God never promised He would protect us from experiencing problems in this world. In fact, in a broken world, it is certain that we will have difficulties throughout life. But God has promised that when we walk with Him we will be able to battle those problems differently and more effectively than if we walk without Him. In BEDROCK, Kent Adrian explains that the key to handling life isn't found in ourselves, or in what is happening to us, but rather in what we believe about the character of God. There are bedrock beliefs about God that will transform the way we look at what happens to us in life, thus changing the way we respond to life. Kent looks at how we develop our trust in who God is and how we can experience a greater strength and confidence in facing whatever life may bring. Behind it all is the conviction that the gospel is essentially a restored relational dynamic with God (a focus many are losing in the way they think about and live out their faith) and the difference that can make in our lives if we allow it. Kent Adrian is pastor of Shepherd Road Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, Florida, and has served as a pastor for over 30 years. He is also President and Executive Director of Life Impact Connections, Inc., a Christian speaking and resource ministry. The goal of this ministry is to counter the various forms of a me-centered gospel so prevalent today with the genuine God-centered gospel and to emphasize the life-giving impact of this gospel. Kent is a graduate of Wichita State University (B.A. Business Administration) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M-Div.).
Most Christians want to deepen their faith by reading the Bible. However, many people become frustrated as they read because they find the Bible hard to understand. For these people, the Bible can seem boring and irrelevant, and eventually they give up trying to read it. Yet the Bible is God's voice to us. Through the Bible, God is able to dispense wisdom, shape our character, reinforce our faith, and draw near to us, but we have to be listening to Him. If we cut ourselves off from this primary means of communication with God, we lose an essential connection that allows us to know God and grow in our faith. Is there a way without a lot of Biblical expertise that we can read the Bible and feel that God is speaking to us? In "Help...I want to Read the Bible But I Don't Know How," author Kent Adrian says "Yes" to that question. He gives some very simple keys that will serve to guide even readers without a great deal of prior Biblical knowledge. Learn how to read the Bible in a way that will begin to impact your life!
The highly anticipated sequel to Eden Awakening. The second book in the Rye Braden series finds Rye dealing with more threats and battling against even more enemies. The fast-paced modern sci-fi theme continues from the first book yet still manages to provide an even more edge of your seat experience. Rye Braden saved thousands of lives from certain death when he and his team stopped the attack on Sky Zone One. His enhanced capabilities and experience brought victory to the United Continents against those that would want to see them destroyed. At the same time, he made himself the prime target of the deadliest secret organisation on the planet, the Elders. With others now knowing about his enhanced capabilities, he has caught the attention of various government organisations. One particular organisation is the Special Warfare Cadre who want Rye to work with them to help defeat terrorism. His skills and talents becoming a desirable commodity in the battle against those that would defy the United Continents. As he takes on more high-risk missions and learns to operate in the shadows, he still can't stop his previous life from catching up with him. In addition to protecting the world against terrorism and other threats, Rye must protect himself and those close to him. As his journey unfolds, the lines between protector and killer start to blur. Until it comes to a point where he must choose which path to take before it becomes too late. Can Rye protect the world from those that would see it destroyed, and at the same time protect himself against the Elders? THE SECOND BOOK FROM THE ‘RYE BRADEN’ SERIES
Professional services firms - from the legal sector to accountancy, consulting and beyond - face increased disruption. Service delivery models are under pressure to adapt to changing client expectations. Technology offers new ways of working with clients, but changes the skills profile required of professionals, and threatens the traditional people-centred business model. The Professional Services Leadership Handbook equips leaders, and aspiring leaders, with tools and insights both to tackle these long-term disruptive trends and to maximise their firm's profitability today. Leaders of professional services firms find themselves with a daunting, but exciting, range of challenges ahead. Using practical insights drawn from experienced professional services leaders, the Professional Services Leadership Handbook explores new models and working practices to address four components of strategic leadership: clients, business, people and self leadership. It offers clear-sighted analysis of common pain points, and provides innovative solutions for dealing with them. This practical guide is designed for everyone involved in leadership decisions, whether that be a practice area, sector group, business function, or even firm-wide leadership role. It will help readers to focus their attention on the activities that will really make a difference to the success of their firm.
The Camel Estuary is famous for its outstanding natural beauty. Its magnificent scenery varies from the wood-lined banks at its tidal limits to the open waters and exposed shores at its mouth, and changes dramatically with the state of tide and the seasons. This book explores the Camel Estuary, its diverse habitats, and the wealth of plants and animals they support. It introduces some of the people whose lives affect and are affected by the wildlife of the estuary.
Includes popular names for girls and boys with additional lists of popular names in Arabic, French, German, Irish, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Swahili, and Swedish, and celebrities who have changed their names.
Seven years ago, Wesley and Marian's son, beset with a multitude of inherited maladies, died a tragic death. Vowing they would never again have a natural child, they have contacted Designer Genes, Inc., to create the perfect son who will bring them only happiness and joy. Alice Fleming, the company rep for Designer Genes, Inc., arrives with her sample cases to make her pitch golden hair and blue eyes, the flexibility of a gymnast, the mathematical computation skill of an Einstein whatever they wish. But there have been glitches along the road to genetic bliss. Some experimental subjects exhibited bizarre behavior, sometimes aggressive, sometimes well, unnatural in the worst sense of the word. Designer Genes, Inc., cannot guarantee their work.
Buster, living in a gorgeous senior center (a converted Plantation), finds a disturbing picture from his youth that makes him flash back to his imaginary friend - whom he is shocked to find sitting at his lunch table the next day, still 5 years old. Through their interactions, he struggles with the issues of both his youth and his old age. At his "smart" dinner table sits a Catholic Priest, a protestant couple, an Indian guru, a Japanese Buddhist and an African American "ladies man" at 75. Their lively discourse makes this movie come alive for all. The flashbacks offer a tell-tale glimpse into the life of Buster and all that is gone. Buster is a movie of life, love, and loss - and those moments that stick with us for a lifetime. This story will stand the test of time. Like Cocoon, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and The Quartet, this story is appropriate for all ages but resonates particularly for those who have dealt with aging, love and loss.
The Park View neighborhood, nestled in the northeastern corner of Washingtons Ward One and bordering the Soldiers Home and Howard University, is historically linked to its main thoroughfare, Georgia Avenue. Located on high ground in close proximity to downtown, the land was home to farms and country retreats throughout the 19th century. Park Views location on a streetcar line leading to the Washington waterfront hastened development when the city experienced a housing boom at the start of the 20th century. Builders, including Harry Wardman and Edgar S. Kennedy, constructed entire streets of row houses to meet the demand. Between 1948 and 1950, the community experienced rapid demographic changes, resulting in a solidly African American community. Civil unrest in the late 1960s dramatically impacted Georgia Avenue, with many businesses deciding to leave the corridor rather than stay. The opening of Metro stations at Columbia Heights and Georgia Avenue in 1999 reinvigorated the community and laid a foundation for new investment and development in the area.
100 Things Cardinals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resources guide for true fans of the Arizona Cardinals. Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of Jake Plummer or a new supporter of Carson Palmer, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. It contains every essential piece of Cardinals knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Powerful emotion and pursuit of self-interest have many times led people to break the law with the belief that they are doing so with sound moral reasons. This study is a comprehensive philosophical and legal analysis of the gray area in which the foundations of law and morality clash. In examining the extent of the obligations owed by citizens to their government, Greenawalt concentrates on the possible existence of a single source of obligation that reaches all citizens and all laws.
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