- STATEMENT FROM THE SPURLINS -

1 SET OF CDs INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

"Coping With Human Adversity"

The Caregiver (Beverly Spurlin)
How to Take my Family to Heaven (Paul Spurlin)
The Real Story of Human Adversity (Bob Spurlin)

The Spurlin family was recently invited to speak on a special theme “Coping With Human Adversity” at the Adairsville church of Christ, Adairsville, GA. Beverly spoke to the ladies in a special class, while Paul and Bob spoke at the a.m. and p.m. worship. Bob’s lesson came by a telephone hookup from his hospital bed. All three lessons were recorded and are now on CD.

The set of CDs described above was a labor of love by the Spurlin family. Due to the importance of the subject matter, it is our hope the widest circulation will be possible. The cost of the CD set is $10.00, check or money order. A special $50.00 discount is available for a case order of (30) CDs at $250.00, which includes all shipping charges.

- I N T R O D U C I N G   T H E   N E W   V I D E O   S E R I E S -
By Bob Spurlin

"Coping With A Debilitating Disease"
and
"Coping With Alcohol and Drug Abuse"

History Of This DVD By Sellers Crain, Jr.
Minister, Rivergate Church of Christ, Madison, TN

The Rivergate Church of Christ in Madison, TN, a suburb of Nashville, has been conducting a summer series for about ten years with excellent topics and exceptional speakers This year we entitled our series Seeking God's Answers to Serious Life Issues. We selected topics that are issues with which many people are faced. Topics such as "Bringing Your Family Closer Together," "Growing Through Grief: The Loss of a Companion," "Living with Alzheimer" and "Escaping the Debt Trap." Sometime ago I became acquainted with Bob Spurlin. After reading his book Don't Ever Give Up!, I purchased several copies to distribute to people I felt would benefit from this information. All of those to whom I have given a copy of this book have expressed how much it helped them. When I was considering speakers for our summer series this year, Bob was one of the first people who came to mind. One of the topics we had planned to discuss was "Coping With Debilitating Illness." Who better than Bob Spurlin could discuss this subject from personal experience and with pathos and feeling? Bob has been living with MS for ten years, but while this progressive disease has ravaged his body, it did not dampen his spirits or his desire to teach God's Word to others. In spite of the fact that he is confined to bed, he has written three books, and he often speaks to congregations over a phone setup. We first thought of doing that at Rivergate, but I wanted people to not only hear Bob, but to see him. With that in mind, I asked Bob if he would allow me to video tape him for the session on Debilitating Illness and also to do another session for us on "Coping with Drug and Alcohol Abuse." Bob's brother was murdered as a result of involvement with drugs.

Bob did a masterful job presenting both of these subjects. He is an excellent writer, but he is also an effective preacher. In discussing the lessons with Bob, I suggested that it would be good to put both lessons on DVD to make them available for others. These messages will touch your heart, they will inspire you to greater service for God, and they will bless your life.

- Lessons On This DVD or VHS By Bob Spurlin -

"Coping With A Debilitating Disease"
and
"Coping With Alcohol and Drug Abuse"

BOB SPURLIN'S DVD OR VHS

We have received numerous requests for tape recordings of Bob's sermons. Sellers Crain of Nashville, TN, and Paul Sain, Bob's Publisher, have worked together in producing a DVD or VHS recording. Two-thirty minute lessons, plus a thirty minute interview of Bob from his hospital bed gives insight to the daily battle taking place with a debilitating disease.

MAKING USE OF THE VIDEO

The video will bring concrete answers to some of life's greatest difficulties. Persons faced with physical problems, illness, or emotional troubles will find strength and encouragement.

Giving a video to shut-ins, those suffering from illness, surgery, or crippling disease will help them discover strength when many want to give-up.

Passing the video out to each family in the church will give support in time of great need.

- The Cost of Video -

Each video (DVD or VHS) will be $10.00, which includes shipping.
Churches may buy in allotments of 30 for $250.00, a $50.00 discount..

"Don't Ever Give Up" - This is the newest book published and after a short number of weeks a reprint has become necessary. Bob Spurlin's latest book is a 182-page book with 13 chapters and discussion questions at the end of the chapters. It is usable for the Bible class curriculum, or for personal study. The difficulties and trials of life can be overwhelming at times. Regardless of our station in life; whether we be rich, poor, high on the social ladder or social outcast, misfortune and hardship will occur to each of us. "Don't Ever Give-Up" is not just a pleasant slogan to the ear, but rather it is the only formula allowing us to meet the hurts and hardships that confront us. The author of these lines became ill with multiple sclerosis causing a bedridden existence for more than eight years. Never was it imagined that a preacher enthusiastic about his work with an all-consuming schedule expected his work shortened to the life of a shut-in. A fundamental lesson learned by this author is coming to grip with the unexpected. When calamity and heartache strikes at our door may we draw strength from our faith. When alone and life seems its worst, "Don't Ever Give-Up" (James 4:14-17).

"Dial 911: Essentials to Living Life in the 21st Century" - This book has enjoyed a widespread distribution throughout the U.S. and several different countries. The 208-page paperback book, packed with interesting and fundamental information, has filled a void answering life's difficult questions. From chapter one, "Dial 9-1-1," to the last chapter, "Banned From Church Services," one finds a wealth of Biblical, useful, and challenging information. Many in a challenging society need encouragement and words of instruction to cope with the grind of daily living. Some of the subjects discussed in the book are: (1) Formula For Hurting People; (2) Will We Recognize Each other in Heaven; (3) The Legacy We Leave Behind; (4) Victory Over Grief; (5) Misfortune Has It's Reward; (6) Where To Find An honest Man, and (7) Life Is Full of Surprises. This book contains thirty-six (36) short chapters making it reader friendly in discussing serious spiritual issues concisely. Enough copies of "Dial 911" are in stock and complement the first volume by the writer.

"Tackling Life's Troubles" - Enjoying a full life as a minister of the gospel for thirty years only to see it come to an abrupt end by multiple sclerosis was a difficult turning point. This forms the backdrop of my first book, "Tackling Life's Troubles." This book has enjoyed a widespread distribution throughout the U.S. and five different countries. The book can strengthen those that are suffering a terminal disease of any type, coping with the loss of a child or loved one, or simply needs encouragement to face the grind of daily living. Some of the subjects discussed in the book are: (1) Overcoming Adversity; (2) Never Give Up; (3) Voice of a Shut-In; (4) Challenge of Surviving Grief; (5) Misfortune Has It's Reward; (6) Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage, and (7) Television's Collision With Biblical Morality. Thirty-nine (39) more topics will stir your interest and challenge your thinking. Sain Publications has finished a 4th reprint of this book, making it available, so place your order today!