In this provocative book Warren A. Nord argues that public schools and universities leave the vast majority of students religiously illiterate. Such education is not religiously neutral, a matter of constitutional importance; indeed, it borders on secular indoctrination when measured against the requirements of a good liberal education and the demands of critical thinking. Nord also argues that religious perspectives must be included in courses that address morality and those Big Questions that a good education cannot ignore. He outlines a variety of civic reasons for studying religion, and argues that the Establishment Clause doesn't just permit, but requires, taking religion seriously. While acknowledging the difficulty of taking religion seriously in schools and universities, Nord makes a cogent case for requiring both high school and undergraduate students to take a year long course in religious studies, and for discussing religion in any course that deals with religiously controversial material. The final chapters address how religion might best be addressed in history, literature, economics, and (perhaps most controversially) science courses. He also discusses Bible courses, and the relevance of religion to moral education and ethics courses.
While his position will be taken by some as radical, he argues that he is advocating a "middle way" in our culture wars. Public schools and universities can neither promote religion nor ignore it. Does God Make a Difference? increases our understanding of a long and heated cultural conflict; it also proposes a solution to the problem that is philosophically sound and, in the long run, eminently practical.

Do you ever feel trapped in your everyday routine? Are you constantly trying your best to keep up with daily responsibilities? Is your life like one giant jigsaw puzzle, with pieces everywhere? Because you can't see the whole picture, you become frustrated, not knowing where and how they will fit together in your life. Cynthia Yates Soles know the pressure of everyday living, and understands how overwhelming life can be, but it was not until she found what was missing in her own life, that she experienced hope and peace. In A Piece of Heaven on Earth, Cynthia shares some of the miracles and blessings in her journey of life. As you read her testimony, you will see how God's love and grace changed the life of an ordinary person.

"Ron and June Travis have been working in the trenches of Baptist life for the past forty-five years: "With their own family.Team teaching and conducting seminars for adolescents, newlyweds, budgeting, and finance. Serving as a Deacon. Working on committees for Personnel, Finance, or Long-Range Planning. Serving as a leader and then Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 266 in Gardendale, Alabama.

Ron is now writing about their experiences, and his career, which have been based on honor, honesty, and integrity in following the constitution, bylaws, rules, and stated intentions of each organization they have been a part of.

"This Book is written to share Ron's beliefs about the Cooperative Program and each individual's responsibilities as we come together to rule autonomous local Baptist churches and cooperate with other like-minded congregations to accomplish the Great Commission and the mandate found in Acts 1."

Are you locked up, locked out, and pressured by the way the governing powers are forcing their will on you? Are you fed up with where the circumstances of life are taking you? Are you feeling the pressure of the cares and uncertain security in the society in which you live? God, our heavenly Father, has a plan to rescue you from this evil world in which you live (Galatians 1:4). There is another kingdom that God has prepared for those who believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. In this kingdom, it is possible to live in peace, above the cares of life.

Many today are searching for answers to the weary life and present-day pressures. The purpose of Jesus' coming was to give every believer a rich and satisfying life (John 10:10). Learning to live in God's kingdom, while continuing to deal with the corruption of an evil world, is a miracle that comes only by the abundant grace of God, His divine influence being applied to one's spirit, soul, and body. Here, Dr. Lewis seeks to introduce you to God's fundamental nature, qualities, attributes, and characteristics, and the ability of the believer, under the power of the Holy Spirit, to live by the precepts of His kingdom and overcome the works of darkness.

The word "cancer" is frightening.What happens when a doctor tells you that you have cancer?How do you deal with that?What goes on in the immediate aftermath of that diagnosis?What is chemotherapy like?How will you feel?These are only a few of the questions that proliferate when we face any uncertain turn in the road of life.A Stroll at Leisure with God is a unique perspective of how to walk with the Lord through any crisis or life's daily challenges. Through it all, whatever comes our way, we can learn what it truly means to have faith, even in times of crisis.

When you have been bound by the things of this world for too long, this book will encourage you to believe that a new day has come. Now is the time to follow God and walk out a faith that you didn't even know was possible. Place your worry, doubt, and fear on Him. He has created you for more. Revival is driven by emotion and revolution by action, but transformation is the outcome of those things working together. The power and purpose of all you are meant to be are rising within you as you walk out your unhindered, mountain-moving, white-pant-wearing faith. The movement begins in you today

Whenever people from different cultural and religious backgrounds converge, it produces tension and ambivalence. This study delves into conflicts in interreligious educational processes in both theory and practice, presenting the results of empirical research conducted at schools and universities and formulating ground-breaking practical perspectives for interreligious collaboration in various religious-pedagogical settings.

A diaconal minister, author, and creative artist, Roela Victoria Rivera became legally blind in 2004, two years after she had severe illness that left her in a coma for three days and led her to a near-death experience (NDE) which allowed her to see the glory and beauty of heaven. While undergoing eight eye surgeries over a period of eight years, she felt her faith and trust fading away for awhile. However, her deep faith in GOD and fervent prayers have strengthened her belief that GOD has never left her side and is leading her each day with new meaningful plan and purpose for her life. GOD has blessed Roela to see glimpses of heave at three points in her life: when she was ten years old, at age eighteen, and in mid-life which guided her with wisdom and strength, courage and creative power to write this inspirational book with divine guidance from GOD, holy light from Jesus, and inspiration from the Holy Spirit. She will help you see glimpses of heave in many different ways in everyday life. She also wishes to share her creative artworks and the great Lessons of Life she learned from her heavenly visions and from the Scripture. She continues her ministry for GOD's glory through her GraceNotes Creative Ministry and inspirational items she designs to share GOD's Words of love and grace.

Roela's physical and spiritual journey is an inspiration to everyone who reads about it in this book. We hope you find it so.

God calls all of us to serve him in different ways. Randy Shankle was given a special calling. God called him to preach the Word and to protect others. He was called to be both preacher and policeman. In this exciting, action-packed, true story, you will see how a life of service to God can bring a good man back from the brink of despair. So, buckle your seatbelt and hold on as you ride shotgun with "The Protector." Ride along with him as he patrols streets and ghettos. Join him as he brings the spirit of the Lord to those who most need his ministry and the comfort of our God - even himself.

A Time to Grow, the third volume of the history of the Racine Dominican Sisters, tells the congregation's story from 1901 to 1964. After briefly recapturing the tumultuous development of the community while headed by Mother Hyacintha Oberbrunner from after the death of Mother Thomasina Ginker until the election of Sister Emily Acker in 1901, the book chronicles the period leading up to the Second Vatican Council and the changes already being set in motion before the congregational elections of 1964. Illustrations depict the lives of ordinary sisters as they struggled to observe the many regulations and customs handed down from a previous monastic era while carrying out their teaching ministry.

Get ready for Revival after reading and apply these 7 Steps to World Revival. This is not just a Christian prediction book, it is a revelational book that has the truth of God's Word. Issues that have tied the hand of God, and remedies that will untie the hand of God to bring Revival to the land is focused on. This book is written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit during the Author's 40-day consecration fast. This is why it is a must-read for every one. Revival will come when every contamination is purged. The standard is raised. The standard is maintained. Dwell in His presence - Revival will come.