Theologian Ben Michael Carter embarks on a remarkable comparative study of two towering figures separated by centuries and continents: the Japanese Buddhist reformer Shinran Shonin (1173-1262) and the German Christian reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546). Dr. Carter explores how each, within his own tradition, wrestled through spiritual crisis to proclaim a revolutionary truth-that salvation is the unmerited gift of grace, received through faith alone.With clarity and depth, Dr. Ben ...

In a careful study of what would be my first Christian study book to publish I chose the study of the twelve whom Jesus chose. and I couldn't begin with none other than Peter. He is a remarkable character in the Bible. A man who we all can relate with, his life was full of failure and triumph, I have thousands of sermons and thoughts that I have spoken but I wanted to put some of these in a format to be read. 25 years of ministry and any time I open up the Word and study it comes alive as ...

Science-fiction and traditional ghost-story merge in this tale of the near-future. Ghosts and spirits abound here, but be careful what you download...Have you ever been on a ghost hunt...?Contains occasional swearing.13.000 words.

Acquitted Books welcomes its first volume of poetry, Gun Control for Polar Bears. This collection features 101 poems by Christopher Michael Carter.What is the coal that fuels us?The match that sparks our angerWe're a large locomotive with millions of carsThat love to derailThe heat, the passionFuels such a trainBe it hate, anger, bothIt pushes, it chugsA destination reachedBut we've lost m...

Knock-out recipes for award-winning, Philadelphia-style pizzas, wings, shakes, and more, from Down North, the pizzeria owned and operated exclusively by formerly incarcerated people, featuring poignant stories from its employees.A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEARCreated and launched by Philly born-and-bred entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, the mission of Down North Pizza is to reduce recidivism rates in North Philly and ...

New American Poetry from Christopher Michael Carter, focusing on love, loss, and American life.2.0Give away all your possessionsCleanse yourselfAnd order moreCut yourself off from friendsAnd familyAnd search for replacements onlineToss out your beliefsAnd share someone else'sDon't speak to othersBut like their postsChange your nameCome up with something eye-catchingAnd controversialSto...

In this compact yet immensely powerful book, the author reveals the secrets of the Universal Laws, understanding and application of which will easily lead the readers to living a life of their dreams.

Can wisdom exist without love? The answer to that question is no.The journey before us is as long as forever, and there is much I long to share with you. All you need to do is ask.How could a thing be what it seems to be? A thing can only be what it is.Why does someone not see things as they are? The illusion is the result of a lack of wisdom. Without wisdom, there is only illusion.Join Kitten Kaboodal on his journey to search for wisdom, making many new fri...

What can we know? This is the problem of epistemology in theological paradigms.We are not required to have all of the answers (1 Corinthians 12:12), but we are required to be able to give reasons for the Hope that we have (1 Peter 3:15).Concepts of God can be expressed in terms of existence (theism) or nonexistence (atheism).The emergence of the Newtonian worldview led to further depersonalization of the divine as theologians began to stress God's role as Creator an...

Discover the real truth about the world we live in!"Sun and Moon bow down before Him; dwellers all in time and space.""I see the stars and hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displays!"WHAT IS A SOUL?"Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls"(1 Peter 1:9, KJV)."As the outcome of your faith you obtain the salvation of your souls"(1 Peter 1:9, RSV)."Ob...

The lives of the Royal Family of Bellagem are taken on a journey through a magical realm created by the least likely of things to bring it about. Something small and seemingly insignificant causes an enormous change within this little kingdom. A place where no one would expect such a thing to happen becomes the very place in which it does. Enter into a world of fantasy carried on the wings of a mysterious and intriguing bird, bringing to life a fascinating story that will provide a memorab...

In a world over-populated with pick-up techniques, canned lines, and a never-ending stream of books that focus simply on teaching men how to "game" women into bed; Ethan Michael Carter instead offers a fresh and genuine approach to the world of attraction. An approach that condenses over 20 years worth of relationship experience, into one clear and concise book of easy-to-follow (yet life changing) methods. Methods that teach men how to not only act attractive, but also how to build and li...