Welcome to our free online “Reading Room.” This section of our website is for non-published works, both short stories and books as well as selected articles of interest. Just click on the title you want to read and go for it. All titles are protected by the US copyright laws and prohibited from duplication or any other use without the written permission of the authors.
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The “Causality” Principle Cause & Effect Webster tells us that cause & effect is the direct relationship between an action or event and its consequence or result. Cause and effect refer…
Rest In The Lord There is a rest that God has provided for His children. However, this rest is only for those who walk with the Lord by faith. If…
Sons of God? Are All Human Beings Children of God? As of 2024, the world population exceeds eight billion people. The United States, in 2024, accounted for over 345 million.…
Wouldn’t you love to know everything that will happen in the future? We often guess and even forecast as if we know the future. But truth be known, we do…
It is now 2025. What will this year bring to our lives? Will 2025 be full of wealth, success, new beginnings, or what? What is in your heart? What do…
has been said that Christmas comes only once a year. But I see it differently. I see Christmas in every day. I know that some of my friends will beg…
The belief that man fell from God’s glory is predicated upon other beliefs i.e. That there is a God; That He created man as part of an ultimate creation of…
This is a Christian fiction adventure story that will bring pleasure, mystery, and laughter to the hearts of those who read it. “Buddy Boy” has been given the gift of…
When will it be? It has been said that Jesus will come for His church on earth and rapture them into His presence. It is a catching away of all…
Michael’s Testimony “Hurry Melody.” Said Michael. “Get the kids ready. I don’t want to be late for Church. The pastor is counting on me to give my personal testimony.” Melody…
Introduction A Perspective Is A Mindset. It’s How You Think. The perspectives mentioned in this eBook are spiritual “Building Blocks”. They will give you a mindset that will shape your…
Introduction There is a rest that God has provided for His children. However, this rest is only for those who walk with the Lord by Faith. If you are a…
The Bible gives reference to a Messiah that would one day come as a deliver for the oppressed people of God, in particular, the Hebrew nation now known as Israel.…
Introduction Obviously, my title is a play on words. Cocoonie is an attempt to be a little different in identifying the caterpillar’s cocoon. It is that mysterious place where the…
“Stop, Look and Listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say.” Introduction When you are in doubt, stop what you are doing and sit down and look for God’s…
A True Story of Healing & Deliverance Introduction Are you sitting in a season when your days roll into nights, and nights into days? When the difficulties of life keep…
Introduction God is still on His throne! My question to you today is, “Is God on the throne of your life?” God told me, about 3 years ago, when I…
Introduction Love springs forth from the arms of God. How many times have you seen the Love of God? What special times has He embraced you with Special blessings that…
Introduction The following scripture passages tell a story. They constitute a Word from the Lord to all of us. Let them speak to you and savor the truth that rises…
John 8:32 Introduction And the battle goes on for your soul. Who will win? …You, if you’ve given your life to Jesus. I heard a preacher teaching on who you…
Galatians Chapter Three Introduction The first question was Galatians 3:2 “This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the…
Introduction What packages were delivered to you this past holiday season? Weren’t they pretty packages with bows and wrapping paper in red and green? What was inside? Something you liked?…
Ephesians 6:12-18 Introduction “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty though God to the pulling down of strongholds.” What are these weapons? They certainly aren’t who can…
Introduction The middle of this and that. Did you ever feel yourself sitting in between two ways in which to walk, the old and familiar and the new and possibly…
Introduction There are many miracles recorded in the bible. But you say how about today? Some people can tell you firsthand at what they have seen or experienced and others…
Ecclesiastes Chapter Three Introduction The trees have lost their leaves only to stay dormant for a while. New beginnings will soon start. New leaves deep in the tree’s heart will…
Introduction Good morning, afternoon, or evening. How is everything going with you? Have you used your shield of faith yet? You will have to if you want to keep your…
Philippians 4:6-8 Introduction Our peace, in troubled times, can sometimes get lost. Then fear begins to move in and rage takes over. What a crowd. Is your peace under attack?…
James 1:2-8 Introduction There are times in our lives that we fall short of real joy. Being happy seems to elude us and we drift upon a sea of wishful…
Introduction Most of us were raised with the theory of evolution being taught to us as fact in the public school system. For those of us that may not know…
“ Where There Is No Vision, The People Perish” – Proverbs 29:18 Introduction Do You Have A Vision? Webster defines the word “Vision” in these ways: The act or power…
Introduction Hell is a literal place, just like Heaven. They both play a big part in man’s future. For the redeemed; heaven is waiting, for the lost or unsaved, hell…
Introduction Did you ever think you would live long enough to see the turn of the century? It reminds me of a time when I was in Junior High looking…
Introduction Fear is a terrible thing. It can cripple the emotions and even bring sickness to the body. As Christians, we are called to a walk of Faith, not fear…but…
Introduction The Bible clearly states that Judgment will follow death. “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Hebrews 9:27) We all will…
James 1:2-8 Introduction There are times in our lives that we fall short of real joy. Being happy seems to elude us and we drift upon a sea of wishful…
Proverbs 4:23 Introduction The Bible instructs every believer to keep or guard his or her spirit, for out of it flows the issues of life. But what do we guard…
II Corinthians 11:4 Introduction What Will He Look Like? What Will He Say? Can you believe that it’s over 2000 years since Jesus walked the earth? Remember all the talk…
Galatians Chapter Five Introduction The Bible tells us we should walk in the Spirit. If we can somehow figure it out, we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.…
Text: Luke 4:1-13 Introduction As Christians, we all want to live a victorious life, free from the torment, confusion and bondage of sin. We know that Jesus did all that…
True or False? Introduction It is hard for most folks that are not “Born Again” to understand why there is just one way to God, yet it is true. There…
Introduction Is there a real heaven? I would say yes because the Bible tells us so. However, the Bible actually speaks of three heavens. The word Heaven is found seven…
What’s It All About – John 1:12 Introduction The 1st chapter of Saint John, verse 12 tells us, to as many as believed on Him, Jesus, God gave them all…
The first epistle, (Letter), to the Corinthians was written by the Apostle Paul to address some problems, which had arisen in the church at Corinth. In the early chapters of…
Introduction Let’s talk about the Bible. I use it as my main source to validate all that I say. But most people, including Christians, do not read the Bible with…
Introduction The end of the world is near—December 21, 2012, to be exact—according to theories based on a purported ancient Maya prediction and fanned by the marketing machine behind the…
The devil will always seek to lead us into confusion where he suggests a course of action that is not correct. The trap of an erroneous conclusion is his first…
Introduction The belief that man fell from God’s glory is predicated upon other beliefs i.e. That there is a God; That He created man as part of an ultimate creation…
Introduction It’s been said that Jesus will come for His church on earth and rapture them into His presence. It is a catching away of all Christians, real ones, not…
A walk of Faith, Failure, Forgiveness and Victory Judges Chapter 13-16 Introduction Most of us have read the Biblical story of Samson and his love affair with Delilah. What we…
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Introduction This month, in the USA, we celebrate a national holiday…
Introduction Easter is all about bunnies and colored eggs…NOT!!!! Easter is about family and holiday gatherings…NOT!!!! Then what is Easter all about? I think this scripture, Isaiah 5:5, best describes…
Introduction Does Jesus dwell in you by His Holy Spirit? If He does, it’s because God wants His Word to become flesh…your flesh and to walk this earth once again…
Introduction Do you know who you really are? How do you define yourself? What is the essence of you? Most people define their existence by a title. They are a…