DescriptionPacker contends that the ignorance of God lies at the root of much of the Church's weakness today. And, from this ignorance, two ugly trends have spawned this state of affairs: (1) "Christian minds have been conformed to the modern spirit; the spirit, that is, that spawns great thoughts of man and leaves room for only small thoughts of God, " and (2) "Christian minds have been confused by the modern skepticism." This timeless work provides a scholarly yet warm exposition on the nature of God, reinforcing the fundamental facts of faith that have so frequently been called in question.
DescriptionAt the isolated mountain lodge, trouble came in twos. There were two corpses. Two clues. Two strange youths turned into one. Two brilliant solutions that turned out to be wrong. And pitted against this double-trouble were two master sleuths - Ellery Queen and Inspector Queen - who knew that every time they didn't succeed, someone was going to die.
DescriptionA beloved husband dies of cancer. A child is kidnapped. A family is shattered by a fatal car accident. We pray for peace and protection in a world that seems to be falling apart. Often we experience or hear about spectacular answers to prayer. But where is God when the cry of our hearts seems to be answered with silence? When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayer explores the mysteries and paradoxes of unanswered prayer. Forged in the fires of his personal quest following his own crushing experience of unanswered prayer, Jerry Sittser offers hard-won spiritual insights that affirm the greatness of God's love and concern for us, even when we do not fully understand why our prayers seem to go unanswered.
DescriptionIf you want to be a CEO - or a high achiever in the business world - you need to know the secrets that put business leaders in positions of power. Management consultant D.A. Benton, best selling author of Lions Don't Need to Roar, discusses the 22 traits shared by all effective CEOs. You'll also hear observations from top business leaders themselves. This fresh analysis of the actions, outlooks, attitudes, and philosophies of the business leader of the '90s will help you understand what it takes to get to the top.
DescriptionWould it surprise you to learn that to solve a seemingly unsolvable problem, you need to get up and leave the room? A walk in the woods will help you finish your novel? Humming can make you a better tennis player? Or that completely giving up is the way t…
