Ms. Lawson was a credentialed teacher in California, USA, where she taught for twenty five years and for another thirteen years abroad, receiving accolades for her dedication to her profession and teaching expertise. Ms. Lawson has taught and tutored large numbers of students for many years, helping students who were struggling in their reading by using her direct and immediate approach to reading as presented here in this book with great success Her book, "Reading Made Easy" is a very valuable book and perhaps, the only one that will make the task of learning to read easier, better, and fun It will ultimately put an end to all the struggles that teachers as well as parents who are helping their children to read for the first time. Her ingenuity to produce a book that combines the two methods of teaching phonics for the first time: the synthetic and the analytic. The combination of these methods has remarkably brought great results with her helping hundreds of children learn to read. She believes that each child is capable of learning any task if it is presented to him very well, and her book, "Reading Made Easy," simply just does that for children who find themselves, struggling in learning to read for the first time.

The unassuming title "Home for Good" and the original motivation Mother Loyola had in writing this book-that is, to help young ladies who were finishing boarding school to make the right choices in life-both utterly belie the groundbreaking significance of its content. While Mother Loyola's King of the Golden City is charming and entertaining; while her catechesis books are both informative and inspiring; and while her devotional works are unparalleled in their ability to reach the hearts of their readers, Home for Good is a rock on which an unshakable faith can be built amidst the storms and calms of everyday life.
Having spent most of her adult life in educating young ladies, Mother Loyola was intimately familiar with the character of youth as well as the challenges young people face when confronted with the temptations of worldliness. Though this book was written with her young charges in mind, it is no less relevant to young men, who endure the same enticements-and in our own culture, perhaps even greater ones. It is a clarion call to young Catholics to hold fast to their faith and morals in a world that seeks to destroy that faith at every opportunity. Readers of all ages, both male and female, have equally to gain by reading from this book regularly.

Always beginning with prayer and concluding with song, the twelve lessons in this study book provide biblical instruction concerning: The Ten Commandments; Holy Baptism; The Apostles' Creed; The Lord's Supper; The Lord's Prayer; plus, Confession and Absolution.

The guiding pedagogical document for Jesuit education worldwide was definitively set out in a 1599 tome entitled Ratio Atque Instituto Studiorum Societatis Jesu, "The Plan and Methodology of Jesuit Education." This plan has been praised by scholars from Francis Bacon in the seventeenth century to Harry Broudy and Paul Shore in our day. Some scholars and educators, upon learning of this tradition for the first time, have called it a "best-kept secret." And so it was timely that, at the dawn of the new millennium, an invitational 400th anniversary celebration of the Ratio Studiorum would be held at Fordham University in October of 1999. The fruit of the scholarly papers presented there make up the substance of this book. In addition, two key documents of the late-twentieth-century renewal of Jesuit education are included in the appendixes of this volume. Both The Characteristics of Jesuit Education (1986) and Ignatian Pedagogy: A Practical Approach (1993) have been out of print in English and are provided here in full.

A blueprint for reform in the Catholic Church. The author draws on twenty-five years at the head of a young missionary order which he founded, and proposes a road forward out of the quagmire the Catholic Church and its priests find themselves in today. "Will there still be priests in the Church's future? Has not the time come for us to humbly inquire into the direction change should take?" So writes Mons. Massimo Camisasca. He dedicates nearly half of his book to silence, prayer, liturgy, and the Mass, and then moves on to discuss several commonly underdeveloped themes (study, fatherhood, common life, and friendship). He closes with three chapters on hot-button issues (virginity, women, mission) which he treats on the basis of the preceding reflections. With a preface by Mons. Brugu s, secretary of the Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education.

In 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton took us on a Lenten journey through the last day of Jesus' life. Now, in his inspiring follow-up book, Hamilton examines Christ s dying hours and his final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross. Moving through each chapter you will begin to understand and respond to Jesus final words at the cross while learning about those who were eye witnesses to the crucifixion. In the final chapter, Hamilton moves beyond the cross to Jesus' words to the disciples on the road to Emmaus and to those who were witnesses to the Resurrection. This small-group Leader Guide is a companion piece to the Final Words DVD and contains seven teaching sessions with topics that include: Father Forgive Them Behold Your Son My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise I Thirst Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit On the Road to Emmaus Lent, Lenten, Lenten Resource, Lenten Resources, Lent Study, Lent Studies, Easter, Easter Study, Easter Studies"

In 1992 Dick Gruber's Children's Church: Turning Your Circus into a Service hit the market, challenging children's leaders worldwide. Gruber's experience and insight have provided godly direction for the children's church service to generations of children's leaders. The practical application of that work is still being realized in churches today. In Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children's Church, Gruber has reviewed and updated the core of his first book, adding more insights, more information, and more inspiration for children's leaders of today and for those of the future. This book will help the children's church leader develop a life-changing service in which boys and girls will be inspired to worship, develop ministry gifts, and respond to the work of God's Holy Spirit. Gruber's heart for children and those who serve them is evident on every page of this writing.

The battles people are fighting in the world today are many. Most people would admit that they are fighting something on several fronts. Though Salvation is secured to those who are believers in Christ Jesus, we need everything from God we can get to help us through our battles. The key word is "POWER." Jesus promises us that we will receive "POWER" when the Holy Spirit comes upon us (Acts 1:8). This book teaches about this power which one receives through the Baptism with the Holy Spirit. Hilde Bartholomew is a native of Germany. After she came to the U.S. she studied at L.S.U. and became an R.N. At this time she is not nursing anymore, but works for God in another way. Hilde has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Theology and preaches God's Word everywhere He opens the door. Operating in the gifts of the Spirit she has ministered in song and in Word across denominations in the U.S. and also in Europe. Many have been set free and strengthened through her ministry. To have Hilde minister to your congregation or group call (501) 463-1397

We are quickly approaching the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation which by "most" accounts began in 1517 with Martin Luther's 95 Theses and was completed (or ended) in 1648 with the Treaty of Westphalia. Moreover we are also approaching the 700th anniversary of the end of the Knights Templar with the burning at the stake of the last Templar Grand Master Jacques de Molay in 1314. So what better time to review both as they interrelate to one another? Did you know that "pre-Protestants" such as the Waldensians were being burned at the stake 300 years before Martin Luther's 95 theses? Did you know that the Knights Templar and their mysterious disappearance most likely played a role in the protection/germination of the seeds that would lead to Protestantism? As my Masters of History thesis I was told to tackle a "challenging" subject that might even go against the "status quo" of established historicity; not only have I attempted to do this, but I was dumbfounded by some of the discoveries I have found along the way linking the Knights Templar to Protestantism 200 years earlier than Martin Luther. *Even more awakening is how applicable and necessary many of these "monk-like" themes are today in our increasingly post-Christian world."The restoration of the church must surely depend on a new kind of monasticism, which has nothing in common with the old but a life of uncompromising discipleship, following Christ according to the Sermon on the Mount. I believe the time has come to gather people together to do this."- Dietrich BonhoefferJames Stroud has undergraduate studies in both History and Religious Studies as well as post graduate studies in Theology/History at APUS, Trinity Seminary, Biola and the University of Arkansas. He currently resides in the New York City Area. (www.TheLollards.org)

Politicians in Washington are grappling with a soaring national debt that threatens our status in the world and, indeed our very future. The government funded by this debt is seen as too big and intrusive. Yet, eighty years of liberal progressivism have left us a nation ill prepared to face a future of less government. Even more urgent than the massive debt accumulated over the decades are the crumbling institutions left in the wake of the failed experiment of socialism. Americans sense that the old social contract of "cradle to grave" care no longer works, if it ever did. They know that anarchy is not a replacement for big government and are searching for a new world view.But the way forward will never be found until we understand how our nation fits within a higher purpose for all men and women. The Four Institutions of the Cultural Mandate provide this understanding and clarifies what the American people must do to secure our country's future. This book shines a light on these institutions and provides the new world view and the new social contract Americans are longing for.George Radanovich was elected to Congress in 1994. He served as president of the freshman class of the new republican majority and pressed the need for cultural reform to accompany the reduction in the size of government. A believer that politics and jurisprudence are downstream from culture, The New World Order is the Old World Order, is the culmination of his thirty-year effort to develop a new social contract based on cultural reform. He retired from Congress in 2011, after the tragic loss of his wife, and returned to his hometown of Mariposa, CA, to raise their 12 year-old son, rebuild the family vineyard and establish a foundation, The Four Institutions, to restore the institutions of the Cultural Mandate. For more information, go to thefourinstitutions.com.

Being thin will not make you happy; in fact, you will still have the anxiety you have always had about your weight. However, instead of worrying about being overweight you will be anxious about gaining it back. We have relied on the so-called dieting experts who are no different than the Pharisees in Jesus' day. They convinced God's people to spend vast amounts of money on keeping up appearances and were obsessed about dietary laws. Diets do nothing to change the heart and that's where the real problem lies. The solution isn't changing your food, but it is understanding and fixing the reasons you overeat and changing your wrong thinking into right thinking.

Over 200,000 Grow or Die books in seven languages have been distributed in 45 nations, including some in underground churches, since 1999 through International School of The Bible. Amazing testimonies can be viewed at http: //isob-bible.org/testimonies. What is so important about a blood covenant? "Grow or Die" will walk you through the blood covenant into His presence Our provisions are in His presence Philippians 4:19 says, "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Our needs and the purposes of Jesus to reach this world are supplied by the fruit bearing process, which starts in His presence. "Grow or Die" is about coming into His presence and walking through the process of bearing fruit, according to God's plan.

This book provides commentary for the epistles of John and Jude from the ancient church fathers. It gives the history of the struggles of the first century church. You will learn which cults John and Jude were writing about and be able to clearly identify each heresy. You will also learn what meditation and sorcery truly are. At the end of each chapter is a chart contrasting the teaching of the church and that of the Gnostics. Included are master charts of the doctrine of Christ, the commandments of Christ, and the teaching of the apostles. Learn the major doctrines that all Christians must believe: Jesus is the only Christ Jesus is the only Savior Jesus is the only begotten Son of God Jesus is sinless Jesus physically resurrected Jesus will physically return to earth God is not evil The Rapture Creationism Eternal Life only by Jesus The sin nature Prophecy proves inspiration Idolatry is evil Brought to you by Biblefacts Ministries, biblefacts.org.

As you read these pages and do the Bible Study at the end of the book, allow God to speak to you. Allow Him to purify your heart and wash you clean from all of the filth that has invaded your life. Allow him to change the way that you think. Allow Him to strengthen you, encourage you and restore you to the life you desire and the life He wants you to live! Deborah Marcus has been serving the Lord Jesus Christ for over 30 years. She serves as Senior Pastor for Alabaster Vessels in Denver, Colorado. Her heart is to see those who have been wounded through life's challenges be healed, delivered and restored. Alabaster Vessels helps people who are dealing with all kinds of abuse, anger, un-forgiveness, fear, and anxiety. These are issues that come at us on a daily basis. All of us are broken in some way, we all need restoration and we all need to know that we are valued by God. This is the mission of Alabaster Vessels.

Utilizing chapters from two excellent out-of-print Catholic books for children ("I Belong to God" by Lillian Clark, and "Children's Retreats in Preparation for First Confession, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation "by Rev. P.A. Halpin), this book provides a basic doctrinal explanation and review of the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as a Gospel examination of conscience-a seven-day read-aloud formation retreat. To help the lessons come alive and to enable young Catholics to more readily apply the catechetical doctrines of this sacrament to their own daily lives, the lessons have been supplemented with pertinent short stories and poems. Each lesson contains reflection questions to promote the important habit of spiritual conversation within your family. Your family will deepen their relationship with our loving and merciful God through the prayer experiences that conclude each lesson and through their daily participation in the "Gospel Examination of Conscience," formulated according to the dictates of the "Catechism of the Catholic Church." "A Reconciliation Reader-Retreat" is designed for those who are preparing for the initial reception of this sacrament and for those who want to participate more fully. In the relaxed setting of a family read-aloud, this retreat will not only enrich and deepen the sacramental experience for each member of your family but it will also provide several tools to help you recommit to leading a virtuous life and to grow together in holiness.

Achieving excellence in church management Vital information on proper, ethical conduct for God 's servants Clear information on achieving the frugal use of resources A valuable and timely resume of the full-time ministry Takes you beyond mediocrity in church administrationOne night while studying in a remove town of Ghana, God miraculously anointed Dag Heward-Mills as he waited upon the Lord. He supernaturally heard the words, From now on you can teach This supernatural call is what has ushered him into a worldwide ministry.Today, his Healing Jesus Crusades are conducted throughout the world with thousands in attendance and many accompanying miracles. These phenomenal miracles, attested to by medical doctors have included the opening of the eyes of the blind, the restoring of hearing to the deaf, the emptying of wheel chairs and even the raising of the dead. Dag Heward-Mills, an author of several bestselling books also founded the Lighthouse Chapel International has become a worldwide denomination. His radio, TV and internet programs reach millions around the world. Other outreaches include pastors and ministers conferences and the renowned Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Center.Dag Heward-Mills lives in Accra, Ghana with his wife Adelaide and their four children: David, Joshua, Daniella and Paula.

CATHOLIC ANSWERS TO PROTESTANT QUESTIONS is a convincing defense of Catholic beliefs through reason, Scripture, and the life of the Holy Spirit. Its priceless wisdom and simplicity should be treasured by every Catholic, from the convert in RCIA class, to the cradle Catholic who has become forgetful or luke-warm in the faith. It is for anyone, of any faith, who seeks a deeper understanding of the history, context and foundation of Christian beliefs.

"Our citizenship is in heaven."-- Philippians 3:20 Have we lost our deep love and longing for the homeland of heaven? Do we need to refocus on our primary citizenship? Have we driven our stakes too deeply in earthly soil and become comfortable and cozy as earth dwellers? Even though we are living as temporary residents of earth, our primary citizenship is in heaven. This biblical concept is a mind stretcher-even a life changer-for any disciple who dares to take it seriously. It will challenge believers who may have never understood their true identity as resident-aliens on earth. Living in this world as foreigners is a common theme in both the Old and New Testaments. Thus, the Bible becomes our "Immigration Manual," informing us about the few years we spend as heavenly citizens in this earthly realm. During our pilgrimage in a foreign land, we must battle the temptation to settle down and fully integrate into the host society. No matter how many years we reside here, deep down inside, it never quite feels like home. Only when we finally enter the homeland of heaven will we really be able to say, "Ah, home at last "Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Lindsey Garmon holds degrees from David Lipscomb University (B.A.), Harding Graduate School of Religion (M.A.), and Austin Presbyterian Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). He has served as a staff teacher in a local church setting for many years, sharing the Word of God with adults who are eager to learn and grow spiritually. He and his wife, Sherrie, currently reside in Portland, Texas, and attend North Bay Church of Christ.

The greatest need of any teenager is wisdom. With the various pitfalls and challenges every teenager faces in today's world, teenagers need all the wisdom they can get. Wisdom not only shows the teenager or young adult how to avoid failure and heartache but also how to achieve success and satisfaction in life. The greatest source of wisdom for teenagers is the book of Proverbs. In fact, the book of Proverbs is the only book of the Bible written specifically for teenagers. It is the original self-help and character building book for teenagers. In the book of Proverbs we not only find a wealth of practical knowledge but also the seven pillars of wisdom. These seven pillars are the core principles of wisdom that gives the teenager a clear understanding of how life works. This booklet provides for the teenager a concise presentation of the seven pillars of wisdom. These seven principles will give any teenager the power to bring about positive changes in his or her life. These seven principles will protect the teenager from failure and shame and also supply the means for achieving success and greater self-esteem. These principles of wisdom will build a positive character that will last a lifetime. Ultimately, these seven pillars of wisdom are for any teenager-or any young adult-who wants to experience a more successful and satisfying way of living. Teachers, pastors, and counselors will find this material essential for helping their students acquire character and grow in wisdom. Interactive questions and practical appendixes are provided to facilitate character development and growth in wisdom. Harry Murphy is a professional counselor who is certified with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). He is currently employed as a school counselor.

About the book...It is without question that sexual abuse is endemic, in our homes, schools, prisons, the military and religious institutions. Every abuse victim is left with residues - psychological, sexual, emotional and physical scars. Freedom from the past is a choice. This book deals with the steps to freedom - forgiveness, repentance, and counseling. In this book are many concrete examples of individuals who were healed of the horrors of incest and rape and found the freedom they deserved. Read to be delivered. Read to heal. Read to be informed. It is a must for all ministries.About the Author...FAY ELLIS BUTLER is a warrior for God, giving up no ground to the enemy of God, Satan. One of her areas of ministry is to write for the Body of Christ from revelation knowledge as well as her experience in ministry. Fay ministers in workshops, lectures, revivals and conventions. She is a lifelong member of the Church of God in Christ and married to an attorney/ pastor. She has seven children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Three sons and one daughter are preachers (two of the sons are pastors). While all of her children have professional careers, her greatest happiness is that they love God, and serve Him without reservation.Educated in the public schools of New York City, Fay attended and was graduated from Bellevue/NYU Nursing School, Queens College and Columbia University. Her highest degree among many is a PH.D. in Medical Anthropology. She has travelled extensively as a missionary/evangelist - Brazil, Guyana, The Philippines, Africa, Jamaica and throughout the United States including Alaska. Her favorite motto is "I will not fail God and I will not fail myself." Her favorite scripture is "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13).

Utilizing chapters from two excellent out-of-print Catholic books for children ("I Belong to God, Great Truths in Simple Stories for Children and Lovers of Children" by Lillian Clark; and "Children's Retreats in Preparation for First Confession, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation" by Rev. P.A. Halpin), this book provides a basic doctrinal review of the Sacrament of Confirmation as well as prayer experiences-a nine-day read-aloud retreat/novena. The reprinted material has been supplemented with short stories and poems that provide insights in applying catechetical doctrines to the daily life of young Catholics. Each lesson concludes with "I Talk with God"-a section that encourages readers (of all ages) to deepen their relationship with each of the Three Persons of the Blessed Trinity. Reflection questions promote the habit of spiritual conversation within your family-to encourage family members to discuss holy topics-and to help you grow together in holiness. Additionally, a traditional novena to the Holy Spirit is included. "A Confirmation Reader-Retreat "is designed not only to prepare the confirmand but also to deepen the experience of this sacrament for the entire family. In the relaxed setting of a family read-aloud, get to know the Holy Spirit-His gifts and His actions in this sacrament-and renew the commitment of each family member to live as a holy, committed Catholic-a perfect Christian.

JOB-SHADOWING DANIEL: WALKING THE TALK AT WORKby Larry Peabody
The Sunday-Monday gap can make it seem as if everyday work has little or no spiritual significance. As a result, countless working Christians lead "split-level" lives, unable to do their daily work wholeheartedly. Any work for God, they suspect, must be done in off-hours or on the weekends.
But as this book shows, Daniel's job in the work world says otherwise-making him an ideal candidate for job-shadowing, for mentoring contemporary working Christians. Most remember Daniel for the few hours he spent in the lions' den. Yet his career spanned some 70 years throughout which he continually served God and people.
Although Daniel lived more than 2,500 years ago, his work caused him to confront many of the same "lions" that intimidate contemporary Christians in the work world. He served God while on a non-religious payroll. The co-workers surrounding him included more unbelievers than believers. He worked in "Babylon," a term that speaks of ambition, confusion, and self-centeredness. And his faith sometimes made him the target of strong opposition.
A major difference from us today also qualifies Daniel as an excellent mentor. He lived and worked long before the centuries of church traditions that have conditioned us to think of work as either "sacred" or "secular." Daniel did not see himself as "just a layperson." He did not dream of quitting his job to go into "full-time service" for God.
By looking to Daniel as a workplace mentor, you can see that God calls people not only into church-related work but also into non-religious occupations. His experience will show you what "ministry" looks like in the context of the work world. Daniel's decisions display how to live by kingdom-of-God vision in the workplace. He demonstrates how knowing your identity produces stability under the pressures of the work world. And from Daniel, you can learn many secrets for staying spiritually strong in adverse conditions over the long haul.
Job-Shadowing Daniel: Walking the Talk at Work is a Scripture-based book. Modern examples from the workplace bridge the distance between today and Daniel's experiences in ancient Babylon.
The book naturally works as a study guide for use individually, by small groups, or in adult Christian education classes. Life-application questions conclude each chapter.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Larry Peabody has written this book from a unique perspective on the work world. He worked 11 years as a state government employee. While in that role, he wrote Secular Work is Full-Time Service (now under the new title, Serving Christ in the Workplace) published by Christian Literature Crusade. Self-employed for 17 years, he conducted business-writing seminars for a variety of corporations and public agencies. During that time he led a team that planted a church in which he served as bi-vocational pastor for eight years and then as senior pastor for 13 years.