A pastor uses examples from his own congregation to show how a church isn't really a church until it leaves the building and expands God's Kingdom in the local neighborhood and around the world.

'Geoffrey Household's prose is as clean and spare and unwaveringly efficient as are his plots' Sunday Times On the death of his father, artist and mystic Alfgif Hollaston returns to his Somerset house. There, he befriends Paddy Gadsden, a saddler and horse psychiatrist, and inherits Paddy's polecat, Meg, after Paddy's violent and inexplicable death. But innocent and playful Meg isn't quite what she seems. Soon Alfgif's life and sanity are threatened by a relentless terror, resembling the sixth sense of an animal, which warns when danger is imminent ...

Jon Ryan's suspended animation flight into the 100-year future almost ends in disaster when his craft crash-lands on a deadly forbidding, radioactive planet. Just managing to activate one of his cargos sending booths containing a mechanical robotic ABEX figure, he is able to receive help from Earth before the radiation can finish him off. In turn, Jon uses that magic booth to teleport himself to the safety of that future Earth. To him, the wonders of this new world are mind boggling, as he is assimilated into it, praised and revered by the people of a power-starved world, for succeeding in reaching a radioactive ore supply that promises to power the world's fusion processes for eons to come. An inadvertent booth body switch gives Jon a whole new set of problems to contend with. If that weren't enough, a former lover heats up the pages of the story, he invents a miracle cloth that responds to ones body temperature, new booth technology creates instant body transport, a chase for his rightful body goes beyond the domes where the reader meets the Clan, a fast, revolutionary cloning process is introduced and the most startling turn-of events of all, one's essence, one's very being, is freed from it's body to soar to the stars!

"The Radio Boys at the Sending Station" is an exhilarating adventure novel by Allen Chapman, continuing the captivating journey of the young radio enthusiasts, Frank, Bob, and Jack. In this installment, the trio of friends continues to explore the exciting world of radio communication and broadcasting. They have honed their skills as amateur radio operators and are now eager to delve into the world of radio broadcasting. When they discover a local sending station in their town, the boys are thrilled at the prospect of learning from experienced broadcasters and witnessing live radio broadcasts. The sending station becomes their new haven, where they spend countless hours observing and learning from the professionals. As they immerse themselves in the world of radio broadcasting, the boys are given the opportunity to assist the station operators during their broadcasts. They quickly learn the intricacies of operating a sending station, from preparing scripts to handling technical equipment. Amidst their exciting experiences, the boys encounter challenges and unexpected events that put their newfound skills to the test. They face technical difficulties, unforeseen emergencies, and the pressure of live broadcasting, all of which demand quick thinking and problem-solving abilities. Throughout their adventures, the boys also build strong relationships with the broadcasting team and gain valuable insights into the world of media and communication. They learn about the power of radio in connecting people and disseminating information, as well as the responsibility that comes with being part of the broadcasting community. "The Radio Boys at the Sending Station" is a thrilling and educational tale that highlights the wonders of radio broadcasting and showcases the boys' dedication to their passion. It explores themes of teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of following one's interests and talents."

Once shunned as a Misfit for the powers that set her apart, Elspeth Gordie has finally found happiness and love. But when she receives the long-awaited summons to begin her final quest, she must slip out in the night and leave all that she loves behind without saying a single goodbye. Elspeth sets off across the toxic Blacklands with the help of a pack of mutant wolves to find the ancient weapons that once loosed chaos and death upon the world. Those weapons have begun to stir. . . .

This book goes right to the heart-the heart of the missional problem-and offers a powerful solution. God's Sending is a call to join Him in something beyond self, beyond a congregation, and beyond a denomination. God is calling us to much more. His Great Sending is His heartbeat for the world that He wants beating in and through you. Readers will learn to re-arrange their understanding of Scripture and life around God's Mission...no longer arranging God's Mission around their self-centered lives. Each chapter in this collection of writings from renowned authors connects God's heart to your own through a deep dive into Scripture. The Great Sending will begin new conversationsin the church around the Great Sending (Missio Dei) and lead laity, congregations, and pastors to let God change the direction of local churches that are collapsing under protectionism and self-preservation. The Great Sending is about opening up to God's heart for the world. Let this book challenge you and call you to see God's Mission and move your life to join God in the Mission.

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