In 29 years as a sportswriter, Gail Wood has written for USA Today, the Seattle Times and 60 other newspapers and magazines. He's covered the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, AL championship, NCAA Final Four and the Rose Bowl. He was named columnist of the year by Gannett, received a Blethen Memorial Award from the Seattle Times for feature writing and has won over 25 national and regional awards.
In 1998, troubled youth Andy Peterson was attacked by a mountain lion in Roxborough State Park, Colo. Thankful to have survived, Andy gave his life to Christ and later formed Lion King Ministries in Tennessee.
A respected pastor explains in his bold, practical manner the 12 essential truths of Christianity, providing a clear and powerful understanding of prayer, salvation, and finding God's will.
Aged eight, Thomas Graumann excitedly boarded a train in Prague, Czechoslovakia, to embark on what he believed was a three-month holiday. “Go to Britain, learn English, and when the Germans leave, you can come home again,” his mother assured him. Thomas carried two suitcases and a bag of food. At the time he knew his country had been taken over by the Germans and now was under Nazi control. That was the last he would see of his mother and most of his Jewish family, who died in concentration camps. He had also never heard of Nicholas Winton, the hero who saved 669 children (Thomas was one of the last, #652), transporting them from Czechoslovakia to the UK to save their lives. This was Thomas’ first rescue, aboard what became known as the Kindertransport. His second came a year later when an evangelist from the Scottish village he was taken to for safety shared the good news of Jesus Christ with him. Saying a prayer on bent knee, Thomas’ soul was rescued, and he soon dedicated himself to missionary service, which he fulfilled as an adult in the Philippines, eventually moving to the U.S. But his missionary zeal returned after the fall of Communism—and the return of his grandmother’s property to his family. Both actions ushered in a way for him to return to the Czech Republic. The former rescued child was now free to travel throughout his homeland, speaking in schools of how he was rescued ... not once, but twice.
An inspirational book about what it means to be Black in the working world, with practical steps on how to overcome prejudice to find success This book is an exercise in building your network. We've spoken to over 40 successful business people to help you gain from their advice and create space for your own personal growth. Twice As Hard is an exploration of Black identity in the working world and a blueprint for success. You will learn what obstacles limit opportunity for Black professional progress, how to understand and overcome racial stereotypes, be productive, find purpose, and ultimately thrive in business. Authors Opeyemi and Raphael Sofoluke explore their own personal brand of ethics, the challenges they have faced in their careers, and the learnings they took from them, before inviting other successful business people in a broad range of industries to share their experiences and the practical measures they take to realise their goals, too. Featuring tips on entrepreneurship, as well as insights on the corporate world, this book aims to empower and inspire Black professionals, get everyone thinking and talking about their actions, and continue the fight for a truly inclusive, understanding society.
The author takes a sweeping look at the idea of restitution and its impact on the concept of human rights and the practice of politics. She confronts the difficulties of determining victims and assigning blame.
Exactly 33 years after a tragic night, Eve Hamilton makes a fateful discovery. Now that she knows the truth, how can she continue with her fairytale life and ask her only true love to stay on hold? As Eve embarks on the perplexing journey to find her true roots, she is pushed in another direction-saving the life of another. The ultimate sacrifice of risking her own life may yet lead her to her destiny. But who is the person watching from the shadows as she makes critical choices? In the end, is it fate or is someone from her past stealthily infringing on her life?
This book reveals God’s answers to complex questions. The first sermon deals with what is the primary business of the Church. The primary purpose of the Church is to witness to the world about Jesus. The second sermon shows the fantastic likeness between physical birth and spiritual birth. The third sermon explains how God speaks to Christians. The fourth sermon tells what it will be like when Christians stand before God. The fifth sermon tells what the marks of a Christian are. The sixth sermon tells how to get joy from God’s Word. The seventh sermons tell us where God lives. You will be amazed to find out where God lives. The ninth sermon tells what the bible teaches about overcoming worry. The tenth sermon will teach you fantastic truth concerning foot washing.
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