This is a collection of scripture meditations over the years, with each poem being derived directly from a verse or passage. Sometimes it was the words that inspired the prose. Other times it was the meter in which the passage was written, or the vibrant context of the story being told. The end result is a diverse and creative assortments of poems dealing with the truths of scripture and our human interaction with those truths.

Many would argue that a true understanding of contemporary Christian thought is impossible without a basic understanding of Calvin's contributions. William Stacy Johnson, a leading Presbyterian theologian, offers this clear and fundamental study of Calvin's insights as a primer for those with little or no knowledge of his work.This volume, enhanced with questions for discussion and a handy glossary, is sure to be an invaluable resource for those who seek an accessible way into a de...

In A Time to Embrace William Stacy Johnson brilliantly analyzes the religious, legal, and political debates about gay marriage, civil unions, and committed gay couples. This new edition includes updates that reflect the many changes in laws pertaining to civil unions / same-sex marriage since 2006.

What if no one really sees you?What if you don’t want them to?Ryder Jones typically spends her days and nights busting down doors to rescue innocent victims from a dangerous world most can't fathom. But when an injury puts her out of commission, her boss gives her a new and anxiety-provoking assignment: twenty-four-hour protection detail for a charming athlete with a target on his back.Cole Matthews's sole focus is winning football games. That is, ...

Sacrifice . . . is there any too great? How far would you go to protect the innocent?Maggie is living from one day to the next and making things up as she goes. Her life is four kids and a whole lot of chaos, but the best kind. Two years ago, she gave up her dreams, and after a devastating loss, she may have to give up one more. With four kids depending on her and not a chance she'll let them down, she's about to learn just exactly how far she'll go to keep them sa...

What if you've been through hell?How difficult can it be to start over?Sarah Atwater is seeking a fresh start. When an opportunity arises that she can't refuse, the single mom is ready to leave her painful past behind—and perhaps her old self along with it. But sometimes, new beginnings are like learning to walk again, struggling to put one foot in front of the other.Slade Bennett enjoys his quiet, simple life. The blunt grump is pe...

What if you're lost? What will it take to find your way back?Andie has been hiding, wanting to stay in the past rather than face the uncertainty of the future. When the force of a lie pulls her out of the darkness and into the light—the spotlight she's avoided—she has to decide if she'll stand and fight or run for cover.With each step, she has a choice to make. She can continue to watch life go on around her, or see what might be waiting on the oth...

What if you give your whole heart away? Do you ever really get it back?Lex has just been going through the motions for years, trying to let go of the one man she can't seem to forget. When she finds herself getting ready to take on a life she's never wanted, she realizes she's stuck in the same place she was at sixteen—heart stolen and fully belonging to another. Now, Lex is determined to move forward and finally face reality—life without him.But w...

This book is for anyone who has ever thought that God is too busy to concern Himself with the smallest matters in our lives. Follow a bus driver’s journey of being reminded about the power of prayer, the importance of faith, and the great love of God“Based on a true-story this enchanting tale, accompanied by whimsical illustrations, serves as a wonderful reminder that God cares about even our smallest concerns. Author, Lisa E. Williams, has done a fabulous job on this children’s bo...

In the annals of literature, few works have captured the essence of the human condition with such raw emotion and profound insight as "Selections from Harriss Cabinet (Unabridged)" by William Roscoe. This literary masterpiece, a collection of letters and poems, unveils the innermost thoughts and experiences of a soul grappling with love, loss, and the complexities of life. Through its poignant prose and evocative imagery, "Selections from Harriss Cabinet" invites readers on an unforgettabl...

In 395 A.D. Theodosius, the last ruler of the undivided Roman Empire died. To his young and incompetent son, Honorius, he left the government of its western half. Honorius depended upon the great general, Stilicho, to withstand the Visigoths under Alaric. But when he fecklessly abandoned his general to execution by palace intriguers, Alaric conquered and sacked Rome . Thus opened the era of chaotic leadership, social disintegration, and barbarian conquest, which used to be called the Dark ...

As scientists probe deeper into the nature of reality, they are discovering that consciousness is at the root of everything. What we believed were the laws of physics and matter are really the archetypal laws of mind, and the condensation of consciousness that created our universe originated from a dimensionless point in the void known as the “Singularity” in physics and the “Monad” in math and philosophy.In philosophy, the Monad is the single source of all things—the embedded matr...