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Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!)
by Bethany Joy Lenz*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* A deliciously witty and inspiring memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her decade in a cult and her quest to break free. In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to breakthrough as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the leads on the hit drama One Tree Hill. Her career was about to take off, but her personal life was slowly beginning to unravel. What none of the show’s millions of fans knew, hidden even from her costars, was her secret double life in a cult. An only child who often had to fend for herself and always wanted a place to belong, Lenz found the safe haven she’d been searching for in a Bible study group with other Hollywood creatives. However, the group soon morphed into something more sinister—a slowly woven web of manipulation, abuse, and fear under the guise of a church covenant called The Big House Family. Piece by piece, Lenz began to give away her autonomy, ultimately relocating to the Family’s Pacific Northwest compound, overseen by a domineering minister who would convince Lenz to marry one of his sons and steadily drained millions of her TV income without her knowledge. Family &“minders&” assigned to her on set, &“Maoist struggle session&”–inspired meetings in the basement of a filthy house, and regular counseling with &“Leadership&” were just part of the tactics used to keep her loyal. Only when she became a mother did Lenz find the courage to leave and spare her child from a similar fate. After nearly a decade (and with the unlikely help of a One Tree Hill superfan), she finally managed to escape the family’s grip and begin to heal from the deep trauma that forever altered her relationship with God and her understanding of faith. Written with powerful honesty and dark humor, Dinner for Vampires is an inspiring story about the importance of identity and understanding what you believe. <br><b>New York Times Bestseller</b></br>
Dinner Party with the Saints
by Woodeene Koenig-BrickerWelcome to a dinner party in heaven. With a charming blend of imagination and historical detail, the bestselling author of 365 Saints invites you to get to know the saints in food and fellowship. Hinting at one of the traditional images of heaven, the Banquet or Marriage Feast of the Lamb (Revelation 9:9), the author gathers sixteen holy souls, enabling you to better understand what they were like on earth. Combining fictional narrative, fascinating biographies, and mouth-watering dinner party recipes, the book offers a resource for families and other groups to celebrate saints spanning the history of the Church, and to better understand the "people behind the halos." Recipes by classically-trained avid home cook, Celia Murphy.
Dinner with a Perfect Stranger
by David GregoryYou are Invited to a Dinner with Jesus of NazarethThe mysterious envelope arrives on Nick Cominsky's desk amid a stack of credit card applications and business-related junk mail. Although his seventy-hour workweek has already eaten into his limited family time, Nick can't pass up the opportunity to see what kind of plot his colleagues have hatched.The normally confident, cynical Nick soon finds himself thrown off-balance, drawn into an intriguing conversation with a baffling man who appears to be more than comfortable discussing everything from world religions to the existence of heaven and hell. And this man who calls himself Jesus also seems to know a disturbing amount about Nick's personal life..............."You're bored, Nick. You were made for more than this. You're worried about God stealing your fun, but you've got it backwards.... There's no adventure like being joined to the Creator of the universe." He leaned back off the table. "And your first mission would be to let him guide you out of the mess you're in at work.".............As the evening progresses, their conversation touches on life, God, meaning, pain, faith, and doubt-and it seems that having Dinner with a Perfect Stranger may change Nick's life forever.From the Hardcover edition.
Dinner with Andrew
by Martha WilliamsonA novel based on the popular television show, "Touched By an Angel." Foremost genetic researcher Dr. Kate Calder had only focused on one thing during her adult life: her research. It had always been her goal to make a discovery before her colleague, Dr. Beth Popik, in order to get all the credit. Kate was always in competition with Beth. So it seemed natural to make every attempt to outbid her at a charity bachelor auction. The prize: a dinner date with Andrew, the Angel of Death. There was something very different about Andrew and about the whole restaurant staff headed by Tess and Monica. As the evening unfolds, Kate is confronted with a message of truth that would turn the lives of three people.if she would receive it.
Dinner with Buddha: A Novel
by Roland Merullo“We, like Otto, find our cynicism worn away by Rinpoche’s gentle instruction in the simple but terribly difficult art of letting go, living each moment to the fullest, seeing the sacred in the everyday . . . This brave, meditative author has carved a unique niche in American literature.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review If life is a journey--with detours, paths from which to choose, and myriad roadblocks to overcome--then Otto Ringling is most certainly on the journey of a lifetime. The first fifty or so years of his journey were pretty good. He felt that he had it all, until one day he didn’t. Looking for answers, he calls on his brother-in-law, Volya Rinpoche, a wise man and spiritual leader. A man who accepts the world as it comes to him; a man without pride or vanity. Someone who, as it turns out, is experiencing his own time of doubt. So, in hopes of finding answers to life’s mysteries, the two embark on a journey through America, a road trip that becomes a lesson in love and gratitude. “Merullo offers keen insight into and intelligent assessments of modern American life, but it is his compassionate portrait of a grieving Otto in search of inner tranquility that is most affecting.” —Booklist “Otto is such a full human, which is why we can empathize with his questions and immerse ourselves in his experiences. In the end, we are all humanized by the spiritual journey of Dinner with Buddha.” —Spirituality and Practice “Merullo masterfully depicts the struggles of practicing mindfulness moment by moment . . . [The] novel is full of nuanced, thoughtful prose and is an immensely satisfying conclusion to the series.” —Publishers Weekly
Dinosaur Devotions: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible Truths, Fun Facts, and More!
by Michelle Medlock Adams Denise Turu“Michelle Medlock Adams has created a fun, lively devotional that’s sure to appeal to dinosaur lovers of all ages. Filled with fun dino facts, journaling prompts, and Scripture, Dinosaur Devotions shares truth from God's Word in a way that kids will understand and enjoy. What a great way to get children interested in the Bible."—Victoria Osteen, New York Times bestselling author and copastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, TexasDinosaur Devotions will help your middle grade children dig deeper into the Word while uncovering fascinating facts about dinosaurs! These 75 devotions also include segments like Dino Stats, Bible Excavation, Digging Deeper, Did You Know?, and Jurassic Journaling. Dinosaur Devotions blends fun dinosaur facts with a deeper understanding of God’s Word, making your child's faith journey an extra fun adventure!Award-winning author Michelle Medlock Adams offers Dinosaur Devotions—a fun way to help your dinosaur-loving kids connect with God. These 75 devotions include bright, colorful illustrations and uncover facts about specific dinosaur species while providing spiritual insight and easy-to-understand takeaways that will encourage your children to take their faith to the next level! Your kids will also love segments like Dino Stats (a dinosaur's measurements), Bible Excavation (a main Bible verse), Digging Deeper (self-reflection questions), Did You Know? (fun facts), and Jurassic Journaling (creative writing opportunities) that make this devotional interactive and even more memorable.
Dinosaurs, Dragons, and the Bible
by Bodie HodgeDinosaurs, Dragons, and the Bible is a one-of-a kind Christian apologetic resource sure to captivate families, scientists, historians, and theologians! Using the Bible as the absolute authority, Bodie Hodge of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, provides answers to the most asked questions about these amazing creatures. As Christians, we must not ignore what the Scriptures say about dinosaurs and dragons and accept the secular world’s wisdom. This #ProBible handbook offers fascinating answers based on fossil footprints, soft tissue, biblical references to dragons, serpents, and leviathans, and much more. Go beyond the Hollywood version of these magnificent creatures to discover the truth of these icons of Creation and testaments of God’s power in the Genesis Flood. Designed for almost all ages, the book answers questions such as: How Did Huge Dinosaurs Fit on the Ark? Are Dinosaurs and Dragons the Same Thing? How Do I Use the Bible as the Framework to Look at Dinosaurs? Were Dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark (and Did Any Go Extinct Before the Flood)? Are Dinosaur Fossils in the Cretaceous, Jurassic, and Triassic Rock Millions of Years Old or from the Flood? Why Don’t We Find the Word “Dinosaur” in the Bible? Are There Any Human and Dinosaur Fossils Buried Together? Dinosaurs are nearly synonymous with evolution in the minds of much of the world. Studying these answers will help Christian families, church leaders, scientists, and theologians develop greater faith in the infallibility of God’s Word and His role as Creator. A Note from the author, Bodie Hodge: “I want to encourage parents and churches to be able to respond biblically to the secular attacks (war) on our children. So, as any good General would do in times of war, we need to study our opponent and know exactly what the secular side is teaching our children. Then, get equipped with solid biblical answers from our highest commanding officer (God and His Word) to defend our children against the attacks. Then, teach this knowledge diligently and apologetically to the next generation, like parents and churches are supposed to do (e.g., Ephesians 6:4-11, 2 Timothy 3:16–17).”
Dio di Abramo, Isacco e Giacobbe
by Gabriel AgboLe promesse dell’alleanza di Dio non falliscono. Questo libro è stato scritto per aiutarti a ottenere le promesse di Dio per la tua vita. È uno studio attento e elaborato, con testimonianze personali, sulla capacità e volontà di Dio di eseguire tutte le sue parole su di noi. Disse che veglierà sulle sue parole perché si avverino.- Qui, guarderemo in modo critico le dinamiche di una promessa divina; com’è stabilita, mantenuta fino alla sua realizzazione. Ogni promessa ha un inizio, tempistica e condizioni. Dobbiamo sempre essere in grado di entrare perfettamente e comodamente nella volontà di Dio per la nostra vita. Veramente, tutto questo è possibile con Dio!
Dio parla nella solitudine: Dialoghi sulla vita spirituale
by Monaci AnonimiAttraverso domande e risposte, il discepolo si addentra nella saggezza del maestro spirituale. Per questo, le sue conversazioni davanti al fuoco del caminetto, davanti all'icona, nel freddo della cella del maestro, o mediante estratti di lettere personali, trattano i vari temi che li assalgono a quelli che iniziano nel cammino spirituale: come iniziare a pregare, come vincere le distrazioni, che ruolo ha l'ascesi nella vita spirituale, che fare con i dubbi sulla propria vocazione e sulla fede, ecc. Nel libro prevalgono la realtà delle situazioni e la chiarezza nelle risposte, come espressione che si parla di ciò che si vive.
Diocese of Wilmington, The
by Jim ParksThe Catholic faith was first brought to the peninsula that lies betweenthe Chesapeake and Delaware Bays in the seventeenth century by Jesuitpriests who rode circuit from the Maryland colony, offering Mass and bringingthe sacraments to private homes. As the country grew, so too did the Catholiccommunity on Delmarva, and many new churches and missions were founded.From the earliest established church--St. Francis Xavier Mission in CecilCounty, Maryland, founded in 1704--to Salesianum School, the first highschool in Delaware to be racially integrated, from the involvement in the dioceseof American saints John Neumann and Elizabeth Ann Seton to a variety ofreligious orders and organizations, these honored institutions and remarkableindividuals helped to shape the minds and spirits of young and old alikeThe story of the Diocese of Wilmington, which split off from the Diocese ofPhiladelphia in 1868, is not just one of church construction dates--it is the storyof its people. From the colorful settlement of French exiled after a slave rebellionin Haiti to the New World immigrants of Irish, German, Italian, Polish, andlater, Hispanic descent, the Catholic community in the region has been diverse,vibrant, and steadfast in a shared faith. From its humble beginnings, the diocesehas grown to serve a population of more than 190,000 members with 56 parishes,20 missions, and 37 schools and has fostered a strong civic tradition in athletics,theater, and community festivals.
The Diocese's Darkest Chapter: Cultural Trauma and the Making of the Catholic Abuse Crisis in America (Cultural Sociology)
by Allison NiebauerFrom its quiet inception in 1988, to a hailstorm of statewide and national controversy over thirty years later, this book follows the development of public discourse regarding a clergy sexual abuse scandal in a small Catholic Diocese in Central Pennsylvania. Weaving together the evolving local and national narratives, it offers a striking account of how stakeholder rhetoric has influenced public perception of the Catholic abuse crisis in America, and driven public actions. While the book enriches our local knowledge of the tragic--and ongoing--cultural trauma triggered by the revelation of clergy perpetrated abuse in a small Catholic Diocese, it also makes a critical theoretical contribution to our understanding of the role of rhetoric in publicizing private pain, and galvanizing collectives to take it on as their own. The process of cultural trauma, Niebauer contends, unfolds through rhetorical forms that provide individuals with a constraining and enabling set of rhetorical choices. Highlighting the recurrent rhetorical forms of narration, kategoria, apologia, and topoi, The Diocese's Darkest Chapter brings a new vocabulary and explanatory force to the study of cultural trauma, and the Catholic abuse crisis in America.
Dionysius the Areopagite and the Neoplatonist Tradition: Despoiling the Hellenes (Ashgate Studies In Philosophy And Theology In Late Antiquity)
by Sarah Klitenic Wear'Dionysius the Areopagite' is arguably one of the most mysterious and intriguing figures to emerge from the late antique world. Writing probably around 500 CE, and possibly connected with the circle of Severus of Antioch, Dionysius manipulates a Platonic metaphysics to describe a hierarchical universe: as with the Hellenic Platonists, he arranges the celestial and material cosmos into a series of triadic strata. These strata emanate from one unified being and contain beings that range from superior to inferior, depending on their proximity to God. Not only do all things in the hierarchy participate in God, but also all things are inter-connected, so that the lower hierarchies fully participate in the higher ones. This metaphysics lends itself to a sacramental system similar to that of the Hellenic ritual, theurgy. Theurgy allows humans to reach the divine by examining the divine as it exists in creation. Although Dionysius' metaphysics and religion are similar to that of Iamblichus and Proclus in many ways, Pseudo-Dionysius differs fundamentally in his use of an ecclesiastical cosmos, rather than that of the Platonic Timaean cosmos of the Hellenes. This book discusses the Christian Platonist's adaptation of Hellenic metaphysics, language, and religious ritual. While Dionysius clearly works within the Hellenic tradition, he innovates to integrate Hellenic and Christian thought.
Dionysos: Archetypal Image of Indestructible Life (Bollingen Series (General) #636)
by Carl KerényiNo other god of the Greeks is as widely present in the monuments and nature of Greece and Italy, in the sensuous tradition of antiquity, as Dionysos. In myth and image, in visionary experience and ritual representation, the Greeks possessed a complete expression of indestructible life, the essence of Dionysos. In this work, the noted mythologist and historian of religion Carl Kerényi presents a historical account of the religion of Dionysos from its beginnings in the Minoan culture down to its transition to a cosmic and cosmopolitan religion of late antiquity under the Roman Empire. From the wealth of Greek literary, epigraphic, and monumental traditions, Kerényi constructs a picture of Dionysian worship, always underlining the constitutive element of myth. Included in this study are the secret cult scenes of the women's mysteries both within and beyond Attica, the mystic sacrificial rite at Delphi, and the great public Dionysian festivals at Athens. The way in which the Athenian people received and assimilated tragedy in its immanent connection with Dionysos is seen as the greatest miracle in all cultural history. Tragedy and New Comedy are seen as high spiritual forms of the Dionysian religion, and the Dionysian element itself is seen as a chapter in the religious history of Europe.
Dios: Una historia humana
by Reza AslanCómo el hombre creó a Dios a su propia imagen: una visión original, abierta y contemporánea de la religión. «Fascinante. Tratándose de la biografía introductoria de la que a todas luces puede considerarse la figura más influyente de todos los tiempos, resulta sin duda interesante.»Catherine Nixey, The Sunday Times Con la habilidad a la que nos tiene acostumbrados, Reza Aslan nos narra la historia de la religión para mostrarnos cómo esta ha estado marcada por nuestra insistencia en darle a Dios rasgos y emociones humanos. Según Aslan, esta tendencia a crear una versión divina de nosotros mismos es innata: está programada en nuestro cerebro, de ahí que sea una característica central de casi todas las tradiciones religiosas. Y esta proyección tiene consecuencias, pues le otorgamos a Dios no solo todo lo bueno de la naturaleza humana -nuestra compasión, nuestro afán de justicia - , sino también todo lo malo: nuestra avaricia, nuestro fanatismo, nuestra inclinación a la violencia. Todas estas cualidades informan nuestras religiones, culturas y gobiernos. Este libro es mucho más que una historia sobre la comprensión de Dios: es un intento de llegar a la raíz de este impulso humanizador para desarrollar una espiritualidad más universal. Creamos en un Dios, en muchos o en ninguno, este libro valiente, ambicioso y provocador transforma el modo en que pensamos en la religión, así como nuestra relación con la vida, la muerte, lo espiritual y, en definitiva, la esencia misma de la existencia humana. La crítica ha dicho...«Oportuno, fascinante, esclarecedor y necesario.»Huffington Post «Irresistible. Con la gracia y la curiosidad que caracterizan a Reza Aslan, Dios nos ofrece una salida a estos tiempos difíciles, mientras nos pide que consideremos una visión más amplia de lo divino en la vida contemporánea.»TheSeattle Times «Una exploración fascinante de la interacción de nuestra humanidad y Dios.»Pittsburgh Post-Gazette «El delgado pero ambicioso libro de Aslan es la historia de cómo los humanos han creado a Dios con una G mayúscula, y es completamente alucinante.»Los Angeles Review of Books «Aslan es un narrador nato, y hay mucho que disfrutar en esta inteligente investigación.»San Francisco Chronicle «Extraordinario. Claro, conciso y ameno.»The Spectator
Dios: Una historia de revelaciones (Vintage Espanol Ser.)
by Deepak ChopraA perfect mix of philosophy & science is applied to the search for the Almighty. In this search for God, Chopra shows how to reconcile one's view of God with contemporary society & how to find the purpose of existence. It is a powerful message & marvelous exploration of spirituality.
Dios Ayúdame (Lord Help Me Spanish Edition): Oraciones inspiradoras para todos los días
by Emme MuñizEl poder de la oración cobra vida en este libro inspirador escrito por la cantante emergente de doce años Emme Muñiz.Todos tenemos momentos en los que nos vendría bien un poquito de ayuda. Algunos son pequeños, como cuando nos tenemos que levantar para ir a la escuela o queremos llevárnosla bien con un hermano. Otros son grandes, como cuando queremos ayudar a salvar el mundo y sus animales (en especial los perezosos). Pero con la ayuda de Dios, encontramos la fuerza que necesitamos para superar los momentos más difíciles. Emme Muñiz comparte sus oraciones diarias para que las familias en todo el mundo encuentren la paz y el poder de la fe.
Dios, bendice a mis amigos
by Hannah HallA los padres les encantará enseñarles a sus niños lo divertidas y agradables que pueden ser las amistades, ¡y cómo algunas veces nuestros amigos favoritos son sorprendentemente distintos a nosotros!Con un dulce texto de Hannah Hall e ilustraciones encantadoras de Steve Whitlow. Este libro utiliza combinaciones sorprendentes de animales para mostrar a los niños que las amistades no siempre lucen o deben lucir iguales. Ayuda a los niños la importancia de ser amigos de todo tipo de personas, incluyendo aquellas que sean diferentes a ellos.Como ha sucedido con todos los libros de la serie Dios te bendiga, tanto los padres como los niños estarán fascinados con las delicadas historias y el arte realmente encantador que presentan un mensaje muy valioso y necesario.
El Dios De Abraham, Isaac Y Jacob
by Gabriel AgboLas promesas del pacto de Dios no fallan. Este libro pretende ayudarles a alcanzar todas las promesas de Dios para su vida. Se trata de un estudio cuidadoso y elaborado, que contiene testimonios personales, sobre la habilidad y voluntad de Dios de cumplir su Palabra hacia nosotros. Él dijo que está atento a que se cumplan sus palabras. Aquí, analizaremos críticamente la dinámica de una promesa divina; cómo se estableció, se mantiene y se cumple. Cada pacto tiene su principio, tiempo y condiciones. Debemos saber esto para que podamos ajustarnos a la voluntad de Dios para nuestra vida de una manera perfecta y cómoda. En realidad, ¡todas las cosas son posibles con Dios!
El Dios De Las Circunstancias: ¿Por qué podemos descansar en Él?
by Danilo H. Gomes¿Por qué tanta ansiedad cuando hay manos poderosas que se ocupan de las circunstancias? La ansiedad y el miedo a equivocarse son sentimientos que ensombrecen absurdamente la belleza de la vida. Muchos corazones no saben lo que es tener paz, porque no conocen realmente la soberanía de Dios. Sabemos que el poder del Señor es inconmensurable, pero ¿cómo podemos entender la soberanía divina y el control humano? La obra "El Dios de las Circunstancias" aclara con sencillez la confusión entre el control del Altísimo y el control del ser humano sobre las circunstancias y aporta verdades profundas capaces de llevar aliento a los corazones afligidos y temerosos. Es hora de descansar en los brazos de Aquel que tiene más poder del que imaginamos.
Dios en el banquillo: Ensayos sobre teología y ética
by C. S. LewisUn libro valiente, sutil y agudo sobre los milagros, la relación entre la ciencia y la fe, la redención o el destino final del hombre."Lewis me pareció el hombre más completamente convertido que he conocido", observa Walter Hooper en el prefacio de esta colección de ensayos de C. S. Lewis.&“Toda su visión de la vida era tal que lo natural y lo sobrenatural parecían inseparablemente combinados&”. Es precisamente este cristianismo omnipresente el que se demuestra en los cuarenta y ocho ensayos que componen Dios en el banquillo. Aquí Lewis se dirige tanto a cuestiones teológicas como a las que Hooper denomina "semiteológicas" o éticas. Pero ya sea que esté discutiendo El mal y Dios, Milagros, La decadencia de la religión o La teoría humanitaria del castigo, su visión y observaciones son total y profundamente cristianas.Extraídos de una variedad de fuentes, los ensayos fueron diseñados para satisfacer una variedad de necesidades y, entre otros logros, sirven para ilustrar los muchos ángulos diferentes desde los cuales podemos ver la religión cristiana. Van desde piezas relativamente populares escritas para periódicos hasta defensas más eruditas de la fe que aparecieron por primera vez en The Socratic Digest. Caracterizados por la honestidad y el realismo de Lewis, su perspicacia y convicción y, sobre todo, su total compromiso con el cristianismo, estos ensayos hacen de Dios en el banquillo un libro muy adecuado para nuestro tiempo.God in the DockA brave, subtle, and sharp book about miracles, the science-faith relationship, redemption or man&’s final destiny&”Lewis struck me as the most thoroughly converted man I ever met&”, observes Walter Hooper in the preface to this collection of essays by C. S. Lewis.&“His whole vision of life was such that the natural and the supernatural seemed inseparably combined.&” It is precisely this pervasive Christianity which is demonstrated in the forty-eight essays comprising God in the Dock. Here Lewis addresses himself both to theological questions and to those which Hooper terms &“semi-theological,&” or ethical. But whether he is discussing &“Evil and God,&” &“Miracles,&” &“The Decline of Religion,&” or &“The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment,&” his insight and observations are thoroughly and profoundly Christian.Drawn from a variety of sources, the essays were designed to meet a variety of needs, and among other accomplishments they serve to illustrate the many different angles from which we can view the Christian religion. They range from relatively popular pieces written for newspapers to more learned defenses of the faith which first appeared in The Socratic Digest. Characterized by Lewis&’s honesty and realism, his insight and conviction, and above all his thoroughgoing commitments to Christianity, these essays make God in the Dock very much a book for our time.
Dios en el siglo XXI: Judaísmo, cristianismo, islam, hinduismo y budismo para creyentes, ateos, agnósticos, curiosos e indiferentes
by Iván PetrellaMás del ochenta por ciento de la población mundial sigue alguna religión. Sin embargo, es poco lo que sabemos sobre ellas. Este libro aborda el judaísmo, el cristianismo, el islam, el hinduismo y el budismo, y explica qué son, cuál es su origen, cuáles sus principios básicos o preceptos y cómo es su culto hoy. Nuestra época es mucho más religiosa de lo que solemos o queremos pensar. A poco de terminar la segunda década del siglo XXI, más del ochenta por ciento de la población mundial dice seguir alguna religión. La religión esta? más viva que nunca, y no solamente en los fieles que hacen cola para ver al papa en el Vaticano o en los musulmanes que peregrinan a la Meca o en los hindúes que se purifican en el río Ganges: está viva en las prácticas, las ideas, las costumbres y las creencias de miles de millones de personas. Sin embargo, sabemos poco y nada sobre las religiones. Nos permitimos una ignorancia acerca de ellas que nos parecería inadmisible en cualquier otro campo, y así limitamos nuestra capacidad de explorar distintas comprensiones del ser humano y de nuestra propia humanidad. Este libro se ocupa de judaísmo, cristianismo, islam, hinduismo y budismo y los explica de forma tan clara y amena como rigurosa y ordenada: sus orígenes, preceptos, prácticas, creencias, desarrollos y controversias actuales. Indispensable para entender nuestro mundo, Dios en el siglo XXI es también una herramienta poderosa para comprender la condición humana. Nos guste o no, las religiones exceden la esfera privada e impactan en la pública. ¿Se puede entender el Estado Islámico o Al Qaeda sin estudiar el islam? ¿Se puede entender a los colonos judíos sin estudiar el judaísmo? ¿Se puede entender el fenómeno del nacionalismo en India sin estudiar el hinduismo? ¿O las polémicas alrededor del aborto en la Argentina o Irlanda sin estudiar el catolicismo? La respuesta a todas estas preguntas es negativa y demuestra que el analfabetismo sobre las religiones dificulta la comprensión de conflictos y controversias que hoy existen entre países y dentro de ellos. Dicho de manera más simple: el mundo contemporáneo es incomprensible si no sabemos de religión.
Dios en mis desiertos y tormentas: Una jornada para ver a Dios en medio del desánimo, depresión, angustia y ansiedad
by Kike TorresDios en mis desiertos y tormentas busca ser una ayuda para todo aquel que la busque en la palabra de Dios, en estos tiempos donde los problemas como la ansiedad y la depresión aumentaron por la pandemia de Covid-19. A través de su propia experiencia con la depresión, el pastor Kike Torres diseñó un programa de 21 días en los que busca que tú, lector, forjes una relación activa con Jesús y su palabra.En el libro se encuentran una serie de palabras y ejercicios que sirven como una guía hacia la reflexión y las enseñanzas de la Biblia, mismos que pueden complementarse con la lectura de De Cristo en adelante y Una nueva vida, ambos pertenecientes a la serie Con tu consejo, del autor. Asimismo, Kike Torres brinda emotivos pasajes de su vida, en los que más de uno puede empatizar o relacionar con su propia depresión.God in My Deserts and StormsGod in my deserts and storms seeks to be a help for all those who seek it in the word of God, in these times when problems such as anxiety and depression have increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Through his own experience with depression, Pastor Kike Torres designed a 21-day program in which he seeks for you, the reader, to forge an active relationship with Jesus and his word.The book contains a series of words and exercises that serve as a guide to reflection and the teachings of the Bible, which can be complemented by reading De Cristo en adelante and Una nueva vida, both from the author's series Con tu consejo. Likewise, Kike Torres offers emotional passages of his life, in which more than one can empathize or relate to their own depression.
Dios en mis desiertos y tormentas: Una jornada para ver a Dios en medio del desánimo, depresión, angustia y ansiedad
by Kike TorresDios en mis desiertos y tormentas busca ser una ayuda para todo aquel que la busque en la palabra de Dios, en estos tiempos donde los problemas como la ansiedad y la depresión aumentaron por la pandemia de Covid-19. A través de su propia experiencia con la depresión, el pastor Kike Torres diseñó un programa de 21 días en los que busca que tú, lector, forjes una relación activa con Jesús y su palabra.En el libro se encuentran una serie de palabras y ejercicios que sirven como una guía hacia la reflexión y las enseñanzas de la Biblia, mismos que pueden complementarse con la lectura de De Cristo en adelante y Una nueva vida, ambos pertenecientes a la serie Con tu consejo, del autor. Asimismo, Kike Torres brinda emotivos pasajes de su vida, en los que más de uno puede empatizar o relacionar con su propia depresión.God in My Deserts and StormsGod in my deserts and storms seeks to be a help for all those who seek it in the word of God, in these times when problems such as anxiety and depression have increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Through his own experience with depression, Pastor Kike Torres designed a 21-day program in which he seeks for you, the reader, to forge an active relationship with Jesus and his word.The book contains a series of words and exercises that serve as a guide to reflection and the teachings of the Bible, which can be complemented by reading De Cristo en adelante and Una nueva vida, both from the author's series Con tu consejo. Likewise, Kike Torres offers emotional passages of his life, in which more than one can empathize or relate to their own depression.
¿Dios en off?: Trampas en las que perdemos a Dios
by José Pedro Manglano Castellary¿Dios en OFF? ¿Por qué personas que buscan a Dios, y quieren compartir su vida con Él, casi sin darse cuenta pierden a Dios, o mejor dicho, lo dan por perdido? Podrían darse muchas y distintas respuestas. En todas ellas encontraríamos algunos rasgos comunes: un exceso de voluntarismo, falta de conocimientos acerca de cómo es el hombre y cómo es Dios,...
Dios en pie de guerra: La Palabra y el conflicto espiritual
by Gregory A. BoydEn esta obra audaz y convincente Gregory Boyd emprende la tarea de reconsiderar los asuntos centrales de la teodicea cristiana. Según estima Boyd, los teólogos todavía dependen muy excesivamente de la respuesta de Agustín al problema del maligno, atribuyéndole dolor y sufrimiento a los > propósitos misteriosos de Dios. Mediante una lectura detallada y sofisticada tanto del Antiguo como del Nuevo Testamento, Boyd argumenta que Dios ha estado en una batalla de larga duración (aunque no eterna) en contra de Satanás y que ese conflicto >. De acuerdo a esto, los cristianos modernos no están inclinados a esperar la iniquidad y por consecuencia, cuando ocurre, se quedan perplejos aunque resignados. Los escritores del Nuevo Testamento, por otra parte, estaban inclinados a esperar la iniquidad y pelear en contra suya. Los cristianos modernos intentan entender la iniquidad intelectualmente, mientras que los escritores del Nuevo estamento luchaban para vencer la iniquidad. Tan edificante que es provocativo, Dios en pie de guerra premiará la cuidadosa atención de los eruditos, pastores, estudiantes y también de los lacios educados.