An excerpt from the beginning of the FOREWORD: ON the morning of October eleventh, nineteen hundred and nineteen. Dr. David Gregg, only twelve hours removed from virile geniality and mellow words, went from among those whom he had loved and with whom he had lived for a long span of years. He had wondered how it would come, that passing. Throughout an eventful and happy life he had contemplated the transition, had surveyed it with an expectation and a calm assurance which is not within the temperament of the average religious man or woman however devout. The dread of death was not in him. "He was master of his fate, captain of his soul." Well may we seek the secret. The death of Dr. Gregg derived its inspiration from his life. With a rich and storied character, with a wit that spared not saint or sinner, with a sympathy which drew to him the stricken and the sore at heart, he was in the best sense of the word a man of the world, a scholar, a traveller, with few illusions, and the gentlest heart. He could be tender. Fears were not in his make-up. And so it came about that this great Christian was a friend and confidant not merely of the devout but of men who negatived religion entirely and of those who differed as to dogma and who practically never went to church. Dr. Gregg's power in the pulpit and his gift of administration were manifested in the various positions to which he was called. His literary talent had been manifested to tens of thousands in his books. It is not to demonstrate these things that this work has been compiled. It has been put together in order to show David Gregg, the man, — some of his inmost thoughts, — to indicate the workings of his mind, to place on record some of the facts of history, some of the great books, some of the great lives that helped to mold the activities of a vigorous mind and imagination. Dr. Gregg, a man of the intensest private industry, wrote diligently every day in his note-book reflections and facts for his own guidance. They present a many-sided view of life, life in the past, and in the present, and in the future. His comments and his lines of thought will have an interest far outside church circles, but will also be of outstanding value to those engaged in the church ministry, particularly, perhaps, to those who are entering on that work. They give in concentrated form an idea of the reactions of a gifted brain throughout two generations. They are the more valuable because they were not intended for the public eye.
He had had thoughts of getting close to Sadie from the very first day he’d seen her. And now, with it possibly happening, how could he say or do anything that might possibly ruin his chances? As he sat up Sadie took a sponge and started to scrub his back, neck, and shoulders. She worked around to the front and washed under his arms and on the front of his chest. As she did so she said, “You know, Tad, I am not so much older than you. I have just led a harder life and grew up a little faster than you have. I was forced to take care of myself at a rather early age. I had to leave home because my step-father was taking advantage of me, and I couldn’t stay and let that happen. My mother was a drunk and wouldn’t admit to herself that her husband was a bastard. It’s hard for a girl to make it on her own. I fell into the only thing I could do to make a living.” “It’s okay Sadie, I know deep down you are a good person. I only wish you didn’t have to do what you do with other men.” “Yeah well, don’t you judge me for what I do. You don’t understand what I’ve been through that’s all.” “I’m sorry, Sadie I didn’t mean to sound like I was judging you. I guess I’m just a little jealous of the other men, that’s all.” “Jealous, what do you have to be jealous about? We aren’t tied to one another. I’m just offering you a bath that’s all. Besides, I couldn’t stand the smell of you any longer.” As she said this, she let a smile develop on her lips and looked at him softly and said, “Were you really jealous of those other men I was with?” “I must have been, I couldn’t help but think about you, and I wanted it to be me you were with.” “Well I’m with you now, so shut up and let me wash your hair.” She poured some shampoo into her hands and started to rub his scalp and hair. Once she was done, she said, “Now put your head back so I can rinse your hair with some warm water.” When satisfied with getting his hair and head rinsed, she stood up and said, “Now wash the rest of you, and when you’re done, take this towel and dry off. You can pull the plug and let the tub drain. I’ll be waiting for you in the other room. Come out when you’re ready. Tad could hardly wait to finish up and get rinsed and dried off. He tried not to make too big a mess in the tub and floor, taking his time to dry enough to step out of the tub so he wouldn’t get water all over. Once done he wrapped the towel around his waist and stepped out into the bedroom. She was standing on the opposite side of the bed and said for him to turn around and sit on the edge of the bed. Tad did as he was told and waited for her to make the next move. As he sat there, he could see her coming around the end of the bed to stand in front of him. She then said in a soft voice, “Now, you’re going to find out what it is like to be with a woman.” He could hardly control himself but did his best to remain calm and relaxed. He didn’t want to look right at her for fear of getting out of control. She moved a little closer to the bed and spread his knees just enough so she could stand between them. As she stood there, Tad looked up a little where his gaze fell on her thin waist. As he slowly moved his gaze up, he could see that she was unfastening the top button of her dress, exposing her soft skin around the neck and upper chest. She moved her hand down to the second button and undid it revealing even more skin and the sides of her firm breasts. His towel started to move as his excitement grew. The next two buttons became undone, and he could see her full breasts and deep cleavage between them. She gave him a sly grin and said, “I know this is your first time, Tad, so just let me do all the work. You just try to relax, and I will show you what to do.” Tad took a deep swallow, and his face turned red. He knew he was going to experience something he had never experienced before and possibly never would again. She placed her hands on the back of his head and slowly pulled him toward her plac
The true, “carefully researched” story of a Depression-era brothel in a Bible Belt town that thrived for over three decades and the woman who owned it (Lee Gordon Brockington, author of Pawleys Island: A Century of History and Photographs). Hazel Weisse moved to Georgetown, South Carolina, in 1936, and opened a brothel three miles south of Front Street. Aside from objections by a few ministers, most people in town looked the other way—and the business remained open for thirty-three years, until Weisse’s retirement in 1969. She was well known, making appearances every week at the stores on Front Street—and in the newspaper as a donor to charitable causes. She sent her “sporting ladies” to town for their weekly doctor visits, banking deposits, and shopping trips. But, aware of the conservative community around her business, she did not allow her employees free access to Georgetown. She approved their choices of clothes to wear in public, warned them not to look at men on the sidewalk, and forbade soliciting. Based on research, interviews, and local lore, David Gregg Hodges attempts the unravel the history behind a place spoken of in whispers—and reveals the people and stories behind the Sunset Lodge.
This is all common sense stuff but seeing it in print reminds us just what we need to do if we want to be a success in business or in our workplace. This book gets my vote. M. S. I bought a hardcopy back in 2009 and I thought it expensive at the time ( 19.99) but I have used it as a workbook and a reference book and have found it invaluable in so many ways and it has made me think about my life's path. Great wee book, thank you. I.J. This is a book that will make you look at yourself, you WILL become a better employee, a better person, and a happier and more successful person. A.L. The importance of being positive has certainly been highlighted by the author. He has hit the nail on the head on this subject, a very informative and inspirational read. B.C. Loved the 'Ideal Staff' page, wish my staff had half of those attributes however it has inspired me to introduce more focused training and have set the 'Ideal Staff' menu as our company Benchmark.. Grateful employer. I bought a copy of the original book and it has helped me immensely in my work environment, I refer back to it many times as a workbook and I would recommend it to anyone. G.R. We have a copy of this book in our school library and it has been referred to quite a few times in career discussions, common sense approach that all can understand and if practised, will go a long way in helping young people on the first step to employment. S.F. P. Outstanding content, easy reading, inspirational, plain English. D. B.
Even as Americans devour books about our Founding Fathers, the focus seldom extends past a half dozen or so icons—Franklin, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton. Many of the men (and women) who made prodigious contributions to the American founding have been all but forgotten. America’s Forgotten Founders corrects this injustice. Editors Gary L. Gregg II and Mark David Hall surveyed forty-five top scholars in history, political science, and law to produce the first-ever ranking of the most neglected contributors to the American Revolution and our constitutional order. This unique book features engaging short biographies of the top ten most important Founders whose contributions are overlooked today: James Wilson, George Mason, Gouverneur Morris, John Jay, Roger Sherman, John Marshall, John Dickinson, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, and John Witherspoon. The latest entry in ISI Books’ Lives of the Founders series, America’s Forgotten Founders reshapes our understanding of America’s founding generation.
Christians are increasingly interested in justice issues. Relief and development work are important, but beyond that is a need for advocacy. This book shows how transforming systems and structures results in lasting change, providing theological rationale and strategies of action for evangelicals passionate about justice. Each of the authors contributes both academic expertise and extensive practical experience to help readers debate, discuss, and discern more fully the call to evangelical advocacy. They also guide readers into prayerful, faithful, and wise processes of advocacy, especially in relation to addressing poverty.
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