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The Watcher
by Jim RosemergyEvery page of THE WATCHER invites the reader into a world of reflection and contemplation that can lead to spiritual awakening. As the Watcher, a woman made blind so she might see, speaks the message she is called to speak, the reader discovers truths that support our closer walk with God. She teaches us the language of the heart. She speaks to soldiers before battle, a woman who has just given birth, a banker, a prisoner, two doctors, a farmer, a professor, a man afraid to die and more. In each instance, the wisdom shared is wisdom for the ages, insights that support our spiritual journey. Listen carefully and perhaps you will hear the Watcher speaking to you.
The Watcher in the Shadows
by Mark Edward Geyer Ms Chris Moriarty"A fabulously imaginative historical fantasy."--Publishers Weekly, starred review of The Inquisitor's Apprentice At the turn of the twentieth century, New York's Bowery District becomes the scene of a terrible murder when the Klezmer King gets fried to a crisp by his Electric Tuxedo--on stage! The Inquisitor's apprentice, thirteen-year-old Sacha Kessler, tries to help find the killer, but the closer he gets to solving the crime, the more it sounds as if the creature that haunted him in his first adventure is back. Worse still, his own Jewish family is in danger. Sacha has avoided learning magic until now, but as his world falls apart around him, he changes his mind.
Watching in Wonder: Growing in Faith During Your Baby's First Year
by Catherine Claire LarsonThe first year of life for your new baby is an exciting time full of milestones, and you don't want to forget a single moment. This weekly devotional journal will inspire you to record stories and prayers for your newborn as you create a memory book that you (and they) will treasure for years to come. And you'll feel God's presence and comfort with devotions and Scripture selected especially for new moms.In these pages, you will encounter a God who lovingly cares for you and your little one. Marvel anew at His goodness and the miracle of life that is growing day by day before your eyes.This devotional includes:A weekly inspirational devotional theme on one of God's unchanging characteristicsMonthly "Memories and Milestones" sections to help you document your baby&’s growthDevotions that lead you closer to GodThoughtful journaling prompts with space to record stories and prayersWith its invitation to draw near to God as you navigate your baby&’s first year of life, Watching in Wonder is a sweet and thoughtful gift for friends' and loved ones' baby showers or as a gift for yourself at this memorable time of life.Embrace the exhilarating, exhausting, and joy-filled first year of motherhood with this devotional journal, a gift you can one day give your son or daughter as a reminder of the love and prayers you shared throughout his or her first year in the world.
Watching the Disciples: Learning from Their Mistakes
by Mary Jane GormanLENT This Lenten study looks at the twelve disciples as they tried to follow Jesus and live the challenging life to which he had called them. Examining the mistakes of the Twelve can help us to assess our own discipleship in order to see where it may need strengthening. During these weeks of Lent, as we join the Twelve in their on-the-job-training to become disciples of Jesus, we hope to find guidance for our pilgrimage. This seven-session study, appropriate for both group and individual use, provides one lesson for each week in Lent. Each lesson includes a Scripture reference, a brief reflection, questions for study or discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the coming week. MARY JANE GORMAN is a writer, teacher, and retreat leader living in Greenville, South Carolina, and she is the author of the book Tending Body, Heart, Mind & Soul: Following Jesus in Caring for Ourselves (Abingdon Press). Formerly professor of economics at Furman University, she has served on the board of United Ministries, a nonprofit community organization, and is a leader in First Baptist Church, Greenville.
The Watchmaker's Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom
by Larry LoftisNew York Times bestselling author and master of nonfiction spy thrillers Larry Loftis writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII—at the cost of losing her family and being sent to a concentration camp, only to survive, forgive her captors, and live the rest of her life as a Christian missionary.The Watchmaker’s Daughter is one of the greatest stories of World War II that readers haven’t heard: the remarkable and inspiring life story of Corrie ten Boom—a groundbreaking, female Dutch watchmaker, whose family unselfishly transformed their house into a hiding place straight out of a spy novel to shelter Jews and refugees from the Nazis during Gestapo raids. Even though the Nazis knew what the ten Booms were up to, they were never able to find those sheltered within the house when they raided it.Corrie stopped at nothing to face down the evils of her time and overcame unbelievable obstacles and odds. She persevered despite the loss of most of her family and relied on her faith to survive the horrors of a notorious concentration camp. But even more remarkable than her heroism and survival was Corrie’s attitude when she was released. Miraculously, she was able to eschew bitterness and embrace forgiveness as she ministered to people in need around the globe. Corrie’s ability to forgive is just one of the myriad lessons that her life story holds for readers today.Reminiscent of Schindler’s List and featuring a journey of faith and forgiveness not unlike Unbroken, The Watchmaker’s Daughter is destined to become a classic work of World War II nonfiction.
The Watchmaker's Daughter: The story of Corrie Ten Boom
by Jean WatsonThe story of Corrie ten Boom has inspired millions of people all over the world. Jean Watson is a skilful author and presents Corrie's stirring life and challenging hope-filled message for young readers. The Watchmaker's Daughter traces the life of this outstanding Christian woman from her childhood in Haarlem, through her suffering in Nazi concentration camps, to her world-wide ministry to the handicapped and underprivileged. This exciting victorious book will allow you to meet this beloved woman and learn of God's wonderful provision and blessing through adversity.
The Watchtower Files: Dialogue With a Jehovah's Witness
by Duane Magnani and Arthur BarrettThe Watchtower Files: Dialogue With a Jehovah's Witness
Water
by A. Ashokamitran Lakshmi HolmströmWater is a curiously cool reflection on the chaos of life in the city. In the worst drought seen in Madras in many years, Jamuna struggles to hold together the threads of her life.
Water and Ritual: The Rise and Fall of Classic Maya Rulers
by Lisa J. LuceroIn the southern Maya lowlands, rainfall provided the primary and, in some areas, the only source of water for people and crops. Classic Maya kings sponsored elaborate public rituals that affirmed their close ties to the supernatural world and their ability to intercede with deities and ancestors to ensure an adequate amount of rain, which was then stored to provide water during the four-to-five-month dry season. As long as the rains came, Maya kings supplied their subjects with water and exacted tribute in labor and goods in return. But when the rains failed at the end of the Classic period (AD 850-950), the Maya rulers lost both their claim to supernatural power and their temporal authority. Maya commoners continued to supplicate gods and ancestors for rain in household rituals, but they stopped paying tribute to rulers whom the gods had forsaken.
Water and Sacred Architecture
by Anat GevaThis edited book examines architectural representations that tie water, as a physical and symbolic property, with the sacred. The discussion centers on two levels of this relationship: how water influenced the sacredness of buildings across history and different religions; and how sacred architecture expressed the spiritual meaning of water. The volume deliberately offers original material on various unique contextual and design aspects of water and sacred architecture, rather than an attempt to produce a historic chronological analysis on the topic or focusing on a specific geographical region. As such, this unique volume adds a new dimension to the study of sacred architecture. The book’s chapters are compiled by a stellar group of scholars and practitioners from the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It addresses major aspects of water in religious buildings, such as, rituals, pilgrimage, water as a cultural material and place-making, hydro systems, modern practices, environmental considerations, the contribution of water to transforming secular into sacred, and future digital/cyber context of water and sacredness. All chapters are based on original archival studies, historical documents, and field visits to the sites and buildings. These examinations show water as an expression of architectural design, its materiality, and its spiritual values. The book will be of interest to architects, historians, environmentalists, archaeologists, religious scholars, and preservationists.
Water Bomb Fight
by Soraya YvetteThrough her first book, Water Bomb Fight, author Soraya Yvette hopes to see children and teens read and experience a healthy, fun and colourful story that will teach them to enter into a close relationship with Father God in all they see and do. This true story is based on Christian-themes, and set in the author's native country of Australia. Many of the events take place in the backyard of her suburban home, and center around the activities of her two sons, Matt and Tim, their notorious water bomb adventures, and their real family pets. Water Bomb Fight is a hilarious and captivating story that expresses the love and nature of Christ.
Water Chase
by Marjorie A. ClarkDonald Harris and his father take Peter Dent for a two-week cruise aboard their boat, the Chinook, north to the secluded islands off the coast of British Columbia.Donald and Peter enjoy a short stay at a local summer camp. But when the Chinook suddenly disappears one night along with Donald&’s father and the crew, suspicions are raised. Why and where was it taken? By whom? Join Peter and Donald in their search for the missing boat and the explanation to the mysterious disappearance.
Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries
by Gerald L. SittserWater from a Deep Well,
Water From A Deep Well: Christian Spirituality From Early Martyrs To Modern Missionaries
by Gerald L. Sittser Eugene H. PetersonIn Rome in A.D. 165, two men named Carpus and Papylus stood before the proconsul of Pergamum, charged with the crime of being Christians. Not even torture could make them deny Christ, so they were burned alive. Is my faithfulness as strong? In the fifth century, Melania the Younger and her husband, Pinian, distributed their enormous wealth to the poor and intentionally practiced the discipline of renunciation. <P><P>Could living more simply deepen my trust in God? In the sixteen hundreds, Philipp Jakob Spener's love for the Word of God and his desire to help people apply the Bible to their life moved him to start "Colleges of Piety," or small groups. In what ways could commitment to community make me more like Christ? The history of the church has shaped what our faith and practice are like today. It's tempting to think that the way we do things now is best, but history also has much to teach us about what we've forgotten. <P><P>In Water from a Deep Well, Gerald Sittser opens to us the rich history of spirituality, letting us gaze at the practices and stories of believers from the past who had the same thirst for God that we do today. As we see their deep faith through his vibrant narratives, we may discover that old ways can bring new life to our own spirituality.
Water From the Rock: Daily Devotions for Disciples, Volume Three
by Greg HinnantThirsty? Parched for fresh, flowing biblical insights that will revive your trial-weary heart and slake your thirst for more of Jesus? Here&’s some spiritual water. Water from the Rock is the final part of Greg Hinnant&’s devotional trilogy. Its 121 biblical devotional studies are intentionally crafted to provide more material than that offered by most devotionals in hopes of providing more inspiration and prompting further study. Ministers will find numerous sermons and teachings here and disciples study materials. These expository messages address many timely biblical subjects, yet, like the Bible, their central theme is Christ—knowing Him, pleasing Him, and learning to walk closely with Him in the hot, spiritually dry wilderness of this increasingly secular world. For that, we&’ll need to rehydrate our souls regularly with lots of spiritual water. So here&’s some Spirit-illuminated, biblical water. Take long, thoughtful drinks, again and again. May they help sustain and guide you through your wilderness trials to the Promised Land of Christian maturity!
Water Into Wine: An Empowering Vision of the Gospels
by Tom HarpurFollowing the extraordinary and ongoing success of his 2004 book The Pagan Christ, scholar and author Tom Harpur was deluged with readers’ requests to go more deeply into the mythological, allegorical approach to the story of Jesus he took in that bestselling book. In Water Into Wine, Harpur sets out the powerful and transforming message that emerges when the Gospels are finally read as they were originally intended to be and as they were understood by the first Christians, such as Origen and Clement. Seen in their true mythological and symbolical meaning, the stories in the drama of Jesus’ life come alive in a totally fresh way – not as the account of a single, distant god-man working strange miracle like Superman or some other fictional magician, but as a description of the evolution of the soul in everyone of us. The theme of the Gospels parallels exactly the theme of the Old Testament, as well as every ancient sacred text, which is that a spark of the divine spirit incarnates in each and every human being. Tom Harpur shows how "the old, old story" is at the heart of every religion and how it is really our own personal story too. Water Into Wine is a tour de force written by a skilled and learned communicator that should excite and nourish every true seeker after spiritual fulfillment. As well, it has the enormous potential for furthering the goal of global understanding and peace.
The Water is Wide: A Novel of Northern Ireland
by Elizabeth GibsonBorn in Belfast, Kate Hamilton returns to Ireland to study at the New University of Ulster, but is once again caught up in her nation's sectarian violence.
The Water Keeper (A Murphy Shepherd Novel #1)
by Charles MartinA riveting new story of heroism, heartache, and the power of love to heal all wounds.Murphy Shepherd is a man with many secrets. He lives alone on an island, tending the grounds of a church with no parishioners, and he&’s dedicated his life to rescuing those in peril. But as he mourns the loss of his mentor and friend, Murph himself may be more lost than he realizes.When he pulls a beautiful woman named Summer out of Florida&’s Intracoastal Waterway, Murph&’s mission to lay his mentor to rest at the end of the world takes a dangerous turn. Drawn to Summer, and desperate to find her missing daughter, Murph is pulled deeper and deeper into the dark and dangerous world of modern-day slavery.With help from some unexpected new friends, including a faithful Labrador he plucks from the ocean and an ex-convict named Clay, Murph must race against the clock to locate the girl before he is consumed by the secrets of his past—and the ghosts who tried to bury them.With Charles Martin&’s trademark lyricism and poignant prose, The Water Keeper is at once a tender love story and a heartrending search for freedom.&“I&’m telling you, it&’s an action-packed, classic Charles Martin romance novel unlike anything I&’ve ever read. And remember . . . the day you pick up this book is the day you become temporarily unavailable to the world.&” —Charlie Martin, son of Charles Martin&“Charles Martin fans rejoice, because he&’s done it again . . . a multilayered story woven together with grace and redemption, and packed tight with tension and achingly real characters.&” —Lauren Denton, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Hideaway&“In The Water Keeper Charles Martin crafts a compelling story with skill and sensitivity. Open the pages of this book and you&’ll enter the world of characters caught up in a real-life drama that grips the heart. As with all of Charles&’s books you never finish it—you continue to live there in your own imagination. Current fans won&’t be disappointed; new readers will understand why Charles Martin is on the short list of contemporary authors I recommend above all others.&” —Robert Whitlow, bestselling authorThe first story in a new series from Charles MartinFull-length novel (c. 110,000 words)Includes Discussion Questions for Book ClubsAlso by Charles Martin: The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, Long Way Gone, When Crickets Cry
Water Walker and 19 Masks for the Naked Poet: Water Walker and 19 Masks for the Naked Poet
by Nancy Willard Regina ShekerjianThe lyrical poems of award-winning author Nancy Willard celebrate the magic of life Nancy Willard, who was the first recipient of a Newbery Medal for a volume of poetry, displays her versatility in these companion collections.Divided into five sections, Water Walker blends the mundane with the mystical. From sleeping fish to Marco Polo to a tortoise who dispenses unique advice to a bride on her wedding day, these poems integrate fables, nursery rhymes, hymns, and songs.In 19 Masks for the Naked Poet, the human soul reveals itself, as we remove the disguises that bind (and blind) us to everyday life. Fanciful images of nature--dozing bees, green lions--infuse this collection. Doors become mirrors and husbands float above their marital beds as Willard explores themes of family, love, spirituality, politics, and immortality. Her "poet" experiences everything from the sacred to the profane, from photographing his heart to meeting God in creations that are enchanting and surreal. This ebook includes illustrations by Regina Shekerjian.
Water-Walking: Discovering and Obeying Your Call to Radical Discipleship
by John OrtbergYou&’re only one step away from the adventure of your life.In this abridgement of his bestselling book, If You Want to Walk on Water You Have toGet Out of the Boat, John Ortberg invites you to do with God&’s help what you could never do on your own—step out of your comfort zone and step out on the risky waters of faith. If you do, you&’ll find that Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It&’s thrilling beyond belief. It&’s everything you&’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God&’s purpose for your life in the process.
The Water Will Hold You: A Skeptic Learns to Pray
by Lindsey CrittendenThe first time she said those words, suggested to her by an Episcopal priest, Lindsey Crittenden was riddled with misgivings. She didn't pray or attend church services--she wasn't even sure she believed in God--but the simple phrase held a soothing power she couldn't deny. Unlike the prayers of her childhood with their vague references to forgiving trespasses and dying before you wake, this felt solid. I am here was incontestable, certain. You are here confirmed the existence of a world outside herself and eased the knot of isolation Lindsey had been carrying with her since the day her brother died. She soon found that she couldn't pray enough. She spoke to God; she questioned God; and as a result, she came to a deeper understanding of herself and the world around her. Prayer opened Crittenden up to the present and to those around her. It gave her strength when her mother, and then her father, became ill, and when her late brother's young son became increasingly hers to care for. But when a relationship went sour, prayer abandoned her. Or so it seemed, until she learned the most important lesson of all. Poignant, personal, and surprisingly honest, The Water Will Hold You is a skeptic's story as much as it is a believer's story. It explores the power of the ineffable through a compelling narrative of family, loss, and love. Lindsey Crittenden has emerged as a fresh new voice with a message to cross spiritual and religious lines: Faith is constant discovery.
Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements
by Valters Christine PaintnerOrganized around The Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi, Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire is the first book to consider the ways in which praying with the natural elements can enliven Christian spiritual life. Paintner offers concrete suggestions and guided contemplative exercises; for instance, she suggests that readers take time to ¿watch the sunrise or sunset and breathe in the beauty of the fiery sky. Contemplate what those beginnings and endings have to say in your own life. ¿ Readers benefit from Paintner¿s extensive training in theology and Benedictine spirituality, as well as her unique work in bringing the expressive arts to spiritual direction.
Waterfall
by Lisa T. BergrenMost American teenagers want a vacation in Italy, but the Bentarrini sisters have spent every summer of their lives with their parents, famed Etruscan scholars, among the romantic hills. In Book One of the River of Time series, Gabi and Lia are stuck among the rubble of medieval castles in rural Tuscany on yet another hot, boring, and dusty archeological site ... until Gabi places her hand atop a handprint in an ancient tomb and finds herself in fourteenth-century Italy. And worse yet, in the middle of a fierce battle between knights of two opposing forces. And thus she comes to be rescued by the knight-prince Marcello Falassi, who takes her back to his father's castle--a castle Gabi has seen in ruins in another life. Suddenly Gabi's summer in Italy is much, much more interesting. But what do you do when your knight in shining armor lives, literally, in a different world?
Waterfall (River of Time #1)
by Lisa Tawn BergrenGabriella has never spent a summer in Italy like this one. Remaining means giving up all she's known and loved . . . and leaving means forfeiting what she's come to know--and love itself. Most American teenagers want a vacation in Italy, but the Bentarrini sisters have spent every summer of their lives with their parents, famed Etruscan scholars, among the romantic hills. In Book One of the River of Time series, Gabi and Lia are stuck among the rubble of medieval castles in rural Tuscany on yet another hot, boring, and dusty archeological site . . . until Gabi places her hand atop a handprint in an ancient tomb and finds herself in fourteenth-century Italy. And worse yet, in the middle of a fierce battle between knights of two opposing forces. And thus she comes to be rescued by the knight-prince Marcello Falassi, who takes her back to his father's castle--a castle Gabi has seen in ruins in another life. Suddenly Gabi's summer in Italy is much, much more interesting. But what do you do when your knight in shining armor lives, literally, in a different world?
Waterfalls: Book 6 in the Glenbrooke Series (Glenbrooke)
by Robin Jones GunnMeredith Graham's job as a children's book acquisitions editor takes her to Glenbrooke, Oregon, where she meets the only man who has ever made her heart leap: Jacob Wilde. Trouble is, his heart doesn't seem to be leaping in response to hers. But then, Jake's a movie star. Out of her league. Still, she can't get him out of her mind. So when circumstances continue to throw the two of them together, Meri decides to pull out all the stops to win her "dream man" -- but all of her schemes can't prepare her for what happens when they meet again in this bestselling former Palisades release, now book six in the new Glenbrooke series by award-winning author Robin Jones Gunn.Fun-loving Meri Graham has never met her match... until now? Meredith's trip to Glenbrooke , Oregon , takes a decidedly interesting turn when she finds herself sharing a picnic with a man who makes her heart beat in triple time. Pretty, spunky, Meri has never had a problem holding her own with attractive men. But when she discovers her picnic partner is movie star Jacob Wilde, she loses her characteristic cool, puts her foot in her mouth, and ruins everything! The next time she meets Jacob, the tables are turned. He's written some children's books and wants her company to publish them. As acquisitions editor, Meri's the woman he needs to impress. She's more than willing to let him work at it. When Meri lands an unexpected walk-on role in a film, Jacob finally begins to see her in a different light--and discovers what it feels like to be starstruck himself.