“Be determined not to give up. Don’t just lay down and die. Fight!”-Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne, pastor and evangelistAll is well in your life, then suddenly, without warning you hear your doctor speak the word “cancer!” Everything changes. Pastor Greg Carter at age 44 began an ordeal that required a miracle. This is the inspiring account of his journey. With sensitivity and total honesty, he shares about facing the difficult decisions, confronting his fears, struggling to live according to Scripture, comforting and leaning on his family and friends, trying to stay positive, controlling his mind and finding hope and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Even in an age of medical breakthroughs, cancer is an all-too-common and formidable adversary. Pastor Greg discovered some incredible life-lessons that will touch and melt your heart, motivate you and even bring healing to your life. “Greg Carter has become a model for anyone who has received a medical death sentence.”-Gordon Jensen, singer, songwriter, and evangelist About the author: Greg Carter has been the pastor of Grace Tabernacle Assembly of God in Laconia, Indiana, for twenty-four years. After undergoing pioneering treatment, chemotherapy and surgery, he has been cancer free since 1996. Greg travels internationally and leads conferences in the house church movement of Cuba. He and his wife, Ronda, have a son and daughter.
Every muscle in his body tensed the second he looked up and saw the flaming red eyes and glistening white fangs staring at him through the dark moonless night. With a powerful lunge, the beast was on him sending both of them crashing to the ground. Its steamy hot breath bellowed in his face, reeking with the stench of death as they rolled on the ground. Immense pain exploded though his left shoulder when the black devil's fangs tore through his plate armor and bored deeply into his flesh. Michael prayed he could scramble to his feet and unsheathe his sword in time. A sudden downward thrust of his arms was all he needed. He pushed his legs forward and managed to dislodge the black devil long enough to scramble to his feet. He drew his sword, then smiling he welcomed the fight. To kill the beast or die trying, he didn't care; either way an end would come.
“This provocative, ambitious, and important book rewrites U.S. history, placing foundational leaders, unheralded prophets, insurgent social movements, pivotal judicial decisions, and central cultural values within an unfolding story of ongoing appeals to interracial mixing as a positive good. Deeply researched, deftly argued, and impressively able to move beyond the two categories of black and white, The United States of the United Races makes the mixed race movements of the recent past resonate with their many antecedents, showing the complex ways in which an emphasis on mixture has both deployed and destabilized racial categories.” —David Roediger, co-author of The Production of Difference Barack Obama’s historic presidency has re-inserted mixed race into the national conversation. While the troubled and pejorative history of racial amalgamation throughout U.S. history is a familiar story, The United States of the United Races reconsiders an understudied optimist tradition, one which has praised mixture as a means to create a new people, bring equality to all, and fulfill an American destiny. In this genealogy, Greg Carter re-envisions racial mixture as a vehicle for pride and a way for citizens to examine mixed America as a better America. Tracing the centuries-long conversation that began with Hector St. John de Crevecoeur’s Letters of an American Farmer in the 1780s through to the Mulitracial Movement of the 1990s and the debates surrounding racial categories on the U.S. Census in the twenty-first century, Greg Carter explores a broad range of documents and moments, unearthing a new narrative that locates hope in racial mixture. Carter traces the reception of the concept as it has evolved over the years, from and decade to decade and century to century, wherein even minor changes in individual attitudes have paved the way for major changes in public response. The United States of the United Races sweeps away an ugly element of U.S. history, replacing it with a new understanding of race in America. Greg Carter is Assistant Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
It's been two days without power and I have given up hope of getting it anytime soon. Sadly food is scarce and I've had to eat two of my neighbors since I hadn't went to the grocery store; which saddens me even more because I liked them. They were such good neighbors and also good to the last bite. There are long gas lines everywhere and they are rationing now; which pissed me off when it came my turn. After all I am better than everybody else! So I shot the gas station attendant and took as much gas as I wanted. Ice is as valuable as gold now and when I couldn't find any; I mugged an old lady and took hers.
On May 20, 2017, Adam Cave Fine Art brought together sculptor Greg Carter and bodypainters Scott Fray and Madelyn Greco, to create a unique sculpture installation and bodypainting performance art experience. This was the team's third time working together, including a 2016 event at the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, GA. A shared aesthetic along with open hearts and sincere respect has allowed them to repeatedly create incredible, short-lived beauty, best experienced in person. With this event, the group gained a new partner in Cirque de Vol director Sara Phoenix, who organized a group of talented models, dramatic performances, and wild costuming. Two dedicated assistant bodypainters, four models, and DJ Madcow (Chico Scott) rounded out the entire ensemble.
In this Positively for Kids title, NBA All-Star veteran Vince Carter shares his true life stories. From a music-filled childhood to winning an Olympic gold medal, Vince emphasizes the importance of knowing where to go and working to get there.
Don't Want A Mediocre Career? An Experienced Manager Reveals What To Do And What To Avoid! See why this book climbed to an Amazon top sellers list Do you want to build a rewarding career? No matter if you're a college student just planning your future career or a seasoned employee, you've probably answered with yes. But if you have any work experience, you've definitely noticed that building a career takes more effort than just showing up. Your managers have high expectations of you... but what exactly do they want? While you're wondering about this, you might already be making mistakes that will cost you your job! But... what if you knew EXACTLY what your boss wants from you? What if you knew how to navigate any complicated situation in your workplace? What if an experienced manager gave you a complete action plan to enhance your career? In Stop Sucking At Work, Greg Carter reveals the secret to becoming an excellent employee. This highly relatable and entertaining book comes with countless anecdotes, actionable tips, and additional book recommendations. This book will help you: Adopt the mindset necessary for a successful career Make smart career decisions that will pay off in the future Discover how your manager is evaluating you all the time Find out what your employer REALLY thinks about you Take action and stop sucking at work right NOW! This is more than a self-improvement book. It's a complete, actionable guide that will help you create an impeccable reputation in the workplace. Follow Greg Carter's advice closely and the next promotion will be just around the corner! Let your manager see your full potential. Scroll up, click on "Buy now with 1-Click" and Start Reading!
A fantastic journey through an imaginative world where all creatures grow, great and small, and wild and a little nervous. When Amy's farm is accosted by an unwanted visitor, Stinky P, she must deal out "pest control," or others will take harsher measures to eliminate Stinky P.
This volume documents a groundbreaking convening on January 28, 2017 in The Met’s Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, inspired by the exhibition Kerry James Marshall: Mastry on view at The Met Breuer October 25, 2016–January 29, 2017. During the daylong event, twenty noted thought leaders and creative practitioners considered the role of creativity, hard work, social justice, and imagination in art history, performance, science, and other disciplines inspired by visual artist Kerry James Marshall’s practice and work. The event was a mix of rich extended conversations and exciting nine-minute performances and presentations. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana} The program and this publication were made possible by the generous support of the Ford Foundation.
Every significant layer of the New Testament features the distinctive concerns of apocalyptic literature, including the expectation of a messiah, hope for a resurrection, expectation of a final judgment, and a spiritual world that includes angels and demons. Yet many contemporary readers shy away from things apocalyptic, especially the book of Revelation. This introduction considers the influence of apocalyptic literature throughout the Gospels and Acts, Paul’s letters, and Revelation. It argues that early Christian authors drew upon apocalyptic topics to address an impressive array of situations and concerns, and it demonstrates—example after example—how apocalyptic discourse contributed to their ongoing work of contextual theology.
Mixed Troubles is a light-hearted, engaging, and educational take on the dynamics of what goes on between a husband and wife when they partner in mixed doubles tennis. The book provides practical "keys to success" to help couples understand and overcome challenges so that can achieve a better playing experience. There are no other sports like mixed doubles where a man and woman compete together, particularly for married couples. Tennis players know that nothing is more combustible than playing doubles with a spouse. There are no other books like this in the market. It is written in a story format that everyone will enjoy. Mixed Troubles has the novelty of being written by three brothers with contributions from their wives. The book includes participation from a credentialed psychologist and tennis professional, as well excerpts from interviews with real-life married tennis couples. The book will help married couples enhance their time together and grow their relationships while having fun playing mixed doubles.
Here is the illustrated history of Miles Davis, the world’s most popular jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and musical visionary. Davis is one of the most innovative, influential, and respected figures in the history of music. He’s been at the forefront of bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz-rock fusion, and remains the favorite and best-selling jazz artist ever, beloved worldwide. He’s also a fascinating character—moody, dangerous, brilliant. His story is phenomenal, including tempestous relationships with movie stars, heroin addictions, police busts, and more; connections with other jazz greats like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, Gil Evans, John McLaughlin, and many others; and later fusion ventures that outraged the worlds of jazz and rock. Written by an all-star team, including Sonny Rollins, Bill Cosby, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Clark Terry, Lenny White, Greg Tate, Ashley Kahn, Robin D. G. Kelley, Francis Davis, George Wein, Vincent Bessières, Gerald Early, Nate Chinen, Nalini Jones, Dave Liebman, Garth Cartwright, and more.
Restitution is one of the law's few remaining commons, largely untouched by statute. Fifty years ago restitution was a wilderness, an apparent 'miscellany of disparate categories' through which litigant, judge and student trudged holding a compass marked 'implied contract' at its four points. However, the landscape of the modern Australian law of restitution is complex. The topic of restitution addressed by the authors includes doctrines responding to different and/or additional policies as well as gain-based remedies appurtenant to wrongs with their juridical source outside unjust enrichment, which is only one of the bases for restitution. Several chapters have been extensively rewritten and the third 'Want of Title: Misdirected Funds and Tracing' is new to this edition. This book is essential reading for members of the judiciary, barristers and solicitors Australia wide, as well as students of commercial law, equity and remedies. Comments from reviewers of the first edition: 'An excellent, accessible account of the modern law of restitution in Australia which will prove to be of enormous benefit to practitioners in Australia and which can be read with profit by all lawyers with an interest in this fascinating subject' [(1996) 112 Law Quarterly Review 691]. 'A detailed masterly exposition, with meticulous cross-referencing' ([1996] Restitution Law Review 147). Important Feature: Authoritative, scholarly and comprehensive--written by pre-eminent authors
Join Greg Laurie, pastor and bestselling author of Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon, as he takes you on a personal journey into the life and legend of Johnny Cash. At the peak of his career, Cash had done it all—living the ultimate rags-to-riches story of growing up on a cotton farm in the Deep South to becoming a Nashville and Hollywood sensation, singing alongside heroes like Elvis Presley and performing for several American presidents. But through all of this, Cash was troubled. By the time he released the iconic Man in Black album in 1971, the middle-aged icon was broken down, hollow-eyed, and wrung out. In his search for peace, Cash became embroiled in controversy. He was arrested five times in seven years. His drug- and alcohol-induced escapades led to car accidents and a forest fire that devastated 508 acres. His time was divided between Jesus and jail, gospel tunes and the “Cocaine Blues.” But by the end of his life, Cash was speaking openly about his “unshakeable faith.” What caused the superstar to turn from his conflicting passions to embrace a life in Christ? Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon dives deep into the singer’s inner demons, triumphs, and gradual return to faith. Laurie interviews Cash’s family, friends, and business associates to reveal how the singer’s true success came through finding the only Person whose star was bigger than his own.
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