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Gordon S. Jackson

Christians of all theological and political backgrounds ought to be ardent advocates of advancing, not curbing, freedom of speech within their own ranks and in the increasingly secular societies in which they live. Christians, Free Expression, and the Common Good presents the concept of free expression, and its opposite of censorship, as a tool for the Western church (and the U.S. church in particular) to respond more wisely and effectively to controversy. In their most severe form, these ...

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Edward Boyd

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Teddy Johnson, Moultrie R Kelsall, Gordon Jackson, Roddy McMillan, David Ashton, Ray Brooks, Garard Green, Alexandra Mathie, Edward Judd, Tony Robinson, Full Cast

A collection of suspenseful standalone radio thrillers by Edward BoydScottish writer Edward Boyd was well known for his TV and radio plays, including The Corridor People and The View from Daniel Pike, and he also penned several episodes of Z-Cars. He specialised in the thriller genre, and this collection showcases six of his best radio crime dramas.The Wolf Far Hence – Steve Gardiner heads to the Highland...

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Gordon Jackson

The author, Dr. Jackson, invites you to join him on a trip back through time, experience different cultures, and visit different places and countries. This journey may cause laughter, or may trigger an unanticipated emotion. It is the author's belief that the twenty-one four-page stories will be an easy read. In addition, he hopes that the book will enrich your life and provide some practical insights and understanding that will help you survive and rise above the stresses of ever...

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Edward Boyd

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Bill Henderson, Full Cast, Gordon Jackson, Lennox Milne, Mary Riggans, Roddy McMillan

Gordon Jackson stars in this classic noir thriller, with the music of Miles DavisA man named Johnny Maxen reluctantly walks through the Gare du Nord on his way back to a life he thought he'd left behind. Summoned by a letter from his sometime mother-in-law, Helen Duncan, he returns to Glasgow and the news that his estranged wife has been missing for three months.As far as Johnny's concerned, his dealings with Julia ended five years ago. He's paid his dues a...

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Gordon S. Jackson

Saving St. Savior's is a satirical novel about an ultra-liberal pastor serving an aging church. His enthusiasm and ambitious ideas for the church include relocating its ministry to a nearby conference center, located in a beautiful setting by a river. Not everyone supports his plans or vague theology, however, and tensions arise over the move to the conference center, whether or not to save the church organ, and an unwarranted accusation of sexual harassment.The pastor's s...

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Gordon S. Jackson

Whether we know it or not, we humans are always getting ready, trying to prepare for whatever may be coming next. We're getting ready for school, for work, for the Thanksgiving trip to Grandma's house. We prepare for all the tasks and responsibilities of being a grown-up, whether the weekly routine of taking out the trash or the seasonal tasks like installing your car's snow tires. Then there's that moment that in one form another comes to all of us, preparing for our end, when a doctor ma...

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Gordon S. Jackson

Sit, Stand, Walk, Run—A Vocabulary for the Christian's Journey is a compilation of 46 reflections on the different stages characterizing the believer's faith journey. These stages, or postures taken along our Christian journey, range from "Walking," which is the normal, most common quality marking our faith journeys, to "Leaping,"moments when like King David we experience great joy in our faith. Other reflections include "Baby Steps," as we begin our faith journey, to being "Rudde...

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Gordon S. Jackson

Explore God’s World of Light and SightGod clearly takes the concepts of light and sight seriously, and the Bible sparkles with references to these two phenomena. Be Thou My Vision explores 32 aspects of light and sight, each of which will deepen your understanding of Scripture.Topics include Blindness, Borrowed Light, Darkness, Jesus as the Light of the Word, Learning to See, Sight Deceived, Sight Restored, and That Which Should Not Be Seen.Be Thou My V...

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Gordon S. Jackson

Your Photo on God's Fridge Door is a compilation of 101 original and thought-provoking analogies and parables that serve as devotionals or illustrations for the more mature Christian. Each entry's originality provides the reader with fresh insights into his or her faith.The entries, drawn from topics like sports, politics, science and nature, provide the same kind of applicability to daily life that characterized Jesus' parables. It was part of the genius of Jesus' teaching that he...

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Gordon S. Jackson

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the economic difficulties facing journalism, including the impact of television's increasing share of the advertising market. It focuses on the alternative press, which arose in the mid-1980s at the height of the government's crackdown on dissent.

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Gordon S. Jackson

The God Who Blesses: 50 Reflections on Blessing and Blessedness is a fresh, imaginative look at a concept that is paradoxically familiar yet also little understood by Christians. Written for the thoughtful lay person, The God Who Blesses explores the who, what, where, when, why and how of blessings, emphasizing their rootedness in God's grace. Included are various case studies of blessing in Scripture. The book also addresses how we trivialize the concept of blessing, whe...

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Gordon S. Jackson

I'll Be Your Server: The Heart of Christian Discipleship is a compilation of 36 Bible studies on servanthood and the role of servants in the Bible. The book is written in an informal style, with an easy-to-read blend of theological depth and easy accessibility. The material will appeal to the thoughtful Christian who seeks to learn more about what it means to be Jesus' servant.The book begins by examining the nature of servanthood, both in general and what makes servanthood distinc...