The mighty Columbia River cuts a deep gash through the Miocene basalts of the Columbia Plateau, coursing as well through the lives of the Indians who live along its banks. Known to these people as Nch’i-Wana (the Big River), it forms the spine of their land, the core of their habitat. At the turn of the century, the Sahaptin speakers of the mid-Columbia lived in an area between Celilo Falls and Priest Rapids in eastern Oregon and Washington. They were hunters and gatherers who survived by virtue of a detailed, encyclopedic knowledge of their environment. Eugene Hunn’s authoritative study focuses on Sahaptin ethnobiology and the role of the natural environment in the lives and beliefs of their descendants who live on or near the Yakima, Umatilla, and Warm Springs reservations.
The essays, excerpts, homilies, and personal reflections in this collection have all been published previously, publicly presented, or both. These selections, however, are not merely being republished, but rather recontextualized and resituated with the expectation that they will become more than the sum of their individual parts, that they will be mutually informing. In most cases, a period of time has elapsed since they were first written or spoken, and that has given time, with the help of reflective memory, to think about how these various selections might relate to each other and to the larger body of James W. Aageson’s professional work as a teacher and scholar. These relationships and connections in most cases have only become apparent in retrospect, as Aageson has been able to see the larger mosaic of his own work and thinking. In some cases, he has changed his mind. In other cases, Aageson’s thinking has only been reinforced and expanded. But are there conceptual threads that run through the selections in each of the book’s three sections? Indeed there are. For these reasons, Aageson is presenting them together here to a new set of readers.
The Reverend Dr. Kenneth Q. James is a native of New York City. He is the second son of three children born to the late Earl M. and the late Joan E. James. Reverend James was educated in the New York City public schools, and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronx, New York. Dr. James is a graduate of Clinton Junior College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, from which he graduated in 1980 with honors; and Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina, from which he graduated in 1984, and earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury in May, 2006. Dr. James began his ministry in 1975. He was ordained by the late Bishop Herbert Bell Shaw in 1978, and was ordained an Elder in the A.M.E. Zion Church by the late Bishop Ruben L. Speaks in 1984. He served as pastor of Pierce Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Clarkton, North Carolina, Blackwell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Jamestown, New York, Bailey Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church in Buffalo, New York (which he organized in 1987), Duryee Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Schenectady, New York, and currently, Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Rochester, New York. Dr. James is the Director of Evangelism for the Western New York Annual Conference, Secretary of the Western New York Annual Conference, and serves as a board member representing the Northeastern Episcopal District on the Bureau of Evangelism of the A.M.E. Zion Church. Dr. James is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is also Adjunct Assistant Professor of Preaching at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York. He has an adopted son, Frank, and two granddaughters, Ajaya and Ajanae.
Dr. James has written in the title of the book, in order to show that God has always dwelt with humanity in a universal matter. God loves all people with all background, and the truth that out of one origin of all people of the earth has come to us. Therefore, we are a kinship in humanity that cannot be broken. It seems that in the latter days that humanity is coming back together, which show the progenitor of all from one creator.
There is a fundamental Christian virtue which today has been all but abandoned by the evangelical Christian church in the Western World. It is unpopular because it does not rest comfortably with our success-driven, survival-of-the-fittest, consumer society. It is distasteful because it is perceived to require us to be less than we really are, when we wish to appear more than we really are. I am referring, of course, to the virtue of humility (Matt. 5:3) which is not easy to define but in practical terms can often mean little more than giving place to others and showing them respect and courtesy, whatever the circumstances. This little book is about what can happen when humility is completely cast aside and what I believe Almighty God has to say to us on the subject.
If you feel you've lost your bearings, you aren't alone! Global pandemic . . . Economic crisis . . . Racial tensions . . . Political polarization . . . Climate change. The converging crises expose our timeless need for an internal compass to guide us through disruption, disorientation and change. James Harnish invites you into six crucial moments when Jesus found his bearings by recalling words and stories from the Old Testament. By connecting Jesus' story with your own, you can find your bearings as you walk the way Jesus walked in the way that Jesus walked it. It's the way that leads to life! Questions for Reflection create an opportunity for you to pause, find your place in the story, and determine your next step along the way. These may also be used for journaling or small group discussion.
A BIBLE STUDY RESOURSE Dr. Stewart takes a bold new approach to Bible Study in his new book BIBLICAL THEMES. While most studies engage in the reinforcing of Christian dogma, Biblical Themes will give the reader a deeper understanding of Gods plan for the nation of Israel. You will learn just what Jesus meant and how the Pharisees understood the statement if these [the crowd] should hold their peace these stones would immediately cry out (Luke 19:40). This was not an off hand, meaningless statement. It was a declaration. In the Old Testament God set stones apart as a witness heap. You will learn the real reason why Abraham was willing to sacrifice Isaac and why God commanded him not to kill his son thereby abolishing human sacrifice. Dr. Stewart has chosen a wide variety of topics, people and places for you to explore thereby enriching your Biblical knowledge. In order to make for a lively Bible Study, a series of questions follow each topic. This is not a resource for the faint of heart as it deals with subject matter clergy prefer to ignore. Dr. Stewarts eye for detail sheds light on Gods never-ending love for creation and overwhelming desire to one day reign over a kingdom built on love. As in his first book, The Bible According to Jim, all exegetical work is done in Hebrew and Greek and not a series of English translations. If you want to enjoy a work that will truly engage you then this is the resource for you. You will also be engaged by the questions that follow each topic. Dr. Stewart guarantees they will make for a lively Bible Study.
James Edwards believes God is in the business of interrupting lives and changing them forever. He shows how the stories of eight biblical characters are paradigms for the ways God intrudes in our lives today, leading us to do His will and become the people He wants us to be. Through creatively told Bible stories and intriguing anecdotes of personal experiences, Edwards creates an interplay between the historical and the contemporary that allows you to discover God afresh. You'll observe how God interrupts people's lives in times of disillusionment, inadequacy, grief, and even opposition. As you join these conversations, you'll understand God's character in a new, intimate way. And, you may see clues to God's interruptions in your own life.
Read and Be Changed For thousands of years, God's word has penetrated human hearts and transformed lives. So why does the Bible often collect dust on our shelves? Why don't we mine the wisdom filling its pages? Pastor James Merritt, author of the bestselling 52 Weeks with Jesus, invites you to view Scripture afresh and fall in love with the book that changes everything. These simple weekly readings will help you... gain a big-picture view of God's message to you apply practical life lessons from the Bible's stories and teachings discover more about your destiny—on earth and in eternity As you explore the lives of Israel's wisest kings, God's powerful prophets, and your amazing Savior, you'll see how every subject and story in Scripture paints a picture of God's plan for humanity—including the story God wants to write with you.
Have you ever wondered why some of the things that happened in the Bible have only happened once? Why did God only speak through a burning bush that one time to Moses? Why did Jesus only walk on water once? What about writing in the sand when the woman was accused of adultery? What are the lessons the Bible has for us in these one-time-only events? Take a closer look as we study those events and more to determine the meaning of these unique stories and what they are trying to tell us.
Doubt is a still small voice, best heard in desperate hours when we are alone. You and I know these hours: the ones when you come to your place of prayer in troubled times and are helpless to speak. The need or pain that drives you to pray becomes more than you can speak, but you reach toward God, doing your best to find the words for your sorrow. You stay, struggling until your emotions are spent. There is no miracle and God does not answer; but your pain is less and you have a good cry. You tell yourself it is time to wait on God and you watch to see what God will do, as you turn back to your life among men. Days become weeks and a solution forms. You do not see the place of your prayer in the outcome. The things you asked for do not fit the result, so you trust that God knows best and ignore the voice of doubt that is trying to save you.
Is the gospel really good news? What was Jesus' central message, and how can we share it effectively with others? In these five easy-to-use studies, James Choung guides readers though key Scripture passages informed by his groundbreaking book True Story. Discover the four movements of the gospel's Big Story and what they mean for living and sharing the Christian faith.
The Gospel is Good News. This book covers Colossians to Hebrews. The epistles are letters written for the express purpose of telling that Good News. All About Jesus is more than a devotional or bible study. Yes it is a devotional and a bible study but it also emphasises Jesus. His name is Jesus: Jehovah Saves. His name implies what He came to do and what He has done for all that have faith in Him. It's' ALL ABOUT JESUS, He actually saves us. Too many ] believers] believe that He is Our Savior but continually try to save themselves. Our biggest problem is not really knowing and believing how Jesus does it. Gods' ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Because this book emphasises Jesus, you will see what His has done for us and give Him the honor and praise for it. This is what the Christian Faith is all about. Declaring what He has done for us and then seeing it come to pass in our lives. To God be the glory! Blessings and Shalom 2 u Jim
What are the signs that this is the generation living in the last days, and what did Jesus say about the deceptions before His return? Many believe Jesus will rapture the church out at any moment to avoid the coming afflictions and tribulations. Still others think they will rule and reign beside Jesus in His coming Kingdom, regardless of the compromising of His Word. Jesus stated that persecution to believers would become so severe that it would cause millions to renounce Him in the great falling away. Learning from the fig tree, Jesus warned that this generation shall not pass until all these things be fulfilled. When the temple is rebuilt in Jerusalem, know that the time is short. Is there anything Jesus said, that would indicate who would be caught up and who would be left behind? Let us now, rightly divide His Word to find out who is worthy and who is not.
We are an impatient people who want everything done in a hurry. But God refuses to be rushed. In the words of author James W. Moore: We love instant results. We want everything done in a hurry these days. We don’t want to wait for anything. We are so different from the earlier generations who ordered things from the Sears catalog and waited with great anticipation for weeks or even months for the items to arrive. We want to pay a little down now (even if we can’t really afford it) and get it today. We are impatient people looking for immediate action and instant gratification, so much so that God’s patient ways sometimes confuse, perplex, and bother us. We are impatient, but God is deliberate, steady, and long-suffering. We look for the speedy way, the shortcut, the instant answer, the immediate solution. But God takes the long way ’round. God refuses to be rushed. The way to become a spiritually mature Christian is to spend so much time with Christ that we begin to think and act like him, to spend so much time with him that we take on what the apostle Paul called “the mind of Christ.” It just takes time and effort and commitment. There are no easy, instant solutions. What we need to remember is that the things that matter most take time, effort, commitment, discipline, lots of practice, lots of hard work . . . and lots of patience. Working chapter titles include, “Lord, Give Me Patience, and Give it to Me Right Now”; “Lord, Give Me Perseverance”; “ Lord, Give Me Faith”; “Lord, Give Me Forgiveness”; “Lord, Give Me Love”; “Lord, Give Me Childlikeness”; “Lord, Give Me Life”; “Lord, Give Me Grace”; and others. This book includes twelve chapters and a discussion guide.
Going From An Angry Man To A Peaceful Man Is Not An Easy Journey By: James E. McCullough When young, many choices people make can lead them to become an angry person. This was the case with James McCullough. Like most people, he could not see what had taken place within his spirit because he could no longer feel his heart. He wanted to share how things make us all feel or not feel and what we can and can not see going on within ourselves because it is easier to be mad at the world rather than face our own mistakes. Everyone must stop running away from themselves and stand in order to see who they may have become by seeing themselves through the eyes of others. After that, you must listen to yourself! Then look within to ask: “Who does Jesus say I am?” and “What road do I want to travel in this life and the next?”
Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy" (Exodus 20:8). But what does that really mean? Why is Sunday worship more prevalent in Christianity today? What makes the Sabbath so special anyway? These are the kind of questions James McCauley seeks to answer in The 7th Day, The Final Act of Creation. The Sabbath is often problematic for new and even lifelong members of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. McCauley dives deep into this topic and explains it from every angle. Masterfully addressing every controversy around it, McCauley aims to show the Sabbath’s relevance in the world today. Beginning with its history, nothing could be more fundamental to appreciating the Sabbath than understanding why it came into existence in the first place. Moving on to establish that it has a place in both the Old and New Testaments, McCauley makes clear that the Sabbath, unlike its Sunday counterpart, holds special blessings for those who keep it. The 7th Day helps one understand not only the Sabbath’s scriptural foundation but also its beauty and the life-giving peace it provides.
James G. Owen is currently working as a senior microbiologist in Water Bacteriology and is certified in drinking water analysis. In his personal time, he indulges himself in biblical studies; Hebrew language, customs, and manners; and studying scripture from the Hebrew perspective. He also is an artist who works in the mediums of watercolor, pencil, pen and ink, and acrylics. James holds a BA degree in biological science from Lee College, now Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He lives in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, and attends The Ridge Assembly.
In the midst of confusion, when life becomes dark as the deepest jungle, there is light, which is a river of life flowing with great power. Jesus, the anointed one of God, is waiting to refresh us all! He told us to believe in him through the words of his apostles. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life! Seek Him!
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