She was chosen to bear the Son of God — but what did it cost her?In a world ruled by men and empires, Mary of Nazareth is a quiet force of faith and courage.From her humble beginnings to the harrowing flight to Egypt, the return to Nazareth and the agony of watching her son's crucifixion, this is her story — told not just as a mother, but as a woman of unshakable strength.Blending Biblical and historical details with spiritual insight, Mariam's Memoirs invites you i...

The Advent is a 24-day devotional that walks us through a Biblical calendar of prophecies and events in the lead up to Christmas Day.Use each chapter of The Advent to enter into a time of reflection and spiritual growth in preparation for the most widely recognised day in the Christian calender: the birth of Jesus Christ.Brother Brad Smith brings together Biblical research, historical facts and other stories to present the promises given by God about the com...

Everything is legal – if you can get away with it.Billy Crawford is a hero. The star of the Rose City Rounders, the baseball player has been thrilling fans of the city for years. But Billy’s not as young as he used to be and his tendency to play hard is catching up with him. A string of losses for the Rounders puts his position at risk as the team’s owner, local developer Carroll Miller, doesn’t like being associated with anything that loses. Miller’s thinking of m...

Discover the exciting world of Bluesky, the next frontier of decentralized social media. As the landscape of social networking continues to evolve, Bluesky stands out by offering a platform that prioritizes user control, privacy, and innovative features. This book, "Bluesky Decoded: Navigating Social Media's Next Revolution," is designed to cater to both tech novices and seasoned social media enthusiasts, guiding you through every aspect of the platform. Whether you're looking to set up yo...

Back in the Garden, work was fun. Yet, in today’s fallen world, joy and work are rarely used in the same sentence. But God really does intend for us to find joy in our work. Join Raymond Bakke, Brad Smith, and Bill Hendricks as they explore what the Bible says about the purpose of business and our right to a joyful workplace. No matter where you spend those 50 or 60 hours during the week-whether it’s in business, government, or the nonprofit sector; in church, at home, or anywhere else-God...

**FOREWORD BY BRAD SMITH, VICE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT OF MICROSOFTDiscover how AI leaders and researchers are using AI to transform the world for the better**In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intellig...

**The New York Times bestseller, now updated with new material on cyber attacks, digital sovereignty, and tech in a pandemic.From Microsoft's president and one of the tech industry's broadest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as the digitization of everything accelerates.“A colorful and insightful insiders’ view of how technology is both empowering and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, t...

Via Crucis Via Lucis is a 28-day devotional that walks us through the 14 Stations of the Cross and the 14 Stations of the Light during the Easter period. Use each chapter of the Via Crucis to enter into a time of reflection, repentance and spiritual growth during the season of Lent.Applying countless hours of research, Brother Brad Smith has brought together Biblical and historical facts,...

Revealing what the Bible says about a man's position, priorities, and practices, Living as a Man of Valor gives men worldwide the truth of biblical manhood. It is a radical truth, told first to a nobody - Gideon - and applicable to all men who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.When men build from this position of strength in the Lord - when they hear, believe, and act on these truths - men, women, children, community leaders, and pastors report changed lives, re...

When a deranged loner kills twenty-six people in a Pennsylvania schoolyard, the country is stunned and devastated. Among those catatonic with grief is Jo Matheson, an organic farmer who has lost her goddaughter in the shooting. Sam Jackson, an egotistical right-wing TV talking head, has sliding ratings and faces imminent cancellation. He arrives in Pennsylvania and during a rant, he blames the parents of the dead children. He intends the tirade to be his last salvo but, incredibly, his rat...

"The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!"Revealing what the Bible says about a man's position, priorities, and practices, this book gives men worldwide the truth of biblical manhood. It is a radical truth, told first to a biblical nobody--Gideon--applicable to all men who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.When men build from this position of strength in the Lord--when they hear, believe, and act on these truths--men, women, children, community leaders, and...

"The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!"Revealing what the Bible says about a man's position, priorities, and practices, this book gives men worldwide the truth of biblical manhood. It is a radical truth, told first to a biblical nobody--Gideon--applicable to all men who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.When men build from this position of strength in the Lord--when they hear, believe, and act on these truths--men, women, children, community leaders, and...