Imprisoned by Peace: A View Apart - Paperback

by Matthew Maher (Author)

Is it possible to experience peace in the midst of utter chaos or see light in a dark and dismal place? Can someone be physically incarcerated and yet spiritually liberated? Within Book #1 of the Core Conviction Series, the author admits that if his eternal contemplations were uttered aloud, some may consider him mad because his thoughts defy all natural reason. Written during his 55-month stay in State Prison in the midst of utter chaos and confusion, Maher calls these core convictions "a view apart"-a view far from the norm. However, by bookend the reader will discern that liberty is the experience of the one who sees with the eyes of Christ, but imprisonment is the reality for the one without Christ. Maher states, "These contemplations spring forth from the reality of my time spent as a prisoner of the state-and they explain the peace that is possible when you surrender your circumstances to the One who holds the true keys to freedom." So wherever you are when you read these thoughts-whether confined yet free or free yet confined-this book will certainly challenge your view. (40 Contemplations with one View Apart)

Author Biography

Matthew Maher is a 2007 graduate of Temple University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Legal Studies. He is also a former professional soccer player, playing on teams in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Philadelphia respectively. In addition to being named President of Soldiers for Faith Ministries (www.SoldiersForFaith.com), he also serves as the Director of Student Ministries at Coastal Christian Ocean City, where his mission is to instigate integrity, inspire conscience, and influence conduct in Christ. His "Decisions Determine Destiny" assemblies are funded by State Farm and service youth in his home state of New Jersey. Likewise, as an outreach speaker, he also delivers uniquely catered messages of conviction and redemption wherever requested, nationally or locally. He is also a columnist for the Cape May County Herald Newspaper, the Shore Local Newsmagazine, and the eumovement.com. You can learn more at www.themattmaherstory.com, where his blogs have been read by over 500,000 people in every state, 121 countries, and in 67 different languages. Matthew and his beautiful wife, Sarah, reside in Ocean City, NJ. Follow him on Twitter @mattmaherstory and on Instagram @matthewmaher7. Other book(s) by the Author: U MAY B THE ONLY BIBLE SOMEBODY READS: R U LEGIBLE?