This is a paraphrase, designed for easy reading, not for serious study. Paraphrases are commentaries in disguise – people put their own ideas into the text. This is unavoidable – even a translation must make choices about the meaning of words. But in a paraphrase, we must often ask, What does this mean? We want to say the same thing, in the way that we might explain it to a child who lives in a city, not the agricultural world of first-century Judea. In this paraphrase, we explain theologi...

Black CopBy: Michael T. MorrisonBlack Cop is author Michael T. Morrison’s story as a young black cop navigating experiences in predominately white police departments. As the general population is unaware of the racism experienced by black officers, Morrison’s story shares an insightful and interesting read into a world many do not know. The current racial climate in the United States makes his story relevant and educational, from his early days in poverty to his time in the...

A Guide to Re-thinking the Rhythm of Our Days"Most of us don't take the time to contemplate how meaningful our lives are. We're too busy. Everydayness inspires a blueprint for moment-by-moment gratitude, for conscious quality of every waking hour. If we all agree that life is terribly short, this book gives some relief to that pressure. It offers a path to conscious meaning and joy on a daily basis. If you're seeking to define and connect with the values you ch...

How does the Bible describe the birth of Jesus, and what lessons can we learn from the way that our Savior was born?This is a collection of articles from Grace Communion International. Articles about the Incarnation are in a separate e-book.

A simple paraphrase of the Gospel of Matthew, at a grade 6 reading level. This is a paraphrase, designed for easy reading, not for serious study. Paraphrases are commentaries in disguise – people put their own ideas into the text. This is unavoidable – even a translation must make choices about the meaning of words – but I have tried to keep my own commentary to a minimum. I just want to say the same thing, in the way that I might explain it to one of my grandchildren. I explain theologica...

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, where secrets whisper through the wind, a captivating tale unfolds. "Say and Seal, Volume 1" introduces us to the enigmatic Say and Seal family, whose lives are intertwined with a web of love, betrayal, and hidden truths. As the pages turn, we delve into the heart-wrenching journey of two sisters, Ruth and Helen, whose destinies collide in a whirlwind of passion, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With each twist and turn, the secrets that h...

Word is a powerful program, with lots of options. But you have to know how to use them. The default settings in Word are not well designed for academic papers. This tutorial will show you how to get Word to do what you want it to. Although this tutorial is focused on academic papers, it will help anyone who would like to use Word more effectively. There are almost 100 pictures to show the steps. Although this book is based on the 2007 edition of Word, most of the instructions apply to late...

This is a paraphrase, designed for easy reading, not for serious study. Paraphrases are commentaries in disguise – people put their own ideas into the text. This is unavoidable – even a translation must make choices about the meaning of words. But in a paraphrase, we must often ask, What does this mean? We want to say the same thing, in the way that we might explain it to a child who lives in a city, not the agricultural world of first-century Judea. In this paraphrase, we explain theologi...

In this collection of articles, we present 10 basic doctrines of Christianity, with an explanation of the basic features of each biblical teaching. We follow each doctrinal article with two articles explaining how the doctrine makes a difference in our lives - how it encourages us to respond in a certain way. This series has been designed as a discipleship manual for new Christians, and was previously published with the title Discipleship 101. By Michael D. Morrison, PhD, and Joseph Tkach,...

In this lay-level commentary, we look at an overview of the book of Matthew, take a closer look at the Sermon on the Mount, parables about the kingdom of God, and several other notable parts of Matthew. Some chapters are by Tim Finlay and Jim Herst, Paul Kroll, and Joseph Tkach.

A systematic examination of each scripture about the Sabbath, with careful attention to what it says and what it does not say. Special attention is given to Genesis 1, the teachings of Jesus, and the practice of Paul. The book concludes with a summary chapter addressing the most common arguments. Conclusion: Christians are not required to observe the seventh-day Sabbath.

This book sets out a critical sociological approach to ‘personalised medicine’ (PM), not only highlighting its limitations and flaws but also emphasising its hopeful potentialities for a better medicine in the future.Bringing together perspectives from science and technology studies, medical sociology, law, and bioethics, this book traces PM from its historical roots in disease classification and predictive genetics to its data-driven present of digital infrastructures, algorithmic...