Act Study

The Revised Geneva Translation (based on Shakespeare's favorite Bible translation) is a faithful 21st century update of the very first widely distributed version of the Holy Bible in English, The Geneva Bible. It is specifically designed to be SPOKEN and HEARD, repeatedly, and is built on the premise that a crucial key to revival in the present can be found in one simple practice from the past - speaking God’s Word back to each other in community.

Being a woman is, largely, about performance - how we dress and modify our bodies, what we say, the roles we play, and how we conform to expectations. Gender stereotypes are still deeply embedded in our society, but Emer O'Toole is on a mission to rewrite the old script and bend the rules of gender - and she shows how and why we should all be joining in. Exploring what it means to "act like a girl", Emer takes us on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through her life.

Diligently sourced and researched, Boy with the Bullhorn provides both an intimate look into how activist strategies are developed and deployed, as well as a snapshot of life in New York City during the darkest days of the AIDS epidemic. He relies on his extensive archive of original ACT UP documents, news articles, and other published material, as well as activist videos and oral histories, to help flesh out actions, events, and the background stories of key activists.

Focusing on the early church during the 50 years that followed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, The Emerging Ekklesia is a chapter-by-chapter reflection on the New Testament from Acts 1 through the book of Jude. Meant to be listened as a companion to the actual biblical text, it's filled with the author's personal insights, developed over a period of 60 years.

Acts is an action-packed, fast-moving narrative of the first century Christian Church between 33 to 60 AD. This a sequel to the gospel of Luke. This book will take you on an incredible journey with Peter, Paul and other first century disciples from Rome to Jerusalem, Samaria, Lydda, Joppa, Caesarea Maritima, Damascus, Antioch Syria, Cyprus, Lystra, Iconium, Derbe, Antioch Pisidia, Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, and back to Rome. Along the way you will experience the amazing miracles and hear the sermons and testimonies that led to the birth of the first century ...

Indigenomics in action—moving beyond Indian Act economics towards Indigenous economic sovereignty. In this groundbreaking new work, Carol Anne Hilton, author of the bestselling Indigenomics, explores the phenomenon of growing Indigenous economic power and sovereignty, achieved despite monumental historic injustices. The Indigenous economy in Canada is on track to exceed $100 billion. Yet full Indigenous participation at the economic table is still fundamentally lacking, due in large part to the inherently colonial and racist policies of the Indian Act.

The purpose of this book is to rapidly increase the believer’s understanding of God’s Word and to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ. Treasure Hunt Volume II covers all of Paul’s Prison Epistles. God’s Word in the King James Bible is given in bold and the commentary is given within brackets. Ephesians is Christ’s revelation of the mystery to us through Paul. It is advance doctrine and practice for the body of Christ. Philippians is an exquisite thank you letter encouraging believers in superior spiritual growth and unity. Colossians exalts Jesus Christ as the preeminent Head of the ...

Today, we understand quality teaching better than ever. We have skillful teachers doing a great job in our classrooms. But when we have quality teaching and are still not achieving the results we're looking for, it's a sign that we don't have a teaching problem. What we have is a learning problem.

Pay attention to this, Job. Stop and consider the wonderful miracles of God! (Job 37:14, NLT, emphasis added) Does God still do miracles? The answer to that question is a resounding “YES.” This book is about miracles. The first four chapters include examples of Old Testament miracles and New Testament miracles in order to give a biblical basis for miracles. Then come stories of modern-day miracles. The modern-day miracle stories are contributed by Pastor Mark Stripling and his wife, Janet Stripling. Pastor Mark Stripling has been a pastor for over 30 years in the Assembly of God church ...

This book features thirty inspiring devotionals--short messages written to encourage you in your faith--based on the lives of the very first followers of Christ. Their fascinating stories are recorded for us in the biblical book of Acts, and show us how their faith in Christ enabled them to do what they coudn’t have done on their own. This book will help you to find, increase and express your faith in Christ, too. A small group discussion guide is also included in the book with questions for personal reflection and group discussion.

Has America really overcome its ugly past of racism and discrimination? You decide, as you read Mark Rosenkranz's interviews with eight different people, including Brian Swann (brother of the former Pittsburgh Steelers star Lynn Swann who was also the 2006 gubernatorial candidate for the state of Pennsylvania). Is it racism, or simply white male privilege? Either way, it is an issue that remains to be grappled with.

In "The Training of the Twelve Apostles," Edward D. Andrews presents a profound exploration of the essential lessons Jesus imparted to His chosen twelve, shaping them into the pillars of the early Christian Church. This book delves deeply into the transformative journey of these apostles, from their initial calling to their ultimate role in spreading the Gospel. Through rigorous biblical analysis and a conservative evangelical lens, Andrews illustrates how these foundational teachings are not just historical insights but timeless principles vital for every Christian's spiritual growth and ...

Discover why the Apostle Paul gave up everything for the sake of knowing the "Exalted Lord." Then go further than ever before in your love for Jesus and grasp the profound significance of his exaltation as Lord. In this book, you will find timeless truths that illuminate the age of Jesus' exaltation and the power of His Lordship. Unravel stories of persecution, testing the Lord, and the dangers of succumbing to Satan's control. Draw upon biblical accounts and profound reflections to gain valuable insights and lessons for today's believers. Receive the fullness of life that comes from ...

Gli Atti degli Apostoli sono un testo contenuto nel Nuovo Testamento, scritto in greco. La tradizione cristiana lo attribuisce a Luca, collaboratore di Paolo e autore del Vangelo secondo Luca. [2]Gli Atti è composto da 28 capitoli e narra la storia della comunità cristiana dopo la morte di Gesù (30 circa) fino al 63 circa, descrivente in particolare l'operato degli apostoli Pietro e Paolo.L'audiolibro fa riferimento al testo presente su www.monasterovirtuale.it

A heroine for our times, Etta Lemon campaigned for 50 years against the worldwide slaughter of birds for extravagantly feathered hats. Her legacy is the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (the RSPB), grown from an all-female pressure group of 1889 with the splendidly simple pledge: Wear No Feathers. Etta’s long battle against ‘murderous millinery’ triumphed with the Plumage Act of 1921 - but her legacy has been eclipsed by the more glamorous campaign for the vote, led by the elegantly plumed Emmeline Pankhurst.

This book contains fifty-four sermons through the book of Acts to bring understanding and application. It is a reprint of an earlier edition to match the series Preaching Through the Bible. Each sermon has dozens of Bible cross-references, applications to daily life, and ten questions to help the reader retain the key points.

The state of working women has been declared, debunked and debated since the days of Rosie the Riveter. The headlines, and the statistics behind them, however, don't tell the whole story. The truth is, many women today are breadwinners; and these breadwinners are struggling. They are caught in a perfect storm of male-dominated culture at work, traditional social norms at home, and outdated schedules in the schools. Mogul, Mom, & Maid takes an honest look at how women are balancing home life and career.

A purpose of the Eyewitness Bible Series: Acts is to tell some of the information of the book of Acts from different vantage points. Luke said that he made a careful investigation of the facts before writing Luke and Acts. His three primary sources of information probably were his own experiences, written sources, and talking to people who were personally involved. Eyewitness Bible Series: Acts illustrates the stories that he might have heard from a dozen of the characters featured in the book of Acts.

A lively, clear explanation of the American healthcare reform movement from a noted expert - giving women the tools they need to demand fair and affordable coverage for all people. Founder and CEO of Day Health Strategies Rosemarie Day wants women to recognize their trouble with accessing affordable care as part of a national emergency. Day encourages women throughout the country to share their stories and get involved, and she illustrates how a groundswell of activism, led by everyday women, could create the incentives our political leaders need to change course.

Act: The Modern Actor’s Handbook is the result of 30 years of one of North America’s most renowned acting teachers teaching some of the world's most talented screen actors. This is a full tour through the concepts at the heart of Rotenberg’s techniques: states of being, primaries and secondaries, images that you elaborate up or distill down, modifiers, actions and beats, and more. Although his methods loosely draw on the great acting teachers like Hagen and Meisner back to Stanislavski, he teaches new techniques suited to the best of today’s screen actors.