Author: Gene Jackson
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412058678
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Rich in memories of family values and traditions, the author reflects on his experiences and relationships while growing up during the Great Depression. At an early age, he entered the military to get away from home and surroundings that bred poverty. Upon leaving the military the author enters a full-time ministry, only to leave it in order to enter the secular realm as an educator, entrepreneur, and farmer. Continuing his search for fulfillment and challenge, the book describes how the author gives up farming to become and executive officer with a company in a specialty market. This venture takes him to many far-away places and several trips around the world before semi-retirement.
Good Times, Bad Times, Ugly Times... That's Life!
Author: Gene Jackson
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412058678
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Rich in memories of family values and traditions, the author reflects on his experiences and relationships while growing up during the Great Depression. At an early age, he entered the military to get away from home and surroundings that bred poverty. Upon leaving the military the author enters a full-time ministry, only to leave it in order to enter the secular realm as an educator, entrepreneur, and farmer. Continuing his search for fulfillment and challenge, the book describes how the author gives up farming to become and executive officer with a company in a specialty market. This venture takes him to many far-away places and several trips around the world before semi-retirement.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412058678
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Rich in memories of family values and traditions, the author reflects on his experiences and relationships while growing up during the Great Depression. At an early age, he entered the military to get away from home and surroundings that bred poverty. Upon leaving the military the author enters a full-time ministry, only to leave it in order to enter the secular realm as an educator, entrepreneur, and farmer. Continuing his search for fulfillment and challenge, the book describes how the author gives up farming to become and executive officer with a company in a specialty market. This venture takes him to many far-away places and several trips around the world before semi-retirement.
The Pew Warmers
Author: Gene Jackson
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604776072
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Jackson examines the underlying motivations behind why people attend church, including self-interest, personal gain, recognition, and a hope of heaven. (Social Issues)
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604776072
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Jackson examines the underlying motivations behind why people attend church, including self-interest, personal gain, recognition, and a hope of heaven. (Social Issues)
THE LANDLORD THAT LIVES IN THE BASEMENT
Author: BIG DADDY CASH NEVE
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300938404
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Being a land lord can make anyone turn old and gray. I've been a landlord for just a few years and I think I've aged twenty-five years or more. I've got to be God, the Judge and the jury; I've got to be the father, grandfather, the bishop the pastor and the priest. I've got bottoms to wipe, teardrops to blot, fights to referee, the whole life of a landlord is a menagerie. When the lives of all my renters have been mended my days not through, it's just begun. Now I have the holes in the walls to repair, doors to fix, toilets, phones, and TV's too. Hold on that's not it yet, I still have the lawns to mow, trees to prune, fences to repair and last but not least weeds to pull. Now after all this I'm dam lucky if I can collect the rent.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300938404
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Being a land lord can make anyone turn old and gray. I've been a landlord for just a few years and I think I've aged twenty-five years or more. I've got to be God, the Judge and the jury; I've got to be the father, grandfather, the bishop the pastor and the priest. I've got bottoms to wipe, teardrops to blot, fights to referee, the whole life of a landlord is a menagerie. When the lives of all my renters have been mended my days not through, it's just begun. Now I have the holes in the walls to repair, doors to fix, toilets, phones, and TV's too. Hold on that's not it yet, I still have the lawns to mow, trees to prune, fences to repair and last but not least weeds to pull. Now after all this I'm dam lucky if I can collect the rent.
The Orie Story
Author: Orie Anderson
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662485816
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This is a story of a man who gained everything just to lose it all striving to fulfill his dreams. Most of you may know him as Poppi from The Street of God 2 book by Christian Hayward. Now read the complete life story of Orie Anderson told by the man himself. This is the story of a kid who grew up in one of Cleveland, Ohio's most dangerous neighborhoods and who had to face poverty, violence, drugs, racism, and even police brutality--all while suffering from a severe bipolar disorder. Then one day, he discovered his gift in rap music. As he fought to escape his harsh reality, in search of a better life for himself and his family, he fell victim to the allure of the drug trade. He suddenly found himself trapped in a lifestyle of drug deals, violence, sex, and money. On his mission to gain it all, he would eventually lose everything. After being falsely accused of the murder of his own friend, he would stand trial for a crime he didn't commit. "For every artist such as Jay-Z who was fortunate enough to make it out the game, there is an artist like myself who couldn't escape the traps!" This is the true Orie story.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662485816
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This is a story of a man who gained everything just to lose it all striving to fulfill his dreams. Most of you may know him as Poppi from The Street of God 2 book by Christian Hayward. Now read the complete life story of Orie Anderson told by the man himself. This is the story of a kid who grew up in one of Cleveland, Ohio's most dangerous neighborhoods and who had to face poverty, violence, drugs, racism, and even police brutality--all while suffering from a severe bipolar disorder. Then one day, he discovered his gift in rap music. As he fought to escape his harsh reality, in search of a better life for himself and his family, he fell victim to the allure of the drug trade. He suddenly found himself trapped in a lifestyle of drug deals, violence, sex, and money. On his mission to gain it all, he would eventually lose everything. After being falsely accused of the murder of his own friend, he would stand trial for a crime he didn't commit. "For every artist such as Jay-Z who was fortunate enough to make it out the game, there is an artist like myself who couldn't escape the traps!" This is the true Orie story.
Trust God Even In The Fiery Furnace
Author: Rondie Ervin Harris, MD
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491824751
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
So many people are defeated by life's trials and tribulations because they put their trust in man and not in God. Trials will always occur in some form or fashion in our lives. We are either entering a trial, in the midst of a trial or getting over a trial. When we go through trials we all react differently especially when we face fiery trials and tribulations. Your fiery trial may be different than mine. Fiery trials may involve your health, finances, family problems, addictions, legal problems, homelessness and poverty. Some people react to trials through worldly solutions such as, alcohol, drugs, and searching for answers in all the wrong places from all the wrong people. Some people check out completely by committing suicide because they feel that there is no other way out of their circumstances. Some people go to God for answers and they find peace because they trust God to solve their problems. This book teaches us to trust God in all circumstances no matter what our fiery trials may be. Proverbs 3:5 and 6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding: In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths." We should trust God even in the fiery furnace just like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did when they had their fiery furnace trial. This book reveals how you can have hope in hopeless situations, comfort and joy in the midst of suffering and peace in the midst of chaos when you trust God even in the fiery furnace.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491824751
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
So many people are defeated by life's trials and tribulations because they put their trust in man and not in God. Trials will always occur in some form or fashion in our lives. We are either entering a trial, in the midst of a trial or getting over a trial. When we go through trials we all react differently especially when we face fiery trials and tribulations. Your fiery trial may be different than mine. Fiery trials may involve your health, finances, family problems, addictions, legal problems, homelessness and poverty. Some people react to trials through worldly solutions such as, alcohol, drugs, and searching for answers in all the wrong places from all the wrong people. Some people check out completely by committing suicide because they feel that there is no other way out of their circumstances. Some people go to God for answers and they find peace because they trust God to solve their problems. This book teaches us to trust God in all circumstances no matter what our fiery trials may be. Proverbs 3:5 and 6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding: In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths." We should trust God even in the fiery furnace just like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did when they had their fiery furnace trial. This book reveals how you can have hope in hopeless situations, comfort and joy in the midst of suffering and peace in the midst of chaos when you trust God even in the fiery furnace.
Leading and Loving It
Author: Lori Wilhite
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1455522783
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Being a woman in ministry, whether you are partnering with your husband in his calling or serving in your own leadership role, is challenging. While serving as mentors, counselors, advisors, and even cheerleaders, women carry numerous responsibilities. Lori Wilhite and Brandi Wilson know about this first-hand as the wives of two well-known pastors in America. Everyone has an image in their mind of what they think a pastor's wife should be. The trouble with this picture is that it has never been and never will be accurate. Ministry wives and female ministry leaders face the same real-life struggles as their church members, but have the added stress of sharing in everyone's burdens as well. They are held to impossible standards by those they serve, and the more this ideal of women in leadership is expected, the more we turn up the intensity in the pressure cooker that is life in ministry. In Leading and Loving It, Lori Wilhite and Brandi Wilson offer a support system to help women make connections to get the encouragement that sustains them and become equipped for the ministry God has called them to pursue. They give readers tools for understanding that external pressures and expectations are only important if they fall in line with what God intends for your life and ministry and they give answers for how to deal with criticism, isolation, finding your personal calling, and what happens when you reach a place of burn-out, and more.
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1455522783
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Being a woman in ministry, whether you are partnering with your husband in his calling or serving in your own leadership role, is challenging. While serving as mentors, counselors, advisors, and even cheerleaders, women carry numerous responsibilities. Lori Wilhite and Brandi Wilson know about this first-hand as the wives of two well-known pastors in America. Everyone has an image in their mind of what they think a pastor's wife should be. The trouble with this picture is that it has never been and never will be accurate. Ministry wives and female ministry leaders face the same real-life struggles as their church members, but have the added stress of sharing in everyone's burdens as well. They are held to impossible standards by those they serve, and the more this ideal of women in leadership is expected, the more we turn up the intensity in the pressure cooker that is life in ministry. In Leading and Loving It, Lori Wilhite and Brandi Wilson offer a support system to help women make connections to get the encouragement that sustains them and become equipped for the ministry God has called them to pursue. They give readers tools for understanding that external pressures and expectations are only important if they fall in line with what God intends for your life and ministry and they give answers for how to deal with criticism, isolation, finding your personal calling, and what happens when you reach a place of burn-out, and more.
The God Life
Author: Janet Brazee
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 1680311654
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Life Not as Usual You were not created to live a dull, ordinary, defeated life. In fact, if your life seems boring and ordinary, you have not tapped into The God Life you were meant to live. This earth, and everything in it, was made for you. You were told to rule and reign, and God has given you purpose and power to carry it...
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 1680311654
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Life Not as Usual You were not created to live a dull, ordinary, defeated life. In fact, if your life seems boring and ordinary, you have not tapped into The God Life you were meant to live. This earth, and everything in it, was made for you. You were told to rule and reign, and God has given you purpose and power to carry it...
Leading the Small Police Department
Author: Gerald W. Garner
Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN: 0398094055
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Almost 90 percent of the police departments in the United States employ 25 officers or fewer. Many agencies are staffed by fewer than ten peacekeepers. The leaders of these small departments face some of the same challenges as do the bosses of larger departments, but they encounter many additional problems, as well, and they labor in a somewhat different environment. Much has been written to assist the CEO of the larger department. Much less effort has been devoted to aiding the smaller agency chief in navigating the operational, personnel, and political landscape to be found in the smaller community, to name but one of the challenges. This book is intended to fill that knowledge gap. The author is a 52-year veteran of law enforcement who has served as a successful police chief in cities of 8,000, 23,000, and over 100,000 citizens. The book is a compilation of real-world experience and lessons learned, bolstered by the observations of many other police chiefs. Its goal is to assist the small agency chief in building and maintaining an exceptional police department. It is additionally designed to assist the leader in enjoying a successful and rewarding career for as long as he or she chooses to be employed there. This is not a book about leadership or management theory. Rather, it is a handbook focused upon providing practical, time-proven advice for handling the small department chief’s daily fare of challenges and opportunities. It will prove equally useful to the leader of a larger police department, but the focus will remain on the small agency boss.
Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN: 0398094055
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Almost 90 percent of the police departments in the United States employ 25 officers or fewer. Many agencies are staffed by fewer than ten peacekeepers. The leaders of these small departments face some of the same challenges as do the bosses of larger departments, but they encounter many additional problems, as well, and they labor in a somewhat different environment. Much has been written to assist the CEO of the larger department. Much less effort has been devoted to aiding the smaller agency chief in navigating the operational, personnel, and political landscape to be found in the smaller community, to name but one of the challenges. This book is intended to fill that knowledge gap. The author is a 52-year veteran of law enforcement who has served as a successful police chief in cities of 8,000, 23,000, and over 100,000 citizens. The book is a compilation of real-world experience and lessons learned, bolstered by the observations of many other police chiefs. Its goal is to assist the small agency chief in building and maintaining an exceptional police department. It is additionally designed to assist the leader in enjoying a successful and rewarding career for as long as he or she chooses to be employed there. This is not a book about leadership or management theory. Rather, it is a handbook focused upon providing practical, time-proven advice for handling the small department chief’s daily fare of challenges and opportunities. It will prove equally useful to the leader of a larger police department, but the focus will remain on the small agency boss.
I Call Shotgun
Author: Tommy B. Newberry
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 140020464X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Presents a series of essays in which fathers provide advice for their sons from a Christian perspective on such topics as courage, humility, work ethic, fairness, and accountability.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 140020464X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Presents a series of essays in which fathers provide advice for their sons from a Christian perspective on such topics as courage, humility, work ethic, fairness, and accountability.
My Open Letters to God
Author: Tia Marie
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098048768
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Tia Marie spent much of her spiritual journey urgently crying out to God from a tender age of ten years old. The answers she would receive along this journey would surprise, inspire, encourage, and give her the strength to recommit herself to her faith. At times, living can feel hopeless. Past trauma and future disappointments can make life suffocating and unforgiving. Until she decided to seek recovery for chronic PTSD, she would not have been able to share her journey with others. Tia Marie understood that until she built a relationship with God, nothing would change. No amount of therapy, possessions, friendships, money, or job would make the shame, regret, and bitterness go away. She realized that by being around those who love and support her in faith, prayer, and her spiritual walk with God, she can defy the odds and have a blessed life. She wants that for you as well! Tia Marie uses her letters to emphasize the depth of her pain and shows the readers how to reconcile your darkest of days with the light of your own faith or belief system.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098048768
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Tia Marie spent much of her spiritual journey urgently crying out to God from a tender age of ten years old. The answers she would receive along this journey would surprise, inspire, encourage, and give her the strength to recommit herself to her faith. At times, living can feel hopeless. Past trauma and future disappointments can make life suffocating and unforgiving. Until she decided to seek recovery for chronic PTSD, she would not have been able to share her journey with others. Tia Marie understood that until she built a relationship with God, nothing would change. No amount of therapy, possessions, friendships, money, or job would make the shame, regret, and bitterness go away. She realized that by being around those who love and support her in faith, prayer, and her spiritual walk with God, she can defy the odds and have a blessed life. She wants that for you as well! Tia Marie uses her letters to emphasize the depth of her pain and shows the readers how to reconcile your darkest of days with the light of your own faith or belief system.