A well-crafted presentation of whole-book or whole-work selections from the major genres of classic literature (prose, poetry, and drama), each course has 34 chapters representing 34 weeks of study, with an overview of narrative background material on the writers, their historical settings, and worldview.

An easy-to-use teacher's guide outlines student objectives with each chapter, providing the answers to the assignments and weekly exercises. The final lesson of the week includes both the exam, covering insights on the week's chapter, as well as essays developed through the course of that week's study, chosen by the educator and student to personalize the coursework for the individual learner.

Someone has decided to become a Catholic and you have been invited to be the person's sponsor during the journey of conversion.

What does a sponsor do during the process of Christian initiation?

In When You Are an RCIA Sponsor Rita Burns Senseman reflects on the responsibility and significance of being chosen to share your faith and personal experience with someone less familiar with the path than you. She explains clearly and briefly the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Her explanation includes a description of the rituals involved in the initiation process as well as a description of the theology of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. She offers suggestions for being a companion and witness on the RCIA journey, for introducing and welcoming the new Catholic into the parish faith community, and for praying and worshiping together. Each chapter provides questions for reflection or discussion, and passages from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church for prayerful meditation. The author also includes guidance for sponsoring families.

Imagine a world where we are all given the opportunity to fulfill our purposes, finding the very reason why we were created whilst living to benefit others. A world in which the systems are no longer clouded with deceit; filled with corruption, destruction and evils of ever-increasing magnitudes. We could confidently check out of earth one day knowing we had left it better than we found it. But how when trial and error is the only way and the lives of the generations to come depend on a change now? The Takeover is a worldwide campaign with a sole purpose of doing just that; empowering readers to pursue change with the aim of creating the world we all dare to dream about- a world where we can finally experience heaven on earth. We are placed on the earth with an empty canvas with no direction as to what would be our perfect picture; this book provides the blueprint and strategy, enabling readers to play a vital role in global good. No matter the scale of our occupation or dream, we would be noted in the world's hall of fame for deciding to give mankind the gift that the Lord innately placed inside of us. Your community needs you. Your country needs you. And the world needs you!

Believe anything you want. The twentieth century has brought with it a myriad of opinions, philosophies, doctrines and ideologies. Each one of them important; each one valid. And the world says, 'Believe what you want.' Authors Wes Tracy and Stan Ingersol have authored Here We Stand to shatter that conclusion. More than ever, it is important that we know what we believe. Here We Stand is a comprehensive study of a wide range of beliefs and where Nazarenes fit into the ideological puzzle. Tracy and Ingersol provide the most contemporary and complete overview of major religions and religious beliefs since Why I Am a Nazarene . Nazarenes have the unique opportunity to reestablish their identity with a new generation of people. Here We Stand gives a clear view into other traditions in a language and approach understood by today's pastors and laymen. Here We Stand contributes to the distinctiveness of each group without sacrificing the Christian community as a whole. Pastors, Sunday School teachers and new Christians will find this unabridged version of the book What Is a Nazarene? an excellent resource because it lends a knowledgeable, objective voice to discussions of doctrine, witnessing and spirituality. Here We Stand provides the historical and theological background needed to establish identity and ownership among new and life-long Nazarenes. Kivar.

In Bill Vincent's more than 20 years of ministry, there has been countless spirits and demons that he has personally been allowed by God's grace to overcome in many people's lives. There have been various kinds but none as dangerous as the spirit of Jezebel. This book is as no other Bill has written because of the history of dealing with this spirit so many times over the years. The Church doesn't need to take this lightly. Bill brings this timely message several ways to bring clarity. This book isn't just for light reading, don't just skim the surface because there is much that the Holy Spirit is releasing through this book. In the years, Bill has learned a great deal more about this principality, this strongman, and how it operates. After writing Defeating the Demonic Realm Bill never thought he would be releasing a book this powerful again concerning spiritual warfare. We need to understand failure to address the weaknesses and sinful responses have wreaked havoc in the lives of men and women everywhere. The Jezebel Spirit must be overcome before it destroys you!"

A God you can know Is God a wrathful judge? A gentle healer? A father? Brother? Friend? In The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, Brennan Manning brings you to a deeper understanding of the true nature of God. Through poignant and unforgettable stories and challenging observations, Manning helps you stretch your mind and reject simplistic explanations of who God really is. With rich insights you'll see how God can at once be a roaring lion, pacing the globe and seeking you out; and simultaneously a tender lamb, there to comfort you in any time of need. A unique experience, this book will forever change the way you think about God. "As I read these honest, grace-saturated, humbly iconoclastic, distinctly un-sugarcoated but still somehow gentle words, I could taste familiar water, living water that only people who are thirsty for life can enjoy. Read it--and hope again!" --from the foreword by Larry Crabb Brennan Manning is a former Franciscan priest and author of a dozen books including the best-selling The Ragamuffin Gospel. He has lived a faithful life of service to others and to God and shares his intellect and love through the words found in this book.

The women in the Bible asked the same three questions we all still ask today: How does everyone else see me? How do I see myself? How does God see me? The Known By Name Bible study series for women-taught by seasoned Bible teachers Jada Edwards, Kasey Van Norman, and Nicole Johnson-will take you and your group through the lives of biblical women to learn more about God and how to answer these essential questions. Rahab's story, found in the book of Joshua, is a story of a girl boss, an assertive, confident woman who did what she had to do to provide for her family. Her identity was shaped by her upbringing. With no Bible study to join or podcast to download, Rahab learned her beliefs and behaviors in a culture that believed in gods, not God. But when opportunity knocked, she boldly trusted in the God she had never known, and became something she never imagined-a woman who brought freedom to generations. Follow Rahab in this 4-session Bible study (DVD/video streaming sold separately) as she trusts God's final word about her worth above society's words. You will learn how to shed unhelpful labels and fears, and instead revel in God's unconditional love and acceptance of you-just as you are. You can be free from shame and doubt. This study guide features video notes, group discussion questions, and between-session activities like reflecting on the drama and teachings, studying the character story in Scripture, memory verses, and journaling. Sessions include: Your Past Has a Purpose Liking Your Reflection What's in a Reputation You Have a Choice Designed for use with Known By Name: Rahab Video Study (9780310096344), sold separately.

This book demonstrates how real love is unconditional and shows no limitations to any differences. The families in the Town of Mallow Creek knew nothing about hate, they only knew to love in all circumstances. Throughout this book the reader will see how this town got together to send a wave of love and kindness to a family who never knew love, but began to understand love as the town continued to pour it out their hearts. The reader will benefit from the understanding of True Love...It Never Wavers!

Today we are facing a global crisis when it comes to families. Marriages are under
more pressure than ever. Many children are growing up without experiencing the
security of their parents' love and commitment to each other-and consequently are
finding it harder to receive God's unconditional love. There is an urgent need to invest
in marriage and family life, for strong societies are built on strong families, and
strong families are built on strong marriages.

The Marriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee of Alpha, has been revised and
updated to provide practical tools to help couples at every stage of their relationship.

This update includes talks from experts including Dr. Gray Chapman, Dr. Henry Cloud,
and Dr. Sue Johnson on topics such as money, sex, love languages, healthy
boundaries, and building connections. The course will also cover how couples can:

• Better understand each other's needs
• Communicate more effectively
• Grow closer by learning methods to resolve conflicts
• Recover from the way they may have hurt each other
• Recognize how their upbringing has affected their relationship
• Improve relationships with parents and in-laws
  

There is a lot of confusion about faith today. Materials on faith are often vague, incomplete or misleading. In God s Kind of Faith, Dr. Aaron S. Winter explains in simple practical terms, what faith is, how we receive it, how to increase it, how to apply it and even how to operate in God s own faith. Imagine having faith that is alive, active, growing and operating in your life today!"

Whether everyone will admit it or not, the traditional church is in deep trouble and has been struggling for years to survive. There is a small rise of some new, non-traditional churches that help us all realize that God truly has a new way of doing Church. There is no easy fixes but at the same time, there are real roots that are being revealed in this book. The Church does not need another program nor does it need another religious organization. We don't need religious leaders but compassionate, Christ centered leaders. Bill is a prophet of God with a strong Word that all of the Church needs to hear. Bill reveals that there are so many Churches both big and small meeting and keeping silent while the World gets worse in many areas. The fact of the matter is the world and even some Churches are on the road to Hell. We must hear the urgency of all that God has laid on the heart of Bill Vincent and many prophetic voices like him. So many Churches in America why is America in such bad shape somebody is dropping the ball This why we can t just go to Church as spectators when we re asked to pray for a person or Country we need to take it seriously and really travail and intercede instead of shrugging it off and leaving it to the next person. This would be where someone would drop the ball. You know why bad things have happened in America because God is trying to wake this Country up and believe there is a higher power in this Country and it is not the President of the United States."

We are to take a stand on behalf of America. The real red, white and blue would bleed through those who stand as real watchman of the Lord. God is raising up the ministry to be like these men and women of God. This is a critical hour and we've got to understand what a Watchman is. God is also going to have me talk about Gatekeepers. God spoke that there was a gate over this region and this gate was being unlatched and beginning to open. One thing I want you to understand is that we have to have gatekeepers as well. In other words, we have to keep watch of what's going and coming from Heaven, because not only does good come and go from Heaven but evil comes and goes from the second Heaven. Let me tell you there are some things I will talk about as well that have to do with Israel. We would not have many of the things going on in America if we would back Israel the way we are supposed to. If the President would take a stand with Israel and say that no matter what we are not going to allow anyone to take any more of their land. I have specific quotes out of the mouth of this man and we are going to talk about some of this stuff. President Obama has said some things and we have to take a stand where he hasn't even stood behind his own words. If you say well "I'm pro Obama" well then you are not going to like me to much. Listen it's not about Republican or Democrat. It's about right or wrong. It's about what's going on in the Bible and how they line up. When I vote I do not go by anything but beliefs now. I have to vote for the lesser of two evils. Why? Because you can't get a Politian who believes right. Mickey Mouse would have better luck in the White House right now. What are we supposed to consider when we go vote? One is abortion, another should be freedom of religion and another one is same sex marriage. Obama and other Presidents have taken away from freedom of religion. The Laws are changing to where Churches of a certain status cannot preach certain things. If they do they can lose their status, Church or even get a hefty fine. That is the same as communism. Same sex marriage we already know where Obama stands on that. There have been more of these types of weddings over the last ten years. I can't just blame Obama. Then we get to the next one abortion. There is more legalized abortion and the morning after pill. Why don't we just give mothers a gun and let them kill their babies if they don't want them. What about the dumpster baby dumps? This is the United States of America where freedom is supposed to reign. We are supposed to be men and women of valor; we were established of God and Godly principles in God We Trust and we are now a Nation of hypocritic (Hypocrites) oath. I meant to say that. We are going to understand some things and we are going to get into some things. I want you to understand before I get into it. I don't watch the news all year long. I don't look for news. I don't watch about Israel. God told me that we were going to have this conference and I didn't even begin to press in for it until the week of. All this time all I was getting is Words of Knowledge. God would speak a Word and I would write it down. The week of the Conference I sat down and sought the Lord concerning Words He had spoken and it all unfolded for what He wanted to speak concerning Sounding the Alarm. Alarmists are always looking for an alarm. A real Watchman watches and waits in the Spirit. We could watch the News and get stirred real quickly. I could watch the news for a half hour and have all kinds of sermons. It's not about stirring my soul up to release this stuff. I'm not that kind of preacher. I love to preach about Revival and prophesy about what God's going to do but it is time to Sound the Alarm directed by the Holy Spirit. Previously published as "The Watchman of the Lord Series" revised and combined as Global Warning.

A well-crafted presentation of whole-book or whole-work selections from the major genres of classic literature (prose, poetry, and drama), each course has 34 chapters representing 34 weeks of study, with an overview of narrative background material on the writers, their historical settings, and worldview.

This is a revelatory book that Bill Vincent has released to be a help to those who want a deeper hunger for the things of God. Desperate for God's Presence is sure to stir up all who take it and apply it to their lives. Everywhere we look, the Church is in desperate need to get a passion for God's Presence. After writing a five book series on the presence of God, Bill has learned that there is always more. No matter where you are in the things of God you need more of Him. We Pray that this book will cause you to hunger for what God has available in His Presence. As you read this book you will.... Be changed by God's Presence. Get revelation of how atmospheres are important in experiencing the Presence of God. Learn how to have your own encounters. See Revival impact our lives, churches, families, schools, governments and businesses today Understand that obedience is always key to God's Presence and so much more.