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In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God's kingdom.

The latest release from the author of Darkness: A Slave's Story, Doris: Return to the Slave Farm, and The Lilac Nurse! “You have no idea who you’re dealin’ with here. He wasn’t just a slave for a few years; he was a slave most of his life. We don’t even know half his story.” George Ambrose 'Sailor' Washington wasn't released from slavery on January 1, 1863, as were most other slaves in the United States. He spent many more years in involuntary servitude. The Slave is historical fiction about the Works Progress Administration's attempt to interview all remaining former slaves ...

The award-winning podcast Tell 'Em Steve Dave brings you four of the most righteous, grooviest tales of the flyest, dopest baadasssss albino bruthah that ever was and ever will be! From the creators of the Audible best-selling Fair-re-re Tale Theater, join us on an adventure through time and space.

Mahala: the Darkness Saga is the prequel to Darkness: A Slave's Story and the sixth book in that series. The latest addition to the saga takes us back to the beginning where Mahala's mother, Trini, is a young slave on a farm owned by an elderly couple, Ebenezer and Corabelle Smith. The Smiths have decided to free their slaves and gift their farm to them upon their deaths. Trini, her husband, Scotty, and the other slaves wait with mixed feelings as events unfold and change their somewhat comfortable lives forever. After her birth, Mahala is sold to Zeke and Mary Jennings, who raise her as ...

Jeff's method is not a "get rich quick" scheme. Instead, his insight and experience will help you to find, invest and grow your wealth with real estate.

The night world of Old Town, Portland, Oregon, has gone mad in the grip of gentrification, and at the center of it all is Lucky Supreme, a seedy tattoo parlor, whose proprietor is a street-bred artist with a unique approach to problem solving. Darby Holland has enough on his radar, but when some flash (tattoo artwork) stolen from him resurfaces in California, he can't help himself. His efforts to reclaim it set him on a dangerous path, dragging along his delightfully eccentric colleagues.

Tommy, the Wilson slave, is injured as he daydreams about the beautiful woman he met at Sunday Sermon the previous day. Facing the loss of his arm, his master calls upon a slave doctor and her beautiful nurse to heal him. Turmoil erupts in the otherwise simple 1850 Missouri farming community and murder becomes the focal point of their lives. Risking everything they have worked so hard to achieve, the doctor and nurse find the meaning of true love and human compassion. The question is: who is healing who in their shattered lives? Based on the author's research in slave narratives, The Lilac ...

Sometimes small acts of kindness lead to greater things. The author of Darkness: A Slave's Story and The Lilac Nurse brings to life a heartbreaking story of a young boy in 1937 Missouri. Jeff Nebeker-Johnson creates a poignant tale of suffering and survival. The United States Depression of the 1930s was a difficult period between two world wars. Americans from all walks of life found themselves without food, work and a clear future. Danny, an eleven-year-old boy, learns that because of his father's shrewd financial tactics, they survive well with food and money. But circumstances can change...

Time is up in Old Town. As the pace of gentrification reaches frenzy in Portland, Oregon, Darby Holland’s beloved tattoo parlor, Lucky Supreme, is destroyed by a bomb that ripped through an entire city block. Only a warning call from his favorite prostitute saved his life. Developers have been like wolves at the door of Dmitri (the drunken landlord) for the past few years, but this is different.

Join us as we explore how the Bible and history mix. Featuring author, teacher, and historian Rebekah Johnson, we will be going through the Bible chronologically and seeing how history aligns with it. From the creation week and the pre-flood world to the star of Bethlehem and beyond, we will have fun diving into it all.

A weekday radio program featuring the verse by verse Bible teaching of Pastor Jeff Johnson broadcasted throughout the United States and abroad.

Life is messy, faith can be complicated, and some struggles feel too big to say out loud—but true freedom is found in the light. Open Spaces Podcast is a place for honest conversations about the battles we often keep hidden, reminding us that we don’t have to fight alone. Hosted by Jeff and Jourdan Johnson, Open Spaces began with their own story—navigating the challenges of marriage, faith, and identity while learning what it means to follow Jesus with vulnerability. But this podcast isn’t just about them. It’s about creating a space where no topic is off-limits—grief, identity, ...

Livie Christiansen had been sick in bed for too long. The sixty-year-old, single woman was finding it too difficult to get back on her feet. At the suggestion of her sister, she reluctantly calls on Metro Services to deliver a temporary robot body. Livie transfers her consciousness into the metallic body and a new world opens up to her. She soon learns that the comfortable, secure world of 2070 is not what it seems. As Livie heads down the rabbit hole, she discovers that the world is a very sinister place indeed. Jeff Nebeker-Johnson, the author of Darkness: A Slave's Story, delivers his ...

A bookkeeper with a two-year college degree retires with more than five million dollars in his investment accounts. A renowned surgeon is shocked to discover that he doesn’t have enough to retire. Based on real people, the two stories in One Decade to Make Millions prove that anyone can retire wealthy and anyone can go broke.The only question is how much attention you decide to pay to your finances—and when you decide to start.

Music For The Last Couple is the story of a narcissistic physician who retires at the age of 65 after nearly 40 years in practice. Dr. Charles (Charlie) Randolph is a wealthy orthopedist who is finally able to enjoy the fruits of his labor. But who will enjoy them with him - his dutiful wife, or long-time girlfriend? The chaos created by Charlie touches the lives of everyone around him, but his retirement is plagued by health problems. Not even Charlie knows who will stay by his side through the last years of his life. Dr. Jeff Nebeker-Johnson is a full-time physician in Salt Lake City, ...

While social media has many benefits, it often serves as a breeding ground for divisiveness and hostility. Hidden behind our screens, we are often tempted to type things we would never say aloud. With wisdom from the Proverbs, Pastor Jeff Johnson offers five practical questions that can help us cultivate heavenly wisdom in our use of social media.

Midnight Rider Productions is a dark-web nightmare machine, headed by the one man who years ago drove Darby to hide in the seamy environs of Old Town and make his life there. But Darby left his own mark back in the day, and the shadowy head of production has a grudge to settle. Rider has found him at long last and plans to make an example of him.

With more than 70 million in the U.S. alone, baby boomers are the largest demographic on the planet. Many, however, find themselves bound by habits and pursuits that they no longer find satisfying. Feeling trapped and void of choices, baby boomers are looking for new paths to fulfillment and meaning. Addressing these needs, The Hourglass Solution identifies new and vibrant ways to get "unstuck." By redefining their choices, baby boomers can achieve a sense of renewal and greater purpose.

The infamous Deadbomb Bingo Ray is a high-level fixer in the City of Brotherly Love. He's the man you call when you've crossed the line into hopeless and there's no way back to anywhere. Three years have passed since Ray burned a hedge fund manager on behalf of a pool of retirees, and now the money man is back for revenge. While Ray unravels the plot and orchestrates some payback of his own, he unwittingly steps into the ultimate high-stakes game. Falling in love with the beautiful physicist trapped at the edge of the burn was just bad timing.

The Advisors Business Hour Podcast: The Heart & Hustle of Building a Great Advisory Business.We aim to empower financial advisors with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to build thriving practices that serve their clients exceptionally well while creatingsustainable success for themselves.Created by Jeff Mount, Financial Advisor & Growth Strategist, and hosted by Sherry Sarver Johnson, or BraveHeartsTV; this podcast is where financial advisors gain proven strategies, real-world stories, and ethical growth frameworks to scale with purpose and confidence.Through expert insights, ...