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Feb 9
Choose Your Own Destination: Heaven or Hell?
The power of prayer works wonders in one young man's life

LONGWOOD, FL-A young man hell-bent on destroying his life through alcohol and drugs uses his addictions to cope with the loss of friends and loved ones. The only thing keeping him alive is his parents' prayers. The Brighter Side of Darkness (paperback, 978-1-60034-849-5), by Randy Coursen, tells the story of a sinner who was "lost" on the road to heaven, finding God's love and mercy.

Says Coursen, "The point of the book is to reach out to others struggling with alcohol, drugs, and the loss of friends and loved ones. It's honest and to the point; it's uplifting and inspiring. We all are going to spend eternity somewhere. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone guide us in the right directionÉheaven or hell? Forever is a long, long time."

The book is a demonstration of how God can save, bless, and provide for those who seek deliverance from their addictions. The author, who has "lived through the pits of sin" and likewise "lived with the blessings of God," declares: "believe me, blessings are a lot better." Through life experiences, he knows firsthand what it means to have divine guidance point you down the right path. "One doesn't have to live in darkness," says Coursen. "One can reach out to a higher power and have peace, contentment, and salvation." He also acknowledges in the foreword of his book that his own salvation was achieved, in part, by the prayerful dedication of his mother: "She would not give up on her son. She never quit praying for me. I realize I wouldnÕt be alive today without her prayers and her faith in God. How else could I have possibly lived through all my terrible trials and tribulations? It was the power of prayer."

Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order The Brighter Side of Darkness through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.