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An expansive, substantive history of the Wesleyan tradition in the United States, Doctrine, Spirit, and Discipline offers a broad survey of the Methodist movement as it developed and spread throughout America, from the colonial era to the present day. It also provides an theological appraisal of these developments in light of John Wesley's foundational vision. Beginning with Wesley himself, Watson describes the distinctiveness of the tradition at the outset.

This book is written for those with a longing for the joy of being alive, who desire the satisfaction of living, and who pray for the refreshing of life. God, through Jesus Christ, offers us the water of life freely to drink if we are thirsty. In this book, we explore what the rivers of living water are. We give examples of those who have drank of it. And we show how the bible teaches us to drink of it.

The theses of this book are (1) success is not a function of chance, but a predictable and repeatable process; (2) your life outcome (reality) is an outward expression of the coded materials of your heart (consciousness) and that whatever is coded in your heart will eventually be expressed as your reality.

The evil Genius Arkady Astrakhan is the Supreme Ruler of Astrakon, a planet in the Andromeda Galaxy. He lives in a palace, has a harem and daily spends hours on his throne in an arena where gladiatorial combats take place. He is a sadist with absolute control over the planet’s population. When Roger Reynolds, the leader of Earth’s Council of Geniuses, and Merlin, the sixth-century wizard, destroy Arkady’s twin brother, Abaddon, Arkady is compelled to leave Astrakon and travel to Earth to avenge his brother.

The cosmos is vast, infinite, and incomprehensible. Trillions of galaxies, sextillions of stars, and countless planets, moons, and asteroids all spiral in space, not caring about or noticing what is happening on Earth. But for those living on the planet, a momentous battle prophesied more than 15 centuries ago by the wizard Merlin is about to begin.

A young venture capitalist wakes up from a car accident to discover he has run his Tesla into an alien ship. Like many aliens, they have advanced technology, and these visitors have decided they need a VC to get it to market. Do the aliens come in peace—and more importantly, will they create the next tech unicorn? Zach thinks so. But he’s clearly operating above his pay grade, and very few others appear willing to take the risk of trusting the visitors’ intentions.

Just as in our day, people under the teaching ministry of A. W. Tozer wondered about the end times. How should we read the book of Revelation? What does it mean for how believers live? In this book, today's Christians can learn from one of the twentieth-century church's most profound thinkers and pastors.

Have you ever looked at the effects of climate change and the apathy of so many around you and wondered, "What are we missing here?" Climate activist Kyle Meyaard-Schaap understands this feeling from personal experience. But in his years of speaking to and equipping Christians to work for climate action, he's seen the trend begin to shift. More and more young Christians are waking up to the realities of climate change. They want to help, but they're not sure how.

In business, it’s all about making a positive impact every day. Be inspired by Dan Albaum's more than three decades of business leadership experience plus the voices of more than 75 leaders from around the world sharing key learnings from their journey to exceptional leadership.

The Vietnam War put a once-proud nation in turmoil. During the height of the conflict, the antiwar movement caused civil unrest in America. Young men evaded the draft by fleeing to Canada, claiming conscientious objector status, homosexuality, or marriage with child. But author Rick R. Garcia, the only son born to Hispanic parents, got caught up in the 1969 lottery draft. Pop Smoke, Birds Inbound chronicles Garcias story as he was shipped far away to the land of hush-a-bye to fight in the most controversial war in which the United States ever participated.

We live in the suburban era. Well over half of all Americans and two-thirds of Canadians live in suburbs. Tracts of suburban bungalows ring Sydney and Melbourne. Suburban apartments rise on the outskirts of Paris, Prague, Singapore, and Beijing. Nearly everyone has a strong opinion about suburbs. Folks who love dense cities scorn "suburbia," while people who like big yards dislike bustling sidewalks and subways. Social scientists argue whether suburbs are losing their luster or if a supposed back-to-the-city trend is a mirage.

Wright's lively study also focuses on the role comic books played in transforming children and adolescents into consumers; the efforts of parents, politicians, religious organizations, civic groups, and child psychologists to link juvenile delinquency to comic books and impose censorship; and the changing economics of comic book publishing over the course of the century. Comic Book Nation is at once a serious study of popular culture and an entertaining look at an enduring American art form.

The Bible tells us that the congregation gathered around God's heavenly throne will be "a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language," all singing the praises of the Lamb. God's intention has always been to delight for all eternity in a redeemed community of ethnic diversity. But this diverse community shouldn't have to wait until eternity to begin! It can be a reality in our own local churches here and now. Patterned after a worship service, In Church as It Is in Heaven gives biblical warrant for such a community.

Princeton theologian B. B. Warfield was a watchman on the wall of orthodoxy. His temperament, training, and talent—together with his deep love for Christ and amazing breadth of knowledge—shaped him into the twentieth century's greatest defender of the faith. His writings have been studied with profit for well over a hundred years—a tribute to his clear, careful, cogent, gospel-centered exposition of orthodox Christianity, which he called "the redemptive religion" and which he fearlessly defended.

Unlock the keys to financial success with this powerful two-in-one bundle, designed to take you from financial novice to master of personal finance and credit score optimization. Whether you are just starting on your financial journey or need to boost your credit score, this audiobook will pave the way to financial freedom. Whether you're a young adult trying to understand the world of personal finance or someone aiming to improve your credit score, Mastering Personal Finance 2-in-1 offers comprehensive guidance tailored to your needs.

With this 2-in-1 book bundle, you'll get two of Kirk Teachout's best-selling books, Overcoming Overthinking and Overcoming Anxiety. In these comprehensive guides, Teachout provides listeners with practical techniques to calm an overactive mind, conquer fears, and reduce anxiety, ultimately helping you to live a more peaceful, confident, and fulfilling life.

Chances are, you’re struggling with anxiety. If it’s any consolation, you aren’t alone in dealing with this vicious cycle of worrying about anything and everything. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, around one-third (31.1 percent) of American adults claim to have had an anxiety disorder at one point in their lives. Unfortunately, anxiety is spreading at an alarming rate. And the worst part is that it doesn’t just take a toll on your mind, but on your body, too.

Avoid unnecessary debt, financial stress, and bad investments right from the start with this simple seven-step system for financial literacy. We learn a lot of things in school that we seem to never need again. Yet one of the most important factors of a successful adult life remains almost untouched by schools: financial literacy.

Tactical Boundaries will show you how to have richer relationships with others, including yourself. You will learn to invest your energy and new skills in those who are willing to reciprocate, making the relationships thrive for everyone involved.

Stress-Free Discipline knows that the one-size-fits-all discipline methods many experts tout can actually be too narrow for some concerns. Instead, parents need to learn how to determine the root cause behind their child’s issue, which will then help explain what is driving the behavior, why it’s probably more normal than the parent realizes, how to prevent further escalations, and how to instill self-control. Once parents grasp the underlying motivation, they can select the strategy that fits their child's age, temperament, and issue.