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¿Por qué los judíos no aceptan a Jesús como su Mesías?
by Bernard Levine¿Por qué los judíos no aceptan a Jesús como su Mesías? Por Bernard Levine Permítanme explicarles por qué los judíos no aceptan a Jesús como su Mesías. Mi propio pueblo, la nación judía, no reconocerá ni aceptará a Jesucristo como el Mesías. Sin embargo, hay muchas pruebas en la Biblia que demuestran que Jesús, el que murió en la cruz por nuestros pecados, es realmente el Mesías que pronto llegará. Entonces, ¿por qué los judíos no aceptan a Jesús como su Mesías? Permítanme explicarles…
¿Por qué no fluye el amor en mi vida?: Sana tus bloqueos emocionales con la ayuda de Dios y de los ángeles
by Ana Mercedes Rueda Zapata¿Por qué no consigo pareja? ¿Cuáles son los bloqueos que afectan mi vida emocional? En este libro, con la ayuda de la terapeuta, Ana Mercedes Rueda; los ángeles y Dios, los lectores descubrirán cómo sanar los bloqueos en su vida emocional y afectiva. ¿Por qué no consigo pareja? ¿Cuáles son los bloqueos que afectan mi vida emocional? En este libro, con la ayuda de la terapeuta, Ana Mercedes Rueda; los ángeles y Dios, los lectores descubrirán cómo sanar los bloqueos en su vida emocional y afectiva. Descubre cómo sanar los bloqueos emocionales que afectan tu vida y construye la relación que siempre has soñado con la ayuda de la reconocida terapeuta de ángeles Ana Mercedes Rueda.A partir de una serie de oraciones, ejercicios y mensajes celestiales que encontrarás a lo largo del libro podrás detectar los motivos que están impidiendo que seas plenamente feliz para que vuelvas a creer en el amor.
¿Por qué pido y no recibo?: Comunícate mejor con Dios y con tus ángeles a través de la oración
by Ana Mercedes RuedaNueva edición del best seller de Ana Mercedes Rueda. Incluye cuaderno de ejercicios. Muchas personas oran y le piden apoyo a Dios y sienten que sus oraciones no son escuchadas ni respondidas. Por eso se preguntan si están comunicándose de manera correcta, o si no son lo suficientemente buenos para que Dios les dé lo que desean. Este libro habla sobre cómo mejorar ese diálogo, enseña cuáles son los pasos para hacer una oración y las estrategias que nos ayudan a entregar nuestras peticiones de una manera más clara para obtener los resultados que queremos. Dios siempre nos responde, pero debemos entender que el lenguaje oracional no es un monólogo sino una conversación. Se trata no solo de saber pedir sino de saber escuchar la respuesta.
Por qué vivir como Jesús no es suficiente: No dejes de creer
by Michael E. Wittmer¿ES POSIBLE SABER ALGO? ¿EL REINO DE DIOS INCLUYE A NO CRISTIANOS? ¿QUIÉNES SON PEORES: LOS HOMOSEXUALES O LOS INTOLERANTES QUE LOS PERSIGUEN? Estas son preguntas importantes. Difíciles. Interrogantes que dividen a los cristianos a través de las líneas liberal y conservadora. Los conservadores aman sus creencias y los liberales creen en su amor. Cada uno presiona al otro a extremos opuestos. Los fundamentalistas sostienen que no importa cómo vivamos, en tanto creamos en Jesús, mientras que algunos cristianos emergentes responden que no importa lo que creamos, mientras que vivamos como él. El teólogo Michael Wittmer considera que ambos lados exageran y formula una tercera vía que conserva los aciertos de ambos. El autor examina diez preguntas clave que confrontan a los cristianos contemporáneos y muestra cómo tanto la creencia correcta como la práctica correcta son necesarias para un cristiano auténtico. Presentamos aquí un recordatorio apremiante de que las mejores prácticas solo pueden surgir de las creencias verdaderas. Los cristianos genuinos nunca dejan de servir porque nunca dejan de amar, y nunca dejan de amar porque nunca dejan de creer.
Por terminar: Creer es solo el principio
by Richard StearnsQué haces después de creer?Antes de su partida, Jesús les encomendó a sus discípulos --y también a nosotros-- una misión muy importante: iniciar una revolución espiritual y social que le diera un giro total al mundo. Debíamos ir a los confines de la Tierra a proclamar el evangelio y demostrar el amor de Dios a un mundo lastimado y hostil. Jesús llamó a esta misión "apresurar la llegada del Reino de Dios" y prometió regresar cuando el trabajo estuviera hecho.Sin embargo, dos mil años después, la misión sigue inconclusa. Este libro es una invitación a descubrir la vida para la que Dios te creó. No es sobre fracasos y culpas, sino sobre oportunidades y regocijo, porque Dios no nos obliga --Él nos invita--. Nos ofrece darle sentido, satisfacción y trascendencia a nuestra vida pero siempre nos da la opción de no aceptarlo, y lamentablemente, muchos lo hacen. Es momento de redescubrir nuestro llamado. Es momento de reiniciar. Del exitoso autor de El vacío en nuestro evangelio, ganador del premio ECPA en la categoría de Libro cristiano del año 2010.
Porphyry in Fragments: Reception of an Anti-Christian Text in Late Antiquity (Studies in Philosophy and Theology in Late Antiquity)
by Ariane MagnyThe Greek philosopher Porphyry of Tyre had a reputation as the fiercest critic of Christianity. It was well-deserved: he composed (at the end the 3rd century A.D.) fifteen discourses against the Christians, so offensive that Christian emperors ordered them to be burnt. We thus rely on the testimonies of three prominent Christian writers to know what Porphyry wrote. Scholars have long thought that we could rely on those testimonies to know Porphyry's ideas. Exploring early religious debates which still resonate today, Porphyry in Fragments argues instead that Porphyry's actual thoughts became mixed with the thoughts of the Christians who preserved his ideas, as well as those of other Christian opponents.
Porqué me fui, porqué me quedé: Conversaciones Sobre El Cristianismo Entre Un Padre Evangélico Y Su Hijo Humanista
by Bart Campolo Tony CampoloAutor cristiano, best seller, activista y erudito Tony Campolo y su hijo Bart, un reconocido humanista, debaten sus diferencias espirituales y exploran las semejanzas entre la fe, las creencias y la esperanza que comparten. En una cena de acción de gracias, Bart Campolo, de 50 años de edad, le anunció a su padre, el pastor evangélico Tony Campolo, que después de una vida inmerso en la fe cristiana, ya no creía en Dios. La revelación sacudió la dinámica familiar de los Campolo y obligó a padre e hijo a reconsiderar sus propios recorridos en la fe.En este libro los Campolos reflexionan sobre sus odiseas espirituales personales y cómo evolucionaron cuando sus caminos se divergieron. Tony, renombrado maestro y pastor cristiano, relata su experiencia, desde la primer aflicción al descubrir el cambio en la fe de Bart, a la sanidad subsiguiente que encontró en su propio autoanálisis, hasta aceptar el punto de vista de su hijo.Bart, un autor humanista y capellán de la Universidad del Sur de California, habla de su caminar espiritual desde el cristianismo progresivo al humanismo, revelando cómo afectó su perspectiva y transformó la relación con su padre. Una barrera dolorosa entre un padre y su hijo que pudo haberlos dividido irremediablemente se convirtió en una oportunidad que ofreció a cada uno una perspectiva no solo de lo que los separa, sino de lo que es aún más importante, lo que los une.
Porque te amo / Because I Love You
by Freddy DeAndaDe manos del autor bestseller Freddy DeAnda llega la forma perfecta de decir "Te amo". Este libro de regalo, exquisitamente diseñado, es el obsequio perfecto para cualquier pareja, joven o no tan joven. Cubierto de cuero, cada una de sus páginas ofrece una razón práctica para vivir el amor por y en el matrimonio. Desde consejos creativos para citas, hasta promesas para escuchar de cerca, cada página es un acto de amor y compromiso que se puede poner en práctica. Este es el regalo perfecto para parejas comprometidas, recién casadas, para las que celebran un aniversario o el Día del Amor, pero también es un pretexto ideal para decir "te amo" en la página de dedicatoria. Tiene un marcador de tela y espacio para crear los votos propios.
Porquinho da Índia para o Brunch A minha vida enquanto médica missionária no Equador
by Fabiana Rodrigues Castelo Branco Andrea Gardiner“Porquinho da Índia para o Brunch oferece excelente perspectiva sobre a rotina diária do Equador, com as privações da pobreza os perigos junto à fé simples e a hospitalidade das pessoas que são cuidadas pela Dra.Andrea Gardiner. No desenrolar da história, Andrea honestamente compartilha suas próprias dúvidas e esforços enquanto cria as suas filhas em uma cultura muito diferente da do seu nascimento. Mais do que uma história de uma médica missionária,esta é bem mais um desdobramento da jornada de confiança e obediência a Deus de uma mulher, chamada por Ele para servir aos que sofrem..Eu sinceramente recomendo Porquinho da Índia para o Brunch, mas tenha cuidado – você será desafiado!” Catherine Campbell, autora de ‘Under the Rainbow’ e ‘God Knows Your Name’
Port Royal: Jamaica in the 1700s (Buccaneers! #1)
by Linda ChaikinAs the Caribbean Sea teems with piracy and privateering, Captain Baret "Foxworth" Buckington searches for his father. Though declared legally dead, Baret is certain his father is alive, perhaps being held prisoner. Willing to jeopardize his title, his inheritance, and his life in order to find his father, he sets sail and swears vengeance upon Spain.Amidst the slavery, brutality, and cruel gossip on a Jamican Sugar estate, Miss Emerald Harwick seeks an escape. Rejected by her father's wealthy family, Emerald is constantly reminded of her deceased mother's notorious reputation and her father's escapades on the high seas. Only two things keep her going—working in the Christian Singing School and her plans to secretly marry an indentured servant. In desperation, they plan to leave Jamaica. But Emerald's father has other plans!As their paths intertwine, Emerald and Baret set out on a journey filled with danger, intrigue, and romance.
Port Royal: Jamaica in the 1700s (Buccaneers! #1)
by Linda ChaikinAs the Caribbean Sea teems with piracy and privateering, Captain Baret "Foxworth" Buckington searches for his father. Though declared legally dead, Baret is certain his father is alive, perhaps being held prisoner. Willing to jeopardize his title, his inheritance, and his life in order to find his father, he sets sail and swears vengeance upon Spain.Amidst the slavery, brutality, and cruel gossip on a Jamican Sugar estate, Miss Emerald Harwick seeks an escape. Rejected by her father's wealthy family, Emerald is constantly reminded of her deceased mother's notorious reputation and her father's escapades on the high seas. Only two things keep her going—working in the Christian Singing School and her plans to secretly marry an indentured servant. In desperation, they plan to leave Jamaica. But Emerald's father has other plans!As their paths intertwine, Emerald and Baret set out on a journey filled with danger, intrigue, and romance.
A Porta Para a Eternidade
by Doug SimpsonDurante sua velhice, John, um professor de inglês aposentado do Ensino Médio, decide, finalmente, escrever sobre suas memórias. A sua história começa quando ele era criança, com a presença de um espírito da sua idade, que o visitava para brincar. Para John, Jason é uma criança normal como ele, e ele nunca parou para pensar de onde Jason vinha e para onde ia quando desaparecia. Ao passar dos anos, mais amigos se juntam a eles e, conforme John envelhece, mais e mais informações, sobre o mundo espiritual, são divididas com ele por esses amigos. Em A Porta para a Eternidade, John relata os diversos encontros que ele, sua família e amigos próximos vivenciam com espíritos, Mentores Espirituais, espíritos presos à terra, casas assombradas e visitas ao Paraíso. Explica também sobre grupos espirituais e o propósito de seus espíritos que reencarnam juntos, durantes diversas vidas, para, coletivamente, evoluírem e readquirirem seus estados originais: perfeitos, como quando Deus os criou.
The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever
by Christopher HitchensFrom the #1 New York Times best-selling author of God Is Not Great, a provocative and entertaining guided tour of atheist and agnostic thought through the ages--with never-before-published pieces by Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.Christopher Hitchens continues to make the case for a splendidly godless universe in this first-ever gathering of the influential voices--past and present--that have shaped his side of the current (and raging) God/no-god debate. With Hitchens as your erudite and witty guide, you'll be led through a wealth of philosophy, literature, and scientific inquiry, including generous portions of the words of Lucretius, Benedict de Spinoza, Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Mark Twain, George Eliot, Bertrand Russell, Emma Goldman, H. L. Mencken, Albert Einstein, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and many others well-known and lesser known. And they're all set in context and commented upon as only Christopher Hitchens--"political and literary journalist extraordinaire" (Los Angeles Times)--can. Atheist? Believer? Uncertain? No matter: The Portable Atheist will speak to you and engage you every step of the way.
Portable Faith: How to Take Your Church to the Community
by Sarah CunninghamHelp church members to talk their faith into their everyday worlds. Portable Faith provides simple but effective ways to help people go public with their faith. Author Sarah Cunningham provides samples of activities and exercises that encourage people to meet others in the community--for example: begin by mapping out where your church members live; create a fellowship meal of ethnic foods that come from the church's surrounding community; start a reading group at work; or simply participate in a neighborhood watch. These activities are flexible and workable even with small budgets. They can be done by individuals, Bible study groups, Sunday morning classes, or by the entire church. By the end of the book, Sarah Cunningham hopes that readers will look at their church community with new eyes.
The Portable Patriot: Documents, Speeches, and Sermons that Compose the American Soul
by Joel J. Miller & Kristen ParrishWhat does it mean to think, believe, and act like an American? Get the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other important United States historical documents all in one book!The soul of America is far more than a concept—it is a people. Even the most sacred principles mean very little unless lived out passionately by an informed citizenry. In The Portable Patriot you&’ll find a carefully assembled sampling of American history&’s most formative words, written by the people who made that extraordinary history—George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and many more of America's Founding Fathers. Speeches and sermons, essays and extracts, poems and proclamations illumine such values as independence, virtue, humility, bravery, thrift, prayer, enterprise, liberty, and reliance on God. While peering back to the cradle of America&’s national identity, The Portable Patriot also points a way forward, compelling us to heed poet John Dickinson&’s plea to &“rouse your bold hearts at fair Liberty&’s call.&”&“Nothing ignites a patriot&’s heart—or the hope that the truths of our founding era will prevail again—like the documents assembled in The Portable Patriot. How grateful we should be, and how quick to make these historic words our own.&” ?Stephen Mansfield, author, The Forgotten Founding Father and The Faith of the American Soldier&“Our current struggles over taxation, federal debt, and limited government are part of a larger American story. Kudos to Miller and Parrish for highlighting these essential passages.&” ?Hon. Andrew P. Napolitano, Senior Judicial Analyst, Fox News Channel
Portas Abertas de Satanás: Acesso Negado
by Bill VincentVocê já imaginou sua vida livre do pecado e mantendo Satanás fora de sua vida? Tem que haver um caminho. Bill Vincent revela que a maior forma de guerra espiritual para qualquer cristão é a força poderosa da obediência. As PORTAS ABERTAS de SATANÁS lhe darão uma nova revelação de como Deus fornece no Espírito e induz seu coração e mente a encontrar pecados ocultos e identificar rebeliões. Quando você for desafiado a ser santo, descobrirá como a graça lhe dá o poder de não ser mais escravo do pecado.
The Porter of St. Bonaventure's
by James Patrick DerumThis is a well-researched biography of a deeply righteous and truly humble priest. It traces his life from childhood in the Western United States, through his labors in the lumber mills and the railroads, to his priestly vocations with his many sufferings, then to the enormous influence he had on thousands of people.
Los porteros; los guardias
by DR Pensacola H JeffersonUn PROCESO, de cualquier tipo, implica una secuencia de acciones o movimientos que efectúan cambios hacia adelante. “… Y en el PROCESO del tiempo, ACABÓ DE PASAR…” (Génesis 4: 3 KJV). Estos cambios de avance pueden ser una sucesión de actividades gradual, rápida, extremadamente lenta o constante. Independientemente de lo rápido o lento que sea el PROCESO; SIEMPRE es una secuencia continua de acciones o movimientos con un propósito definido y un resultado final. “… A través de este PROCESO el sacerdote te purificará de tu pecado, HACIENDO JUSTICIA con el Señor, y serás perdonado…” (Levítico 5:10 NTV). PROCESO tiene como objetivo mover o llevar a cabo cosas o individuos hacia adelante y la secuencia de acciones o movimientos a menudo parece inexistente o prácticamente invisible. “… Andad POR FE…” (2 Corintios 5: 7 KJV). La secuencia de acciones o movimientos, en un PROCESO, son tareas o procedimientos individuales que TODOS se vinculan para producir una meta o alcanzar un resultado final. “… Luego debe bañarse con agua en un lugar sagrado, (SIGUIENTE) ponerse sus ropas regulares, y (SIGUIENTE) salir a sacrificar un holocausto para él y un holocausto para el pueblo. A través de este PROCESO, se purificará a sí mismo y a la gente, haciéndolos justos con el Señor… ”. (Levítico 16:24 NLT). El PROCESO de secuencias y acciones se trata de una cosa o posiblemente un individuo QUE SE ALTERA a través de esta procesión de movimientos hacia adelante. “… A través de este PROCESO, HIZO santo el altar purificándolo…” (Levítico 8: 5 NTV). Eventualmente, PROCESS producirá un resultado después de un cierto período de tiempo. “… Y en el PROCESO del tiempo“ ACABÓ ”A PASAR…” (Génesis 4: 3 KJV). Además, PROCESO es una secuencia de acciones y movimientos que requieren una cierta cantidad de tiempo y tareas o procedimientos particulares que trabajan juntos
Los porteros; los guardias
by DR Pensacola H. JeffersonUn PROCESO, de cualquier tipo, implica una secuencia de acciones o movimientos que efectúan cambios hacia adelante. “… Y en el PROCESO del tiempo, ACABÓ DE PASAR…” (Génesis 4: 3 KJV). Estos cambios de avance pueden ser una sucesión de actividades gradual, rápida, extremadamente lenta o constante. Independientemente de lo rápido o lento que sea el PROCESO; SIEMPRE es una secuencia continua de acciones o movimientos con un propósito definido y un resultado final. “… A través de este PROCESO el sacerdote te purificará de tu pecado, HACIENDO JUSTICIA con el Señor, y serás perdonado…” (Levítico 5:10 NTV). PROCESO tiene como objetivo mover o llevar cosas o individuos hacia adelante y la secuencia de acciones o movimientos a menudo parece inexistente o prácticamente invisible. “… Andad POR FE…” (2 Corintios 5: 7 KJV). La secuencia de acciones o movimientos, en un PROCESO, son tareas o procedimientos individuales que TODOS se vinculan para producir una meta o alcanzar un resultado final. “… Luego debe bañarse con agua en un lugar sagrado, (SIGUIENTE) ponerse sus ropas regulares, y (SIGUIENTE) salir a sacrificar un holocausto para él y un holocausto para el pueblo. A través de este PROCESO, se purificará a sí mismo y a la gente, haciéndolos justos con el Señor… ”. (Levítico 16:24 NLT). El PROCESO de secuencias y acciones se trata de una cosa o posiblemente un individuo QUE SE ALTERA a través de esta procesión de movimientos hacia adelante. “… A través de este PROCESO, HIZO santo el altar purificándolo…” (Levítico 8: 5 NTV). Eventualmente, PROCESS producirá un resultado después de un cierto período de tiempo. “… Y en el PROCESO del tiempo“ ACABÓ ”A PASAR…” (Génesis 4: 3 KJV). Además, PROCESO es una secuencia de acciones y movimientos que requieren una cierta cantidad de tiempo y tareas o procedimientos particulares que trabajan juntos.�
Portnoy's Complaint (Vintage International #5)
by null Philip RothThe groundbreaking novel from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Pastoral that originally propelled its author to literary stardom: told in a continuous monologue from patient to psychoanalyst, this masterpiece draws us into the turbulent mind of one lust-ridden young Jewish bachelor named Alexander Portnoy.One of The Atlantic&’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years&“Deliciously funny . . . absurd and exuberant, wild and uproarious . . . a brilliantly vivid reading experience&”—The New York Times Book Review&“Touching as well as hilariously lewd . . . Roth is vibrantly talented&”—New York Review of BooksPortnoy's Complaint n. [after Alexander Portnoy (1933- )] A disorder in which strongly-felt ethical and altruistic impulses are perpetually warring with extreme sexual longings, often of a perverse nature. Spielvogel says: 'Acts of exhibitionism, voyeurism, fetishism, auto-eroticism and oral coitus are plentiful; as a consequence of the patient's "morality," however, neither fantasy nor act issues in genuine sexual gratification, but rather in overriding feelings of shame and the dread of retribution, particularly in the form of castration.' (Spielvogel, O. "The Puzzled Penis," Internationale Zeitschrift für Psychoanalyse, Vol. XXIV, p. 909.) It is believed by Spielvogel that many of the symptoms can be traced to the bonds obtaining in the mother-child relationship.
Portrait of a Priestess: Women and Ritual in Ancient Greece
by Joan Breton ConnellyIn this sumptuously illustrated book, Joan Breton Connelly gives us the first comprehensive cultural history of priestesses in the ancient Greek world. Connelly presents the fullest and most vivid picture yet of how priestesses lived and worked, from the most famous and sacred of them--the Delphic Oracle and the priestess of Athena Polias--to basket bearers and handmaidens. Along the way, she challenges long-held beliefs to show that priestesses played far more significant public roles in ancient Greece than previously acknowledged.Connelly builds this history through a pioneering examination of archaeological evidence in the broader context of literary sources, inscriptions, sculpture, and vase painting. Ranging from southern Italy to Asia Minor, and from the late Bronze Age to the fifth century A.D., she brings the priestesses to life--their social origins, how they progressed through many sacred roles on the path to priesthood, and even how they dressed. She sheds light on the rituals they performed, the political power they wielded, their systems of patronage and compensation, and how they were honored, including in death. Connelly shows that understanding the complexity of priestesses' lives requires us to look past the simple lines we draw today between public and private, sacred and secular.The remarkable picture that emerges reveals that women in religious office were not as secluded and marginalized as we have thought--that religious office was one arena in ancient Greece where women enjoyed privileges and authority comparable to that of men. Connelly concludes by examining women's roles in early Christianity, taking on the larger issue of the exclusion of women from the Christian priesthood. This paperback edition includes additional maps and a glossary for student use.
Portrait of an Unknown Woman: A Novel
by Vanora BennettHidden identities, rising political and religious tension, sensual awakening, and artistic vision come together in Vanora Bennett’s luminous and absorbing historical novel of Tudor England reminiscent of the works of Phillipa Gregory, Sarah Dunant, and Tracy Chevalier.1527. A dark curtain has fallen across Europe. Martin Luther’s break with the Vatican has led to civil war and artistic censorship, forcing the renowned portraitist Hans Holbein the Younger to flee to the safety of Tudor England. Under the patronage of one of Henry VIII’s most trusted and brilliant advisors, Sir Thomas More, Holbein painted two portraits of the More family over the course of five years. Though nearly identical, the second is different. Why? And what do these subtle differences mean?In this sweeping epic, Vanora Bennett uses these two pictures to weave a wondrously imagined tale of Tudor England, witnessed through the eyes of Meg, More’s intelligent and headstrong young ward. Set against the turmoil, intrigue, and tragedy of Henry VIII’s court, Portrait of an Unknown Woman is the story of a woman torn between two remarkable yet radically different men—one she will love, the other she will marry. It also the story of a country torn apart by fanaticism, corruption, and the desires of a headstrong king. Rich with colorful detail, full of vibrant characters drawn from the pages of history, this magnificent novel hails the arrival of a visionary new writer and is sure to become one of the most talked about books of the year.
A Portrait of Emily Price
by Katherine ReayArt restorer Emily Price has never encountered anything she can't fix--until she meets Ben, an Italian chef, who seems just right. But when Emily follows Ben home to Italy, she learns that his family is another matter . . . Emily Price--fix-it girl extraordinaire and would-be artist--dreams of having a gallery show of her own. There is no time for distractions, especially not the ultimate distraction of falling in love. But Chef Benito Vassallo's relentless pursuit proves hard to resist. Visiting from Italy, Ben works to breathe new life into his aunt and uncle's faded restaurant, Piccollo. Soon after their first meeting, he works to win Emily as well--inviting her into his world and into his heart. Emily astonishes everyone when she accepts Ben's proposal and follows him home. But instead of allowing the land, culture, and people of Monterello to transform her, Emily interferes with everyone and everything around her, alienating Ben's tightly knit family. Only Ben's father, Lucio, gives Emily the understanding she needs to lay down her guard. Soon, Emily's life and art begin to blossom, and Italy's beauty and rhythm take hold of her spirit. Yet when she unearths long-buried family secrets, Emily wonders if she really fits into Ben's world. Will the joys of Italy become just a memory, or will Emily share in the freedom and grace that her life with Ben has shown her are possible?
Portrait of God: Rediscovering the Attributes of God through the Stories of His People
by Jack Anthony MooringHave you been struggling to see God lately? This beautiful weaving of biblical reflection and true stories from Jesus-followers turns our gaze again to the One who made us, loves us, and will never leave us. Each chapter in Portrait of God explores an attribute of God through a person in church history who radically experienced His nature. Here you&’ll discover: Faith: how an all-powerful God worked miracles in the life of Kathryn Kuhlman, Holiness: what Augustine of Hippo&’s life in a secular world teaches us about God, Compassion: how William and Catherine Booth&’s service to others radiated God&’s love, And more. Portrait of God includes a foreword from Michael W. Smith, thought-provoking questions, and a list of further reading about each faith leader. As author Jack Mooring writes, &“The Christian life is less about learning and more about remembering.&” When our spiritual life feels like a roller coaster, true stories of faithful Christians help us rediscover our wonder about the unchanging character of our Creator.
Portrait of Lies
by Dandi Daley MackallEncouraged by her close friends and a mystery supporter in cyberspace, Jamie decides to enter a contest to win an art camp scholarship despite her own lack of confidence in her artistic ability.