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1 Peter 4:1-11 Focus: When you are jolted by the Waves of storm, don't Let go, hang on tight! I. Don't let go just because IT HURTS (4:1-2) II. Don't go back to the OLD PARTY BOAT (4:36) III. You are ALMOST THERE (4.7-11) IV. Keep the END/GOAL always before you (4:11)

The Reason for My Hope 1 Peter 3:15 Focus: The Christian Faith is reasonable and rational; you do not have to kiss your brain goodbye to believe it. I. General REVELATION ( SCIENCE ) II. Special REVELATION ( THE BIBLE ) III. HISTORY ( THE RESURECTION ) IV. EVIDENCE (My )

Luke 12:13-23 Al Hammond Stories from Japan These stories take the reader through the trials and joys of a missionary family in Japan, and reward him by summarizing key cross cultural insights. My children loved to hear stories and that is one reason I love to tell them. I observe that the students in my classrooms pay closer attention when I’ve illustrated academic truths with stories from life’s experiences. I have also noticed that when I amplify points in my messages given in churches with a well told story that a few more people wake up from their naps. When asked to comment on a lecture or a message I am aware that the supporting stories stand out in my memory more than the factual points themselves. As I read the gospel accounts I am impressed that some of the greatest truths of Jesus are contained in stories. For these reasons the format of this book is story telling and I believe the stories will draw interest because they are true.