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The Sikh religion has a following of over 20 million people worldwide. However,events such as the verbal and physical attacks on Sikhs just after September 11, where Sikhs were being mistaken for Muslims, suggest that the Sikh faith still remains mysterious to many. This Very Short Introduction introduces newcomers to the meaning of the Sikh religious tradition, its teachings, practices, rituals and festivals. Eleanor Nesbitt highlights and contextualizes
...Christmas at Falstone Castle by Sarah M. Eden: The Dowager Duchess of Kielder eagerly anticipates spending Christmas with her son and his family. Though their relationship has been strained, the duchess is determined to heal the chasm. Even with the help of the widowed local vicar, her plan will take a Christmas miracle. But during this magical season, anything is possible . . . even two second chances for love.
The Heart of Christmas
...• Analyzes the symbolism of the many plants associated with Christmas
• Reveals the shamanic rituals that are at the heart of the Christmas celebration
The day on which many commemorate the birth of Christ has its origins in pagan rituals that center on tree worship, agriculture, magic, and social exchange. But Christmas is no ordinary folk observance....
"This is a book about the most dramatic day in the history of the world, the day on which Jesus of Nazareth died. It opens at 6 P.M.—the beginning of the Hebrew day—with Jesus and ten of the apostles coming through the pass between the Mount of Olives and the Mount of Offense en route to Jerusalem and the Last Supper. It closes at 4 P.M. the following afternoon, when Jesus was taken down from the cross. . . . The fundamental research
...A biblical defense of egalitarianism that relies on Scripture to affirm gender equality in the church and in the home.
"Biblical womanhood" is the idea that the Bible teaches God-ordained male leadership and female submission in the home and subordination in the church. Some say this hierarchy of authority is sufficiently evidenced by examples of male leadership (and lack of female leadership) in the Bible: the first human
...This set includes 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible, 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible Participant's Guide, and 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible Leader's Guide.
If you're just beginning to explore the rewards of Bible study, here is the perfect introduction! Colin S. Smith has drawn from all four volumes of his work, Unlocking the Bible Story, to create this fascinating and thought-provoking guide. Using ten key words from his books,
Joel Osteen, the smiling preacher, has quickly emerged as one of the most recognizable Protestant leaders in the country. His megachurch, the Houston based Lakewood Church, hosts an average of over 40,000 worshipers each week. Osteen is the best-selling author of numerous books, and his sermons and inspirational talks appear regularly on mainstream cable and satellite radio.
How did Joel Osteen become Joel Osteen? How did Lakewood become the
There's no such thing as a non-Christian. Somebody might self-identify as spiritual but not religious. Or they might be a practicing Hindu, Buddhist or Muslim. Or they might call themselves an atheist, freethinker or agnostic. But the one thing that people never describe themselves as is a "non-Christian." So Christians who want to "reach non-Christians" need to realize that they're not all the same. Evangelism is not one-size-fits-all. Luke Cawley
...Get to know the beliefs and practices inspired by Jesus Christ
Discover what it means to be a Christian and follow the gospel
Curious about Christianity? This friendly guide helps you understand the basic teachings of the Christian faith, exploring the common ground that all Christians share, the differences among the major branches, the key events in Christian history, the key theological issues, and the many ways Christians live
Dig more deeply into the sacred text of Christianity than ever before with this user-friendly translation of the Good Book. The World English Bible is a recent edition rendered in modern English which aspires to be more readily accessible to contemporary readers all over the world.
Questioning Life
"What do I do with my life?" "Where do I go from here?" Questions are asked and answered in this deeply moving collection of writings by gifted believers.
Featuring best-selling Bethel-Redding authors including Bill Johnson and Paul Manwaring.
An Apple for the Road is a compilation of hidden treasures of courage—dreams revealed, fears exposed, and failures painfully bared—the stories are as inspiring as they are
...Live a life of peace, love, and happiness through spiritual awakening
In Wake Up Now, author Stephan Bodian—nationally recognized expert on meditation and spirituality and former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal—reveals that spiritual awakening is not some faraway dream, or overly complicated to achieve, but an ever-present reality that is always available here and now.
Based on his own experience and
...Discover the whole Bible story.
Though the Bible is the perennial best-selling book, many people don't know where to begin. Open the Bible in 30 Days is a comprehensive and engaging tool that gives you an overview of God's Word. Colin Smith opens the Bible in three stages: the Old Testament where we meet God the Father, the Gospels where we learn to trust Christ the Son, and the New Testament letters where we discover life in
..."'A happy gay Mormon.' That's the shorthand I often use to describe myself," writes Tom Christofferson. "Some of my gay friends—as well as some of the LDS friends—are a little surprises that I think it's possible to be a gay Mormon."
In That We May Be One, Tom Christofferson shares perspectives gained from his life's journey as a gay man who left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and then returned to it. After
...This book offers important explanations about life in the spirit world and the communication between spirits and human beings, especially during the sleep of the physical body. The spirit author explains the causes of mental disturbances, presenting their respective treatments. It also analyses the Spiritist view on abortion, epilepsy, schizophrenia and Down syndrome, among other themes. Andre Luiz highlights the immediate rescue by invisible workers
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