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Arise! Shine!: For Your Light Is Come and The Glory of The Lord Is Risen Upon You
by Gloria GillaspieFrom the seeds of faith, watch miracles bloom A former pastor&’s powerful story Gloria Gillaspie knows the power of prayer--and the power of God when we exercise our faith. As a young girl, Gloria knew she had a call of God on her life. She did not know how powerfully God would use trials, setbacks and hardship in her life for His Glory. In this heartfelt and faith-boosting memoir, Gloria shares testimony after testimony of God&’s saving grace including:Healing her from serious conditions that baffled her doctorsConfirming her appointment as a female pastor despite oppositionSaving her unborn child after doctors declared it dead and so much more.Gloria&’s story is proof that God still works miracles today and wants to work them in your life too! Gloria takes you on a journey of her experiences with the miraculous and a stand for Godly justice. With profound insight and … grace she … exemplifies a true woman of faith [who] is now sharing her story to encourage … those who read it to believe all things are possible! Joni Lamb, Daystar Television
Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself
by Clayton Kershaw Ellen KershawLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is best known for the curveball Vin Scully dubbed "Public Enemy Number One." But Clayton sees his ability to throw a baseball as just one way he lives out his passion for God. In Arise, he teams up with his wife, Ellen, to share what they have learned about making a difference in the world while living out your God-given dreams. Long before Clayton began his pro baseball career, he and Ellen made a commitment to live out their faith in Christ by giving to others--and they see their success on and off the field as blessings to be shared with those who are hurting most.
Aristotle and Early Christian Thought (Studies in Philosophy and Theology in Late Antiquity)
by Mark EdwardsIn studies of early Christian thought, ‘philosophy’ is often a synonym for ‘Platonism’, or at most for ‘Platonism and Stoicism’. Nevertheless, it was Aristotle who, from the sixth century AD to the Italian Renaissance, was the dominant Greek voice in Christian, Muslim and Jewish philosophy. Aristotle and Early Christian Thought is the first book in English to give a synoptic account of the slow appropriation of Aristotelian thought in the Christian world from the second to the sixth century. Concentrating on the great theological topics – creation, the soul, the Trinity, and Christology – it makes full use of modern scholarship on the Peripatetic tradition after Aristotle, explaining the significance of Neoplatonism as a mediator of Aristotelian logic. While stressing the fidelity of Christian thinkers to biblical presuppositions which were not shared by the Greek schools, it also describes their attempts to overcome the pagan objections to biblical teachings by a consistent use of Aristotelian principles, and it follows their application of these principles to matters which lay outside the purview of Aristotle himself. This volume offers a valuable study not only for students of Christian theology in its formative years, but also for anyone seeking an introduction to the thought of Aristotle and its developments in Late Antiquity.
Aristotle and the Arabic Tradition
by Ahmed Alwishah Josh HayesThis volume of essays by scholars in ancient Greek, medieval, and Arabic philosophy examines the full range of Aristotle's influence upon the Arabic tradition. It explores central themes from Aristotle's corpus, including logic, rhetoric and poetics, physics and meteorology, psychology, metaphysics, ethics and politics, and examines how these themes are investigated and developed by Arabic philosophers including al-Kindî, al-Fârâbî, Avicenna, al-Ghazâlî, Ibn Bâjja and Averroes. The volume also includes essays which explicitly focus upon the historical reception of Aristotle, from the time of the Greek and Syriac transmission of his texts into the Islamic world to the period of their integration and assimilation into Arabic philosophy. This rich and wide-ranging collection will appeal to all those who are interested in the themes, development and context of Aristotle's enduring legacy within the Arabic tradition.
Aristotle on Religion
by Mor SegevAristotle is a severe critic of traditional religion, believing it to be false, yet he also holds that traditional religion and its institutions are necessary if any city, including the ideal city he describes in the Politics, is to exist and flourish. This book provides, for the first time, a coherent account of the socio-political role which Aristotle attributes to traditional religion despite his rejection of its content. Mor Segev argues that Aristotle thinks traditional religion is politically necessary because it prepares the ground for what he considers the pinnacle of human endeavor: attaining the knowledge of first philosophy, whose objects are real beings worthy of being called gods. Developing this interpretation, Segev goes on to analyze Aristotle's references to the myths of traditional Greek religion, and to assess his influence on medieval Jewish and Christian theology and philosophy of religion.
Arius: Heresy and Tradition
by Rowan WilliamsArius is widely considered to be Rowan Williams's magnum opus. Long out of print and never before available in paperback, it has been newly revised. This expanded and updated edition marks a major publishing event. Arianism has been called the "archetypal Christian heresy" because it denies the divinity of Christ. In his masterly examination of Arianism, Rowan Williams argues that Arius himself was actually a dedicated theological conservative whose concern was to defend the free and personal character of the Christian God. His "heresy" grew out of an attempt to unite traditional biblical language with radical philosophical ideas and techniques and was, from the start, involved with issues of authority in the church. Thus, the crisis of the early fourth century was not only about the doctrine of God but also about the relations between emperors, bishops, and "charismatic" teachers in the church's decision-making. In the course of his discussion, Williams raises the vital wider questions of how heresy is defined and how certain kinds of traditionalism transform themselves into heresy. Augmented with a new appendix in which Williams interacts with significant scholarship since 1987, this book provides fascinating reading for anyone interested in church history and the development of Christian doctrine.
Arizona Cowboy
by Jennifer JohnsonCowboy Holden Whitaker Believes in Second Chances Holden has never stopped loving Ava Herbert, even though she disappeared just as he was ready to say "I do." Now Ava is back as the town's new physical therapist, and this time Holden will do anything to get her to stay. As Holden seeks to renew their romance, Ava's guilt grows. She's never stopped thinking about her first love, but she has a secret that could destroy his feelings for her. When an injury lands the handsome rancher in her office, Ava can't seem to resist his charms. If she can find the courage to share the truth, they may just have another go-round at happily-ever-after.
Arizona Homecoming (The Rancher's Daughters #3)
by Pamela TracyUSA Today–Bestselling Author: There’s no better foundation to build on than love . . . As a rancher’s daughter, Emily Hubrecht knows a person’s land means family and roots. And being half–Native American, the museum curator also has reasons for preserving the historic sites in Apache Creek, Arizona. So when luxury home builder Donovan Russell begins work at a special location, Emily tries to stop him. The handsome architect bulldozes by her on every occasion, his past keeping him from understanding why the land means so much to her. But when Donovan starts working for Emily’s father and she unexpectedly falls for him, she plans to show him the importance of tradition—and that together they can build a happily-ever-after—in this uplifting novel from a RITA Award finalist and winner of the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Book of the Year Award.
Arizona Lawman
by Jennifer JohnsonTHIS ISN'T WHAT DETECTIVE DAN ROBINSON PLANNED When he promised to watch over his late partner's wife and daughters, Dan didn't expect to fall for beautiful widow Jessica Michaels. She's the one woman Dan shouldn't pursue, but can't resist. Though his growing feelings warn him to stay away, Jessica needs him now more than ever. Jessica's always thought of Dan simply as her husband's friend. But as he spends time helping her with the girls, Jessica realizes her true feelings for Dan are much more than platonic. Torn between love and loyalty, can Jessica and Dan build a future together without betraying the past?
Arizona Pastor
by Jennifer JohnsonWADE MASON'S READY TO LET GO OF THE PAST Twenty years ago, Wade lost the woman he loved-and it was his fault. But as a pastor, he makes amends every day. Now Kristy Phillips needs him to guide her through a family crisis. He knows he's not worthy of love, but he's having trouble denying his growing feelings for the pretty single mom. At eighteen, Kristy was an unwed mother. Unfortunately her teenage daughter is following in her footsteps. As Kristy turns to Wade for help and advice, she finds herself falling for the handsome new pastor. Can the regrets of the past become a bridge to the future-for both of them?
Arizona's Haunted Route 66 (Haunted America)
by Debe BranningArizona claims one of the longest segments of the famous Route 66. Along the nearly four hundred miles of road are stops filled with legends, history, superstitions and spirits of travelers who experienced untimely accidents and murders. Meet Leorena Shipley, an aspiring actress whose career was cut short by tragedy. Discover how the Apache Death Cave became the haunted site of a mass grave. Visit the Monte Vista Hotel, one of the most haunted hotels in Arizona. Learn how the Grand Canyon Caverns were discovered and became a favorite attraction. Travel to Oatman, a ghost town with a multitude of spirits. Join author and paranormal historian Debe Branning on a haunted road trip across Arizona and discover the spooky history of the Mother Road.
Ark Encounter: The Making of a Creationist Theme Park (Early American Places)
by James S Bielo&“A story of many fascinating encounters between fundamentalism, creationism, biblical consumerism, and religious entertainment.&” —Timothy Beal, author of The Rise and Fall of the Bible Opened to the public in July 2016, Ark Encounter is a creationist theme park in Kentucky. The park features an all-timber re-creation of Noah&’s ark, built full scale to creationist specifications drawn from the text of Genesis, as well as exhibits that imagine the Bible&’s account of life before the flood. More than merely religious spectacle, Ark Encounter offers important insights about the relationship between religion and entertainment, religious publicity and creativity, and fundamentalist Christian claims to the public sphere. James S. Bielo examines these themes, drawing on his unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the Ark Encounter creative team during the initial design of the park. This unique anthropological perspective shows creationists outside church contexts, and reveals their extraordinary effort to materialize a controversial worldview for the general public. Taking readers from inside the park&’s planning rooms to other fundamentalist projects and diverse Christian tourist attractions, Bielo illuminates how creationist cultural producers seek to reach both their constituents and the larger culture. The &“making of&” this creationist theme park, Bielo argues, allows us to understand how fundamentalist culture is produced, and how entertainment and creative labor are used to legitimize creationism. Through intriguing and surprising observations, Ark Encounter challenges readers to engage with the power of entertainment and to seriously grapple with creationist ambitions for authority. For believers and non-believers alike, this book is an invaluable glimpse into the complicated web of religious entertainment and cultural production.
Arkography: A Grand Tour through the Taken-for-Granted (Cultural Geographies + Rewriting the Earth)
by Gunnar OlssonIn this fascinating text Gunnar Olsson tells the story of an arkographer, who with Pallas Athene&’s blessings, travels down the Red River Valley, navigates the Kantian Island of Truth, and takes a house-tour through the Crystal Palace, the latter edifice an imagination grown out of Gunnael Jensson&’s sculpture Mappa Mundi Universalis. This travel story carries the arkographer from the oldest creation epics extant to the power struggles of today—nothing less than a codification of the taken-for-granted, a mapping of the no-man&’s-land between the five senses of the body and the sixth sense of culture. By constantly asking how we are made so obedient and predictable, the explorer searches for the present-day counterparts to the biblical ark, the chest that held the commandments and the rules of behavior that came with them—hence the term &“arkography,&” a word hinting at an as-yet-unrecognized discipline. In Arkography Olsson strips bare the governing techniques of self-declared authorities, including those of the God of the Old Testament and countless dictators, the latter supported by a horde of lackeys often disguised as elected representatives and governmental functionaries. From beginning to end, Arkography is an illustration of how every creation epic is a variation on the theme of chaos turning into cosmic order. A palimpsest of layered meanings, a play of things and relations, identity and difference. One and many, you and me.
Armado Para Batalla
by Bill VincentDios me ha hablado y me dijo que ay una orden de guerra que quiero desatar dentro de ti. La orden de guerra es contra espíritus demoníacos. Realmente creo que existen bastantes espíritus demoníacos dentro de la iglesia. Muchos espíritus demoníacos vienen a través de tantas cosas por las que pasamos. El curso de Adán y Eva aun esta en completa operación en la tierra. Seria incierto que nosotros creamos que no tenemos pecado alguno en nuestra vida y en nuestro corazón. Estamos todos adheridos a tener que lidiar con verdaderos espíritus demoníacos. No lo podemos negar. Muchos dicen, yo no batallo con nada. Yo no tengo que lidiar con cosas de este mundo. ¿Eso jamas sera cierto? Cuando no lidiamos con nada, entonces ay algo mal. Estaremos yendo en el camino equivocado o algo. Ha estado estimado que el 25%, de los milagros que Jesús hizo fue reprender demonios de las personas. Nos guste o no, nacimos en una zona de guerra. Nos tenemos que dar cuenta, solamente desde el día que Adán y Eva cayeron, tenemos que nacer en una zona de guerra para tener que enfrentarse con maldad espiritual en los lugares altos. Si ay o no una serpiente aun por doquiera, hablando del diablo. EL aun intenta tentarnos simplemente destruirnos y desviarnos del camino del cual debemos de andar. No solamente tenemos que lidiar con la personas que han escogido, y a esto me refiero, ellos han escogido su por propia voluntad de vivir una vida en tinieblas.
Armageddon
by Grant R. JeffreyAs the world rushed toward the new millennium, many were asking: ·Is the Year 2000 significant in the plan of God? ·Are we the generation that will see the return of Christ? ·Will Israel actually rebuild the Temple? ·Why are the Arabs willing to go to war over Jerusalem? ·Why are the nations arming for Armageddon? Grant R. Jeffrey has thoroughly revised and expanded his prophetic best-selling bookArmageddonwith more than eighty pages of incredible research that will give you the real story behind the fast breaking news from Washington, Europe, and the Middle East. Over half a million readers enjoyed the first edition. Now, for the rest of the story… This book will challenge you with its unique discovery that virtually every major event in the history of Israel has occurred on the anniversary of Feast of the Passover, Pentecost, Feast of Tabernacles, etc. Discover the mysterious role of the ark of the covenant in Israel’s past and its role in the rebuilding of the temple in our day. Explore powerful prophecies that prove that Jesus is the Messiah. Twenty prophetic signs warn our generation to prepare for the glorious return of Jesus Christ. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Armageddon Now
by Jim Willis Barbara WillisFire or ice, bang or whimper, asteroid or alien, act of God or human folly--"Armageddon Now" is all about doomsday prophecies. From alpha to omega, the book is packed with 200 entries and 100 illustrations. In the final analysis, the end has never been so thoroughly covered as in this compendium--the last word for the end user.
Armageddon Summer
by Jane Yolen Bruce CovilleThe world will end on Thursday, July 27, 2000. At least, that's what Reverend Beelson has told his congregation. Marina's mom believes him. So does Jed's dad. That's why they drag Marina and Jed to join the reverend's flock at a mountain retreat. From the mountaintop they will all watch the Righteous Conflagration that will end this world--and then they will descend and begin the world anew. But this world has only just begun for Jed and Marina, two teenagers with more attitude than faith. Why should the world end now, when they've just fallen in love? Told in alternating chapters from both Jed's and Marina's points of view, this first-ever collaboration between two masters of children's literature is a story about faith and friendship, love and loss . . . and the things that matter most at the End of the World.
Armageddon in Waco: Critical Perspectives on the Branch Davidian Conflict
by Stuart A. WrightOn February 28, 1993, the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) launched the largest assault in its history against a small religious community in central Texas. One hundred agents armed with automatic and semi automatic weapons invaded the compound, purportedly to execute a single search and arrest warrant. The raid went badly; four agents were killed, and by the end of the day the settlement was surrounded by armored tanks and combat helicopters. After a fifty-one day standoff, the United States Justice Department approved a plan to use CS gas against those barricaded inside. Whether by accident or plan, tanks carrying the CS gas caused the compound to explode in fire, killing all seventy-four men, women, and children inside. Could the tragedy have been prevented? Was it necesary for the BATF agents to do what they did? What could have been done differently? Armageddon in Waco offers the most detailed, wide-ranging analysis of events surrounding Waco. Leading scholars in sociology, history, law, and religion explore all facets of the confrontation in an attempt to understand one of the most confusing government actions in American history. The book begins with the history of the Branch Davidians and the story of its leader, David Koresh. Chapters show how the Davidians came to trouble authorities, why the group was labeled a "cult," and how authorities used unsubstantiated allegations of child abuse to strengthen their case against the sect. The media's role is examined next in essays that considering the effect on coverage of lack of time and resources, the orchestration of public relations by government officials, the restricted access to the site or to countervailing evidence, and the ideologies of the journalists themselves. Several contributors then explore the relation of violence to religion, comparing Waco to Jonestown. Finally, the role played by "experts" and "consultants" in defining such conflicts is explored by two contributors who had active roles as scholarly experts during and after the siege The legal and consitutional implications of the government's actions are also analyzed in balanced, clearly written detail.
Armageddon: The Cosmic Battle of the Ages (Left Behind, #11)
by Tim Lahaye Jerry B. JenkinsMany new surprises in this, the eleventh installment in the Left Behind series. Everyone, Buck, Cloe, Rayford and the rest of the cast, will be effected in profound ways. And the Tribulation force, will have to handle a double funeral. On the beginning of Armageddon or Battle of the Ages.
Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says about the End
by Bart D. EhrmanA &“humane, thoughtful, and intelligent&” (The New York Times Book Review) bestselling Biblical scholar reveals why our popular understanding of the Apocalypse is all wrong—and why that matters.You&’ll find nearly everything the Bible says about the end in the Book of Revelation: a mystifying prophecy filled with bizarre symbolism, violent imagery, mangled syntax, confounding contradictions, and very firm ideas about the horrors that await us all. But no matter what you think Revelation reveals—whether you read it as a literal description of what will soon come to pass, interpret it as a metaphorical expression of hope for those suffering now, or only recognize its highlights from pop culture—you&’re almost certainly wrong. In Armageddon, acclaimed New Testament authority Bart D. Ehrman delves into the most misunderstood—and possibly most dangerous—book of the Bible, on a &“vigilantly persuasive&” (The Washington Post) tour through three millennia of Judeo-Christian thinking about how our world will end. With wit and verve, he explores the alarming social and political consequences of expecting an imminent apocalypse, considers whether the message of Revelation may be at odds with the teachings of Jesus, and offers inspiring insight into how to live in the face of an uncertain future. By turns hilarious, moving, troubling, and provocative, Armageddon is nothing short of revelatory in its account of what the Bible really says about the end.
Armenian Christianity Today: Identity Politics and Popular Practice
by Alexander AgadjanianArmenian Christianity Today examines contemporary religious life and the social, political, and cultural functions of religion in the post-Soviet Republic of Armenia and in the Armenian Diaspora worldwide. Scholars from a range of countries and disciplines explore current trends and everyday religiosity, particularly within the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), and amongst Armenian Catholics, Protestants and vernacular religions. Themes examined include: Armenian grass-roots religiosity; the changing forms of regular worship and devotion; various types of congregational life; and the dynamics of social composition of both the clergy and lay believers. Exploring through the lens of Armenia, this book considers wider implications of ’postsecular’ trends in the role of global religion.
Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities
by Roger E. OlsonIn this book, Roger Olson sets forth classical Arminian theology and addresses the myriad misunderstandings and misrepresentations of it through the ages. Irenic yet incisive, Olson argues that classical Arminian theology has a rightful place in the evangelical church because it maintains deep roots within Reformational theology, even though it maintains important differences from Calvinism. Myths addressed include:Myth 1: Arminian Theology Is the Opposite of Calvinist/Reformed TheologyMyth 2: A Hybrid of Calvinism and Arminianism Is PossibleMyth 3: Arminianism Is Not an Orthodox Evangelical OptionMyth 4: The Heart of Arminianism Is Belief in Free WillMyth 5: Arminian Theology Denies the Sovereignty of GodMyth 6: Arminianism Is a Human-Centered TheologyMyth 7: Arminianism Is Not a Theology of GraceMyth 8: Arminians Do Not Believe in PredestinationMyth 9: Arminian Theology Denies Justification by Grace Alone Through Faith AloneMyth 10: All Arminians Believe in the Governmental Theory of the Atonement
Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities
by Roger E. OlsonRoger Olson sets forth classical Arminian theology and addresses the myriad misunderstandings and misrepresentations of it through the ages. For anyone interested in the Calvinist/Arminian debate, this irenic yet incisive book argues that classical Arminian theology has a rightful place in the evangelical church because of its deep roots within Reformational theology.
Armonizando las relaciones en tu vida con mandalas: una guia angelical
by Diana CadenaTu camino de vida está lleno de maravillosas oportunidades para que recuerdes quién eres realmente, tu razón de estar aquí y la grandeza de tu alma, y así encuentres paz, tranquilidad y plenitud en tu diario transitar. Hay una infinidad de seres celestiales, ángeles, arcángeles, maestros ascendidos y todo un universo dispuesto a acompañarte y ayudarte en tu camino de vida. Con ellos podrás sanar y cerrar en amor los espacios que te causan dolor. También con los mándalas, dibujos mágicos y sagrados que aquietan tu mente para conectarte con tu corazón, podrás armonizar tu mundo interior con el exterior, despertar tus sentidos y estimular tu creatividad. Este libro es una invitación a armonizar las relaciones de tu vida apoyándote en los ángeles y en los mándalas, permitiéndote ver y entender el alto propósito de todo lo que te rodea para que te reconectes con tu paz interior y vivas en plenitud. Te brinda las herramientas para comunicarte con tus ángeles, e incluye mándalas para colorear y meditar que te ayudarán a conectarte con tus emociones.
Armonía de los evangelios
by J. Dwight PentecostEl propósito de este volumen es ayudarle a que conozca mejor a Jesucristo captando un cuadro más claro de él mediante los cuatro Evangelios, o sea, de los libros que directamente presentan su vida, ministerio y su corazón. Se coloca pasaje bíblico con pasaje bíblico en orden cronológico, revelando la armonía de los relatos bíblicos y concentrando más el enfoque en la persona de Jesucristo. Presentando textos bíblicos armonizados de la Nueva Versión Internacional, este libro primero presenta y luego sigue el bosquejo idéntico de la vida de Cristo que se usó en Palabras y obras de Jesucristo por J. Dwight Pentecost. Esta presentación sencilla, lógica, del texto completo paralelo con el bosquejo simplifica grandemente su estudio de la vida de Cristo. Una armonía de las obras y palabras de Jesucristo es ideal para usarlo con Palabras y obras de Jesucristo, y constituye un texto paralelo sobresaliente de las Escrituras para cualquier estudio de los Evangelios o de la vida de Cristo.