The Faith Journey Series

Four lonely children, three broken homes, and two willing people all collide for one divine purpose. In this fourth installment of the Faith Journey series, all the past hardships written about in the first, second, and third books begin to take on a new perspective as it suddenly becomes very evident that those horrific events from Robin's and Tim's past-the uncertainty that came from their various life-threatening health challenges, the excruciating pain felt from betrayal and rejection throughout each of their divorces, the loneliness that followed, and all the overt demonic spiritual attacks-were all divinely permitted for a very important purpose that would prove useful in bringing up their four adopted children. Everything comes full circle as Robin realizes that the deep, dark adversity allowed in her past was part of the divine plan to prepare her for the most important task God was calling her and Tim to do. All the rejection, abandonment, anger, and fear they had experienced proved to be useful tools as she and Tim attempt to empathize and understand the heavy weight of deep-rooted hurt and trauma that their children lived with. God uses their past failures and pain to shed light on ways to help them form meaningful bonds with their adopted children; the sibling group consisting of four lost souls that would result in a loving family unit for this new family created by God out of six rejects. "We're all just a bunch of rejects living under one roof. It's no wonder that God can lift us to such heights, we all came from the pit." (Robin D. Holstein)

There is no pit deep enough where God cannot reach you, snatch you out, plant your feet back on solid ground, and redirect your steps back into His loving care! Robin thought there was such a pit and that she had certainly found it. Falling head first to the bottom of the pit of sin, driven by the deep wounds of betrayal and her sudden onset of rebellion, she thought she had fallen far past the grips of her Heavenly Father. Riding bulls and battling a brain tumor paled in

Four lonely children, three broken homes, and two willing people all collide for one divine purpose. In this fourth installment of the Faith Journey series, all the past hardships written about in the first, second, and third books begin to take on a new perspective as it suddenly becomes very evident that those horrific events from Robin's and Tim's past--the uncertainty that came from their various life-threatening health challenges, the excruciating pain felt from betrayal and rejection throughout each of their divorces, the loneliness that followed, and all the overt demonic spiritual attacks--were all divinely permitted for a very important purpose that would prove useful in bringing up their four adopted children. Everything comes full circle as Robin realizes that the deep, dark adversity allowed in her past was part of the divine plan to prepare her for the most important task God was calling her and Tim to do. All the rejection, abandonment, anger, and fear they had experienced proved to be useful tools as she and Tim attempt to empathize and understand the heavy weight of deep-rooted hurt and trauma that their children lived with. God uses their past failures and pain to shed light on ways to help them form meaningful bonds with their adopted children; the sibling group consisting of four lost souls that would result in a loving family unit for this new family created by God out of six rejects. "We're all just a bunch of rejects living under one roof. It's no wonder that God can lift us to such heights, we all came from the pit." (Robin D. Holstein)

In Part 1 of the Faith Journey Series, Not by Might, God shows up in powerful ways to reveal His sovereignty and sufficiency to a little country girl from the small town of Lithia Springs in the southern state of Georgia. Robin grew up in a sheltered Christian home where nothing bad could ever happen, it seemed, and life was full of surprises as God showed up powerfully one miracle at a time. Her life was full of supernatural wonders, fun adventures, and romance as she spent her childhood witnessing incredible miracles that could only occur by the hand of the Creator. Her young adult life in college consisted of riding bulls, pulling off elaborate pranks with her friends, and meeting the man she thought she had always dreamed of. This book is filled with amazing miraculous events, humor, adventure, and romance. Life was nothing short of her perfect idea of a fairy tale until one devastating diagnosis threatens to shatter her dreams, shake her faith and take her life. Faith Journey, Part 1, Not by Might is written to make you laugh, cry, and give you a glimpse into the awesome sovereignty of a loving Creator. Most importantly, it is written to make you think and reevaluate what really matters in this short time span God has given each of us called life.

Robin Holstein 8634 Back Cover Summary In Part 2 of the Faith Journey Series, Not Unto Death, Robin struggles as she faces the challenges of balancing the emotional strain of her upcoming brain surgery while at the same time trying to enjoy what is supposed to be the magical time in her life of looking forward to and planning her wedding. As she makes it through the surgery she is faced with new challenges of a difficult marriage that leads to separation, loneliness and deep despair and threatens to breakdown and tear her whole world apart. Caught in the death grips of the claws of the combine machine, Tim's life hangs in the balance between life and death. As he is ensnared in the deadly trap for over an hour he hears the voice of God speak peace and comfort to his heart. After he recovers he then faces the great disappointment of losing the multi million dollar business he worked so hard to build. In two separate seas of trials, both pounded with one wave of adversity after another, Robin and Tim press on through their desperate situations only with the help of their Heavenly Father. Once again, God shows His sovereignty over impossible circumstances and begins orchestrating the two lives on these separate journeys to align their future paths to cross leading them to the destination of true, unconditional love.

"Becoming yours and making you mine was the moment when I found my heaven on earth."A battle of Love, Patience & Faith- Book 1 of 'A Journey Series'Struggling from her early teenage life, Hoor Binte Saadiq always wanted to make a place in herfather's stoned-heart. As her father decided of marrying Hoor off to another man like him, her strugglesdoubled. Little did she know that this is not the only test? Musa Ibne Mustafa, a drastic Adonis who had allthe perfections but missed only one jewel; a Heart. Emotionless and unforgiving, Musa got tied to a girlwho sought nothing more than Love. How can a person who is void of anything give love to her? How willHoor win Musa's heart by showing her patience, faith, and unspeakable love that later she will develop forhim?Join the journey of how Hoor makes her way from rock bottom to the top, makes an Akhirah forherself and her husband. Will following Allah's rules make a successful marriage for her?"The outcomes of patience and faith are as sweet as honey; be patient and have faith!"

In part 2 of the Faith Journey Series, Not Unto Death, Robin struggles as she faces the challenges of balancing the emotional strain of her upcoming brain surgery while at the same time trying to enjoy what is supposed to be the magical time in her life of looking forward to and planning her wedding. As she makes it through the surgery she is faced with new challenges of a difficult marriage that leads to separation, loneliness, and deep despair and threatens to break down and tear her whole world apart. Caught in the death grips of the claws of the combine machine, Tim's life hangs in the balance between life and death. As he is ensnared in the deadly trap for over an hour, he hears the voice of God speak peace and comfort to his heart. After he recovers he then faces the great disappointment of losing the multimillion-dollar business he worked so hard to build. In two separate seas of trials, both pounded with one wave of adversity after another, Robin and Tim press on through their desperate situations only with the help of their Heavenly Father. Once again, God shows His sovereignty over impossible circumstances and begins orchestrating the two lives on these separate journeys to align their future paths to cross leading them to the destination of true, unconditional love.

Research indicates that on average, Americans change their religious affiliation at least once during their lives. Today, a number of evangelical Christians are converting to Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Anglicanism. Longtime Evangelicals often fail to understand the attraction of these non-Evangelical Christian traditions. Journeys of Faith examines the movement between these traditions from various angles. Four prominent converts to Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Evangelicalism and Anglicanism describe their new faith traditions and their spiritual journeys into them. Response chapters offer respectful critiques. Contributors include Wilbur Ellsworth (Eastern Orthodoxy), with a response by Craig Blaising; Francis J. Beckwith (Roman Catholicism), with Gregg Allison responding; Chris Castaldo (Evangelicalism) and Brad Gregory's Catholic response; and Lyle Dorsett (Anglicanism), with a response by Robert Peterson. This book will provide readers with first-hand accounts of thoughtful Christians changing religious affiliation or remaining true to the traditions they have always known. Pastors, counselors and students of theology will gain a wealth of insight into current faith migration within the church today.