From economics, to politics, to religion, globalization has shown itself the most significant historical phenomenon of our time. No area of life or culture has gone untouched by the seemingly relentless global centralization of power. Globalization promises an "end" to history when all of the peoples of the world will be united in a single civilization of global reach. But what is the ultimate meaning of globalization? What would an "end" to history look like? Where does the process ultimately lead? Contrary to much contemporary thought, the answer is not to be found in social science text books or political editorials. It is only from a perspective outside of history that the ultimate meaning of history may be found. In this book, G. M. Davis, PhD, provides a powerful analysis of the most significant events of our time from the only perspective capable of making sense of them: the eternal perspective, the timeless wisdom of the Orthodox Christian Church, in which the Alpha and Omega of history have been revealed and received. For twenty centuries, the Church has forewarned her children of the end of history, when the world will be united by a great deception, of a time when mankind will follow a world leader of unprecedented powers and charisma, a man of apparent superhuman abilities who will fulfill all of the world's most profound, but misguided, hopes and desires: it will be the reign of Antichrist, the fulfillment of globalization.
This volume is a compilation of six of Preston's smaller treatises and sermons.His first treatise concerns the doctrine of irresistible grace as a cornerstone to Christian assurance. All the letters of TULIP stand or fall together, regardless of how inconsistent some might be in understanding those five points of the doctrine of grace. In this treatise, John Preston takes to task the false teachings of the heretic James Arminius, and demonstrates the error that people can hold themselves in God's grace, or they can work to an end of salvation in their own strength. Biblical grace is irresistible.In his sermon on The Pillar and Ground of the Truth, from 1 Timothy 3:15, he shows the role of the church as the truth, and its stance as a pillar by the grace of God. The Church is described as God's flock and the pillar of truth, requiring diligent care by ministers and adherence to God's laws and His prescriptions by members.In his sermon on Isaiah 64:4, A Sensible Demonstration of the Deity, he tackles the wonderful doctrine of God's existence, coupled with eyeing creation and providence correctly. Preston emphasizes the importance of relying on the Creator, and having foresight and discernment in recognizing and addressing impending dangers surrounding life's circumstances, knowing full well that God governs all things.In his sermon on Ephesians 5:15, Exact Walking, "Take heed that you walk therefore circumspectly (or exactly) not as fools, but as wise," Preston emphasizes the importance of walking with God with exactness as a manifestation of true biblical wisdom.In Preston's sermon on 1 Sam. 12:20-22, Samuel's Support for Sorrowful Sinners, he emphasizes the importance of immediate repentance and returning to God after committing sin. He argues that delaying repentance allows sin to harden the heart further and exposes individuals to more sins.In his sermon on The New Life, Preston explains 1 John 5:12, where the essence of life in Jesus Christ is explored in contrast to spiritual death. He emphasizes that the quality of one's life is determined by their desires and actions in Christ, drawing parallels between a life of sin and one of grace; those in Christ, and those outside of Christ.
Christ is such an inexhaustible fountain that sinners cannot ever out desire His mercies. He is an overflowing fountain of infinite mercy and comfort. All other temporal mercies find their eternal significance in him. Nothing will delight the sincere believer, or be enjoyed, if such believers do not in some way partake of His comfort, and His tenderness. They must tap into Christ's virtue. How will they do this? Durant's discourse explores the sweetness of Christ's relationship with weak believers, addressing various aspects of this theme. He shows the fallacy of Satan to keep souls from Christ; and the sweetness of Christ to those in His service. His work is taken from Isaiah 40:11, "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young." The structure of the discourse includes the dependence of the words, their division, and the doctrines derived from them. His main doctrine, is that central teaching presented, emphasizes Christ's sweetness in His dealings with weak members. Most Christians will not admit they are weak. And the idea of the word "weak" seems to be negative. But Durant's work reaches to all Christians. He shows that Christ's carriage, and the sweetness of that carriage, is demonstrated in not casting off weak believers, but that He preserves their weak graces, strengthens them, bears with their infirmities, not burdening them with tasks they can't handle, and accepts their efforts despite failings. These reasons are drawn from God the Father's commission to Christ, the truth of the inherent weakness in believers, and Christ's intention to build them up as his lambs. The discourse concludes with applications for information, lamentation, reproof, comfort, encouragement, imitation, and exhortation.
I have a magical birthmark. It can be whatever I want it to be. Just close your eyes, count 1, 2, 3, and come on this journey with me.Are you ready for an adventure?This rhyming story, full of rhythm, takes you on a journey into the imagination of a confident girl from Cardiff. You get to see how she learns to use her imagination to embrace her beautiful blessing - her birthmark.Can you find the Welsh flag hidden on each page?
Jack the Rabbit and Simon the Turtle return for a new adventure, which takes them to the fanciful Island of Once-upon. There they must work together with a colorful cast of characters to revitalize a forgotten city where the pursuit of progress has illustrated the paramount importance of environmental conservation.
The Tyrannical Rule of The U.S. Supreme Court clearly shows how the Court has become a tyrannical ruler of the country.
Jack's best friend Simon has everything! The fastest car, the coolest yacht... Oh, and he always has the most amazing phone! Jack just can't keep up no matter how hard he tries. Join Jack and Simon on their new adventure in the first book of the "Chronicles of Worrywork Lane," as Jack discovers that owning the latest greatest technology isn't nearly as satisfying as sharing and making new friends.
Dive into the witty and resilient world of 'Footprints in the Dust: Tales of an Essex Boy.' This memoir is a delightful tapestry of adventure and hardship, skillfully woven with humour and candor. Join the Essex Boy on a journey through the streets and landscapes of his youth, where each footprint tells a tale of resilience and mischief. With a charming blend of wit and warmth, this book invites readers to laugh, reflect, and marvel at the indomitable spirit that thrives amidst life's unpredictable twists. 'Footprints in the Dust' is filled with humorous tales that linger long after the dust settles.
Join Otis the Owlet as he embarks on a global quest to solve his sleeping dilemma. From the sun-soaked savannahs of Africa to the icy skies of Antarctica, Otis seeks answers from animals around the world.Will Otis discover that the solution lies in his own growth and patience?
Everyone has been called by God to serve a purpose. Among the called are servants who have been chosen to serve His people. Many times some of those servants are not always clear on their call and assignment. Even worse, some spectators have developed a misconception that being called by God is all about fame and fortune...but it is not. God calls us to serve and fulfill His purpose. Join me as I share my journey in Called to Serve a Purpose!
Mission: Possible - The Christ Ambassador Guide provides answers to fundamental questions about your Christian life in a clear, easy-to-read format, with supporting Bible verses for further study.
The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Most High), compiled in this beautiful hand designed coloring book. Perfect for both adults and children to promote Tawakkul - the belief in the sufficiency of Allah (God) that invokes patience and efforts to achieve goals while accepting the outcomes unconditionally - by learning his attributes. For the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e. one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise." (Bukhari)
On an East-African hunting expedition in 1909, Delia Akeley, a forty-year-old American woman, captured a baby female monkey. Delia's loneliness in an isolating patriarchal world, and her long-frustrated desire to adopt a child, had motivated her to nurture the animal. She named the monkey JT Jr and decided to study her interactions with humans.The unique relationship between Delia and JT unlocked Delia's latent talents of research and observation, anticipating both Jane Goodall's chimpanzee writings and Margaret Mead's Samoan ethnographies. However, Delia's love for JT clashed with her husband Carl's obsession to create a temple of African wildlife dioramas at the Museum of Natural History in New York. Nursing Carl's broken body and realising their diverging interests pushed Delia into a breakdown in Uganda, which led to a savage divorce in Manhattan, and the heartbreaking caging of JT in a Washington zoo. Carl's death triggered a long battle between Delia and Carl's widow, who succeeded in obliterating most of Delia's achievements.In Delia Akeley and the Monkey, Iain McCalman uses official records and personal documents to build a story of passionate love and hate among women, men, animals and museums that predates our times but speaks to our present. It illuminates much about human-animal relations and the tyranny of gender inequality, through reinstating an obscured story of a dedicated amateur primatologist.
A journey through loss, interdimensional communication, and healing. P.J Lee has spent years trying to free herself from the fears and events created in her former lives. She is comforted with messages from the other side after losing her mother, cat and 33-year-old son in the space of eight months. When a veil is lifted, Lee is given new information about the people she once was.Lee discovers these 16 men and 15 women have been relying on her as their current incarnation, to heal issues such as loss, shame and low self-esteem that had plagued both her and them during their lives. Armed with a new sense of purpose Lee is able to focus on all the good points and accomplishments of her former selves.The Collective Us describes many of her healing methods in this book, hoping they will help others on their own spiritual journey.Get your copy today to begin your own journey.
When the world ended, monsters roamed and angels warred. Cities shrank to walled villages. New Salem is the most prominent where Lord Prince Michael, the son of a fallen angel, and his corrupt court of witches rule. But Michael's position is far from secure. He has lost his powers and the only way to get them back is through a sacrificial ritual of the darkest sort. Raina is a fledgling witch from beyond the Walls who finds herself dependent on the prince after her life is turned upside down by violent cultists. Lured into a mysterious world of sex and magic, her vital energy could be the key to Michael regaining his powers. If something else doesn't get to her first...--- Unhallowed is an erotic dark urban fantasy series set in a decadent, post-apocalyptic world of horror where little is sacred or taboo. Recommended for mature audiences only.
It was a magical time of wicked kings and monsters. This second book takes Asim and his brave warriors on an epic journey, as they cross the lands to help those less fortunate, those not able to help themselves. This time, they are on a journey to Ghant to help two tribes; plagued by robbers; who kill not only elephants to steal their ivory tusks; but the tribesmen guarding them too.The author takes you on an extraordinary journey, where you will encounter strange people, places, wizards, witches, and dragons along the way. Go with Asim and his friends on this fun packed but perilous journey through the mountains, forests, and villages as they put their lives on the line to try and end this ever-growing plight.
This collection of 14 folktales offers a glimpse into the rich culture that has passed from generation to generation. Do not miss this fun way into an authentic Chinese world!
Imagine a happy child celebrating the joys of life and everything that comes with it, then six days before their 14th birthday catastrophe strikes, and they lose it all. A life surrounded by trauma, abuse, and poor decision making; I explain my many losses and triumphs through compelling stories from my life including my time in the United States Army. You will identify with many of my tragedies and triumphs, and it will be enlightening to everyone regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity.Highlights: a. Deathb. Racism c. Iraqd. Familye. Racial Profiling
Angry To Zany: And All the Feelings in Between, is a seek-and-find, ABC book that illustrates a different emotion (and lots of objects!) for each letter of the alphabet. Children can look for apples and narwhals and yo-yos as they learn to recognize, understand and name their feelings.
His rider dead and his life in peril, a purple dragon turns to the one person who might help him - a girl rejected by Dragon School who is only with him by pure accident. For Spara, this could be the chance of a lifetime and the fulfillment of all her dreams - or a criminal act resulting in her death.Will she risk it all to save this dragon?Sarah K. L. Wilson, USA Today bestselling author of DRAGON SCHOOL, thrills readers again with this new series of stories set in the Dragon School world. Fall in love with the dragons that have enchanted thousands of readers!This set contains: Dragon Legacy: Hail of ArrowsSpara finds herself as the only person who can save Reshatharin - a dragon who just lost his rider. But does she dare take the risk?Dragon Legacy: Mending BonesWhen Spara is charged to carry a wounded magika to a place of healing she must choose between duty and compassion.Dragon Legacy: Portal to BeyondWhen the ruler of the Dominion gives Spara a special quest, she has the chance to win a real place among the dragon riders.Dragon Legacy: Running BattleDesperate to get home and finish her quest for the ruler of the Dominion, Spara and her friends are forced into incredible heroics to win the day.
Set during the blazing English summer of 1976, recently widowed Heather Lowes moves into the house she was supposed to live with her husband.But now she is alone.Or at least, she thinks she is.It is a normal terrace house, on an everyday, run-down working class street, in a dying industrial town. A place that seldom sees the extraordinary.However, when Heather meets her new neighbours - the old woman next door, the kid from a few doors down - they all seem concerned that she has moved into the house at the end of Society Place. They seem to know something.Heather's nights in the house are troubled. She senses a presence, particularly on the stairs, and down in the cellar. She dare not go down there. As the sweltering summer rages on, Heather experiences supernatural turmoil that tests her sanity and pushes her understanding of reality to its very limits.She learns that there isn't just one ghost.There is a Nest of Ghosts that haunt, not just her house, but all the houses on Society Place. Heather also comes to learn of the Nest's interest in the baby growing inside her, and of the far-reaching consequences of the events of that summer and how they will still be felt into the first decades of the 21st century.
Real estate investing has been proven to provide a safe and fast path to financial freedom. With in-depth advice, this book imparts practical and exciting strategies that real estate investors worldwide use to build significant cash flow using buy and hold and fix and flip strategies."Building Wealth Through Real Estate: A Guide To A Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Investing Career" is your guide to the world of real estate investing. By the end, you will have all the information you need to complete your rental property or fix and flip investment within the next 3-12 months - placing you just a few deals away from permanent financial freedom.Do you want to know how to create passive income, build real long-term wealth, and achieve financial freedom all through real estate investing?Have you attended real estate 'seminars' with so-called 'gurus' only to leave with a hole in your pocket and still unsure how to get started in real estate investing?If so, look no further. The most comprehensive, practical, beginner-friendly Real Estate Investing book ever written. Real estate investing, often considered the number one creator of lasting wealth in today's economy, can be started with significantly less money, time, and expertise than most people imagine.
The Branch and the Vine came out of investigating the causes of realizing how God changed him from a selfish, unforgiving nature to generous, grateful, forgiving man. The best is yet to come!
Sometimes groundbreaking literary pieces of the past have hidden jewels that must be revisited by forthcoming generations, as is the case with pastor, Ivy League scholar, and unconventional revolutionary William Henry Ferris' book, The African Abroad. Written almost a century ago, Ferris challenges societal norms in the fields of history, theology, philosophy as it pertains to Black people and those of African descent. Considered as one of the founding fathers of African studies, Ferris expounds on the history of familiar and not so familiar great Black men around the globe as well as the African ancestry of great historical figures such as Aesop, Hannibal Barca, Russian author Alexander Pushkin, and even founding father Alexander Hamilton. In Volume One, Ferris explores theology, particularly the idea of God's personification as man himself; Black leadership, particularly regarding the strengths and shortcomings of W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington; and Black identity in America. He concludes Volume One with a foray into African history and the African presence in ancient civilizations throughout the world.
Mystery Box Historical Fiction This is a story of providence in the 1800s in Scotland. Hardworking eighteen-year-old Caleb Renwick and his family face great hardships. The landlord terrorizes them, his father becomes unexpectedly handicapped, and Caleb loses the best job of his life. Caleb and his family are able to overcome being hurt, losing a possible fortune, and being abandoned. His bravery, optimism, and a few miracles prevail even against even death. Several remarkable twists will delight a reader of any age. The Mystery Box contains: Colorful and realistic picturesA gripping adventure A story of perseverance and hopeA most beautiful ending of forgiveness and loveIf you enjoyed this book, please take a few moments to write a review of it. I hope we meet again between the pages of one of our other books.Thank you!
The Village of DoomedDeath is only the beginning for real otakus. After an epic demise at the tentacles of an eldritch assassin, the Main Character arrives at a humble village.The hero has so many questions and a cunning plan to become the savior of this new world!Can he return home? Should he return home? Will Glasses Kid ever shut up? Discover the answers to questions you never asked in the latest chapter of the greatest Isekai parody adventure of all time!
The Body in the Backyard was Going to be a Problem.When you're in witness protection, the last thing you want is to be in the middle of anything, let alone a murder investigation.Sadie McIntyre is certain her amateur sleuth days are behind her. Until she stumbles over a dead body during a routine real estate showing, that is. Now, there's been another murder in Woodbridge, and this time her best friend, Rob, is the prime suspect.To save him, Sadie, along with Dan Bartlett, Woodbridge's sexiest detective, must untangle a new web of neighborhood secrets. From celebrity obsessions to illicit affairs, there's no end to the town's shenanigans.Can the two of them solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again? This is Book 2 in the Sadie McIntyre Mystery. Be sure to check out Book 1, The Suburbs Have Secrets.
Earth's greatest protection will become its biggest threat. When the Confederation gathers a grand armada ostensibly to liberate Earth from the Boxans, the crew of the Athena must stop them before it's too late. Some species believe they can avoid war and endure the oppression of the Confederation while others choose to resist. The Athena and her crew struggle to keep the Star Alliance from splintering apart by offering them something unthinkable. Ascension, is the final book in the Ascension series, an action-packed space opera saga that spans worlds. A journey that began when the brave crew of the Athena left Earth to investigate an alien structure discovered in the furthest reaches of the solar system will now come to an end.
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