Michael Slaughter

recovering the message and mission of Jesus

Change the world

the rebel Jesus

Renegade gospel

Mike Slaughter

Every year, we say we're going to cut back, simplify, and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season—Jesus. But every year, advertisements beckon, the children plead, and it seems easier just to indulge our wants and whims. Overspending, overeating, materialism, and busyness rob us of our peace and joy and rob Jesus of his rightful role as the center of our celebration. This book of devotional readings is designed to draw your entire family into closer fellowship with God as you respond to this Christmas season and the call of God to live generously all year around. The devotional includes thirty short readings, Scripture, prayer, and stories about helping others at Christmas. A Different Kind of Christmas: Devotional Readings for the Season is a great gift idea for family, friends, teachers, and ministry leaders.

Devotions for the Season

A Different Kind of Christmas

Andrew Davison

Geoffrey K. Brandwood

The pub is one of Britain's great institutions, loved at home and envied abroad. For hundreds of years it has offered refreshment and pleasure to communities throughout the land. The traditional pub, as we know it, was largely a Victorian creation but since the 1960s it has been subject to rapid and often insensitive change. Consequently, fewer than 4 per cent of the country's pubs now have interiors of any signifcant historic value.This books shows how important it is to preserve this unique heritage. It describes the long and interesting history of the public house and reveals how changing attitudes are reflected in its design and planning. From simple country pubs to those shimmering with vivid tiles, painted glalss and gilded woodwork, this book describes them all. It is packed with information on brewing, temperance and legislation as well as a section on the pub mythology that describes the tall tales told about pubs! With over 300 illustration, including specially commissioned colour photographs and plans, this book is a celebration of a treasured British institution.

The History and Heritage of the Public House

Licensed to Sell

Andrew P. Davison

This is a new edition of English Heritage’s widely acclaimed study of that great British institution, the public house. First published in 2004, this was described as the best history of the pub available. Now updated and corrected, it offers a scholarly, yet accessible history of the origins of the pub and its development since medieval times.Alcoholic beverages have long formed a part of British culture and over the centuries the authorities have made strenuous efforts to control the form and operation of public drinking establishments (with varying degrees of success!). The Golden Age of pub-building was at the end of the nineteenth century and many of the finest examples are illustrated here. It was brought about by a combination of forces which are all explored – the influence of the Temperance Movement, competition from rival forms of entertainment, and efforts on the part of magistrates and government to improve the pub stock.The book contains a stunning photographic survey of our pub heritage and lists most of the finest and interesting surviving examples. This new edition also explains the changes that have affected pubs, their culture and appearance during the past seven years.

Warren Bird

Many Christians, disillusioned with lives of spiritual mediocrity that have been dampened by today 's rampant materialism and cafeteria spirituality, are asking the same question: Where is the substance that can move our church beyond ho-hum Christianity Today 's public fascination with angels, New Age spirituality, and the paranormal is likewise spurring Christ 's followers to look for greater and deeper life transformation through their faith. Real Followers: Beyond Virtual Christianity shows how an ordinary church can be transformed into a radical community a fellowship of everyday people who began looking for meaning and searching for authenticity. Michael Slaughter describes a movement that is hooked in various generations, from buster to boomer to builder. This resource also includes discussion questions.* Key Features: - Readers examine culturally relevant concepts to ask the age-old question: Will you give up your right to yourself, take up the cross, and radically follows Jesus - Readers are presented with a workable example of how to grow their church, with examples from Ginghamsburg Church - Contains case studies of real people who have begun a migration in the wrong direction - Includes discussion questions Key Benefits: - Readers learn what it really means to find their destiny as Christ 's followers - Readers are inspired to take doable steps toward becoming authentic Christ followers

Beyond Virtual Christianity

Real Followers

Principles for maintaining faith when financial crisis seems overwhelming

Michael Slaughter

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