By the Power of God: Living the True Christian Life

By Vincent Vetere

You are about to be taken inside the walls of Rikers island prison with short stories of life and death situations. Then you will learn the secrets of how to become the best armwrestler you can and compete in tournaments. Also in this book are inspiring stories about salvation, magic, illusion and break dancing.

Testimonies of the christian life as a New York City correction officer on Rikers island prison ,using Armwrestling ,breakdancing ,magic\illusion and martial arts as a means to share Gods word around the n world.

Matthew 6;33 seek ye first the Kingdom of God

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 1, 2015
• ISBN: 9781490895291

Vincent Vetere

Vincent Vetere, husband to Andrea, father to Vanessa and Danielle, lives in Long Island, New York. He is a retired correction officer and works as a magician/illusionist, speaker, evangelist, martial arts trainer, and counselor.

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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-9068-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4908-9529-1 (e)

WestBow Press rev. date: 09/21/2015

CONTENTS

Preface

Chapter 1 The Beginning

Chapter 2 The Answer

Chapter 3 My Girlfriend’s Dad

Chapter 4 The Study

Chapter 5 New York City Corrections

Chapter 6 Short Story About Forgiveness

Chapter 7 Prayers Answered

Chapter 8 Let’s Talk About Arm Wrestling

Chapter 9 The Interview

Chapter 10 The Magic, Arm Wrestling, And The Hiatus

Chapter 11 The Return To Arm Wrestling

Chapter 12 Retirement

Chapter 13 Thirteen-Year Comeback

Chapter 14 Conclusion

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For my dad and mom, Frank and Anna Vetere, who have been, from the beginning, the two best parents a son could have. They are, and have always been, there to support me, no matter what.

For my beautiful bride, Andrea, who is beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside.

For my in-laws: Andy, who led me to the Lord in 1986, and Edie, who always had a soft-spoken word of encouragement.

And for my two beautiful children, Vanessa and Danielle. They bring me so much joy, and I am very blessed and privileged to watch them grow into the mature young women they are becoming.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord, not for human masters.

Colossians 3:23

PREFACE

It all started when I was about fourteen years old, and I became a break dancer. By the time I was sixteen, my troupe performed for Donald Trump at Trump Towers. We were the opening act for Tina Turner, and we performed for John Lennon’s son at the Waldorf Astoria. Finally, we gave a big break-dancing performance at Madison Square Garden