Recentering the Goal of Pastoral Ministry to Cultivate Christ-Treasuring Church Plants As churches rapidly expand, Christians risk viewing the church with an entrepreneurial mindset. Church planters can be tempted to fixate on gaining numbers and achieving financial stability as their only metrics for success. They fail to focus on lifting up Christ's people within the church. In Planting by Pastoring, author Nathan Knight challenges our view of church planting and centers the goal of pastoral ministry on a basic biblical foundation: a church plant is in fact a church, and a planter is in fact a pastor. A healthy church plant is not measured by size, speed, or level of self-sufficiency but by good pastoring that produces faith, fruit, and a flourishing community. Once pastors and church leaders redefine their plant as a church, their ministry will begin to align with Jesus's mission to shepherd the flock and bring glory to God alone. Provides Wisdom: This book reminds church planters of the heart of the church and the core purpose of pastors Offers a Unique Perspective: Addresses foundational elements of church planting other books fail to address Appeals to Pastors, Elders, and Church Planters: Great for those in the process of planting a church
I would like to communicate the feelings we all experienced during that time. Most people will never know what we went through and I hope they never have to. However, I would like for America and everyone in general to at least get a taste of everyday life for those in the military and the people at home supporting them. It is my sincere wish that the poems and stories in this book will convey that emotion to the reader. Thank you for your time and your consideration.
Follows comedian Nathan Timmel's life through blissful childhood ignorance, self-loathing, overcompensation, and absolution. He takes the reader across the U.S and into Iraq and Afghanistan , where he performed for American troops far from home. Nathan's story of personal downfall and redemption is at once universal and a unique glimpse into someone still looking for the approval of strangers. -- Back Cover.
KING'S KNIGHT is a still-prophetic virtual-world novella written in 1971 about a Chessman with no memory of any other life, struggling with his suspicion there is more to his world than he is allowed to know. From the beginning of cybertelempathy in a 1965 grad student's basement lab, to the man who steals a remotely-operated "gnome" to commit a crime, to the mother who wants to love her baby again and again, these are humorous, exciting, and sometimes provocative visions of what might have been, and yet may be.
On the grounds of the largest psychiatric hospital in the state, the tortured souls of long-dead former patients wait for the right person to set them free. Charlie Blackwell has a job to do; one simple assignment and then, on with his life. But someone has other plans for Charlie and his journey will bring out a long buried secret. When his journey is complete, the lives of the people in this small town will never be the same for anyone.
Here is the tale of Godfrey de Montferrat, a boy who became both a monk and a knight who swore an oath to defend the Kingdom of Jerusalem. It is also the tale of that kingdom, which men called Outremer-The Land Beyond the Sea. With the miraculous success of the First Crusade, all said that the heroic tales of old had come to life in that place. By Godfrey's time-the late 12th century-the Kingdom is dying, chivalry fading, hope growing cold, and foes pressing hard from every side. But Godfrey stands in contradiction to the prevailing rot-a young man striving to live up to the heroic ideal. Surrounded by greed and corruption, Godfrey must determine where his true loyalties lay: to friends? to prince? to love? to God? Around Godfrey swirl the loves, betrayals, triumphs, and disasters of the Kingdom's waning years. Knight of the Temple weaves together an exciting, multi-layered and historically faithful tale of the Land Beyond the Sea. From the desert wastes of Egypt, to the bustling streets of medieval Antioch, to the Holy City of Jerusalem itself, Nathan Sadasivan paints a vivid portrait of the Crusades strewn with unforgettable characters - Amalric, the ill-tempered King of Jerusalem; Malik, the proud young Saracen; Jacques, Godfrey's childhood friend; Tristan, the single-minded swordmaster, and Andronicus, the enigmatic Byzantine prince, among many others Knight of the Temple is the first book in the Crown of the World trilogy.
Sometimes, working the graveyard shift can get very lonely. In my line of work, sometimes you have plenty of time in which all you can do is sit quietly and watch something. It can make for a very lonely night all alone. It is during these times that I can reflect on conversations about life. This is a collection of short stories inspired by some of those conversations. Through writing, I have tried to answer, at least to myself, questions running around in my head. Questions like:What does an abused woman feel like?What could she do if given the opportunity to get revenge?What does a drug abuser think about if they overdose?How did it feel to move your entire family after the Civil War?What did it feel like to lose a sibling in poor Appalachia during WWII?With these stories, I've tried to answer some of those questions for myself. Perhaps, they may hold some answers for you too.
It has been eighteen years since the end of the Eighth Great War, and the city of Reysa lies under the shadow of the Gartolian Empire. Trapped inside the occupied city, Loras dreams of being a Reytana - one of the protectors of Reysa. He imagines himself leading his people against the Gartolians and freeing his city from their oppressive rule. However, his dream has a fatal flaw. The Reytana are missing. Without their Reytana protectors to defend them, Loras knows that his people stand no chance against the Gartolians and their own vicious protectors, the Gartune. So, he resigns himself to daydreaming in his professor's class about a time when the balance of power will be restored. Then one day, a sudden revelation forces Loras, his twin sister Regan and best friend Tinko, to flee from their homes. As they are pursued by the Gartune through the wilderness, the Reysene teenagers realize that their only hope for survival is to solve the mystery of the Lost Reytana. A fast-paced fantasy adventure full of twists, turns and memorable characters, Hyperion's Shield is for anyone who ever dreamed of being a hero.
Misty and Mary-Lou never knew Christmas could be so perilous. One night in December, their uneventful lives were shattered. A Dark Knight from the magical land of Glamorgan accidentally kidnaps them while on an evil mission to steal Santa sets from the Mortal World. The girls escape and enter a beautiful hidden world full of mystery, danger, and friends. Evil servants shadow them and they draw upon each other's strengths to rally all the magical creatures against the Enemy's plans. They journey with all speed from Pearl's Gate to the mines of Pudgemud and the House of Warmth to warn Santa Clause of the growing danger. Can these two young mortals save the magical land of Glamorgan and the Mortal World before the Dark Knight King ends Christmas forever?
The dragon was enormous. Its wings were ablaze with black and purple flames; its head was made of shadows; its eyes burned crimson red; and its roar pierced Ryuu to the bone. The dragon was half flesh, half shadow. To Ryuu's horror, the dragon shot black shadowy flames from its maw that engulfed Elizabeth. Then Ryuu woke up. Ryuu had always wondered what his nightmares had meant. His guardian, Master Voggna, reveals the source of the nightmares is an ancient evil that had wiped out the great order known as the Dragon Knights. Ryuu is further shocked to learn that he is the son of one of the first Dragon Knights! After learning of his heritage, Ryuu receives an invitation to the royal ball in Riverside, the kingdom of King Abrithil. At the ball, he meets the beautiful Princess Elizabeth. He also meets one of King Abrithil's knights, the brooding and mysterious Christopher. Soon the mystery behind Ryuu's heritage and powers begins to unfold. Can Ryuu embrace his powers before it's too late? Is Christopher to be trusted? Do Ryuu's nightmares foretell Princess Elizabeth's fate? Will Ryuu and his allies be strong enough to stop the imposing Shadow Lords? Join Ryuu on his quest in Knights of Cyndroania: Shadows Arising.
Misty and Mary-Lou never knew Christmas could be so perilous. One night in December, their uneventful lives were shattered. A Dark Knight from the magical land of Glamorgan accidentally kidnaps them while on an evil mission to steal Santa sets from the Mortal World. The girls escape and enter a beautiful hidden world full of mystery, danger, and friends. Evil servants shadow them and they draw upon each other's strengths to rally all the magical creatures against the Enemy's plans. They journey with all speed from Pearl's Gate to the mines of Pudgemud and the House of Warmth to warn Santa Clause of the growing danger. Can these two young mortals save the magical land of Glamorgan and the Mortal World before the Dark Knight King ends Christmas forever?
An engaging and in-depth examination of the work of Christopher Nolan, one of the most revered directors working in modern cinema. Best known for his cerebral, often nonlinear, storytelling, over the course of 15 years of filmmaking, Nolan has gone from low-budget independent films to working on some of the biggest blockbusters ever made.
The concept of sin permeates Søren Kierkegaard’s writing. This study looks at the entirety of his works in order to systematize his doctrine of sin. It demonstrates four key aspects: sin as misrelation, sin as untruth, sin as an existence state, and sin as redoubling in the crowd. Upon categorizing Kierkegaard’s doctrine of sin, his writings are examined to determine if his hamartiology is consistent across his numerous pseudonyms. To conclude, the study places Kierkegaard’s doctrine of sin within the broader theological discussion.
Here is the tale of Godfrey de Montferrat, a boy who became both a monk and a knight who swore an oath to defend the Kingdom of Jerusalem. It is also the tale of that kingdom, which men called Outremer-The Land Beyond the Sea. With the miraculous success of the First Crusade, all said that the heroic tales of old had come to life in that place. By Godfrey's time-the late 12th century-the Kingdom is dying, chivalry fading, hope growing cold, and foes pressing hard from every side. But Godfrey stands in contradiction to the prevailing rot-a young man striving to live up to the heroic ideal. Surrounded by greed and corruption, Godfrey must determine where his true loyalties lay: to friends? to prince? to love? to God? Around Godfrey swirl the loves, betrayals, triumphs, and disasters of the Kingdom's waning years. Knight of the Temple weaves together an exciting, multi-layered and historically faithful tale of the Land Beyond the Sea. From the desert wastes of Egypt, to the bustling streets of medieval Antioch, to the Holy City of Jerusalem itself, Nathan Sadasivan paints a vivid portrait of the Crusades strewn with unforgettable characters - Amalric, the ill-tempered King of Jerusalem; Malik, the proud young Saracen; Jacques, Godfrey's childhood friend; Tristan, the single-minded swordmaster, and Andronicus, the enigmatic Byzantine prince, among many others Knight of the Temple is the first book in the Crown of the World trilogy.
The Abolition of Antitrust asserts that antitrust laws--on economic, legal, and moral grounds--are bad, and provides convincing evidence supporting arguments for their total abolition. Every year, new antitrust prosecutions arise in the U.S. courts, as in the cases against 3M and Visa/MasterCard, as well as a number of ongoing antitrust cases, such as those involving Microsoft and college football's use of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). Gary Hull and the contributing authors show that these cases--as well as the Sherman Anti-Trust Act itself--are based on an erroneous interpretation of the history of American business, premised on bad economics. They equivocate between economic and political power--the power to produce versus the power to use physical force. For Hull, anti-trust prosecutions are based on a horrible moral inversion: that it is acceptable to sacrifice America's best producers. The contributors explain how key antitrust ideas, for instance, "monopoly," "restraint of trade," and "anticompetitive behavior," have been used to justify prosecution, and then make clear why those ideas are false. They sketch the historical, legal, economic, and moral reasoning that gave rise to the passage and growth of antitrust legislation. All of the theoretical points in this volume are woven around a number of fascinating cases, both historical and current--including the Charles River Bridge, Alcoa, General Electric, and Kellogg/General Mills. This is a dynamic and accessible work that is not simply a polemical argument for a particular policy position. Designed for the uninformed but educated layman, The Abolition of Antitrust also makes positive arguments in defense of wealth creation, business, and profit, explains the proper role of government, and offers a rational view of the meaning of contract and economic freedom.
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