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Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas
By Anton C. Pegis, St. Thomas Aquinas. 1948
The comparatively short life of St. Thomas Aquinas covers the second and third quarters of the thirteenth century. At the…
beginning of his life, Greek and Arabian philosophy was just entering the Latin world; three years after his death, the large-scale condemnation of Aristotelianism in Paris by Bishop Stephen Tempier signalized what turned out to be a defeat for Christian thinkers in the presence of Greek and Arabian philosophers, Platonists and AristoteliansAncient Christian Martyrdom
By Candida R Moss. 2012
The importance of martyrdom for the spread of Christianity in the first centuries of the Common Era is a question…
of enduring interest. In this innovative new study, Candida Moss offers a radically new history of martyrdom in the first and second centuries that challenges traditional understandings of the spread of Christianity and rethinks the nature of Christian martyrdom itself. Martyrdom, Moss shows, was not a single idea, theology, or practice: there were diverse perspectives and understandings of what it meant to die for Christ. Beginning with an overview of ancient Greek, Roman, and Jewish ideas about death, Moss demonstrates that there were many cultural contexts within which early Christian views of martyrdom were very much at home. She then shows how distinctive and diverging theologies of martyrdom emerged in different ancient congregations. In the process she reexamines the authenticity of early Christian stories about martyrs and calls into question the dominant scholarly narrative about the spread of martyrdom in the ancient world.Advent: A Calendar of Devotions 2015 (Package of #10)
By Nell W Mohney. 2015
Advent: A Calendar of Devotions 2015 is a booklet of daily devotions for Advent that helps people step back from…
the bustle and stress of the season and prepare heart and mind to rejoice in God's loving gift, Jesus Christ. Each daily devotion includes a recommended Scripture reading, a Bible verse, an inspiring message, and an uplifting prayer. When ordering your for a congregation, secure additional copies for nursing home residents, those in prisons, and other groups in need of encouragement but are unable to attend services. Designed to in a #10 envelope, enables churches to include the booklet in your Advent mailings.klet in your Advent mailings.The Truth about Lies
By Tim Chaddick. 2015
Temptation isn't merely about winning or losing a battle. It's about discovering who you truly are. And what matters most.…
On a daily basis, we are all tempted to enjoy the gifts of this world while making the Giver optional or irrelevant in our quest for life. But what if, in God's purposes, temptation is not merely an obstacle to overcome but an opportunity to flourish in faith? Living in the truth exposes lies and turns moments of temptation into character-shaping opportunities, powerfully displaying our true identity as followers of Jesus.Don't Dread
By Joyce Meyer. 1998
God never wants us to be anxious about things in the future, but for most of us that may be…
easier said than done. Learn to intercept the spirit of dread where it starts--in your thought life--and replace it with joyful anticipation of God's best!The Holy Wild: Trusting in the Character of God
By Mark Buchanan. 2003
Our perception of God makes a difference in every crevice of our character, from our inner anxieties to our public…
conversations. It determines whether we're trusting or suspicious, whether we're happy or discontent - and whether or not we can rely on God matters mightily on the day of our death. Mark Buchanan's third book continues his penetrating exploration of the God we worship. Bravely and honestly, he poses the direst question of human existence: Can God be trusted?It's life drunk deeply, lived to the hilt--where we walk with the God who is surprising, dangerous, and mysterious. It's the terrain where God doesn't make sense out of our disasters and our boredom, but keeps meeting us in the thick of them. But unless we trust in His character, we'll never venture in. We will sit at the stream all day, dying of thirst, but not daring to drink. To follow God is to drink and drink from the stream, even if it means--especially if it means--getting swallowed up. Let Mark Buchanan show you the entrance to the Holy Wild, where you can live face-to-face with the beautiful, dangerous God of creation.From the Hardcover edition.Penguin History of the Church: The Early Church (Volume #1)
By Henry Chadwick. 1993
Chicken Soup for the Latter-day Saint Soul: Stories Celebrating the Faith and Family of Latter-day Saints
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Sherm Fugal, Peg Fugal. 2012
In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sherm and Peg Fugal, publishers…
of the million-selling Especially for Mormons series, have edited this, the first nationally released collection of LDS stories and cartoons, written by saints from every corner of the world. You'll find sweet, funny, and thought-provoking stories on faith, family, gratitude, holidays, miracles, missionaries, overcoming obstacles, prayer, and serving others: stories that you'll want to read and use yourself, then share with family and friends.The Duty of Delight: The Diaries of Dorothy Day
By Dorothy Day. 2011
For almost fifty years, through her tireless service to the poor and her courageous witness for peace, Dorothy Day offered…
an example of the gospel in action. Now the publication of her diaries, previously sealed for twenty-five years after her death, offers a uniquely intimate portrait of her struggles and concerns. Beginning in 1934 and ending in 1980, these diaries reflect her response to the vast changes in America, the Church, and the wider world. Day experienced most of the great social movements of her time but, as these diaries reveal, even while she labored for a transformed world, she simultaneously remained grounded in everyday human life: the demands of her extended Catholic worker family; her struggles to be more patient and charitable; the discipline of prayer and worship that structured her days; her efforts to find God in all the tasks and encounters of daily life. A story of faithful striving for holiness and the radical transformation of the world, Day's life challenges readers to imagine what it would be like to live as if the gospels were true.A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen. 2012
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Children experience Christmas through magic, anticipation, and learning about the baby Jesus.…
As we mature, we experience Christmas through the gifts we give, the love we share, and the magic we create for others. A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas brings back the memories of childhood through the eyes of children on Christmas day and inspires good deeds by reminding us how the smallest gesture can truly change a life. Go back in time through genuine stories of hope and kindness and see how people find the true meaning of the season through unexpected miracles and those they meet along the way. Peek into the life of one family as they visit a relative at a nursing home on Christmas and how a cup of ice cream and a few moments of time brighten up the day for those who live there. Read about one woman's journey through surviving the loss of her husband and how the love and warmth of her family at Christmas strengthens her. Enjoy a sweet tale of how an old doll dressed in new clothes becomes the most precious gift and cherished memory a child ever receives. And, of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without a few stories celebrating the wonderment and joy children experience throughout this very special season.That Mad Game
By J L Powers. 2012
What's it like to grow up during war? To be a victim of violence or exiled from your homeland, culture,…
family, and even your own memories? When America's talking heads talk about war, children and teenagers are often the forgotten part of the story. Yet who can forget images of the Vietnam "baby lift," when Amer-Asian children were flown out of Vietnam to be adopted by Americans? Who can forget the horror of learning that Iranian children were sent on suicide missions to clear landmines? Who wasn't captivated by stories of the "lost boys" of Sudan, traveling thousands of miles alone through the desert, seeking shelter and safety? From the cartel-terrorized streets of Juárez to the bombed-out cities of Bosnia to Afghanistan under the Taliban, from Nazi-occupied Holland to the middle-class American home of a Vietnam vet, this collection of personal and narrative essays explores both the universal and particular experiences of children and teenagers who came of age during a time of war.J.L. Powers is the editor of Labor Pains and Birth Stories and the author of two young adult novels, most recently This Thing Called the Future, an alternative fantasy set in post-apartheid South Africa. She began collecting essays on children and war while pregnant with her first child and says, "The experience was both painful and uplifting, not unlike giving birth. The most memorable aspect of these essays is their stark portrayal of both survival and hope in the midst of incredible suffering."Antisemitic Myths: A Historical and Contemporary Anthology
By Marvin Perry, Frederick M. Schweitzer. 2008
This anthology presents 90 documents that focus on the nature, evolution and meaning of the principle myths that have made…
anti-Semitism such a lethal force in history: Jews as deicides, ritual murderers, agents of Satan, international conspirators, and conniving, unscrupulous Shylocks.The Rosary
By Garry Wills. 2005
The rosary is the symbol of Catholicism and Garry Willis shares his personal practice of it with the reader while…
meditating on its significance in our age where its rhythmic repetition encourages practitioners to retreat into reflective peace. He reflects on the gospel stories that are used as subjects for contemplation for each section of rosary beads. This personal and religious study is further enhanced by the author's own translations of Christian scriptures and the inclusion of images from the Renaissance artist, Tintoretto.Kompromat: How Russia Undermined American Democracy
By Jeff Pegues. 2018
A timely and essential book from the CBS correspondent who has led their coverage of Russia election interference and the…
FBI counterintelligence investigation into whether the Trump Campaign coordinated with the Russians In this compelling account of how the Russians hacked the 2016 election CBS News Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues reveals how far the Kremlin poked into voter databases and why it happened He also investigates the steps taken to shore up election systems in states across the country ahead of the 2018 midterm and indeed the 2020 Presidential election Based on exclusive interviews with officials from the FBI Department of Homeland Security and cybersecurity experts Pegues takes readers behind the scenes and into the minds of investigators following the case He delves into the shadowy world of Russian spies unraveling the complicated web of contacts between Russian operatives and Trump representatives during the campaign In one chapter he focuses on Valeri Gerasimov widely believed to be the mastermind behind a Russian cyber strategy designed to influence and disrupt democracies Evidence is presented showing that the Russians infiltrated not only Democratic Party computer networks in the US but networks in the Ukraine and Europe as well Consulting with representatives of top cyber security firms the author discusses what states are doing to protect voting systems in the next midterm elections and beyond Fascinating and chilling at the same time Kompromat opens a window into the murky world of espionage digital warfare and a newly aggressive Russia brazenly inserting itself into U S politicsA Simple Christmas
By Mike Huckabee. 2009
“Every Christmas, I still think about that guitar and the sacrifice it represented. And I hope I don’t forget to…
think about the greatest sacrifice of all, God’s gift of Himself. ” Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, competition, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee (who was a pastor before getting into politics), that was never God’s intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in today’s crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious of all. Now Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memories—often funny, sometimes deeply moving—that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill. If you’re looking for a little clarity, sanity, and inspiration at this insane time of year, you’re sure to enjoy A Simple Christmas. .Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith (Chicken Soup For The Soul Ser.)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Leann Thieman. 2008
With 101 poignant and spirit-filled stories, this book covers the gamut, from fun stories about growing up Catholic to serious…
stories about sacraments and miracles. Whether a cradle Catholic, a convert, simply curious or struggling, these stories describe what it means to be a Catholic and provide happiness, hope, and healing.Manhunt: The Ten-year Search for Bin Laden -- from 9/11 to Abbottabad
By Peter L. Bergen. 2012
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Holy War, Inc., this is the definitive account of the decade-long…
manhunt for the world's most wanted man, Osama bin Laden. Al Qaeda expert and CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen paints a multidimensional picture of the hunt for Osama bin Laden over the past decade, including the operation that killed him. Other key elements of the book will include: - A careful account of Obama's decision-making process as the raid was planned - The fascinating story of a group of women CIA analysts who never gave up assembling the tiniest clues about bin Laden's whereabouts - The untold and action-packed history of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and the SEALs - An analysis of what the death of bin Laden means for Al Qaeda and for Obama's legacy Just as Hugh Trevor-Roper's The Last Days of Hitler was the definitive account of the death of the Nazi dictator, Manhunt is the authoritative, immersive account of the death of the man who organized the largest mass murder in American history.Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers
By Karen C. Talcott, Susan M. Heim. 2010
Throughout time, women have shared their joys and sorrows, thoughts and feelings, experiences and life lessons with one another. The…
tradition continues in this book with 101 stories of friendship, faith, and comfort that affirm God's unconditional love and His wisdom. Women will find encouragement, solace, and strength in these personal stories and prayers that cover motherhood from its joys and everyday trials to tests of faith.Isadore's Secret
By Mardi Link. 2009
A gripping account of the mysterious disappearance of a young nun in a northern Michigan town and the national controversy…
that followed when she turned up dead and buried in the basement of the churchThe Sins of Brother Curtis
By Lisa Davis. 2011
This brilliantly reported, unforgettable true story reveals how one of the most monstrous sexual criminals in the history of the…
Mormon church preyed on his victims even as he was protected by the church elders who knew of his behavior.When Seattle attorney Tim Kosnoff agreed to listen to an eighteen-year-old man who claimed to have been molested by his Mormon Sunday school teacher, he had no idea he was embarking on a quest for justice on behalf of multiple victims or that the battle would consume years of his life and pit him against the vast, powerful, and unrepentant Mormon church itself. As Kosnoff began to investigate the case, he discovered that the Sunday school teacher, a mysterious figure named Frank Curtis, possessed a long and violent prison record before he was welcomed into the church, where he became a respected elder entrusted with the care of prepubescent Mormon boys. Through Lisa Davis's deft storytelling, two astonishing narratives unfold. The first shows how Brother Curtis ingratiated himself into the lives of young boys from working-class Mormon families where money was tight, and was accepted by mothers and fathers who saw in him a kindly uncle or grandfather figure who enjoyed the blessing of the church. Having gained the families' trust, Curtis became fiendishly helpful, offering to supervise trips or overnights out of the sight of parents, when he could manipulate his victims or ply them with alcohol. The other narrative is a real-life legal thriller. As Davis shows, Kosnoff and his partners tirelessly assembled the case against the church, sifting through records, tracking down victims, and convincing them to testify about Brother Curtis's acts. What began as a case of one plaintiff turned into a complex web stretching across multiple states. Joined by what would become a team of attorneys and investigators, Kosnoff found himself up against one of the most insular institutions in the United States: the secretive and powerful Mormon church. The amazing legal case at the heart of The Sins of Brother Curtis shows how the church's elite, well-funded team of attorneys claimed the church was protected under the Constitution from revealing that Curtis had molested a number of Mormon boys. Yet Kosnoff and his devoted legal team (which included a female investigator adept at getting parents of victims to talk to her) succeeded in forcing the church to reveal that it knew about Curtis and ultimately achieved a successful settlement. Emotionally powerful page by page, The Sins of Brother Curtis delivers a redemptive reading experience in which the truth, no matter how painful and hidden, is told at last and justice is hard won. This is a remarkable story, all true.