/PRNewswire/ -- The timeless Biblical story of Job has lessons that can help businesspeople and investors thrive and succeed in these difficult economic times, according to Gregory Jones, author of the Amazon best-selling book, "Job--A Man for His Time, A Man for Our Time, A Man for All Time." http://www.jobthebook.net/
"Job was the richest man on earth. He was perfect. He feared God," said Jones, doctor of divinity and chairman of Golden Gate Finance, LLC, of Atlanta, a company that underwrites loans for churches. "Even people of wealth and power and great substance can lose it all, but don't have to lose their integrity by bending the rules. Job had integrity. He acknowledged the Lord and the Lord gave him wealth."
Job is the epic story of suffering, destruction and redemption that can inspire people who are going through hardships, he said.
Here are highlights of the book that can help anyone survive hard times.
* On wealth and prosperity: "Job was not impressed with his wealth. He had no pride or arrogance about his wealth," said Jones. "Today, the emphasis we hold on material possessions is what cripples our focus from the real blessings we hold by God's favor. But Job said: 'God gave me all these things.' When Job lost his wealth he didn't lose faith. Instead, he said: 'Blessed is the Lord.'"
* On adversity: "Job didn't blame others, consider suicide or curse God," Jones said. "Job said 'Although you slay me, I will trust in thee.'"
* On humility: "Job was humble. He understood that all wealth and power comes from the Lord. Until you build treasures in heaven, you cannot have wealth in this earth," Jones said.
* On short-term thinking: "Your desires must meet up with God's desires, then you can run the race to win," he said.
* On suffering: "Who hasn't gone through some test of confidence of faith in their family, their job or their health? This is the mystery of life. If we just hold on, then you can make it," he said. "The struggle is the key to get to the triumph. When you are in the smothering ashes of despair, you have to do an introspection. When we change our attitude toward suffering, we can conquer it."
About the Book
Jones made a vow to write the book after he was on his deathbed, a victim of an undiagnosed leak in his appendix that turned his body toxic. Doctors said he wouldn't last the night.
"I said, 'Lord, if you give me another shot, I will write this book on Job,'" he said. When the doctors returned in the morning, Jones was on the road to recovery.
"You can be blessed no matter what you are going through. Going through suffering, pain, disappointment, despair, you can still maintain the character and integrity of Job," said Jones, who spent seven years writing the book.
The book has sold well on Amazon and is available in soft copy and on Kindle.
"Dr. Jones' book is excellent devotional literature for all. The author takes the reader through such likely experiences in a person's life journey using brother Job's case to teach his audience heavenly lessons," said His Eminence Dr. Sunday Mbang, Past Chairperson, World Methodist Council.
"I enjoy his enthusiasm and positive outlook on life. I appreciated the way that he's able to bring out the inspirational aspects of the story," said Cristy Lane, International C&W/Gospel Artist.
He is planning a 60-city tour to promote the book by speaking in churches and bookstores. To arrange for Mr. Jones to speak in your city, please contact him at Genevabooks1@aol.com.
To see the list of tour dates, please go to http://www.jobthebook.net/.
Mr. Jones has been invited to speak in London and Nairobi.
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New Children's Adventure Book Reveals Lessons About Armor of God
/PRNewswire/ -- Follow a brave little cricket named Kirby on his personal quest for truth in Jennifer Rhodes' new children's book, "Kirby - Big Warrior, Little Warrior: The Making of a King" (published by AuthorHouse), which teaches children the necessary skills of confession, accountability, courage to stand proud and faith in order to walk with God and earn redemption.
Kirby's quest begins when the miserable toad king and his army invade the island where the crickets live. With the frogs marching in from the forest of gloom, the crickets' only hope for survival is to send their smallest, Kirby, out to the spirit-filled forest in hopes of finding help. Frightened, Kirby calls out to his god, ADONAI, for help. And ADONAI guides him through the forests filled with seven holy spirits of the lord to gather the armor of God from the variety of animals that serve as watchmen of God.
What begins as a journey to collect the armor of God transforms into a personal quest as Kirby realizes that basic knowledge of God isn't enough. He must take his basic knowledge to a whole new level by understanding that God has a son who has already won the battle for him by wearing the armor, turning Kirby's quest into one for salvation. Kirby learns to use his five senses and instinct to find the steps to salvation. When speaking with one of the lord's watchmen, Kirby learns about listening and the many names and faces of God. Rhodes writes:
"Who is the Lord?" asked Kirby. ...
"Well, take the wind that blows over us. That is His breath, His kiss.
We just take it in. It is what gives us life. That's how we know He
is with us. Or you could look up in the sky and see His glory coming
from the clouds when the sun moves behind them, creating a radiant
light. You know the Son will split the sky and part the clouds one
day. He will separate His harvest for a season to come. His glory
will cause every tongue to confess and every knee to bow down."
"Wow! No one's ever told me that before!" said Kirby.
"Kirby, you need to talk to ADONAI more often. He will reveal Himself
to you through his son. You have to listen to Him and walk in the
ways He tells you to find him. You see, I was in the top of this tree
one day, talking to Him, when He gave me this scarf of lamb's wool
with a cord of blue. He said to wrap it around my waist and use it to
carry his food. He called it the Bread of Life, His truth."
Will Kirby gather the pieces of the armor of God and rescue his family? Find out in the inspirational pages of this timeless coming-of-age story, "Kirby - Big Warrior, Little Warrior," which delivers an important message that every being, big or small, can be a great warrior if they are faithful when tried.
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Kirby's quest begins when the miserable toad king and his army invade the island where the crickets live. With the frogs marching in from the forest of gloom, the crickets' only hope for survival is to send their smallest, Kirby, out to the spirit-filled forest in hopes of finding help. Frightened, Kirby calls out to his god, ADONAI, for help. And ADONAI guides him through the forests filled with seven holy spirits of the lord to gather the armor of God from the variety of animals that serve as watchmen of God.
What begins as a journey to collect the armor of God transforms into a personal quest as Kirby realizes that basic knowledge of God isn't enough. He must take his basic knowledge to a whole new level by understanding that God has a son who has already won the battle for him by wearing the armor, turning Kirby's quest into one for salvation. Kirby learns to use his five senses and instinct to find the steps to salvation. When speaking with one of the lord's watchmen, Kirby learns about listening and the many names and faces of God. Rhodes writes:
"Who is the Lord?" asked Kirby. ...
"Well, take the wind that blows over us. That is His breath, His kiss.
We just take it in. It is what gives us life. That's how we know He
is with us. Or you could look up in the sky and see His glory coming
from the clouds when the sun moves behind them, creating a radiant
light. You know the Son will split the sky and part the clouds one
day. He will separate His harvest for a season to come. His glory
will cause every tongue to confess and every knee to bow down."
"Wow! No one's ever told me that before!" said Kirby.
"Kirby, you need to talk to ADONAI more often. He will reveal Himself
to you through his son. You have to listen to Him and walk in the
ways He tells you to find him. You see, I was in the top of this tree
one day, talking to Him, when He gave me this scarf of lamb's wool
with a cord of blue. He said to wrap it around my waist and use it to
carry his food. He called it the Bread of Life, His truth."
Will Kirby gather the pieces of the armor of God and rescue his family? Find out in the inspirational pages of this timeless coming-of-age story, "Kirby - Big Warrior, Little Warrior," which delivers an important message that every being, big or small, can be a great warrior if they are faithful when tried.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
New Spiritual Guide Shares Tenets of Godly Life
/PRNewswire/ -- In her debut spiritual guide, "Follow That Light: A Happy Journey" (published by AuthorHouse), Sheryl Patwardhan gives readers the keys to their spiritual well-being, showing them how to grow wise with God and gain salvation through knowledge of the Bible.
"We have three keys to success: church, prayer and faith," Patwardhan writes. "They help us to follow the Golden Rule. Be a fountain of life. Let your heart overflow with goodness towards others. We have choices to make throughout life and with the help and guidance of those around us, we can and will make the right choices and the right decisions."
Beginning with the story of creation, "Follow That Light" instructs readers on myriad subjects that will aid their journey toward salvation and help them to understand their inner selves. Patwardhan's advice is simple: to escape hell, you should avoid earthly manifestations of evil, and to reach heaven you should follow the path of the Lord. She writes:
"One cannot arrive in heaven by motor coach, spaceship, or rose covered carriage pulled by golden horses. The secret to reaching heaven is to know what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. Just as money, food, and clothing are real concerns on our sojourn through earthly life, heaven and hell are very real concerns as well. Food, money, and clothing do not appear as the dew on the morning grass. One has to work for these in an honest fashion. ...
Just as a horseman rides his horse with dignity and pride, live your life with dignity and pride. If you lead your life as the Lord wishes, you will have dignity, and you can sit tall in the saddle with pride. Be not afraid. Follow that light. It will guide you through life -- through all trials, evil, and strife."
Patwardhan also includes 20 definitions about daily subjects that affect all Christians, including charity, drinking alcohol, exercise, homosexuality and lawsuits. Information in "Follow That Light" is straightforward, revealing valuable knowledge about a good spirit versus an evil one, keeping your godly wealth and learning from mistakes in order to journey to God. A valuable resource for all people of faith, "Follow That Light" is sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.
Sheryl Patwardhan grew up in southwest Iowa with 10 siblings. She worked in the insurance industry and in nursing before becoming a licensed practical nurse. She and her husband currently live in Savannah, Ga., where Patwardhan was active in the community as a member of the Historic Savannah Foundation, the Auxiliary to the Georgia Medical Society and the Savannah Symphony Guild.
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"We have three keys to success: church, prayer and faith," Patwardhan writes. "They help us to follow the Golden Rule. Be a fountain of life. Let your heart overflow with goodness towards others. We have choices to make throughout life and with the help and guidance of those around us, we can and will make the right choices and the right decisions."
Beginning with the story of creation, "Follow That Light" instructs readers on myriad subjects that will aid their journey toward salvation and help them to understand their inner selves. Patwardhan's advice is simple: to escape hell, you should avoid earthly manifestations of evil, and to reach heaven you should follow the path of the Lord. She writes:
"One cannot arrive in heaven by motor coach, spaceship, or rose covered carriage pulled by golden horses. The secret to reaching heaven is to know what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. Just as money, food, and clothing are real concerns on our sojourn through earthly life, heaven and hell are very real concerns as well. Food, money, and clothing do not appear as the dew on the morning grass. One has to work for these in an honest fashion. ...
Just as a horseman rides his horse with dignity and pride, live your life with dignity and pride. If you lead your life as the Lord wishes, you will have dignity, and you can sit tall in the saddle with pride. Be not afraid. Follow that light. It will guide you through life -- through all trials, evil, and strife."
Patwardhan also includes 20 definitions about daily subjects that affect all Christians, including charity, drinking alcohol, exercise, homosexuality and lawsuits. Information in "Follow That Light" is straightforward, revealing valuable knowledge about a good spirit versus an evil one, keeping your godly wealth and learning from mistakes in order to journey to God. A valuable resource for all people of faith, "Follow That Light" is sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.
Sheryl Patwardhan grew up in southwest Iowa with 10 siblings. She worked in the insurance industry and in nursing before becoming a licensed practical nurse. She and her husband currently live in Savannah, Ga., where Patwardhan was active in the community as a member of the Historic Savannah Foundation, the Auxiliary to the Georgia Medical Society and the Savannah Symphony Guild.
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