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You are the fountain of life, light, and all grace and truth "Use this book as a daily guide in your walk with God and it will enrich you in a multitude of ways." --Michael A G Haykin The hearts of the first Christians beat with praise for Christ. The strength of their devotion is remarkable, considering the times of uncertainty and persecution in which they lived. Despite all of this, the early church flourished, sustained by the God to whom they prayed. Christians today have a lot to learn from the devotional life of the early church. In Fount of Heaven, a collection of carefully selected prayers from the first six centuries of the church, we can pray with our spiritual forefathers. Prayers from luminaries such as Clement of Rome, Irenaeus, and Augustine are arranged by theme to reveal the right prayer for the moment. The prayers have been slightly updated to read more easily, but they retain their joy and mystery. As we turn to the prayers of the first Christians, we can return to the foundations of our own faith.

"That prayer is most likely to pierce heaven which first pierces one's own heart." For the Puritans, prayer was neither casual nor dull. Their prayers were passionate affairs, from earnestly pleading for mercy to joyful praise. These rich expressions of deep Christian faith are a shining example of holy living. The Puritan combination of warm piety and careful intellect have fueled a renaissance of interest in their movement. This combination is on display in Piercing Heaven, a collection of carefully selected prayers from leading Puritans. The language in these prayers has been slightly updated for a modern audience while still retaining the elevated tone of the Puritans. With prayers from Richard Baxter, Thomas Brooks, John Owen, and many more, each prayer reminds us that heartfelt prayer is central to the Christian life.

With clear facts and answers to the questions kids six to ten ask most, this adaptation of Lee Strobel's bestselling The Case for a Creator uses kid-friendly language, examples, and easy-to-understand information to introduce children to the research, eyewitness accounts, and evidence behind the questions of whether God created the universe, what science tells us about our world, and what those answers mean for us and our faith. Whether they've grown up in the church or are encountering faith for the first time, The Case for a Creator for Kids is the perfect resource to answer the questions about God kids 6-10 ask most. Inside, readers will discover: An introduction to the historical evidence, expert testimonies, extensive research, and scientific proof that back up what the Bible says Scientific research that covers cosmology (how the universe began), DNA, physics, astronomy, and more to look at how the way our world works connect with Scripture Answers for why Christians believe what they do Kid-friendly stories and examples that make the facts easy to understand Ways to talk to other people about God and share what they know The Case for a Creator for Kids: Is a solid source of information that looks at all sides of the issue to present solid evidence behind each conclusion and fact about the Christian faith Has illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics engaging for kids six and up Is an excellent resource for Sunday schools, church libraries, and homeschooling This book can be used on its own or alongside The Case for Christ for Kids, The Case for Faith for Kids, The Case for Grace for Kids, and The Case for Miracles for Kids to help children with faith development and answer questions they wonder about most.

Middle-school readers ages 8-12 can experience a story of action and adventure in Beetle Bunker, book 2 in the Wall Trilogy series which presents historically accurate fiction that brings the past to life in a kid-friendly way. In 1961 East Berlin, Sabine discovers a forgotten underground bunker that could possibly take her family under the wall to West Berlin and freedom ... if they can find a way to get her across. Beetle Bunker is perfect for: kids interested in stories about spies, mysteries, adventure, and friendship providing a fun and interesting series that helps readers 8-12 understand history in a real and understandable way homeschool or school libraries back to school reading, birthdays, and holiday gifts In Beetle Bunker, Sabine lives in 1960s East Berlin, where neighbors spy on each other, books are forbidden, and people sometimes disappear in the middle of the night ... to the west side of the Berlin Wall. When Sabine discovers a forgotten underground bunker, she first uses it to escape her crowded home and comments on her physical disability, then thinks of a new use for the bunker. Could it take her family under the wall to freedom? If you enjoyed Beetle Bunker, be sure to check out the other books in the Wall Trilogy for the entire story: Candy Bombers and Smuggler's Treasure

Middle-school readers ages 8-12 can experience a story of action and adventure in Candy Bombers, book 1 in the Wall Trilogy series that presents historically accurate fiction which brings the past to life in a kid-friendly way. Cousins Erich and Katarina find themselves trapped behind the Berlin Wall in 1948, and must find a way to survive-despite the growing dangers around them. Candy Bombers is perfect for: kids interested in stories about spies, mysteries, adventure, and friendship providing a fun and interesting series that helps readers 8-12 understand history in a real and understandable way homeschool or school libraries back to school reading, birthdays, and holiday gifts Candy Bombers takes readers to Berlin, Germany in the spring of 1948. Teenage cousins Erich and Katarina are just trying to survive Soviet isolation and starvation when they see the Americans have food. When Erich sneaks inside a US cargo plane, he is caught by an American sergeant who tries to befriend him. Though Erich has plenty of reasons to resent this man, in the end he must decide-should he cling to bitterness or learn to forgive? If you enjoyed Candy Bombers, be sure to check out the other books in the Wall Trilogy that continue the story: Beetle Bunker and Smuggler's Treasure

Cut off by the Iron Curtain This epic tale extends across generations and unfolds against the backdrop of a dangerous Cold War Berlin. This historically accurate, action-packed, three-books-in-one edition features three generations of resourceful teens living in the shadow of the Berlin Wall. Titles include: Candy Bombers: In spring 1948, teenage cousins Erich and Katarina are simply trying to survive in war-ravaged Berlin when the Soviets blockade the east side of the city, isolating its citizens---and starving them---behind the Iron Curtain. Beetle Bunker: In August 1961, Sabine discovers a forgotten underground bunker. Though she first uses it to escape her crowded home, she soon realizes her hideout could possibly take her family under the wall to West Berlin and freedom Smuggler's Treasure: In spring 1989, life is good in West Germany, and even the Cold War seems to be thawing in the warmer weather. But as Liesl works on a class project about the history of the wall, she stumbles onto a startling secret no one will talk about.

With clear facts and answers to the questions kids six to ten ask most, this adaptation of Lee Strobel's New York Times bestselling and award-winning The Case for Christ uses kid-friendly language, examples, and easy-to-understand information to introduce young readers to the research, eyewitness accounts, and evidence behind the question of whether Jesus really was the savior the Bible promised, and what that answer means for our lives today. Whether they've grown up in the church or are encountering faith for the first time, The Case for Christ for Kids is the perfect resource to answer their most asked questions about Jesus. Adapting the ideas from The Case for Christ, inside kids 6-10 will discover: An introduction to the historical evidence, expert testimonies, extensive research, and scientific proof that back up what the Bible says Answers for why Christians believe what they do Kid-friendly stories and examples that make the facts easy to understand Ways to talk to other people about Jesus and share what they know The Case for Christ for Kids: Is a solid source of information that looks at all sides of the issue to present solid evidence behind each conclusion and fact about the Christian faith Has illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics engaging for kids six and up Is an excellent resource for Sunday schools, church libraries, and homeschooling Pairs with Case for Christ for Kids 90-Day Devotional, which expands on the themes of The Case for Christ for Kids to apply those truths to late elementary and middle school kids' everyday lives This book can be used on its own or alongside The Case for a Creator for Kids, The Case for Faith for Kids, The Case for Grace for Kids, and The Case for Miracles for Kids to help children with faith development and answer questions they wonder about most.

The Revival is the third installment in the Holly Goforth series. Holly's privileged boarding school life ended and her difficult initiation into adulthood began in Book One: The Stalking. In Book Two: The Revenge, Holly avenged betrayal by her first lover, Christopher, and discovered the shocking truth that her wealthy grandmother kept secret for so long. She was pulled into the deadly network of meth dealing and abuse in South Florida as she tried to save her brother from a drug habit. At the same time, she had to help her mother win a battle against breast cancer. Now, in The Revival, Holly is drawn into another life or death struggle, this time against a gang of sex traffickers led by a vicious kidnapper and pimp, who calls himself Major Tom. A new ally and lover, Dr. John Thomas, joins her effort to rescue "Roxanne," a teen prostitute, from the clutches of the murderous Major Tom. To succeed, Holly must break all reliance on the adults in her family and establish relationships with new allies who can support her in her quest. Like all young women, she must also explore her body and mind as she works hard to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to achieve a fair share of happiness.

Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: CHAPTER III RULES OF ORDER The following digest of parliamentary law is not complete by any means. Only such rules are suggested as may be required by the average Ladies' Aid. The rules are purposely stated in the plainest language in order that they may be clearly understood by all. It would be well for every Ladies' Aid to adopt these standard Rules of Order to govern their meetings. The adoption of these rules will do much to prevent confusion, discord, and misunderstandings. I. Bringing Business Before The Meeting There are two ways in which "business should be brought before the meeting. First, by a motion of one of the members. Second, by the presentation of a written communication. II. A Motion To Adjourn A motion to adjourn cannot be debated, cannot be amended, and cannot be reconsidered. III. An Amendment To A Motion An amendment to a motion may take any of the following forms: (1) Something may be added. (2) Words, sentences, or paragraphs may be stricken out. (3) Some words may be strickenout and others inserted. (4) A different motion on the same subject may be substituted. (5) The question may be divided into two or more questions as specified by the mover, in order to secure a separate vote on any particular point or points. IV. An Amendment Of An Amendment An amendment of an amendment cannot be amended. V. Amending Rules Of Order Rules of order can be amended at any regular meeting of the Society by a two-thirds vote, provided the proposed amendment was submitted in writing at the previous regular meeting. VI. Motions Which Cannot Be Amended The following motions cannot be amended, namely, to adjourn, for the orders of the day, all incidental questions, to lay on the table, for the previous question, an amendment of an amendme...

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Modern Messages from Great Hymns By ROBERT ELMER SMITH Introduction by BISHOP JAMES W. BASHFORD THE ABINGDON PRESS NEW YORK CINCINNATI Copyright, 1916, by ROBERT ELMER SMITH jBSKMBWfcV - Printed in the United States of America First Edition Printed September, 1916 Second Printing. April, 1918 Third Printing, February, 1928 TO COMMON FOLK IN THIS WORKADAY WORLD WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN ENRICHED BY THESE GREAT HYMNS CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE FOREWORD 11 INTRODUCTION 13 I. JESUS, LOVER OF MY SOUL 17 II. STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS 37 IIL SOME DAY THE SILVER CORD WILL BREAK, 57 IV. GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY 81 V. NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE 101 VI. MAJESTIC SWEETNESS 123 VIL FAITH OF OUR FATHERS 145 VIII. HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.. 169 IX. ROCK OF AGES 193 X. LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT 215 XL ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS 239 XIL ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME.. . 261 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly I Frontispiece FACING PAGE Stand up, stand up for Jesus 39 Some day the silver cord will break 59 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform 83 Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee 103 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Saviours brow 125 Faith of our fathers living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword 147 jHoly, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty 171 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee 195 Lead, kindly Light, amid th encircling gloom, Lead thou me on 217 Onward, Christian soldiers Marching as to war 249 All hail the power of Jesus name 271 FOREWORD CHRISTIAN hymns have been scattered through the centuries, like sweet flowers, along the pilgrims rugged, earthly pathway, ex haling a more fragrant perfume as he draws nearto that heavenly city whose maker and builder is God It has been estimated that fully half a million hymns have been written in the more than two hundred languages and dialects in which Christianity is preached. These hymns have been a powerful factor in supporting and spreading the doctrines of the Christian Church. In the expression of gospel truth, in sublimity of diction, in whole some inspiration, in brilliancy of imagery, in grandeur of conception they are unsurpassed in all poetic literature. They have led the sinful to God have brought rest to the weary, have given strength to the faint, have inspired the discouraged with new hope, have comforted the sorrowing, have sweetened the trials of the living, have calmed the fears of the dying. Like Jacobs ladder, they reach from earth to heaven, from time to eternity. 11 12 FOREWORD The hymn messages contained in this volume are based upon some of the greatest as well as the best loved hymns of the modern church. The author has sought to interpret the doctrines, lessons, and spirit of these hymns which are loved by multitudes of Christian people throughout the civilized world. It has been the constant aim in these mes sages to make them modern, practical, pointed, and thoroughly evangelical. They come di rectly from the brain, heart, and lips of the living preacher. They are addressed to the common people to folk who, in this worka day world, are enjoying lifes blessings, pa tiently bearing the worlds burdens, passing through common trials, resisting alluring temptations, meeting stern adversities, and enduring crushing sorrows. They are sent forth with the earnest hope and prayer that they may bring some crumbs of cheer, peace, andcomfort to many a troubled heart. ROBERT ELMER SMITH, Portland, Oregon, 1916.

Modern Messages from Great Hymns By ROBERT ELMER SMITH Introduction by BISHOP JAMES W. BASHFORD THE ABINGDON PRESS NEW YORK CINCINNATI Copyright, 1916, by ROBERT ELMER SMITH jBSKMBWfcV - Printed in the United States of America First Edition Printed September, 1916 Second Printing. April, 1918 Third Printing, February, 1928 TO COMMON FOLK IN THIS WORKADAY WORLD WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN ENRICHED BY THESE GREAT HYMNS CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE FOREWORD 11 INTRODUCTION 13 I. JESUS, LOVER OF MY SOUL 17 II. STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS 37 IIL SOME DAY THE SILVER CORD WILL BREAK, 57 IV. GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY 81 V. NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE 101 VI. MAJESTIC SWEETNESS 123 VIL FAITH OF OUR FATHERS 145 VIII. HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.. 169 IX. ROCK OF AGES 193 X. LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT 215 XL ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS 239 XIL ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME.. . 261 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly I Frontispiece FACING PAGE Stand up, stand up for Jesus 39 Some day the silver cord will break 59 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform 83 Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee 103 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Saviours brow 125 Faith of our fathers living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword 147 jHoly, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty 171 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee 195 Lead, kindly Light, amid th encircling gloom, Lead thou me on 217 Onward, Christian soldiers Marching as to war 249 All hail the power of Jesus name 271 FOREWORD CHRISTIAN hymns have been scattered through the centuries, like sweet flowers, along the pilgrims rugged, earthly pathway, ex haling a more fragrant perfume as he draws nearto that heavenly city whose maker and builder is God It has been estimated that fully half a million hymns have been written in the more than two hundred languages and dialects in which Christianity is preached. These hymns have been a powerful factor in supporting and spreading the doctrines of the Christian Church. In the expression of gospel truth, in sublimity of diction, in whole some inspiration, in brilliancy of imagery, in grandeur of conception they are unsurpassed in all poetic literature. They have led the sinful to God have brought rest to the weary, have given strength to the faint, have inspired the discouraged with new hope, have comforted the sorrowing, have sweetened the trials of the living, have calmed the fears of the dying. Like Jacobs ladder, they reach from earth to heaven, from time to eternity. 11 12 FOREWORD The hymn messages contained in this volume are based upon some of the greatest as well as the best loved hymns of the modern church. The author has sought to interpret the doctrines, lessons, and spirit of these hymns which are loved by multitudes of Christian people throughout the civilized world. It has been the constant aim in these mes sages to make them modern, practical, pointed, and thoroughly evangelical. They come di rectly from the brain, heart, and lips of the living preacher. They are addressed to the common people to folk who, in this worka day world, are enjoying lifes blessings, pa tiently bearing the worlds burdens, passing through common trials, resisting alluring temptations, meeting stern adversities, and enduring crushing sorrows. They are sent forth with the earnest hope and prayer that they may bring some crumbs of cheer, peace, andcomfort to many a troubled heart. ROBERT ELMER SMITH, Portland, Oregon, 1916.