Just Say the Word!

Author: G. Robert Jacks
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 9780802842626
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
"Over the years, I've heard some wonderful sermons," writes G. Robert Jacks. "I've also heard some duds. Some have been so extemporaneous they sounded as if the preacher hadn't prepared anything. Some have been such wondrously crafted literary pieces they sounded as if the preacher wanted to sound wondrously crafted and literary. Some have sounded as though the preacher were giving a lecture or reading a term paper. That's because the preacher had written a lecture or term paper. And some have captured the attention and the imagination and set the spark to ignite faith in the hearer. That's because they were written to be listened to, and to appeal to the sense-world of the hearers." Drawing on nearly thirty years of experience in critiquing sermon delivery, Jacks here offers a practical, hands-on approach to writing sermons that consider listeners first. Jacks gives samples and examples of writing that effectively captures and holds an audience's attention, and he offers practical tips and suggestions intended to help each of us find a preaching style and voice of our own. He also shows how to translate the jargon of theological textbooks into everyday language, suggests methods for rewriting sermons to avoid some of the pomposity of sermonic proclamation, and demonstrates ways to retell biblical narratives in fresh and imaginative ways. Just Say the Word! Writing for the Ear is a valuable resource that will help pastors and lay leaders communicate as effectively as possible the faith that is ours to share.

Just Say the Word

Author: Elizabeth L. Brooks
Publisher: JMS Books LLC
ISBN: 1634867343
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Gabe Ellis knew some people were “like that,” but it never occurred to him those people might include his boyfriend, Tom Hampton. Now Gabe has to deal with the idea his gorgeous, successful lover enjoys hurting people -- and being hurt -- for fun. Worse, Gabe has to come to terms with the fact that so does he. Tom was once known in the local BDSM scene as a ruthless Dom, but he left the scene when he realized he’d rather have a vanilla partner than one who can’t deal with the fact that he’s a switch. Those old feelings come crashing back in, however, when Gabe confesses to darker desires. Gabe seems made for Tom, a switch who flips between stern Dom and sweetheart sub. But not everything goes smoothly as they explore their new dynamic. Will Gabe embrace the lifestyle, or ask for it all to stop?

Just Say the Word

Author: Carla Salvo
Publisher: AudioInk
ISBN: 0615341055
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344

Book Description
When her boyfriend is naively sucked into the Mob, a young woman spends years trying to reconcile her days as a school teacher against her nights as a mob mistress. Eventually, the distraught young woman flees the familiarity of the east coast with her young daughter to begin a new life in Seattle. Though tortured by leaving her lover behind, she is now free of the Mafioso's hold. After peaceful years in the Pacific Northwest, her life takes another dangerous turn: a recent fling turns up dead, and the woman's fingerprints are found on the handgun that killed him.When a million-dollar bail is mysteriously posted and a hot-shot defense lawyer arrives from San Francisco, her friends want answers - so does the FBI. Delving into the investigation head first, authorities hit a wall when they find no record of the petite office manager's history before her arrival 20 years ago.Is this seemingly innocent woman what she appears to be or has she been framed? Who is watching out for her and what forces have shaken her destiny? Could this single mom really be a killer?

Just Say The Words

Author: Dr. William H. Goddard
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450080146
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
This book "Just Say The Words" is the reflection of the author's conviction that every spoken or written word is significant. He states that the old saying: "One picture is worth a thousand words," is true, but "Only if you know the thousand words." The author is engaging in a process he calls "transmission" by which he indicates that what he has written is being "sent" and what is read is "received." He attempts to use picture words in place of abstract expressions. From the words written in the Bible to words written by prophets, playwrights and poets, the author reflects on the dynamic potential and powerful purpose of words. He states that Jesus the Christ is the master communicator. Jesus' words are life giving and life changing. In Jesus, Word and Deed go together. Whatever Jesus says, He does. The author shows how Attitude leads to Behavior which leads to Consequence. He helps us look at the importance of, and the difference between, Heredity and Environment in shaping human response to life situations. Reflecting on visits to Israel, the author describes treks through various places in the Holy Land and describes the "Most Religious Spot on Earth." He examines the importance of the concepts of Guilt and Gratitude, then asks for the readers response to what has been written.

Only Say the Word

Author: Alan McManus
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1780993102
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
Many good people, in good faith, while sympathising with the ethical and ecclesiastical situation of lesbian and gay Christians, still regard homosexuality as unnatural. Other good people, in just as good faith, defend homosexuality on grounds of personal plight and involuntary sexual orientation – with private misgivings that this defence may also be applied to paedophilia. This little book provides not only a useful argument for a more merciful reading of Scripture than that usually employed to condemn same-sex relationships, but also a philosophical analysis of the nature of ‘nature’. Finding that all, and only, those relationships which are harmonious can be considered natural, the author invites us to only say the Word, that we may all be healed. A former Franciscan friar, Dr Alan McManus wrote his doctoral thesis, Alchemy at the Chalkface: Pirsig, Pedagogy and the Metaphysics of Quality, at the University of Glasgow. Holding degrees in Church History/ Practical Theology and Religious Studies, he has taught EFL at home and abroad, Spanish & Italian to adults and Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies in comprehensive schools in Scotland. He has published articles on political philosophy and WW1 remembrance in the online journal Citizenship, Social and Economics Education. He is a member of Affirmation Scotland.

New Identity

Author: Bill Hybels
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310863260
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Discover an identity that fits you for kingdom service.As a Christian, you have received more than God's forgiveness. You also have a brand new identity! You are a new creation in Christ, with fresh and exciting privileges and responsibilities. And God wants you to walk confidently in this identity, serving Him with joy and energy in your various roles as• A son or daughter of God• A saint of God• A soldier of God• An ambassador of God• A friend of God• A manager of God's resourcesNew Identity gives you a close-up view of these different roles and equips you with the sound biblical insights you need to fulfill them. You'll discover new ways to make your citizenship in God's kingdom a daily reality right where you live. Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ.

Just Say the Word

Author: Tiffany Patterson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781955006194
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
SandraTen years ago I became pregnant.When I refused to get rid of my baby my grandmother kicked me out. It didn't matter that I was eighteen and had nowhere to go.I managed to carve a life out for my daughter and me.What I once thought was the worst thing to happen to me became the love of my life.Of course, raising a daughter with a deadly illness, as a single parent isn't easy, but Monique makes it worth it.There are times, though, I long for the fairy-tale romance every once in a while.But I learned from Monique's father that those you trust the deepest can hurt you the most.DamonI've had enough of rescuing the women in my life.When my father died and left me as the head of the household, I took on my responsibilities like a man.I became a successful businessman.Even if I didn't always take the legal route to get here.But when I come across Sandra at my best friend's wedding, something about the innocence in her eyes calls to me.The way Sandra protects her daughter reveals the strength she carries just beneath the surface.When Monique's father returns, exposing the secret Sandra has long kept, it will take all the resources at my disposal to keep her and Monique safe.Just Say the Word is an angsty romance, that includes sensitive topics of parental loss, sexual assault and childhood illness. A happy ever after is guaranteed.

Only Say the Word

Author: Niall Williams
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330433962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
Presents Jim's story, from early days spent in County Clare to early adulthood in America, and back to Clare again. Tracing his journey from child, to husband to father, from happy-ever-after to death-do-us-part, from beginnings to endings, this work tells of the people and places in Jim's life, his hopes, fears and fantasies, and more.

All Things New

Author: Alma Garrett
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1463440642
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 115

Book Description
About The Book The poems in this book are a reflection of the writer hearts cry to know the lover of her soul JESUS, her God and her Redeemer in an more intimate and personal way. It's a journey that will take the reader through a wide range of human experince: Joy, fear, love, lametation, struggles, victories and eternal hope in the only answer to all of lifes challenges.

We Were Eight Years in Power

Author: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0399590587
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
In this “urgently relevant”* collection featuring the landmark essay “The Case for Reparations,” the National Book Award–winning author of Between the World and Me “reflects on race, Barack Obama’s presidency and its jarring aftermath”*—including the election of Donald Trump. New York Times Bestseller • Finalist for the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times • USA Today • Time • Los Angeles Times • San Francisco Chronicle • Essence • O: The Oprah Magazine • The Week • Kirkus Reviews *Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “We were eight years in power” was the lament of Reconstruction-era black politicians as the American experiment in multiracial democracy ended with the return of white supremacist rule in the South. In this sweeping collection of new and selected essays, Ta-Nehisi Coates explores the tragic echoes of that history in our own time: the unprecedented election of a black president followed by a vicious backlash that fueled the election of the man Coates argues is America’s “first white president.” But the story of these present-day eight years is not just about presidential politics. This book also examines the new voices, ideas, and movements for justice that emerged over this period—and the effects of the persistent, haunting shadow of our nation’s old and unreconciled history. Coates powerfully examines the events of the Obama era from his intimate and revealing perspective—the point of view of a young writer who begins the journey in an unemployment office in Harlem and ends it in the Oval Office, interviewing a president. We Were Eight Years in Power features Coates’s iconic essays first published in The Atlantic, including “Fear of a Black President,” “The Case for Reparations,” and “The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration,” along with eight fresh essays that revisit each year of the Obama administration through Coates’s own experiences, observations, and intellectual development, capped by a bracingly original assessment of the election that fully illuminated the tragedy of the Obama era. We Were Eight Years in Power is a vital account of modern America, from one of the definitive voices of this historic moment.