Train Your Brain, Claim Your Power

Rex Sikes, radio host of "Rex Sikes' Movie Beat" stops by to share another side of his life.  As author of "Life on Your Terms: Create the Life You Want," Rex has taught thousands of people how to transform their lives.  His workshops, seminars and talks center on Mind Design, Directed Questions, the Attitude Activator,  Whole Brain and Accelerated Learning, the Law of Attraction, a...

We are not always handed ideal circumstances in life.  It's up to us to learn how to overcome the imperfect and move forward into something better.  That's Michelle Wilson's  message.  She took up writing as a healthy mental outlet for what was happening around her.  With the help of God, she turned lemons into lemonade, saying 'you can be whoever you want to be when you h...

Kenneth Smith provides insights into what young people should consider as they progress through life.  He covers a broad range of topics - health, education, goal setting, landing a job, managing money, buying a home, debt management, and preparing to take on more responsibility with a family and children.   The book stands alone, or can be used in conjunction with a course of the s...

Peter Worth is the author of "The Seeker: Chasing Ghosts," as well as several other books and articles including "Theology Reconsidered" and "Snowcone Diaries."  A student of ancient studies and business economics, Peter lives a full outer life with his family, working as a software systems engineer and pursuing peak performance in sports,   However, Peter also lives a vibrant inner...

Marios Skarvellis is a healer using a variety of modalities to show us out to pay attention to what is going on in and around us in order to achieve an inner symmetry that heals.  It is a blend of classical personal training, life success coaching, massage and energy work.  Homework between sessions centers on meditation, focus, paying attention, noticing and establishing a new routine t...

Betty Gossell and her daughter Karen Perkins are the authors of three books: "Boarding Pass," "Future Flights," and "Wheels Down."  Betty was inspired to write the first in the series after she found a boarding pass left in the pocket of the seat she occupied.  Ideas started to percolate and she soon invited her daughter to join her in a writing collaboration exploring 1 day, 1 plane, 1...

Les Tripp leads Bible studies and his writings are explorations along Biblical themes.  His first book "Strong and Courageous: A Devotional for Men has been followed this summer by "Walls and Gates. "  He is actively completing a third book that he has been thinking about for 25 years about how we use the gifts we have been given to make a difference.  God has a task for us.  H...

It can be very comforting when you read someone else's words describing your situation.  In that moment, you feel understood.  You realize that you are not alone.  That is Martha Butler's gift - to capture those feelings of frustration, fear, sorrow, and discouragement and carry the message that you have what you need.  You can manage obstacles.  You can get through this....

James Mark is one of those people who quietly serves others.  From the Peace Corps to special needs educator, James has worked for others.  When a friend gave him a copy of the Diary of St. Faustina, his life was changed.  James began to study the Divine Mercy Chaplet and pray for others.  He recognized an opportunity to help others keep the Chaplet fresh in their minds, rather...

"Galina's Hope: Beyond the Fire" tells a personal story of tragedy.  The loss of her children in a brutal murder left her with little will to live.  However, Galina was raised as a child of faith.  Although she didn't want to go on, she allowed God to lead her forward.  By his grace, she discovered hope, found loving relationships to sustain her, and rebuilt her life surrounded...

As we trick or treat during Halloween, it's a great time to pick up Wendy Soria's intriguing romance novel, "Starlight."  Beware, she shares a compelling warning about how what you don't know can hurt you.   Interwoven in the intrigue is a message to stay alert to potential dangers so that you may have the opportunity to save a life.   Not ready for a fright? Wendy's other book...

Mother of the Church T.J. Johnson has taught Bible studies for years.  She takes her knowledge of the Book of Genesis into four books through The Genesis Men series:  Adam and Sons, Noah and Sons, Abraham and Sons, and Jacob and Sons - Twelve Tribes.  And to top that off, T.J. lets us have some fun with the Bible with her three crossword puzzle books, Chapter and Verse.  We wel...

Hilary Sinclair has had an on again, off again relationship with spirit, but has always returned, finding higher levels of consciousness along the way.  The journey is recorded in poems in her book "The Yearning Heart".  

Daniel Thompson, author of "The Lord's Prayer," used to rapidly recite the words of the prayer he commonly used.  He didn't pause to reflect upon their meaning.  One day, he realized this and was inspired to write his book.  Drawing on over half of the 900 Biblical verses that relate to the prayer, Thompson provides a legacy book with spaces to study, write prayers and engage in com...

Dennis Bray served with the U.S. Army and Department of Defense for 37 years.  Simultaneously, he was studying the end times in the Bible.  To do this work, he had to study a different way of using language that is found in the Bible and its symbols.  For him, it is like studying mathematics.  In this case, he is showing how America fits into the Book of Revelations and other p...

Several years after a traumatic experience, the Lord placed in it on Andrew Choi's heart to spread a message of hope.  He has done this as a minister in local churches, and as an Army and hospital chaplain.    He studied how hope is a major theme in the Bible from the Garden of Eden in Genesis through the the final pages in John's Revelations over several years before being ins...

Have you taken part in mission trips to different parts of the world?  Daniel Fulton has been actively involved in such work for over 15 years.  He shares his experiences as a mission contractor building in Honduras and Cuba in "God's Will in Cuba."  Traveling to Latin America since 2003, he has had the opportunity to witness the lifestyle and needs of the communities there.  T...

What do you do when the world situation shuts down your normal avenues to reach others?  You pivot.  Michele Synegal has done just that over the past few months and extended her reach in the process.  She is teaching others to utilize Zoom to inspire, minister and fill the community's need for church services, funerals and even book launches.  

Are you into historical fantasy?  Mythology?  Epic series?  Then take a journey to the world of Nyx in Jodi Foster's book, "Warriors Embrace."  Now that Game of Thrones has faded into history, the fans are looking for the next epic series to capture their imaginations.  Is this it?  Let's hear what Jodi Zeitler has to say. 

Paul Payten is a socially conscious artist whose book "Living with A Vagina: You Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine" raises the questions - what could be different?  If we were to approach life from the more loving, caring and inclusive Aquarian energy, how would we treat one another?  What would change?  How would it affect people's lives?

In "Extricate" Sherry Longshore shares recurring dreams and short stories.  Some people live in the world of daydreams.  As they write their stories, they find a way to connect to other people.  In the process of writing and publishing, they find themselves and begin to focus on fulfilling activities.  The experience is transformative.  

Don Bennett wrote "Say Goodnight Elizabeth" as a tribute to his wife of almost 35 years.  Over the 4 years of her illness with Lou Gehrig's disease, Don was her constant companion and caregiver.  Through it all, they both maintained their sense of humor about their circumstances.  Don continues to write works of fiction.  All are available on Amazon.  

Susanne Kessaris celebrates her memories of spending time on her grandparents' farm as a child.  There was so much to discover in the environment.  There was time and space to explore the outdoors, taking walks in the woods, finding materials like acorn caps along the way to craft into a new creation.  Susanne offers ideas to step away from our technologically packed lives and enjoy...

Jeff Mathews is a minister.  In prayer and meditation, he became aware that communication and companionship in the marriage relationship is critical to its health, literally and figuratively.  During this time of 24/7 relationships, the suggestions he offers can help to save marriages, reduce physical abuse and promote overall well being for the entire family.  If you are feeling th...

Kate Blecher didn't start out as an energetic healer.  In fact, she spent 20 years as a Wall Street analyst.  It was a high stress position that required a great deal of flying.  Kate was afraid to fly and sought out a hypnotherapist to help her and the therapy removed her fears.  She began to study hypnotherapy, at first for a book she was writing, later as a patient needing h...