Please Do Not Call Me a Christian invites readers to immerse themselves in the truths the author has received directly from God. Using the insights he has received, in combination and conversation with passages from the Scriptures, the author paints a passionately rendered painting of the spiritual landscape. He describes the mighty acts of God with the same vigor as he illuminates Satans strivings to deceive people into trusting him rather than God. In each of the chapters in Please Do Not Call Me a Christian, the author speaks directly to the reader, offering revealed insights aligned with citations from the Bible. In its exploration of the connections between these insights and the biblical text, each chapter produces a deeper and richer message to help to guide the readers life of faith. If you have wondered about Gods truth, if you have looked around yourself and wondered how to sort out truth from falsehood, then this text stands ready to serve as an inspired guide to your exploration of the meaning of Gods teachings for your life and to your journey toward a life lived by faith and in Gods truth.

This volume brings together respected biblical scholars to evaluate the turn toward "empire criticism" in recent New Testament scholarship. While praising the movement for its deconstruction of Roman statecraft and ideology, the contributors also provide a salient critique of the anti-imperialist rhetoric pervading much of the current literature.

Corn Shelling Time challenges the reader of this book to examine themselves and see if there could be a possibility they have overlooked a great truth about themselves that they might need to correct. This book will reveal to the reader great and mighty things which they knew not. This book will reveal to the reader the thoughts and intents of the heart, or spirit. This book will reveal how the Holy Spirit will show you things that will come to pass that the world cannot know, because the worldly people cannot see. The god of this world, (Satan), has blinded the minds of them which believe not. The gospel is hidden to them that are lost. This book will reveal to the reader how to heal the broken heart. If you are a victim of misogyny and shame, Corn Shelling Time will show you how to overcome all the shame and guiltiness. If you are in, or ever have been in prison, or convicted of a felony, you would do yourself a favor to read this book. Do not ever contemplate suicide. Your life does not belong to you. Christ Jesus bought you and paid the price for your release from Satan. Read this book!

Our culture has been reeling from divisiveness and strife. People have been divided politically (into red and blue states), morally, and spiritually. How can you reach across these rifts, mend fractured relationships, and share the healing love of God? You can become a "purple" Christian-a follower of Christ who finds middle ground, not to compromise but to converse. A purple Christian... embodies the love of God and avoids evangelistic cliches, encourages creativity and the arts as expressions of God's goodness, revels in love and joy but also faces disappointment and doubt honestly advocates for all people, not only the unborn but also those lacking education and health care or struggling with poverty, helps all people experience the benefits of Christ's reign instead of determining who is "in" and who is "out". Christians have become known for what they oppose rather than what they propose-faith, hope, and love. A Purple State of Mind dismantles unhelpful misrepresentations of Jesus' life-giving message and shows how you can live out the good news in a pluralistic world. Book jacket.

He was the handsome, arrogant, brilliant, wealthy lawyer and womaniser who had it all, or so he thought, until the girl with the blonde tousled hair captured Johnathan Stone's heart. A girl who stole his soul with their very first kiss. This stunning love story unfolds against the background of Harvard University and beautiful California. Until Jonathan realised the true meaning of love, the girl of his dreams was unobtainable to him. This is not just a love story to look forward to, but murder, a touch of blackmail and an ending that you certainly will not expect.

The Vistula is set against the backdrop of Poland's troubled history - 1820 to 1880 and the presence of the Russian army. It chronicles a Polish family's migration up the Vistula to the Baltic Sea. The story centers on Christian, a boy who loses his father and brother in a mining accident. Christian grows up with his mind set on achieving his father's dream of going to America. The dream is all but forgotten as Christian and his young wife bask in the contentment of life on their small farm. The dream is revived when the Russian army confiscates their property. They embark on a perilous journey up the Vistula. In a lifetime fraught with hardship and danger, the indomitable spirit of Anna sustains Christian. A Jewish family and a band of Gypsies become true friends in times of need. When Anna becomes gravely ill, Christian passes his dream of America on to his son, Johann. Without funds, Johann barters his potato crop for passage on a ship bound for America. His vindictive landlord, Baron Vondberg, manages to have the bargain revoked. The Baron's wife countermands her husband's order and the America dream is fulfilled. Martin Rudnick was born on August 16, 1913 in San Bernardino, California. He was educated at Concordia College as well as Fresno State College. His military service included First Lieutenant, Gun Unit Commander, and AAA in the South Pacific as well as the Philippines. In the private sector, he was Vice President of Oral B. Company, President of Dental Hygiene Company, and consultant for Johnson & Johnson. His wife, Julia passed away on July 24, 1992. He currently resides in San Jose California.

The author offers a candid reflection on the interface between politics and religion in Swaziland by reflecting on the works of Joshua Mzizi. The strength of the book lies in the fact that the author, a public theologian, gives insight into the bigger story – the interface between politics and religion in Africa.

Jesus Calling® Bible stories with Jesus Calling devotions are now available for toddlers! Jesus Calling My First Bible Storybook includes simple Bible stories accompanied by short messages of Jesus’ love for children. Delightful art makes this a perfect companion to Jesus Calling for Little Ones. You already know and love the Jesus Calling® brand, and the new Jesus Calling My First Bible Storybook is the perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the Bible and to Jesus and His love. You and your family will enjoy this Bible storybook night after night.

Louie Giglio helps you find encouragement, hope, and strength in the midst of any valley as you reject the enemy voices of fear, rage, lust, insecurity, anxiety, despair, temptation, or defeat. Scripture is clear: the Enemy is a liar who will stop at nothing to tempt you into poor decisions and self-defeating mindsets, making you feel afraid, angry, anxious, or defeated. It is all too easy for Satan to weasel his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and your King. But you can fight back. Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table outlines the ways to overcome those lies so you can find peace and security in any challenging circumstance or situation. With the same bold, exciting approach to Scripture as employed in Goliath Must Fall and his other previous works, pastor Louie Giglio examines Psalm 23 in fresh ways, highlighting verse 5: "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." You can find freedom from insecurity, temptation, and defeat--if you allow Jesus, the Shepherd, to lead the battle for your mind and heart. This spiritual warfare book for those who are leery of spiritual warfare books will resonate with Louie's core Passion tribe as well as with Christians of all ages who want to live a triumphant life in God.