I read an article written by Cliff Graham entitled, 'Silent Night, Violent Night'. It offers a fresh perspective on the story of Christmas. It is from an author whom I have interviewed previously on this podcast.

The article can be found here at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ChristmasCheer2025

you can follow Cliff Graham on Subsack at the following link:

https://substack.com/@gibborim

I read an article I found that shares how powerful Thanksgiving can be in our walk with the Lord. It is written by Bill Palmer.

The article can be found at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/PowerofThanksgiving

I recently received this book to review. I share it with you, dear listener. It is written by Phil Rehberg and is called 'A Quest for the Ultimate: A spiritual adventure of seven seekers'.

The book can be found at the following link:

https://meatformaturity.org/journeyman/resources/

The author can be reached at the following email address (Please mention you heard about him through this podcast): [email protected]

Christformationencounters.com

MeatforMaturity.org

A milestone was reached with your help. Thank you, dear listener. The podcast has just passed 2,500 listens. This could not have been done without you. I am very thankful and excited to see what the next 2,500 and beyond listens take us

This writing was sent in by a listener of the show. It is an overview of hope that is found throughout the formation of the country that is known as the United States of America. Thanks for listening, and thank you, dear listener, for taking the time to pen this down and send it to me.

If you have any questions and/or comments about this writing I share please send your thoughts to the show's email: [email protected]

I recently received a newsletter from author Steven James in my email, and I wanted to share it with you. A couple of reasons for doing this: to introduce you to an amazing author, and there is a great message of hope found within. I encourage you to join his mailing list.

His website can be found here at this link: https://stevenjames.net/

The information on the grant from James Patterson can be found here: https://www.jamespatterson.com/landing-page/go-finish-your-book/

I had the chance to visit with my brother, Brandon Haygood, and this podcast is a part of that visit.

His company can be found at this link: www.wisdomworkwin.com

Brandon can be emailed at [email protected] (be sure to mention you heard him on No Longer Hopeless)

I showcase a book from my library. I read a portion that tells the story of stepping out and trusting God in the process. The book is called From The Sanctuary to the Streets: Insights and Adventures in Power Evangelism. It is co-written by Charles Bello & Brian Blount.

You can get the book mentioned in this episode from this link: https://tinyurl.com/sanctuary2streets

I showcase a book from my library, co-written by Bob Briner and Ray Pritchard. The book is called The Leadership Lessons of Jesus: A Timeless Model for Today's Leaders. This book would make a great addition to your library as well a great gift to get for that one in your world that is looking to improve their leadership skills.

To get the book you can go to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/JesusLeadership

I review a portion of scripture found in the book of Joshua, chapter 5, verses 13 and 14. It shows what happens when an encounter with Jesus changes your entire perspective.

The reference Bible mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/JMstudybible