"God's Delight in the Progress of the Upright" is a powerful and thought-provoking book that explores the relationship between the divine and humanity. It delves into the concept of personal progress and how it aligns with the divine plan for our lives. The book argues that God takes delight in the progress of those who are righteous and strive towards becoming the best version of themselves.Through vivid and inspiring examples, the book illustrates the journey of the upright and h...

"Christian Hope" is a thought-provoking journey into the depths of faith, offering a beacon of light in the midst of life's uncertainties. This book is an invitation to explore the power of hope, as understood through the eyes of Christianity. Delving into biblical teachings and the experiences of believers, readers will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to have hope and how it can transform their lives. Through its engaging narrative and insightful reflections, "Christian Hope"...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Separation from the world is not only a biblical concept, but also a vital issue for today. As in Ryle’s day, “There is a widely-spread desire to make things pleasant in religion—to saw off the corners and edges of the cross, and to avoid, as far as possible, self-denial.” Ryle reminds us of the danger of friendship with the world. He shows what true separation is not, and then what it does consist of. Finally, we learn that the secret of real victory over the world is the Christian’s hear...

This Festschrift has a dual purpose: (a) highlight how student affairs has grown as a field of practice in response to the growth of student diversity on college campuses, and (b) honor the remarkable career of Melvin C. Terrell. As one of the unique contributions to higher education attributed to the United States, the practice of student affairs has played a significant role in supporting students as access to college has broadened. In turn, key principles of practice had to evolve to ap...

This book serves as a sourcebook to enhance and evaluate safety programs, generate new solutions and interventions, comply with new legislation, and present practical steps and guidelines to establish best practices. It pays particular attention to the factors that may give rise to crime, considering high-risk drinking and examining the intersection between hate crimes and violence. Devoting chapters to discrimination in all its forms, whether against international students, students of co...