Thomas Brooks

Broschiertes Buch

Smooth Stones Taken From Ancient Brooks (1860)

Beschreibung

Smooth Stones Taken From Ancient Brooks is a collection of sermons and meditations by Thomas Brooks, a Puritan preacher and theologian who lived in the 17th century. The book is divided into 28 chapters, each of which focuses on a different biblical passage or theme. Brooks draws on his extensive knowledge of scripture and his deep faith to offer insights and guidance to readers seeking spiritual growth and understanding.The title of the book comes from the biblical story of David and Goliath, in which David chooses five smooth stones from a brook to use in his slingshot against the giant. Brooks sees these stones as symbolic of the spiritual weapons that Christians must use in their battles against sin and temptation.The chapters in the book cover a wide range of topics, including repentance, prayer, faith, humility, and the importance of reading and studying scripture. Brooks uses vivid imagery and powerful language to convey his messages, and his sermons are filled with practical advice and encouragement for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God.Although the book was written in the 17th century, its timeless wisdom and insights continue to resonate with readers today. Smooth Stones Taken From Ancient Brooks is a classic work of Puritan literature that remains an important resource for anyone seeking to grow in their faith and understanding of scripture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Thomas R. Brooks was born January 7, 1948 in Hattiesburg, MS. He was raised in the small town of Seminary, MS - one of six sons. He enlisted in the Army in Jackson, MS August of 1967, and received Basic Training at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, OK as a Field Artillery Crewman. His early assignments included a tour in Vietnam with subsequent assignments at Fort Carson, CO. Command Sergeant Major Brooks joined the Recruiting Command in 1972 as a Field Recruiter and Station Commander attached to the New Orleans Recruiting Battalion in Greenwood, MS. He continued to move up in rank and position with assignments in Jackson, MS, Ft. Worth, TX, Denver, CO., Albany, NY, and Ft. Baker, CA. August 1, 1996, he assumed duties as Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC), headquartered at Fort Knox, KY. His awards and decorations include: the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Vietnam Service Medal with five campaign stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. He has a BS in Business Administration (Cum Laude) from Columbia College. Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Brooks and his wife, Wanda, currently reside in MS where he entered the Army some fifty years earlier. CSM Brooks' post-retirement endeavors include teaching high school in Arlington, TX, serving as a senior training analyst at Fort Monroe, VA and as the Director of Military Personnel Services at Fort Gordon, GA. He then retired for a second time in November 2013 and now enjoys traveling, taking piano and dance lessons, community service projects, winemaking and spending quality time with his extended family including his four dearly loved grandchildren Olivia, Avery, Ashley and Cooper Thomas.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9781104305987
• ISBN-10: 1104305984
• Artikelnr.: 26348549