The constellation of lives which inspired and illumunated these page are real. Their pain is not theoretical, their struggles are not sophisticated, their heartache is all too tangible. Their courage, faith, and laughter, and tears give new meaning to dignity and.

Tim Hansel pulls the cord on the spiritual merry-go-round and invites harried saints to climb off and discover words like wonder, joy, rest, and freedom, and see their source in the plan and will of God.

Author Tim Hansel gives the keys (and the spiritual rationale) for personal peak performance, keys which are designed to help unlock the kingdom of God within you.

"Tim can guide you through the barren land of loneliness, help you locate God when it seems He isn't there, and help establish a far greater confidence in yourself and your ability to cope with any problem. Such is the purpose of a wilderness experience." -- Provided by the publisher.

The author wrote this book with the feeling that many people he pastored could quote the words "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want," when in reality their lives were "wildernesses of want." In this day of turmoil, confusion, and urgency, the Christian needs to know the Lord as his Shepherd. Centering on the imagery of the shepherd's care for his sheep, Ketcham draws the themes of rest, refreshment, guidance, courage, restoration, comfort, supply, protection, mercy, and power into practical focus. Courage: "The sheep needs courage, not to fight the lion, but to trust the shepherd." Supply: "It is not so much a lot of 'things' which the dear Saviour provides for us, as it is Himself."

Let Tim Hansel guide you through the wilderness experience of loneliness toward the dawn of joy. An outrageous claim? He'll show you that Christ can and will help you discover a deeper joy than you ever dreamed possible. Book jacket.

Flamboyant. Pioneering. Opinionated. These words and dozens more have been used over the years to describe Chet Coppock, a true Chicago sports legend. Now, after decades of talking sports in every corner of the city with everyone from Hall of Famers to average fans, Coppock has written the ultimate guide to the most famous-and infamous-people, places, and moments in Chicago sports history. Fat Guys Shouldn't be Dancin' at Halftime is a one-of-a-kind guide through the wild and wacky world of Chicago sports. Fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city's biggest stars from a man who's seen them all come and go—they'll also be directed to some off-the-beaten-path attractions that every true sports fan should visit.