Such A Much Better Way

In his unfathomable wisdom God has created delicious, health-giving food, some of which is still available to us today. More accessible, however, is the "food" we all have come to love, that which has been altered, for reasons not related to health. The whole food plant-based recipes in this book are not just delicious; they are nutritious and cost effective also. Go with Elizabeth on an enlightening trip through two entirely different types of cancer therapy, one of which has become for her a vibrant new life-style. The bulk of this book consists of pages from her journal written as she lived it. Elizabeth Lacy Faxon was born in Virginia and now lives in California with her husband, Glen. Her childhood ambition was to be a wife and mother. Now, five children and 12 grandchildren later, she is enjoying a life-style of which she knew little for most of her life. This life-style change came about because of a cancer diagnosis, and has revealed to her a need in our society for Godly wisdom in caring for our health. Elizabeth's interest in health was sparked not only by her own physical problem, but by those of friends and neighbors. Her volunteer nursing home ministry for the past 31 years has put her in touch with the needs there as well. Now life is exciting and rewarding as she and her husband enjoy the good stuff that God has created!

Meant to both inspire and inform pastoral leaders, So Much Better examines the impact of peer group participation on pastoral leaders, their families, and ministries. This book goes beyond numbers and data by breathing life into the statistical bones. At this book's heart are seven peer group models including stories and examples from participants, families, and church members. Also featured is information about peer group recruitment, leadership, content, and structure, and practical advice about the cost, sustainability, and evaluation of peer groups. So Much Better can change the way you think about and perform your ministry and lead you to a life that is-- well, so much better. Authors: Penny Long Marler James Bowers Larry Dill Brenda K. Harewood Richard Hester Sheila Kirton-Robbins Marianne LaBarre Janet Maykus D. Bruce Roberts Lis Van Harten Kelli Walker-Jones From The Columbia Partnership (TCP) Leadership Series

Reasoning is the everyday process that we all use in order to draw conclusions from facts or evidence. To think critically about what you read and hear is a vital skill for everyone, whether you are a student or not. When we are faced with texts, news items or speeches, what is being said is often obscured by the words used and we may be unsure whether our reasoning, or that of others, is in fact sound. By the end of this topical and exercise-based introduction to critical thinking, you will be able to: * identify flaws in arguments * analyse the reasoning in newspaper articles, books or speeches * approach any topic with the ability to reason clearly and to think critically This stimulating new introduction to reasoning will appeal to all those who would like to improve their reasoning skills, whether at work, in class or in the seminar.

The rapid evolution of information technology (IT) is transforming our society and its institutions. For the most knowledge-intensive entities of all, research universities, profound IT-related challenges and opportunities will emerge in the next decade or so. Yet, there is a sense that some of the most significant issues are not well understood by academic administrators, faculty, and those who support or depend on the institution's activities. This study identifies those information technologies likely to evolve in the near term (a decade or less) that could ultimately have a major impact on the research university. It also examines the possible implications of these technologies for the research universityâ€"its activities (learning, research, outreach) and its organization, management, and financingâ€"and for the broader higher education enterprise. The authoring committee urges research universities and their constituents to develop new strategies to ensure that they survive and thrive in the digital age.