Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. By what miracle can an assortment of seemingly unrelated particles come together and correctly assemble to form a human being? Amazingly, once aggregated, these atoms, molecules, and compounds manage to interact reasonably coherently during our lives but seek to return to their dusty state when death occurs. Of the billions of our species who have existed on earth over the millennia, most have quietly and inexorably returned to ashes and dust when their term of life expired. This book tracks some of the misadventures of selected corpses, including burials that went awry to body snatching, exhumations, human-relic collection, and assorted desecrations. Over the years, it seems that a remarkable number of bodies have failed to enjoy the admonition to “Rest in Peace.” Whether these aberrations in the burial process have disturbed the afterlife of the departed, everyone is dying to discover the answer.
Get ready for life after death. Combining three books that together have sold nearly 1 million copies, Heaven and the Afterlife gives you Erwin Lutzer’s best reflections on eternity and what it means for you today. The trilogyincludes: One Minute After You Die. A simple and moving explanation of what the Bible teaches about death, this book makes you consider a sobering truth: one minute after you die, your life will not be over. Rather, it will be just beginning—in a place of unimaginable bliss or indescribable gloom. Are you ready for that moment? How You Can Be Sure You Will Spend Eternity with Godsummarizes the Bible’s teaching on salvation, answering questions like, “What role do I play in my own salvation? Can I lose my salvation if I commit a serious sin? What if I doubt that I’m saved?” Your Eternal Reward. This book explores the often-overlooked Scriptures about reward and judgment for Christians, answering questions like, “How will believers be judged? Do rewards for faithfulness vary? If heaven is perfect, why do rewards even matter?” Together these books will help you live faithfully today, readying you for that final hour when you meet your Maker.
This thoughtful, practical guide shows readers a way through the minefield of condemnation and persecution faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Christians and helps foster a faith that is bulletproof—impervious to attacks, yet loving and savvy in its approach. Bulletproof Faith is filled with useful insights and proven spiritual practices that deflect attacks and enhance and strengthen faith by turning attacks into opportunities for spiritual growth. Praise for Bulletproof Faith "Gay and lesbian Christians are constantly demoralized and told they are not children of God. In Bulletproof Faith, Chellew-Hodge reassures gays and lesbians that God loves them just as they were created and teaches them how to stand strong, with compassion and gentleness, against those who condemn them." —Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu "It is an amazing truth that gay and lesbian Christians need to develop a bulletproof faith in order to survive the attack of other Christians. That, however, is the experience of many homosexual persons. Candace Chellew-Hodge has in this book committed herself to the task of making that survival a reality. I salute her and her work." —John Shelby Spong, author, Jesus for the Non-Religious "We know the Religious Right is wrong about same-sex relationships and it's time to move on. But how to withstand their relentless attacks and find lasting peace of soul? Candace Chellew-Hodge offers a practical guide. It met me right where I am. It will touch and help heal many others, too." —Daniel A. Helminiak, professor of psychology, University of West Georgia, and author, What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality
Learn how to honour the Celtic language of Ireland in your tattoo or craft design - and avoid embarrassing mistakes - with a glossary of over 400 authentic Irish-language words, phrases, and sayings. The book also includes illustrations of real-life tattoo mistakes, a history of the Irish language, and advice on spelling, fonts, symbols, and more.
"Is there reason to suspect evil in this?" I asked. "None... but that the man was robust one day and a corpse the next." Master Hugh, surgeon and bailiff, has been asked to provide a sleeping potion for Sir Henry Burley, a friend and guest of Lord Gilbert at Bampton Castle, near Oxford. Three days before St John's Day, in the year of our Lord 1368, Sir Henry went to his bed hale and hearty after enjoying a long evening music, conversation, and dancing in Bampton's Castle's hall. The next morn his valet found him cole and dead. Master Hugh is asked by Lord Gilbert to determine the cause of death - despite shrill accusations from Sir Henry's grieving widow...
"Rest In Peace" is a trilogy of horror, eroticism, and murder. Book One: The Beginning / Volume 1 Lydia Chadsworth of the Chadsworth dynasty and a resident of Hampton Bay, New York hires Jennifer Carr, a young girl of 16 years-of-age from a Catholic orphanage in the hopes she will be the perfect nanny/governess. But Jena, as she is called, is unaware evil will be living with her. The years race ahead drawing a road map of lines across the once beautiful Lydia. She is no longer capable of caring for herself. For decades she has harbored a disgraceful lie. And if she should die, she cannot go to her 'Maker' without first revealing the truth. A truth that could forever sever all ties between her and her cherished grandson Joseph Clayton Chadsworth II. Mason's Mill is a small farming community located in the state of Illinois. It is well-hidden behind a shopping center known for its fishing and lovely cabins. Sloan J. Parker, the first born of twelve children and one of Mason's Mill residents hates her hometown and the poverty she is forced to live in.She will do anything to escape her dreary existence. Sunni Harrison, the only child of the town's Doctor is Sloan's best friend and protector. She tells Sloan, in time, she too will have everything she desires and much more. She swears to this. Beth Parker, unlike her daughter Sloan, loves her laid-back lifestyle and will do anything to protect her home and children. But her protection can go only so far when something sinister enters her home. But as with any city or town trouble can come calling at any time. What the residents consider trouble stands 5 feet and is ready to put down roots. That five footer goes by the name of Harriet Anderson. Residents normally shun outsiders, and it makes no difference when they discover she can see the past and predict the future. Silva Felders is the worst of the worse. She thinks she owns the town and its occupants because of the hordes of money bequeath from generations before her. She sets out to rid her community of this so-called city gal, warning those that did not follow her lead they will suffer dire penalties. Many with heads held down did as she demanded. Fear of the repercussions can do that. Harriet's arrival was met with a hug from a woman that will be her lifelong friend, Beth Parker. Unbeknownst to the residents Beth has information that could help Harriet in her cause of being accepted, but cannot be shared without paying a dreadful price. And Harriet's psychic abilities will cost her dearly when she is unable to foresee the tragedy that lies in wait. Deaths begin to occur, and the townspeople come to believe it is Harriet's powers that brings terror to Mason's Mill. Sheriff Ben Davidson enlists Harriet's help when the first death occurs with no leads. He really doesn't believe in her psychic abilities to see the past and predict the future which he likens to dabbling in voodoo, but as the bodies continue to pile up and the investigation seems to be going no where, he realizes he can no longer use Harriet as an excuse for seeing her. He has little doubt that the voodoo artist bewitched him with her charms. He fell hopelessly in love. Marc Anderson, Harriet's son, from day one has been obsessed with Sloan, and swears before all that will listen, he will do everything in his power to claim her as his own. But when a distinguished young man, a visitor to the town happens across Sloan, he too is determined that she will be his. A night, unlike all nights, is set to promote fear and panic among the townspeople when a fire of such magnitude strikes taking in its wake many, many lives.
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Presents a history of cemeteries in the United States, from early burial grounds to the landcaped designs of the nineteenth century to alternative methods of burial designed for the twenty-first century.
