First Church

Worlds collide in first century Rome when upper-class Octavia purchases the recently enslaved Julius in a desperate attempt to escape her life of abuse. When she offers him a deal to ensure both of their freedom, neither of them can imagine the danger and difficulties that await them. As an unseen enemy threatens their new life, they will embark on a quest for answers that spans the Roman Empire and tests their faith in God. Along their journey, they will meet apostles and adversaries and seek to spread the gospel that has freed them. Grab your favorite beverage and curl up with this book ...

What if, suddenly, Jesus appeared on the streets of your city? That's the scenario of Jesus Is Here, Charles M. Sheldon's sequel to his classic novel In His Steps, the book that introduced the world to WWJW: "What would Jesus do?"

She really messed up. Can she redeem herself and find real love this time? Will he be able to accept her, mistakes and all? Or is she unlovable now? She feels unlovable, she wouldn't blame him if he couldn't accept her. One thing's for certain, she would never trust instant attraction ever again. No matter what, she was taking her time and making sure it would last this time. His mom was never gonna leave him alone, he needed to do something. Truth was, he did want a wife. He just couldn't find someone he wanted to fill that role. Will hiring someone to find her for him work out? Will this ...

He made a huge mistake a decade ago, and could never get over it. He tried so hard to fix his mistake, but in the end it turned out impossible. Now that his dreams have crashed and burned, he needs to find a new one. But will the people of his small town ever be able to forgive him? Will they ever let him move on and be happy again? And most importantly, can Willow find someone that will accept him, flaws and all? She's so sick of cheaters and liars! Why does she keep picking losers? Maybe her best friend is right. Maybe it is time to let someone else pick for her. But can she handle the ...

His fiancé took off with another man, only leaving a note behind. Can he ever trust someone new? Is he really over her? Can he move on with his match? She's so sick of dating and just wants to be married. Will she get impatient and give up? Will she be happy in the tiny town her match lives in? When things get scary, will she run, too?

“Leadership - the ability of an individual, group or organization to guide other individuals, groups, or organizations.” That Wikipedia definition is broad but accurate. We are all leaders. Intentionally or unintentionally, rightly or wrongly, like it or not- we are all leaders. Whether it’s leading a single family or leading a single company. Whether it’s providing an example for our students or providing manuals for our employees. We are all leaders. Adapted from his popular leadership blog series, Dr. Jesse Wilson addresses the most difficult and complex of all leadership-church ...

She's got to get away from here, far away. She loves her daddy, but just can't handle her father's views on women a minute longer. She's following her sister's example and calling the matchmaker. Hopefully her match will live far away from here. He's searched the islands for a wife, and none of them feel right. He's tired of looking, and turns to a matchmaker. Hopefully she'll find him the perfect match to create an ohana with. Ohana is everything, and he needs the perfect bride to help him start his.

Stepping into the role of a First Lady is a sacred calling — one filled with honor, sacrifice, strength, and grace. In Guess Who Just Got Called, Dr. Kimberly Eaton offers a biblical, practical, and deeply personal guide for women who have been called to walk alongside their husbands in ministry. Drawing on her own experiences as a First Lady, educator, and mentor, Dr. Eaton provides powerful lessons rooted in Scripture, filled with wisdom from the lives of Priscilla, Phoebe, Lydia, Lois, Eunice, and the Proverbs 31 woman. Each chapter explores a distinct “pearl” — essential ...

The Middle Ages in Europe were some of the most precarious centuries in recorded history, bristling with war, excitement, and chaos. The Western Roman Empire had crumbled, territories were rapidly expanding, and heavy ploughs, hourglasses, spectacles, tidal mills, and more pioneering inventions were popping up across the continent. It was also a time of extreme prejudice, when women were treated as second-class citizens. Their only purpose in life was to procreate by the dozen.

EARLY CHRISTIANITY IN THE FIRST CENTURY: Jesus’ Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth offers an in-depth exploration of the early days of Christianity, as it emerged and spread throughout the known world. This comprehensive and insightful book delves into the historical and cultural context of the time, examining the birth of a new faith that would change the course of human history. From the humble beginnings of Jesus’ ministry and the miraculous events of Pentecost to the rapid growth of the Christian movement, this volume paints a vivid portrait of the first-century believers who were ...

This book is written for the lost. It originated as a result of an epiphany based on an article about the Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars. Once a year, Curiosity would stop and celebrate the anniversary of its arrival on Mars by stopping briefly to sing "Happy Birthday" to itself. Then, once again, it continues through the dry desolation of the planet surface on a path of discovery.

The child Mark brimmed with excitement as he and his family made their way to Kennedy Airport in New York to board their flight departing for Cairo. It would be the first time he would travel by jet and his first visit to Egypt. Mark sat next to the window; on the other side sat his older brother, Andrew. Mark was deep in thought while the aeroplane ascended through the clouds going toward Egypt. After a while, Andrew asked his younger brother, "O Mark, what are you thinking?" Mark answered him: "Andrew, as we jet our way above the clouds toward Egypt, I remember what Tasony (Sister) ...

Sir David the Bard, or David, was an ex-temple worker for the Mormon church. Being an active member for 50 years, he married six times and bore 13 children while completing nearly two masters' degrees at BYU. This is a compilation of his rants, raves, funny stories, and crazy experiences being an ex-Mormon in a totally dominant Mormon society. His views may seem unbelievable, but they are actually true and really happened to him.

Who’s welcome in your spiritual tent? Who’s not? In matters of faith, who’s in? Who’s out? Do your answers please God? In How Big Is Your Tent? Bible scholar and church-reform advocate Peter DeHaan, PhD, reveals the shocking truth about Christian unity, tolerance, and love that too many people get wrong. Some isolate themselves and shut their tent up tight. While others blow open the sides and claim that any path is good. What’s the middle ground look like for the ideal tent? In this concise, easy-to-read book, you’ll discover: The last thing Jesus prayed in his final prayer and...

She finally talked her friend into calling a matchmaker, and her friend was matched right away. But she wasn't. She let go of her job and her apartment, moved into her parent's home, and waited. Then Willow finally calls months later with her match. She could hardly wait a second longer, until she got on that plane. Now she couldn't be more nervous. She was shy, will she even be able to talk to him? Will he be able to accept her tendency to disappear for hours, sucked into her hobby? Would he be upset that she'd rather stay home then go out and socialize? She'd always dreamed of a husband ...

She's been hurt, lost her first love. Will she ever be able to find love again? Will Willow be able to help her find a second love? He's been single a long time, waiting for the right woman to come along. Will he be able to be enough for Kari? Will she be able to love him like she loved before? And when tragedy strikes, will it push them together, or scare him off?

She's been brought to Idaho to be matched, and everyone's waiting to find out who it will be to. He's disappointed when it's not immediately revealed that he's the one. Why doesn't Willow declare they're a match? Will she? Is it because they're not that right for each other? Will they fail because of it? Then when her brother starts causing problems, does that ruin everything they'd gotten started?

90 Church is both the unbelievable memoir of one man's confrontation with the dark corners of the human experience and a fascinating window into a little-known time in American history. Learn the story of the agents who make the DEA look like choirboys.

He's become a workaholic, at least that's what his parents believe. They want him to stop, and prove to them he can have a life outside of work. No promotions until he makes it happen. Well they can't dispute he has a life outside of work if he gets married... She's put her entire life into her career. But as she sees that she's the last single one of the family, and everyone looks incredibly happy, she realizes it's time for a life outside of work. But who has time for dating? Certainly not her. So the matchmaker all her siblings used is her best bet.

She was relentlessly teased in high school. Then the worst happened, and left serious scars behind. She's not sure she can ever get past them, but has to try. She can't stay lonely forever. No one wants to grow old as the crazy cat lady, after all. He had a rough childhood, and made some really bad decisions back then. Decisions he really regrets now. But when the biggest regret of all walks back into his life, can he find a way to fix it?