Bøger af Bob Johnson

Is it logical to believe in God? Is it possible to believe in God beyond a reasonable doubt? Does it make sense that The Supreme Intelligence/God is responsible for the Universe and all the designs and laws of Nature that science is able to discover and that make it possible for you to exist and live? This book answers these questions and many more in a lucid and enjoyable style that will help the reader profoundly realize that there is a very important and very real difference between God and religion, and that it is true that God gave us reason and not religion. These Deistic realizations serve to genuinely liberate the mind and to help many people live more meaningful, joyful and purposeful lives. God Gave Us Reason, Not Religion draws on the author's personal life experiences and from the profound insights of the great minds of the ancient philosophers, the Enlightenment thinkers, the early American Deists through to Albert Einstein and modern philosophers and scientists. These rich resources give the reader a very solid and deep appreciation for their innate God-given reason and inspiration to embrace and use it to improve their own lives, the lives of their family and friends and society as a whole.

This collection of personal stories and past memories are shared by people lucky enough to have grown up in a small town. They tell of the early days when life as a child was simple and safe. They talk about the foods they ate and the places they went, of the things they did and the games they played and the schools they loved. They write about the tiny universe they were raised in, with its lake and creeks and bogs and swamps and woods and fields and farms they explored. They roamed the land as "free range kids" with unbounded freedom. They talk about the people who impacted their lives: their teachers and coaches; their parents and neighbors. They relive the years with their young friends and close neighbors as if they were family. Because they were. They remember their struggles and hardships. And their fun times too. They remember their first loves and old enemies. But, in the end, they look back at those 'good old days' and smile with gratitude that they grew up in Wilmington, Our Town.

I believe this journey began for me in October of 2003. My wife Nancy and I were in Las Vegas for a Fleetwood Mac concert. The night of the show we had dinner at FiAMMA TRATTORiA and Bar at the MGM Grand. I had the greatest braised short rib ravioli with a beef demi glace. The meal was fabulous and the concert was the best I have ever seen. I told Nancy the next day that I have to figure out how to make that ravioli. Upon return I called my then brother-in-law and still good friend Scott. Scott is a well-traveled chef and restaurateur. I told him I had this ravioli in Las Vegas and I wanted to recreate it. I explained to him what it was all about and he said as creative chef minds do, should be no problem. He gave me a list of things to pick up and said I'll be over Saturday and we'll make it. Saturday came and Scott was instructing and walking me through the process of building this wonderful ravioli. After about 4 hours and a trashed kitchen we all sat down to try this dish. It was like I was back in Las Vegas. We nailed it. I say we because I was there, not because I masterminded the creation. That is when it hit me. I have got to try this again. Scott got my creative juices flowing and I wanted another challenge. I messed around more and more in the kitchen and really started to enjoy cooking. I have been greatly inspired by many different chefs and many different restaurants that are famous and not so famous but with great ideas and techniques. So here I am almost 10 years later fortunate enough to travel to many places around the world with great friends enjoying a lot of great food. I want to share the experiences and especially the food with any one who will listen. Who is The Half Assed Chef? It is anyone who likes to do something nice for friends and family. What better way than to cook for them. For me I enjoy cooking and really don't consider myself a quote unquote chef and The Half Assed Chef is a neat way to say that. On the contrary my Dad Sonny always said "When your going to do any thing in life don't do it half assed." So I try to live up to that statement and give my best effort in all I do and still not take myself too seriously. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope you enjoy the book,

In 2012, the author experienced a spiritual crisis. A pastor for over 30 years, he realized he did not have adequate answers to two fundamental questions of Christian faith: 1) What is "good" in the Good News of the gospel, and 2) Why did Jesus tell us to "go, make disciples?" The usual answers did not take adequate account of the Old Testament, which makes up three quarters of our Bibles. He eventually discovered the answers in what he came to call "The Genesis Project." He captured all he learned in the book "The Genesis Project: The WHY of Discipleship." That book appeals to the mind. This book, and others in "The Genesis Project: A Devotional Guide" series, appeals to the spirit with the hope and prayer of motivating the heart to love and inspiring the hands and feet to action. The author hopes these 40-ish daily devotions on the first half of The Book of Acts will help the reader "get in the game" of discipleship.

C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity has been read by millions of people over the last six decades. Not surprisingly, it is most popular with Christians who see it as demonstrating the reasonableness of Christianity. However, if we follow the advice of philosophy and objectively apply our innate God-given reason to the arguments Lewis puts forward for Christianity, we soon see they are painfully lacking. No matter how hard Lewis attempts to unite innate God-given reason and Christianity, he fails. An Answer to C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity helps the reader to realize not only the absurdity of Lewis' arguments, but it points the reader to a much more profound appreciation of God and of God's gift to us of innate reason. This book is a great instrument to use to help you make the very important and real distinction between God and religion.

Deism is a natural and rational bridge that unites our reason to our belief in God. It propels us from the false and destructive ancient myths to a space-age belief system that is in line with our innate God-given reason. This book, written in a concise and cogent style, introduces the reader to Deism, a way of life that is free of the old conflicts between reason and religion. The removal of these conflicts allows us to enjoy and appreciate a much more profound and satisfying belief in Nature's God while helping us to live a more productive and meaningful life.

Why did Jesus tell us to "Go therefore and make disciples?" Why is the Old Testament so important to understanding New Testament discipleship? Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God of Jesus? Author and pastor, Bob Johnson, tackles these questions and more head on. After reading this book, you will be informed and inspired. You may even wonder, "Where has this book been all my life?" Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make the book suitable for small groups.

Why does Miss Vivienne the French Bulldog always look like I owe her money? What would Miss Vivienne do with all the money she richly deserves? What are the dreams of this diva dog? What goes on in her mind? There's only one way to find out...

The history of America's move away from renewable energy to fossil fuels and the cultural and ecological changes and consequences.

A guide to the fundamentals of operations management. Using examples and case studies from public, private and voluntary sector organizations, this book enables managers to develop their competency to an excellent standard in an industrial or commercial setting.

Thirty-Eight Miles from the Nearest Road is a story of the trials and tribulations encountered by a young couple during their early years. Bob Johnson is the grandson of hearty immigrants who all migrated to the United States from Finland over 100 years ago. They were all too familiar with the harsh elements of winter and the yoke of Soviet oppression. This background prepared Bob for a life of hard work, shortages, and self-dependence in the wilds of Canada and the dangers of commercial fishing off the coast of Florida. Bob's greatest obstacles and triumphs were the same; he challenged, daily, the world of nature, trying to get it to produce abundantly. These engagements were not always productive, joyful, or even peaceful but they were honest and basic, teaching a person the values of sweat, labor and personal responsibility: traits, which are lacking in our modern society. Bob did not choose an easy route to success but, rather, chose endeavors that require such character-building attributes as knowledge, imagination, adjudication, precision and persistence. The hardships encountered, the memories recorded in this book are expressions of joy, love, and fulfillment. Bob is very entertaining; some of the stories he tells will inspire the reader to shed tears of laughter.--From the Foreword by Melvin E. Weaver

The author argues that adult emotional problems can be traced back to childhood trauma, resulting in irrational emotions that are "stuck" and prevent us from solving problems in an adult way. He shows how this "frozen terror" can be treated and cured, by helping us to grow up emotionally.