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As Sure as the Dawn (Mark of the Lion #3)
by Francine RiversWhen Atretes wins his freedom from the gladiator's arena, he finds his long-lost son in the care of a young Christian widow. But Rome's corrupt political powers soon force him to fight again---this time for himself and his newfound family.
As Though She Were Sleeping
by Elias KhouryMeelya's dreams are her refuge from events that threaten her or escape her understanding. She leaves her home in Lebanon to live in Nazareth with her Palestinian husband, but Mansour - an older man who fell for her beauty - is frustrated by her spiritual absence.When Mansour's brother's death demands a move to Jaffa - the centre of early tensions between Jewish settlers and displaced Palestinians - Meelya withdraws further into the realm of dreams. Expecting the birth of their son, Mansour can only watch as she cuts loose from the physical world.Over three traumatic nights, past, present and future merge seamlessly into a series of visions that draw the reader towards a conclusion that is powerfully symbolic of the ongoing troubles in the Middle East.
As Time Goes By (Tales From Grace Chapel Inn #46)
by Annie JonesOn the Sunday after Christmas, Rev. Thompson makes a plea in his sermon for his congregants to step up when they hear the Lord's call. The Howard sisters take the pastor's words to heart and wait, ready and eager. But when their calls come, they are surprised at the unexpected territory they must visit. Jane must help a blustering newcomer settle into Acorn Hill, Alice takes on a paid speaking engagement and Louise gets involved in helping young married couples. Persevering in their tasks, they open themselves to new experiences and to surprising insights about love, patience and kindness. Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, tucked away in rural Pennsylvania, you'll never want to leave. Townsfolk relax on their porch swings or gather to discuss the day's events at the Coffee Shop over homemade pie. It's the kind of town where friendship and faith flow together like a wide river on a fine spring day. And you'll love spending time with the Howard sisters, who have begun a new life together in their childhood home, a gracious Victorian house that is now a bed-and-breakfast called Grace Chapel Inn. Here they rekindle old memories, rediscover the bonds of sisterhood, revel in the blessings of friendship and meet many fascinating guests along the way.
As Waters Gone By
by Cynthia RuchtiEmmalyn and Max Ross may have to endure the fight of their lives to mend the tattered fabric of their marriage. His actions ensured she could never be a mother and put him in prison, giving their relationship a court-mandated five-year time-out. On a self-imposed exile to beautiful but remote Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior, Emmalyn has just a few months left to figure out if and how they can ever be a couple again. Nudged along by the exuberant owner of the Wild Iris Inn and Café, a circle of misfit people in their small town, and a young girl who desperately needs someone to love her, Emmalyn restores an island cottage that could become a home and begins to restore her heart by learning what it means to love unconditionally. Yet even as hope begins to find a place within the cottage walls, Emmalyn still wonders if she's ready for Max's release. She may be able to rebuild a cottage, but can she rebuild a marriage?
As Waters Gone By
by Cynthia RuchtiEmmalyn Ross never thought a person could feel this alone. Sustaining a marriage with a man who's not by her side is no easy task, especially since her husband currently resides behind impenetrable prison walls. His actions stole her heart's desire and gave their relationship a court-mandated five-year time-out. What didn't fall apart that night fell apart in the intervening years. Now, on a self-imposed exile to Madeline Island--one of the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior--Emmalyn starts rehabbing an old hunting cottage they'd purchased when life made sense. Restoring it may put a roof over her head, but a home needs more than a roof and walls, just as a marriage needs more than vows and a license. With only a handful of months before her husband is released, Emmalyn must figure out if and how they can ever be a couple again. And his silence isn't helping.
As We Understood: A Collection of Spiritual Insights
by Al-Anon Family GroupsThis book is a collection of spiritual writings by members of Al-Anon Family Groups. Al-Anon Family Groups is for those who have been effected by someone's drinking. From the preface: "What gives hope to Al-Anon/Alateen members? Many have experienced situations that others would find unbearable, yet they develop strength and hope for the future. "I looked around me at group meetings and saw a few people as hurt and bitter and angry as I was," said one member, "but most were facing life as it came. They were able to accept what I thought were outrageous situations. And I wanted to learn how they did it."
As You Wish
by Robin Jones GunnBack in the U.S. after a year abroad, Christy is reunited with her friends. When a couple close to her ends their marriage, it causes her to rethink her relationship with Todd. Will life turn out like she wishes? Christy and Todd: College Years book 2.
As You Wish: Finding True Strength in Surrender to God
by Mercy LokulutuSurrender may seem like the least likely path to a victorious life, but in the kingdom of God it happens to be the only way. We’ve been conditioned to think that surrender makes us weak. But nothing is further from the truth. Surrender to God gives you access to the very life you are searching for. It gives you the power to overcome suffering, it unlocks your identity, and it helps you realize that the past cannot hold you, trials cannot destroy you, and your future is sure. With inspirational stories and practical tips, As You Wish shows you how to surrender to God, do less on your own, and rely on Him to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. Jesus did not only speak about surrender; He also lived it. He asks us to do the same. Let go of your plans, liberate your aspirations, and release the dreams you have for your life. Love the Lord your God with reckless abandon, without reservation or personal agenda. This is surrender. Every day it’s saying to God, “As You wish.”
As Young As We Feel
by Melody CarlsonOnce upon a time in the little town of Cliffton, Oregon, there were four Lindas. Enjoy this engaging first novel in the Four Lindas series from bestselling author Melody Carlson.
As a Driven Leaf
by Milton SteinbergAs A Driven Leaf is a historical novel about the ancient sage Elisha ben Abuah who lives in the late part of the first century C.E. He is a prominent scholar in Palestine who is elected to the Sanhedrin. There are two tragedies that cause Elisha to doubt God and this doubt erodes his faith. He is declared as a heretic and is excommunicated from the Jewish community of his day. Because of his excommunication, he travels to other lands and explores Greek and Roman culture and thought in his search for absolute truth. He is caught between two worlds and is forced by the Roman authorities to choose between being loyal to his Jewish people who are rebelling against the Roman emperor's domination and his desire to become part of the Roman culture in order to find ultimate truth.
As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us
by Sarah HurwitzAn urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and how Jews can reclaim their tradition, by the celebrated White House speechwriter and author of the critically acclaimed Here All Along. <P><P> At thirty-six, Sarah Hurwitz was a typical lapsed Jew. On a whim, she attended an introduction to Judaism class and was astonished by what she discovered: thousands of years of wisdom from her ancestors about what it means to be human. That class sparked a journey of discovery that transformed her life. <P><P> Years later, as Hurwitz wrestled with what it means to be Jewish at a time of rising antisemitism, she wondered: Where had the Judaism she discovered as an adult been all her life? Why hadn’t she seen the beauty and depth of her tradition in those dull synagogue services and Hebrew school classes she’d endured as a kid? And why had her Jewish identity consisted of a series of caveats and apologies: I’m Jewish, but not that Jewish . . . I’m just a cultural Jew . . . I’m just like everyone else but with a fun ethnic twist—a dash of neurosis, a touch of gallows humor—a little different, but not in a way that would make anyone uncomfortable. <P><P> Seeking answers, she went back through time to discover how hateful myths about Jewish power, depravity, and conspiracy have worn a neural groove deep into the world’s psyche, shaping not just how others think about Jews, but how Jews think about themselves. She soon realized that the Jewish identity she’d thought was freely chosen was actually the result of thousands of years of antisemitism and two centuries of Jews erasing parts of themselves and their tradition in the hope of being accepted and safe. <P> In As a Jew, Hurwitz documents her quest to take back her Jewish identity, how she stripped away the layers of antisemitic lies that made her recoil from her own birthright and unearthed the treasures of Jewish tradition. With antisemitism raging worldwide, Hurwitz’s defiant account of reclaiming the Jewish story and learning to live as a Jew, without apology, has never been timelier or more necessary. <P><P> <B>New York Times Bestseller</B>
As a Man Thinketh
by James AllenThe aphorism, "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he," not only embraces the whole of a man's being, but is so comprehensive as to reach out to every condition and circumstance of his life. A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts. As the plant springs from, and could not be without, the seed, so every act of a man springs from the hidden seeds of thought, and could not have appeared without them. This applies equally to those acts called "spontaneous" and "unpremeditated" as to those, which are deliberately executed. Act is the blossom of thought, and joy and suffering are its fruits; thus does a man garner in the sweet and bitter fruitage of his own husbandry.
As the Dust of the Earth: The Literature of Abandonment in Revolutionary Russia and Ukraine (Jews in Eastern Europe)
by Harriet MuravAn estimated forty thousand Jews were murdered during the Russian Civil War between 1918 and 1922. As the Dust of the Earth examines the Yiddish and Russian literary response to the violence (pogroms) and the relief effort, exploring both the poetry of catastrophe and the documentation of catastrophe and care.Brilliantly weaving together narrative fiction, poetry, memoirs, newspaper articles, and documentary, Harriet Murav argues that poets and pogrom investigators were doing more than recording the facts of violence and expressing emotions in response to it. They were interrogating what was taking place through a central concept familiar from their everyday lifeworld—hefker, or abandonment. Hefker shaped the documentation of catastrophe by Jewish investigators at pogrom sites impossibly tasked with producing comprehensive reports of chaos. Hefker also became a framework for Yiddish writers to think through such incomprehensible violence by creating new forms of poetry. Focusing less on the perpetrators and more on the responses to the pogroms, As the Dust of the Earth offers a fuller understanding of the seismic effects of such organized violence and a moving testimony to the resilience of survivors to process and cope with catastrophe.
As the Last Leaf Falls: A Pagan's Perspective on Death, Dying & Bereavement
by Kristoffer HughesMove Beyond the Fear of Death and Integrate Its Powerful EnergyAs the Last Leaf Falls is a guide to death and the mysterious world beyond. The rituals, meditations, and exercises are designed to bring you on a journey of discovery through the most profound of all human transitions. Filled with insight and practical guidance, this book shows you how to honor family and friends in spirit and discover the life-affirming aspects of every state of existence.Join renowned Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes as he explores the three Celtic realms of existence—the realm of necessity, the realm of spirit, and the realm of infinity—and illuminates the reality of spiritual continuation. Challenging many status quo beliefs about the afterlife, this illuminating volume supports the important work of confronting death and absorbing its meaning into the core of your spirit.(This book was previously published as The Journey Into Spirit.)
As the Sparks Fly Upward (The Winslow Breed Novels)
by Gilbert MorrisA young man finds his calling as a doctor in Queen Elizabeth&’s court in this Christian historical trilogy finale—a prequel to the House of Winslow series. Neither bold and rough like his brother, Adam, nor headstrong and spoiled like his sister, Adara, young Colin Winslow is a gentle soul with a special love for natural things. His interest in animals and healing brings him in contact with Meg Caradoc, a strange woman who lives in the woods, and teaches him the fine art of herbal medicine. At Oxford, an eccentric but brilliant professor, Dr. Phineas Teague, guides Colin toward a medical career. This formal training, combined with Meg&’s herbal remedies, makes Colin an insightful and successful doctor—one with the approving eye of Queen Elizabeth. Colin&’s skill quickly earns him many patients, some highly placed in the courts of both his queen and her sister, Mary Queen of Scots. Soon, this once shy young man finds himself amid court intrigue, acting covertly on the queen&’s behalf. When Colin faces his most difficult case—curing the wounds his brave brother suffered in battle—he must confront his attraction to Adam&’s wife, his unsteady faith in God, and the limits of his ability to heal.
As the Sparks Fly Upward (Winslow Breed #3)
by Gilbert MorrisThe trilogy The Winslow Breed serves as a prequel to the author's highly successful House of Winslow series (published by Bethany House). As the Sparks Fly Upward is the final book in the trilogy.Young Colin Winslow grows up feeling altogether different from the rest of his family. Not bold and rough like his charismatic brother, Adam, or headstrong and spoiled like his sister, Adara, he is a gentle soul with a special love for natural things. His interest in animals, medicine, and healing brings him in contact with a strange woman who lives in the woods, Meg Caradoc. She teaches him the fine art of using a variety of herbs to quell sickness and pain.When Colin studies at Oxford, an eccentric but brilliant professor, Dr. Phineas Teague, guides the young man to a career in medicine. The formal knowledge Professor Teague imparts, combined with knowledge of Meg's herbal remedies, make Colin an insightful and successful doctor--one with the approving eye of Queen Elizabeth on him. Colin's skill quickly earns him many patients, some highly placed in the courts of both his queen and her sister Mary Queen of Scots. This once shy and uncertain young man finds himself in the midst of court intrigue and a key player in quelling assassination plots and passing vital information to the queen's court. When Colin faces his most difficult case--curing the wounds his brave brother suffered in battle--he must confront his attraction to Adam's wife, his unsteady faith in God, and his command of medicine: will he abandon his noble role and succumb to temptation, or will he take his place as the new hero of the Breed of Winslow?
As the Tide Comes In: A Novel
by Cindy Woodsmall Erin WoodsmallA New York Times best-selling author releases her first southern novel, a Steel Magnolias-meets-Sweet Home Alabama story set on St. Simons Island.When an unthinkable loss sends Tara Abbott's life spiraling out of control, she journeys from North Carolina to Georgia's St. Simons Island. Although confused and scared, she hopes to find answers about her past - her life before the years of foster care and raising her two half-brothers as a young adult. Will she find steady ground on the island, surrounded by an eccentric-but-kindhearted group of older women called The Glynn Girls and a determined firefighter? Or will the truth splinter what's left of her identity into pieces?
As travessuras do gato Thomas: Thomas descobre quem ele realmente deve ser
by Linda HendersonThomas, o adorável felino, faz uma excursão pelo bairro e fica surpreso com o que descobre. Ele encontra um cachorro collie, um cordeiro, um falcão, uma égua branca, um tigre, um leão, uma família de elefantes e uma coruja. Mas porque ele não percebe que é realmente um gato, cada encontro o faz pensar se esse é o tipo de animal que ele deveria ser. Finalmente, uma coruja sábia revela a verdade para ele. Seus filhos vão se deliciar com a nova aventura de Thomas e começar a refletir junto com Thomas, quem eles também deveriam ser quando crescerem!
As-tu vécu? As-tu aimé? Cela importait-il?
by Bernard LevineIl y a une histoire qui dit que chaque matin, Dieu envoie deux anges du ciel pour venir nous rendre visite. Qui sont ces anges? Rencontrons-les… Le nom du premier ange est «Demandez»… et le nom du deuxième ange est «Louange». Ces deux anges portent des paniers. Lorsque nous regardons ce qui est à l'intérieur du panier du premier ange, nous constatons que le panier est plein, jusqu'en haut, débordant de nos demandes de prière à Dieu telles que `` donnez-moi une grande maison, je veux une nouvelle voiture, obtenez-moi un meilleur travail et je veux beaucoup d'argent. Maintenant, quand nous regardons pour voir ce qui est à l'intérieur du panier du deuxième ange, nous constatons qu'il est vide… ils disent que seulement parfois, juste au fond du panier, il y a un ou deux mots de louange. Pensez à Dieu… chaque jour, Dieu a beaucoup, beaucoup de nos demandes pour répondre de plus en plus à nos «demandes» et «désirs». Serons-nous jamais satisfaits et reconnaissants de ce que nous avons déjà? Dites-moi, avons-nous prié pendant tout ce temps en suppliant Dieu de fournir et pourtant, nous ne prenons presque jamais le temps de remercier Dieu que nous sommes vivants et de le louer pour chaque battement de cœur et chaque souffle. Ne serait-il pas merveilleux de chercher et d'orienter nos prières pour donner la louange et la gloire au «Donneur» d'abord, avant de nous concentrer autant de notre temps de prière sur la recherche des «Cadeaux» et ce que nous pouvons obtenir de la Dieu. Chaque jour, faisons de Dieu notre plaisir… car Dieu est tout ce dont nous avons besoin!
Asatru For Beginners
by Erin LaleThis is an easy-to-read introduction to the heathen religion Asatru. The book starts with a list of frequently asked questions. The next chapter is history, which begins with heathen mythology, covers the prehistory of ancient Europe, the history of barbarian contact with Rome, and continues with the history of heathenism up to the present day. The next two chapters are handy lists of gods and other beings. Then comes the section on rituals, including holiday celebrations, toasting rituals, weddings and other life events. The chapter on beliefs and morality explains the heathen world view and answers specific questions on how Asatru relates to the modern world. The chapter on magic introduces runes, seidh, spells, and bersarkrgangr. Finally, the resources chapter lists recommendations for further study and contact information for the major Asatru organizations in America. Whether or not you're a beginner, you'll find excellent knowledge here.
Asatru: A Beginner's Guide to the Heathen Path
by Erin LaleAn introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals and deities of this popular Neo-Pagan belief drawn from ancient northern European traditions. Asatru is a modern Pagan tradition whose roots lie in the ancient myths, folklore, sagas, and historical artifacts of those who lived in pre-Christian times in what is now Iceland, Scandinavia, Scotland, Germany, and other parts of northern Europe. It is also one of the fastest growing religions in the United States and Europe. A clear and accessible introduction to this heathen religion, this book covers all the basics and answers the essential questions about Asatru. Key topics include: A brief exploration of Asatru&’s mythology The role of Asatru&’s gods and goddesses, rituals, magical practices of divination, spells, and berserkgangr (a form of trance magic) The moral virtues of Asatru: courage, honor, loyalty, truth, hospitality, industriousness, self-discipline, self-reliance, and steadfastness A look at various interpretations of the Asatru tradition and the &“hijacking&” of its symbolism over the last two centuries Readers new to Asatru and experts alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource in understanding this heathen tradition.
Asbury Bible Commentary: A one–volume evangelical Wesleyan commentary on the entire Bible
by ZondervanA one–volume evangelical Wesleyan commentary on the entire Bible.John Wesley believed the Bible to be the Word of God, and he insisted that Wesleyan teaching conform to that standard. This commentary carefully explains the Bible, book by book, in terms of the intentions of the authors who composed it. At the same time, it is an inspiring exposition of the Bible&’s message for us and the peoples of all times. The work includes introductory articles that reinforce the historic Wesleyan view of the infallibility and authority of the Scriptures.Written by nearly fifty scholars, this work is a collaboration to aid pastors, Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders, college and seminary students, and others who love the Word of God.
Ascend: The Catholic Faith for a New Generation
by Eric Stoltz Vince TomkoviczAscend: The Catholic Faith for a New Generation is an approachable, clearly written, and contemporary exploration of the Catholic faith aimed at young adults. Precisely with this audience in mind, it is designed with full-color graphics, short chapters, and interesting sidebar articles that cover the basics of Christianity from a viewpoint that is distinctively Catholic yet ecumenical. The format allows the reader to read chapters as time is available, rather than studying a long, linear text. Sidebar stories in each chapter profile a role model and offer a Christian viewpoint on some aspect of current events. The book also serves as an effective gateway to Scripture, guiding the reader to passages that flesh out ideas in the way only Revelation can. Ascend aims to instill in the reader a true personal connection with the person of Jesus Christ and an active appreciation of the reader's role in the Church. Discussion questions and book recommendations are included for each chapter, as well as an extensive glossary. This one-of-a-kind book will certainly fill a need for a relevant, attractive, yet penetrating overview of the faith for young people.
Ascension Magick: Ritual, Myth & Healing for the New Aeon
by Christopher PenczakTaking a magickal approach to this often misunderstood spirituality, Christopher Penczak explores the fascinating path of ascension. Ascension Magick unveils the diverse mystical roots of ascension, and highlights where the beliefs and practices of today's "light workers" intersect with those of modern pagans, witches, and magick practitioners. It also examines the practical side-various forms of magick, energy healing, meditation, past life regression, channeling, dowsing-and provides helpful meditations, spells, and exercises. From angels and aliens to reincarnation and the Merkaba, Penczak leaves no stone unturned in this remarkably thorough and absorbing examination of ascension spirituality and magick.