This book seeks to enable many people of diverse educational background to understand that the information explosion provided by current technology is constantly yielding scientific evidence in support of the Bible's account of creation. The author presents subject matter pertaining to origins in a readily understandable manner, encouraging the reader to make personal conclusions from the simplicity of the overwhelming evidence. Illustrations, tables, and images reinforce the text. Sufficient references, including web sites are provided for those who desire further information.

Solomon the wisest womanizer writes in Song of Solomon this warning, "Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is ripe and you are ready (2:5, 3:7, 8:4). The writers states, "From a pregnancy center waiting room to skinny dipping on a missions trip I realized my life was more like sexual insomnia. I found myself, even after marriage wide awake in this call to let love sleep. And I found that I was not alone. These are stories of sexual insomniacs: teenagers, college kids, dads, pastors and husbands limping together as wounded healers towards a new call in our 'sexcetera' culture. It is ultimately a call to walk into the waterfall of grace and away from settling for a drop from a rusty spigot."

This book, developed during a 15-month period sailing the Mediterranean routes of Paul's mission journeys recorded in Acts, gives a researched yet lively perspective on Paul and his accomplishments within the Roman Empire. Readers are invited to look at the Roman Empire, Jesus and the Kingdom of God, and our own world from Paul's point of view. The goal is an introduction to Paul, the explorer of the Empire and entrepreneur of the Kingdom, that offers a relevant model of cultural engagement for contemporary western Christians who, like Paul, are citizens of powerful and glorious empires.

Subtitled A Christian Guide to Preventing and Dealing with Sexual Assault for Women, Parents, and Pastors provides information for women, parents, and pastors on ways to prevent and deal with the crime of sexual assault. By providing insight on how rapists commit their crimes, the book conveys ways to recognize and deal with a dangerous situation. A comparison is made of the tactics and motivations of a rapist to the evil of Satan. This book provides practical ways that parents, friends and pastors can minister to someone who has experienced sexual assault. The goal is to provide wisdom and peace and overcome fear and embarrassment.

This book is an attempt to: 1) Demonstrate the authenticity of scripture. There is no subject that is being used to undermine the infallibility of the Bible (and thereby destroying our foundation for morality) more than the subject of slavery. By accepting the American version of slavery as biblical, we smudged our image as "little Christ." The book addresses slavery in scripture. 2) Give the Church in America a practical way of strengthening our identity with Christ and thereby restoring our ability to make a moral impact on our nation. Our identity with Christ was marred in the past by upholding segregation and is being marred in the present by Black Liberation Theology. The book will provide practical ways for us to strengthen our identity as one body.

If we follow the stereotypes in the media, the African continent is little more than AIDS patients, malnourished babies, child soldiers, and a failing attempt to imitate the West. Christians today show increasing concern for poverty and injustice, but their sources of information often focus on trite feel-good solutions or shocking news that bleeds. This book shows real people living neck deep in some of Africa's most difficult issues, but with hands, minds, and hearts rooted in God's kingdom. Each chapter offers a true story followed by discussion questions to challenge book study groups, development students, mission teams, and individuals. Stories reflect broader issues of development, including racism, small business development, local religions, health care, roles of foreigners, and more. From grandmothers teaching their neighbors to sew to foreign volunteers with SUVs stuck in mud, the stories show the kingdom of God emerging in the thick of life’s mud.

The writer explains: "On February 14, 2008, my stepson and my wife's son, Daniel Parmenter, was shot and killed at Northern Illinois University. Four others were shot and killed in the same tragic event. The shooting gained nationwide attention. Needless to say, it was a traumatic event for Linda and me. Soon after the shooting, I began asking the question: Why would a good and loving God allow such horror to enter our lives. The manuscript is an unfolding of that question (what theologians call the theodicy question). Because the shooter-- Steven Kazmierczak--was infatuated with the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche (particularly The Antichrist), I read and compared that book with the sayings of Jesus. This exercise of contrasting Nietzsche with Jesus had a key in my healing process and coming to grips with the 'why question.'"

This collection of meditations explores ancient Egypt's role as a superpower, as seen in Bible stories from Genesis to Revelation. The biblical portrayal of Egypt offers wisdom to people who live in nations that are world powers. People who aspire to emulate the values of these nations would do well to heed that wisdom, also. In each chapter, the reader learns more about the contrast between human superpowers and God. He alone is sovereign, and our view of ourselves and others must always be moderated by that truth. Useful for inspirational, devotional, or study purposes, the writing reflects the holiness tradition, yet challenges conventional thinking. It does not presume that the reader has prior Bible knowledge; background information is carefully explained.

This book tackles societal issues such as electoral reform, energy, health care, immigration, and more. It begins with an unrevised history of the United States and its founders, and takes readers on a journey through two hundred plus years of democratic leadership. Seven chapters provide comprehensible explanations and answers to many major US problems. The final chapter (Chapter Nine) reveals the underlying cause of all these issues and why this empire, the US, is crumbling: the abandonment of our Christian roots and principles.

Left and Right, gay and straight, they come from churches with blood-letting differences about the Bible and how to use it, about sexuality and how to express it, about the human heart and how to handle it. Crossing enemy lines, they take turns teaming up - to share God and share power, to pose the question and get the story. When a gay Catholic and an evangelical minister brave the topic of "sexual identity," eight people, who shatter stereotypes, reveal "heroes' journeys" that bridge the gap between the Christian Left and the Religious Right. Of the fifty pairs and seven groups that comprise the three-year project, "First Be Reconciled," these eight people - Asian and Caucasian, pastors and seminarians - are pioneering a nine week dialogue. In the end, they will find their differences far less compelling than that simple truths at which they arrive. Provided with the words of the participants.

The target audience includes Boomer grandmothers since it parallels their changing and challenged lives, illustrated through true-life stories and active faith. Boomers professed they wouldn't get old, yet their final third of life is here! Passionately trying to come to terms with this new age and stage, Judy and Marilyn speak to the hot topics this new breed of grandmothers are talking about. Each page resonates with frank reality of the joys and the issues: grandmothers who "love and rock," and women who are seeking to be immersed in God's best for their lives. It looks at valued traditions, strengths and joys, and a myriad of demands -- career stressors, relationships, aging parents and fading hormones. Once again Boomer women are groundbreakers, zealous about being grandmothers, yet determined to seek fulfillment in other areas of life.

The Cursillo movement has been a steadily-growing phenomenon since its inception in Roman Catholic Spain in the 1940s. It has spread into many Protestant and Evangelical churches in the United States under various names (Walk to Emmaus, Tres Dias, De Colores, Via De Cristo). The weekend initiation is often a deeply-felt experience that boasts of many conversions and recommitments. Since there is little evaluative literature on the Cursillo movement, the author draws together the scattered books, pamphlets, manuals, dissertations, and journal articles for a comprehensive analysis. He finds serious theological concerns and ethical questions about the methods employed. The author conducted interviews with past participants confirming many of these conclusions but also raising a challenge to the church. Many Cursillo participants do not perceive vital faith in their local churches. The Cursillo attempts to perform the work of the local church in a concentrated form which might initiate some of the unhelpful results. The church would be better served by seeking to revitalize its ordinary ministries of Word, sacraments, prayer, community, and Sabbath observance. This focused study holds broader implications regarding spiritual retreats in general: recognizing psychological manipulation, exploring the efficacy of emotionalism, and safeguarding the integrity of one’s methodology.

The book objectively presents the best arguments for and against a Creator both from philosophical and scientific disciplines. The arguments are developed chronologically and presented in understandable terms. Arguments from both hard and soft scientific venues are examined. A brief, historical development of the scientific principles underpinning arguments bearing on the God question can be understood by any reasonably intelligent person not possessing a science background. Approximately one-third (100 pages) of the material is devoted to philosophical arguments developed by atheist, deist and theist philosophers throughout the ages in readable language designed to hold the reader's interest. Included are arguments of current popular secular authors. The manuscript has been thoroughly reviewed by PhD philosophers, a nuclear physicist and an evolutionary biologist.

At some point in the recent past, you or someone you love, drifted over an invisible line, into a world that was completely foreign - of finger pricks and glucose monitors, vials and syringes. You didn’t want to. You didn’t mean to. Nevertheless, this world of diabetes has become your new reality. But what if it wasn't too late to regain your health? What if there was still time to get back to the other side of the line? In this inspiring and instructive new book, Craig Polston shares his story of contracting diabetes, and the steps taken to regain control, and live today like a person without the disease. Craig believes that it is possible for almost any newly diagnosed person to beat type 2 diabetes - if they are prepared to do what is necessary. Are you willing to fight for your health? Get ready to be inspired. You can do it! 
 
Forward by Steve Reynolds – author of the widely acclaimed book Bod4God, as seen on Fox News, The Today Show and NIGHTLINE.  
 
Contribution by Dr. Karl Nadolsky, co-creator of Glycosolve. 

Hearing about childhood sexual abuse both frightens and compels Christians. Widespread media coverage has the unfortunate effect of motivating fear-based responses, such as rapid implementation of a child protection policy by church leaders, to conclude that “we have taken care of that.” However, an accurate understanding of the tragedy of childhood sexual abuse requires digesting mental health scholarship and contemplating emotionally challenging content. The goal of Push Back the Dark is to foster:

• insight regarding immediate and long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse and additional spiritual consequences for children abused within an overtly Christian context (e.g., family, church);
• a disentanglement of controversies concerning “false memories” of childhood sexual abuse that incorrectly influence Christian response;
• a direct consideration of ways in which a church may be creating an environment where child victims and adult survivors are silenced;
• effective ways to companion victims as they develop meaning-based recovery and healing, including forgiveness;
• resources for victims, and helpful resources for victims’ spouses and family.

The book accurately describes psychological consequences of childhood sexual abuse and uses that information to challenge ingrained stereotypes and wrongful decisions, building a compelling call to respond to adult victims of childhood sexual abuse.

1. What Is The Book About -The Need:

• $200 billion spent on obesity/yr with limited results.
• $30 billion spent on organic foods, a completely fabricated market.
• $291 billion spent on anti-aging per year yet we still age
• $30 billion spent on supplements per year with little to no benefit.

Health, fitness and anti-aging issues dominate our culture and have risen to a cult level of obsession for millions of people. Surprisingly, the fabricated nonsense and misinformation about these issues is just as prevalent in the Christian marketplace as it is in the secular. Both markets tend to misrepresent scientific data as well as scripture, often completely fabricate ‘research’, or simply attempt to apply the incorrect worldview of evolution to their health and fitness practices. Many consumers hope somehow, to tweak where “Mother Nature” has failed, attempting to extend their lives or improve their physical circumstances. 

Whether it is Dr. Oz on national, mainstream television, Pastor Rick Warren asking his members to go organic, or Pat Robertson selling his ‘age-defying protein shake’ through his CBN 700 club program, the end result is the same: millions of consumers both secular and Christian are being fleeced and exploited by junkscience, myths, and misinformation. This past week, I became aware of Oprah Winfrey’s announcement that she will be marketing her own brand of organics, called ‘Oprah’s Organics,' a market that I will show in my book to be completely fabricated. 

To illustrate the excessive obsession over these issues, consider the comments published by the Dole Nutrition Institute (the educational department of Dole Food Company, and the largest fruit and vegetable producer and supplier in the world). They state that, “If health is the new religion [my emphasis], then the combination spa/clinic/hotel and wellness center being built on 20 acres across from Dole Headquarters in Westlake Village, California promises to be its Mecca [my emphasis]” (www.dolenutrition.com/articledetails.aspx?RecId=423).

John MacArthur, of Grace To You Ministries also stated the following: “But we have literally made a God out of health and longevity …”Continuing, he states that, “we’re a generation of people literally almost cultic about exercise, almost out of control about vitamins and supplements and health … we preoccupy ourselves with the body” (Anxiety-Free Living, Part 2, Luke 12:25-31).

But just how much of this “new religion” theology is actually true in the first place? Just how duped are those who embrace all the dead-end myths and misconceptions that are the foundation of this ‘new religion’? Why do seemingly intelligent people embrace so much misinformation?

Comedian Stephen Colbert is best known as the over-the-top “fake news” pundit on the satirical hit show, The Colbert Report.  Achieving record ratings and a massive fan base, the show has been a vehicle for Colbert to become a larger than life personality and a household name.  His sweeping satire, political bent, religious views, and cultural critique have led people to call him everything from “comedic genius” to “ideological fanatic.” 

More than simply looking at the religious beliefs of Stephen Colbert, this book unpacks the message behind his comedic art and the role of comedy itself. It draws out biblical themes and ideas, including the doctrine of sin, truth and revelation, and comedy and sarcasm in the Bible. This book is an analysis and celebration of the art of Stephen Colbert as prophetic truth-telling.

In 2015 Colbert will have wrapped up the program that launched his success to take over The Late Show from David Letterman.  This examination of the man and his message is both timely and relevant.

"God places the lonely in families" (Psalm 68:6 NLT).  Adam and Jamie Clark, have been blessed with twelve children, ten of whom were adopted through the foster system and who were mostly between the ages of eight and twelve at the time they were adopted. When they took their first steps into the adoption process, Adam and Jamie were eager to learn from others who had blazed this trail before them. Searching libraries and bookstores for any wisdom that might help avoid known pitfalls and apply proven practices, they quickly found many publications on the adoption process, some on adopting infants, and plenty providing advice on international adoptions. However, books providing counsel on adopting foster children (especially older children), were hard to come by.  What you hold in your hands is their humble attempt to write the book they hoped to have found when they embarked on this journey. The lessons and real-life examples that you find in these pages were forged in the ups and downs, laughter and tears, successes and failures over the last sixteen years.

“I knew what was wrong with me. I must have had a stroke.”  As a nurse, Alison K. Hall recognized all the signs: mental changes, severe headache, slurred speech. She was not prepared for the diagnosis that she received.  Blindsided by major depression after the birth of her third son, Alison found her mental, physical, and spiritual health all brutally attacked.

Physical depression is rarely talked about; it’s painfully hidden by those who experience it. Alison blows the lid off the hidden mystery. Exposing four areas where the enemy is sabotaging Christians, she offers insight and biblical counsel to fend off these deceptions and misconceptions. This is a must read for those suffering from depression as well as anyone involved in church ministry.

Christians are to be lights in the world, pursuing Christlikeness, and setting the example of a transformed life. Our lives should inspire others to seek a relationship with Christ. Unfortunately, when it comes to matters of health, our behavior sometimes contradicts our convictions.

In the United States, much of the “most religious” states are also classified as the “most obese.” It seems our outward appearance fails to reflect the inward change that has taken place. We are enjoying excess and seeking satisfaction as the world. So where is the difference we claim our faith makes? God’s power isn’t limited to converting our souls. He desires to change our whole selves.

No matter the cause, issues like obesity do not strike overnight and every person must diligently battle for health. Should not the Christian, through the Spirit, fight on a whole other level compared to those who have no divine empowerment? Yes, and as we should not be enslaved to anything, motivation from scripture and practical know-how is crucial. Lainey Greer, nutritionist, trainer, minister, will shed light on why tackling weight struggles is like just battling anything else in the Christian life.

(Working Title: An Encounter that Changes Everything)

Jane is one of many who have to deal with emotional wounds… Like many of us, she did not realize the root of her behavior. While treatment focuses on relieving symptoms through medication, therapy, or self-help. However, they cannot treat the spiritual condition of the soul and/or the heart. Wounds are like an onion, having many layers. Each layer represents a memory, an emotion or an experience. Intense emotions, such as anger and fear, can affect our bodies at the cellular level.

God cares about the condition of our hearts. The story of King David illustrates this as well. Nevertheless, no matter what we are going through, one thing is for certain, God knows what it feels like too. It is very important that our mind be brought into harmony with the mind of God, as He desires for us to walk in total restoration. Once we recognize our wounds, we can choose to do something about them. We can ask God to help us, as we continue to be involved in the process. The Word of God is so practical and full of principles. We are not 'spectators,' but collaborators in the inner healing process.

Exceptionalism is interlinked with our nation’s blessings. More importantly, Christianity and American exceptionalism are interconnected. The fate of our American churches and our country’s future depend on our very belief in exceptionalism. Our capitalistic economy and exceptionalism are also linked through acceptance of basic freedoms.

Even when you strip away legend, myth, and Christian bias, America’s founding, creation, and development is unique in world history. Quite simply, it is the only country, without being a theocracy, to recognize that our rights come from God. We were founded as a Christian nation without a requirement to be Christian. While recognizing God as the source of rights, we required no belief in any one God to have these rights assured. The link to Christianity is not to the exclusion of other religions but the foundation of their inclusion.

The evolution of the concept is just as important as how Americans came to accept exceptionalism. It was every bit a spiritual movement as an historical one; the work of the Holy Spirit can be seen in our history. The concept of exceptionalism grew exponentially prior to the Civil War and was widely accepted by the early 1900s.

Steve shares his story and how he struggled with the often commonplace idea that masculinity is defined by athleticism, brawn, hunting, and toughness. At an early age, he began his search for identity and examined the discourses of Christian books on the topic of masculinity and found excerpts that made him question his identity and his Creator.

What does the Bible say about masculinity? How has culture or Christianity defined or dictated our gender stereotypes? Is there room for the boys and men who don’t seem to fit the macho mold? In a world of bullied masculine ideals and expectations, the correct answer is not to man up. This book drops the idea of failure and compassionately addresses the personal, practical, and biblical issues surrounding masculine identity and offers hope amidst a world of macho stereotypes. 

More people in our culture live single than ever before. This is a recent cultural trend that has put Christian singles, in particular, in a bind. Most of what we have been taught by the Church, while well intentioned, is misguided, unhelpful, and often harmful to our walk with Jesus. These teachings often cripple our futures as singles or marrieds. The purpose of this book is to equip Christian Singles (men in particular) with the theology, knowledge and skills to navigate the current culture while holding true to following Jesus.

I’m extremely passionate about this subject for several reasons.  First and foremost I was unmarried until I was 41 years old.  I have been through many of the cycles that Christian singles face all the while I was in full time ministry.  When I was in my mid thirties I began to realize that most of what I had been taught was not very helpful, and even harmful.

This book offers a completely different conversation than anything else I’ve seen in this market.  I state up front that I don’t have all the answers, but I know for certain we need a different way of talking about this context of life. 

The Boundaries of Science encompasses a conflict. Succinctly, it is a conflict centered on the common sense thesis that nature is limited in what it can accomplish naturally. Why should such a statement be controversial? Perhaps it is because the significance of our lives—whether or not our lives have any ultimate meaning—depends upon the answer to this question: “Is nature all there is?” Naturalism asserts that the answer is “Yes,” that the universe and everything in it, including all of life, is the merely the result of the laws of nature, or, as some put it, “chance.” However, as we will discover by examining the nature of the universe, the laws of nature and chance interactions of matter fall short of providing a reasonable explanation for life and the cardinal characteristics of what makes us human. “Chance” interactions between the particles of matter in our universe have been vastly oversold as a means of naturally producing the complex assemblies of atoms found in all living things. The boundaries of science testify that the universe and our lives are the result of design and ultimate purpose.

Hospice care is increasingly becoming a viable option for many seeking comfort and care at the end of their lives. All studies indicate that this trend will continue to increase and that more and more people across the world are benefiting from hospice services.

Chaplains and spiritual counselors, along with social workers, nurses, and home health aides make up a part of every hospice team. In this collection of true stories, hospice chaplain Patrick Boyle shares touching experiences he has had with patients and their family members during this unique period in their lives.

In this hope-filled book of short and highly readable vignettes, the reader will find that though there are emotionally and spiritually challenging experiences for both the hospice patient and their chaplain, there are plenty of times of laughter, profound connections, experiences of God's mercy, and signs of His work in the life of these individuals.  

SCIENCE VOCATIONS FOR CHRISTIANS AS KINGDOM SERVICE is a unique vision-project for inspiring and recruiting Christian high-school seniors and those beginning college. It is a strategic effort to fulfill a need of great significance, especially among more conservative Christ followers. It is now widely recognized that the church, especially among evangelicals, is badly underrepresented among those who will provide critical science and technology capabilites for a challenging future. Our premise is that Science is a gift from the Lord to fulfill our stewardship commission, as calling-vocation. 

The authorship is divided among a team of pastors, professors and other teachers, consulting scientists, and leaders of Christian organizations, with a great collection of  profile-stories from Christians in science. The more than forty contributors include some very distinguished and well-known individuals. The tone of the writing is pastoral in a desire to effectively reach out to young people and their key "influencers" with intelligent but heart-motivated encouragement. The book is associated with a larger initiative that includes a comprehensive website and a mentoring bureau. Organizational partnership includes the American Scientific Affiliation, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, BioLogos, and several major evangelical liberal arts institutions.

The book's organization consists of three main divisions: 1) Preface-Forward and two introductory sections, THEOLOGICAL JUSTIFICATION (authored by four pastors) and VOCATION AND SCIENCE (authored by two practicing scientists); 2) a collection of personal profile-stories from science-related individuals, written specifically to share the strong link between faith and diverse sciences (the profile format was selected by undergraduate student interns as the most effective method of influencing decsions about college majors); and 3) a resource-appendix, providing concrete advice on sources for internships, research opportunities, summer employment, and later searches for graduate school education and full-time employment. Special consideration is given to the place of science in ministry, both volunteer service and salaried. The book is a service, a resource, and in essence, an apologetic for science.

Something is broken. The younger among us are disconnected in an over-connected world—lonely, slow to mature, and often anxious and depressed even while abandoning faith. The older among us have long years ahead, but toward what end? Neither group has discovered that both the wisdom that is needed for a full life and the meaning that has been built into the last phase of life are key to God’s good design for the generations--a design that has all but been obscured in the search for individual happiness. Today’s elders at the gate can become the mentors they were supposed to be that will begin to help repair the broken links.

“Why are some Christians so crazy about Israel?  Others seem to be more pro-Palestinian, and still others could care less. What’s it all about?  What does the Bible really teach?”

“Do Messianic Jews still keep the Old Testament laws of Moses? Are they really Christians?”

“In Christ, there is neither Jew nor gentile…so why all the fuss about Jewish identity and Jewish ‘roots’?”

These kinds of questions are widespread among Christians around the world today—and it is nothing new!  The issues of Israel, “Torah” observance, and the relationship between Jews & gentiles in Christ were also the cause of much controversy two thousand years ago as documented in the New Testament.  In our generation, the rebirth of the State of Israel,  of Jewish faith in “Yeshua” (Jesus), and the Arab-Israeli conflict again bring all of these questions into sharp relief.

At the center of the controversy stands the Apostle Paul, who in his ministry and teaching had to contend with these issues more than any other New Testament figure.  One New Man describes how, by the Holy Spirit, Paul answered these questions as the newborn church of Jew and gentile came into being before his very eyes; and as God was redrawing the very boundaries of what it means to be “Israel.” 

The debate over the role of women in ministry has moved beyond the cloistered walls of seminaries into the everyday world of local churches. The issue has grown to such a fever pitch that certain respected evangelical leaders have positioned their views as tantamount to orthodoxy itself, leaving women feeling understandably bewildered.

In a culture inundated with reports of women being exploited by men in positions of power, is a focus on women’s proper gender roles advancing or hindering the gospel message? What’s a woman to do? And how did it come to this? Many women, especially those with careers or young children (or both), find it understandably difficult or daunting to invest the time needed to understand the complexities of the debate between complementarians and egalitarians.

By succinctly summarizing the debate in an engaging manner, A Clock on the Oven will awaken readers and familiarize them with the major issues, challenge them to consider how women’s roles have been arbitrarily restricted, and offer a way forward utilizing clear biblical principles based on spiritual gifts. Combined with practical advice, this approach will encourage women to live out their faith in Christ by utilizing their spiritual talents and resources.  

This book identifies and addresses the idolatry of civil government that exists today both within the Church and in the larger society.

There’s a Pile-up on the Broad Way is a collection of sharp warnings for our culture, which is out of control and careening through guardrails. Targeting both seekers and believers, it is written in response to liberal and often destructive current trends. This collection of essays and poems encourages Christians to re-examine, undergird, and defend beliefs that are being threatened and degraded by increasingly hostile worldviews. The writing is also aimed at piquing the interest of those who may be sincerely seeking what Francis Schaeffer called “true Truth”. The pieces are written to encourage the honest seeker to consider the fundamental truth claims of the Bible’s gospel message.  In that sense, it is an unconventional, often provocative, and uniquely presented book of Christian apologetics. . Writing from a conservative , Bible-believing perspective, Tom Graffagnino uses parody and satire to  target secular humanism, post-modernism, and  “progressive” philosophies of man. One reader’s description of Graffagnino’s poems and pieces claims they “ are astoundingly relevant and piercing. He's a passionate Christian and a fierce critic (wonderfully fierce) of the liberal, politically-correct cancer that is metastasizing throughout mainstream denominations…. He can scorch the insanities of this age with verse " – Dr. Peter Harrington (retired Methodist minister)
 

We love our God — but many of us feel that we just don't measure up. How can we?  It takes so much energy just trying to look like a normal Christian. Forget the obvious ADHD symptoms of daydreaming, feeling restless, battling boredom and impatience, or even getting to church on time. Those are small issues compared to the deeper —and scarier — emotional warfare tactics we use on ourselves.

This book is an invitation to understand yourself, your ADHD, and how that affects your spiritual journey.

Learn how many of us — Christians with ADHD— feel like frauds or fakes when we compare ourselves to other Christians. Observe how many Christians with ADHD use anxiety, shame and even self-loathing as coping mechanisms, to motivate themselves spiritually. Explore ways to change these patterns.

You are not alone. This book is designed for you to learn about your ADHD and how it affects your faith.

• Read about how others have had similar struggles and what they have learned.
• Explore how the “bad tools” (anxiety, procrastination, shame and self-loathing) created by an ADHD mind can be affecting their understanding of God and their spiritual walk.
• Identify unhelpful thought and emotional patterns and apply strategies to change them.
• Create new habits of thinking and new practices that encourage you to walk with  meaningfully with your God.
• Learn how to motivate yourself using the “Solve-it” Grid.

The goal of this book is to help followers of Christ develop a rich relationship with their God — without the confinement of their ADHD-patterned thoughts. This book helps individuals make sense of ADHD behaviors, impulses, and emotions, and to create strategies to manage them so that they add to their spiritual journey.

You’re pro-life. You vote, sign the petitions, and perhaps support a life-affirming organization. But what does it really mean to be pro-life?

Over the next twelve weeks, you will have the chance to find out! You’ll work through tough topics like abortion, euthanasia, and eugenics, learning the history of topics never mentioned in school. Then you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with others and experience defending your pro-life beliefs. Finally, you’ll be able to examine your role in this movement and discover practical steps you can take to relegate abortion, euthanasia, and eugenics to the ash heap of history.

Each week begins with Scripture and interweaves learning, discussion, and humor as you tackle tough topics.

This material will challenge your congregation and may cause participants to feel uncomfortable. But one thing is certain: they will emerge with new confidence and a readiness to truly value life.

Every day we are constantly bombarded with waves of sexual distractions that make it impossible to remain connected to the truth. This distraction becomes a life-long addiction for many. Growing up in today's hypersexualised online world means explicit content is being consumed in quantities and varieties never before possible, sabotaging sexual responses and giving rise to a generation of young people completely unprepared for relationships, marriage, and parenthood. For more than two decades I have experienced how my sexual preferences had unknowingly been shaped by unrealistic sexual conditioning. Wanderlust is my journey of discovery from a lustful life to lust for life.

This said author and his lovely Christian bride love to dance. Is that acceptable to our caring and gracious Heavenly Father (Abba)? Some believers love to dance just as we do, while other good believers feel that it is a sin'and/or a error in good judgment. What do you as a Christian think?

And, more importantly, much more importantly, what does our infallible and all knowing God say about dancing? Herewith in this short, simple, and easy-to-understand current issues Bible study guide the author describes from Holy-Spirit-inspired Scriptures just what God has to say. Its many Bible references include "And David was dancing before the (His) Lord with all of his might, and David was wearing a linen Ephad (vestment clothing)" (2 Samuel 6:14).

My book is a work of narrative non-fiction. It consists of 94,499 words. At the center of this writing stands a beguiling figure, Savannah, of the State Georgia, known as “A beautiful lady with a dirty face” and “The Most Haunted City in America”. Her intricate and intriguing history reveals a city subject to the licentious appetites of her leaders and the sinister workings of a spirit enemy bent on her demise. Countering that has been the presence and efforts of a divine entity seeking to gain the cooperation of ordinary citizens so they, and their city, might be guided onto the pathway of an extraordinary destiny. Within the pages of this book, the reader is provided the means to identify the predetermined plan for their city and the hinderances that have robbed it of promise. Also given are the Seven Keys, made available by the Son of God, that can enable every citizen to deal with our spirit enemy and play a decisive part in the prospering of their city.

There is a crisis in the churches. The #MeToo and #ChurchToo Movements are sweeping through both religious and secular institutions. We’d like to think our pastors are above reproach. Yet too often our leaders are authoritarians seeking to further personal agendas. In churches, seminaries, and other Christian institutions, leaders have been found to be bullies who mercilessly plow their way through anyone who raised concerns, only to be protected by their “accountability.” Just when the world seems to need the gospel the most, Christians are struggling with abusive authority that hinders the advance the Kingdom of God. When corrupted powers are expanding their reach throughout the culture, the Church is buckling under the weight of corrupted authority. How can we deal with idolatrous powers when we have the same false conceptions of authority as the world in our churches? How do we properly engage the powers? How do we effectively proclaim the gospel when we are confronted with bullies in our own institutions? This is the story of how God used people to redeem a congregation from powerful bullies. This is the story of Bethpage Church.

There are plenty of books telling Bible-believing Christians who to vote for or what policy positions to adopt, and plenty of other books taking Christians to task for who they already voted for or what positions they have already adopted.   This book does neither.  It is a meditation on the gospel, the political systems of this world, and biblical discipleship.  My Servants Would Be Fighting aims to articulate a vision of faithful evangelical political participation without taking sides on particular political policies or parties. 

The way in which we engage the kingdoms we happen to live in communicates something about the nature of the Kingdom of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ--which we serve and proclaim foremost.  Getting our policy positions right is important, but if our politics obscure or misrepresent the gospel, what is gained?  This book is about getting, and keeping, first things first.

If you have ever wondered if the Book of Genesis and science can agree, this is the book for you. Let the Earth Bring Forth: Making Sense of the Book of Genesis in this Modern Scientific World explores current mainstream science and biblical text to find agreement on what happened, when, and where. It starts at the Big Bang and continues to the arrival of modern humans; but it doesn’t stop there. It continues to explore the patriarchs, Noah’s flood, the Tower of Babel, and the lives of Genesis’ main characters. And it shows us that every word in Genesis is more incredibly in sync with modern science than anyone could ever have imagined! This book introduces several new ideas never before put in print. The book focuses on what the biblical text actually says rather than what people think it means, and looks at the oldest Hebrew text when necessary to determine what it actually says. It reports mainstream science as documented by major professional and educational outlets, and does not seek convenient minority hypotheses to fit a preconceived narrative. Many of these ideas are unique, even revolutionary in the context of the public science vs. religion dialogue.

Thomas Jefferson bought a Qur’an in 1765 to help him study law. Later, as one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence and one of the founders of the US Constitution, he fought for Muslims to have the civil rights that we all enjoy. However, few people realize that Jefferson wrote disparagingly about the religion. He was on the right track with his criticisms, but he did not know how deep the issues were. Jefferson Must Be Spinning is the first book to analyze the mechanics of Islamic beliefs and explain how they undermine our capitalist free market and free speech society. Another first is the use of the Product Life Cycle and the Product Growth – Market Share matrix, both business techniques that indicate where the worldwide religions are heading and what strategies they can employ. Islam is not only a religion; Muslims will tell you point-blank it is a “way of life.” By exploring the cumulative behavior of Muslims, the book will address that way of life and how it assails the fundamental beliefs we hold dear in this country. This book will explore the influence of Judaism and Christianity on Islam, and rituals and behaviors are explained from a Western point of view.  For example, Islamic scholars claim that certain prophecies from the Bible tell of Muhammad’s arrival. Those are explored, as are Islamic beliefs on abortion, honor killings, homosexuality, and pedophilia. Many Islamic principles on law and governance were formulated during Muhammad’s lifetime and the period after, so early Islamic history is researched. There are many facets to this religion that even knowledgeable Christians are not aware of. After reading this book, readers may not change their views on Muslims, but they will better understand Muslim behavior they see in the news media.

Using Christ's third temptation in the wilderness as the overarching metaphor, the core thesis of the book is that, today and throughout history, Christians have given in to the temptation to abdicate much of our own God-given duties to the government. The duty of Christ could not—and the role of the church cannot—be carried out through the channels of the state, and the God-given responsibilities of the state cannot be carried out through the methods of the church. It is the role of the church to care for the poor and to promote moral reformation in society, and to outsource those duties to the state is to succumb to the Third Temptation.

Racism, greed, and politics- these are skeletons from the past that have come to haunt the Church, and the younger generations are demanding answers. In the United States, the African-American community is making severe charges against the “white church.” In the Middle East, the Church has negotiated a secular compromise that has gutted its testimony. Is the Church going to continue in denial, or is it going to face the issues and deal with them? It is a time of reckoning for the Church; God is using current issues to confront His people with the need for real spiritual transformation, as commanded in Romans 12:2, “do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” In this book, I explore the history of transformation, or the lack of it, among the people of God and how it forms the foundation for our transformation story today. I state the reasons we need to change through the gospel of Jesus Christ, both personally and for the Church as a whole. I also propose a pathway to transformation through relationships. The traditional approaches to transformation focus on the character of the believer as the primary driving force in the process of transformation. This book brings a needed balance by focusing on relationships in the Church as the context of transformation. With examples from Complexity Theory, the way we relate to one another has as much, if not more, impact on our behavior and the community.

A relentless and calculated war on sexuality rages around the world and in spiritual realms. Immoral sexual ideologies and practices have breached biblical battle lines, clouding the hearts and minds of humanity in a fog of sexual confusion. People need a definitive scriptural compass, commanded by wisdom, to help them establish healthy sexual parameters and perimeters in their lives and marriages—a compass keeping them holy and their marriage beds pure. Without a true north (sound biblical teaching on sex and sexuality), people will, undoubtedly, turn to social and cultural norms or rely on their own carnal judgments to determine what sexual practices are and are not acceptable. Pawned is that compass!

Bankruptcy of the Spirit is a coming-of-age story against a backdrop of inherited trauma.  The inherited trauma is a result of years of institutional racism enforced by Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws, first learned by the author’s surviving ancestors and then passed on from one generation to the next.  These Codes and Laws are not “dead.”  And, in some states, these laws are still on the books.  They manifest themselves in a variety of 21st century ways: unadjudicated police shootings of unarmed American males of African descent, derogatory characterizations of Americans of African descent and their culture, the cradle to prison trajectory for American males of African descent, etc.  The story pivots on how one African American female overcame this psychological murder through cultural and spiritual maturity. The transformative qualities of this manuscript suggest that racism is not overcome solely by law and regulation (behavioral change) but also must include a change in the spiritual arc of Americans---Americans of all descents.  Disparity and inhumane treatment of Americans of African descent and other marginalized people will continue without this added component.

Nearly all attempts to reduce police brutality have focused on external factors such as rules, policies, and punishments. Such reforms may be needed, but a far more important factor has been overlooked: the internal culture of police departments. The internal culture of police departments contributes to social distance, unchecked power, and social structures that negatively stereotype persons from ethnic minorities, particularly African Americans. Changes in leadership can result in changes in culture that can transform these internal dynamics. This book provides a solution that shows how police officers can serve as shepherds of their communities rather than merely enforcers of law and order. The book is grounded in the research and experiences of an inner-city pastor and a twenty-year veteran of a Cleveland-area police department, both of whom are husbands and fathers of multiracial families. The solutions that Dan and Timothy provide are steadfastly theological and grounded in their Christian faith; at the same time, their solutions are applicable and transferable far beyond those who are Christians.

The BEST FACTS is a basic introduction to Christian apologetics. This material is fun to learn and easy to understand and remember. It equips believers to deal with doubt and defend their faith.  So many Christians are unprepared for the questions skeptical friends might ask. Having the right answer at the right time can be a game-changer. There are countless other good apologetical resources but this workbook is unique. Many apologetics books can average hundreds of pages each! They use big words many doctoral students might not understand. They are also typically focused on a single topic.  The BEST FACTS is different. It is short, simple, and comprehensive. It gives readers a cumulative, easy to remember, and coherent defense of the Christian faith. Most of the content in this book is not new. The evidence and arguments it contains are well established facts. The BEST FACTS just assembles it all in a shorter format that is easier to understand and remember.  This is a great resource endorsed by leading apologists like Josh McDowell, Frank Turek (Ph.D.), Michael Licona (Ph.D.), Gary R. Habermas (Ph.D.), Jason Jimenez and others.

The impetus to our book is traceable back to our youth. Although growing up on different continents, my co-author (African American) and I (African) have been all too aware of our skin color(blackness) and the structure of societal attitude surrounding it. Now as adults, we embrace the notion that we are more alike than different. However, this concept of shared humanity is largely ignored as our communities remain steeped in bias and division. As scientists and Christ-followers, my co-author and I understand that our need to belong is hardwired into us biologically; humans are physically designed by God for interdependence. Journey to Unity will explore why we act or feel a specific way from a scientific perspective, specifically looking at how our brains cause us to think and act in particular ways. We will show how we can use that knowledge to adjust our words and actions to make this world more inclusive for all.

The cultural climate in the United States of America has shifted away from biblical values at an alarming pace over the past several decades. The once privileged place of Christianity in American life has all but evaporated. For the first time, talk of persecution in America seems plausible. What, if anything, can Christians do to prepare? Preparing for Persecution contends that the church can prepare for persecution by putting on a biblical mindset--but the mindset-shift necessary for weathering persecution is neither natural nor comfortable to the status quo of American Christianity. The church must learn to think differently about persecution, God, the gospel and themselves if they would be properly equipped to endure trials.

In an era plagued by a crisis of meaning, societal fractures have deepened despite material prosperity. The consequences are evident: job losses over ideological differences, polarized politicians, and the unrelenting grip of the opioid crisis. How did we arrive at this juncture, and is there hope for redemption?   The Nihilistic West offers a compelling examination for the intellectually curious. It unearths the origins of our modern affliction—the demise of God as postulated by Nietzsche—and explores the emergence of replacement religions like social justice warriors, diversity-inclusivity-equity, victimhood, climate alarmism, and vaccine hesitancy. Crafted for centrist and right-of-center readers, this book provides practical solutions. By promoting free speech, rediscovering traditional religious values, and fostering personal responsibility, we can repair the frayed fabric of society. With 14 chapters spanning 54 000 words, the manuscript incorporates over 50 relevant images, graphs, and cultural references. Written by an experienced medical practitioner specializing in addictions and chronic pain, the author's unique insight sheds light on the underlying malaise.   The Nihilistic West empowers readers to confront the world's meaning crisis head-on and actively contribute to its restoration. Join the quest to revitalize society and rediscover purpose in an uncertain world.

The discussion around homosexuality and transgenderism can be really confusing and fraught with emotion. Even among Christians you find varying opinions and interpretations of scripture. In this book we take another look at what the bible has to say, along with scientific insights from practitioners in the field working with homosexuality and gender issues. No one has fully figured out why some people struggle with sexual identity issues. There is no pattern that fits everyone, so we do well to approach this subject from a place of humility. We are all broken, and we each have our own battle to overcome. As followers of Jesus, we are called to reflect his heart of love and compassion. We are to be full of grace and truth as we engage our broken world. My hope is that this book will bring hope, clarity, and help to all those struggling with their sexual identity. I also pray it brings a deeper level of understanding and compassion to those walking alongside them. My heart’s cry is to see people walk in freedom from the host of struggles that are part of living in this fallen world. Our country and world are in crisis on many levels. This book focuses on a deepening crisis where our identity as male or female is being questioned. The Judeo-Christian biblical moral standard and understanding of sexuality has been thrown out and replaced with a multitude of sexual identities that you can choose from. This attack on sexual identity is not only against us but against God himself who created us in his likeness and image and established a moral standard for us to live by. As Creator and God, he gets to establish the boundaries for humanity. My heart is especially broken for children who are being indoctrinated with ungodly ideology and are abused with puberty blockers and surgeries to alter their bodies. I cry for the children. In this book I provide a biblical perspective and response to some of the arguments put forth by the homosexual and transgender communities.