Sentenced To Death, Destined For Life

04/29/2026

WHAT'S IN A BOOK? A HECK OF A LOT OF LOVE, WORK, & YEARS...LOL!

Yesterday, I had a young man walk up to our Yukon while we were in line at the Chik Fil A. He had seen the back window and wanted to know how he could buy my books. Awesome! So I gave him the info! I thought I'd share them with you before the prices go up really soon.

GREAT SUMMER READS!

They are all on my website except the 2 I'm working on!

FICTION SERIES:
"ISLANDS IN THE SEA!"
5 Book Saga (1090 pages total for the set)
Book 1 - The King Walks In!
Book 2 - The Lion Roars!
Book 3 - Illegitimate?
Book 4 - City On A Hill!
Book 5 - The Library!

ALLEGORY:
"DESTINY PATH OF LIFE: The Journey Begins!"
An Allegory About Life

BIOGRAPHY & MOVIE PROJECT
Janiece's Story
"SENTENCED TO DEATH, DESTINED FOR LIFE
The Janiece Turner-Hartmann Story
Tell My People I Love Them!"
(Black & White or Color - 7 Videos - 3 Radio Shows)

SELF-HELP - GROUP HELP - LIFE TRAINING COURSE
"DREAMER'S INK"
Book/Study Guide - Journal - Dream Certificate - 11 Videos

COMING SOON!
My Memoir 2024
"WALKING OUT OF THE DARKNESS
His Journey Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death!
The Joseph James Story | 2024
One Hell Of A Year!"

COMING SOON!
Book - Training Course - Videos
"How To Help Someone In A
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
A Practical, Real-World Guide For Recognizing,
Responding, And Supporting Someone Through
Mental Health Struggles!"

More Info & Links: joseph-james.net/JJ10/index.php/books/

03/23/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

We need your help, please! We are doing something new and sometimes new needs word of mouth and help to be seen beyond the algorithms. We are sharing these tips as often as we can to help people know what's going on in their communities, the problems, the dangers, the solutions, and how to find help in emergencies. It's hard to think in a crisis moment, but what if you already know what to do?

We are simply sharing a couple of tips on each graphic. You can copy them if you want to keep them and/or share them.

These are some of the informative tips that will be available at our FAMILY FUN DAYS™ EVENTS as we schedule them in local communities around the USA. The events will be FREE where we have enough sponsors/advertisers/vendors, etc.

If you want to be part of it, show your stuff, contact person in your community, want to pray, help support the non-profit, join our FB
FFD Events Prayer Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/4378082799093721,
Like our GCU Events Page, https://www.facebook.com/GCUEventsUSA,
Support our Zeffy Fundraising Campaign (one time or monthly) https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-9556
GCU Events Website: https://www.gcuevents.org

What if just one tip learned at the events would save a life? Let's have a lot of fun and learn some important things at the same time. Thank you for joining us in the journey to help create a better and safer country...

It takes a lot of time and money to do these. You, your loved ones, and friends are worth it! Blessings,

Joseph James

03/21/2026

GCU TIPS – 0001 – DRUGS & NORCAN

HERE WE GO! EXCITED!

We’ve decided to start sharing tips on our GCU Blog about information that can be critical to most people. This is what we do in person at our FAMILY FUN DAYS™ EVENTS by our GCU Events organization. At the events, we have organizations and agencies share in person what all is available in their local community reach as well as national organizations in a fun setting with entertainment.

So, here is our first tip. We will be adding more organizations, agencies, and services as we are able to our website under WE SUPPORT.

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO HELP US WITH EXPENSES AND CREATING THESE EVENTS FOR FREE! If you would like to help us in this endeavor, please consider a one time donation and/or monthly support through our Zeffy campaign. Through Zeffy, we get 100% OF THE DONATIONS WITHOUT FEES!

Zeffy Fundraising Campaign
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-9556

Check out the Blog and Website for More Info: GCUEvents.org

Visit Joseph James' Website for his music, book, podcasts, etc. Joseph-James.net You can help support him through his Patreon Fan Page Patreon.com/JosephJames and/or listen to or buy his songs and books. Music Videos: https://YouTube.com/ Check out his Dreamer's Ink Training Course with Free Training Videos on his website.

We will be sharing more information as we are able.

If you would like to volunteer to pray, to share your organization's name and contact, want to do an event in your community, be an event contact, volunteer at our events, be a supporter, sponsor, advertise your entity, help with other things, let us know. Joseph is also available to speak and/or share his music at venues, events, and possibly to help non-profits raise funds.

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02/17/2026

"People Living and Hiding in Their Comfort Zones, Refusing to Step Out, Shipwrecks More Dreams Than Anything Else in Life!" Joseph James

Life was never meant to always be comfortable, yett the Lord is always our Comforter! He is everything we need in order to fulfill the dreams He etched in our DNA from Creation!

He can't get us off the couch if we refuse, unless He allows the fire or storm to do it, but He can direct and redirect our steps when we start walking in a direction... Motion! Baby! Motion!

A man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9

Why do we not want to live our lives through what was written in our DNA in the first place? It's all there! Why not ask Him!

Come on guys, I'm your CHEERLEADER! Let's do this! His Kingdom!

I WAS BORN TO BE FREE | Joseph James

https://youtu.be/NlsaWNzQQu4

I WAS BORN TO BE FREE | JOSEPH JAMES | Official Lyric VideoI WAS BORN... Why were we born? What is our Destiny? What is our purpose? What are our gifts and t...

02/06/2026

A Message to My Friends & Family on This Move & What Comes Next! ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

I'll be playing my music at the Kyle Texas Flea Market this weekend, February 7 & 8, 2026, most likely from around 11am to 2pm, if anyone wants to come out.

My friends, spiritual kids, Lauren Ashley Emfinger & Trey Leggitt will be selling their Special Turkey Legs. I think they're calling their booth, The Turkey Leggitt's. Come out and see us and grab a bite to eat. I'll be there to share the music, encourage and pray for folks, and to spread the word and to help get donations for the events. I'll have some brochures from AFSP on Su***de Prevention.

Transition is difficult and 9 days in 4 different hotels and 3 cities is quite the challenge and an adventure, when it takes most of the day just to move. Meeting new people is the best of it all. So many great folks out here in the marketplace.

It's all good though. You get to explore your options to hear what the Lord is saying.

I don't like to bother people, but sometimes folks tell me they didn't know because they didn't see the post, so I'll be sending out a few personal messages to help. The FB algorithms don't always let everyone see the post, and people were sad they didn't get the update. So here goes. Please forgive me in advance if you don't want the personal message.

We didn't leave Montgomery County, The Woodlands/Conroe behind. Rather, we're adding some communities to our events and needed to have feet on the ground here. I really wish we had enough funds to have a home somewhere as a base, it'd be simpler. My son, Daniel is with us helping us.

HOUSTON/THE WOODLANDS/CONROE
I'll be back in Houston on the 9th, for a medical test and will be meeting with my GCU Events team in The Woodlands/Conroe afterwards. I should be free after 4 if anyone wants to meet up. I'm making the round trip in one day as we may need to move out of this hotel on Tuesday. Daniel is helping me drive as I'm not comfortable doing the trip alone in one day.

We are working on the SPONSORSHIP TIERS and ADVERTISING for the GCU Events and for the Event this summer for THE WOODLANDS & AREA. We are also working on Events for NEW BRAUNFELS, SAN MARCOS, & YOAKUM/SHINER so far.

So, if you are interested in helping, please let me know. We need folks who have different giftings to help us put these together to make it all successful.

Our expenses are about $5000 per month right now and that's keeping things as low as we can. Bottom line: We need help and can't do this alone. I believe the Lord wants me to focus on this, the events and the music shows to help people out in the marketplace. If we can get them the help they need, we can lower the su***de and trafficking. If we can meet them there, then we can help them find a good local church to help continue the journey.

Believe it or not, even just $5 per month helps. We are getting $50/month right now and are so grateful. GOFUNDME, PATREON, and PAYPAL take out fees, so we get less than that, but we also have [$CASHAPP and VENMO ()]

Patreon is my Fan Page and you can donate an amount monthly, see below. I also post special news about what we're doing and things to help on that page, so you get something more with it. We'll do some special rewards at some of the events like back stage passes. I like to give back as much as I can.

FAN PAGE: Patreon.com/JosephJames
GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-family-fun-days-events-across-the-usa

WEBSITES:
Joseph James: https://www.joseph-james.net/
GCU Events: https://www.gcuevents.org/

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02/06/2026

A Message to My Friends & Family on This Move & What Comes Next! ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

I'll be playing my music at the Kyle Texas Flea Market this weekend, February 7 & 8, 2026, most likely from around 11am to 2pm, if anyone wants to come out.

My friends, spiritual kids, Lauren Ashley Emfinger & Trey Leggitt will be selling their Special Turkey Legs. I think they're calling their booth, The Turkey Leggitt's. Come out and see us and grab a bite to eat. I'll be there to share the music, encourage and pray for folks, and to spread the word and to help get donations for the events. I'll have some brochures from AFSP on Su***de Prevention.

Transition is difficult and 9 days in 4 different hotels and 3 cities is quite the challenge and an adventure, when it takes most of the day just to move. Meeting new people is the best of it all. So many great folks out here in the marketplace.

It's all good though. You get to explore your options to hear what the Lord is saying.

I don't like to bother people, but sometimes folks tell me they didn't know because they didn't see the post, so I'll be sending out a few personal messages to help. The FB algorithms don't always let everyone see the post, and people were sad they didn't get the update. So here goes. Please forgive me in advance if you don't want the personal message.

We didn't leave Montgomery County, The Woodlands/Conroe behind. Rather, we're adding some communities to our events and needed to have feet on the ground here. I really wish we had enough funds to have a home somewhere as a base, it'd be simpler. My son, Daniel is with us helping us.

HOUSTON/THE WOODLANDS/CONROE
I'll be back in Houston on the 9th, for a medical test and will be meeting with my GCU Events team in The Woodlands/Conroe afterwards. I should be free after 4 if anyone wants to meet up. I'm making the round trip in one day as we may need to move out of this hotel on Tuesday. Daniel is helping me drive as I'm not comfortable doing the trip alone in one day.

We are working on the SPONSORSHIP TIERS and ADVERTISING for the GCU Events and for the Event this summer for THE WOODLANDS & AREA. We are also working on Events for NEW BRAUNFELS, SAN MARCOS, & YOAKUM/SHINER so far.

So, if you are interested in helping, please let me know. We need folks who have different giftings to help us put these together to make it all successful.

Our expenses are about $5000 per month right now and that's keeping things as low as we can. Bottom line: We need help and can't do this alone. I believe the Lord wants me to focus on this, the events and the music shows to help people out in the marketplace. If we can get them the help they need, we can lower the su***de and trafficking. If we can meet them there, then we can help them find a good local church to help continue the journey.

Believe it or not, even just $5 per month helps. We are getting $50/month right now and are so grateful. GOFUNDME, PATREON, and PAYPAL take out fees, so we get less than that, but we also have [$CASHAPP and VENMO ()]

Patreon is my Fan Page and you can donate an amount monthly, see below. I also post special news about what we're doing and things to help on that page, so you get something more with it. We'll do some special rewards at some of the events like back stage passes. I like to give back as much as I can.

FAN PAGE: Patreon.com/JosephJames
GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-family-fun-days-events-across-the-usa

WEBSITES:
Joseph James: https://www.joseph-james.net/
GCU Events: https://www.gcuevents.org/

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HOME Welcome to GCU Events! We are currently adding to this website so check back again for all the new stuff.  ALL INCLUDED IN ONE EVENT TO HELP OUR COMMUNITIES THRIVE! All Day Entertainment | Cook-Off Contest | Food | Games | Critical Information From Non-Profit Organizations (Su***de Prevention,...

02/02/2026

LIFE IS LIKE A TREASURE HUNT!

Sometimes this journey is like a Treasure Hunt, as in, you don't always get the next step until after you complete the step you are on and it can get scary when you don't have much left. Sometimes, the Lord has to force us out of our comfort zone so that we'll be willing to look at other options, let alone take them. Am I right???

Case in Point our journey from The Woodlands to...

(See the rest of the post for free at the link below on my Fan Page)

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01/25/2026

We are available to work with any local community in the USA to create a FAMILY FUN DAYS™ EVENT for/with them to help their community flourish.

Through our non-profit we use sponsors and advertisers from the local community to pay for these events to make them free. We also have non-profits, national that we can bring info/help to each community, but we also showcase local non-profits and local agencies that help their community. So many in communities don't know where to go for help and/or don't say anything until it's too late.

Your contributions and donations help us with expenses in order to reach out. We can also help in other countries as we are able.

Please visit our website at https://GCUEvents.org and/or contact us at: [email protected] for more info.

GCU Events Fundraiser https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-family-fun-days-events-across-the-usa

Let's make our world safer and a better place to live by helping others get their lives back on track. When we help others discover and pursue their God-Given dreams, they are going to run forward doing what they were created to do, living their lives to the fullest.

Joseph James

Please share with others! You might help save a life!

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FAMILY FUN DAYS™ EVENTS - The Woodlands, Texas We are raising funds… Joseph James needs your support for HELP FUND FAMILY FUN DAYS™ EVENTS ACROSS THE USA!

01/19/2026

ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE!

There are thousands of voices rising and falling, new ones and old, loud and soft, lies and truth. Who do we hear? Who do we focus on? Who do we believe? Contradictions and Chaos! Peace and Truth! Distractions, Time Savers and Time Wasters! Etc.

Everyday, we ask the Lord to guide us through the muck and bloody mess that's become our world. It's actually been like that from creation, it's just that everything gets recorded now and played over and over and in real time. There is so much and it is blasted 24/7 trying desperately to keep us on the edge and away from peace. However, if we listen carefully, not just with our ears, but our spirit, we can hear that gently voice of Truth letting us know what we need to know for today. We can sense His peace on the path that we are to walk in the midst of all the clamor. Does that mean that we don't have any fear or stress? No, but it does mean He can overshadow it, like being in a protective bunker yet hearing the storm outside beat against it, safe, and secure inside. His protection.

I was ministering to a couple on Saturday in our social area here at the new hotel we are staying at temporarily, and two ladies in the same area were talking loud and boisterous and other noises were really bothering the lady I was talking too. After a while, I finally had enough and just spoke, "Peace be still in Jesus' Name," and the loudness stopped and it became quiet. That's all it took. I could've done it sooner if I would've thought of it then.

A lot of Christians are not walking in a lot of Truth. We have tools that we've been given to break the curses off of this world and restore it back to Eden. Every place our feet are walking, Ephesians 6, our feet are shod with peace we can change. Do we release it? This is only one of many things we have the authority to do. Are we getting the Truth? Are we studying? We are on the battlefield of life! Are we prepared?

The World's Stage! What's our story? Most Christians are too afraid to share their story! It's our story/testimony that overcomes the evil one, but we are afraid?

Charlie Kirk, like him or not, but he and Erica weighed the cost and shared their story and cared enough to love others. Sometimes speaking the truth stings, but saves a life. Our generation wants to stay in their comfort zone, but it's not reality. The Kirks knew that it might cost their life. Martin Luther King Jr! Some in the faith did and lived long lives. We are all going to die, eventually. A car wreck or walking across the street?

Why do we allow the devil to take our precious time? He's defeated! Some people have chosen evil and won't ever turn, but some haven't. I don't know how to walk through this world right now. I don't know what tomorrow will be like. If 5 huge volcanoes were to erupt tomorrow around the world, it would change everything. It's possible. The sky would be darkened by the ash...

I do know the One I trust to get me through each day, and if that's not the Plan, then I know He'll welcome me to my Heavenly Home.

What about you?

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I'm going to start a new thing that I can do from anywhere because of our financial and temporary living situation. I'm going to start sharing teachings and encouragement like this on my Joseph James Fan Page on Patreon Page, text and video. I'm going to make them available to our supporters who support us for a minimum of $5 per month. We do a lot of ministry in the market place for free. Just being there for folks! Because of all the medical stuff over the last 2 years, I can't do a regular job for now. I'm still in the healing process. I was doing so well before the car wreck in Nashville this summer. I thought the healing would come faster than it is. If you'd like to help us, please join my Fan Page, ( https://patreon.com/JosephJames ). We have 2 supporters right now for a total of $50 per month. Can you help in our outreach to help so many more with our Free FAMILY FUN DAYS™ EVENTS through our non-profit and my music tour, AMERICA DARE TO DREAM TOUR. I really don't think I'm that good, but I'm trying to be obedient to His Word to me. The songs are changing lives so that is good. Thanks

I'm not sure how to do all of this, I'm just stepping out in faith that this works. I'll course correct as He leads. If you'd like to volunteer to help. let me know.

Thank you! His blessings, favor, grace, mercy, and peace to you all.

Joseph James

My Music on Streaming | YouTube | Rumble | + Social Media


Joseph James Website: https://www.Joseph-James.net
GCU Events (non-Profit): https://GCUEvents.org

01/13/2026

Does anyone know anything about an email like this. Need some help and insight with this email sent to me this morning. Is this legit? Some of these want money to feature you to their group. I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of this?

I really like their overview of Janiece's Story though. It really encourages me. I'm going to reply anyway to see what I get back. Will let you know.

* * * * * * * Email * * * * * * * * * January 12, 2026 11:32pm

SUBJECT: Deeply Inspired by Sentenced to Death, Destined for Life – Invitation to Feature Janiece Turner-Hartmann’s Powerful Story

Dear Joseph James,

I hope this email finds you well!

My name is ( ****), and I’m the curator of a passionate community of over 2,000 avid readers who cherish true stories of miraculous restoration, unbreakable hope, and the undeniable power of God’s redemptive love, especially when they come from the depths of seemingly impossible tragedy.

Sentenced to Death, Destined for Life: The Janiece Turner-Hartmann Story (Color Edition) has profoundly impacted many in our group. This is not just another testimony; it is a raw, well-documented account of a life that descended into the grave, through layers of trauma, twisted gender confusion, severe depression, mental illness, multiple su***de attempts, and a terminal medical prognosis, only for the Creator Himself to reach down and declare restoration. The way you chronicle Janiece’s journey, from the cosmic spiritual war fought over one soul, through relentless tragedy and despair, to the pivotal, life-altering moment on the edge of death, feels both harrowing and breathtakingly hopeful.

Readers are especially moved by how you emphasize that no matter how far down one has fallen, there is always hope for full recovery and a new life. The undeniable miracles, the witnesses who could not deny what they saw, and the proof that God still heals, saves, restores, and delivers today resonate powerfully. Your writing honors the gravity of Janiece’s suffering while shining a bright light on the supernatural intervention that changed everything, proving once again that nothing is impossible with God. The story inspires believers to reach higher, strengthens faith in the miraculous, and gently challenges skeptics to consider the evidence.

As the author who has carefully and reverently told Janiece’s story, you bring a clear, compassionate voice that allows the events and God’s handiwork to speak for themselves. Your commitment to sharing this life-changing testimony in a way that glorifies God and offers genuine hope to others is evident on every page.

We would love to feature Sentenced to Death, Destined for Life as one of our upcoming community reads and give Janiece’s miraculous journey the honor and discussion it so richly deserves.

Here’s why this could be valuable for you:

Honest, thoughtful reviews from dedicated testimony & inspirational readers: Participating members commit to leaving genuine reviews after reading, written by everyday believers who value powerful, well-documented stories of God’s restoration alongside their daily lives.

Organic reach to 2,000+ engaged readers: Our members love sharing how Janiece’s story strengthened their faith, discussing the cosmic battle over one soul, the trauma-to-triumph arc, and the undeniable miracles, then recommending the book to church groups, prayer circles, and friends walking through their own darkness.

Direct reader insights: You’ll hear what moved us most, the depths of despair Janiece reached, the moment of divine intervention, the full recovery and new life, or the proof that God still moves today, from readers whose own hope was renewed by her testimony.
We truly admire the care, faith, and courage you’ve shown in bringing Janiece Turner-Hartmann’s extraordinary story to light.

If you’re open to having the book featured, I’d love to hear from you. Just reply with any thoughts or questions.

Thank you for sharing this awe-inspiring, miracle-filled testimony that reminds us nothing is impossible with God, Joseph. We’re genuinely excited to walk Janiece’s journey from sentenced to death to destined for life, together!

Warm regards...

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Thank you in advance for your insight. I'm a bit hesitant, but will send them a reply. If you want to know more about the story yourself, I put the info below. I created a whole website for it.

More Info on the book: https://www.joseph-james.net/JJ10/index.php/books/sentenced-death-destined-life/

Purchase Color Limited Edition: https://shop.lightningsource.com/b/085?7hXjN31iRzS0fsnqLe9EPYyDabrD3X6Czvr8qZ5c7YQ

We have 7 videos of her testimony on her website (https://www.sentencedtodeathdestinedforlife.com) and a few radio interviews. If anyone would like to help us with the movie project, please let me know. I believe that now would be a great time to get her story out there in film.

Trivia: I took the photos for the book cover in Key West during our anniversary trip there in 2016. It was so beautiful there.