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Our Guy
by E. E. BoydThis book contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature.
Our Haggadah
by Steven V. Roberts Cokie Roberts Kristina Applegate LutesNew York Times bestselling authors and journalists Cokie and Steve Roberts share their Passover traditions in this engaging version of the Haggadah for couples and families of mixed faiths. When they met more than forty years ago, Cokie and Steve Roberts found common ground in their shared values, despite their different religious beliefs. Choosing to honor both of their faiths and traditions, they began hosting a Passover Seder that has evolved from a small family gathering to a veritable event celebrated with loved ones from all walks of life. Based on the time-honored Haggadah-the text read throughout the evening that gives order to the ritual meal-Our Haggadah is a practical guide for interfaith families, whether they're celebrating their very first Passover or starting a new tradition. Originally composed on a typewriter and stapled together, Our Haggadah has been the Roberts family's handbook for each Seder and comes from years of adapting and expanding their Seders to welcome all who wish to take part in the celebration. From finding a Seder plate to preparing traditional and nontraditional foods, from the customary prayers to new ways for guests to participate, Cokie and Steve share their special approach to the holiday and the lessons they've learned over the years as an interfaith couple.
Our Hands Are Stained with Blood: The Tragic Story of the “Church” and the Jewish People
by Michael L. BrownThe author, in telling this tragic story of the relationship between the Christian Church and the Jewish people, not only describes the atrocities committed against the Jews by the Church, but also explores the reasons for this anti-Semitism in terms of theological, psychological, historical, and sociological aspects. Besides being a necessary book for gentile Christians to read, it is also valuable for Jewish believers in Jesus, non-Jewish believers in Jesus and non-Christians to read. Whether one believes in Jesus as the Messiah or not, everyone can glean treasures from reading this book. The author's aim in writing this book was to help everyone to heal from and to learn from the past and move toward a positive future replete with God's blessings. The author hopes to bridge the gap between the Jewish and Christian worlds and to abolish the schism that presently exists among many people in the Jewish and Christian communities. Not only does the author describe the negative relationship between the Jews and the Church, but he also applauds those Christians who had supported and helped the Jews survive. Because the author provided extensive endnotes and bibliographical references to document his thoughts and facts, both the scholar and the non-scholar will profit from reading this important work.
Our Haunted Lives: True Life Ghost Encounters
by Jeff BelangerWe are not alone…A collection of personal interviews with those who have witnessed the supernatural firsthand. When people encounter what they perceive to be a ghost or spirit, their lives are forever changed. The ultimate question—Is there life after death—has just been answered for them. Ghosts cross every culture and continent, and the belief in their existence is on the rise. Our Haunted Lives features the stories of dozens of people who have witnessed the supernatural firsthand in their homes, at work, and in numerous other locations, and explores the profound nature of ghosts and spirits. Through personal interviews, the author captures the many different facets of the experience: the touching, where people come in contact with a loved one who&’s passed on; the funny, where pranks are played or peculiar disembodied sounds are heard; and the frightening, where people still feel shaken by what they saw, heard, and felt. Ghosts are unbiased—they appear to people from all walks of life, ages, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Our Haunted Lives features accounts from famous hauntings, such as an extensive interview with George Lutz, the man whose experiences with the paranormal in Amityville, Long Island, launched debates, books, and movies. You&’ll hear from police officers who were the first on the scene after a homeowner reported a break-in, only to find the disturbance wasn&’t caused by the living, and doctors who had a brush with the supernatural after losing a patient on the operating table and speak about the very emotional and profound events they witnessed. Indeed, we are not alone.
Our Heritage: Grade Eight Pathway
by Pathway PublishersEach book has carefully selected stories that hold the reader's interest and teach Scriptural values and principles. They provide an excellent source of supplemental reading for the Christian school or home.
Our High Calling: A Series of Devotional and Practical Studies in the New Testament Doctrine of Personal Sanctification (J. Sidlow Baxter Library)
by J. Sidlow BaxterOur High Calling, written by world-renowned author and pastor J. Sidlow Baxter, is a devotional that covers the practical studies of New Testament doctrine in personal sanctification.
Our Home Is Over Jordan: A Black Pastoral Theology
by Homer U. AshbyHomer Ashby presents a realistic picture of the African American situation with regard to a variety of socioeconomic indices. Using the book of Joshua as his guide, he presents a process of discernment about critical issues facing African Americans and leads readers through a discussion about the assets and liabilities of blackness and a vision for moving over the Jordan into a place where full humanity is realized.
Our Human Potential: The Unassailable Path of Love, Compassion, and Meditation
by The Dalai LamaWhen His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave a series of lectures at Harvard University, they fulfilled magnificently his intention of providing an in-depth introduction to Buddhist theory and practice. He structured the presentation according to the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and expanded their meaning to cover most of the topics of Tibetan Buddhism. The Dalai Lama’s combination of superb intellect, power of exposition, and practical implementation are evident in these lectures. He covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the psychology of cyclic existence, consciousness and karma, techniques for meditation, altruism, valuing enemies, wisdom, and much more. This book was previously published under the title The Dalai Lama at Harvard.
Our Hymns, Our Heritage: A Student Guide to Songs of the Church
by David Leeman Barbara LeemanOur Hymns, Our Heritage encourages a love and appreciation for the church&’s hymns—a significant way to pass the Christian faith from generation to generation. The book features music and lyrics for 121 hymns that every person should know, drawn from a cross-section of styles, themes, and historical eras. The hymns are divided into sections based on the church year, God&’s nature and attributes, and our responses to Him. Each hymn is presented on single book spread—the left-hand page gives a brief biography of the text&’s author and the melody&’s composer as well as a devotional summary to aid singing with understanding. The right-hand page is hymnal-like with the music and stanzas for simple playing and singing. Our Hymns, Our Heritage can be used by parents and educators alike to instill a life-long love for the richness and beauty of hymns.
Our Hymns, Our Heritage: A Student Guide to Songs of the Church
by David Leeman Barbara LeemanOur Hymns, Our Heritage encourages a love and appreciation for the church&’s hymns—a significant way to pass the Christian faith from generation to generation. The book features music and lyrics for 121 hymns that every person should know, drawn from a cross-section of styles, themes, and historical eras. The hymns are divided into sections based on the church year, God&’s nature and attributes, and our responses to Him. Each hymn is presented on single book spread—the left-hand page gives a brief biography of the text&’s author and the melody&’s composer as well as a devotional summary to aid singing with understanding. The right-hand page is hymnal-like with the music and stanzas for simple playing and singing. Our Hymns, Our Heritage can be used by parents and educators alike to instill a life-long love for the richness and beauty of hymns.
Our Idea of God: An Introduction to Philosophical Theology
by Thomas V. MorrisMany people, even within the ranks of devout religious believers, have only the haziest conception of God. A significant number of such people admit that this vagueness about God bothers them deeply, but that they don't know how to go about getting clearer on this important idea.
Our Immoral Soul: A Manifesto of Spiritual Disobedience
by Nilton BonderRabbi Bonder turns a few conventional ideas on their heads as he identifies the forces at play in individual, social, and spiritual transformation. Many people believe that obedience to the established moral order leads to the well-being of society as well as the salvation of their souls. On the contrary, says Bonder, the human spirit is nourished by the impulse to betray and transgress the ways of the past. Even the Bible legitimizes our God-given urge to disobey in order to evolve, grow, and transcend. It is this "immoral" soul of ours that impels us to do battle with God—and out of this clash, Bonder predicts, a new humanity will emerge. In the course of discussion, he examines a variety of intriguing issues touching on religion, science, and culture, including the findings of evolutionary psychology; the relation of body and soul; infidelity in marriage; the stereotype of Jew as traitor; sacrifice and redemption in Judaism and Christianity; and the Messiah as archetypal transgressor.
Our Invisible Allies: The Definitive Guide on Angels and How They Work Behind the Scenes
by Ron Phillips, DMinOpen your eyes to a whole new world Beyond our normal range of understanding there lies another dimension more real and lasting than anything we can imagine. Angels are a key connection to that realm for us. Created by God, these timeless beings have a history and a story all their own. In Our Invisible Allies, Ron Phillips brings you a definitive guide to angels, describing where they originated, how they operate, and how you can engage their help in your own life. Angels are indeed your allies--close friends who are willing to: Love and protect what you love Face a common enemy with you Share your allegiances and loyalties Operate covertly for you in the enemy’s territory With the ability to come and go between the eternal dimension and our world, angels comfort us, speak to us, monitor the spiritual climate around us, teach us, and help us. But above all else, angels work for the Master of the universe and share in our desire to worship God and accomplish His will.
Our Jewish Robot Future
by Leonard S. BormanMeet the Haralsons-retired, eccentric, always discontented. Margarita, the post-menopausal narrator, wants a baby, while her heroic husband Alex is obsessed with finding the missing 11th commandment. Perhaps conjured from their obsessions, arrives John Chapman, a Max Headroom type cyborg from the distant future, begging the Haralsons to save his race of Jewish robots from extinction. The result is a mad escapade through time and space to Airets, Earth's mirror plant. Prepare for the many antics of the libidinous margarita as she does battle with gossips, hypocrites, and her double-dealing electronic progeny.Amusing and entertaining, Our Jewish Robot Future is a must-read for anyone curious for an alternative, comedic take on human survival and Jewish family relations.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love
by Carl A. AndersonThe story of St. Juan Diego is the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The event of his canonization cannot be understood apart from the events of her appearance. As with any apparition claim, every detail of the Guadalupan accounts must be examined: each word spoken, each miraculous or extraordinary event that deviates from the everyday, the sequence of events, the character of the people involved, their reactions to the event, their lives afterward, and especially any lingering miraculous effect.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love
by Carl Anderson Eduardo ChavezNearly a decade after Spain's conquest of Mexico, the future of Christianity on the American continent was very much in doubt. Confronted with a hostile colonial government and Native Americans wary of conversion, the newly-appointed bishop-elect of Mexico wrote to tell the King of Spain that, unless there was a miracle, the continent would be lost. Between December 9 and December 12, 1531, that miracle happened, and it forever changed the future of the continent. It was then that the Virgin Mary famously appeared to a Native American Christian convert on a hilltop outside of what is now Mexico City. The image she left imprinted on his cloak or tilma has puzzled scientists for centuries, and yet Our Lady of Gudalupe's place in history is profound. A continent that just months before the apparitions seemed completely lost to Christianity suddenly and inexplicably embraced it by the millions. Our Lady of Guadalupe's message of love replaced the institutionalized violence of the Aztec culture, and built a bridge between two worlds -- the old and the new -- that were just ten years earlier engaged in brutal warfare.Today, Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to inspire the devotion of millions. From Canada to Argentina -- and even beyond the Americas -- one finds great devotion to her, and great appreciation for her message of love, unity and hope. Today reproductions of the Virgin's miraculous image can be seen throughout North and South America, in churches and homes, on billboards and even clothing apparel. Her shrine in Mexico City, where the miraculous image is housed to this day, is one of the most visited in the world.In Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love, Anderson & Chavez trace the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the sixteenth century to the present discuss of how her message was and continues to be an important catalyst for religious and cultural transformation. Looking at Our Lady of Guadalupe as a model of the Church and Juan Diego as a model for all Christians who seek to answer Christ's call of conversion and witness, the authors explore the changing face of the Catholic Church in North, Central, and South America, and they show how Our Lady of Guadalupe's message was not only historically significant, but how it speaks to contemporary issues confronting the American continents and people today.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
by Jeanette RodriguezOur Lady of Guadalupe is the most important religious symbol of Mexico and one of the most powerful female icons of Mexican culture. In this study, based on research done among second-generation Mexican-American women, Rodriguez examines the role the symbol of Guadalupe has played in the development of these women. She goes beyond the thematic and religious implications of the symbol to delve into its relevance to their daily lives. Rodriguez's study offers an important reinterpretation of one of the New World's most potent symbols. Her conclusions dispute the common perception that Guadalupe is a model of servility and suffering. Rather, she reinterprets the symbol of Guadalupe as a liberating and empowering catalyst for Mexican-American women.
Our Lady of KIBEHO: Mary Speaks to the World from the Heart of Africa
by Immaculee Ilibagiza&“No matter what your race, religion, political affiliation, or personal belief system, you will be inspired by Our Lady of Kibeho—a true story of the power of faith and the great potential of forgiveness.&”— John Fund, columnist for The Wall Street JournalThirteen years before the bloody 1994 genocide that swept across Rwanda and left more than a million people dead, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ appeared to eight young people in the remote village of Kibeho. Through these visionaries, Mary and Jesus warned of the looming holocaust, which they assured could be averted if Rwandans opened their hearts to God and embraced His love. Much like what happened at similar sites such as Fátima and Lourdes, the messengers of Kibeho were at first mocked and disbelieved. But as miracle after miracle occurred in the tiny village, tens of thousands of Rwandans journeyed to Kibeho to behold the apparitions. For years, countless onlookers watched as the Mother and Son of God spoke through the eight seers about God&’s love, sending messages that they insisted were meant not only for Rwandans, but for the entire world, to hear. Mary also sent messages to government and church leaders to instruct them how to end the ethnic hatred simmering in their country. She warned them that Rwanda would become &“a river of blood&” —a land of unspeakable carnage —if the hatred of the people was not quickly quelled by love. Some leaders listened, but very few believed: the prophetic and apocalyptic warnings tragically came true during 100 horrifying days of savage bloodletting and mass murder. After the genocide, and two decades of rigorous investigation, Our Lady of Kibeho became the first and only Vatican-approved Marian (that is, related to the Virgin Mary) site in all of Africa. But the story still remains largely unknown. Now, Immaculée Ilibagiza plans to change all that. She made many pilgrimages to Kibeho both before and after the holocaust, personally witnessed true miracles, and spoke with a number of the visionaries themselves. What she&’s discovered will deeply touch your heart.
Our Lady of Kibeho: Mary Speaks to the World from the Heart of Africa
by Immaculée Ilibagiza Steve ErwinBefore the atrocities of the 1994 genocide, which left more than a million people dead, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ appeared to eight young people in the remote village of Kibeho, Rwanda. They warned of the coming bloodshed, but prophesised that it could be averted if Rwandans opened their hearts to God and embraced His love. Their powerful spiritual message spread throughout the country, with thousands making pilgrimage and experiencing the miracles. Our Lady of Kibeho goes to the heart of these remarkable events. Immaculée Ilibagiza draws on her first-hand experiences, visiting the sites before and after the holocaust. There, she witnessed true miracles and had direct contact with the visionaries themselves. Her discoveries tell a powerful message of reconciliation, enlightenment and peace. This deeply personal and moving story is certain to help spread the message of love, hope and peace delivered in Kibeho throughout the world - a world desperately in need of Divine inspiration. Why did God send the Queen of Heaven and Earth, mother of Christ, and mother of all peoples to Kibeho, Rwanda? Why did the Blessed Virgin choose to come into the heart of rural Africa with messages for the entire world? Immaculee, like a flower that has sprung from the soil of Kibeho, has dedicated her life to addressing these questions and helping us to understand the messages the Blessed Mother delivered to three visionaries here, messages that echo the powerful truths of the gospel. The redeeming love of God. The Blessed Mother lives on in Kibeho and is here for the world to discover. Immaculee has captured that love in Our Lady of Kibeho. If you read this book, it will change your life.
Our Lady of the Forest
by David GutersonFrom David Guterson--bestselling author of Snow Falling on Cedars--comes this emotionally charged, provocative novel about what happens when a fifteen-year-old girl becomes an instrument of divine grace.Ann Holmes is a fragile, pill-popping teenaged runaway who receives a visitation from the Virgin Mary one morning while picking mushrooms in the woods of North Fork, Washington. In the ensuing days the miracle recurs, and the declining logging town becomes the site of a pilgrimage of the faithful and desperate. As these people flock to Ann--and as Ann herself is drawn more deeply into what is either holiness or madness--Our Lady of the Forest--seamlessly splices the miraculous and the mundane.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Our Lady of the Forest
by David GutersonFrom David Guterson—bestselling author of Snow Falling on Cedars—comes this emotionally charged, provocative novel about what happens when a fifteen-year-old girl becomes an instrument of divine grace. Ann Holmes is a fragile, pill-popping teenaged runaway who receives a visitation from the Virgin Mary one morning while picking mushrooms in the woods of North Fork, Washington. In the ensuing days the miracle recurs, and the declining logging town becomes the site of a pilgrimage of the faithful and desperate. As these people flock to Ann—and as Ann herself is drawn more deeply into what is either holiness or madness—Our Lady of the Forest—seamlessly splices the miraculous and the mundane.
Our Lady of the Lost and Found
by Diane SchoemperlenOne Monday morning in April, a middle-aged writer walks into her living room to water the plants and finds a woman standing beside her potted fig tree. Dressed in a navy blue trench coat and white Nikes, the woman introduces herself as "Mary. Mother of God. . . . You know. Mary. " Instead of a golden robe or a crown, she arrives bearing a practical wheeled suitcase. Weary after two thousand years of adoration and petition, Mary is looking for a little R & R. She's asked in for lunch, and decides to stay a week. As the story of their visit unfolds, so does the story of Mary-one of the most complex and powerful female figures of our time-and her changing image in culture, art, history, as well as the thousands of recorded sightings that have placed her everywhere from a privet hedge to the dented bumper of a Camaro. As this Everywoman and Mary become friends, their conversations, both profound and intimate, touch upon Mary's significance and enduring relevance. Told with humor and grace, Our Lady of the Lost and Found is an absorbing tour through Mary's history and a thoughtful meditation on spirituality, our need for faith, and our desire to believe in something larger than ourselves.
Our Last Great Hope: Awakening the Great Commission
by Ronnie FloydEvery day we encounter scores of people headed to an eternity without God. What will it take to wake us up to their desperate need for a Savior?While the earth's time clock ticks away, well-meaning Christians go to church, pay their tithes, and pray for foreign missionaries--going through the motions of Christian life as millions face an eternity without God. If heaven is indeed for real, and only those who have put their faith in Christ will be given entrance, shouldn't we be making the most of every opportunity to share the Gospel, the last great hope for all the world?Join pastor Ronnie Floyd as he challenges readers to face reality and begin a global movement to reach the lost. He says, "God is calling us to an awakening regarding his most urgent command found in Matthew 28:19 to go and make disciples of all nations. This Great Commission is the compelling charge given to us with divine authority by our Commander in Chief, Jesus Christ."Our Last Great Hope will move us beyond casual and theoretical talk about the Great Commission and lead us into a Great Awakening."This book could revolutionize the way we think. . . . Read it and be inspired, changed, and equipped."--Bruce Wilkinson, best-selling author of The Prayer of Jabez"Floyd challenges us to engage the next generation . . . a must-read."--Greg Surratt, lead pastor of Seacoast Church and author of IR-REV-REND"This book inspires me to do extraordinary things through my most ordinary life. Our Last Great Hope should be your fi rst required read."--Leonard Sweet, best-selling author of Jesus Manifesto"Our Last Great Hope pushes us beyond predictability and points us to a deep, intimate knowledge of why we are here."--Ed Young Jr., pastor of Fellowship Church and author of Outrageous, Contagious Joy"I'll be pulling this book off my shelf again and again."--Pete Wilson, author of Plan B and Empty Promises"This book is an energizing wake-up call to today's churches."--Ed Stetzer, director of LifeWay Research
Our Legacy: The History Of Christian Doctrine
by John HannahWhat you believe does matter. This exploration and explanation of the essential truths of the Christian faith will help determine how you will live out your faith every day. As you explore the truths in this book, discover that theology is not just a collection of information about God―it is a rich legacy. It is your legacy. Indexed for easy reference.
Our Life in the Church: Revised Grade 8
by Ignatius Press San FranciscoAn aid to parents and teachers as they incorporate faith in the lives of their children, it shows the importance of the Good News allowing the Gospel message to play its role in molding the readers. Faith and Life series