John Driver

Samuel Escobar

Christian Mission and Social Justice

Reggie Dabbs

The inspiring, true story of a man who went from nothing to speaking to more thanÂ two million people each year. Reggie Dabbs's life changed when in the second grade he realized his parents were not his real parents, and that his birth was the result of a twenty-dollar deal his sixteen year old unwed mother made to secure the food she needed for her three other children. Interwoven with humorous and thought-provoking anecdotes and illustrations, as well as stories from the Bible and his travels around the world, this is the true, chronological story of Reggie and his message forÂ students and adults alike that they are powerless to change their past, but they possessÂ a uniqueÂ potential to change their future. Chapters include how to know your: Story-The Pigskin Poet Truth-Tuesdays with Reggie Pain-English Teachers Hero-Bus Stops and Batman Choice-Old School Peas Voice-Pinky Toe Importance Name-The "Born" Identity Passion-Frozen Planes and Fake Ears Future-Gomer's Odyssey Father-Big Daddy

You Can't Change Your Past, But You Can Change Your Future

REGGIE

Globally acclaimed speaker Reggie Dabbs and pastor and author John Driver address our toughest questions and fears about racism head-on as they foster exactly the type of conversation we need to have in order to address the pain of racism in our country, our churches, and our hearts.

An Invitation to Honest Conversations about Race and Faith

Not So Black and White

Letters from Madeira i 1834. With an appendix, illustrative of the history of the island ... and other information up to the year 1838

Letters from Madeira in 1834. With an appendix

How should Christians regard the use of military force? Should they become involved in fighting for their country? Can they not find a better way to settle differences? The author, a biblical scholar, writer, and missionary in Uruguay and Spain, turns to the history of the early church for answers. He notes that the early Christians opposed warfare and military service because of the teachings of Jesus. Jesus taught love for enemies and persecutors. This led the early believers to resist the evils and injustices of their time with nonviolent love and forgiveness. The author then shows how Christians eventually became involved in military life. However, Òbetween [A.D.] 100 and 312 no Christian writers, to our knowledge, approved of Christian participation in warfare. In fact, all those who wrote on the subject disapproved of the practice. You will discover that John Driver writes in clear, concise terms and that he offers food for thought and action.

Early Christian Understandings of War

How Christians Made Peace with War

Mike Burnette

Christ never actually told us how to "do church." So why is much of our time and energy as leaders and shepherds consumed with chasing after tips, tricks, and secrets to "grow" churches, hoping that they somehow also reach and maintain spiritual health? Although Jesus never gave us directions for church, through his parables he creatively revealed what we should experience in our communities together--he revealed the culture of his kingdom. In Parable Church, pastor and author Mike Burnette unpacks unique insights from Jesus' parables that can help us to understand and experience the full, transformative life in community we are divinely intended to live. While we've tended to focus boundless energy on growing our churches through strategies, programs, and metric-based insights, Christ always focused on the heart and the values of the Father, the values that actually change lives. Parable Church weaves together personal narratives, unique cultural observations, and compellingly fresh biblical insights to paint a picture of something unimaginably greater than what most people think of when they think of Jesus or his Church.

How the Teachings of Jesus Shape the Culture of Our Faith

Parable Church

In Parable Church, pastor and author Mike Burnette discovers in Jesus's parables a better approach to church life, one focused not on growth strategies or trendy principles, but on a focus towards cultivating the culture of the kingdom revealed through the teachings of Jesus' parables.

"I get abused and hurt so much, and no one seems to care..." These are real words written by a real girl. There are thousands more just like her. Her pain is real. Her story is true. But her voice has been hidden... until now. For those who will dare to listen to the truth, tragedy, and triumph found in the desperate words of a generation eclipsed by the white noise of a culture too busy to care, there are incredible stories to be unearthed. This book is a shocking, inspirational exposé of just a few of these stories--hidden in plain sight. It is written in response to thousands of personal letters and messages, both for those in crisis and for those who share that crisis with them everyday. These are the stories, the responses, and ultimately the hope that we all should own for each other. As one of the most sought-after public speakers in the world, Reggie Dabbs has shared his own incredible story with millions of adults and students each year for the past twenty-five years. Because of social media, many of them share their own stories with him in return. These letters contain their stories with names and details changed to protect their anonymity, having otherwise been kept in their original form. They are followed by Reggie's actual response of hope to that individual. John Driver, MS--a former public secondary educator, as well as a fifteen-year community youth advocate and mentor--adds additional insight and "Breathable Moments" for educators, parents, friends, and family. Equipping readers to help those in crisis continue breathing another day, Just Keep Breathing provides both the inspiration and the information needed to respond confidently and appropriately--and see those we care about make it to another sunrise.

Just Keep Breathing

WINNER OF THE SILVER MEDAL IN HUMOR FOR THE 2019 IPPY AWARDS Welcome to the Great Indoors Are your couch, TV, and smartphone among your most prized possessions? Are you looking for proven methods to avoid imminent Bigfoot and Loch Ness Monster attacks? How sick and tired are you of hearing your friends and family say, “Let’s go out”? Then you might be an Avid Indoorsman. Embrace the lifestyle with this hilarious handbook full of tips and tricks to help you survive and thrive in your comfy-yet-still-surprisingly-wild climate-controlled world: Take a 20-question test to determine your level of Indoorsmanship. Learn to identify and overcome the dangers of both the indoors and outdoors. Establish a healthy indoor routine, including plenty of sleep, “exercise,” and coffee. Dress the part by thinking simple and sleek…and wearing sweatpants often. Explore the science of ergonomics behind setting up the perfect indoor space. And much more to help you succeed indoors! So, stay inside, read this book, and be grateful for four walls and a fast Internet connection.

Life Is Better in Here

The Ultimate Guide for the Avid Indoorsman

David Ring

David Wideman

Where We See Tragedy, God Sees Possibility . . . Few American epics of tragedy, intrigue, friendship, and faith will entertain and challenge the soul like the narrative inspired by the events in the real life of David Ring--a boy literally born dead who survives with sobering consequences. Living with the harsh realities of cerebral palsy, Ring faces impossible odds yet stumbles into an improbable life of inspiration and influence in the small, unassuming town of Liberty, Missouri, in the 1960s. As a teenage boy, Ring finds himself tragically orphaned and being shuffled about to various homes. Along this journey, he faces secret, unspeakable atrocities that eventually plunge him into the depths of depression and attempted suicide. But amid the harsh troubles of life, he encounters another boy his age named David, the son of a local pastor. Their unlikely friendship begins on the rocks, but eventually develops into something extraordinary and unique that alters the trajectory of both of their lives--and the whole town of Liberty--forever.

A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Triumph

The Boy Born Dead

Barbara Kuklinski

Reveals the bloody career of a hitman for the Mafia as told by his wife, who suffered a life of abuse before discovering her husband's profession

A True Account of Life with a Mafia Hitman and the Inside Story of His Crimes

Married to the Iceman

Tyler Trent

October 20, 2018, was just another normal Saturday in college football"€" - or so it seemed. Amid all the matchups discussed on ESPN that day, it was a special video featuring the harrowing story of Tyler Trent"€" - along with his bold, yet accurate, prediction that Purdue would upset Ohio State"€ - "that captured the hearts of millions. The Upset chronicles so much more than just an inspiring battle against the seemingly impossible opponent of osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. A brilliant young statistician and sportswriter, Tyler faced his own mortality, and his life reflects the remarkable eternal upset only experienced in faith, family, and authentic community.

John Driver

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