Luke's narrative of Jesus was presented to Christians who had already heard and read stories of Jesus and the birth of this new movement, Christianity. Luke seemed to rewrite the story of Jesus similar to ancient epics of the history of a nation, a movement, and the tale of a hero. Jesus and the church emerged in occupied Judea, a nation that was not only oppressed but was in exile. Occupied Judea, however, struggled for power and honor and in turn, for marginalized people who needed God. ...

As his school began rebounding from the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic, visionary educator Ron Clark asked himself a crucial question: How can we continue to improve when we’re already giving our all? The answer was to ask his staff to brainstorm ways to be just a little bit better. If everyone committed to ten of these “one percenters,” as he called them, they would have a major impact. That’s exactly what happened, and today, the Ron Clark Academy is leading the way with ...

When Paul came to Corinth he found a culture emerging from the ashes of Roman power. As Julius Caesar rebuilt the fallen city he brought Roman culture to this Greek community. Likewise, Paul's message of salvation in Jesus rebuilt the fallen lives of people dominated by a culture of power. This power was displayed in violence, discrimination, sexuality, and spirituality. As this city emerged from the ashes of humiliation the church emerged, by God's hand, from of the humiliation of Jesus a...

This book uses a fictional but realistic story of a coastal community relocating in the face of climate risk to illustrate how to make climate conversations happen, what those conversations can look like, and how to move from discussion to action. The book targets those who may feel that climate risks are nearly impossible to discuss, let alone achieve.By addressing risks as stories, communities can be better prepared to discuss and face climate change directly and comprehensively....

A new flavor of fear awaits…A desperate man's desire to improve his lot leads to terrifying consequences, when an experiment goes horribly wrong. Nightmares come to life when a man finds himself relentlessly pursued by a monster from his dreams. And ghost seer Craig Ellison starts a ghost tour in town, only to find his guests dropping dead from fright…Welcome to Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. Prepare to have your senses tested and yo...

Come in for a diabolical cocktail of thrills and chills....Paranoia and bloodshed are unleashed when a couple’s dream home slowly turns into a nightmare. An uprooted tree reveals a sinister surprise of death and darkness. And a prohibition-era ghost reveals more about the mysterious owner of everyone’s favorite pub.Welcome to Hannigan’s, a cozy tavern just down the road, where the patrons have a taste for the macabre. Come for the drinks, stay fo...

Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures delivers nineteen unforgettable journeys across the solar system and beyond, where daring explorers, ingenious scientists, and ordinary people confront the limitless possibilities—and dangers—of life among the stars. Packed with adventure, mystery, and bold imagination, these timeless stories showcase why classic science fiction continues to inspire generations of readers.Inside you’ll discover remarkable tale...

**From a New York Times bestselling author and Disney's “Teacher of the Year” comes a road map to enrich students' learning experiences, revised and updated for today’s teachers and parents.“Valuable and thought-provoking.” ―Publishers Weekly**After publishing The Essential 55 (over 1 million copies sold), award-winning teacher Ron Clark took his rules on the road and traveled to schools and districts in 50 states. He met amazing teachers, adminis...

New York Times bestselling author and educator Ron Clark challenges parents, teachers, and communities everywhere embrace a difference in the classroom and uplift, educate, and empower our children.Read this book to find out why so many across the country have embraced these powerful rules.· Set the electric tone on day one· Teach your children how to study—don’t expect it to come naturally· Don’t constantly stress about test scores

This book is a manual for raising up and equipping elders or shepherds. It provides resources for identifying emerging leaders, for training elders and their wives, and for beginning an elder development program in a congregation. A vital resource for a neglected area of church life.'In the leadership literature the question is asked, Are people born leaders or do we train them to become leaders? I suggest a third option. Leaders emerge. When we begin to offer training and developm...

The summer of 1976 was one of the hottest on record and in a time of chopper bikes, flared trousers, space hoppers and Brotherhood of Man, the Government appointed a Minister for Drought. Within three days it started raining.No better time to be an ice cream man and no better place to be than the spectacular Northumberland coast, with its rich mix of heritage, history and stunning scenery. We learn how castles, crabs and kippers, come together with cones and characters, along with ...

In the midst of hectic and fast paced families, one stable element that can bring grace, love, and joy is the table. Biblically, the table was a place of mercy, unity, and hospitality. Marriage also is a uniting of male and female, to complement and partner, to create a new family, ministry, and community. When the marriage table becomes a central element, sacred and safe spaces are created for individuals, couples, and families to thrive and mature as God intended. Ron and Lori Clark shar...