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What does the Bible really say about the birth of Jesus? How did the celebration of Christmas become associated with things like Santa Claus and decorated trees? In The True Meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus and the Origins of the Season, biblical scholar Michael Patrick Barber offers an inspiring look at the Bible's accounts of Jesus' birth and the development of the Christmas season. As Dr. Barber will show, to find our way "home" at Christmas, we need to first return to Christmas' home in the story of the Bible.

Michael Barber has spent many years advising governments, businesses and major sporting teams around the world on how to achieve ambitious goals on time. In this book, he applies the wisdom he has gained from dealing with large, complex organisations and elite athletes to help anyone tackle their most challenging goals. Drawing on the stories of historic visionaries and modern heroes - from Galileo to Rosa Parks, Harold Macmillan to Paula Radcliffe - Barber uses personal anecdote and proven strategy to map the route to success and navigate the difficulties that arise along the way.

At every Sunday mass, Catholics confess that Jesus came down from heaven ''for us men and for our salvation". But what does ''salvation'' mean? In this robust and accessible book, Scripture scholar and theologian Michael Patrick Barber provides a thorough, deeply Catholic, and deeply biblical answer. He deftly tackles this complex topic, unpacking what the New Testament teaches about salvation in Christ, detailing what exactly salvation is and what it is not. In easy and listenable prose, he explains what the cross, the church, and the trinity have to do with salvation.

There is no secret formula for success. But what if there was a pattern you could follow?Sir Michael Barber has spent many years advising governments, businesses and major sports teams around the world on how to achieve ambitious goals on time.In the Accomplishment podcast he discusses his insights on achieving difficult goals and traces the blueprint that can be applied to any area of life with different guests from the worlds of politics, education, sport and music. Read more in Accomplishment - How to Achieve Ambitious and Challenging Things   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Join Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Mark Giszczak, Dr. Nina Heereman, Dr. Michael Barber, and Dr. Brant Pitre as they explore various topics to help you be anchored in Christ by experiencing the God's word more deeply. In these six scripture-focused sessions, you'll find an unshakable hope in Christ.

A faded sign with the words "Vegetables for Sale" is one of Michael Barber's most prized possessions. Michael and his grandmother created the homemade sign after she became weary of his continuous begging for candy money. At five years of age, Michael's grandmother placed him alongside the Heart of Dixie Highway to operate a vegetable stand.

We share stories of people getting things done—in government, sports, business, and more. The details are different in each story, but the essence of achievement remains: Clear vision, strong teams, and sheer will and persistence as well as a firm foundation in values. These are stories of how we’re overcoming obstacles to change the world, one accomplishment at a time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.