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Alive in Christ

Strong After the Storm

Strong After the Storm

 

Alive in Christ by Richard P. Smith is a powerful and deeply personal journey into what it truly means to be spiritually alive—not through performance, but through authentic connection with Jesus. Drawing on decades of ministry with men in midlife, Richard shares real life stories, biblical wisdom, and practical insights that speak to those who feel stuck, worn out, or disconnected from faith.

Key Highlights:

  • Spiritual Rebirth: Moving from survival to genuine spiritual life—rooted in grace, not guilt.
     
  • Practical Faith: Daily tools and reflections for living faith beyond Sunday mornings.
     
  • Healing & Hope: Encouragement for men and women dealing with doubt, loss, or burnout.
     
  • Quiet Strength: A gentle invitation to rediscover God’s presence in ordinary moments and routines.
     

Why You'll Love This Book
It’s not theory—it’s fuel for your soul, especially when faith feels flat or life feels heavy. Designed for busy adults, it’s easily readable on Kindle and perfect for personal reflection or small groups.

Strong After the Storm

Strong After the Storm

Strong After the Storm

 

7 Days to Reignite Your Power, Purpose and Peace
By Richard P. Smith

What if the breakdown wasn’t the end — but the beginning of your comeback?

For millions of men over 40, life has not gone according to plan. The job disappeared. The marriage cracked. The dream faded. Grief, burnout, disappointment, or quiet despair crept in. And suddenly, the fire that once burned within now barely flickers.

But it’s not over. Not even close.

Strong After the Storm is a bold and compassionate 7-day journey to help men rebuild their lives from the inside out. Whether you’ve hit rock bottom, lost your sense of direction, or simply feel like life passed you by, this book is a call to rise — spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

💥 In just one week, you’ll learn how to:

  • Reclaim your masculine strength without the mask
  • Forgive yourself and break free from shame
  • Restore your connection with God — and your own soul
  • Rewrite your future with clarity and purpose
  • Build lasting confidence, even after loss
  • Reignite faith, power, and inner peace that lasts

🔧 You’ll get:

  • A powerful chapter for each day of the journey
  • Practical actions and journaling prompts
  • Spiritual insights grounded in real-world wisdom
  • A final manifesto and daily affirmations to carry forward

Whether you’re facing grief, burnout, a broken relationship, a midlife career crash, or a soul-level questioning of your purpose — this book is your reset button.

It’s not self-help fluff.
It’s not just motivational talk.
It’s a spiritual and emotional resurrection plan for men who are ready to rise again.

🔥 This is for the man who’s had enough of silence.

Enough of pretending.
Enough of feeling stuck.
It’s time to come back stronger.

You are not too old.
You are not too broken.
And you are definitely not done.

How to Create a Funeral

How to Create a Funeral

How to Create a Funeral

 

The compassionate, step-by-step guide to creating a funeral that truly fits.

Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to. Whether you’ve just lost someone you love or want to plan your own farewell in advance, this warm and practical book walks you through every stage with calm, clarity, and kindness.

Written by ordained minister and trained celebrant Rev. Richard P. Smith, How to Create a Funeral in 10 Easy Steps is your complete UK-based guide to crafting a service that reflects the life, values, and spirit of the person being honoured.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

  • Understand your legal rights when arranging a funeral in the UK
  • Choose between burial, cremation, eco-funerals, or DIY home-based options
  • Plan a service with meaningful structure, no matter your faith or background
  • Write and deliver a heartfelt eulogy — even if you’re grieving
  • Select the perfect music, readings, and rituals
  • Involve friends and family in a beautiful, inclusive way
  • Manage the practicalities, paperwork, and costs
  • Celebrate life — and begin healing — in your own time

With checklists, templates, and real-world wisdom, this guide helps you honour a life with love — not just logistics.

Whether you're a family member, celebrant, minister, or someone planning ahead, this book gives you the confidence to say goodbye well.

Healing After Loss

How to Create a Funeral

How to Create a Funeral

 

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
This heartfelt 7-day guide offers gentle spiritual support, healing insight, and emotional strength to help you move through grief with grace.

Healing After Loss is written for those—especially over 40—who are facing the pain of loss and searching for peace, clarity, and hope. Whether you've lost a parent, partner, sibling, or friend, this book walks with you step by step, helping you reconnect with the soul, honour your grief, and begin to heal.

Inside you’ll discover:
🕯️ Daily reflections to soothe and uplift your spirit
🌿 Mindfulness practices and guided meditations for healing
🙏 Gentle prayers and affirmations to restore faith and strength
✨ Spiritual insights on the soul’s journey and eternal connection

Written by Rev. Richard P. Smith, a metaphysical minister and former Army medic, Healing After Loss blends Christian compassion with spiritual wisdom to bring light in life’s darkest moments.

If you're looking for a compassionate voice, a path toward peace, and a reminder that you're not alone—this book is for you.

Let this 7-day journey become your spiritual reset.
Because love never dies—it transforms.

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