Glimpses of Heaven: God's Gifts of Grace in Daily Life - Softcover

Rivera, Roela Victoria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692872442 ISBN 13: 9780692872444

Publisher: Gracenotes Creative Ministry, 2017

Synopsis

Gimpses of Heaven: God's Gifs of Grace in Daily Life

Life is amazingly full of God's grace both as a mystery and a miracle! The Scripture timelessly reveals that God's abiding grace is infinite and sufficient for all His creation from the beginning to the end of time! God's grace is present often in the most unexpected times and places through people and events in simple and spectacular ways!

As a woman of faith, Diaconal Minister and Mission Worker Roela Victoria Rivera presents her new inspirational book of devotions and prayers. She hopes to give you blessed opportunities to experience God's grace in many situations and conditions in life like glimpses of heaven on earth. Roela had mysterious experiences of seeing the beauty and glory of heaven and hearing the powerful voice of God three times ---- at age 10, at age 18 and again in 2002 when she had a near-death experience. Then, after a mild stroke in 2004, she lost her clear eyesight, but not her vision. Since then, even though she is legally blind, Roela has been steadfast in her faith and her covenant to fulfill God's Divine new plan, and purpose for her new life. In this new book, Roela hopes to continue to inspire many people and help them to deepen their faith and translate it into action: to learn to live the art of righteous and grateful living; and to enjoy and cherish the simple joys of life. This treasure book offers some inspiring and interesting faith stories, prayers and poetry written by this author with some testimonies by gifted friends and family. It also features Roela's selected water color paintings in the refreshing Oriental free style done before and after she became legally blind. Even with her vision challenge and physical limitations, Roela often travels with her husband Jun, who is her partner in life and ministry, service and witness, to share God's love, grace, hope, and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Some Book Endorsements:

• World Editor and Publisher of the Upper Room, Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Bryant remarks: "The ability to see is more than physical. In this book, Roela Rivera who is physically blind herself helps us to see what she has learned to see with the eye of the heart: God's presence when He feels absent, God's blessing ....... from unexpected quarters."
• Director Tommy Ward of Tennessee Conference, United Methodist Church interestingly says: "Roela Rivera may be legally blind, but the clarity of her sight is evident in every aspect of her life, especially in her writing about amazing grace of God. This book is not only a testimony to Roela's faith but, will be a blessing to yours."
• Rev. Larry Hollon, Former General Secretary of the United Methodist Communications has this to tell: "Roela Rivera is inspiring. She has turned her loss of sight into an unexpected source of inspiration and beauty. Her writing and art show that vision is greater that sight alone. She is a person of deep faith. Her story shows us that hope and creativity under God's guiding spirit, can overcome the darkness and bring light into the world."
• Rev. Dr. Fred Cloud had interesting reflections on this book: "It challenges readers to dig into their experiences of grace and to expand their perception and understanding of God's abiding grace in everyday life. It merits careful daily reading and reflection."

Finally, through this book, Roela invites you to join with her joy and excitement in experiencing the amazing grace of God that adds more meaning and purpose to your daily life! God bless you with loving grace, genuine peace, and pure joy!

About this title

About the Author

DR. MAXIMIANO JUN M. RIVERA He is a retired school administrator and educator who served as Vice-President and Campus Administrator at Makati University in the Philippines. He served as professorial lecturer of several colleges and universities there. He also served as Assistant Director and faculty member of Tennessee State University Honors Program in Nashville. He is a certified scientist specialist, inventor, and author of Educational Research books. He is a loving husband to Author Roela, devoted father of three children, and proud grandfather of five lovable grandchildren. He and Roela reside in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

MS. MARTHA ANN SPOTTSWOOD PILCHER A dedicated Christian woman, Ms. Pilcher, has served the United Methodist Church in various capacities as Director of Public Relations and Marketing at Scarritt-Bennett Center; as Manager of Public Relations and Interim Director of Public Relations at The United Methodist Publishing House; and Assistant Director of Development at Scarritt College in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a retired Coordinator of Volunteers for Book'em, a children's literacy non-profit organization. She is an active member of West End United Methodist Church where she helps produce theater plays for all ages. Martha Ann is a gifted writer-editor, and an artist in her own right. She and husband David reside in Nashville, Tennessee.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gracenotes Creative Ministry
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0692872442
• ISBN 13: 9780692872444
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 242
• Editor: Pilcher Martha Ann P