David A. Womack's Christian ministry spanned fifty years, during which time he served the Church in several capacities. Besides his ministry in the United States, he and his wife Barbara were missionaries in Colombia, where David also served as pastor of Templo Betel (Bethel Temple). Templo Betel was the largest non-Roman Catholic church in the city of Bogotá.
During his years of ministry, David A. Womack served as pastor, evangelist, and writer, as well as the manager of book publishing and marketing for Gospel Publishing House in Springfield, Missouri. As a writer, Womack's work has appeared in The Writer magazine, and he had several books published by multiple publishers including HarperCollins, Harper & Row, HarperSanFrancisco (now HarperOne), Bethany House, Gospel Publishing House, and Bridge-Logos.
From 1997 to 2008 Womack conducted evangelistic services in many areas of the United States while maintaining a publishing agency and writing his ReAction newsletter/journal. The last months of this faithful minister's life were spent in completing his final manuscript, in which he presents a scholarly examination of the book of Revelation. David A. Womack completed his Christian Pilgrimage on February 25, 2009.
Family
David A. Womack's wife, Barbara (Barbara Volts), whom he married in 1954, has since also passed on to her reward. Their daughters, Joyce and Carol, live in California.
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Approaching Judgment: The Path to Armageddon
Approaching Judgment: The Path to Armageddon is David A. Womack's final work. It was published posthumously by Bridge-Logos Publishers in 2015. According to Womack, he was clearly called upon by God and felt burdened to complete this book, and he was able to accomplish that task prior to his passing. In the author's own words:
The whole purpose of this book is to ask: What did John really say in the Book of Revelation? Let's cut out all the misinterpretations caused by human supposition and intuition based wrongly on passing current events and sensationalism and just ask what John's original text means.
Holding a Master of Arts degree in Theology with a concentration on History of Doctrine, David A. Womack calls upon his training and experience in the original Greek of the New Testament as well as Hebrew history in order to answer the question.
Deborah Rae Stricklin is an author, Bible teacher, professional certified life coach, founder/president of Deborah Stricklin Ministries, college instructor, and ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.
Deborah has written several books, and among those books, L. Edward Hazelbaker served as Editor on the books listed on this page. Among Deborah Stricklin's ministry efforts she maintains three ministries in Pakistan. One is a weekly teaching ministry via Skype in a School of Ministry to train both men and women in Christian ministry. A second ministry established by Deborah is the DSM Sewing Training Center, founded in 2019. The goal of the training center is to teach women to sew in order to earn money for their families. In March 2020 Deborah joined a local pastor in Pakistan to open St. John’s School, which now provides accessible Christian schooling to the young children of their village.
Family
Deborah Stricklin's home base is in the state of Tennessee, where in addition to her other ministries she remains deeply involved in the ministries of her church. Deborah and her husband, Jeff, have served in their home church, Cornerstone Nashville, for over twenty-five years.
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Joy in Surrender: Living a Life Surrendered to God
We often try to avoid the painful trials in life. After all, we would prefer to live our Christian lives from victorious moment to victorious moment. But the apostle Peter has challenged us to look at our trials differently: ''Instead, be very glad-for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world'' (1 Peter 4:13, NLT). As we embrace our partnership in Christ's suffering and fully surrender our lives to His purposes, this wonderful joy in Christ is ours!
Deborah Stricklin passionately puts her heart into whatever is before her. Her work in authoring this book is no exception. As I read Joy in Surrender, my first thought was, “I cannot wait to put this book in the hands of every person on the World Missions Ministries Council, the leadership of WMM, and each and every missionary in our fellowship.”
—Barbara A. Carter, MD, Member, World Missions Ministries Council,
International Pentecostal Holiness Church
Trophies of His Grace: Capture the Goodness and Glory of the Grace of God
Each of us is called to be a trophy of God's grace—in the way we live, in the way we love others, and in the way we follow God. Our lives serve as a testament to who He is and what He has done.
As Deborah walks you through key passages from both the Old and New Testaments, be ready to receive one of God’s best blessings—a greater understanding and experience of His grace. Deborah has received God’s grace into her own life. And in Trophies of His Grace, she has captured the goodness and glory of the grace of God working in the lives of others—lives of ordinary people—and transforming them into God’s own trophies. God’s trophy case has room for you.
—David Guzik, Author of Enduring Word Bible Commentary, Teaching Pastor, Calvary Chapel, Santa Barbara, California
Learn more about Deborah Stricklin and her work at DeborahStricklinMinistries.com.
Julie Seals, an ordained minister and prison evangelist, is a popular keynote speaker for women’s conferences and also ministers in church services and youth ministry events. Having left her life as a drug addict and dealer behind, Julie Seals is now a Hope Dealer as she inspires and challenges people from all walks of life to encounter, know, and live for Jesus. She co-founded Her Hope Recovery Ministry in 2022.
Family
Julie lives in Florida with her husband, prison chaplain, Mike Seals.
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All My Hope: A Prisoner No More
Julie knew she could spend the rest of her life in prison if she were caught crossing the border with four pounds of methamphetamine duct-taped around her waist. But life had become so overwhelming, so painful, that she no longer cared if she lived or died. So she crossed over the border. And with her arrest as a drug smuggler that day, her years of running from responsibility—and from God—came to an end. Through one miraculous event after another, God transformed Julie from drug dealer to Hope Dealer. Read her story now as Julie Seals unveils her extraordinary journey of overcoming a 17-year addiction to crystal meth and being transformed by the supernatural power of God.
Learn more about Julie Seals and her work at JulieSeals.org.
Donna Sparks is an Assemblies of God minister who travels widely to speak at women's conferences and retreats. She also holds evangelistic meetings in churches and still finds time to maintain a vibrant jail ministry to women. She founded "Story of Grace Ministry" in 2014.
With an intense desire to see the lost come to Christ, Donna boldly shares the unchanging truth of God's Word and often tells how God rescued her from a destructive past. She engages others by sharing how God has proven himself faithful to her, and she encourages everyone to believe that God will do the same for them.
Family
Donna's home base is in the state of Tennessee, where she maintains her home with her husband Bryan and their two daughters, Haley and Hannah
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The Masquerade: Deception in the Last Days
In The Masquerade: Deception in the Last Days, Donna Sparks addresses the deception that abounds in the world today as Satan continues his masquerade as an angel of light. But while he may be the king of deception, he is not alone in marketing falsehood and deceiving multitudes with lies and twisted beliefs. Jesus warned His disciples to not allow themselves to be deceived. And Paul warned Timothy to stay away from people who welcome, live in, and teach deception. Deceptive teachings lead only to trouble and sorrow. But the Truth will reveal and deliver us from them. Join author and evangelist, Donna Sparks, as she takes up the important task of exposing deception and removing the masks from lies masquerading as truth.
God is calling for watchmen on the wall, who will see the enemy coming and sound the alarm. I believe Donna Sparks is one of those watchers. In The Masquerade, Donna addresses specific and important issues that threaten the Church today—cessationism, division, spiritual counterfeits, identity crisis, and more. Donna’s boldness and clarity are exactly what we need today.
—Daniel Kolenda, Evangelist, President/CEO, Christ for All Nations
Beauty from Ashes: My Story of Grace
Beauty from Ashes: My Story of Grace was published in 2018 by Bridge-Logos. In this book Donna Sparks uses her experiences to illustrate how God brought beauty from her failures, tragedies, and disappointments. In Beauty from Ashes, Donna speaks honestly and powerfully of how God reached down in His mercy to rescue her from a life of rebellion and self destruction. And she reveals how she was taught by the Holy Spirit and led into ministry.
There are not many who can use the art of story to unearth truth as profoundly as this book's author has done. It was like discovering treasure as I opened every chapter and considered the wisdom recorded on each page.
—Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson, Co-host of The 700 Club Canada
God intends our lives to be beautiful and fruitful. But decisions we make, or decisions made by others, can turn a thing of beauty into an ash heap. In this book Donna Sparks encourages its readers to allow God to exchange the ashes that are in their lives for the beauty that God has in store for them.
No Limits: Embracing the Miraculous
In Donna Sparks' second book, No Limits: Embracing the Miraculous, published in 2019, she uses contemporary testimonies of powerful miracles released into the lives of believers and non-believers alike to show God has not changed. He has worked miracles in the past, and there are no limits on his ability to work miracles today.
Donna writes with clarity, and I love her illustrations. The term "miracles" is often used and hyped by people in an exaggerated way, but Donna shares that true miracles are real and within the reach of anyone. She has lived out a no limits lifestyle herself, and she is helping others do the same.
—Don Wilkerson, Author, Pastor, and Co-founder of Teen Challenge International and Times Square Church, New York City
Learn more about Donna Sparks and her work at DonnaSparks.com.
L. Edward Hazelbaker is a writer and editor living in Oklahoma with his wife Melveta (Melveta Hardy), whom he married in 1971. They have three married children who also live in Oklahoma.
Family
Their daughter Charissa is married to Michael Brown, and they live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have two children, son Austin and daughter Taylor. Charissa is a pre-kindergarten teacher at Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, and Michael is the Dean of Fine Arts and Director of Bands at Crossings Christian School in Oklahoma City.
The Hazelbakers' oldest son, Lynn Hazelbaker, Jr., is married to Crystal (Crystal Bellah). They have two children, son Haden and daughter Bella. Lynn and his brother, Josh, operate a landscaping and lawn care business together. Crystal is a registered nurse.
Youngest son Joshua Hazelbaker is married to Adrienne (Adrienne Thacker). They have two children, daughter Adalynn, and son Jesse.
Local Church Involvement
Over the last forty-four years, L. Edward Hazelbaker has served the Church in a number of capacities including associate pastor, Bible teacher, writer, and worship leader. Hazelbaker is also a musician, and one of his greatest joys today apart from writing is playing bass guitar in the worship band at Spring Creek Assembly of God in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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God Cares Enough: The Message of Jonah
GOD'S INFINITE CARE REVEALED! The Creator is just as real and active today as in the beginning. He’s watching. He sees it all. He sees those who need a Savior, and He cares. He sees our challenges, and He cares. He cares about YOU! God knows what’s going on, and He cares enough to get involved. But do you realize the magnitude of His care? He wants you to know! For those who think God doesn’t care, they’re wrong. See how that’s revealed in the book of Jonah.
Boot Camp for Christian Writers: A Handbook for Writers and Editors
As a published author, experienced editor, and literary agent, L. Edward Hazelbaker has been helping Christian writers develop their books, hone their skills, and improve their writing for many years. This book is the expression of his desire to help more writers than he can assist one on one. Boot Camp for Christian Writers is designed to encourage, equip, and educate. If you’re joining or already a member of God’s army of great-commission writers, it’s time to enter Boot Camp, where you’ll be inspired and challenged to be all you can be when answering God’s call to write.
Weekly Cogs: Christian Thoughts and Cogitations
Weekly Cogs is designed to provide readers a unique weekly devotional to supplement their normal daily devotional schedule, but it is also suitable for reading at whatever pace the reader desires. The book consists of 52 individual articles written on many thought-provoking topics. The author begins his book with a delightful three-page poetic passage he calls "A Poetic Gog." Following that—and immediately before the first of the 52 "cogs" (articles) that make up the body of the book—is an Introduction in which Hazelbaker explains the significance of the title chosen for the book and encourages the reader to actively consider the importance of our thoughts. This book is intentionally written in a comfortable and relaxed style but encourages serious discipleship and thoughtful considerations of the impact of contemporary Christian issues.
The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English
L. Edward Hazelbaker's first published work was The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English. An allegory about the Christian pilgrimage, or journey through life, from this world to heaven, The Pilgrim's Progress was written By John Bunyan during his imprisonment for preaching the gospel without the permission of the Church of England. It was originally published in 1678. Hazelbaker spent five years carefully translating/updating the seventeenth century text of Bunyan's original work and completely annotating and indexing the book. The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English was published by Bridge-Logos Publishers and has been one of their best selling books every year since it was published in 1998.
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
Continuing his work of updating classic Christian literature, Hazelbaker's next work to be published was Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, also written by John Bunyan. Grace Abounding is John Bunyan's autobiography in which he relates his struggle with conviction, his salvation, his call to the ministry, and his years of persecution and imprisonment for preaching the gospel and leading others in the Christian faith. Grace Abounding presented in modern English was also published by Bridge-Logos Publishers.
The third book in Hazelbaker's series of updated John Bunyan classics is The Holy War, also presented in modern English. The Holy War is another longer allegory written by Bunyan in the spirit of The Pilgrims Progress. In it Bunyan tells the story of the fall of the town of Mansoul, whose builder was Shaddai; the actions of Shaddai as he goes to war to win back to himself what rightfully belongs to him; and the acts of Diabolus as he and his forces do everything they can to thwart all attempts to restore Mansoul's relationship with Shaddai. This book is another in the series of Pure Gold Classics published by Bridge-Logos Publishers.
Approaching Judgment: The Path to Armageddon
The author of Approaching Judgment was David A. Womack, former pastor, evangelist, missionary, and publishing house administrator. After leaving his position as a publishing house administrator in 1997, David A. Womack started a publishing agency to help other writers get their works published. The first book he represented was Hazelbaker's The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English. Womack passed away in 2009 shortly after completing his manuscript for Approaching Judgment: The Path to Armageddon. After his passing, L. Edward Hazelbaker agreed to perform final editing on David A. Womack's last work before presenting it for consideration to a publisher. Hazelbaker then acted on the author's behalf (and that of his family) to work with the publisher's copyeditor and typesetter throughout the publishing process. Approaching Judgment is a fresh and thorough examination of what John the Apostle actually said in the book of Revelation.