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One of the disciples that little is known about is Matthias. We do know that he was chosen by the 11 to replace Judas Iscariot. He is with the believers in Jesus on Pentecost. Other than that he was with Jesus from his baptism until Jesus' return to heaven, nothing is known. Who was he, and what can we imagine about his family, occupation, or the man?

Spiritual Reflections: Hope, God's Greatest Gift is more than a composite of positive Biblical devotionals. Married with each devotional you will also experience a thought-provoking inspirational poem.

Understand the Old Testament as never before! The Old Testament is a most valuable book of scripture. It is the source of several favorite Bible stories many of us heard when we were growing up, such as Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Noah and the Flood, David and Goliath, Ruth, Daniel in the Lions' Den, and many more. However, far beyond, it is a rich source of gospel doctrines and teachings of the plan of salvation. It teaches the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement of Christ in many ways and with rich examples, including in the law of Moses.

The Old Testament is a most valuable book of scripture. It teaches and illustrates time and again what kinds of thinking and actions we need to avoid if we desire to remain firmly on the covenant path. And it teaches how to repent and return to Christ, whose arms of mercy are extended all the day long (Isaiah 65:2), inviting us to repent. In this third edition, noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings the Old Testament to life with his well-known teaching skills. It is much expanded over previous editions.

This biography traverses the stellar law enforcement career of Mike Lewis, one of the most prominent and constitutionally steadfast sheriffs in the nation. Humble beginnings, uniquely prolific drug interdiction as a Maryland State trooper, unrelenting devotion to the community he was raised in, and the remarkable transformation of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office have molded this dynamic speaker, leader, and law enforcement visionary espousing border security and the right to bear arms. Sheriff Lewis is at the forefront of protecting conservatism and the American way of life.

Nineteenth-Century Spanish America: A Cultural History provides a panoramic and accessible introduction to the era in which Latin America took its first steps into the Modern Age. Including colorful characters like circus clowns, prostitutes, bullfighters, street puppeteers, and best-selling authors, this book maps vivid and often surprising combinations of the new and the old, the high and the low, and the political and the cultural.

This audiobook explains based on science and facts how you can be the solution to the big crises we will face to cover our basic needs (food, water, health). It’s just a question of time before the next economic crisis. In the coming years, we will all directly suffer from climate change in one way or another including our kids and grandkids. The rich get richer, banks steal from us, while so many don’t even have decent food or health care.... There is an alternative system in which you can lead toward a solution to these crises.

Even the most studious reader can be stumped when it comes to deciphering the words of Isaiah. The solution is here with the revised and updated Isaiah Made Easier! Noted Gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings Isaiah's symbolism and literary imagery to life in Isaiah Made Easier, turning this often-misunderstood book of scripture into a gold mine of truth.

This book is for everyone who has wanted a roadmap for their financial life. This book is for anyone who has ever wondered, where should I be financially in my life right now? What should I be doing by this age to secure my financial future? This book will give you the direction you need. Follow this 10-year roadmap for your financial life and watch for the ultimate destination of financial independence. It comes.

You never know when you will be called upon to exercise your priesthood. Worthiness to hold and use the priesthood is not a suit faithful men wear on Sundays and hang in the closet the rest of the week.

We live in the latter days, and the signs of the Second Coming are starting to be fulfilled. Learn which signs have already occurred, which are transpiring now, and which will shortly come to pass in this deluxe edition with new material from best-selling author and master gospel teacher David J. Ridges. Strengthen your testimony and promote your own inner peace, stability, and happiness as you learn about this prophesied era of miracles.

This book serves as a practical and easy-to-follow guide on how to thrive in a business environment. If you have entered into a business environment and feel overwhelmed, this book is perfect for you. We break things down to basics and walk through all sorts of useful tips that aren’t included in any MBA degree.

If there was a fight going on, Jeremiah was at the center of it. If there was someone his gang needed to be taken out, he was ready to be a part of it. His life was getting worse and worse, and soon he became addicted to the same drugs that he was selling. After making sure that the bullet was in place this time, Johnny re-pointed the gun to the back of Luke’s head and pulled the trigger. The recoil of the gun sounded like a cannon. Blood was everywhere. Luke’s body went limp and Johnny casually walked away to reclaim the prize he thought a man’s life was worth.

A lot can happen in an overnight into the next day poetic journey culminating in self help, no longer weak, and finding the strength to best deal with life’s situations for the best possible outcomes all in an easy flowing poetic format.

This book is my autobiography. I am sharing the trials and tribulations of my life hoping that all listeners who may have gone through or is going through some of the same life experiences I went through will know that you too can overcome and be successful in life and live your dream. Growing up in the Deep South and growing up with seven sisters and being the only boy has its challenges within itself.

It doesn't matter if you are looking for an escape from your nine-to-five or looking for a way to save for retirement, passive income is the answer. It definitely takes more than wanting it to make it happen, however, which is why so many people give up before they have seen a single cent. If you are looking for a way to turn your dreams of a successful passive income stream into reality then Passive Income Stream Generator: Top Ten Ways to Financial Freedom is the audiobook that you have been waiting for.

The stock market can be confusing and complex if you dive in with no prior knowledge. Set yourself up for success by learning all the insider secrets, discovering all the tried and tested tricks, and taking advice from the masters. Stock Market Investing contains all of this information and more. This book offers you a complete introduction to the stock market, from how it got started to the best strategies to make you the most money.

Noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings the New Testament to life with his well-known teaching skills in this third edition of The New Testament Made Easier Part 3. This enhanced version now includes hundreds of additional brief notes and commentary, plus many verses from the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible and the full text of the best-selling book Our Savior Jesus Christ.

I hope the listeners of my story will benefit from seeing a glimpse of how growing up poor can mold a person, as well as facing challenges in life. Working hard may be new to the current generation, at least not most had it the way I did growing up. It takes hard work to succeed in life. Hard work is honorable and builds character. The Bible says in Colossians 3:23, "Whatsoever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord." In 2 Thessalonians 3:10, it says, "If any man will not work, neither should he be allowed to eat."

Why do we have the freedom to choose? What are the choices we make? Why do we make certain decisions? How do we reason and select or evaluate our choices to make life work for us? Or is it about us? Pro-Choice, Pro-God, Pro-Life: A Multiple-Choice Answer for a Humanity Question addresses these inquiries and others. Choice is a fundamental freedom in a free society as opposed to a dictatorship. Choice has always been a God-given ability for angelic beings and humans.