The book Splinters 0f The Cross is written for the millions of people around the world who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ the Lamb of God. It is written to properly address the issue of suffering for Christ in order to more effectively be a witness to sinners for Him. Man’s condition warranted God’s intervention into history to rescue us from eternal destruction. This book is for those who get perplexed about the subject of suffering. My aim in this book is to reveal to it...

Holding Up Your Corner: Talking About Race in Your Community, equips pastors to respond with confidence when crises occur, lower their own inhibitions about addressing this topic, and reclaim their authority as prophetic witnesses and leaders in order to transform their communitiesPastors and other church leaders see, to varying degrees, racially rooted injustice in their communities. Most of them understand an imperative, as part of their calling from God, to lead their congregati...

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"The History of Cuba, vol. 4" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a comprehensive exploration of Cuba's rich and complex past. This volume delves into the political, social, and economic developments that have shaped the island nation. Johnson's meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring to life the struggles and triumphs of the Cuban people throughout various historical periods. The book serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of...

“Cuba was thus in her foundation the fortunate recipient of the rugged and masterful spirit of Estremadura, and of the elements of government and of social grace and intellectual power which Seville could so well and so abundantly supply; and these two contrasting yet by no means incompatible elements became characteristic of the Cuban people; complementarily contributing to the development of a national character quite distinct from that of the Mother Country or that of any other of her o...

In "My Country, 'Tis of Thee!", Willis Fletcher Johnson presents a poignant exploration of American identity through the lenses of history, culture, and patriotism. The book employs a lyrical style that resonates with the cadence of traditional American anthems while deftly weaving historical narratives and personal reflections. Johnson draws upon a variety of literary techniques, including vivid imagery and evocative language, to celebrate the complexities and ideals of the American exper...

"The History of Cuba, vol. 5" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a comprehensive exploration of Cuba's rich and complex past. This volume delves into the political, social, and economic developments that have shaped the island nation. Johnson's meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring to life the struggles and triumphs of the Cuban people throughout various historical periods. The book serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of...

"Life of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and military career of General William Tecumseh Sherman, a key figure in the American Civil War. The book explores Sherman's early life, his rise through the military ranks, and his pivotal role in leading Union forces to victory. Johnson's narrative captures Sherman's complex personality, his strategic brilliance, and his controversial tactics, particularly his famous "March to...

Mathematical Geography by Willis Johnson   In the greatly awakened interest in the common-school subjects during recent years, geography has received a large share. The establishment of chairs of geography in some of our greatest universities, the giving of college courses in physiography, meteorology, and commerce, and the general extension of geography courses in normal schools, academies, and high schools, may be cited as evidence of this growing ap...

Exploring the multifaceted tapestry of American political literature, *The Republican Party* anthology offers a rich compendium of works that delve into the ideological evolution and foundational philosophies of one of the United States' major political entities. This collection presents a spectrum of literary styles and periods, providing a diachronic view of the party's progression'Äîcovering transformational events and key principles. The diverse compositions within the anthology contri...

After dinner a few of the bolder spirits among the men take counsel of a guide, who leads them to the Moorish coffee-house by the great Mosque. There they listen to the music of ghaitah and gimbri, pay a peseta for a cup of indifferent coffee, and buy an unmusical instrument or two for many times the proper price. Thereafter they retire to their hotel to consider how fancy can best embellish the bare facts of the evening's amusement, while the True Believers of the coffee-house (debased in...

The summer of 1889 will ever be memorable for its appalling disasters by flood and flame. In that period fell the heaviest blow of the nineteenth century—a blow scarcely paralleled in the histories of civilized lands. Central Pennsylvania, a center of industry, thrift and comfort, was desolated by floods unprecedented in the records of the great waters. On both sides of the Alleghenies these ravages were felt in terrific power, but on the western slope their terrors were infinitely multipl...