Steve Richardson

Can a baby really stop a war? Journey by canoe into the jungles of New Guinea and discover a colorful village hidden high in the trees. Perfect Peace Child tells the true story of how God used the Sawi people's own tradition--giving a baby to make peace--to show them that Jesus is God's Peace Child. That's when their hearts began to change. This book invites children to see how God's love brings deep-down-forever peace anywhere in the world.

A little book with a big messageMost Christians know the biblical story of "Jonah and the whale," but how many of us have thought deeply about its life-changing message and global implications? There's a lot more going on under the surface than most people realize.What is God's overarching plan for the world? How does He view people who don't know Him? What is our role, and how can we expect people to respond? How will this journey impact us as messengers? Jonah's themes reverberate through the rest of Scripture: God is sovereign, just and loving. He calls His people to align our hearts with His and to join Him in His compassionate pursuit of a world under condemnation.God has a beautiful, unnerving, exhilarating, and sometimes frustrating way of surprising us with His superior (but often uncomfortable) plan. There's no better way to become like Jesus than to join Him on His mission of mercy to a lost world, whether that's in our own neighborhoods or at the very ends of the earth. We may wonder at times if some people can-or even should-be saved. In the book of Jonah, God thunders a resounding "Yes "

Embark on a magical journey to the past, delving into the North American Ice Age, where forgotten faerie realms of elves, dwarves, dragons, and gnomes coexist with woolly mammoths, giant sloths, and American lions. Dazzling faerie kingdoms grace the American landscape alongside ice sheets and expansive magical woods, where deserts stand today. Teenage cowgirl and amateur scientist Feleena Ochoa, along with her fantasy-loving younger brother, Jack, find themselves unintentionally transported to the Ice Age by a spell meant for their geologist and plant expert mother, Jane. The benevolent elves, whose magic relies on rare plants, originally sought Jane's knowledge to track down these elusive botanical treasures, but an unfortunate glitch brings the kids into the mix. As a brewing war against the orcs unfolds, Feleena, armed with her mother's plant knowledge and cowgirl smarts, takes it upon herself to assist the elves and find a way back home. The stakes escalate when Jack is kidnapped by the orcs, who believe he possesses the key to winning the war against the elves. Now, Feleena must join her newfound friends on a quest to brew a potion that will thwart the orcs' conquest of Ice Age North American Ice. Will Feleena succeed in saving the future, rescuing her brother, and returning to her own time? The challenges and adversaries she faces in this enchanting adventure will determine the fate of her quest.

How should you interpret what you read? Are there universally valid principles of interpretation--or is meaning dependent on the reader? What is the cause of the vicious infighting over Supreme Court nominations? What was the cause of the sixteenth century Age of Reformation? In a world where it is fashionable to believe that all meaning is relative and that written texts mean only what the reader thinks or feels they mean, this book delivers a wake-up call and provides a helpful primer on the rules of interpretation. This book asks us to thoughtfully consider something we do every day--interpret texts. We constantly interpret, but seldom pause to contemplate the act of interpretation or whether we are doing it correctly. Laxity in interpreting the US Constitution and the Bible can result in severe consequences, seeing they make authoritative demands on our behavior and beliefs. This book offers guidance to help readers more successfully navigate the interpretive landscape.

Packed with never-before-seen photos, plans and meticulous new digital artwork, this is the first history of the USAAF's futuristic World War II prototype interceptor, the XP-67 "Moonbat".The series of X-planes that sprang from the US Army’s Request for Data R40C, focused on high-altitude, high-speed, long-range bomber interceptors. Among these aircraft was the McDonnell Aircraft Company’s first ever clean sheet design, the XP67. Its futuristic lines promised performance that it was ultimately unable to deliver, but development was still underway when disaster struck. Just before Army performance demonstration flights were scheduled to begin, an engine fire destroyed the only XP-67 prototype, leaving a host of unanswered questions about what might have been, and leading to decades of continuing fascination with the XP-67 among aviation buffs and aircraft modelers.The authors of this book have uncovered new sources of information and a wealth of photographs and line drawings that document not just the XP-67 but also its immediate precursors within the McDonnell Aircraft design community, as well as alternative configurations for unbuilt variants aimed at different missions. Packed with unpublished photos of all stages of construction including key airframe changes made after initial flight tests, showing in detail how the final configuration was evolved, this volume finally provides clear focus on a story that has long been shrouded in mystery.

Dismantling the Myths that Obscure God's Great Plan The primary mission of the church is to glorify God by blessing all peoples of the world through the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Great Commission's task of global disciple-making is the most ambitious project ever undertaken. Given the scale and complexity of global missions, it's no wonder that misconceptions abound, even among invested, godly people.Questions and skepticism about missions arise from both outside and inside the church. Is missions an outdated idea? Do missionaries do more harm than good? Are we succeeding or failing? Is it time for global believers to do the job in their own countries with minimal Western involvement? We don't need to fear questions like these. But we do need to seek--and find--solid, biblical answers.Is the Commission Still Great? dismatles the myths that obscure God's beautiful plan to make disciples of all nations. Misperceptions discourage God's people from joyfully participating with Him in reaching the world. Yet, deepening our understanding of the call to missions restores perspective and motivates us to participate in God's grand design.Author and missionary kid Steve Richardson uses stories from Scripture, history, and his own ministry experience to impart timely lessons on modern missions. Richardson also draws from the wisdom of field missionaries, sending agencies, pastors, and church members to address this all-important endeavor. Each chapter finishes with thought-provoking questions to facilitate purposeful discussion in families and small groups. Is the Commission Still Great? will equip followers of Christ to be participants--not spectators--in the redemption of the world.

A magical blend of vintage picture book art and animal characters that will be a beloved family read at Christmastime. Not a creature was stirring - except for the epic-ly huge polar bear squeezing out of the fireplace with a sack of toys - in this wonderfully illustrated re-telling of the classic Christmas story, The Night Before Christmas. Families and young readers will love the lavish watercolor illustrations of polar bear Santa, Pa Bunny in his cap, the reindeer sweeping across the sky, and of course the story regularly returns to the cozy home of the mouse, who sleeps through all the action.

Can a lone girl rabbit - with the odds stacked against her - surprise Jimmy and the other animals to win the big treehouse construction contest? In this stunningly illustrated you-go-girl-rabbit tale, Paisley shows how imagination and perseverance mean you can build anything When the school year starts out, Jimmy Squirrel, whose dad owns the biggest construction company in the city, challenges a close group of friends to a treehouse contest. To everyone's surprise, Paisley Rabbit, who has never touched a hammer or a nail and has no one to help her, joins the contest as a long shot to win. But as things heat up, Paisley shows she has some tricks up her sleeve. A delightful tale of defying the odds and believing in yourself that, alongside playful illustrations, kids will want to read over and over. The first edition of Paisley Rabbit and the Treehouse Contest won two awards including best picture book in the Next Generation of Indie Book Awards, and was named 2018 BOOK OF THE YEAR by Creative Child Magazine 2018.

A tale about finding your roots, wherever it may take you Born in a hatchery, Alexander Trout is an orphaned brown trout minnow living a carefree life in the pristine waters of Colorado. As the years pass, Alexander begins to feel out of place and restless. Native cutthroat trout taunt him and confront him with his truth - that brown trout were brought to the area by humans from a distant land across a great ocean. A recurring dream of a majestic horn-shaped mountain, so enormous it would dwarf the mountains in the area, is beckoning him to a far-off land where he senses his ancestors and true homeland could be. Facing a seemingly insurmountable fear of a dark underwater river, mysterious forces turn his world upside down as he finds himself placed on the wrong side of the Continental Divide with no easy way back to his best friend and his home. With little to go by, Alexander tentatively sets out on an extremely dangerous quest to find the horn-shaped mountain, travelling halfway around the world to make new friends and take incredible risks on his amazing adventure to find his roots. Alexander Trout, takes readers on a truly epic adventure across North America and Europe throughstunning geographical locations, engaging the reader from the very first pages and doesn't let go until it reaches its exciting conclusion Ideal for pre-teens, Y/A and readers of all ages.

A journey to Financial Freedom offers proven, straightforward guidance for anyone interested in flipping properties for quick profits, and creation of long term wealth. This comprehensive guide to flipping will help any real estate investor design a detailed plan for achieving their financial goals. Steve Richardson, creator of the credit creation strategy, shows you step by step how to flip properties for quick profits. With in-depth explanations of every aspect of the art of flipping--from finding properties and closing the deal, to repairing houses and reselling at the best price--this book is the ultimate resource for new investors and real estate pros alike. A Journey to Financial Freedom includes: * The Power of Mentors* Developing a Dream Team * Deal analysis and Financial modeling. * How to create value and maximize your profits* How to set goals for your financial future* Wholesaling for Fast Profits * Mastering your marketplace*The Fundamentals of RehabbingWith tips on developing vital business systems, investing on credit or with OPM (other people's money), and creative financing methods, A journey to financial Freedom gives any investor the tools they need to build wealth safely and reliably. ABOUT THE AUTHORSteve Richardson is a real estate investment professional with over fifteen years experience in the industry. As Principal of Investors Realty Partners, Richardson is an active investor specializing in single-family houses, multifamily apartment complexes, and private financing

Are you tired of being denied credit or loans for things you need? Is your credit score holding you back from the life you should be living? If you are ready to dig in and follow some simple steps, you can learn how to repair your credit quickly and easily. The system used by the credit reporting agencies is mainly operated by computers rather than humans. Because of this, getting ignored or trapped in a never-ending loop of disappearing and reappearing information is a possibility. If not done properly, the process of disputing your credit report with the credit reporting agencies can be a frustrating, lengthy process. In this book, I will teach you how to follow steps ensuring your case will be handled by a human rather than a computer. The information contained in these pages includes - A breakdown of credit scores, how they are calculated, how to get your score, and how to determine what range your score falls into - How to get access to your credit report (for FREE ), and a detailed description on how to understand the data contained in the report - How to use Section 609 of the FCRA to your benefit and get those negative items removed from your report - Sample letters to mail to the reporting agencies - And more It really is possible to get errors and negative information removed from your credit report. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission cited a study stating that 4 out of 5 people who disputed information on their credit reports were able to get their credit reports adjusted. Following the steps presented to you, you can repair your credit and get onto living a better life.

A descendant of a regular domestic cat and the wild Asian Leopard cat, the Bengal breed of cat is one of the best breeds to keep as a pet.The fact that the breed has some level of wild blood does not in any way mean that it is wild. The modern Bengal cat turns out to have a sweet temperament while still maintaining the wild appearance of the Asian Leopard cat.Breeding programs in place have gone a long way in eliminating the wildness of the Asian Leopard cat, leading to development of a breed of cat similar to any other domestic cat, except for its unique characteristics.The large, muscular and attractive Bengal breed of cat is fast becoming very popular with cat lovers across the world. Its growing popularity definitely stems from the fact that it has a sweet temperament and is a very active breed.Apart from its affection and love for human company, this breed also has a very strong personality. Its love for water, which is indeed unique, continues to amaze those who own the cat for the first time.This is one breed of cat that suits almost everyone who loves cats because it bonds very well with all family members including children. The only category of people who may find this breed inappropriate are the elderly simply because of the cat's extreme level of activity.This book will teach you how to make your Bengal cat a happy cat.

When Lavender Blue learns that the Banshee, the faerie messenger of death, will soon visit her best friend Rose, she makes a desperate wish on a star. Her prayer for a chance to save Rose is granted by the faeries of Galtee Wood, and Lavender finds herself entangled in an ancient and magical quest that will lead her through the perilous faerie realm. As Lavender races to reach her best friend before the Banshee, she finds herself facing more and more dangers than she could have imagined, dangers that will test her wits, her courage, and her love to the limit. Can Lavender find the strength to overcome the magical dangers and dark faeries in time to save Rose? Or as the blackness of night veils the woods, will the piercing cry of the Banshee warn that she is too late?