I Will Rise Above It

The spirit of depression does not need an invitation to dinner because it just shows up unexpectedly and brings nothing but turmoil and self-destruction. One never knows when the spirit of depression will visit, but it is my hope this book will prepare you through awareness, worship and the power of our Lord and Savior. If the devil wrote a book, it would be Murder He Wrote, because he comes to kill, steal, and destroy our hopes and dreams. I believe God has used me as a vehicle to write this book, so that we can make this declaration together: “I will rise above it!” This is not your end, but only your beginning. Let’s get started.

Rise Above will encourage and motivate you to search your heart and strive for your ultimate goals: real freedom from the desire to overeat and a deep, lasting relationship with God. Gwen shares what she has learned through her relationship with God as she has watched The Weigh Down Workshop dramatically change and grow. She also includes stories of many people who, by replacing their focus on food with a passion for God, are experiencing a freedom and a joy they had never known.

Rise Above It: Spiritual Development for College Students is a textbook for a course in practical spirituality for young adults in general, and specifically for college students. In this course, "rise above it" refers to rising into higher states of consciousness through practicing universal spiritual principles. In these higher states, above ego concerns, students become more self-aware and gain a broader, deeper perspective on the issues that confront them. While this course does not deal directly with the pressing social issues of our day (violence, substance abuse, global warming, gender identity, poverty, etc.), it does encourage students to examine themselves in the light of universal truth. This leads to an awareness in which they can make decisions that are grounded in the highest human values. Using the Ten Commandments as a framework for universal spiritual principles, this book demonstrates how spiritual practice is the core of every major religion-regardless of differences in doctrine or ritual. Students will not only learn how the commandments occur in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, they will also have the opportunity to practice these spiritual principles in their own lives-especially in regard to the college experience. Each chapter has four parts: Part One: Introductory Story An opening story based on world history, famous literature, or current events, intended to introduce the spiritual practice to be discussed in the chapter. Part Two: World Scriptures A survey of the major religions, with a focus on how each religion contributes to a fuller and deeper understanding of the spiritual practice being studied that week. Many perspectives on the same truth reveal multiple facets of the same gem. Part Three: Journal Entries Excerpts from journal entries and weekly reports, selected from over 12,000 journal entries written by students who have taken this course over the past eighteen years. The book contains over 100 of these anonymous journal entries, reproduced with permission. Part Four: Suggestions for further reflection and practice. Many participants in this course have described themselves as "spiritual but not religious," "evangelical," "agnostic" and even "atheist." Regardless of how students initially describe themselves, they find this course tremendously useful in becoming a finer version of themselves. This course has been taught in a variety of formats for both undergraduate and graduate credit at Bryn Athyn College, the Graduate Theological Foundation, Lincoln University, Mercer University, and the Pacific School of Religion. It is recommended for courses in Practical Spirituality, Religious Ethics, Comparative Religion, Professional Ethics, Moral Life, and Ethical Decision-Making. It could also provide the framework for a First-Year Studies program. A 22-page index, along with a bibliography that includes multiple web sources is designed to help students pursue further research interests.

Young girls will get encouraging words from the Bible and from courageous, young surfer Bethany Hamilton to see them through their day in this devotional book. Both “hot” and “cool” topics that every young girl faces will be addressed. An extra, tucked-in feature will give the girls the “inside scoop” on what Bethany’s life is all about.

The war rages on. This book deals with all the little battles I have had to deal with as life moves forward. Written in many different styles, love, hate, humor and maybe even crazy. Whatever the style or theme, it helps me cope and continue to heal. This book is written from the heart, with no fancy words pulled from a thesaurus that nobody would understand. My hope is when you read this book, you become inspired. You are engaged in a life long struggle. Perhaps one of the pieces in this book is just the ammunition you need to fight another day. I truly believe that addicts or family and friends who have an addict in their lives, will relate to what I have written. My objective in writing this book was to inform. Not through clinical or text book jargon but with poetry. Talking and working with people with real life addiction was always the best therapy for me.

What is the answer to the fear we face constantly? When the year started it was filled with hope and promise. Resolutions were made, plans were drawn up and goals written down. But without warning, fear asserted itself in a big way. Suddenly fear was everywhere but this is the thing, fear has always been here. Fear is not a new enemy but one we have faced for a long time. So how do we deal with fear that comes our way on a daily basis? This is what this book will aim to answer. For thirty-one days we will look at how you can overcome fear which threatens to stop you from doing anything of meaning. You can rise above fear and live the life God created you to live. You don't have to let fear dictate your year and life. If you are tired of Putting off what you want to do because of fear Not taking a step of faith because of fear Sitting at home paralysed by fear Living in survival mode because of fear Then this book is for you. Fear must not have that kind of power over you. Grab a copy today and learn the truth!

Have you ever thought how great it would be to live your life the way God intends you to? Lay aside all weight and excel in your area of calling, ministry, family, social and business. Friend, you will inevitably face challenges and storms in every arena as you progress towards your destiny. Being a Christian does not exonerate you from them, but they come for a good purpose. Be of good cheer and buckle up, because God has placed this book in your hands for a divine purpose, because this is your time to be set free from any spiritual, social, financial or emotional bondage that is or may confront you in the future. This is your time to expand and claim your territory! Do not be a victim of the devil but be a victor! Hear what God is saying. This book will equip you with the principles that God has laid down for you to fight the good fight of faith by His strength, His Word and in prayer. Based on Isaiah 40 verse 31, it discloses how God operates in such storms of life in relation to His children, stressing the significance of total surrender to His will and providence for endurance. From the treasures of the Bible, Clara Moyo extracted precious gems of God's unfailing promises of deliverance from all storms and ultimate benefits derived from waiting upon Him in them. She shares her personal experience of how she conquered and still conquers trials and tribulations through God's divine power and remaining in the Vine. She moved from failure to victory and is still advancing from glory to glory. You can also achieve it. Mrs Moyo holds a B.A Degree in Modern Languages (French) and is a dedicated Church Service Bible reader in her local Church.