Empires rise on myths of destiny-but they fall beneath the weight of truth.In this groundbreaking and unflinching work, Dr. Deshay David Ford traces the parallel histories of America and Israel, two nations founded on conquest, racial hierarchy, and settler-colonial domination. From the arrival of enslaved Africans in Virginia in 1619 to the ongoing displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, Ford argues that both states embody the same contradictions: preaching liberty...

This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. He also probes the nature of experience, know...

This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. He also probes the nature of experience, know...

Christianity Today 2023 Book Award Finalist (Biblical Studies)John is a Gospel of abundant truth, life, and love. David Ford, one of the world's leading Christian theologians, invites readers into a fresh, profound encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of John in this comprehensive theological commentary. This commentary will appeal to a wide audience, including pastors, church leaders, and other readers interested in the intersection of...

Decline of America: The Last White Man’s Empire and the Rise of China: The Brown EmpireBy: Dr. Deshay David Ford, P.H.D.In this fascinating deep dive into the world of politics and history, author Dr. Deshay David Ford, P.H.D. sheds light on the decline of European and American powerhouses as nations led by people of color take the lead in the world theater.About the AuthorDr. Deshay David Ford, P.H.D. completed high school in 1968, and was hired by Dr. Grah...

Two renowned theologians open up the reality of God's glory in this book, offering readers a dynamic foundation for glorifying God in the twenty-first century.Drawing from Christian spirituality, liturgy, poetry, hymns, iconography, seminal "glory" texts in the Bible, the Nicene Creed, and theologians throughout the ages who caught sight of the glory of God in diverse ways, this book explores the immensely rich and generative soteriological theme of glorification. It shows students...

In "The Neighbor from Geneva," author F. David Ford crafts a spellbinding narrative that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the worlds of international finance, espionage, and organized crime. The story begins with the passing of a woman in a quaint New Jersey town, leaving her son, Jack Gelt, as the sole heir. Jack, an international private banker living in Switzerland, becomes the center of curiosity for his eager neighbors, especially when they discover he's an eligible bachel...

On January 14, 1942, Col. Andrew D. Bruce announced that the location of the new Tank Destroyer Tactical Training and Firing Center was to be near Killeen, Texas. This announcement put into motion a whirlwind of activity and construction that resulted in the creation of one of the largest military bases in the world. On September 18, 1942, Camp Hood was officially opened. Eight short months after the opening of Camp Hood, the base nearly doubled in size. Building from scratch, the spirit o...

Milo Mayes is not your typical thirteen year old. He is a genius with a passionate desire to become a great private investigator like his dad when he grows up. Normally, Milo spends his free time solving trivial cases like missing dogs and stolen candy bar money, but when he and his sidekick discover a dead body in the small town of McCurtin, Milo decides to put his investigative skills to the ultimate test by attempting to solve a case that has both the police and his dad perplexed. In do...

James Harris seemed destined to continue his family heritage of picking cotton on a rural plantation in Mississippi. But he found he had the ability to become a great runner, which he hoped would get him out of the lifestyle his family had known for generations. The problem was, he had also been running from God his entire life.

Have you ever dreamed of making a movie but didn't know where to start? Professional actor and screenwriter, David Ford, shares his own unique process in this step-by-step booklet of how he made two feature length movies with less than $2,000 dollars on each film project. The guide takes your project from the screenplay to post-production. Filled with with both instruction and advice as well as how to avoid some common mistakes, David explains how to assemble a film crew, cast your film, a...