military records from Vietnam were not declassified until 2006; nominated for the Medal of Honor; inducted into the Commando Hall of Honor for special forces; awarded the Bronze and the Silver Stars. This book is about a man who is a true American hero, though he denies the notion. Above all, Jim is a husband, a father, a patriot, a warrior who has dealt with the tragedies of his military and personal life, always depending on his faith in God to guide him through the storm.

I have suffered on so many fronts, losing my health to losing my family and all the pain that that caused me. I spent a whole year and more seemingly holding on through the worst storm I have ever been in. Physically there is still a long way to go and a long road is still before me but I know that God is not finished with healing me. Physically my recovery has been very slow and frustrating and I am sure that my frustration has shown itself in the pages of this book, however I can clearly say that I would not be where I am today without my faith in God. One Sunday members of my church prayed for me because I had just had results that showed that their was no nerve activity in my legs below my knees and that according to the doctors showed that I did have nerve damage in my legs, however a week after their prayers for me God gave me the strength to walk into church on my crutches. I had been able for some weeks to walk short distances around my home on my crutches with splints controlling the position of my feet so that I did not drag my toes on the floor. Although my lower legs were not healed of their weakness God gave me the strength to walk further than I had ever walked before, and for me that told me that without prayer we can not overcome or expect to see positive results. Prayer is always the answer as is Jesus! I still find today that I have to be very careful with how much I do on any given day as busy days do result in me being very fatigued. My energy levels do dip quite badly, living with disabilities does mean doing things differently and adapting and I have found that every day has its own set of challenges where it comes to my physical weaknesses. However I have found that when I lean on God he always gives me enough strength for each day.

This is the inspiring true story of a girl that despite hardships with abuse, her mother's death, her father's alcoholism, and many other trials she overcame the odds as many as they were. Who didn't know what love was... Until Jesus Christ came into her life like a shining beacon overshadowing all the pain she'd faced in life. With God ALL things are possible!

Faith in the eye of the storm is a journey of faith. It is the ability to believe that God is in control and is always with you no matter the circumstances. It's knowing how to lean not on your own understanding but God's.

Why is this happening to me? What am I going to do? Are these questions you ask yourself? Pastor Michael Ridenbaugh addresses these questions in his book Victory in the Storm. Written for the everyday person with everyday problems, his book is written from the experiences of actual people who have faced storms and traumas in life and, as a result, are asking the same questions about their lives, faith, and purpose. In these pages you will discover · why storms happen in life and where they come from, · that you have a purpose in life, · that we all can heal from our wounds no matter how deep they are. If you are ready to overcome your struggles and want to come out stronger and victorious, then start your journey now to peace and healing.

Have you ever been through a difficult time in life? Have you ever felt like you were in the middle of a storm with no way out? Have you been so overwhelmed with life's challenges that you didn't know where to turn? Through The Storm is a true story of how a family was faced with a huge storm in life; a fire. Storms in life can overwhelm you physically, but through these trials, it's important to keep your faith in God who can truly help you with the storms in life. Although they faced many trials and had so much tragedy happen in a short period of time, they found hope in God's promises. Material things can be replaced and are not important in life. Your relationship with God and your family are the most important things in life. 1 Timothy says There is no safety in things. It is important to cherish the life God has given you because it can be taken away in the blink of an eye.

Are winds of change, doubt, or grief swirling around you? Engaging author and teacher Jan Harrison shares how, when storms strike, you can depend on God's spiritual supplies— His promises, His Spirit, His ever-present help, and the treasures of His Word. After a storm of loss forever changed the landscape of Jan's life, her faith and years of Bible study were tested. In that journey, she discovered how God was and is able to fill her every need. Now, with compassion and courage, Jan will help you: stop living in fear of "what if" and be ready for life "even if" sense God's constant presence and gentle healing experience the transforming confidence and faith that only a storm can unveil Whether you or someone you care about faces a difficult season, the lifelines of God's promises will lead you to life and hope after the storm.

Life takes it out of you. But the reset you’ve been desperate for is within reach. Writer and Bible teacher Jen Wise knew that holistic faith—that reaches into every facet of life—is what brings grace and renewal. But she didn’t begin to live this truth until her world fractured. So as she searched Scripture for a better way, she discovered Jesus’ invitation for just that: small steps able to lead us into a bright new beginning. So to the woman who feels her all is never enough, The Bright Life is your invitation to a new start. You were created to be healthy, strong, vibrant, and to rest in the unforced rhythms of grace Jesus so lovingly makes available to us all. Come along and learn how to avoid habits that seem smart but are deceptively self-sabotaging, pick up habits of wholeness that actually stick, and try surprising ways to practice kindness toward yourself and generosity toward loved ones. The Bright Life extends a daily invitation with striking insights, tips to reclaim your energy, and a three-part practice of looking inward, upward, and outward as you step into a brighter way. This 40-day reset weaves story and Scripture together to cultivate a peaceful place where, through the attentive love of Jesus, you can experience the unforced rhythms of grace.