“Clever and entertaining . . . contains everything you’d want to know about the ticking away of seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, decades and centuries.” —Time.com Our relationship to time is complex and paradoxical: Time stands still. Time also flies. Tomorrow is another day. Yet there’s no time like the present. We want to do more in less time, but wish we could slow the clock. And despite all our time-saving devices—smart phones, AI, high-speed trains—Americans feel that they have less leisure time than ever. In an era when our time feels fractured and imperiled, The Book of Times encourages readers to ponder time used and time spent. How long does it take to find a new mate, digest a hamburger, or compose a symphony? How much time do we spend daydreaming, texting, and getting ready for work? The book challenges our beliefs and urges us to consider how, and why, some things get faster, some things slow down, and some things never change (the need for seven to eight hours of sleep). Packed with compelling charts, lists, and quizzes, as well as new and intriguing research, The Book of Times is an addictive, browsable, and provocative look at the idea of time from every direction. “Alderman’s greatest achievement is the continual delivery of quirky knowledge that our collective curiosities crave.” —Forbes “Fascinated by how we spend—and waste—our most precious commodity, journalist Lesley Alderman gathered the sometimes-surprising stats for her debut, The Book of Times.” —People “A fascinating foray into familiar terrain and a revealing look at how we really spend our lives.” —Mental Floss

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One of the obstacles the enemy places in the path of believers is ignorance. Ignorance of the enemy and his strategies and modes of operation is very dangerous. Your ignorance is the strength of your enemy; the amount of information that you have about the strategies of the enemy will determine your level of advantage over him. Satanic and demonic activities have intensified against the church in these end time because the enemy knows that he has a short time. I believe that through this book, the Holy Spirit has empowered me to share with you some wealth of experiential knowledge and research that I have gained over the yours in ministry. You Can Change Your Time and Seasons Through Prayers deals with subject that has ceaseless spiritual ignition power in the life of the Christian. This book is written to give you the following: The power in praying What praying can do? Kinds of prayer the Bible teaches The command related to prayer How to pray and receive answers Rev. Samuel Sarpong Frempong is known for his bold compassion, preaching with an aggressive style that emphasizes deliverance and the establishment of people in foundational doctrinal truth. Rev. Samuel Sarpong Frempong, a very good education holder in art, painting, designing, and theology. In executing his assignment, Rev. Samuel has chosen prayer as his staff and rod. Prayer, according to Rev. Samuel Sarpong Frempong, possesses two sharp edges. One sharp edge is the staff he uses to save individuals from Satans grips. He then uses the rod to destroy the activities of Satan in individual lives. A man of God, as Rev. Samuel Sarpong Frempong is, has subjected himself to the Holy Spirit to give him lessons on the indispensable need and use of prayer in the Christians life. The Holy Spirit has also made Rev. Samuel F. Sarpong a man of prayer.

From John Seabrook, one of our most incisive and amusing cultural critics, comes Nobrow, a fascinatingly original look at the radical convergence of marketing and culture. In the old days, highbrow was elite and unique and lowbrow was commercial and mass-produced. Those distinctions have been eradicated by a new cultural landscape where “good” means popular, where artists show their work at K-Mart, Titantic becomes a bestselling classical album, and Roseanne Barr guest edits The New Yorker: in short, a culture of Nobrow. Combining social commentary, memoir, and profiles of the potentates and purveyors of pop culture–entertainment mogul David Geffen, MTV President Judy McGrath, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nobrow high-priest George Lucas, and others–Seabrook offers an enthralling look at our breakneck society where culture is ruled by the unpredictable Buzz and where even aesthetic worth is measured by units shipped.

Intimacy with God remains the age long process for accessing and gaining Gods riches. In the bible, those who ended as generational rulers among men have been Kingdom slaves in intimate with God. Intimates of God always end as movers of men. You cannot truly be intimate with God and do not impact your generation! Keep in mind of the patriarch who reminded about God's covenant of grace with him through a dream. This expression of His love, fortunate care drew Jacob into a closer fellowship with the Heavenly Father. It was at a time when all of Jacob's plans had been frustrated and he had nothing but a stone for a pillow. Sometimes it does happen in this life when you feel like; you have no one and nothing else except God Himself! That time is called, time of crisis. There many touching stories which have been told of how the need of Gods intimacy could be used in the hour of crisis. For instance, William McKinley, assassinated American President, alleged to say on his deathbed, words of being nearer to God. And in 1912, as the Titanic was submerged into the arctic waters of the Atlantic sending at least 1,500 people into eternity, survivors said that the band played, the song of Nearer, My God, to Thee. How can a mere mortal benefit from friendship with God? What probable common ground could bring us mutually in intimacy then? Intimacy with God is something all should desire. The thought of human becoming friends with God boggle the mind. As small, weak creatures, what could we possibly have in common with the Almighty Creator of the universe? I recall Gods servant Pastor Verity M. Kotu of Reach Out For Christ Ministries who suggested that, you cant use God in emergency, for He (God) likes relationships. This is to say that, only when you have a problem, you begin to call on God. Dont be surprised if He doesnt come! Even yourself, you wouldnt like people to think of you only when they need your help! Its like they are just using you. God desires that we know Him intimately. Chapter five of the book of Genesis lists great men of the past who benefited from intimacy with God. You can observe that ten men are listed in that chapter, beginning with Adam, continuing through Seth, and ending with Noah. However, I would like to reveal two personalities whose case was different from the rests. These are Enoch and Noah. Lets begin with Enoch. The Bible says Enoch was a man who walked with God. In each case the Bible says that each man lived for so many years. You need to underpin the word lived. Every man was said to live from the time he became a father to the time he was buried, with the exception of Enoch and Noah. In Genesis 5:18-24 the Bible accounts one of those genealogies that are so tempting to leave out or read through in a hurry. In Genesis 5:22 the Bible accounts that after he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. In Genesis 5:24 the Bible also accounts that Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. Two observations a. The others who were mentioned in that same chapter lived out their allotted time, but Enoch and Noah walked with God. b. Why concerning Enoch and Noah the word Worked was used? Walked with God is a frequent expression in Eastern part of the world, indicating steady, familiar and confidential communion. With no doubt, it describes intimacy and entails a condition of nearness to God. When the Bible says that Enoch and Noah walked with God, it means they both realised God's presence and enjoyed His communion in an astonishing measure. They grew deeper in intimacy with God, not occasionally, but in a walk that covered three hundred years, and that in a godless atmosphere. Abraham was called God's friend James 2:23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. And he was called the friend of God. Isaiah 41:8 But you, Isr

Has the economy got you down? Weather any financial low tide with Your Money in Tough Times--a practical, easy-to-use guide for anyone seeking financial freedom. This useful guide offers a clear vision of stability in times of finnancal turmoil, and practical thoughts for attaining monetary balance. With a compendium of helpful budgeting templates and timely fiscal topics on tracking and controlling spending, creating a budget, and getting out of debt, Your Money in Tough Times is a relevant resource based on spiritual principles that will help anyone thrive financially.

Work is part of God's plan for people. For a career to be fulfilling, that work should fit into the individual's values, talents and gifts. In Your Career in Changing Times, Lee Ellis and Larry Burkett explore tying a career into the large picture of pursuing God's will through efficient use of one's gifts. You'll discover the four skills that every employee will need in tomorrow's job market, the 'how-to's of preparing for work through education and training, and even twelve steps you can take to help your children select the right career. Sixty to eighty percent of those in the work force are dissatisfied with their jobs. The workplace is changing. With economic prospects dim, companies are downsizing to make themselves more competitive, and college graduates are facing a dismal hiring environment. Automation and technology will reduce employment needs even more, and there will be strong competition for jobs. Whether you're a young person preparing to attend college, an executive considering a job change, or you're looking forward to retirement, Your Career in Changing Times is the tool you'll need to make these life-changing decisions. In a transforming workplace you can't afford to be plagued with doubt about the skills you have to offer, and you can't afford to be uninformed about career planning.