A nuanced approach to the role played by clerics at a turbulent time for religious affairs. From the early percolation of Protestant thought in the sixteenth century through to the controversies and upheaval of the civil wars in the seventeenth century, the clergy were at the heart of religious change in Scotland. By exploring their lived experiences, and drawing upon historical, theological, and literary approaches, the essays here paint a fresh and vibrant portrait of ministry during the kingdom's long Reformation. The contributors investigate how clergy, as well as their families and flocks, experienced and negotiated religious, social, and political change; through examination of both wider themes and individual case studies, the chapters emphasise the flexibility of local decision-making and how ministers and their families were enmeshed in parish dynamics, while also highlighting the importance of clerical networks beyond the parish. What emerges is a ministry that, despite the increasing professionalisation of the role, maintained a degree of local autonomy and agency. The volume thus re-focuses attention on the early modern European ministry, offering a multifaceted and historically attuned understanding of those who stood at the forefront of Protestant reform.

Living a life free from past bondage presents a challenge to one who wishes to gain an insight of purpose and meaning in this very short frame of time called life. If certain playing fields have been declared level, then why do we still have this nagging feeling that we are not playing just catch up...but are falling behind?
Why are some called, Minorities, and others under privileged, second class and so on?
Why does stereotypes of this race of people and ugly names for that race of people exist in a modern society?
The answers may lie in a not so well known seed sown that keeps coming back like a perennial weed every spring. It dies out for a while, but you soon see it's ugly foliage that is persistent in choking out the good and beautiful that surrounds it.
A seed planted a long time ago and nourished over the centuries has become a huge root that binds many to a certain spot like a giant ankle chain. Only with the knowledge that the root exist can one ever hope to dig it up. When the very source of setbacks, inferior feelings and hopelessness have been identified and you fully understand the motive behind that source, the challenges of life become much easier to overcome.
Managing ones household finances is done with certainty. Making the right moral choice where our children and spouse is concerned becomes a cinch. Becoming a good neighbor and a caring human being toward others becomes second nature.
Knowing that no one can ever manipulate you again brings a freedom to your mind that was intended all the while by your creator.
Six of the most important words in the English language are these: "In all thy getting, get understanding."
Freedom'sChallenge, Asking life's difficult questions, Answers to overcome them attempts to help you in your journey toward self fulfillment and true freedom.

Written by a professional biologist and experienced writing teacher, this comprehensive guide for students provides detailed instruction on researching, drafting, revising, and documenting lab reports, research papers, reviews, poster presentations, and other commonly assigned projects in biology courses. The seventh edition features updated coverage of research methods and new student examples from a wider variety of sub-disciplines in biology that support students at all levels of biology.

Have you ever been so deeply in love, that you would stand by your partner even though you knew that they were no good for you? Well Stacey has the same problem. She has caught her man Sean cheating on her, on more than one occasion. But she still can't find the strength to leave him behind. They have been together since their freshman year of high school, and he's the only person she's ever been in love with. She put up with his dishonesty in high school, but now that they are in college he's gotten worse. The lies are more frequent and it seems as if he doesn't care about hurting her anymore. Even though she is always hurting, Stacey is scared that it is too late to start another relationship. Besides who else would put up with her foolishness. So what's a girl to do? Stay and fight for her relationship or give up and try to find a new love?