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The "Glory" of God represents His divine qualities. They are
revealed through His beauty, brightness, splendor, and radiance as
well as His visible revelation of Himself. A fundamental belief in
God is manifested individually, and corporately, through the local
church. The local church represents a gathering place where any
number of souls are called together and united in one vow, for
divine worship, where the pure Word is preached, Godly living is
taught, based upon The Holy Bible, as given by the head of the
church - The Lord Jesus Christ. Further, we will discover that the
local church serves three primary purposes: (1)It represents the
body of believers who are saved by or because of their relationship
with Jesus Christ (Body of Christ), (2)It is comprised of those who
are assembled together by their bounds of habitation (the local
church), and (3)We are the Bride of Christ (the local church is
charged to teach its members how to live out the principles
contained within the pages of The Holy Bible - God's Word). Kevin
Wayne Johnson continues with his simple and systematic writing
style to clearly demonstrate The Power in the Local Church within
three parts and nine chapters. Part I - What is the Church? -
establishes that the local church is revealed in Matthew 16:18 and
cannot be destroyed by anyone who chooses to come against its
message or existence. Part II - What is My Role in the Local
Church? - examines the critical importance of reconciling others to
Christ as His ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:18-20). These actions
are manifested through service to others and understanding our
specific roles within the confines of the local church. Part III -
How Do I Glorify God by Fulfilling My Role in the Local Church? -
is accomplished through our good works, togetherness (unity), and
by "staying in your lane" through the twenty spiritual gifts that
God gives us to compliment, in lieu of compete, other gifts within
the Body of Christ and in the local church. We are instructed by
God's Word to assemble ourselves together (Hebrews 10:24-25) for
the purpose of comforting one another, to promote good works, and
to demonstrate love and affection to everyone within our sphere of
influence. It is through our good works that God is glorified
(Matthew 5:16). Then, The Power in the Local Church is personified
through us that represent Him in the earth.
The Routledge Companion to Folk Horror offers a comprehensive guide
to this popular genre. It explores its origins, canonical texts and
thinkers, the crucial underlying themes of nostalgia and
hauntology, as well as identifying new trends in the field. Divided
into five parts, the first focuses on the history of Folk Horror
from medieval texts to the present day. It considers the first wave
of contemporary Folk Horror through the films of the ‘unholy
trinity’, as well as discussing the influence of ancient Gods and
early Folk Horror. Section two looks at the spaces, landscapes and
cultural relics, which form a central focus for Folk Horror. In
section three, the contributors examine the rich history of the use
of folklore in children’s fiction. The next section discusses
recent examples of Folk Horror-infused music and image. Chapters
consider the relationship between different genres of music to Folk
Horror (such as Folk Music, black metal, and new wave); sound and
performance; comic books; and the dark web. Often regarded as
British in origin, the final section analyses texts which break
this link as the contributors reveal the larger realms of
regionality, nationality, international and transnational Folk
Horror. Featuring forty contributions, this authoritative
collection brings together leading voices in the field. It is an
invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in this
vibrant genre and its enduring influence on literature, film, music
and culture.
A rotorcraft is a class of aircraft that uses large-diameter
rotating wings to accomplish efficient vertical take-off and
landing. The class encompasses helicopters of numerous
configurations (single main rotor and tail rotor, tandem rotors,
coaxial rotors), tilting proprotor aircraft, compound helicopters,
and many other innovative configuration concepts. Aeromechanics
covers much of what the rotorcraft engineer needs: performance,
loads, vibration, stability, flight dynamics, and noise. These
topics include many of the key performance attributes and the
often-encountered problems in rotorcraft designs. This
comprehensive book presents, in depth, what engineers need to know
about modelling rotorcraft aeromechanics. The focus is on analysis,
and calculated results are presented to illustrate analysis
characteristics and rotor behaviour. The first third of the book is
an introduction to rotorcraft aerodynamics, blade motion, and
performance. The remainder of the book covers advanced topics in
rotary wing aerodynamics and dynamics.
The influence of vortex ring state (VRS) on rotorcraft flight
dynamics is investigated, specifically the vertical velocity drop
of helicopters and the roll-off of tiltrotors encountering VRS. The
available wind tunnel and flight test data for rotors in vortex
ring state are reviewed. Test data for axial flow, non-axial flow,
two rotors, unsteadiness, and vortex ring state boundaries are
described and discussed. Based on the available measured data, a
VRS model is developed. The VRS model is a parametric extension of
momentum theory for calculation of the mean inflow of a rotor,
hence suitable for simple calculations and real-time simulations.
This inflow model is primarily defined in terms of the stability
boundary of the aircraft motion. Calculations of helicopter
response during VRS encounter were performed, and good correlation
is shown with the vertical velocity drop measured in flight tests.
Calculations of tiltrotor response during VRS encounter were
performed, showing the roll-off behavior characteristic of
tiltrotors. Hence it is possible, using a model of the mean inflow
of an isolated rotor, to explain the basic behavior of both
helicopters and tiltrotors in vortex ring state.
Called to be Light in the Workplace - A Workbook is the revised and
expanded version of the second book (2003) in this series. This
workbook challenges its readers to be 'light' on their respective
job(s) in each of the three phases of career progression: (1)
Entry-level (trainee or intern), (2) journey-man level (middle
manager), and (3) senior level (executive or mentor). God's Word
ministers about how to encourage others at work and influence
positive change in the midst of dysfunctional places of employment.
Through the lives of Jesus, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Evangelist
Billy Graham, Dr. Ben Carson, and many other recognizable and
unrecognizable names, excellence in their jobs has raised the level
of productivity of others. It is systematically divided into three
parts, with three chapters each. Supported by the Scriptures
throughout, the central theme of each chapter focuses on specific
ways to let our 'light' shine and to Give God the Glory while at
work each day. As with all books in the Give God the Glory series,
it concludes with a family prayer to reinforce the contents within
the books' nine chapters. Readers are encouraged to refer to the
Give God the Glory series as collections of prayers, daily prayer
books, and prayer books. Prayer shall change our lives for the
better as we learn how to apply God's Word to our everyday lives.
It can be used as a daily prayer book to learn why and how do I
pray.
Light (phos) means "to give light." It is that which enables us to
see (able to clearly distinguish between right and wrong). It is
the intellectual, moral, and spiritual element by which we may see
(Matthew 6:23). Jesus Christ is the light of the world (John 1:9)
and the 'children of light' is a term for true disciple (Luke 16:8
and Ephesians 1:8). God is the source of this light as the sun is
the other. Through our light, we make God visible to all men and
demonstrate that His love transcends all that is wrong with this
world. Light defines the very essence of the children of God. It is
a word that is used throughout The Holy Bible 264 times It is
characterized as an element that: Illuminates, Shines, Exposes and
expels darkness, Projects and extends brightness, Causes one to
see, Radiates, and Reveals. Light is described as an element that
represents: Radiance (Matthew 7:12) Spiritual awareness and right
living (1 John 1:7) A characteristic of God (Psalm 27:1) The
opposite of darkness (Genesis 1:3-4) Illuminates (Matthew 6:22)
Leads the way (Micah 7:8), and The Glory of God (1 Timothy 6:16).
The biblical message, biblical preaching, and biblical teaching in
this devotional/gift book come from Old Testament and New Testament
Scriptures. Matthew 5:13-16 serves as biblical study and, in
essence, the biblical thought for the day relative to the
significance of the word "light." Discover the purpose drive life
and rediscovering the kingdom of God are keys to this best-selling
devotional and gift book. Now in its third printing, and selling
strong, this devotional and gift book, serves as a companion to
book 2: Called to be Light in the Workplace.
..".finely tuned insight s] into the human spirit... with a true
gift for both language and storytelling." Barnes & Noble
Discover Great New Writers Series, onDeluge. "Johnson's sentences
shimmer, dip, swoop, and stretch. ...by turns wily, sad, violent,
somber, and hopeful." Daniel Woodrell, The New York Times, onDon't
Think Twice. ..".dazzling ...mythic ...realistic ... archetypally
grand."Booklist, onThe Devil You Know. FromNew York TimesNotable
Book and Pulitzer Prize nominated author Wayne Johnson comesOn the
Observation Car, a brilliant new collection of stories-comedic,
surprising, and delightful. From a portrait of a colorfully
ingenious boy who, after being abandoned by his mother, finds
himself in a strange and dangerous new world, to a searing
examination of the effects of what once was called "racial
prejudice" in "Eighty Acres," these stories grip the imagination
with a rare and powerful clarity. Originally published
inPloughshares, New Letters, Glimmer Train, and elsewhere, these
award-winning storiesare about the issues that are essential to us
all: how we find the courage to live; how we acquire freedom,
despite the costs; and how we love. All of Johnson's stories,
rendered through a sharp-eyed realism, take us into a world that
touches the very heart of the human condition."
It's 1963 in suburban Minneapolis, when 7-year-old George (later
Wayne) Johnson meets Artie, who lets George fly his dog. Thus
begins a decade-long, on-and-off friendship and coming-of-age
odyssey that will shape both boys' futures and test their
character, loyalty, humor, and wits. This is not, however, the land
of June and Ward Cleaver, and we are drawn into a parallel world
unimagined by the boys' mainstream parents and peers, a world
sometimes hilarious (the "duel" between Artie's dog and a
casserole), sometimes nostalgic (balsa-wood model planes and
Playboy centerfolds), occasionally perilous, and often illegal
(setting off a stash of illicit fireworks deep inside the
Minneapolis Convention Center). On the surface there is
little-league and scouting, romance and school, hobbies and jobs.
But hidden from the adult world are the life-endangering stunts,
the relentless torment of a pathological bully leading George to
develop a series of home-made (and increasingly dangerous)
defensive weapons, and the fleeting moral disdain for marijuana
which soon gives way to an entrepreneurial and connoisseurial
obsession when the plant is found growing in abundance nearby. In
turns tender, humorous, hair-raising and heartwarming, Baseball
Diaries is a bitter-sweet and fascinating look at a pivotal time in
a young man's life and a magical time in America when baseball
seemed simple and pure.
"Live to Ride "is pure adrenaline--a full-throttle exploration of
motorcycles that pushes to the limit, with heart-pounding accounts
of riding the greatest bikes of all time, all over the world.
"Live to ride, ride to live." For many motorcycle riders, these
words express life's guiding principle. Just take a look at the
patch emblazoned on the jackets of legions of riders. Whether
they're roaring down an empty highway on two wheels at an insane
speed, hopping on for a few mind-boggling loops of motocross,
joining in the "rolling thunder" of a veritable outlaw motorcycle
club, or just cruising on a Harley on a Sunday afternoon,
motorcyclists of all stripes share a common love of the freedom
that is riding.
Wayne Johnson, a lifelong motorcycle-lover and acclaimed writer,
takes us around the globe and onto the terrain where the most
extreme, thrilling forms of riding happen. Johnson shows where it
all began more than a hundred years ago when the first motorcycle
evolved from the bicycle and lands us on the track today with some
of the world's highest-paid athletes-- professional motorcycle road
racers. From there we go inside radically different competitions
like the vertigo-inspiring "Widowmaker Hillclimb" and the fastest
land racing on the planet at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Johnson
also offers an inside look at the legendarily secretive culture of
biker clubs with firsthand accounts of his own wild rides with an
outlaw club. In every one of these venues, you aren't just passing
through as an observer--you are on a bike, racing across new and
undiscovered country, the horizon your only destination.
If you have ever wondered what it's like to climb on a motorcycle
and feel its engine roar to life, or have actually done it and felt
the rush of flying off into the wild blue yonder, or have simply
been intrigued by this iconic part of American culture and history,
hold on tight for this irresistible, one-of-a-kind journey into
motorcycling.
Book #1 (revised edition) in the Give God the Glory series
challenges its readers to desire a closer relationship with God. In
doing so, our connection to, and relationship with, Him unleashes
the power that is needed to fulfill one's divine purpose. This
book, now in its fifth printing, shares several important messages
regarding worship including how to be a praise and worship leader,
praise and worship and is ranked amongst the top worship books in
its category. It is written for the Christian and non-Christian
alike. Author, teacher, and ministry leader Kevin Wayne Johnson
enthusiastically embraces God's Word for his life and, through the
words of his subtitle, encourages his readers to Know God and Do
the Will of God as it relates to their lives. Reading this powerful
and life changing book will answer the reader's specific questions
or concerns such as "Lord heal my hurt," "Lord I want to be whole,"
"How great are you Lord," and "Lord heal my hurts." This book is
systematically divided into two parts, with three chapters each.
Throughout the 163 pages, readers will learn that you have
potential, you have what it takes, He did this for you and He did
this just for you. That is, God loves us so much that He gave His
son Jesus to ensure our victory in this world. Supported by the
Scriptures throughout, the central theme of each chapter focuses on
specific biblical principles that challenge and encourage each of
us to Give God the Glory
Essential to your Christian curriculum, this study guide redefines
the core message of the first book in the Give God the Glory
series: Know God (mental) and Do the Will of God (action)
Concerning Your Life. Systematically divided into two parts with
three chapters each, this STUDY GUIDE navigates students, teachers,
church leaders, pastors, bishops, librarians, book clubs, Bible
scholars, seminaries, colleges & universities, and readers
through an in-depth Bible study to broaden their knowledge of God's
Word and to develop a closer walk with Him. The purpose of this
Study Guide is so that the world may know, to demonstrate the power
of positive thinking, walking in His steps, and to understand the
principles of Christian living. Walking in the spirit and spiritual
leadership are key components that are found within the pages of
our new spiritual books. Amongst the plethora of best-selling
spiritual books, this Study Guide brings forth new meaning to the
initial book (2001) in the Give God the Glory series (Know God the
Do the Will of God Concerning Your Life). Reading and teaching from
this Christian resource are topics such as the Christian life
profile, the Christian family, the Christian experience, living
Christian, how to be a contagious Christian, Christian education,
your Christian impact on others, Christian references, and
Christian praise and worship. Categorized as the Christian faith
book, it focuses on teaching Christian principles, extracted from
the Word of God, for the purpose of helping us to Know God and to
do His Will concerning our lives. Prayerfully, readers will be
encouraged to explore the contents of their Bible through the year
and will learn the importance of how to get into the Bible
regularly. This will draw us closer to His Word through an
understanding of Bible truth and of the promises of God in the
Bible. This Study Guide is an excellent resource for your church
bookshop, church shops, and outstanding church gifts, church items,
church resource, and church literature. It is considered by many in
the publishing industry as a great church book, amongst the many
church books, as well as excellent Bible based teaching for your
church library. This church gift addresses church foundation,
particularly in chapter three that addresses spiritual gifts.
Through small groups, it is a great resource for weekend Bible
study. Your walk through the Bible in a year, Bible thought of the
day, daily Bible Scriptures, and daily walk through the Bible
programs can be monitored and evaluated based upon your growth and
development relative to the Holy Bible and study with your church
family and friends. Christ is preeminent throughout this Study
Guide. For example, readers learn that Christians must make a case
for Christ, accurately state the case of Christ, reveal the passion
of Christ, understand why to live is Christ, and utilize and
recommend this Study Guide as a case for Christ book. Through
diligent study of the six chapters of this Study Guide, readers
will ultimately learn, and subsequently teach others, that a life
in the Word is our key to success. Other key themes that
reverberate from its pages include life without fear, living a life
you always wanted, learning to live a new way life, and finding the
cure for the common life. Yes, life in tough, but don't waste your
life by missing out on God's life-changing Word.
"White Heat" is pure adrenaline -- a thrilling exploration of
extreme skiing that pushes the reader over the edge with
heart-pounding accounts of people who risk their lives on the
fastest, steepest slopes.
Often obsessed and possibly crazy, extreme skiers and snowboarders
are having the time of their lives facing death-defying challenges.
But the extreme skiing life isn't just about the quest to finish
first; it's a lifestyle made up of insane jumps, bone-breaking
speeds, and world records -- not to mention the wild off-mountain
social world, the flamboyant gear and slang completely unique to
it, and, of course, the remarkable history of the racing champions
and events that is its backdrop.
Wayne Johnson, former competitive skier and acclaimed novelist,
takes us into the cult of extreme skiing populated by stars such as
one-eyed jumping champion Jerry Martin, who held the North American
distance record for more than a decade, and Vinko Bogataj, whose
world-famous wipeout on ABC's Wide World of Sports gave rise to the
expression "pulling a Vinko." Here are real-life adventures,
everything from Shane McConkey ski BASE jumping the Eiger in
Switzerland to Shawn White, the Flying Tomato, throwing 1260s in
the halfpipe. Johnson, who has spent a lifetime on the mountains,
also puts you in his boots when recounting goose-bump- inducing
tales of high-speed downhill racing, Nordic jumping competitions,
avalanche control, and the hip, ripping world of snowboarding.
If you've ever wondered what kind of nut would willingly choose to
fly off a twenty-story ski jump, or have ever dreamed of living
outside the usual boundaries, or just like to read about people
having life-expanding adventures, then "White Heat" is an
exhilarating thrill ride that will leave you breathless.
With divorce, singleparent households and family crises on the
rise, many people are experiencing the tumultuous dynamics of
blended or stepfamilies. The disillusioned ex can create a vortex
of strife in a new relationship. Amicable encounters can be limited
and cumbersome. Vacations, visitations, discipline and even routine
daily tasks become strongholds. Developing a relationship with a
child that sees you as the enemy is like trying to run uphill
during an avalanche. Blended Families An Anthology is composed of
personal essays from various perspectives including parents,
children and other family members. The book expresses the anxiety
and fulfillment of people in stepfamilies and concludes with
snippets of lessons learned that are humorous, anecdotal and
inspirational. Contributions from a licensed family therapist and
certified financial planner provide indepth analysis and
understanding into stepfamily issues. Topics including behavior
patterns, coping mechanisms and the impact on wills, insurance and
child support are discussed. Learn biblical principles and
practical tools to successfully blend your family. Contributors
include awardwinning Christian authors, Kevin Wayne Johnson,
Vanessa Miller and Dr. Vivi Monroe Congress. Edited by Valerie L.
Coleman, Blended Families An Anthology ministers to the needs of
those hurting and crying out for answers.
The Give God the Glory series of books and devotionals continues
with book #5. A companion gift book and devotional to book #4 in
the series, The Godly Family Life, Your Role in Your Family offers
greater detail on the Biblical significance of the family as God
intended in the beginning. The Godly Family Life provided a
detailed analysis of what the Bible teaches and instructs
concerning the roles of the father, mother and children despite
man's intention to alter God's plan for the family. While
continuing in the tradition of the Give God the Glory books and
devotionals, it offers a unique focus on the biblical purpose and
role of the father, mother, and child(ren). In this gift and
devotional book, Your Role in Your Family will help its readers to
clearly understand that the man is the foundation of the family,
the family is the foundation of the church, and the church is the
foundation of our nation. We will glorify God through the family
unit and understand our specific roles within the family structure
as God intended. To this end, our Heavenly Father is glorified as
we, His earthen vessels, demonstrate to the world the beauty and
fulfillment of The Godly Family Life. 'Family' is referenced 123
times in The Holy Bible. To this end, the 50-page devotional will
enlighten its readers through these five chapters: 1. The role and
purpose of the Godly Family 2. The role and purpose of man 3. The
role and purpose of woman 4. The role and purpose of children 5.
God's plan for His family. When purchasing in a Christian bookstore
or through a plethora of Christian bookstores, Your Role in Your
Family, a gift/devotional book, will be a blessing in your life.
Good Christian books are foundational to our overall growth and
development and add value to our lives. To find Christian books, or
those who sell Christian books, these Godly items make an excellent
gift for your loved one's who are in pursuit of God. The grace of
God is sufficient at all times and we are safe in the arms of God.
Best selling African American Christian author Kevin Wayne Johnson
recommends this devotional and gift book, as a companion to The
Godly Family Life, to men and women who long to understand their
specific roles within the family unit. It is also an excellent
gift, intended to replace the standard greeting card, for family
and friends that desire to read a shorter version of The Godly
Family Life.
Book #4 in the series is a detailed analysis of what the Bible
teaches and instructs concerning the roles of the father, mother
and children, despite mans intention to alter Gods plan for the
family. This book continues in the tradition of the Give God the
Glory! books and devotionals, with a unique focus on the biblical
purpose and role of the father, mother, and child(ren). In this
book, readers will clearly understand that the man is the
foundation of the family, the family is the foundation of the
church, and the church is the foundation of our nation. We will
glorify God through the family unit and understand our specific
roles within the family structure as God intended. To this end, our
Heavenly Father is glorified as we, His earthen vessels,
demonstrate to the world the beauty and fulfillment of The Godly
Family Life. Considered a best seller Christian book, The Godly
Family Life is a ministry tool for men and women to better
understand the ordained institution of family. Choosing a Christian
book should be a means to develop and maintain a Godly family life,
thus, becoming a case for faith. The faith lessons contained within
the pages of these faith books, The Godly Family Life and the
devotional companion, Your Role in Your Family, are explored in
detail and explain the roles of the man, woman and children based
upon Gods Word. Woman of faith, women for faith and woman faith are
exemplified throughout chapters fifteen through twenty. Parenting
with a purpose, parenting with purpose and the purpose driven life
are manifested in our lives when we apply the Biblical principles
and answer the thoughtprovoking questions that are found at the end
of each chapter. African American Christian book author Kevin Wayne
Johnson recommends this book for all men and women who have a deep
desire to better understand the role of the family and its impact
as the foundation of a strong nation.
This book contains the history of George Finley and his
descendants. He immigrated from Scotland to Pennsylvania and later
moved to Mecklenburg County, NC and Greene County, GA. A short
history of the Scots and Scott-Irish and their emigration to this
country are included. Those interested in the Finleys of early
Georgia will find much useful information in this book. Likewise,
those interested in the Finleys of early Mecklenburg County, NC
will enjoy it.
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