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Go Wild! Bible Stories for Little Ones
by Crystal BowmanGod told Noah, &“Build a boat,long and wide so it will float.&”Two by two the creatures came.Some were wild, some were tame.Get little ones excited about the stories of the Bible with Go Wild! Bible Stories for Little Ones. Children will love reading through the eight beloved stories from the Old and New Testaments, including Noah&’s Ark, Daniel and the Lions&’ Den, and The Lost Sheep. At the end of each story is an activity encouraging readers to &“Go Wild&” and flap their arms like a bird or roar like a lion. So have fun with this padded cover board book and go explore the wonders of the Bible!
Go Wild! Prayers for Little Ones
by Crystal BowmanGet little ones excited about saying their prayers with the Go Wild! Prayers for Little Ones. This new board book is filled with bright illustrations, simple text, and interactive takeaways for parent and child to do together. Kids will love reading the fifteen prayers about God&’s creation that feature playful animals on every page. Each prayer also includes a Scripture verse and fun activity encouraging readers to hoot like an owl or growl like a grizzly bear.The perfect companion to the Go Wild! Bible Stories for Little Ones, this padded board book will make prayer time fun and memorable!
Go with God: Political Exhaustion and Evangelical Possibility in Suburban Brazil (Atelier: Ethnographic Inquiry in the Twenty-First Century #12)
by Laurie Denyer WillisThrough deep attention to sense and feeling, Go with God grapples with the centrality of Evangelical faith in Rio de Janeiro's subúrbios, the city's expansive and sprawling peripheral communities. Based on sensory ethnographic fieldwork and attuned to religious desire and manipulation, this book shows how Evangelical belief has changed the way people understand their lives in relation to Brazil's history of violent racial differentiation and inequality. From expressions of otherworldly hope to political exhaustion, Go with God depicts Evangelical life as it is lived and explores where people turn to find grace, possibility, and a future.
Goal-Line Stand (The Spirit of the Game, Sports Fiction)
by Todd HaferMonster back Cody martin loves football. Since he first tossed a pigskin, he's imagined playing for the NFL. But lately the thirteen-year-old, all-around athlete can't get his head-or heart-into the game. His number one fan is not longer in the stands. And the anger of a grudge-holding football coach pushes Cody to the brink-until he finds the true spirit of the game.
A Goat for Azazel: A Novel of Christian Origins (Testament Of Man Ser.)
by Vardis FisherLUST AND REDEMPTION, SIN AND SALVATION—THE EPIC NOVEL OF A YOUNG ROMAN IN THE FLESHPOTS OF AN ANCIENT WORLD.HE SAW HIS MOTHER BURNED AT THE STAKEThis soul-searching experience changed an innocent young Roman into a pleasure-seeking hedonist lusting for flesh. Yet, there was something about the new religion that obsessed him. What was it that made Christian martyrs go to their deaths with a smile on their lips?...Christ had preached love; only through love could man be re-born. So it was that Damon set out in search of the answers to puzzling riddles about love and lust, the spirit and the flesh, barbarian pantheism and gentle Christianity…The latest in Vardis Fisher’s TESTAMENT OF MAN series. ‘The most ambitious project in present-day fiction!’—The New York Herald TribuneDAMON SOUGHT LOVE—from Levilla, the beautiful young Christian, who withheld her ripe body from him;—from Murdia, the sensualist, who knew how to arouse men with passionate abandon;—from Ayla, the voluptuous dancing girl, whose cloying movements invited a strange relationship;—from the father he never knew; from the religion he yearned to believe in...Here is the fascinating odyssey of a young Roman who sated himself in the dissolute world of the First Century...until he finally found the goal of his quest for love in a new and sublime experience.
The Goat of Many Colors
by Cuyler Black"Gus the goat discovers he loves to dive. The other goats think that’s odd. Then someone makes a mistake and paints Gus’s hair. Now the goats like him. But is it the paint that makes him special? This creative twist to the story of Joseph and his colorful coat teaches that God gives each person special gifts. "
GOATONOMICS - HOW OUR FAITH DETERMINES OUR SHARE OF THE ROAST
by Axel Reimann Jenny WadeHow about a totally new perspective on the economy? In a market economy, we all get what we deserve. At least, that’s what we believe. But more confusion reigns now than ever: who actually decides how big our share of the roast goat will be? Market laws or a curious arrangement construed by the powers that be? Axel Reimann explains why more and more people are questioning their faith in the economy and what impact that may ultimately have. In a humorous, vivid, and unconventional style, he reveals how the economy in Western cultures is on the verge of secularisation, what our overnight bank accounts have to do with world peace, and why it would be hell on earth if we no longer had anything to worry about. He also tackles why property needs priests, and how Franz Beckenbauer came to autograph pictures of Ayatollah Khomeini. A new perspective on the economy - humorous and descriptive. An unusual evaluation of how we deal with money.
Gobi (picture book): A Little Dog With A Very Big Heart
by Dion LeonardBring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! Families everywhere will be delighted by the tale of Gobi and Dion—a little lost dog and the ultramarathon runner who saved her. Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart is a fun, engaging picture book perfect for families to enjoy together.Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of Gobi and Dion. Gobi, a scrappy little stray dog, latches onto a man named Dion and keeps pace alongside him as he runs his way across China in a long 155-mile race. Through cold nights and raging rivers, with little food and water, and through a long, hard journey, these two create a bond unlike any other.Cross the finish line with Gobi and Dion, the little pup who never quit and the ultramarathon runner who loves her. This amazing true story sparked international attention and will continue to inspire readers as they enjoy this fun picture book perfect for children.Join these two unlikely friends as they form a winning team for both the race and life!
Gobierna tu día: Seis claves para maximizar tu éxito y acelerar tus sueños
by Joel Osteen¡Gobierna tu día o tu día te gobernará!Seguramente te gustaría saborear cada momento, alcanzar tu mejor vida, entablar relaciones productivas y ver cómo tus sueños se hacen realidad. Sin embargo, las distracciones, los retrasos y las decepciones secuestran implacablemente tus planes y socavan tus buenas intenciones. Si bien no puedes controlar todo lo que se te presente, puedes controlar la manera en que los reveses inesperados de la vida afectan tu actitud, tus emociones, tus pensamientos y tus acciones. En su más reciente obra, el autor de éxitos de ventas del New York Times, Joel Osteen, te muestra cómo ser intencional y gobernar tu día. Con su sabiduría distintiva y su positividad inquebrantable, Joel revela seis claves para reclamar el control sobre cada nuevo día. Además, te enseña cómo identificar los pensamientos incorrectos, reformular tu visión para el futuro, elevarte por encima de tus circunstancias, proteger tu corazón y tu mente contra la negatividad, y trascender las distracciones para que te concentres en lo más importante.Cuando trabajas con los recursos que Dios te ha dado y tomas el control de tu tiempo, puedes recuperarte de las decepciones, evitar que pensamientos venenosos entren en tu atmósfera y disfrutar plenamente del brillante futuro que te espera. No te conformes con sobrevivir cuando podrías prosperar: ¡Gobierna tu día!Rule your day, or your day will rule you!You would like to savor each moment, grow into your best life, engage in productive relationships, and see your dreams come to pass. But distractions, delays, and disappointments relentlessly hijack your plans and undermine your good intentions. While you can&’t control everything that comes your way, you can control how life&’s unexpected setbacks affect your attitude, emotions, thoughts, and actions.In his latest work, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen shows you how to be intentional and Rule Your Day. With his trademark wisdom and unwavering positivity, Joel reveals six keys for claiming control over each new day. He teaches you how to identify faulty thinking, recast your vision for the future, rise above your circumstances, guard your heart and mind against negativity, and transcend distractions to focus on what matters most.When you work with the tools God has given you and take control of your time, you can bounce back from disappointments, prevent poisonous thoughts from entering your atmosphere, and fully enjoy the bright future that&’s ahead of you. Don&’t settle for surviving when you could be thriving—Rule Your Day!
Goblin Market, The Prince's Progress, and Other Poems
by Christina RossettiBefore W.B. Yeats wrote of the mystical in his poetry, Christina Rossetti wrote Goblin Market, also the title poem within the collection Goblin Market, The Prince’s Progress and Other Poems. The title poem is about two sisters, and the lesson learned when one does not heed the warning to mingle with those at the Goblin Market. Rossetti’s collection blurred the lines between reality and imagination. Within this collection, Rossetti also has devotional poems, influenced by Rossetti’s religious background. The poem Sweet Death focuses on the church and the beauty between life and death. Christina Rossetti’s poetry reflects the Pre-Raphaelite Period in the arts, which was started by her brother Dante Gabriel Rossetti and a handful of poets and artists, a style and movement that featured romantic poetry, ekphrastic pieces, and intense imagery. Within Goblin Market, The Prince’s Progress and Other Poems includes a group of pastoral poems that capture and focus on the beauty of nature. For example The Lambs of Grasmere, 1860 feature the hardships of being a shepherd in 1860 and overcoming the potential loss of his herd. With beautiful imagery, Rossetti creates a sense of empathy with the reader and also gives a glimpse of her life and view of the world. This collection brings to life the mystical world with themes of religion, love, and mystical wonder which tie together the message and beauty of Christina Rossetti’s poetry. This edition contains a foreword by award-winning author Fran Wilde.
God: A Human History
by Reza AslanThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanity’s quest to make sense of the divine in this concise and fascinating history of our understanding of God. In Zealot, Reza Aslan replaced the staid, well-worn portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. In his new book, Aslan takes on a subject even more immense: God, writ large. In layered prose and with thoughtful, accessible scholarship, Aslan narrates the history of religion as a remarkably cohesive attempt to understand the divine by giving it human traits and emotions. According to Aslan, this innate desire to humanize God is hardwired in our brains, making it a central feature of nearly every religious tradition. As Aslan writes, “Whether we are aware of it or not, and regardless of whether we’re believers or not, what the vast majority of us think about when we think about God is a divine version of ourselves.” But this projection is not without consequences. We bestow upon God not just all that is good in human nature—our compassion, our thirst for justice—but all that is bad in it: our greed, our bigotry, our penchant for violence. All these qualities inform our religions, cultures, and governments. More than just a history of our understanding of God, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality. Whether you believe in one God, many gods, or no god at all, God: A Human History will challenge the way you think about the divine and its role in our everyday lives.Advance praise for God “Breathtaking in its scope and controversial in its claims, God: A Human History shows how humans from time immemorial have made God in their own image, and argues that they should now stop. Writing with all the verve and brilliance we have come to expect from his pen, Reza Aslan has once more produced a book that will prompt reflection and shatter assumptions.”—Bart D. Ehrman, author of How Jesus Became God “Reza Aslan offers so much to relish in his excellent ‘human history’ of God. In tracing the commonalities that unite religions, Aslan makes truly challenging arguments that believers in many traditions will want to mull over, and to explore further. This rewarding book is very ambitious in its scope, and it is thoroughly grounded in an impressive body of reading and research.”—Philip Jenkins, author of Crucible of Faith
God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction
by Daniel Barker Richard DawkinsExpanding on a concept from New York Times bestseller The God Delusion, former ordained minister and current atheist Dan Barker gives us a biblical play-by-play illustrating God's not-so-admirable qualities. <P><P>What words come to mind when we think of God? Merciful? Just? Compassionate? In fact, the Bible lays out God's primary qualities clearly: jealous, petty, unforgiving, bloodthirsty, vindictive--and worse! Originally conceived as a joint presentation between influential thinker and bestselling author Richard Dawkins and former evangelical preacher Dan Barker, this unique book provides an investigation into what may be the most unpleasant character in all fiction. Barker combs through both the Old and New Testament (as well as 13 different editions of the "Good Book"), presenting powerful evidence for why the Scripture shouldn't govern our everyday lives. This witty, well-researched book suggests that we should move past the Bible and clear a path to a kinder and more thoughtful world.
God: 48 Famous and Fascinating Minds Talk About God
by R. O. Blechman Jennifer BerneFor anyone who has wondered, "What have the greatest minds in human history thought of God?" This charmingly-illustrated compendium of quotes will inspire, comfort, and delight anyone who has contemplated the higher power. Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by the idea a divine, omnipotent being. This curiosity has captivated all of us, including civilization's most brilliant thinkers. God is a compilation of 48 carefully-chosen quotes from history's most interesting minds-including Homer, Galileo, Einstein, Pope Francis, and Maya Angelou-specifically on what they had to say when they pondered the higher power. The quotes are paired with delightful illustrations from famed New Yorker cartoonist R.O. Blechman, grounding this varied group of perspectives in a common visual language that is sure to amuse and delight readers.
God: A Story of Revelation
by Deepak ChopraIn Deepak Chopra's powerful, groundbreaking, and imaginative new work, a unique blend of storytelling and teaching, the" New York Times" bestselling author explores the evolution of God. By capturing the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics, and martyrs who are touched by a divine power, Chopra reveals a riveting portrait of a constantly changing God. Our belief--and therefore God itself--transforms with each passing century. In this new novel, Chopra brings to life the defining moments of our most influential sages, ultimately revealing universal lessons about the true nature of God. Job in the Old Testament experienced something completely different from Paul in the New Testament, Socrates chased a mercurial spirit almost unrecognizable to the strange voice that called to Rumi, and Shankara moved from town to town sharing the truth about a God that stood in marked contrast to the one that guided Anne Hutchinson--yet one sees an undeniable pattern. These visionaries took the human race down unknown roads, and Chopra invites us to revisit their destinations. Tearing at our hearts and uplifting our souls, "God" leads us to a profound and life-altering understanding about the nature of belief, the power of faith, and the spirit that resides within us all.
God: A Sunday School Demonstration (Distant Kingdoms: The Drodenar Project Ser. #Vol. 3)
by GillGod provides the evidential truth about God’s character and His purpose. You are at the center of God’s purpose and that can change your focus from temporary to eternal considerations. There is simplicity in the message from God and it is for everyone. The often-absurd things accepted from atheism and religion are believed because people want to believe them. The things from God are never random but always fit perfectly with His purpose. The “religions of the world” are complex and changing, and people ask, “Which one is right?” Religions such as Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, and we could include atheistic and agnostic thinking, are devastating to a successful life. They all share the same root problem: they are human-devised. We live in a precise, intelligent, and perfect creation and we should realize God has just as perfect a plan to fulfill His purpose. You will see that God is the perfect absence of evil and what that means to humankind. Over history, there has been nothing more destructive to the lives of people than religion. The distinction made is that the truth about God and life produces the best possible life here and in the hereafter, whereas error produces devastation. There is a real WAR, but few are aware of its existence and seriousness. It will be the only thing used to determine your success or failure. It is the spiritual war between YOU and SIN.
God: The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason in a Postsecular World
by Patrick GlynnIn the modern age science has been winning its centuries—old battle with religion for the mind of man. The evidence has long seemed incontrovertible: Life was merely a product of blind chance—a cosmic roll of an infinite number of dice across an eternity of time. Slowly, methodically, scientists supplied answers to mysteries insufficiently explained by theologians. Reason pushed faith off into the shadows of mythology and superstition, while atheism became a badge of wisdom. Our culture, freed from moral obligation, explored the frontiers of secularism. God was dead. "Glynn's arguments for the existence of God put the burden of disproof on those intellectuals who think that the question has long since been settled. " — Andrew M. Greeley But now, in the twilight of the twentieth century, a startling transformation is taking place in Western scientific and intellectual thought. At its heart is the dawning realization that the universe, far from being a sea of chaos, appears instead to be an intricately tuned mechanism whose every molecule, whose every physical law, seems to have been design from the very first nanosecond of the big bang toward a single end—the creation of life. This intellectually and spiritually riveting book asks a provocative question: Is science, the long-time nemesis of the Deity, uncovering the face of God? Patrick Glynn lays out the astonishing new evidence that caused him to turn away from the atheism he acquired as a student at Harvard and Cambridge. The facts are fascinating: Physicists are discovering an unexplainable order to the cosmos; medical researchers are reporting the extraordinary healing powers of prayer and are documenting credible accounts of near-death experiences; psychologists, who once considered belief in God to be a sign of neurosis, are finding instead that religious faith is a powerful elixir for mental health; and sociologists are now acknowledging the destructive consequences of a value-free society. God: The Evidenceargues that faith today is not grounded in ignorance. It is where reason has been leading us all along.
God: The Failed Hypothesis
by Christopher Hitchens Victor J. StengerThroughout history, arguments for and against the existence of God have been largely confined to philosophy and theology, while science has sat on the sidelines. Despite the fact that science has revolutionized every aspect of human life and greatly clarified our understanding of the world, somehow the notion has arisen that it has nothing to say about the possibility of a supreme being, which much of humanity worships as the source of all reality. This physicist and author contends that, if God exists, some evidence for this existence should be detectable by scientific means, especially considering the central role that God is alleged to play in the operation of the universe and the lives of humans. Treating the traditional God concept, as conventionally presented in the Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, like any other scientific hypothesis, Stenger examines all of the claims made for God's existence. He considers the latest Intelligent Design arguments as evidence of God's influence in biology. He looks at human behavior for evidence of immaterial souls and the possible effects of prayer. He discusses the findings of physics and astronomy in weighing the suggestions that the universe is the work of a creator and that humans are God's special creation. After evaluating all the scientific evidence, Stenger concludes that beyond a reasonable doubt the universe and life appear exactly as we might expect if there were no God. This paperback edition of the New York Times bestselling hardcover edition contains a new foreword by Christopher Hitchens and a postscript by the author in which he responds to reviewers' criticisms of the original edition.
God
by Lois MalcolmThis volume provides an excellent collection of primary source documents from key Christian theologians that show ways in which God has been understood throughout the history of Christian thought. Malcolm surveys the major features which have marked theological understandings of God throughout six distinct periods, including the early church, the medieval era, the Reformation, modernity, the twentieth-century, and the present day. She describes the historical contexts and theological relevance of each of these works, which have helped shape the various ways Christians have come to understand God. This book will be particularly valuable to students of theology by providing significant insights from these important and accessible texts.
God: A Biography
by Jack MilesWhat sort of "person" is God? Is it possible to approach him not as an object of religious reverence, but as the protagonist of the world's greatest book--as a character who possesses all the depths, contradictions, and abiguities of a Hamlet? In this "brilliant, audacious book" (Chicago Tribune), a former Jesuit marshalls a vast array of learning and knowledge of the Hebrew Bible to illuminate God--and man--with a sense of discovery and wonder.<P><P> Pulitzer Prize Winner
God: A Beginner's Guide Ebook Epub
by Caroline OgdenThis beginner's guide provides readers with the information they need to make informed decisions about frequently asked questions surrounding the existence of God - such as who is God and what do we mean when we say God? Key themes and ideas are presented clearly in jargon-free language.
God
by Timothy A. RobinsonIncluding over one hundred fifty pages of new material, a new introduction, enhanced headnotes, and an updated list of further readings, this significantly expanded anthology provides a rich selection of traditional and modern works that reflect the many ways in which philosophers have attempted to address the question of the existence of God.
God: A Relationship Guide, Getting to Know Your Higher Power
by Judith E TurianA down-to-earth, funny guide to building an authentic lifelong relationship with one's Higher Power.Do you find yourself trying to find your Higher Power in other people? Are you so focused on the pursuit of success that you neglect your spiritual life? Do you see God as distant and unconcerned with your daily affairs? A down-to-earth guide to building an authentic lifelong relationship with one's Higher Power, God: A Relationship Guide reveals that--no matter how limited we believe we are in our capacity for love--God is ready to meet us halfway and to love us just as we are. We must simply learn to look within ourselves and invite God into our everyday lives to find grace.Similar to being courted, falling in love, and getting married, building an authentic relationship with God involves trust and lifelong dedication. Spiritual director and psychologist Judith E. Turian draws from her personal experiences and professional training to show us how to take a risk and let God in, get comfortable with God as a friend and companion, find joy and comfort in being around God, and deal with having the inevitable second thoughts about sustaining the relationship. Each stage is illustrated by personal, often humorous stories from the author's life and spiritual journey as she has grown in her relationship with the God of her understanding.
God: All That Matters
by Mark VernonIn this book:'Mark Vernon writes with sharp insight and a generous understanding of how humans search and create meanings to sustain their lives' - Madeleine Bunting, Guardian.Why doesn't God go away? God: All That Matters, by philosopher Mark Vernon,suggests that there is something odd about the way God is discussed today. It is often as if the divine were being examined in a test tube, in a search for empirical and objective confirmation of his/her existence. Yet, for people of faith, the experience of God is nothing if not subjectively real; they know God, in-so-far as they do, in their lives. Vernon therefore looks to move the argument on from the debates between atheist and religious fundamentalists, to look at how people through time have looked for, experienced, and explained God - in suffering, in nature, in morality, in peak experiences, in goodness, in the future and in love.This accessible and concise book will appeal to both students and general readers, giving a fascinating introduction to a wide range of perspectives on God.The All That Matters series:All That Matters books:All books in the All That Matters series are written by world experts in their subject field. These experts work to distil a topic and get right to its heart, making the book accessible for both students and general readers. Each compelling book contains new and interesting perspectives and tells stories that matter.The Author:Mark Vernon has an unparalleled ability to convey profound philosophical ideas in a manner that is both accessible and personal but also rigorous and challenging.'- Raymond TallisMark Vernon is a journalist, broadcaster, teacher and author of several books. He is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London and has degrees in physics, and theology and a PhD in philosophy. He was a priest in the Church of England, left a convinced atheist, though now takes religious and spiritualpractice very seriously - a journey he has written about in his book How to be an Agnostic.Keep up with Mark Vernon on his website: www.markvernon.com.Other books in the All That Matters series:All That Matters - Interesting introductions to important issuesBooks on the following subjects are available from the All That Matters series: Muhammad, Water, Political Philosophy, Sustainability, Philosophy, Intelligence, Love, Russian Revolution, War, and Creativity.To find out more visit: www.allthatmattersbooks.comGod - philosophy - the way God is discussed today - divine - empirical - objective - existence of God - faith - experience of God - subjective - debate - atheist - religious fundamentalists - explaining God - suffering - nature - morality - goodness - love - accessible - concise - students - general readers - fascinating - introduction - perspectives on God - spiritual practice - agnostic - All That Matters - pocket book - Christianity - Judaism - Islam - Buddhism - Sikhism - non-religious - spirituality
God: An Honest Conversation for the Undecided (Dialogue of Faith)
by E. Glenn WagnerWhy do so many of God’s followers seem to prefer their boxed-in religion over God? Listen to their rhetoric and you might wonder how a Supreme Being could be so narrow and small, so angry and unattractive. It’s time to start over with an honest conversation instead of a box. If God does exist, there should be some clear indications of his being. And if humans bear God’s image, as the Bible indicates, then we should be able to connect with God on some level. This book is about God, not religion. It’s about questions more than watertight answers. It’s about the experience of God more than it is about incontrovertible evidence that he exists. God can’t be seen, but he can be found. And while he can’t be fully explained, he can be known and experienced. Religious boxes have a way of blinding us to spiritual reality. So this dialogue is all God, no box. Are you ready? From the Trade Paperback edition.
God: A Guide for the Perplexed
by Keith WardIn God: A Guide for the Perplexed, bestselling author Keith Ward has crafted a unique, perceptive, witty, and informative introduction to the mysteries of the divine.From the essential truths presented in ancient Greek mythology via the stories about Olympian gods, through the key ideas of major philosophers such as Nietzsche and Marx, to the surprise insights offered by such diverse elements of our experience as Romantic poetry and the film 'Alien', Ward draws on everything that has either directly or remotely influenced our knowledge of a higher force. His book therefore provides not only a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive account of the different manifestations of God, but, most importantly, offers a humorous and engaging encounter with both humanity's belief in God and our exploration of that belief. Mixing the eclectic with the sublime, this illustrated and profound volume will be a compulsive page-turner for anyone interested in the real core of the philosophical and spiritual quest for meaning.