The Theocentric Publishing Group

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 New book release:  Digging for Treasure in the Dark, by Ann Varnum, ISBN 9780983244165, 218 pages, published by Theocentric Publishing Group. 

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"Finding God's blessings in the midst of deep despair and trials" summarizes the heart of this book. Each story included features an individual who has experienced various types of tragic circumstances, who ultimately discovers God's blessings in the midst of their most difficult experiences. In every incident, God works to bring about good in the face of unbelievable tragedies. There is always the "blessed afterwards" of these trials of darkness. Just as gold and silver are found in the deepest places in the earth, so, too, are God's secret treasures that He allows each sorrowing child to discover as they dig into His word and find joy in His Presence. No matter what a person is going through right now, there is always hope in God. He delights in surprising His children when they put all of their hope and trust in Him.

In her forward, Ann said: "Since I know first hand what disappointment and pain can bring, I also believe that God can bring good out of all our trials. The stories in this book will touch the heartbeat of every person, because suffering is part of the Christian life. God always uses trials to strengthen the character and spiritual life of the believer. There are twenty-seven stories that describe physical, mental, emotional, and financial suffering. However, they all end with God's touch in their lives. Every story is about God's love, as St. Augustine said: 'God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.' "

Charlie Monk, the ‘Honorary Mayor of Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee said this book is “Ann’s way of letting you know that you are never alone.”  Jeannie St. John Taylor, author and illustrator, said, “you’ll be convinced of the power of our Almighty God, and you’ll know he loves YOU.”   

Ann Varnum is married to Jerome Varnum and the couple has three children and six grandchildren.  Ann teaches an Intercessory Prayer Class at Calvary Baptist church.  She is a graduate of Huntingdon College and did her graduate work at Auburn University.  For 37 years, Ann hosted a TV talk show on WTVY until the end of May 2011. She now hosts "Moms Every Day" at the station.

Ann Varnum is a freelance writer, a published author, and an inspirational speaker.  She and her sister, Martha Lavallet, co-authored two Field O' Dreams Farm Cookbooks.  Her "Sunny Side Up, An Inside Look at Early Morning TV" on her memoirs of hosting a television talk show has been a best seller in the southeast region.  Ann's book, "Experiencing Spiritual Encouragement" is a collection of her devotionals that have been printed in the "Dothan Eagle".

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Making Godly Choices, By Martin Murphy and James Vickery, ISBN 97809832441127

"Making Godly Choices" is an exposition of Scripture.  It was written so Christians might have a better understanding of the Ten Commandments and therefore help them make godly choices.  Two chapters introduce the basic concepts of moral law.  Ten chapters cover the Ten Commandments and the last four chapters illustrate from Scripture examples of some men making ungodly choices and others making godly choices.  Sue Thielke, President of Framework Productions, said "Making Godly Choices" points out that many churches today have made the Law a relic of the past and favor a Gospel that is user-friendly...So user-friendly that we have forgotten every choice we make should be a godly choice.

Making Godly Choices Book Review 

After reading “Making Godly Choices” I was inspired.  To read it again!  I now re-evaluate the choices I make everyday and no longer ask myself what the word of God says.  Martin Murphy and James Vickery have answered that question and more.  Intelligently written and easy to understand, “Making Godly Choices” is a must read!

Bob Lee

Author, One Two See