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Theology is the study of the nature of God and of religious belief. But why should that matter to us? In this wonderfully accessible book, renowned theologian Alister McGrath answers that question--What's the point of theology?--and explores the depth and breadth theology can bring to our lives. Drawing on insights from his experience of coming to Christianity from atheism, this enlightening volume reveals how theology can help us grow in wisdom, contribute to our wellbeing, spark our innate sense of wonder, and above all, grow in faith and love as we draw ever closer to the divine.

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the cosmos, exploring the depths of space and the mysteries of the universe? In "Reaching for the Stars: Exploring the Wonders of the Universe," you'll join a fascinating exploration of everything from our own solar system to the farthest reaches of extragalactic space. Starting with an introduction to our enduring fascination with the unknown, this book takes you through a historical overview of the space race, before delving into the study of the universe itself. From there, you'll be whisked away on a tour of our solar system, learning about ...

Learn about the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of spiders.

Rann falls for the beautiful and equally brilliant Stephanie Kung, who lives in Paris with her Chinese father and has not seen her American mother since she abandoned the family when Stephanie was six years old. Both Rann and Stephanie yearn for a sense of genuine identity. Rann feels plagued by his voracious intellectual curiosity and strives to integrate his life of the mind with his experience in the world. Stephanie struggles to reconcile the Chinese part of herself with her American and French selves.

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” (Psalm 34:19) From a humble beginning in a strict Muslim family to becoming the co-pastor of a thriving Christian ministry had to have taken the hand of God to accomplish. This book is about how God took Pastor Charity Dina through the trials of life: in her family, in her marriage, in childbirth, and in ministry to the woman that she is today. One that leads other women to greatness; and one that other women look up to. This is the story of a life encapsulated in the mercy and goodness of the ...

Zeth Lundy's book, in keeping with the album's themes, is structured as a life cycle. It's divided into the following sections: Birth; Innocence/Adolescence; Experience/Adulthood; Death; Rebirth. Within this framework, Zeth Lundy covers Stevie Wonder's excessive work habits and recording methodology, his reliance on synthesizers, the album's place in the gospel-inspired progression of 1970s R'n'B, and many other subjects.

In the aftermath of World War II, a succession of mass supernatural events swept through war-torn Germany. A messianic faith healer rose to extraordinary fame; enormous crowds traveled to witness apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Most strikingly, scores of people accused their neighbors of witchcraft and found themselves in turn hauled into court in turn on charges of defamation, assault, and even murder.

The first in a fantastically funny new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson, who takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Egyptians! It's history, but not as we know it!

Haunted by family secrets and trapped by an oppressive faith, Leah is forced to confront a past that threatens her future. After a life-changing rally exposes dark truths, she must fight to reclaim her autonomy—if she dares. When a rally at the Arkansas state capitol turns her world upside down, Leah—a woman once bound by tradition and control—fights for the truth hidden beneath a veneer of piety and conformity. Caught between a manipulative church hierarchy and a relationship that suffocates her dreams, every secret of her past stokes a new rebellion in her heart. With stakes higher ...

A young woman’s struggle to save her family and her soul during the most extraordinary year of 1666, when plague suddenly visited a small Derbyshire village and the villagers, inspired by a charismatic preacher, elected to quarantine themselves to limit the contagion.

The Power-And-Love Sandwich tells the story of Jonathan Brenneman’s journey into the miraculous. As part of the journey, Jonathan shares the ensuing victories and struggles, including disappointment, misunderstandings, and the fear of pride. Throughout scripture, God reveals his love and nature through works of power. The saying “Seek God’s face and not his hand” sounds nice, but it is unscriptural. It leaves us with a far inferior revelation of God’s love and Jesus’ character. The Power and Love Sandwich: •Includes many testimonies of healing, signs, and wonders •Exposes ...

When all the tales in the land of Mithra-Sha lost their endings, Audra fled from her family’s rejection and the only home she ever knew. Now, with a sense of veiled danger haunting her heels and her life as devoid of direction as her stories, she arrives at long last in a city of fresh starts and second chances.

In his masterful work, The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis observed how modern education was changing our conception of what it means to be human. By cutting off students from the transcendent values of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, modern schools ceased cultivating virtue in students and instead communicated a mechanistic vision of the world that viewed students as products to be engineered. Lewis argued that we must recover these transcendent values in order to prevent the dehumanizing tendency in modern education.

Their names still echo down the ages: The Great Pyramid at Giza. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Temple of Artemis. The statue of Zeus at Olympia. The mausoleum of Halikarnassos. The Colossus at Rhodes. The Lighthouse of Alexandria. The Seven Wonders of the World were staggeringly audacious impositions on our planet. They were also brilliant adventures of the mind, test cases of the reaches of human imagination. Now only the pyramid remains, yet the scale and majesty of these seven wonders still enthral us today.

You are probably wondering why in the world should you read about some 8000 year old ruler during a time when people must have been hitting each other with stone knives or at best some type of spear, but simply have no idea about this very important man and time. Djehuty, also known as Thoth, was what the Judeo-Christian community called the Egyptian ruler and Anakim-Giant from the kingdom called Atlantis. I know some have relegated Atlantis to the fantasy of Plato’s Grandfather, but it was the seat of a huge kingdom taking in the lands of Egypt, Sidonia, and around the Eastern shores of ...

Is that just a shadow? Or could it be something—or someone—else? This chilling series introduces reluctant listeners to ghost stories from around the world. This startling series is sure to delight ghost lovers! This volume includes Ghosts in Europe, Ghosts in North America, and Ghosts in South America.

From campfire tales told in Shakespeare’s plays, ghosts have long been favorite story subjects. But are some places more likely to attract unwanted spirits of the dead? This high-interest series for young listeners explores common haunts for restless souls through stories of ghostly encounters.

I Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story, by critically acclaimed author Glenys Nellist, is an inspirational Bible that encourages children to ponder the truths God has placed in their hearts by asking thought-provoking, open-ended questions after each story.

A wonderful collection of classic fairy tales to take your child on a magical journey of engaging stories and loads of adventures. Written in simple language, each fairy tale in the book ends on a beautiful note which makes them ideal for reading aloud to kids for story time and bedtime. It is filled with vibrant and captivating illustrations, which will encourage the kids to read more books.

Dive into the pages of Iniko Obi Chinedu’s enchanting tale, "The Lost African City of Gold," where the true treasures are not what glitters, but what teaches. Journey with Kofi, Nia, Jabari, and Ada, four daring friends whose thirst for adventure leads them on an epic quest across the rich tapestry of Africa’s heartlands. From dusty ancient maps hidden in attics to the farthest reaches of legendary empires, our heroes traverse savannahs, climb mountains, and navigate mighty rivers. They meet guardians of history who share with them the stories of Mali’s scholars, Ghana’s gold, ...