Best Christian Author Nominees 2023

    The Circle of Fire

In the early hours of March 7, 1999, Justina Page's life changed forever when a four-alarm house fire ravaged and destroyed her family's home. In the aftermath, in addition to the heartbreaking loss of one of her 22-month-old twin boys, Justina and her husband had to cope with the physical injuries left behind on both her and their surviving son.

The Circle of Fire chronicles the author's journey through overcoming the devastating consequences of this catastrophic event. Justina's is a journey of discovering that personal tragedy is not a life sentence to despair, anger, and continual pain and suffering. Instead, it is a discovery of how something positive can be salvaged from every agonizing experience, even when your faith has truly been tried by fire.

Secret Shame

Finding Freedom From Your Past!

SHAME is a five-letter word that can drive anyone to the end of their rope, but God can provide a double portion of love and understanding for anyone looking to move beyond.

Angel Murchison shares her journey of overcoming personal trauma, the shame following a hidden abortion, and life's intimidating obstacles. The reality of her story will strengthen anyone's faith in God, as she shows the truth of His Word and His promises. Outlining essential elements of grief recovery, while also celebrating the return of joy after the pain of trauma, Secret Shame will bring anyone recovering from the realities of abortion to the healing waters of Jesus Christ.

By leaning on the promises of God that are free and available to everyone. Angel Murchison confirms it is possible to heal from the burdens of shame, trauma, self loathing and self condemnation that appear after an abortion.

 Love Stories from Messiah

In every human heart, there is a hunger for God, a deep-seated desire, an unquenchable thirst to know that He exists and that He loves us. Love Stories from Messiah contains a unique collection of thirty-one impactful stories and is an adventure of the heart. Rick Heller’s inspired writing gives us a glimpse of the love of Jesus (Yeshua) the Messiah through the eyes of various people. Contained in its pages is a journey ranging through time and space. From the ancient Roman Empire, meet Marcus Vesalius Casper, a Centurion focused on matters of ambition, honor and dignity, in “Status.” “Dry Bones” is set in the Old West of the 1860’s. Come to know a bad, bad man, Jesse Jr., whose actions and schemes brought a town to ruin, exposing a secret heart of darkness. Then there is the haunting story of “The Lily,” a beautiful young woman who brings the Lord’s light of hope into the most horrific of circumstances. You must read “The Letter,” a captivating story set in the midst of a post-rapture world. Can a departed saint still have her most fervent prayer answered? Meet Rajiv, a man with the power to see what others cannot. What happens when he uses that power on a common ordinary girl? The answer can be found in “Rajiv the Fool.” These inspired stories and many others are awaiting you. This is a book that you truly will not want to put down. Love Stories from Messiah is a series of volumes, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates and announcements on Rick’s website at rickhellerministries.com. 

Divine "Carriers" and "Incubators" of God's Glory

 This work was inspired to ignite and encourage those who are seeking their place and purpose in the Kingdom of God! The Holy Spirit’s illumination of this powerful, prophetic revelation will leave you refreshed, renewed, and transformed! Be ready to be lifted to new realms of thinking and activation. Dr. Daphne Burleson presents a fresh and anointed picture of how precious we are to God and of the priceless commodity that we carry in our very core. This work will compel and propel you into your God-given destiny! You will no longer be satisfied in being a wallflower or a spectator. You will be motivated to soar beyond mediocrity and into God’s glorious excellence! You will grow to understand that the Creator has major plans for you, and with your help, what he has deposited in you will come to fruition. The notion of you planting seeds of the Kingdom will be transcended to new heights and depths. Glory to Jesus! 

 Training Your Children to Remain in the Vine

 We are living in a difficult period. Sin is all around us, and sinful ways are rapidly becoming more accepted. Often due to aggressive social pressures, Christians are slowly adapting to worldly ways of thinking. But how will our children be able to handle the challenges ahead of them if many of our godly principles are being denied in society?

Training Your Children to Remain in the Vine reminds parents that God is calling His people to bring an urgent awareness that He is alive and real. This spiritual guidebook is filled with the testimonies, uncertainties, disappointments, mishaps, and miraculous moments of a real journey of an ordinary wife and mother as she made the decision to answer the call of God. Author Terita St. Julian shares how her decision to say yes to God moved her family closer to Christ and meticulously transformed their lives unlike anything she could have ever imagined.

Jesus states, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me and you can do nothing” (John 15:5). When parents are inspired to have a Spirit-led lifestyle and remain in Christ, they can fulfill God’s purposes and train their children the way God intended! Get ready to reap the benefits of learning how to make time for God, receive God’s power, and model a lifestyle that motivates your children and others to welcome the miraculous power of the Spirit.

My Search for Prayers Satan Hates

 Are demons real? Did they all leave after Jesus ascended? Is Satan our only enemy now? Is there really an unseen realm that interacts with the visible world? How does prayer play a part in the invisible battle between good and evil? How can I pray more affectively? How can I pray with greater faith? How can I learn to pray longer than just a few minutes? How do I learn to live a life of prayer? Why isn’t prayer my first response rather than my last resort? These questions and many more are answered with real-life situations in My Search for Prayers Satan Hates. The book provides inspirational insight into the most powerful weapon in this cosmic conflict: prayer. Prayer empowers the Christian, putting Satan on notice, reminding him that he does not have the final say in matters that concern us. Prayer works.