Books with author Mark Sanders

What if the rise of secularism is good news for the church?For decades, we set our hopes on technology, politics, and the appearance of peace. We wanted to believe we were headed somewhere better—that progress was happening. But now as our technology ensnares and isolates us, our politics threaten to tear us apart, and our cultural decline continues to accelerate, people are understandably distressed. But throughout history these periods of decline traditionally precede powerful spiritual renewal—and even revival. What if all the bad news in this world is actually good news for the church? Discover why there’s reason to be wildly hopeful and how to prepare yourself and your church to be a part of renewal now and in the future.

What if the rise of secularism is good news for the church?For decades, we set our hopes on technology, politics, and the appearance of peace. We wanted to believe we were headed somewhere better—that progress was happening. But now as our technology ensnares and isolates us, our politics threaten to tear us apart, and our cultural decline continues to accelerate, people are understandably distressed. But throughout history these periods of decline traditionally precede powerful spiritual renewal—and even revival. What if all the bad news in this world is actually good news for the church? Discover why there’s reason to be wildly hopeful and how to prepare yourself and your church to be a part of renewal now and in the future.

When church and culture look the same...For the many Christians eager to prove we can be both holy and cool, cultural pressures are too much. We either compartmentalize our faith or drift from it altogether—into a world that’s so alluring.Have you wondered lately:Why does the Western church look so much like the world? Why are so many of my friends leaving the faith?How can we get back to our roots?Disappearing Church will help you sort through concerns like these, guiding you in a thoughtful, faithful, and hopeful response. Weaving together art, history, and theology, pastor and cultural observer Mark Sayers reminds us that real growth happens when the church embraces its countercultural witness, not when it blends in.It’s like Jesus said long ago, “If the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything…”

Roger and Dodger live next door to each other and are firm friends. They are two dogs, a German Shepherd, and a Cocker Spaniel. They are the dogs to go to if you have a local animal or pet problem. They are Doggie Detectives. They love to keep the local animal community in order and in doing so have plenty of run in's with Cat's, rat's, foxes, thieving magpies, and the odd burglar to boot.See how the dogs get on with the local canine crook community.

When church and culture look the same...For the many Christians eager to prove we can be both holy and cool, cultural pressures are too much. We either compartmentalize our faith or drift from it altogether—into a world that’s so alluring.Have you wondered lately:Why does the Western church look so much like the world? Why are so many of my friends leaving the faith?How can we get back to our roots?Disappearing Church will help you sort through concerns like these, guiding you in a thoughtful, faithful, and hopeful response. Weaving together art, history, and theology, pastor and cultural observer Mark Sayers reminds us that real growth happens when the church embraces its countercultural witness, not when it blends in.It’s like Jesus said long ago, “If the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything…”

Dylan and Siannon Ellesmere are the rulers of Macnylleth, the most remote province in Llanfyllin. They are awakened during a blizzard by an approaching fleet of Norsemen. As they prepare to meet the invaders, they become separated. Siannon must take command of the people of Macnylleth, while Dylan escapes by sea with a few brave companions. As they journey throughout their frozen homeland, they find the Norse at every turn, and their only hope is to travel to the capital city of Llanfyllin. While they fight to survive, they ask why these fierce warriors from the North risked everything to invade their small nation in the dead of winter. That question leads to an ancient secret from the founding of the kingdom, and their only salvation lies in a desperate journey to Siannon’s home nation of Ireland to find a magical savior even more dangerous than the Norse themselves.

When Dylan Ellesmere reluctantly returns to his father’s castle for the annual knight’s tournament, a mysterious woman from across the sea inspires him to risk everything to win the tournament as well as her heart. Dylan would like nothing more than to stay home in Macnylleth, his stony castle on the edge of the western sea. But family obligations demand he take part in the tournament that is the highlight of the Festival of Weylin. This year’s tournament, however, features an unprecedented participant—Siannon O’Riordan, a fast and ferocious lady knight clad in black armor, the first woman ever allowed to take part. Those who dismiss her chances are soon amazed by her skill and speed. So is Dylan, but he’s also enchanted by her beauty, her mind and her determination. Can the course of true love endure an inevitable confrontation in the tournament arena?

Go behind the scenes in Washington, D.C., and discover information about our government and how it works. Find out how the nation's capital was established. How to visit such sites as the Capitol, the White House, and the Washington Monument. About two of the city's newest memorials:the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. All about the many museums (including the Air and Space Museum) that are a part of the Smithsonian Institution and much more!

This handbook is a support for chaplains who work in interfaith and intercultural settings. There are prayers, blessings and readings from a variety of faith traditions and languages, and prayers designed especially for chaplains who work in hospital or hospice settings. A topical listing of favorite readings found in the Bible, lyrics to favorite hymns, a relaxation exercise, and thoughts on prayer provide additional support for chaplains in their service.This Kindle e-book is FREE when you buy the paperback.

As his pa lies dying, Timothy Michael O’Hara, 12, promises he will leave the Allegheny Mountains he loves, and head east to find his appointed guardians. Wise in the ways of the mountains and survival, Tim begins his journey of self-discovery and manhood, vowing to fulfill his pa’s wishes. Even so, he doesn’t like them. He’s not sure what he wants most in life; he just knows that going east isn’t it. Tim avoids thieves Jake and Jasper in the Allegheny Mountains, only to meet Ma and Max McGilly in the Shenandoah Valley. The mother and son are bond-slavers who make Tim uneasy with their interest. When he sees the McGillys and Jake and Jasper together, he knows he’s in trouble and the chase begins.Down from the Mountains is an historical adventure novel for Middle Grade readers, set in the fall and winter of 1774-1775, just after the beginning of the Revolutionary War in faraway Massachusetts.