Given To Darkness

Given To Darkness

Author: Phil Williams

Publisher: Rumian Publishing

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1913468135

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Ikiri demands blood. Whose will it be? A malevolent force stirs from the heart of the Congo. One child can stop it – but everyone wants her dead. Reece Coburn's gang have travelled half the world to protect Zipporah, only to find her in more danger than ever. Her violent father is missing, his murderous enemies are coming for them, and her brother's power is growing stronger. Entire communities are being slaughtered, and it's only getting worse. They have to reach Ikiri before its corruption spreads. But there's a long journey ahead, past ferocious killers and unnatural creatures – and very few people can be trusted along the way. Can two criminal musicians, an unstable assassin and a compromised spy reach Ikiri alive? What will it cost them along the way? Pick up this exciting conclusion to the Ikiri duology today, for a supernatural thriller that will keep you hooked right to the finish. What reviewers are saying... "both terrifying and mind-blowing" - Before We Go Blog "the perfect blend of action, horror and comedy" - Becky's Books "great pacing, an interesting cast, weird monsters...another fun, thrilling adventure to round out the Ikiri duology" - Travis Riddle, author of Flesh Eater and Spit and Song "an engrossing and ultimately very satisfying ending to this supernatural sci-fi thriller!" - Dini Panda Reads "If you are looking for adventure, mystery and a good measure of fantasy elements, you need look no further than this book" - Space & Sorcery "A memorable read highly recommended for fantasy readers looking for something different." - Brainfluff


Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness

Author: Ashley Hope Pérez

Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab ®

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 1467776785

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A Michael L. Printz Honor Book "This is East Texas, and there's lines. Lines you cross, lines you don't cross. That clear?" New London, Texas. 1937. Naomi Vargas and Wash Fuller know about the lines in East Texas as well as anyone. They know the signs that mark them. They know the people who enforce them. But sometimes the attraction between two people is so powerful it breaks through even the most entrenched color lines. And the consequences can be explosive. Ashley Hope Pérez takes the facts of the 1937 New London school explosion—the worst school disaster in American history—as a backdrop for a riveting novel about segregation, love, family, and the forces that destroy people. "[This] layered tale of color lines, love and struggle in an East Texas oil town is a pit-in-the-stomach family drama that goes down like it should, with pain and fascination, like a mix of sugary medicine and artisanal moonshine."—The New York Times Book Review "Pérez deftly weaves [an] unflinchingly intense narrative....A powerful, layered tale of forbidden love in times of unrelenting racism."―starred, Kirkus Reviews "This book presents a range of human nature, from kindness and love to acts of racial and sexual violence. The work resonates with fear, hope, love, and the importance of memory....Set against the backdrop of an actual historical event, Pérez...gives voice to many long-omitted facets of U.S. history."―starred, School Library Journal


Things Not Seen

Things Not Seen

Author: Jon Bloom

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1433547023

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True faith is hard. More than mere sentimentalism, faith often calls for a deep and resilient trust in God—especially when the going gets tough and the road is dark. In Things Not Seen, author Jon Bloom encourages readers with 35 imaginative retellings of stories from the Bible that illustrate the importance of living by faith. A follow-up to the author's previous book, Not by Sight: A Fresh Look at Old Stories of Walking by Faith, this inspiring volume explores the lives of Abraham, Moses, Saul, John the Baptist, and more—helping readers remember God's promises, rely on his grace, and follow his leading regardless of the circumstances. The book includes a foreword by popular author and blogger Ann Voskamp.


Not by Sight

Not by Sight

Author: Jon Bloom

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1433535963

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Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown, and believing Jesus's words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith and counsel for how to trust God's promises more than our perceptions and to find rest in the faithfulness of God.


Powers of Darkness

Powers of Darkness

Author: Clinton E. Arnold

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2009-09-20

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780830876563

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Satan worship. Witches. New Age channelers. The last two decades have witnessed a vast upsurge in occult activity. Scores of popular books have warned Christians of the dangers and urged them to do battle against these spiritual forces. Few books, however, have developed a careful biblical theology on demons, principalities and powers. Clinton Arnold seeks to fill this gap, providing an in-depth look at Paul's letters and what they teach on the subject. For perspective, he examines first-century Greek, Roman and Jewish beliefs as well as Jesus' teaching about magic, sorcery and divination. Arguing against many recent interpretations that have seen principalities and powers as impersonal social, economic and political structures, Arnold contends that the New Testament view is that such forces are organized, personal beings which Jesus defeated at the cross and will bring into full subjection at his return. In his concluding section Arnold suggests practical ways in which Christians today can contend with the forces of evil. A thoughtful, biblical look at an urgent challenge facing the church.


Trusting God in the Darkness

Trusting God in the Darkness

Author: Christopher Ash

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2021-04-07

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1433570149

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It's easy for us to trust God when life is going well. But when suffering comes, trusting God's goodness, his attentiveness to what's going on in the world, and his justice becomes far more difficult. In times of intense suffering, many of us ask, Why does God allow these things to happen? In the Bible, Job is known for facing intense personal suffering. Yet, upon closer examination, we find the book of Job is about more than just Job's calamities; it's a story about God and his relationship to Christ and his people in their suffering. In this helpful guide, Christopher Ash helps us explore the question, Where is God in the midst of suffering? As we read, meditate, and pray through the book of Job, we will find assurance that God will be with us in Christ through every season and trial.


Blessed in the Darkness

Blessed in the Darkness

Author: Joel Osteen

Publisher: FaithWords

Published: 2017-10-24

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1455534315

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Find comfort in dark times and grow your trust and faith in God with this inspiring and insightful guide from Lakewood Church pastor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen. All of us will go through dark times that we don't understand: a difficulty with a friend, an unfair situation at work, a financial setback, an unexpected illness, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one. Those types of experiences are part of the human journey. But when we find ourselves in such a place, it's important that we keep a positive perspective. Joel Osteen writes that if we stay in faith and keep a good attitude when we go through challenges, we will not only grow, but we will see how all things work together for our good. Through practical applications and scriptural insight, Blessed in the Darkness focuses on how to draw closer to God and trust Him when life doesn't make sense. If we will go through the dark place in the valley trusting, believing, and knowing that God is still in control, we will come to the table that is already prepared for us, where our cup runs over.


Holman New Testament Commentary - Acts

Holman New Testament Commentary - Acts

Author: Kenneth O. Gangel

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 0805402055

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One in a series of twelve New Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike.


When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend

When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend

Author: Mark Meynell

Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press

Published: 2018-05-17

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1783596511

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‘I’m looking for the words and writing for those who can’t imagine the words.’ Mark Meynell articulates a heart pain that most of us simply couldn’t express. He connects strongly and immediately with fellow cave dwellers. We relive significant moments from boarding school, Uganda, Berlin and London. We visit the Psalms, Job and The Pilgrim's Progress. If you're after neat conclusions and a fair-weather faith, this is not for you. This book serves up gritty reality and raw honesty, but also the heartfelt hope that the author's brokenness 'can somehow contribute to another person's integration' and 'inspire their clinging while beset by darkness or fog or blizzards'. Contents 1 The mask 2 The volcano 3 The cave 4 The weight 5 The invisibility cloak 6 The closing 7 The way 8 The fellow-traveller 9 The gift Appendix 1 Managing the symptoms Appendix 2 Unexpected friends in the cave Appendix 3 Some words from inside the cave