The apostle Paul charged the Church to never be lacking in zeal, which compels believers to a life of radical service. Zeal is one of the greatest virtues that we could possibly pass on to the next generation—a zeal for the lost, a zeal for God’s glory, a zeal for His presence, a zeal for godly marriages and families, and a zeal for revival and reformation. Godly zeal will sustain moves of God more than human passion ever could and will energize believers until they have completed their Go...

When I find Rowan Taylor's infant daughter abandoned outside the hospital I work at, both of our lives are instantly flipped upside down. I'm only in Aston until my travel nurse assignment is up in a few weeks, but when I realize the star goalie needs my help, I can't seem to walk away from him.Even though his daughter was abandoned, he finds himself having to prove to the courts that he can provide a stable life for her . . . and to help his case, he convinces me to pretend to be ...

During the first quarter of the twenty-first century, more than one hundred institutions of higher education in the United States launched projects to study and share their histories concerning slavery, segregation, and racial injustice. Slavery, Segregation, and the Second Founding of Rice University joins these wider efforts. Authored by award-winning historians Alexander X. Byrd and W. Caleb McDaniel, the book engages questions specific to Rice’s history as the last major priva...

I was never meant to stay in Rose Ridge.My father was the president of a notorious motorcycle club, so if something rattled him enough to request that I go, I should have listened.In my defense, at the time, it seemed more terrifying to give up the only dream I ever had than to leave like everyone else.I should have known that chasing that dream would lead back to the club, because everything in this town eventually did.I wasn’t expecting to...

We want the thousands of hours we will work over our lifetime to matter. But how do we know they're really significant? How do we go from being defined by what we do to having our work become an expression of who we are?There is not a quick fix but a progressive solution: it begins with surrendering our whole lives and then every moment of our lives to God. In The Spiritual Art of Business, "corporate mystic" Barry Rowan invites us to be transformed by God...

In "Birds of the Indian Hills," Douglas Dewar presents a meticulous account of the avifauna inhabiting the mountainous regions of India, enriching the reader's understanding of both the ecological diversity and the intricate relationships within these ecosystems. Crafted with a scholarly tone yet imbued with accessible narration, Dewar's work blends ornithological observation with cultural insights, making it a unique artifact of natural history literature from the early 20th century. The ...

In "Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers," John Burroughs showcases his profound reverence for nature and its intricate details. Through a series of essays, Burroughs eloquently intertwines observations of wildlife with reflections on the human experience, employing a lyrical and accessible prose style that invites readers into the delicate world of flora and fauna. Written during the late 19th century, the book is an essential contribution to the transcendentalist literary context...

In "Birds of Guernsey," published in 1879, Cecil Smith offers a meticulously detailed exploration of the avifauna of Guernsey, skillfully blending scientific observation with the lyrical prose of natural history. His work is marked by an early dedication to ornithology, providing readers with both taxonomic descriptions and rich narratives that evoke the island'Äôs unique ecosystem. Smith's writing is informed by the Victorian naturalist tradition, and he utilizes a careful blend of empiri...

In "Birds of Prey," M. E. Braddon weaves a gripping tale that intricately combines elements of mystery and psychological drama, reflecting the themes prevalent in Victorian literature. The novel explores the deceitful nature of human relationships, as it follows the intertwined lives of its characters, marked by ambition, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. Braddon's prose is both evocative and richly detailed, creating a vivid atmosphere that transports readers into the complex motivations of ...

The Theology of the Cross is one of the core elements of Martin Luther's theology.The development of this doctrine through the Heidelberg Disputation has been considered an essential element of Luther's breakthrough on justification, and crucial to his theological reforms and future split with the Roman Catholic Church.These statements by Luther, originally penned to be defended in debate, are counter-intuitive, contrary, offensive, and thrilling par...