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  Underground City of Derinkuyu...

  Editors Charles River

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  Among all the early Iron Age people from the Near East who inherited the geopolitical vacuum of power left by the Sea Peoples invasions, the Phrygians are perhaps one of the most misunderstood. They built a powerful and wealthy kingdom, but were overshadowed by their more powerful and wealthier neighbors, the Lydians. From the early 7th century BCE until the middle of the 6th century BCE, the Lydians played an important role in the history of the eastern Mediterranean region as they took on the role of middleman between the empires of the Near East and the emerging Hellenic civilization in Greece. From their capital in Sardis, the Lydian kings traded and made alliances and war with numerous kings, tyrants, and generals, which ultimately cemented their role as a brief but historically important people and kingdom in the ancient world.  
  	It seems that around this time, one of the most unique sites in antiquity was being constructed in central Turkey, an archaeological mystery modern scholars have only recently begun to uncover. Known as Derinkuyu in the Turkish language, the archaeological site is as expansive as any other in Turkey, but its expanse is more vertical than horizontal, which is what makes it so unusual. The lost city of Derinkuyu descends to depths of nearly 300 feet under the wind-swept cliffs and rock formations of the otherwise desolate region known as Cappadocia. Cappadocia’s landscape looks otherworldly, windswept, and unlivable in places, and if not for modern technologies, including electricity, sanitation, and irrigation, it surely would be considered inhabitable by many people.  
  	More recently, Derinkuyu has caught the attention of tourists, while academics have started to ask serious questions about this important site. Recent studies of Derinkuyu have helped illuminate how a city able to house 20,000 or more people could exist in antiquity, particularly with regard to logistics.

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  Eternal Security

  Chuck Missler

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  One of Christianity's most controversial issues - and one of our most frequently asked questions - involves the concept of eternal security. There are good scholars on all sides of this issue, yet we felt it would be useful to explain our own views on this highly charged subject. We believe that the root problem stems from a lack of precision in our definitions. Earl Rademacher brings this to light when he declares: "I have been saved; I am being saved; and, I will be saved." He is simply highlighting the three tenses of salvation.

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  Lay Me in God's Good Earth - A...

  Kent Burreson, Beth Hoeltke

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  A Christian case for natural burial 
   
   
   
  The promises of the Christian gospel are never more precious or more beautiful than in the context of death and burial. And yet current burial practices in Western society are archaic and impersonal. They fail to confront us with the reality of death, and they make it harder to process death or to grieve properly. 
   
   
   
  Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke have been teaching a Christian understanding of death and natural burial for many years. They argue that natural burial—laying the body into the earth in a way that allows it to decompose naturally—is not only better for the environment but is also a more accurate picture of Christian hope of the resurrection. Grounded in sound Christian teaching about death and burial, they advocate for natural burial and offer practical instructions for navigating the complex questions around burial practices. 
   
   
   
  Lay Me in God's Good Earth is not only an immensely practical guide to natural burial; it is also an application of the hope of the resurrection to those grieving the loss of their loved ones.

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  Heavenly Minded

  Mary Willson Hannah

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  “It seems odd to say that in order to live a meaningful life on earth, we must be focused on otherworldly things. But that is precisely what the Bible teaches.”  It’s easy to become focused on this world and all the struggles and activities that fill our lives. But one of the keys to the Christian life is to have our hearts and minds centered on the right place―heaven.  This short book captures how fixing our eyes on heaven will transform our Christian experience here on earth, bringing assurance, hope and purpose.

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  Theory of Everything The: A...

  Ash G

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  What if everything we thought we knew about existence is just a glimpse of a much grander reality? 
  In this exploration, we challenge the boundaries of human understanding, bridging science, spirituality, and philosophy to offer a new, holistic perspective on the nature of existence. From the mysterious depths of quantum mechanics to the profound questions of consciousness, the book delves into the fundamental structures of reality, intertwining the human experience with cosmic evolution. 
  At the heart of this journey lies a central question: What is the true nature of consciousness, and how does it relate to the physical universe, the concept of God, and our collective destiny? This book offers insights into the multidimensional nature of existence, the hidden layers of the universe, and humanity’s eternal struggle to reconcile its physical limitations with its spiritual aspirations. 
  With thought-provoking analogies, cosmic thought experiments, and a dive into the void where reality fades into nothingness, this book invites readers to reconsider the ultimate truths of their existence. Whether grappling with the question of free will, the cosmic significance of love and fear, or the possibility of life beyond death, ‘A Unified Vision of Reality’ offers a powerful synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science to illuminate the path of human and cosmic evolution. 
  This book is for those who dare to ask the biggest questions—and are ready to journey beyond the edges of ‘known’ reality.”

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  A Matter of Trust

  Lis Wiehl, April Henry

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  When life is murder, who can you trust?One minute Mia Quinn is in her basement, chatting on the phone with a colleague at the prosecutor’s office. The next minute she hears a gunshot over the line, and Mia listens in horror as her colleague and friend Colleen bleeds to death.Mia’s a natural for heading up the murder investigation, but these days it’s all she can do to hold her life together. As a new widow with a pile of debts, a troubled teenaged son, and a four-year-old who wakes up screaming at night, she needs more time with her family, not less—and working Colleen’s case will be especially demanding. But Colleen was her friend, and she needs to keep her job. So Mia reluctantly teams up with detective Charlie Carlson to investigate. But the deeper they dig, the more complications unfold—even the unsettling possibility that someone may be coming after her.Lis Wiehl’s signature plot twists and relatable characters shine in this absorbing series debut . . . with an intriguing cameo from her best-selling Triple Threat series.“A stunning crime series debut . . . Smart, suspenseful, and full of twists that only an insider like Wiehl could pull off .” —Linda Fairstein, New York Times best-selling author

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