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When TV Came to Town
"Stories are the threads that tie our hearts together." Steve Harper shares stories about growing up in Haskell, Texas in the 1950's and 1960's. But more than that, his stories will bring your own stories back to mind as you say over and over again, "That reminds..."
A Few Short Plays to Save the World
A collection of unexpected, insightful and engaging short plays by award-winning playwright Steve Harper. This playful compilation spans a varietyof circumstances and topics with humor and magical realism."The feast of plays you are about to enjoy are diverse and explore cross-sections of race, class and politics, the wonders of love, the discovery ofthe forgotten and the complexity of human relations. They are topicalwith strong, dramatic construction and are a wonderful display of what itis like to live at the intersection of a world in which one is a creative, afriend, a lover, a politician or a worker in the world of the United States inthe 21st century. " - Ms. Shawn Rene Graham from th...
Stephen Harper
The authoritative biography of Stephen Harper, to be published on the eve of the next election. As one of the important prime ministers in the life of our nation, Stephen Harper has reshaped Canada into a more conservative country, a transformation that his opponents tacitly admit will never be reversed. He has made government smaller, justice tougher, and provinces more independent, whether they want to be or not. Under its 22nd prime minister, Canada shows the world a plainer, harder face. Those who praise Harper point to the Conservatives' skillful economic management, the impressive new trade agreements, the tax cuts and the balanced budget, the reformed immigration system, the uncomprom...
Fresh Wind Blowing
A fresh wind of God's Spirit is blowing on the earth today, and as in times past, God is inviting us to raise our sails and move forward with the power and direction that reflects our commitment to God's will. Some are calling it "a new pentecost," but whatever name is given, we are living in a time when we have an opportunity to connect with God's renewing work. One specific manifestation of this movement is "the new monasticism." This book is an invitation to explore it and embrace the dynamics it contains.
A Great Game
Traces the early history of professional hockey in Canada.
Right Here, Right Now
In this timely and insightful new book, Stephen J. Harper, Canada's 22nd Prime Minister, draws on a decade of experience as a G-7 leader to help leaders in business and government understand, adapt, and thrive in an age of unprecedented disruption. The world is in flux. Disruptive technologies, ideas, and politicians are challenging business models, norms, and political conventions everywhere. How we, as leaders in business and politics, choose to respond matters greatly. Some voices refuse to concede the need for any change, while others advocate for radical realignment. But neither of these positions can sustainably address the legitimate concerns of disaffected citizens. Right Here, Right...
Prayer and Devotional Life of United Methodists
This volume in the United Methodist Studies series challenges United Methodists to engage in life-transforming practices. The author explains a theme and underscores major emphases within the United Methodist denomination. This adult study is divided into four sections with suggestions for group discussion, and can be completed in 4 to 8 sessions. No leader’s guide is needed. The sections are: 1 - Living from the Heart - This chapter examines the essence of prayer and devotional life for United Methodists: holiness of heart and life. The chapter is divided into two sections to enable this examination: Cimmunion (heart) and Compassion (life). 2 - Read and Pray Daily - Exploring these two ce...
For the Sake of the Bride
The gown of the Bride of Christ is being shredded by sibling rivalry within the Christian community. The Church''s life is weakened and its witness compromised. This is nowhere more evident than the issue of homosexuality. Dr. Steve Harper laments this sad state of affairs and offers a way of love through the dilemma. His pastoral spirit and practical counsel offer guidance and hope for the future. "A dark picture is emerging--a contentiousness between professing Christians and a persecution of the homosexual community by professing Christians. In the season of Lent, the Holy Spirit broke my heart one morning by speaking into it these words, "My Bride, the Church, is being abused. Her gown i...
Coming Alive
A spiritual practice for serious-minded (but busy) people. Everyone needs renewal, even the most committed among us. The spiritual life requires regular practice and a bit of time. Coming Alive: Daily Meditations for Spiritual Renewal offers five brief meditations each week for focused reading, reflection, and prayer. Each entry centers on a passage of scripture or spiritual writing. The meditations are deep, insightful, and beautifully simple, as readers have come to expect from Steve Harper’s writing. This timeless book offers a gently challenging daily habit, which leads to renewal of spirit and mind. Coming Alive features - Brief readings, about 10 minutes per day - Undated readings, so readers can determine their own pattern of practice - Spiritual depth and wisdom from ancient and contemporary sources - Foreword by Brian McLaren From the Foreword: “Steve Harper's new book beautifully focuses in on the real core of the spiritual life: Not dogma, not rules and regulations, not duties or guilt, not pressure or obligation ... but life, life to the full, what I like to call aliveness.” --Brian McLaren
