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In der heutigen Welt ist die Familie – einst das Fundament unserer Gesellschaft – zu einem Ort der Unsicherheit und des Konflikts geworden. Die biblische Ehe und Familie wird pervertiert und lächerlich gemacht, und die Einheit in den Familien zerbricht immer mehr. Und wir fragen uns:. • Wie können wir eine gesunde und gut funktionierende Familie aufbauen? • Welche Werte sollten wir unseren Kindern vermitteln, damit sie ein tragfähiges Fundament für ihre Zukunft haben? • Wie sieht eine biblische Eltern-Kind-Beziehung aus?

The Sophic Hydrolith, or Waterstone of the Wise, is an influential alchemical text that compares the alchemical process with that of the Gospels of Christ. Through the analogy of Christ, the work describes the process of obtaining, and more importantly, the application of the Philosopher’s Stone.

They stick out. They change the conversation. They challenge the traditional narrative. They are outcasts - isolated, different, misunderstood. Being normal is nice. But being an outcast is a real part of the human experience. Have you have ever had the feeling of being alone in some way, of being on the outside looking in? If so, then the characters in these short stories will move you - sometimes by their depravity, sometimes by their sorrow...and sometimes by their joy.

Technological advances have done little to help the worrying trend of out-of-control costs and physician shortages. But there is a solution that could help millions of Americans get more affordable, convenient access to care: telehealth. Telehealth is a solution that helps combat these trends, but it has not yet lived up to its expectations. Many of the current products in the market are ineffective, because brokers, insurance companies, and major telehealth companies are more concerned with their own profits than with providing real solutions.

It’s a worldwide test that everyone’s agreed upon. Its main purpose? Thinning out the human herd. The population was growing too fast. Death by starvation was more common than murder or accident. Changes had to be made. An initial strategy to decrease the population was used, but the outcry against it was too massive to dismiss.

The population was growing too fast. Death by starvation was more common than murder or accident. Changes had to be made. An initial strategy to decrease the population was used, but the outcry against it was too massive to dismiss. Thus, The 12 Mile Course was created. The course boasts a 36 percent success rate of a child finishing it alive. Chris, a boy on the cusp of turning 16, is about to find out just how effective the new system is at making sure only the strong survive.

The population was growing too fast. Death by starvation was more common than murder or accident. Changes had to be made. An initial strategy to decrease the population was used, but the outcry against it was too massive to dismiss. Thus, The 12 Mile Course was created. The course boasts a 36 percent success rate of a child finishing it alive. Chris, a boy on the cusp of turning 16, is about to find out just how effective the new system is at making sure only the strong survive.

Humans are fighting a war against alien invaders that spans thousands of millennia. Many generations have been preparing for such an epic conquest, though there are times when the stories of old have been lost, forgotten, or ignored. Those that come into the power to defend the planet, whether they have the prior knowledge of their role or not, all have one thing in common: The ability to infiltrate the enemy’s ranks and crush them from the inside. With powers that they may or may not know that they have, humans will have to fight for their right not to be a luxury food item....

A woman with no past holds the key to a brighter future for a gruff detective with big dreams and bigger aspirations. Kim - a name that may not even be hers - hasn’t had it easy in life for the past few years. She’s struggled to survive after waking up with no memories in a world where identification is a necessity. By chance she’s come into contact with the one person who thinks that her newfound abilities might be the solution to saving more lives than just hers. Can she learn to trust someone else when she can’t even trust herself?

Mandy, Serena, Tina, Dan, Matt, and Jordon are about to find out why they’ve been summoned to the Hayback Woods with mysterious invitations. Six students from Almward high school have been invited to touch the Darkrock: a strange rock no one has ever heard of before. Not knowing whether the invitation is a blessing or a curse, the teenagers decide to test the waters and find out just what their own desires may be. Little do they know that they’re about to get a lot more than they bargained for.

Ten years ago, Radio Personality Samantha Summers had her heart broken. Now, her former co-host and heartbreaker, Joe Conrad, has returned to Morgan, Texas and Samantha is forced to work with him once more. As the radio station manager points out, Samantha doesn’t have a choice in the matter. KPXJ needs the change. It’s either go along with the decision or she could possibly be looking for another job.

Nina loves nursery, but today is her very last day. Follow her to see what she gets up to with her best friend and fantastically super sister Cleo. Then join her for her first day at big school!

Fire: Elements of Horror, Book Three, is the third in a series of four horror anthologies based on the Elements. You will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Feel the heat in tales of fire spirits, evil possessions, psychotic murderers, and much more.

Marshall’s had quite an interesting day so far. Instead of waking up in his regular, teenage body, he’s found himself covered in fur and five sizes too small. After a bit of investigating, it’s become clear that something is terrible wrong. Now, thanks to a particularly nasty curse, he’ll have to help seven different dogs with their problems if he ever wants to become human again.

After surviving an attempt to end his life, Spencer is determined to make it through whatever horrors await him to get what he wants. Lead by a guide he’s not sure he can completely trust, Spencer will have to put his faith in the unknown and hope that he’s strong enough to see the end of his journey. Facing off against things that the human mind can’t possibly comprehend, a man with nothing to lose will learn the true meaning of regret, remorse, and recovery.

What if there was something that only one of your senses knew was there? How far would you trust yourself to find out the mystery of what lurks just outside our ability to detect it? Six strangers are interrupted form their daily lives when they find out that they can detect a hidden creature in their city with only one of their senses. What exactly is this creature, and what does it want? Chasing down the entity with sight, smell, taste, sound, touch, and intuition, these ordinary citizens will discover that in this world, there's something more than what meets the eye.

Before Larry Jones became a successful businessman, he had to overcome some of his own battles. Growing up as an abused child, he struggled with defining his identity, which led to lots of fighting and a harsh tongue. As a single father, Larry suffered a divorce, being broke, homelessness, divisive co-parenting, and PTSD. He imparts his knowledge through his journey of hardship and lessons learned, perfect examples of how anyone can withstand the challenges of life.

Enter a house that holds more spiritual energy than any other, and listen on as the mystery of the Maydale Hauntings unfold. Starting with the original family of despair and ending with a child who sees more than most, the Maydale Hauntings is a complete series about horror and unexplainable phenomenon. Each family will have to learn to stand together in order to have a fighting chance at surviving an experience no one would ever believe. Ghosts are very real, and the ones who stick around on Earth are not to be trifled with.

Step back in time to the late 1800s, where the mystical lands of Dartmoor serve as the backdrop for a tale of magic, mischief, and democracy. Meet Snuffle Weed, a cantankerous goblin with a greedy thirst for water that knows no bounds, much to the chagrin of the local water sprites.

Impairment PerspectivesWhere Science, Law, and Real-World Experience IntersectA podcast hosted by DrugImpairment.com“The lab report is just the beginning. The real story lives in the science, the law, and the professionals who connect the two.”Welcome to Impairment Perspectives, the official podcast of DrugImpairment.com, the platform dedicated to advancing education, clarity, and leadership in the field of impaired-driving science.Hosted by Joseph O. Jones, PhD, forensic toxicologist, crime laboratory director, and educator, this podcast is built for professionals working on the front ...