{"product_id":"9781424551415","title":"Josiah's Fire : Autism Stole His Words, God Gave Him a Voice","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Tahni Cullen, Cheryl Ricker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhere is hope when there is no hope?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e First-time parents Joe and Tahni Cullen were thrust into the confusing world of autism when their toddler, Josiah, suddenly lost his ability to speak, play, and socialize. The diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder. In their attempts to see Josiah recover and regain speech, the Cullens underwent overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial struggles. While other kids around him improved, Josiah only got worse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Five years later, Josiah, who had not been formally taught to read or write, suddenly began to type on his iPad profound paragraphs about God, science, history, business, music, strangers, and heaven. Josiah’s eye-opening visions, heavenly encounters, and supernatural experiences forced his family out of their comfort zone and predictable theology, catapulting them into a mind-blowing love-encounter with Jesus.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind hope in hardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatch a fresh glimpse of heaven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to hear and trust God’s voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the roles of Father, Son, and Spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe aware of the workings of angels, and much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Follow a trail of truth into Josiah’s mysterious world, and see why his family and friends can no longer stay silent.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFamilies are struggling. This out-of-this-world book offers fresh hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Dr. Kevin Leman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Birth Order Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read. You will be encouraged, compelled, and deeply moved to see God’s love and power in and through little Josiah. As you ponder this young autistic boy’s amazing visitations and revelations, heavenly dimensions and mysteries of the kingdom of God will be revealed to you.”\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003ePatricia King\u003c\/b\u003e, author, television host, and founder of Patricia King Ministries, www.patriciaking.com\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn the mystery and majesty of God, He divinely places His glory in clay pots. Indeed, His grace is sufficient and even magnified in our weaknesses. Occasionally, it seems the Lord takes extra efforts to display His wonders. Such is the case in the life of young Josiah. This precious pure vessel is a steward of a mighty gift from the Holy Spirit. Get ready because the authentic testimonies in this mind-blowing book will leave you shocked, stunned, and hungry for more of God.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eDr. James W. Goll\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of God Encounters, Life Language trainer, and international best-selling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Have you ever wondered if God, heaven, and angels are actually real? If so, you will enjoy \u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, a fascinating true story of a little boy caught in the grip of autism. Everything comes crashing down on the Cullen family—until Josiah learns to communicate. Although Josiah is limited in his physical body by autism, his writings impact the world. Get ready to encounter a sign and a wonder as you learn God’s ways through the eyes and ears of this young messenger!\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003e Brian and Candice Simmon\u003c\/b\u003es, \u003ci\u003eThe Passion Translation\u003c\/i\u003e project \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDon’t miss this profound book! \u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating true account of a family that encountered faith, hope, and a vision of the heavenlies through an extraordinary journey with their autistic son. This book is not only for families of children with disabilities—it’s a dramatic, spellbinding story that will increase your desire to draw closer to God and hear his voice, and it will deepen your longing for heaven.”\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003e Carol Kent\u003c\/b\u003e, internationally acclaimed speaker and award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eWhen I Lay My Isaac Down\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those books you can’t put down. A family faces a profound challenge, but a small child leads the way in a beautiful, hope-filled journey to a new way of living and looking at faith, love, and the way the universe just might really work (if we could only see the world as Josiah does). Josiah is an unlikely poet and prophet, and I’m certain you’ll fall in love with him as I did.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eSusy Flory\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e author or coauthor of eleven books, including the runaway bestseller, \u003ci\u003eThunder Dog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e opened a whole new world of thinking to me, making me ponder how God moves and communicates to those who have ears to hear. I found myself rapt with attention as I moved from page to page, often on the verge of tears, often on the verge of laughing out loud. Why ‘on the verge’? Because what I read awed me to the degree that it was near impossible to cry or laugh. This excellently written book will give hope to many. Truly a story that had to be told.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eMike Shreve\u003c\/b\u003e, pastor, evangelist, and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003e65 Promises from God for Your Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIn Search of the True Light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is the breath of heaven released through one boy on earth. Josiah’s amazing supernatural journey is filled with life-altering God-encounters and angelic visitations. The Father chose Josiah as an emissary to share revelation directly from the throne.  He shares many truths about heaven and the nature of the triune God. Through Josiah’s parents’ struggle with their son’s autistic personality, God reveals his love and concern for all people, no matter what handicaps or difficulties they face. Full of hope and love, these pages will empower you to live from victory to victory.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eJoan Hunter\u003c\/b\u003e, author and evangelist, www.joanhunter.org\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is informative, compelling, and poignant, immediately drawing readers into a wild, fascinating ride with the Cullen family. Biblical truth meets heartfelt joy when little Josiah sees and hears in a realm that’s unavailable to most of us. This is one of the most inspiring true stories I have come across in a very long time.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eKathi Macias\u003c\/b\u003e, speaker and award-winning author of more than fifty books, www.kathimacias.com\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e What this young autistic boy teaches us about heaven and earth is mind-boggling and fascinating as it lifts the veil between two worlds. Tahni Cullen will never get over the diagnosis that changed her family forever, but through the devastation, a miracle is born. Josiah gives his mom, and all the rest of us, a glimpse into that place where pain-filled people can laugh again. Cheryl Ricker, a masterful storyteller of true stories, coauthors this intriguing tale of supernatural touches and crazy love. Brace yourself: \u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e will grip you with holy flames from the first few words.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eAnita Agers Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e, CPT, CCS, CLTF, common trauma expert, international speaker, and award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eGetting through What You Can’t Get Over\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWow. \u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e. Total wonderment. It is otherworldly, utterly remarkable, nearly unbelievable. And yet, I humbly and reverently believe in a God who can do anything, with anyone, at any time, and in any way he sees fit. Few are graced with gifts as special as have been given to this precious boy. I can’t help but stand in awe of the Good Gift-Giver himself. To God be the glory. Great things he is doing through this amazing family’s must-read story.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eCheri Keaggy\u003c\/b\u003e, Dove Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, speaker, blogger, www.cherikeaggy.com\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I’ve learned that the ones who society considers \u003ci\u003eleast\u003c\/i\u003e, God often uses \u003ci\u003emost\u003c\/i\u003e. And adversity often puts us on God’s varsity. Josiah is no exception. This remarkable lad has autism, but autism doesn’t have him! There’s no limit to what God can do with a totally surrendered life. This powerful book will stretch and propel you on your journey with Jesus. Buy one for yourself and ten to give away! Your friends will thank you for it.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eFrank Shelton\u003c\/b\u003e, author, Fox News contributor, Washington, DC field representative for \u003ci\u003eMy Hope with Billy Graham\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eFranklin Graham Decision America Tour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eScripture states we must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. \u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of redemption, hope, and God’s big love speaking through a speechless little boy with autism. Young Josiah has a spiritual depth unmatched by many adults, and a knowledge of heaven not found in books. It’s also a story of a mother’s love, persistence, and sacrifice to help the world hear words her son cannot vocalize. Brilliant writing turns this true story into a page-turning, awe-inspiring glimpse into a gifted mind and a miracle-performing God. You’ll want to read this book even if you don’t know about autism but want to know more about heaven.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eJanet Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of Woman to Woman Mentoring, speaker, freelance editor, and author of eighteen books, including \u003ci\u003eForsaken God? Remembering the Goodness of God Our Culture Has Forgotten\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is an \u003ci\u003eamazing\u003c\/i\u003e experience! Through a surprising and unusual communication method, a young boy struggling with severe autism opens a world of stunning intelligence, mysterious insights—and heaven. The descriptions of angelic activity are extremely convincing. But more than that, you’ll view God through new eyes. Josiah will hold you spellbound with his beyond-captivating experiences in heaven that are both revelatory and revolutionary. Very few books have held me captive, making me sacrifice sleep and time—but this book did! Read it and you’ll find yourself more empowered to joyfully participate with heaven on earth.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eMark Hendrickson\u003c\/b\u003e, Dwelling Place Ministries, author of \u003ci\u003eSupernatural Provision\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eI am a journalist and a skeptic and can spot a fake a mile away. Believe me, Josiah Cullen is no fake. Without knowing a thing about me, Josiah wrote twenty-three details of my life that \u003ci\u003eno one\u003c\/i\u003e could have possibly known except through the Spirit of God. This ten-year-old, non-verbal autistic boy gave me messages that changed my life, always bringing me back to Jesus and the Word of God. \u003ci\u003eJosiah’s Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is life changing from start to finish and had me in tears before I finished.”\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eMax Davis\u003c\/b\u003e, author of more than thirty books, including \u003ci\u003eDead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDog Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhen Jesus Was a Green-Eyed Brunette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e As Josiah’s former ABA therapist, I had the pleasure of witnessing his hard work and courage. After Josiah’s communication breakthrough, Tahni and I discussed the validity of his statements, and Josiah and I typed letters back and forth about his challenges, desires, and fears. Josiah is a great example of how a soul lies beyond the physical, and why it is so vital to treat all children with equity and worth. These children have abilities that can revolutionize people who are open to receive their gifted messages. Josiah’s voice opens doors to spiritual understanding, and I am excited for him to share it with the world.\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eKimberly Zeszutek\u003c\/b\u003e, MA, NCC, LPC, intern, Filtering Light Counseling in Portland, Oregon\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 9781424551415","brand":"BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Digital (delivered electronically)","offer_id":47616675184899,"sku":"9781424551415","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/3965\/1015\/files\/9781424551415.jpg?v=1768097974","url":"https:\/\/www.affirmtheword.org\/products\/9781424551415","provider":"Affirm The Word Literary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}