The world is impressed by the mega churches springing up throughout the world with thousands of members. There is still great validity in the small mini-churches, whether rural, or mall churches where the size is not, and never will be, as important as the fellowship. "Dear Timothy, " is a tool to honestly evaluate your ministry, and the Christian witness, regardless of the size of the congregation. Presented are subjects pertinent to all congregations. The author's aim is to assist you to assess critically your present church situation. For over two thousand years Christianity has changed...
The world is impressed by the mega churches springing up throughout the world with thousands of members. There is still great validity in the small mi...
The author was a Palagi in Samoa. He enjoys being a foreigner as, since his birth he has been a foreigner everywhere he has been. Palagi have the ability to see their own culture in relation to other cultures. True Palagi also look behind and beyond what is apparent to see how the present has developed. The Samoas have plunged into the 21st Century and it is fascinating seeing the Parables that were apparent in Samoa. A parable is a person, place, thing or event that leads to often a religious or spiritual truth. It is refreshing to see two countries, the country of Western Samoa and the...
The author was a Palagi in Samoa. He enjoys being a foreigner as, since his birth he has been a foreigner everywhere he has been. Palagi have the abil...
Hawai'i is more than tourist facilities on the sandy beaches of the blue Pacific Ocean. Behind the scenes there are real people, of diverse cultures with great historical sequences. "S'more Parables from Paradise" explores the people, the cultures, the flora and the fauna of the tropical islands.
A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Behind these parables of paradise are bits of spiritual sustenance that enable a person to grow spiritually. Join the author that through his eyes and ears you may experience a new Hawai'i. Fall in love with an Aloha that binds many together...
Hawai'i is more than tourist facilities on the sandy beaches of the blue Pacific Ocean. Behind the scenes there are real people, of diverse cultures w...
From Ketchikan to Prudhoe Bay and all point's in-between, parabolic happenings, places and things lead the cheechako or the sourdough to a closer awareness of God's tremendous creativity in the largest state in the world. Travel with the author's friends as their experiences point to a wondrous God.
From Ketchikan to Prudhoe Bay and all point's in-between, parabolic happenings, places and things lead the cheechako or the sourdough to a closer awar...
From Maine to Mana (Western most site on Kaua'i) our country is changing. With care it can become a paradise. Without care it will become a place of refuse. These parables are a reminder that persons and even critters have a special place in Hawai'i, whether native born on the Islands or never even knowing that they were here. (Gladys)
These parables, which are earthly stories with heavenly meanings, are intended to be activators. The reader is invited to take part in conserving the beauty and resources of the country through the title parable. May each place you leave on your earthly...
From Maine to Mana (Western most site on Kaua'i) our country is changing. With care it can become a paradise. Without care it will become a place of r...
The author was a staff person at Sheldon Jackson, the Alaskan Christian school that has sent out acclimated scholars since 1878. Most were graduates but others merely salted their education with a year or two at Sheldon Jackson. Other authors may tell of the history and philosophy of the school. I prefer to merely mention incidents, persons or things that constitute the touchstone of Parables. Sheldon Jackson has grown up with the State of Alaska, from Mission, to Institute, to Industrial Home, to Training School, to High School, to Junior College, to College. It has always provided...
The author was a staff person at Sheldon Jackson, the Alaskan Christian school that has sent out acclimated scholars since 1878. Most were graduates b...
