Why does God lift Jacob into preeminence after he wrestles God to retain his ill-gotten blessing—and wins? Peter experiences similar preeminence in the New Covenant. Only these two in Scripture receive complete name changes (Abraham/Sarah, partial). Jacob doesn’t become someone who “is chosen or loved by God,” but “wrestles with God.” And why the common theme of “rocks”? All coincidence? Absolutely not—this is a game-changer.As Gorsuch explores the deeper mysteries of faith and

‘A chilling, unnerving, and timely debut’ Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of The Thousandth FloorIn a world where every word is copyrighted, one girl would rather remain silent than pay to speakSpeth has been raised to know the consequences of falling into debt, and can't begin to imagine the pain of having her eyes shocked for speaking words that she's unable to afford.But when Speth's friend Beecher commits sui...

Self-care is a powerful, evidence-based medicine for the mind.Mental health is the driving force behind every decision we make—how we live, work, and love. Many of us suffer from depression and anxiety, which impede our choices and quality of life, and despite the proliferation of prescription drugs, the numbers are growing across the globe. But there is another, proven way to achieve mental wellness, beyond antidepressants and talk therapy. Practicing psychiatrist...

In retrospect, Karl Barth conceded that "everything which needs to be said, considered, and believed about God the Father and God the Son . . . might be shown and illuminated in its foundation through God the Holy Spirit." Nevertheless, he refrained from doing so because it was "still too difficult to distinguish between God's Spirit and man's spirit," and so it was--then. However, the late twentieth-century explosion in various disciplines of thought now provides greater discernment betwe...

The legend of “Onionhead” appears in many sources around the world. This legend has an international reach, and not just as a tale about a man, but about a community overcome by superstition and blind fear. Consistently, articles in other countries specify Slidell as the source of this legend. There are minor variances in articles from country to country. Yet, almost all agree that these events occurred in Slidell, Louisiana, USA.This book is based on that legend.

About the BookRico, Rocky, and Rocco are three little raccoon brothers who love to go on adventures. From their cozy tree house, their Mama always keeps a close eye on them, but sometimes these little brothers get into mischief. Down by the creek, Rico, Rocky, and Rocco spy a sleeping fisherman and next to him…a basket full of fish! Sneaky Rico decides they should take the fish for themselves, but when Mama sees what her sons have done, she is certainly not happy!About the A...

This special book was written in the trenches of divorce. It was derived from hard learned personal lessons and a maddening search for answers. It was written out of a deep hope that love can conquer all and a belief that there is more to marriage than money, careers, power struggles etc. This book focuses on the damaging forces working behind the scenes during your critical window of opportunity.

The integration of AI into education is reshaping how students learn, and educators teach, offering unprecedented opportunities for personalization and engagement. As AI tools become more advanced and widespread, addressing their ethical, societal, and pedagogical implications is essential to ensure equitable and responsible use. Establishing clear frameworks and models helps mitigate risks, fostering environments where AI enhances learning rather than creating disparities. By critically e...

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Achieve Anything is a life-changing book that helps you see how you can master your mindset, take action now and develop the critical habits that will help you deliver mind blowing results with anything you dare to achieve. This essential how-to guide is for all of you ready-to-roll'ers and tired-triers of the world who would love a fast and simple solution to start achieving more, from your regular day-to-day to-do's to your wildest dreams!

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Wire installers job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much str...

Economic development and forest use, with special emphasis on understanding the components of forest degradation and exploitation in developing countries, are the focus of this book. Contributors, mostly from South or Southeast Asia, examine deforestation and tenurial rights, linkages between migration, poverty, and resource exploitation, technology diffusion among poor-subsistence households, fuelwood and energy collection pressures on open-access resources, government and public investme...