Ancestors is a fascinating series of both biblical descriptions and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the lives of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and on down the ancestral line to Noah and his family. Also revealed in each chapter are the lives of a rugged pioneering family making their way through much of the 1800s as part of one of the greatest human migrations in history. Terry interestingly weaves together parallel narratives involving his pioneer ancestors and a retelling of the Genesis story. In doing so, both sets of ancestors are thus presented in a way that puts these peoples lives into a day-by-day perspective. Wayne Clark, Bible Teacher and Minister in the Marketplace Thank you for allowing me to read your historical fiction manuscript, Ancestors. I found it very interesting! Dr. Richard Lee, founding pastor, First Redeemer Church, and general editor, The American Patriots Bible
How hungry for hope is the soul? The soul is no less hungry for hope than the physical body is for food. One 501(C)(3) ministry is making what is perhaps the most dramatic and effective effort in American history to emulate Jesus' concept of outreach. When it came time for the most important message in mankind's history to be shared, what did Jesus do? He went to the point of people's need, traveling by shank's mare (walking) throughout Galilee, Samaria, and Judea. It is by means of truck and trailer, however, that the volunteers of There's Hope for the Hungry reach the needy at 30+ partnership locations every single month in north Georgia, delivering free food and the gospel's message of hope.
With the enthusiasm of youth, a retired senior citizen and hospital volunteer stretches out his hands in a ministry to assisted living residents by combining a modest talent for juggling with Christian humor.
Peter Wysong, having divorced his way out of a miserably failed marriage, suddenly finds himself not only alone, but wondering what has happened to his life. His ex-wife has moved away with their young son, his business is falling to pieces, and he has no spiritual relationship to which to turn for comfort. Through a dating service he deceptively manages to meet a Christian woman who steals his heart on their first date, but refuses to see him again. He enlists a remarkable resource in an effort to understand the difference between her description of him as a name-only Christian, and someone "walking with the Lord." In the midst of progress sudden tragedy compounds his burden and his newly found faith is dramatically tested. "A magnificent job of helping us consider the deeper meaning of life, faith, marriage, and relationships! Terry Dodd has done a masterful job of making the Old Testament book, Song of Songs, come alive in a really applicable way through the life of Pete Wysong." -Steve Wood, Senior Pastor at Mount Pisgah UMC Atlanta, Georgia Song of Songs is a wedding song honoring marriage. The most explicit statements on sex in the Bible can be found in this book. God created sex and intimacy, however, and they are holy and good when enjoyed within the bounds of marriage. Although the author has fully retired from the promotional products industry, which fed he and his family for 40 years, he has not retired from his work for the Lord. This is Terry Dodd's fifth published book; one is a science fiction thriller, three are Christian novels, and the fifth is an inspirational Christian title. He also writes for his own New Day Newsletter. He and his wife Helga live in the Atlanta area.
What makes for a wonderful life? Someone has said that life is a story you write as you go. This inspirational narrative deals with a year or so of Christian writer Terry Dodd's four score years' first tenure on earth. The concept of keeping a short-period journal of a person's life speaks to anyone interested in sharing some of his or her life, values, and wonders, not to mention the growth God works in an individual through pruning. What is the measurement of a person's legacy? Historians and writers commonly use a person's achievements in life to illustrate one's legacy, i.e., "something that is being handed down." Others use different values, such as relationships or even wealth, to communicate the essence of a legacy. Consider, however, yet another approach; that is, one which focuses on a much shorter fixed period of time in a person's life. In this book's six-part journal format--Spring Sowing, Summer Growth, Fall Harvest, Winter Planning, Challenge, and Hope--the writer makes both the mundane and the serious interesting and relevant.
If you are not fired with enthusiasm, you will be. The apostle Paul exhorts us to Work with enthusiasm as though you were working for the LORD rather than for people (Ephesians 6:7 NLT). Have life's dragons really been created for the express purpose of picking their teeth with the splinters of human bone? No! Obscure persons, whether in this life or the next will fare well if they have carried out their duties faithfully and with enthusiasm. Recipes for dragon slayers This eclectic compilation of stories, anecdotes, humorous illustrations, and treats for the palette, is presented to help the reader season-to-taste, if not slay some of his or her personal life dragons, whether they be hiding around the corner, in the conference room, or in the kitchen.
Is the mind capable of registering information outside of awareness? Look into Mirror Magic Looking into a mirror is as natural as breathing. Daily, our image glances back at us in public restroom, fitting room, and corporate lobby, as well as in our own homes. What we see-ourselves-never fails to fascinate us. What if, when staring at our own reflections, the mind is able to register more than the visible image? Ben Walker and Amanda Booth suspect their illogically successful advertising rival may have somehow acquired and implemented an unheard of process that eliminates man's natural filtering defense for the subconscious.
Is "dead" really dead? Many people believe this, but even Shakespeare gave it some thought when penning his famous soliloquy (borrowed from the apostle Paul and 1st Corinthians 15:55)-"O death, where is thy sting?" Others, however, believe the truth of the matter as shared with the dozen words written within John 3:16: "Everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life." Critically, eternal life isn't only for the few who believe, but for everyone! The real questions are these: Where will we spend eternal life, and what of the Bridge on this book's cover, which is a visual metaphor for Christ and the things of eternity.
In Ultimate Encounter two quite ordinary American businessmen suddenly find themselves in the middle of a plot involving the U.S. Air Force and most of the Earth's population. They also become directly involved with an out-of-this-world maverick who begrudgingly agrees to assist the government in attempting a seemingly impossible task. The challenge is that of reciprocal communication with little green (well, grey) ETs. These are the same ETs which have mysteriously--often with terrifying results-been reported throughout much of real life's recorded history. In short order headlong conflict develops that at once challenges science, culture, and faith. Are UFO occupants merely benign curiosities or do they represent a sinister presence? And how can such surprisingly relevant things as the Jewish roots of Christianity and God's grace be explained to unbelievers? This powerful story is at the forefront of a rapidly growing new genre: Christian science fiction.
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