Mike Weaver, lead singer of Big Daddy Weave, shares from personal experience how when all we can see is our struggles and failures, God reminds us of who we are. . . . His children. Loved. Set free. Redeemed. I Am Redeemed is an open book of Mike Weaver's life, bringing into the light everything from his battle with self-hatred to the near death of his brother and bandmate, who ultimately had both feet amputated to save his life. Mike shares the lessons learned in the loss of his father and dealing with the spirit of suicide within his band, Big Daddy Weave. At the lowest of lows, with Mike feeling rejected and alone, God broke through to speak truth and life into him. Thankful for God's plan and timing and methods, he is especially grateful for the new identity Jesus had paid for on the cross. In spite of his faults and failures, Mike learned that only God can take the stuff you hate about yourself and use it to reach people. Through the million-selling song "Redeemed" and now the powerful story behind it, as well as inspiration from Scripture, you will be encouraged to embrace God's redeeming grace so you, too, have the opportunity to be beautiful offerings to the Lord.

What the devil intended for harm, God can use for good. Your bruises, wounds, and scars are not wasted. He has a plan for you. A plan to bless and prosper you. The only hang-up is you! What would you say if I told you that today could be the day of your redemption? Regardless what you have been through. Regardless what you have done. Regardless how far you have drifted, or how long you have been gone. Take heart! God still loves you. He isn't angry with you-he loves you! Would you like to know the best part? He wants you back! The Bible tells us that God misses you. He grieves over you. And he is willing to do whatever it takes to get you back. He simply waits for your reply. I Am Redeemed is a six-week study into the heart of God. Whether you use this book for individual or group study, I applaud you for simply reaching out by faith. Your redemption is within your grasp. God has already taken the first step. While we were still sinners, God sent his only son, Jesus, to be a sacrifice for your sins. In doing this, he showed all of creation the full extent of his love for us. It is your turn now. What will it be?

Born to a family but claimed by orphanages, I was lost before I could speak.I wrote this book in hopes of enlightening those willing to listen. There are so many different things and personas to base identity on or find identity in. Let us be vigilant in preparing our children for their purpose in life starting from birth, by being our best selves for them to watch.

The Bible condemns drunkenness and alcohol abuse but makes no specific reference to drug abuse, eating disorders, workaholics, or most other addictions that concern us today. In many societies, thousands of individuals are addicted to alcohol, drugs, television, compulsive spending, sexual immorality, smoking, overeating and a host of other behaviors. An addiction is anything or a behavior that is habitual, repetitious and difficult or impossible to control. Usually the addiction brings short-term pleasure, but there may be long-term consequences in terms of ones health and welfare. Addictions tend to be progressive conditions that slowly exert more and more power and control over the individual. As people move from infancy toward maturity, they travel through developmental periods in which people have somewhat similar characteristics. Each individual advances through various stages in life-all distinctly different-to maturity. The infant stage differs greatly from the junior high, but both contribute to the total development in the life span of the individual. For the Christian there are two aspects of personality developments. One relates to the natural human personality and the other is the Christian personality. Personality, in the natural human sense, is a term describing the total of what people are physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually. It includes every aspect and area of life. From birth personality is influenced and molded by many forces, heredity and environment being the major forces. Within the environment, mainly family, school, church, peer group and society influence a person. Subsequent, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual structure is built upon the foundation of early childhood. Growth and development are not synonymous terms. Growth means to increase in size, function and complexity up to maturity. Development implies change over time in structure, thought and behavior caused by biological and environmental influences. As the individual experience the human development from birth to adulthood, the addicted too must endure to achieve redemption from the bondage of sin for God always takes us back to the root of the situation. Thereby, the elementary stage is evident when one begins Gods process of redemption. God planned our Redemption. His Son and the Holy Spirit executed it. This redemption demonstrated the eternal defeat of Satan. Jesus stripped him of his authority and dominion after He had paid the penalty of mans transgression.

An authentic southern Gospel ballad framing a joy-filled celebration of redemption.

The book is primarily about Alex and his friend Sarah. They began dating in high school and continued into University. They were married after their second year at University. Sarah's father was a Christian minister who gave Alex excellent advice about growing to adulthood. He encouraged Alex to become a minister. Alex was from a family that could not afford any expense for University. He joined an Army Reserve Company to earn some money for family and education expenses. During one combat mission in Afghanistan he was captured and spent eleven months in a Muslim POW camp. That event caused extreme emotional confusion for him and his relationship with God. His path to redemption with God brought issues that could be helpful to others who really seek a relationship with God. It also discusses issues that others might find helpful during their journey through Jesus to God.