The modern world portrays Jesus in many ways for many reasons. Some are well-intentioned but misguided, others are aberrations, still others have some but not all the essential keys. In order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we have to see him in his first-century context—and work out from there.Here is a portrait of Jesus that in some ways will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him...and, in ot...

This book is not endorsed, sponsored, or affiliated with CBS Studios Inc., Paramount Pictures, or the “Star Trek” franchise. Star Trek FAQ tells the complete story of Star Trek, from the before the beginning (the books, films, and TV shows that inspired producer Gene Roddenberry to create Star Trek) until after the end (when the show emerged as a cultural phenomenon in syndication), and including dramatic behind-the-scenes stories (e.g., Leonard Nimoy's struggle ...

The Problem of God explores answers to the most difficult questions raised against Christianity.A skeptic who became a Christian and then a pastor, author Mark Clark grew up in an atheistic home. After his father's death, he began a skeptical search for truth through the fields of science, philosophy, and history, eventually finding answers in the last place he expected: Christianity.In a winsome, persuasive, and humble voice, ...

The modern world portrays Jesus in many ways for many reasons. Some are well-intentioned but misguided, others are aberrations, still others have some but not all the essential keys. In order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we have to see him in his first-century context—and work out from there.Here is a portrait of Jesus that in some ways will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him...and, in ot...

The Problem of God is written by a skeptic who became a Christian and then a pastor, all while exploring answers to the most difficult questions raised against Christianity. Mark grew up in an atheistic home, and after his father's death, began a skeptical search for truth through exploring science, philosophy, and history, asking the big questions of life, and eventually finding answers in Christianity. In a disarming, winsome, and persuasive way, The Problem of God responds to the top te...

2415 – In a city in the vice-like grip of its dictator, social division based on I.Q. is marked by coloured overalls. A new Great Wall is under construction to keep lower I.Qs isolated from the world. But a major problem arises for the tyrant who must seek an answer in London. Treachery abounds and plans for world domination are afoot and a nasty surprise is in store for delegates of world cities invited to a meeting.This final story in the two trilogies tells of a battle for contr...

It is 2415 and Corporate City is in the vice-like grip of its dictator. Social division based on I.Q. is marked by coloured overalls. A new Great Wall is under construction to keep lower I.Qs isolated from the world. But a major problem arises for the tyrant who must seek an answer in London. Treachery abounds and plans for world domination are afoot and a nasty surprise is in store for delegates of world cities invited to a meeting in the Great Southern Land.This final story tells...

When an alien ship falls from the sky, three five-year-old siblings—Aria, Bran, and Lio—survive the impossible… and are found alone on a quiet Florida back road. Taken in by Daniel and Marlene Whitaker, the children learn language, family, and belonging—while carefully hiding gifts no human child should have.But beneath a nearby lake, their damaged ship is repairing itself… and their parents are still alive, waiting in stasis. As the pull of the water grows stronger and the children...

The I.Q. TrilogyBook 1 – Beyond the Great Wall2290In Corporate City people can buy and sell intelligence. Citizens are each allocated 100 1.Q. points at birth. A 1000 I.Q. tyrant controls the city.Book 2 - A Vile World2410With a vicious sidekick beside him, the megalomaniac tightens his grip upon Corporate city and eliminates all opposition. Only a small group of scientists oppose him.

Look beyond the superficial understandings of Jesus to reexamine his powerful claims, teachings, and the events surrounding his life.The modern world portrays Jesus in many ways for many reasons. But in order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we have to take a closer look and be willing to accept him on his own controversial and challenging terms.In this nine-session study (DVD/streaming video sold separately)...

2171 - One hundred years after the events of R.E.M. and a new society has emerged. The major cities of the world are still locked in isolation. In the bowels of a great library there resides a lost book, which contains a great secret. A love triangle is exploited by an unscrupulous man, who steals the secret for himself.A beautiful and ruthless young woman, an evil recluse, and a powerful new mind weapon will change the world.The buzz reverberates beyond the 22nd Century in...

The I.Q. TrilogyBook Four – Beyond the Great Wall (The Rich Get Richer)2290- In a future world where people can buy and sell intelligence, citizens are each allocated 100 1.Q. points at birth. When they turn sixteen they can make a choice either to remain as 100s and be cared for by the state, or they can gamble with their intelligence. Those who succeed become high I.Q.s and enjoy all of the benefits this brings; those who fail lead squali...