The Reformers viewed the gospel as not merely one thing among many in the life of a church but rather the means by which the church exists. When the gospel is rightly declared and applied to God’s people, the church becomes “a creature of the Word.” She understands, embraces, and lives out the reality of Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection in more than her doctrinal statement. The gospel impacts all the church is and does.Creature of the Word lays out this concep...

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have focused new attention on a perennial problem: how to end wars well. What ethical considerations should guide war’s settlement and its aftermath? In cases of protracted conflicts, recurring war, failed or failing states, or genocide and war crimes, is there a framework for establishing an enduring peace that is pragmatic and moral?Ethics Beyond War’s End provides answers to these questions from the just war tradition. Just war thinking ...

On Brokeback Mountain: Meditations About Masculinity, Fear, and Love in the Story and the Film provides a close, detailed, comparative discussion of the short story and the film in relation to ways of understanding masculinity and love between men in American culture. It uses analytical ideas from gay and lesbian/queer studies, American studies, social history, film history, and literary history, but avoids specialized theoretical language in order to be accessible to the many peo...

This book analyzes the concept of likelihood of success in just war thinking and argues that if the concept should be retained, it must be reconsidered within the overall whole of the tradition of just war.The concept of likelihood of success has stood out as particularly troublesome to thinkers and practitioners in the just war tradition. The idea, while related to the other categories of just war, such as proportionality and military necessity, can at times be confused with being...

This brief introduction surveys Christian thinking on an array of topics related to security and peace from a just war perspective. Drawing primarily on Scripture and theology, Eric Patterson explores the moral dimensions of order, justice, and peace in light of key Christian doctrines such as love of neighbor, stewardship, vocation, and sphere sovereignty. He also examines the perennial questions of civil disobedience, terrorism, revolution, and holy war (including a discussion of Israel'...

Legends never die, dude. I'll tell your story...There are many sides to Danny McBride: he’s starred as the iconic character Jesse Gemstone in the cult classic TV series The Righteous Gemstones, a show he also wrote and created—just as he did with Vice Principals and Eastbound & Down before that*.* He’s produced horror films like Halloween and starred in comedy classics like Hot Rod and Pineapple Express as well as sci-f...

The purpose of this study is to focus on the intersection of religion and politics. Do different religions result in different politics? More specifically, are there significant contrasts between the political attitudes and behavior of Catholics and Protestants in Latin America?

This book examines the moral choices faced by U.S. political and military leaders in deciding when and how to employ force, from the American Revolution to the present day.Specifically, the book looks at discrete ethical dilemmas in various American conflicts from a just war perspective. For example, was the casus belli of the American Revolution just, and more specifically, was the Continental Congress a "legitimate" political authority? Was it just for Truman to drop the...

Transform nerve-wracking business negotiations into confident, win-win conversations that maximize your career growth. Whether you are prepping on your morning commute or bracing for a tense virtual meeting, this practical audio guide replaces anxiety with a simple, repeatable framework. Stop haggling over single numbers and start designing proposals that naturally align with your professional and financial goals.Mastering the art of deal-making does not require you to adopt a cutt...

Master day trading to build sustainable financial freedom without treating the volatile stock market like a casino. Whether you are juggling a demanding 9-to-5 job or managing a busy family life, this pragmatic guide offers a realistic path to generating independent side income. Tap into a focused, empowering mindset that replaces market anxiety with calm, rule-based execution.Step confidently into the live trading environment armed with a practical understanding of price action, r...

Conquer career anxiety and master your next job interview to confidently secure the offer you deserve. Whether you are listening during a nervous morning commute or deep into pre-interview prep, this actionable professional guide provides a calming, focused anchor. Stop dreading the hot seat and start viewing every hiring conversation as a powerful opportunity to showcase your value.Real success does not come from memorizing rigid scripts, but from building an authentic, compelling...

Escape crippling debt and build lasting wealth with this empowering personal finance guide to everyday money management. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck living paycheck to paycheck, or simply too busy to decode Wall Street jargon, this no-nonsense roadmap turns financial chaos into absolute confidence. Perfect for your daily commute, these actionable strategies help you drop the shame and finally take control of your economic future.Secure your family’s livelihood by establishing a ...