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Angels: What the Bible Really Says About God's Heavenly Host
by Michael S. HeiserWhat does the Bible really tell us about the heavenly host? Everyone knows that angels have wings, usually carry harps, and that each of us has our own personal guardian angel, right? We all have some preconceptions about angels from movies, television shows, and other media, but you might be surprised to know that a lot of those notions aren't based on anything from the Bible. If you read Luke 1:26–38 and imagine the angel Gabriel standing before Mary with neatly folded white wings, you're not getting that picture from anything the Bible itself says. What the Bible really says about angels is overlooked or filtered through popular myths. This book was written to help change that. It's a book about the loyal members of God's heavenly host, and while most people associate them with the word "angel," that's just one of many terms the Bible uses for supernatural beings. In The Unseen Realm Michael Heiser opened the eyes of thousands to seeing the Bible through the supernatural worldview of the ancient world it was written in. In his latest book, Angels, Dr. Heiser reveals what the Bible really says about God's supernatural servants. Heiser focuses on loyal, holy heavenly beings because the Bible has a lot more to say about them than most people suspect. Most people presume all there is to know about angels is what has been passed on in Christian tradition, but in reality, that tradition is quite incomplete and often inaccurate. Angels is not guided by traditions, stories, speculations, or myths about angels. Heiser's study is grounded in the terms the Bible itself uses to describe members of God's heavenly host; he examines the terms in their biblical context while drawing on insights from the wider context of the ancient Near Eastern world. The Bible's view on heavenly beings begins with Old Testament terms but then moves into literature from the Second Temple period—Jewish writings from around the fifth century BC to the first century AD. This literature from the time between the Old Testament and the New Testament influenced the New Testament writers in significant ways. With that important background established, the book focuses on what the New Testament tells us about God's holy ones. Finally, the book reflects on common misconceptions about angels and addresses why the topic is still important and relevant for Christians today.
Depending on Strangers: Freedom, Memory, and the Unknown Self
by David P LevineWe live in a world where our livelihood depends on our ability to relate to strangers. The central quality that defines strangers is that they are unknown. Because strangers are unknown, they represent, in the world outside, the unknown self within. The unknown self is the core of the personality considered as a potential to become something yet to be determined. To be already known is to be determined prior to and independently of our presence in our lives. At the outset of the process of taking form, the individual is, in a sense, a stranger to self and to others. The more this is the case, the greater the openness of the process of self-formation and the more marked the role of freedom from predetermination in that process. Freedom from predetermination exists along three dimensions: the free movement of thoughts and ideas or "inner freedom"; the freedom to relate, which is also the freedom not to relate; and freedom in relating, which is the possibility of maintaining secure self-boundaries in relations with others. In exploring freedom understood in this way, Professor Levine considers such topics as: the nature of inner freedom and its relationship to deliberation and choice; stranger anxiety and its connection to group dynamics and social connection; the internal factors that enable us to make the decisions that shape our lives and through our actions realize the ends embedded in our decisions; how our memories shape our thought processes and therefore the choices we make and the lives we lead that result from them; what makes it possible for us to live comfortably with and depend on people we do not know; concern for the welfare of strangers and how our welfare can be secure in a world where we do not care about others and they do not care about us.
Location-Shaped Theologies: First Peoples and Second Generation Wisdom
by Rosemary DewerseContext is profoundly significant for shaping our understanding of God and what it means to be human. In this volume three scholars from South Australia explore the gifts of and challenges to theologies shaped by their locations. In 'Reimagining God and the Church in Australia through an Adnyamathanha Lens', Rev Dr Aunty Denise Champion from the Flinders Ranges argues for attending to ancient wisdom gifted by ancestors in Country as our primary resource for understanding the 'new thing' that is Christ. She explores some of her peoples' experiences of, and the ongoing implications therefore for, church and Christology in this place. 'Jesus Walking on Aboriginal Countries,' by Dr Labhaoise Upton, a Catholic woman, charts the surprising wisdom she encountered listening to Elders along the Dingo Songline as she took up Pope John Paul II's 1986 charge to joyfully receive the contribution to the Church of Aboriginal peoples. And in 'Locational Challenges for Second Generation Asian Australian Theology', Rev Cyrus Kung, a second- generation Hong Kong Chinese Australian, presses by way of autobiographical theology into the locational challenges he perceives exist for him and others like him to theologise in Australia.
Depression: An Introduction (Introductions)
by Barbara DowdsThis book attempts to do justice to the depth and complexity of depression - as to its causes and its treatment in psychotherapy. It challenges the reductive medical view of depression as a serotonin deficiency resulting in a collection of undesirable symptoms to be dispatched with antidepressants or CBT exercises. Rather, it locates the origins of depression in childhood adversity, primarily caused by unattuned, cold, critical, hostile or abusive caregiving. Insecure attachment interacts with other elements of a stressful life history as well as with genetic makeup to pave the way for depression. Such a childhood has long-term impacts on the setting of the stress and threat responses of the nervous system. Depression fundamentally indicates a weak and non-resilient sense of self, coupled with limited capacities for trust and either autonomy or intimacy in relationships. These are the issues that must be tackled in psychotherapy. Since depression carries a message for the sufferer, it must be investigated for its meaning. Why has the individual withdrawn from life and what are they being asked to change in how they live and relate? Before this reparative and creative phase of therapy can begin, however, we must remember that depression is not just 'low' mood but also 'stuck' mood. Rigid beliefs and processes that block therapeutic engagement can be gently questioned by helping the client see that they are held by only one part of the self, whereas other 'for growth' parts carry hope and a willingness to play and explore. Overall, it is crucial in working with depression to see and to relate to the client as a whole person; not simply a bundle of cognitive shortcomings to be corrected, but as an emotional, organismic, relational, existential and spiritual being. Depression: An Introduction presents a biopsychosocial model, combining developmental and attachment perspectives with genetics and neurobiology. Its therapeutic orientation is humanistic and integrative but has much to offer anyone wanting to know more about this widely known but little understood condition.
For Goodness Sake: Bravery, Patriotism and Identity
by Coline CovingtonIn the midst of atrocities, there is the silent presence of the brave individuals who act and stand apart from the crowd, who risk their own lives by rescuing others and, in other ways, by voicing their dissent. The actions of these exceptional individuals raise questions as to why they were able to do what they did and why other people don't. But if we look closer at the histories of these individuals, what we discover is that they may not be as exceptional as we think and that bravery takes different forms in different contexts. Clinical material of a young male patient, a war hero struggling to separate from his refugee parents, illustrates the role of the ego ideal, insofar as it is consonant with innate morality, as the primary factor motivating acts of bravery. The compulsion to act bravely is largely ascribed to conscience, that is, being at one with oneself. Those who act bravely do not feel they have a choice because not to act is experienced as a betrayal of self. As such, bravery is a fundamental assertion not only of the self but of a moral order necessary to sustain the self. As well as bravery, Coline Covington investigates the concept of patriotism and what it truly means - a vital discussion for these turbulent times - and how each of us discovers our identity, as individuals but also within groups. Dr Covington is well placed to explore these questions with her BA in Political Philosophy from Princeton, her Diploma in Criminology from Cambridge, and her PhD in Sociology from LSE. Add to these her analytic training and fellowship of International Dialogue Initiative (IDI), and you are left with a thoughtful, perceptive, and sensitive discussion that is a joy to read.
Psychoanalytic Aesthetics: An Introduction to the British School
by Nicky GloverThis is a book to which the attention of students of art theory and criticism, and all those interested in the important application of psychoanalysis to other fields of study, should be drawn. Psychoanalytic Aesthetics rethinks the classical account of the relation between art and madness, creativity and psychoneurosis, and the distinction between the primary and secondary processes. It covers a great deal of ground and reviews many psychoanalytic writers (predominantly of the British tradition) on aesthetics, as well as many of the aestheticians using a psychoanalytic background. It is well written and there is an impressive grasp of the many writers covered. More than this, the book is also a work of psychoanalytic scholarship, being a masterly overview of psychoanalytic schools of thought, and an in-depth study of the British object-relations schools. It amply achieves its overriding goal to demonstrate that the work of the British School presents a significant contribution to psychoanalytic aesthetics and criticism, updating Freud, Kris and the classical contributions to the field. It is therefore potentially a very useful source book for future scholars of both psychoanalysis and of aesthetics.
La Encantadora: Trilogía del Tesoro de las Highlands (Trilogía del Tesoro de las Highlands)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickTrilogía del Tesoro de las Highlands - Libro 2 Las tres hermanas Percy poseen el secreto de un tesoro perdido hace mucho tiempo y codiciado por el Lord Diputado de Inglaterra. Cada hermana escapa de Inglaterra por diferentes rutas . Huyendo de la persecución del rey inglés, la sensata Laura se refugió en las Highlands de Escocia. Pero cuando se encontró secuestrada por el temible Laird de Blackfearn, todos sus planes bien elaborados se hicieron añicos. Sus maneras temerarias y salvajes dejaron a Laura ardiendo a su paso... ¡y despertaron en ella una pasión tan indómita como la de él!
When the Mirror Cracks
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickChristina Phillips, grieving after a personal tragedy, leaves California for Istanbul, hoping the exotic sights and sounds and smells of the ancient city will help her heal. But when she finds herself being stalked by a young Kurdish woman and threatened by a driver who seems to know all about her family and her life, she must correct old injustices by unraveling family secrets before tragedy strikes once again. Zari Rahman fled the bombs and chemical warfare of war torn Kurdistan, seeking safety and a new life for her newborn daughter. In Istanbul, homeless and desperate, she receives an unexpected kindness that comes at a soul-crushing price. The lives of these women collide in the city where the East meets West, where together they must travel a perilous path to justice and redemption. When the Mirror Cracks connects the past and present narratives of mothers and daughters in a tale about women and sacrifice, community and exclusion, cultural identity and the refugee experience.
The Dreamer (Highland Treasure Trilogy)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickBeginning with The Dreamer, May McGoldrick's Highland Treasure Trilogy captures the lives and loves of three Scottish sisters. The Percy sisters each hold a clue to their family's treasure–and the key to the hearts of three Highland warriors… When her late father was branded a traitor to the king, Catherine Percy found sanctuary in Scotland. But a case of mistaken identity put her in a compromising position with the Highland earl sworn to protect her. Marriage to him saved her reputation, but nothing could save her from the passion that bent her body to his will...and shattered his last defense! About The Dreamer... "AN ABSOLUTE TREASURE! I absolutely love this book. I just finished reading it for the second time; although I can't say why I didn't review it the first time around. In any event, this book is amazing. The plot and cast of characters are dynamic, and the story that unfolds compelling." - Online Reader Review
Leo XIV: An Apostle of Peace
by Samuel PruvotThe first biography of the Pope Leo XIV and reflections on his life, his papacy and interview with people in Rome translated from French. What is the story behind this new pope? Where does he come from? What were his previous responsibilities? What do those who have worked with him think of him? Why was he chosen? What challenges await him? What can we say about the first projects he is about to launch? Who really is Leo XIV? How can we understand the life of this affable, discreet man, coming with the spirituality of Saint Augustine that underpins his life, the circumstances of this accession to the chair of Saint Peter? How do we understand the man who presented himself from the outset as an apostle of peace and love, in the troubled world of today? The future of mission and the Gospel is at stake here in this election.
The Waiting Father: Sermons on the Parables of Jesus (Thielicke Library)
by Helmut ThielickeThe Waiting Father is a collection of sermons by Helmut Thielicke, the great German preacher and theologian, which offer deep insights into the spiritual message of Jesus's fifteen major parables. They were originally preached in Michaelskirche, Hamburg, in the mid-1950s. Thielicke approaches the parables in novel ways. In treating the prodigal son, for instance, he concentrates more on the loving father than the rebellious son, emphasising the centrality of forgiveness. Similarly, when discussing the pharisee and the publican he shows that the publican is guilty of spiritual pride and arrogance, drawing attention to the dangers for the faithful. Both among expositions of the parables and among books for preachers, The Waiting Father stands in a class of its own. Great scholars are usually poor preachers, and great scholars are rarely good preachers, but Thielicke manages to combine distinguished scholarship with fine preaching.
A Taste of Greek (Out of Olympus)
by Tina FolsomOlympus is in chaos. Hermes' heart is next. When the gods' teleportation source – Hermes' enchanted sandals – are snatched by a mortal, the swift messenger god finds himself in a race against time with more than just godly order on the line. The thief is Penelope, a brilliant and beguiling Greek studies professor whose fascination with ancient mysteries has led her down a dangerous path. As Hermes pursues the captivating mortal, their encounters crackle with wit and undeniable attraction. But others covet the sandals' power, turning their chase into a perilous game with high stakes. Now, Hermes must not only outsmart cunning adversaries and retrieve his stolen artifacts but also guard his heart against the captivating Penelope, who seems determined to unravel his immortal composure one brilliant smile at a time. Get swept away in A Taste of Greek, the thrilling third book in the Out of Olympus series, a sparkling romantic fantasy where a charming god and a fiercely intelligent mortal find themselves entangled in a high-stakes adventure that could steal their hearts away. About the Series Out of Olympus is a humorous and sexy paranormal romantic comedy series following the romantic adventure of four gods in Charleston, South Carolina: Triton, Dionysus, Hermes, and Eros. It's full of mischief, laughter, comedic scenes, sensual love scenes, witty dialogue, and a little slapstick. Interference by Zeus and Hera, and other Greek Gods, is guaranteed! Out of Olympus Book 1: A Touch of Greek Book 2: A Scent of Greek Book 3: A Taste of Greek Book 4: A Hush of Greek Scanguards Vampires Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal Book 2: Amaury's Hellion Book 3: Gabriel's Mate Book 4: Yvette's Haven Book 5: Zane's Redemption Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose Book 7: Oliver's Hunger Book 8: Thomas's Choice Book 8 1/2: Silent Bite Book 9: Cain's Identity Book 10: Luther's Return Novella: Mortal Wish Book 11: Blake's Pursuit Novella 11 1/2: Fateful Reunion Book 12: John's Yearning Book 13: Ryder's Storm Book 14: Damian's Conquest Book 15: Grayson's Challenge Book 16: Isabelle's Forbidden Love Book 17: Cooper's Passion Book 18: Vanessa's Bravery Book 19: Patrick's Seduction Thriller (as T.R. Folsom) Eyewitness Stealth Guardians Lover Uncloaked (#1) Master Unchained (#2) Warrior Unraveled (#3) Guardian Undone (#4) Immortal Unveiled (#5) Protector Unmatched (#6) Demon Unleashed (#7) Code Name Stargate Ace on the Run (#1) Fox in plain Sight (#2) Yankee in the Wind (#3) Tiger on the Prowl (#4) Hawk on the Hunt (#5) Venice Vampyr Wicked Lover (#1) Final Affair (#2) Sinful Treasure (#3) Sensual Danger (#4) The Hamptons Bachelor Club Teasing Enticing Beguiling Scorching Alluring Sizzling Time Quest Book 1 - Reversal of Fate Book 2 - Harbinger of Destiny The Out of Olympus series has it all: weddings, fake fiancés, humor, mischief, love at first sight, blind protagonist, forced proximity, kidnappings, Greek Gods, idyllic settings, instalove, hidden identity, soul mates, amnesia, woman in peril, damsel in distress, band of brothers, romantic comedy, fish out of water.
Arminda Aberastury's Theory and Technique of Child Analysis
by Jill Savege Scharff and Lea Sofer de SettonArminda Aberastury's Theory and Technique of Child Analysis contains a selection of original chapters written by Arminda Aberastury that are each accompanied by a commentary from leading contemporary child analysts to show the continuing global relevance of Arminda's mid-century work in Argentina. The commentaries are written by authors from all over the world, namely Minnie Dastur, Judith Edwards, Jeanne Magagna, Elizabeth Palacios, Joaquin Pichon-Riviere, Nydia Lisman Pieczanski, Jill Savege Scharff, David E. Scharff, Lea Sofer de Setton, Alan Sugarman, and Virginia Ungar. The book is further enriched by an editorial introduction, Foreword by Virginia Ungar, and personal reminiscences from Arminda's son, Joaquin Pichon-Riviere. Arminda is a woman whose voice needs to be heard. She was at the forefront of developing child psychoanalysis in Argentina and created an interdisciplinary approach that influenced other professionals working with children in fields as diverse as pediatrics, pediatric dentistry, law, and education. The impact of her work spread to all over Latin America. This book demonstrates her growth as a child analyst, moving from a Freudian perspective closer to a Kleinian view of the stages of infant development, assisted by her correspondence with Melanie Klein. Within, she provides a summary of Anna Freud and Melanie Klein's approaches to child analysis and examples of her own continuing research throughout her career. The book is packed full of interesting theoretical concepts and case studies that detail her clinical technique and demonstrate her sensitivity and compassion in her work with children. It is illustrated with black and white photographs of Arminda and line drawings from her work. Jill Savege Scharff and Lea Sofer de Setton have performed a profound service to the field of child psychoanalysis by bringing Arminda Aberastury to a whole new audience. Her work will inspire a whole new generation of child psychoanalysts and other professionals working with children.
Ryders Rhapsodie (Scanguards Vampire)
by Tina FolsomAls der Vampirhybride Ryder Giles beauftragt wird, Doktorandin und Bücherwurm Scarlet King zu beschützen, die von anderen Bodyguards als schwierig und manipulativ bezeichnet wird, ist er überzeugt, dass er es schaffen wird, die Wogen zu glätten. Schließlich ist er der kühle Kopf, den Scanguards als Leibwächter einsetzt, wenn alle anderen das Handtuch werfen. Allerdings weiß er nicht, dass Scarlet die heißblütige Verführerin ist, die ihm in der Nacht zuvor während ihrer wilden sexuellen Begegnung in einem Nachtclub einen falschen Namen gegeben hat – einer Begegnung, die sich als lebensverändernd für Ryder herausstellt. Als Geheimnisse und Intrigen aufeinanderprallen, müssen Scarlet und Ryder den Mut finden, einander zu vertrauen, um die drohende Tragödie abzuwenden, oder sie verlieren einander, bevor ihre Liebe eine Chance hat, zu erblühen. Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestseller Autorin der Midnight Breed Serie: "Ich bin süchtig nach Tina Folsoms Büchern! Die Scanguards Serie ist eine der heißesten Sachen, die es bei Vampirliebesromanen gibt. Wenn Sie glühend heiße, sich rasant entwickelnde Romane lieben, dann verpassen Sie diese packende Serie nicht!" Über die Serie Die Scanguards Vampirserie ist voll von rasanter Action, brennenden Liebesszenen, witzigen Dialogen und starken Helden und Heldinnen. Vampir Samson Woodford lebt in San Francisco und besitzt die Sicherheits-/Leibwächterfirma Scanguards, die sowohl Vampire als auch Menschen beschäftigt. Und letztendlich auch einige Hexer. Später in der Serie tauchen auch ein paar unsterbliche Hüter und Dämonen auf. Jedes Buch kann als alleinstehender Roman gelesen werden (keine Cliffhanger) und dreht sich immer um ein neues Paar, das die Liebe findet, aber die Serie macht mehr Spaß, wenn sie chronologisch gelesen wird. Scanguards Vampire Band 1 - Samsons Sterbliche Geliebte Band 2 - Amaurys Hitzköpfige Rebellin Band 3 - Gabriels Gefährtin Band 4 - Yvettes Verzauberung Band 5 - Zanes Erlösung Band 6 - Quinns Unendliche Liebe Band 7 – Olivers Versuchung Band 8 – Thomas' Entscheidung Band 8 1/2 – Ewiger Biss Band 9 – Cains Geheimnis Band 10 – Luthers Rückkehr Band11 – Blakes Versprechen Band 11 1/2 – Schicksalhafter Bund Band 12 – Johns Sehnsucht Novelle – Brennender Wunsch Band 13 – Ryders Rhapsodie Band 14 - Damians Eroberung Band 15 - Graysons Herausforderung Band 16 - Isabelles verboten Liebe Band 17 - Coopers Leidenschaft Band 18 - Vanessas Wagemut Band 19 - Patricks Verführung Hüter der Nacht Band 1 – Geliebter Unsichtbarer Band 2 – Entfesselter Bodyguard Band 3 – Vertrauter Hexer Band 4 – Verbotener Beschützer Band 5 – Verlockender Unsterblicher Band 6 – Übersinnlicher Retter Band 7 – Unwiderstehlicher Dämon Codename Stargate Band 1 - Ace – Auf der Flucht Band 2 - Fox – Unter Feinden Band 3 - Yankee – Untergetaucht Band 4 – Tiger – Auf der Lauer Der Clan der Vampire Der Clan der Vampire (Venedig 1 – 2) Der Clan der Vampire (Venedig 3 – 4) Der Clan der Vampire (Venedig 5) Jenseits des Olymps Band 1 – Göttersturm Band 2 - Göttertraum Band 3 - Götterglanz Band 4 – Götterlust Die Scanguards Vampirserie hat alles: Liebe auf den ersten Blick, von Feinden zum Liebespaar, Alpha-Helden, Leibwächter, Brüderschaft, Jungfrau in Not, Frau in Gefahr, die Schöne und das Biest, verborgene Identität, Seelenverwandte, erste Liebe, Jungfrauen, gequälter Held, Altersunterschied, zweite Liebeschance, trauernder Liebhaber, Rückkehr von Totgeglaubten, heimliches Baby, Playboy, Entführungen, von Freunden zum Liebespaar, Coming-out, heimlicher Verehrer, unerwiderte Liebe, Amnesie, Aristokraten, verbotene Liebe, eineiige Zwillinge, Partner bei der Verbrechensbekämpfung.
The Dilemma of Security and Defense in the Gulf Region
by Khalid Al-Jaber and Dania ThaferFor a variety of contributing factors, the defense and security status of the Gulf region is facing a dilemma between the maintenance of regional security and the preservation of domestic security interests. This dilemma stems from the perceived decline of U.S. influence and lingering consequences of the Arab Spring movements. Divisions and armed conflicts, both within the Gulf itself and the surrounding region are a result of this changing political order and the ascension of many of the Gulf states on the international scene. These evolving dynamics will set in motion various defense and security consequences for the Gulf and the greater Middle East which are addressed in this edited volume. With contributions from practitioners as well as academics, this book will be a vital resource for both researchers and policymakers.
Pastoral Leadership: For the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides)
by Harold L. Senkbeil Lucas V. WoodfordChrist's sheep need shepherding. That's where you come in. With more than 60 years of ministry between them, Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford have come to understand that everything in ministry--even administration, leadership, and planning--revolves around the ancient tradition of the care of souls. Pastors are entrusted with the care of a flock by the Good Shepherd and are called to be faithful to this task. But pastoring seems to be getting more and more difficult. Based on a sound theological framework, Senkbeil and Woodford present a set of practical tools for church leadership and strategy. Calling on their vast experience, they encourage pastors to protect, guide, and feed their flock as Jesus would, bridging the eternal wisdom of the word of God with the everyday practicality of hands-on leadership. Originally published as Church Leadership & Strategy, this revision includes a new chapter and litany.
Fairness, Opportunity and Security: Filling the Policy Vacuum
by John Menadue, Michael KeatingThe Australian government’s policy to ‘turn back the boats’ and condemn asylum seekers to indefinite detention is an open and weeping sore. Government standing is undermined. Australia is condemned internationally. Over and over, Tony Abbott proclaims that the only measure of accountability is that the boats have been stopped, even when the price is physical and sexual abuse, profound psychological damage and death in detention centres. And on the sea, return to the dangers that so many have risked everything to escape. How do we stand by and allow this to happen? Why aren’t we all marching in the streets? How has the government so skewed the argument that the most needy, courageous and desperate people have become demonised?
Alcuin II: Theology and Thought
by Douglas DalesScholar, ecclesiastic, teacher and poet of the eighth century, Alcuin can be seen as a true hidden saint of the Church, of the same stature and significance as his predecessor Bede. His love of God and his grasp of Christian theology were rendered original in their creative impact by his gifts as a teacher and poet. In his hands, the very traditional theology that he inherited, and to which he felt bound, took new wings. In that respect, he must rank as one of the most notable and influential of Anglo-Saxon Christians, uniting English and continental Christianity in a unique manner, which left a lasting legacy within the Catholic Church of Western Europe. This book is intended for the general reader as well as for those studying, teaching or researching this period of early medieval history and theology in schools and universities.
Preaching and Congregation
by Jean-Jacques Von AllmenIn Preaching and Congregation, Jean-Jacques von Allmen (1917-1994) explores the possibilities of focussing on the action and moment of preaching, on bridging the gap between the speaker and congregant. von Allmen investigates homiletic considerations, including the place of preaching in the service, and that of the Reformed Church in the ecumenical movement. Within this insightful evaluation of ministry and its practical and spiritual implications, von Allmen offers ministers a view of preaching rooted in experience, scripture and practice. Comprehensive and insightful, Preaching and Congregation represents von Allmen's desire to encourage clergy, of any denomination, towards a deeper understanding of the grace and greatness of their callings, and a profound recognition of their responsibilities. First published in 1962, these theses continue to provoke contemplation and provide practical solutions.
The Rebel (Pennington Family Series)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickWinner of Holt Medallion! WANTED…for crimes against the king. In retaliation for the brutality of the English troops, the Irish rebel Egan is fighting back, leading a secret group of revolutionaries—and building a legend across the country. REJECTED…by her own family. Jane Purefoy is a woman with a past. The daughter of an English magistrate, she watched her Irish lover die on the gallows. Now Jane's reputation is ruined—and she has all but ceased to exist is the eyes of her family. DESIRED…with a forbidden passion. Sir Nicholas Spencer is on his way to Woodfield House to court the youngest Purefoy sister when he crosses paths with the notorious Egan. Not a man to be cowed, Nicholas wrestles the rebel to the ground and unmasks him—only to uncover Jane's lovely countenance. Bewitched by the spirited lass, Nicholas decides to keep her secret while embarking on a risky plan of seduction—one that will throw her family into chaos, the country into rebellion, and his heart into the throes of a love that can never be… "The classic rebel-in-disguise story has never been more fun, exciting, or romantic." - Susan Wiggs NYT Bestselling Author
Children in Care in Colombia: Disturbed Family Contexts and Psychic Structure
by Cecilia Munoz VilaThis book documents research and therapeutic work carried out with children and adolescents living in social care or disturbed family circumstances in Bogota, Colombia. The children, aged from two onwards, were seen by clinical psychologists from Javeriana University in a programme developed by Cecilia Munoz Vila in conjunction with the Colombian Institute of Social Welfare.The research model used is based on 'The child-in-the-family-in-the-community' by Donald Meltzer and Martha Harris, and the methods used by the therapists include play, drama, drawing, singing, and other modes of inviting the children's own creative cultural responses to help express and work through their difficult situations.Many of the children and young people had experienced not only familial disruption but violence ranging from murder of a parent to recruitment into guerrilla bands. However their psychic struggles have a universal relevance and were treated, or explored, in an intensely empathic and mutually educative way by their young therapists, resulting in moving stories of the individual's capacity to grasp developmental opportunities.
Romancer l'Écossais: Il est un héros de la Couronne. Elle est une fugitive de guerre. Ensemble, ils réécriront leur destin. (Série Famille Pennington)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickRencontrez la nouvelle génération des Pennington… cinq frères et sœurs aristocratiques, passionnés et privilégiés. Plongez dans leur monde… où chacun affronte l'injustice et trouve l'amour. Hugh Pennington – vicomte Greysteil, Lord Justice des tribunaux écossais, héros des guerres napoléoniennes – est un veuf rongé par la douleur et les pensées sombres. Lorsqu'il reçoit une caisse expédiée du continent, il est stupéfait d'y découvrir une femme grièvement blessée. Son identité est un mystère. Seuls indices : quelques pièces américaines et un diamant cousu dans sa robe. Grace Ware est une ennemie de la Couronne. Fille d'un commandant irlandais de l'armée de Napoléon et d'une jacobite écossaise exilée, elle fuit les assassins de son père. Elle ne s'attendait pas à échouer dans le domaine d'un noble écossais. Baronsford est loin d'être un refuge idéal, alors elle feint l'amnésie, espérant gagner du temps pour guérir. Mais leur duel d'esprit se transforme vite en attirance… puis en passion. Les peurs de Grace s'atténuent, jusqu'à ce que le danger la rattrape aux portes mêmes de Baronsford. Car elle détient un secret explosif, capable d'ébranler le gouvernement britannique. Qui est digne de confiance ? Quand des forces mortelles s'acharnent à les séparer – ou à les anéantir tous deux...
Reflections on Contemporary Psychoanalytic Thought: The Lisbon Lectures
by Rui Aragão Oliveira, Maria José Gonçalves, and João DinizOver the past decade, the Portuguese Psychoanalytical Society took the opportunity to restructure and redefine their organisation. As part of this process, they invited outstanding psychoanalysts from all over the world to present their thoughts, reflections, and clinical investigations. These conferences, workshops, and working groups helped shape the modern society, bringing in vibrant new ideas. The Lisbon Lectures showcases the best of these significant contributions with chapters from David Bell, Franco Borgogno, Luis J. Martin Cabre, R. D. Hinshelwood, Howard B. Levine, Andrea Marzi, Sergio Eduardo Nick, Leopold Nosek, Fernando Orduz, Eric Smadja, and Virginia Ungar. Each chapter begins with an introduction from one of the editors, Rui Aragao Oliveira, Maria Jose Goncalves, and Joao Diniz, which contextualises their impact at the time, the transformations they brought about, and their continuing relevance to the psychoanalytic community. Grouped into two stimulating sections - Psychoanalysis and contemporaneity and Theory of psychoanalytic technique - the book is an absolute must-read for all psychoanalysts and will be of interest to other mental health professionals, students, and anyone interested in engaging with contemporary psychoanalytic concepts.
De Belofte: VOORLOPER VAN DE PENNINGTON FAMILY-SERIE (PENNINGTON FAMILY-SERIE)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickUSA TODAY BESTSELLER! VOORLOPER VAN DE PENNINGTON FAMILY-SERIE BESCHERMEN Tijdens een wanhopige reis naar Amerika belooft Rebecca Neville de stervende vrouw van de graaf van Stanmore dat ze haar pasgeboren zoon James zal opvoeden en verzorgen. Eenmaal in de Nieuwe Wereld begint Rebecca haar nieuwe leven als moeder... KOESTEREN Tien jaar later komt de graaf van Stanmore achter het lot van zijn familie. Hij stuurt iemand naar de koloniën om zijn jonge erfgenaam op te halen, zodat hij hem kan opvoeden als een edelman. Rebecca is niet van plan haar belofte te breken en keert met James terug naar Engeland, waar ze een toekomst zonder haar geliefde pupil tegemoet gaat. Maar ze moet ook haar tumultueuze verleden onder ogen zien... LIEFDE Op het eerste gezicht brengt de formidabele Stanmore Rebecca van haar stuk. Maar achter zijn koele, aantrekkelijke façade en schijnbare onverschilligheid voor het lot van zijn zoon gaan heftige emoties schuil. Er is meer aan Stanmore en zijn motieven dan op het eerste gezicht lijkt. De raadselachtige lord heeft zijn eigen belofte na te komen en een onmiskenbare passie voor Rebecca... "McGoldricks talent voor karakterisering strekt zich uit van de moedige heldin en de gekwetste held tot een fascinerende cast van bijfiguren, waaronder een venijnige schurk en een wonderbaarlijk sluwe minnares. Deze levendige historische roman die zich afspeelt in het Georgische tijdperk is perfect voor lezers die houden van een mooie mix van geschiedenis en passie." – Booklist Review (American Library Association)
Church History for Modern Ministry: Why Our Past Matters for Everything We Do
by Dayton HartmanWith all the pressing demands of modern ministry, why make time to learn church history? Is it relevant to worship and ministry today? Pastor Dayton Hartman argues that church history is not old news, but a vital component of a healthy ministry. In Church History for Modern Ministry, Hartman explores the importance of church history and shows how an understanding of our past can help us address contemporary issues. The faithfulness, discipleship, and perseverance of the early church can help today's church stand firm in times of change.