What would happen if your community had a head-on collision with Jesus? Pastor and community leader Mark Strong says, "You would have exactly what God wants: a divine merger!" He continues: "A divine merger is when the church intentionally integrates with its community. . . . The result is a kingdom transformation." This book is designed to give you the vision and tools you need to fulfill your own God-given mission in your community and church. Ranging from single-person sponsored ministries to church-wide and even multi-church regional ministries, these pages are packed full of ideas. The practical wisdom here will help any follower of Christ, pastor or church leader engage their community. Each chapter concludes with questions for reflection appropriate for either individuals or groups. Are you ready to plan your divine merger?

What would happen if your community had a head-on collision with Jesus? Pastor and community leader Mark Strong offers practical ideas for any follower of Christ, pastor or church leader to engage their community and start ministering. This book is designed to give you the vision and tools you need to fulfill your own God-given mission in your community and church.

In this study, Michael Hundley explores the diverse deities of ancient Near Eastern and biblical literature, from deified doors and diseases to the masters of the universe. Using data from Mesopotamia, Hittite Anatolia, Egypt, the Levant, and non-priestly Genesis and Exodus, Hundley explains their context-specific approach to deity, which produces complex and seemingly contradictory portraits. He suggests that ancient deities gained prominence primarily by co-opting the attributes of other deities, rather than by denying their existence or inventing new powers. He demonstrates that the primary difference between biblical and ancient Near Eastern presentations lies in their rhetorical goals, not their conceptions of gods. While others promote divine supremacy, Genesis and Exodus promote exclusive worship. Hundley argues that this monolatry redefined the biblical divine sphere and paved the way for the later development of monotheism and monotheistic explanations of evil.

A Wall Street Insider's Guide to getting ahead in any highly competitive industry "Dave learned how to win in investment banking the hard way. Now he is able to share tools that make it easier for budding bankers and other professionals to succeed." —Frank Baxter, Former CEO of Jefferies and U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay "A must-read for anyone starting their career in Corporate America. Dave's book shares witty and valuable insights that would take a lifetime to learn otherwise. I highly recommend that anyone interested in advancing their career read this book." —Harry Nelis, Partner of Accel and former Goldman Sachs banker In The Way of the Wall Street Warrior, 25-year veteran investment banker and finance professional, Dave Liu, delivers a humorous and irreverent insider’s guide to thriving on Wall Street or Main Street. Liu offers hilarious and insightful advice on everything from landing an interview to self-promotion to getting paid. In this book, you’ll discover: How to get that job you always wanted Why career longevity and “success” comes from doing the least amount of work for the most pay How mastering cognitive biases and understanding human nature can help you win the rat race How to make people think you’re the smartest person in the room without actually being the smartest person in the room How to make sure you do everything in your power to get paid well (or at least not get screwed too badly) How to turn any weakness or liability into an asset to further your career

Stargate 2012 Alignment: - 44 Levels of Ascension Lightwork pave the light path to ascension into the light, for entry to the Golden Age on Earth. The earth pole shift is coming up in 2012, and a unique galactic shift willl occur, opening the Stargate of Ascension for those who are prepared vibrationally

Two widely published humor columnists and "bad boys" of academia take their wit and wisdom to dazzling new lows in this irreverent send-up of highbrow literary culture. At last, the thinking person's take on the life of the mind in today's increasingly mindless age. Sense and Nonsensibility pokes fun at everyone from spoof-proof scholars to pompous professors; from anal-retentive authors to plagiarizing poets; from snake-oil therapists to bestselling illiterati. This singular collection by Professors Lawrence Douglas and Alexander George brings together their most popular pieces, along with many brand-new ones, including: • The Academy Awards for novels -- with categories for "Best Female Protagonist -- Doomed," "Best Narrator -- Unreliable," and "Best Novel -- Unfinishable by Reader" • Home Shopping University -- offering the greatest ideas in Western history at rock-bottom prices • I'm Okay, I'm Okay: Accepting Narcissism -- the best in "Self-helplessness books" • The Penis Orations -- Iron Man's answer to The Vagina Monologues • "Ask the Academic Ethicist" -- their notorious advice column, which has shocked higher education

The Parousia is a completion of Fifteen Workshops of divine anchorage of spiritual blueprints that took place from 2002 to 2006, a living hologram through this world and the next - a multidimensional form for transformation. The Parousia is channeled directly from source and those connected to this level, to Almighty God, Shekinah (female God presence), Christ Jesus and Mary Magdalene, and Mother Mary. Includes activational meditations, invocations, practical healing insights, and information channelled from angels. The Parousia is a healing book of awakening attunement and initiation to uncover and rediscover your total being - living your full self in this lifetime - your multidimensional self. Beginning with explanations of how we have come to need Ascension, through to key core material for transformation, finalising with divine recoding to the new realities.