As each day comes and goes, we are affected by four very important facets. They are family, life, marriage, and spirituality. One of the greatest gifts the Lord can bless us with is a loving family. Unfortunately, in today’s society, families are being torn apart by many things. We must continue to pray and fight for what is has been given to us by God.

Every day that we wake up in the morning, we should give thanks to God for letting us live another day. We must not forget, tomorrow is not promised, therefore; we must live each day as if it were our last and should live it for HIM. I can’t begin to say how much better my days have gone since I started each and every day with prayer.

My wife and I have been happily married for fifteen years. I would say “happily married,” but just like with many marriages, we have had our ups and downs. But, with the Lord’s help, we have been able to persevere over all.

Unfortunately, some marriages have been torn apart. The devil’s been hard at work breaking up what God united. For this very reason, we must arm ourselves with God’s suit of armor.

In conclusion, I hope and pray that we open our eyes and our hearts and listen to the messages of the Holy Spirit. We must remember “we belong to God, anyone who knows God listens to us, while anyone who does not belong to God refuses to hear us.” (1stJohn 4:6)

This is a well-executed

life story of an engineer

telling how his secular

experiences were combined

with his spiritual journey

by the Lord Jesus Christ

The Sermon on the Mount was like a guiding light that illuminated Gene's pathway.  He understood in general that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, but here we find some particulars enunciated by Christ in the book of Matthew:

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Be generous & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Do not commit adultery

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Avoid hypocrisy & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Love your enemy

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Show meekness & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Help the poor

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Seek righteousness & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Pray in your closet

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Be merciful & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Fast when instructed

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Act as a peacemaker & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Serve God

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Rejoice always & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Take no thought of

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Judge not others & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;             what is not eternal

This is a well-executed

life story of an engineer

telling how his secular

experiences were combined

with his spiritual journey

by the Lord Jesus Christ

The Sermon on the Mount was like a guiding light that illuminated Gene's pathway.  He understood in general that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, but here we find some particulars enunciated by Christ in the book of Matthew:

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Be generous & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Do not commit adultery

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Avoid hypocrisy & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Love your enemy

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Show meekness & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Help the poor

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Seek righteousness & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Pray in your closet

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Be merciful & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Fast when instructed

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Act as a peacemaker & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Serve God

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Rejoice always & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;          Take no thought of

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Judge not others & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & nbsp;             what is not eternal

 “What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, the fathers have eaten SOUR GRAPES, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” 

< / S P A N > & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n b s p ; & n bsp;        Ezekiel 18:2

This monograph examines the meaning of religion.  An attempt is made to justify beliefs related to God and Goodness in the context of existential rather than  ontological concerns. Traditional epistemology defines knowledge as justified true belief.  Here I have defined Belief-Quotient (BQ) as justifed belief-decision.  In the theistic paradigm we are divided by the many ways we concieve the divine.  But if we are to examine the meaning of religion, it becomes imperative to place emphasis on why people believe, rather than on what people believe. As such, when the choice-- for or against God is  made, we justify why we choose to believe  in what we choose to believe.

Meet Marcus Carrington

Introducing a dynamic fresh face in the world of Christianity.
Marcus Carrington is the champion of God that many young adolescents and teens will find delightful. He is determined in his faith of our Lord Jesus.
You will read adventure after adventure of good will, courage, and outstanding faith in the face of adversity. Witness how a young person with high morals can be happy and co-exist in his community.

In this day and age where many young minds are subject to worldly influence and darkness, Marcus Carrington brings a new light and life to the young hero of today. Readers of all ages will love to share in the adventures of this Champion of God as he does the work of God in his daily life. Many of the adventures will promote discussion with parents and peers.
Prayerfully, reading this series will lead many "unsaved" youths to take a look at how great the Christian life can be.

Here is the first set of many adventures of Marcus. Many more will follow.

God Bless,

Terry J. Martin
 

Psalms for Bikers is a taste of what God has to say in the first fifty Psalms of the Old Testament. As riders, our perspective on the road is different from those on four wheels. We see, hear and smell what others never will. A majestic mountain looks far different astride a bike than it does from the security of a mini-van and the presence of the divine is always with us. Psalms for Bikers will encourage, inspire and challenge you to become a better person, a better biker and a child of God.  This book is designed to travel with you, tucked away in your saddlebags, easily accessible at your next rest stop.

“Spiritual Passions” is a powerhouse book of

praise!  It is a unique collection of children’s poems,

prayers, readings, speeches, short stories, songs, and

holiday greetings for all occasions.

“Spiritual Passions” is a book of joy, peace,

enlightment, excitement, and encouragement for the

very young as well as the very old.  Even parents,

teachers, and ministers will be spiritually enriched

and amazed by the love offerings of this magnificent

book.  It is indeed, a masterpiece that will win the

hearts of those who are inquisitive enough to open

up the book and read.

“Spiritual Passions” is a family’s treasure,

at home, at work, at church, and a school as well...

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Do you feel something is missing in your life?  Are you a fellow traveler on the road to salvation, struggling to overcome the obstacles you encounter?  Then read this book!

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          It is the Author’s own story.   In it you will find the questions she encountered and the answers she has found as she studied and learned.  It details the joys and frustrations of her new life as a child of God.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Recently God gave her some gifts that were so awesome they changed her life forever.  The heightened awareness of His presence and guidance, the desire to learn and to understand his will, and the ability to write all combined and this book became into being.  What the Author has learned has brought her closer to the Lord, and hopefully, can do the same for you.  So read this book….you won’t be sorry.

This is a collection of poems with an autobiographical slant. It’s my intention to show how life is art and poetry. I would like to state for those with a critical view that it is not my intent to be self indulgent, but rather to express an intimate, personal view of my life. I’ve discovered that the more personal one becomes the more universal an audience one can reach. In the dance of words that poetry is, I have created some new words here and there. Just enjoy. You don’t have to try to contact me to tell me about it.