If you grew up in the country, you may have once or twice seen a turtle perched atop a fence post. The first thought to cross your mind upon seeing this unusual sight would probably be that the turtle did not get on top of that fence post by itself; it had help. This analogy is meant to represent just that - something accomplished that would not normally be possible without the assistance of someone or something more capable. That is the message of this book: how to accomplish more with less; how to go higher financially (and in other areas of life) than your talents and abilities would otherwise take you; how to position yourself to be propelled by God Himself to heights you may have never thought possible; and why God wants to prosper the people who attend their ears to His methods. Andrew G. Robbins has been in different facets of ministry since 1993, mostly in the areas of worship and teaching. An active writer, Mr. Robbins has authored numerous books, articles, and blogs. For the last two decades he has been a successful businessman and entrepreneur. In January 2010, Andrew and his wife, Donna, launched Blessed Life Fellowship (www.BlessedLifeFellowship.org), a church and ministry devoted to teaching God's people about the goodness of God and His Kingdom principles for living and experiencing God's abundance. Andrew and Donna reside in central Indiana and have three children - Hannah, Luke, and Drew.

How nations can promote peace, prosperity, and stability through cohesive political institutions "Little else is required to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism, but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice; all the rest being brought about by the natural course of things." So wrote Adam Smith a quarter of a millennium ago. Using the tools of modern political economics and combining economic theory with a bird's-eye view of the data, this book reinterprets Smith's pillars of prosperity to explain the existence of development clusters—places that tend to combine effective state institutions, the absence of political violence, and high per-capita incomes. To achieve peace, the authors stress the avoidance of repressive government and civil conflict. Easy taxes, they argue, refers not to low taxes, but a tax system with widespread compliance that collects taxes at a reasonable cost from a broad base, like income. And a tolerable administration of justice is about legal infrastructure that can support the enforcement of contracts and property rights in line with the rule of law. The authors show that countries tend to enjoy all three pillars of prosperity when they have evolved cohesive political institutions that promote common interests, guaranteeing the provision of public goods. In line with much historical research, international conflict has also been an important force behind effective states by fostering common interests. The absence of common interests and/or cohesive political institutions can explain the existence of very different development clusters in fragile states that are plagued by poverty, violence, and weak state capacity.

Five Pillars of Prosperity by Dr. M. Yaqub Mirza provides readers with a balanced and sensible approach to financial planning and security. Dr. Mirza presents a powerful and provocative case for arranging one’s life – and the material pursuits – in ways that not only benefit the reader but also society at large. He shows how the attainment of wealth and prosperity can be achieved by following five key activities: Earning, Saving, Investing, Spending, and Giving.

In this work Daniel Prokop examines the description of the pillars in 1 Kgs 7, 15-22. He analyzes extrabiblical parallels, Greek and Hebrew textual witnesses as well as iconography and archaeological finds and asks about the symbolic meaning of the columns.

There is no short cut to reach God. The best way to reach out to him is by petition, prayer, praises and thanksgiving. This book is loaded with all these, majoring in Praises and Thanksgiving. Praises and thanksgiving are spiritual stimulants and catalysts that arrest God’s attention to us. Praises open great doors we least expect. It draws hands of God down to uplift us. God makes us his instrument of worship, we are designed to worship him. It is our DNA. Through such worship, we participate in the worship of heaven. We join the angels around the throne of God as we worship and participate here on earth. This book teaches us how to be hot in praises and vomit thanksgiving like rain. The book teaches how to open our heart to God and silence afflictions of life. The Lord blesses us every day with life and expect us to pay back in praises and thanksgiving. Without the air we breathe, we are dead. This means, God stops spirit of death to afflict us. The Lord expects our mouth full of testimonies. This is what thanksgiving and Praises entails. This book shall open your eyes to usefulness of praise and thanksgiving as you reap the followings: - Thanking God will become a natural thing in you and you shall make it a duty to fulfil every day. This book will make you fulfil the wonderful purpose of God for your life. With this book, Satan won’t have the final say in your life, God will do it. The love of God for you will explode and you will ask yourself; How did this wonder happen in my life. With this book you will experience amazing grace of God. God will establish his sovereignty upon you, Satan cannot challenge. You will enjoy the fruitfulness of God’s hand upon you every day. Praising God with thanksgiving open great doors we least expect to us. You will experience the perfect timing of God upon your life. You will thank God to live long in good health and be saved in the Lord. Brethren, in every little thing, thank God. It is sad when there is nothing for which we feel grateful to God, but it is serious when there is something and we fail to show gratitude. Praise God and give thanks always!

Smash the Pillars builds on the efforts by scholars and activists to decolonize Dutch history and memory, as they resist the epistemological violence imposed by the state, its institutions, and dominant narratives. Contributions offer an unparalleled glimpse into decolonial activism in the Dutch kingdom and provide us with a new lens to view contemporary decolonial efforts. The book argues that to fully decolonize Dutch society, the current social organization in the Kingdom of the Netherlands relying on separate pillars for each religious and/or racial group, must be dismantled.

The Richest Man in China, in his easy-to-follow 8 Pillars of Wealth, reveals how everyone in the world can move forward from adversity and mediocrity to prosperity and significance, which is a path to a rich and rewarding life. His teachings will allow you to take control of your destiny and change your life forever.

This volume is made up of articles and broadcasts and deals with the conditions and methods of making the British war effort more effective. It then goes on to deal with post war problems and discusses the Beveridge Report in its perspective of social policy designed to make "New Britain" after the war.

Embark on an extraordinary journey with “The Pillars of Life”. This transformational guide explores the five pivotal elements of existence – Spirit, Mind, Love, Body, and Work. Prepare to awaken your true potential, master holistic leadership, and step into a life of purpose, fulfillment, and inspiration. Begin your life-changing journey today! The Pillars of Life packs 30 biblical values (and 8 years of research) into relatable, bite-sized chunks that the busy working family can instantly apply to start living a more balanced life. This is the long-awaited book version of the Pillars of Life poster (acclaimed by Sr. Bishop Emery Lindsay of the Holiness Church). This transformational guide takes the guesswork out of understanding the major truths (The Virtues, the Armor of God, the Fruit of the Spirit, and more) scattered throughout the Bible. We now have all the values God intended for us to have... right at our fingertips. The values are structured into five pivotal elements of existence – Spirit, Mind, Love, Body, and Work. This catalyst for change presents a comprehensive pathway to holistic leadership, steering readers to discover their divine connection, harness their emotional intelligence, embrace unconditional love, honor their physical needs, and align their work with their purpose. Twenty years of deacon leadership and being married with three radiant children, has revealed concepts of balance others yearn for and truly appreciate. Each pillar is therefore organized into Biblical and modern illustrations, reflections, quotes, prayers, practical applications, individual reflection questions, and even group discussion questions. This makes The Pillars of Life appealing to both working families and individuals looking to build a biblically based, well-balanced home in the midst of a confusing world.