Michael Martin

Jesus the Imagination: The Household of Things showcases some of the most innovative, daring, and provocative Christian thinkers as they wrestle with the question of Being in the World in the midst of sweeping cultural change. JTI7 showcases work by James Tunney, Therese Schroeder-Sheker, Guido Preparata, Daniel Polikoff, Katie Hatsock, and Kathryn Oliver, among others, and features an interview with mythologist, storyteller, and philosopher Martin Shaw.

Jesus the Imagination: Flesh & Spirit explores the fundamental dynamic of Christian anthropology through the power of imaginal wonder. Featuring works by Christopher Bamford, Steven Knepper, Therese Schroeder-Sheker, Jonathan Geltner, and others.

AMBITION CAN BE MURDERMurder is rare where prosecuting attorney Ben Harper lives. So when a swamp trapper fishes Carmen King out of the murk, Ben finds foul play from afar. His investigation brims with suspects-and more victims-after he discovers she was blackmailing someone with an explosive secret. Suspects include the victim's estranged husband David, a powerful New Orleans kingmaker. And the Big Easy's charismatic African-American mayor, Jarman Martrell, locked in a tight race for Governor with an arch-rival and a brash plan: Build the world's largest free college in a NOLA landmark, Charity Hospital, abandoned after Hurricane Katrina. Ben can't rule out Martrell's elegant wife Madelyn, who left her career for his politics. Or Jarman's operatives, like shady Ray Charbonneau and straight-arrow Kermit Houston. New Orleans cop Sam Marshall may have a hidden agenda. And Jarman definitely has an explosive secret: beautiful, bright, ambitious Claudette Margreaves. A widower, Ben Harper left big-city crime and politics to raise his little girl. He won election as the first Black prosecutor in his rural Louisiana parish; lives in the family home; leaves the doors unlocked; walks his daughter to school. Now, with a deadly adversary beckoning, Ben must uncover Carmen King's terrible truth before more people die on the altar of ambition.

Light up the Darkness in God's name Break generational curses so that they won't remain. Become the difference that you want to see in someone else, In order to make a change in this world we must first start with ourselves." Light up the Darkness" is a unique anthology of 31 spiritual poems that offer wisdom, strength and daily inspiration. Passionately and humbly written, these poems were composed to inspire myself and also offer daily encouragement, spiritual revelation, and clarity to you. Life is a blessing but life can be difficult sometimes. Keeping your faith and humbling ones heart are valuable tools that everyone should have. IN THIS BOOK OF POEMS YOU'LL DISCOVER. Rhyming verses to brighten your spirit. To be grateful when feeling depressed. That you are not alone carrying your burdens . To have Faith over Fear. That there is a divine purpose in your destiny . To honor your elders. To forgive and let go. Daily prayers. How to fight addiction. Self-empowerment, and so much more. With so much going on in today's world there is no better time than now to humble your heart and praise God for everyday blessings in life. Whether you are depressed, overwhelmed, struggling with demons, or even if you just need a positive spiritual lift. Each heartfelt verse was composed to give you strength for life's various challenges while at the same time offer you spiritual healing.