An engaging and inspirational new collection of poetry, prose, and short essays from Michael M. Middleton, author of Modern Musings, The Great Deep, Whispers of the Divine, and other works. Several inspirational photo pages appear throughout. This special edition includes an introduction to Faith Harvest Helpers, a new affiliate ministry of Youth With A Mission.
God alone possesses all knowledge. The most intellectually saturated among us, at best, grasp but a scant shadow of true understanding. We perceive no more than rough sketches and blurry reflections of reality as it is known by He who dwells in the realm of inapproachable light. Let us share, one with another, our varied facets of understanding and, in so doing, sharpen our focus more keenly upon that which is true and noble. Sketches and Reflections is the fifth work of poetry, prose, and topical essays from author, poet, musician, and missionary, Michael M. Middleton. This work is dedicated to the ministry of Faith Harvest Helpers and includes a special introduction to the history and scope of this wonderful organization, supremely worthy of your support and investment. Faith Harvest Helpers is a ministry of Youth With A Mission.
Inspirational and eclectic daily readings by author and poet, Michael M. Middleton, as well as a number of additional sources both obscure and well known. These daily interludes will amuse, delight, inspire, encourage, and provoke to deeper consideration. Each brief reading is accompanied by original artistic photography by the author in a vivid full color and full page presentation. The perfect accent to any coffee table, study, or bed side, Daily Grace is sure to become a family favorite.
In graphic novel format, provides a look at Prince William and Kate Middleton, delving into their backgrounds, their meeting as students at the University of St Andrews, the ups and downs of their relationship, and their engagement.
MEGHAN MARKLE AND KATE MIDDLETON: The Wives of Windsor - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Meghan Markle*Kate Middleton 2 Great Books in 1! Meghan Markle In 2017, American cable television actress Meghan Markle topped Google's annual list of the most searched actors of the year. This would be her second year in a row. She bested, for example, the likes of box office record-breaking Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, and the living legend herself, multiple Academy Award winner Meryl Streep. Compared to these two names, Ms. Markle's acting resume is thin. As a matter of fact, for many people, she seemed to have come out of nowhere. Only a handful of things can propel a person from relative obscurity to a name in lights. Even little girls all over the world would know the answer to this - a dashing Prince Charming must have found his Cinderella against all odds. They will marry in a beautiful, lavish ceremony before an adoring public and live happily ever after. Kate Middleton In the lead up to the 20th anniversary of his mother's death, Prince Harry - brother in law to Kate Middleton - made some interesting observations about the monarchy. He firstly said that the younger generation of royals feels that it is their role to modernize the monarchy. In so doing, these royals believe, they will maintain it's popularity and sustain it's role for doing good. They consider that, by bringing the House of Windsor into line with 21st century thinking, attitudes and lifestyles, they will enhance their own standing. In extending the idea of duty and responsibility to Great Britain, to the Commonwealth and, where possible, the world, he recognized that one day one of the young royals would be monarch themselves. It was just that, none of them wanted to do it. They knew that they would have to, but just as hoovering the sitting room or putting out the bins has to be done but is not much fun, it is a necessary but unappealing job. We can wonder whether this thought was anywhere in the mind of Kate Middleton, Berkshire lass, when she agreed to marry Prince William? And one day become his queen.
If you consider yourself to be a religious person, then you are probably not going to like this book. You may however be precisely the person who needs it. If you put in your weekly time in the pew (or behind the pulpit, for that matter) but still feel like something is missing, this book is for you. If you hunger for something real, for an authentic Christianity, this book is for you. If you are tired of pretending and just want to get real...my friend, this little book is for you!
NOW, come and explore the riches of God's word in a fresh, new way! Not your typical devotional...in Sacred Journeys, Michael Middleton illumines new depths of meaning and understanding through the art of creative writing. Each day's suggested scripture readings surround a central theme in myriad shades of understanding. These scripture selections are accompanied by an original poem or prose portraying the same theme or experience in a fresh, new way; aimed right at the soul, from a vast reservoir of real-life experience. This special benefit project for KLEOS Children's Community also includes writings by several of the children of KLEOS, as well as an introduction to KLEOS by Gordon Hankins, founder and CEO. Your purchase will help to support the work of KLEOS Children's Community; as a portion of the writer's proceeds will be donated to KLEOS.
The summer of his twelfth year, William Thornton is forced to relocate for the first time in his life. Deeply bitter over this, he withdraws into a world of boredom, resentment, and self-pity. However, shortly after arriving at the family ranch outside of Rock Springs, Arizona, strange happenings lead him toward a life-changing encounter with the Ankara, a sentient race of beings originally created as companions for man. Tormented instead as man's burden of sin spread throughout all of creation, they have withdrawn to the deep places of the earth, there to await "The Great Day". Through his interaction with this secret society, William comes face to face with the terrifying light of full revelation... and is forever changed. In this visionary piece of literature, we find a story that is both masterfully crafted and highly entertaining. The Great Deep is a must-read for the adventurous... the seeker... the young at heart.
Discover and understand the different Christian views of what heaven will be like. Christians from a variety of denominations and traditions are in middle of an important conversation about the final destiny of the saved. Scholars such as N. T. Wright and J. Richard Middleton have pushed back against the traditional view of heaven, and now some Christians are pushing back against them for fear that talk about the earthiness of our final hope distracts our attention from Jesus. In the familiar Counterpoints format, Four Views on Heaven brings together a well-rounded discussion and highlights similarities and differences of the current views on heaven. Each author presents their strongest biblical case for their position, followed by responses and a rejoinder that model a respectful tone. Positions and contributors include: Traditional Heaven - our destiny is to leave earth and live forever in heaven where we will rest, worship, and serve God (John S. Feinberg) Restored Earth - emphasizes that the saved will live forever with Jesus on this restored planet, enjoying ordinary human activities in our redeemed state. (J. Richard Middleton) Heavenly Earth - a balanced view that seeks to highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of the heavenly and earthly views (Michael Allen). Roman Catholic Beatific Vision - stresses the intellectual component of salvation, though it encompasses the whole of human experience of joy, happiness coming from seeing God finally face-to-face (Peter Kreeft). The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Portals present unique strategic challenges in the academic environment. Their conceptualization and design requires the input of campus constituents who seldom interact and whose interests are often opposite. The implementation of a portal requires a coordination of applications and databases controlled by different campus units at a level that may never before have been attempted at the institution. Building a portal is as much about constructing intra-campus bridges as it is about user interfaces and content. Designing Portals: Opportunities and Challenges discusses the current status of portals in higher education by providing insight into the role portals play in an institution's business and educational strategy, by taking the reader through the processes of conceptualization, design, and implementation of the portals (in different stages of development) at major universities and by offering insight from three producers of portal software systems in use at institutions of higher learning and elsewhere.
Participatory Critical Rhetoric: Theoretical and Methodological Foundations for Studying Rhetoric In Situ offers a programmatic theoretical and methodological exploration of the increasing use of field methods in rhetorical studies.
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