Imagine being in a peaceful, beautiful, tranquil setting away from the buzz of life. At the end of a gravel path lined by flowers and stretches of flowing greenery, there is a lovely B&B with a winding porch, an inviting swing, and a majestic Willow tree swaying in the breeze. You step into the freshness and are greeted by a Host that will soon create amazing aromas, appetites and experiences. You know not what to expect and are timelessly taken on a journey of awareness, understanding, and perhaps even transformation. You see a piece of yourself in each guest: the elder, wise gentleman, Ray; the hard core business woman, Alison; the hopeful Matthew who is finding his way; and, young Madilyn and her baby who are navigating the new. And, even the Weeping Willow tree who views all arrivals and departures, and embraces each. Come sit at our table. This is OUR World. How will we choose to show up in it? What will we choose to see in each other? How are we influenced by external differences or our own beliefs? In parable, Be Good for Goodness Sake, is an exploration of these questions and of who we are as individuals living in a collective and often confusing world. The compass of life and how we choose to live it does not point in one direction all of the time. That is perfectly okay. It is actually unavoidable. The distinction of how you live in Our World is purely how you choose to. Now is your time to reflect on your story.

Midlife can be a very productive time of lifea time to develop true character and to acquire the virtue of goodness. This book is a map to help you find the real joy of midlife: authentic character, which is to be good for goodness' sake.

For most Christians, the thought of being involved in evangelism is intimidating. They feel apprehensive, perhaps, because they feel unprepared. On the other hand, when Christians are prepared, they feel confident that they can personally share the good news with others. Evangelism: A Biblical Approach will thoroughly prepare you because it covers every passage on evangelism and all the topics pertaining to evangelism in the New Testament. It begins by delving into the biblical foundations of evangelism--starting from the basic questions of "What is Evangelism?" and "Why Evangelize?" It covers such topics as "Praying People into Heaven," "On Being Wise, Like a Snake," and "What Made Paul So Bold?" It concludes by discussing the practical how-tos, including approaching different people on their level. It enables you to make evangelism personal. This revised edition has an additional chapter on Lordship Salvation. Evangelism: A Biblical Approach will equip you and give you the confidence to explain the gospel.

Zikman collects real-life stories--some poignant, some hair-raising--of lifesaving rescues, mentoring troubled teens, helping terminally ill patients, and more.

Find out how many are already putting business to work for society. Satisfy the hunger for meaningful business & inspire others to join you. See how your company can deliver on its purpose through an authentic brand & hopeful culture. "A new conception of how business meets a changing world..." - John Seifert, Chairman & CEO, Ogilvy & Mather

After 9/11, many Americans were left with a question held deep in their hearts: How could the grief-stricken families go forward after such traumatic, catastrophic loss? For one group of families directly affected by this tragedy, the downstairs of a local Catholic church in the small town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, would set the stage for an answer. For Goodness' Sake offers a window into the workings and surroundings a 9/11 bereavement support group held in the Saint James Church, where 76 families and 104 children came together to face their grief and seek answers. Author Pamela Koch shares the stories of the families and the volunteers who rallied together in outreach, where she and her team used a holistic approach to grief to provide unimaginable, creative counseling sessions over a two-year period. Families would be transformed through these uplifting sessions, even paying it forward and helping Pam through a T-cell transplant for her acute myelogenous leukemia. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, a small New Jersey town with a big heart would come together to aid grieving families--and goodness prevailed! In the end, the story of the Saint James 9/11 Bereavement Support Group is a story of an amazing outpouring of faith, hope, and unconditional love upon the families so unforgettably touched that September day.

A scholarly reference to slang expressions from all parts of the English-speaking world includes coverage of twenty-first-century terms and lists explanations of word origins.