MIDWC Book AwardAs our society becomes more socially fragmented, many Christians feel disconnected and struggle to grow spiritually. Common models of spiritual transformation are proving inadequate to address "the sanctification gap." In recent decades, however, a new paradigm of human and spiritual development has been emerging from multiple fields. It's supported by a critical mass of evidence, all pointing to what psychologists Todd W. Hall and ...

"Annihilation is upon you. The whirlwind you now find yourselves in is filled with agony and anguish. Look upon me and despair, for my design is vicious, my resolve is merciless, and your end will be horrendous!"Within the folklore of the low countries in Europe there is an ancient nocturnal creature of nightmares, a trickster, a shapeshifting demon, merciless and horrifying, that torments its victims before killing them. This creature is still among us today, feeding on the fear o...

Many of us know how it feels to shoulder the profound grief of a lost love. But we might not know that jubilation can be found again. In this story, the narrator describes his spiritual journey following the passing of his beloved, Sofia. He shows how connecting with Heaven through prayer in the heart beckons our spiritual family for support, and love amplifies an understanding through tunnels of light. His heart begins to mend as he explores the heavenly realm with his spiritual family an...

Make your lessons interesting, interactive, and engagingSuccessful lessons are explicit, yet also inspire active learning and opportunities to respond. As the one shaping lessons, can you do better? Probably, and you’re not alone. Research shows teachers consistently offer students far fewer than the recommended opportunities to respond, leaving all students—including those with special needs and behavior challenges—less than engaged and falling short of t...

When his three-year ban for protesting the draft came to an end, Muhammad Ali returned from exile determined to reclaim the heavyweight championship crown. But he was fighting for more than a title. He was shaping the next chapter of his public identity—one that would define him not only as the Greatest in the ring but as a global icon.In 1972, Ali built a training camp in the mountains of Pennsylvania, a rustic compound he named Fighter’s Heaven. There he prepared for some of the ...

When his three-year ban for protesting the draft came to an end, Muhammad Ali returned from exile determined to reclaim the heavyweight championship crown. But he was fighting for more than a title. He was shaping the next chapter of his public identity—one that would define him not only as the Greatest in the ring but as a global icon.In 1972, Ali built a training camp in the mountains of Pennsylvania, a rustic compound he named Fighter’s Heaven. There he prepared for some of the ...

Explore the remarkable history of one of the jewels of the US National Park systemCalifornia’s Northern Channel Islands, sometimes called the American Galápagos and one of the jewels of the US National Park system, are a located between 20 and 44 km off the southern California mainland coast. Celebrated as a trip back in time where tourists can capture glimpses of California prior to modern development, the islands are often portrayed as frozen moments in history w...

Now more than ever, truth seems relative. In effort to respect everyone's sense of truth, we've negated even the possibility of an ultimate truth. However, contrasting ideals and differing versions of reality cannot all hold equal merit. Truly, there is one reality, and one for all. Therefore, I submit to you, my readers, that there is an ultimate truth and, moreover, that this truth is a person-and not only a person, but God incarnate. Over two thousand years ago, Jesus of Nazareth posed ...

The Garden of Paradise is the place where Adam and Eve first lived. But after the fall of Adam and Eve, brought about by the serpent's pride, mankind descended from this paradise to the earth. In a conversation with God, transcribed by the author, God describes how to regain this paradise.God reveals that the Tree of Knowledge symbolizes our ancestry, and that the fruit borne possesses the heavenly spark found within all life. The love of God that sparks our life from within connec...

This Gripping Legal Thriller Is a Perfect Summer ReadWhen Jared Neaton grew tired of the shady ethics of his big law firm and left to go out on his own, he never expected the wheels to fly off so quickly. One big case collapsing on him has pushed him to the brink and it's all he can do to scrape by. He can't risk another bad loss.Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father's death, she found a slim piece of paper--a deposit slip--with an unbelievable am...

This story breaks down the complex architecture of the developing self and explores how the consciousness constructs a computational personality program within a virtual reality for each person. Here, you are guided through the three dimensions of thought. These dimensions, or axes, symbolize the x, y, and z axes of a cube, and they govern different aspects of our identity. Discover how our thoughts can be retrained and logical perspectives can be reframed through the cultivation of self-l...

In 2023, while discussing the geography of Jerusalem with biblical scholar Dr. James D. Tabor, Todd West realized Tabor may have discovered the historical Calvary at a hillock called Bible Hill in southwest Jerusalem. This insight was momentous because no one knows for certain where Jesus was crucified. Illustrating its prominence, Bible Hill makes two cameos in the book of Joshua, and everyone in the Bible who ever came to the Holy City gazed at its impressive summit overlooking Mount Zio...