By Admin (Admin) on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 10:30 PM:
An inspirational book about a woman's spiritual journey living with chronic and life-threatening illness, including breast cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and interstitial cystitis. In it, the author shares that despite the enormous challenges of being sick, her faith has deepened as illness became the vehicle through which she found new purpose, meaning and joy in her life
Like getting 2 books-in-one, Grace for the Journey includes both the author's personal testimony as well as more that 400 Scriptures and 40 poetic prayers to give peace, comfort and encouragement during illness.
A valuable reading experience not only for those who are ill, but for caregivers and medical professionals.
For more information,or to order:
www.graceforthejourney.com
Thank you,
Elaine R. Sampson
By Admin (Admin) on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 10:30 PM:
Order free books here:
http://www.martyangelo.com/chaplains.htm
www.emediawire.com/releases/2006/1/emw339399.htm
Prison Evangelist Gives Inmates 20,000 Free Copies of Memoir about Drug Addiction, Incarceration & Recovery
With the release of his memoir, “Once Life Matters: A New Beginning,” prison evangelist Marty Angelo announced he is giving away 20,000 copies free-of-charge to prison inmates through their chaplains and rehab programs across the country. The book is a compelling, true account of how he overcame drugs, sex, alcohol and rock/ disco music and a prison sentence by the power of God.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2006 -- Christian prison evangelist Marty Angelo today announced the release of his memoir, “Once Life Matters: A New Beginning,” the gritty, true story of his life in the fast lane in the music business, caught up in drugs, sex, alcohol, rock 'n’ roll, and disco music, leading to a six-year sentence in prison for possession of cocaine and conspiracy to distribute. It is a powerful, life-changing account of Angelo’s delivery from addiction and self-destruction into a strong witness for Jesus Christ. Angelo will be giving away 20,000 copies of his book, free-of-charge to prison inmates through their chaplains and rehab programs across the country.
Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship, says, “From the glittering lights of the music industry to a prison cell and back now to serving the Lord, Marty’s story offers hope to all of us. It’s a terrific testimony to God’s redeeming grace."
http://www.martyangelo.com/book_endorsements.htm
Prior to his dramatic conversion to Christianity in 1981, Marty Angelo was an entertainment business entrepreneur for 20 years, mixing with music greats like the late Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Janis Joplin. As a personal manager for rock bands and a successful record promoter, his “Top Ten” disco record listings were regularly published in “Billboard” magazine. Voted one of the top 20 disco record promoters in the nation in the ‘70s, Angelo wrote, created and produced the popular late ‘70s show “Disco Step-by-Step,” the first television show dedicated to disco dance music. Angelo also promoted the major motion pictures “Saturday Night Fever,” “Thank God It’s Friday” and “Fame.”
http://www.martyangelo.com/biography.htm
Angelo recounts his tailspin into self-destruction in graphic, visceral, and unsentimental detail. His book “is a rollercoaster ride from the rock superstar spotlight to the prison jungle and then to higher ground,” says Jack “Murph the Surf” Murphy, formerly a notorious jewel thief and now a minister with Champions for Life Ministries. “Marty Angelo survived the front line madness of that music, drug, and prison world. He came out the other end of the psychedelic tunnel with a fascinating story of out-of-this world freedom,” Murphy adds.
http://www.martyangelo.com/book_foreword.htm
In 1980, Angelo’s world came to a turning point when he was arrested for possession of cocaine and intent to distribute, charges that potentially carried a maximum sentence of 60 years in prison. But just prior to being sentenced, Angelo found a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and was delivered from drugs. Sentenced for six years, he served two and a half years in federal prison and the rest of his time on parole. During his incarceration, he developed a heart for ministering to prisoners.
“Ultimately, my book isn't about me,” says Angelo. “It’s about Jesus Christ and how He willingly and faithfully pulled me out of a lifestyle that had little hope. I want to tell my story to help people understand that no matter how bad things might get, they can change and start with a clean slate. I believe God’s purpose for my life is to tell others what happened to me so they might find their way to Him,” says Angelo.
In the wake of recent controversy over the issue of embellishments and unverified facts in author James Frey’s best-selling book, “A Million Little Pieces,” Marty Angelo spoke out in support of Oprah Winfrey when she stood behind her remarks that Frey’s book had “redemptive” qualities. “When it comes to setting the record straight, Oprah Winfrey wins hands down,” says Angelo. “She did the right thing by bringing James Frey onto to her recent broadcast. She helped clear the air and impressed upon her audience the bottom line message of Frey’s book—that people don't have to be slave to substance abuse.”
http://www.martyangelo.com/book_press.htm
Published by Prison Impact Ministries, “Once Life Matters: A New Beginning” is part of the “70 x 7 Book Series” and single copies are available at www.martyangelo.com for a tax-deductible donation. All donations are used to print and distribute free books to prisoners and participants in substance abuse rehab programs.
Chaplains and rehab directors may order as many cases of books they need directly from Marty Angelo Ministries. There are 48 books to a case and are supplied free-of-charge including all shipping and handling costs. Please follow instructions on this web page:
http://www.martyangelo.com/chaplains.htm
About Marty Angelo
Currently a full time independent prison evangelist based in the Los Angeles area, Marty Angelo has served in ministry with Chuck Colson's "Prison Fellowship Ministries," with "Teen Challenge of Southern California," with "Faith Farm Ministries," and with the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County's Sheriff's "Drug Farm" boot camp program. For more information, please visit
www.martyangelo.com.
If you'd like to listen to the two interviews I recently did please check out these links:
http://www.drewmarshall.ca/listen.html - scroll down to March 18th
http://www.thedavidallenshow.com/audio/interview_with_marty_angelo_on_march_13_2006
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All orders are shipped via USPS Media Mail. Please allow at least 1 to 2 weeks for delivery.
Books ship free-of-charge only to U.S.A. facilities. All other countries need to first pay postage. Please contact ministry for international postage rates for your country.
Note to all outside ministries: Books are free-of-charge only to chaplains and/or rehab staff for inmates/residents and are shipped directly to the prison/jail/rehab in an official's name or the person placing the order.
If you are unable to submit this order via the internet please print out this page and send to:
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By Admin (Admin) on Monday, March 7, 2006 - 12:30 PM:
“Fiction can open doors that remain closed to all other avenues.”
Author Virginia Smith’s debut novel, JUST AS I AM, follows the madcap adventures of a purple-haired young woman with a pierced lip as she strives to take God’s love into her world. The story is “infused with the message of God’s love and acceptance for everyone who believes.” Free autographed copies may be available for your facility’s library. For more information, visit http://www.virginiasmith.org/id18.html
Review by Chaplain Imo Smith of the Washington Corrections Center for Women.
Virginia Smith's 'Just As I Am' is a thought provoking rendition of the initial journey of a radical young woman's conversion to Christianity.
The main character, Mayla Strong, resists the pressures to conform to the traditional expectations of mainstream Christianity. Mayla in personal appearance and behavior challenges spoken and unspoken expectations of change. As she determines how to remain true to herself Mayla must confront in herself how to make this experience practical in her relationships and interactions with others.
This novel is so engaging that one tends to forget that it is a work of fiction and not a personal autobiography. Offenders can relate to Mayla's inner struggle to be accepted for who she is today and resistant to being rejected for who she was in her past. Family members and friends of offenders can relate to Mayla's mother who confronts her own attitudes and realizes that it is not whether Mayla has purple hair or facial jewelry that reveals Mayla's true faith but instead how Mayla walks to the beat of God's drum in her life.