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Three Windows on Eternity
by Allerd StikkerThree Windows on Eternity is an exploratory voyage past the frontiers of our knowledge and scientific understanding. It has led the author to inspirational insights about the role of the individual human being in the current phase of the evolutionary process. The author takes the reader on a journey through evolution from the Big Bang to the 21st century. Based on scientific research and personal observation, he argues and concludes that of the 13.5 billion years of evolution, the first 10 billion years, a so-called inorganic evolutionary period lasting from the Big Bang until the emergence of life, was irrefutably governed by a magnificent design. By 'design' he does not mean 'intelligent' design but a state resulting from the eight fundamental constants of nature that emerged in the first nanoseconds following the birth of the universe. That state is a question of personal interpretation, inspired by religious belief or otherwise. The story of evolution presented in this book can raise awareness and inspiration in today's younger generations as they try to realize a controlled transition within the next 25 years, thus avoiding an uncontrolled overshoot/collapse scenario.In this respect, we are playing with time. The author is convinced that many young people who will populate the world in that period are keen to learn from the new story of evolution and are eager to act and contribute to a constructive new phase in that evolution in the 21st century.
Three Wise Cats: A Christmas Story
by Harold Konstantelos Terri Jenkins-BradyThe old Siamese Ptolemy was alongside his master when a star of unusual brightness was seen in the heavens, indicating an event of momentous significance, and leading to a great quest. <P><P>Ptolemy must watch over his frail master, so he sends three young cats to journey in his place and to fulfill the prophecy: The three finding the one. <P> *Abishag, a sturdy reliable cat who has never shirked her duty. <P> *Kezia, a beautiful young tabby, delicate and a bit vain, but of good heart.<P> *And Ira, younger and bolder than the others, with a temper. <P> Accompanying them is a fourth traveler--the rat Asmodeus, who can hear of no glorious thing without wanting to spoil it. Together, the unlikely band will cover many miles and have many dangerous adventures. And finally they will arrive in a far land, where the star bends close to the earth over a humble stable...
The Three Wise Guys (Tales from the Back Pew)
by Mike ThalerThe only part I want in the Christmas play is no part. My teacher says I’m to be a wise guy on stage. The only stage I want to be on … is the first stage out of town …
Three Wise Women: 40 Devotions Celebrating Advent with Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna
by Dandi Daley MackallAn ECPA 2023 Christmas Bestseller!Spend the 40 days of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany in the company of:Mary the Mother of Jesus Elizabeth the Mother of John the Baptist and Anna the Prophetess at the temple in Jerusalem. Anticipate, celebrate, and marvel at Jesus' birth with Three Wise Women, a richly researched and faith-building new devotional by Dandi Daley Mackall. We don't hear many details directly from these three women at the heart of the first Christmas, but Scripture, studies in biblical culture, and an open heart that asks "what if" allows readers to experience new revelations for the holy season that will encourage and strengthen you in becoming a wise woman of God. Bestselling author Dandi Mackall reflects on the events and lives of these Three Wise Women and invites you to: Delve deeper into what these real-life women may have experienced Ponder a new aspect of the journey toward Christ's birth and beyond through the voices of Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna Meditate on Old and New Testament Scriptures that speak to women's hearts across generations and cultures Grow closer to God through insightful devotional readings about Patience, Hope, Faith, Trust, Persistence, Sacrifice, Joy, Grace, Love, Confidence, and more Reflect on your own life using the daily "Pondering Questions," as you see the story of Jesus' birth afresh through the eyes of faithful women Join with other women in a small group or Bible study to take a faith journey together with Three Wise Women An award-winning author, speaker, and passionate scholar of the Scriptures, Dandi shares her heart for Jesus and her own faith journey through this inspired and timely devotional. Beautifully designed with a two-color interior, Three Wise Women is the perfect book to accompany all believers through this holy season of the year, a lovely early Christmas gift, and an excellent resource for women's Bible study groups. "Dandi Mackall tells the story of Jesus' birth from the perspectives of Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna in these devotions, allowing readers to imaginatively inhabit the thought world of first-century Middle Eastern women. The three wise women emerge as gentle, strong, and deeply faithful. Each reflection is accompanied by Bible verses, questions to ponder, and a brief prayer." —The Christian Century Visit threewisewomenbook.com for a study guide, journal, and more free resources to enhance your Advent devotions!
Three Worlds in Conflict: The High Drama of Biblical Prophecy
by Stanley A. EllisonAs the millennium draws near, only a handful of books on Bible prophecy will approach the clarity and scope of this one. Three Worlds in Conflict satisfies the growing curiosity of both Christians and non-Christians about God's vision for the future by simply yet fully explaining the facts and philosophy of scriptural prophecy. Unlike many titles, this book presents the whole range of Bible prophecy in chronological form, not just bits and pieces. And the style is contemporary and approachable, unfolding the whys, whats, and whens of God's plan for His world with more twists and turns than a bestselling novel.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Three Worlds of Collective Human Experience: Individual Life, Social Change, and Human Evolution
by Victor N. ShawThis book explores three worlds shared by the humans in their collective experiences. It identifies and explores the world of commonsense, the world of religion, and the world of science as three essential dimensions of human experience. The book helps understand that humans can gain comfort and pleasure in commonsense, achieve meaning and purpose from religion, and attain truth and rationality through science. It actively applies theories to and develops theoretical explanations from different domains or situations of human existence. This book is of interest to theorists, researchers, instructors, and students across major academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
Three Years on the Great Mountain: A Memoir of Zen and Fearlessness
by Cristina MoonAn invigorating memoir about a young woman pushed to her limits at a Zen monastery in Hawai&‘i, where she learns that the key to unlocking the ultimate breakthrough is igniting her fighting spirit.At twenty-five, activist Cristina Moon faced an impossible task: preparing for the possibility of arrest and torture inside military-ruled Myanmar. Her response? Learning Buddhist meditation. So began what would become a decades-long spiritual path—eventually leading her to a Zen temple and martial arts dojo in Hawaiʻi with a timeless method of warrior Zen training.Offering a bracing account of three years of mind-body-spirit training at Daihonzan Chozen-ji, a Rinzai Zen temple and martial arts dojo, Moon powerfully captures the rigors and realizations that finally shaped her into a Zen priest whose highest directive is to give fearlessness. Told with immersive detail and an unique Asian American female perspective, Three Years on the Great Mountain chronicles Moon's straight-up-the-mountain training regimen at Chozen-ji, conducted every day and often through the nights. Through the spiritual forging of daily Zen meditation, manual labor, swordsmanship, and Japanese tea ceremony, she discovers a newfound conviction that self mastery and spiritual growth can take fierce form. Embraced by local Hawaiʻi and Japanese culture, and a community of discipline, respect, and discovery, she discovers a profound sense of home.
Three Zen Sutras: The Heart, The Diamond, and The Platform Sutras (Counterpoints #7)
by Red PineThe three most venerated sutras of Zen in a true pocket-sized edition from a legendary practitioner and translator of Buddhist teachings.These three Sutras, often linked to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries, are now available together in this single volume. Red Pine, whose acclaimed translations these particular Buddhist texts are considered canon, provides a sensitive and assured treatment of the classic triumvirate in a gift-sized volume, perfect for sharing with anyone seeking guidance and peace. The Heart Sutra, with its profound and wide-reaching influence on Buddhism, offers the Prajnaparamita teaching of emptiness. The Diamond Sutra, said to contain answers to all questions of delusion and dualism, outlines the bodhisattva path followed by the Buddha. And The Platform Sutra is an autobiography of Hui-neng, the controversial 6th Patriarch of Zen. His understanding of the fundamentals of a spiritual and practical life has served as the introduction to the teachings of Zen that students have been putting into practice for the past 1300 years.In addition to new translations of all three texts, Red Pine has included an introduction that ties all three together and just enough footnotes to explain what needs explaining but not enough to get in the way.
The Threshing Floor: How to Know Without a Doubt That God Hears Your Every Prayer
by Juanita BynumNEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER From the author of My Spiritual Inheritance, No More Sheets, Matters of the Heart Devotions for Women, and A Heart for Jesus. Discover how the seed of true prayer is separated from the chaff of selfish desires. Encouraging you to carry the needs of others to the Lord, Bynum offers practical advice on becoming a "doer" of the Word and a "living sacrifice" as you learn to pray with power. Includes in-depth questions and journal pages.
The Threshold of Dissent: A History of American Jewish Critics of Zionism (Goldstein-Goren Series in American Jewish History)
by Marjorie FeldExplores the long history of anti-Zionist and non-Zionist American JewsThroughout the twentieth century, American Jewish communal leaders projected a unified position of unconditional support for Israel, cementing it as a cornerstone of American Jewish identity. This unwavering position served to marginalize and label dissenters as antisemitic, systematically limiting the threshold of acceptable criticism. In pursuit of this forced consensus, these leaders entered Cold War alliances, distanced themselves from progressive civil rights and anti-colonial movements, and turned a blind eye to human rights abuses in Israel. In The Threshold of Dissent, Marjorie N. Feld instead shows that today’s vociferous arguments among American Jews over Israel and Zionism are but the newest chapter in a fraught history that stretches from the nineteenth century. Drawing on rich archival research and examining wide-ranging intellectual currents—from the Reform movement and the Yiddish left to anti-colonialism and Jewish feminism—Feld explores American Jewish critics of Zionism and Israel from the 1880s to the 1980s. The book argues that the tireless policing of contrary perspectives led each generation of dissenters to believe that it was the first to question unqualified support for Israel. The Threshold of Dissent positions contemporary critics within a century-long debate about the priorities of the American Jewish community, one which holds profound implications for inclusion in American Jewish communal life and for American Jews’ participation in coalitions working for justice.At a time when American Jewish support for Israel has been diminishing, The Threshold of Dissent uncovers a deeper—and deeply contested—history of intracommunal debate over Zionism among American Jews.
Threshold of Faith: The History of God's People
by Gary CoteAs one studies the Bible, the various sections can become overwhelming and most confusing. Many study one area that often leaves them confused about what is going on elsewhere. A difficulty exists trying to understand one part of the revelation, while the rest remains in the sphere of the unknown. Many skip from one section to another trying to find cohesion. The student seeks connection and clarity in its message and structure. This textbook is arranged to answer these questions while setting the foundation for future study. However, it is not written to be an in-depth look at every facet of God's revelation. Rather, it is designed to be a working manual for all those who want a solid foundation in the faith, and want to know God's plan which has been unfolding since the beginning of creation to the present, and from this present day till the end of all things. This textbook was written to explain the deep truths of Scripture in a sensible manner, to satisfy the requirements of those involved in academia while remaining free from its self-imposed restrictions of higher scholarship. This book is for the needs of every saint who is hungry for truth, and for the students of God's Word who are in need of tools and resources. This book will stir your faith, ground you in truth, and instill an understanding of God's Word to help you and others in your personal quest to know God. This manuscript approaches the complexities of the Bible by viewing it all within twelve panels, each having a threshold through which the people of God walked. These twelve thresholds are the doorways that led from one era to the next as God's revelation of the Messiah unfolded. This book is designed to be the textbook for every believer, enabling them to grasp the meaning of God's revelation. It explains these truths within a historical setting, enabling the student of God's Word to formulate a correct perspective of God's revelation even to the end of the age. To help with this endeavor, there are numerous break-out boxes along the way to address various topics and themes, and to make application to one's life in the faith. Reading in and through these twelve thresholds, the reader will discover the difference between those who lived contrary to God and the faithful who walked in harmony with God. These men and women of faith were made manifest to the visible and invisible world; their life actions declared that they belonged to the realm called, The People of God. They were a spectacle to behold, which the world was not worthy to receive. These people of faith displayed an allegiance to God and His Word, regardless of the adversaries that sought their end. They simply believed God! The twelve thresholds began with the Times of Adam and moved onward and upward to the higher calling of Christ Jesus. This book is a must for everyone desiring to know the word of God; it is the textbook for the faithful!
Thresholds
by Sherre HirschWhether it's our cozy bedroom, our toy-strewn family room, or our newly renovated kitchen, we all have our favorite rooms in our homes. But when do we ever think about the thresholds? We spend a lot of time traversing thresholds - both in our homes, and in our lives. Of course, this is not a book about how to build a house; it is book about how build a rich and rewarding life. When I talk about the thresholds of life, I am referring to those times of transition; when we are moving from the way we were accustomed to living to a new way of thinking, feeling, and being. Every one of us will experience many such moments. Some will be exciting - a new job, a marriage, the birth of a child. Others - the death of a parent, an empty nest, a divorce - will be painful. Either way, crossing from a "room" that is comfortable and familiar into one that feels uncertain and unpredictable, can be terrifying. But what if, instead of viewing these thresholds as barriers or obstacles, you could see them as doorways to bigger and better opportunities? If you could embrace change as a wellspring of motivation rather than a source of fear? If the thought of the unknown future left you feeling empowered and excited, instead of paralyzed? Here, Sherre Hirsch draws on decades of counseling individuals of all faiths and religions, the wisdom of ancient stories, research from psychology, and tales from real life, to help readers summon the faith, courage, and confidence to embrace the exhilarating new possibilities and experiences that lie across the threshold. With her signature warmth and empathic style, Hirsch, like a trusted friend, wise counselor, and spiritual advisor rolled into one, guides readers through the most challenging - and the most blessed - transitions of their one precious life.
Thrift Store Saints: Meeting Jesus 25¢ at a Time
by Jane F. KnuthThrift Store Saints is a collection of true stories based on Jane Knuth’s experiences serving the poor at a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in the inner city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Initially, Knuth is a reluctant new volunteer at the store, sharing that her middle-class, suburban, church-going background has not prepared her well for this kind of work. Finally, Knuth has undergone a transformation of sorts, and neither she nor we can ever view the poor in the same way again.
A thrill of Hope, Heavenly peace (Christmas miracles of Marble Cove #1)
by Patti BergIn A Thrill of Hope, the beautiful Christmas ornament that mysteriously appears on Diane’s doorstep brings with it the haunting cries of a baby in the night and poignant memories of her late mother’s final wish, which set her on a course to bring a living Nativity back to Marble Cove. With Christmas just four weeks out and one obstacle after another standing in her way, time isn’t on Diane’s side--but hope is. Still, she knows it will take a miracle! In Heavenly Peace, Shelley’s Christmas season is shattered by the unexpected arrival of her mother--without her stepfather--adding to a busy baking schedule. And when Shelley’s father and stepmother arrive early for their visit, the turmoil deepens. Tasked with finding the costumes for the living Nativity, Shelley is convinced she’ll need a miracle of her own when all of her efforts yield nothing. Can she find peace amid the chaos? It’s Christmastime in Marble Cove, Maine, and miracles abound for four dear friends and neighbors in this charming seaside village. When Diane Spencer, Shelley Bauer, Margaret Hoskins, and Beverly Mackenzie each receive a mysterious Christmas gift, it sets them on journeys of discovery as the holiday approaches. And when they set out to resurrect a forgotten town tradition, there’s no telling what might happen!
The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith
by Trevin WaxEvery generation faces the temptation to wander from orthodoxy—to seek out the jolt that comes with false teaching, and to drift with cultural currents.The Thrill of Orthodoxy
The Thrill of the Chaste: Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On
by Dawn EdenFinally, a book for single women who, unsatisfied with living a worldly lifestyle, want to give their lives a new and godly direction. Author Dawn Eden, a Jewish-born rock journalist turned salty Christian blog queen, gives these readers the positive and uplifting message that they've been wanting to hear-that spiritual healing and a renewed outlook await them. Using her own experiences in the New York City singles jungle, she shows women how they too can go from insecurity to purity, and from forlorn to reborn. She tells women who have been around the block how to find their way home.Among inspirational books for single women, The Thrill of the Chaste is a pair of hip Ray-Bans in a field of rose-colored glasses. This isn't a book for dainty damsels in lacy white dresses patiently awaiting their handsome prince. This is for real women who need strong, motivational, and deeply moral messages to counter the ones they receive from a superficial, sex-obsessed world.
Thrill of the Chaste: The Allure of Amish Romance Novels (Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies)
by Valerie Weaver-ZercherTake a peek beneath the bonnet.Browse the inspirational fiction section of your local bookstore, and you will likely find cover after cover depicting virtuous young women cloaked in modest dresses and wearing a pensive or playful expression. They hover innocently above sun-drenched pastures or rustic country lanes, often with a horse-drawn buggy in the background—or the occasional brawny stranger. Romance novels with Amish protagonists, such as the best-selling trailblazer The Shunning by Beverly Lewis, are becoming increasingly popular with a largely evangelical female audience. Thrill of the Chaste is the first book to analyze this growing trend in romance fiction and to place it into the context of contemporary literature, religion, and popular culture.Valerie Weaver-Zercher combines research and interviews with devoted readers, publishers, and authors to produce a lively and provocative examination of the Amish romance novel. She discusses strategies that literary agents and booksellers use to drive the genre’s popularity. By asking questions about authenticity, cultural appropriation, and commodification, Thrill of the Chaste also considers Amish fiction’s effects on Amish and non-Amish audiences alike.
Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended
by Lina AbuJamraTired of feeling sorry for yourself? Sick of answering the same old questions about why you still haven&’t found your perfect match?Despite what many people think, singleness is not a disease. It&’s not the lesser option. Singleness is God&’s gift to you today. In Thrive, Lina AbuJamra – who has been single for over 40 years - will show you how you can make a difference with your life right now instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen to you. If you&’re ready to figure out what God has to say about singleness instead of relying on your own feelings and conclusions, this book is for you. Isn&’t it time you get excited about your life in Christ and quit falling back into the same old pattern of thinking? Freedom. Joy. Abundance. Hope. All these are yours the moment you embrace all that God has for you right here right now. Go ahead. It&’s okay to smile. Life as a single Christian is good.
Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended
by Lina AbuJamraTired of feeling sorry for yourself? Sick of answering the same old questions about why you still haven&’t found your perfect match?Despite what many people think, singleness is not a disease. It&’s not the lesser option. Singleness is God&’s gift to you today. In Thrive, Lina AbuJamra – who has been single for over 40 years - will show you how you can make a difference with your life right now instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen to you. If you&’re ready to figure out what God has to say about singleness instead of relying on your own feelings and conclusions, this book is for you. Isn&’t it time you get excited about your life in Christ and quit falling back into the same old pattern of thinking? Freedom. Joy. Abundance. Hope. All these are yours the moment you embrace all that God has for you right here right now. Go ahead. It&’s okay to smile. Life as a single Christian is good.
Thrive: Dare to Live Like Jesus (Higher Series)
by Kevin Johnson"Sadly, studies show that there are few differences in the attitudes and actions between people who claim to be Christians and those who don’t choose that label. But everything we read in the Bible says we should be transformed; we should be different than the rest of the world. What would it look like if you lived the life God desires for you? How would your life be different if you abandoned your typical routine and refused to settle for anything less than the best God has in store for you? In Thrive, you’ll find 20 life-impacting studies that will draw you into the Bible and help you understand who you are and who God wants to help you become. You’ll discover what the Bible says about how God made you, what kind of life he has planned for you, and how you can survive the tough times of your life. Even if you struggle to keep your faith alive at times, God wants to help you thrive. The reality is, God loves us just the way we are—but he also loves us too much to leave us that way."
Thrive: Digging Deep, Reaching Out
by Tim Luke Mark HallTaking the Next Step in Your Faith Life to GROW DEEP AND STRONG The only way to be the hands and feet of Jesus is to love him and serve others out of our love for him. But to do that we must first be deeply rooted in our life with God. In Thrive, Mark Hall, lead singer for the popular band Casting Crowns, shows us what it really looks like to walk with Jesus. In part 1, Digging Deep, Hall demonstrates how to truly engage with the Word and a community of faith, worshiping and pursuing God wholeheartedly as our hearts and minds are transformed. In part 2, Reaching Out, we see the fruits of our engagement with the Word and the community, the grateful giving back of service and love. Using relatable stories, grounded teaching, and great application, Hall helps everyone who wants to take the next step of faith and see their life grow deep and strong.
Thrive: Live Like You Matter
by Lisa Toney"Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf."--Proverbs 11:28 This little-known Proverb holds a profound statement for living a life that matters. When the accumulation of possessions becomes our driving force, we will not thrive. Yet when we make a unique contribution to society, we will grow, both as an individual and as a community at large. Thrive offers practical principles for living that will guide you to fulfill the life God has planned for you. Like a mentor walking alongside a friend, author Lisa H. Toney helps you celebrate your unique and God-given role and then encourages you to live life to the fullest. Life should not just happen to you. Thrive provides resources to shape your life for fulfillment and contribution to our planet.
Thrive, Don't Simply Survive: Passionately Live the Life You Didn't Plan
by Karol LaddLife is unpredictable and often doesn't turn out as we'd planned. The things that matter most to us -- marriages, children, careers, families, and friends -- sometimes fall apart and leave us only with deflated dreams. Whether you're struggling with the big issues of life or simply overwhelmed by the demands of every single day, Karol Ladd's powerful biblical principles will give you the help you need. In this book, you will discover how to redefine your unexpected life, and you'll learn concrete skills that will help you move past simply surviving and into a thriving life that is lived passionately and with joy. New purpose and hope await you just beyond the cover of this book.
Thrive in Retirement: Simple Secrets for Being Happy for the Rest of Your Life
by Eric ThurmanDiscover the three secrets to happiness--and much more--in the later years of life.Never before in human history have so many people lived for decades beyond their working years. 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, and their average life expectancy is another 20 years--and many will live longer. But will they just live or have a meaningful life? The truth is that many--if not most--people approaching the latter years do not have a plan, much less a strategy to thrive instead of just survive. Packed with information based on research as well as common-sense wisdom, here are some examples of what readers will discover: * How retiring at the wrong time increases the likelihood of dying 89%. * What can delay Alzheimer's onset an average of 9 years. * How everything that makes you happy comes in just 3 forms. * Which partner is most likely to initiate divorce after decades of marriage and why.<