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In Every Generation An Account of Kings, Captivity, and the Faithfulness of God The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles are often overlooked. Their genealogies seem long. Their repetition of kings and events can appear familiar. Yet beneath the surface lies one of the most powerful theological narratives in Scripture. Chronicles is not merely history. It is perspective. It is God’s interpretation of a nation’s rise, decline, discipline, and restoration. In In Every Generation, Marvin McKenzie walks carefully through the account of Israel’s monarchy — from David’s establishment of the ...

This book is a personal account of what I have learned living with insulin resistance for more than twenty years. I was first told I was insulin resistant in 2005. Like many men, especially as we move past fifty, I was given little practical guidance beyond general warnings and broad recommendations. Over time, I learned that managing blood sugar is not simply about willpower, restriction, or chasing the latest diet trend. It is about understanding how the body actually responds to food, movement, stress, rest, and consistency—day after day, year after year. This book does not present a ...

Baptist Church HistoryA simple survey for anyone to understandLearn: The early history of Christian churchesTrace that history from the first century truth to early heresies The rise of universal church theologySee the destruction to Christian faith caused by the marriage of government and the church. The brave stand of faithful believersMontanist, Donatists, Paulicians and others stood through fiery trials to guarantee we have the pure Word of God todayAbout The AuthorMarvin McKenzie was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and became a believer at the age of eighteen. He has spent his...

Is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ really history—or is it treated differently because of what it implies? Every day, students, scholars, and readers accept the events of ancient history with little hesitation. Alexander the Great’s conquests, Julius Caesar’s campaigns, the rise of Rome, and the teachings of ancient philosophers are all considered settled facts—even though the evidence for them is often distant, fragmentary, and preserved only through copies made centuries later. Yet when the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is examined, the rules suddenly change. In If the ...

Diatomaceous Earth: Nature’s Silica Secret Exploring the History, Benefits, and Cautions of a Fascinating Natural Substance What if one of nature’s simplest substances held the potential to support your bones, strengthen your hair and nails, and gently detoxify your body? Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a fine, powdery substance made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. For centuries, it’s been used to keep grain stores pest-free, filter water, and clean surfaces. In recent decades, health enthusiasts have rediscovered DE for its rich silica content and its...

Broken Yet Beloved The Surprising Hope for Sinners Like Us: A Journey Through God’s Justice, Mercy, and the Cross We know we’re broken. We see it in the world around us—wars, injustice, addiction, betrayal. We see it in our own hearts—pride, lust, anger, secret sins we thought we’d buried long ago. And sometimes, we wonder: Could God really love someone like me? In Broken Yet Beloved, pastor and Bible teacher Marvin McKenzie offers a piercing yet hopeful look at humanity’s greatest problem—sin—and God’s breathtaking solution in Jesus Christ. This is not another shallow ...

You’ve messed up. Again. The guilt won’t let go. The shame won’t quiet down. And deep down, you’ve started to wonder: “What if I’ve gone too far for God to forgive me?” “What if I’m too broken for Him to want me back?” You’ve tried to clean up your life. You’ve promised to do better. But no matter how hard you try, the memories keep surfacing. The regret keeps whispering: God can’t love someone like you… right? But what if you’re wrong? What if your worst mistakes don’t have to define you forever? What if the God you think has walked away is still waiting—...

Money affects nearly every part of life—yet many Christians feel constant pressure, confusion, or frustration when it comes to finances. Bills arrive. Needs increase. Decisions feel urgent. And peace often feels just out of reach. In Buy the Book: Biblical Principles for Money, veteran pastor and Bible teacher Marvin McKenzie brings clarity where anxiety often reigns. Drawing directly from Scripture, this book does not promise wealth, shortcuts, or financial formulas. Instead, it offers something far more enduring: a biblical framework for handling money God’s way. This is not a ...

In The Baptist Foundation: Foundations for Faith and Practice, Marvin McKenzie presents a clear and concise study of the core beliefs that shape Baptist Christianity. This comprehensive resource delves into foundational doctrines, distinctives, and difficult theological topics central to the Baptist tradition. With clarity and biblical accuracy, the author equips readers with a deeper understanding of Baptist faith, making it an invaluable resource for pastors, students, and believers. The first section explores the central doctrines of Baptist faith, beginning with the authority of ...

Do you feel the tug-of-war between the flesh and the Spirit? Are you weary of striving in your own strength yet longing for true spiritual freedom? In The Flesh and the Spirit: Life and Liberty Through the Spirit of Christ, Marvin McKenzie invites you on a journey through Romans 8—one of the most powerful and liberating chapters in all of Scripture. With warmth, clarity, and pastoral insight born of decades of ministry, he explores the profound contrast between walking in the flesh and walking in the Spirit, and how every believer can experience victory in Christ. This isn’t a book for ...

Your Second Heart: How a Small Muscle Supports Whole-Body Health What if one overlooked muscle in your legs could change the way you feel—helping you boost circulation, protect your heart, balance blood sugar, and support long-term health? In Your Second Heart, Marvin McKenzie shares his personal journey of exploring the soleus muscle, often called the “second heart” for its vital role in returning blood from the lower body to the heart. After years of navigating insulin resistance, fibromyalgia symptoms, and caregiving for his wife through cancer and osteoporosis, Marvin set out to ...

God Meant It for Good: It’s About God, Second Edition A Journey Through Genesis: God’s Plan, God’s Glory, God’s Goodness By Marvin McKenzie Discover how Genesis—God’s Book of Beginnings—still speaks powerfully today. In this compelling second edition of It’s About God, Pastor Marvin McKenzie takes you on a chapter-by-chapter journey through the book of Genesis, drawing timeless lessons that showcase the sovereignty, goodness, and glory of God in every human story. Now titled God Meant It for Good, this revised and expanded edition offers deeper insight, a smoother reading ...

Book of Acts: Supernatural Christianity is Normal Christianity (Revised & Expanded Edition) By Marvin McKenzie What if the miraculous, Spirit-led life we read about in the Book of Acts wasn’t the exception—but the example? This revised and expanded edition of Supernatural Christianity is Normal Christianity offers a fresh, readable walk through the Book of Acts—designed not for scholars, but for faithful believers hungry for deeper truth and spiritual fire. Drawing from decades of preaching and pastoral ministry, Pastor Marvin McKenzie explores Acts one chapter at a time, showing how ...

A story of courage, faith, and the everyday battles every young believer faces. Twelve-year-old Caleb Turner never imagined that ordinary days could hide extraordinary battles. But when strange thoughts, sudden pressures, and unexpected fears begin interrupting his week, Caleb discovers a truth his family has known all along: the Christian life is a real war, and the battlefield is often the heart and mind. In this engaging children’s novella, Marvin McKenzie brings the truths of spiritual warfare to a level young readers can understand. Through simple storytelling and relatable moments ...

Amazing Stories of the Bible — God’s Power in Ordinary Lives! ✨ Bring the Bible to life for your elementary students with this exciting new Sunday School curriculum from Marvin McKenzie, Republic WA! This 12-lesson series is packed with easy-to-teach stories, powerful truths, teacher devotions, word-for-word lesson scripts, games, crafts, and reproducible coloring visuals. Each lesson highlights one unforgettable truth: God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things! Included Lessons: The Little Guy with a Big Job (Gideon) He’s No Hercules (Samson) Facing Down Goliath (David) ...

This book is an attempt to reconcile each of the prophets with the time in which they lived, the kings who were on the throne and their contemporaries in the ministry. The book concludes with a more extensive look at the final three prophets and their relationship to the doctrine of the coming Messiah. When did prophet Isaiah live? Did other Bible prophets live at the same time as Jeremiah? Which prophets lived in the northern kingdom of Israel? The major and minor prophets of the Old Testament may be some of the most difficult books of the Bible to understand. The prophesies themselves are...

This is ta fictional series framed around the War for American Independence. The Black Robed Regiment was the unofficial title for those pastors who left their pastoral duties, for a time, to serve as chaplains in the war. This series spins off of that and builds a story around Pastor Billy Stonecipher. The series is based on my limited knowledge of the period, my imagination and the help of ChatGPT 3.5, Filmora 13 and DiffusionBee for graphics.

Sweet Control How Cloves Help Balance Blood Sugar Naturally Discover the power of a simple spice with a long history—cloves—and their potential to support healthy blood sugar levels. Whether you’re managing prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or just want to maintain balanced energy, this concise guide explores the latest scientific research and practical ways to include cloves in your daily routine. Inside, you’ll learn: What blood sugar really is and why balance matters The active compounds in cloves and how they work Safe, research-backed dosages and methods of use How to track your ...

Belong: The Beauty and Necessity of the Local Church – How the Bible Defines the Church What is the church? Is it a building? A global network of believers? Or is it something far more specific—and far more vital—to the heart of God? For centuries, Christians have wrestled with these questions. Many today see the church as optional, outdated, or merely symbolic. But Scripture paints a very different picture: the church is God’s chosen instrument for reaching the world, the bride of Christ, and the place where believers are called to grow, serve, and stand together for truth. In this...

Fools, Friends, and Faith: Proverbs for Teens A Series of Sunday School Lessons for Teachers of Teens What if your Sunday School class could go beyond simply filling time and actually shape the hearts of teenagers for life? The book of Proverbs is God’s textbook on wisdom, filled with vivid character portraits that speak directly to the challenges young people face. Fools, Friends, and Faith: Proverbs for Teens equips teachers with ready-to-use lessons that apply Proverbs’ timeless truths to today’s teen struggles — peer pressure, choices, purity, diligence, pride, and the fear of ...