Bøger af Richard G. Leahy

Beyond Jefferson's Vines (third edition, 2020) is the complete story of wine in Virginia, from the Jamestown Settlement, to Thomas Jefferson and his vineyard at Monticello, to the thriving world-class wine industry of today. It focuses on the last decade and explains how vintners today have achieved the success Jefferson only dreamed of. This new, expanded third edition features a foreword by renowned British wine writer Steven Spurrier. The book blends history with travelogue along with personal interviews with key industry members to help you gain a full understanding of the subject. Wineries featured are only those with recent silver and gold medals in the Governor's Cup competition.You'll have a new appreciation for the quality Virginia wine has achieved today, and the risk these dedicated people take in their dogged pursuit to realize Jefferson's dream of a fine wine industry in Virginia.

Who gets to define Christianity in Protestant America today? Is the United States a "Christian" nation? What is the responsibility of the individual Christian to the larger world? What is the difference between being a cultural Christian and a disciple of Christ, and what is the cost of discipleship?"Honest Christianity for America Today: Affirming Faith Through Action" is an attempt to answer these and other pressing questions for Americans in a very turbulent and confusing age. "Honest Christianity" explains that it's not just what you believe but how you believe that matters. It gives biblical justification for positive Christian engagement in the world, addresses racism in America and affirms that Black lives should matter. It addresses Christian living in a time of pandemic, and distinguishes the teachings of the Gospel from the many false gods, doctrines and unexamined cultural platitudes that claim authority for American Christians today. "Honest Christianity" will both challenge and inspire the reader to ponder how they can deepen their Christian faith both inwardly and by putting faith into action in the world.