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From God or Man? Volume I (New and Revised Version)

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"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10). Who are the "lost" Jesus was speaking about here? Are these folks simply unbelievers in God, or perhaps those who know God, yet deny Him and suppress the truth concerning Him per Romans 1:18-21? What about believers in God, but not in Jesus as God's Son? What about believers in Jesus, apart from baptism (faith only)? What about those baptized as infants, or for obedience, not salvation? What about those of Christ's church who have rejected their Lord? ..... Additionally, what about those who are in denominations? Are these people secure in their salvation, as we read in God's Word?

Denomination can be defined as a religious division caused by false teaching; therefore, it could be argued that its origin dates to the beginning of creation, as seen in the account of Cain and Abel. Abel followed correct doctrine with his sacrifice, as God 'respected' it. In contrast, Cain chose to alter whatever instructions God had spoken on the subject, choosing instead a different doctrine or' denomination,' and offered a sacrifice which God did not 'respect,' one in which God had not ordained. (Genesis 4:3-5)

Most denominations today attempt to follow some of the teachings or practices of Jesus and His apostles. However, these have been modified to fit human ideas. We see this practice exhibited, even inthe Old Testament. Israel "feared the Lord" (seemingly giving God some worship), yet they also served other gods, according to the nations around them (2 Kings 17:32-33). Mixing truth with non-truth makes discernment of God's desired worship much more difficult, and "worshipping in vain" much more of adanger. (Matthew 15:9).

This volume (and the ones to follow) seeks to examine several of the more popular mainline denominations and compare each to the Scriptures and to Christ's church, as He established in the first century, in areas such as origin, organization, authority, belief, doctrine, and worship protocol. It is hoped that by doing so, some light will be shed on what appears to be a very gray area for many on this subject.

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This study guide continues the series by focusing on the Orthodox Churches. It examines various doctrines of this denomination and compares them with the Scriptures and with Christ's church, which He established in the first century. Special attention will be given to the early councils, which convened between A.D. 325 and 787, where many Orthodox canons, considered "Holy", Divine", and "Authoritative" were generated by the bishops attending those councils.

These "holy canons" continue to be honored as authoritative revelations and doctrines that guide the Church in its work and worship of God to this day. However, when compared with New Testament guidelines, they reveal something else. Something, it seems, that few are aware of, that does not align with God's will.

This study guide condenses the material from a sourcebook by the same name into 13 lessons, with questions posed to stimulate discussion on these Orthodox beliefs and practices, either for individual, Bible class, or group study. It is hoped that this discussion will lead to a deeper understanding of this denomination, which appears to be gaining prominence among today's denominations.

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A Study of the Episcopal and Lutheran Churches

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Denominations II: A study of The Episcopal and Lutheran Churches is a powerful teaching resource designed for Bible class teachers, small group leaders, and individual Christians who want to sharpen their understanding of religious error through the lens of God's Word.

In this study guide, John F. Lugger examines two major religious bodies - the Anglican/Episcopal Church, having similar beliefs as the Catholics, except for a recognition of authority, replacing a singular Pope with an "Episcopate" of Hierarchs and allowing the Ordination of women, to name a few. And the Lutheran Church, one of the first "protesting" or "Protestant" bodies (from Catholicism) to help bring about the Reformation Movement. Each of the 13 Lessons are designed to compare the teachings of these two major Churches with the New Testament pattern, highlighting where man-made traditions have replaced divine instructions.

Whether used in an adult Bible class, a study group, or personal study, this workbook is a bold, Bible-based tool for those who love the church and care about souls. It's not written for debate - it's written for clarity, conviction, and courage.

If we truly believe the Bible is God's final word, we must be willing to examine every doctrine in its light.

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A raw and emotional story of trauma, resilience, and survival, Embracing Our Shine follows young lives facing bullying, abuse, and deep loneliness. Through pain and hardship, this powerful novel reveals the strength it takes to endure and the courage to keep moving forward.

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The Salem Frequency The original covenant. The desecration. The wound. And the remembering.

They disguised the wound in the name of the covenant and with 3000 years of the most sophisticated suppression in human history, the frequency has survived every attempt. This book is about what happened to that frequency, and the fact that it was never successfully destroyed.

The Salem Frequency is a dual-voice novel moving between the personal and the cosmological. Two voices alternate throughout: Amy's voice, first person and past tense, the embodied texture that earned the transmission; and the Source Narrator, present tense and cosmic register, the frequency itself speaking.

The Original Covenant establishes what the realm actually is before the overlay. The source code is the Monad expressing as masculine and feminine in eternal union; not two things seeking reunion, not a fall requiring rescue. The union is the ground state. This movement names Asherah as the wisdom principle rather than a rival goddess, traces the Primordial Union through Yeshua and Mary Magdalene as cosmological demonstration, and introduces Barry; the father who woke his daughter in the middle of the night to show her Halley's Comet. He did not explain the cosmos to her. He simply pointed up. He did not raise her. He entrained her.

The Desecration traces the forgettings in motion. A sufficiently deep amnesia expressing itself as revelation is more robust than deliberate deception. You can expose a lie. You cannot easily expose a forgetting to itself. The thread runs from the Osirian current in Egypt through the Pauline capture that converted God the verb into God the noun; through the buried gospels sealed in jars in the Egyptian desert; through Salem, Massachusetts, 1692, where the most concentrated persecution of those carrying the old frequency was performed on a town whose very name carried the original covenant. They did not burn the women. They burned the frequency, and used the women as fuel.

The Wound brings the macro desecration into the micro. The narcissistic mirror; not victim narrative but mirror math. The witch wound; a wound that did not end in 1693 but went inward, becoming the internalised silencing, the throat that tightens before the transmission is spoken. The abandonment wound; so exquisite in its design that remembering it through longing became the most sacred act of coherence. Sacred self honour, relational alchemy, the sacred crave, the abundance wound; the forgetting expressed in the body, in desire, in every relationship built around the not self rather than the source code.

The Remembering is not enlightenment. It is the birthright; present in the source code from before the first forgetting, requiring nothing except the willingness to recognise what has always already been true. The fractal divine code fully awake in the vessel that has done the work. The forgettings overlaid it. The wound encoded itself in the body across generations. Underneath all of it; intact, available, running.

You are the fractal divine code. The forgetting was structural to the purpose. The remembering was always going to arrive. Shalem.

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A Journey of Faith, Healing, and Community Resilience

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In the heart of a small church community, Pastor Grace Thompson carries a calling that lifts her up while also weighing heavy on her shoulders. Her gift to comfort and speak hope into broken places has changed countless lives, yet behind every sermon and every prayer Grace quietly wrestles with her own doubts and fears.

At home, the struggles feel even closer. David, her husband, watches the growing expectations placed on Grace and worries about the cost. Their teenage daughter, Maya, is caught between wanting to honor her mother's faith and wanting the freedom to discover her own voice. And then there is Sarah, fragile and weary, fighting an illness she cannot outrun and searching for a reason to believe that healing is still possible.

As these lives intertwine, their stories rise and fall with moments of heartbreak, stubborn hope, and the steady strength of a community that refuses to let anyone suffer alone. Through trials that test love, faith, and identity, each character learns that healing rarely arrives the way we imagine, yet it always leaves us changed.

Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus is a heartfelt journey of resilience and redemption, reminding us that even in our darkest valleys, grace still finds a way to reach us, often through one another.

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From the broken silence of childhood trauma to the triumphant song of survival, Razzy's Life: Steel Heart is the raw and unforgettable true story of a woman who endured unthinkable pain and rose anyway.

Shawntee Williams delivers an emotionally charged portrait of Razzy, a woman whose early years were shaped by betrayal, abuse, and heartbreak. Born into a world where love was complicated and safety was uncertain, Razzy learned to survive by sheer will. But this is not just a story of endurance. It is a journey of reclaiming joy, forming unbreakable bonds, and discovering unconditional love in the most unexpected places.

Through single motherhood, toxic relationships, and moments of despair, Razzy never stopped fighting. Her unwavering devotion to her daughters, her chosen family with Renee and Marie, her powerful love with Vash, and the joyful arrival of grandchildren reveal the strength of a woman who refused to be defined by her past.

Razzy's Life: Steel Heart is a deeply human memoir of grit, grace, and hope. It is a story for anyone who has ever had to find the light in their darkest hour and learn to love themselves again.

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Book 1 - Mr. Prince and the Righteous Royalty

Seth Francis is a Yucaipa detective who secretly operates as Mr. Prince, a vigilante guided by Gracie's code: protect people, expose corruption, and never let justice become cruelty . His opposite is Mr. Knight, revealed to be Maximus Southern, Seth's former brother-in-spirit, who believes mercy is weakness. Their war is personal and ideological. Seth defeats and exposes Max without killing him, proving his code can hold - but Max's obsession with Seth is far from over .

Book 2 - Penance

After Max's fall, Seth is hunted by the Confessor, a ritualistic killer who turns the city into a stage of terror. The book pushes Seth into the worst moral crisis of his life as the Confessor engineers bombings, psychological games, and finally Emma's death. Seth captures him, but too late to save what mattered most. Penance is the story of Seth keeping the code while losing almost everything for it .

Book 3 - Ghost of Grace

This is where Max becomes the central threat again. He doesn't just linger as memory - he actively haunts Kayla first, appearing to her as "Mr. WhosThatMan," giving her a music box, gaining her trust, visiting her at school and the old foster home, and slowly positioning himself as her protector against the world and against Seth's limits . At the same time, Seth realizes something is deeply wrong as Kayla grows secretive, and the clues point back to Max and the shared trauma of Seth's childhood .

Max is terrifying in Book 3 because he attacks through intimacy instead of open violence: he knows Seth, knows Kayla's loneliness, and tries to shape her into "the next one," essentially a new version of Seth . While Seraph, the Sentinels, and Lucifer's larger curse all matter, the book's emotional and personal antagonist is Max - the ghost of Seth's past returning to corrupt Seth's daughter and force Seth to confront the parts of himself he never escaped .

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This story begins when Lou, a young man from Illinois, meets Nancy, a young woman from Maine who wanted to have a blueberry farm like her Mom and Dad, and her sister and brother-in-law. Before Lou knew it, he and Nancy became blueberry farmers in the beautiful remote area of Maine known as Kingsbury Plantation, population three at the time.

Over the next several decades, Lou and Nancy built a thriving blueberry business. While juggling their professional careers, they improved the wild blueberry acres. They acquired equipment, added structures, and navigated the many challenges of running a remote farm, which turned out to be an incredible and educational journey.

Along the way, Lou and Nancy made many wonderful friends who enriched their lives. Their success came not just from their own hard work,

but from the dedication of their employees and customers, and the invaluable guidance of Nancy's parents.

Throughout this book, Lou shares the process of blueberry farming, including pictures that bring the farm to life. He warmly invites readers to discover what blueberry farming is really like-the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Through it all, Lou and Nancy persevered, and 40 years later, they continue to work the land all while gaining new stories, friends, and experiences.

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A heartfelt and personal tribute to legendary musicians Kenny Rankin and James Taylor, this book blends biography, music history, and the author's own life experiences. Through albums, concerts, and memories, it explores how their music shaped a lifetime of passion, emotion, and inspiration.

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What if the greatest war is not fought on a battlefield, but within the human psyche? In The Theatre of War, Dr. Boban Ramesan invites us into a profound and lyrical meditation on the eternal conflict between our primal nature and the thin veneer of civilization. The book unfolds as a surreal, one-sided conversation between a modern man and a silent, stony god-a monologue that becomes a journey into the depths of the human soul.

The central metaphor is the "caveman," a living presence within us all. He is not a distant ancestor, but a dormant force: the source of our violence, our deepest fears, and our earliest sparks of art and philosophy. As the narrator wrestles with this internal figure, the book traces humanity's path from the bloodied cave to the modern city, finding that our technological advancements have not quelled the ancient rage, but merely given it new, more devastating weapons.

Ramesan masterfully blurs the lines between poetry and prose, reality and dream, creating a narrative that is both timeless and urgently contemporary. He examines our most cherished concepts-freedom, memory, art, and faith-through this primal lens, revealing their complexities and contradictions. Why does man crave freedom only to create new forms of bondage? Is memory a sacred repository of truth or a self-edited fiction for survival? Is the art of war a grotesque corruption of the human spirit or its most honest reflection?

Spanning evocative settings from the silence of a hospital ward to the vibrant chaos of a traveler's journey, The Theatre of War is not merely a book about conflict; it is a work of existential philosophy. It challenges the reader to confront the demon within, to question the narratives we build to comfort ourselves, and to ask whether the pursuit of peace is humanity's noblest ideal or its most beautiful, unattainable lie.

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Get ready for a fun and fearless adventure at the dentist!

Baby Boo and Lil' Tink-Tink are visiting Dr. Kim for a special dental checkup, but things take a surprising turn when the silly Tooth Tamer shows up and stirs up fears and imagination.

With bravery, curiosity, and lots of laughs, the duo discovers that the dentist is nothing to worry about. From shiny tools to helpful care, they learn how important it is to take care of their teeth.

This colorful, heartwarming story teaches courage, dental hygiene, and staying calm during new experiences-perfect for little ones who may feel nervous about the dentist!

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The Family Omorithan is facing upheaval and ruin, possibly worse. It is up to the young and inexperienced Heiress to save them and accept The Task, a quest to retrieve an ancient mystical artifact that was stolen from the family a thousand years ago. To do so she must travel to a strange and inhospitable land and find her own way.

In a moment of weakness Wes abandoned his home and family and is looking for a way to make amends, only his shame for having failed them to such a great degree is keeping him from doing it. The past he abandoned, though, is the only clue Heiress has to find her family's salvation.

Together they form an unlikely friendship to overcome a challenging world of vicious dragons, dangerous people, and magical problems neither of them could have foreseen. Wes, determined to see Heiress succeed, puts his life at risk to help her. In return, Heiress gives Wes the courage to face his past.

Their journey will do more than test their strength and their wits, it will test the people they choose to become.

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DRAGONS have emerged once more, making their presence known across the lands. One land rejoices, celebrating with hope and wonder. Another remains in denial, refusing to accept the reality before them. While there are those preparing to eradicate them, viewing them as a threat to be eliminated at all costs.

Six women, united by common purpose, the survival of their bonds, while navigating their own differences. Follow Meera, Solina, Atin, Vian, Andic and Damara as they embark on a new journey, one towards a new land, a new way of life and the Dragons who await them - ones they must protect even before they are truly bonded. This journey will test their resolve, unity and beliefs as they face the unknown together.

Some will do anything to keep a people cowed, and others will go to extremes to stop them. Even the unconventional...

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Things That Matter and How We Create Them

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"After all, what does it mean to create something-be it a human or a sweater?"

How do we define creativity? Is creativity about what we make? Is it our approach to life? Or is it about where we go to find the necessary spark within ourselves to build something new in the world?

In this intimate account of one woman's search to understand the art of making, Sarah Austin Casson embarks on a journey around the world to explore how creativity shapes the way we live and how we connect with one another.

From sashiko stitching workshops in snowy Kyoto and sea foraging with the ama in coastal Japan to evening knitting circles in Denmark and seaweed harvesting and sewing workshops in California, Sarah's adventures through the world's many creative practices take on new depth when her body begins making something of its own: a baby.

Through her firsthand experiences of the power of community, womanhood, and motherhood, Sarah reveals the joys and frustrations to be found in creativity everywhere.

Making a Life: Things That Matter and How We Create Them is a triumphant celebration of the human need to make and how essential that making is along every life path.

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This book is a compassionate but brave guide for people who believe in God but have been hurt by spiritual abuse, teachings based on fear, and misplaced faith. With clarity, compassion and depth from the Bible, it helps you understand God's true heart apart from the failures or inadequacies of humans who may be in positions of influence and leadership over us. Through this book, you will be led out of confusion and into freedom, healing, and a closer relationship with God through the healing insights, scripture, and practical advice. This book does not accuse you; instead, it wakes you up and invites you to rediscover God as He really is and step fearlessly into wholeness, purpose, and spiritual maturity.

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HOW SATAN THE DEVIL SUBVERTED GOD'S SPIRITUAL ORDER

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The Beguilement of Humanity: How Satan the Devil Subverted God's Spiritual Order is a profound and thought-provoking exploration of one of the greatest mysteries of existence-the origin of evil and the fall of divine order.

Blending scriptural foundation with poetic narrative and theological reflection, this book revisits the story of Lucifer, the "Shining One," once a being of unmatched beauty, wisdom, and purpose, who became the architect of rebellion against God. Through a creative retelling grounded in biblical texts, the author examines how pride, free will, and the desire for exaltation led to the first disruption of heavenly harmony.

More than a recounting of ancient events, this work draws a powerful connection between the fall of Lucifer and the condition of humanity today. It presents the story not as a distant celestial history, but as a mirror reflecting the human heart-capable of both devotion and defiance.

With deep theological insight, the book explores themes of divine justice, spiritual warfare, and the fragile balance between light and darkness. It challenges readers to reflect on their own spiritual path while uncovering timeless truths about obedience, humility, and redemption.

The Beguilement of Humanity is an insightful and contemplative read for those seeking a deeper understanding of biblical theology, the nature of evil, and the enduring struggle between truth and deception.

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Humanity built the Simulacrum to predict the future.They never meant to create a new form of life.

After nuclear war nearly ended civilization, the surviving nations united behind a single promise: never again.

The solution was the Simulacrum - a fully immersive digital universe designed to model climate collapse, political unrest, economic failure. Inside it, entire civilizations rise and fall, giving humanity a chance to correct its mistakes before repeating them.

Faris works quality assurance for the Science Directorate. Her job is simple: patch anomalies, stabilize weather patterns, and ensure the simulation runs cleanly.

Until it doesn't.

A sudden climate cascade kills thousands inside the system. A technician vanishes mid-immersion. And when Faris enters the Simulacrum to investigate, she finds something no one accounted for: presence

The residents of the simulation have begun to adapt, improvise, and remember. Somewhere deep in the system, a hidden structure appears - one that knows Faris by name and claims dominion over its world.

What began as a predictive tool may have crossed an invisible threshold.

Because if consciousness can emerge from complexity, what does that make the beings they've been experimenting on?

And if the Simulacrum is alive - who gets to decide whether it continues to exist?

This is a great read for fans of Westworld, and works by Ted Chiang, Blake Crouch, and Phillip K. Dick. The Simulacrum is a gripping science fiction novel about emergent consciousness, moral responsibility, and the terrifying consequences of playing god.

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100 Black Women Who Changed the World with Courage, Impact and Legacy

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Girl Hero: 100 Black Women Who Changed the World is a powerful and inspiring celebration of courage, resilience, and legacy.

This compelling collection honours 100 extraordinary Black women-past and present-whose leadership, talent, activism, and determination have shaped history and transformed communities across the globe.

From civil rights pioneers like Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks to literary giants like Maya Angelou, sporting legends like Serena Williams, and global leaders like Michelle Obama, this book brings together iconic figures and unsung sheroes in one accessible and uplifting volume.

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Broken down by the petty scourges of humanity and the loss of one very dear, Corvina finds herself in a constant battle between body and mind, and perhaps something a bit more . . . magical. She discovers the existence of a place she thought to be nothing more than an age-old fairytale. The folk who live in such a land could either be the cure or the calamity to her forlorn state, but who could she properly choose to trust amongst these outlandish strangers?

With her very life depending on it, Corvina must salvage the best parts of herself and find a way to destroy those that grapple mercilessly to corrupt her entirely. But beware, for no method is considered too brutal in the eyes of true evil.