JOY What is it? It is strength of self. To me it is learning EARLY to depend on GOD for calm, peace and courage in life, to be grateful for what is, the best we can, and to change things, to possess the calm and peace that need to be possessed to figure out what needs to be changed to make life better, for ourselves and others, and with God’s help, to make the changes.

Was the Universe created in 4004 BC? Was Jesus of Nazareth secretly married to Mary Magdalene? Were Jesus, Mary Magdalene, their son, and the Virgin Mary all laid to rest in a 'Lost Jesus Tomb?' Was the New Testament written by ignorant fishermen who lived long after Jesus and never knew Him? In this work, Dr. DuPraw provides a critical refutation of these and other absurd fictions recently published about Jesus Christ, often with the implication that they might be, or really are true. In separate chapters, the author summarizes scientific facts about the rise of the dinosaurs 230 million years ago, their sudden extinction 65 million years ago, and the appearance of Homo sapiens 195 thousand years ago; he describes how little is known about the origin of life on Earth or anywhere else; and he proposes a useful concept called 'adaptive modification of species' or 'intelligent evolution.'

Humorous collection of 36 black and white cartoons depicting baseball on and off the field. The vignettes feature mom's, dad's, ball players, bat girls, umpires and coaches. These are part of a collection created by author/illustrator Michael Verrett as he sat in the bleachers watching his son's play high school baseball. They represent his recollections, impressions, observations, and participation as a player, coach and umpire in over 40 years of baseball. You may also detect a few yarns.

This collection of carol stories will add special meaning to each Christmas season. Perfect for personal or family Advent devotions.

This hymnal for primaries includes songs about God's care, Creation, angels, Sabbath, nature, and more. Includes a topical index, responsive readings, and guitar chord notations.

SUPERCONTEMPLATIONS signifies a creative advance on the lower-case volume of abstract poetry entitled 'Contemplations' (1985), in that it combines upper- and lower-case monosyllabic words in the process of creating patterned entities which, whatever their subliminal message, require only to be contemplated, and are thus akin to a mode of 'word art', the only difference being that these 'poems' were created with a word-processing program rather than with a paint program involving characters.

With Leap, Terry Tempest Williams, award-winning author of Refuge, offers a sustained meditation on passion, faith, and creativity-based upon her transcendental encounter with Hieronymus Bosch's medieval masterpiece The Garden of Delights. Williams examines this vibrant landscape with unprecedented acuity, recognizing parallels between the artist's prophetic vision and her own personal experiences as a Mormon and a naturalist. Searing in its spiritual, intellectual, and emotional courage, Williams's divine journey enables her to realize the full extent of her faith and through her exquisite imagination opens our eyes to the splendor of the world.

The faith Joy inherited at the age of three worked for almost fifty years. She believed it, preached it, wrote songs about it, lived it. Jesus was the center of her universe, literally and metaphorically. Hence, one can only imagine the tsunami that followed when her ironclad theological foundation unexpectedly and involuntarily collapsed with a deafening thud. Joy's narrative chronicles her experiences of indoctrination from a young child to the present, as viewed through her rose-colored glasses. From early neglect to domestic violence, she shares how her distorted lens of faith turned every obstacle into an object lesson and every injustice into a refining tool. She exposes the toxicity of a religion that promises unspeakable joy amidst the backdrop of terror and violence. Joy offers hope to others who, like her, have found the courage to walk away and discover the world is even more beautiful without the enhanced overlay of religion.

"This is the kind of book that, having read it, you'll want to travel a thousand miles to meet the author. It should be kept forever handy for instant rereading when the spirit is down." -John Frasca, Pulitzer Prize winner The theme of this book is joy. The characters, whether famous or ordinary, have at least one thing in common-they have inspired others through acts of faith, hope, and love. Here, one can read stories about people like Corrie ten Boom and other fascinating individuals. Velma Seawell Daniels tells of how the many people she has known have affected her life by the way they lived their own lives. Pelican's Patches of Joy will replenish your soul.

A beautiful Christmas book that makes an excellent gift. This book is ideal for family singing. It contains piano and vocal arrangements on 36 Christmas favorites.