Contact: Gurland Roberts, New Directions International, 888-772-9634, contact@josephlwilliams.net

GRAHAM, North Carolina, May 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Joseph Williams, Chief Executive Officer of New Directions International (NDI), a missions organization founded in 1968 in Burlington, NC, has written an exciting new book. "Hardship, Healing, and Hope: How God Still Moves in the Lives of His People" is being released by VMI Publishers and will be available in bookstores starting today, May 1st.

The book chronicles modern-day occurrences of Bible stories on topics such as miracles, persecution, and salvation. Practical and spiritual applications are given in each of the 21 easy-to-read chapters making it a helpful book for Christian and non-Christian alike.

Endorsed by Promise Keepers President/CEO, Tom Fortson, Director for Concerned Women for America's Beverly LaHaye Institute, Janice Shaw Crouse, and others, this book will inspire and motivate the reader to appreciate the God who never changes, the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

In fulltime ministry for 12 years, Joseph has traveled to over 27 countries on more than 32 short-term mission trips.

For a review copy or to schedule an interview, please contact New Directions International toll-free at 1-888-772-9634, or the author at contact@josephlwilliams.net.  For more information on the book, please visit www.josephlwilliams.net. ISBN: 1933204346