Throughout this book we will explore passages in the Bible, where the Bible is very factually and logically contradicting itself. The purpose of this passage-by-passage analysis is to see if the religious claims of the infallibility and inerrancy of scripture can hold of up logical scrutiny. Scholars are well aware that many of the Biblical texts come from different Israeli and Jewish communities from different historical periods. Could it be that patriarchal time periods held a different ...

When I was growing up, my first belief in the superiority of men came from Sunday school and what Christian preachers were saying. As I began to study the Bible for myself as an adult, I was amazed at the great extent to which the New Testament elevated the status of women, especially when compared to how women were regarded in Roman law and society. Both Jesus and Paul actually elevate the importance and the status of women to being EQUAL players in the Kingdom of God. This work explores ...

As a young lad I was taught to believe that the Bible is inerrant and infallible. As I grew older, I was surprised to learn that many Christians believe that the Bible is God's inspired word, and that sometimes God's word and purpose are revealed through fallible human traditions. This book will explore many scriptures that support that point of view.

This book explores all scriptural references to this peculiar afterlife belief that many hold. Throughout the ages not very many people have dared to question the existence of the place. We are taught by our religion that it exists, and our teachers have quoted numerous scriptures as evidence. In this book, we are going to take a second look at these very verses in the Bible. The average Christian Fundamentalist will walk away stunned after reading through the exegetical analysis of these ...

The world struggles with increasing threats to global sustainability, caused by population growth, overuse of fresh water resources, depletion of biodiversity, and reliance on non-renewable energy sources. There is an urgent need for an overall plan to address these challenges in a coordinated and effective manner. Whether in government, business, community or as an individual, we need to begin acting a lot smarter, faster and more collaboratively if we are going to avert the potential dev...

This award-winning and bestselling business handbook for digital transformation is now fully updated and expanded with the latest research and new case studies!“[The DevOps Handbook] remains a must-read for any organization seeking to scale up its IT capability and expand DevOps practices across multiple departments or lines of business.” —Mike Perrow, TechBeaconFor years, The DevOps Handbook has been the definitive guide for taking the successes laid out i...

The complete first series of Tweet of the Day, with introductions by Sir David Attenborough, Chris Packham, Kate Humble and many others.First heard every weekday morning at 5.58am on BBC Radio 4, Tweet of the Day captured the imagination of early risers and bird lovers, proving so popular that it was named Radio Programme of the Year 2014. Each episode begins with a bird call or song, followed by fascinating ornithological detail about its owner.This colle...

Fasting is a key to successful Christian living. It is found throughout the Bible, yet it has been largely set aside by the church. Discover how to release the power of prayer and fasting. This power is immeasurable when fasting is practiced with right motives and in accordance with the principles of Scripture.

The 2nd Edition of the widely successful Team Topologies, now updated with new case studies and a new foreword and afterword from the authorsEmpowered teams—augmented by technology—are essential for any organization to deliver value continuously and sustainably. But how do you build the best team organization for your specific goals, culture, and needs?Team Topologies offers a practical, adaptive approach for organizational design and team interact...

Stormie Omartian's bestselling The Power of a Praying® series (more than 28 million copies sold) is rereleased with fresh new covers and new material to reach a still-growing market of readers eager to discover the power of prayer for their lives.As you share your deepest desires and dreams with the Lord, discover in return His power and ability to care for you. Stormie shares with you her most-loved prayers for women in this collection ideally sized to keep in purse or pocket for ...

Stormie Omartian's The Prayer That Changes Everything (more than 320,000 copies sold) continues to touch hundreds of thousands of readers' lives. These little prayer reminders will encourage readers to turn to God for every need and provide an easy and convenient way to help them grow in worship and praise.

The desire, the longing, and the heart of God is to give you His very best. Derek Prince teaches you how to receive God’s many gifts, including how to…Enjoy the Holy Spirit’s friendshipHear God’s voiceSet priorities biblicallyObtain strong faithBe overtaken by blessingsBy incorporating these principles into your life, you can begin today to receive from God—the Giver of all good gifts.