Not What You Think blows the dust off dated misperceptions of the Bible and engages the problems of this book head-on--the parts that make modern readers squeamish, skeptical, and uncertain.If you're skeptical about the Bible, you're not alone. The Bible is seen by many contemporary readers as intolerant, outdated, out of step with societal norms at best, and a tool of oppression at worst.In this earnest and illuminating read, mill...

Read by the authors.Realizing how little control we have over our lives can make us fearful and anxious--or it can lead to greater intimacy with God, a richer prayer life, and a joyful eternal perspective.Seasons of grief, pain, and loss of control are inevitable. Despite our best efforts and steadfast faith, reality rarely matches our expectations. In an unpredictable and broken world, how do we cling to a foundation that provides purpose ...

In a Boston much like (but not quite) our own, Frederick Farnsworth the Fifth, of the Framingham Farnsworths (and heir to the Farnsworth family fortune), hopes to marry his true love, Penelope Petersen, of the Peabody Petersens.However, things keep getting in the way . . .Will Fred and Penelope ever get married?Will they survive the many perils that keep them apart?Will you survive the comedy and thrills of their adventures?You’ll never know until yo...

Informed by "recognized Civil War . . . experts", this pictorial is "a detailed look at the soldiers who served with the Union and Confederate Armies." (Jennifer Locke Jones, Chair and Curator, Division of Armed Forces History, Smithsonian National Museum of American History)In the world of historical painting, Don Troiani stands alone, universally acclaimed for the accuracy, drama, and sensitivity of his depictions of America's past. His images, both stirring and ...

A history of the United States Army during the time it served as the vanguard of western expansion and a description of its uniforms and equipment in the late nineteenth century. Each volume in this ongoing series combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms.