The journey begins when Brae, a young slave boy, dares to flee the City of Bondage under the guidance of The Messenger, an emissary sent by the Great King Immon to assist him in his journey to the Other Kingdom, home of the Great King. The boy will encounter many difficulties along the way. He will be under the threat of attack from Dagog, Prince of the Darkness and his associates who dwell in Middle Cloud but are actively seeking the destruction of all who live in the Kingdom of Adawm. Sometimes he will suffer because he has incurred the hatred of Dagog by setting sail in the Good Ship Seeking under the authority of Addar. At other times he suffers because of his own poor decisions. At all times, The Messenger is present, though often unseen by the boy. The Messenger’s assistants Grace, and Mercy, Regret and yes, even Suffering, make their presence known to the boy at the point of his deepest need. Somewhere along the way the boy becomes a man and makes the ultimate sacrifice in his service to the Great King who has captured his heart and his allegiance.

Quest for the Other Kingdom, First Book of Journeys

Literature & Fiction

Settles, Linda

Contemporary

Edict House Pub Group Llc

Salina was a girl of nine summers when the Messenger came ashore in the Land of Lasciviousness. She can remember peace time, before the persecution began--soon after the Messenger set sail for other lands. She often longs of the comforts of home as she knew it when she was small but she would not go back. Now that the Messenger has opened her eyes to see the monster that she and her people had served in their blindness, she would rather die than go back. And die, she may, if she takes the risk that she is considering. Coming of age in a restricted country will be a test of Salina's courage and her faith.

Diary of a Young Resister

Redeeming Our Treasures is a beautiful journal of a miracle in the making. The subtitle, Finding Joy in the Shadows of an Abusive Past, hints at the milestones of growth, the progressive understanding and spiritual insights gained along the way as a survivor of abuse traverses the lonely road to recovery and finds fellowship, freedom and forgiveness in the process. There are over a hundred photos in Redeeming Our Treasures. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this book has a lot to say about suffering, redemption and recovery. Redeeming Our Treasures will give the survivor of abuse hope--hope that she can recover from the debilitating effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Hope that she can recover, as well, from the "hurts, habits and hang-ups" that often follow the wounds inflicted by the abuser. Abuse affects almost everyone in our society, if not directly, then through our relationships with others who have suffered abuse in one form or another. This book is constructed around the story of one survivor, a woman who spent twenty-eight years imprisoned by her father's violence and depravity. The eldest of six children, she was held hostage by her love for her siblings and her mother: torn between the felt need to protect them and the need to escape the violation and suffering she could not avoid. Linda examines the questions often asked by those who have suffered abuse, Questions about God: If God is all powerful and loving, why did he not intervene for me? Questions about herself: Was I responsible for the abuse? Why did I stay for twenty-eight years? What could I have done differently? Redeeming Our Treasures takes us back to the origin of our pain and teaches us to mine for treasures buried beneath the rubble of traumatic memories and broken dreams. The author has worked with therapists and other survivors to produce a book that is powerful in its message and empathetic in its approach to this sensitive subject.

Redeeming Our Treasures: Finding Joy in the Shadows of an Abusive Past

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Stl Distribution North Amer

The Redeeming Our Treasures Companion Workbook will help survivors of abuse define the mental, emotional and spiritual deprivations in their past that have left them feeling empty, scarred and damaged. It will help them accomplish the scriptural mandate to "forge the things that are behind," by giving them, as the author says, "a proper burial."   The author believes that discerning the underlying issues--false assumptions, transferred guilt and unresolved pain, survivors can become stronger, more confident and better equipped to handle the conflicts and disappointment that come their way in their present life. They will learn to develop healthier relational patterns and improve their quality of life.   This workbook is for survivors of all types of abuse, abandonment and neglect. It can be used individually or in groups to facilitate healing and growth. In incorporates a leaders guide into the study so that it may be used in churches, by therapists or by lay counselors to help guide the survivor safely through the healing process.

Redeeming Our Treasures Companion Workbook: Finding Joy in the Shadows of an Abusive Past

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Christian Focus

How can we understand the debilitating effects of incest, abandonment, and neglect? Many people ask “Why did she stay so long?” when they learn about yet another woman who has disclosed the tragic details of bondage, sex slavery, or long-term incest. In this true story, faith, love, and loyalty are put to the test as Chelsey struggles to survive. This honest and direct accounting of her life will help other survivors, loved ones, counselors, and church and community leaders understand the dynamics that break down a child’s defenses and render them emotionally “frozen” and unable to flee or fight.

The Girl Among Thorns: Why Did She Stay So Long

Profound truths become simple when told in parable, allegory and illustrations. Seeking The First Book of Journeys introduces the reader to salvation, mercy and grace among many others. Tried by Fire The Second Book of Journeys teaches lessons of endurance and perseverance under fire. Into the Unknown The Third Book of Journeys inspires the reader to get out of their comfort zone and go where they have never dared venture before. Even the newest believer will comprehend spiritual warfare and ultimate victory as they journey through this book. Seekers, new believers and students will enjoy the roller coaster adventures of the characters in these stories while learning profound truths about God, themselves and the interaction of the Three Sovereigns, in the lives of humankind. In addition, mature Christians who have read these books express their joy in reliving vicariously the trials and triumphs of the Christian life. They not only relate to the characters in the storiesthey become the characters. As one reader said after reading Seeking The First Book of Journeys, I have been at every one of those ports. Almost every Christian knows someone who needs this series. Pastors, book group leaders, adult education teachers, will find these books helpful in building spiritual knowledge in a fun and exciting way.

Seeking: The First Book of Journeys

Profound truths become simple when told in parable, allegory, and illustrations. Seeking The First Book of Journeys introduces the reader to salvation, mercy and grace among many others. Tried by Fire The Second Book of Journeys teaches lessons of endurance and perseverance under fire. Into the Unknown The Third Book of Journeys inspires the reader to get out of their comfort zone and go where they have never dared venture before. Even the newest believer will comprehend spiritual warfare and ultimate victory as they journey through this book. Seekers, new believers and students will enjoy the roller coaster adventures of the characters in these stories while learning profound truths about God, themselves and the interaction of the Three Sovereigns, in the lives of humankind. In addition, mature Christians who have read these books express their joy in reliving vicariously the trials and triumphs of the Christian life. They not only relate to the characters in the storiesthey become the characters. As one reader said after reading Seeking The First Book of Journeys, I have been at every one of those ports. Almost every Christian knows someone who needs this series. Pastors, book group leaders, adult education teachers, will find these books helpful in building spiritual knowledge in a fun and exciting way.

Tried by Fire: The Second Book of Journeys

Profound truths become simple when told in parable, allegory and illustrations. Seeking The First Book of Journeys introduces the reader to salvation, mercy and grace among many others. Tried by Fire The Second Book of Journeys teaches lessons of endurance and perseverance under fire. Into the Unknown The Third Book of Journeys inspires the reader to get out of their comfort zone and go where they have never dared venture before. Even the newest believer will comprehend spiritual warfare and ultimate victory as they journey through this book. Seekers, new believers and students will enjoy the roller coaster adventures of the characters in these stories while learning profound truths about God, themselves and the interaction of the Three Sovereigns, in the lives of humankind. In addition, mature Christians who have read these books express their joy in reliving vicariously the trials and triumphs of the Christian life. They not only relate to the characters in the storiesthey become the characters. As one reader said after reading Seeking The First Book of Journeys, I have been at every one of those ports. Almost every Christian knows someone who needs this series. Pastors, book group leaders, adult education teachers, will find these books helpful in building spiritual knowledge in a fun and exciting way.

Into the Unknown: The Third Book of Journeys (Love Finds You)

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