After covering racial unrest in the remote northwest corner of his home state of Nebraska in 1999, journalist Stew Magnuson returned four years later to consider the border towns' peoples, their paths, and the forces that separate them. Examining Raymond Yellow Thunder's death at the hands of four white men in 1972, Magnuson looks deep into the past that gave rise to the tragedy. Situating long-ranging repercussions within 130 years of context, he also recounts the largely forgotten struggles of American Indian Movement activist Bob Yellow Bird and tells the story of Whiteclay, Nebraska, the controversial border hamlet that continues to sell millions of cans of beer per year to the "dry" reservation. Within this microcosm of cultural conflict, Magnuson explores the odds against community's power to transcend misunderstanding, alcoholism, prejudice, and violence.
Millbrae, a comfortable Bay Area suburb located just next to the San Francisco International Airport, is home to some 30,000 people and hundreds of businesses. The city stretches from the marshes by the bay up to the sweeping hills by Interstate 280, near the spot where Spanish explorer Don Gaspar de Portola first surveyed the region in 1769. In the 1830s, after Mexico gained independence from Spain, the area was part of Rancho Buri Buri, granted by the Mexican government to Jose Antonio Sanchez. As the years passed, the land was subdivided and sold to various parties, including banker and town namesake Darius Ogden Mills, who built the fantastic Mills estate here in the 1870s.
In "Called to Be God's Leader, " readers examined God's call for leadership through the life of Joshua. And now, in this fourth book in the Biblical Legacy Series, Drs. Henry and Tom Blackaby go behind the scenes of one of the Bible's greatest leaders in "Anointed to Be God's Servants." Many people desire to be a "Joshua" but are called to serve in supporting positions. Through the life of Paul, readers will learn of the critical role that supporting companions play in God's kingdom. Why did Paul so desperately need companions? What does true companionship look like? How does Paul's life teach us to effectively support leaders around us? "Anointed to Be God's Servants" answers all of these questions and more, revealing the wonderful nature of interdependence in God's kingdom.
This is a study of how to be like Christ. For over twenty-five years, the Design for Discipleship series has served as a personal guide to a relationship with Christ for millions of people. Recently revamped and updated, the DFD 2.0 series is a progressive study of Scripture you can do on your own or with a group. All four books take you on a Journey with God--always guiding you to live for Christ with passion and intensity. In book four of the DFD 2.0 series, you will study: - the rewards of being a disciple - how to use your abilities for God's glory - your role as an ambassador for Christ - the importance of a Christ-centered worldview [put in burst] Over 7 million sold in the original DFD series! Other books in the series: [thumbnail image] The Life: DFD 2.1 a study of who God is [thumbnail image] The Walk: DFD 2.2 a study of how to apply your faith [thumbnail image] The Faith: DFD 2.3 a study of why to believe
For such a small book, "Grace for the Moment"(c) has had a major impact on countless lives. With more than 2,500,000 copies sold, this devotional continues to touch lives as it emphasizes the help and hope of God in everyday moments. Each daily reading features devotional writings from Max Lucado's numerous bestsellers as well as a Scripture verse selected especially for that day's reading. This new classic is available in hardcover as well as in both green and burgundy eurobond leather.
Death comes to us all. Or does it? The end journey is desolate. Or is it? Through an intricately woven tapestry of essays, author Marianne Tanabe reminds and re-exhilarates us through her book, Before the Silver Cord is Severed: Living in Fullness Before Our Journey's End, that the living God is always with those who have put their trust and faith in Him.