Holly and Heather share their story and help to walk the reader through the painful yet necessary healing process for when life deals us its harshest blows. Dancing on my ashes soothes and empathizes with the broken heart, while sharing the truth of scripture, and the hope that comes from the heart of God.
A stunning story of Holy Week through the eyes of a Roman centurion Watch the triumphal entry of the donkey-riding king through the eyes of Marcus Longinus, the centurion charged with keeping the streets from erupting into open rebellion. Look behind the scenes at the political plotting of King Herod, known as the scheming Fox for his ruthless shrewdness. Get a front-row seat to the confrontation between the Jewish high priest Caiaphas and the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Understand as never before the horror of the decision to save a brutal terrorist in order to condemn the peaceful Jew to death. If you've heard the story of Passion Week so often it's become stale, now is the time to rediscover the terrible events leading from Jesus's humble ride into the city to his crucifixion. The Soldier Who Killed a King will stun you afresh with how completely Christ's resurrection changed history, one life at a time.
Often when we spoke in many churches over the years, we would go to dinner with the leadership, and Diane would share her nursing home stories around the table. People were often spellbound and in tears by her testimonies, and it was clear that she had to write this book. I've often seen Diane so overworked in nursing homes that she was physically exhausted, after giving everything she had to love those she served. Over the years, she often brought me into the facilities where she worked to visit all her adopted grandmas and grandpas. I saw firsthand how much they all loved her. I watched her hug and love on those dear people, comforting them with a sincere heart. I've even seen her eyes fill with tears when someone would graduate to heaven. Those she served weren't just nameless numbers, but close, dear friends she referred to as her family. In our travels, the elderly always seemed to flock toward her, surrounding her, and these days you'll often find her sitting and holding someone's hand or trying to meet their needs, even on the evangelistic trail. Through Diane's new book, His Hands Extended readers will be inspired to minister to the broken, looking for opportunities to serve, and love even the hardest cases. I have had a vision I have revisited many times. When Diane goes to heaven one day, there will be a vast number of beautiful faces excited to welcome her home. Many were there because she showed them the way; she loved them straight to heaven.In His Presence, Steve Porter Diane Porter has been a nursing assistant for over 25 years, working in several nursing homes. She co-founded Refuge Ministries and Deeper Life Press with her husband, Steve. Diane believes that, in the presence of God, healing takes place. She has a passion for conducting presence-driven intimacy conferences, leading women's ministry and mission events, and working with those who need to be restored. Steve and Diane Porter have been married 25 years and have two adult daughters and a dearly beloved son-in-law. They reside near Rochester, NY
This new edition of Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem is one of the most important resources for helping you understand Scripture and grow as a Christian. The most widely used resource of the last 25 years in its area, Systematic Theology has been thoroughly revised and expanded for the first time while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field: clear explanations, an emphasis on each doctrine's scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life. With nearly 250 pages of new content and revisions, this new edition now includes the following distinctive features: Updated analysis of recent controversies within evangelical theology, including the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son in the Trinity, the role of women in the church, miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, and contemporary worship music. New discussion and critiques of recent theological controversies situated outside of traditional evangelical theology, such as open theism, the "new perspective on Paul," Molinism (or "middle knowledge"), "Free Grace" theology, and the preterist view of Christ's second coming. Completely revised chapter on the clarity of Scripture. Completely revised chapter on creation and evolution, including a longer critique of theistic evolution and an extensive discussion on the age of the earth. New discussion of how biblical inerrancy applies to some specific "problem verses" in the Gospels. Additional material explaining evangelical Protestant differences with Roman Catholicism, Protestant liberalism, and Mormonism. Completely updated bibliographies. All Scripture quotations updated from RSV to ESV. Updated section on contemporary worship music. Numerous other updates and corrections. Part of the brilliance of Systematic Theology has been its simplicity and ease of use. Each chapter follows the same structure: discussion of the doctrine being considered, an explanation of that doctrine's biblical support and possible objections, followed by personal application and key terms to know for personal growth. Chapters also include a Scripture memory passage, references to other literature on the topic, and suggested hymns and worship songs. If you think theology is hard to understand or boring, then this new edition of Systematic Theology will change your mind.
Discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God's Word--and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances.In the chaos of our everyday, it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture. We want more of Jesus, but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity. And while that may buoy us for a time, we're often left feeling dried up, discouraged, and longing for more.Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and unable to flourish. In The Well-Watered Woman, Gretchen leads us to the Well of fullness, the Word of freedom, and the Way of fruitfulness. She teaches that God's Word will satisfy us for all eternity.Using Scripture and her own personal story of surrender, Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that thoroughly enjoys Him, seeks Him, and follows Him into freedom.
A reference companion to the life and career of Luigi Pirandello, covering his plays, novels and short stories, as well as translations of his poems. Background information provided include surveys on Italian theatre before Pirandello and the surrealism in his work.
This authoritative catalogue of the Corcoran Gallery of Art's renowned collection of pre-1945 American paintings will greatly enhance scholarly and public understanding of one of the finest and most important collections of historic American art in the world. Composed of more than 600 objects dating from 1740 to 1945.
From a proud and willful young Jew in Israel, to living the American dream, to finally, to a victorious surrender, Why me? follows the journey travelled by Jacob Damkani. Through the ancient yet living words that God spoke, Jacob learned the plan of the Almighty - for himself, for Israel, and how, through His people Israel, all nations of the earth will be blessed. An inspiring account of what it truly means to be a Jew - the fulfillment of God's promise, to the Jew first and also to the Gentile. Could it be that we are not alone in our hidden struggles? Could we dare to believe that the Almighty has paved the way for each one of us, back to Himself? When we hear that gentle, all powerful voice of God, how will we answer? By faith, hope, love, through grace and an abundant peace, may you discover the beauty of a living relationship with God, who is not religion but love.