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Rooted: A Must-Read for Every Christian Seeking a Firm Foundation Are you tired of feeling spiritually adrift in a world filled with conflicting beliefs and ever-changing ideologies? Do you long for a deeper, unshakable connection with Christ? Rooted is the guide you’ve been waiting for. In this powerful first installment of the Rooted, Rising, Released series, Pastor Ricky Venter lays out a practical and transformative roadmap for believers at every stage of their journey. Whether you're a new Christian eager to grow or a seasoned believer yearning for renewed strength, Rooted will equip...

In Rooted, Banning Liebscher takes us to the life of David to show how God expands our root system in the hidden places to leave an impact on the visible world. It was in a field of prayerful devotion, a season of serving, and a cave of community that God prepared David for his crown - the same way God prepares us. Take a look at your own life. Are you embracing God's process, the sometimes painstaking and maddening process?

Most histories of the Cherokee nation focus on its encounters with Europeans, its conflicts with the U.S. government, and its expulsion from its lands during the Trail of Tears. This work, however, traces the origins of the Cherokee people to the third century B.C.E. and follows their migrations through the Americas to their homeland in the lower Appalachian Mountains.

Two world wars, the Civil Rights movement, and a Jheri curl later, Blacks in America continue to have a complex and convoluted relationship with their hair. From the antebellum practice of shaving the head in an attempt to pass as a "free" person to the 2013 uproar over an Ohio school that banned Afro puffs, the issues surrounding Black hair continue to linger as we move through the 21stst century.

Embark on a transformative journey through the rich and profound teachings of Paul’s letter to the Colossians with Rooted in Christ: A Journey Through Colossians. This engaging and spiritually enriching book offers a four-lesson Bible study designed to deepen your faith, strengthen your relationship with Christ, and inspire a life that reflects His love and grace. Through carefully selected Scripture passages and thoughtful reflections, Rooted in Christ explores key themes such as the supremacy of Christ, the fullness of life in Him, and the virtues that flow from a heart transformed by ...

Hoodoo Herbal contains detailed information on dozens of roots and herbs. This book will be of interest to lovers of herbals and students of Southern folkways, as well as the many who seek to put the information into use. In addition to detailed information about a wide variety of plants, there is also practical information about planting seeds and cutting and transplanting plants. In this book of practical plant magic, Starr advises that as the plants thrive and grow, the works for which they are used will grow stronger too.

The world of contemplative Christianity has yielded to the same voices for far too long, many of whom are from centuries before our time, with lives unlike our own, and often from experiences disconnected from marginalization, oppression, and what it feels like to be an outsider. Cassidy Hall, an LGBTQIA+ Christian contemplative scholar and podcast host, takes us on a journey to queer the contemplative tradition.

This fourth edition of Racist America is significantly revised and updated, with an eye toward racism issues arising regularly in our contemporary era. This edition incorporates many recent research studies and reports on U.S. racial issues that update and enhance the last edition’s chapters. It expands the discussion and data on social science concepts such as intersectionality and gendered racism, as well as the concepts of the white racial frame, systemic racism, and the elite-white-male dominance system from research studies by Joe Feagin and his colleagues.

Dr. Andrew Root's search for the canine soul began the day his eight-year-old son led the family in a moving Christian ritual at the burial service for Kirby, their beloved black Lab. In the coming weeks, Root found himself wondering: What was this thing we'd experienced with this animal? Why did the loss hurt so poignantly? Why did his son's act seem so right in its sacramental feel?

Covering all 150 psalms, this companion to the "Prayerbook of the Bible" contains key devotionals from the Great Tradition. This book will help us learn to pray as Jesus prayed; after all, He quoted from the Psalms more often than any other book.

In 1983 Chicago elected Harold Washington as the city's first black mayor. This is the story of Washington's improbable victory over Jane Byrne, heir to the late Richard J. Daley's political empire, and over Daley's eldest son. It's the story of a coalition outside the party's mainstream coming to power and ruling in the country's most political of cities. In Fire on the Prairie, Gary Rivlin reveals the personalities and philosophies of those who were at the center of events, from black separatists such as Lu Palmer to community organizers such as Jesse Jackson....

Vocabulary for College and Beyond is designed to help you quickly acquire and easily remember thousands of advanced words, the knowledge of which is expected of a college-level educated person. Naturally, this audiobook is an indispensable tool for those who want to expand their vocabulary horizon or prepare for a college-level English language exam like the SAT, TOEFL, or GRE. This audiobook contains both high-level words and multiple meanings of common words. This audiobook also contains a list of synonyms and antonyms of common words.

From the acclaimed cultural critic and New York Times best-selling author of This Will Be My Undoing - a writer whom Roxane Gay has hailed as “a force to be reckoned with” - comes this powerful story of her journey to understand her Northern and Southern roots, the Great Migration, and the displacement of black people across America.

The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education is widely considered a seminal point in the battle to end segregation, but it was in fact the culmination of a decades-long legal campaign. Root and Branch is the epic story of the two fiercely dedicated lawyers who led the fight from county courthouses to the marble halls of the Supreme Court, and, in the process, laid the legal foundations of the civil rights movement.

Are you prepared to slay the LSAT and win over the law schools of your desires? "Vocabulary for Law Students" is designed to make achieving a high LSAT score not just feasible but enjoyable! See your confidence rise as you dive into this captivating book, which is filled with all the information you need to master the 1,000 most often occurring LSAT vocabulary words.

“The most important book besides the Bible to read this year.” Rabbi Tuly Weisz, Founder of Israel365. Does the Old Testament feel difficult and harsh? That’s because we're reading somebody else’s mail! The good news is God’s original recipients are still with us! Relationship with the Jewish people unlocks the meaning and beauty of God’s Word. Discover forty Christian insights God gives those who befriend the people of Israel. “In this strikingly original read you will experience the awe of God, Israel and the Torah in a powerful new way.” Dr. Marvin Wilson, Author of Our ...

Using his unique lens as a critical race theorist and law professor, Khaled A. Beydoun captures the many ways in which law, policy, and official state rhetoric have fueled the frightening resurgence of Islamophobia in the US.

Scripture's abiding relevance can inspire great goodness, such as welcoming the stranger and extending compassion for the poor. But its authority has also been wielded to defend slavery, marginalize LGBTQ individuals, ignore science, and justify violence. Grounded in close readings of scripture and tradition in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, religious scholar Rachel Mikva shows us that the Abrahamic religions have always been aware of their tremendous power both to harm and to heal.

Marriage in the Bible is a fundamental theme that reflects the relationship between humanity and the divine, serving as a cornerstone of societal structure and spiritual symbolism. Throughout the scriptures, marriage is portrayed not merely as a social contract but as a sacred covenant established by God. This divine ordinance is evident from the very beginning, with the creation of Adam and Eve, where the union of man and woman is presented as a foundational aspect of human existence. This early biblical narrative establishes marriage as an institution designed for companionship, ...

Roots & Remedies: Spells from the Garden Witch’s Grimoire A 12-chapter journey of earth-grown enchantment, folk healing, and everyday magic. Step into the garden, where herbs whisper, moonlight blesses, and magic grows right beneath your fingertips. Roots & Remedies is a lush and practical grimoire for anyone drawn to the quiet power of the earth and the rhythmic magic of living with the seasons. This beautifully written book is part spellbook, part herbal guide, and part devotional—a perfect companion for green witches, cottage witches, herbalists, and soul-seekers who want to blend ...