Roots and Wings of Faith recounts incredible and shocking historic events during the Protestant Reformation, including the greatest persecution of Christians since the Roman era. The goal of the book is to present a renewed inspiration and understanding of these events that shook the world. The author explains that, out of the Reformation roots of struggle and distress, grew the belief that the supreme blessing of Forgiveness is freely offered to everyone through simple and sincere faith. The author writes: It is for us of course, as the successors to those who suffered and died for the Gospel, to live up to the principles of the Protestant Faith - always trusting in the Bible as God's Word, following the great creeds and confessions, and never forgetting to stand for freedom, peaceful beliefs, worship and forgiveness.

Eldredge has suggested that there are three things a man needs to feel successful in life: 1) an adventure to live, 2) a battle to fight, and 3) a damsel to rescue. Because man is fashioned in the likeness of God, one can assume that He himself had the same drives. Leaving His position in Heaven and taking the form of a man gave Him the adventure to live. His adversary gave Him the battle to fight and His nature (God is love) drove Him to rescue a damsel. That damsel was the nation of Israel. By His death on the cross, the barrier between Jew and Gentile has been removed through faith in Jesus, and we are builded together for a habitation of God through the Spirit (Ephesians 2: 14-22). Nothing and no one can ever come between the covenant of marriage established as betrothal on the cross. Betrothal has occurred for all who have embraced Jesus.

Tracing the Jewish roots of Christianity in the ancient writings, Dr. Richard Sharp examines how the ancient ritual of betrothal has framed the meta-narrative of God's relationship with man. This ritual of betrothal is suggested by scriptural texts from Genesis to Revelation and suggests that a formal wedding between God and man is in the offing, and that the legal marriage has already occurred through the act of betrothal. Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary describes the word meta as situated behind or beyond (Webster, 1996). It is this notion that there exists a story of betrothal behind or beyond a simple narrative of a particular story in the Bible that is implied. It is that meta-narrative that ties the sixty-six books of the Bible together and allows the reader to view, for example, the books of Hosea and Ephesians, not as single pieces of literature, but as stories which fit within a grander story.

• What is the importance of math? The study of math alone nurtures certain qualities, such as, the power of reasoning, creativity, abstract or spatial thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving competencies and better communication skills. Hopefully, the reader will see the value of both understanding and using symbols to improve their interpretation of faith-based concepts.
• In the ancient world, symbols were viewed with a sense of mystical fascination. Both religions and pagans used coded language and symbolism to express a primitive readable message. In recent times both public and private symbols, logos, colors and shapes are used to assist recognition of messages requiring brevity or secrecy. This book uses common and mathematic symbols to support a concept or construct for better comprehension.
• The key to problem solving is found in the process of using centuries old systems, structures and schemes related to applied mathematics and other ancient symbols used to relay a message. Such operations may influence more of human existence than most realize. As the world becomes more complicated and complex, the sophistication and simplification of mathematics, may become more informative for the future of the human race. Most disagree on the difference between pure and applied mathematics. Obviously, one aspect of math is theoretical and the exclusive domain of mathematicians while the other is more practical and useful when applied to real-life situations. Mathematics has become a useful tool for critical thinkers. A current TV series uses the principles of mathematics to solve crimes. Why not apply some of these to faith-based operations?

The author invites the reader to enter with her into the daily life of working at a mission, discover why Gospel rescue missions are so important, and then meet some of the colorful people she came to know. Chaplain Junker emphasizes that to have physical needs met, the Christian Faith is never forced upon anyone. The stories in this book are the unique experiences she had as Chaplain at the Lexington Rescue Mission (LRM); however, the programs that were implemented, the assistance that was given, and the ideas and philosophies that the LRM utilized can be helpful in any rescue mission, transitional house, or emergency homeless shelter.

The New Testament is a document designed to guide believers in their relationship with God and their behavior toward others. This Evergreen Devotional New Testament (EDNT) is the result of 42 years of labor translating NT Greek into a common devotional language. It is a candid rendering presented in chronological order by books in five sections. This devotional text is true to the original language, but is easy to read and understand. Scripture means exactly what the first person who heard it understood it to mean, not what culture, tradition, or translators interpret the words to mean. Since most versions of scripture are academic, they have less devotional value. Getting a sense of the original intent in a common language provides an improved devotional understanding of the inspired text and will enable believers to remain evergreen with daily renewal. C.A.F.E. (Community and Family Education) is designed for families in the community and to develop leadership for the local church, strengthen families, and equip believers for faith-based lifestyle service in the community. C.A.F.E. has two tracks: 1) Bible study track (using EDNT) for basic New Testament content and 2) Textbook track for practical ministry and community service.

Dr. Register understands the people of Islam and in these pages he presents a cogent, compassionate plan for their discipleship. Seeing Muslims as distinct from cultural Christians, Register believes one must first recognize the differences between the two cultures in order to assist Muslims in their quest to learn of Christ. It is the mission of Dr. Register and this volume, to not only point out the contrasts of these two worlds, but, with each step, discover mutual, common ground.