Fantastic Vocation is a collection of touching stories and pastoral reflections on his life as a parish priest by Father Joseph Miksch. It provides a look at the priesthood from the eyes of one who lived it, loved it and reverenced it. Father Joe s reflections on more than 40 years of priestly ministry are a beautiful testimony to God s love and action in the life of a priest.

An Excellent Workbook for one and all seeking a "Fantastic" Career & Life. Especially Very Useful for Students & Budding Professionals.

This book outlines my vocation as a priest. In it I focus on several important chapters of both my life and discernment on the path to ordination. Since each of us are created by God and called to some mission for His glory, we all have a story to tell. Writing this book has allowed me to reflect on my story and share it with you. In reading this I hope you see that God uses regular people to carry out His work here on earth. I am not a mystic, saint (yet!) or particularly holy (yet!) but have discovered the greatest gift of my life in the form of the priesthood. I pray this encourages you in wherever God may be calling and hope you find God's will for your life. Only then may we fulfill the words of St. Augustine, ""Our hearts are restless until they rest in thee."" God Bless!

Meet the inspirational dogs who went from being rescued to becoming rescuers in these incredible true stories: Toby, the golden retriever who performed the Heimlich maneuver to save his owner’s life. Liam, the Lhasa Apso-Poodle mix who helped his owner battle an eating disorder. Hercules, the St. Bernard who saved his owners from burglars on the first day he moved in. Alfie, the terrier who gave a bullied girl a new lease of life. As well as many other canine heroes who came to their owner’s aid—whether it was saving them from physical threats, or helping them to recover from mental illness, PTSD, and bereavement. Let these uplifting stories warm your heart, and show you that adopted dogs truly are man’s best friend.

Lesslie Newbigin, one of the twentieth century's most important church leaders, offered insights on the church in a pluralistic world that are arguably more relevant now than when first written. This volume presents his ecclesiology to a new generation. Michael Goheen clearly articulates Newbigin's missionary understanding of the church and places it in the context of Newbigin's core theological convictions. Suitable for students as well as church leaders, this book offers readers a better understanding of the mission of the church in the world today. Foreword by N. T. Wright.

This is the story of a life journey. It is the story of abuse, the healing process, and the life truths learned from the journey. It is about ones becoming.