“I would like to think that there are things in my own life that might attract the interest of others–even if only to spark in them a recollection of similar escapades and experiences of their own.” —Herbert O'Driscoll Beloved preacher and author, Herbert O’Driscoll, offers his life story in his own words. The first section includes memories from his childhood and student years lived mainly in the south of Ireland. The second section tells stories from his years of active ministry in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world church. The last portion recalls experiences from his retirement years and his facilitation of pilgrimages to the Middle East, Ireland, and Great Britain. “One could say it has been a relatively unadventurous life, but it is one in which I have been given gifts of love and friendship, and opportunities to learn and grow, far beyond my counting or deserving . . . These pages allow me to revisit in memory the times when, and places where, I was given something of lasting, permanent value—an image, an idea, an insight—and the people who gave them to me or in whose company I shared them.”
"Anyone who thinks that South Africa's problems began with the Afrikaners and apartheid should read this book." —Richard Dowden, The Independent " . . . should remain the last word for the foreseeable future." —Choice "Peires is the premier historian of the Xhosa people. He speaks the language, knows the terrain, has collected oral traditions and has made an exhaustive study of the documented sources. The result is a fascinating and authoritative account of this astonishing catastrophe . . . The Dead Will Arise is fine scholarship and a good read. " —The Washington Post, Book World " [Peires] has done a splendid job, combining a narrative of epic tragic sweep with a deep grasp of the Xhosa language and society . . . this is a powerfully wrought work, one of the best in recent years on a precolonial South African people . . . " —African Studies Review " . . . The Dead Will Arise is remarkable for its clarity and accessibility. . . . It is bold, imaginative challenge to an orthodoxy which has persisted for one hundred and thirty years. The sophistication and scope of its analysis and its breath-taking literary style qualify The Dead Will Arise for the accolade 'brilliant.' " —International Journal of African Historical Studies " . . . gripping reading. It is now one hundred and thirty years since the tragic events of the Xhosa Cattle-Killing and yet this book is the very first thoroughly researched and authoritative account ever to be written on the subject." —Journal of Religion in Africa "One of the great strengths of this study is the rich biographical material that Peires provides on the various personalities involved in the incident." —American Historical Review Drawing on private letters, spy reports, oral traditions, and obscure Xhosa texts, Peires explains for the first time the motivations which drove 100,000 Xhosa to kill their cattle, destroy their crops, and slowly starve to death—an extraordinary event that has defied historical explanation for over 130 years.
"Wondrous Love, and other Gospel addresses" by Dwight Lyman Moody is a collection of powerful and inspiring gospel messages. Moody's passionate and sincere delivery conveys the timeless truths of Christianity, offering hope and encouragement to readers. This book is a valuable resource for those seeking spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Bible.
The purpose of this book is to challenge the reader to raise the bar and embrace the times which we live with a different attitude. It is important that we accelerate and transcend our thinking to embrace the turbulent hours. In each chapter we unpack strategies & techniques to help the reader outlast, outlive, and advance during difficult times. Tough times call for tough people and only the tough people will survive.
Experience Continuous Revival Historically there have been seasons where God’s presence awakens revival – moving in powerful ways, saving souls, and releasing miracles. We often think of these seasons as isolated, unique outpourings of the Spirit. Is it possible to experience revival every day, as a way of life...
Everyday life presents us with challenges that are just as important and world-changing as any event on the evening news. Everyday life is what this book is about. It's about an everyday person who deals with everyday challenges, just like you. Teresa Wilson shares, in 365 short inspirational messages, how she met life's challenges by reading God's Word daily and trusting In His Love.