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This anthology contains five short stories previously published in READING for Christian Schools Grade 6 (Bob Jones University Press 1988), updated for a new generation of readers, with plenty of new illustrations. Black and White interior and a full-cover cover. “Val is For Valiant” - An ordinary boy has an extraordinary dream that changes his life. “The Monument” - A game of tag turns into a journey of discovery and danger “Brethren Nisei” - A white American boy watches his Japanese friends undergo persecution during the war “Antarctica” - Two brothers help their uncle ...

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about prayer, and how the Christian can joyfully and hopefully engage in prayer, with confidence because of the work of Christ onour behalf. 30 Days of Prayer includes selections of the Psalms and other Bible passages that have blessed the prayers of believers for centuries. It is recommended that as readers use this book, they pray through the passage that is ...

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity

THE LAMBS WORKBOOK shows the reader that being sexually abused as a child (or at least an adolescent) was experienced by at least one of the Old Testament patriarchs. It also shows that Jesus Christ himself has shared in suffering unjustly at the hands of false religious leaders. The book offers one lesson per week, with wonderful explanatory devotions to read for each day between the lessons. This format is an amazing tool and is, in my opinion, Jeri Massi's finest work in her outreach to victims of clergy abuse. The workbook offers valuable lessons and simple instruction for those who ...

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about the Righteousness of God freely imputed to His children through Jesus Christ, and how Jesus Christ, living through us, produces righteousness. Victims of legalistic teachings will find relief and freedom in the truths laid out in this small book.

Thirteen year old Jo is proud that her parents have decided that she's very responsible. And then her cousin Scott arrives. He says very little, understands electronics, and loves math. Is it at all possible that he is a robot? Jo isn't sure, but Scott makes clear from the beginning that he's a rational atheist. He and Jo share a passion for getting to the bottom of mysteries, so they end up working together, often while arguing. Comedy, adventure, and high calibre Christian content. This series includes discussion of the classical Christian arguments on the evidences of God. Each book can ...

I am a woman martial arts master. In 1999, When actress Lynn Redgrave’s then husband John Clark was harassing her, I asked her to let me instruct her in the principles of martial enlightenment. She consented. This book is our correspondence. It is based on Miyamoto Musashi’s Book of Five Rings. It should be helpful to anybody in desperate circumstances. The lessons calmed and guided her. War begins in the mind, and an intelligent, calm fighter can defeat an opponent by exploiting the undisciplined fears and desires of his or her opponent.

More than merely inspirational! This book prtesents three months of daily devotions in which each passage is explained in easy-to-understand language, the context is shown, and the reader is helped to genuinely understand what the Bible is saying. Emotional, sexual, and financial abuses of innocent people are rampant in many churches today. Predatory pastors and church elders keep power over people by misrepresenting the Bible to them. The goal of this devotional series is to gently educate people who have been abused in churches on the essential concepts of the Christian faith so that they...

Jo Nicholas is ready for a great summer: new baby sister, new bicycle, and new adventures now that she is in junior high school. And then her cousin Scott arrives. He loves electronics, math, and science. Jo suspects that he just might be a robot. But when he announces that he is atheist, he gets everybody's attention! Meanwhile, information from her father's research company is disappearing. Scott launches his own investigation, and Jo comes right behind him. The two of them form an explosive team as they confront an international team of tech pirates!

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about the forgiveness of sins that Christians have in Christ, freely given to them through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the power of Christ's resurrection in their lives. In addition, the book explores the ramifications that our forgiveness in Christ: acceptance with God, unity with the Blessed in heaven, privilege in prayer, etc. Victims of legalistic ...

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about holiness, and how the Bible defines it. For holiness is far more than merely being "separated," as most of Fundamentalism teaches. Indeed, holiness is also about union and gas several other distinctives. In addition, the book explores the ramifications of our holiness that Christ provides for us: acceptance with God, unity with the Blessed in heaven, privilege...

With Pastor Roye on leave for six months, Marshland Baptist Church must find a preacher willing to serve in the interim. Meanwhile, nobody can figure out why the teen car washes are raking in hundreds of dollars in a town out in the middle of nowhere. Good fortune seems to follow the youth group, but the Sheriff is a little suspicious. Still, when the hearty, smiling Bill Manley shows up to be a temp preacher, the church's good luck seems to be holding. Then again .... Narrated with fondness and affection, the Marshland Baptist Chronicles detail the lives of the residents of Marshland, NC, ...

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about the joy that Christians have in Christ, freely given to them through the offices of Jesus Christ and the power of Christ's in their lives. Victims of legalistic teachings will find relief and freedom in the truths laid out in this small book.

Courage for Christian Readers is an amply illustrated anthology of short stories and short articles, many of which were previously published by Bob Jones University Press. I have updated them and added new material. Stories feature adventures in a variety of settings: the training hall of martial arts, the mountains of Appalachia, the battlefields of Korea, the low country of South Carolina, and the intense competition of a fencing match; and of course, the far flung reaches of outer space. With diverse characters and situations, each story explores the tough decisions we are called to make...

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about the Love of God freely given to His children through Jesus Christ and the power of Christ's Love in their lives. Victims of legalistic teachings will find relief and freedom in the truths laid out in this small book.

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about the Peace of God freely given to His children through Jesus Christ and the power of Christ's Peace in their lives. Victims of legalistic teachings will find relief and freedom in the truths laid out in this small book.

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about faith in Jesus Christ and Jesus as the object of our faith. Victims of legalistic teachings will find relief and freedom in the truths laid out in this small book.

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about mercy, and how the Bible defines it as essential to the Christian: both to receive mercy from Christ and to extend mercy to others. For mercy is too often overlooked in Christian Fundamentalism, cast aside in favor of externalized "standards." But the Bible shows us that mercy is closely tied to humility before God. We need mercy, and mercy is required in our ...