Did biblical characters gamble in casting lots? Did reliance on casting lots encourage gambling? Do all risk-taking decisions have a gambling element? Are Stock Exchange investments a form of gambling? As more and more Christians are buying lottery tickets, Lotto: Is the Lottery Fun or Folly? examines and argues cogently the biblical, theological, historical, and ethical dimensions of lotteries. It provides up-to-date information on many of the increasingly popular forms of gambling, including charity gambling, but with particular emphasis on lotteries. It explores theological issues and examines biblical and historical viewpoints often overlooked by other works. This book is highly readable style and nonjudgmental in its approach. It offers practical and pastorally sensitive advice on the control of gambling, and each chapter concludes with discussion questions to prompt further study.

When elite operative John Stratton is sent to Yemen by the Secret Intelligence Service to track down a suspected al-Qaeda cell, he thinks he knows what he is dealing with. But when he and his colleagues get captured by Somali pirates, all bets are off. Stratton discovers what it is like to be held hostage by ruthless men who have a deadly agenda - men for whom Stratton and his colleagues are just bargaining chips. And this is no ordinary hostage situation: Stratton has stepped right into the middle of a massive and sickening jihadist operation. Fighting trained warriors who know no fear, Stratton's skill and ingenuity will be tested as never before as he battles for his life and for the values he holds dear...

When my best friend wins the lottery, I think it will change her life forever. I don't expect it to change mine. But Heather's always been a quirky gal. And once she's got a hundred fifty mil in hand, she's determined to make her dream come true. A harem. My best friend wants a frickin' harem. In real life. And she wants me to help her get it. I've always dreamed of being a party planner. And now my dreams are becoming a warped reality. A private island. Ten guys competing for a spot in Heather's harem. And the dates, the food, the coordination? That's on me. Can I help my BFF find her happily ever after? If the tempting cook, the arrogant pilot, and the goddamned tennis pro stop distracting me ... maybe. Author's Note: This is a reverse harem romance intended for audiences 18+. This is part of a series and does have a small, tiny, 100 foot high cliff hanger.