Wisdom is the principle thing, get wisdom. Walk in Wisdom, based upon the 2013 sermon series preached at Pastor Gary and Gina Holley's Fontana Christian Center International Ministries, in Fontana, California. The focus of the book is to provide insight into the important topic of wisdom. In both the preaching and the writing, the author's intent is to develop both the theological and practical (you must know wisdom, and what wisdom is, before one can walk it out in daily living) aspects of this important biblical concept. In this work, Dr. DeKoven covers several topics of importance for the...

Mourning into Dancing Saying Goodbye to Grief In this book, Dr Stan focuses on: Chapter One: There is Hope. In time we can experience life again; it requires process, grace, faith and time. Chapter Two: Understanding the Mystery. Not one of us is immune to grief. Grief comes to everyone. Chapter Three: The Word Works. Grief is a biblical concept. We see it throughout the Bible. Chapter Four: Say Goodbye; Say Hello. Your Christian walk affirms death, loss, and grief as a natural part of life. Chapter Five: Grief Relief; Fifteen tips to expedite the mourning to dancing process. Chapter Six: Joy...

In scripture, there are two primary illustrations of training for men and women in ministry...really three when you consider Jesus, which of course, we always should. In the Old Testament, the Bible relates a spiritually significant story of the elder Prophet Elijah, whose mantle of authority and anointing was passed on to his servant, Elisha (2 Kings 2). The mantle was old and worn. It had served Elijah well. It was with him, enduring the cold lonely nights in the wilderness. He had used it to wrap himself when he prayed. The mantle was with Elijah on Mt. Carmel as he confronted a wicked...

One thing we know is inevitable in life...life never stays the same. We may be growing by God's grace, or may be resistant to change, but no matter how hard we try, we cannot resist change. Though change cannot be resisted, it can be managed, even benefited from it, and we can certainly participate in the changes we face. The book Transformation by Dr. Stan DeKoven is all about change. Its focus begins with internal change, that is, changing one's mind/heart to change our destiny or destination, and ends with the principle of change for the world in which we live, the world for which Christ...