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The Living End by David S. HeerenEnd-Time Looms What Should We Expect: Peacefulness or Chaos? Many churches in the U.S.A. are led by pastors who have been preaching that parishioners should not be concerned about Scriptures that seem to be pointing toward tribulation (big trouble) during the end-time. They say, "Don't be concerned about serious trouble. It isn't going to happen because God loves us too much to allow it." But how can we avoid it? Another viewpoint: God loved Peter, but when he found out Jesus was about to be murdered Peter panicked and fled. Just because God loves us doesn't mean we won't experience difficult times. For many of us, great tribulation is looming. This author recently experienced it. We need to draw closer to Him. Read this book and then decide what to believe, and what to do about it. Will Time Expire Soon? Recent Who’s Who in America inductee David Heeren has authored 21 books, with 12 having Christian themes. This one studies in detail the approaching era known as the end-time. For heaven-bound believers in Christ, will it be breezy or turbulent? Should we attempt to make an intelligent guess when it will start? Or should we just do as Jesus instructed and, no matter what happens, stand firm? His primary professions were sports writing, sports editing, religion writing and editing, and book-writing (21 of them so far). He has won 15 awards during his writing career. https://www.urlinkpublishing.com/

ENCOUNTERS with GOD by William K. Dorrance ENCOUNTERS with GOD reveals the significance and purpose of human life through the author’s mystical experiences, the more extraordinary experiences and abilities of others, and relevant scientific research. As if in response to his prayers, when he was a teenager, to be led to a Jesus-like spiritual teacher; a serendipitous sequences of experiences and an inner voice guided Doctor Dorrance, a retired optometrist, to the Avatar, God in human form, of our age, and the empirical and antidotal evidence for our underlying reality or soul. Unfortunately, the Western world’s secular education and Christianity ignore all but one (Jesus) of the many sources of spiritual insight and guidance which God provided for us. Doctor Dorrance grew up in San Diego and graduated from UC Berkeley’s School of Optometry in 1967. After over 40 years as a self-employed optometrist, he retired in 2011. In 1988, he was president of the Parapsychology Association of Riverside, whose meetings and classes he attended for over twenty years. Doctor Dorrance also met with Sathya Sai Baba’s devotees for over twenty years. He was voted Favorite Optometrist by the readers of Riverside County in California’s largest newspaper and served for two years as Director of Continuing Education for the California Optometric Association https://www.amazon.com/ENCOUNTERS-GOD-William-K-Dorrance/dp/B0F9FWGB9Z/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title https://www.ecpublishingllc.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/8725wdec.mp3

Our God Still Speaks: Real-life Stories Of How God Answers Prayers – Book 1 by Virginia Stewart Metzler Have you ever wondered if God still speaks today as He did in Old Testament times? Have you longed to see evidence of God's working in your life? Have you struggled because of unanswered prayers? Then you must read Our God Still Speaks. After God led the Old Testament Israelites across the Jordan River, Joshua stacked up stones as a memorial to Him. Every time the Israelites saw those stones, they were reminded of God’s faithfulness to them. Similarly, Our God Still Speaks is Virginia Stewart Metzler’s own “stack of stones.” It is her written memorial of God’s repeated answers to prayer. Virginia and her former husband were missionaries in Liberia, West Africa until he was killed in a tragic plane crash. After she married Les Metzler, they became missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Philippines. This book reveals compelling stories of God’s working in their lives and it was written to honor God. Her prayer is that it will motivate, encourage and bless those who still seek Him. Virginia Stewart Metzler was born in Houston, Texas. After high school, Virginia married John Thomas (Tommy) Barnett, Jr., a pilot, and moved to Liberia, West Africa. There they served as missionaries with R. G. LeTourneau for two years. After Tommy’s untimely death, Virginia moved back to the U.S. with her two small children, Vicki and Randy. Virginia met Les Metzler after moving to California from Texas. They have now been married 46 years. Virginia and Les served as support missionaries for 14 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Summer Institute of Linguistics. They are the parents of two married children and an adopted daughter Hannah-Joy, a pre-med student. Besides being a wife, mother and grandmother, Virginia is an artist, writer, Bible teacher and discipler of women. https://www.readersmagnet.com/product/our-god-still-speaks-real-life-stories-of-how-god-answers-prayers-book-1/ http://www.bluefunkbroacasting.com/root/twia/9723vmrm2.mp3

FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH: A MEMOIR by Dr. Robin Gethers Dr. Robin Gethers' moving book FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH details her journey from domestic violence and childhood trauma. Dr. Gethers hopes that by sharing her own experiences, she can encourage those going through similar struggles by demonstrating the human spirit's tenacity and the transformational potential of healing. Her bravery and tenacity are demonstrated in the book, which also shows how she used her traumatic experiences as a source of strength. By sharing her story, Dr. Gethers hopes to end the cycle of trauma, and encourage readers to seek help, and leading them on their own journeys from darkness to light while promoting self-awareness and optimism in the midst of trials. Dr. Robin Gethers is the CEO and Co-Founder of New Beginnings Life Ministry and Consulting, recognized for her extensive work as a mental health advocate and Board-Certified Christian Counselor. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping individuals and families navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma through a compassionate and sensitive approach. Dr. Gethers holds a Doctorate Degree from Theophany University. She’s also an award-winning motivational speaker, best-selling author, and community leader. Her recent accolades include the Quill Inspiration Award from ReadersMagnet, the Community Leadership Award, the Impact Award on Mental Health Awareness, and the Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Gethers serves on the Board of Directors for various community-focused initiatives where their focus is on domestic violence and abuse. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Gethers enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is dedicated to empowering others to lead purpose-filled lives. https://drrobin.info/ https://www.amazon.com/TRAUMA-TRIUMPH-Dr-Robin-Gethers/dp/B0DY7HMYLZ https://www.readersmagnet.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/52925drgrm.mp3

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I Was Man's Trash, Now I'm in the King's Treasury by Georgia Smith I Was Man's Trash, Now I'm in the King's Treasury, is about a woman writing to her daughter, Tee, who wanted to know about her mother's life, and to any other daughters and sons that have been hurt or devastated in life no matter how old or young they may be. All though this is a story about my life, and my choices, as you read this please remember that it is never too late to change your future. This is not meant to be a sad story, but one of victory. It is my hope that some would be healed while reading the pages of this book. Where men literally walked on me, stepped over me, and threw me aside as trash, The King, of kings saw me, picked me up, cleaned and polished me, and declared me to be a valuable jewel. I decided to go on an adventure to see if I could find some sort of connection from my past to the person that I am to day. So where should I start? ... at this house I found out that I was black. I never thought about being black or white. One Christmas mama bought me this little rubber doll that had molded black hair, black eyes, and brown skin. I told mama that I didn't want that burnt up doll. When she told me that it was the same color that I was, I was shocked. As a teen I needed to get away from all of the crazy things that were happening to me so I ran away. I had fallen into such a pit of low self-esteem that I had decided to use my own body to get me out of the mess that I was in. Believe, believe in yourself, believe that you are somebody, believe that you can rise above where you are now. My book ( I was man's trash, now I'm in the King's treasure can help you believe again. Because of life I had been spiritually destroyed, it seemed with no where to turn or no one to turn to for help life wasn't worth living. Being numerously raped and degraded I lost all self esteem. My life was turned around because of the love of God. Yours can be too. This is who I am today, Georgia Smith is a graduate of MTI Business School. She is a freelance writer, and painter. She has spoken to groups of women about the subject of this book, particularly in church groups. She has also spoken to men, and mixed genders in places of business on other subjects. Georgia was born in a small town in California, and moved to Sacramento California where she met and married her husband of thirty-six years. They have a blended family of four children and seven grandchildren of whom they enjoy as often as possible, especially on holidays, along with their two dogs and six koi and goldfish. She has two sisters, as well as one brother who has moved on with the Lord to better things. She attends a great church of mixed ethnic backgrounds which she loves. AMAZON https://www.georgiasmithauthor.com/ https://www.urlinkpublishing.com/

Cold Case Investigators: The Prostitute Killer by Merrill Vaughan For years, someone has been killing prostitutes on the same day of the same month; in their business room. However, the first one was a mistake. All of the killings were in the state of California with the exception of one that was in Las Vegas. The first one was just a weary traveler that just wanted a place to sleep for the night before seeing her son and daughter-in-law the next day. For years, the Bakersfield Police Department tried to solve the case but to no avail. Soon, the highly successful Cold Case Investigators, or CCI, were called in to help solve the killing of Denise Robinson. Soon the lead of CCI investigator, Patrick Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force Security Police Investigator found move victims of what was soon to be called The Prostitute Killer. Even though he eventually thought he knew who did the killings, along with an accomplice, it was not until the killer and accomplice died in a murder-suicide act. I was born in Santa Anna, CA January 3, 194,9 and raised in Monrovia and Duarte, CA. Graduated from Duarte High School in 1967 and Citrus Jr. Collee in 1970. Entered the U. S. Air Force in November 1971, serving in CA, Thailand, FL, NY, Greece, HI, WY, Germany and Honduras. Retired May 31, 1993, with the rank of Master Sergeant. After retiring, he moved to Pittsfield, NH where he was a substitute teacher for Pittsfield School District until 2020. He also attended Franklin Pierce University, graduating in 2012 with a degree in General Studies. He is committed to his community by being involved in his church and local committees. https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Investigators-Prostitute-Killer/dp/B0DNS7F9LS/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title https://merrillvaughan.com https://www.ecpublishingllc.com

Chasing Shadows by A.C. Adams When renowned professor Dr. Aidan Ryan vanishes without explanation, he leaves behind a haunting message revealing he has a new life and can never return. His devastated daughter Sofia embarks on a global search to uncover the truth behind her father’s disappearance. What she finds is more shocking than she could have imagined—a web of family secrets and lies that challenges everything she thought she knew. After clues lead her to Italy, Sofia reconnects with her estranged mother, Ella, who reveals a hidden past of trauma and deceit. When they discover Aidan’s ties to The Brotherhood, an elusive, powerful society that operates in the shadows of world affairs, Sofia and Ella become ensnared in a deadly conspiracy. Trapped in ancient catacombs beneath the Roman countryside, they must confront their mysterious captors and fight for their lives. But as they edge closer to escape, one question remains: Will Aidan choose his family or The Brotherhood? A.C. Adams is the nom de plume of co-authors Anthony Leigh Adams and Christina Adams, who have written, produced, and developed film and television projects for many studios, including Disney, ABC, and CBS. Christina is a producer of the Emmy Award-winning series, The Amazing Race and multiple programs for Oprah Winfrey. Anthony composed the music and co-wrote the book and lyrics for their most recent theatrical project, Sideways: The Musical, which is based on the Oscar-winning film and is in development as a Broadway musical. The Adamses also wrote and produced the original musicals Love-In: A Musical Celebration and Primal Twang: The Legacy of The Guitar. Both shows were filmed and aired nationally on PBS. Primal Twang won Best Documentary Feature at the Rome International Film Festival. Adams Entertainment, Anthony and Christina’s production company, is based in La Jolla, California, where they work and live with their two calico rescue cats. Chasing Shadows, their debut novel, is inspired by true events. AMAZON https://www.adamsentertainment.com/ https://www.acornpublishingllc.com

The Commander In Chief's Trophy 2nd Edition: Desert Storm The Beginning of the Air Assault by Paul H. D'Anna In 1959, Paul D’Anna read about West Point cadets attempting to make off with the Naval Academy’s mascot Bill the Goat. Since then, he has followed other similar accounts and was inspired to blend them all together in a book. For, while America’s different military academies are rightly prestigious and highly disciplined institutions, students there still have a campus life. They have sports rivalries and a sense of youthful camaraderie like any other school in the country. Against this backdrop, there are still plenty of intriguing and humorous stories to tell. Paul is a happy and content retiree who has had quite an extensive career in technology. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from LSU, which landed him jobs at IBM, Shell Oil, and Exxon Mobil. Today, he spends his days gardening and writing down interesting tales for publishing. Aside from technology, he is also fascinated by the going-ons in the U.S. military, such as contemporary events like Operation Desert Storm as well as the less-talked-about life among students at the country’s various (and prestigious) military academies. https://www.readersmagnet.com/ product/the-commander-in- chiefs-trophy-2nd-addition- paperback/ https://www.pauldannabooks. com/ http://www. bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/ twia/5825phdr.mp3

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