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Writing in an engaging, accessible style, philosopher and lawyer Ronald A. Lindsay develops a tightly crafted argument for secularism - specifically, that in a religiously pluralistic society, a robust, thoroughgoing secularism is the only reliable means of preserving meaningful democracy and rights of conscience.

Will this Valentine's Day be a disappointment like all of the others? Valerie Thomas is a waitress at Bishop's Diner. Every Valentine's Day, she watches as couples come in to celebrate their love while she stands by with no one special in her life. As the holiday approaches, she begins to dread all things pink, red, and heart-shaped. Then one day, everything changes. Valerie discovers a box with her name on it, a gift from a secret admirer with a poem promising her Cupid will make sure this is the best Valentine's Day ever. As the presents continue to show up, Valerie tries to figure out ...

Millennials. It seems the very mention of the word draws equally passionate—and polarized—responses from society members of all ages. With labels such as "The Unreachable Generation," "The Me Me Me Generation," and "The Worst Generation," it is no wonder that our young people are the most notorious this world has ever seen. But beneath the surface, crises linger which drive an individual to wonder what is really going on within the minds of our youth.

Drowse is homeless, a runaway. A Radiant. Together with her "family," Bat and Mako, she lives in the subway tunnels below New York City, surviving on the money they earn selling stolen goods. But when the discovery of a murder victim's wallet exposes her to other Radiants and the schemes of the most powerful financiers in the world—her new life is threatened. Pursued by assassins and wanted by the police, she can run, or she can fight back.

This is the fourth book in a series of books I have written about the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). I have drawn from other portions of my other writings to have some continuity with my other writings. However, in this particular book I wanted to have the focus upon NAR apostles and their beliefs in apostolic government. I wanted to make a concentrated writing in which people outside the New Apostolic Reformation could understand NARs emphasis on apostles. I have included some quotes from several famous NAR apostles to validate their doctrinal beliefs. Even though I have named them, it ...

In this book, we will bring clarity to the roles of prophets, the functionality of prophetic ministry, and the expressions of the prophetic gift. This study is comprised of 5 distinct works on the prophetic office and gift: 1) The Forming of the Prophet: The Preparation of the Prophet and Prophetic Minister for Ministry and Service 2) If They Be Prophets: An Examination of the Prophetic Office and Gift 3) The Prophetic Mantle: The Gift of Prophecy and Prophetic Operations in the Church Today 4) Prophetic Clarity: Exploring Questions & Answers for the Prophetic Office and Gift 5) The Molding...

Our nation and American Christianity are both in crisis, with mainline Protestant, Roman Catholic, and conservative Evangelical churches experiencing significant decline. Distrust in traditional institutions, clergy abuse scandals, and increasing partisanship have driven many away, particularly younger adults who reject the sexism, racism, and intolerance in conservative denominations. As the nation reckons with systemic racism highlighted by events such as the Charlottesville rally, George Floyd’s murder, and the Capitol insurrection, churches must face their roles in perpetuating or ...

Falling in love at Halloween can be scary.... Lexi Carmichael recently moved to Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to be closer to her boyfriend, Tyson Monroe. The town is known for its ghosts, but his attitude is scarier than anything rumored to be haunting this small town, and she's ready to call it quits for good. Max Renfro has just returned to this hometown, taking a new job at the historical society. He's not looking for love, but when he meets Lexi, he can't get her out of his mind. Maybe working on the town's masquerade ball together will bring them closer together and help her get over ...

After her mother’s sudden death, artistically gifted Megan lost her will to draw as she watched her family crumble. When her father unexpectedly moves what’s left of them halfway across the country to mend, Megan must try, yet again, to rise from the ashes and create a new existence for herself. She’s intrigued when she sees Shawn—a secluded classmate who sparks unexpected drawing inspiration.

The Luciferian Spirit has for years run wild within the Prophetic Circles of Prophets and Seers. Luciferian Spirit among The Prophets exposes the craftiness and precision of this demonic general from the prophet’s perspective. This book is your study guide and reference point for direction in defeating this enemy who dares raise his head against the plan for the prophet's lives.

Learn to gain a stronger awareness for life and achieve more on a daily basis with continual motivation. You can! The power of motivation. The magic of thinking big. We are often pushed like the wind from one task to the next and regularly lose our ways in life. This can be all change with simple adjustments and a change in habits. Learn to create a habit of motivation. Motivation can be elusive and as unpredictable. It can be non-existent for days on end and it can also appear out of the blue. Staying motivated can be very challenging, especially on days when you need it the most.

The Laodicean Church The Laodicean Church, described in Revelation 3:14–22, represents a congregation deeply entangled in self-deception, trusting in worldly riches, human achievements, and misguided philosophies about prosperity. This church epitomizes complacency, self-reliance, and a lack of spiritual fervor, earning the severe rebuke of Jesus Christ. By examining the conditions Jesus outlined, His condemnation provides a sobering warning for Christians who prioritize material wealth and worldly philosophies over genuine faith and spiritual vitality.

From bellbottoms and Bible camp to a career center stage, this beautifully written, heartfelt memoir, written in the style of Mark Twain, is both a coming of age and American success story. The first person in his family ever to graduate high school, Elrod made the unprecedented decision to leave his redneck region behind-the coalmines and poverty of Appalachia-and seek, instead, something more from life.

MURDER IN THE HALLS OF THE SUPREME COURT Tim Lewis is an up and coming young journalist, a protégé of powerful news executive Anthony Merkel and guest host of the award winning program, “Law for Lunch.” When Lewis unwittingly records one of Merkel’s private conversations, he discovers his boss is a secret member of the murderous Society for Human Enlightenment and party to a plot to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Kahn. Kahn’s elimination is planned as a prelude to the kind of slaughter not seen since the holocaust. Lewis is discovered, but saves the recording and runs,...

Sophie is bored with her perfectly nice but deathly dull boyfriend, Matthew. Sensing he’s about to lose her, Matthew takes her on a last-ditch attempt trip to the seaside, hoping to rekindle their dying flames. But things take a dark turn when Sophie visits Mr Sandman, a Haitian priest, who claims that he can change Matthew into the boyfriend that she wants. But does Sophie really know what she wants? Never has the phrase ‘be careful what you wish for’ been more apt. Because Matthew does change...just not in the way that anyone could’ve predicted.

SYNOPSIS How do you become a man of love, beyond religion, beyond culture, beyond nation? A very short biography of Angelo Roncalli better known as the blessed Pope John XXIII who headed the Catholic Church from 1958 until his death in 1963. EXCERPT According to some well informed individuals, someone is seriously interested in brainwashing the masses and make them believe anything. A new world order. And more and more paranoid souls on the other front. It's quite sad, and as well intriguing that history gets rewritten over and over again; some documents disappear, while new ones come out ...

Twenty floors above the shimmering lights of the Hamburg docks, public prosecutor Chastity Riley is celebrating a birthday with friends in a hotel bar when 12 heavily armed men pull out guns and take everyone hostage. Among the hostages is Konrad Hoogsmart, the hotel owner, who is being targeted by a man whose life - and family - have been destroyed by Hoogsmart’s actions. With the police looking on from outside - their colleagues’ lives at stake - and Chastity on the inside, increasingly ill from sepsis, the stage is set for a dramatic confrontation.

The book of Revelation is far more than prophecies of the Antichrist, the Beast, or God’s final judgments. It is the story of overcomers, God’s bondservants who will pass in victory through the tribulations of the last days. In Overcomers: A Study in Revelation of God’s Bondservants, Judgments, and the Day of the Lord, biblical and missiological author Vaughn Martin lays out systematically the events and timeline of the last days as revealed in Revelation and other prophetic scriptures. The escalating cycles of judgment culminating in the final Day of the Lord are not just God’s ...

PRIDE – A Kingdom of One delves deep into the destructive nature of pride, revealing how it isolates individuals and ultimately leads to spiritual and emotional ruin. Pride, often disguised as self-confidence or ambition, is a silent enemy that creeps into the heart, leading one to believe they are superior, self-sufficient, and above others. But as this book explores, pride is not only the root of division—it is the very force that drives people into solitude, leaving them isolated from the love, support, and connections that are essential to a meaningful life. In PRIDE – A Kingdom ...

Composed by Samuel Stone in 1866, this hymn helped to serve a political purpose in Oxford England as the Anglican church was struggling with some doctrinal issues. In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn a beginner level piano solo of this communion standard without using music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two to four measure sections, completely by ear, describing every note and finger used to play the song. Listen to the lesson sample above to see just how easy it is to learn to play this great hymn completely “by ear”!