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Read by the author. Many Christians and ministry leaders think that much of what Jesus did on earth was because he was God. When we think this, we neglect Scripture where it tells us that Jesus, though always God, deliberately chose to limit his divine attributes and power. Looking at Jesus's...

A theological and experiential journey in dealing with evil so people can be set free to live as Jesus promised. Most Christians would agree that we are the only ones on earth equipped to help our family, friends, and neighbors when it comes to supernatural darkness, or at least we say we...

NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER THURSDAY!!!The Dashboard Effect Podcast: Simplifying Data for Smarter Business DecisionsWelcome to The Dashboard Effect, the go-to podcast for mid-market businesses and private equity-backed companies looking to harness the power of data. Hosted by Brick Thompson from Blue Margin, we demystify data analytics and business intelligence, offering practical insights and actionable strategies that drive accountability, performance, and growth.From breaking down complex data concepts to sharing real-world success stories, we cover topics like Power BI, data lakes, ...

Welcome to "Bias Aside," the ultimate destination for your weekly dose of NBA insights and analysis! Hosted by passionate basketball enthusiasts, this podcast is your one-stop shop for staying up-to-date with all the current events, thrilling moments, and captivating stories unfolding in the fast-paced world of the National Basketball Association.Every Thursday, we bring you an engaging and unfiltered discussion that leaves bias at the door, delving into the heart of the game and uncovering the truth behind the headlines. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just starting to explore the world of ...

1966, Drum's Crossroad, North Carolina. Court-ordered desegregation is about to sweep over the lives of the town's citizens, white and black. Tensions are rising, and trouble is sure to follow. Mama Kodo, a mysterious, seemingly ageless black woman who dwells in a shack deep in the woods just outside town, is waiting. Soon, she will do what only she can: work her magic as the town teeters on the edge of something made of hatred, power, and vengeance.

There are many variations of 'love', perhaps that is why, historically, cultures had multiple words that they tried to fold into one. This anthology explores several sides of the complicated world of 'love'. Emotions will be tugged in many directions as you follow these stories, poems, and graphical representations of what 'love' means to different people.

Virginal Debbie and inexperienced Robert are nervously awaiting their wedding night, hoping to please one another in that final, unexplored element of their relationship. But before they can consummate their marriage they are yanked into the distant future where they will have to go on a quest to distant worlds, engage in unthinkable behavior and, with any luck, save the shining blue planet, Earth.

They are unique, possessing abilities that skirt the edges of scientific understanding. They could be heroes or merely freaks. And they live among us. They are Class Fives - special people in a mundane world.

According to Aristotle, the ultimate human good is eudaimonia, an ancient Greek word that can be translated as happiness, or flourishing. Eudaimonia comes from a life of virtuous (or good) action. Virtues such as justice, restraint, and practical wisdom cannot simply be taught - they must be developed over time by cultivating virtuous habits. The making of virtuous choices can be developed by using practical wisdom and by recognizing the desirable middle ground between extremes of human behavior.

In her 1958 article "Modern Moral Philosophy", British philosopher Elizabeth (G. E. M.) Anscombe does nothing less than challenge the very foundations of moral philosophy, the discipline that tries to understand right and wrong action. The article sets out three main ideas. First, that moral philosophy should not be explored until a philosophy of psychology is already in place. Second, that philosophers who do not believe in God should not use ideas about "obligation" and "duty".

This is a book for anyone who wants to understand exactly what we mean by ethics and morality today. One of the most vital and controversial works in the 20th-century world of moral philosophy, Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue examines how we think about, talk about, and act out our moral views in the modern world. Finding that the ways in which we engage in our moral reasoning have no common standard of judgment, MacIntyre's 1981 book challenges many contemporary theories of morals.

Joan Boice, a retired school teacher afflicted with dementia, hoped to hang on to her dignity and safety when she checked into Emerald Hills, a facility run by America’s largest assisted living company. What she and her family got was an introduction to what many think is the country’s next great health crisis.

Read by the author. Effective evangelism requires we learn to open all the doors of witness. In this very unique moment where the church is experiencing retreat and revival at the same time how do we keep reaching out well? The answer might not what we think. Whether it's a Muslim having a dream...

Stephen Jon Thompson was just nine years old when his mother said goodbye to him and his four younger siblings in a motel room in Reno, Nevada in January 1980. In *Hotel Goodbyes*, Stephen tells his incredible, gripping life story and how his mother may have abandoned him, but she also gave him a gift, the gift of a better life.

Every generation of Christian leaders for the past 2000 years has had to face landmines that are potential killers, even on the best of days. Some are universal and some cultural, but all are dangerous. We shouldn’t be shocked; after all, when we read through Scripture, we see that only 30% of leaders actually finish well.