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Early Sunday morning cops responded to a call of shots fired on S. Rosehill Street. Upon arrival, they were led to an abandoned house where the body of the undercover officer Edward Rosario was found. He'd been shot three times. Police identified three suspects: Darnell, Alexis, and Anthony, who are considered armed and dangerous. Police also identified a fourth person of interest, Robert Rosario, the slain officer's brother. Robert was suspected of alerting the other suspects to his brother's undercover status. At the time of his death, officer Rosario was investigating a drug ring. The alleged killers operated in this area of Hancock and Cambria from 1959 until the present day.

What must it have been like to be Esther, transformed from an orphaned Jew in exile to Queen of Persia? Emily Owen explores these questions through Esther's 'diary', sharing in her trials, her excitements, her challenges, fears and joys. Each reading begins with a diary extract from Esther's life, which is then beautifully unpacked with a meditation to encourage the reader to reflect on how that applies today. Each meditation is encouraging yet challenging, uplifting and helpful for personal growth. This is a wonderful book to help readers look again at familiar Bible stories with a fresh perspective.

The Adventure-Driven Life encourages us to take more risks of faith in our Christian walk as we learn to trust more deeply in our awesome God.Something happened to Jesus' followers after they had met him. They started to become like him, striding into the miraculous, doing whatJesus was doing. They started to live an adventurous life of faith.But can we really have the same faith today? The Bible not only says we should, but it also tells us this is God's expectation and goal for us - it's our destiny. Through sometimes crazy yet always colourful anecdotes, seasoned with Bible references, Richard Porter shows us how an awesome adventure of grace, love, hope and faith is available to us all.If your Christian life seems a little too safe, then why not step out in faith and start living a more adventure-driven life! The Adventure-Driven Life will help you: See how God longs to work through you to show his presence to othersStep out in faith as you hear God's voiceUnderstand how the dynamic faith of the disciples is available todayReclaim your understanding of God as truly awesomeBecome expectant to see God move in your lifeHave a more passionate and exciting walk with GodThrough biblical teaching and personal stories, The Adventure-Driven Life will stir your faith and encourage you to l've a more adventurous life as you follow Jesus moreclosely.

Whether you want help on how to start giving or how to be a more generous giver, The Art of Giving is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of joyful generosity. Why is it good to give? How does it change me and impact the world? Why is giving so central to the life of the follower of Jesus? In The Art of Giving, Matthew Porter unpacks how practising the art of giving brings us closer to God in an accessible and practical way. Drawing from personal experience and biblical teaching, Matthew includes practical pointers and exercises to encourage us to mature in our faith. By developing this holy habit over time, we can bring lasting transformation to ourselves and the world as we become more generous followers of Jesus.The Art of Giving will help you: Become more generous in your giving of resources and timeUnderstand what tithing means todayLearn how you can become a joyful giverDiscover how generous God is to youDevelop an attitude of faithful generosity that will bless othersThe Art of Giving is a practical and accessible guide that will help you draw closer to God through the practice of joyful generosity.The Art of Giving is the first in The Art of series about discipleship habits.

One man's amazing story of how God protected and provided for him in the midst of the Burundian civil war and brought him to a place of grace, forgiveness and restoration. Theodore Mbazumutima was forced to flee from his native Burundi when tensions between Hutus and Tutsis escalated. Theo's dangerous and incredible journey fleeing civil war is an amazing testimony of God's miraculous intervention, protection and guidance. Despite experiencing suffering first hand, God has brought Theo to such a place of forgiveness that he is now a peace-worker bringing reconciliation to the Burundian people. My Country Wept reminds us that when we submit to God's plan for our lives, he can rescue us from any circumstances and work in every situation. Content Benefits: Escaping murderous mobs in the Burundi civil war to Theo's return to his country to help his own people, this is a truly stunning account of the provision of God, and of grace and forgiveness. An eye opening account of the effect of the Burundian civil war on ordinary people Follows the desperate escape from civil unrest and refugee camps in Africa Inspirational testimony of Theo's faith and God's unfailing love even in the darkest situations Demonstrates how faith in God can sustain us throughout extraordinary trials Shows how God intervenes in our lives through the power of prayer Reveals the power of forgiveness Theo is now Director of Rema Ministries, a peace-building organisation committed to the rights of people in forced displacement situations, particularly refugees, the internally displaced and returnees Perfect for anyone who loves reading biographies Ideal reading for those who love to hear testimonies of God at work in the world Perfect gift idea for men, Father's Day Binding - Paperback Pages - 240 Publisher - Authentic Media

Institutional, hierarchical, and established systems and orders often consider critical voice and revolutionary ideologies unorthodox and fallacious. Such established systems and institutions enjoy self-given legitimacy and orthodoxy, and thus, it is easier for them to marginalize and silence everything that is against them. This is evidently clear in political, cultural, sociological, and religious sectors. Our focus is on Sebastian Kappen SJ, one of the radical progressive Christian thinkers from India, who is inadequately explored in religious and other sectors. Kappen's strong dissent to the established cultural, political, and religious systems took him to the concept of counter-culture. This work is an investigation into his attempts towards constructing a counter-culture by bringing together historical Jesus, Karl Marx, and Buddha. Kappen expected a cultural revolution and the dawn of a counter-cultural era in India.

The inspiring story of the lives and ministries of John and Charles Wesley, the founders of Methodism.John and Charles Wesley are among the most influential Christians who have ever lived. Their fearless preaching in the face of violent opposition and the rise of the Methodist movement powerfully influenced an eighteenth century England that was rife with corruption, drunkenness, crime and religious apathy.Julian Wilson provides a vividly detailed account of the Wesley brothers' lives and ministries. John Wesley travelled ceaselessly on horseback, preaching gospel sermons that transformed whole communities whilst Charles Wesley became probably the most prolific hymn writer in history.This engaging book will help you to appreciate the significance of John and Charles Wesley in their own time and understand why their spiritual legacy endures today. Content Benefits: Read this fascinating biography of John and Charles Wesley and be inspired by their passion for the gospel. A biography of both John and Charles WesleyUnderstand the beginnings of MethodismDiscover the man behind so many beloved hymnsIncludes their conversion experiences, their triumphs and failures and their writings and preachingExplores John Wesley's involvement in the abolition of slavery Part of the Classic Authentic Lives Series Perfect for anyone who wants to learn from the 'heroes of the faith'Ideal for anyone who loves biographies

Jesus taught us to pray for God's kingdom to come. But do we understand what we are praying for and what the kingdom of God really looks like? Using the analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth, Richard Porter shows how the kingdom of God is the overarching story line throughout the Bible. Each scene, from the people of Israel to Jesus and the early church, reveals kingdom truths that impact the church today. As the story unfolds, you can understand why Jesus proclaimed the message of the kingdom. It is indeed good news for our towns, our cities, our homes and families. Content Benefits: This book explores the central theme of the kingdom of God throughout the Bible and will encourage you to proclaim this good news to the world today. Analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth creates an accessible way into the subjectBiblical teaching on the kingdom of GodIncludes personal stories from the author making this an accessible rather than academic readWill encourage you to fall more in love with God and proclaim the gospelEncourages us to live out the kingdom of God todaySuitable for anyone who wants to understand the Lord's prayer 'Your kingdom come'Helpful for anyone who wants to preach about the kingdom of GodIdeal for anyone who loves to see how themes develop through the BiblePerfect for anyone who wants to understand the Old Testament better

Combining personal experiences with helpful information, Cavan Wood provides a framework to better understand and support families living with autism.Autism affects not only the autistic person, but also everyone with whom they come into contact. Families can face a long and often bewildering journey from the moment they notice the first possible signs of autism.As the father of an autistic child himself, Cavan Wood combines real-life stories with clear information to help parents better understand autism and support their child through diagnosis and the social contexts they will encounter through life.Entertaining Angels also shows how schools, workplaces and churches can become friendlier places for autistic people. Recognising that all people are made in the image of God, Cavan Wood offers practical tips on creating inclusive and transformative communities where all are valued and welcomed. Content Benefits: Cavan Wood distils autism information in an accessible way that will help support families facing a diagnosis, and encourages the wider community to be more welcoming to those on the autism spectrum.Provides helpful information to better understand autismHelps parents recognise signs on the autism spectrumHelpful tips on navigating home life, school and the workplaceIncludes personal stories of real-life experiencesQuestions for reflection are includedFrames autism within a Christian contextShares a practical vision for creating autism-friendly churchesSuitable for parents wanting information and help on autismHelpful for friends and families who want to support a loved one with autismUseful for school leaders, employers and church leaders who want to be more accommodating to the needs of autistic peopleContent advice provided by an autism charity