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How Sound Doctrine Influences Every Area of the Christian LifeDoctrine might be something you’ve heard in church, but how does it impact your life? Christian doctrine examines what the Bible teaches about particular topics, such as the nature of God, the nature of humanity, how humans should live, and more. By understanding biblical truths, believers have the tools to understand God, interpret Scripture, and live godly lives. In this addition to the Church Questions series, Samuel James addresses how doctrine influences every area of life for the believer. Many individuals know that their beliefs matter in certain areas of life, such as politics, but don't always understand how key biblical principles like the Trinity, ecclesiology, and the atonement should shape their everyday lives. It is easy to think that doctrine is only for theologians, but in reality, it is essential for everyone—humanity was created to know the truth about God, themselves, and the world.  Part of the Church Questions Series: Developed to give biblical insight into common questions Ideal for New Christians: Introduction to the relationship between doctrine and living out the Christian life Short and Accessible Format: Concise, biblical teaching on the church’s system of beliefs

How the Habitat of Internet Technology Undermines Christian WisdomWith advancements in internet technology, people can get instant answers to just about any of their questions, connect long distance with family and friends, and stay informed with events around the world in real time.In Digital Liturgies, tech-realist Samuel D. James examines the connection between patterns in technology and human desires. Everyone longs for a glimpse of heaven; James argues they are just looking for it in the wrong place—the internet. This accessible book exposes 5 “digital liturgies” that prohibit people from contemplating big truths, accepting the uncomfortable, and acknowledging God as their Creator. It then calls readers to live faithfully before Christ, finding wisdom through Scripture and rest in God’s perfect design.  A Biblical View of the Internet and Technology: Readers explore the connection between human desire, the internet, and wisdom through a Christian lensGreat for College Students, Parents, and Pastors: This book encourages readers to live faithfully for Christ Offers a Tech-Realist Perspective: Samuel D. James highlights the inherent dangers of digital technologies, offering wisdom for navigating our internet-saturated world

How the Habitat of Internet Technology Undermines Christian WisdomWith ample advancement in internet technology, people can answer billions of questions instantly, connect with long-distance family and friends, and discover what is happening worldwide in real time. But can something that seems so good lead to corruption for those pursuing godly wisdom? In Digital Liturgies, tech-realist Samuel D. James examines the connection between patterns in technology and human desires. Everyone longs for a glimpse of heaven; James argues they are just looking for it in the wrong place—the internet. This accessible book exposes 5 “digital liturgies” that prohibit people from contemplating big truths, accepting the uncomfortable, and acknowledging God as their Creator. It then calls readers to live faithfully before Christ, finding wisdom through Scripture and rest in God’s perfect design.  A Biblical View of the Internet and Technology: Readers explore the connection between human desire, the internet, and wisdom through a Christian lensGreat for College Students, Parents, and Pastors: This book encourages readers to live faithfully for Christ Offers a Tech-Realist Perspective: Samuel D. James highlights the inherent dangers of digital technologies, offering wisdom for navigating our internet-saturated world Now with Study Questions: Use these prompts to reflect on each chapter alone or in a small-group setting

Samuel James was raised in the Midwestern United States by a very dysfunctional evangelical family. He now resides in Pasadena, California, He obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in both sociology and political science plus two years of Masters study in Psychology. Self-taught plus some schooling gave him the Engineering skills to enable him to engineer major projects for both the US Government and State and local governments, By age 32, he had built a Federal and State construction business and a manufacturing business, where he engineered and designed all of the products, and his net worth was $20-million. He sold out to a Fortune 500 company. He also taught math and government in secondary schools and is a certified teacher,HIS KNOWLEDGE FOR THIS BOOK was not a result of the above. He travelled the world and witnessed many cultures and poverty, torture, human slavery India, Central America, Viet Nam, Thailand, Mexico, China, Africa, 51 states of USA. His own family of evangelical origin put him in prison twice, once based on perjury by his brother and the second time by robbing him of his entire business. Altogether the author ha been in 17 jails and 11 prisons and asylums and his own father orchestrated the author s siblings to these things and his father participated. The author escaped from a Federal Penitentiary and created an identity that got him to China where he engineered and designed electric vehicles, did import/export and was an adviser, paid by the China government to advise Chinese businesses about marketing to the USA. He was given offices in Hangzhou, China. He deplores people who think money is a religious goal and accumulate money while 3/4th of the world starves and those who think that their way to heaven is church attendance on Sunday and more specifically the fraudulent multi-millions accumulated by snake-oil evangelists. THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST are not false words. The author is currently working on two larger books: HOW I ESCAPED FEDERAL PRISON USING PSYCHOLOGY (and survival for 10 years as a fugitive) and SNAKE OIL SALESMEN stealing from the poor and depressed .

I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D. showcases and explores the last ten years of my life’s experiences and creative works through the focused lens of poetry and short stories. The title of this collection, of course, has a dual meaning. I not only felt inspiration to share these pieces but it is also the acronym within I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D that birthed this project. This special decade of reflection is examined through my own creative tools of introspection, narrative, symbolism, perspective, imagination, reflection, entertainment, and documentation. I am thrilled to share this wide spectrum of work that encompasses the journey of fictional tale, cultural identity, spiritual reflection, social justice, the essence of community and other significant elements. I hope this inspires you as well.

Practical Technology Habits Offer Teens Wisdom Rooted in God’s Design  Nearly every teenager carries a smartphone in their pocket. What was once an innocent tool, providing a quick escape and a promise of connection, has now become a world that holds us captive. Looking up from the tiny pixels and refraining from the incessant scrolling may be the rest that our souls need. Scroll Less, Live More offers teens and families 10 practical habits for navigating the world of technology from a Christian perspective. From the author of the Christian Book Award winner, Digital Liturgies, tech-realist Samuel James applies his ideas into action steps to help teenagers keep digital tools in their proper place. By addressing how technology affects our social interactions, sleep patterns, critical thinking, and much more, James helps readers see the wisdom in God’s perfect design and, as a result, resist the temptations prevalent in the smartphone age. Offers Godly Wisdom Concerning Technology: By examining how tech habits affect our daily lives, this book fosters a healthy, honest relationship with technology rooted in ScriptureProvides Reflection Prompts: Each chapter ends with a summary, an example to remember, a wisdom connection, and questions for reflectionWritten for Kids Ages 12–16: Primarily written for teens, this book also features a note to help adults guide and encourage kids toward healthy habitsFrom the Author Digital Liturgies: Winner of a Christian Book Award in the Faith and Culture category