Made to Tremble
Blair Linne can tell you exactly when the ground under her feet fell through. Starting in 2015, she experienced crippling anxiety and panic attacks that spiraled her down a staircase into a basement of dark discouragement and shame. Sometimes, the journey downward was so intense it landed her in the emergency room. Like many Christians, Blair knew she "should" cast her frustrations onto God and process with him, but instead found herself crying out: "I. Don't. Know. How!" In the harrowing season that followed--through the episodes of terror, rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, trembling, dizziness, chills, intrusive thoughts, and even the fear of dying--Blair learned just how quickly she would have to give up the typical quick fixes, simple answers, and theological band-aids she had previously relied on. As the anxiety waves came crashing over her, many times without warning and without permission, she realized the truth: this was a complex issue, and there was no bypassing it. No sprinkling it with wishful thinking or spiritual platitudes. No willing herself out of it as if she were a bulletproof demigod. The only way was through it, in tender awareness of her weakness and delicate humanity, with God. On this side of the valley, Blair has come to appreciate even the worst moments of her story, for it has given her a deeper understanding of what it means to be human, what it actually means to lean into the Lord, and what it looks like to walk with a limp and a love for fellow strugglers. With profound lessons learned on the other side, Blair now rejoices in her affliction, for it has taught her to tremble in a new way: in awe of God. With biblical reflection woven together with gripping narrative, journey with Blair in Made to Tremble and experience not only the God of Peace--but the peace of God.
UpWords
Jesus made lots of inquiries. Over 300 questions of His are recorded in the Gospels. How would you like to be asked a question by the Savior? Talk about being in the spotlight! His questions were the ultimate pop quiz, and some must have left Hi audience shuffling their feet, staring at the ground, or wanting to seek help from a friend. Often the questions were simple. What do you want me to do for you? Do you want to get well? While other questions were a little more complicated. Who do you say that I am? Do you love me more than these? Whatever the question, these moments were used by Jesus, sometimes to challenge, often to correct, but always to teach. UpWords invites you on a daily devotional journey to explore the questions Jesus asked. Then, and now, His invitation is to look up, hear His voice, and discover the guidance, the purpose, and the power He offers for your life.
Understanding the Power of Prophetic Actions
This book was written because of Steven Tutu's prayers and desire to see the kingdom of God come to an understanding of the power of prophetic actions. To unfold mysteries and clear up some of the misconceptions concerning prophecy and prophetic intercession. "Understanding the Power of Prophetic Actions" answers some frequently asked questions through biblical illustrations, demonstrating that prophecy is one of God's means of communication with humanity. May the understanding of your eyes be enlightened as you gain insight concerning the prophetic through the aid of the Holy Spirit.
God's Child
Bright hope, brave heart, true KingNegussie had a crooked back, a big smile, and a name that means "My King." But how could a sick, unwanted boy from the Ethiopian countryside ever live up to such a name? In the middle of war, fear, and a cruel government, Negussie discovers something amazing: He is loved by the true King--Jesus. Follow his true story through dusty roads, secret churches, jail cells, and joyful songs as he learns what it really means to belong to God. This is a beautiful story for brave readers, full of hope, courage, and God's light shining in dark places. You'll never forget God's child--Negussie.
Behold Your Mother
"Behold your mother" (John 19:27). With these words from the Cross, Our Lord entrusted Mary to us-not only as His Mother, but as our own. In this moving volume of The Sheen Mission Series, Al Smith invites readers to journey with the Blessed Virgin Mary at the foot of Calvary. Through Scripture, tradition, and the timeless wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Behold Your Mother reveals how Mary's presence at the Cross continues to transform souls, families, and the Church. This book is more than just devotional reflections-it is a mission of reparation. Within these pages, you will discover: Mary's role as Cooperator with Christ in the work of salvation, standing as Mother of Sorrows and Queen of Reparation.The Seven Sorrows of Mary, a powerful devotion for uniting your sufferings with hers.Practical guidance for making reparation in your daily life, following the example of saints and martyrs.Meditations from Fulton J. Sheen that illuminate Mary's unique relationship with the Cross, the Church, and every Christian soul.The Mission of Reparation - How to console the Hearts of Jesus and Mary in our timePrayers, devotions, and appendices that give you concrete ways to deepen your Marian devotion and unite yourself more closely to Christ through His Mother. Whether you are searching for peace in suffering, guidance in prayer, or a deeper love for Our Lady, this book will help you enter into the mystery of Mary's maternal love and her call to bring souls to her Son. If you have ever felt drawn to Mary at the Cross or sensed her call to stand with her in prayer and reparation, this book is for you. Allow her to lead you more deeply into the mystery of Christ's Passion and Resurrection. Why This Book Matters In an age of confusion, where the Cross is often rejected and suffering avoided, Mary gently shows us how pain, when united to Christ, becomes redemptive. Her maternal intercession leads us back to the foot of the Cross, where true healing and conversion begin. A Perfect Resource For: Catholics longing to grow in devotion to Our LadyFamilies seeking to strengthen their spiritual foundationParishes or prayer groups dedicated to reparation and renewalAnyone yearning to understand the Cross more deeplyLet Behold Your Mother be your companion in prayer, your guide in reparation, and your doorway to a more intimate union with Christ through Mary. "Never do we stand so close to the Cross of Christ as when we share it with His Mother."- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Allan Smith is an author, Catholic radio host, and retreat leader dedicated to promoting the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has edited and published numerous Sheen titles in multiple languages and continues to lead retreats and parish missions across North America.
Loving Through the Storm
A Faith based Book to help individuals help their loved ones get through a divorce. This book offers practical and spiritual wisdom when helping their loved ones.
Relational Intercultural Communication for Relational Intercultural Education Second Edition
Relational Intercultural Communication for Relational Intercultural Education Second Edition explores the intersection between communication and education from a Relational Interactive perspective. In this book we introduce: A communication cycle that looks at the interactions between the perceptions of hearer, the expressions of speaker, and the volition and thinking patterns of both.A developmental process that considers the role of relationship in bringing about transformative changeA practical theology that recognizes the active involvement of Triune God within human communication and education
Beauty and Resistance
Englewood Review of Books Readers' Best Awards Honorable Mention Build sacred rhythms for rested, sustainable justice-where beauty and resistance naturally flow Many today are caught in cycles of outrage and exhaustion while trying to stay sane and engaged. Is there a different way? How can you pursue justice, work towards a renewed world, and sustain your faith without burning out? In this spiritually rich guidebook, Jonathan Walton offers a transformative rule of life-an ancient spiritual practice reimagined for today's weary believers. His framework roots authentic action in deep, restorative rest, creating enduring rhythms that connect inner renewal with meaningful engagement in a broken world. Drawing from desert spirituality and the wisdom of organizers, Walton provides the spiritual scaffolding needed to sustain both interior formation and outward engagement. These practices and frameworks show you how to live a life so rooted that your pursuit of justice flows from a place of authentic restfulness, not reactivity. Through personal narrative and practical guidance, Walton reveals the four essential rhythms that nourish a life of purpose: Rest: Choose to work out of rest, not for it Restore: Replenish your inner life for the work before you Resist: Seek individual and collective flourishing Repeat: Establish rhythms to be a whole person in fruitful communityIn Beauty and Resistance, you'll learn how to reflect God's kingdom in every area of your life. how to live out a rule of life grounded in Christ and his kingdom that leads to communal flourishing. how both beauty and resistance are necessary to fully engage with both delight and grief, lament and rejoicing, and appreciation and disappointment. how to live within your limits to contribute to radical flourishing in the world, recognizing that God is God and you are not. Beauty and Resistance shows how to hold together the tensions of delight and grief, awe and disappointment. It's an invitation to trade reactivity for rhythm, burnout for balance, and anxious spirituality for grounded connection with God, self, and neighbors. Discover the path to a spirituality where beauty and resistance naturally flow from a deeply rested life.
A Call to Heaven
Do you have the readiness to answer the question to life? Probably before the time comes when it is too late for you.In A Call to Heaven: Preparing for Eternity Before You Die, author and teacher Sheran Summers has brought about a journey that is both very personal and faith-involving about possibly understanding God's eternal promise. That promise then builds into a beautiful reading that touches on the good as well as the burdens in life and love as well as the loss, ultimately all those decisions that one has to make for one's eternal future.With decades of teaching and ministry under her belt, Sheran narrates the emotional and spiritual journeys through which families tend to transcend in the course of life, such as cancer, despair, and finally, the most important question concerning salvation. Through poetic narrative and Scripture, she unveils how God's love can turn brokenness into healing and doubt into faith.Whether one starts with that initial step of faith or ventures into a more profound relationship with Jesus, A Call to Heaven challenges that person to think about life, destiny, purpose, and eternal destination.In this book, readers will discover: - The two most important questions that God will ask after you die- The truth about heaven and hell-the Biblical way- How to become a person who knows Jesus as his Savior- Prayers and Scriptures that guide your journey of faith- Hope in the face of loss, pain, or fearIt is not just that the book is about the end of life; it talks about how to live today with purpose, peace, and confidence.Prepare your heart. Choose heaven. Before it is too late.
What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden?
A book that explores the origins of Mankind. It asks the question, "Who were Adam and Eve?" Are we all descended from them? How did Mankind alienate God? What was the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil? How many children did they have?
Too Hurt for Forgiveness
Too Hurt for Forgiveness: A 100-Day Journey to Unconditional Love and FreedomIf you've walked through the journey of "Healing Through Forgiveness" or are just beginning your path to release, "Too Hurt for Forgiveness" is your essential next step-a powerful, 100-day devotional designed to guide you from the depths of pain to the heights of unconditional love, peace, and true freedom in Christ.This second and final book in the "Too Hurt for Forgiveness" series builds upon the foundation of healing, offering a daily, transformative encounter with God's Word. We understand the profound struggle of emptying out negativity and the yearning to finally let go of what binds you. This book is crafted for every Christian woman who has felt that spiritual and even physical pain of holding onto past wounds, and who yearns to experience the joy and hope that comes from surrendering it all to God.Within these pages, you will discover: 100 carefully selected Bible scriptures specifically chosen to encourage you on your journey of forgiveness and healing. Each scripture is a beacon of light, illuminating God's truth and grace for your deepest wounds.Profound interpretations for each scripture, offering clarity and insight into how God's ancient wisdom applies directly to your modern struggles with hurt, betrayal, and the difficult process of forgiving.Three thought-provoking personal reflection questions for each day, designed to help you honestly confront your emotions, process your pain, and deepen your understanding of God's restorative power. These questions are your invitation to open your heart and allow God to work within you.100 heartfelt daily prayers, uniquely tailored to the scripture of the day. These prayers are your opportunity to pour out your soul to God, to surrender your burdens, and to invite His divine intervention into your life, moving you closer to complete healing and peace.This devotional is more than just a book; it's a daily companion for your spiritual journey, a lifeline when you feel too hurt for forgiveness. It's for those seeking to release the chains of unforgiveness, resentment, and anger, and embrace a life of emotional healing and spiritual renewal. As you walk through these 100 days, you will learn to trust God's plan for your life, enabling you to finally find hope in God and fulfill God's purpose and plan uniquely designed for you.As special bonuses to enhance your experience, you will receive: A free printable PDF download of a uniquely designed journal, crafted to be your personal space for recording your daily reflections, insights, and prayers as you journey through forgiveness and healing.A free printable PDF download of beautifully crafted scripture flashcards for daily devotional practice, allowing you to carry God's encouraging Word with you wherever you go, reinforcing your commitment to peace and freedom.Begin your path to receiving God's abundant blessings in your life. Embrace this journey and finally let go of what weighs you down, discovering the profound peace, joy, and hope that only God can provide. Your journey to unconditional love and true freedom starts now.
My Marriage - Your Marriage - Whose Marriage?
It is not hard to see the deterioration of marriages in society today, and many couples are seeking resources and wisdom to help them form a union that will withstand the challenges and trials we all face in a broken world. In My Marriage - Your Marriage - Whose Marriage? Ti Bi explores the biblical principles that provide a basis for all marriages, particularly Christian ones, as he offers solid biblical foundations that can stand against the storms of life. Viewed as a symbol of Christ's relationship with the Church, the marriage bond should be unbreakable, and the God-ordained plan of mutual love, respect, and submission is the surest path to a strong marriage and home. Mr. Ti Bi addresses both husbands and wives, focusing on their unique roles in the relationship, identifying some of the main challenges couples face by providing solid directives with core biblical principles, thereby guiding readers toward a godly vision for their marriages.Rich in scriptural examples with references and practical advice, My Marriage - Your Marriage - Whose Marriage? serves as a thought-provoking resource for married couples and those planning to be married, by providing a solid framework rooted in faith which is very relevant to today's challenges of building a family in the twenty-first century.
Global Genocide of the Modern Age
In an era of convenience, humanity is unknowingly consuming its own destruction. Global Genocide of the Modern Age boldly exposes how processed foods, artificial additives, and modern agricultural practices are silently orchestrating a global health crisis, one bite at a time. With powerful biblical insights, shocking global statistics, and a call to return to God's original design for nourishment, Dr. R. Van Reenen unpacks the spiritual and physical consequences of today's diet culture.This prophetic and eye-opening book is both a warning and a roadmap. A challenge to rethink what we put on our plates, and a wake-up call to governments, churches, and families alike. Your health, your faith, and your future depend on it.
Make the Devil Homeless
Shut the door on darkness before it consumes your soul. While reading this book, you will be able to recognize spiritual oppression, break curses, and overcome soul ties. You will also be able to slam the door shut on any dark forces trying to take control. In Make the Devil Homeless, pastor and deliverance minister Vladimir Savchuk offers a practical guide to breaking free from demonic strongholds and living victoriously. Drawing from biblical truths and ministry experience, Savchuk will equip you to: Recognize spiritual oppression Break curses Overcome soul ties Move from deliverance to dominion Covering topics like haunted houses, bloodline curses, and second-heaven warfare, this book empowers readers to shut the door on darkness and walk in God's abundant freedom. Whether seeking personal breakthrough or helping others, Make the Devil Homeless is your roadmap to lasting spiritual victory.
Furious
Apostle Paul was more than a teacher; he was a fighter of the faith. After reading this book, you will have a fuller picture of Apostle Paul--his heart, his mind, and his faith. You also will be able to apply his teachings into your faith walk. Furious by Daniel Kolenda brings Paul's letter to the Galatians to life through a vivid dialogue between the Apostle Paul and his scribe, Tertius. This immersive retelling explores Paul's writing verse by verse, blending theological depth, historical context, and raw emotion. Accessible to scholars and everyday believers, Furious reveals Paul's heart as he combats legalism and defends the gospel's purity. Throughout this book, you will witness: Paul's passionate defense of salvation by faith and freedom in Christ Tertius' questions that will deepen your spiritual understanding Kolenda's narrative transforms this biblical epistle into a personal and transformative journey, making its timeless truths powerfully relevant today.
Unstoppable Youth Ministry
"Unstoppable Youth Ministry" addresses the issue of why many young people are unenthusiastic about what the church has to offer while also exploring factors that can generate a renewed sense of excitement and interest. Believing that a pivotal mind shift in how we approach ministry to youth is necessary, the book examines why our current youth ministry efforts are not yielding the desired results, encouraging and compelling youth pastors and church leaders to reimagine and reshape their approaches. The book begins with a shift from outsourcing youth ministry to hired personnel, hoping to land the right leader, to cultivating and developing leadership from within.While not a "how to" or "plug and play" formula, the book offers helpful insights on how we can change the trajectory of youth ministry in such a way that young people are equipped and empowered to not only continue growing their faith post high school but engage their God-given calling to be agents of flourishing in all of life. The book outlines what is necessary to further challenge and motivate youth to engage a deeper sense of purpose and calling, believing that God will use them powerfully to make a positive impact in this world.About the Author: Duane Smith, author of "Unstoppable Youth Ministry," is a vocational youth ministry veteran with over four decades of experience. Having served several churches as a youth pastor and over one hundred as a coach/consultant, Duane has learned through success and failure what works and what doesn't. In addition to direct church work, Duane has launched or led six non-profit organizations that provide services to support youth ministry, including Kingdom Vision Alliance Group, an initiative that fosters collaborative synergy among ministry organizations. Duane is blessed as a husband, father, and grandfather to ten grandchildren. Fishing in Alaska as often as possible is one of his greatest adventures.
Joining Creation's Praise
Christianity Today 2025 Book Award Finalist (Academic Theology)"In the beginning, God created . . ." Thus begins the Bible's story of a long conversation between God and creatures, one in which humans are often the least edifying contributors. They need to learn what it means to confess themselves creatures if they are to begin to understand what it means to be human and how to live.Joining Creation's Praise, a major statement by a leading Christian ethicist, shows how confessing that we are creatures deeply reshapes every aspect of Christian thinking and living. Human beings are made to embody Christ's image in the world--not as dominators but as conduits of divine life.In this comprehensive yet clear volume of theological ethics, Brian Brock follows the first few chapters of Genesis in order to discover the things that the sages of Israel took to be crucial for the ethical life of human beings among other creatures in God's world. Informed by theological rigor and careful exegesis, the many ethical reflections in this volume allow an ancient wisdom to shed fresh light on very postmodern ethical questions about conversion, life with God, knowledge and wisdom, dominion, Sabbath, vocation, economics, human dignity, our relationship with the rest of creation, sexuality, marriage, family, sin, death, and politics.
Celebrate Recovery Curriculum Kit, Revised and Updated
The Proven, Groundbreaking Program That Is Distinctively Christian, Uncompromisingly Biblical, Designed Especially for ChurchesThere is a way the church can help the wounded move beyond their hurts, habits, and hang-ups to experience the forgiveness of Christ. Celebrate Recovery helps the church fulfill its role as Christ's healing agent. Since 1991, over six million people have participated in the Celebrate Recovery programs offered at more than 29,000 churches, prisons, and rescue missions in 21 different languages.Developed by John Baker and Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, Celebrate Recovery offers a 12-step program based on the Beatitudes to help people overcome their hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Rather than setting up an isolated recovery community, this powerful program helps participants and their churches come together and discover new levels of care, acceptance, trust, and grace.The 35th anniversary kit contains the following resources: 1 copy of Celebrate Recovery Participant's Guide, Volumes 1-4 Updated Edition, The Journey Begins1 copy of Celebrate Recovery Participant's Guide, Volumes 5-8 Updated Edition, The Journey Continues1 copy of Celebrate Recovery Leader's Guide, Revised and Updated1 copy of the NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible, Comfort Print Edition1 copy of Your First Step to Celebrate Recovery1 copy of Celebrate Recovery Booklet: 28 Devotions
The Vanishing
The Vanishing: The Day Will Begin Like Any Other-Until the RAPTURE Silences the World.Are we living in the final moments before the Rapture? Could 2028/2029 fulfill the Bible's most urgent prophecies?In this bold, eye-opening exploration of end-time prophecy, Lori Ann Moeszinger takes readers on a riveting journey through Scripture to reveal how a six-thousand-year-old divine pattern may be pointing to one inescapable truth: the Church Age is rapidly drawing to a close.The Bible is not silent. God's prophetic calendar is marked by unmistakable rhythms-signs in the heavens, sacred feast days, and the Shemitah cycle-that serve as divine countdowns for those who are watching. The Vanishing unveils these patterns with clarity, urgency, and spiritual insight, offering a comprehensive prophetic blueprint of what is coming next.From the sudden disappearance of believers and the Wedding in Heaven to the rise of the Antichrist, the fall of Mystery Babylon (America), the return of the King, and the dawn of a new eternal era, The Vanishing reveals a sweeping, Spirit-led prophetic timeline with one undeniable message: Time is almost up.This is not just another book about end-time prophecy. It's a warning. A call to awaken. An invitation to be ready.The day will begin like any other-until the RAPTURE changes everything.
Jesus and Christ
How can we meet the real Jesus today? Friedrich Rittelmeyer (1872-1938) - a well-known Protestant preacher of his day who helped found The Christian Community - presents us with the modern seeker's path. A thoroughly revised translation of his Jesus (1912) traces the story of mankind's longing. On the way, Nietzsche's trenchant critique of Christianity is answered as intellectual honesty demands - with a concrete account of spiritual experience.During challenging times, Rittelmeyer took up Rudolf Steiner's advice to complete his inner journey by working with John's Gospel. Twenty-four years later, his testament appeared, Christ (1936) - now featured here in English for the first time. The author follows Johannine tradition, with Paul claiming: 'I shall know even as I am known' (1 Cor. 13:12) - and which Rudolf Steiner calls the spiritual faculty of 'moral Imagination'.Rittelmeyer's intellectual achievement ends in action; his path of exact perception leads to experience of the living Christ. 'The path of Christ is always the path through death to resurrection.' Here is spiritual reading as penetrating as any that can be found elsewhere. Jesus and Christ - at last complete in one volume - concludes by contrasting Nietzsche and Novalis along with an insight of Wagner's regarding the only far-reaching solution for the 21st century.
How does your faith affect your inner state
What if spiritual growth didn't require perfect prayers or lengthy journal entries?Christian Psychology: A Daily Reflection offers a revolutionary approach for busy Christians who want to grow spiritually but feel overwhelmed by traditional devotionals. This Christian daily devotional removes the pressure of lengthy writing while maintaining profound depth.No Writing Required. Just 5 Minutes Daily.Each day presents a carefully chosen Scripture verse, a brief reflection bridging faith and mental health, and five simple response options to choose from. Perfect for busy parents, overwhelmed students, or anyone seeking Christian anxiety help without the guilt of incomplete journal pages.What Makes This Different: Psychologically informed - Integrates proven mental health principles with Protestant theologyGrace-based approach - Meets you where you are, not where you think you should beReal-life focused - Addresses anxiety, depression, relationships, and faith struggles honestlySustainable format - Designed for real schedules and real peoplePerfect for anyone who: Finds traditional devotionals too demanding or guilt-inducingWants to integrate therapy insights with their faith journeyStruggles with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelmSeeks Christian emotional healing without spiritual bypassingDesires daily reflection that actually fits into busy life365 days organized into four powerful quarters: Foundation building, honest deconstruction, intentional reconstruction, and life integration. This devotional journal guides you through a complete year of transformation without requiring you to write a single word.Whether you're barely holding onto faith or seeking deeper spiritual-emotional integration, this Christian self help book provides a gentle, sustainable path forward. Start where you are. Choose what's true. Let God meet you there.
Our Pentecostal Birthright
In 1906, the Azusa Street Revival marked a significant beginning in the history of the Pentecostal Church. One year later, under the leadership of Charles Harrison Mason, the Church of God in Christ rose from that revival to become the largest and fastest-growing African American Pentecostal denomination in the world. But what will this church do to heed God's call in the 21st century, and how will it retain its blessing? In this book, Williams revisits the history of the Church of God in Christ while calling for a renewal of prayer, faith, and love within the body. Outlining the church's humble origins, Williams delved into the true spirit of the Church of God in Christ and calls for a homecoming.
The Responsibility and Qualifications of a Worshiper
This is a manual that seeks to engage thoughtful but biblically focused and informed scholarship on worship. Dr. Black teaches about the 3T's of worship-Transparency, Transformation and Transition. In simplistic form, worship expresses to God His worth and supreme value. It is the full expression of the heart (mind, soul and will) that suggests, a relational commitment and surrender to God, expressed in an act of obedience, submission, and declaration. Questions covered are what is worship? What qualifies one to lead worship? Why is worship so important to the faith life?
Yellow a love story
When Ian W. McSporran travelled to Montreal, Quebec, for the Olympic Games in 1976, he had no idea he would meet the love of his life, his soul mate, and his best friend there. Within four years of meeting Gerda, he left England and emigrated to Canada. Over the next few decades Ian and Gerda had three children and settled into a fulfilling life together.After thirty-seven happy years of marriage, Gerda received the devastating news that she had terminal cancer. Ian and his family were now faced with taking an unwelcome journey through the valley of the shadow of death, but what followed was a transcendental period for the couple. Through their grief they discovered new depths to their love, finding treasures hidden in dark places. As they shared their love for each other they also found a deeper devotion to their Heavenly Father, and a great sense of peace in the process.This is an epic story of love, loss, faith, and hope. For those who feel discouraged by the challenges of life, Yellow a love story will inspire you to find meaning where it previously may have seemed impossible.
We Can Work It Out
There's a battle being waged in homes all over the world-and it's not on the front lawn or behind locked doors. It's in the heart. In the tension between silence and shouting, between slammed doors and misunderstood motives. In We Can Work It Out, Rodney Gage offers a battle-tested field guide for parents caught in the never-ending cycle of conflict with their teens. Drawing on biblical truth, psychological insight, and personal stories, Rodney shows that reconciliation is possible-and more powerful than you think. This book will equip you with the tools and the heart posture needed to rebuild broken bridges and guide your teen into adulthood with strength and grace. You will: Discover how to break destructive patterns of anger and control, Learn to create an environment that fosters trust and respect, Master the H.A.N.D.L.E. method for healthy conflict resolution, Equip your teen with wisdom and accountability-not just rules, andRebuild your family dynamic through forgiveness and hope.Don't settle for a home filled with emotional landmines-build one filled with purpose, peace, and legacy.
The Joy of Aging
"The Joy of Aging" by Mrs. Addie M. Cole is a luminous exploration of aging as an enriching phase of life, articulated with the warmth and insight of her journey. As a Deacon at the Resurrection Center in Delaware, Mrs. Cole crafts a narrative that transforms aging from a feared decline into a season of growth, beauty, and spiritual deepening. Through chapters that echo with gratitude, shared wisdom, and the rhythms of nature, she positions aging as a celebratory passage, marked by the richness of experience and a closer communion with the divine. With profound grace, Mrs. Cole reflects on the artistry of aging hands as symbols of a life fully embraced-hands that have nurtured, worked, and prayed. She invites readers to see the changing seasons of life through a lens of wonder and faith, finding God's hand in the smallest details and the grand cycles of nature alike. "The Joy of Aging" encourages a shift in perspective, urging readers to perceive aging not as an ending but as a continuation of life's melody, enriched by wisdom and an enduring faith. Mrs. Cole's narrative is a beacon for those navigating their golden years, offering guidance on embracing change, finding joy in simplicity, and living with a heart full of gratitude. Her poem, "A Century's Dance," encapsulates the book's essence-celebrating life's journey with resilience and joy. "The Joy of Aging" is more than just a book; it's an invitation to discover the profound beauty and fulfillment in aging, highlighting the spiritual journey that deepens with time. Through her eyes, aging becomes a path to profound wisdom, joy, and a deeper, more meaningful connection with life and the divine.
40 Questions about Mormonism
A Christian exploration of the LDS Church that seeks to understand, not just refute Many Christians struggle to form an accurate picture of the beliefs, practices, and attraction of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 40 Questions About Mormonism addresses how the Mormon faith developed, what it teaches, and how it differs from traditional Christianity. Author Kyle Beshears draws on years of dialogue with LDS church members to ask and answer the most pertinent questions for understanding today's Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, covering history, sources of authority, doctrines shared with Christianity, unique doctrines, and more. Among the questions addressed, these are included: Is Mormonism just an American religion? How do Latter-day Saints view the Bible? What is the origin of the priesthood? What is the Latter-day Saint view of Jesus Christ? Why does Mormonism have temples? What are concerns Latter-day Saints have about traditional Christianity? The historically and biblically discerning answers allow readers to better understand both traditional Christian faith and the distinctive elements of Mormonism. Readers will feel more confident forming friendships with LDS adherents, viewing them as neighbors whom God loves and witnessing to them as such. Instructor resources are available at 40questions.net.
How to Tame Your Thoughts
Break free from the mental prison of negative thinking and discover the peace God intended for your mind. Your thoughts have more power over your life than you realize. Every day, millions of people are trapped by destructive thought patterns-worry that spirals into anxiety, negative self-talk that breeds depression, fears that paralyze decision-making, and lies that masquerade as truth. But what if you could learn to take control of your thought life and experience the mental freedom Christ promised? In How to Tame Your Thoughts, you'll discover a powerful, biblically-grounded approach to transforming your mental landscape. Drawing from both Scripture and proven psychological principles, this comprehensive guide shows you how to: - Recognize and interrupt destructive thought patterns before they take root - Replace lies with truth using biblical meditation and cognitive restructuring - Develop daily practices that maintain long-term mental wellness - Handle anxiety, depression, and fear with faith-based strategies - Create healthy family thought patterns that protect future generations - Build supportive communities where mental health flourishes More than just positive thinking, this book reveals how to align your mind with God's truth and experience the "sound mind" promised in 2 Timothy 1:7. Through practical exercises, real-life applications, and deep biblical insight, you'll learn that taming your thoughts isn't about perfection-it's about progression toward the mind of Christ. Whether you're struggling with persistent worry, battling depression, or simply want to think more clearly and biblically, this book provides the tools and hope you need to transform your mental life from the inside out. Your thoughts don't have to control you. It's time to take them captive to Christ.
The Armour of Light
In the last days, the battlefield is no longer fought with swords and spears, but with light, truth, and the Spirit. The Armour of Light: Unlocking the Mystery of Divine Warfare is a prophetic unveiling of God's end-time strategy for His chosen remnant.This masterpiece reveals the hidden dimensions of the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit as the true armour that clothes, protects, and empowers the believer. Through spiritology, soulogy, physiology, and theology, the mystery of warfare is unfolded-showing how the Sabbath is God's dwelling place, the Courtroom of Heaven is His battlefield, and the Bride is His warrior.Drawing from ancient truths and prophetic revelations, Anthony Mwangi - the BRANCH seated in Zion - uncovers the role of man in God's eternal judgment, the secret of Christ's blood as the light of warfare, and the revelation of the 7-dimensional Word as the weapon that disarms the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.This book is not just a teaching, but a weapon in itself. It equips the end-time believer to stand clothed in fire, sealed by the Spirit, and ready to triumph in the last battle.If you are called to be part of the remnant, this is your manual of divine warfare.
The One Truth
The One Truth: Contextual Absolutism and the Battle for Doctrinal Clarity challenges the idea that conflicting perspectives can all be equally valid. In a culture saturated with relativism and a church fractured by "agree to disagree" theology, L. J. Anderson contends that every question-whether theological, moral, or philosophical-has exactly one correct answer, even if that truth is complex or difficult to express.Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and practical illustrations, Anderson dismantles moral and religious relativism, critiques the misuse of "nonessential" doctrine, and offers a clear, biblical framework for discerning truth. The book introduces Contextual Absolutism, a model that affirms truth's singularity while recognizing the importance of precision, context, and conditions in articulating it.Accessible yet rigorous, The One Truth will help you: Recognize and reject subtle forms of relativism in the churchDistinguish between opinion, perspective, and realityApproach doctrinal disagreements with clarity and convictionUnderstand why truth requires context, yet remains singularWritten for lay readers, pastors, students, and thoughtful Christians, The One Truth provides both the philosophical foundation and the practical tools needed to pursue doctrinal clarity without compromise. It prepares believers to defend the faith in a world and a church often unwilling to face inconvenient truths.Contents: DedicationAbstractPrefaceWhy Truth Matters More Than Ever1. What Is Truth?2. There Is Only One Truth Per Question3. Truth and God: Singular Truth in Scripture4. Truth vs. Perspective: A Look at Contextual Truths5. Why Christians Disagree6. How to Discover the Truth (Without Falling into Error)7. Why Truth Demands Action8. Formalizing Contextual AbsolutismA Brief Call to ActionAlso by L. J. AndersonBibliographyA Note to Scholars and CriticsAbout the author
Come, Let Us Worship
The Christian's worship, praise, and adoration of God transcends the gathering together in churches. It extends into everyday life. The call to worship, praise, and adoration is not only for religious ceremonies and for assemblies, but it also has to characterize the believer's lifestyle and existence. In the first book of this series, we will discuss the various dimensions of worship. Through the examination of biblical and religious terminology, a proper appreciation of the believer's Call to Worship is established.
The Shy Master
Ethan Bedford thought he'd hit rock bottom the night he stumbled into a dingy bar, half-drowning his regrets in bourbon. When a stranger named Sebastian slides him a card for Dr. Elijah Tatler- the so-called "Fear Doctor"-Ethan's curiosity wins out over his suspicions. What begins as a chance to confront the phantoms of his past spirals into a nightmare of manipulation, mind games, and razor-sharp dread. As Tatler's sessions peel back the layers of Ethan's trauma, he uncovers a twisted connection to a childhood horror he thought long buried. With each "breakthrough" comes a new threat: is Dr. Tatler healing him... or hunting him? In the pages that follow, you'll dart through abandoned factories, eavesdrop on sinister whispers behind locked doors, and witness the thin line between doctor and monster dissolve in a flood of blood and betrayal. "The Shy Master" is a relentless psychological thriller that will leave you questioning every smile, every reassuring word, and every shadow at the edge of your vision.About The Author;J.D. Erwynn writes dark fiction that delves into the fears we carry most tightly-and the terrible price of confronting them. A master of suspense and atmosphere, Erwynn lives in Florida, where she crafts stories that haunt long after the final page is turned. "The Shy Master" is her debut novel.
The One Truth
The One Truth: Contextual Absolutism and the Battle for Doctrinal Clarity challenges the idea that conflicting perspectives can all be equally valid. In a culture saturated with relativism and a church fractured by "agree to disagree" theology, L. J. Anderson contends that every question-whether theological, moral, or philosophical-has exactly one correct answer, even if that truth is complex or difficult to express.Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and practical illustrations, Anderson dismantles moral and religious relativism, critiques the misuse of "nonessential" doctrine, and offers a clear, biblical framework for discerning truth. The book introduces Contextual Absolutism, a model that affirms truth's singularity while recognizing the importance of precision, context, and conditions in articulating it.Accessible yet rigorous, The One Truth will help you: Recognize and reject subtle forms of relativism in the churchDistinguish between opinion, perspective, and realityApproach doctrinal disagreements with clarity and convictionUnderstand why truth requires context, yet remains singularWritten for lay readers, pastors, students, and thoughtful Christians, The One Truth provides both the philosophical foundation and the practical tools needed to pursue doctrinal clarity without compromise. It prepares believers to defend the faith in a world and a church often unwilling to face inconvenient truths.Contents: DedicationAbstractPrefaceWhy Truth Matters More Than Ever1. What Is Truth?2. There Is Only One Truth Per Question3. Truth and God: Singular Truth in Scripture4. Truth vs. Perspective: A Look at Contextual Truths5. Why Christians Disagree6. How to Discover the Truth (Without Falling into Error)7. Why Truth Demands Action8. Formalizing Contextual AbsolutismA Brief Call to ActionAlso by L. J. AndersonBibliographyA Note to Scholars and CriticsAbout the author
My Sheep Follow Me
How do believers persevere in the faith? What does growth in holiness look like? Christian teaching is often clear about justification--how God saves his people--but murky about sanctification, or perseverance--that is, how believers grow in closeness to God over time. Author Jonathan R. Pratt explores what progress toward holiness looks like and how it takes place. My Sheep Follow Me begins with an investigation of the New Testament teaching about perseverance: Jesus's metaphors, including the "fruit" of belief, obedience, and love Paul's demonstration of believers' righteous responses to the Holy Spirit Belief as evidence in the letters of Paul and others The New Testament promises of God's help in perseverance God's use of his Word, suffering, the church, and prayer to assure his people's perseverance in faith Pratt then surveys how antinomianism, common in Protestant Christianity historically and today, threatens biblical teaching. He shows how a biblical doctrine of perseverance squelches the devastating effects of ignoring God's spiritual gifts to believers. My Sheep Follow Me offers important cautions over distorted teaching and valuable encouragement in the process of Christian growth.
The Consciousness of the Historical Jesus
In this book, Austin Stevenson argues that it is not the 'divinity' of Jesus that causes problems for historians, but his humanity. To insist that Jesus was fully human, as both theologians and historians do, still leaves us with the question of what it means to be human. It turns out that theologians and historians often have different answers to this question on both a philosophical and a theological register. Furthermore, historians frequently misunderstand the historiographical implications of classical Christology, and thus the compatibility between traditional beliefs about Jesus and critical historical inquiry. Through close engagement with the thought of Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225-74), this book offers a new path toward the reconciliation of these disciplines by focusing on human knowledge and subjectivity, which are central issues in both historical method and Christology. By interrogating and challenging the normative metaphysical assumptions operative in Jesus scholarship, a range of possibility is opened up for approaches to Jesus that are genuinely historical, but not naturalistic.
The Humanity of Christ as Instrument of Salvation
Scripture teaches that God saves humanity through God's own actions and sufferings in Christ, thereby raising a key theological question: How can God use his own human actions and sufferings to bring about those things that he causes through divine power? To answer that question, J. David Moser here explores St. Thomas Aquinas's teaching that Christ's humanity is an instrument of the divinity. Offering an informed account of how Christian salvation happens through the Incarnation of Christ, he also poses a new set of questions about the Incarnation that Aquinas himself did not consider. In response to these questions, and in conversation with a wide range of theologians, including John Duns Scotus and Matthias Joseph Scheeben, Moser argues that the instrument doctrine, an underexplored and underappreciated idea, deepens our understanding of salvation that comes through the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. He also defends the instrument doctrine as a dogmatic theological topic worthy of consideration today.
The Ideal King
Jesus is King, but not in the way people might normally think of "kingship." Jesus' power didn't come through military strength, high GDP earnings, or political alliances such as NATO. None of those power bases can guarantee a lasting kingdom because those means of power are conditional. There is a power that is unconditional: Truth. The Ideal King, Truth incarnate, founded his kingdom on truth and holiness. These two ideals are so challenging to worldly power that the world executed Jesus. While Truth doesn't stay dead, militaries can wither, currencies can collapse, and alliances can dissolve. While nations of the world ebb and flow, the Ideal King lives and expands his rule through his emissaries, who are also not like the nations in their singular focus on loving and proclaiming the Truth.
Engaging Nicene Trinitarianism
Twelve original studies on Trinitarian theology and its enduring capacity to shape theological discourse, ecclesiology, and society today. The doctrine of the Trinity sits at the heart of Christian identity, shaping how Christians think about faith, worship, and community. The Nicene Creed, recited in churches across the world, invites not only a shared confession but also a deep and ongoing conversation about who God is and how God relates to the world. The Council's articulation of the consubstantiality of the Son with the Father laid the foundation for Trinitarian doctrine and safeguarded the mystery of salvation. It continues to serve as a rich source of interdisciplinary exploration and inspire fresh theological inquiry into the mystery of divine communion, the incarnation of Christ, and the unity and identity of the Church. On the 1700th anniversary of this historic event, the essays in this volume collectively re-examine earlier debates, introduce fresh perspectives, and renew dialogue around doctrines as vital today as in the fourth century. Emphasising the value of constructive engagement between traditions and exploring how Trinitarian theology continues to inform Christian witness in a complex and changing world, this volume offers essential reading for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of a foundational aspect of Christian faith and history.
Analogy of the Wound
This book argues that communication can be a way of salvation for the sinned-against, sinners, and all of creation through an analogy of the wound. Rooted in Jesus' praxis of healing, this theology can assist in recognizing, understanding, and interpreting the harmful residue that remains in the aftermath of violence to repair human dignity and work for the common good. The author weaves together insights from methods of contextual theologies, the wisdom of Black and Womanist Theologies, Korean diaspora theologies of 'han', psychologies of trauma and moral injury, and the Catholic tradition of analogy to arrive at a unique synthesis: moments of salvation can be found in carefully communicating woundedness in the midst of building beloved community. Although the dissimilarities in our woundedness may always be greater than our similarities, the similarities convey truth and meaning and hold the possibility of the church living as Christ's wounded and resilient Body. We aid each other's healing in right relationship.
Minority Religions and Religious Tolerance
This book is founded on a simple premise: that Jehovah's Witnesses are a crucial litmus test for tolerance.When Witnesses do not enjoy basic freedoms to practice their faith, scholars should consider what their treatment reveals about the broader state of tolerance and respect for religious pluralism and religious minority groups. They should also examine how the Witnesses' struggle for acceptance has shaped religious freedom and the protections enshrined in law in many modern states in the twenty-first century. This is what the authors call the 'Jehovah's Witness test'. The contributors have run the 'JW test' across a range of countries, from Egypt and Mexico to Russia and South Korea, addressing religious, political and medical opposition and their outcomes for modern states and societies. They bring to their conclusions a wealth of perspectives; among them are medical experts, sociologists, political scientists, historians, anthropologists, and representatives of the Witness community. Taken together, this volume is a call for scholars to look to the treatment of Jehovah's Witnesses as a barometer for the overall health of religious tolerance and basic civil liberties in our contemporary world.
Bluegrass and Religion
Tracking music that first arose from a close relationship to the religion of the American South, this book explores the ways in which they have taken on new meanings in a post-religious environment. Divided into two parts, Pete Ward first gives a historical account of the relationship between old time and bluegrass music and religion. These chapters explore how bluegrass music has been shaped and influenced by Christian experience and practice. Drawing on archival research, the book connects findings around the music to research on and the development of evangelicalism into the 20th Century and reactions against belief that were common in the folk revival. The second part of the book is based on ethnographic field work, from both the US and the UK, including textual analysis of songs and participant observation of concerts and interviews with performers. The differences of context between the US and the UK are considered as they relate to issues of post-Christian sensibilities and non-religion. A particular focus is how what were specifically Christian songs become relocated in a post-Christian environment. Pete Ward explores how bluegrass raises a number of troubling political issues, and what it means for the changing nature of the sacred and notions of non-religion. A key issue discussed is the continued significance of this music and why 'roots' or 'nostalgia' play a role and indeed how and why this might be the case in the UK as well as in the US.
The Vows of Religious Life in a Secular Society
This book investigates religious vows, shedding light on the type of faith that can sustain humanity in secular times. It examines the personal impact of religious life as well as its potential to foster a sense of completeness within society at large. Unbelief in today's society can be partially rooted in the shallowness of the sort of religion that the secular can abandon. Such a religion, characterized as magical, shallow, illusory, or rooted solely in external rituals, lacks the depth required to thrive in a secular society. It fails to address the profound aspects of human existence, the authentic freedom of the spirit, and the enduring obedience of faith. This study of religious vows uncovers their deeper meanings in light of these challenges. It invites us to consider whether religious life, despite contemporary criticisms, can be seen as "touching wholeness". This book does not only delve into the theological foundations of these vows but also key areas which impact their understanding and living in new contexts. It surveys sociological landscapes and goes beyond to encompass shifts in science, psychology, theology. Religious life in this sense is part of the renewal of the church, as well as an agent in it. By focusing briefly on each vow, Judtih A. Merkle illustrates how religious life serves as a bridge connecting the secular and the sacred. It is a life focused on love of God and service of others which is a witness to the coming of Kingdom of God, and values which truly matter in contemporary society.
Anime, Religion, and Theology
This book brings together scholars to unpack the religious ideas, themes, motifs, texts, traditions, and practices that suffuse anime. Immensely popular with Western audiences since the 1980s, anime continues to be a prominent medium through which contemporary people, especially younger generations, are engaging ideas about God or ultimate reality, the world, and the self. This volume brings an academic lens to anime and shows the central role that religion plays in the intellectual and visual architecture of many popular shows, including Dragon Ball, Madoka Magica, Gurren Lagann, Sword Art Online, and more.
Right From The Beginning
Having nightmares is common in all kids around the world, but one thing that matters the most is who is there for you at the moment to help you get through your terrifying nightmares. Book Two of The Ellie's Series: Right From The Beginning also shares a similar memory from Ellie's childhood memories when she had her first nightmare. And she had a special someone beside herself to get her through the dark into the light. Let's explore who that special one was who lent a hand to Ellie and comforted her.So here's book two from this anthology of short stories extracted from Ellie's own life and find out how Ellie overcame her fear with divine help.
My Horsey, My Horsey, My Horsey
Have you ever loved something that you started wondering that maybe be Lord has specifically put that thing in this world just for you because you loved it a lot? Well, Ellie did. Book Three of The Ellie's Series: My Horsey! My Horsey! My Horsey! will tell you how much Ellie loved horses, how much she adored them, and how she strongly believed that the Lord put horses in this world just for her. You must be thinking why Ellie thought so. Let's find out and relish this crazy, sweet Ellie's story of how horses came to this earth from book three of this anthology of short stories extracted from Ellie's own life and find out how Ellie every moment and chance she got to spend with the horses.
