Joseph Nathan Smith

Humorous short stories relating actual events in 1957 Atlanta. A 7-year old remembers what happened in the previous year.

Among the many things encountered in this sinful world is a confrontation with Jesus. How that opportunity is handled has eternal ramifications. Don't waste it.

Why is the Earth the way it is? If God created a perfect world which was "very good" at the beginning, what happened? When will the decay, death, hate, and violence end?

Often is heard the saying, "God hates the sin, but loves the sinner." Is this saying true for all people? Most people are agreed that God hates sin. What about sinners? Does God hate Satan? When the Bible discusses sinners, the narration is typically not good. The Bible has a lot to say about this topic. It may not turn out as you'd expect.

Understand how time progresses through the Bible. Get the full scope of Bible events. Do not ignore Bible Chronology. Bible Prophecy tells us what will happen. Bible Chronology tells us when. Does all the detail in the Bible seem to blur together? It all has a purpose and it all makes sense. You simply need to get the key from the book Rest Unto The Land. With that key, you can unlock the Bible's chronology. No generations are skipped. No date gaps exist. From Adam's creation to Christ, the Bible provides a series of events which form a clear and complete chronology. Also, because the Bible has a real date for one of the events in this series, that date can be used to date the other events in the Bible. You will experience a genuine enlightenment as the full scope of the Bible is revealed from its beginning to its end. Maybe for the first time, you will see your place in the full history of the world. Order now to get this insightful chronological study of the Bible.

The Bible bears record that Mary was the mother of Jesus. However, the modern image of Mary has grown to include honors such as "the Queen of Heaven." Is this modern image from the Bible? Or, has this image been engineered from ancient myths of goddesses? According to the Roman Catholic Church, Mary is not only queen of Heaven, but also is mother of God, was immaculately conceived, and was bodily raptured to Heaven. Roman Catholics, including the pope, pray to Mary. Such accolades are appropriate only for God. In fact, they are shockingly similar to the characteristics of the ancient goddess Diana. Jeremiah 7:16-18 (KJV) 16Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee. 17Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? 18The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger. The Bible certainly speaks of a "queen of heaven." Concerning this title, the Biblical report is not good. God states those who worship this queen provoke Him to anger. Obviously, God did not establish the office of queen of heaven, and He did not promote anyone to that rank. Yet, the Roman Catholic Church has created that office, and without God's approval or Mary's approval, for that matter, installed Mary into it.

The Bible speaks about fornication a lot. It strongly urges all people to flee from it. But, what exactly is it? How is it related to the Ten Commandments? This candid and truthful book provides an eye-opening discussion about sex and marriage. If you are interested in either of these topics, you should read this book.

The secular history of the ancient world is compared to the Biblical record. The discrepancies and conflicts are analyzed and discussed. The analysis uncovers an amazing discovery, which resolves the incompatibility.

Are miracles lacking in your life? God's power is accessed through prayer; however, not all prayers are accepted. This book highlights the critical components of prayer so that God's power will find fulfillment in your life.

A candid look at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ellen White, and twenty-first century Christian issues

The Bible warns all people to avoid the antichrist and his deceptions. The Bible also details the terrible consequences which will result for all who do not heed this warning. If avoidance is required, then a clear identification of the antichrist is required. How could anyone avoid something which is not identifiable? As might be expected, the Bible also unambiguously identifies the antichrist. Make sure you are not deceived!

Many people in the twenty-first century have trouble believing the Bible because they believe the timeline produced by radiometric dating techniques. They surmise, "How could these radiometric proofs, which are accepted by the scientific community, be wrong? Could the many laboratories, which have calculated the age of dinosaur bones to be 65 million years old, be wrong?" Others maintain their faith in the Bible but are conflicted over the seemingly irrefutable arguments presented by the community of radiometric date setters. The modern mind is assailed by the teaching of the Bible and the opposing teaching of science. In particular, the claims of the various radiometric dating techniques, including carbon dating, seem to prove the Bible wrong. Because these radiometric dating claims are in such opposition to the Bible, a choice must be made. The purpose of this book is to clarify that choice and expose the weakness in the radiometric dating argument.

The poems contained in this book were inspired by God and glorify God as the Creator. A poem should be enjoyed. A poem should elevate the reader. Hence, it should provide the reader with spiritual enlightenment and satisfaction. As a bonus, the author has also added a Commentary of Poems at the back of the book. A poem doesn t need such commentary but it helps with the enjoyment part. The author is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and was born at Emory University. He holds a Physics degree from Georgia Tech in Atlanta, and a Masters degree in Information Systems Management. His mother writes poems and she recalls how her father wrote poetry for the Atlanta Constitution. The author writes down verses as he is inspired to write them. Most of the poems did not require much time to write. Although it would not be accurate to say these poems sprang full-formed into his head, some lines and sections actually did. In any case, he dedicates them all to the glory of God.

Fulfilled In Their Season examines the Earth's chronology from a Biblical point of view. It focuses on the seasons in which many past events have occurred and in which many future events will occur. Amazingly, the Bible specifies the season of the year for many events. As found in the Bible, events like creation, the yearly feasts, Jesus' birth, and the final harvest are all associated with a particular season of the year. This information provides a unique perspective on end-time events.

Many opinions exist concerning the qualifications of a church pastor. Some believe the leadership in a church should follow the popular social dictates. Others believe the requirements for church leadership are governed by the church body. Following such beliefs, a liberal church would appoint a pastor who is liberal. Likewise, a conservative church would appoint a pastor who is conservative. However, are these popular beliefs Biblical? What are God's requirements for pastors? Fortunately, God has publicly published them in the Bible. "He Gave Some To Be Pastors" examines these requirements. God has provided a consistent standard for all of His pastors. Furthermore, this unchanging standard is patterned after Jesus.