The heroes of Dunland are called upon to eradicate an uprising from beyond the southern sea in Dimasar, the homeland of Morganas. Through a series of ghostly visitations, Durc, Jarin, and King Duelkin are made aware of their importance in a quest to right a terrible corruption that would unleash evils of the highest ranking upon their world.
Her destiny must be fulfilled . . . Ranwen refuses to take orders from anyone—even the Shining Ones, the ancient gods whose power is feared throughout the land. They want her as their Chosen One, destined to save her country from the Saxons. But Branwen doubts she's truly ready to be a leader. Then a messenger from the skies shows her a vision of a bleak and violent future—a future in which Branwen has abandoned her destiny, and those most dear to her suffer unspeakable horrors. There's a blurry line between good and evil, and those Branwen trusts the most are capable of the greatest betrayal. The Shining Ones have spoken. Will Branwen answer their call?
Overcome the Obstacles to Your Destiny—and Rise as a Champion Are you facing difficult circumstances? Are you aware of your weaknesses, wondering how you can ever live with purpose and victory? Even if the giants in your life are taunting you, there is hope. The Bible is filled with men and women with significant character flaws who God used to accomplish great things. Even David—a man after God's own heart—was flawed and sinful. And from his life we can discover lessons that will serve us well, no matter what our circumstances in life. Diving into the life and legacy of David, pastor and veteran minister, Paul Tsika equips you to discover your God-given anointing as a warrior king so you can walk into your divine destiny. By showing how God uses us because of our availability—not our ability—Paul equips you to: Respond in praise to God no matter what life looks like. Wait with hope and expectation for the Lord to move. Step out in faith when you feel unqualified. Embrace God's plan for victory in your life. Live with godliness, boldness, and purpose that become a lasting legacy. Don’t let the enemy steal your victory and destiny. It’s time to arise as an anointed warrior, fully equipped to thrive in life and conquer any giant you face.
A dramatic tension confronts every Christian believer and interpreter of Scripture: on the one hand, we encounter images of God commanding and engaging in horrendous violence: one the other hand, we encounter the non-violent teachings and example of Jesus, whose loving, self-sacrificial death and resurrection is held up as the supreme revelation of God’s character in the New Testament. How do we reconcile the tension between these seemingly disparate depictions? Are they even capable of reconciliation? Throughout Christian history, many different answers have been proposed, ranging from the long-rejected explanation that these contrasting depictions are of two entirely different ‘gods’ to recent social and cultural theories of metaphor and narrative representation. The Crucifixion of the Warrior God takes up this dramatic tension and the range of proposed answers in an epic constructive investigation. Over two volumes, renowned theologian and biblical scholar Gregory A. Boyd argues that we must take seriously the full range of Scripture as inspired, including its violent depictions of God. At the same time, we must take just as seriously the absolute centrality of the crucified and risen Christ as the supreme revelation of God. Developing a theological interpretation of Scripture that he labels a “cruciform hermeneutic,” Boyd demonstrates how Scripture’s violent images of God are completely reframed and their violence subverted when they are interpreted through the lens of the cross and resurrection. Indeed, when read through this lens, Boyd argues that these violent depictions can be shown to bear witness to the same self-sacrificial character of God that was supremely revealed on the cross.
