Michael Card is known for his ability to weave profound scriptural insight with carefully crafted melody. He is respected as a biblical scholar and teacher, and the subject he's chosen for his latest lesson should prove to be his most challenging and enlightening to date. Titles include: Unveiled Hope * To the Overcomers * Holy, Holy, Holy * You Are Worthy * Salvation * The Dragon * and more.
"Describing his objective in writing Eternal Hope, Emil Brunner boldly claimed that 'a church that has nothing to teach concerning the future and the life of the world to come is bankrupt'. Half a century later, such a challenge might still be levied. Against this backdrop, Brunner offers a way forward that is conscious never to stray far from scripture, yet nevertheless pastorally sensitive. Indeed, one of the central tenets of his approach is that the Gospel offers no comfort to the individual that is not at the same time a promise for the future of humanity as a whole. He proceeds systematically through the promises and mysteries that the Christian faith holds surrounding death, while holding the hope of eternity as a constant goal. A precursor to his more rigorous Dogmatics, and partly in preparation for the second assembly of the World Council of Churches in 1954, Eternal Hope was also written just a year after the tragic death of Brunner's son. It is therefore no surprise that he combines the vulnerability of his personal encounter with death, and a theological outlook that has universal implications."
In 1918, the Soviet revolutionary government repudiated the Tsarist regime's sovereign debt, triggering one of the biggest sovereign defaults ever. Yet the price of Russian bonds remained high for years. Combing French archival records, Kim Oosterlinck shows that, far from irrational, investors had legitimate reasons to hope for repayment. Soviet debt recognition, a change in government, a bailout by the French government, or French banks, or a seceding country would have guaranteed at least a partial reimbursement. As Greece and other European countries raise the possibility of sovereign default, Oosterlinck's superbly researched study is more urgent than ever.
Thirteen-year-old Kyle watched his mom's face as he learned he had some form of cancer. Kyle was calm and quiet, never leaving his gaze off his mom. The doctor had questioned if he would become violent upon learning the news. She knew he wouldn't. Rebecca was having a difficult time grasping the words herself. How would Kyle react when the words truly set in? How would she react? She hadn't had time to think twice since the doctor told her. Rebecca found herself in prayer, calling upon the Lord; after all, no one else was there with her. She needed someone, and this is when she realized she was relying on Jesus for strength and guidance. There was no time to process the news just given to them. Was this a mistake? Was this really happening? Then she remembered the Lord's words during prayer just two months earlier, "Prepare for cancer and diabetes," not once but twice and ending with just "Prepare." She had no idea what those words were referring to at the time, but now she found herself trying to prepare for the cancer journey lying before them. She drew her strength from the Lord, and she encouraged Kyle to do the same. "I thought I would be old if I got cancer," Kyle started in conversation on the ride home after that crazy first day on January 26, 2006. It was then Kyle's mom said they needed to always remember God has a plan, and He is in control. And what a plan God had for Kyle and his family! Hope Eternal is a small journey on that path. Kyle's mom, Rebecca, finally understood what "prepare" meant, as Hope Eternal takes you on a journey revealing how a boy with childlike faith becomes a man wise beyond his years.
The author, a victim of a motor neuron disease, uses his own story to provide hope for those facing severe illness, for their caregivers and physicians, and for anyone who wants a preventive approach. Atkinson investigated alternative treatments, including the Cayce readings, and found ways to slow or reverse his illness.
Take on the pirate fleets in this campaign for Stargrave, featuring full rules for playing the game solo or cooperatively. Since the end of the Last War, the great pirate fleets have roamed the ruins of the galaxy, pillaging, extorting, and enslaving. No one has had the power to stand against them, and the desperate few who have tried, have been quickly and brutally crushed. However, when the independent crews are hired for a simple hostage rescue, it leads to a dangerous opportunity to strike a blow against tyranny. Two of the largest and most vicious pirate fleets are meeting for a parlay near the ruins of an ancient research station... one that once experimented with 'supernova-level events'. If the crews can locate the station, slip past the pirates, and infiltrate the facility, it might be possible to release such an event just as the fleets have gathered... Hope Eternal is a solo and cooperative expansion for Stargrave. Along with full rules for playing the game in this new style, the book contains an intricate campaign of connected scenarios. Whether you brave the perils of the campaign alone, or enlist the aid of another independent crew, this is your chance to bring back a little hope to the ravaged galaxy!
The clergy abuse scandal has posed the greatest threat to the traditional understanding of the Catholic priesthood since the Protestant Reformation. Now, as then, the deadliest attacks are coming from within the Church. In an attempt to improve a system that allowed a small minority of the clergy to violate children and ameliorate the gross negligence of some bishops who recycled these predators, the American bishops instituted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in 2002. It is, unfortunately, doing the Church more harm than good. In Hope Springs Eternal in the Priestly Breast, Fr. James Valladares shows how justice and charity have been violated by some bishops in dealing with accused priests. He examines the pertinent canons that guide the Churchs judicial system and finds that these are often ignored or wrongly applied. He provides true cases that highlight the injustice of the process and the agony of priests who have been subjected to the charters draconian mandates. The Church has incurred tremendous financial losses because of settlements rising from both legitimate and false claims. Her image has been marred by the secular media, which has taken advantage of the crisis. Even so, we often fail to understand how trivial these are in comparison to the damage done to the priesthood by the enactment of the charters policies. This is the most pressing issue that the bishops need to address.
Tim Mathis had been a minister for a decade when he abruptly left the church. This book is the raw, honest, and unexpectedly hilarious announcement of his deconversion. Raised in the strange spiritual churn of the small town Midwest in the 1990s, Tim was called as a teenager to convert the world to an evangelical faith of abstinence pledges, evolution denial, mission trips, and Christian rock. As an adult he tried to develop a spiritual life that was connected with reality through international pilgrimage, over-education, and immersion in liberal urban ministry alongside queer Christians and progressive priests. In the end, he was left questioning whether it's possible to maintain an ancient religion in the modern world. Originally published as a minister's apology for quitting church, I Hope I Was Wrong About Eternal Damnation is a cathartic and ultimately hopeful story for anyone who's struggled with faith. Tim Mathis is the author of the independent hit The Dirtbag's Guide to Life: Eternal Truth for Hiker Trash, Ski Bums and Vagabonds. He has written for Trailrunner Magazine, Grit City Magazine, and The Anglican Taonga, and has been featured on The Art of Manliness Podcast.
This captivating book will afford its women readers an authentic and relevant understanding of their ancient counterparts. By vividly and honestly presenting biblical women through the use of both fiction and non-fiction segments, Wanda Luttrell shows the relevance of their ancient stories to life of the 21st century woman. From this you will draw powerful real life applications that will provide insight into your life.
An abusive mother taught Sappho Jones all about pain at an early age. Years later, an abusive husband continued her education. As a result, the author knows all too well that it often feels like you may have no choice but to continue to endure tremendous hardship. Eventually, however, she broke the cycle of abuse by choosing to listen to the Word of God. That decision paved the way for her to escape her situation through a mix of therapy, counseling, a support group, prayer, and action informed with biblical truth. She has declared the abuse to be over—and you can, too. In this book, she shares how the Lord helped her escape her obstacles, and how you can also escape whatever pain you are suffering. Throughout, she emphasizes that no matter what you have been through, you can enjoy a future of self-love, self-control, and self-worth. It will begin when you find support, reflect on the past, and pray. Get a new outlook on faith, hope, determination, and love with The Eternal Hope Project.
