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Simplify Your Life: Get Organized and Stay That Way!
by Marcia RamslandIs it really possible to simplify your life? The answer is a resounding "yes," if you know the necessary steps to unclutter your life and lifestyle. Get the inside scoop from professional organizer Marcia Ramsland and begin to solve your life management issues like a pro. With fast-paced, step-by-step instructions, Marcia walks you through refreshing new ways to manage your daily schedule, your life at home and at work, and special seasons of your life such as parenting, the holidays, and transitions.Simplify Your Life reveals do-able tips and practical systems using Marcia's trademark "PuSH" Sequence?an acronym for Project, you (the key component), System, Habit?which not only gets you organized but help you stay that way. Tips include how to:Create the illusion of a clean home in just minutes each dayPredict a pending time crunch . . . and sail through itDissolve any paper pile by answering three key questionsPower through projects you never get around toLearn how to put things back together when everything falls apartOffering practical solutions designed to change your life immediately, this simplified style of living gives you and your loved ones more time to do the things you really enjoy?starting today.
Angels: True Stories
by Robert J. MorganYes, angels are real. They are not the product of your imagination. &“If we had open spiritual eyes we would see not only a world filled with evil spirits and powers—but also powerful angels with drawn swords, set for our defense.&”—Billy GrahamDr. Graham lifts the veil between the visible and the invisible world to give us an eye-opening account of these behind-the-scenes agents. This best-selling classic records the experiences of Dr. Graham and others who are convinced that at moments of special need they have been attended by angels. With keen insight and conviction, Dr. Graham affirms that:God's invisible hosts are better organized than any of the armies of man—or Satan.Angels "think, feel, will, and display emotions."Angels guide, comfort, and provide for people in the midst of suffering and persecution.At death, the faithful will be ushered by angels into the presence of God.
Angel Song (An\angel Song Novel Ser.)
by Sheila Walsh Kathryn CushmanAngels eagerly watch over Ann Fletcher's every move. She just doesn't know it yet. Ann Fletcher has returned to Charleston to see her younger sister Sarah receive her master's degree. But she soon finds herself riding in the back of an ambulance, watching helplessly as Sarah fights for her life. As they race to the hospital, Sarah talks to someone who is not there...and hums a melody Ann has never heard before.That unfamiliar, unearthly beautiful melody keeps finding Ann--first in the hospital chapel, then in her dreams, and finally in Sarah's empty house.Two neighbors have a profound effect on Ann. Ethan McKinney lends her a shoulder to lean on. And as a carpenter, he volunteers to help Ann get the Fletcher family home into shape for selling. His strong presence is a pleasing distraction. Ann's twelve-year-old neighbor, Keith, has Down Syndrome and the guile to believe he can actually see and hear angels. In fact, he insists they are looking out for her in ways she's never imagined.God begins to reveal himself to Ann--both in her newfound friends and through supernatural events. As she discovers the very real presence of angels around her, will she finally open her heart to receive God's healing love?
Ghana: 2023 Article Iv Consultation, First Review Under The Extended Credit Facility Arrangement Under The Extended Credit Facility, Request For Modification Of Performance Criteria, And Financing Assurances Review-press Release; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; And Statement By The Executive Director For Ghana (Imf Staff Country Reports)
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Macroeconomic Consequences of Import Tariffs and Trade Policy Uncertainty (Imf Working Papers)
by RiethA report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Leisure Gains from International Trade (Imf Working Papers)
by VelasquezA report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Housing Supply Channel of Monetary Policy
by OpitzA report from the International Monetary Fund.
U.S. Monetary Policy Spillovers to Middle East and Central Asia: Shocks, Fundamentals, and Propagations (Imf Working Papers)
by XinA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Paraguay: Second Review Under The Policy Coordination Instrument, Request For An Extension Of The Policy Coordination Instrument, Modification Of Targets, Inflation Band Consultation, And Request Of Arrangement Under The Resilience And Sustainability Facility-press Release; Staff Report; And Statement By The Executive Director For Paraguay (Imf Staff Country Reports)
by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Policies to Address Climate Change: Ukraine (Selected Issues Papers)
by SydorovychA report from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Staff Discussion Note: Emerging Policy Issues (Staff Discussion Notes Ser. #Staff Discussion Notes No. 14/02)
by International Monetary FundA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Twirl: A Fresh Spin at Life
by Patsy ClairmontIs life making you so dizzy that you’re forgetting what’s most important?Patsy Clairmont loves a good twirl. The kind that will make a child fall to the ground, squeal with laughter, and then want to get up and spin in circles some more! However, there is a twirl where busy schedules and urgency create a different and unwanted variety of dizzy into our lives.Though hurry-up is part of the human dilemma and certain seasons bring more of it than others, if it becomes a lifestyle you might find yourself on the slippery slopes of bitterness, sadness, and depression. Patsy’s hope is to help her readers maintain a dynamic view on life—with activities and choices that lead to renewal and peace. So take a little stroll with Patsy Clairmont through Twirl, and allow her unique perspective and deep well of biblical wisdom to realign your spin on life.
Galileo (Christian Encounters)
by Mitch StokesWe learn about life through the lives of others. Their experiences, their trials, their adventures become our schools, our chapels, our playgrounds. Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church through prose as accessible and concise as it is personal and engaging. Some are familiar faces. Others are unexpected guests. Whether the person is Galileo, William F. Buckley, John Bunyan, or Isaac Newton, we are now living in the world that they created and understand both it and ourselves better in the light of their lives. Their relationships, struggles, prayers, and desires uniquely illuminate our shared experience.HERO OR HERETIC? GENIUS OR BLASPHEMER?It's no mystery how profound a role Galileo played in the Scientific Revolution. Less explored is the Italian innovator's sincere, guiding faith in God. In this exhaustively researched biography that reads like a page-turning novel, Mitch Stokes draws on his expertise in philosophy, logic, math, and science to attune modern ears with Galileo's controversial genius.Emerging from the same Florentine milieu that produced Dante, da Vinci, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Amerigo Vespuci, Galileo questioned with a persistence that spurred his world toward an unabating era of discovery. Stokes confronts the myth that Galileo's stance on heliocentricity stood astride a church vs. science divide and explores his calculations for the dimensions of Dante's hell, his understanding of motion, and his invention of the pendulum clock.To read this volume is to journey through Galileo's remarkable life: from his inquisitive childhood to his dying days, when, although blind and decrepit, he soldiered on, dictating mathematical thoughts and mentoring young proteges.
Pursuing Justice: The Call to Live & Die for Bigger Things
by Ken Wytsma D. R. JacobsenThe ONLY way to find abundant life and happiness is to give your life away.If God designed us to experience true happiness and abundant life, why do so many Christians feel dissatisfied and purposeless? We try to make our lives better by chasing our own dreams, but that only makes the problem worse. Instead, the path to a just life that’s satisfying and permeated with meaning leads us alongside the orphan, the widow, and the powerless. Using clear evangelical theology and compelling narratives drawn from two decades of global ministry and travel, Ken Wytsma, the founder of The Justice Conference, shows God’s unchanging love for all His children. On the way, the author calls us back to a proper understanding of biblical justice, a redeeming glimpse into the true meaning of righteousness and the remarkable connection between our own joy, the joy of others, and the wondrous Gospel of Jesus Christ.Pursuing Justice shows that God isn’t primarily concerned with personal piety but about empowering His children to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with their creator. The message is as hopeful as it is fresh: when you discover anew the meaning of the Gospel and give your life away, you will find it…and it will be the best life you can imagine.First-time author Wytsma (with an assist from Jacobsen) is one of the new breed of evangelical Christians returning to scripture to redeem justice as a central tenet of faith…. Wytsma infuses his writing with fresh experiences from working with the millennial generation…. “Apathy tells us that it’s perfectly acceptable to live with illusions of our own justice,” he writes, neatly linking those concerns. This accessible guide provides trustworthy scriptural analysis, examples of contemporary justice issues…and a solid philosophy for understanding the role of justice in today’s society…. “Justice cannot be divorced from God’s heart and purposes,” he writes. “It permeates them.” Wytsma’s authorial voice is engaging, encouraging, and invitational. His humor helps the reader recognize her own humanity and transformative potential within the unfolding moral arc of the universe.--Publishers Weekly“Justice has become trendy. Ken Wytsma’s Pursuing Justice avoids all the pitfalls of trendiness. It exhibits a deep and accurate understanding of the nature of justice. It is an eye–opener.”—NICHOL AS WOLTERSTORFF, Noah Porter Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology, Yale University; Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, University of Virginia“Ken is a fresh voice of balance, humility, and collaboration. His enthusiasm is contagious and his challenge to the church to not only do justice, but to learn to do it well, is commendable.”—KEITH WRIGHT, International President of Food for the Hungry“Ken Wytsma’s Pursuing Justice will rattle you. Not since C. S. Lewis put down his pen have readers been so provoked to think. It will change the way you approach others.”—KAREN SPEARS ZACHARIAS, Author ofA Silence of Mockingbirds and Will Jesus Buy Me a Double-Wide?“Ken Wytsma not only brings us back to a biblical understanding of justice, but also humbly calls us to pursue it in practice. I was both enlightened and motivated.”—RANDAL ROBERTS, President of Western Seminary, Portland, OR“In Pursuing Justice, Ken is at the cutting edge of where God’s heart is. This book is timely and needs to be read by everyone in the church.”—JOHN M . PERKINS, Civil Rights Leader, Founder of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), and Founder of The John Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development
The 10 Dumbest Things Christians Do
by Mark AtteberryAuthor and pastor Mark Atteberry takes a fresh look at why believers' efforts to serve God are often woefully ineffective. These dumb things explain why the world has a hard time taking us seriously, and worst of all, they provide Satan with a never ending supply of opportunities to make the people of God look foolish.
Scary God: Introducing the Fear of the Lord to the Postmodern Church
by Mattie Montgomery&“Scary God brings you face-to-face with our Warrior-King God.&”—John Bevere,bestselling author of The Bait of SatanDiscover the great wonder and wild freedom the fear of the Lord can bring.God&’s character is like a mighty diamond—a glorious convergence of respect, awe, reverence, adoration, thanksgiving, and yes, fear.Yet why is it so difficult to reconcile the wrath of God with the love of God?As Mattie teaches, it is simply a continual awareness of Jesus, our mighty Warrior King.We should not be afraid to come to God; rather we should be afraid to be against Him.Fans of Jefferson Bethke, John Bevere, and Brian Head Welch, will love the straight-talk in Scary God.
Curiosities of the Civil War: Strange Stories, Infamous Characters & Bizarre Events
by Webb GarrisonCivil War buffs, be warned: Webb Garrison&’s Curiosities of the Civil War may catch you off guard.Packed with obscurities and bizarre anecdotes, it spills over with specifics you&’ve likely never heard. Debated, reenacted, and analyzed, the Civil War has been the subject of countless books, films, and scholarly research—many of them quite repetitious. This nuanced perspective on the war provides a glimpse beyond the bloody battles, casualties, and political conflict. You'll discover:The first sitting president to be exposed to enemy fireWhat badgers, pigeons, and bear cubs had in common during the warWhich of Stonewall Jackson&’s limbs received its own proper burialThe turtle-shaped ship designed to douse its opponents with boiling waterWhich Confederate general was responsible for introducing camels to the SouthwestThis cache of peculiar characters and stories will deepen your understanding of the war and the people who engaged in it.
The Red Hat Society Cookbook
by The Red Hat SocietyThis cheery cookbook is the brainchild of the Red Hat Society, a nationwide organization of women who like to wear silly hats, enjoy each other's company, and eat dessert first."Life is short; eat dessert first," says Sue Ellen Cooper, Exalted Queen Mother of the Red Hat Society, which is the most fun phenomenon to happen to women over 50 in this century. This cookbook has more than 250 desserts at the beginning of a collection of more than 1,000 recipes.Red Hat editors selected the best recipes, stories, and photographs submitted by members from all over the world.In The Red Hat Society Cookbook, you&’ll find recipes including:Cantaloupe Chiffon PieIce Cream Crunch TorteCookie Dough Cream Cheese PuffsStrawberry Yaya CakePopcorn Candy CakeTheir compilation has the feel of an enormous community cookbook, with the same lack of focus, mixed bag of recipes, and overriding spirit of goodwill.
The Face That Demonstrates the Farce of Evolution
by Hank HanegraaffLooking into the face of our alleged ape ancestor, popular Christian apologist Hank Hanegraaff dissects and debunks the astonishingly weak arguments for the evolutionary theory, revealing it as nothing more than a "fairy tale for grown-ups." The author uses his own Memory Dynamics to make it easy for Christians to speak intelligently about evolution and speak persuasively about the Creator.
The Loving Kitchen: Downright Delicious Southern Recipes to Share with Family, Friends, and Neighbors
by LeAnn RiceThe Loving Kitchen is a collection of comforting recipes straight from the kitchen of popular food blogger LeAnn Rice.You know the feeling you get when you&’re an overnight guest in someone&’s home and awaken to a hot breakfast? Or when a coworker brings in a pan of her famous brownies to celebrate your recent promotion? Doesn&’t it feel great when dinner at the neighbors&’ house includes multiple courses and conversation that lingers beyond dessert?LeAnn Rice has a heart for welcoming the neighbor, nurturing the family, and feeding the community. To her, cooking is so much more than food but instead about inviting others to share your table.For many of us, these are the moments in which we feel most loved. That&’s the idea behind The Loving Kitchen. It is an invitation for you to pull up a chair at LeAnn&’s table.In The Loving Kitchen, you&’ll find scrumptious recipes including: Pumpkin Spice PancakesAlmond Coconut Granola and yogurtHot Sausage and Spinach DipGrilled Chicken and Berry SaladStuffed Pork Tenderloin with Orange Cranberry Glaze and more! The Loving Kitchen is filled with meal ideas that are perfect to celebrate any milestone. It also features seasonal dishes and recipes you can serve on holidays and other special occasions.LeAnn&’s sunny narrative and ideas for bringing people together will remind you that the best meal you&’ll ever cook is the one you prepare as an act of love.
Healing Stones (Sullivan Crisp)
by Nancy Rue Stephen ArterburnWith one flash of a camera, Demi&’s private life becomes public news. She doesn&’t know it yet, but her healing has just begun.Christian college professor Demitria Costanas had vowed to end her affair with a colleague. But she gives into temptation one last time . . . and a lurking photographer captures her weakness for all to see. Quite literally, she&’s the woman caught in adultery. And almost everyone—herself included—has a stone to throw.Enter Sullivan Crisp, a decidedly unorthodox psychologist with his own baggage. He&’s well-known for his quirky sense of humor and incorporation of &“game show&” theology into his counseling sessions. And yet there&’s something more he offers: hope for a fresh start.Reluctantly the two of them begin an uplifting, uneven journey filled with healing and grace. By turns funny and touching, this story explores the ways humans hurt each other and deceive themselves. And it shows the endlessly creative means God uses to turn stones of accusation and shame into works of beauty that lead us onto the path of healing.An auspicious debut for a candid yet tender series about pain, healing, and God&’s invitation for second chances.&“A story of refining one&’s faith in a world of sin and temptation. It just might change your life. It has certainly changed mine.&” —Angela Hunt, author of Daughter of CanaInspirational contemporary readThe first book in the Sullivan Crisp series, but can be enjoyed as a standaloneBook one: Healing StonesBook two: Healing WatersBook three: Healing SandsIncludes discussion questions for reading groups
Cabo Verde: Third Review Under The Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request For Modification Of Performance Criteria, And Request For An Arrangement Under The Resilience And Sustainability Facility-press Release; Staff Report; And Statement By The Executive Director For Cabo Verde (Imf Staff Country Reports)
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Is Schumpeter Right? Fintech and Economic Growth
by CevikA report from the International Monetary Fund.
South Sudan: Strengthening Budget Execution (High-level Summary Technical Assistance Reports)
by O'GradyA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Does FinTech Increase Bank Risk Taking? (Imf Working Papers)
by Ben NaceurA report from the International Monetary Fund.