The Heart of The Cheerful Giver

2 Corinthians 9:7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.  

Some Christians are like the little girl who sat next to her father one service. He had given her a dollar to put in the offering, and reminded her that God loves a cheerful giver. She began to whisper to the usher when the offering plate came around. Her father wanted to know what was the problem. 

The usher told him that his daughter wanted change for the dollar. Her father told her to put the money in, because God loves a cheerful giver. The child’s immediate response was, "But I’d be a lot more cheerful if I had change for a candy bar."  

Another problem is spasmodic planting. Some only plant when there is a special appeal, or when they feel like it. The person who consistently plants, will see the desired harvest. Give to God because you want to, not because you have to.

The Great Depression

Dive into the roaring 20’s, coupled with the Great Depression in a fantastic blend of love, romance, new beginnings wrapped around a theme of seeking the Kingdom of God first and laying up treasures in heaven. Leaving her life of fame and fortune, a model for New York, London and Paris, is headed for the Australian outback. 

Seeking a new start, after receiving her late grandmother’s inheritance, Treasure sets off on a journey to discovery of herself. Within that, she discovers love and that leaving the past behind for a new life in God is possible.

This a wonderful Christian fiction novel that gives light and hope amidst life’s turmoil that ends in goodness and seeking the Lord. With a gift of insight into spiritual matters, the author takes readers on journey of the heart to find the treasure that lies within them, encouraging them to seek God and that “good” can come out of life’s journeys. 

Mixed with teachings on love and forgiveness, the author displays the sanctity of marriage as to be revered, and friendships and helping the poor to be an honor.

Reading this novel will help bring light and wholeness into your own life, as you consider your own journey with God and with the people you love. We all like happy endings, and indeed this Christian romance has happy endings for all the characters involved. 

You will not be disappointed with this uplifting romance!  A recommended must read for those on a journey of the heart. 10.0 out of 10.0 stars CBM - Get your copy of Discovering Treasure at Amazon.

A People Disobedient to the Lord’s Commands

Written to lift up and re-focus readers on Christian values that many Americans have lost and or take for granted. That is a sad concept, however, a real life reality. Our Christian values seem to have changed over the years. Does America need a wake-up call?

Have we become complacent, compromising, slothful, and disobedient to the Lord’s commands.  Centered on one of the greatest commandments: Love thy neighbor as thyself - this book takes a look at the position of wealth in America and reminds people that wealth is not to be trusted in, but God who gives to all richly everything to enjoy. With that said, wealth is not meant to be spent on oneself, for purchasing expansive houses or luxury cars, but wealth is meant to help the poor. 

Author A.M Deigloriam addresses the notion that the poor are somehow being punished for their sins and don’t deserve help. With a historical look at the original twelve apostles, the author brings readers back with scripture to the core values that this country has lived by, which we are quickly losing, as many Americans have forgotten God and living a holy life.

This message is like a word from God - and a call to honor God, to also honor all men whom are created in the image of God, revealing an avenue for repentance. (Yes, repentance – another word Americans don’t like to think of which is rarely taught from the pulpit.) Timely in nature, this message speaks to the greed and apathy of a compromising church, as our country seems to be straying farther away from godly policy to man-made policies that are against the core values of America and against God Himself. - You may get your copy of Return to Christianity in Kindle or NOOK Book.

Breaking the Alabaster Jar

Readers will find volumes of information in reading Romance of the Hebrew Calendar: Breaking the Alabaster Jar. 

Dr. Raphael Ben Levi sheds light in his comprehensive book (900 pages) on the Jewish Hebraic calendar. He invites readers to contemplate, reflect and understand the Jewish people (God’s chosen) and the multiple layers, dimensions and appointed feasts of the Lord. 

As God’s chosen people, the Jewish race play a crucial part in Christianity and the history of world events. With this in mind, the author speaks from a perspective as a descendant from Holocaust escapees and writes with a Messianic Jewish perspective, giving a keen understanding of the Hebraic roots.

From the Israelites in captivity in the wilderness to Passover, to many of the memorialized days that lie within the times and dates within the Jewish calendar, the author helps readers understand the full cultural aspects within a contextual and biblical perspective. 

Systematically, the author presents a thorough and comprehensive overview of God’s people, their sufferings, and afflictions that offers a vast amount of wisdom from years of study. The Jewish roots that have shaped Christianity unfolds in such a way that reveals the love relationship which the Lord God has with His people and the nations of the World.

Fascinating, easy-to-read, and historically accurate, the author has selected quotes from various sources, then presents explanatory charts that not only summarize the 12 month calendar, but also include a detailed description of the 12 Tribes of Israel, and their location within the tribe’s camp, offering a clear look into the ancestry of the birth of Israel and so much more. Within this, the meaning and significance of the Breastplate of the High Priest and the corresponding jewels reveal a complicated subject with ease. 

Further exploring the rich Jewish identity, the author brings revelation from the Scriptures without the “esoteric mystical interpretation” often incorporated within this subject. The author describes his endeavors as, “. . . a divine romance dancing to the heartbeat of the Hebrew calendar. What can we compare it to? It is like a deer who pants for running streams. . .” and that, “True brokenness always leads to restoration.” 

What a profound statement for a book about the Jewish calendar! His book is quite unique, embellished with commentaries, stories and historical/cultural insight that will ignite a passion for the things of God that bring a vast understanding and honor of the Jewish nation, people and culture.

Title: Romance of the Hebrew Calendar: Breaking the Alabaster Jar

By: Dr. Raphael Ben Levi

ISBN#978-1-4691-2775-0 (SC)

A CBM Book Review

10.0 out of 10.0 stars

To obtain your signed copy of the book directly from the author, you may contact Dr. Raphael Ben Levi at roger_lenk (at) yahoo.co.uk.

This is an amazing read for Christians, helping them understand the significance of their heritage from the Jewish people, but also for the Jewish person, helping them better recognize “Yeshua” (Jesus) as the Messiah. This book comes highly recommended for an instructional syllabus for College level instruction and is highly recommended for the individual and/or group study that seeks to deepen their intimacy and level of understanding of the Jewish calendar as they relate to our modern day biblical celebrations. You may get your copy of Romance of the Hebrew Calendar at Amazon, in Kindle Edition and at Barnes and Noble. 

Listening For God's Heartbeat

Understanding God's heartbeat, your heartbeat and a wonderful loving relationship with your Maker. Heartbeats, The Rhythm of Love by Gale Alvarez takes readers on a journey through 101 life-learned reflections that offer hope, inspiration and faith in a loving, merciful God. 

Capturing the essence of God’s heart for you, Heartbeats, The Rhythm of Love, is filled with Scripture verses, God’s promises, and insightful ponderings that offer new hope and perspective from the many life-lessons and reflections the author shares. Be inspired, refreshed, through life’s turbulent circumstances as the author shares the ever-present God, who is the Possible God” that can do “Impossible Things.” This book will build faith and trust in your daily walk with God. Each page has a chosen teaching that reveals his heartbeat for you as you walk in the rhythm of love with your Maker.

• In this current trend of skepticism and negativity that pervades this World, this book offers fresh faith and insight. 
• Readers will find hope, wisdom and encouragement from the many life-reflections that present themselves in an easy reading, daily devotional style, bringing hope to the hopeless and will inspire readers to trust God with all their heart, mind, body and soul. 
• Welcome the God that longs for you to be in-step with His heartbeat.  
• Discover the perfect gift for a loved one or perhaps the perfect gift for yourself to provide peace, clear perspective and revitalized hope.

Heartbeats: The Rhythm of Love in Kindle Edition 

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You Can Come To God

Matthew 8:8 The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.  When the centurion came to Jesus to ask for healing for his servant, he felt unworthy to have Jesus come to his home.  

People feel unworthy to come to God in prayer before they have been born again but after that, this feeling is only a temptation to keep you from the Lord, unless there is sin in your life.  Why should you feel worthy to bring your needs to the Lord?  You have been covered by the righteousness of Jesus, which allows you to become worthy, and approach God in prayer with confidence.  

You are worthy because of what Jesus has done for you!  Any time you feel unworthy, ask the Lord if there is any hindrance in your life.  If the answer is “No,” then resist the temptation to feel unworthy.  You are the righteous-ness of God.