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Scriptures for Worship, Holiness, and the Nature of God: Keys to Godly Insight and Steadfastness
by John EckhardtThis book by best-selling author John Eckhardt contains Scripture verses related to the topics of worship, holiness, and the glory of God as well as insight from the author himself. It is an excellent and handy reference tool for those who want to have a greater understanding of these important subjects in Scripture and to incorporate God&’s Word into their prayers.FEATURES AND BENEFITS:Second book in John Eckhardt&’s topical scripture seriesIncludes related content from authorMakes topical Bible study easyProvides quick access to important scriptures for the purposes of prayer and sharing with others
The Scriptures, the Cross and the Power of God: Reflections for Holy Week
by Tom WrightThis collection of nine meditations from renowned biblical scholar and Anglican Bishop Tom Wright carries Holy Week from its solemn beginnings to the dramatic conclusion on Good Friday and Easter. "I hope that these addresses," Wright says in his preface, ". . . will contribute both to the enriched understanding, and also to the empowered living out, of the vital and inexhaustible events at the heart of Christian faith. " The writings for Palm Sunday through Maundy Thursday morning, as well as the Easter Vigil, focus on texts from the Gospel of Matthew; Maundy Thursday evening, Good Friday, and Easter morning focus on texts from the Gospel of John.
Scripture's Way to Live Each Day
by R. W. Alley Juliette GareschéThe modern day proverbs tucked into the pages of this book, like the commandments, are pearls of wisdom that God shares with us, not to restrain or constrain us, but to give us the discipline we need to be truly free. Scripture's Way to Live Each Day combines insightful messages and meaningful passages from Scripture with delightful illustrations from R.W. Alley to bring guidance to everyday living.
The Scroll: A Novel
by Grant R. Jeffrey Alton L. GanskyOne last dig. One final descent into the twisted tunnels of ancient Jerusalem. Will the truth be fund among the treasures that lie beneath the holy city? Dr. David Chambers, leading archaeologist, has spent his professional career uncovering the facts in the artifacts. His work sets the standard for biblical research in the Holy Land. But surrounded by the evidence, David has sunk into an abyss of doubt. A painful experience with a seemingly unresponsive God has left him without hope. The Old Testament scriptures that used to fi ll his mind with wonder now drive him to frustration. His unanswered questions have ripped him from both his academic pursuits and the love of his life, his fi ancée, Amber. An old friend and mentor reaches out to David, enticing him with the riches described in the enigmatic Copper Scroll. Losing ground with his peers, his love, and his faith, David Chambers has a choice to make. Will he undertake one final dig to unlock a secret that could alter the course of history? Do the mysteries of the Old Testament hold the key to the political turmoil of the Middle East? In a world where faith has been eclipsed by the allure of doubt, The Scroll offers a different journey: a gripping adventure to fi nd truth worth dying for. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Scroll: Inspiration From America's Most Revered Spiritual Leaders
by Parrish SmithLife-Changing Inspiration. Unwavering Support.Scrolls have always been considered sacred, filled with prophecy and direction. Realizing that today's spiritual leaders fill a similar role, filmmaker Parrish Smith created the award-winning documentary series The Scroll, featuring modern-day prophets revealing more of themselves, their journeys, and their invaluable insights than ever before. Now, Parrish Smith draws on the words of America's most beloved spiritual leaders to create a guide full of contemporary wisdom that will uplift and encourage you through life's unexpected challenges. Finding our life's purpose. Creating lasting relationships. Surviving tragedy. Releasing self-destructive thoughts. These are just some of the trials faced--and joyously overcome--in these heartfelt accounts that are as healing as they are unforgettable. Featuring illustrative Bible verses, related parables, and transformative advice, The Scroll is a timely resource filled with the faith and inspiration that will lead you to life's greatest rewards. FeaturingBishop T.D. Jakes * Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Jr. * Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III * Rev. Bernice A. King * Rev. Al Sharpton, Jr. * Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. * Bishop George C. Searight * Dr. Marvin L. Sapp * Dr. Jamal H. Bryant * Bishop Noel Jones * Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. * Dr. Bill Winston * Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer * Rev. Wess Morgan * Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie * Rev. Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr. * Dr. R.A. Vernon * Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. * Rev. John K. Jenkins, Sr. * Dr. Alyn E. Waller * Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. * Dr. Larry L. Macon, Sr. * Dr. Perry Simmons, Jr. * Rev. Corey B. Brooks, Sr. * Rev. Stanley Dumornay Parrish Smith is an award winning filmmaker whose projects have appeared on numerous networks and at film festivals. As a child and the son of a preacher, he always fell asleep in church. Nevertheless, it was the storytelling used by preachers during their sermons that engaged him, making the Word relevant to everyday life. Now, he strives to create projects that make a difference in people's lives, leaving them inspired. The Scroll is his first film and book combination that uses the stories of wise and insightful spiritual leaders as a way to assist people as they face life's struggles. Visit his website, TheScrollMovie.com, for information about his projects.
The Scroll and the Cross: 1,000 Years of Jewish-Hispanic Literature
by Ilan StavansJews and Latinos have been unlikely partners through tumultuous times. This groundbreaking, eclectic book of readings, edited by Ilan Stavans, whom The Washington Post described as "one of our foremost cultural critics," offers a sideboard of the ups and downs of that partnership. It includes some seventy canonical authors, Jews and non-Jews alike, through whose diverse oeuvre-poetry, fiction, theater, personal and philosophical essays, correspondence, historical documents, and even kitchen recipes-the reader is able to navigate the shifting waters of history, from Spain in the tenth century to the Spanish-speaking Americas and the United States today. The Reader showcases the writings of such notable authors as Solomon ibn Gabirol, Maimonides, Miguel de Cervantes, Henry W. Longfellow, Miguel de Unamuno, Federico García Lorca, Jorge Luis Borges, Jacobo Timerman, Mario Vargas Llosa, Ruth Behar, and Ariel Dorfman to name only a few.
Scroll Or the Sword ?
by CohenFirst Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Scrolls of Deborah (Desert Songs Trilogy Ser.)
by Esther GoldenbergA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays
by Joel WaldfogelHow consumer spending during the holidays generates enormous amounts of economic wasteChristmas is a time of seasonal cheer, family get-togethers, holiday parties, and . . . gift giving. Lots and lots—and lots—of gift giving. It's hard to imagine any Christmas without this time-honored custom. But let's stop to consider the gifts we receive—the rooster sweater from Grandma or the singing fish from Uncle Mike. How many of us get gifts we like? How many of us give gifts not knowing what recipients want? Did your cousin really look excited about that jumping alarm clock? Lively and informed, Scroogenomics illustrates how our consumer spending generates vast amounts of economic waste—to the shocking tune of eighty-five billion dollars each winter. Economist Joel Waldfogel provides solid explanations to show us why it's time to stop the madness and think twice before buying gifts for the holidays.When we buy for ourselves, every dollar we spend produces at least a dollar in satisfaction, because we shop carefully and purchase items that are worth more than they cost. Gift giving is different. We make less-informed choices, max out on credit to buy gifts worth less than the money spent, and leave recipients less than satisfied, creating what Waldfogel calls "deadweight loss." Waldfogel indicates that this waste isn't confined to Americans—most major economies share in this orgy of wealth destruction. While recognizing the difficulties of altering current trends, Waldfogel offers viable gift-giving alternatives.By reprioritizing our gift-giving habits, Scroogenomics proves that we can still maintain the economy without gouging our wallets, and reclaim the true spirit of the holiday season.
Sculpted Thresholds and the Liturgy of Transformation in Medieval Lombardy (Routledge Research in Art and Religion)
by Gillian B. ElliottThis book explores the issue of ecclesiastical authority in Romanesque sculpture on the portals and other sculpted “gateways” of churches in the north Italian region of Lombardy. Gillian B. Elliott examines the liturgical connection between the ciborium over the altar (the most sacred threshold inside the church), and the sculpted portals that appeared on church exteriors in medieval Lombardy. In cities such as Milan, Civate, Como, and Pavia, the liturgy of Saint Ambrose was practiced as an alternative to the Roman liturgy and the churches were constructed to respond to the needs of Ambrosian liturgy. Not only do the Romanesque churches in these places correspond stylistically and iconographically, but they were also linked politically in an era of intense struggle for ultimate regional authority. The book considers liturgical and artistic links between interior church furnishings and exterior church sculptural programs, and also applies new spatial methodologies to the interior and exterior of churches in Lombardy. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, medieval studies, architectural history, and religious studies.
Sculpted Thresholds and the Liturgy of Transformation in Medieval Lombardy (Routledge Research in Art and Religion)
by Gillian B. ElliottThis book explores the issue of ecclesiastical authority in Romanesque sculpture on the portals and other sculpted “gateways” of churches in the north Italian region of Lombardy. Gillian B. Elliott examines the liturgical connection between the ciborium over the altar (the most sacred threshold inside the church), and the sculpted portals that appeared on church exteriors in medieval Lombardy. In cities such as Milan, Civate, Como, and Pavia, the liturgy of Saint Ambrose was practiced as an alternative to the Roman liturgy and the churches were constructed to respond to the needs of Ambrosian liturgy. Not only do the Romanesque churches in these places correspond stylistically and iconographically, but they were also linked politically in an era of intense struggle for ultimate regional authority. The book considers liturgical and artistic links between interior church furnishings and exterior church sculptural programs, and also applies new spatial methodologies to the interior and exterior of churches in Lombardy. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, medieval studies, architectural history, and religious studies.
Sculpting the Buddha Within: The Life And Work Of Shinjo Ito
by Shuri KidoThe definitive biography of Shinjo Ito, the founder of one of the main traditions of Buddhism, which has almost 1 million members worldwide.This is the first major biography of Shinjo Ito, the founder of the Shinnyo-en tradition of Buddhism and one of the twentieth century’s most innovative spiritual teachers. Shinjo was schooled in the millennium-old esoteric Buddhism of Japan, and used that as the basis for developing a unique lay practice grounded in the principles and concepts of the Mahayana version of the Nirvana Sutra. Sculpting the Buddha Within is an important book that traces Shinjo Ito’s evolution not only as a spiritual master but also as a human being. Living in a time of unprecedented change, Shinjo Ito’s personal life was often marked by hardships and personal grief, experiences that became the foundation for cultivating universal compassion. Committed to making buddhahood tangible for others and a goal worth aspiring to, Shinjo Ito also excelled as a sculptor of devotional images. His wish was to help his practitioners see their own potential for goodness so that they, too, would want to work diligently to shape and give form to their inner buddha. Rather than encouraging his followers to believe in a fixed system of practice or beliefs, Shinjo Ito taught how to live life in accordance with one’s buddha nature—and the gratitude, creativity, and happiness latent within it.
Sculpting the Self: Islam, Selfhood, and Human Flourishing
by Muhammad FaruqueSculpting the Self addresses “what it means to be human” in a secular, post-Enlightenment world by exploring notions of self and subjectivity in Islamic and non-Islamic philosophical and mystical thought. Alongside detailed analyses of three major Islamic thinkers (Mulla ?adra, Shah Wali Allah, and Muhammad Iqbal), this study also situates their writings on selfhood within the wider constellation of related discussions in late modern and contemporary thought, engaging the seminal theoretical insights on the self by William James, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Michel Foucault. This allows the book to develop its inquiry within a spectrum theory of selfhood, incorporating bio-physiological, socio-cultural, and ethico-spiritual modes of discourse and meaning-construction. Weaving together insights from several disciplines such as religious studies, philosophy, anthropology, critical theory, and neuroscience, and arguing against views that narrowly restrict the self to a set of cognitive functions and abilities, this study proposes a multidimensional account of the self that offers new options for addressing central issues in the contemporary world, including spirituality, human flourishing, and meaning in life. This is the first book-length treatment of selfhood in Islamic thought that draws on a wealth of primary source texts in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Greek, and other languages. Muhammad U. Faruque’s interdisciplinary approach makes a significant contribution to the growing field of cross-cultural dialogue, as it opens up the way for engaging premodern and modern Islamic sources from a contemporary perspective by going beyond the exegesis of historical materials. He initiates a critical conversation between new insights into human nature as developed in neuroscience and modern philosophical literature and millennia-old Islamic perspectives on the self, consciousness, and human flourishing as developed in Islamic philosophical, mystical, and literary traditions.
Sculptor Spirit: Models of Sanctification from Spirit Christology
by Leopoldo A. Sánchez M. Oscar García JohnsonThe Holy Spirit is sculpting you. Like the work of an artist who molds a lump of clay into its intended shape, the Spirit's sanctifying work lies in shaping people into the image of Christ. Avoiding either a "Spirit-only" or a "Spirit-void" theology, Leopoldo Sánchez carefully crafts a Spirit Christology, which considers the role of God's Spirit in the life and mission of Jesus. This understanding then serves as the foundation to articulate five distinct models of sanctification that can help Christians discern how the Spirit is at work in our lives.
Scum
by Isaac Bashevis SingerIn 1906, the death of his 17-year-old son has disrupted the life of Max, sending him back to his roots in Warsaw while his wife stays at their home in Buenos Aires.
SE: Dekker 2 in 1 (Obsessed & Three)
by Ted DekkerThree: Enter a world where nothing is what it seems. Where your closest friend could be your greatest enemy. Kevin Parson is driving his car late one summer day when, suddenly, his cell phone rings. A man who identifies himself as Slater speaks in a breathy voice: You have exactly three minutes to confess your sin to the world. Refuse, and the car you're driving will blow sky high. Kevin panics. Who would make such a call? What sin? Kevin ditches the car. Precisely three minutes later, a massive explosion sets his world on a collision course with madness. From the #1 best-selling fiction author comes a powerful story of good, evil, and all that lies between. Obsessed: A deadly tale of ultimate obsession. Stephen Friedman is making a good living in good times. He's just an ordinary guy. Or so he thinks. But one day an extraordinary piece of information tells him differently. It's a clue from the grave of a Holocaust survivor. A clue that makes him heir to an incredible fortune...a clue that only he and one other man can possibly understand. That man is Roth Braun, a serial killer who has been waiting for Stephen for thirty years. Roth was stopped once before. This time nothing will get in his way. Known worldwide for page-turning, adrenaline-laced thrillers, Dekker raises the stakes in this story of passion, revenge, and an all-consuming obsession for the ultimate treasure.
SE: God's Promises for Your Every Need
by A. L. Gill Jack CountrymanNo matter what your situation, God has a promise for you!Life is tough, and when you're faced with challenges or in need of encouragement, the best place to go is to God's Word. But sometimes it's difficult to know where to look. God's Promises for Your Every Need topically arranges crucial scriptures for every student of the Word to seek out in the ups and downs of life. Over 15 million copies have been sold in the God's Promises line.
SE: Yada Yada Prayer Group, Yada Yada Gets Down
by Neta JacksonA 2 in 1 collection of Yada Yada Prayer books authored by Neta Jackson.
SE: Traveling Light, Next Door Savior, Come Thirsty
by Max LucadoWater for the thirsty, rest for the weary, and a friend for the lonely. Three books in one, bringing you closer to the Savior.In Come Thirsty, Max Lucado encourages you to visit the well and drink deeply, to receive Christ's work on the cross, the energy of his Spirit, and his lordship over your life, and his unending, unfailing love.Using the illustration of weary travelers in Traveling Light, Lucado invites us to release the burdens of our excess baggage that we were never intended to bear--with the Twenty-third Psalm as our guide.In Next Door Savior, master storyteller Max Lucado presents the life of Jesus Christ in stunning contrast, revealing the irresistible human qualities and the undeniably divine characteristics of Jesus. Lucado describes, as only he can, a Savior who is as approachable as a next-door neighbor, yet mighty enough to save humanity.
¿Se acabará el mundo en el 2012?
by Raymond HundleyEn ¿Se acabará el mundo en el 2012?, el doctor Raymond Hundley da una evaluación práctica de las diez teorías apocalípticas más preeminentes que han causado la histeria de 2012.En el primer milenio después del nacimiento de Cristo, abrigado por las montañas de América Central y México, el pueblo maya contemplaba las estrellas y calculaba los días, los meses, los años y aun el futuro. Su calendario, el más complicado que cualquier otro que el mundo haya conocido, predijo un fin repentino del tiempo el 21 de diciembre de 2012. El futuro que predijeron está ahora alcanzándonos."Han habido 149 predicciones apocalípticas entre el 44d.C. y 2009", dice el Dr. Raymond Hundley. ¿Pero ocurrirá realmente esta última predicción?En este emocionante, balanceado y bien documentado libro, el autor evalúa las diez teorías apocalípticas máspreeminentes dadas como prueba del fin del mundo y ofrece una respuesta sorprendente a la pregunta que todo el mundo se formula. Su conocimiento y sus entendimientos profundos inducen a conclusiones convincentes... y el llamado emotivo a toda lahumanidad a mirar hacia Cristo en busca de claridad y paz.
Sé hombre: El modelo de que Dios diseñó
by Mark BattersonEn algún punto de nuestro camino, nuestra cultura perdió su definición de hombría, dejando a generaciones de hombres y de niños camino a ser varones confundidos en cuanto a sus roles, responsabilidades, relaciones y la razón por la cual Dios los hizo tales. Es en esta «tierra de nadie» que el exitoso autor del New York Times, Mark Batterson, expresa su mantra para la hombría: Sé hombre.
Sé las manos y los pies de Cristo
by Nick Vujicic#Si Dios puede usar un hombre que no tiene brazos ni piernas para que sea sus manos y sus pies, ¡ciertamente él usará cualquier corazón que esté dispuesto a dejarse usar!# ¿Estás listo para 'ser Jesús' en las vidas de otros? ¡Ahora es el tiempo de comenzar!-Nick Vujicic Siendo uno de los principales evangelistas del mundo, que ha logrado superar una discapacidad física severa, Nick comprende los sentimientos de duda y ha aprendido cómo compartir de Cristo de muchas maneras que te harán sentir cómodo y satisfecho. Al contar historias nunca antes reveladas sobre su vida personal #incluyendo sus retos espirituales y experiencias al borde de la muerte# Nick detalla ejemplos de la manera en que ha compartido su fe con los demás, desde familiares a desconocidos y hasta presidentes y primeros ministros. En este fascinante y conmovedor libro, nos ofrece ideas innovadoras para que puedas ayudar a otros a caminar en fe también
Se positivo en un mundo negativo
by Roger CampbellAl combinar principios bíblicos con vivencias personales y ejemplos históricos, la obra de Campbell ofrece a los lectores cristianos una guía inspiradora para el crecimiento espiritual, y a los pastores, un recurso útil para la consejería. Combining biblically based principles with personal stories and historical examples, Campbell's work provides Christian readers with an encouraging guide to spiritual growth and pastors with a helpful resource for counseling.
Se-Quo-Yah
by George Everett FosterPublished in 1885, this is the biography of famed Cherokee Indian, Se-Quo-Yah, the inventor of the Cherokee alphabet.
¡Se retiran todos los cargos!: Relatos devocionales desde la corte terrenal hasta el trono de la gracia, Tomo 1
by Haroldo CamachoTantos cargos, tan poco perdó n. Tanto miedo, tan poca confianza. Tantas cadenas, tan poca libertad. Tanta culpa, tan grande condenació n. Tan grandes y gruesos tomos de la ley, tan pocas pá ginas que conceden perdones. Esta era mi realidad cotidiana mientras trabajaba en los tribunales como inté rprete jurí dico certificado. Tú entrará s en los tribunales. Los relatos casi te hará n sentir que está s presente en la audiencia. Seguirá s procesos de divorcio, juicios por homicidio, niñ os que llegan a la correccional por ausentismo escolar, trá fico de drogas en la escuela, y asuntos má s graves.Todos estos relatos se convierten en trampolines para entrar en la suprema corte. Aquí todos debemos comparecer ante el tribunal de Dios. Y todas nuestras narraciones y relatos acaban aquí , porque comienza una nueva historia. No la nuestra, sino la de Otro, nuestro Sustituto, nuestro Abogado, nuestro Juez, todo en Uno, ¡ Jesucristo el Rey del perdó n!En este tribunal, el perdó n revierte los cargos. La confianza desecha todo temor. Todas las cadenas se desatan, porque la Palabra de absolució n rompe todos los grilletes: Tus pecados son perdonados es el hilo que enlaza todos los relatos de este devocional. La ley da paso al evangelio. Cada historia nos lleva desde los tribunales terrenales, donde mayormente escuchamos sentencia y condenas, hasta el trono celestial de la gracia. Aquí , el Juez del universo tiene solo una palabra: ¡ Perdonado!. Pero ¿ có mo? ¿ En virtud de cuá l ley? ¿ O en virtud de quié n? Verá s la respuesta claramente expuesta en cada uno de los relatos de ¡ Se retiran todos los cargos! Los pecadores perdonados se van totalmente libres ante esta asombrosa declaració n de gracia de parte del Juez del universo. Ante la Palabra de Dios, ¡ desaparece toda culpa!