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Author: Kendrick Oliver
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1421407884
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOliver's study is rigorous and detailed but contemplative in its approach, examining the larger meanings of mankind's first adventures in "the heavens."
Author: Kendrick Oliver
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2013-01-15
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1421408341
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWas the space program the signature project of secular modernity or a symbol of humankind’s perpetual quest for communion with God? “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth . . .” In 1968 the world watched as Earth rose over the moonscape, televised from the orbiting Apollo 8 mission capsule. Radioing back to Houston on Christmas Eve, astronauts recited the first ten verses from the book of Genesis. In fact, many of the astronauts found space flight to be a religious experience. To Touch the Face of God is the first book-length historical study of the relationship between religion and the U.S. space program. Kendrick Oliver explores the role played by religious motivations in the formation of the space program and discusses the responses of religious thinkers such as Paul Tillich and C. S. Lewis. Examining the attitudes of religious Americans, Oliver finds that the space program was a source of anxiety as well as inspiration. It was not always easy for them to tell whether it was a godly or godless venture. Grounded in original archival research and the study of participant testimonies, this book also explores one of the largest petition campaigns of the post-war era. Between 1969 and 1975, more than eight million Americans wrote to NASA expressing support for prayer and bible-reading in space. Oliver’s study is rigorous and detailed but also contemplative in its approach, examining the larger meanings of mankind’s first adventures in “the heavens.”
Author: Ray Haas
Publisher:
Published: 2014-09-01
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9781941564004
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Touching the Face of God" is the fascinating true story of John Gillespie Magee, Jr., author of the poem "High Flight." Magee composed his famous poem while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force in England during World War II. Magee's "High Flight" gathered world-wide notice from such luminaries as Winston Churchill, King George IV, Helen Keller, Orson Welles, Tyrone Power, and Katherine Hepburn. The poem has been used countless times in music, books, movies and speeches. The history of John Magee and his famous poem have been told several times, but this book seeks to tell his complete and compelling story. From his birth in China to his entrance into WWII as a combat pilot, "Touching the Face of God" is a story of true love, courage, compassion and commitment.
Author: Robert Vaughan
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Published: 2002-02-10
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1418557633
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis inspirational novel explores the drama, sweep, and grandeur of World War II--those who fought it overseas and those who lived through it on the home front--and a time when faith in God was our national security. "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth . . . Put out my hand, and touched the face of God"--John Gillespie Magee, Jr., a WWII airman who died in combat at the age of 19. It has been called "The Last Good War" and those who fought it have been called "The Greatest Generation." They lived every day as if it were their last--loving, laughing, and trusting that God held their future. In this moving novel, Lt. Mark White, a B-17 bomber pilot, meets Emily Hagan only weeks before he ships out to England. They fall in love through letters as each faces the war on separate sides of the Atlantic, but will the war and a misunderstanding tear them apart forever? Lt. Lee Arlington Grant has disappointed his military family by becoming a chaplain instead of a warrior. He hopes his service in the war will heal his rift with his father while he shares Christ with his fellow soldiers-especially Tom Canby. Their lives and the lives of the men and women who fight at their side are interwoven with danger, romance, tragedy, and ultimately hope as the war and their roles in it draw to a close. This powerful story is about a man's love for a woman, the soldiers' love for their country, and the love of God for each of His children. Written by a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Touch The Face of God brings to life a time and a place that is quickly being forgotten.
Author: Robert Vaughan
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9780785266273
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuring World War II, B-17 bomber pilot Lt. Mark White meets Emily Hagan only weeks before he ships out to England and they fall in love as they exchange letters, but the war and a misunderstanding may end their relationship.
Author: Randy Alcorn
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2018-10-04
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0736973818
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHe Changes Everything Do you remember the day, the moment, you met the Son of God for the first time? You know him as your Savior, but do you know him as your Lord, your role model, and your servant leader? To truly know Jesus and follow his example, it's essential to study and contemplate his words and the incredible aspects of his character. Bestselling author Randy Alcorn shares brief meditations, Scripture readings, and inspirational quotes that help reveal the rich identity of God's Son. As you reflect on who Jesus is and what he's done for you, you'll... be encouraged to know and love him more deeply experience transformation as you meditate on him anticipate eternal life with Christ and see how that changes your perspective today God offers you Jesus, a Savior full of grace and truth, one who is never boring, but always fascinating and life-transforming. Are you ready to see Jesus face-to-face as you never have before?
Author: Joel Krupa
Publisher: Joel Krupa
Published: 2016-02-28
Total Pages: 110
ISBN-13: 1329930223
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJoel Krupa's book "The Face of God" is an absolute triumph and journey of a married man named Benjamin whose wife gets some of the worst news of her life. This news impacts both of them and as they do their best to make sense of what has transpired, they remember fondly the days of their youth and all the moments they got to share as a couple so madly in love could. You will feel the joy. You will taste the tears, and you will be crushed with heartache. This is Joel Krupa's "The Face Of God."
Author: Michael Horton
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Published: 1996-09-23
Total Pages: 253
ISBN-13: 141855801X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave modern believers grown too comfortable with God? In response to the unbiblical, mystical spirituality of our day, Michael Horton calls for a return to the teaching of the Apostle Paul and the early church. The result is a compelling picture of true spiritual intimacy with God.
Author: Tim Stafford
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2005-09-23
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1597523933
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is no deeper, more intense human longing than to know God is real and to see Him face to face.Ó In some circles, having a personal relationship with GodÓ is synonymous with being a Christian. We are told, in fact, that we 'must' have such a relationship if we are truly God's children. But if we are honest, says Tim Stafford, we must admit that often there is a considerable gap between our talk and our experience. We want to know God. The problem is that we don't know how to know Him. How do we know God personally?Ó After examining the traditional answers and finding their shortcomings for himself, Stafford began his own search for the means to knowing, personally, a personal God. 'Knowing the Face of God' is the moving record of his quest.
Author: Sean Morey
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 2019-03-27
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 1623497388
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBoth a far-removed place of refuge for the fringe of society and a high-status vacation destination, the Keys remain a legendary yet fragile place, still threatened by a human-made disaster, the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Likewise, Key West, Florida, can be many things to many people, evoking laidback Margaritaville for some and Ernest Hemingway for others. In this mixture of memoir, travel writing, philosophical reflection, natural and cultural history, and meditation on language, Sean Morey wrestles with the varied and often contradictory nature of his hometown. Morey turns a sharp eye inward, teasing out the layers of natural and cultural developments that have shaped the Keys for both millions of years and the past few decades. He asks: What does it take for humans to accept our impact on Earth and, more importantly, what will move humans to take action to reverse adverse impacts? The answer, Morey posits, lies in imaginative thinking—in building connections between locations and individual interests and backgrounds to create a foundation for widespread ecological ethics. In Network of Bones, Morey guides readers through different images of Key West and connects them to global environmental issues, including overfishing, rising sea levels, and polluted oceans. Morey’s writing stimulates memory and invites engagement with the world as he shows us how learning about one place—no matter how specific and eccentric that place might be—can teach us about all other places. It’s just a matter of imagination. The author's proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Coastal Conservation Association Florida.
