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History of Macon County, Illinois, From its Organization to 1876

Smith, John W.

History

Wentworth Press

Communication and Campaigns

Politics & Social Sciences

Wood, Andrew F.

Smith-Wood

Politics & Government

Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.

Brief History of the Church of God Movement

Warner Pr

Make no mistake about it. The church was no "Plan B" effort after the failure of the Law of Moses to save people from their sins. Before the foundations of the earth, God had an exact and detailed plan for His church. God's plan was a mystery to the prophets and patriarchs, but clues and hints and shadows whispered that a better way was coming. With the establishment of the church on the day of Pentecost, the good news of God spread throughout the hollow efforts of the Jews and on to the pagan and corrupt lives of the Gentiles. Through His Son, Jesus, God created a unity and boldness among believing men and women that could draw meaning from the madness and spark sacrificial love in the self-centered. Paul's letter to the Ephesian church tells us that when the church is living out its divine destiny, it is all "to the praise of His glory." John W. Smith has more than fifty years experience as a preacher, teacher, and lectureship speaker. He has sold more than 1.4 million copies of his books, including: My Mother Player the Piano, My Mother's Favorite Song, and the Restoration Church series. His speaking and writing reveal an unusual insight into life and God's Word. John is still in demand as a speaker for lectureships, banquets, rallies, and motivational events.

To the Praise of His Glory

Religion & Spirituality

21st Century Christian, Inc.

A collection of short stories both macabre and entertaining that are certain to keep you reading. This collection, inspired by Hitchcock and King, explores the narrative of our nightmares. Experience these stories from the dark side of the mind -- that only surfaces in our dreams or imagination. Will you sleep with the light burning in your room? Can you lay down to rest without looking under your bed or in the closet for those shadows that slither while you sleep? In the Evil World ... In a future world powered by trans-humans there are compromises that we may not be able to live with. Little Miss Moffett ... The insects around us everyday have thoughts and feelings. What could possibly go wrong? The Gift ... The perfect gift from a loving husband--or is it? The Caress ... A young artist falls in love with an art collector. Will she be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice for her art? Autumn Leaves ... Our obsessions can get the best of us. How one man's obsession becomes his undoing. John Smith takes you on a twisted ride through the macabre. Each tale is a glimpse into the dark corners of a madman's mind. --- Kat Perry, author of The Calm

Nightmares of a Madman

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Well Read Press

The sun has set, in the distance there is the sound of distant thunder as black clouds hover above, devouring the stars. The bursts of lightening merge into one long, deadly rumble. You are alone in the house. The lights flicker out, leaving you standing in the middle of the room—wondering. Will the storm pass or is the East Wind a harbinger of worse things to come?Man Against NatureMan Against ManMan Against Himself.Explore what makes a man tick when life takes an unexpected turn? “Dark and stormy night” is a literary cliché, yet, with a little imagination, and tongue firmly planted in check, these eighteen writers burrow into the darkness of a dark and stormy night.The contributors to this anthology are all members of the same writing group. Some are best-selling authors, some freelance writers, and some new writers.Here are some of the highlights:-A space traveler finds himself confronted by an apparition and discovers he is alone and drifting through space.-A young girl follows her dream of moving to the city with dire consequences.-A cold-as-ice assassin takes out a deliciously evil form of insurance.-A gravedigger discovers a hidden world beyond the grave.-A successful businessman is trapped by a vicious storm in his ocean front property only to discover he has a most unexpected visitor.John Smith has dared to do the unthinkable—challenge us to a themed anthology based on the old cliché, “a dark and stormy night.” —Larry DeKay, author of Book Fairs for Authors

A Dark and Stormy Night: Man Against Nature, Man Against Man, Man Against Himself

Sylvia Devlin, a black widow, attending her sixth husband’s funeral meets an apparition as she stands alone at the grave. Convinced her imagination was working overtime from the stress, she leaves the graveyard, and the mysterious being behind. Maintaining the pretense of the grieving widow until the reading of the will, Sylvia visits her dead husband every day. But with each visit, she is taunted by the phantom, who knows all her history and guides her into an experience she will never forget.Sylvia discovers her husband sold the foundry and created a new will before he suddenly became ill and died. Now she must stay in the dirty, small town in order to receive the cash rewards she so hungers for. In addition, she must allow the new owner into her home and treat him as a special guest when he comes to inspect the plant and the books. Delayed in arriving, Sylvia waits to see what kind of person would invade the solitude of a grieving widow. She puts on a pleasant face and treats Mr. Erich Mott with respect. When she discovers he is single, Sylvia sets her sights on husband seven.

Death's Retribution

Americas

Legare Street Press

History of Macon County, Illinois, from Its Organization to 1876

Literary

BiblioLife

History Of Macon County, Illinois: From Its Organization To 1876 (1876)

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Kessinger Publishing

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