This is a book weve all been wanting but didnt know we needed. --From the forward by Phil and Heather Joel, founders of deliberate People and formerly of Newsboys It's an addiction. The oldest one. It has caused every human from the first person to now to navel gaze rather than God gaze. Its tagline is Whats in it for me? It has caused families to break up, portfolios to bankrupt, and individuals to self-destruct. The addiction? The ME Addiction. Its that ingrained reaction to think of self first and others later. Sometimes much later. Its the idea that having it my way is the best way. Believing that has elevated our egos, sent us into hiding, broken our community, surfaced anxiety, and saturated us with stress. But having it my way wasnt the original way. At the beginning, the first response was to look to God. The better question was, Whats in it for him? ME Addiction will help you diagnose the human condition and take steps to a better life. A life that breaks free from the oldest addiction known to humans and begins to live a revolutionary life. The life for which you were created. Discover what a ME-free world looks like, starting here.
Ranger UP' gives the reader a behind the scene glimpse into the real life adventures of our multi-talented National Park Rangers that work in our parks across the U.S. This collection of true short stories includes high adventure incidents from all of the major disciplines of Protection Rangers which include Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Fire and Emergency Management, while also providing the reader with advice on how to stay safe when visiting our National Parks. These stories will play on all of your emotions, they will "amaze you, entertain you, make you mad, and make you cry". Protection Rangers are known as the "Danger Rangers" of the National Park Service, the wide variety diciplines they are responsible for make the job extremely challenging, but also provide for plenty of exciting adventures. One minute you may be on a life threating law enforcement incident, the next hanging off of a cliff saving a life.
Does your life exhibit the abundance and adventure Jesus described, or are you trapped in a safe, untested, and monotonous existence? Out of the Forest: Re-Engaging in God's Call to Purpose can provide direction. In this book, author Rick Brown explores an obscure but profound passage found in 2 Samuel 18: 8. Describing a battle during Absalom's rebellion, the Scripture says: "The battle spread . . . and the forest claimed more lives that day than the sword." With wit and encouragement, Brown discusses some of the reasons people are still running to their own forests, and provides hope for re-emerging into a life of purpose. "Rick has fired a literary flare in the air, announcing a way out of spiritual mediocrity for all those who have somehow lost their way. Practical, insightful, and grounded in a consistent life, Out of the Forest is a clarion call to reconnect, renew, and realize." -Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor, Grand Parkway Baptist Church, Sugar Land, Texas "Rick's book will challenge and encourage you. I especially love the chapter on finding beauty . . . that's so important for the church. And I laughed out loud at the story of 'the nod.' This is good stuff!" -Robbie Seay, Worship Leader and Recording Artist "I have witnessed directly Rick's commitment to front-line action. Who better then to pen this stirring call to arms? I recommend it-into your corners and come out fighting!" -Jon Burns, Director of the NE1 Mission, Senior Pastor of Yarm Vineyard Church, England Rick Brown and his wife, Beverly, live in Richardson, Texas. In addition to his passion for writing, he serves as a Bible study teacher at The Heights Baptist Church. He is an investment adviser, CPA, and owner of RLBrown Financial. Rick holds a Bachelors degree and MBA from Baylor University. He and Bev have two adult sons, Reese and Grant. Rick enjoys playing guitar, the outdoors, and is an avid student of military history.
Drawing on life's joy rooted within the mundane, his rapier wit is at once observational, clever and relevant. His major influences are Alan Zweibel, David Sedaris, Dave Barry, Mark Twain, Tim Conway, Ghoulardi (Ernie Anderson) ... with the occasional Three Stooges thrown in for immediacy. Growing up in the Cleveland area in the 1950's and 60's flavors many of Rick's stories, yet some are existentially inspired by the mundane moments of everyday life. Naked Sunfish: Caviar is Mr. Brown's second book. And while it is reminiscent of his first, Naked Sunfish: Best Bites, it is unique in its own humorous, human condition aspects. It is a "Spontaneous and Sporadic" collection of pieces drawn from his magazine combined with some brand new tales.
This book will chronicle the history of baseball at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Brown has earned the distinction of being the most influential institution regarding baseball in Rhode Island. Fields, players, coaches are also included. Perhaps the most interesting parts of the book are the stories revolving around students and baseball games. Racial Integration on the ball field at Brown University is also explored, as well as women who played baseball at Pembroke College (Brown's sister college prior to integration of female and male students).
Most Iowa Hawkeyes fans have attended a basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, seen highlights of "The Catch" that beat LSU in 2005, and were thrilled by the school's run to the 2014–15 Big Ten Football Championship Game. But only real fans know how many players have had their numbers retired, the best place to grab a bite before the game, or the only Iowa basketball player to lead the nation in scoring. 100 Things Iowa Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Iowa athletics. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the days of Nile Kinnick or a new supporter of Fran McCaffery, this book contains everything Hawkeyes fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Christians carried on an intense debate concerning the doctrine of prayer. This ideological revolution affected not only the ways that they interpreted the Bible but also how they prayed. In this book, Rick Ostrander explores the attempts of American Christians to articulate a convincing and satisfying ethic of prayer amidst these changing circumstances.
Traveling evangelist John Brown believed that conventional colleges had become elitist and morally suspect, so he founded a small utopian college in 1919 to better combine evangelical Christianity and higher education. Historian Rick Ostrander places John Brown University in the long tradition of Christian education, but he also shows that evangelicalism had largely separated from mainstream higher education by the twentieth century. This engaging and objective history explores how John Brown University has adapted to modern American culture while maintaining its evangelical character. Brown set out to educate the poor, rural children of the Ozarks who had no other opportunity for schooling. He wanted to instill in them not only religious zeal but also his conception of what constituted significant work, namely manual labor. His concern with practical work is evident today in programs for broadcasting, engineering, teacher education, and business. His sons made academic excellence an institutional priority and gradually transformed the school into an accredited, respected liberal arts college. Head, Heart, and Hand deftly connects the story of John Brown University to the larger currents of American education and religion.
You are an intricate part of God’s plan. Sadly, many Christians feel stuck wading through muck and mire daily. Rick Brown dives deep into a comparison between life on Earth and life in Heaven, and reveals how to maximize our "heavenly content"—the ever-deepening love in our hearts. http://www.asitisinheavenbook.com
It'll Be OK! Positive results come from any experience if you look for the lesson to be learned. There is always something to be learned from every experience. Don't fear change. Learn to embrace it and make it fit into both your personal and your business life. Choose to be happy, always. Happiness is good for the soul and the souls of others. Forgive others just as you would like others to forgive you for your errors. Always find a way to give of yourself to others.
Nine years before Abraham Lincoln was elected president, Story came into being. In 1851, Pres. Millard Fillmore granted a land patent to Dr. George Story for the creation of this little town. Tucked into a scenic spot near the Hoosier National Forest, 13 miles southeast of Nashville, Indiana, Story lies deep in the heart of historic Brown County. And Story is just one reason to visit Brown County, also known as "the Art Colony of the Midwest." Amid forests, rolling hills, and winding country roads, charming Nashville is home to more than 120 shops, art galleries, and artists' studios and neighbors two villages quaintly named Gnawbone and Bean Blossom. The beauty of Brown County has always attracted artists and history buffs. Wander back roads across covered bridges that have spanned sparkling streams for more than a century to retrace the paths taken by artists seeking to capture the county's beauty.
While working on a new type of protective shield for missiles time travel is discovered. The "force field" protected the missile in a totally unexpected way, it send it back in time. Of course this was not the type of protection the researchers were looking for but they decided to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. it took some effort and secret testing to prove to them it was what was happening but finally they knew beyond a shadow of a doubt. Visiting the past is now possible, but should it be? the scientists who made the discovery want to use it but their benefactors don't agree. They believe it is too dangerous. What if going in the past effects the future? How could it not? What if someone gets stuck? There is just too many un answered questions. To be a good scientist or researcher you have to be curious. Lord knows this group is. They just can't leave it alone so clandestinely they explore the past. Very carefully mind you. But explore they do. They have questions of their own. What really happened? Are our history books accurate? Can you alter the future with time travel? Can you travel To The future? So many questions!
The Big Basics Book of PCs" helps new and casual users get over the learning curve quickly and gain confidence. The book covers new advancements in technologies, including the new MMX chip and changes to the Internet and online services. Windows 95 coverage is increased, and the "101 Quick Fixes" section provides friendly advice and answers on common PC problems.
Master the art of travel hacking and save hundreds of dollars each year or your next vacation or trip. Save on airline tickets, hotels, car rentals and so much more.
As recorded in Rick Collignon s second novel, Perdido, a tall black man with one arm longer than the other walked into Guadalupe, New Mexico one morning about 50 years ago, stayed pretty much to himself for seven years, and then walked back out of town. No one knew who he was or what became of him. Now, as his last act, an old man named Ruffino Trujillo tells his grown son Cipriano a story about what became of the black man. After Ruffino s death, Cipriano discovers an old canvas bag bearing the name of Madewell Brown. Inside are a hand-carved doll, an old blanket, an unlabeled photo of a Negro League baseball team, and a small, yellowing envelope that was never posted. Thinking it the least he can do, Cipriano mails the letter. When it arrives in Cairo, Illinois, it comes into the hands of a young woman named Rachael, who believes it is from her lost grandfather.
On October 3, 2000, 21-year-old pitcher Rick Ankiel took the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game One of the National League division series. All was going well until Ankiel, who'd been lauded as the next Bob Gibson, threw a pitch that missed the mitt--wildly. Then he threw another. Then another, five in all. Slowly at first, then rapidly, his once-impenetrable pitcher's psyche crumbled. He would forever look back on that day as the day the unwelcome, inexplicable Phenomenon arrived. In this book, written with veteran sports journalist Tim Brown, Rick Ankiel tells the story of his personal battle with an anxiety condition widely known as the Yips, the courageous soul-searching that followed, and his eventual triumph over the demons in his own mind to reenter the game. For the next four and a half years after that day in October, Ankiel fought the Yips with every bow in his quiver: psychotherapy, medication, deep breathing exercises, self-help books, and, eventually, vodka. Yet the cure eluded Ankiel, much as the clinical diagnosis eluded the physicians and psychotherapists who studied it. Forced not just to retire from baseball but to reconsider his whole life the age of 25, Ankiel made an amazing turnaround, returning to the major leagues, this time as a hitter. He played seven successful years in the majors, finally retiring in 2013. This book is the story of a once-in-a-generation talent, a man haunted by strange personal demons, and who found the strength to overcome them"--
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