Relationship Christ

In a time when values are challenged at every level, General George S. Patton speaks with the authority of experience, with a set of plans to set a new course in a troubled world. The book is written in the first person, speaking to us with passion.

Senior Minister, Reverend Matt Broadbent of Los Altos, California Foothill Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, spoke with this writer by phone and webcam via Skype in February, 2010 about same sex marriage and same sex blessings. This is the first of a series of interviews with different clergy denomination members on the subject. Two other upcoming interviews are with The Rt. Reverend Marc Andrus of The Episcopal Church, USA (San Francisco Bay Area known as Diocese of California), and Rabbi Stephen Pearce of Reform Temple El Emanuel, San Francisco.

Public speaking is something we all do every day - when we talk to friends and family, when we speak on the phone with colleagues or superiors, and of course, when we make formal presentations. Yet most of us think of public speaking exclusively in terms of formal speeches and the ubiquitous stage fright that must accompany such performances.

The National Center Against Bullying (NCAB) defines bullying as a continuous process involving intentional hurt, humiliation, and harm to a victim who has difficulty stopping the behavior. Among students, bullying is perceived as social or physical control-based behavior. It is important to note that defining bullying varies greatly and may not be solely linked to the terminology, but mostly the experience of the victims.

This audiobook summarizes what all educational stakeholders need to know about bullying to guide in making informed decisions.