Christian Apologetics

Many people consider themselves Christians but are not sure they’re going to heaven. Do you know how to help them, how to answer their questions, how to pray for them as well as how to pray with them so they will know how God really forgives, not how they think He does? Always Ready features dozens of examples of real people who have been led out of their confusion to genuine faith in Christ. “More than ever, pastors and serious Christian lay people need the message and challenge of this book. It flows easily from the heart and life of one who has walked the pathway of following the mandate of Jesus to take His message to the hurting, the sick, the wounded, the lonely, the confused of this world. It will send a sensitive pastor to his knees to ask God for a burning heart, and he will share that with the flock committed to his care. Ronald Hotrum has spoken his heart...a heart that has lived every moment of this Christ-honoring record.” —Robert L. Morris Professor, Greek, Bible, biblical and pastoral theology Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana “I recommend this book to every Christian who is seriously interested in sharing their faith with pre-Christians and making a difference in Kingdom expansion. The book, Are You Ready? is, by far, the most helpful one I have read on how to pray and the need to clearly understand and articulate forgiveness. Pastor Hotrum’s personal stories and experiences of leading people to Christ will keep you motivated to read more. This book is a simple treasure in assisting the Church to more effectively bring in the Harvest!” —Dr. J. Dale Erbele Director of Harvest Ministries of the Evangelical Church

Making a living on the Bering Sea is hard enough, but throw love into the equation, and things can blow into a hurricane. Senior Chief Dean &‘Jake' Jacobson loves his job as a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. Saving lives is the second best thing he could ever do. The first is loving Phil &‘Rhody' Rhodes. Phil is a third generation crabber who fishes the Bering Sea. Being gay and in love with Dean isn't something he talks about, especially not with the six men he lives with on the Angela Kayla for weeks on end. But he's been happy with his life. Until one day the Bering Sea reminds them that she is a dangerous place to work. As her icy waters surround them, they discover one truth. Dean and Phil must always be ready to love each other because life can be taken so easily when one works on the sea.

Subject: Damon Craig, Coast Guard lieutenant Current Status: Always ready for action—of any kind! Mission: Patrol his territory with vigilance. Arrest drug runners. Obstacle: Lacey Sutherland. Irresistibly sexy. Potential smuggling suspect? Damon is accustomed to being on the lookout for illegal activity on his watch, though it's not every day he suspects a gorgeous woman. Still, when Lacey suddenly appears at the Puerto Rico bar Damon's staked out, to meet a suspected smuggler, Damon's guard is up. Unfortunately, so is his libido—way up! Lacey is up to something, and Damon's determined to uncover all her dark secrets. He's also quite ready to uncover Lacey herself. One mysterious inch at a time…

The U.S. Coast Guard's motto, Semper Paratus, translates to "Always Ready," which is the code by which thousands of men and women have lived and died. The U.S. Coast Guard conducts maritime security, safety, homeland security, military duties in time of war, ice operations, and many other duties that sometimes go unnoticed. In an average day, there are 109 search and rescue missions and 10 lives are saved. This book covers the fascinating history of this branch of the military, providing information on various duties, and discuss how the U.S. Coast Guard has changed since September 11, 2001.

The story of a young boy from the south side of Chicago in the 1850s who joins the Illinois Seventh Volunteer Infantry at the outbreak of the Civil War with his Henry Rifle.