Island of Redemption

Island of Redemption
Author: Chris Reynolds
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2023-03-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Shack, with a Castaway twist, wrapped up in the conundrum of Life of Pi. A glimpse of hope for this troubled world. (DaVinci Film Festival) No boat could have survived the storm that left Mark Lambert missing and presumed dead. Landing on an uninhabited island, far from any shipping lanes, and far from hope, solitude strips away all the things he once thought important. After a powerful hurricane strikes the island, he is surprised to discover an ancient grotto with high waterfalls cascading into a crystal-blue lake. And swimming in the middle of the hollow is a beautiful young woman. Is she real or simply a figment of his imagination? After being alone for over five years, he does not care. Each day he returns to the grotto and each day she is there. Never revealing who she is or where she goes, she becomes his teacher, philosopher, and spiritual guide. By dismantling what was once a secular worldview and polishing it into a lens as seen through the eyes of God, her insights about life, death, and the world we live in move Mark along a path of transformation. Until one day, she announces that her work is done and that he is ready to fulfill his destiny. The timing of her exit coincides with the arrival of familiar adventurers who believe the island holds an enormous cache of buried treasure. Rescued, ready to face the next chapter in his life, Mark fights to hold on to the lessons learned. When recalling past conversations with his enigmatic companion, clues she left him lead to the greatest discovery in modern history and along the way, makes him one of the richest men in the world. But how will he handle this great power? He must decide if he will revert to his secular worldview or use the gifts God has given him to make the world a better place. The journey Mark pursues reveals that on the road of destiny, there are no ordinary lives.

Redemption Island

Redemption Island
Author: L. B. Dunbar
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2017-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781977700292

The IslandWelcome to the island. This is no fantasy.You'll face fears. You'll face travesty. You'll face yourself.One deserted island.Two heinous crimes.Two convicted hearts.When decent people do bad things, there's only one place for forgiveness: Redemption Island.The island knows what you've done.A story of redemption, forgiveness, and love

Redemption Island

Redemption Island
Author: Barbara R. Harrison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2019-09-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9781082056789

San Lago is a picturesque island village located on a lake in the shadow of Italy's Appenine Mountains. Rumors abound that Redemption Island is named for the ghost of an ancient priest, who, as he seeks salvation for his sins. wanders the shores of the island, working to help others come to terms with their own failings. At a crossroads in their lives, an eclectic group of people is drawn to the island, ready for rest and relaxation. One of their hosts, artistic Paolo Valenti, mysteriously seems to know their individual concerns. He challenges them to deal with inner turmoils and offers insight into how to achieve a future greater than they have ever dreamed.Virtually stranded with no way to communicate with the outside world, they are forced to confront the confusion and disorder of their lives. The question is, will they move forward or succumb to living out their days, dissatisfied and discontent?

187 When Courts Fail

187 When Courts Fail
Author: Wade J. Halverson
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2010-07-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1453532447

"Within hours of his release from prison, repeat offender Felix Flowers, a known child molester, murders 10-year-old Jonathan, the only son of billionaire software mogul John Boyer and his wife, Victoria. As condolence letters pour in from other parents who have suffered the same horror, John Boyer's rage at the inadequacy of the criminal justice system to protect the innocent from sexual predators compels him to launch his own quest. Joining forces with Kane Silver, a second generation Special Forces and Special Operations man whom Boyer admires for taking justice into his own hands in avenging his wife's rape and murder, they form a lethal team and carry out a covert operation achieving the justice that courts failed to secure."--P. [4] cover.

Paper Matcher

Paper Matcher
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 286
Release: 1993-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781568069470

The Bizarre World of Reality Television

The Bizarre World of Reality Television
Author: Stuart Lenig
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2017-10-12
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN:

How do reality television programs shape our view of the world and what we perceive as real and normal? This book explores the bizarre and highly controversial world of reality television, including its early history, wide variety of subject matter, and social implications. In recent decades, reality television shows ranging from Keeping up with the Kardashians to Duck Dynasty have become increasingly popular. Why are these "unscripted" programs irresistible to millions of viewers? And what does the nearly universal success of reality shows say about American culture? This book covers more than 100 major and influential reality programs past and present, discussing the origins and past of reality programming, the contemporary social and economic conditions that led to the rise of reality shows, and the ways in which the most successful shows achieve popularity with both male and female demographics or appeal to specific, targeted niche audiences. The text addresses reality TV within five, easy-to-identify content categories: competition shows, relationship/love-interest shows, real people or alternative lifestyle and culture shows, transformation shows, and international programming. By examining modern reality television, a topic of great interest for a wide variety of readers, this book also discusses cultural and social norms in the United States, including materialism, unrealistic beauty ideals, gender roles and stereotypes in society, dynamics of personal relationships, teenage lifestyles and issues, and the branding of people for financial gain and wider viewership.

Everyday Encounters with the Lord

Everyday Encounters with the Lord
Author: Tony Elder
Publisher: Elm Hill
Total Pages: 774
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1595557997

This inspiring daily devotional will challenge you to grow in your relationship with the Lord while allowing Him to transform you into the Christlike person He calls you to be. Enhance your personal moments with God each day by being reminded of vital biblical truths which can be found imbedded in our everyday experiences. Hear God speaking through interactions with grandchildren, nature, the day’s headlines, holiday gatherings, and all the other common occurrences in life. Let these readings point you to further study in God’s Word, lead you to seeking God in prayer, and guide you into greater service for His kingdom. Here’s an excerpt from one of those daily messages: “Last weekend when I first saw a news report about a missing husband and wife, I thought it was an unfortunate and potentially tragic situation. But when I realized I actually knew the couple – that we had been fellow church members with this nice lady many years ago - the story really hit home. So I kept checking the news throughout the day to receive updates on the search for these missing persons. Isn’t that the way it often goes? We may hear about certain people, their situations and predicaments. We may respond with some degree of slight interest to genuine concern. But when it involves somebody we know, our own family, or ourselves, it really gets our attention and has a bigger impact on us. It reminds me of the time the prophet Nathan told King David about a man who had a great number of flocks and herds...Once David realized this story was about him, it deeply affected him, leading to heartfelt confession and repentance. Maybe there are some stories, facts, and truths in the Bible which we need to take more personally than we do. The general statements may affect us to some degree, but not as much as they should. In many cases we need to realize it’s talking about me and you. When the Bible declares that God so loved the world that He sent His Son, we should take it personally. God loves you. God cared enough about you to take such action. You are the one... When God’s Word calls believers to love others and be holy, He’s talking to you. When He commissions His followers to be His witnesses, to be lights in a dark world, and to share the gospel, He is sending you. You are the one. If God’s Word isn’t moving us and affecting us very deeply, maybe it’s because we’re looking at it as more of a textbook to be studied rather than as a personal letter to be received. Read the Bible, see yourself in its truths, and seek to hear what God wants to say to you.”