{"product_id":"salvation-its-not-what-i-thought-it-was-9781968970918","title":"Salvation: It's Not What I Thought It Was","description":"\u003cp\u003eSALVATION: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIT'S NOT WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvice \u0026amp; encouragement for disillusioned believers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo you walked the aisle and prayed the \"sinner's prayer.\" Now what? Is that all there is to salvation? Absolutely not. Salvation is the beginning-not the end-of the story. In this fresh approach to true Christianity, veteran Pastor Don R. Vining shows people of all ages how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe in Christ; not merely of Christ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell if you are a giver, taker, or jerk \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in this thing called grace \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand firm in hard times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRejoice in hope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime the prayer pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgive others--especially jerks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake inward changes, with outward results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecoming like Christ is a lifelong journey, and the author uses wit and humor to encourage Christians of all ages to weed out false ideas-and get excited about the trip. Grab a copy and find out what kind of relationship Christ wants to have with you. It is so much more than most of us have ever dreamed!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's more than a prayer in your head\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-it's a birth in your heart\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a good book, especially for all young pastors who are establishing and growing a church. Don Vining is one of our most dedicated young pastors in the Church of God.\" -Larry J. Timmerman Church of God, General Evangelism \u0026amp; Home Missions Department\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVining, Pastor Don R.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Don R. Vining is a minister and entrepreneur with over forty-five years of combined ministry and business experience. He has planted churches, mentored leaders, and faithfully served in advancing the Kingdom of God. A credentialed minister with the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), Don has been recognized for twenty-five years of service and holds an Honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. He lives in Belleview, Florida, with his family, continuing his passion for helping others grow in faith and fulfill God's purpose for their lives.","brand":"Leavitt Peak Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764036469010,"sku":"9781968970918","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d6ec6a43-d522-41ad-ab13-03203d63cd62.jpg?v=1764750723","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/salvation-its-not-what-i-thought-it-was-9781968970918","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}