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Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith
by Rob BellVelvet Elvis is the first book from Rob Bell, the New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins. Selected as one of 2011’s most influential people by Time Magazine, pastor Bell offers original and refreshingly personal perspectives on what Christianity is truly all about in Velvet Elvis. A vibrant voice for a new generation of Christians—the most recognizable Christian leader among young adults—Rob Bell inspires readers to take a fresh look at traditional questions of faith.
The Velvet Hours
by Alyson RichmanFrom the international bestselling author of The Lost Wife and The Garden of Letters, comes a story--inspired by true events--of two women pursuing freedom and independence in Paris during WWII.As Paris teeters on the edge of the German occupation, a young French woman closes the door to her late grandmother's treasure-filled apartment, unsure if she'll ever return. An elusive courtesan, Marthe de Florian cultivated a life of art and beauty, casting out all recollections of her impoverished childhood in the dark alleys of Montmartre. With Europe on the brink of war, she shares her story with her granddaughter Solange Beaugiron, using her prized possessions to reveal her innermost secrets. Most striking of all are a beautiful string of pearls and a magnificent portrait of Marthe painted by the Italian artist Giovanni Boldini. As Marthe's tale unfolds, like velvet itself, stitched with its own shadow and light, it helps to guide Solange on her own path. Inspired by the true account of an abandoned Parisian apartment, Alyson Richman brings to life Solange, the young woman forced to leave her fabled grandmother's legacy behind to save all that she loved.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Velvet Shadow (Heirs of Cahira O'Connor #No. 3)
by Angela Elwell HuntTHE HEIRS OF CAHIRA O’CONNOR SERIES - BOOK THREE It is said that as Cahira, daughter of the great Irish king Rory O’Connor, lay dying of a wound from a Norman blade, she lifted her hand toward heaven and beseeched God that others would follow…breaking forth from the courses to which they are bound to restore right in this murderous world… To Kathleen O’Connor, Cahira’s story was nothing more than a legend–until research divulged that the talewastrue. Stunned, Kathleen realizes she herself bears Cahira’...
The Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real
by Margery WilliamsLittles ones can now cherish this classic, beloved story of how one special toy becomes real in a new board book edition of The Velveteen Rabbit. Just as the boy loves the Velveteen Rabbit so much that the toy becomes real, young readers will treasure this adorable, abridged board book edition of the beloved classic by Margery Williams. Follow a beloved toy who goes from comforting his boy in sickness to being cast out into the world cold and alone to finally being turned into a real rabbit in this timeless children's story. The work of best-selling illustrator Don Daily brings this vivid retelling of the enduring classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, to life.
Ven a la mesa: Desata el poder de la Santa Cena
by Joseph PrinceEn este impactante libro, el pastor Joseph Prince te muestra cómo nuestro Señor Jesús ha provisto para tu salud y tu plenitud. A través de una enseñanza basada en la Biblia, Ven a la mesa desempaca una revelación de la Santa Cena que nunca ha sido más relevante que ahora.Además de mostrarte por qué la Santa Cena es la forma ordenada por Dios de conferir la vida, la salud y la sanidad, el pastor Prince también aborda las preguntas difíciles:¿Me está castigando Dios con enfermedades y dolencias?¿Es realmente la voluntad de Dios sanarme?¿Califico para su poder sanador?¿Qué hago cuando no veo resultados?¿Puede Dios sanar a mis seres queridos?Ven a la mesa está repleto de testimonios de personas que han sido sanadas mediante el poder de la Santa Cena. Jesús lo hizo por ellas y puede hacerlo por ti también.Ya sea que simplemente quieras gozar de una salud mejor o que estés luchando contra una grave enfermedad, Jesús ha pagado el precio por ti. No te rindas. No hay ningún diagnóstico ni afección que estén excluidos del poder sanador de la cruz.Ven libremente a la mesa que él ya ha preparado para ti. Ven a la mesa a recibir fuerza, salud y larga vida desatando el poder de la Santa Cena.¡Deja que la Santa Cena revolucione tu vida y tu salud!Eat Your Way to Life and HealthIn this powerful book, Pastor Joseph Prince shows you how our Lord Jesus has provided for your health and fulfillment. Through Bible-based teaching, Eat Your Way to Life and Health unpacks a revelation of the Holy Communion that has never been more relevant than now.In addition to showing you why the Holy Communion is God's ordained way of conferring life, health, and healing, Pastor Prince also addresses the difficult questions:Is God punishing me with sickness and disease?Is it really God's will to heal me?Do I qualify for his healing power?What do I do when I don't see results?Can God heal my loved ones?Eat Your Way to Life and Health is filled with testimonies of people who have been healed through the power of the Holy Communion. Jesus did it for them and can do it for you too.Whether you simply want better health or are struggling with a serious illness, Jesus has paid the price for you. Don't give up. No diagnosis or condition is excluded from the healing power of the cross.Come freely to the table he has already prepared for you. Come to the table to receive strength, health, and long life by unleashing the power of the Holy Communion.Let the Holy Communion revolutionize your life and health!
Ven, se mi luz
by Brian Kolodiejchuk Madre TeresaDurante su servicio de toda la vida a los más pobres de los pobres, Madre Teresa se convirtió en un icono de compasión para la gente de todas religiones; sus contribuciones extraordinarias para cuidar a los enfermos, los moribundos y los miles de otras personas que nadie más estaba preparada de proteger han sido reconocidas y alabadas por todo el mundo. Sin embargo, muy poco se sabe de sus cimas o luchas espirituales. Esta colección de cartas que ella escribió a sus asesores espirituales durante décadas, cuáles casi ninguna se ha hecho pública, arrojan luz en la vida privada de Madre Teresa de una manera que revela por primera vez la profundidad y intensidad de su santidad. Ella surge como una mística clásica cuya vida interior incendió con un fuego de caridad y cuya corazón fue examinado y purificado por una prueba de fe, una verdadera oscuridad del alma.
Vence la adversidad: Triunfando donde otros pierden
by Ruddy GraciaLas adversidades llegan para afligirnos y aunque nuestro deseo es triunfar sobre ellas, no todos lo logramos. En «Vence la adversidad» Ruddy Gracia nos revela las verdades necesarias para que podamos salir victoriosos ante los problemas de la vida. No solo encontraremos consejos para enfrentar las pruebas, sino también los principios necesarios para sobreponernos a los ataques que enfrentamos. Estas verdades prácticas, serán las armas más poderosas para que puedas vencer la adversidad.
Vence tu temor, comparte tu fe: Evangelismo Práctica
by Kirk Cameron Sr. Ray Comfort¡TU PUEDES COMPARTIR TU FE! ¿TIENES UN DESEO ARDIENTE DE PROCLAMAR EL EVANGELIO A LOS PERDIDOS, PERO NO SABES DÓNDE EMPEZAR? ¡VENCE TU TEMOR, COMPARTE TU FE, MOSTRARAÁ CÓMO! Como creyentes, la mayoría de nosotros nos damos cuenta de que nuestra responsabilidad es seguir el mandamiento de Jesús de ir por todo el mundo y predicar el evangelio a toda persona (véase Marcos 16:15). Sin embargo, para muchos de nosotros, eso es un pensamiento aterrado. ¿Cómo podemos acercarnos a extraños y empezar a hablares de Jesucristo? ¿Por dónde empezamos? ¿Qué hacemos si la persona se enoja o nos pregunta algo para lo que no tenemos respuesta? En este libro Kirk Cameron y Roy Comfort muestran cómo cualquiera pude seguir >, el enfoque evangelizador que Jesús usó para superar las objeciones y ayudar a las personas a darse de cuenta de su estado culpable delante de Dios.
Vence tus preocupaciones
by John Edmund HaggaiEste libro clásico y éxito de ventas (más de 2 millones impresos en varios idiomas) ha sido revisado y actualizado para los retos singulares que enfrentan los lectores de hoy en día. El mensaje convincente del Dr. Haggai sobre cómo controlar las preocupaciones llegará a una nueva generación de lectores con verdades bíblicas que pueden liberarlos, al mostrárles cómo aumentar la seguridad financiera, superar el sufrimiento paralizante de la culpabilidad, mantener la serenidad en medio de la angustia y mucho más. This classic bestseller (over 2 million in print in numerous languages) has been newly revised and updated for the unique challenges readers face today. Dr. Haggai's compelling message on controlling worry will reach a new generation of readers with biblical truths that can set them free.
Vencedores: Ocho maneras de vivir con una fuerza imparable, una fe inamovible y un poder increíble
by David JeremiahVivimos en un tiempo de profunda incertidumbre. Aun así, la Biblia promete que podemos vivir la vida de libertad que fue diseñada para nosotros, incluso en tiempos en los que el mundo que nos rodea parece lleno de oscuridad. Fuimos creados para ser vencedores, y para superar los mayores obstáculos de nuestras vidas.En su nuevo libro, el estimado profesor David Jeremiah dirige su entendimiento a uno de los pasajes más citados, pero menos comprendido de la Biblia: la recomendación del apóstol Pablo a los efesios de que tomen toda la armadura de Dios (Efesios 6:10-18). Con la profundidad de lo caracteriza, de su sabiduría y de su compasión, el Dr. Jeremiah analiza la poderosa importancia de la armadura espiritual como herramienta crítica en nuestra vida cotidiana, al confrontar los retos específicos de nuestras vidas y de nuestra época.Si ya estás harto de vivir en derrota, es hora de encontrar una fuerza renovada y reclamar las promesas de la palabra de Dios de vencer las mayores amenazas de la vida.
Vendetta
by Roxanne RustandGuilty until proven innocent That was the McAllister family motto, wasn't it? Cole Daniels would never forget it--no matter how interested he was in pretty, kind Leigh McAllister. Thanks to lies told by her uncle, Cole's father was wrongly imprisoned. Now that Cole and Leigh were both back in Wolf Creek, Wyoming, he was sure Leigh held the key to clearing his father's good name. But his quest for justice was complicated by the escalating sabotage of Leigh's vet clinic and by his growing feelings for her.
Veneer: Living Deeply in a Surface Society
by Timothy D. Willard Jason LocyThe world has a love affair—with itself. Armed with Facebook, Twitter, and blogs, we think of ourselves as mini celebrities, and we use consumption and technology to convince our friends that this facade is who we are. Veneer illustrates that consumption is more than just acquiring more stuff; it is a potentially dangerous mindset—a mindset turning everything, even people, into products. According to authors Timothy Willard and R. Jason Locy, there is evidence of consumption in all channels of culture—even the church. Most Christian commentators suggest that the church should speak the language of the congregants. Willard and Locy suggest the opposite approach: if congregants are steeped in a culture of consumption, the church should not speak their language at all. Veneer encourages the church to become a refreshing voice amidst a veneered world, inviting you to lead an unveneered life of freedom, honesty, and beauty. Taking on an original concept that addresses the potential dangers of consumption and technology, Veneer speaks to many Christians who are unsure how to live with true meaning among the ever-changing trends and technology our culture offers.
Veneno
by Juan Carlos GarciaA través de los ojos de un adolescente, Veneno nos adentra al poco hablado lado oscuro de la época secundaria. La historia nos lleva de una escalada de emociones hasta un dramático e inesperado final. Es una historia real y cruda sobre el tema del bullying (acoso escolar), sus máximas consecuencias y los daños que puede causar. Además, contiene una guía práctica y directa para padres, maestros y líderes donde se ven los diferentes tipos de bullying que existen, cómo identificarlo, y sobre todo, cómo contrarrestarlo.
Veneration Rites of Curanderismo: Invoking the Sacred Energy of Our Ancestors
by Erika BuenaflorA guide to connecting with your ancestors and healing your lineage• Shares traditional veneration rites and practices to connect with your ancestors, including limpia rites, trance journeys, energy work, and sacred gardening• Explores ancestral altar-making practices, sacred tools for altars, and how to invite your ancestors to take an active role in intervening on your behalf• Describes the deification process of esteemed ancestors and how this opens access to special powers for those sharing that ancestor&’s lineageExploring the diverse and dynamic ancestral veneration rites of the ancient Mesoamericans as well as those practiced in contemporary curanderismo, Erika Buenaflor shows how we can draw from these traditions to reconnect with our ancestors, deepen our healing journeys, and shape our lives. She explains how ancestors contain sacred energy that can continue in their direct physical heirs, be reborn in the landscape at sacred sites, or manifest in other beings that inhabit the same lands. She describes the deification process for esteemed ancestors and how this opens access to special powers for those sharing that ancestor&’s lineage. Buenaflor examines the ancient sacred offerings and ceremonies used to ensure ancestral aid, guidance, and intervention as well as the ancestors&’ well-being and comfort in the afterlife. Bringing the knowledge into the present day, she shares numerous veneration rites and healing practices to strengthen your bonds with your ancestors, including limpia rites, ritual craft-making, trance journeys, shamanic breathwork, energy work with past and present lives, sacred gardening, and ancestral altar-making. She introduces you to Nepantla spirituality, the path of reclaiming sacred liminal space, and shows how you can heal your ancestral lineage and reclaim your esteemed ancestors, those who anchor you with a feeling of belonging to something greater, divine, and beautiful. Whether you are able to create a long and detailed family tree or have no knowledge of your grandparents or even parents, this book offers many ways to connect with your spiritual forebearers, heal your lineage, and receive spiritual aid as you reclaim your ancestors and welcome them into your life.
Venetians in Constantinople: Nation, Identity, and Coexistence in the Early Modern Mediterranean (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science #124)
by Eric R DurstelerHistorian Eric R Dursteler reconsiders identity in the early modern world to illuminate Veneto-Ottoman cultural interaction and coexistence, challenging the model of hostile relations and suggesting instead a more complex understanding of the intersection of cultures. Although dissonance and strife were certainly part of this relationship, he argues, coexistence and cooperation were more common.Moving beyond the "clash of civilizations" model that surveys the relationship between Islam and Christianity from a geopolitical perch, Dursteler analyzes the lived reality by focusing on a localized microcosm: the Venetian merchant and diplomatic community in Muslim Constantinople.While factors such as religion, culture, and political status could be integral elements in constructions of self and community, Dursteler finds early modern identity to be more than the sum total of its constitutent parts and reveals how the fluidity and malleability of identity in this time and place made coexistence among disparate cultures possible.
Vengeful Djinn: Unveiling the Hidden Agenda of Genies
by Rosemary Ellen GuileyIf you fear one thing in life, fear the djinn. This groundbreaking book presents the findings of Rosemary Ellen Guiley and Philip J. Imbrogno's investigation into the powerful and mysterious interdimensional beings known as djinn or genies. It reveals what the djinn are, where they can be found—and their hidden agenda against the human race.Working with material compiled from a variety of sources—including their own case files, Middle Eastern lore, the Qur'an, teachings of Islamic scholars, and the latest theories in quantum physics—the authors explore the relationship between the djinn, demons, fairies, shadow people, and extraterrestrials. They discuss the military's interest in these clandestine beings, offer eyewitness accounts of modern human encounters with the djinn, and reveal the location of interdimensional entry points in North America.
Venice's Hidden Enemies: Italian Heretics in a Renaissance City (Studies on the History of Society and Culture #16)
by John MartinHow could early modern Venice, a city renowned for its political freedom and social harmony, also have become a center of religious dissent and inquisitorial repression? To answer this question, John Martin develops an innovative approach that deftly connects social and cultural history. The result is a profoundly important contribution to Renaissance and Reformation studies.Martin offers a vivid re-creation of the social and cultural worlds of the Venetian heretics—those men and women who articulated their hopes for religious and political reform and whose ideologies ranged from evangelical to anabaptist and even millenarian positions. In exploring the connections between religious beliefs and social experience, he weaves a rich tapestry of Renaissance urban life that is sure to intrigue all those involved in anthropological, religious, and historical studies—students and scholars alike.
Venite: A Book of Daily Prayer
by Robert BensonThe Latin word "venite" is an invitation given to pray the prayers of Christ. It is an invitation to pray the ancient prayer, until life becomes a prayer without ceasing. Best-selling author Robert Benson brings together deep-rooted and traditional prayer practices of the Church in a volume for laypeople who want to practice daily prayer throughout the year in their own solitude. Venite offers a means of framing one’s day in the rhythm of the ancient daily prayers of the Church, and allows for participation in those rhythms by beginning the day with prayer to sanctify it; by ending the day’s work with psalms, prayers, and thanksgiving; and by committing oneself to the darkness and silence of the night with confession, forgiveness, and confidence. Like The Book of Common Prayer, Venite is a daily book of connecting to God for people of all Christian faiths. Crossing denominational lines in spirit and in practice, it is divided into seven parts: Office, Seasons, Days of Remembrance, Canticles, Psalter, Lectio, and Prayers. Easy-to-use and follow, Venite is an uplifting and enlightening book for all experienced in or new to sacred daily prayer.
The Venture of Islam, Volume 1: The Classical Age of Islam
by Marshall G. S. HodgsonIn this study, Hodgson traces and interprets the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of Muhammad to the middle of the twentieth century.
The Venture of Islam, Volume 2: The Expansion of Islam in the Middle Periods
by Marshall G. HodgsonThe Venture of Islam has been honored as a magisterial work of the mind since its publication in early 1975. In this three-volume study, illustrated with charts and maps, Hodgson traces and interprets the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of Muhammad to the middle of the twentieth century. This work grew out of the famous course on Islamic civilization that Hodgson created and taught for many years at the University of Chicago. In the second work of this three-volume set, Hodgson investigates the establishment of an international Islamic civilization through about 1500. This includes a theoretical discussion of cultural patterning in the Islamic world and the Occident. "This is a nonpareil work, not only because of its command of its subject but also because it demonstrates how, ideally, history should be written."--The New Yorker
The Venture of Islam, Volume 3: The Gunpowder Empires and Modern Times
by Marshall G. S. HodgsonThe Venture of Islam has been honored as a magisterial work of the mind since its publication in early 1975. In this three-volume study, illustrated with charts and maps, Hodgson traces and interprets the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of Muhammad to the middle of the twentieth century. This work grew out of the famous course on Islamic civilization that Hodgson created and taught for many years at the University of Chicago. In this concluding volume ofThe Venture of Islam, Hodgson describes the second flowering of Islam: the Safavi, Timuri, and Ottoman empires. The final part of the volume analyzes the widespread Islamic heritage in today's world. "This is a nonpareil work, not only because of its command of its subject but also because it demonstrates how, ideally, history should be written. "--The New Yorker
Venus: A diary of a puppy and her angel
by Diana CooperMeet Venus, the puppy with a big heart and loud bark, who takes life on the chin. In this book, Venus tells in her own voice of the adventures, battles and joys of her puppyhood, and shares the wisdom that she receives from her angel. Venus is psychic, sensitive and ruthlessly honest. Her diary is rich with vivid characters, whose stories she shares.Her best friend is her owner, Mum. Venus and Mum are devoted to each other, and together they learn a great deal about life, spiritual truths and the invisible worlds. Living in the same house are Ash-ting, the little grey kitten who brings a new understanding of unconditional love and harmony, and Wallace, a miniature schnauzer whose kidnap by gypsies unites everyone in the house in their endeavours to rescue him. Venus's best friends are Dolly the fearless Chihuahua; Skye, the perfect Collie; and Sugar, the amenable puppy. There is also the huge Alsatian, Michael, with whom Venus falls in love.
Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography Of Desire
by Bettany Hughes'Lively' THE TIMES'Engrossing' THE SPECTATOR'Stunning' WOMAN & HOME'Marvellous' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINEThrough ancient art, evocative myth, intriguing archaeological discoveries and philosophical explorations, Bettany Hughes takes us on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind Venus, and why this immortal goddess is so much more than nudity, romance and sex. It is both the remarkable story of one of antiquity's most potent forces, and the story of human desire - how it transforms who we are and how we behave.
Venus and Aphrodite
by Bettany Hughes'Lively' THE TIMES'Engrossing' THE SPECTATOR'Stunning' WOMAN & HOME'Marvellous' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINEThrough ancient art, evocative myth, intriguing archaeological discoveries and philosophical explorations, Bettany Hughes takes us on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind Venus, and why this immortal goddess is so much more than nudity, romance and sex. It is both the remarkable story of one of antiquity's most potent forces, and the story of human desire - how it transforms who we are and how we behave.
The Venus Blueprint
by Richard MerrickIn 2010, Richard Merrick took a family trip to Scotland's Rosslyn chapel--the enigmatic fifteenth-century temple made famous by Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. Little did he know he was about to embark upon an intellectual and personal journey that would lead to the discovery of a real-life lost symbol--one that reveals the connection between the world's most sacred temples and opens up a treasure trove of lost science and ancient secrets. The symbol he discovers--the Venus Blueprint--is based on that planet's orbital pattern, which takes the shape of a five-pointed star when seen from Earth. As Merrick digs deeper, he realizes the Venus Blueprint was an integral part of the design template of some of the most significant religious architecture around the world--including St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the Roman Pantheon, the Greek Parthenon, the Temple of Jerusalem, and the Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as many buildings designed by the secretive Freemason society. Upon further examination, Merrick is astounded to discover that temples designed using the Venus Blueprint are endowed with extraordinary acoustics that, when supplied with the right tones and frequencies, are capable of harmonizing with Earth's resonant frequencies and evoking altered states of consciousness. He then proposes a fascinating idea: Could it be that the ancients used these harmonics to enhance entheogenically induced visions--to commune with the divine and liberate the gods within? Supported by an impressive array of historical research and scientific analysis, The Venus Blueprint offers compelling evidence of an ancient lost culture that was both spiritually and scientifically advanced.