A Sudden Glory

Do you long for something more in your relationship with God? The good news is that “something more” does not mean “doing more.” God is not waiting for you to get your spiritual life “right.” He wants to be with you right where you are. The real question is not “What does God want from you?” but “What does God want for you?” Sharon Jaynes understands what it’s like to have a “glory ache”—a longing to experience God’s presence on a daily basis. She also knows how easily working for God can get in the way of intimacy with God. And she’s discovered that we tend to make our faith journey much too hard. In A Sudden Glory, Sharon uses Scripture and story to help you erase the line between your “spiritual life” and your “daily life” as you enter the sanctuary of God’s presence even in the middle of your busy, messy day. Here you will find your eyes opened to moments of sudden glory in which the Creator assures you of His love as you live and move and have your being in Him. Here you will discover true freedom—the freedom of experiencing God in a deeper and more intimate way than ever before. Includes Bible study and discussion guide.

In this wonderful exploration of the meaning of laughter, Barry Sanders queries its uses from the ancient Hebrews to Lenny Bruce, turning up evidence of its age-old power to subvert authority and give voice to the voiceless.

Tom Brady: Sudden Glory is the story of a young quarterback's improbable rise from fourth-string to become the starter for the New England Patriots and then lead his team to victory in Super Bowl XXXVI.

This dissertation is a study of Aristophanes' Acharnians, with a focus on its protagonist, Dicaeopolis, who dominates the play. Chapter One introduces the subject by demonstrating the importance of Dicaeopolis to past interpretations of Acharnians. Various proposals for identifying who or what Dicaeopolis represents are reviewed. Chapter Two looks more closely at the link between the author and the protagonist in this play. Arguing that the real author's identity would have been unknown to the audience, the chapter concludes by showing that the persona of the poet of Acharnians is based on the persona of Dicaeopolis. Chapter Three is an examination of the transition in Dicaeopolis' persona from country to city throughout the play. This reversal is accompanied by increasing skill, as Dicaeopolis takes on the new and urban roles of trader and chef. His shift from country to city exemplifies Dicaeopolis' adaptability. Chapter Four focuses on the unusually dense patterns of disguise in Acharnians. In each case Dicaeopolis is in control of his own costume and the costumes of his opponents. His control over disguise is accompanied by verbal dexterity and reflects the same quality of adaptability demonstrated in Chapter Three. The conclusion, Chapter Five, draws upon comparison with Odysseus and with other Aristophanic heroes to show that Dicaeopolis, while similar to Odysseus in successful disguising and versatility, is unique among Aristophanes' protagonists in these qualities.