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Images and Symbols: Studies in Religious Symbolism
by Mircea EliadeMircea Eliade--one of the most renowned expositors of the psychology of religion, mythology, and magic--shows that myth and symbol constitute a mode of thought that not only came before that of discursive and logical reasoning, but is still an essential function of human consciousness. He describes and analyzes some of the most powerful and ubiquitous symbols that have ruled the mythological thinking of East and West in many times and at many levels of cultural development.
The Honeymoon House and Other Stories
by Grace Livingston HillA collection of thought provoking stories designed to challenge and inspire. Christian romance
Thy Brother's Wife (Passover #1)
by Andrew M. GreeleyIt was during the summer of 1938 that Michael Cronin decided that his elder son, Paul, was to become president of the United States and that his younger son, Sean, was to become a priest and "probably a cardinal." The decision was made spontaneously, without reflection. Nonetheless, it was permanent and irrevocable.
Tramp for the Lord
by Corrie Ten Boom Jamie BuckinghamThis remarkable woman spent the first 50 years of her life living peacefully with her father and sister above their watch shop in Harlem, Holland. When World War II broke out, this devoutly Christian family began providing "hiding places" for prosecuted Jews. Her great faith sustained her, then, through the several months in Nazi concentration camps, and the death of her father and sister. Since her release, she has been traveling all over the world, captivating audiences with her inspiring story. This self-styled "tramp for the Lord" told of that life in the bestselling THE HIDING PLACE. Here, as moving and dramatic, as filled with love and miracles, is the sequel to that story.
Fall From Grace: The Failed Crusade of the Christian Right
by Michael D'AntonioRight-Wing Christianity in the U.S.
Transgender Journeys
by Vanessa Sheridan Virginia Ramey MollenkottTransgendered people and religious life.
Sounds Like Skipper: The Story of Kerena Marchant and Her Hearing Dog Skipper
by Kerena Marchant<P>Skipper is a shaggy-haired Jack Russell, one of the earliest dogs trained in a new scheme to help people suffering from deafness. The author, a permanent researcher for BBC TV, has been deaf since infancy. Modern technology can equip her with a special high-powered hearing aid, but Skipper enables her to live alone, summoning her to doorbells and telephones, waking her when the alarm rings, and warning her of such unexpected hazards as burglars or fire alarms. The author's story of life with Skipper is full of insights into the plight of the deaf in contemporary society. <P>Kerena tells her story of how she received Skipper a Jack Russell terror mix dog, and how his presence changed her life. She also discusses some problems that she experienced as a almost deaf person in a hearing world, and her experiences with the deaf community too.
Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism
by Susan JacobyHow secularists view the world and how they are viewed by others.
Alternative to Futility
by Elton TruebloodThe author makes a case for revitalizing the church to revitalize the world.
The Heart of Man
by Gerald Vann"The Heart of Man" gives a vision of man--his nature, aspirations, and problems. Vann considers man as lover and maker, expressed in simple language with insight and compassion.<P> First he considers the heart of the individual man which longs to become one with the universe about and beyond him, and shows how only through love and reverence can man achieve this unity. Then Father Vann discusses man as maker of art, of the family, of the world, and of the Church, and comments on education and labor.
The Lord Is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-Third Psalm
by Harold S. KushnerThe 23rd psalm is discussed, line by line.
City of Dreams (Hero Book #1)
by Stephen R. Lawhead Ross A. LawheadFrom the Book Jacket: History revolves around the life of a peasant born in the Middle East more than 2000 years ago. But what if that never happened.. .until now? Imagine a world... ...still waiting for a saver... In City of Dreams, Special Agent Alex Hunter is assigned to infiltrate a radical terrorist organization. Instantly, Hunter is thrust into a treacherous web of power-crazed politicians, rabid religious fanatics, murderous street gangs, and a secret plot to overthrow ICON-the iron-fisted world government. At the center of the conspiracy lies a dark riddle: the horrific murder of a vagabond prophet called Washer John. Hunter's only clue lies in the true identity of a wandering miracle-worker from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. When he gets too close to the truth, Hunter finds himself the prime target of an assassin's bullet.. .and the nightmare begins. Cunning and resourceful, Hunter's efforts to save himself bring him to the brink of the most important discovery of his life. Danger, suspense, intrigue, and betrayal come to a breathtaking climax in this action-packed first book of the 1HERO novel trilogy. stephen R. lawhead is a best-selling author of mythic history and imaginative fiction, having sold over five million books worldwide. His works include Byzantium, the five-part pendragon cycle, and the award-winning song of albion series. Stephen makes his home in Austria with his wife, Alice. His website is www.stephenlawhead.com. Ross lawhead studied screenplay writing for film and television at Bournemouth University in England. He is the cowriter and penciler of the "Hero" comic book series as well as this series.
Be Joyful: Even When Things Go Wrong, You Can Have Joy
by Warren WiersbeBible study of the book of Philippians
In The Presence of My Enemies
by Gracia Burnham Dean MerrillCan faith, hope, and love survive A YEAR OF TERROR? FOR AMERICAN MISSIONARIES Martin and Gracia Burnham, what started out as a relaxing, once-m-a-lifetime anniversary getaway at an exotic island resort turned into one of the most horrific nightmares imaginable Kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group with ties to Osama bin Laden, the Burnhams were snatched away from friends and family and thrust into a life on the run in the Philippine jungle During a perilous year in captivity, they faced near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, coldhearted murder-and intense soul searching about a God who sometimes seemed to have forgotten them In this gripping firsthand account of faith, love, and struggle in th'e face of unnervingly casual brutality, you'll go behind the scenes of a real life drama, told in gritty detail by the least likely survivor Whatever the struggles of your life, you'll find encouragement and hope in this refreshingly honest story of a yearlong battle with the darkness that inhabits the human heart "The Burnhams, under torturous conditions, befriended their guards, comforted their fellow hostages and kept their faith in a God who seemed to have abandoned them." -USA TODAY ISBN 0-8423-6239-8 Inspiration/Biography US $7 99 Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllll 06239 0 " 113 1809H00799'"10
Encounter With Jesus Christ: End of Time Warnings
by Regina ClarindaA Divine revelation and warning of the end times. A life-transforming book.
The Wounded Spirit
by Frank E. PerettiFrank Peretti's story of growing up with a medical condition that left him disfigured. Surgery and the miracle of prayer took care of the deformity, but not the reality of being different.
The Woman Who Laughed at God: The Untold History of the Jewish People
by Jonathan KirschStudy of Old Testament history.
Social Principles of the United Methodist Church
by The United Methodist ChurchDiscusses the official social principles of the United Methodist Church
The Anatomy of Fate: Astrology and Kabbalah
by Z'ev ben Shimon HaleviThe author explores the intertwining of astrology and Kabbalah in a person's life, the life of a nation, and the history and destiny of human beings. How can these tools be used to evolve as individuals and as souls? The Kabbalah is the secret doctrine underpinning the esoteric tradition of the West, and Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi, who has spent over thirty years studying and writing about this mystical path for the modern pilgrim, unveils its astrological dimension and encyclopaedic survey of celestial influences upon the fate, free will and destiny of us all; a journey through time charting a coherent, divine purpose in the universe. The Anatomy of Fate, a book about spiritual roots and reasons, is one of the wisest and most learned books on astrology you are likely to read - a classic, already, since its first publication in 1978.
Grammar and Composition III Quizzes and Tests
by Pensacola Christian CollegeGrammar & Composition III QUIZZES/TESTS for Grades 9 and 10