Thank You Lord For Saving My Soul

The lead article, provides unique insight into the lives of Seth and Bessie Sykes, evangelists and song writers of the song "Thank You Lord for Saving My Soul." Other topics include the sufficiency of God's grace, His purpose for man's creation, His role as comforter, His strength and His faithfulness. A number of articles relate the story of how the brief life of the author's great grandson and that of his parents had such a significant impact on so many lives. Several articles resulted from the author's personal life experiences including the emotions involved in moving on from a loved home and lifetime church. Other articles touch on heroes of the bible, a debt you can never pay, Paul Harvey's radio broadcast of "If I Were the Devil," and experiencing the indwelling life of Christ. This is the third in a series of books by Jim Davenport dealing with the general topic of Christian Devotions and Quick Studies, which was the title of the first volume. The second volume is An Attitude of Thankfulness.

This revised best-seller is an inspiring daily devotional based on 366 great hymns of the faith. It contains a portion of each hymn along with Scripture readings, meditations, and practical applications.

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. -Psalm 100

Lord, take my books and use them for Your glory, Each one might tell a different story. I write the things You put into my heart, And hope it will help someone get a new start. Bless each of these poems in a special way, That others might hear what You have to say. I tell of things that I feel inside, And I want to share my feelings far and wide. Keep sending the thoughts to me here below, And I will keep telling about the gifts You bestow. How Christ came down from above to show us the way, To be with Him in heaven some glorious day.

Are You Looking through the Window of My Soul? This book is a walk through my life; an open window into my heart; my opportunity to show the goodness of God. It is a love letter to God, my husband, and my family. It is a testimony of what God can do for someone who should have been a statistic according to man. Accordint to statistics, because of the circumstances of my birth, I was destined for failure. So this book tells the world we are somebody and we all have gifts and talents, and statistics don't mean anything. We all can rise above and move forward with joy and gladness. This book gives a look inside my life, mistakes and all. Take a look into my heart when I write of my love for my husband, my soul mate. I speak of the many blessings God has bestowed on me. I also speak of some of the heartbreak in my life. Once again, I invite you to take a look into the window of my soul.

Is Christmas just another holiday for you and your family? Do you find yourself doing the same things year after year? Then Children’s Christmas Activities is for you. It can turn those dull Christmases into the holiday of the year. These are just some of the benefits that you will realize: • Children grow in creativity, in self-esteem, and in the knowledge of the Lord. • Family unity is nurtured. • You invest in future generations. • You share Jesus with others. • Jesus is honored—given first place—during his birthday celebration. Children’s Christmas Activities helps children discover the meanings behind different Christmas traditions, including the Christmas tree, Santa, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” and the candy cane. Then there are specific activities using talent, questions and answers, instruments, music, and dance. Let’s not forget the plays that allow you to meet Jed the donkey; the three aliens, Tock, Orb, and Bob; and even the archangel Gabriel. Children’s Christmas Activities is a must for parents and grandparents. It provides ideas that create the proper setting for your Christmas get-togethers. You pass on your family traditions and memories from generation to generation. So which one of these activities are you going to choose this Christmas? Glenda Kyle is a registered nurse currently affiliated with Breath of Life Maternity Ministries, which helps homeless pregnant women and their babies. She is married and has two children and seven grandchildren. For over thirty Christmases, Glenda has written and narrated children’s activities honoring Jesus. Residing in Round Rock, Texas, with her husband, she serves wherever God leads.

Reverend Stanley Rexroths Walk with God is spiritually uplifting. A reader will learn and gain inspiration of a faithful life journey with God. You will feel that you are present witnessing this faith mission. You will experience the poor souls of the world who yearn for love and healing. Over and over again, you will be filled with Pastors sharing the bibles loving message of truth and wisdom. We experience the sacrifice of suffering of Pastors saving souls for our God. One is given tremendous insight into their own lifes faith journey. Yes, the story of Walking with God will change your life as it helps you listen and grow in spirituality with the love of our Savior. Jerry Lemons Senior MSgt. USAF Retired Note: Jerry Lemons has witnessed the suffering of the worlds poorest of the poor in the Philippines, Vietnam and other areas of our world When I first became acquainted with Stanley Rexroth, I was suspicious of his intent. I was teaching in a public school at the time and he was speaking out on an issue that was dividing our district. He then was elected to the school board. We became acquainted by being on opposite sides of a controversial issue but through time we gained a mutual respect for each other and have become friends in recent years. After reading Stanleys autobiography A Walk With God I came to realize that despite humble beginnings, he has led a truly remarkable life. Stanley is a deeply religious man and his book centers upon his growth in faith and service. He served in the USAF and founded mission churches while stationed in the Philippines. He has made numerous mission trips back to the Philippines and to Nigeria throughout his life. He started his own church. As his congregation struggled financially he went to college to become a public school teacher. He taught American history and agriculture, in part to support his congregation. He served his community in various capacities and extended his influence religiously by organizing a national convention of pastors of independent Churches of God, which continues to meet annually after 21 years. Throughout his journey he remained steadfast in his belief in and commitment to his family, his God, and his country. This book can benefit the reader in that many people give up on their attempts to make a commitment to God because they expect a revolutionary event to occur similar to St Pauls conversion on the road to Damascus. A Walk With God enables one to understand that such a commitment is more likely to be an evolutionary process, one that results from an ongoing journey filled with questioning, occasional doubt, and often blind trust. Upon reading this book one cannot help but be reminded of Marks gospel (RSV Ch. 4) where Christ is explaining the kingdom of God with the parable of the sower who went out to sow. In clarifying the parable for his disciples he explains in verse 20, But those [seeds] that were sown upon the good soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold. Stanley Rexroths autobiography, A Walk With God, is the witness of one who represents the seed that fell on good soil. A VIVID PORTRAIT OF HIS LIFE AND MISSION WORK Stanley Rexroth, long time school teacher, pastor and missionary, has written a very interesting account of his life. He is very exacting and detailed in his descriptions of different involvements through the years. If you want to read a good book, which has incidents to which we can all relate, or are interested in mission work, I encourage you to read Stanley Rexroths autobiography, A Walk with God. The stories Bro. Stanley shares of his life are very heartwarming and intriguing. We have served on the mission field together, and I have always looked up to him because of his wisdom and experience. He has been a true brother in the faith. Rube Gayheart, Chairman of World Missionary Fellowship, USA President of Ohio Bible College