In our culture, having a friend is often reduced to a click or a touch on a screen. Rather than feeling lonely in a world where everyone is connected online, decide once and for all to go beyond the surface and do life with others! That's what Friends in Real Life is all about.At the beginning of time, God said it was not good for you to be alone. So He created you with a need for community. There is no way around it. He has a plan and purpose for you - and it includes oth...

Charles Spurgeon believed that the most important mission field in the world was right in front of us-in the hearts and minds of children. In Come Ye Children, originally published in 1897, Spurgeon offers a passionate plea to parents, teachers, and church leaders to prioritize the spiritual formation of the next generation.Now, in this modern English edition, Ryan Frank brings Spurgeon's powerful message into the 21st century. With updated language and fresh reflections at the end...

A virologist’s insight into how viruses evolve and why global epidemics are inevitableIn 1993 a previously healthy young man was drowning in the middle of a desert, in fluids produced by his own lungs. This was the beginning of the terrifying Sin Nombre hantavirus epidemic and the start of a scientific journey that would forever change our understanding of what it means to be human.After witnessing the Sin Nombre outbreak, Dr Frank Ryan began researching viral evolution and...

Obstacles within ministry are inevitable. The best of planners and the most experienced of leaders are not exempt from these hurdles that pose imminent threat of bringing doubt to callings and destruction of ministries. Through the confessions of a glitter loving children's ministry leader, this book tackles some of the most difficult obstacles we face in ministry; from volunteer shortages to an overwhelming task load, to the obstacle of ourselves. God did not call you into ministry for yo...

One snow party, two hot kisses. Three people who are more than happy to share.BlayneDone with university, I’m home in the Highlands, and life is anything but chill. My best friend is here and so’s a gorgeous American lass, working at my family’s snowboarding centre.On a wild night, both Brodie and I get to lock lips with Casey. Heat scalds us. Chemistry explodes.The best thing? All of us want to share.Brodie

He's the leader of the mountain rescue service. She might just need saving.LochieFor too long, I've been alone. Just me and my daughter. Keeping her safe is everything, so taking a job in the remote Scottish Highlands suits us fine.I shouldn't need anything more.Yet, I'm beyond distracted by a lass.Smart, beautiful, and living right next door, Cait McRae makes it clear she's not interested.Every sly glance tells another story...

He's flying from danger. She's heading straight for it.GabeLying low and staying off the radar is a matter of life or death for my family. We escaped just in time to our Scottish hideaway, and safety is far from assured.I shouldn't be flirting with a strong-willed lass. But Effie is good for my stubborn, unhappy sister, and spending time with her is no hardship when she sets my pulse racing. I can handle being tormented. I've surviv...

A full account of the Metaphysical Club, featuring the members' philosophical writings and four critical essays.The Metaphysical Club, a gathering of intellectuals in the 1870s, is widely recognized as the crucible where pragmatism, America's distinctively original philosophy, was refined and proclaimed. Louis Menand's bestseller about the group was a dramatic publishing success. However, only three actual members-Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Charles S. Peirce, and W...

Michael and Kristen Harper are overwhelmed with financial burden. After being introduced to network marketing, Michael believes he may have found a way out. When his three best friends try to discredit the industry, Michael is tempted to trust their opinions. Fortunately, he recalls an encounter he had at his father's funeral with a high school dropout turned multimillionaire named Blake Easton. After discussing it with his wife, Michael decides to call Blake and ask him for financial advi...

Join a journey through the Holy Land and Syria as it existed in the early 20th century. Visiting and learning of Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Palestine and other fascinating and sacred spots of this truly historic region. Summary by BettyB.

In Connections and Influence in the Russian and American Short Story, editors Robert C. Hauhart and Jeff Birkenstein have assembled a collection of eighteen original essays written by literary critics from around the globe. Collectively, these critics argue that the reciprocal influence between Russian and American writers is integral to the development of the short story in each country as well as vital to the global status the contemporary short story has attained. This collecti...

Ministry rarely hands you the whole roadmap. More often, it asks for just the next right thing.In NEXT, Ryan Frank draws on the lives of William Carey, Eric Liddell, Susanna Wesley, George Müller, Corrie ten Boom, and other faithful leaders to show that lasting ministry impact isn't built through five-year plans. It's built through faithful obedience, one step at a time. Structured around three movements - Look Within, Lead Forward, and Build What Lasts - this book meets children's...