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Relentless Pursuit
by Kathy HermanRich with the Cajun flavors of south Louisiana, this final book in the Secrets of Roux River Bayou Series is a story of what it means to find true peace in an uncertain world. Sax Landry left home at seventeen to escape his father's abuse, leaving his mother and sister to fend for themselves. Now, twenty-eight years later, both parents are dead, and guilt compels him to find his sister and make peace. His search leads to Les Barbes, Louisiana, where authorities fear a bio-terrorist has injected cyanide into juice cartons and fresh produce at the grocery store. People are dead. It's not safe. Sax stays, fearing death less than living another day without peace. A divine appointment is about to change all that forever.
Relentless Pursuit: Fuel Your Passion and Fulfill Your Mission
by Ben CooleyFrom the CEO and co-founder of Hope for Justice, author of Impossible Is a Dare, and creator of the Dear 26 Year Old Me podcast comes an honest, compelling, and inspiring collection of wisdom and experience to empower those in business and ministry to see their world-changing vision become a reality. In Relentless Pursuit, Ben Cooley speaks with self-made billionaires, Grammy-award winning musicians, megachurch pastors, and network marketers, who give unprecedented access to the challenges, struggles, and doubts they have faced on their journey and share what helped them maintain momentum and achieve success. Featuring members of the band Rend Collective, Natalie Grant, John Siebeling, Young Living Royal Crown Diamond members, Sir Brian Souter, and others, this book provides strikingly honest stories of how they built their careers and what they learned in the moments they felt like giving up. This book is for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world. It will not only provide the tools you need to make your dream a reality but will allow you to apply the lessons these leaders have learned to your life.“I’ve read many books about how to start a business, a ministry, or an idea. In Relentless Pursuit, Ben provides the tools, experiences, and wisdom to help break through the difficult times on your journey. As you learn from the stories of several incredible leaders, this book will give you the spark of inspiration you need to pursue your dream and never give up” CRAIG GROESCHEL Founding and Senior Pastor of Life.Church Host of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Relentless Seduction
by Kim Lawrence"You will be mine...on my terms...."Nathan Audley was a powerful man. What he wanted, he usually got...and he wanted Annie! He'd branded her a gold-digger, a widow in search of a rich husband; yet he was determined to control her life-to possess her beloved home, and her passionate heart.Annie had no desire to be any man's mistress, and knew she mustn't allow Nathan's brooding sensuality and outrageous charm to captivate her. But such a relentless seduction was proving hard to resist!
Relentless Spirituality: Embracing the Spiritual Disciplines of A. B. Simpson
by Gary KeislingRelentless Spirituality examines the role that spiritual disciplines played in the life and ministry of A.B. Simpson and provides a behind-the-scenes look into vital elements of his spiritual formation, growth and development. This book is written for men and women who want to grow in their faith and to be encouraged by the example of a man who walked with God.
Relentless Spirituality: Embracing the Spiritual Disciplines of A. B. Simpson
by Gary KeislingRelentless Spirituality examines the role that spiritual disciplines played in the life and ministry of A.B. Simpson and provides a behind-the-scenes look into vital elements of his spiritual formation, growth and development. This book is written for men and women who want to grow in their faith and to be encouraged by the example of a man who walked with God.
Relentless: Redeemed Series Book 1 (Redeemed #1)
by Patricia Haley Gracie HillAttorney Maxwell Montgomery has amassed a long list of legal victories in the war he's waged against corruption and religious hypocrisy, single-handedly bringing down one of the most popular churches in Philadelphia. Estranged from his family and uninterested in committing to a serious relationship, Maxwell appears heartless and full of disdain. His resolve isn't fueled by strong spiritual convictions, however. It stems from adversity in his childhood. Maxwell's parents were devoted church members who followed their leader blindly into a get-rich-quick-scheme that went terribly wrong. His cushy, middle-class life was ripped from him when his father was convicted of fraud, lost his job, house, car, life savings, long-time position as church treasurer, and credibility in the neighborhood. Maxwell's mother was also convicted and served nearly a year in prison at a critical time in Maxwell's childhood. Tossed from their home, he barely escaped foster care as an abusive aunt agreed to keep him and his sister until their parents were released from prison. Seeds of bitterness were deeply planted as Maxwell watched the pastor walk away with no consequences and his reputation intact. Maxwell has vowed to never again let his fate be dictated by anyone else--not his parents, not God, not a romantic relationship, and definitely not the church. He is determined to be successful, powerful, and rich enough to never end up like his father, and never to need God or the church. No one is immune from his vengeful pursuit--or so he believes. Success abounds; however, Maxwell isn't prepared for the surprise headed his way and the price he'll have to pay.
Relentless: The Power You Need to Never Give Up
by John Bevere"God doesn't author hardship but uses it to strengthen us for greater conquests. He never leads us into a storm that He doesn't give us the power to overcome." -- John Bevere, Relentless. You already have what it takes to finish well! Christians were never meant to "just get by." You were created to rise above adversity and display greatness! In this compelling book, best-selling author John Bevere explores what it takes to finish well. More than a strategy for survival, Relentless offers you a fresh new mind-set, one that enthusiastically declares with the apostle Paul, "I delight in difficulties." Its biblically grounded truths will equip you to flourish in every season of life. Join the Relentless experience! "John Bevere has a mandate on his life to serve the body of Christ. His desire to see everyone find and flourish in their God-given destiny is evident in his teachings. His love for Christa and deep revelation of the Word of God will have you pursuing the cause of Christ, relentlessly."-Brian and Bobbie Houston, senior pastors, Hillsong Church. Questions for reflection and discussion included! Re*lent*less (ri lent/lis): an attitude or posture that is resolute, uncompromising, persistent, unyielding, constant, unstoppable, ruthless. The opposite of slacken, waver, or concede. If ever there was a need for followers of Jesus to be resolute in purpose, uncompromising for truth, persistent in faith, unyielding in hope, constant in love, and unstoppable in advancing the kingdom...it's now! God is ruthless in His love and pursuit of us; it's time for His Bride to reflect the same passion. John Bevere explores how people of Bible times and today became relentless: John the Baptist spent years living in a barren desert. Jesus endured hardship in a desolate wilderness of temptation. Both men emerged strong in the "power of the Spirit," relentless in not just getting through challenges but in ruling over their circumstances. Ultimately, they succeeded in their God-given life mission. In Relentless, you'll learn how even seemingly impossible situations were never meant to stop you but to propel you forward in your journey. Discover in these biblically grounded truths how you can thrive no matter what your season of life. How you begin is not nearly as important as how you finish. Embrace your trials and become relentless!
Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves
by Michele CushattWhere is God when life is filled with so much suffering? How can I be sure of God's presence and affection, even in my pain? Can you believe in God and still wrestle with questions and doubt? These are the questions honestly explored in Relentless.Whether in struggle, illness, death, or failure, the presence of pain causes us to question the presence of God. We pray and watch the sky, crossing our spiritual fingers for hardcore proof of God's nearness. And in the silence, we sense something more sinister: perceived abandonment.But what if we could collect evidence that God hasn't left us? What if we could be absolutely certain of God's presence and affection, strengthening our faith against any assault?Woven throughout Scripture sits a single, extraordinary theme: God is with us. Ours is a God who speaks through burning bushes and leads through pillars of fire, who responds to a broken world by giving himself.Like the Old Testament story of Joshua's altar of twelve stones, Relentless delivers twelve key biblical stories that demonstrate God's unfailing presence. Each chapter offers an invitation to identify a "stone" in your own life as tangible evidence of God's nearness. With the turn of the last page, you will have discovered twelve markers of your own, an altar of memory to carry you through questions and losses, even ones yet to come.For the truth-seekers, those drowning in impossible questions, and those who find themselves swallowed up by the dark, Relentless is an invitation to search for divine presence in our everyday stories. With Michele Cushatt's engaging narrative style, this transformational journey reassures us that God, indeed, is with us.
Relentless: Unleashing a Life of Purpose, Grit, and Faith
by John TeshJohn Tesh has achieved more in life than he ever dreamed possible. But the road to success has been anything but easy—and those challenges have become the secret to his success. Through his story, we can learn how to be relentless, how to achieve what we didn&’t think was possible, and how to handle our inevitable discouragements.In this engrossing memoir, Tesh describes how the obstacles that shaped him—including being suspended from college, living homeless for months, and facing a deadly disease—shaped his remarkable life. You&’ll hear, in never-before-told stories, how Tesh became the youngest correspondent at WCBS News less than thirty-six months after he was working at a gas station and sleeping in a public park. You&’ll go inside the unconventional way he composed the now-iconic theme song for NBC Sports basketball and how he and his wife, Connie Sellecca, created the popular, nationally-syndicated Intelligence for Your Life radio program. From live commentary for two Olympic Games to his decade-long role as co-host of Entertainment Tonight and the outrageous gamble that resulted in one of the most successful Public Television concert specials in history, you&’ll learn how Tesh applied his unique process of focused practice, grit, and perseverance while maintaining a single-minded pursuit of his goals. In 2015, he fought and received treatment for a stage-three cancer diagnosis, but when the cancer returned, he and his wife turned to relentless faith and divine healing scriptures to manifest a victory over the disease. Relentless is an astonishing story of how obstacles create opportunity and how faith will lead to triumph.
Reliance on the Light: Psychic Protection with the Lords of Karma and the Goddess
by Diane SteinWritten for intermediate to advanced healers, RELIANCE ON THE LIGHT explains how to identify negative interference and create psychic protection in daily life through meditation and visualization. Diane Stein is concerned that a darkness has engulfed the world in the form of violence against humanity, ecological destruction, and prevailing hopelessness, and so she designed her teachings to help people gain access to the Light-the radiant energy of goodness and understanding. Achieving the psychic protection of this energy creates a collective healing process that promotes positive energy and hope.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Relics and Writing in Late Medieval England
by Robyn MaloRelics and Writing in Late Medieval England uncovers a wide-ranging medieval discourse that had an expansive influence on English literary traditions. Drawing from Latin and vernacular hagiography, miracle stories, relic lists, and architectural history, this study demonstrates that, as the shrines of England's major saints underwent dramatic changes from c. 1100 to c. 1538, relic discourse became important not only in constructing the meaning of objects that were often hidden, but also for canonical authors like Chaucer and Malory in exploring the function of metaphor and of dissembling language.Robyn Malo argues that relic discourse was employed in order to critique mainstream religious practice, explore the consequences of rhetorical dissimulation, and consider the effect on the socially disadvantaged of lavish expenditure on shrines. The work thus uses the literary study of relics to address issues of clerical and lay cultures, orthodoxy and heterodoxy, and writing and reform.
Relics of the Passion
by J Charles Wall"Relics of the Passion" by J. Charles Wall is an enlightening exploration of the sacred artifacts associated with the Passion of Jesus Christ. This meticulously researched book delves into the history, significance, and journey of these revered relics, providing readers with a profound understanding of their spiritual and historical importance.Wall, an esteemed historian and scholar, offers a comprehensive examination of the most significant relics of the Passion, including the True Cross, the Crown of Thorns, the Holy Nails, the Spear of Longinus, and the Shroud of Turin. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific relic, detailing its discovery, authentication, and the veneration it has received throughout the centuries."Relics of the Passion" is not merely a historical account but also a spiritual journey that connects the faithful with the profound suffering and ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Wall's narrative brings to life the reverence and devotion that these relics inspire, showcasing how they have been a source of faith, healing, and inspiration for countless believers.The book also addresses the controversies and challenges surrounding the authenticity of these relics, providing a balanced perspective that respects both historical scholarship and religious tradition. Wall's meticulous research is complemented by his engaging writing style, making complex historical and theological concepts accessible to a broad audience.Illustrated with photographs and drawings, "Relics of the Passion" offers a visual and textual feast that enhances the reader's understanding and appreciation of these sacred artifacts. The book serves as a valuable resource for historians, theologians, and anyone interested in deepening their knowledge of Christian relics and their enduring significance.J. Charles Wall's "Relics of the Passion" is a captivating and insightful work that invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of history, faith, and devotion woven around the relics of Christ's Passion. It is a must-read for those seeking to connect with the profound mysteries of the Christian faith through the tangible remnants of its most pivotal events.
Relics, Shrines and Pilgrimages: Sanctity in Europe from Late Antiquity
by Antón M. PazosSince Late Antiquity, relics have provided a privileged spiritual bond between life and death, between human beings and divinity. Royalty, nobility and clergy all tried to obtain the most prestigious remains of sacred bodies, since they granted influence and fame and allowed the cult around them to be used as a means of sacralization, power and propaganda. This volume traces the development of the veneration of relics in Europe and how these objects were often catalysts for the establishment of major pilgrimage sites that are still in use today. The book features an international panel of contributors taking a wide-ranging look at relic worship across Europe, from Late Antiquity until the present day. They begin with a focus on the role of relics in Jacobean pilgrimage, before looking at the link between relics and their shrines more generally. The book then focuses in on two major issues in the study of relics, the stealing of relics (Furta Sacra) and their modern-day scientific examination and authentication. These topics demonstrate not only symbolic importance of relics, but also their role as physical historical objects in material religious expression. This is a fascinating collection, featuring the latest scholarship on relics and pilgrimage across Europe. It will, therefore, be of great interested to academics working in Pilgrimage, Religious History, Material Religion and Religious Studies as well as Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Cultural Studies.
Religicide: Confronting the Roots of Anti-Religious Violence
by Jerry White Georgette F. BennettA brave and timely proposal to name, investigate, and ultimately stop a new crime–the mass murder of millions of people for their faith.eligion-related violence is the fastest spreading type of violence worldwide. Attacks on religious minorities follow a clear pattern and are preceded with early warning signs. Until now, such violence had no name, let alone a set of policies designed to identify and prevent it. A unique attempt to create a new moral and legal category alongside other forms of persecution and mass murder, Religicide explores the roots of atrocities such as the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, the Bosnian war, and other human rights catastrophes. The authors tap into their decades of activism, interreligious engagement, and people-to-people diplomacy to delve into a gripping examination of contemporary religicides: the Yazidis in Iraq, the Rohingya in Myanmar, Uyghur Muslims and Tibetan Buddhists in China, and the centuries-long efforts to wipe out Indigenous Americans. Yet, even in the face of these horrific atrocities, the authors resist despair. They amplify the voices of survivors and offer a blueprint for action, calling on government, business, civil society, and religious leaders to join in a global campaign to protect religious minorities.
Religio-Political Narratives in the United States
by Angela D. Sims F. Douglas Powe Jr. Johnny Bernard HillThe authors select sermons by Martin Luther King Jr. and Jeremiah Wright to as a framework to examine the meaning of God in America as part of the formational religio-political narrative of the country.
Religion & Life Issues and Religion & Morality
by Jan Hayes Kim Hands Lesley ParryThe only book on the market combining the two most popular AQA B GCSE Religious Studies units; Religion and Life (Unit 2) and Religion and Morality (Unit 3), ensuring that students have everything they need in one place. - Helps students engage with the content by providing an informed view of issues which affect the lives of young people today - Guides students through exam preparation and develops their exam skills with revision outlines, Top Tips and techniques sections - Helps students understand the structure and types of questions in exams with a practice paper at the end of each unit - Provides a trusted resource informed by the expert authors' many years of experience providing AQA Religious Studies content
Religion (Routledge Library Editions: 19th Century Religion #6)
by Leonard W. CowieThis title, first published in 1973, uses contemporary documents to explore religion in the nineteenth-century. The text examines the evidence of various Christian denominations, including Evangelicalism, Roman Catholicism and the Christian Socialists, and explores various historical issues. This title will be of interest to students of both history and religion.
Religion - 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know
by Peter StanfordThe need to understand religion and the role it plays in our world has never been more pressing. The beliefs and actions of the planet's 2 billion Christians, 1.2 billion Muslims, 800 million Hindus and 700 million followers of other religions has an impact on every aspect of war and peace, ethics, politics, reproduction, family and social structure across every civilization and continent. 50 Religion Ideas You Really Need to Know aims to lift the clouds of confusion surrounding religion and to address its key issues. What is the 'Golden Rule' and how does it unite religious people? How did the divisions arise between Catholics and Protestants and what do they mean for us today? What are the differences between Anglicanism, Methodism, Baptism and Presbyterianism? What separates Sunni Muslims from Shi'a Muslims? What does it mean to be Jewish? Award-winning writer Peter Stanford answers these and a myriad other questions in 50 Religion Ideas You Really Need to Know. Both readable and informative, it will appeal to anyone who wants to understand one of the most powerful and enduring forces shaping our world.
Religion - 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Peter StanfordThe need to understand religion and the role it plays in our world has never been more pressing. The beliefs and actions of the planet's 2 billion Christians, 1.2 billion Muslims, 800 million Hindus and 700 million followers of other religions has an impact on every aspect of war and peace, ethics, politics, reproduction, family and social structure across every civilization and continent. 50 Religion Ideas You Really Need to Know aims to lift the clouds of confusion surrounding religion and to address its key issues. What is the 'Golden Rule' and how does it unite religious people? How did the divisions arise between Catholics and Protestants and what do they mean for us today? What are the differences between Anglicanism, Methodism, Baptism and Presbyterianism? What separates Sunni Muslims from Shi'a Muslims? What does it mean to be Jewish? Award-winning writer Peter Stanford answers these and a myriad other questions in 50 Religion Ideas You Really Need to Know. Both readable and informative, it will appeal to anyone who wants to understand one of the most powerful and enduring forces shaping our world.
Religion - Kinder- und Jugendhilfe - Vielfalt: Auf dem Weg zu einer religionssensiblen Fachlichkeit (Soziale Arbeit als Wohlfahrtsproduktion #31)
by Karin Böllert Wolfgang Schröer Inga Selent Cynthia Kohring Özlem Özdemir-Şimşek Josefine FrankeDieses Open-Access-Buch rückt die Bedeutung von Religion(en) für die Praxis und die Theorie der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe in den Mittelpunkt und fragt danach, was eine religionssensible Fachlichkeit in der Sozialen Arbeit sein kann. Ein besonderes Augenmerk wird dabei auf die Positionen der jungen Menschen selbst gelegt. Zudem werden die empirischen Ergebnisse des Forschungsprojekts VielfaltNRW dargestellt und das Verhältnis von Religion und Sozialer Arbeit aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven diskutiert.
Religion - Profession - Subjekt: Biographische Positionierungen angehender Pädagog*innen im erziehungswissenschaftlichen Diskurs (Subjektivierung und Gesellschaft/Studies in Subjectivation)
by Benjamin Rensch-KruseDie vorliegende qualitativ-empirische Studie untersucht religiöse Orientierungen von Student:innen der Erziehungswissenschaften und der Lehrämter. Sie geht der noch nicht erforschten Frage nach, wie angehende Pädagog:innen ihre Religiosität mit Wissensinhalten ihres Studiums biographisch vermitteln und inwiefern dabei Subjektivierungseffekte eine Rolle spielen. Anhand einer Verknüpfung von Biographie- und Diskursanalyse werden übergeordnete kollektive Wissensordnungen in den Blick genommen, die im Kontext religionsbezogener und professionalisierungsspezifischer Diskurse zirkulieren und deren Analyse Hinweise darauf gibt, wie sich Student:innen im Spannungsfeld diskursiver Ordnungsstrukturen positionieren. Solcherart gibt die Studie Einblicke in Prozesse, die als Subjektivierungs- bzw. Professionalisierungsmomente gelesen werden können
Religion 101: From Allah to Zen Buddhism, an Exploration of the Key People, Practices, and Beliefs that Have Shaped the Religions of the World (Adams 101 Series)
by Peter ArcherDiscover the origins and traditions of world religions!With so many religions in the world, it isn't always easy to recall each faith's key influences, spiritual figures, and dogmas. Written in easy-to-understand language, Religion 101 offers a fascinating--and memorable--glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that have influenced today's most popular religions.From Jesus and the Four Noble Truths to the Buddhist Wheel of Existence, this book provides you with thought-provoking insight into the customs and beliefs of common faiths like Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam. Inside, you will also discover hundreds of important religious facts, illustrations, and thought puzzles that you won't be able to find anywhere else.So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of existence and meaning, or just want to find out what Kabbalah is all about, Religion 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
Religion And Politics In The United States (6th Edition)
by Kenneth D. Wald Allison Calhoun-BrownReligion and Politics in the United States, Sixth Edition, offers a comprehensive account of the role of religious ideas, institutions and communities in American life. This book examines the ways religion can both compel and constrain involvement in politics and policy. What facilitates political participation? What impedes it? What are the limits of religious mobilization and involvement? Are there benefits? Are there dangers? Religion and Politics in the United States addresses these questions by exploring how religion has influenced the structure of American government and law as well as how religious perspectives inform contemporary political issues including topics such as equal rights for women and gays. The book also explores the ways that religion has affected the orientation of partisan politics in the United States. Through a detailed review of the political attitudes and behaviors of major religious and minority faith traditions, the book establishes that religion continues to be a major part of the American cultural and political milieu while explaining that it must interact with many other factors to impact political outcomes in the United States. The sixth edition reviews the role of religion in the 2008 election and includes coverage of how religion informs the civil rights struggles of women and gay Americans.
Religion And Science
by Bertrand Russell Michael RuseIn this timely work, Russell, philosopher, agnostic, mathematician, and renowned peace advocate, offers a brief yet insightful study of the conflicts between science and traditional religion during the last four centuries. Examining accounts in which scientific advances clashed with Christian doctrine or biblical interpretations of the day, from Galileo and the Copernican Revolution, to the medical breakthroughs of anesthesia and inoculation, Russell points to the constant upheaval and reevaluation of our systems of belief throughout history. In turn, he identifies where similar debates between modern science and the Church still exist today. Michael Ruse's new introduction brings these conflicts between science and theology up to date, focusing on issues arising after World War II. This classic is sure to interest all readers of philosophy and religion, as well as those interested in Russell's thought and writings.
Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism
by R. H. TawneyIn one of the true classics of twentieth-century political economy, R. H. Tawney addresses the question of how religion has affected social and economic practices. He tracks the influence of religious thought on capitalist economy and ideology since the Middle Ages, shedding light on the question of why Christianity continues to exert a unique role in the marketplace. In so doing, the book offers an incisive analysis of the morals and mores of contemporary Western culture.Religion and the Rise of Capitalism is more pertinent now than ever, as today the dividing line between the spheres of religion and secular business is shifting, blending ethical considerations with the motivations of the marketplace. By examining the period that saw the transition from medieval to modern theories of social organization, Tawney clarifies the most pressing problems of the end of the century. In tough, muscular, richly varied prose, he tells an absorbing and meaningful story. And in his new introduction, which may well be a classic in its own right, Adam Seligman details Tawney's background and the current status of academic thought on these issues, and he provides a comparative analysis of Tawney with Max Weber that will at once delight and inform readers.From the Trade Paperback edition.