Bøger af Ben Patterson

"What happened in the 1990s at Hope, and is still happening, is nothing short of remarkable and spectacular-a dramatic and massive work of the Holy Spirit producing conversions and spiritual renewal and a call to missions and Christian ministry on a grand scale. "I call it a 'revival, ' not only because the word is accurate, but also because it has been the common term used throughout American history for this kind of event. A 'revival' at Hope was for years what many had prayed for. That's the proper noun I started to use as the title of this book, 'A Memoir of the Hope Revival.' "The story of the Hope College revival is a great story. I only hope I can do it justice." From Chapter 1, An Exclamation Point (Or why I wrote this memoir) After pastoring Presbyterian churches in California and New Jersey, Ben Patterson served as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, from 1994 to 2000. He subsequently served as Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, from 2000 to 2018. He has been married to Lauretta, the love of his life, for over fifty years, and is blessed to be living in Carpinteria, California, near all four of his adult children and their families, which include eleven spirited grandchildren. He is the author of several books, including The Grand Essentials, Waiting, Serving God, Prayer Devotional Bible, God's Prayer Book, and Praying the Psalms Devotional.

Captain Stanley 'Swift' Travis just wants to flee his past to make right his life, but things just go from bad to worse as fate forces him to ally with his enemies and alienate his friends. Altered on a cellular level, microbial machines, errant energy, and an old well-weathered space-ship change him forever. Do these changes offer him hope or make him a prisoner? A monstrous machine is coming to destroy everything in its path. Spitting fire and raining death, it finds Travis armed only with Sal's legacy, a legacy that has just now has fallen into his lap. The monster's power off the charts, its skin, impenetrable. No weapon in Travis's arsenal can match it. Yet, he is the world's only hope. Is he defeated? Can nothing stop this horrific machine that threatens them all?

Life among the stars in the year 2249. Captain Teri Avery has assumed command of Celestria, the most advanced spaceship in existence. Her responsibilities mount quickly when she is caught between her enemies, a Coalition fleet, and her friends hiding in a secret outpost. Staying alive isn't easy, but what is a girl to do when there's no one else to turn to? Can she stall this huge contingency long enough for help to arrive? Not alone, she can't. Capt. Avery, her mysterious spaceship, and a one-time enemy Coalition officer set out on a journey of discovery, intrigue, and the hope of a new life.

When 2000 lives are at stake, the Defiant rebel team has no choice but to intervene. But in this dark conspiracy, who can they trust? Word about a plot to attack a civilian cruise liner gets to Jones, the Dark Horse rebel mastermind. His elite team, the Defiant, mobilizes. They assume the enemy's scheme is more than what it seems. But what? Is it a trap set by M.A.S.K. or the Confederacy-or both-to acquire a Dark Horse ship rigged with Rory West's super-advanced technology? Without evidence, they can't know which of their enemies are willing to kill innocents for tech treasure. They need intel while they plan for countermeasures. So they ready a trap of their own; one where fourteen-year-old Rory's androids and robo-Raptors could make all the difference. Will the Dark Horse rebels outsmart their enemies one more time? Will Rory West's tech make a difference?

After the apocalypse, Daniel Kane and Garret Benning are sent back to 2018, to today's New York City.Here, gangsters kill each other for fast cars, pretty girls, and status. Kane and Benning fit right in.Tasked with finding the trigger that ended our world, these soldiers of fortune pose as private detectives. On their side, tools and weapons not yet invented, and Adriana Abilio a young waitress with a sharp mind. Against them, a strange world completely alien to their experiences.Can these time-traveling mercenaries make it in an unfamiliar land without getting killed? Everybody has an agenda. No one can be trusted. Time is not on their side and these jokers are just getting started.

Interested in writing Christian fiction? Author Ben Patterson offers tips, strategies, and counsel for writers getting started in telling stories from a Christian worldview. Included you will find: -how to use the life of Christ as a model for story structure -the five main character types -the main conflict types -the main story types -the rules of handling point of view -how to show and not tell -some basic tips on usage -a glossary of fiction genres Whether you are starting out or want a refresher on basic elements in the craft of fiction, you'll find this an accessible guide in WRITING CHRISTIAN FICTION.

Born after the apocalypse, soldiers of fortune, Daniel Kane and Garret Benning, are sent back to 2018, to today's New York City. Here, gangsters kill each other for fast cars, pretty girls, and status. Kane and Benning fit right in. Tasked with finding the trigger to world's end, soldiers of fortune pose as private detectives. On their side, tools and weapons not yet invented, and young Adriana Abilio, a waitress with a sharp mind. Against them, a strange world completely alien to their experiences. Can these time-traveling mercenaries make it in an unfamiliar territory without getting killed? Everyone has an agenda. No one can be trusted. Time is not on their side and these jokers are just getting started.

Waiting . . . In a dead-end career for a breakthrough . . . In an unhappy marriage for relief or escape . . . In a chronic illness for a ray of hope . . . In solitude for the loneliness to subside . . . In turmoil for peace to come . . . Sometimes we find our lives placed on hold. Deep questions begin to surface. How long must I wait? Is there any meaning to all this waiting? Can I trust God? We can't help but wonder what is happening--and why? In Waiting, Ben Patterson uncovers two cardinal virtues required for successful waiting--humility and hope. You will learn how humility teaches us we exist for God's sake, not for our own; and you will learn how hope assures us that there is something worth waiting for.