Central Skagit Library District

People worldwide find themselves part of overlapping communities of identity and belonging--racial, political, cultural, sexual, and ideological. Some identities, like brand loyalties, are chosen; some, like class identity, are imposed.

And Even for This Day is a collection of poetic prayers initially delivered in worship at First United Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon. It is a gathering of public thanksgiving, lament, complaint, and praise all hurled to God. This book is for anyone who finds it difficult to pray in public. These prayers are for those who are asked to pray in front of others on their behalf. It is for the introverts who do not particularly like to be in front...

This explosive, up-close view of Sarah Palin comes from an inner-circle confidant who shares surprising information about how Sarah dealt with staff and perceived "enemies," and the discrepancy between what she said and what she did.

Allegiance to Wholeness presents the experience and mechanics of engaging the usually overlooked aspects of our being and coming into wholeness as integral part of the awakeness journey. This book is a direct invitation to embody spirituality in a profound, practical and lived way, bringing a unified sense of being in the midst of our complex or mundane modern lives. The author offers straightforward descriptions and explanations on the workings of...

In this lively introduction, J. Nelson Kraybill shows how the book of Revelation was understood by its original readers and what it means for Christians today. Kraybill places Revelation in its first-century context, opening a window into the political, economic, and social realities of the early church. His fresh interpretation highlights Revelation's liturgical structure and directs readers' attentions to twenty-first-century issues of empire, worship,...

What does it really mean for Christians to live as faithful kingdom citizens in today's world? Bitter partisan conflict. State-sanctioned torture. Economic injustice. Ethical corruption. Even a cursory glance over daily news headlines shows a stark contrast between the American political state and the kingdom of heaven. Where, then, does the Christian's ultimate allegiance lie? In I Pledge Allegiance David Crump issues a clarion call to Jesus's twenty-first-century...

One decision can end everything … or lead to unlikely redemption. Millions watched the CBS 60 Minutes special on Jack Barsky in 2015. Now, in this fascinating memoir, the Soviet KGB agent tells his story of gut-wrenching choices, appalling betrayals, his turbulent inner world, and the secret life he lived for years without getting caught. On October 8, 1978, a Canadian national by the name of William Dyson stepped off a plane at O'Hare International...

She's the boss now... Daddy's girl Samantha Reynold hadn't bargained on unexpectedly needing to step into her father's shoes and take over the family casino business. Pampered and spoiled, Sam knows nothing about the rules of this glamorous, but deadly new world. She has a lot to learn and even more to prove. But she won't let her family down, especially when it looks like they could lose everything to their biggest rivals — the Stoker family. Eldest...

The brand new gritty, addictive gangland thriller from bestseller Edie Baylis! Revenge will come at a price… With his once thriving casino business now in ruins, Seb Stoker is certain about two things: One – he will rebuild bigger and better than ever. And two – someone will pay for torching his club. But until that day comes, Seb has bigger things to worry about and a business deal that could make or break them all… Sam Reynold knows...