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A Hobbit Devotional: Bilbo Baggins And The Bible
by Ed StraussIf you enjoy J. R. R. Tolkien--even if you're new to his classic stories--you'll love "A Hobbit Devotional" featuring 60 humorous, challenging, and encouraging devotionals. Soon to be a major motion picture, "The Hobbit "has fascinated readers for more than 70 years. Now, this tale of humble folk who overcome fear, discouragement, and despair through steadfastness, courage, and hope forms the basis of a brand-new devotional book. Each reading sketches a scene from "The Hobbit," relates it to a contemporary life situation you might experience yourself, and brings in the teaching of a relevant Bible story or verse.
A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1914-18
by Joseph Loconte<P>The untold story of how the First World War shaped the lives, faith, and writings of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis The First World War laid waste to a continent and permanently altered the political and religious landscape of the West. For a generation of men and women, it brought the end of innocence--and the end of faith. <P>Yet for J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, the Great War deepened their spiritual quest. Both men served as soldiers on the Western Front, survived the trenches, and used the experience of that conflict to ignite their Christian imagination. Had there been no Great War, there would have been noHobbit, no Lord of the Rings, no Narnia, and perhaps no conversion to Christianity by C. S. Lewis. <P>Unlike a generation of young writers who lost faith in the God of the Bible, Tolkien and Lewis produced epic stories infused with the themes of guilt and grace, sorrow and consolation. Giving an unabashedly Christian vision of hope in a world tortured by doubt and disillusionment, the two writers created works that changed the course of literature and shaped the faith of millions. This is the first book to explore their work in light of the spiritual crisis sparked by the conflict. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
A Hole in the World: Finding Hope in Rituals of Grief and Healing
by Amanda Held OpeltIn a raw and inspiring reflection on grief--selected by Publishers Weekly as one of the best books of the year--a mourning sister processes her personal story of loss by exploring the history of bereavement customs. When Amanda Held Opelt suffered a season of loss—including three miscarriages and the unexpected death of her sister, New York Times bestselling writer Rachel Held Evans—she was confronted with sorrow she didn't know to how face. Opelt struggled to process her grief and accept the reality of the pain in the world. She also wrestled with some unexpectedly difficult questions: What does it mean to truly grieve and to grieve well? Why is it so hard to move on? Why didn&’t my faith prepare me for this kind of pain? And what am I supposed to do now? Her search for answers led her to discover that generations past embraced rituals that served as vessels for pain and aided in the process of grieving and healing. Today, many of these traditions have been lost as religious practice declines, cultures amalgamate, death is sanitized, and pain is averted. In this raw and authentic memoir of bereavement, Opelt explores the history of human grief practices and how previous generations have journeyed through periods of suffering. She explores grief rituals and customs from various cultures, including: the Irish tradition of keening, or wailing in grief, which teaches her that healing can only begin when we dive headfirst into our grief the Victorian tradition of post-mortem photographs and how we struggle to recall a loved one as they were the Jewish tradition of sitting shiva, which reminds her to rest in the strength of her community even when God feels absent the tradition of mourning clothing, which set the bereaved apart in society for a time, allowing them space to honor their grief As Opelt explores each bereavement practice, it gives her a framework for processing her own pain. She shares how, in spite of her doubt and anger, God met her in the midst of sorrow and grieved along with her, and shows that when we carefully and honestly attend to our losses, we are able to expand our capacity for love, faith, and healing.
A Holiday Match
by Lois Richer Belle CalhouneA season for second chancesAn Alaskan Christmas by Belle Calhoune Single mom Maggie Richards is ready for a new start in Love, Alaska. And her little boy is ready for a new dad! But Maggie just wants to open her gift shop in time for Christmas—with help from childhood friend Finn O&’Rourke. Like Maggie, Finn&’s hiding too many secrets to ever wed. But Maggie and her son have him dreaming of a ready-made family for Christmas…North Country Dad by Lois Richer Widower Grant Adams loves his twin stepdaughters, but what does he know about being a full-time father? And when he meets Dahlia Wheatley, he realizes the twins need more than a nanny—they need a mother. With her own harrowing past, Dahlia is as reluctant to get emotionally involved as Grant is. Yet his startling proposition just may form a happy new family of four.2 Uplifting Stories An Alaskan Christmas and North Country Dad
A Holiday Prayer (Christmas Flash Ser. #1)
by Deb KastnerA MASQUERADE BALL. A MASKED STRANGER. A STAR-FILLED NIGHT...From the first, Maddie Carlton felt that she'd met mysterious Rory March before. Now, he'd appeared on her doorstep when she least expected-and vanished just as swiftly.Yet, at each visit, Rory brought Maddie and her boy the warmth of joy their lives had been missing for so long-ever since the tragedy that had taken her husband.But who was "Rory" really? And could the man who'd restored her faith-and saved Christmas for her son-teach Maddie to love again?
A Holiday Proposal
by Kimberly Rose JohnsonHolly Miller Is Steering Clear of Mistletoe Just out of nursing school, Holly can't risk any distractions. She knows a slipup could cost a life. Like the mistake she made years ago that still plagues her conscience. When she runs into old high school friend Matthew Cook, she hesitates to let romance into her life. Even if the handsome baker is as delectable as his fabulous pastries. She didn't notice him back in high school, but things have sure changed. Now that Matthew has Holly's attention, maybe the holiday season is the perfect time for him to show her that she deserves to have it all-work, family, friends and a love that lasts a lifetime.
A Holiday To Remember
by Jillian HartTo: Uncle BenFrom: MiaRe: Thanks to you, we have a whole new family!Moving to Chestnut Grove was the best thing to happen to Mom and me. It's so neat that a few months ago Mom didn't know she had a half brother--you! And I can tell she likes Jonah Fraser, this really cool carpenter. I always tell Mom she's got to believe in the power of prayer. But now I have my own special prayer--that mom and Jonah get together to make this the best Christmas ever!
A Holiday for Murder
by Agatha ChristieA millionaire is murdered and there are too many suspects. Poirot's brilliant mind works to unfold the mystery.
A Holistic Lemma Science of Mind: The Potential of the Buddhist Flower Garden Sutra
by Shinichi NakazawaNakazawa connects Buddhist philosophy with modern sciences such as psychology, quantum theory, and mathematics, as well as linguistics and the arts to present a perspective on understanding the mind in a world built on interconnection and networks of relations. While Lemma Science is a new and modern study of humans, its provenance is deeply rooted in the Eastern thought tradition. The ancient Greeks identified two modes of human intelligence: the logos and lemma intellects. Etymologically, logos signifies to "arrange and organize what has been gathered in front of one's self." To practice logos-based thinking, one must rely on language. Thus, humans organize and understand the objects in the universe according to linguistic syntax. In contrast, lemma etymologically signifies the intellectual capacity to "grasp the whole at once." Instead of arranging objects along a time axis, as language does, the lemma intellect perceives the world in an intuitive, non-linear and non-causal manner, comprehending the whole in an instant. This book embarks on a venture to establish a new science based upon the lemma intellect. Using non-logos-based materials, rigorously following lemma-based methods, and transgressing the boundaries of academic fields, Nakazawa seeks to construct this new science as a fluid, dynamic entity. This book will be of great interest to researchers across the fields of Japanese studies, Buddhist studies, psychology and linguistics.
A Holy Haunting: Why Faith Isn’t a Leap but a Series of Staggers from One Safe Place to Another
by Sam D. KimWinner of the Illumination Book Awards, Bronze Medal for Ministry/Mission '24Winner of the American Book Fest's Legacy Awards, Religion: General '24 Winner of the International Book Awards, Religion: Christianity '23 Winner of the Englewood Readers Best Awards, Honorable Mention '23What if we've been looking at faith all wrong? What if the rise of spiritual consciousness is not a mere byproduct of cultural factors, but an echo resounding from eternity? Atheists like Richard Dawkins often mock prayer, equating it to calling upon a fairy in the sky. This misunderstanding of prayer's purpose pervades western society, criticizing those that practice traditional faith as "old fashioned" or "out of touch." In A Holy Haunting, Dr. Sam D. Kim interacts with this perception of faith and challenges readers to look at faith another way. The rise of modernism was both a blessing and curse for the church; while modernists articulated belief in a succinct and coherent fashion, they reduced the mystery and wonder of faith to nothing more than blind belief. According to Dr. Sam D. Kim, faith is not a set of beliefs, but a central aspect of human existence—defining who they are in the deepest ontological sense. Unlike many who discredit the power of the spiritual or immaterial, Dr. Kim sees human consciousness—the soul—as evidence of humanity being forged in the corridors of eternity, before the primordial universe and the Big Bang. A roadmap of discovery for skeptics and believers alike, A Holy Haunting befriends the doubter, challenges the churchgoer, and gives fresh perspective to the seeker.
A Home for Christmas
by Linda FordThe Cowboy's Family Missy Porter knows all too well about losing a family, so she'll do anything to keep cowboy Wade Snyder and his orphaned niece and nephew together. Even put her own plans of independence on hold-temporarily-to help care for the children during Christmas. But in helping to fix this family, she realizes she wants to be more than just the nanny. Wade has never recovered from the unexpected loss of his wife. Now he doesn't think he can be the family man that little Annie and Joey deserve. So he's determined to find the children a loving adoptive home. But with Missy by his side, his long-forgotten dream of happily-ever-after might just be within reach... Christmas in Eden Valley: Forging a future in Canada's west country
A Home for Hannah (Amish of Pontotoc #1)
by Amy LillardIn Pontotoc, Mississippi, the Amish way means a chance to rebuild, renew, and rekindle a love from long ago . . . Fifteen years. That’s how long it’s been since Hannah McLean set foot in the Amish community where she was raised. Through it all her heart has never forgotten Pontotoc—or Aaron Zook, her first love. Now widowed, and left with little more than her hurting teenager and her prayers, she returns home, even knowing she and her son may be turned away. When Aaron learns Hannah has returned, he nearly falls to his knees. He’s a strong man, but lately the care of his three motherless children and family land have been more than he can handle. Now providence has delivered the first woman he loved, and with her, the rush of feelings they once shared. But will his simple, removed way of life leave Hannah longing for something more, or can they begin anew, finding a new way forward together? Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels “An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.” —Library Journal on Caroline’s Secret “A beautifully written romance with an adoring character. Lillard writes stories readers can relate to.” --RT Book Reviews on Just Plain Sadie
A Home for Hannah (Brides of Amish Country #7)
by Patricia DavidsAn Amish woman returns home to find forgiveness and love in this inspirational romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.Yearning to find a meaningful life in the outside world, nurse Miriam Kaufman strayed far from her Amish community. She also needed distance from Nick Bradley, the cop who caused her so much pain. Back in Hope Springs to care for her ailing mother, Miriam needs Nick, now sheriff, to find the mother of the baby abandoned on her porch. Nick is as wary of Miriam’s intentions as she is of facing their past. Can two wounded hearts overcome their history to do what’s best for little Hannah?
A Home for Hannah and An Amish Reunion
by Patricia Davids Jo Ann BrownTwo Amish stories of faith and second chancesA Home for Hannah by Patricia DavidsNurse Miriam Kauffman once strayed far from her Amish community. Back in Hope Springs, Miriam needs Sheriff Nick Bradley—the cop who long ago caused her so much pain—to help her with the baby abandoned on her porch. Can two wounded hearts overcome their history to do what’s best for little Hannah and find love again?An Amish Reunion by Jo Ann BrownHannah Lambright becomes an instant mother when her estranged father abandons his toddler daughter on her doorstep. She’s grateful to Daniel Stoltzfus for offering to help care for her sister—but the handsome carpenter broke her heart years ago and she’s afraid it’s never quite mended. Yet spending time together has Hannah hoping the family they’re forming will last forever.
A Home for Her Baby
by Gabrielle MeyerShe’d do anything for her child.To secure their future…she must face the heartbreak of her past.Forced to sell her bed-and-breakfast, Piper Connelly’s happy to stay on as manager—until the pregnant widow discovers her former high school sweetheart is the buyer. While Max Evans has changed from the boy who once broke her heart, Piper’s not so sure about working with him. But what if the perfect home for Piper and her baby is right here with Max?From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
A Home for Her Daughter
by Jill WeatherholtIn this second chance inspirational romance, a divorced mom inherits a children’s camp and a business partner with whom she was once secretly in love.To give her daughter a brighter future, a single mother must leave the past behind.Inheriting a house, money and a camp is the fresh start Janie Edmiston has been praying for. But the will stipulates Janie must work with her childhood friend—and crush—Drew Brenner, to get the camp running . . . or lose it all. The newly divorced mother and the widower aren’t looking for love, but sometimes it takes a child to show two broken hearts the way forward . . . together.
A Home for Her Family
by Virginia CarmichaelThe Millionaire and the Mechanic Never in a hundred years does Sabrina Martinez expect to meet someone like handsome millionaire Jack Thorne-let alone find him volunteering at the Denver mission where she works. She's grown up in a humble home and is surprised an heir to a fortune could have such a kind and generous heart. But Sabrina can't let anything distract her-not even love. She's battling for custody of her nieces and there's nothing more important than that. Jack wants to help, but the divide between him and Sabrina seems impossibly wide. Can they learn to see past their differences, and give themselves a chance at true love-and a real family?Never in a hundred years does Sabrina Martinez expect to meet someone like handsome millionaire Jack Thorne-let alone find him volunteering at the Denver mission where she works. She's grown up in a humble home and is surprised an heir to a fortune could have such a kind and generous heart. But Sabrina can't let anything distract her-not even love. She's battling for custody of her nieces and there's nothing more important than that. Jack wants to help, but the divide between him and Sabrina seems impossibly wide. Can they learn to see past their differences, and give themselves a chance at true love-and a real family?
A Home for Her Heart
by Janet Lee BartonLove on Assignment Magazine writer Elizabeth Anderson has sparred with newspaper reporter John Talbot for years. Though they cover similar stories, John thinks Elizabeth's writing is trivial, and she finds him too boastful. So when they must work together to investigate New York City's worst tenement houses, they're surprised by the great team they make. Despite their professional rivalry, John and Elizabeth begin to trust each other as they grow from competitors, to friends, to something more. But then John makes a startling discovery that would break the story-and Elizabeth's heart-wide-open. John's always been driven by his career-can he give up one dream for another? Boardinghouse Betrothals: Hearts taking shelter-and forging new beginnings
A Home for His Amish Children: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Virginia WiseThe wife he didn&’t expect Could be exactly what he needs With his house and business destroyed in a fire, widower Silas Hochstetler desperately needs somewhere for him and his children to live. Needing help to pay her mortgage—and secretly longing for a family of her own—spinster Mary King answers his ad for a wife. Navigating their new life together with the children isn&’t as easy as they thought, though neither can ignore the spark between them. They might be strangers, but their marriage of convenience might just lead to something real…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
A Home for His Family
by Jan DrexlerA schoolteacher and a cowboy starting over with his family fall in love in this nineteenth-century inspirational historical set in the American West.Nate Colby came to the Dakota Territory to start over, not to look for a wife. He’ll raise his orphaned nieces and nephew on his own, even if pretty schoolteacher Sarah MacFarland’s help is a blessing. But Nate resists getting too close—Sarah deserves better than a man who only brings trouble to those around him. Sarah can’t deny she cares for the children, but she can’t let herself fall for Nate. Her childhood as an orphan taught her that opening her heart to love only ends in hurt. Yet helping this ready-made family set up their ranch only makes her long to be a part of it—whatever the risk.
A Home for the Heart (Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister #8)
by Michael PhillipsThe Civil war is finally over, and it has been more than two years since Corrie Belle Hollister left her home and family in Miracle Springs. California, to travel across the country at President Lincoln's invitation. Her writing skills and reporting experience have made their own contribution to the Union's success, and now she is on her way home... back to the community where she grew into maturity, back to the family she loves. But Corrie is returning a different young woman than the one who left with her journal tucked into her suitcase and the dream of being a writer tucked into her heart. She feels restless, and the latest letter from Christopher only adds to the questions facing her. Perhaps the most relentless among them: where will she find a home for her heart?
A Home for the Twins: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Danielle ThorneShe&’s found a new start for her boys. Has she found new love, too? Becoming the chef at her aunt&’s small-town inn is exactly the new beginning single mom Lindsey Judd needs. But balancing her job with her twin boys proves harder than she thought, especially when she discovers that lawyer Donovan Ainsworth wants to buy the inn for his own reasons. As Donovan starts to fall for Lindsey and her boys, will her little troublemakers become matchmakers as well?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
A Home in His Heart
by Jean KincaidKAYLA GUERRERO HAS NEVER HAD A HOME So when she inherits her grandmother's place in the Rio Grande Valley, she settles in for good-until her tall, dark and handsome neighbor offers to buy her out. She tells Marcelo Fuentes she'll never leave. Marc offers to buy Kayla's land because her house is gone. He doesn't have the heart to tell her she's living in his storage building. Soon the rancher is falling for the feisty newcomer, and is unprepared for her fury when she learns the truth. How will Marc convince Kayla that the only home she needs is...in his heart?
A Home of Her Own
by Keli GwynA Blossoming Love Becky Martin knows that she can't stay at James O'Brien's apple farm forever, but she wishes she could. After her brother framed her for arson, she flees Chicago, traveling cross-country to California and finding work caring for James's ailing mother. Beneath the apple blossoms, it's almost as if she has a real family...but her secret won't stay buried forever. James, scarred from an explosion, didn't expect to connect to the pretty young traveler. Could she really love someone damaged like him? He knows she's hiding something. If only she'd trust him. Can she let go of her past and believe in the possibility of a future amid the apple trees?
A Home of Her Own (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Ser. #No. 167)
by Cathleen ConnorsTHE PRODIGAL DAUGHTERNo matter how far she roamed, Melodie Coleman had never quite shaken the dust of her Wyoming hometown-nor the bittersweet memories. Now, widowed and pregnant, she was back in high country for her mother’s funeral. Back to face a charismatic cowboy-and the truth about why she shattered his heart so long ago...For Buck Foster, seeing Melodie again renewed not just the pain of being jilted, but the spark of first love. As they shared a threadbare ranch house and an unexpected journey down memory lane, Buck realized Melodie truly sought forgiveness-from him, and from the Lord. But it was too late to reclaim what might have been...or was it?