A Collection of Writings by Author Nigel Bird

A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

The Arsenal of Grace: Confidence Out of Suffering by Nigel Bird is a collection of articles and perspectives from the author written at different dates and pertaining to his experiences, reflections, perspectives - all written at different times in his walk with the Lord to help others and inspire others as they are willing to read his writings. 

He states his book is “A collection of articles fleshing out a considered Christian viewpoint respecting the Bible but based on relationship with God and other people arising from intelligence, learning, and mental suffering.”

Further stating he is inspired by the grace of God, he offers readers a glimpse of the cross, the free gift of salvation, and of the arsenal of grace that he calls ammunition from the foot of the cross.  His writings serves as autobiographical giving insight into his early college years, his health, and his sufferings. Written all to bring encouragement to others to learn to listen, pray, and keep a Biblical perspective as it pertains to godly relationships.

He is an author that has taken time also to write letters giving feedback as to his experiences at a particular church for them to reflect upon as “positive criticism” to come up higher in the attaining to unity within the Christian theme of unity in churches, what the Bible calls a healthy church, and what being evangelical looks like from his definition, to include, as such he describes, perspectives of others as mentioned in his bibliography.

The author shares in this book that God’s greatest gift to humanity is that of “salvation and eternity with Him. But that God’s greatest earthly gift must be that of prayer, such that we can approach the throne of God at any time, without any fear, knowing that He yearns to engage with us…” Therefore, his letters, stories, articles, and words are a culmination of his writings that endeavour to reveal the grace of God and the beauty of God to inspire whosoever chooses to read his book. He also emphasises that the art of listening to one’s heart, not judging, and having empathy serves as a catalyst to relationship as a Christian.  

With that said may the beauty of the Gospel and that of prayer give insight and share the beauty of the Grace of God in loving each other. His hopes are that others would be inspired, encouraged, and helped in whatever state life finds them in. A CBM Christian Book Review ~ 10.0 out of 10.0 stars

You may get your copy of The Arsenal of Grace at Amazon and in Kindle as a download. Be sure to visit the author at The Arsenal of Grace for more information.

Author Danny Dodson releases Earthly Stories with Spiritual Meaning

Title: Earthly Stories with Spiritual Meaning:
Spiritual Lessons Learned from Real Life Events
By: Danny Dodson
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Danny Dodson’s book gives us a collection of his own life experiences that offer “lessons learned” insight to uplift the spiritual condition of readers while giving them a bit of entertainment along the way. 

Some of the stories are humorous, and some are nostalgic, as the author points out. However, all involve the application of life experiences that teach us valuable principles we need to learn from the Holy Scriptures. We travel along our earthly journeys in preparation for an eternal home; but, in the meantime, while on Earth, our earthly stories can have deep spiritual significance. This is the purpose of the book – to teach some spiritual lessons learned from real-life events, and to give readers a deeper understanding of their own walk with God.

Deeply insightful, the author starts off with the book’s first section being entitled “Walking Worthy.”  Does this not say it all?  Then he delves into chapters that offer really wonderful insights with teachings that one cannot lay aside. Chapters within Section 1: “Walking Worthy” include: How’s Your Eyesight? The Servant Attitude, The Power of Working Together, and Lacing Up Your Gospel Shoes.  Section 2: “Overcoming Satan” includes: The Devil Sounds A Lot Like God, Unable to Walk, The Jericho Road, and Christian Superpowers and Kryptonite. Section 3: “Looking to the Goal” includes: Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All, Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus, and Christ and the Church. And Section 4: “Final Thoughts” includes: Uncomfortable Joy, and Mother’s Last Message.  All these chapters give deep meaning and understanding to the valleys and mountaintops we all experience.

I find his book a fantastic read to help understand that there is victory on the other side. His teachings are truly invaluable, life-changing, and a blessing to read. As a long-time Bible student, teacher, and preacher, his writings are sermons that one will not forget.

Filled with Scriptural insight and much teaching, this book comes as highly recommended to those in need of spiritual direction, Biblical encouragement, and inspiration!

You may get your copy of Earthly Stories with Spiritual Meaning at Amazon and in Kindle as a download.

Christian Worship - Magnificent Jesus

 The Magnificent Jesus Song by Luke Finch


The Magnificent Jesus (Volume 1) guides readers to deepen their relationship with Christ, Mirror His character and experience transformation through intimacy with God (Foreword by Lou Engle).  The Magnificent Jesus: The Christ of Heaven Revealed (Vol.1) by Johan den Hartogh and Ken Gott is the first book in a trilogy that guides readers toward a deeper relationship with Christ. 

It presents Jesus as the embodiment of love and justice, exploring His infinite love, grace, humility, and strength. Each chapter encourages readers to understand and embody Jesus' characteristics in daily life. The book includes reflections from various spiritual leaders like Johan Arnott, Dean Briggs, Wes Hall, Sarah-Jane Biggart and others, offering diverse perspectives and profound insights.     

A special section allows readers to write their own notes, aiding in deepening their connection with Jesus. This book emphasizes the importance of intimacy with God and spending time in the "inner room" with the Father. It is suitable for both long-time believers and those new to their spiritual journey, offering insights and encouragement to discover the vast dimensions of Jesus' love and to follow His example daily. Prepare to be transformed by His unique and loving personality.


The Magnificent Jesus: Walking in Intimacy

General: The Story of Kalev Son of Hezron

 

Imagine, after 300 years, your only birthright is to exist as a helpless slave under the whip of the most powerfully evil empire on earth. Where was the God of your ancestors? Did He even exist?

General: The Story of Kalev Son of Hezron


Gary Scarano - The Jesus Gospel


 PRAISE FOR THE JESUS GOSPEL

I found The Jesus Gospel fascinating. The way the four Gospels were combined into a single chronologic record, using the words from the Bible was an ingenious idea. I could now follow Jesus' time on earth in a single narrative. I recommend The Jesus Gospel to everyone who would like a deeper and detailed view of Jesus.- Clarence Thomas- Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

The Jesus Gospel:
A First Word-for-Word Combination of the Four Gospels

A Great Gift for Family, Friends, and the Little Ones

Joe Rose, a talented artist and writer, presents an exciting and adventurous story of Blossom, the caterpillar who dreams of becoming a butterfly with beautiful wings. 

Blossom learns throughout the book, as she dreams of having wings that her transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly isn’t what she thought it would be. In her mind, things didn’t go as planned. 

She learns to put all her trust in the Lord and her best friend, Tyler, a branch spider, who knows all too well that Blossom needs much encouragement.

The story of Blossom’s metamorphosis from the cocoon to learning how to fly with the “unlikely” wings, can be humorous at times, as well as a colorful journey brings Blossom’s story to life. Children and adults alike will appreciate Blossom, Tyler, and her determination to have wings. In the end, Blossom learns God had a plan all along and that he blessed her with incredible talent to help others from her own experience.

Using this analogy of a butterfly and based on Jerimiah 17:7, “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him,” ~ Author Joe Rose, speaks to small children (ages 6-8) teaching them to pray, rely and trust on the Lord, even when one doesn’t understand. God has His plan and works His best for us. Along the way, issues such as self-acceptance, determination, overcoming, and waiting on God’s perfect timing offering hope in alternative outcomes that shine through. God works all things together for good (Romans 8:28).  

This is a wonderfully expressive and artistic book that children will love and cherish. Parents will certainly want a copy to give to their children, or perhaps grandchildren. ~ A delightful read!

Additionally, this book makes a great gift for family, friends, loved ones, neighbors, and co-workers.
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Wings and a Prayer
By: Joe Rose
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0

You may get your copy of 
Wings and a Prayer at Amazon and in Kindle as a download.
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Knowing Who Christ is in Heaven

A must-read life-changing book. The Magnificent Jesus: Walking in Intimacy presents deep scriptural truths from the book of Revelation 1: 5-7. This book is designed to elevate the reader into true intimacy with Christ while knowing Who Christ is in Heaven.

Designed to reflect each scripture verse and meaning - 10 powerful chapters offer an easy-to-read and understand format that consists of prayer, focus on the scripture verse, commentary, reflection notes by a leader in ministry, and your own notes, making the book an interactive journey into Scripture and application.  

The Introduction and tools on the “inner room” along with acronym tools such as A.R.K., make this book a discovery journey of how intimacy is fostered through authority, the power of the Holy Spirit, and prayer to facilitate tapping into the deep river of God, knowing Him intimately, and walking in your God-given authority as a Kingdom Priest, forgiven and washed in His Blood to overcome. 

Insights from authors and ministry leaders contribute to this book such as: Lou Engle, John Arnott, Duncan Smith, and many international leaders such as: Sarah Jane Biggart, Wes Hall, Franklyn Spence, Murray Heibert,  Steve Uppal, Dele Olowu, Dean Briggs & Carolyn Jones

Keep in mind this is the revelation from Jesus Christ given to John, his servant, by an angel that was sent to him while exiled on the island of Patmos. John testifies to the things he sees and hears, writing all down in the Word of God for us today. Understanding these truths from Scripture reveals to readers what Jesus has done for those who call upon His name and bring clarity, elevating each seeker to intimacy, authority, and power within the Word of God. 

The insight and knowledge from Scripture, alongside many who have served God as leaders and lovers of God, catapults readers into knowing their authority in Christ, as they drink deep from the river of God to spread the gospel message to others. 

A Must-Read for anyone desiring an intimate walk with Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords!

A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

You may get your copy of The Magnificent Jesus: Walking in Intimacy at Amazon and in Kindle

A Search for Hope and Health - Persevering with Brain Cancer

Author Jeff Schmiedel writes his love story with Kris, his wife of only 3 short years, and her untimely diagnosis of brain cancer. 

Jeff starts at the beginning of meeting Kris, their journey to falling in love to their wedding, and their plans for the future of family. She was the love of his life he stated. Then one fatal day when she had a seizure at work their lives were turned “upside down.” Lovingly sharing fond memories and the terrifying rollercoaster of events that ensued, until the final day. Every day was a step into the unknown and they took it together and also as a family. His book is written to help reveal to readers the availability of other medicines, what helped them, and what they found that did not work. In addition, he advises other healing treatments that are available, including letting the readers know the benefits of natural health. 

From the moment one embarks on this journey, I knew this book would be a difficult one to endure. This is a touchy subject – the dreaded “C” word, on top of that, a brain cancer that came back with a vengeance. What struck me most is his strong faith in a loving God. He states that this faith carried him through, although he doesn’t pretend to know the “why” of it all. Clearly, his faith has increased, not decreased, which is what I really want to point out. 

Compassionately he has compiled this book to bring healing, hope, and health to others. Each chapter shows the arduous journey and the trials that not only affected Kris, but engulfed an entire family. Each person, each opportunity reveals a husband committed to his love and also the never-ending support of family that helped carry the couple through their darkest hours. This book will bring tears, I guarantee. 

This is a tribute to the “Jeff and Kris Story” that readers will find captivating, heartbreaking, and soothing. He shows that one can let go after such a tragedy; however, most certainly his landscape of life is forever changed after Kris. Hearts and hugs go out to him and the entire family! This is one of those books one will always cherish and find memorable.  

This book is highly recommended for those who are searching for hope and health, and also for those who are going through the dreaded diagnosis of cancer. The author again offers other pathways to healing, rather than conventional medicine. 

Persevering with Brain Cancer: 
A Search for Hope and Health
By: Jeff Schmiedel
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

A highly recommended, heart-touching read.

You may get your copy of Persevering with Brain Cancer at Amazon or in Kindle as a download. 

Come and Explore The Gospel


 Christians need to understand and articulate the basics of their faith.  A Biblical foundation along with a Christian Worldview should guide every aspect of their lives.


Christian Author Antonia Hines

 

For ten years our relationship was horrible. We couldn't stand to look at each other, let alone be around each other. Satan wanted to keep it that way because he knew that God had a ministry for us. He tried for a long time to keep that from happening. God has brought us from a long way together. We went through some dreadful experiences with each other. But to God be the glory. What Satan has tried to stop, we rebuked him in the name of Jesus, and is now able to tell our story and to help someone out. We hope that the experiences and prayers in this book will be a blessing to you. We are ready to be used by God in any way possible. We love God and the people He brings our way. This is not our testimony but God's testimony.

Spiritual Warfare Prayer Journal

El Shaddai Ministries / Mark Biltz


In Genesis God declares that He created the sun and the moon for signs. On April 8, 2024, is the Great American Eclipse that crosses over the United States on the first day of the Hebrew month of Nisan (Passover). This was the same first day of the three days of darkness that occurred during the original plagues in Egypt. This solar eclipse is a HEAVENLY sign from the Creator which will be the starting gun for a series of wars over the next several years, including the final war against Amalek which is represented today by Radical Islam - Iran and its Hamas, Hezbollah, Isis, the Islamic Jihad, the Houthis and, some of which, are already attacking US soldiers and facilities in Iraq and Syria almost daily. In this book you'll find every Shemitah Cycle and Jubilee Cycle from the Creation of the World until today. You'll see the timing of major biblical and important historical events.

A Must Read Book - Pre-Deployment Guidebook from a Christian's Perspective

Pre-Deployment Guidebook from a Christian's Perspective
Author: Brad D. Nelson PhD

Whether you and your family are experienced deployers or first-timers, deployments are arguably one of the most challenging and unsettling experiences you’ll ever have. As exemplary of a job the military does to prepare servicemembers and their families for both the knowns and the unknowns, only God, who knows the end from the beginning, and the best and safest route for us to take, can bridge the gap between human limitation and the miraculous, from unbridled anxiety to a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Walk with me through this unrestrained guidebook as I share mine and my family’s journey from fear to faith, from skepticism to divine perspective and awe. Suggestions are provided on how to process the announcement, informing loved ones, understanding the cycle of emotions, getting one’s affairs in order, and a host of other invaluable insights. Bottom line up front: Don’t leave home without Christ!

Brad D. Nelson, Ph.D., is from Hillsboro, OH, and is a 2023 Marquis Who's Who Listee and active-duty Air Force officer assigned to Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Mr. Nelson is active in his church and community, a "Big Brother" for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America, and an impassioned advocate for improving the plight of Returning Citizens. His favorite Old Testament scripture is, "The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise" (Proverbs 11:30). Mr. Nelson and his wife (Amanda) call the Dayton, Ohio, area home.

You may get your copy of Pre-Deployment Guidebook from a Christian's Perspective at Amazon or in Kindle as a download. Be sure to visit the author at God's Guidance on the Battlefield.

A CBM Christian Author Press Release - The Hands of a Warrior: Men’s Devotional Study-30 Days of Spiritual Training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A CBM Christian Author Press Release

M. A. Dozier releases, The Hands of a Warrior: Men’s Devotional Study-30 Days of Spiritual Training - (Preparing Your Family for Spiritual War).

 “God has ordained fathers to lead their families spiritually.” ~ M.A. Dozier

 “Hell is concerned only with devouring our souls and everything we hold precious in our lives.”

 Now if that doesn’t catch your attention, I don’t know what will.

 M.A. Dozier has written a powerful 30-Day Men’s Devotional – This journey springs forth from

the author’s passionate desire to teach men their God-given roles as fathers and spiritual leaders in their homes. The Western church has become complacent and men instead bow to the making of money and providing as their only calling. Becoming busy has replaced being a godly father in the home and teaching our children Christ and the Bible. Yet, salvation is only the beginning.

We have become a fatherless generation and experiencing the consequences of taking Christ out of the home.

Powerful and life-transforming this new men’s devotional raises the bar and prepares men for battle. Designed to train the warrior how to fight using the Word of God, giving men the “Armory” they need to fight this battle. Relying upon God at all times is paramount and knowing Scripture is also key, yet the author teaches men the “how” to fight and lead.

With an “Elijah calling” this book calls the hearts of the fathers back to the children and calls for the testing of the children’s hearts. It may be one thing to attend church and say you are a Christian because your parents may be, but is this really the Christian life? M.A. Dozier gives great insight into the filling and leading of the Holy Spirit. Fresh new hope ignites gives men in this 30-Day Devotional teaching:  
  • A deeper understanding of the spiritual war waging for the souls of our children;
  • Wisdom directly from Scripture;
  • A step-by-step daily journey to living in the light;
  • Direct action steps to reading the Bible;
  • Teaches and equips men to lead in love according to God’s ways from the Bible;
  • Focuses men on preparing for battle while discerning issues to dissolve conflict;
  • Produces Unity in the family unit;
  • Focuses on leading with love and understanding the role of man and his identity in Christ.

~ And so much more!

 You may get your copy of The Hands of a Warrior: Men’s Devotional Study-30 Days of Spiritual Training at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.

M.A. Dozier is a husband, father, lover of God, and outdoor enthusiast. Founding Nimrod Outdoors in 2014 that sprung forth from a dream to take fathers and their children hunting. Currently, Nimrod Outdoors has become a non-profit organization located in Elberton, Georgia – a 3-acre property that hosts hunting, fishing, and respite retreats. Since 2022, Nimrod Outdoors will have hosted or participated in over 35 events ranging from speaking engagements, men's retreats, father-child events, and respite care at their Georgia location. On top of all the events, Nimrod Outdoors also started a podcast (The Nimrod Outdoors Podcast) and published their first devotion (The Hands of a Warrior).

 M.A. Dozier along with his wife Chelsea and 3 children reside in Georgia on a mini-farm overseeing Nimrod Outdoors.

For more information, you can visit Nimrod Outdoors 

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