The book is available in a revised fourth edition, ensuring readers receive the most updated content. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the "New" option for the latest insights and revisions. This edition reflects the most current developments and perspectives, making it a valuable resource for those seeking the latest information.
Philo of Alexandria significantly shaped early Christian thought during the New Testament period through his philosophical ideas and language. His influence extended beyond his time, impacting the development of Christian theology and understanding. The book explores the interplay between Philo's teachings and the evolution of early Christianity, highlighting key concepts that bridged Jewish philosophy and emerging Christian beliefs.
Exploring the lives of his parents, the author reflects on the limited understanding he had of their experiences and identities. Born at the dawn of the Twentieth Century, they lived through significant historical events until their deaths in the 1970s. The narrative delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the insights gained over time, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's roots and the personal histories that shape us.
Wall Street Journal BestsellerThis master class on leadership, written by one of America's most prominent and successful executives, will help you develop the professional leadership qualities that deliver personal, interpersonal, and organizational success.In Learning to Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization , Ron Williams provides you with practical, tested leadership advice, whether you're searching for a new career, looking for proven management solutions, or seeking to transform your organization. Developed from Williams's own personal and professional journey, as well as the experiences of America's leading CEOs, these strategies emerge boldly from engaging stories, outlined with practical steps for you to accomplish goals such as After finishing Learning to Lead , you will be well equipped to take the next step to success in your personal and professional leadership journey. Williams's book has the potential to join other leadership development classics on your shelf to be read repeatedly and consulted throughout the span of your career.
Informed by recent news headlines about the U.S. Postal Service's ongoing economic crisis, this story details the work-a-day activities in a postal facility, as its workers struggle to provide reliable customer and delivery services in competition with the rise of the Internet. The focus is on one well-meaning postal worker combating a malicious manager's antagonisms, while battling his own inner demon. Hector Soto, a U.S. postal worker with a fifteen-year career as a mail carrier, abruptly fi nds himself dismissed from duties by a manipulative manager rumored to be having an affair with his wife, Myra. When he confronts Myra, a violent exchange ensues and she bans him from their home by court order. Now brooding in his rental apartment, he reminisces through his collection of diaries he began as a boy abused by his domineering father, when his only friend and confi dant had been a G.I. Joe action fi gure. At first, his G.I. Joe (his alter ego) had spoken to him in his thoughts, until, one day, shockingly it materialized to advise him face to face. Joe faded from Hector's life when he became a teen, but has returned, inducing hallucinations and urges of murderous wrath. Soon Joe materializes as a ghostly phantom warrior, taunting Hector with Myra's infidelity and her conspiracy to take his beloved daughter from him. Despite Hector's efforts to resist, he finds himself succumbing to Joe's dark counsel.
For over seven decades, God's goodness and mercy have followed Ron Williams. Designed before the foundation of the world, this pastor, missionary, denominational officer and most important, Christian friend and father relates his experiences and the lessons they have produced. From the promises made to God by his mother prior to his birth to the fulfillment of that promise as the Williams family served more than 16 years in Asia, and then to his "eldership" in the Foursquare Church and the Pentecostal Church world, you will be enriched and encouraged by God's faithfulness and provision. LIFE'S HIGHEST DESIGN is the third of a trilogy of "Life's Highest" series along with LIFE'S HIGHEST DELIGHT (a study of satisfaction from the Psalms) and LIFE'S HIGHEST DESTINY (a study of Paul's epistle to the Romans). The "life principles" found in the appendix makes this autobiography a "must read" for every believer and leader.
“YOU ASKED FOR IT . . . NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!” It was Thanksgiving 2008, at the urging of his son, Mark, that Ron Williams signed up for Facebook. Shortly thereafter, Ron began posting a daily devotion for his more than 4,500 “friends” on his profile. At their request, LIFE’S HIGHEST DEVOTION has now been published as the fourth of Ron’s “Life’s Highest” series which includes LIFE’S HIGHEST DELIGHT (a study of satisfaction from the Psalms) and LIFE’S HIGHEST DESTINY (a study of Paul’s epistle to the Romans), and LIFE’S HIGHEST DESIGN (his autobiography). Understanding that each person has their unique time frame and patterns of daily spiritual input, there are no set dates or calendar to follow. In addition, the reader will discover separated holiday-related devotions for use at those wonderful seasons of the year.
Drawing on over twenty years of experience in the Secret Service, Ron Williams shares gripping stories from his career, including high-profile cases like the murder of Julie Cross and the tragic deaths of agents protecting Queen Elizabeth. His narrative intertwines his professional experiences with personal reflections on life and faith, offering insights into the challenges of federal law enforcement. This memoir is ideal for those considering a career in law enforcement or anyone curious about the lives of Secret Service agents engaged in perilous protection work.
Exploring the lives of parents born in the early 20th century, the narrator reflects on their limited understanding of their family history. As they delve into the experiences and narratives of their parents, who lived through significant historical events until their deaths in the 1970s and 1980s, the story uncovers the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of time on personal connections. Through this journey, the narrator seeks to bridge the gap between past and present, gaining insights into their heritage.
Exploring the lives of his parents, the author reflects on the limited understanding he had of their experiences, particularly their upbringing in the early Twentieth Century and their lives until their deaths in the 1970s. The narrative delves into familial relationships and the quest for knowledge about one's roots, emphasizing the importance of understanding the past to grasp the present. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the author seeks to bridge the gap between generations and uncover the stories that shaped his parents' lives.