A pastor and his sons known for spreading more than just the gospel must finda way to get their lives, and their church, in order.

This book examines the charismatic Christian reformation presently underway in Botswana’s time of AIDS and the moral crisis that divides the church between the elders and the young, apostolic faith healers. Richard Werbner focuses on Eloyi, an Apostolic faith-healing church in Botswana’s capital. Werbner shows how charismatic "prophets"—holy hustlers—diagnose, hustle, and shock patients during violent and destructive exorcisms. He also shows how these healers enter into prayer and meditation and take on their patients’ pain and how their ecstatic devotions create an aesthetic in which beauty beckons God. Werbner challenges theoretical assumptions about mimesis and empathy, the power of the word, and personhood. With its accompanying DVD, Holy Hustlers, Schism, and Prophecy integrates textual and filmed ethnography and provides a fresh perspective on ritual performance and the cinematic.

The entire Holy Bible rewritten as parody. The history, poetry, gospels, prophets of the Old Testament, letters of the New Testament -- the entire thing rewritten to make you laugh as it points out the lunacy, immorality and horror of the "good book". Audacious, sacrilegious, blasphemous, scandalous, but most of all hilarious, as long as you are not one who takes this book of mythology seriously. You may learn more about the Bible by reading this version than by reading the original.

The Hustler's Holy Book is the money-maker's bible. Everything a striving hustler needs to know is found within, from the definition of this way of life, to the attributes and qualities needed to acquire and discard if wishing to conquer this world of money. The book takes you back through the history of money and banking touching upon the controversies that surround these topics, before offering guidance on debt, saving, setting up a business, and economics. However, this is no ordinary book about money and finances; it has been written from a young, fresh perspective, advising its readers on how to hustle but remain conscious at the same time. The approach and style of writing of The Hustler's Holy Book will appeal to the younger reader, alluding to a revolution of people's thoughts on working in a constantly changing and competitive world. Not only is the book educational and full of knowledge, but it will leave one feeling ambitious and determined without compromising humility. This book will not provide readers with a get-rich-quick scheme like so many other books on the market, but instead, will give readers the focus to continue hustling with a greater knowledge of what this lifestyle is all about. A quote from the book says it best, "This book is a map. Its words, and the thoughts it will evoke, will lead you closer to the treasures you wish to find."

The saints at Sweetwater Powerhouse of God are restless and sinning up a storm after Reverend Goodlove falls ill. Without their Pastor's guidance, his hot to trot wife Theola is misbehaving in ways no one thought possible. His oldest son Damien is trying to strike it rich after he discovers his soon-to-be ex stands to collect millions. He's holding out on signing divorce papers and it's driving Michelle crazy-she's already tried to kill once, this time she's determined to get it right. In the meantime, as Sweetwater's resident Bad Boy, Damien isn't licking his wounds alone. He's taken up with the vivacious Charlotte who's hell bent on proving something to Damien and the other women at Sweetwater who think he's up for grabs. All was going well until a blast from the past reemerges. Jazzlyn is ready to reclaim what was once hers, especially since there's a pending divorce. Reginald is looking for a way back home, and baby boy Barry thought the drama in his life was gone when his stalker Sissy left. She may be gone but she's not forgotten. Just when the wedding of the century is set to take place Sissy puts an end to it in a drastic way. Reverend Goodlove isn't hustling from the pulpit just yet but, the sanctified drama still promises to make us all scream "Hallelujah "

Lance Thomas is a sexy, young black male who has it all: a high-paying blue collar career, a home in Queens, New York, two cars, a son, and a beautiful wife. However, after getting married at a very young age he realizes that he is afflicted with DOGISM, a distorted sexuality that causes men to stray and be unfaithful in their relationships with women. You will not stop turning the pages as you read and witness Lance as he juggles God, a wife, a son, and a new mistress, all the while trying to end his dealings with a past drama-filled stripper who is obsessed with him. In the midst of drama and deception, Lance realizes that eventually every dog has his day. This must read novel takes you through a journey in the life, mind, and emotions of a man, showing that at times even dogs, with their distorted sexuality have a conscience.

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Work without Shame, Rest without Guilt Balance. It's what we long for in our lives as we hear shouts of "Work harder!" in one ear, and whispers to "rest more" in the other. What if God's plan for us isn't just one way or the other? Enter the holy hustle. Crystal Stine followed the path to success as she climbed the corporate ladder. Now she explores "hustle" in a new light as a self-employed, work-from-home mom. She invites you to join her in experiencing... renewed peace as you focus on serving, not striving reawakened potential as you ditch comparison and embrace community redefined purpose as you seek the roles God has for you You were created to work with enthusiasm for the right reasons—and you were also made with a need to rest. Discover the place where these two sides meet in a happy, holy hustle.

When word on the street alerts them to a hostile takeover, the Chance brothers, who run a Los Angeles casino, protect their family dynasty at all costs, with the help of their lethal martial artist sister.