Opposition is inevitable in any worthwhile pursuit.Jesus promised challenges in the faith journey, "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). There is some reflex in all of us upon hearing these words from Jesus—he may have overcome the world, but what about me?Davis presents the case that one key aspect of being an overcomer for the Christ follower is the notion of spiritual authority. Living in a world ...

What now?Followers of Jesus often have this question looming over their mind and heart, but Pastor Chuck Davis provides clarifying answers and guidance in his book, Authority Encounter, through biblical verses that will help readers understand their authority and deepen their understanding of the kingdom of God.We live in a world rooted in power, and followers of Christ are challenged daily by the powers that seek to interrupt or trample the...

Redefine your relationship with God and accept Jonah's invitation to join the mission.We all yearn to know our simple existence has a deeper meaning. Our innate desire to thrive is a testament to that. Yet, the societal demonstrations of what it means to flourish are limiting—and it's due to the inadequacy. The modern world is becoming disconnected from God's original design for humanity. We see more and more people flourishing when we turn our focus into the overfl...

Ex-cop Fred Carver investigates a death at a Florida funeral home whose residents don't always die of natural causesRetirement is a word that has always frightened Fred Carver. One of Orlando's finest, he retired early—when a criminal's bullet shattered his kneecap and made him unfit for beat work. Since then he hasn't been able to relax, and fills his days and nights investigating cases the local police aren't willing to touch. Now one of those cops has come to hi...

Get ready for a thoroughly engaging journey as Dr. Chuck Davis shares his experiences as an influential church and mission leader, professor, and true prayer practitioner. In Speak Up! Listen Up!, Pastor Davis demonstrates how through a strong biblical foundation, prayer is the key to an apprenticeship with Christ.Step-by-step, the reader is guided in prayer, stewardship of the Word, and engagement in faith community. Dr. Davis equips each Christ follower with the tools to use their many g...

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Who is God?Not as a distant idea. Not as an inherited tradition. But as the living, holy, personal God who reveals Himself and invites us near.In this compelling devotional journey, Sharon Simmonds guides readers into a deeper vision of God. Through twenty Scripture-anchored reflections, she creates space not only for understanding but for encounter—engaging mind, heart, and spirit through Scripture, reflection questions, and prayer.This book is an ...

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Whether you’re a total novice or a programmer shifting to C#, the newest version of this programming language is full of cool features you’ll want to use. With its Visual Studio compatibility, C# is the perfect language for building Windows Vista applications. And the 2008 version works with LINQ, a query language with syntax similar to SQL but which simplifies database code and can also write queries on XML files.For the best basic C# how-to, it’s hard to beat C# 2008 For Dumm...

This book offers a timely analysis of work and labor processes and how they are rapidly changing under globalization. The contributors explore traditional sectors of the U.S. and world economies - from auto to steel to agriculture - as well as work under new production arrangements, such as third world export processing zones. Many chapters analyze changing dynamics of gender, nationality, and class. The contributors explain why more intensified forms of control by the state and by capital...