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Reunion (Hardcover)
James Kennedy George Jr.
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"Reunion" begins and ends with the 45th reunion of the 1960
class of Princeton, West Virginia. Set in a small town on the
southern edge of the state, it deals with usual themes of
coming-of-age and high school, as well as the once-in-a-lifetime
experience of desegregation and its impact on a group of friends.
In addition, the debut novel, written in the first person in an
engaging style, probes the relationship, or lack of it, between an
emotionally-distant father and his son, who much later in life
begins to understand what it means to grow up as the adult child of
an alcoholic.
The characters are rich and varied, with the very essence of
Americana: high school, football, and social interactions on
multiple levels; the music of the 50 s; the thrill of short-wave
ham radio; a unique peer group, including an emerging high school
rock band; and of course the family of origin, a complex mix of
stately Virginians and more informal Kentuckians.
The short stories and one-act play presented in The Baywoods
Anthology were selected for readers who seek classic mainstream
literature. Dr. Kennedy is a master storyteller whose spirited
writing is poignant and delightfully accessible.
...another great story, Jim...fun to read...and very clever I
adore the child's innocence...the voice...and the ending...Perfect
...I soooo enjoyed the story...you write beautifully...it touched
all of my emotions...I must read it again...once was not enough
...I lived the Beatle's story ...cool to write stories people can
relate to...top to bottom...I am a true compatriate reading and
enjoying...
...a great bit of writing...heartlifting...I found the story and
the writing in this one really enjoyable...Is it based on a true
story?
...I just finished "The Dog Without a Leash" It was so beautifully
written...I enjoyed it very much...it reminded me of a similar
experience with a kitten I found in the park...thank you for
sending it to Paul and I...it was heartwarming.
Churches will learn a biblically based method for sharing the Gospel along with motivating "on-the-job" training on how to share Christ and disciple new believers. This expanded fourth edition features a new section on friendship evangelism and how to build a vision for worldwide discipline. Through this book, churches will experience what can take place when its leaders and members take seriously the command of Christ to equip the saints to do the work of ministry. Chapters include "Training Laymen for Evangelism," "A Presentation of the Gospel," and "The Proper Use of Testimony."
DR. JAMES KENNEDY has written for educators and for students for
many years. His fiction has entertained readers of all ages and his
easy voice and clever narratives are captivating. His short stories
are set on his beloved Long Island where he has resided for a
lifetime. Dr. Kennedy has expressed regret that the island's
cultural sensibilities and solid family values have not found
expression in literature anthologies for Long Island students. The
short stories and one-act play in The Baywood Tales will fill that
void. Enjoy.
...another great story...fun to read...and very clever I adore the
child's innocence...the voice...and the ending...perfect
...I so enjoyed the story...you write beautifully...it touched all
of my emotions...I must read it again...once was not enough
...I lived the Beatles story ...cool to write stories people can
relate to...top to bottom...I am a true compatriot reading and
enjoying...
...a great bit of writing... I found the story and the writing in
this one very enjoyable...is it based on a true story?
...I just finished "The Dog Without a Leash." It was so
beautifully written...I enjoyed it very much...it reminded me of a
similar experience with a kitten I found in the park...thank you
for sending it to me...it was heartwarming.
A professor of philosophy in a university was lecturing on thelack
of certainty in our age. "Certainty is impossible," he said. "We
can know nothing for certain." A freshman raised her hand and asked
"Professor, are you sure of that?" "I'm certain!" he replied. Yes,
we live in an age of uncertainty. We're learning more and more
about everything and yet we seem to know less and less for sure.
KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW In contrast, the first followers of Jesus were
characterized by their certainty. They didn't guess . . . or hope .
. . or wish. They knew for certain. They were even willing to die
for that certainty! They said, "We know that our sins are forgiven.
We know that we are the children of God. We know that to die is to
be present with the Lord. We know that nothing can separate us from
the love of God which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord." Unfortunately,
most people don't have such confidence when it comes to eternal
life. They hope, they wish, they would like to think, but they
don't know for certain. As a result, they have no confidence in the
face of death, which is tied to the certainty that we know we have
eternal life. Yet, they often decide to put off thinking about
death and dying until their "later years." KNOWING MAKES A BIG
DIFFERENCE Some time ago I spoke at a meeting of a group of
churches. After speaking one morning, I made my way outside for
some fresh air. As I passed by the church kitchen I saw a giant of
a man washing dishes. "Good morning! How are you today?" I said. He
returned my greeting. We shared some small talk. Then I said, "I'm
in town conducting a spiritual workshop, and we're talking about
eternal certainties. I'd like to ask you, 'When you die, do you
know for certain that you will go to heaven?'" He set his jaw and
looked down for quite a while. When he lifted his face he said,
"No, I don't know." "Are you aware that it is possible to know
that?" I asked. "Oh, yes. You see, I'm a preacher. I work here in
the daytime, but I have my own church." I shared with him about
God's grace and how he could know that he had eternal life. I
explained that Christ had paid for all of our sins and that if we
trust in him we can know that we are on our way to heaven. Then he
and I bowed our heads to pray, and he placed his trust in Christ.
Before, he had been trusting in his own efforts to be worthy to go
to heaven. He had been trusting in his life as a minister to gain
acceptance with God. But that day he agreed there was nothing good
enough that he could bring to God, and he placed his faith in
Christ. A COMMON ROADBLOCK That reminds me of what a man named John
Gerstner once said, "Christ has done everything necessary for [the
sinner's] salvation. Nothing now stands between the sinner and God
but. . . ." But what? What is this roadblock that stands between so
many people and their salvation by the gracious, forgiving God?
That roadblock, he continued, is "the sinner's 'good works!'" Not
their sins, but their good works, and their delusion that they do
not need Christ and that their own good works can satisfy God.
FALSE ASSURANCE AND CERTAINTIES It's exactly like the Bible--God's
book to humankind --says: "The heart is deceitful above all things,
and desperately sick; who can understand it?" (Jeremiah 17:9).
Unfortunately, many people don't awaken to their error until it's
forever too late. How many people in the first five minutes after
death would give anything for simply one minute to get right with
God? Do you have certainty about eternity? Do you know for sure?
Throw away all trust in your own goodness. Look to the cross of
Jesus Christ. See him who suffered the agony of the condemned in
your place, who received from his own Father the penalty we deserve
and then rose from the dead. Christ himself "bore our sins in his
body on the tree [cross]" (1 Peter 2:24). Transfer all of your
hopes from what you have done to what he has done for you at
Calvary. Place your trust in him alone. "Whoever has the Son has
life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I
write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God
that you might know that you have eternal life" (1 John 5:12-13).
Do you know that you have eternal life? Here's a suggested prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal
life. But, I believe you died and rose from the grave to purchase a
place in heaven for me. Lord Jesus, come into my life; take control
of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I repent of my sins and
now place my trust in you for my salvation. I receive the free gift
of eternal life.
This collection of 22 highly informative essays offers important
insight into current activities in the area of building planning.
Written by recognized building experts from the United States and
Australia, the essays discuss critical planning issues from a
management perspective. Topics include space design; collection
marketing; furniture selection; landscaping; accommodating
different age groups; hosting activities and events; seeking
support from the community; and more. Technology is given a high
priority. A bibliographic essay provides an abundance of suggested
titles for further study.
In this book, D. James Kennedy takes on some of the most-asked
questions regarding the validity of the Christian faith and
provides factual, well-reasoned answers. In clear, unassuming
language, Dr. Kennedy examines the reliability of the Bible, the
nature of God, and Christian faith in the face of life's harsh
realities. Skeptics Answered affirms the faith of Christians
everywhere and is ideal for both personal and group study. In
addition, it makes an excellent gift for any non-believer who, as a
matter of intellectual integrity, is willing to consider the clear
evidence for the Christian faith
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