From the legendary Lincoln scholar Wayne C. Temple comes the long-awaited full-length biography of Noah Brooks, the influential Illinois journalist who championed Abraham Lincoln in Illinois state politics and became his almost daily companion at the White House.Best remembered as one of the president's few true intimates, Brooks was also a nationally recognized man of letters, who mingled with the likes of Mark Twain and Bret Harte. Temple draws on archives and papers long thought...

Often unnoticed, the gatekeepers of the temple guarded the entrance of the temple from defilements and impurities, faithfully administered the financial matters and maintained the temple property. They were the backbone of temple worship, assuring that the Lord their God was honoured and respected in the place set aside for His name.These men of faith teach us much about God and what He requires. In an age where the influences of the world are becoming more and more accepted in the...

This book was written to share with others the author's experiences and thoughts as they relate to several acquaintances society and our environment and nature. My hope is that the poems and stories though sometimes personal will inspire those who read them to search for and remember their stories. My wish is for this little book to bring a smile to someone's face and for a moment make them happy. My inspiration to write was fueled by my desire to recall memorable times and situations and ...

Walinzi Wa Lango La HekaluTathimini Ya Mchango Wa Mlinda Lango Katika Hekalula Agano La Kale Na Mafundisho Yake Kwenye Maisha Ya Ukristo LeoMara nyingi bila kutambuliwa, walinzi wa Agano la Kale walilinda hekalu kutokana na kitu chochote kichafu, wakisimamia mambo ya kifedha kwa uaminifu na kudumisha mali ya hekalu. Walikuwa sehemu muhimu ya ibada ya Agano la Kale, wakihakikisha kwamba Bwana Mungu wao aliheshimiwa na kuheshimiwa katika mahali palip...

All my books can be read online free at wayneodonnell.com. "Freely you have received, freely give" (Mt. 10:8).The salvation God provided to us in Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew, which means 'salvation'), is comprised of both spiritual and physical parts. Justification and sanctification are spiritual; but glorification, like also resurrection, is physical. God's workings with Israel are also in the physical realm, the realm where genealogies matter. "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Mes...

Developing good health habits, selecting the right foods, getting enough exercise, and managing stress are important. But did you know that a Christian mans wise health choices hold benefits beyond the physical? They can lead to a lifestyle that supports spiritual values and lends strength for the faith journey. Mark 12:30 teaches, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all of your mind and with all of your strength. In The Strong Temple: A Mans Guide to...

Welcome to The Strong Temple: A Woman’s Guide to Developing Physical and Spiritual Health! In a busy world of fast food, heavy traffic, and sedentary jobs, today’s Christian woman can easily allow poor habits to lower her personal wellness and rob her of the physical energy needed to meet life’s challenges and fulfill her role in carrying out Christ’s Great Commission. Author Kathryn Baker calls readers to incorporate exercise and healthful eating into daily routines, and she shows them ho...

When an emotional Abraham Lincoln took leave of his Springfield neighbors, never to return, his moving tribute to the town and its people reflected their profound influence on the newly elected president. His old neighborhood still stands today as a National Historic Site. The story of the life Lincoln and his family built there returns to us through the careful work of authors Bonnie E. Paull and Richard E. Hart. Journey back in time and meet this diverse but harmonious community as it pa...

All my books can be read online free at wayneodonnell.com. "Freely you have received, freely give" (Mt. 10:8). This booklet is one section out of my book "Physical and Spiritual Salvation: Justification, Sanctification, Glorification, the Messianic Kingdom, & Ezekiel's Temple in Ezekiel 40-48, Matthew, Romans, & 1 John."Matthew Henry says, "Here is a vision beginning at chapter 40 which is justly looked upon to be one of the most difficult portions in all the book of God." Yes, the...