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Mercies So Tender (California Pioneers #6)
by Elaine L. SchulteTrouble is brewing in the "border states"--and Kate's strong opinions about slavery are getting her into trouble. But where can she run to hide from the growing controversy? Sent PACKING FROM HER HOME in Missouri, Kate Talbot finds that her anti-slavery views may get her into trouble wherever she goes. After all, Grandfather Talbot writes, even the young state of California is being asked to take sides. And Kate's confusion only grows when she meets the irresistibly handsome Charles McCourtney, son of a Mississippi plantation owner. Mercies So Tender is the sixth and final book in the exciting story of the Talbots, a Christian family determined to penetrate the West with the reality of God's love. Elaine Schulte is a prolific writer of novels, children's books, short stories, and magazine articles. A graduate of Purdue University, she is a popular speaker, seminar leader, and teacher. She is married, has two grown sons, and lives in Cedar Park, Texas.
The Merciful God of Prophecy: His Loving Plan for You in the End Times
by Tim Lahaye Steve HallidayLaHaye explores prophecy from biblical times to the future. Through perceptive study of Scripture and the attentive use of examples from The Book of Daniel to Revelations, the author reveals God's great plan for eternity.
The Merciful Scar
by Rebecca St. JamesKirsten has spent her life trying to forget. But mercy begs her to remember.When she was in high school, a terrible accident fractured her family, and the only relief Kirsten could find was carving tiny lines into her skin, burying her pain in her flesh. The pain she caused herself was neat and manageable compared to the emotional pain that raged inside.She was coping. Or so she thought.But then, eight years later, on the night she expects her long-time boyfriend to propose, Kirsten learns he's been secretly seeing her best friend. Desperate to escape her feelings, she reaches for the one thing that gives her a sense of control in the midst of chaos.But this time the cut isn't so tiny, and it lands her in the psych hospital. Within hours of being there she knows she can't stay--she isn't crazy, after all. But she can't go back to the life she knew before either.So when her pastor mentions a treatment program on a working ranch, Kirsten decides to take him up on the offer and get away from it all. But the one thing she can't escape is herself--and her shame.The ranch is home to a motley crew, each with a lesson to teach. Ever so slowly, Kirsten opens herself to embrace healing--even the scarred places that hurt the most. Mercy begs her to remember the past . . . showing her there's nothing that cannot be redeemed."[St. James and Rue] tackle a tough topic with sensitivity and forthrightness in an intense novel about self-injury, self-esteem, and the numerous shades of love. Highly recommended." --Library Journal, starred review
Mercury Rising: 8 Issues That Are Too Hot to Handle (Student Leadership University Study Guide)
by Jay StrackFor over 20 years, Dr. Jay Strack has been working with young Christian leaders throughout the U.S. and teaching them have a better understanding of God's Word and His calling in their lives. The topics chosen for the Student Leadership University Study Guide Series represent part of the teaching model that Dr. Strack has developed over the years and address tough questions that young people are asking today.
Mercy: The Essence Of The Gospel And The Key To Christian Life
by Cardinal Walter KasperPain and suffering have been universal human experiences since our beginning. All religions ask, in one way or another, where suffering comes from, why it exists, and what it means. They ask where we can find the strength to endure. They ask for deliverance from it. This is no less true today. The twentieth century saw brutal totalitarian regimes; two world wars; as well as the genocide, concentration camps, and gulags all resulting in the death of tens of millions of people. In the twenty-first century we have the threat of ruthless terrorism, outrageous injustice, abused and starving children, millions of people in flight, increasing persecution of Christians, and devastating natural catastrophes. With this in mind, it is difficult for many people to speak of an all-powerful and simultaneously just and merciful God.
The Mercy (Rose Trilogy #3)
by Beverly LewisRose Kauffman pines for prodigal Nick Franco, the Bishop's foster son who left the Amish under a cloud of suspicion after his foster brother's death. His rebellion led to the "silencing" of their beloved Bishop. But is Nick really the rebel he appears to be? Rose's lingering feelings for her wayward friend refuse to fade, but she is frustrated that Nick won't return and make things right with the People. Nick avowed his love for Rose--but will he ever be willing to sacrifice modern life for her? Meanwhile, Rose's older sister, Hen, is living in her parents' Dawdi Haus. Her estranged "English" husband, injured and helpless after a car accident, has reluctantly come to live with her and their young daughter during his recovery. Can their marriage recover, as well? Is there any possible middle ground between a woman reclaiming her old-fashioned Amish lifestyle and thoroughly modern man?
Mercy and Eagleflight: A Search for God's Love in a Lawless Land (Mercy and Eagleflight #1)
by Michael PhillipsA young evangelist and a mysterious drifter search for God’s love across a lawless land in this Western adventure by the beloved Christian author.Kansas, 1890s. Evangelist Mercy Randolph is still young and inexperienced when she suddenly finds herself alone and penniless in a small town. As she tries to preach to the uninterested townspeople, her spiritual foundations are tested by a most unusual cardplaying cowboy with an even more unusual name—Jerimiah Eagleflight.Challenged by their dialogue, Mercy must explore deep within herself to discover her true convictions. And as Jerimiah deals with questions of belief he has never considered, a vengeful killer threatens whatever happiness Mercy and Eagleflight hope to find . . .
Mercy Come Morning: A Novel
by Lisa Tawn BergrenThere are no second chances. Or are there? <P> Krista Mueller is in a good place. She’s got a successful career as a professor of history; she’s respected and well-liked; and she lives hundreds of miles from her hometown and the distant mother she could never please. It’s been more than a decade since Alzheimer’s disease first claimed Charlotte Mueller’s mind, but Krista has dutifully kept her mother in a first-class nursing home.<P> Now Charlotte is dying of heart failure and, surprised by her own emotions, Krista rushes to Taos, New Mexico, to sit at her estranged mother’s side as she slips away. Battling feelings of loss, abandonment, and relief, Krista is also unsettled by her proximity to Dane McConnell, director of the nursing home—and, once upon a time, her first love. Dane’s kind and gentle spirit—and a surprising discovery about her mother—make Krista wonder if she can at last close the distance between her and her mother … and open the part of her heart she thought was lost forever.
The Mercy Falls Collection: The Lightkeeper's Daughter, The Lightkeeper's Bride, The Lightkeeper's Ball (A Mercy Falls Novel)
by Colleen CobleEnter the World of Turn-of-the-Century Coastal CaliforniaThe Lightkeeper's DaughterA storm brings an injured stranger and a dark secret to Addie Sullivan's California lighthouse home. The man insists she is not who she thinks she is, but rather the child long lost and feared dead by the wealthy Eaton family.Addie secures employment in the Eatons' palatial home, keeping her identify a secret. As dusty rooms and secret compartments give up their clues about her past, Addie finds faith and a forever love.The Lightkeeper's BrideWorking the phone lines one evening, Katie Russell overhears a chilling exchange between her friend Eliza and a familiar male voice. Katie soon learns that Eliza has disappeared, and the crime may be linked to another investigation headed by the handsome new lighthouse keeper, Will Jesperson. Katie and Will soon form an alliance--an alliance that blossoms into something more.The Lightkeeper's BallOlivia Stewart is heiress to an empire. Her family numbers among the Four Hundred--those considered the most distinguished in America. But their wealth has evaporated and now their security rests upon Olivia marrying well.Using her family's long-forgotten English title, Olivia travels to Mercy Falls, California, as Lady Devonworth. There she plans to marry Harrison Bennett, a wealthy bachelor. Harrison soon falls for her, but it turns out they've both been hiding something.Includes Reading Group Guide
Mercy House: A Novel
by Alena Dillon“Never underestimate the power of a group of women. Fierce, thoughtful and dramatic—this is a story of true courage." —Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling authorShe would stop at nothing to protect the women under her care.Inside a century-old row house in Brooklyn, renegade Sister Evelyn and her fellow nuns preside over a safe haven for the abused and abandoned. Gruff and indomitable on the surface, warm and wry underneath, little daunts Evelyn, until she receives word that Mercy House will be investigated by Bishop Hawkins, a man with whom she shares a dark history. In order to protect everything they’ve built, the nuns must conceal many of their methods, which are forbidden by the Catholic Church. Evelyn will go to great lengths to defend all that she loves. She confronts a gang member, defies the church, challenges her own beliefs, and faces her past. She is bolstered by the other nuns and the vibrant, diverse residents of the shelter—Lucia, Mei-Li, Desiree, Esther, and Katrina—whose differences are outweighed by what unites them: they’ve all been broken by men but are determined to rebuild. Amidst her fight, Evelyn discovers the extraordinary power of mercy and the grace it grants, not just to those who receive it, but to those strong enough to bestow it.
Mercy in the City: How to Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned, and Keep Your Day Job
by Kerry WeberWhen Jesus asked us to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, and visit the imprisoned, he didn't mean it literally, right? Kerry Weber, a modern, young, single woman in New York City sets out to see if she can practice the Corporal Works of Mercy in an authentic, personal, meaningful manner while maintaining a full, robust, regular life. Weber, a lay Catholic, explores the Works of Mercy in the real world, with a gut-level honesty and transparency that people of urban, country, and suburban locales alike can relate to. Mercy in the City is for anyone who is struggling to live in a meaningful, merciful way amid the pressures of "real life. " For those who feel they are already overscheduled and too busy, for those who assume that they are not "religious enough" to practice the Works of Mercy, for those who worry that they are alone in their efforts to live an authentic life, Mercy in the City proves that by living as people for others, we learn to connect as people of faith.
Mercy Like Sunlight: A Novella
by Liz Curtis HiggsWho Will Set Her Free from the Darkness Inside?Mary Margaret Delaney hides in the shadows, her arms scarred, her heart wounded by grief and weighed down with regret. Adrift on the streets of Chicago, she is surrounded by strangers and hounded by demons, both real and imagined. Her neighbors in Lincoln Park call her Mad Mary—until a fearless young pastor dares to call Mary his friend.Inspired by the biblical account of Mary Magdalene, this touching contemporary story first appeared in Liz&’s nonfiction book, Mad Mary, later titled Unveiling Mary Magdalene. Now updated as a stand-alone novella, Mercy Like Sunlight is a powerful tribute to God&’s boundless compassion and unending grace.&“I was deeply moved by the story of Pastor Jake and Mary Margaret Delaney. So well written. So challenging to me. So Christlike. And so Chicago!&”—Neta Jackson, best-selling author of The Yada Yada Prayer Group&“Irresistible, unconditional love shines through on each and every page!&”—Sharon Ewell Foster, Christy Award-winning author of Passing by Samaria
Mercy & Melons: Praying the Alphabet
by Lisa Nichols HickmanMercy and Melons: Praying the Alphabet is a collection of lyrical meditations on the practice of praying the alphabet. Each chapter focuses on a letter of the alphabet by naming an everyday object and a theological theme offering subtle and elegant takeaways to spark the reader's imagination as well as their practice of prayer. In the Hebrew acrostic tradition, praying the alphabet served as a pathway to memorization as well as a prompt for thoroughness. Even more so, praying the alphabet put all of the letters into God's presence so that He might arrange a person's unspoken prayers. Drawing on this rich tradition, the book adds two dimensions. First, the book encourages eyes to see the word made flesh in the melons and grasshoppers of daily life. And second, the meditations draw the reader into the flesh made word by asking the reader to articulate and name in specific ways what came alive for them each day. Praying the Alphabet is a practice as timeless as the Old Testament and for every day that ends in y, this book offers momentum for the journey of prayer and paying attention.
Mercy, Mercy Me
by Ronn ElmoreUnable to get over the death of his wife, psychotherapist Dwayne Gradison meets former actress Christian Nina Jordan but finds he is unable to pursue his feelings for her, a situation that is tested by his subsequent relationship with a scandalous evangelistic performer.
Mercy Never Sleeps: Sleepless Thoughts on Faith, Heaven, and the Fear of Heights
by Jamie BlaineMaybe God still moves and speaks in mysterious ways—some even stranger than we might ever expect.Jamie Blaine’s life isn’t exactly going as planned. When a twist of fate places the late-night psychiatric crisis guy on 24/7 call, his insomnia ramps up to desperate stages as he veers closer to becoming the very kind of person he’s trying to save.After a well-meaning colleague offers a workbook promising “the divine secret of life,” Blaine throws himself into the stereotypical journey of self-discovery with hilarious and heartbreaking conclusions that are anything but clichéd.Jamie travels time to untangle his own story of God through the wilderness, battling alligators, acrophobia, anaphylactic shock, Christian tricksters, Christmas, insomnia zombies, hymn-singing bridge jumpers, preteen bullies, paranoid ER patients armed with knives, hatchet-wielding housewives, septuagenarian pugilists, locust swarms, and ghosts of the present, future, and past.If you’ve ever felt lost and stumbling, like you’ll never find your way to purpose, plans, or the promised land, Mercy Never Sleeps is a traveling companion, a field guide to making peace with your own rambling path home.
The Mercy Prayer
by Robert GelinasLord,have mercy. A raw plea for intervention. The mostcommon prayer in the Bible. And--most remarkably--a request that God has never failed to grant . . . often in surprisingways that have radically transformed individual lives and the trajectory ofhistory itself. In TheMercy Prayer, Robert Gelinas exploresthe richness of God's unfailing compassion by blending biblical insights with penetratingpersonal encounters and keen insight into familiar stories. The resultis a practical guide for receiving the mercy we all desperately need andletting it flow from us into the lives of others. The MercyPrayerreveals:How God's abundant compassion is at the core of Hischaracter and was central to the earthly mission of JesusThe truththat simply praying the Mercy prayer and anticipating mercy's arrival cansoothe a wounded soul and change a life from the inside outPracticalways to carry God's mercy into the muck and mire of a hurting world, offeringcomfort and hope in the name of ChristHow you canmake the most frequent prayer in the Bible your most prayed prayer, too, bylearning to pray with every breath you take and every beat of your heartTheMercy Prayerinvites each of us to become a student of heavenly compassion and clemency, toimmerse ourselves in it, to embrace the responsibility of seeing all life in view of God's mercy--and to watch as thissimple-yet-profound cry reshapes us and our world. Everybody needs mercy.
Mercy Without Borders: The Catholic Worker And Immigration
by Mark Zwick Louise ZwickThis book is the Zwick's' story, a Catholic Worker story, interwoven with the stories, the joys, hopes, and tragedies of immigrants who have come to Houston, and an impassioned plea for a change in the political and economic forces which drive people to immigrate.
Mercy's Healing (Miracles and Mysteries of Mercy Hospital #8)
by Elizabeth LudwigAnne Mabry loves her role as a hospital volunteer. The skills she learned as a busy mom and pastor's wife are well suited for coordinating events and managing people. So, when the head of volunteers is away, Anne is asked to step into her role. Thrilled at the new challenge and set of responsibilities, she happily accepts. But the job isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Especially when a young new volunteer in her charge is the victim of a series of strange pranks. Anne is determined to discover who is targeting the young woman and why. Can she and her friends put a stop to things before they get out of hand? It'll take more than a miracle--they'll need all the wisdom and help they can get to uncover a decades-old secret. Four talented women from very different walks of life witness the miracles happening around them at Mercy Hospital and soon become fast friends. Join Joy Atkins, Evelyn Perry, Anne Mabry, and Shirley Bashore as, together, they solve the puzzling mysteries that arise at this Charleston, South Carolina, historic hospital--rumored to be under the protection of a guardian angel. Come along as our quartet of faithful fiends solve mysteries, stumble upon a few of the hospital's hidden and forgotten passageways, and discover historical treasures along the way! This fast-paced series is filled with inspiration, adventure, mystery, delightful humor, and loads of Southern charm!
Mercy's Rain: An Appalachian Novel
by Cindy K. SprolesWhen your life is built around a father's wrath, how can you trust in the love of Father God? Mercy Roller knows her name is a lie: there has never been any mercy in her young life. Raised by a twisted and abusive father who called himself the Pastor, she was abandoned by the church community that should have stood together to protect her from his evil. Her mother, consumed by her own fear and hate, won't stand her ground to save Mercy either.The Pastor has robbed Mercy of innocence and love, a husband and her child. Not a single person seems capable of standing up to the Pastor's unrestrained evil. So Mercy takes matters into her own hands. Her heart was hardened to love long before she took on the role of judge, jury, and executioner of the Pastor. She just didn't realize the retribution she thought would save her, might turn her into the very thing she hated most.Sent away by her angry and grieving mother, Mercy's path is unclear until she meets a young preacher headed to counsel a pregnant couple. Sure that her calling is to protect the family, Mercy is drawn into a different life on the other side of the mountain where she slowly discovers true righteousness has nothing evil about it--and that there might be room for her own stained and shattered soul to find shelter. . . and even love.Mercy's Rain is a remarkable historical novel set in 19th century Appalachia that traces the thorny path from bitterness to forgiveness and reveals the victory and strength that comes from simple faith.
Mere Apologetics: How To Help Seekers And Skeptics Find Faith
by Alister E. McgrathThroughout history there have been great and articulate defenders of the faith, from Augustine and Aquinas to Jonathan Edwards, G. K. Chesterton, Francis Schaeffer, and C. S. Lewis. But with new challenges comes the need for a fresh apologetic that specifically addresses the arguments levied against faith in our time of scientific atheism and skepticism. In the spirit of C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, Alister McGrath's Mere Apologetics seeks to equip readers to engage gracefully and intelligently with the challenges facing the faith today while drawing appropriately on the wisdom of the past. Rather than supplying the fine detail of every apologetic issue in order to win arguments, Mere Apologetics teaches a method that appeals not only to the mind but also to the heart and the imagination. This highly accessible, easy-to-read book is perfect for pastors, teachers, students, and lay people who want to speak clearly and lovingly to the issues that confront people of faith today.
Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means to Read the Bible Theologically
by Kevin J. VanhoozerReading the Bible to the glory of God.In 1952, C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity eloquently defined the essential tenets of the Christian faith. With the rise of fractured individualism that continues to split the church, this approach is more important now than ever before for biblical hermeneutics.Many Christians wonder how to read the text of Scripture well, rightly, and faithfully. After all, developing a strong theory of interpretation has always been presented by two enormous challenges:A variety of actual interpretations of the Bible, even within the context of a single community of believers.The plurality of reading cultures—denominational, disciplinary, historical, and global interpretive communities—each with its own frame of reference.In response, influential theologian Kevin J. Vanhoozer puts forth a "mere" Christian hermeneutic—essential principles for reading the Bible as Scripture everywhere, at all times, and by all Christians.To center his thought, Vanhoozer turns to the accounts of Jesus' transfiguration—a key moment in the broader economy of God's revelation—to suggest that spiritual or "figural" interpretation is not a denial or distortion of the literal sense but, rather, its glorification.Irenic without resorting to bland ecumenical tolerance, Mere Christian Hermeneutics is a powerful and convincing call for both church and academy to develop reading cultures that enable and sustain the kind of unity and diversity that a "mere Christian hermeneutic" should call for and encourage
Mere Christianity
by C. S. LewisA forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and one of the most popular of Lewis's books. Uncovers common ground upon which all Christians can stand together.
Mere Christianity
by Mark ScarlataC.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity is a perfect example of one of the most effective aspects of critical thinking skills: the use of reasoning to build a strong, logical argument. ¶Lewis originally wrote the book as a series of radio talks given from 1942-1944, at the height of World War II. The talks were designed to lay out the most basic tenets of Christianity for listeners, and to use these to make a logical argument for Christian belief and Christian ethics. While Lewis was not an academically-trained theologian or philosopher (specializing instead in literature), his own experience of converting from atheism to Christianity, along with his wide reading and incisive questioning, power a charming but persuasive argument for his own beliefs. ¶Whether or not one agrees with Lewis’s arguments or shares his faith, Mere Christianity exemplifies one of the most useful aspects of good reasoning: accessibility. When using reasoning to construct a convincing argument, it is crucial that your audience follow you, and Lewis was a master at constructing well-organised arguments that are immediately understandable to readers. The beautifully written Mere Christianity is a masterclass in cogently walking an audience through an elegant and well thought-through piece of reasoning.
Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped Spirituality
by Michael SpencerHave you left the church in search of Jesus? Studies show that one in four young adults claim no formal religious affiliation, and church leaders have long known that this generation is largely missing on Sunday morning. Hundreds of thousands of "church leavers" have had a mentor and pastor, however, in Michael Spencer, known to blog readers as the Internet Monk. Spencer guided a vast online congregation in its search for a more honest and more immediate practice of Christian faith. Spencer discovered the truth that church officials often miss, which is that many who leave the church do so in an attempt to find Jesus. For years on his blog Spencer showed de-churched readers how to practice their faith without the distractions of religious institutions. Sadly, he died in 2010. But now that his last message is available inMere Churchianity, you can benefit from the biblical wisdom and compassionate teaching that always have been hallmarks of his ministry. WithMere Churchianity, Spencer's writing will continue to point the disenchanted and dispossessed to a Jesus-shaped spirituality. And along the way, his teachings show how you can find others who will go with you on the journey.
Mere Environmentalism: A Biblical Perspective on Humans and the Natural World (Values and Capitalism)
by Steven F. HaywardThe book provides an insightful reflection on the relationship between humans and the natural world and offers a Christian approach to environmental policy.