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Debating for God: Alexander Campbell's Challenge to Skepticism in Antebellum America
by Richard J. CherokDebating for God demonstrates that Alexander Campbell was the foremost apologist of his era and, perhaps, the premier apologist that America has produced. Christians interested in "evidences" and Church historians will find this book fascinating.
Deborah Saves the Day
by Erik RottmanFrom the book: She said to Barak, "Go to war! No longer quake with fear! If you can't fight him on your own, You will have me near." Other Arch books are available in this library.
The Decades of Life: A Guide to Human Development
by Donald CappsIn groundbreaking fashion Donald Capps builds on Erik Erikson's work on the eight stages of life by focusing on the decades of life. This important modification allows developmental theory to be applied to the way people discuss life stages--in ten-year periods. Capps integrates the insights of psychology with those of pastoral care to show pastors and students how the decades of life help us all to understand the journey of life.
Deceptive Promises
by Amber MillerMargret wants to believe Samuel’s promises. Is deception fair in wartime? Margret Scott must deal with this question as she finds herself attracted to the enigmatic Samuel Lowe. As the tensions grow between the colonists and the British soldiers and loyalists, Margret cannot always tell where Samuel’s loyalties lie. Samuel’s duties have him working for both sides of this war, and he often finds himself torn between what is right and what is wrong. He promises Margret she can trust him, and Margret promises him she does. But can promises born in deception be trusted? Can a relationship built in uncertainty survive? "If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; Let me be weighed in an even balance that God may know mine integrity." Job 31:5-6
Deep Blue: Critical Reflections on Nature, Religion and Water
by Sylvie Shaw Andrew FrancisNature religions look to rivers, lakes and oceans for inspiration and spiritual transformation. 'Deep Blue' brings together the work of influential scholars in the field of nature religion, ranging across anthropology, mythology, sociology and psychology. The essays examine the interrelationship between spiritual practice, critical thinking, and environmental concern. Tracing the ancient history of humanity's close relationship with both salt and fresh water, the book calls for a sustainable relationship with water in contemporary western culture. 'Deep Blue' will be of interest to students of paganism and religion, environmental researchers and activists, and all those involved in the intersection between religion and ecology.
Deep in the Heart
by Jane Myers PerrineWith dreams bigger than Silver Lake, Texas, Kate Wallace left a trail of heartbreak when she headed for the big city. Now, her goals unmet, she's returned home. Silver Lake has gone on without her--so has Rob Chambers, the boy she left behind. Now a man, the single dad has a beautiful daughter. Kate knows he wants the same things she does--love and family--but he's built a wall she can't break down. In spite of the past, can Kate reach Rob and teach him to trust her? Will their faith bring them together so they can find love again?
Deep in the Heart of Trouble
by Deeanne GistTony Morgan is disinherited by his father, so he moves to Corsicana where he meets a rival's daughter. She is hard and does not want anything to do with Tony at first, but eventually, they fall in love. However, in the meantime, a plot has been set up to thwart Tony from winning a bicycle race by his brother, and in the end, his brother is killed. Some people think Tony is the murderer because of being disinherited.
Deep Justice in a Broken World: Helping Your Kids Serve Others and Right the Wrongs around Them
by Kara E. Powell Chap ClarkIt doesn’t take a long list of statistics to convince you that our world is broken. Mission trips, service projects, and supporting children through relief organizations are just a few of the ways that many youth workers engage their students in serving the least, the last, and the lost. As good and helpful as these things may be on the surface, that’s where they remain—at the surface. The problems run far deeper than an occasional paint job or fundraising project can solve. But it’s not hopeless. Deep social justice is possible in your youth ministry. Following their bestselling book, Deep Ministry in a Shallow World, Kara Powell and Chap Clark provide you with research and insights that will help your ministry get to the next level. In addition to helping you further understand the Deep Design method (introduced in their previous book), their practical Kingdom of God theology will help you go beyond simply trying to motivate your students to serve those in need, and invite your students (and maybe even your leaders) to wrestle with why those people are in need in the first place. You’ll hear from well-known social justice leaders and youth workers who are making a difference in urban, suburban, and small town settings including: • Jim Wallis (Sojourners) • Tony Campolo (Eastern University) • Lina Thompson (World Vision/Vision Youth) • John Perkins (Christian Community Development Association) • Shane Claiborne (The Simple Way) • Larry Acosta (Urban Youth Workers Institute) • Rudy Carrasco (Harambee Christian Family Center) • Jeremy Del Rio (Community Solutions, Inc.) • Noel Castellanos (Christian Community Development Association), and more In addition to expanding your personal justice commitments, Deep Justice in a Broken World will help you reflect with your own leadership team, and will provide you with online resources to take you even deeper into the journey. So go ahead, dig deeper into what it means to heal the broken world in which we live. Take your ministry deeper into social justice.
A Deeper Faith
by Jeff GolliherIn the tradition of Madeleine L'Engle, Frederick Buechner, and Thomas Merton comes a brilliant new voice-Jeffrey Mark Golliher-whose life, teachings, and writings will inspire and instruct a new generation. The spiritual journey is an adventure that has few road maps. Filled with amazing highs and deep lows, the journey of the soul can be confusing, confounding, and at times elusive. Seekers both new and seasoned need a guide to help them through each phase of growth and learning. A modern-day Merton, Episcopalian priest and cultural anthropologist Jeffrey Mark Golliher is such a guide. He uses the form of letters to a spiritual seeker to act as a mentor and friend, answering questions that we all can relate to, as well as telling stories from his own life and from the lives of the thousands he has counseled and helped over the years. The book follows the liturgical seasons of the Christian calendar, as Golliher brings into focus the perils and promises that a life filled with holiness and awe will bring. Divided into three sections-"Responding to the Call," "Making the Passage," and "The Path of Love"-Golliher's work ushers his reader through the rhythms of the soul, bringing wisdom to the road traveled by all who seek a great understanding and deeper connection to God. This is a book for any reader who wants spiritual nourishment, especially during the dark nights when doubt reigns supreme and faith is hardest to find. Graceful without being preachy, A Deeper Faith is the story of believing when all else fails and of holding on to the promise of a devotional life. Honest, revealing, and important, this is a modern classic of an ancient rite of passage, the path of the soul, written by a man who has traveled the path and come back to help each of us.
Deeper Water (Tides of Truth, Book #1)
by Robert WhitlowBack Cover The Tides of Truth novels follow one lawyer's passionate pursuit of truth in matters of life and the law. In the murky waters of Savannah's shoreline, a young law student is under fire as she tries her first case at a prominent and established law firm. A complex mix of betrayal and deception quickly weaves its way through the case and her life, as she uncovers dark and confusing secrets about the man she's defending-and the senior partners of the firm. How deep will the conspiracy run? Will she have to abandon her true self to fulfill a higher calling? And how far will she have to go to discover the truth behind a tragic cold case?
Deeper Water: A Tides of Truth Novel (Tides of Truth #1)
by Robert WhitlowThe Tides of Truth novels follow one lawyer's passionate pursuit of truth in matters of life and the law.In the murky waters of Savannah's shoreline, a young law student is under fire as she tries her first case at a prominent and established law firm. A complex mix of betrayal and deception quickly weaves its way through the case and her life, as she uncovers dark and confusing secrets about the man she's defending--and the senior partners of the firm. How deep will the conspiracy run? Will she have to abandon her true self to fulfill a higher calling? And how far will she have to go to discover the truth behind a tragic cold case?
Deeper Water: Deeper Water, Higher Hope, Greater Love (Tides of Truth)
by Robert WhitlowThe Tides of Truth novels follow one lawyer's passionate pursuit of truth in matters of life and the law.In the murky waters of Savannah's shoreline, a young law student is under fire as she tries her first case at a prominent and established law firm. A complex mix of betrayal and deception quickly weaves its way through the case and her life, as she uncovers dark and confusing secrets about the man she's defending--and the senior partners of the firm. How deep will the conspiracy run? Will she have to abandon her true self to fulfill a higher calling? And how far will she have to go to discover the truth behind a tragic cold case?
Defending Identity: Its Indispensable Role in Protecting Democracy
by Natan SharanskyWho is better prepared to confront challenges and defend principles in a volatile modern world? Those with strong national, religious, ethnic, or tribal identities who accept democracy, or democrats who renounce identity as a kind of divisive prejudice? Natan Sharansky, building on his personal experience as a dissident, argues that valueless cosmopolitanism, even in democracies, is dangerous. Better to have hostile identities framed by democracy than democrats indifferent to identity. In a vigorous insightful challenge to the left and right alike, Natan Sharansky, as he has proved repeatedly, is at the leading edge of the issues that frame our time.
The Defense of the Faith
by Cornelius Van TilIn this book Dr. Van Til indicates what the Reformed Faith is and how it should be defended and propagated. In so doing he at the same time replies in detail to his various critics. However, his main purpose is to show in broad outline the nature of the true Christian because truly Biblical, life and world view and how it alone enables men to find meaning in life.
Déjalo en las manos de Dios
by Sheila WalshCon enseñanza bíblicasólida e historias profundamente conmovedoras, Sheila Walsh ayuda a las mujeres a descubrir la bondad de Diosen la vida cotidiana.¿Por qué es tan difícil creer en la actividadredentora de los sufrimientos de la vida? Sucede un divorcio y la esperanzaparece tan distante. Se pierde un trabajo y el sentido de seguridad se queda ala deriva. No se cumple un sueño y parece mejor no soñar en lo absoluto.Sheila Walsh cree que la batalla por la esperanza es la necesidad central que todamujer puede descubrir.En Déjalo en las manos de Dios, ella ofreceenseñanza bíblica sólida e historias profundamente conmovedoras para mostrar alas mujeres cómo Dios anhela librarlas de una autoimagen pobre, el temor, problemasen las relaciones, el legalismo, la soledad y muchísimo más. Por medio de suspropias pruebas, ella ha encontrado nuevas profundidades de la bondad de Diospara los sufrimientos más comunes de la mujer y ahora las comparte con el mundo.
Del Llanto a La Sonrisa: A Cual Es El Proceso Oue Dios Usa Para Formar Los Suenos De Un Joven?
by Alex CamposSPANISH EDITION: What is the process that God uses to shape a young man's dream? Is it possible to reach impossible dreams and desires if you seem to have no possibilities? In this book, Alex will take you from tears to laughter just as God took him through trials to a destiny of triumph. A challenging and innovative book that includes a DVD with an exclusive concert for his friends and a guide for youth leaders who want to help youth overcome their hurt.
Delicacy
by C. L. KellyThe Dixons have been helping at Taste of Success, a program that teaches the homeless the culinary arts. When a series of disturbing events hits the organization, the Dixons must find the person who is out to get them before it's too late. "You are what you eat" takes on new meaning in this thriller of taste and terror.
Deliver Us From Me-Ville
by David ZimmermanWelcome to Me-Ville, where you're surrounded by a culture that celebrates and elevates the individual. The You Utopia where your home, place of work, and even your place of worshp, is customized to your discerning tastes. A super-exclusive club where Self and Pride party, and Sacrifice and Humility can't get past the velvet ropes. A place where it's all about you.But is life supposed to be this way? Author Daivd Zimmerman takes us on a hilarious and honest trip through Me-Ville, while sharing the escape routes that lead out. David traces our self-loving lineage and examines prideful people in Scripture who were changed through God's power. Throughout, you'll encounter the powerful, progressive redemption from self that only Christ can offer.
The Deliverance of God: An Apocalyptic Rereading of Justification in Paul
by Douglas A. CampbellThis book breaks a significant impasse in much Pauline interpretation today, pushing beyond both “Lutheran” and “New” perspectives on Paul to a noncontractual, “apocalyptic” reading of many of the apostle’s most famous -- and most troublesome -- texts.In The Deliverance of God Douglas Campbell holds that the intrusion of an alien, essentially modern, and theologically unhealthy theoretical construct into the interpretation of Paul has produced an individualistic and contractual construct that shares more with modern political traditions than with either orthodox theology or Paul’s first-century world. In order to counteract that influence, Campbell argues that it needs to be isolated and brought to the foreground before the interpretation of Paul’s texts begins. When that is done, readings free from this intrusive paradigm become possible and surprising new interpretations unfold.
Delivering The Sermon: Voice, Body, And Animation In Proclamation
by Teresa L. Fry BrownTeresa L. Fry Brown here introduces preachers to the rationale and methods for effective use of voice and body in the animation of the word in the preaching moment. Suggestions and exercises for enhancing voice, diction and nonverbal engagement of the listener are included in each chapter. these exercises may be used with groups or for individual en hancement of sermon delivery. The six chapters range from rationale to the importance of delivery and embodiment of the preached word. Delivering the Sermon combines the latest research in communications, speech pathology, and homiletics with the author's own experience as a speech language pathologist to enable student preachers, established homileticians, and pastors alike to improve their effectiveness in preaching. The book is keyed to online sermon samples and other Web-based features such as sermon illustrations and art at elementsofpreaching.com.
Deluxe Then and Now Bible Maps
by Rose PublishingDeluxe Then and Now® Bible Map eBookDeluxe Then and Now® Bible Map eBook includes full-color Bible maps that show modern cities and countries. Now you can see where Bible places are today. This is the deluxe version of the #1 Bible Atlas.. It includes twice as many pages as the original version. The best-selling Deluxe Then and Now® Bible Map Book brings new relevance to your studies and teaching, and compares Bible locations with modern-day sites. Tell Bible stories and lead studies while presenting today's geography. Here are some examples: • Daniel was taken as POW to Iraq (where the ruins of Babylon are today south of Baghdad) and lived there the rest of his life • The ruins of Nineveh are in Northern Iraq near Mosul in Kurdish areas• The wise men were probably from Iran or Saudi Arabia• Queen Esther's throne was less than 300 miles northeast of Kuwait CityDeluxe Then and Now® Bible Maps uses larger, easier-to-read type than most Bible atlases. The maps include:• The Middle East during Old Testament Times • Map of the Assyrian Empire at three different time periods • The Holy Land during the time of the Old Testament (12 Tribes) • The Holy Land with territory of Kings Saul, David, and Solomon. • The Holy Land showing the United and Divided Kingdoms • Map of the Babylonian Kingdoms and Persian Empire • The Holy Land during the time of Jesus (and a list of where Jesus walked) • Paul's Journeys (Roman Empire at AD 60) Deluxe Then and Now® Bible Maps also includes these maps: • List of Paul's journeys and routes • Chart of Paul's letters (date, where written, and to whom) • Abraham's Journeys (2 maps) • Jacob's Journeys • Joseph's Journey to Egypt • The Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings • The Tabernacle layout (birds-eye view) • Map of Jerusalem at the time of Kings David and Solomon • Map of Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus• Tomb of Jesus • Chart of major and minor prophets, location, to whom they prophesied • Kingdoms of Daniel 2 • New Testament and Old Testament Time Line • Journeys of Peter and Philip • Expansion of Christianity in the Roman Empire
Desire and Deceit
by R. Albert Mohler Jr.For every reader who wrestles with questions about sex in today's culture and is not sure where to go for answers. Lifetime monogamy is passe. Pornography infiltrates nearly every home. Homosexuality is applauded. Lust is redefined. The media remind people every day that assumptions about what is right and wrong sexually are different today than they were fifty - or even ten - years ago. Christian principles that formed the pattern for generations of American familes are conspicuously absent. What happened and why? How are Christians to respond to the dramatic shift in the culture's perspective on sex?Written by a man Time. com called quot;the reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U. S,quot; Desire and Deceit is a thoughtful book for anyone looking for cut-to-the-chase answers to the toughest questions about sexual morality. With an engaging topical approach, Dr. Mohler applies biblical principles to today's most relevant and highly charged issues. Here he offers real-life solutions that will equip, inform and inspire readers as they speak the truth to a society hungry for answers.
Developing Inner Strength: Receive God's Power In Every Situation (Life Principles Study Series)
by Charles StanleyRevised and updated, Dr. Charles Stanley's well-loved Life Principles study guide series has taken on new life through refreshed content. Small groups and individuals who want a Bible study that's spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the Scriptures to the real world.
Devil's Gate: Brigham Young and the Great Mormon Handcart Tragedy
by David RobertsThe Mormon handcart tragedy of 1856 is the worst disaster in the history of the Western migrations, and yet it remains virtually unknown today outside Mormon circles. Following the death of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church, its second Prophet and new leader, Brigham Young, determined to move the faithful out of the Midwest, where they had been constantly persecuted by their neighbors, to found a new Zion in the wilderness. In 1846-47, the Mormons made their way west, generally following the Oregon Trail, arriving in July 1847 in what is today Utah, where they established Salt Lake City. Nine years later, fearing a federal invasion, Young and other Mormon leaders wrestled with the question of how to bring thousands of impoverished European converts, mostly British and Scandinavian, from the Old World to Zion. Young conceived of a plan in which the European Mormons would travel by ship to New York City and by train to Iowa City. From there, instead of crossing the plains by covered wagon, they would push and pull wooden handcarts all the way to Salt Lake. But the handcart plan was badly flawed. The carts, made of green wood, constantly broke down; the baggage allowance of seventeen pounds per adult was far too small; and the food provisions were woefully inadequate, especially considering the demanding physical labor of pushing and pulling the handcarts 1,300 miles across plains and mountains. Five companies of handcart pioneers left Iowa for Zion that spring and summer, but the last two of them left late. As a consequence, some 900 Mormons in these two companies were caught in early snowstorms in Wyoming. When the church leadership in Salt Lake became aware of the dire circumstances of these pioneers, Younglaunched a heroic rescue effort. But for more than 200 of the immigrants, the rescue came too late. The story of the Mormon handcart tragedy has never before been told in full despite its stunning human drama: At least five times as many people died in the Mormon tragedy as died in the more famous Donner Party disaster. David Roberts has researched this story in Mormon archives and elsewhere, and has traveled along the route where the handcart pioneers came to grief. Based on his research, he concludes that the tragedy was entirely preventable. Brigham Young and others in the Mormon leadership failed to heed the abundant signs of impending catastrophe, including warnings from other Mormon elders in the East and Midwest, where the journey began. Devil's Gate is a powerful indictment of the Mormon leadership and a gripping story of survival and suffering that is superbly told by one of our finest writers of Western history.