The sacrament of Matrimony is under diabolical attack. While it is easy to blame the outside world for the demise of marriage, we must look at what has been happening inside the Church. The number of marriages have dwindled over the past five decades and annulments have skyrocketed. Many in Church leadership have been indifferent to these alarming trends and to marriage itself. Matrimony is rarely referenced during homilies, pre-Cana programs are often disastrous, and seminaries spend litt...

Do you dream about becoming a master of mind control? Do you want to protect yourself from brainwashing by becoming aware of the most effective techniques? Then you need to keep reading...Whether we realize it or not, the human mind is highly malleable and can be programmed to do nearly anything. In the Milgram experiment of 1961, psychologist Stanley Milgram found astounding evidence for the moldable nature of the human mind. When influenced by a skilled authority...

"Gleanings by the Way" by John A. Clark is a reflective collection that captures the essence of everyday experiences and observations. Through a series of essays, Clark shares his insights on life, nature, and the human condition, inviting readers to pause and consider the beauty in the mundane. His writing is characterized by a lyrical quality, blending personal anecdotes with philosophical musings, making it accessible yet profound. Each piece serves as a reminder of the lessons learned ...

THE THREE GLEANERS. Nature has a voice to instruct, as well as charms to please. No one can walk over the surface of this earth, and gaze upon the objects and scenes that every where cluster around him, and not hear her instructive voice echoed upon his ear from ten thousand points, unless stupidity, or sin have sealed up his senses, and made him deaf as "the adder that stoppeth her ear, and will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely." Providence, too, has a voice,...

Get Over Your Fears And Doubts Of Living TinyWant quick information on how to get over your fears and doubts of living tiny? You are at the right place!You're about to discover how to quickly take your fears and doubts you may have of living in a tiny home. You'll see that living tiny has more advantages than disadvantages, after all (in most cases) people are happier if they change their lifestyle and live in a tiny house. This is a short book and it'll be able to give you...

How did an institution that began in a tin shed at the University of NSW become, within forty years, one of the most influential theatre training schools in the world?By any measure NIDA is a force in the entertainment industry. It has identified and trained many of the world's most influential performers, directors, designers, producers and others, from Mel Gibson and Judy Davis to Baz Luhrmann, Cate Blanchett and Justin Kurzel, to name a fraction.An Eye For Talent

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2021 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Applied Theology/Ethics)This book shows that theology is both integrally related to formation in Jesus Christ and shapes our understanding of the world. Christian formation is incomplete and impossible without theological formation, because Christ transforms our hearts and minds, attuning them to the reality of God. As the authors explore the deep connections between theo...

How did Donald Trump secure the Republican nomination when nearly all the available research suggested it should have been impossible? What can we learn about the factors that drove turnout among key voting blocs? And what issues did voters find important in 2016?Get a big picture understanding of what happened in the 2016 elections and why. Designed to be used as a supplement to American politics texts, this brief overview from Brian Schaffner and John Clark provides a co...

An artificial language may be more regular, more perfect, and easier to learn than a natural one.—Max Müller. The world is spinning fast down the grooves of change. The old disorder changeth. Haply it is yielding place to new. The tongue is a little member. It should no longer be allowed to divide the nations. Two things stand out in the swift change. Science with all its works is spreading to all lands. The East, led by Japan, is coming into line with the West. Standardization of life may...

In "Gleanings by the Way," John A. Clark presents a rich tapestry of reflections that meld personal narrative with profound philosophical inquiry. This collection of essays explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition, all rendered in a lyrical yet accessible prose style. Drawing from Clark's keen observations and reflective experiences, the book serves as a poignant commentary on the interplay between the mundane and the transcendent, inviting readers to pause and glea...

If you're a professional poker player, throw this book in the trash. But if you're the rest of us — playing for fun at your local casino or Friday night home game, tired of losing money on hands that never had a chance — read on. This book was written for you. Omaha Hi-Lo is the most exciting, action-packed game in poker. Four hole cards. Two ways to win. And approximately 270,725 possible starting hand combinations — compared to just 1,326 in Texas Hold'em. No wonder mos...

While we keep struggling to create human organizational structures, God quietly waits to be in charge of His church. Instead of questioning, "Who's in charge?" we should actually be asking Who SHOULD be in charge and what kind of structure allows Him to manage the people of His church for the good of the people and the growth of the Kingdom? Through years of serving businesses and churches in both successes and failures, John has developed a clear model for managing church members, leaders...