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I became very good at hiding long before I understood it as a survival mechanism. I learned to shrink myself in doorways, in conversations, in rooms where the wrong kind of attention could snap the air like a belt, and under beds with my face in a pillow when the abuse got real. I learned silence as a second language and then as a first. Some children are taught to speak up, shine, and be seen. I was taught to scan a room like a soldier. To anticipate shifts in weather that had nothing to do with the sky. To make myself small. Then smaller. Then gone.

In the vibrant tapestry of the Christian church, one recurring challenge stands out starkly: the relentless appetite of culture to consume and reshape the church's vision. Time and again, we witness how societal currents, trends, and ideologies subtly infiltrate the very essence of our spiritual mission. Like a voracious beast, culture often demands that we adjust, dilute, or even abandon the profound truths that underpin our faith. This book is a journey through the complexities of this struggle.

Over my years as a pastor, I've heard some tough questions asked about the Bible and about God.... If you have questions but are struggling to find the right answers, the second edition of Thanks for Asking is the perfect place to start. This practical, approachable resource will help guide you to find solid biblical answers to your questions.

If you can write a sellable proposal, getting an agent is easier than ever. And as a speaker, trainer, or consultant, you have the huge advantage over other writers to help you get the agent you want and become a successful author. As the literary agent for many speakers, trainers, and consultants, Mike will share how you can leverage your skills to get the best agent and book deal.

Our world is polarized, embattled, and embittered. Families are torn apart, and people with different points of view have a hard time talking to, listening to, and understanding each other. Racial tensions are increasing, political disagreements are growing, and anger is simmering as the media stokes the fire every chance they can get. It is easy to look at our world and feel that polarization and division are worse than they have ever been. So where is God in all of this? Is he really in control? Or has he abandoned his vision and mission for humanity and the world?

As I write this book, we are in the middle of a global pandemic. Due to COVID-19, communities worldwide have experienced significant loss of life, businesses are forced to close down, people are out of work, and the economy is all but collapsing. As if that wasn't enough trouble and heartache, the racially charged killings of multiple black people have sent the United States into a nationwide uproar.

It was the summer of 1961. Vince Lombardi, the iconic coach of the Green Bay Packers, started the training camp by holding something that needed no explanation. His words have since become legendary. He said, Gentlemen, this is a football. He made his point with five simple words: If we want to be successful, were going to have to remember the basics and make sure were executing the fundamentals.

As we journey along, we will discover what it means to follow Jesus and recognize God’s mission to redeem the world. We will see how God has gifted us and uniquely designed us to play a part in His plan and he will show us how to see people as God sees them. My prayer is this book will help you put your "Faith In Action".