Kevin Basconi carefully considers the work of angels today in How to Work with Angels in Your Life: The Reality of Angelic Ministry Today.  This is the second book in the Angels in the Realms of Heaven series. Kevin develops the scriptures that speak of angels in heaven, Jesus and the angels, angels in worship and prayer, healing angels, angel encounters, guardian angles, duties of angels, and much, much more.

The book is filled with stories, testimonies and illustrations of personal encounters with angels today that provide insight, understanding and affirmation to the open minded reader. Basconi boldly proclaims a message of supernatural activity in the today’s world. He invites the reader to examine the scriptures in light of these modern day testimonies of angelic ministry.

Basconi’s writing is compelling, biblically based, relevant and written with clarity. Chapter end notes and biblical references add to the credibility of his writing. The inclusion of dates, names and locations of the individual experiences add to the authenticity of these testimonies.

How to Work with Angels in Your Life is an important addition to the reference library of pastors, bible students, and anyone seeking answers to the doctrine of Angelology and the supernatural presence of angels today.

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When sitting down to what you think will be a faith movie it is surprising to hear a suspenseful musical chord and see the arrival of a train, a very Alfred Hitchcock opening. Doc Benson, the producer, director, and writer has surely taken a hint from the old master of suspense to give us a different tone for his faith film, Seven Deadly Words. Even the title has an Agatha Christie ring and it turns what has been an old story for many churches into a riveting tale that is based upon true events.

Can Evan Bennett Save this Church?

On the surface the story line sounds very simple. A new young minister, Evan Bennett, comes to take over an old established church in Connersville and finds that the church is in deep financial trouble. The leader of the board of deacons, Vincent Haman, and his wife Bertha have a great deal of control in the church and soon we hear that one phrase that has been the death knell for anyone with new ideas, “We’ve never done it that way before.” To add to the tension in the film Pastor Evan meets a man who once attended the church, Walt Tannin, who warns “They’ll be watching.” Later even the pastor’s wife, Elena Bennett, is told by so called well meaning ladies in regard to the deportment of her children, “We’ll be watching you, just to help out.” What seems like a peaceful community is one that is greatly divided.

A Suspenseful Mystery

There are several meetings shown in the film when the pastor must deal with the deacons and congregation members in budget concerns. The big issue is that a misappropriate amount of money is going into foreign missions and the needs of the local church are being ignored. One example is a weak, leaky ceiling which will prove to be important later. The Haman couple has a vested interest as a portion of that money is going to support a daughter who is a missionary. As the pastor works to add new people and to present a budget that would save the church, there is a whispering campaign against him and his family. When it looks like the pastor might succeed, his own children and Walt Tannin are nearly killed and we find ourselves in a real mystery. The ending of the film, I won’t be a spoiler, has twists and turns that will make the viewer want sequels. Think film noir.

Obedience to God’s Call in the Face of Opposition

It is possible that some who see this film will think it is promoting an anti-foreign mission theme; however, that is not the point. It is definitely a case of setting priorities and churches also have a responsibility for the needs of the local congregation and home missions as well. If a church dies, then missions are not served. There has to be a balance and there has to be compromise. For a brief time even Elena questions her husband going against what appears to be a majority. However, Pastor Evan believes firmly that “God brought us here for a reason.” He is not there because some of the deacons wanted someone to preside over the death of a church. The writer is reminded of Paul in the opening of his letter to Galatians. Paul writes that he is not witnessing to them because some board, some committee, made him an Apostle. It was Jesus Christ who made Paul an Apostle. Pastor Evan Bennett believes he is called by God to revive this particular church and in time he does gain support. Whether it is enough support you will have to see for yourself in the film.

Outstanding Cast

I freely admit I was not familiar with the stars in this film and have to congratulate Doc Benson and whoever did the casting on making some great selections. Roy Lynam as Pastor Evan Bennett and Guisela Moro, who portrayed his wife Elena, are the perfect choices for a couple new on the scene like this and you can believe their resolve to improve things within the church. Mark A. Ginther, as Vincent Haman, brings the right touch to seeming like a man who cares about his church and at the same time masking a sinister evil. Also very enjoyable are Shane Willimon as Brax McCoy and Wayne Greeson as Walt Tannin and it must be said that having good character actors is as important as good leads for a film to succeed. These two plus others could easily have made names for themselves in old Hollywood.

Accolades

Seven Deadly Words has well deserved a number of awards already and it is a shame that more has not been said about it. As this is being written it was learned that this film was at the Cannes Film Festival, something rare for faith films. It is a film that will cause a great deal of conversation about the needs in our churches and what our goals should be to successfully spread the Gospel. While mission support seems to be the issue here, it must be remembered that mission work starts first in our heart, then goes to our neighbors and community. I am reminded of a sign on the inside of a small Florida Church that reminds members when they leave, “You are now entering the mission field.”

Final Words

Doc Benson hopes that this film will be used in churches and church conferences. I would like to see it shown in every Bible Study group, schools and colleges. Please check out the web pages below for more information. And to Doc I would say, thank you for making this very important film.

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Fred: We intended to first talk about the film, however we have seen your video clips on the net and learned a lot about you. What is Safire Publicity, that’s you company, right?

ReAnn: That’s my company. I do everything from helping people with social media to how to nurture your ministry on-line to market and present a message. Anything that has to do with media publicity. I help people who might be shy of a camera to be more professional.

Fred: And what is this 3:15 project?

ReAnn: The 3:15 project was a ministry project that we started a couple years ago. These gentlemen wanted to have a way to put the testimonies of Christians on video. It was non-profit. I loved it. They came to me and asked me to help get the word out. Very moving to have at events for churches or conferences. It was very challenging. A way to give your testimony according to 1 Peter 3:15. It had incredible results in getting the word out. Video is so big now, you can search on the net or social media.

Fred: What inspired you to get into this kind of work?

ReAnn: One day the Lord woke me up. I had a gifted friend who inspired me and I wanted to help her. I thought of paying it back by paying it forward. I realized I could help her with the media. I call myself a liaison to baby boomers. I could work with very gifted people and take their messages to younger people. This is how I got my foot in the door.

Fred: So this is what drew you to the film, Return to the Hiding Place?

ReAnn: When author and speaker, Pam Rosewell Moore, and I began working together, I had been so impressed by the women’s conferences she spoke at years ago. She had been the long time traveling companion, assistant, and nurse to Corrie ten Boom until her death in 1983. We began to do ministry trips together. We were in Chicago when I heard about the film Return to the Hiding Place and arranged for a meeting with Chicago actress, Mimi Sagadin, who portrays Corrie ten Boom in the new release. We fell in love with the film and I began talking about this film on Facebook. I was so blown away by the idea behind this film I knew I had to be involved. I was asked if I would like to do publicity for the film as I knew the story better than anyone else through my research. So I started helping them promote and to get the word out.

Fred: We noticed that the emphasis on this film is young people. In fact the printed storyline reads “Dutch Resistance fighter Hans Poley in World War II, found refuge at Corrie ten Boom’s house, which is crowded with Jewish refugees and becomes part of her teenage army. Hans gets a false identity and joins the Dutch Resistance. As the Nazis commit atrocity after atrocity, the danger for Hans and his new compatriots increases tenfold.” It seems to center on young people involved in a cause.

Fred: And now the big question, what is the status of the film to date and when do we get to see it?

ReAnn: We open on May 23rd and have received over nineteen awards and recognitions to date. And we are working on reservations for people to see the film in selected areas. There are thirty theaters on the website so far. (See end of article.) If you want to request the film in an area you can. There needs to be 500 tickets reserved to bring a film to that area. Right now we are working with churches and several well known names. It is an incredible film with an incredible cast. We have John Rhys-Davies who you may remember from the Lord of the Rings films and the TV series Sliders. There is also Mimi Sagadin as Corrie ten Boom, David Thomas Jenkins as Hans Poley and many other excellent stars. You could not have found a better cast.

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The Prophetic Generation

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Take your place in this prophetic generation!

Man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord. (Deut. 8:3)

As the world grows darker, God is raising up a generation that is in tune with His voice and empowered by His Spirit to release supernatural transformation by declaring His Word.

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The hour that you live in does not call for passive Christianity, but an assembly of warriors determined to walk in victory over every strategy of the enemy.

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Sean: Thanks you so much. Glad to be here.

John: Tells us a little bit about your background in music and when you knew you wanted to be a musician?

Sean: A lot of it started in the church probably when I was around 12 or 13 years old. I have an EPK out right now that tells the story pretty well. I was a shy kid. I wasn’t singing for anybody. They always tried to get me to sing in the choir and I said that’s not gonna happen.

My breaking point was after service with my friend’s brother Doug. We were in the church and he wanted me to hear this song. So he plays “Amazing Grace” and he’s trying to get me to sing the song. And I was not going to do it because I was shy even though there wasn’t anybody else in the church at that time. So he prayed for me and it was like a spritiual breakthrough. It just hit me physically and he said “Now I want you to sing”. And he got to playing “Amazing Grace” and it was like a big wall was torn down that very moment. I just broke into tears as I started singing and after that I was like “Wow”. And from that moment on I just kept singing. And every Sunday I asked the Pastor if I could sing. And every Sunday night I would sing to the cassettes and soundtracks they had.

That’s pretty much where it started. I just wanted to sing and touch the heart of God. I still do. So I would sing as much as I possibly could until God saw fit to use me in the fasion that he’s using me today.

John: Your lastest song and video called “Walls” is now out. Tell us about the song and what motivated you to write it.

Sean: The song “Walls” is a power rock ballad about warnings against suicide. I was inspired to write it when I was working overseas in Iraq. I spend a good amount of time over in that part of the world working with the government as a civilian contractor. I was in my room one day and God blessed me with this riff on my guitar and I started writing. And I started hearing all these reports about suicides that were taking place overseas and hearing about soldiers who were committing suicide. And that inspired the lyrics for “Walls”. That was 5 or 6 years ago in a little 12 X 12 trailer. I wrote it in about 5 or 10 minutes.

A couple of days later I’m sitting at my computer and God spoke to me right there in my office and said “Sean open up Microsoft word and I’m gonna give you the script”. And I got on there and God gave me the whole script for the music video. I wrote it in about 10 minutes right there on the spot. And the next thing you know we’ve go this powerful song “Walls”.

And God blessed me with the opportunity to work with Dave and Josh Moody from Lamon records. They produced and made this music video happen. The video tells a story about a man giving his life for his woman so she can live. And then you can watch this woman go through a lifetime of memories. And all the true joy and happiness that she had is stripped away by a tragic event. I won’t give away the ending but the listeners will see a message of hope at the end in spite of what has transpired.

John: It almost sounds like the story of Job.

Sean: It’s interesting you say that. I never thought about it in that fashion but it really is true. The word of God said God gives but God also takes away. While God desires to bless us and not curse us, Satan always comes around and tries to find ways to accuse you and find fault within the brethen. So when everything is taken away you have a choice. Do you go and continue to serve God or do you just give up and give into the lies. Suicide is nothing but a false vision bringing forth lies.

God’s word says God came to give life and give it more abundantly. The message we’re trying to convey in this video is a message of hope in a way people can understand and relate towards real life tragic events that do happen. And we can’t always explain why certain things happen. But the way to go about it is not to blame God and accuse Him because God loves us. So you just never know why certain things happen.

Regardless of your situation, Jesus loves you so much. You’re the apple of his eye. He doesn’t want to lose you. He wants to bless you. And in this music video you see that. He never leaves us but we push him out of the way by the decisions that we make. He is our life, He is our our way, He is our truth. And He is our love.

John: Now in the video you star in it along with a mutual friend of ours Jenn Gotzon (“God’s Country”, “Doonby”, “Alone yet not alone”). What was it like making the video?

Sean: That was the very first music video that I’ve ever done on that scale. It’s one of the most amazing things I’ve ever experienced. Jenn Gotzon is one of the most amazing actresses and woman of God that I have ever met. Her heart and passion for Jesus to move in the entertainment industry is like none I’ve ever seen. She had such an impact on people that were there. It was a life changing moment. I had an idea and a vision of what we wanted to do in this music video and the skill set that Jesus has blessed her with to play this particular role took it from like level 8 to level 25. She helped catapult it to a whole new area for the better.

The Spirit overall was incredible. We saw miracles on the set, It took us two full days of 12 hour shooting just to complete it. Jenn has a great heart and just a genuine person and I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again. I also had the opportunity to meet her husband Chris Armstrong, an amazing man of God who is doing great things (Chris directed the movie ‘God’s Country” which Jenn starrred in).

So yeah the music video was incredible and we believe it’s gonna affect lives all over the world for the better. I’ve had emails from people saying they had struggled with suicide or deep depression and some of the things they have said has been so encouraging.

John: This sounds like just the beginning for you. What are your future plans and goals?

Sean: Our main thing is we’re going to be doing these big promotional tours and looking to campaign with different organizations about warnings against suicide. We’ve had events at schools and colleges and speaking to students and giving them a message of hope. The next things then would be to get into the studio and record a full album.

John: Sean. thank you for your time. We will continue to pray for you and your ministry.

Sean: I appreciate that. It was a pleasure to talk with you. Thank you very much.

Check out the “Walls” music video on YouTube. You can purchase the song on iTunes.

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How To See Heaven (Book 1): Accessing Divine Secrets

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Spirit-Driven Success

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Biblical Principles, Natural Foods, and an Objective Plan for Living Beyond Organic.

Bestselling author Jordan Rubin uses a combination of Biblical insight and scientific findings in his latest work. The Maker’s Diet Revolution is a treasure-trove of valuable data regarding digestive diseases, stress related issues, allergies, toxic cleansing, and chronic fatigue.

Rubin relates his own battle with Crone’s disease as at age nineteen. This story also tells of his discovery of an eating plan that led to what became called the “Maker’s Diet.” As a result of the success of this life giving alternative food plan,

Rubin made a commitment to “transform the health of this nation and world one life at a time.” This has become his life mission.

The book is filled with health tips, food lists, sample eating plans, including tips for shopping and for dining out. Rubin also includes a sampling of balanced menus and recipes based on “Maker’s Diet Meals.” Throughout the book he calls attention to other diets, resources available and natural alternatives, including Garden of Life products.

I found the “revolutionary results” testimonies to be strong motivators. Rubin’s writing is informative, interesting, entertaining, and highly motivational. . I plan to resume my journey to health and wellness

The Maker’s Diet Revolution – The Ten Day Diet to Lose Weight and Detoxify Your Body, Mind, and Spirit is written for anyone who wants to improve their health or someone looking for a healthy effective short term plan to lose weight, or to begin a program designed for healthier living.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided for review purposes. The opinions expressed are my own.

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A Story of Finding Courage and Faith in a Time of Grief and Loss

It is about a life that left before it was lived, at first with a beating heart and soon a name, Alayna.  She was sung to and prayed for and her parents and grandparents were thrilled at the prospects of holding her and watching her grow up.  They anticipated little-girl ways, playing with her hands, softly cooing to her newly-discovered world, going to school, playing with her cousins and growing eventually and too soon into a lovely lady.

It was not to be so with Alayna.  She would never take her first breath outside her mother’s body.  She would die a few weeks before her scheduled arrival, fiercely loved and eagerly waited for by all of this wonderful family.

It is a remarkable happening when someone, caught in a perfect and multiple storm, is able to keep centered in reality while being crushed in the vortex of the swirling winds.  That someone was the grandmother, the mother of the mother, the author of these pages. This family rooted in faith and grounded in the truths of Scripture, stood firm in the face of tragedy, each one’s faith bolstering the others’.

One who has not walked through the loss of a loved one never quite understands the crosswinds of such a storm, the inner stirrings of a powerful love suddenly facing a dead end, multiplied when it is a mother who loses a child and, to increase the pain, bearing a dead child inside her.  Labor pains, normally accepted as promises of a new life, now stabbing reminders of a life ended too soon, nourished by a mother’s fierce instincts.

This is the story of a life that never lived, and yet baby Alayna will influence  an ever-widening crowd all the years of the future.  It is the story of a bold and daring young mother who never suspected her inner capacities to respond with such faith and fortitude that pleasingly stunned all around her in this saga.  But Amanda, that young mom, would walk out of the storm only to discover Cystic Fibrosis in herself, a feature of grief compounded.  But stand she did!

It is the story of a mother, Brenda, Amanda’s mother whose grief was escorted by her own helplessness to prevent the looming crises and all the while taking mental notes that would form this treatise the reader is holding right now.  Many, caught in the grip of similar losses and disappointments, will take heart from Brenda’s courage to produce this booklet.

It is the story of a family, brought together by tragedy which, when the clouds began to gather, would stand together, each making the other stronger and better.  Joe, father and grandfather, ever firm and encouraging in his unshaken faith and love.  Nick, the husband  and father showing what tenderness and thoughtful love are really about.

Life is a strange mixture of midnight and sunshine, grief and gladness, pain and delight, tragedy and triumph, the latter always winning out at the end of the day. The last verse of this otherwise sad song brings delight to all, heralding a new day. A new life is introduced into the world, Alayna’s cousin, Phoebe, born a few days afterward to Amanda’s brother, Matthew and Lisa, his wife.

Thank you, the Godson clan and thanks again, Brenda for giving us something we can touch and hold and remember, a story well told, a map through stormy days we will all need one day ourselves and cannot forget.

And a note from all of us who witnessed and walked together through the night: “Alayna Renee Wilson, we will see you later, a stunningly beautiful sight!

This book review was done by Jack Taylor.

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No More Sheets: Starting Over

by Dr. Juanita Bynum II

Not only about sex, No More Sheets also gives you the steps to take to break free from all addictions keeping you bound up, including drugs, toxic relationships, as well as mental, emotional, and physical slavery situations. You will discover answers to questions that you have been wondering about. Yes! There is a world of peace and love waiting for you-step into it today.

“Juanita Bynum’s clear message of sexual morality is one that is needed for those who have not always had someone to talk frankly about such issues. She removes the deep shame surrounding the issue by openly discussing her own path to victory.”
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Your Guide To Living Life Out Loud

by Dave Bell

“A powerful story that reminds us that we serve a powerful God. I commend Dave’s … inspirational message.”
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Life can be frantic, fleeting and full of challenges. It can also be a wonderful discovery, packed with adventure. Whatever your experience, there’s no doubt that it doesn’t come equipped with a step-by-step manual or an instant answer to each daily question. That’s where this book comes in.

Having faced some of life’s most daunting issues at an early age, Dave Bell reflects on his path so far and shares some practical insights that will help you plot your own course as you navigate your own unchartered territory. Focusing on the simple truth of God’s Word, this real, honest life-story invites us to take a deep breath, look ahead and begin to live every day to the full.

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Preventing The Miscarriage of Destiny

by Dr. Glen a. Staples

I am excited for you to break the seal and enter the inner sanctum of Dr. Glen A. Staples’ deepest thoughts and strengthen your womb of promise. There is no need to have a miscarriage of destiny when what is inside of you is so much greater than the obstacles around.
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Throughout your life, God orchestrates a birthing process, to help you deliver the greatness He has deposited within you. Preventing the Miscarriage of Destiny expertly explains how the physical conception, pregnancy, and birth of a child parallel the spiritual conception, pregnancy, and birth of your God-ordained destiny.

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In her book “Stop Waiting…Start Winning!” Dr. Teresa Hairston clearly defines ten essential principles for accomplishing your personal vision. Each power packed chapter presents an important principle, supporting scripture, thought provoking power quotes, practical information, valuable instruction, illustrative examples,and model prayers.

The material is systematically organized if four phases and skillfully developed in ten chapters making up the principles of: Positioning, preparation, publishing, perpetuation, process, patience, passion, productivity, and perseverance. I especially enjoyed her use of alliteration, her insights into Biblical studies, and the inspirational and motivational tenor of her writing. Throughout the book Hairston calls attention to the message of the Old Testament prophetical book of Habakkuk, as well as illustrations from other Old and New Testament writers.

Hairston establishes the importance of getting clarity in understanding where you are on the “Vision Continuum” and in the “Vision Model” which are basic concepts to accomplishing your vision. This is a book that “begs” to be read with your favorite highlighter at hand. The “power quotes” are worthy of concentrated study, memorizing, frequent review, and assimilation.

“Stop Waiting…Start Winning” is an important addition to the library of everyone seriously desirous of understanding, plotting, and accomplishing their personal dreams and Vision.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided for review purposes. The opinions expressed are my own.

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