Christianity Today 2021 Award of Merit (The Church/Pastoral Leadership)Diary of a Pastor's Soul tells the story of a fictionalized pastor, embarking on his final year before retirement, who reflects on the experiences and relationships that have formed his vocation and shaped his soul over a lifetime of pastoral ministry.Drawing on his own experiences, seasoned pastor Craig Barnes invites readers to embrace the life lesson...

This summary of theory and practice is inspired by the belief that cut and dried solutions to management problems are inappropriate and that every set of circumstances requires a unique synthesis of experience and relevant theories. In this book the authors have reviewed the main texts and theories of organization and have added the lessons learned from an unrivalled volume of practical experience, garnered from some 900 consultants working in more than twenty countries.

Deep down it's easy to believe that the better job, the nicer house, or the more dynamic church will finally make us feel "at home." In Searching for Home, M. Craig Barnes challenges this belief. He reminds us that paradise is lost and we can't go home again. Our great comfort and hope, however, is that we are never lost to God.Seasoned by more than twenty years as a pastor, Barnes discusses the importance of confession, worship, and grace in our search for home. He offers advice a...

Aristotle's Politics is widely recognized as one of the classics of the history of political philosophy, and like every other such masterpiece, it is a work about which there is deep division. Many readers of Aristotle are uncertain whether his Politics has any contribution to make to contemporary debates about political life and political theory. The essays in this volume aim to address, implicitly or explicitly, this very question about the relevance of Arisotle's think...

The image of the meditating yogi has become a near-universal symbol for transcendent perfection used to market everything from perfume and jewelry to luxury resorts and sports cars, and popular culture has readily absorbed it along similar lines. Yet the religious traditions grounding such images are often readily abandoned or caricatured beyond recognition, or so it would seem. The essays contained in The Assimilation of Yogic Religions through Pop Culture explore the references to yogis ...

Signals are crossed at River Jordan Full Gospel Church!A mix-up with Pastor Darnell's schedule takes Deanna "Dee" Ramsey from a wedding hike to a funeral with a floor show. Dee wants to take a little break from her responsibilities, but there's no way that's going to happen while Rev. Beem is plotting a comeback.He's hoping that his Forgiveness Festival will make everyone forget all about those awful pictures. He's fighting to recover everything he's lost—his position in the ...

This is a story that tells the tale of a trio of young brothers and their tumultuos lives in a war torn world. Just children they are thrust into roles as important as any in the kingdom. One child learns that their hated father is not his true parent after all. Another learns their may be benifits to being the son of Pulnor the Black! The youngest learns how to touch the very essence of the gods while the world wonders if their dead gods will ever return.The east sees the weakness...

The title suggests that "The Red Miriok" might involve exotic or mysterious elements, perhaps set in a distant or fantastical location. It could follow the journey of a protagonist, possibly named Miriok, and their adventures or struggles in a vividly imagined world.Annie M. Barnes was a prolific author of her time, known for her engaging storytelling and imaginative narratives. "The Red Miriok" may reflect her style, offering readers a captivating tale filled with excitement, intrigue, an...

We work so hard at life. Most of us spend year after year trying to get better jobs, better homes, better relationships, even a better spirituality. Yet every day we face the haunting doubt that we haven’t done enough.Jacob would have understood. His name means “striver, schemer, supplanter, hustler.” And as Craig Barnes reveals, he could have been the poster boy for the American Dream—because like most of us, the ancient patriarch spent most of his life trying to grab what he could only r...

This book explores the ethical implications of using armed contractors, taking a consequentialist approach to this multidisciplinary debate.While privatization is not a new concept for the US military, the public debate on military privatization is limited to legal, financial, and pragmatic concerns. A critical assessment of the ethical dimensions of military privatization in general is missing. More specifically, in light of the increased reliance upon armed contractors, it must b...

Mr. Barnes has 35 years of experience on Wall Street as researcher and trader, with 12 books on quant trading by major publishers ( McGraw Hill, John Wiley, e.g.) This investing strategies book is for investors in general, people near retirement, and retirees; and details financial steps to take in the face of a weak economy with strong markets. The book is divided into a number of sections: a discussion of what is happening (markets around the world), what caused the mess, and finally wha...

Vibrant traditions, rich histories, and strong voices—that’s the Cherokee Nation. In this inspiring nonfiction book for young readers, discover more about the people, places, and culture of one of the United States’ largest Indigenous groups. Explore how the Cherokee people still survive—and thrive—by safeguarding their language, reviving customs, and upholding celebrations, like the annual Cherokee National Holiday that honors their heritage. Through interactive activities and engaging fe...