Crossing the River Sorrow tells the story of one woman’s plunge from a sheltered childhood in the ‘50’s into the world of medicine, and her personal search for answers to questions about suffering. A single moment at the bedside of a paralyzed girl begins her journey on the River Sorrow, which takes her on a life-long quest to come to terms with the problem of pain.

More than medical case stories or tales of overcoming, Crossing the River Sorrow is a narrative told from the perspective an ordinary wife, mother, and nurse, as she lives her way to peace in the face of some of life’s most troubling questions.

“From the first pages I immediately realized I was in the presence of a gifted writer. In Nurse Richards, you find a gentle yet courageous soul, an artistic master of words, intellectual and guileless with an endearing simplicity of heart. Follow her as she battles unseen enemies with refreshing candor while deftly drawing the reader into her struggles against the stark and dark realities of adversity. This work is the story of a soul coming to a profound understanding of Christ, the gospels and the cross—a place where all should journey. Read. You will be nursed into someone you need to become.”
—Dan’l C. Markham, Director of Partner Relations at Life Without Limbs
Author, with Nick Vujicic, of the Lost Mandate, A Christ Command Revealed

How do you measure your faith? Is it by your standards, the world’s standards, or by God’s standards? God has written His words to us in Scripture that we can know His thoughts and know His ways and thus live by His standards alone.

All too often, mankind makes God after their own image and concludes that He thinks and acts just as they do. But it is not a sign of wisdom to try to second-guess God!

What is the true meaning of faith? Learn how to improve your relationship with God. Wake up to a vibrant Christian life that reveals how close and real God truly is. Invite God to come into your life and to be a true blessing that carries you through the best and worst of times.

God’s love for us is as close as our consent to love Him in return. Allow Him to be an intrinsic part of who you are. Allow this miracle to come true in your life.

How do you measure your faith? Is it by your standards, the world’s standards, or by God’s standards? God has written His words to us in Scripture that we can know His thoughts and know His ways and thus live by His standards alone.

All too often, mankind makes God after their own image and concludes that He thinks and acts just as they do. But it is not a sign of wisdom to try to second-guess God!

What is the true meaning of faith? Learn how to improve your relationship with God. Wake up to a vibrant Christian life that reveals how close and real God truly is. Invite God to come into your life and to be a true blessing that carries you through the best and worst of times.

God’s love for us is as close as our consent to love Him in return. Allow Him to be an intrinsic part of who you are. Allow this miracle to come true in your life.

Does God speak to the common man?

Is His voice heard among the populace of the pews, and can a common man speak from the pews? Realizing that not everyone holds a doctorate or serves as a professional church leader, A Voice from the Pews attempts to share insights and devotionals from the life and experiences of just such a common man. Using word pictures, Scripture references, and life experiences, Mr. Sheldon hopes his book will encourage you through a variety of circumstances.

Does God speak to the common man?

Is His voice heard among the populace of the pews, and can a common man speak from the pews? Realizing that not everyone holds a doctorate or serves as a professional church leader, A Voice from the Pews attempts to share insights and devotionals from the life and experiences of just such a common man. Using word pictures, Scripture references, and life experiences, Mr. Sheldon hopes his book will encourage you through a variety of circumstances.

It was just a way to record what God was speaking to me one night. I originally wrote the first manuscript on June 22, 2003, from 10:00 that night until 1:30 the next morning. God said to me recently that it was time to publish the book. I pray that those who read it increase in faith for the miraculous, and that the book inspires people to know God in a more intimate way. God wants to be a part of your life in every way. He wants to lead you into experiencing His love in ways that you never dreamed. Relax and enjoy the journey through the pages of my book.

This book is written to help anyone interested in knowing and understanding what spiritual capital is and how to develop it. The book discusses how those interested in gaining a deeper insight into the spiritual dimension of life can objectively plumb the inner reaches of the core of inner being. It is argued that to strengthen relationships and enhance the quality of life, people must hone their spiritual capital. Since spiritual capital is sine qua non to the attainment of a satisfying lifestyle, improved quality of life, and a nonviolent community environment, it is imperative to create a fertile and propelling educational environment within which people can develop their own spiritual capital.

This book is written to help anyone interested in knowing and understanding what spiritual capital is and how to develop it. The book discusses how those interested in gaining a deeper insight into the spiritual dimension of life can objectively plumb the inner reaches of the core of inner being. It is argued that to strengthen relationships and enhance the quality of life, people must hone their spiritual capital. Since spiritual capital is sine qua non to the attainment of a satisfying lifestyle, improved quality of life, and a nonviolent community environment, it is imperative to create a fertile and propelling educational environment within which people can develop their own spiritual capital.

“Your daughter is going to be born with a genetic defect.” 

Did the doctor just say defect? What is he talking about? 

“She has Down syndrome, but you have a choice. You can terminate this pregnancy.” 

He watched me closely, waiting for my response. 

Those words, the ones the doctor said so casually, instantly changed the future I had planned for my unborn child. 

A poignant story about coming to terms with a life-changing decision. Not just a story about Down syndrome, it’s about acceptance, holding on to shattered faith, regaining hope, and receiving grace. A true story that offers you the gift of gratitude and rewards you with inspiration.

Synergy is about a world renowned chemical Engineer that has been hired by the government to find an antidote for a virus that is bringing the world to an end. He has lost his family, his strength, health and manhood to this deadly plague that is attacking mankind. There are millions counting on him for a cure. Only to recognize that the antidote is within. Can he gather enough strength to find a cure in time? Can he gain his strength? Can he gain a family again? Can he regain his manhood? Will he sacrifice himself to save mankind? Only Synergy can tell you the story.

Whisperings in the Wings is a collection of heart searching thoughts of one persons journey, but in that one person you may discover yourself.

Within each of us is the child and adult. In recognizing the child the adult may begin the process of healing.

Through faith and God’s love and mercy we can choose to be healed and made whole.

Let forgiveness be your guide.

It seems like every level of our society is experiencing unprecedented spiritual attacks.

The need for guarding our hearts and minds from damaging information has never been more critical than it is today.

The purpose of the armor of God is to empower you to stand strong through any storm and to overcome any discouragement that is coming against you.

You are invited to delve into this fresh perspective of our spiritual armor and gain insight into the ancient wisdom of protecting your soul.

Receive God’s gift today and let it provide a covering for any unguarded areas in your life.

Courage, Hope and Healing is one woman’s transparent journey of her battle with cancer. Your battle may be entirely different. In this book, you will be encouraged, strengthened, and empowered to overcome your toughest circumstances.

“Very inspirational…a great story of hope.”

Wallis Marsh, MD, transplant surgeon at UPMC’s Starzl Transplantation Institute in Pittsburgh

This book was written to inform, encourage, and to give hope to bipolar patients and their families. Also included in this book are healing methods that are based on energy, the new medicine of the future. Other topics are: holosync audio technology, hypnosis, brainwave entrainment, vibration energy, manifestation intelligence, learning strategies, the genius code, brainwaves, positive and negative cellular memories, core beliefs, image streaming, conscious and subconscious minds, energy frequency, super longevity, right- and left-brain synchronizing, Einstein’s theory of relativity and quantum physics.

There is considerable information regarding the control that our subconscious has on our conscious mind. I quote several world-renowned speakers who deal extensively with this awareness. After living in Brazil for eight years, I take the reader into the jungle of Brazil, along with the asphalt jungle of the third-largest city in the world, Sao Paulo, and adventures on three continents. I also take the reader into my mind during a manic psychosis and my husband’s depressed psychosis. There is hope offered throughout the book with humorous stories. I welcome you to join me in the excavation of the mind and to realize the possibilities and potential in each of us.

Whisperings in the Wings is a collection of heart searching thoughts of one persons journey, but in that one person you may discover yourself.

Within each of us is the child and adult. In recognizing the child the adult may begin the process of healing.

Through faith and God’s love and mercy we can choose to be healed and made whole.

Let forgiveness be your guide.