Obey the Darkness: Horror Stories is a collection of 15 anecdotes (three novellas, two novelettes, and ten short stories) that run the gamut from sci-fi horror to supernatural horror to fairy tale horror. International in scope, the various settings (Bangladesh, Trinidad & Tobago, America, Brazil, Europe, and Mexico) lends some of their folkloric legends to the fold in this sometimes disturbing, sometimes surprising collection of tales that are sure to keep you up at night.
This volume brings together a diverse group of scholars, including biblical, systematic, and historical theologians, to honor Gareth Lee Cockerill, longtime professor of New Testament at Wesley Biblical Seminary (Jackson, MS) and distinguished scholar of the book of Hebrews. The essays focus on various aspects of Hebrews' theology, ranging from the nature of "rest" in Hebrews to the interpretation of Hebrews in early Methodism. Readers will find resources to hear and comprehend Hebrews afresh and will be challenged to draw near to the throne of grace with confidence (Heb 4:16).
DETERMINED to OBEY is being published independently at the request of thousands of fans who already own CAPTIVE in the DARK, SEDUCED in the DARK, and EPILOGUE: THE DARK DUET--known together as the DARK DUET SERIES. DETERMINED to OBEY was written as part of the bonus material for DARK DUET: PLATINUM EDITION (Featuring Determined to Obey) and not meant to be read as a stand alone. However, it is possible to enjoy it as such if one prefers. WARNING: 18+ ONLY. VERY FRANK LANGUAGE, GRAPHIC SEXUALITY AND COERCION. DO NOT READ IF MALE/MALE/FEMALE BOTHERS YOU! YOU ARE WARNED Synopsis: The character "Kid" appears in both Captive in the Dark and Seduced in the Dark. This novella takes place in Mexico and follows Kid after he and his girlfriend, Nancy, are taken hostage by a group of men led by Caleb. Unbeknownst to Kid or Nancy, they are taken to the mansion of Felipe Villanueva, an eccentric crime boss with a taste for the taboo. Wrongfully accused by Nancy of the attempted rape and subsequent assault of Caleb's escaped captive, "Kitten", Kid is tortured by his captors. We join Kid in the dungeon, where he is about to meet Felipe and his companion Celia for the first time...
Understanding the Politics of Jesus is a unique, mind-searching collection of audacious thoughts and a synopsis of the author’s vision of the good, the beautiful and sublime society. Based on the Sociological Imagination, the sermons share some salient ingredients for building humane, enabling, inclusive and progressive societies in which people will feel proud to be born, to grow, to work, to retire and to die. Christians and nonbelievers, clergy of all denominations, politicians, civil society leaders and actors, educators, development professionals and students of society will find in this book an inspirational reader on how to energize participation and engage involvement in personal development as well as promote good values and morality in the youth and adults alike and enhance ownership and sustainability in community development.
