Poetic Epiphany: How to Find Peace is a heartfelt journey through poetry and prose for anyone navigating the stormy seasons of life. With powerful verses and thoughtful essays, this collection speaks to the soul-offering solace, clarity, and the quiet courage needed to rise above emotional chaos.Whether you're struggling with grief, self-doubt, low self-esteem, or simply trying to keep your heart open in a world that often feels cold and unkind, Poetic Epiphany...

Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Ever wonder why some ideas catch fire and others fizzle out? Dying to change the world?From climate action to social justice, this book empowers you to make a difference alongside your peers. It's your toolkit to build movements and achieve real-world impact.Dive deep into the psychology of influence. Learn how to shift attitudes, overcome resistance, and use the power of "momentum" to drive your vision forward.Discover...

As many as 30% of jobs at all levels are likely to be impacted by automation (artificial intelligence and robotics) within the next 15 years. We're already past the tipping point. New jobs will require advanced training or education. Over 90% of jobs created since the 2008 Great Recession have required education beyond high school.Things are rapidly changing. Technological changes exponentially make other things possible. How do we prepare for the rapidly changing future of work, e...

A young woman's life crushing criminal charge is Murder One. She firmly believes a demon killed her boyfriend, and then an angel comforted her. The news services use it for laughs. No lawyer will touch it. A young female lawyer is trapped into helping her, but can't pursue the case without first passing the bar, which is months away. What really happened, and can she defend her?Jordan is just out of law school. She can't practice law without a license, but her mother drops this cas...

Struggling to connect with others? Always finding yourself in the middle of conflict - or avoiding it completely?This honest, practical guide is here to help.In Don't Be a Cactus, counselor, educator, and speaker Dorian Withrow Jr. breaks down the emotional habits that keep people isolated, reactive, or misunderstood - and shows you how to transform those habits into connection, clarity, and emotional control.With relatable stories, reflect...

A skilled New York mobster, Caliano, who was thrown out, set his sights on taking over St. Louis riverboat gambling and other criminal activity. And while at it set his sights on famous attorney Dion Vine to represent him. That was a big no. Dion and his wife Aida and team of investigators will take him down.Caliano, having defied New York law, thinks he's untouchable by the law anywhere, and can do anything. He hasn't met Dion's team.Together with a daring expert in war ca...

Most new generations won't step foot in a church, so how do you minister to them? By understanding their needs. The church is for people, but we too often think people are there to serve the church. This and other things push people away. Young adults not only don't find what they need in churches, they have a no tolerance policy for the nonsense they see in churches.Some think the time of the church ended, but possibly we just don't understand what new generations think and need. ...

What does God require of people? The voices of the ancients from many religions echo much of the same things: It starts with law, then mercy and forgiveness, then love. This exploration with discussion guide follows the development of major religions up through 100 CE.Echoing through time are the voices of ancient people telling us about God. From Mesopotamia and Egypt 5000 years ago, often from even earlier oral traditions, every civilization has been inspired to tell us about God...

Weren't we all going to die on Friday, December 21, 2012? Are there really signposts to the world's end? Does modern prophecy really merge with ancient prophecy? Will all of the Christians suddenly disappear? The answers may surprise you. Millions of Americans are anxiously waiting to see if the world will end in 2012. Despite the fact that signs seem to be everywhere in all ancient and modern prophecy and even science, the major sign pointed to by both Daniel and Christ is overlooked by p...

These seven plays, children's sermons, and Dramatic Readings are about aspects of the Christian experience. The children's sermons are simple illustrations often using simple props. All are based on Bible passages.BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF PLAYS AND CHILDRENS PLAYSChrist the KingA staged reading or play based on Colossians 1:10 – 20We are in the Kingdom of Christ. Through him we gain Forgiveness and reconciliation to God, strength, patience, and endurance....

What if the conversations you avoid are the very ones that could change your life?In Conversations You Need, Dorian Withrow Jr. offers a powerful collection of thought-provoking reflections, questions, and emotional insights designed to guide you through the hardest - and most important - conversations you'll ever face.Whether it's a talk with yourself, a loved one, a friend, or someone you've lost touch with, this book is a bridge to healing. With...

Car trouble lands a man in a cult with very strange ideas about Santa. Very short story. Dark comedy.