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Growing up under the spell of surfdoms coveted mecca, Malibu Beach, Norm Shifren risks missing his own bar mitzvah to take his first shaky ride at the fabled surf spot. Benignly apathetic about his Jewishness, Shifren pursues his dream of becoming a big-wave surfer, lifeguard, and triathlete. Shifren’s circuitous journey evolves into a spiritual quest that takes him from the pristine waves of Hawaii and Mexico, to intermarriage in Germany, a soldier’s duty in Israel, and finally, to a small shtetl in Israel, where he learns the mysteries of the Jewish ancients.

The stories found in this book are markers, memory stones from the author’s life journey. The chapters chronicle the challenge to be quiet with God, to listen for his voice and muster the courage to obey.

In I Was Adopted Twice: My Parent's Love, My Father's Redemption, Douglas shares her life story and how through the lens of being adopted both naturally and spiritually, she realized the true value and purpose for her life. Her story isn't one of perfection, but one of triumph over mistakes, victory over fear, courage to overcome religion, and a willingness to boldly possess the territory God assigned her to before the foundation of the world.

The Fourth Witness Testament is part 15 of The Book of Benjamin Kareth. This book is the continuation of part 11: The Third Witness Testament of The Book of Benjamin Kareth. It continues the life and journey of Benjamin Kareth. This book contains his continued experiences listening and obeying God. This book documents how God took him from a farm in Texas during the Coronavirus pandemic all the way to Redding, CA.

I signed up for a soul contract that at times I wish I could trade in. Born with breathing complications I've been tryna catch my breath ever since. With the highs and lows of becoming who he created, I've learned one thing for sure, hold onto God cause even when the "lights" are on, you definitely gone need Him! Bare Truth is just that.... I leave nothing out. The chapters and this book represent all it took to become me....

Themi was the bass player for The Flies, a Beatles-type band that took Australia by storm in 1964. Then, he enrolled at Melbourne University and became a neo-Marxist social activist. After a personal tragedy, Themi sank into a fog of hippie confusion. His rock star, atheist persona was shattered. Over a few months, a series of divine visions changed a young man from a lost soul into a servant of Jesus Christ.

Truth Matters, Love Wins is both an astounding account of fighting false accusations in a slanted criminal justice system, and an uplifting testament to choosing faith, love, and personal growth in response to staggering betrayal. Alex's dedication to surviving her darkest hour will captivate and inspire you.

The Seven Marches is part 13 of The Book of Benjamin Kareth. This part of the series recounts a journey of the two and half loops driving around the United States in a car, alone with God.

There is no doubt that America has changed and evolved considerably since the 1950s. The post-war years when the middle class found a haven in the manicured lawns of suburban homes quickly gave way to social unrest in the 1960s and '70s. This was followed by the "Decade of Greed" in the 1980s, disillusion at the turn of a century, and the sea change caused by the internet, social media, and threats (perceived or real) to the American way of life.

After the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Muslims were divided regarding whom they should follow as their political and religious leader. The Sunnis followed the Prophet’s companions whilst the Shias followed the 12 Holy Imams chosen by God. The Shia Imams were from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from his only surviving daughter, Lady Fatimah (SA).

In her inspiring Christian self help memoir Starving Toxicity, Janae shares her transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth, offering readers a roadmap to overcoming the struggles of the modern world as they embrace a life of obedience and self-discipline.

This book is an exploration of the life and ministry of one of the most influential Christian leaders of our time. From his early years as a pastor in rural Georgia to his later years as the founder of In Touch Ministries, Charles Stanley remained steadfast in his commitment to spreading the message of the Gospel and helping people to live lives that honored God.

Anglican bishop John R. Sperry spent 20 years with the Inuit in a tiny and isolated Canadian Arctic community. Sperry traveled on his rounds by dogteam, across the sea ice and snow-covered land, to visit Inuit camps.

Born into a poor family in Fiji, Saileshwara set out on a quest seeking a cure from a life-threatening condition. Through an extraordinary journey that took him half-way around the world to India, New Zealand, and then Australia, he not only survived, but he transcended his physical and mental limitations, triggering the yogie path to self-realisation. Despite the challenges of having a physical disability, Saileshwara's mind-blowing and uplifting story reveals some of the superhuman achievements possible on this inward path.

Nearing 70 years of age, I am a retired lawyer, former assistant attorney general, and best-selling author. I’ve never had a near-death experience. I experienced the phenomenon vicariously through two very credible women who’ve made this extraordinary journey firsthand. It’s my great privilege to share their stories in this compilation narrative.

Neem Karoli Baba, known to his followers as Maharaj-ji, was a mystic saint and devotee of Hanuman. Maharaj-ji’s teachings were simple and universal. He often said, “Sub Ek”—All is One. He taught us to “love everyone, serve everyone, remember God, and tell the truth.” Strongly connected to Hanuman, God in the form of a monkey, Maharaj-ji taught in a highly personalized, non-traditional way that reflected the deep devotion of the bhakti path of the heart. Here is the essence of his remarkable life and teachings.

God's love is stronger than fear! This book chronicles Dan Baumann's experience in Iran in 1997, when he was wrongfully accused of espionage and thrown into the most infamous high-security prison in Iran. Imprisonment in Iran, the threat of execution, and God's hand moving in the lives of the guards make this a thrilling addition to the International Adventures series.

When A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada entered the port of New York City on 17 September 1965, few Americans took notice–but he was not merely another immigrant. He was on a mission to introduce ancient teachings of Vedic India to mainstream America. Before Srila Prabhupada passed away at the age of eighty-one on 14 November 1977, his mission was successful. He had founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), colloquially known as the ‘Hare Krishna Movement’, and saw it grow into a worldwide confederation of more than 100 temples, ashrams and cultural centers.

C.T. and his companion were lost in the African jungle. All the warning others had given the two missionaries rushed into C.T.'s mind. He had the uneasy sensation of being watched. C.T. shivered as he stared into the dense foliage surrounding him. He was exposed on all sides, clearly visible to anything or anyone concealed in the jungle.

In 1957, at 27 years old, Father Aloysius Schwartz of Washington, D.C. asked to be sent to one of the saddest places in the world: South Korea in the wake of the Korean War. Just a few months into his priesthood, he stepped off the train in Seoul into a dystopian film. Squatters with blank stares picked through hills of garbage. Paper-fleshed orphans lay on the streets like leftover war shrapnel. These scenes pierced him.