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Prayers for Trump: Petitions for the 45 th President Charles M. Garriott Riott Publishing, LLC 3731 Van Ness Street NW Washington, DC 20016 ISBN: 978-0-9762004-5-1; $18.99; March 2017 5 stars of 5 There are sparks and censures on the one side as well as applause and admiration on the other. And in between are oodles of worried and baffled looks from those in the middle. But if one claims to be a Christian, there is one thing for certain, no matter how one voted or didn’t vote, we have a biblical obligation to pray for the President, whether we consider him our President or not. And that’s the well-reasoned premise of Charles “Chuck” Garriott, Presbyterian minister, founder and director of Ministry to State, and accomplished author, in his soon-to-be published 96 page hardcover, “Prayers for Trump: Petitions for the 45 th President”. This nonpartisan compendium is meant to be useful for pastors and parishioners alike as they seek to navigate their Christian respon...

Cane Fighting: The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense by Sammy Franco My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have walked with a cane for years, usually for comfort (not medical reasons...yet) and as a means to have something in hand if ever assaulted by four-legged or two-legged animals. Therefore my interest was piqued when I read the back cover of this book. Sammy Franco, founder and creator of Contemporary Fighting Arts (CFA), Law Enforcement Master Instructor, and author of 35 books on various aspects of reality based self-defense, has put together a simple manual on how to use a cane or walking-stick in personal protection situations. This snazzy, 233 page paperback is written for trained martial artists and the average citizen who has no training. "Cane Fighting" is easy to read and straightforward. The pictures are clear, the instruction is coherent, and the material is comprehensible. The seven chapters walk the learner through cane selectio...

Sunday morning: O Lord Jesus Christ, our God, your mercies and loving-kindnesses have been from everlasting. You did become man and stooped to endure crucifixion and death for the salvation of all who rightly believe in you. You rose from the dead for our justification and ascended into heaven, and sit at the right hand of God the Father, from whence you shall come to judge the living and the dead; and as our great High Priest you regard the humble prayers of all who call upon you with their whole heart. Incline your ear and hear. First of all remember your Holy Universal Church, which you have purchased with your precious blood, this congregation; these churches in the greater OKC area; Life Community Church; Life Covenant Church; Life Line Baptist Church; Life Restoration Center; Life Tabernacle; Living Faith Church; Living Waters Lighthouse; Christ Lutheran Church ; and your servants who are under persecution for your sake and for the sake of your holy gospel. Confirm an...