David Carlson

On the night of a tragic fire at an orphanage in Canada that takes the lives of three boys, the orphanage director, Father Robert Porter, is found passed out in an alcoholic haze. Although he isn't blamed for the fire, Father Robert is recalled to his monastic order's motherhouse in Rome where he faces the prospect of being defrocked. Just weeks after he arrives in Rome, Father Robert is found stabbed to death in one of the city's largest piazzas. Christopher Worthy and Father Nicholas Fortis are charged with finding the killer and determining what might connect the fire and the murder. From CCTV, Worthy and Nick learn that Father Robert visited the piazza several times prior to his death. Noting also that Father Robert was followed by a group of Bosnian boys, Worthy and Nick wonder if the teenage refugees know something about the murder. Hoping to attract the boys' attention, Nick sits on the same bench where Father Robert was murdered. But the plan works too well. Nick is abducted and is held captive by the men who now control his fate. That is, unless Worthy can rescue his friend.

What does it mean to live a life where Jesus is Lord? It means that every area of our lives, including redemption, restoration, and abundance, is under his guidance and direction. In this book, we will explore how Jesus can bring healing and wholeness to our lives, and how he can lead us into a life of abundance that is not based on material possessions but on a deep sense of inner contentment. Redemption is at the core of our faith. It means that Jesus paid the price for our sins and made a way for us to have a relationship with God. But redemption is not just about our past mistakes; it's about our present and future as well. When we understand the power of redemption, we can experience true freedom and move forward without being held back by shame or regret. Restoration is also a key aspect of our faith. It means that Jesus can heal our brokenness and make us whole again. Whether it's physical or emotional pain, addiction, or relationship issues, Jesus can bring restoration to every area of our lives. And finally, abundance. It's important to understand that abundance is not just about material possessions; it's about living a life of purpose, meaning, and satisfaction. When we shift our focus from what we lack to what we have in Christ, we can experience a life of abundance that is not based on our circumstances but on our relationship with Jesus. In this book, we will explore each of these themes in detail, and we will provide practical steps and biblical insights to help you experience a life where Jesus is Lord of redemption, restoration, and abundance.

A young priest with secrets in his past disappears without leaving a trace. The search to find him takes Lieutenant Christopher Worthy and Father Nicholas Fortis into the wilds of northern Canada where they must outwit a killer who is also searching for the priest.

A woman's body is found at the gate of an Orthodox Monastery in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The police arrest a young monk with a violent past, while Father Fortis and Christopher Worthy are convinced that the killer hides in the shadows and is ready to kill again.

Lt. Christopher Worthy and Father Nicholas Fortis return to New Mexico to help their friend Sera Lacey, whose husband was captured and tortured by the Taliban in Afghanistan before returning to the States, where he was arrested shortly thereafter for the murder of a fellow soldier.

Eliminate Your Student Loan DebtStep-by-step approach to financial freedom: David Carlson is the author of the book Hustle Away Debt and founder of the millennial personal finance blog Young Adult Money. In Student Loan Solution David explains what student loan borrowers should be focusing on. He provides a 5-step approach to help you understand your loans, your options, and how to improve your greater financial life, while paying down your student loan debt. Learn how to take advantage of strategies that help you make more money, save more money, and ultimately pay down your student loans faster. Everything you need to know about student loan debt: Student loans are complicated. College financial aid terms like “federal direct subsidized” and “GRAD Plus” mean little to most of us. Each type of student loan is slightly different, with its own set of rules and repayment options. Student Loan Solution explains everything you need to know about your student loans including how they work, repayment options and opportunities for loan forgiveness, and plans for managing and paying down your loans. David Carlson covers it all. De-complicate your life: By the time you are done reading this book, you will understand student loans, gain control of your finances, and be armed with strategies to improve your finances. Don't be a statistic: For millions of Americans, paying for college meant taking out loans. If you are one of the 70% of college graduates burdened with these loans, Student Loan Solution could change your life. Fight the student loans epidemic affecting 40 million borrowers-learn the best way to pay off the college degree you worked so hard to earn. Student Loan Solution has the tools you need to start your student loans repayment with a bang. Learn how to: Pay off your student loan debt Personalize your student loan repayment plan Live a happier, financially smarter life

Allyson Worthy, daughter of the renowned homicide detective Christopher Worthy always dreamt of living in Venice. Now, as a college student, she's landed a dream internship with the Venice police. She assumes she will be investigating minor crimes perpetrated on gullible American and English tourists. On the first day of her internship, however, Allyson is assigned to assist with a more bizarre case--the apparent suicides of two wealthy Americans in the city. Linking the two persons are their similar cancer diagnoses and strange incisions on their bodies. The family of the second victim, a Detroit automaker, doubt the suicide verdict and hire Christopher Worthy to look into the death. Allyson's relationship with her father is tenuous, and she resents his intrusion into her dream summer. After speaking at a conference in Rome, Father Nicholas Fortis is asked by the Vatican to look into the recent theft of relics, bones of saints, from Venetian churches. Father Fortis is happy to offer whatever advice he can to the case Christopher and Allyson Worthy are working on, even as the two Worthys are happy to advise Father Fortis on the stolen relics case. An unexpected breakthrough reveals a dark undercurrent in the city of canals that changes approaches to both cases. As clues fall into place, Allyson is unexpectedly put in danger as she unknowingly agrees to rendezvous with the killer. Book 3 in the Christopher Worthy/Father Fortis Mystery Series.

A priest is found brutally strangled before the altar of Detroit's St. Cosmas Greek Orthodox Church. The captain of the Detroit Police assigns her star detective Christopher Worthy to the case, knowing that the interim priest is Worthy's close friend Father Fortis. Worthy's new partner Henderson believes Father Spiro surprised a local thug in the act of stealing a silver altarpiece. This simple solution doesn't sit right with Detective Worthy and Father Fortis. Small clues have led them to believe the killer is connected to the church. Father Spiro had recently befriended a rabbi. During the final service he led before he died, why did he falter? Was he drifting into senility or simply distracted? Was he hiding a crisis of faith? To find the Father Spiro's killer, Detective Worthy and Father Fortis will have to work together to blend in and observe the priest's inner circle. Time is a luxury Worthy doesn't have. His partner's behavior is erratic, his captain is breathing down his neck, and his troubled daughter Alison is finally reaching out. Then there is the beautiful reporter who is slamming him in print, payback for being kept at arm's length. As the case grows colder, Fortis and Worthy worry that the culprit has committed the perfect crime. Yet as they get closer to the truth, neither is prepared for evil that threatens them both. Book 2 in the Christopher Worthy/Father Fortis Mystery series.

Countering Religious Extremism: The Healing Power of Spiritual Friendships recounts David Carlson's journey into friendship with people of other faith traditions. It profiles Christians, Muslims, and Jews who come to acknowledge one another's gifts and so come to value their own. In establishing and nurturing these friendships, Carlson does not seek to change others, nor to settle for mere tolerance. He and his friends realize that they are entering into a way of life that asks much of thembut in return gives even more. Indeed, they sense that they are making history.

A teenage girl has vanished in Santa Fe. Nearby, in the Trappist monastery of St. Mary of the Snows, a beautiful young nun is stabbed to death. Father Nicholas Fortis is on sabbatical at St. Mary's, and when Lieutenant Christopher Worthy of the Detroit Police Department is flown in to help find the missing teenager, the Orthodox monk asks his friend to delve into the nun's murder as well. The two men make a perfect team: the monk's gregarious manner opens hearts and the detective's keen intuition infiltrates psyches. The Book of Matthew refers to the "narrow gate" that leads to heaven. Each of the key players in these two cases was rattling heaven's gate in a frantic and even dangerous quest for salvation. Lieutenant Sera Lacey of the Santa Fe Police, with her captivating looks and insight into the Native Americans and cultures of the Southwest, proves both a boon and a distraction for Worthy. As Father Fortis navigates the social hierarchy of the monks of St. Mary's, he begins to fear their secret agendas. Bowing to the pressure to solve both cases, the investigators let the clues lead them in opposite directions. At the end of one of those paths, Death awaits. Book one in a new detective series featuring Christopher Worthy and Father Fortis.

Learn How to Get Out of Debt From an ExpertDebt free living. Forbes calls David Carlson’s personal finance blog Young Adult Money “a must read for millennials.” Hustle Away Debt, by David Carlson, gives millennials drowning in debt–student and otherwise–a lifeline. Learn the secrets to being debt free. Carlson details his secrets to getting out of debt through the concept of “side hustles.” He shows how side hustles can help you develop new sources of income that allow you to pay off debt faster. He also shows how this can lead you to explore new fields you might not have otherwise worked in and how you can pick up useful skills for your full-time job–all while developing your earning potential to the fullest. In Hustle Away Debt, you will learn: What it is like to enjoy debt free living How to save more and get ahead faster What it takes to seize control of your money How to get out of debt once and for all How to eliminate student debt

A stunningly vulnerable look at the horrific realities of sexual abuse and how to overcome themMale sexual abuse is increasingly in the news, from scandals in the Catholic Church to exploitations at Penn State. Yet books and programs about healing are still overwhelmingly oriented toward the female survivor of abuse. As men who experienced childhood abuse, the authors of this book are uniquely qualified to address the healing process of male survivors. Using the metaphor of a car accident, Naming Our Abuse leads the survivor from the Wreck to the Accident Report to Rehabilitation to Driving Again. This four--step model illustrates that healing is a process to be nurtured rather than something that can be healed in a single telling. Following the authors' examples, readers are invited to find solidarity with other male survivors and develop an understanding of their own wounding through journaling exercises.

Piercing The Veil exposes the illusions we accept as true, where success is defined by commas left of a decimal point. Illusion is revealed with God's reality. Accept the challenge to seek the truth and embrace God's call. Seek God's will, hear His voice, follow His lead and go and make a difference in the world around you. God's calling.

How to get your money life under control Life is expensive. Rent. School. Gas. Dates. Breakfast. Alcohol. It just seems like all the best parts of life come with a price tag. Well, not anymore! Sort of. While things will always cost money, there is a way to make it work for you. Money Hacks Handbook will solve all your worries about budgeting, investing, and all things invovling money management. This is the definitive book when it comes to our fiscal needs. Overflowing with how-to illustrations, infographics and heavily researched insight on everything that requires a credit card, Money Hacks Handbook will make it so you never have to worry about being evicted again.

David Carlson är musiker, kompositör och debuterar här med sin första diktsamling. “Allt skapande har en djupt andlig dimension säger David , och hur Du sen vill definiera den är helt upp till Dig. För mig är den viktigaste aspekten att vi bara kan behålla det vi har genom att ge bort det. Inspirera.”

Make Design Matter is an accessible book about a complex subject. It proposes strategic design guidelines based on holistic concepts. The guidelines facilitate convergence across different fields, inspiring designers and lay persons, companies and institutions, and teachers and students of design to envision and apply more meaningful solutions. This book will help you to design better… and to make design matter!