“What is simple church?” This is a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. Simple Church: Unity Within Diversity is an attempt to shed light on the above question and provide some answers. The twenty-four contributors all hope this book will help people, both inside and outside the church, better understand what simple church life is all about. Far too often discussions about the church descend into arguments that accomplish little. We have no desire to take part in that. Rather, each person who has written a chapter for this book desires that it will lead to increased communication, understanding, and ultimately unity within the body of Christ. Twenty-four writers means twenty-four somewhat different perspectives. We certainly do not agree on everything. You will see that as you read through the book. What we do agree upon is that simple practices often lead to great opportunities for edification and service—both inside and outside the church. We want to share these ideas with other followers of Christ and explain what it is all about. If you would like to know more about simple church from a positive perspective, then this is the book for you!
This book provides guidelines for the design process based upon actual tenant behaviors and uses of space in housing for older people. It sets forth new or neglected issues which should concern program planners, housing developers and designers with regard to the impact and future marketability of these special-purpose settings. A product of a five-year HEW study which won the 1979 Progressive ArchitectureAward Competition in architectural research, this book contains the behavioral evidence on which alternative design solutions ought to be decided. Designing for Agingdescribes and interprets the responses of a large national sample of residents living in apartment buildings across the United States which conform to Federal Minimum Property Standards. In addition, an in-depth analysis of carefully selected specific spaces and their use by tenants was conducted in Cambridge, Massachusetts sites. Hundreds of hours of research time were spent in on-site observations and interviews with older inhabitants of government-subsidized housing. The techniques used to collect and analyze data are made explicit throughout the book for the benefit of professional readers and also in an attempt to demystify the research process and to open it to critical review. Howell notes, "the most important point that this material should convey is that older people need variations in the space in which they live." She argues that this necessitates not so much additional square footage as more careful spatial definition on the part of designers. Contents: Introduction; Housing and the Stages of Life; The Bases for Standardization of Built Environments; Studying Effects of Standardized Housing on Behavior; Case Studies of Elderly Housing; Guidelines for Programming and Design Review; Social Uses of Space; Private Space and Personal Identity; Age and Habitability; Index.
From John Carpenter, the man who brought you the cult classic horror film Halloween and all of the scares beyond comes 12 more twisted tales of terror, tricks, and treats. In volume 2 of the award-winning graphic novel series, Carpenter brings together another stellar ensemble of storytellers from the worlds of movies, novels and comics for a collection of stories that will haunt your dreams at night.
Transform the next chapter of your life into the best one yet In Tackle What’s Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life, NFL veteran and motivational speaker Eric Wood delivers an inspirational and insightful take on how you can prepare for the next big thing in your life. Whether you’re riding high or feeling low, the author shows you how to make your “What’s next?” into your best yet. In the book, Wood draws on his own experiences transitioning out of his NFL career and provides you with the tools you need to achieve success in your own circumstances. You’ll explore: How to pivot between opportunities when life forces you to unexpectedly change direction Strategies for closely examining what you’re good at, what you’re great at, and what you can contribute to the world with your unique combination of gifts and talents Ways to adjust your perspective to maintain resilience and toughness in the face of adversity A can’t-miss read for anyone looking for proven and straightforward ways to make the next chapter of their life even more exciting than what’s come before, Tackle What’s Next is your own personal handbook to achievement, resilience, and success.
Love and hate, joy and sorrow, betrayal and denial, peace and persecution. These are just a few of the topics Jesus discussed with His disciples during the Last Supper. John carefully recorded the concerns, questions, and answers as Jesus and the disciples spoke together just hours before He was arrested and crucified.As we study John 13–17 we are able to follow along as Jesus prepares the disciples for a great time of turmoil and trial. While preparing them for the time ahead Jesus gave the disciples instructions, warnings, and promises. These valuable lessons provided the disciples with the foundation they needed for serving and leading after Jesus was crucified, and after His ascension.From these same instructions, warnings, and promises we are able to establish a foundation for our relationship with God, and with other followers of Christ. The keys to abiding, bearing fruit, answered prayer, and peace-filled living are found in these teachings from that memorable night. The Last Supper – A New Beginning is an interactive study guide with 10 lessons taken from John 13–17. The guide is suitable for either group or individual study.
Are there “Samaritan” conflicts in the world today? Are there times when we need to forgive a “Prodigal Son”? How can we sow the seed of the Kingdom of God? What do ancient parables have to do with modern living? “The Parables of Jesus – A New Perspective” approaches these timeless stories from three different perspectives. First, in the Known Truth section, each parable is considered from the viewpoint of the original audience. Second, the Spiritual Instruction section shows how the parable related to the growing faith of the disciples. The third section, Kingdom Action, shows how the parables taught leadership principles to the disciples who would soon be earthy ministers for the Kingdom of God. The 14 studies in this guide will challenge and encourage you to align your daily life with the teachings of Jesus to His disciples. You will gain new insight into your life today, and your life in eternity.Second Edition.
The authorized and in-continuity sequel to the cult hit film Big Trouble in Little China, co-written by its creator, John Carpenter. HE’S PAID HIS DUES The world may have gone to hell, but ol’ Jack Burton is in his own personal heaven, spending the literal end of days in the last remaining refuge on god's green earth...Florida. The apocalypse is easy livin’ when you have all the cold beer you want. But when his old nemesis David Lo-Pan reaches out to Jack for help, he’ll have to dust off and gas up the Pork-Chop Express to once again save the world from evil forces. Co-Written by the horror master himself, John Carpenter, along with Anthony Burch (Borderlands 2), and illustrated by Jorge Corona (We Are Robin, The Flash), Big Trouble in Little China: Legacy Edition Book Three collects issues #1-12 of the authorized sequel to the fan-favorite film, originally collected in Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack Volumes 1-3. Legacy Editions collect every issue of the most popular BOOM! Studios series in chronological order and in a newly designed, value priced format for the very first time.
This delightful evocation of simpler times and the tools that built America has always held a special place in the hearts of lovers of Americana and Yankee ingenuity. Now available in a handsome hardcover gift edition, this engaging, informative book features 184 of the author's inimitable drawings.
WHY BOOM! LOVES IT: BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA is one of our favorite cult-classic films because it mashed together '80s action and supernatural fantasy movies with '70s kung-fu flicks. This is the first time any new BIG TROUBLE stories have been officially told, and we have the film's original director, John Carpenter, working with Eric Powell (THE GOON) on the story. You can't beat that! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Eric Powell is a huge fan of BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, so the sense of humor and over-the-top action he brings to THE GOON will be all over this book. Trust us, Brian Churilla's (THE SIXTH GUN: SONS OF THE GUN) art on this is all kinds of fun. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Jack Burton, a macho, truck-driving adventurer, finds a stowaway hiding on his rig, The Pork Chop Express, but that soon becomes the least of his troubles. He helped his best friend Wang save his fiancée from the clutches of a demon, but now the wedding has been invaded by more evil forces with one thing on their minds-revenge against Jack Burton!
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