Ron Brown

The Handbook on Athletic Perfection teaches how to have the right attitudes and behavior in competition to glorify God in sports. Wes Neal introduced his systematic approach based on his study of the Bible in 1974, which revolutionized how athletes and coaches competed. Now, 50 years later, this playbook for doing sports God's way has been updated for the next generation "For many years, The Handbook on Athletic Perfection has been a staple in the Nebraska FCA curriculum for huddles and camps. Wes himself has helped our staff not only teach the principles, but also learn to create practical applications on the field of play. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone who wants to compete for Christ to read this book " - Chris Bubak, FCA Midwest Region Vice PresidentWes Neal has been consulting with sport coaches and business leaders for over fifty years. He is considered the pioneer in implementing biblical principles into the competitive sports world, all based on the life and teachings of Jesus. He is a seminary graduate, was the field director for Athletes in Action, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, is a featured speaker for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and taught for 12 years at Kanakuk Kamp in Branson, Missouri. He currently lives with his wife, Peggy, in central Ohio. They have two grown daughters, and six grandchildren.

Brook Berringer, quarterback, proudly wore #18 as a Nebraska Cornhusker. During the fall of 1994, he burst into the national spotlight. In a run of eight games, after Tommie Frazier went down with a blood clot, he led the Big Red through the heart of the Big Eight schedule. He started seven of those games, finished the other, played with a deflated lung, was undefeated, and had his team poised to play for the national championship in the Orange Bowl against a powerful Miami squad. Then came April 18. Four hours before Brook was to speak at the Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet in Lincoln, the plane he was piloting crashed and burned in a hay field. The crash killed him and his hometown friend, Tobey Lake. Fifteen years ago, his mother along with Art Lindsay wrote "One Final Pass" which became a bestseller and inspired thousands of football fans that searched for meaning behind Brook's untimely death. This edition includes new stories since the book was published. It incl

The main streets of Ontario's small towns provide a living, visual history of the settlement and development of the province. Small Town Ontario is a visual exploration of the most fascinating and important historic towns and the vibrant communities that live there today. Historian Ron Brown is uniquely qualified to write this guide. The author of best-selling books Backroads of Ontario, Top 170 Unusual Things to See in Ontario, Ontario's Ghost Town Heritage and Niagara: Your Guide to the Falls and Beyond, Brown has spent decades visiting, researching and writing every corner of the province he calls home. In Small Town Ontario, Brown takes you on a guided tour of the buildings, monuments, parks, bridges and roadways that comprise the best-preserved heritage streetscapes, including: Almonte Bayfield Cobourg Elora Kleinburg Niagara-on-the-Lake Port Stanley St. Mary's Unionville And many, many more Fully illustrated with the author's photographs, Small Town Ontario is an ideal book for anyone who wants to visit the most attractive remaining historic places and to learn more about Ontario's unique and lasting heritage.

We live in a time when the lines between truth and error, right and wrong, are increasingly blurred. In today's culture, which often drifts further from the Word of God, we must ask ourselves a fundamental question: Are we cheerleaders or umpires? We are merely using a comparison to point out the necessity of ascertaining a biblical worldview.The cheerleaders' primary role is to support their team, regardless of its performance or how unearned their victory may seem. While cheerleaders can bring energy and enthusiasm, they cannot advocate for what is right when it conflicts with their team's interests. Consequently, even a questionable call by an umpire can be seen as beneficial if it aids their team. Conversely, a favorable call may be viewed unfavorably if it disadvantages their team. This principle applies not only in sports but also in politics, race, business, and beyond.On the other hand, umpires are expected to maintain an objective judicial demeanor and officiate a fair game, which means ensuring accuracy and authority in their decisions, regardless of the scoreboard or the approval of fans and teams.So, are you a cheerleader or an umpire? Will you carry out your role, leaning toward a desired outcome, or will you stand firmly on the Word of God? The choice is yours, but only one path leads to a life that glorifies Christ and makes a difference in the world for His kingdom.

This book takes readers beyond the lights and the sounds of the City of the Falls to venture to lesser-known but equally fascinating sites that abound across the region. The first-known European to gaze upon Niagara Falls was a Jesuit priest and explorer named Louis Hennepin in 1688. He took his somewhat exaggerated description of its size and power back to amazed Europeans. From then on, the Falls became a must-see destination for people from around the world and one of North America’s leading tourist attractions. But there is more to the Niagara region than a mighty cataract. There are the world-class hotels and casinos, the Shaw Festival, the wineries, the hydroelectric generators, the natural wonders, the historic sites, and the Welland Canal — an engineering marvel and vital transportation link. This book is the story of the falls and beyond, covering: The geological evolution of Falls; Pioneering development of Ontario’s hydroelectric power; Niagara’s wine region; Niagara’s Indigenous legacy; The War of 1812; Niagara’s Black history and heritage; Modern hotels and historic hostelries; The Niagara Parkway; Bridges across the Niagara River; The gardens of Niagara; Hiking trails and conservation areas; Casinos, hotels and midway Rides; The Shaw Festival; Historic downtown streetscapes; Niagara’s historic mansions; Lost villages and ghost towns; Niagara’s railway legacy, and more!

Despite the urban sprawl, industrialization and endless highway construction, Ontario possesses many hidden corners and lonely roads where the remains of earlier settlements, often constructed with immense effort against impossible odds, now lie forgotten. Some are no more than a few decaying foundations and collapsing houses, while others are littered with the remains of the industry and manufacturing that once thrived there. There is a renewed interest in exploring our own backyard, and Ontario's Ghost Town Heritage is the perfect guide to these once-booming towns and villages. While some still maintain small resident populations, others exist only as abandoned buildings and ruins. All have in common that they are "ghosts" of their former greatness, and their images evoke the lost legacy of Ontario's past. This fascinating book by Ontario historian Ron Brown explores over 80 accessible ghost towns in all parts of Ontario. Detailed driving directions invite you to experience the province's heritage for yourself. This revised edition contains many new sites to visit and has been carefully updated with the latest information and driving directions.

Doing Sports God's Way is based upon Wes Neal's groundbreaking study of applying biblical principles to sport. This is an excellent training resource that teaches the integration of one's Christian beliefs with participation in sports. Every athlete has an opportunity to think God's thoughts and play His way. This study will help you take the next steps toward a great new athletic experience Authors: RON BROWN is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions and a former Nebraska FCA Director. Ron is the Senior Offensive Analyst for the University of Nebraska football team. He spent 24 seasons as an assistant coach at Nebraska while they won three national championships. You can find his videos and Bible studies at kingdomsports.online.GORDON THIESSEN has published or written more than three hundred books on sports and competition. He founded Cross Training Publishing to provide resources for Christian coaches and athletes. Gordon served 28 years with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Nebraska. You can find his videos and Bible studies at crosstrainingpublishing.com.

Explore the vestiges of the hamlets and villages that have been swallowed up by Toronto’s relentless growth. Over the course of more than two centuries, Toronto has ballooned from a muddy collection of huts on a swampy waterfront to Canada’s largest and most diverse city. Amid (and sometimes underneath) this urban agglomeration are the remains of many small communities that once dotted the region now known as Toronto and the GTA. Before European settlers arrived, Indigenous Peoples established villages on the shore of Lake Ontario. With the arrival of the English, a host of farm hamlets, tollgate stopovers, mill towns, and, later, railway and cottage communities sprang up. Vestiges of some are still preserved, while others have disappeared forever. Some are remembered, though many have been forgotten. In Toronto’s Lost Villages, all of their stories are brought back to life.

Scripture defines Faith as "being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see." It is founded upon a compelling and often perplexing belief in both God - and the unique calling He has planted in our heart. The pursuit of our heart's desires will always begin, and then be sustained, by a series of simple, yet often heart-wrenching steps of faith. Steps that eventually lead one toward the mountaintop of fulfillment, hope and joy - while also requiring that same person to move through pain, loss, and unanswered questions along the way. To succeed on this journey, you will need to tightly couple courage with belief. This book will prepare you to do that WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT "COURAGEOUS FAITH""In this book, Courageous Faith, Ron Brown beautifully articulates how we journey through the joys and the pains of sustainable faith. With great wisdom and insight, he explores the true intricacies of living a life of meaning and significance. Ron boldly shares that living a life of courageous faith is not for the faint of heart; a life lesson he has learned from experience and lived out well. Courageous Faith demands that we leave our comfort zone, yet it doesn't leave us there; it propels us into deeper revelations of joy, hope, purpose and truth." - Leah Wenger, Executive Pastor. "Ron Brown has been a trusted friend, colleague, adviser and confidant for over 25 years. Few people I know have the passion that Ron does for understanding his areas of gifting and putting them into use to build into people and further God's kingdom. That passion has led Ron to write Courageous Faith - a handbook for discerning God's call on our lives and then courageously following where He leads. If you feel "stuck" in discerning God's direction in your life, Courageous Faith is the next book you need to read " - Dave Carley, Business Owner. "As a believer in my mid-life, I found Courageous Faith to be the jump-start I've needed to clearly and courageously finish the second half of life as God intends me to. Packed with reason, and backed by science along with examples of Dr. Brown's personal history, I know this book will add bright color and clarity in an ever-increasing gray and confusing world. To the non-believer, I think this will be a compelling read and give you a prospective of the Christian faith, the reality of the human condition and how God fits in to each of our lives...if we let Him. This book speaks Truth, backed by the realities of the human condition. No one is immune to temptation, struggles, and heartache. Dr. Brown provides clear and concise steps one can take to get on or back on God's path. The journey may be difficult, but his optimistic and encouraging words, backed by Scripture and science, will give you the motivation and confidence to take that road less traveled." - John Bell, Pilot. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Ron Brown has served as the Executive Director for a Youth for Christ chapter and as Executive Pastor at churches in Illinois and Tennessee. Ron currently helps organizations find effective operational and leadership solutions. Ron is also an adjunct professor of Leadership and Organizational Studies at Greenville University and Multnomah University. Ron has his PhD in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, VA; Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois; and a Masters of Religion from Trinity International University, IL.