Essence Publishing: 455 books

God has planted a dream, a promise, a hope, within each of us, but for many, that promise has yet to be realized. For many, it seems the closer they get to their promise, the worse things become with one obstacle after another slamming against them.   The cone that forms around a jet...

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can help others with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV) As I share an intimate part of...

"May this book be as inspiring to those who read it as the Lord Jesus is to she who wrote it." —Barry Brooks, Manchester, England "I have had the honour of being Ethel’s pastor for the last sixteen years. She is a lady of excellence! Ethel has lived through joys and...

Having been involved in ministry all my life as a missionary, in many different countries and a pastor, I have had the opportunity to witness the Holy Spirit grace people with a variety of wonderful gifts.  Linda Beebe is one of those examples.  When she brings forward a Word from the Lord,...

“These poems are both Scriptural and personal, born of the carpenter’s own faith journey. To the reader, they feel real and immediate.The rhythms of the poetry make it particularly suitable for reading aloud. Even on a first reading, I found myself marking a selection for a Good Friday worship...

Autobiography of Mel Cuthbert This book is the captivating real-life story of God’s work in the most dynamic mission field in the world, the human heart. Mel’s story combines heart-crushing hurt and adrenaline-pumping hope as God shapes a man to be His fruitful servant. I was in Brazil...

Cal Morgan’s biography of Pastor F.G. Bursey gives us a glimpse into an era of early Pentecostalism in Newfoundland that still lives in many hearts today. Readers of past generations will identify with the spiritual passion of a great man of God and the present generations will be challenged by...

Linda Terry is a retired educator who has enjoyed working with children for more than forty years. As an army wife she moved often and thus experienced teaching in school districts as diverse as Prince George, Virginia, and Fairbanks, Alaska.  Mrs. Terry has served as a member of the board of directors...

Adversity comes to all of us.  It’s an unwelcome visitor. It’s intrusive. We try to ignore it. We run from it. We turn from it like a cold, harsh wind chafing our faces. Yet, inevitably we must come to embrace difficulties for they are part and parcel of God’s ultimate design for...

They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 KJV) Because the devil comes to steal, to kill and to destroy does not mean that he will. Coming to do something...

The young Robert Birch wrote in a missionary book:         I will not follow the beaten path;         I will go where there is no path         And leave a trail. Read about the trail he left, this quiet...

Pack your bags! These exciting real life stories will stir your heart and move you to want to meet the needs of the sick, poor and hurting in Mongolia. More importantly, it will teach you the innovative and effective techniques used by Medical Education International to introduce people to the Great...

Ari is a longtime believer in the Christian faith. She is married with three children and three grandchildren. Ari loves working in her church and spending time with family and friends. She loves traveling the world to many exotic places. She has numerous hobbies and talents that she is willing to...

Historians claimed that the early Fijians adopted cannibalism from their long voyage at sea. The lack of adequate nutrition forced these sailors to consume the dead in order to survive. When they landed in Fiji, this practice of anthropophagy/cannibalism became part of the Fijian diet. A WARNING...