The return of Jesus is not a puzzle to be solved or a theological position to be affirmed but otherwise ignored. In Bright Hope for Tomorrow, pastor Chris Davis shows that it is a promised revelation that should captivate your imagination, shape your weekly rhythms, and purify your heart.
Amid the rising nationalism and racial politics that culminated in World War II, European countries wishing to 'purify' their nations often forced unwanted populations to migrate. The targeted minorities had few options, but as R. Chris Davis shows, they sometimes used creative tactics to fight back.
Struggling with the conflict between her faith and her identity, Chris Davis, a devout Mormon, grapples with the expectations of her suburban life and the realization of her sexuality. As she navigates the pressure to conform to church teachings that condemn queer individuals, she devises a 17-year plan to raise her children before ending her own life. This poignant narrative explores themes of faith, identity, and the quest for acceptance in a world that demands compliance at the cost of personal truth.
Using Controls to Protect Information Assets - Covers Sarbanes-Oxley and Other Regulations
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The Christmas Truce of 1914 remains a moment of enduring fascination more than a century after the day the First World War guns fell silent. Now for the first time hundreds of eyewitness accounts of this most extraordinary date in history have been gathered together telling the story in their own words of the men who met in peace in No Man's Land.
Focusing on personal growth and decision-making, this book serves as a motivational guide for both teenagers and adults. It emphasizes the inevitability of failure and encourages readers to learn from their experiences. Ideal for those seeking direction or support, it aims to inspire positive choices and resilience. The book is presented as a valuable gift for anyone looking to gain insight and improve their decision-making skills, reinforcing the message that success is attainable for all.
In the years after the First World War waves of former soldiers were drawn back to their wartime haunts. Pilgrimage to the Western Front is the first collection of its kind to chronicle the experience of veterans who retraced their steps along the old front line offering a fascinating insight into what they found in the words of the men themselves.