Fear and Anxiety

Psalm 91:2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Many Christians, in a time of need or crisis, tend to become afraid, or panic. God expects you to depend upon the promises He has given you in the Bible. Start quoting them, and the spirit of fear will be driven out by God’s power. 

The spirit of fear will make you want to say that you are afraid, whereas the Psalmist says: “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’ ” You do not have to be afraid when you can have confidence in whom you depend. 

You are depending on the Lord, Who is completely capable of helping you in any time of need. You can trust in Him, because He will never let you down.  Psalm 91:3 tells you that He will deliver you from the trap of the hunter, as well as perilous pestilences. Expect the Lord to give you the divine protection He promised.

Discovering Hope & Healing Through Forgiveness

New Release - The Victim’s Cry: Discovering Hope & Healing Through Forgiveness by Steven D. Griffin is an encouraging book that exposes truth from a Christian perspective to help readers find lasting healing and freedom from past offenses, pain and unforgiveness. A CBM Book Review 10.0 out of 10.0

As the author presents steps to dealing with past offenses, disappointment and deep bitterness, the author writes from his own journey after separation in his own marriage. Offering Biblical knowledge, and additionally sharing some of the reasons why we suffer in this world, the author writes a concise, yet simple book to discover hope and healing through the power of Christ. 

Full of Scripture and Biblical insights on the issues of forgiveness, heart attitudes and judgments are examined that presents to readers refreshment to the soul, giving them practical solutions to seek after God and His plan for healing. 

Readers will also learn from the Introduction that the book is a God-birthed book written from someone who has experienced God’s plan of restoration. As the author highlights this statement from the Lord, “I want you to write a book about My plan of rescue for people who have been hurt. Many of my people are bound up, and I will use this book to help set them free.” 

The author offers hope to those who feel like victims. What is quite unique is that he begins with the definition of a victim. As it turns out, we all have been victims at one time or another. With heartfelt compassion, the author’s hope and prayer in reading this book is that individuals will find lasting freedom in Christ and come to an understanding that they are more than conquerors in Christ. 

Divided into 5 Open and Shut Steps to Freedom, such issues as selfishness, bitterness, anger, hatred, judgments address heart attitudes that help readers identify these feelings and emotions, turning to God for help. Once identified through a godly lens, the truth of God’s Word is applied and a renewing of the mind begins, refreshing and cleansing the troubled heart and emotions. This is a wonderful book that gives the keys to finding restoration in one’s soul that brings a transformed life, and in turn transformed relationships through forgiveness. Readers will find that broken relationships can be repaired.

I cannot recommend this book enough, in that it gives the Biblical steps to finding restoration in relationships and helps readers take a look at their own heart, inspiring them to look up to God. Reading this book also produce godly character by presenting to readers a practical application of God’s Word. Freedom will be found if the steps are applied and the person submits to God. Increased intimacy with Christ will also be developed and lasting peace, love and joy will be found as people are set free.

This book comes highly recommended for anyone that needs encouragement, understanding and hope to issues that have caused strife, division and separation within their life.  For those struggling with anger, resentment, depression and unforgiveness, this book will help those individuals release these feelings and find relief. I have to say to the author, “Thank You,” for hearing from God and having the courage to follow through. His testimony of how he clearly heard from God and obeyed is inspiring!

And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him

Judges 6:12 And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!”  

In the eyes of mankind Gideon was a man of fear. He was threshing his wheat in the wine press because he thought the Midianites would see him and steal his wheat. How did God see him? In the above verse God calls him a valiant warrior. 

God was look­ing at what HE will do through Gideon, and not at what Gideon can do with his own strength. The secret for your success over the spirit of fear is based on your focus. Do you focus on the situation around you, on your past failures, your lack of resources, or are you going to look to the Lord Who is your complete provider? 

In the coming days God wants to use you in a far greater way than you thought possible. He does not look at your inability, but what He can do through you, if you’ll let Him. Trust Him to provide all the things needed to accomplish His goal for you.

What Does The Bible Say About Divorce

Book Review - Divorce & Re-marry: Is Man’s Alternative Not God’s Plan by Anthony Onochie Akpati discusses God’s plan on the subject of marriage, divorce and re-marriage. 

With a dual approach, his book addresses God’s original intent for man in marriage and addresses many practical conflict resolutions that offer solutions, roles and accountability to each other and the Word of God.

Adding that the Church today has a divorce rate over 50%, it is clear, Christians are not exempt from facing divorce. Giving the readers a Biblical platform and view, the author lays out a plan that is much different than the world’s. The world advocates divorce and re-marrying, even in a repeat fashion. As Christians and children of God, the author mentions that we live in the world, but are not of the world as the Scriptures states. With honesty and integrity, the author helps people understand the causes for divorce and offers real solutions for real problems experienced by real people.

This is a well-balanced read that points to the Bible as the authorative source as to how to live our lives. Divorce is common, but the author warns that this is not the plan of God for married couples. He gives scriptural advice that can help people smooth out such issues as communication, agreement, submission and authority in a marriage, as well as giving a foundational read on the covenant of marriage.

Title: Divorce & Re-marry: Is Man’s Alternative Not God’s Plan
By: Anthony Onochie Akpati
A CBM Book Review
9.9 out of 10.0 stars

This book comes highly recommended for couples that are in trouble and considering divorce. Pastors and marriage counselors might also consider having this read in their library to offer to clients. His perspective on accountability on each partner is practical and Biblical.

God Honors The Faithful

Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  

You release your faith when you apply the Scripture that covers the problem. Expect the power of the Lord to do the same thing for you that was done in the Bible. When you look for Scriptures to cover the problems you are facing, you will build up a good list to work from. Eventually this habit will become second nature to you, as you apply them.  

Expect God to honor your faith just as He has honored the faith of countless others in every century. First of all find out what the will of the Lord is concerning your need. Next, look for Scripture that matches your problem. Tell the Lord that a precedent was set there, and that you would like Him to do the same thing for you. It is necessary to get rid of any spirits of doubt or unbelief that may be affecting you.

The Basic Foundational Principles of the Christian Faith

Craig TFeigh releases Christian Basic Training: The Basic Foundational Principles of the Christian Faith.

As the author states, “Like fire tests gold and silver, God commands us to test ourselves daily (2 Corinthians 13:5) to be sure that our heart is right with Him and that we can defend and articulate our faith.  

Testing our faith is essentially getting back to the basics and building for ourselves a strong foundation.” This is the premise of this foundational book that will build faith, instruct believers in sound Biblical doctrine and provide a keen understanding of God, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

As a child of God and a believer in Jesus Christ, one understands that decisions made here upon Earth have an effect on our eternity in heaven. In this book, Craig TFeigh reveals some alarming statistics of Americans polled in regards to their faith. An alarming 66% of the 89% Americans polled are not sure whether they will get to heaven or not. This makes it necessary for Christians to understand the basics of their faith and what the cross did for them.

In addition, the author reveals through scriptural interpretation your identity in Christ. This is a simple way to understand many of the questions you have about the Bible that gives not only firm scriptural truths, but gives a firm foundation to build upon. Whether just coming to Christ, or as a well-seasoned believer, the foundations never change and it almost guaranteed that readers will learn something in this book.

Christian Basic Training
Craig TFeigh
ISBN # ( to be added )
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 Stars

Created for individual use and within a group setting the author offers classes on Christian Basic Training and encourages all to understand the truth of God’s Word. This is a highly recommended read that covers a broad spectrum of the key foundational principles of the Christian faith that enlightens many facets of the Gospel in an easy-to-understand and fascinating read.

A Christian Fiction Page Turner

Authors In The Press proudly presents Heaven’s Oasis by Jeff W. Horton. 

With the main element as romance, the author combines Kevin Foster’s love for his deceased wife with thoughts and flash backs of Claire, his soul mate. Intertwining, a great adventure, Kevin Foster a history professor (as the main character), finds himself completely out of his “comfort zone”. 

Dedicated to a mission to redeem his wife from all the public harassment and slander to her personally and professionally, to a reputation of great honor and integrity, as she deserved. His wife, prior to her death, as a famed Archaeologist, that had been on a lifelong quest to the discovery of a secret gate leading to another place, another world, where the Garden of Eden or Heaven is kept. 

A place so incredible that one could never find words to describe the colors, the sights and the vibrant life of this other realm known as “Heaven’s Oasis”. It was this discovery that others were desperately trying to steal, and even kill Kevin for. The dangerous race to the finish line to redeem his wife’s work is almost complete.

With edge-of-your-seat drama, the author begins by drawing readers into Kevin’s world with an action-packed scene driving through Iraq’s arid desert. Adding to the validity of the novel, many believable discoveries of recent archeological artifacts confirm the reliability of the Bible as an accurate historical document. As well as mentioning the existence of certain key characters in the Bible, such as Pontus Pilate, merely bolstering the truth of the Bible.

Each chapter flows into the next and there are many mysterious happenings as Kevin remembers his beginning in this mission as he was pursued by mercenaries on a vendetta to stop him. Why are they so interested in stopping this grand discovery of a lifetime? His travels lead him to the Middle East, namely Iraq, as he continues his wife’s life work.  Filled with nuances, Kevin comes to terms with his grief over his wife and reconciles that all things are possible with God.

Encouraging all believers to trust in God on a deeper level, even throughout grief and difficulties, makes this read an inspiring, intensely written Christian fiction novel. Kevin Foster is the great main character, full of integrity, intelligence and a deep love for his wife that is a tribute to the romantic side of men, reminding married couples of the agape love that should be evident between a couple.

A highly recommended read!

Jeff W. Horton is the author of 8 books, Heaven’s Oasis, New Beginnings, Frontiers, Cyber Sp@ce, The Last Prophet, The Way of Nacor, The Dark Age, and The Great Collapse. After retiring as an Information Technology professional for over twenty-five years, author Jeff W. Horton, focused on fulfilling his lifelong dream as a writer. To date Jeff has written 8 published titles and two screenplays. His work encompasses the genres of Apocalyptic Fiction, Science Fiction, Religious Fantasy and Romance Thrillers.

Book Title: Heaven’s Oasis
Authored by: Jeff W. Horton
ISBN #978-1629895925
CBM Christian Book Reviews 
10.0 out of 10.0

For more information about Heaven’s Oasis and other great books by Jeff, visit The Horton Library
You may order your copy of Heaven’s Oasis at Amazon
in Kindle and at other fine online bookstores.

Christian Authors In The Press

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Take some time to read the many book reviews, articles, press releases and new Christian book release information. At the end of each article you will find links that will take you to online bookstore sites, author websites and other sites where you can learn more about the author and their books. There is something to be found for every one here at Authors In The Press

The Continental Congress and the Bible

Knowing your heritage and history is important and this book presents a keen understanding of “how” our great nation came to be

America’s Founding Fathers and the Bible: A Select Study on America’s Christian Origin by Stephen A. Flick, Ph.D. shares America’s rich biblical history and Christian heritage. 

Focusing on the American Revolution and afterwards, the author writes that America was founded on Christian principles and biblical practices that our Founding Fathers instituted, stemming from the formation of our government and the Continental Congress. Unwaveringly the author also reveals contrary claims by secularists and irreligionists that America was founded and “arose from the barrenness of secularism,” give way to an intriguing book that gives insight into America’s beginnings, formation as a nation and the underlying Christian legacy of America as a nation.

Divided into three sections: The Continental Congress and the Bible, Three Founding Fathers on the Bible, After the American Revolution, Conclusion: American Renaissance and coupled with three Reading Sections -  Defense of the use of the Bible as a SchoolBook, President of Congress Starts Bible Society & By the Bible or By the Bayonet, the author sheds light on the legacy of freedom, commitment to the Christian faith and the Bible, that helps readers understand and presents a brief glimpse into the motivations and truths from which our Founding Fathers relied upon.

With this perspective in mind, this book also provides viewpoints propagated from American Academia, jurisprudence and other disciplines that seem to ignore the facts. Further giving an overview of the initial thirteen colonies that sparked America’s growth and the first decrees of fasts and thanksgivings originally declared, coupled with the ensuing American Revolution, the author shows that America is a country that is nationally based upon the Bible. As the author states,Rather, both private and public writings overwhelmingly demonstrate that America's Founding Fathers intended and did establish American government upon biblical principles and practices.” 

This simple, yet historically accurate read comes highly recommended to all Americans, Patriots, Christians, college students and to the general public that serves as a reminder to get back to the foundational principles our country was founded on. Knowing your heritage and history is important and this book presents a keen understanding of “how” our great nation came to be. Concise and to the point, factual information presents and relates the importance of the Christian faith and the Bible in America.  History’s past can be confusing, yet this book is one of those books every American should read, know and understand. It is our privilege, duty and honor to take a stand for what was so costly – our freedom.


as a download in Kindle and at other fine online bookstores. 
Visit Christian Heritage Fellowship for further information and some amazing ministry. 

America’s Founding Fathers and the Bible
A Select Study on America’s Christian Origin
By: Stephen A. Flick, Ph.D.
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

366 Days of Inspiration

New Release - Your Book: From God: 366 Days of Inspiration, Spiritual Guidance, Anointed Prayers and Heartfelt Poetry by DaPorscha Rufus is a Daily Devotional Style book, shedding light on God’s truth and Scripture. 

With compassion and godly wisdom, the author illuminates life and the challenges that present themselves, offering  sound Biblical encouragement and insight on how to handle the various trials of life.

With fresh insight into relationships, the devil’s tactics, our changing emotions, and the human condition within the world, the author helps readers to understand that they are not alone and that God’s love and truth answers many of the problems they might face. 

Bringing keen insight, this little book offers inspiration, spiritual guidance, coupled with famous quotes, anointed prayers and heartfelt poetry that will help bring transformation and encouragement in your life.

Beautifully formatted, readers will find this book a pleasure to read as they delve into God’s prophetic Word and truth over their lives. With a resounding theme that we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus, the author presents topics such as relationships, faith, divine purpose, peace, love, unity, and so much more. Each devotional is uplifting, with many that are thought-provoking, this book helps others to walk and know that this is their book from God.

Title: Your Book From God: 366 Days of Inspirations, 
Spiritual Guidance, Anointed Prayers and Heartfelt Poetry
By: DaPorscha Rufus
ISBN#9781498478136
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

A highly recommended daily devotional for busy people!

Miracles

Miracles: Your Impossible is Possible!
Gary and LeeAnne Dyck

Miracles: Your Impossible is Possible! By Gary and LeeAnne Dyck give their accounts of God doing the miraculous in their lives and in the lives of others. From a returned earring to multiplied food, from angels transporting lost items back to the authors, to real-life accounts of Heaven, this book reveals realms, miracles and that God is in the business of doing miracles. First beginning with a little background on their upbringing, both husband and wife share how God has intervened, revealing that He cares about the little things, the big things and everything in between. The point of writing such a book is so that others would understand that they can believe God for miracles. Even the impossible!

This truly is an amazing book, to hear of such unbelievable miraculous things happening in the everyday life of two believers (and that of other believers and churches), not only stirs great faith, but shows how good our Heavenly Father is. These true accounts all come from the eye-witness accounts of the authors. As the book continues to reveal, there are many, even in the Church, that just don’t believe in the miracles after they happen. After reading this book, one just might consider that those “kinds” of miracles only happen to select people. As readers will learn, God gives to all. They include at then end of chapters a quick prayer, simple and to the point. They insist there is no “magic” formula. It is God who does the miracles!

A highly recommended read for those that want to believe God for more, for the impossible and I guarantee you will read this through in one night!  

You may get your copy of Miracles: Your Impossible is Possible! at Amazon or as a Kindle download. Be sure to visit Gary and LeeAnne Dyck at Your Impossible Is Possible for further information and some great ministry.

ISBN#9781498495400
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars