Spiritual Freedom

Sometimes life smacks us upside the head while we are looking the other way. We get knocked down and struggle to get back up. But your past struggles do not determine your future. Using the pain of her past, Nicole Crank walks you through the hurdles meant to keep you down, which will, in turn, bring you closer to God. I Will Thrive gives you the courage to look at your past and be able to declare freedom from fear—allowing a daring spirit to rise up in those who have forgotten how to be brave.

If you are struggling with finding your calling in this copy-and-paste world, you are not alone. In I Am, Sons & Daughters calls you to stop living to the world's standard and step into the fullness and adventure that God has waiting for you, believing and living the truth that you are creative, you are holy, you are righteous, you are secure, you are called, you are confident, and you are loved.

Magical Money Manifestations is a practical and spiritual guide for women to have more money, more freedom, and more joy in their lives. It covers money mindset, changing beliefs, and what it takes to go from poverty to riches. The purpose is to create a money movement that will empower individuals to take the first steps necessary to succeed in life and in business. The listener will experience a dramatic change in how they think.

As a teenager Ronald Olivier ran wild in the streets of New Orleans, selling drugs, stealing cars, and finally killing someone on Christmas Day 1991. Ron was sentenced to life in prison without parole and was incarcerated for nearly three decades. Finally, after being locked up for 27 summers at the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary--known as Angola--Ron was miraculously released in 2018. But what led to this amazing transformation and newfound freedom? 27 Summers recounts Ron's journey of redemption.

Religious freedom is a bitterly contested issue that spills over into political, public, and online spheres. It's an issue that's becoming ever more heated, and neither of the global political polarities is interested in protecting it. While the political left is openly hostile toward traditional religion, the political right seeks to weaponize it. How can we ensure that "religious freedom" is truly about freedom of one's religion rather than serving an ethno-nationalist agenda?

As women, we are exhausted. Our hearts are being wrung out to dry - squeezed and yanked in every direction. We take care of everyone but ourselves. We've gotten lost in bedtime routines and our Costco lists. We have lost our voices in the storm of everyday life. We need to be reminded to reach inward and heed the quiet voice whispering, Stay. This book is for anyone who longs for a connection with God and his people but can't seem to escape the haunting feelings of guilt, shame, loneliness, and fear.

Christians begin their first steps in Christ at the moment of conversion. From that moment on, they have access to freedoms that weren't possible prior. But every disciple must understand those freedoms and learn how to walk in them, which requires practice. In First Freedoms, Jennifer Barnett unpacks many "first freedoms" that Christians own but often don't fully integrate into their relationship with God and explains how to foster freedoms such as cultivating a powerful prayer life, abiding fully in God's presence, healing emotional scars, battling the schemes of the enemy, and many others.

As the longtime CEO of Johnsonville Foods, Ralph Stayer learned to let his workers lead. Love Your Neighbor shows that the real secret behind Johnsonville's success was a conscious decision to align the company's practices with God's plan for human flourishing. Love Your Neighbor defends and champions capitalism which continues to be under attack in America—and why faith-informed capitalism is the only vehicle that can bring prosperity and purpose to everyone. Love Your Neighbor is a blueprint for transformation based on Ralph's decades of experience as one of America's most successful CEOs.

Give God a Year is more than a book—it’s an invitation. A life-changing challenge to surrender fully, trust boldly, and step into a faith-filled journey like never before.

I have decided to write this book in order to provide inspiration and information to others currently struggling with mental illness, and to their families and loved ones. It is my personal story. I pray any encouragement that I received and have shared in this book will be received by faith by everyone who listens to this book. My heart in writing this book was to encourage and offer hope to those who listen my story.

The remarkable true story of the miraculous journey that made the Dalai Lama into the man he is today and sparked the fight for Tibetan freedom. In the early weeks of 1959, a bloody uprising gripped the streets of the Tibetan capital of Lhasa as ragtag Tibetan rebels faced off against their Communist Chinese occupiers. Realizing that the impending battle would result in a bloodbath and his own capture, the young Dalai Lama began planning an audacious escape to India, a two-week journey.

God gave you one physical body so you can live, move, and breathe, and He gave you a vital resource to fuel it—food. But because of damaging diet culture and pervasive body-shaming messages, it can be hard to have a relaxing, enjoyable relationship with food. The (Good) Food Solution will help you shift any distorted perceptions on food to see it as a gift from God to nourish your body, rather than a burden. This journey isn’t about trying the next fad diet or seeking a quick fix—it’s about finding the right balance for you.

With specific principles and strategies to empower believers to combat demonic attacks and the temptation to return to old patterns, listeners will discover how to put on the full armor of God and develop a proactive strategy to maintain their deliverance, which includes removing everything from their lives that would give the enemy a legal right to put them back in bondage. Ruffin draws from her own experiences and gives specific strategies and warfare prayers to overthrow demonic plans, plots, and agendas to help Christians overcome the enemy.

In Sexual Addiction: Freedom from Compulsive Behavior, biblical counselor David Powlison encourages those who want to overcome their compulsive sexual behavior to remember that lasting change comes in degrees and is often a slow progressive process.

The Freedom of Forgiveness is a powerful principle that releases a believer’s life from the snares of bitterness, rebellion, and shame. Shame is one of the most debilitating operations in believer’s lives today, and is one source of most Christian inconsistencies. Bitterness ends up destroying the container that holds it. Rebellion gives Satan the advantage in our lives and hinders our prayers and faith.

Every day is a gift, given to us so we can give to others. We impact other lives by first forging a path for success in our own lives. With our daily words and actions, we need to be the best version of ourselves so we can leave a legacy that touches other lives. Take steps to live a more intentional life. Surround yourself with excellent individuals who will help you grow and hold you accountable each day.

Rev. Michael Rossmann, SJ, offers a practical plan for developing emotional courage, increasing focus, and learning to say no to what depletes you and yes to what gives you meaning, vitality, and joy.

In Gullah Spirituals musicologist Eric Crawford traces Gullah Geechee songs from their beginnings in West Africa to their height as songs for social change and Black identity in the 20th-century American South. While much has been done to study, preserve, and interpret Gullah culture in the Low Country and sea islands of South Carolina and Georgia, some traditions like the shouting and rowing songs have been all but forgotten.

Many people worldwide view Romania as being one of the most beautiful and historic European countries, having marvelous castles, monasteries, and breathtaking scenery. That wasn't the case for Viorel Matei, being born in Buzias in 1953, the place of the heart, known for its healing waters, just eight years after World War II had ended.

Many feel they are running on empty. Tired, stressed, and busy are common realities today, resulting in a decline of health.