The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus once reassured himself: "Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do?" Much more recently, a fictional San Francisco policeman inquired of a cornered bank robber: "You have to ask yourself: 'Do I feel lucky?'" At the start of 2017, neither of these philosophical musings were on John Perry's mind while he commuted by bicycle across the Golden Gate Bridge. John was a fit and ...

For fifty years " Detroit" has been shorthand for all that' s wrong with urban America: crime, corruption, decay, racial tension, struggling businesses, failing schools, a declining tax base, and more. Between 2000 and 2017, its population fell 28 percent, a steeper drop than any other major American city. A third of its land now lies vacant or dotted with empty, derelict houses. The good news is there are unmistakable signs of renewal in Detroit. Given a fresh start, Detroit has slowed it...

A war hero's journey of faith, courage, and legacy. Sgt. York: His Life, Legend, and Legacy unveils the remarkable story of Alvin York, a Medal of Honor recipient and World War I icon. Explore the depths of his military service, his unwavering Christian faith, and the challenges he faced amidst shifting moral landscapes. Discover the man behind the legend, a patriot tested by war and transformed by conviction. This biography, enriched with eyewitness accounts and ...

RECEIVING ANSWERS FROM HEAVEN TO OUR QUESTIONS. Prayer, pondering and reading can be a powerful force in our lives. In this enlightening and inspiring book that John E Perry penned in just fourteen hours are precious jewels if learned and applied will jettison one to a new perspective on life.The author studied, read and pondered the scriptures and ...

A biography of the often misunderstood, yet heroic, Confederate general who sacrificed everything for his native state of Virginia during the Civil War.Traitor. Divider. Defender of slavery. This damning portrayal of Robert E. Lee has persisted through 150 years of history books. And yet it has no basis in fact.In the spirit of bold restoration, Lee: A Life of Virtue reveals the true Lee—passionate patriot, caring son, devoted husband, doting father, don't-...

Charitable giving is on the rise in America. Despite the lingering effects of the economic downturn, Americans continue to give generously of their time, talent, and money – more than $335 billion in 2013, a 4.4% increase from 2011. What’s more, the bulk of that charitable giving – 72% – came not from large foundations or corporations, but from individuals making small gifts. For those with passion for a cause and a generous spirit, it’s vitally important that they leverage their gift in t...

Leadership is the driving force within any thriving church. The success or failure of a church is largely based on its leadership team's ability to encourage, equip and mobilize members to unity and to actively act to achieve its mission and vision.With this in mind, author John Davis Perry, II takes over 25 years of leadership experience and compiles it within this book to help develop a healthy and results driven perspective regarding leadership service.Understanding that...

Embark on a chilling journey inside one of the world’s darkest and most dangerous places: Evin, the notorious Tehran prison. Here, prisoners are routinely tortured, abused, and violated. Executions are frequent and sudden. But for two women imprisoned for their Christian faith—Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh—this hell on earth was a place of unlikely grace as they reflected God’s love and compassion to their fellow prisoners and guards. Against all odds, Evin would become the onl...

John Perry Barlow’s wild ride with the Grateful Dead was just part of a Zelig-like life that took him from a childhood as ranching royalty in Wyoming to membership in the Internet Hall of Fame as a digital free speech advocate.Mother American Night is the wild, funny, heartbreaking, and often unbelievable (yet completely true) story of an American icon. Born into a powerful Wyoming political family, John Perry Barlow wrote the lyrics for thirty Grateful De...

Think about your favourite sport. Now ask yourself how much of success in that sport is down to physical skills and how much is down to mental skills?We all know that physical skills are vital for performance and understand about training them. We know that psychology is important too, but what people actually do to understand and train in it is less well known. Sport Psychology: A complete introduction gives you the answers, explaining ev...

What separates good from great? Winners from quitters? Those who merely survive adversity from those who use it to become unstoppable?John Perry knows the answer: the choice to Never Stop Getting Better.With over 30 years of coaching experience and one state championship, Perry has learned that success isn't about talent, luck, or favorable circumstances-it's about daily discipline, mental toughness, and the relentless pursuit of 1% improvement. In Never Stop G...

When Charles Colson was released after seven months of prison time following the Watergate scandal, the last thing on earth he wanted to do was go back into those dark, frightening prisons, but God called him to do just that. Thus was born a life-long ministry, and here, for the first time, if the amazing success story of Prison Fellowship's thirty years of work in the darkest places on earth.