Download or read book The End of the Christian Life written by J. Todd Billings and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We're all going to die. Yet in our medically advanced, technological age, many of us see death as a distant reality--something that happens only at the end of a long life or to other people. In The End of the Christian Life, Todd Billings urges Christians to resist that view. Instead, he calls us to embrace our mortality in our daily life and faith. This is the journey of genuine discipleship, Billings says: following the crucified and resurrected Lord in a world of distraction and false hopes. Drawing on his experience as a professor and father living with incurable cancer, Billings offers a personal yet deeply theological account of the gospel's expansive hope for small, mortal creatures. Artfully weaving rich theology with powerful narrative, Billings writes for church leaders and laypeople alike. Whether we are young or old, reeling from loss or clinging to our own prosperity, this book challenges us to walk a strange but wondrous path: in the midst of joy and lament, to receive mortal limits as a gift, an opportunity to give ourselves over to the Lord of life.

Download or read book The Mystery of Tully Hall written by Zoe Billings and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trapped in an underground cavern, terrified of a heartless thief who has left them in fear of their lives, escape for four brave young friends hangs on a malfunctioning mobile phone, a plastic bag and a stroke of genius. The Mystery of Tully Hall is a pacey, children's thriller that tells how school holidays on a Welsh family farm turn into a heart stopping detective drama for friends Barrie, James, Jenny and Liz. Screaming sirens and flashing blue lights of a police road block up ahead provide the first hint of what lies in store for the children - the most dangerous and exciting adventure of their lives. Curiosity and courage well to the surface when, on hearing how the police simply can't crack the case of priceless antique silver stolen from a rambling country mansion, the kids decide they'll have a go. Soon, however, they're out of their depth against the evil intent of a criminal mastermind determined to deprive Britain of precious heritage and the four tenacious investigators of any hope that they'll see daylight again. The clang of a strong gate barring their escape from the cold, dark underground cavern is in ominous contrast to how it was meant to be for the children when, over giddy whispers in a dormitory of their boarding school, they hatched a plan to holiday together at Barrie's new home, an inherited farm amid the rugged mountains of North Wales. They imagined fun and frolics from dawn to dusk. And so it had been at the start, with each day topped and tailed by the sleep of the exhausted, and fuelled, in between, by delicious meals cooked on an old country range in the farmhouse kitchen. Packed with twists, setbacks and challenges, The Mystery Of Tully Hall will leave readers gripped until the last page. The Mystery of Tully Hall, and the series of subsequent books to accompany it, promote in children the values of honesty, kindness, hard work and courage. Young readers will feel comfortable in a technology-enabled world while seeing too how technology can be a mixed blessing. A theme in the first book is that when the technology fails strong friendships, smart thinking and teamwork really count. Blytonesque, perhaps? But written for children living in a vastly changed world

Download or read book The Word of God for the People of God written by J. Todd Billings and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book fills a real need for pastors and students. Though there is currently a large body of material on the theological interpretation of Scripture, most of it is highly specific and extremely technical. J. Todd Billings here provides a straightforward entryway for students and pastors to understand why theological interpretation matters and how it can be done. / A solid, constructive theological work, The Word of God for the People of God presents a distinctive Trinitarian, participatory approach toward reading Scripture as the church. Billings's accessible yet substantial argument for a theological hermeneutic is rooted in a historic vision of the practice of scriptural interpretation even as it engages a wide range of contemporary issues and includes several exegetical examples that apply to concrete Christian ministry situations.

Download or read book Daisuki Lesbian Romance written by Hildred Billings and published by Barachou Press. This book was released on 2012-09-28 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The REN'AI RENSAI (Serial of Love) series is an ongoing look into one lesbian relationship over the span of decades, told in non-chronological order in novel, novella, novelette and short story formats. "DAISUKI." Approximately 43,000 words, or 170 pages. Aiko and Reina have been together for almost 20 years, yet one thing remains unsaid between them: "Daisuki," or, "I love you." As they approach their anniversary, their relationship comes to an impasse as Aiko the Japanese housewife begins demanding "I love you" with a side of marriage and romance. But Reina doesn't understand complex concepts like "love" or other heavy emotions. She's spent years supporting her girlfriend via a soul-sucking salary job and tending to their mutual needs in the bedroom. Isn't that sufficient? In a culture demanding Reina choose between the "feminine" and the "masculine" worlds, it's bad enough she's trying to find her role without Aiko adding extra pressure. Some words need not saying, but "I love you" is about to destroy a relationship already surviving strange side-lovers and even stranger exploits. "DAISUKI." takes place from December, 2011 - July, 2012. All copies now come with a first scene preview of book 2, "HATSUKOI." at the end of the book. NOTE - This book contains the following: • Graphic language • Sexual situations • Polyamory / Open relationships • Gender dysphoria • A lot of love for women who love women. Intended for mature audiences only.

Download or read book Rejoicing in Lament written by J. Todd Billings and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of thirty-nine, Christian theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with a rare form of incurable cancer. In the wake of that diagnosis, he began grappling with the hard theological questions we face in the midst of crisis: Why me? Why now? Where is God in all of this? This eloquently written book shares Billings's journey, struggle, and reflections on providence, lament, and life in Christ in light of his illness, moving beyond pat answers toward hope in God's promises. Theologically robust yet eminently practical, it engages the open questions, areas of mystery, and times of disorientation in the Christian life. Billings offers concrete examples through autobiography, cultural commentary, and stories from others, showing how our human stories of joy and grief can be incorporated into the larger biblical story of God's saving work in Christ.

Download or read book Never Pay the First Bill written by Marshall Allen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen, a primer for anyone who wants to fight the predatory health care system--and win. Every year, millions of Americans are overcharged and underserved while the health care industry makes record profits. We know something is wrong, but the layers of bureaucracy designed to discourage complaints make pushing back seem impossible. At least, this is what the health care power players want you to think. Never Pay the First Bill is the guerilla guide to health care the American people and employers need. Drawing on 15 years of investigating the health care industry, reporter Marshall Allen shows how companies and individuals have managed to force medical providers to play fair, and shows how you can, too. He reveals the industry's pressure points and how companies and individuals have fought overbilling, price gouging, insurance denials, and more to get the care they deserve. Laying out a practical plan for protecting yourself against the system's predatory practices, Allen offers the inspiration you need and tried-and-true strategies such as: Analyze and contest your medical bills, so you don't pay more than you should Obtain the billing codes for a procedure in advance Write in an appropriate treatment clause before signing financial documents Get your way by suing in small claims court Few politicians and CEOs have been willing to stand up to the medical industry. It is up to the American people to equip ourselves to fight back for the sake of our families--and everyone else.

Download or read book The Other Woman written by Hildred Billings and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evelyn is a woman scorned when she meets enchanting Keira - and it's all by design. The most captivating woman in the city has walked into my office. Hair as red as carnal passion and a body I can't stop fantasizing about. She doesn't know it yet, but I'm about to ask her out. And she will say yes, because she won't have a reason to say no. When my conquest is complete, I intend to forget all about her. She is, after all, the reason for my pain. She is the source of my breakup and the woman my good-for-nothing ex seduced. I will consume the woman who wrecked my relationship. I will not fall for her, no matter how tempting she is. It's not becoming to be The Other Woman, after all. Good girls shouldn't cross me. But Keira isn't a good girl, is she? I'm no saint myself. In the end, we'll probably go down together. It'll be what we both deserve. THE OTHER WOMAN is a heated tale of revenge and scarred hearts. It has a HEA - but how Evelyn and Keira get there? You'll have to find out for yourself.

Download or read book Medical Claims Billing Service written by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LAUNCH A CAREER IN MEDICAL CLAIMS BILLING The market for medical claim billers is growing exponentially. With legions of providers and an ever-expanding patient pool, health-care industry spending is expected to grow by 5.8 percent each year through 2024. By then, health-care spending will total $5.43 trillion and account for 19.6 percent of the gross domestic product. So let there be no doubt: Health care is big business and its growth shows no signs of slowing. This makes it the perfect time to start your own medical claims billing service.

Download or read book The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings written by Lily Morton and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Levi Black is at a crossroads. After suffering a loss and breaking up a long-term relationship, he's looking for a change. When he receives the news he's inherited a house in York, he seizes the opportunity to begin a new chapter in his life.However, when he gets there, he finds a house that has never kept its occupants for very long. Either through death or disinclination, no one stays there, and after a few days of living in the place, Levi can understand why. Strange noises can be heard at all hours of the day and night, and disturbing and scary things begin to happen to him. He never believed in ghosts before, but when events take a sinister turn, he knows he must look for help. He finds it in the unlikely form of the blue-haired leader of a ghost tour.Blue Billings is edgy, beautiful, and lost. Utterly lost. He conceals so many secrets that some days it's a miracle he remembers his own name. He knows that he should ignore Levi because he threatens the tenuous grip Blue has on survival. But there's something about the kind-eyed man that draws Blue to him. Something that demands he stay and fight for him when he would normally run in the opposite direction.As the two men investigate the shocking truth behind Levi's house, they also discover a deep connection that defies the short length of time they've known each other. But when events escalate and his life is on the line, Levi has to wonder if it was wise to trust the Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings.

Download or read book This Time for Me written by Alexandra Billings and published by Topple Books & Little a. This book was released on 2022-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An emotional, funny, and fabulous memoir by trailblazing and award-winning Trans actor and activist Alexandra Billings. Born in 1962, Alexandra Billings grew up in a decade in which being herself was illegal. When she started transitioning in 1980, the word "Transgender" didn't exist. With no Trans role models and no path to follow, Alexandra did what her family, teachers, and even friends said was impossible: Alexandra forged ahead. Spanning five decades, from profound lows to exhilarating highs, This Time for Me captures the events of a pioneering life. An award-winning actor and history-making LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS activist, Alexandra shares not only her own ever-evolving story but also the parallel ways in which queer identity has dramatically changed since the Stonewall riots of 1969. She weaves a true coming-of-age story of richly imaginative lies, of friends being swept away by a plague that decimated the community, of her determination to establish a career that would break boundaries, and of the recognition of her own power. A celebration of endless possibilities, Alexandra's bracing memoir is a fight-to-the-death revolution against all expectations.

Download or read book Escape From The Billings Mall written by Chuck Tingle and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's your son's birthday and you still haven't gotten him a gift. Luckily, The Billings Mall is open just a few minutes longer, and if you hurry you can find him something great. Tonight isn't like other nights at The Billings Mall, however. After a reported timeline tear out by the lake, people are on edge, wondering if this inner dimensional event is as harmless as the police would have you believe. Is this a minor rift in reality, or has a pathway been opened to the depths of the endless cosmic Void? In this science fiction and horror tale of The Tingleverse, you decide which path to take. With multiple endings to discover and several consequences to face, the reader is the star of the show as you attempt to escape from The Billings Mall! Will you befriend a beautiful velociraptor with a meta awareness that you're both just fictional characters in a books? Will you meet a terrifying reverse twin and suddenly find yourself parting with your own skin? Is the food court your best method of escape, or should you head even deeper into the mall to see what lurks in the manager's office? The decision is yours! WARNING: THIS IS A HORROR/SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL WHERE YOU MAKE THE CHOICES. IT IS NOT MEANT TO BE READ FRONT TO BACK.

Download or read book A Fantasy Writers Handbook written by Richie Billing and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...by using a light touch and conversational style Richie Billing has probably produced the seminal work on the subject." -- Charles Remington, Readers Favorite.'A Fantasy Writers' Handbook' provides detailed guidance on the pillars of storytelling, as well as aspects of writing that rarely feature in other books, such as writing fight scenes and world-building. At times the focus shifts away from the technical elements and considers the philosophies behind writing, ways to help you maintain focus, and methods of battling the demons of doubt that forever loom over our shoulders.Section two explores the thriving genre of fantasy and the many facets that make it what it is, before looking at the histories of our world that so often inspire our fantasy tales.The final part looks at the things that come after you've finished your story-formatting, peer reviewing, finding publishers-and other things the contemporary writer can do to enhance their careers, such as making and maintaining a website, blogging, and marketing methods.By the end, you'll have a sound foundation upon which to build as well as the tools to venture on alone with courage and confidence. To reach that point, all you need is a commitment to work hard and the determination to overcome the challenges ahead.

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Download or read book A Collection of Three Plays written by William Gillette and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Future of the Medicare Program written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: