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THE DANCE OF LOVE: A Personal Collection of Artwork and Poetry by Aliza McCracken; Full Color, Hardcover, Coffee-table Book; ISBN 978-0-9667291-0-8

PURE GRACE: Art & Inspiration by Aliza McCracken; Full Color, Hardcover, Coffee-table Book; ISBN 978-0-9667291-2-2

Aliza McCracken's art and poetry are inspired by her love for God.  It has personally inspired me many times to look above the challenges of life and see the beauty that God has created all around me.  Her art makes me smile, fills me with a sense of the joy of the Lord, and reminds me that God is "The God of the dance."

As far as the community goes, Aliza's work creates a sense of wholesome imagination, bringing people of our community to an awareness of Someone way bigger than us who is powerful, loving and gracious.  It inspires the heart, creates warm, loving emotions, and that can't help but better relationships, which in turn better families, marriages, and friendships.

I highly recommend Aliza's God-given art and poetry to anyone who wants to rise above the mundane of everyday life.

By Grace Publishing Group, THE DANCE OF LOVE and PURE GRACE are available through Russo's Books at the Marketplace, Borders Books, www.barnesandnoble.com, and www.alizamccracken.com.  A portion of the proceeds benefit charities locally and abroad.

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James Ranger is an extraordinary Senior Pastor of New Life Center.  For service times visit www.bakersfieldnlc.org.