Have you ever wondered what it will be like when Jesus returns at the Second Coming? Do you anticipate that grand moment when he steps foot on earth to restore the world under his reign? Hallelujah is a beautiful white horse who lives in heaven. Being bright and curious, he can't help but wonder about these things. He imagines himself being part of this amazing moment in heaven's history when he hears the prophecies about Jesus's triumphant return on a white horse. But he wonders how and when it will all take place. Join Hallelujah on his journey to find these answers and let your heart be filled with the hope of Jesus's glorious return.

Mary Twitty has personalized this remarkable era during which men who had been enslaved became leaders in this country. The familial exposures in which she portrays these historical men take the reader out of the rigors of government and behind the scenes into their individual lives. It is her purpose to provide the information about what these few men tried to accomplish during their brief tenures. Their sole objective was the completion of the Civil Rights Legislation. Regrettably this was not accomplished.

In order for twenty-first century readers to properly understand Revelation, we have to look at it through first century eyes. Their understanding of the book frames our understanding. Start with the assumption that the last book of the Bible is exactly what it purports to be - a revelation, not a mystery. Add to that assumption the fact that it was written by a first century author and that it was originally read by first century readers who were expected to understand and obey the message contained in it. Take into consideration their first century frame-of-reference and the authors familiarity with the Old Testament. Wrap that all up in the popular apocalyptic literary genre of its day with its pervasive use of symbolism. That mixture of elements is what gave rise to the Book of Revelation.

Renata shares what she thinks led to her having a very sheltered childhood on a dairy farm, where she regularly heard her mother being cut down and other discouragements. She shares some of the things that helped her maintain her sanity during the years where she lived on the farm and she was discouraged from interacting with anybody other than family. Also, she shares what God used to help give her the courage to finally break free. Then Renata shares the many joys and trials she has encountered since she broke free. Finally, she shares how she is seeing God improve things for her family.

A boy of Mexican immigrants has an unusual gift, the recollection of his birth. As he grows up in Middle America, he is rocked between mischief and love, elation and despair. He becomes entangled in the hippie movement of the 60s. Later, in the midst of his chemistry studies at the University of Illinois, he becomes ensnarled in the Vietnam antiwar movement. It is there, in high school and college, where his life goals are crystallized and he maps out his life. There are things that he must do and must become. Yet somehow, impacting him are three short letters he received in his life and a chance meeting that changes everything. Though he tries, he cannot escape his future. It was made with hands bigger than his own. My friend, Dave Valdez, tells the very personal story of his life journey. Growing up in poverty, he beats the odds, as an unseen hand guides him through many situations and circumstances that would have defeated most. In todays education system, Dave would be labeled gifted and talented. In the 1950s he was labeled Mexican. Dave has a remarkable inner strength that fiercely hangs on to bits of praise and encouragement when life is unfair. He refuses to embrace bitterness. His is truly a story of hope. As Dave navigates his teens years he develops a talent to avoid unwelcome conflicts. He runs. He runs from his mom, his dad, neighbors, and cops. But he could not outrun the unseen hand. At the University of Illinois, in his early 20s, he is challenged to consider the reality of God. So here, the young, rebellious, brilliant, chemistry major begins to stop running. A new chapter in his life begins to unfold. Dave doesnt beat you over the head with his conversion experience, he reveals it as it happened, and asks you to consider the hope he has found. Hallelujah Dave is a great read. It is the true story of my friend, a man who discovers he is blessed and chooses to bless others.

A look not only at the inner man but also at the environments that shaped Leonard Cohen, from the rock scene of New York in the 1960s to the remote Zen monastery where Cohen spent years later in life.