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Early Sunday morning cops responded to a call of shots fired on S. Rosehill Street. Upon arrival, they were led to an abandoned house where the body of the undercover officer Edward Rosario was found. He'd been shot three times. Police identified three suspects: Darnell, Alexis, and Anthony, who are considered armed and dangerous. Police also identified a fourth person of interest, Robert Rosario, the slain officer's brother. Robert was suspected of alerting the other suspects to his brother's undercover status. At the time of his death, officer Rosario was investigating a drug ring. The alleged killers operated in this area of Hancock and Cambria from 1959 until the present day.

What must it have been like to be Esther, transformed from an orphaned Jew in exile to Queen of Persia? Emily Owen explores these questions through Esther's 'diary', sharing in her trials, her excitements, her challenges, fears and joys. Each reading begins with a diary extract from Esther's life, which is then beautifully unpacked with a meditation to encourage the reader to reflect on how that applies today. Each meditation is encouraging yet challenging, uplifting and helpful for personal growth. This is a wonderful book to help readers look again at familiar Bible stories with a fresh perspective.

The Adventure-Driven Life encourages us to take more risks of faith in our Christian walk as we learn to trust more deeply in our awesome God.Something happened to Jesus' followers after they had met him. They started to become like him, striding into the miraculous, doing whatJesus was doing. They started to live an adventurous life of faith.But can we really have the same faith today? The Bible not only says we should, but it also tells us this is God's expectation and goal for us - it's our destiny. Through sometimes crazy yet always colourful anecdotes, seasoned with Bible references, Richard Porter shows us how an awesome adventure of grace, love, hope and faith is available to us all.If your Christian life seems a little too safe, then why not step out in faith and start living a more adventure-driven life! The Adventure-Driven Life will help you: See how God longs to work through you to show his presence to othersStep out in faith as you hear God's voiceUnderstand how the dynamic faith of the disciples is available todayReclaim your understanding of God as truly awesomeBecome expectant to see God move in your lifeHave a more passionate and exciting walk with GodThrough biblical teaching and personal stories, The Adventure-Driven Life will stir your faith and encourage you to l've a more adventurous life as you follow Jesus moreclosely.

Whether you want help on how to start giving or how to be a more generous giver, The Art of Giving is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of joyful generosity. Why is it good to give? How does it change me and impact the world? Why is giving so central to the life of the follower of Jesus? In The Art of Giving, Matthew Porter unpacks how practising the art of giving brings us closer to God in an accessible and practical way. Drawing from personal experience and biblical teaching, Matthew includes practical pointers and exercises to encourage us to mature in our faith. By developing this holy habit over time, we can bring lasting transformation to ourselves and the world as we become more generous followers of Jesus.The Art of Giving will help you: Become more generous in your giving of resources and timeUnderstand what tithing means todayLearn how you can become a joyful giverDiscover how generous God is to youDevelop an attitude of faithful generosity that will bless othersThe Art of Giving is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of joyful generosity.The Art of Giving is the first in The Art of series about discipleship habits.

Institutional, hierarchical, and established systems and orders often consider critical voice and revolutionary ideologies unorthodox and fallacious. Such established systems and institutions enjoy self-given legitimacy and orthodoxy, and thus, it is easier for them to marginalize and silence everything that is against them. This is evidently clear in political, cultural, sociological, and religious sectors. Our focus is on Sebastian Kappen SJ, one of the radical progressive Christian thinkers from India, who is inadequately explored in religious and other sectors. Kappen's strong dissent to the established cultural, political, and religious systems took him to the concept of counter-culture. This work is an investigation into his attempts towards constructing a counter-culture by bringing together historical Jesus, Karl Marx, and Buddha. Kappen expected a cultural revolution and the dawn of a counter-cultural era in India.

The inspiring story of the lives and ministries of John and Charles Wesley, the founders of Methodism.John and Charles Wesley are among the most influential Christians who have ever lived. Their fearless preaching in the face of violent opposition and the rise of the Methodist movement powerfully influenced an eighteenth century England that was rife with corruption, drunkenness, crime and religious apathy.Julian Wilson provides a vividly detailed account of the Wesley brothers' lives and ministries. John Wesley travelled ceaselessly on horseback, preaching gospel sermons that transformed whole communities whilst Charles Wesley became probably the most prolific hymn writer in history.This engaging book will help you to appreciate the significance of John and Charles Wesley in their own time and understand why their spiritual legacy endures today. Content Benefits: Read this fascinating biography of John and Charles Wesley and be inspired by their passion for the gospel. A biography of both John and Charles Wesley Understand the beginnings of Methodism Discover the man behind so many beloved hymns Includes their conversion experiences, their triumphs and failures and their writings and preaching Explores John Wesley's involvement in the abolition of slavery Part of the Classic Authentic Lives Series Perfect for anyone who wants to learn from the 'heroes of the faith' Ideal for anyone who loves biographies

Explores the central theme of the kingdom of God throughout the Bible, and why we need to proclaim this good news to the world today.Jesus taught us to pray for God's kingdom to come. But do we understand what we are praying for and what the kingdom of God really looks like?Using the analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth, Richard Porter shows how the kingdom of God is the overarching story line throughout the Bible. Each scene, from the people of Israel to Jesus and the early church, reveals kingdom truths that impact the church today.As the story unfolds, you can understand why Jesus proclaimed the message of the kingdom. It is indeed good news for our towns, our cities, our homes and families. Content Benefits: This book explores the central theme of the kingdom of God throughout the Bible and will encourage you to proclaim this good news to the world today. Analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth creates an accessible way into the subject Biblical teaching on the kingdom of God Includes personal stories from the author making this an accessible rather than academic read Will encourage you to fall more in love with God and proclaim the gospel Encourages us to live out the kingdom of God today Suitable for anyone who wants to understand the Lord's prayer 'Your kingdom come' Helpful for anyone who wants to preach about the kingdom of God Ideal for anyone who loves to see how themes develop through the Bible Perfect for anyone who wants to understand the Old Testament better

Combining personal experiences with helpful information, Cavan Wood provides a framework to better understand and support families living with autism. Autism affects not only the autistic person, but also everyone with whom they come into contact. Families can face a long and often bewildering journey from the moment they notice the first possible signs of autism. As the father of an autistic child himself, Cavan Wood combines real-life stories with clear information to help parents better understand autism and support their child through diagnosis and the social contexts they will encounter through life. Entertaining Angels also shows how schools, workplaces and churches can become friendlier places for autistic people. Recognising that all people are made in the image of God, Cavan Wood offers practical tips on creating inclusive and transformative communities where all are valued and welcomed. Content Benefits: Cavan Wood distils autism information in an accessible way that will help support families facing a diagnosis, and encourages the wider community to be more welcoming to those on the autism spectrum. Provides helpful information to better understand autism Helps parents recognise signs on the autism spectrum Helpful tips on navigating home life, school and the workplace Includes personal stories of real-life experiences Questions for reflection are included Frames autism within a Christian context Shares a practical vision for creating autism-friendly churches Suitable for parents wanting information and help on autism Helpful for friends and families who want to support a loved one with autism Useful for school leaders, employers and church leaders who want to be more accommodating to the needs of autistic people Content has been reviewed by an autism charity

A new biography which will introduce Hudson Taylor to a new generation of Christians and leaders, and provide those who are already inspired by him with a wonderful collection of extracts from his writings. Going Forward on Your Knees tells the story of Hudson Taylor, one of the most inspirational Christians of all time and one of the early missionaries to China. Using his most famous writings and quotes, it shows how he overcame the obstacles of poor health, lack of money and language issues and went on to found the China Inland Mission, now called OMF International.