A Disciple's Journey
The Amazing Adventures of Poly,
the Amazon Parrot
the Amazon Parrot
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Coming Soon
Book 1
When Christmas Comes Twice by QuillPen |
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INTRODUCTION
Everyone loves an adventure, but sometimes we get more than we bargained for. Such is the case with Poly, a teenage Amazon parrot, who finds himself suddenly transported into a different world by a mysterious eagle named Amer. He is taken from one adventure to another, each with its own friendships, learning opportunities, and dangers. When Christmas Comes Twice begins with a warm Christmas story reminiscent of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” but with its own special charm. Sam, a six-year-old boy who never knew his dad, receives Poly as a Christmas gift. They become bonded as lifelong friends. The last chapter picks up where the second one ends with an amazing sequence of events that leaves Poly with a wonderful surprise and Sam’s mom with a Christmas gift that Sam could never have afforded.
The middle chapters chronicle Poly’s earlier adventures made possible by Amer, the eagle that came out of the blue. Poly first learns valuable life lessons as he encounters friends and foes in the Parrot Jungle. He is then taken to the Cloud School of Higher Learning where he learns to combine knowledge and faith to survive when he is tested through the Great Fall.
When Christmas Comes Twice is intended to be the first book in a trilogy and sets the stage for a spectacular future for both Poly and Sam. In Pathway to the Throne and “Come Up Higher,” both Sam and Poly encounter the Great One and discover their lives have a far greater purpose than they could ever have imagined. The Amazing Adventures of Poly, the Amazon Parrot combines learning life lessons with adventure and is suitable for most children and adults.
Everyone loves an adventure, but sometimes we get more than we bargained for. Such is the case with Poly, a teenage Amazon parrot, who finds himself suddenly transported into a different world by a mysterious eagle named Amer. He is taken from one adventure to another, each with its own friendships, learning opportunities, and dangers. When Christmas Comes Twice begins with a warm Christmas story reminiscent of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” but with its own special charm. Sam, a six-year-old boy who never knew his dad, receives Poly as a Christmas gift. They become bonded as lifelong friends. The last chapter picks up where the second one ends with an amazing sequence of events that leaves Poly with a wonderful surprise and Sam’s mom with a Christmas gift that Sam could never have afforded.
The middle chapters chronicle Poly’s earlier adventures made possible by Amer, the eagle that came out of the blue. Poly first learns valuable life lessons as he encounters friends and foes in the Parrot Jungle. He is then taken to the Cloud School of Higher Learning where he learns to combine knowledge and faith to survive when he is tested through the Great Fall.
When Christmas Comes Twice is intended to be the first book in a trilogy and sets the stage for a spectacular future for both Poly and Sam. In Pathway to the Throne and “Come Up Higher,” both Sam and Poly encounter the Great One and discover their lives have a far greater purpose than they could ever have imagined. The Amazing Adventures of Poly, the Amazon Parrot combines learning life lessons with adventure and is suitable for most children and adults.
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Table of Contents
Chapter Dedication Introduction H ow to Track Your Progress Are You Ready for the Journey? 1 What Does God Really Want? Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 1 2 The Goal: How to Enjoy a Fulfilling Relationship with God Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 2 3 Where Do You Start? With a Manger in your Heart! Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 3 The Heart of the Problem Is the Problem of the Heart 4 Who Is the Prodigal? Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 4 5 Fence Straddlers Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 5 6 Circumcising Our Hearts Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 6 7 Let God Be Your Heart Surgeon Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 7 Overcoming Our Worldly Culture 8 Living in a Moral Free-fall Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 8 9 Bubble Realities Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 9 10 Overcoming Distractions and Goal Setting Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 10 11 Passive Adam or Proactive Jesus? Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 11 12 We Each Need a Vision of God to Endure Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 12 Overcoming Resistance from the Dark Side 13 Recognizing Your Enemies Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 13 14 How to Fight the Good Fight and Overcome Your Enemies Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 14 Overcoming the Pull of the Flesh 15 Your Focus Factor Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 15 16 The Importance of Discipline Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 16 17 Overcoming Inertia and Goal Setting Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 17 18 Maintaining Your Balance Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 18 Help from High Places 19 God’s Law and Grace Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 19 20 Checking Your Progress Through the Beatitudes Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 20 21 Your Pearl of Great Price Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 21 22 Your Valley of Dry Bones Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 22 Destined to Reign with the King 23 A Bride for the King Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 23 24 Ruling with Jesus Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 24 25 Conclusion: He Is Worth It and So Are You! Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 25 Looking Back and Moving Forward 26 Rejoicing in your Progress and Suggestions for Moving Forward Pray, Study, Meditate, and Do - Chapter 26 Appendix How I Became a Christian |
Do you hunger for a deeper relationship with God? Would you like Jesus to transform your life? This book provides a catalyst and a roadmap to help fulfill these desires.
Starting with inspiring devotionals, A Disciple’s Journey provides probing questions and Scripture studies to motivate and encourage a partnership between you and the Holy Spirit. In this partnership, you will undergo a godly transformation through developing character traits encouraged by the Lord. Through these twenty-six devotional studies, you can discover how to implement permanent changes throughout your life. This devotional may be completed in a year, allowing twenty-one days to establish each new habit discussed within. Discover how God intends to satisfy your deepest desires through a relationship with Him. Learn about the prerequisites for starting a brand new life with God and how to walk by faith. There are so many wonderful topics to learn more about such as how to identify and overcome your enemies as a Christian, God’s provisions and how to use them, God’s purpose in trials, and His ultimate goal of preparing us to reign with Christ as His Bride. Through A Disciple’s Journey discover how truly great a partnership with the Holy Spirit can be. What others are saying about A Disciple’s Journey I have known John Leach for over the past thirty some years. He has a deep faith in God with a compassionate heart for the “lost souls” who do not know Christ as their Savior. His love for God Is evident in all his writings and other Christian endeavors. A Disciple’s Journey provides a fascinating read for those who are seeking a closer relationship with God through loving service and fellowship with other human beings. This book is unique in that it serves as a serious study for those who want to become a real disciple of Christ. Through practical every-day life examples, including his own, and through Biblical teachings, the reader is encouraged to pursue an intimate walk with God. True discipleship requires Christ-followers to have a genuine desire and commitment to love God fully and completely rather than being content with a watered-down, luke-warm attitude towards Christianity. As a devotional, “A Disciple’s Journey” is a must read for those desiring to be a true disciple and a follower of Christ. It beautifully provides a systematic approach to study Scriptures relevant to Christian discipleship with adequate resources and references. It also offers viable options for the reader to help them work through this devotional with leisure and ease, at their own pace. Moreover, for young people, and particularly, for those seeking a Godly marriage, John’s book will undoubtedly serve as an excellent resource. It is with great pleasure that I recommend this book for anyone who has a heart for God and a desire to become a true disciple and a follower of Christ. Dr. George Kurian Christian Counselor, Evangelist, Retired Pastor Crossroads Counseling Ministries Inc. (Bowie, MD) As a young, on-staff minister I asked my senior pastor how I could best accelerate my walk with the Lord. At that time he suggested different authors with different strengths that I should study separately to increase my understanding of the different aspects of my walk with Jesus. John Leach has written a concise, yet comprehensive manual in one volume that answers the questions I asked of my pastor years ago. It arms us with the tools of the Scriptures that I have found to be most helpful in each stage of my life. He also tells us of the obstacles we will encounter along the way. He encourages us that Jesus will bring us through every trial. A strong practical life-changing book. Fred Patete Retired Minister (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) I'm up to chapter 2 so I still have a long way to go. I really appreciated Chapter 1 "What Does God Really Want?" because it invites me, (the reader) to honestly consider what I want/desire and then search the Scriptures to discover what God wants/desires for/of me and compare the two lists to see if there is any overlap. This is a worthwhile exercise because unfortunately western Christianity has often given the message that all God wants/requires of us is to "pray a sinner's prayer" but Jesus wants to be both our Savior AND Lord. Jesus wants us to demonstrate our faith and love for Him through our submission and obedience to Him: "Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them." (John 14:21) Steve Tuck Australian Pastor (Chess.com) This is a "Lifestyle" Devotional Guide and MUCH more. This book is a remarkable devotional fount of wisdom. What a great gift for any person seeking a deeper walk with Jesus Christ. Every writer has a voice that comes through in their writing. However; the author of this book emboldens the reader to recognize not his voice, but the voice of the Holy Spirit. If you are seeking a journey into intimacy with the only true God...this is a good place to start. Read it and pass it forward to another sojourner. Kenneth Mack Entrepreneur, Prophetically Gifted Teacher, Author (North Carolina) Powerful tool to settle your Soul! Very well presented with a practical, concrete approach to help anyone seeking to find meaning in this life. As a Believer, you will find this book to be a powerful tool to strengthen your walk with God. As a non-Believer, you will find yourself wanting to know more about the Christian Faith & be glad you invested your time. Bonnie R. City Planner, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Professional (Brandon, Florida) I highly recommend this wonderful book/journal. Taking the time to read, research, and take notes on the lessons provides tremendous personal growth. It is written in such a personal way that I can relate to the author and appreciate his insights. I think, too, that it's a book that I will refer to and review for many years. Jim Kay Real Estate Professional (Litchfield Beach, South Carolina) Outstanding devotional! John Leach is a gifted writer who understands God’s heart. I love how he personalizes the Gospel to our relationship to the Father. Here it is the reader searching his heart to find out what is important in his or her life and what the priorities are in their life. There is very little teaching today on becoming a disciple, unfortunately, and even less on the cost of being one. His book will go a long way in correcting that problem. I love the questions he asks. They make you think and examine your own life. SweetPeaBuddy (“Paco”) (Chess.com) Christian leader and devotional writer VERY good work! This could be used as a guideline for spiritual growth step by step. wsswan (Sam–USA) (Chess.com) Seasoned Prayer Warrior and Minister Very well done. I can just imagine how many lives this will touch. LHCSaraB (Sara–USA) (Chess.com) On-fire Young Christian Se ve que será un libro de mucha bendición. Translation: You can see it will be a book of great blessing. perrodelhoyo (David De Las Heras Saldaña) Evangelist on Chess.com (Mexico) |