'A Book That I Would Read' reviews the definitions & connotations of thirty-one of the most important words & phrases in the English dictionary.Many moments lead to 'A Book That I Would Read'. Beginning with the truth, I do not frequently read books! Novels were never my immediate source for knowledge, expansion and academic growth, as it is for others. Preferring articles, documentaries, encyclopedias and even dictionaries. Favoring resources that limited the pressure of reading a...

You're probably missing some of the most interesting books of the Bible.In the Jewish tradition, the five books known as "The Five Scrolls" perform a central liturgical function as the texts associated with each of the major holidays. The Song of Songs is read during Passover, Ruth during Shavuot, Lamentations on Tisha B'av, Ecclesiastes during Sukkot, and Esther during the celebration of Purim. Together with the five books of the Torah, these texts orient Jewish l...

In this volume, Lamar Williamson's commentary provides teachers, preachers, and all serious students of the Bible with an interpretation that takes serious hermeneutical responsibility for the contemporary meaning and significance of Mark's text.Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical c...

A Finalist for the 2026 Spur Award for Best Western Contemporary Novel, this is a tale of one man's road toward fulfillment that plays out in stages of encounters and abandonment instead of one glorious "last stand" expected in a Western romance. Williamson's story weaves the best elements of several genres and with masterful dialogue he illustrates the landscape of a heart cultivated and ravaged by the challenges that emerge in his path. The majestic setting of the rugged west and its hor...

"...for such a time as this..."Early one morning I woke before dawn and the only thing I heard were these words over and over again. I heard it so much I started to feel I was going crazy. The way I heard them was not as subtle as one simply reading a few words jotted on paper, no this was in the cadence of an alarm. A very LOUD alarm. This alarm rang deep into my soul and at that moment I realized I needed to share my positivity with the world. A positivity that looks for and sees ...

This book realistically identifies specific core areas of racial strife and at the same time ties the real issues of race relations into the nature of government. It is different from many others that may be similar, in that there is no hidden agenda: everything is out in the open. In addition, the book has feeling, passion, humor, substance, and clarity. Not only that, it has a message that is sure to help many, many individuals, both American and others, gain greater insight into what it...

Craving for a fulfilling, rewarding and gratifying life is overwhelming for George Grey. George Grey, a man in his forties, has come to a point in his life where he no longer can hide the disappointment he feels about his life. One Saturday after celebrating the life of a friend with his two closest childhood friends, he is confronted with the choice of maintaining the distasteful status quo of his life or facing the challenges of changing it.

In The Georgia State Constitution, the authors offer a detailed description of the creation and development of Georgia's constitution. They explain how political and cultural events, from colonial times, through the Civil War, to the present, have affected Georgia's constitutional law. Accompanying the full text of the constitution is a rich commentary of the constitutional provisions. The authors trace their origins and interpretation by the courts and other governmental bodies. ...

Demitrius, son of the Archangel Michael, and Mathias, son of the Archangel Gabriel, were with their mutual friend, Melody, exploring places they weren’t supposed to, as usual. It was in front of the forbidden fruits of knowledge and life, dead center of the Radiant Forest, where their lives changed forever. Haunted by strange headaches and branded with weird symbols, the two boys soon learn they have been chosen as the next candidates for the Trinity Trials. They, along with the mysterious...

John Nevin's vision of the church as "one, holy, catholic, and apostolic" grew out of his critique of the revivalism and sectarianism that prevailed throughout evangelical Christianity in the nineteenth century. He deepens his perception of catholicity as an expression of Christian wholeness, his response to the parochialism that ruled American religion and life. He grounds congregational life and mission in the Lordship of Jesus Christ, ordered by the whole Christian tradition, which come...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 466 thru 470 delivers five unforgettable journeys through the vast frontier of space, where survival, discovery, and the human spirit are tested against impossible odds. Featuring stories from Walter M. Miller Jr., Jack Williamson, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, and Frank M. Robinson, this collection captures the excitement and imagination that made classic science fiction timeless.Walter M. Miller Jr. opens with Death of a Spaceman

In today’s world, as we experience global pandemics, economic disparity, and large-scale wars, the importance of good leadership has never been so vital. Good and effective Christian leadership is paramount to today’s missions strategy, but during these times of crisis it is clear many mission organizations are falling short. Leading Well in Times of Disruption seeks to understand and address the key shortcomings, and to provide a roadmap for leaders in global mission. Leadership developme...