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Third Watch (A. D. Chronicles #3)
by Bodie ThoeneMeet new characters Zahav, a Jewish woman who is very strong in her faith, and Alexander, a Greek with a past. Can their forbidden love endure the trials that face them? <P><P> Find hope in the lives of Susanna and Manean as we rejoin them to see that their love has overcome overwhelming odds. After seeing all that Yeshua has done for them, will the people believe that he is the Messiah? What they choose to believe will change them for all eternity.
The Thiri Rama: Finding Ramayana in Myanmar
by Dawn RooneyThe Thiri Rama – or the Great Rama – was written for court performance and is the only known illustrated version of the Ramayana story in Myanmar. Based on palm-leaf manuscripts and scenes carved on over 300 sandstone plaques at a mid-nineteenth-century Buddhist pagoda west of Mandalay in Myanmar, this book presents an original translation of the Thiri Rama rendered in prose. The volume also includes essays on the history and tradition of the Ramayana in Myanmar as well as the cultural context in which the play was performed. It contains many helpful resources, incorporating a glossary and a list of characters and their corresponding personae in Valmiki’s Ramayana. With over 250 fascinating visuals and core text contributions by distinguished Burmese scholars, U Thaw Kaung, Tin Maung Kyi, and U Aung Thwin, this book will greatly interest scholars and researchers of South and Southeast Asian culture, literary forms, epics, art and art history, theatre and performance studies, religion, especially those concerned with Hinduism, as well as folklorists.
Thirst: God and the Alcoholic Experience
by James B. NelsonThis book explores the path of recovery. James Nelson writes, as he lives, with a very special blend of insight, wisdom, humor, and humility. Sobriety sustainers and spirituality seekers will be encouraged and enlightened by his work.
Thirst: A Novel
by Amélie NothombThe prize-winning author “entices lucky readers with a dissenting, potentially heretical, refreshingly fascinating interpretation” of Jesus’s life (Shelf Awareness).The Francophone Belgian author Amélie Nothomb has won high praise for her provocative and philosophical novels, including Fear and Trembling, which won the prestigious Prix du Roman. Now Nothomb presents a highly original reexamination of an all-too-familiar story.In a first-person voice as wry as it is wise, Nothomb narrates Jesus’s final days, from his trial to his crucifixion to the resurrection. Amid asides about his relationships with his mother and Judas, his love for Mary Magdalene, and his many miracles, we find a man struggling with his humanity and his exceptional nature, straddling the line between human and deity, the son of a formless, omnipotent creator in the fallible form of a man.
Thirst
by Mary OliverThirst, a collection of forty-three new poems from Pulitzer Prize-winner Mary Oliver, introduces two new directions in the poet's work. Grappling with grief at the death of her beloved partner of over forty years, she strives to experience sorrow as a path to spiritual progress, grief as part of loving and not its end. And within these pages she chronicles for the frst time her discovery of faith, without abandoning the love of the physical world that has been a hallmark of her work for four decades.
The Thirst of God
by Wendy Farley"There is a rich tradition of wonderful women and other contemplatives who are great resources for thinking differently about Christianity. They emphasized divine love, human compassion, and the radical possibilities of contemplative practices. They were not afraid to criticize the church and indeed thought of their challenge as crucial to their faith. We do not have to lose faith with the beautiful wisdom of this story of intimate and compassionate love, dwelling among us and within us, if we do not want to. " --from the acknowledgments and note to readers To those seeking a more open, progressive approach to Christian faith, the Christian past can sometimes seem like a desert, an empty space devoid of encouragement or example. Yet in the latter years of the Middle Ages a quiet flowering of a more accessible, positive approach to Christian belief took place among a group of female mystics, those who emphasized an immediate, nonhierarchical experience of the divine. In this enlightening volume, Wendy Farley eloquently brings the work of three female mystics--Marguerite Porete, Mechthild of Magdeburg, and Julian of Norwich--into creative conversation with contemporary Christian life and thought. From alternatives to the standard, violent understandings of the atonement, to new forms of contemplation and prayer, these figures offer us relevant insights through a theology centered on God's love and compassion. Farley demonstrates how these women can help to refresh and expand our awareness of the depth of divine love that encompasses all creation and dwells in the cavern of every human heart.
Thirsting: Quenching Our Soul's Deepest Desire
by Strahan ColemanWhat if the longing we feel is a sign of God&’s longing for us? Thirsting is a deeply spiritual exploration of a life-changing truth: only when we learn to live in the ache of our thirst instead of running from it will we know the joy of receiving God in every part of our lives. We may be able to imagine God saving us, using us, and even loving us—but wanting us? Pursuing us? Longing for us? And yet, as spiritual director Strahan Coleman teaches, God&’s greatest desire is to commune with us in the depths of our souls. In Thirsting, Strahan eloquently guides us to: Acknowledge the God-given thirst within us so we can offer it to God in all its depth Learn to open up our pain to God so we can experience Him in the midst of our aching Allow God&’s desire for us to open up a whole new experience of communion You thirst because you are thirsted for. Take a rich, vulnerable journey toward an inner knowing with God as you step over shame, receive His love, and drink Him deeply. The very journey you were made for.
Thirsting for God
by Brother Francis Wagner Rev Justin DuVallThe monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, like other men and women who have followed the “Rule of St. Benedict” for centuries, dedicate their lives to prayer, work, and community life based on the Gospel. They thirst for God, and with Christians everywhere, lift up their hands, call on God’s name, and say, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Thirsting for God: Prayers from a Monastery offers a sip from the deep well of contemplation available to us all. The prayers, poems, and reflections shared in this small volume express a yearning not so different from our own. Truly, our combined thirst for God reveals a cup that overflows.
Thirsting for Living Water: Finding Adventure and Purpose in God's Redemption Story
by Michael J. MantelWhen a perfect storm of personal, professional, and natural disaster threw Mike Mantel into a dark night of the soul, he embarked on a journey through his own life and around the world to rediscover God's presence through the diverse body of Christ. In Thirsting for Living Water, Mantel invites readers to join him on this adventure and open their eyes to their own stories of God's faithfulness. It's an invitation to see where God is already at work: at home, among neighbors, and to the ends of the earth. Here is a story of the holistic gospel, driven by compassion, justice, and mercy, with Jesus at the center. Here is an inspiring vision of a unified, global church—in which each of us has a vital role to play.
Thirsty: A Novel
by Tracey BatemanThere's no place like home, they say."Hello, I'm Nina Parker…and I'm an alcoholic." For Nina, it's not the weighty admission but the first steps toward recovery that prove most difficult. She must face her ex-husband, Hunt, with little hope of making amends, and try to rebuild a relationship with her angry teenage daughter, Meagan. Hardest of all, she is forced to return to Abbey Hills, Missouri, the hometown she abruptly abandoned nearly two decades earlier–and her unexpected arrival in the sleepy Ozark town catches the attention of someone–or something–igniting a two-hundred-fifty-year-old desire that rages like a wildfire. Unaware of the darkness stalking her, Nina is confronted with a series of events that threaten to unhinge her sobriety. Her daughter wants to spend time with the parents Nina left behind. A terrifying event that has haunted Nina for almost twenty years begins to surface. And an alluring neighbor initiates an unusual friendship with Nina, but is Markus truly a kindred spirit or a man guarding dangerous secrets?As everything she loves hangs in the balance, will Nina's feeble grasp on her demons be broken, leaving her powerless against the thirst? The battle between redemption and obsession unfold to its startling, unforgettable end.
The Thirteen Apostles
by J. Ellsworth KalasIn this engaging book from popular author J. Ellsworth Kalas, a portrait of each apostle as a servant in ministry, a human being, and individual are drawn from Scripture as well as historical writings and tradition. A chapter is also devoted to Mathias, the successor to Judas Iscariot. Each chapter features a key passage of Scripture. At the end of the book is a 16-page study guide.
The Thirteen Apostles
by J. Ellsworth Kalas"The apostles: twelve men personally chosen by jesus Christ to lead in his ministry of God's Love-and a thirteenth, Matthias, later selected by the apostles themselves when a replacement was needed. Few of us today could name them all, if asked, and yet, together, this small group has left an utterly indelible impact. Jesus left his mission and message in the care of these persons; today, their spiritual descendants fill the world. In this book, I have tried to find the particular characteristic in each of the thirteen apostles that would seem to define that person most clearly. As you read, I pray that something about the lives of these storied figures will help you move a step closer to the Lord who called them and who has called you and me." --J. Ellsworth Kala This book also includes a study guide.
The Thirteen Petalled Rose: A Discourse on the Essence of Jewish Existence and Belief
by Adin SteinsaltzFrom Madonna's music videos to the glossy pages of celebrity magazines and back to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Jewish mysticism has stepped into the modern consciousness like never before. In this classic work, world-renowned scholar Adin Steinsaltz answers the major questions asked by modern Jews about the nature of existence in God's universe. The title The Thirteen Petalled Rose is taken from the opening of the classic Jewish text on mysticism, the Zohar, and refers to the "collective souls of the Jewish people," which scholars have likened to the fullness of a rose and its thirteen petals. Along with a new preface by the author, this edition contains a new chapter on prayer that provides the most up-to-date account of the Kabbalistic view of devotion. Another new chapter recounts and interprets the prophet Elijah's Introduction to the Zohar. "Steinsaltz possesses a mind of the quality that occurs perhaps once or twice in a generation, or several generations . . . In [The Thirteen Petalled Rose] one can encounter the classical Jewish mystical view of reality, delineated lucidly, concisely, profoundly and, what is so rare, believingly. It is an utterly authentic expression of Judaism yet so unknown even among the well-informed and therefore so necessary, so welcome." (Herbert Weiner, Oxford University)
Thirteen Theories of Human Nature (Seventh Edition)
by Leslie Stevenson David L. Haberman Peter Matthews Wright Charlotte WittOver six previous editions, Twelve Theories of Human Nature has been a remarkably popular introduction to some of the most influential developments in Western and Eastern thought. Now titled Thirteen Theories of Human Nature, the seventh edition adds a chapter on feminist theory to those on Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Plato, Aristotle, the Bible, Islam, Kant, Marx, Freud, Sartre, and Darwinism.
Thirteen Ways of Looking at Latino Art
by Ilan Stavans Jorge J. GraciaThe essayist and cultural commentator Ilan Stavans and the analytic philosopher Jorge J. E. Gracia share long-standing interests in the intersection of art and ideas. Here they take thirteen pieces of Latino art, each reproduced in color, as occasions for thematic discussions. Whether the work at the center of a particular conversation is a triptych created by the brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre, Andres Serrano's controversial Piss Christ, a mural by the graffiti artist BEAR_TCK, or Above All Things, a photograph by María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Stavans and Gracia's exchanges inevitably open out to literature, history, ethics, politics, religion, and visual culture more broadly. Autobiographical details pepper Stavans and Gracia's conversations, as one or the other tells what he finds meaningful in a given work. Sparkling with insight, their exchanges allow the reader to eavesdrop on two celebrated intellectuals--worldly, erudite, and unafraid to disagree--as they reflect on the pleasures of seeing.
The Thirteenth Demon, Altar of the Spiral Eye: Altar Of The Spiral Eye (The Chronicles of Jonathan Steel #1)
by Bruce HenniganWhen Jonathan Steel wakes up on a beach in a raging thunderstorm, naked, beaten, and bleeding, he has no idea who he is or how he got there. But just as he starts to make progress in his slow journey to recovery, tragedy strikes again, taking everything in his new life that he has come to love and rely on. Filled with rage and a thirst for revenge, he searches the countryside for the entity responsible--an entity called only the Thirteenth Demon. His quest brings him to Lakeside, Louisiana, and a small country church where evil is in control and strange writing on the walls, blood-soaked floors, and red-eyed spiders have appeared in the sanctuary. As he faces the final confrontation with an evil presence that has pursued him all of his life, he must choose between helping the people he loves or destroying the thirteenth demon.
The Thirteenth Disciple
by Bette M. RossPrisca was a priestess of Artimus when she was supposedly converted to Christianity. The story follows her from Tyre to Corinth where she meets Paul and works to convert many.
Thirty Days
by Paul MarianiFrom the day Paul Mariani arrives at Eastern Point Retreat House to take part in the five-hundred-year-old Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, he realizes that his expectations and assumptions about who he is, what he knows, and what he believes are about to change radically. In this profound memoir Mariani blends a brief life of St. Ignatius and meditations on the life of Jesus with the day-to-day unfolding of thirty days of silence at the retreat house. His journey of introspection, self-revelation, and spiritual renewal leads him to a new understanding of his relationship with God and of what it truly means to put others before oneself. .
Thirty-One Days of Power: Learning to Live in Spiritual Victory
by Ruth Myers Warren MyersSpiritual warfare that is not based on the Word of God may actually give Satan an advantage in our lives. This trustworthy devotional clarifies the struggle against evil forces and guides readers to a daily application of Christ's victory for us on the cross. In her warmly positive, personal style, author Ruth Myers equips readers with two powerful spiritual tools: feeding on God's Word and praising God for His unsearchable love and boundless power. Myers promises "a balanced and positive approach to your spiritual warfare, an approach that will increase your skill in resisting Satan's purposes and promoting those of our triumphant Lord. " Triumph for Today Your life is the focus of an ongoing spiritual battle. But Christ's victory for you on the cross can make a difference every day, in every circumstance. As you feed richly on God's Word through this powerful devotional, you'll be filled with praise for His unsearchable love and boundless power. Every day, you'll find growing strength from God to prevail in your struggles. Find release from the burdens the evil one would place on your shoulders-and be refreshed by a closer walk with God.
Thirty-One Days of Praise: Enjoying God Anew (31 Days Series)
by Ruth Myers Warren MyersChristians who long to experience God in a fresh, deep way will treasure this powerful, personal praise guide, rereleased with an updated cover. Every day for just one month, a Scripture-based devotion cultivates the "heart habit" of praise and worship. Readers will be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things -- yes, even in the midst of pain, disappointment, and heartache. A deeper intimacy with God -- and a greater love for Him -- is the sure result.Come into His Presence with Praise Praise. It leads you into God's awesome presence, into the delight of His Word, into the sure knowledge of His great love for you. If you long to experience God in a fresh, deep way, you'll treasure this personal praise guide. Every day a different Scripture-based devotion helps you cultivate the "heart habit" of praise and worship. You'll be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things, even in the midst of pain, heartache, or disappointment. A deeper intimacy with God--and a greater love for Him--is the sure result.From the Hardcover edition.
Thirty-One Days of Prayer (31 Days Series)
by Ruth Myers Warren MyersIt takes but a few weeks to form a habit. Readers of the rerelease of 31 Days of Prayer can form a prayer habit that lasts a lifetime with this beautiful and practical devotional. Authors Ruth and Warren Myers show readers how to grow in prayer, even if the amount of time set aside seems small at first. The book guides believers through prayer for thirty-one days, allowing for personalized prayer that reflects individual circumstances and areas for spiritual growth. 31 Days of Prayer leads readers step by step into praying about what is close to their hearts and God's.From the Hardcover edition.
Thirty Reasons to Never Give Up: Short stories for when life looks nothing like you thought it was going to look
by Shian KlassenFaced with giving up? Over the next thirty days, Pastor Shian Klassen will take you through a journey of his life, his losses and love with easy to read down to earth personal stories guaranteed to touch your heart. Faced with insurmountable circumstances from childhood through adulthood, you will see that you are not alone in life&’s struggles. This must-read is guaranteed to inspire and renew hope reminding us that no matter how long the journey, or how big the obstacle ahead, never give up.What if giving up appears easier than going on? This book is designed to inspire the faint of heart the true value found in oneself with going forward. From stories of hair-raising canoe expeditions, the painful loss of loved ones, to being faced with life altering situations, author and pastor Shian Klassen describes in detail his struggle and God-given courage enabling him to never give up. If life hasn&’t turned out the way you planned, then you&’re not alone! Let each story, combined with thirty scriptures, encourage you every day to stay the course until you cannot afford to give up. Never give up.
The Thirty-third Hour: A Novel
by Mitchell ChefitzThe Thirty-third Hour opens at midnight Saturday, in the study of Rabbi Arthur Greenberg, the leader of the largest synagogue in Miami. The Rabbi has until 9 a.m. Monday morning, thirty-three hours, to investigate a sex ethics charge brought against one of his colleagues by a member of the congregation, Brenda, an attractive widow and the mother of an autistic son.That colleague, Moshe Katan, an associate from Arthur's seminary days, has been leading an experimental family education program at the synagogue, bringing together parents and children to explore the stories of the Bible in new and challenging ways. Now, piled on Arthur's desk are the video and audio recordings of these sessions and Brenda's journal, which he has to review in a desperate attempt to avoid a disastrous scandal. The reader becomes judge and jury as Arthur seeks to find out what happened and, in the process, undergoes a spiritual transformation himself.
Thirty Years Among the Dead: Complete And Unabridged -- Obsessions And Curses Removed Through The Work Of The Medium Mrs. Wickland
by Carl WicklandOriginally published in 1924, the book chronicles Wickland's experiences as a psychiatrist and spiritual researcher, focusing on his encounters with discarnate spirits and his exploration of the afterlife. Wickland's interest in the spiritual realm began when he noticed unusual behaviors and symptoms in some of his patients during his psychiatric practice. He observed that certain individuals exhibited personality changes, speaking in different voices and exhibiting knowledge of unfamiliar languages or historical periods. Intrigued by these phenomena, Wickland began to investigate the possibility of spirit possession. Through his work, Wickland developed a technique known as "obsession" or "spirit release" therapy. He would induce a deep trance state in his patients and communicate with the possessing spirits directly, allowing them to express their thoughts and emotions through the patient's body...In "Thirty Years Among the Dead," Wickland presents numerous case studies and recounts his encounters with various spirits possessing his patients. He describes the struggles and challenges he faced while dealing with these spirits, including their resistance, anger, and confusion. Wickland also explores the nature of the afterlife, discussing topics such as the process of dying, the existence of different realms or planes, and the experiences of spirits who have not yet crossed over..."Thirty Years Among the Dead" has been both praised and criticized for its unconventional approach to psychiatry and its spiritual themes. While some have regarded Wickland's work as groundbreaking and insightful, others have dismissed it as unscientific and based on subjective experiences. Nonetheless, the book remains a notable contribution to the field of spiritual research and offers a unique perspective on the interaction between the physical and spiritual realms.-Print ed.
Thirty Years That Changed the World: The Book of Acts for Today
by Michael GreenWhile there are many studies and commentaries on the book of Acts, few focus on the amazing achievement of the people found within its narrative. The first Christians chronicled in Acts turned the world upside down in the space of a generation. In this book Michael Green opens up the gripping story of Acts, highlighting the volcanic eruption of faith described there and comparing it to the often halfhearted Christianity of the modern Western world. Combining trusted scholarship with a popular, enjoyable writing style, "Thirty Years That Changed the World" is an ideal book for church, group, or personal study. Green explores the life and faith of the Christians of Acts, answering such questions as "What kind of people were they? How did they live?" and "How did they organize and practice as members of the new church?" Besides unveiling the nature of life in the early church, Green discusses how we today can apply the first Christians' dynamic efforts at church planting, pastoral care, social concern, gospel proclamation, and prayer.