Though James, the Brother of Jesus began his life doubting the messiahship, he ended with a strong confidence and a great social conscience towards the needy of body and soul. He became the most visible of the leaders of the Jerusalem church, a mentor and adviser to the great evangelists of his time. In 2002 an ossuary was discovered in Israel allegedly containing the remains of James. This discovery led to a renewed interest in this rather obscure person and his contributions to early Christianity, and this book covers biblical references, commentaries, and other research on this man who exercised great humility towards God and his fellow Christians accompanied with a great zeal towards the salvation of the lost souls of his generation. "My friends, if any followers have wandered away from the truth, you should try to lead them back. If you turn sinners from the wrong way, you will save them from death" (James 5:19-20a).
The book begins with the unusual histories of the four women included in Matthew's ancestral lineup. Author James Byers then walks the reader through the story of Jesus' earthly mother, father, brothers, and cousins. This is the story of those who called Him both their relative and Redeemer.
Bronze Age Crete, Greece, China, and Egypt: realms of myth, magic, and mysticism. Struggling to find their place in an ever changing civilization, a host of social outcasts unite in traditional heroic mythos when Sthedusa, a combined effort of two Gorgons, plummets Earth into a chaotic darkness. Jameracles, estranged son of a god, alters his fate when love bound in the chords of life enraptures him. Panthera Tigris, his cat-beast comrade, travels to greet Tauros, Minotaur of the Labyrinth, Mythrus, dwarf son of Hephaestos, Shang Xia, tiger god of Ancient China, and Bast, Egyptian goddess of war and fertility, in what becomes a tale of high adventure, loss, and forgiveness. With the odds stacked against them, the warriors of righteousness are forced head long into a battle to save themselves and the world they have sworn to protect. In the end, this timeless quest will test their very souls.
This work combines the history of John's times, current philosophical ideas, archaeological discoveries, and an interpretation of the writings of John, together with a study of John's development as a Christian man. It summarizes John's gospel with helpful commentary and quotations from prominent and gifted expositors. The explanation of the Gnostic heresy, which is rejected in the epistles, makes a useful contribution to one's understanding of the matters dealt with by John. John's last book, Revelation, shows that Christ is Lord, not Caesar, and that Christ is victorious, and so are they who are His. The study will be a great help to those who read it.
Wells Kennedy was a driven, ex-navy seal looking for answers in the death of his father. While years before the coroner ruled it as a heart attack, he was convinced there was more to it. Having been released by the Navy due to injuries suffered on deployment, he now had the time to do his own investigation. He would do anything to find the truth—even if it took tracking down every single person in his father’s life and questioning them. Loss was something that some people experienced more than others. For Brinley Crew it was the way of her life. Having lost her parents at a young age, she knew what it was to be lonely. Somehow, though, God smiled on her and after college she met the man who would be her husband. She reveled in the family life they created until she lost both him and their daughter in a horrific fire. Now she was back to being alone and vowed that she would remain that way. She refused to lose one more person from her life and the only way to prevent that was to remain a solitary figure. But things are never what they appear to be. For both Brinley and Wells a shocking twist of fate changes their lives and suddenly the danger is real, answers seem further away, and the future becomes more uncertain than ever.
The world is big and the problems in the world seem even bigger. Do you want to make a difference in the world, but you're not sure where to start? Mr. Black has learned a secret to make a difference in the world, and he's ready to share his secret with you! Suggested age range for readers: 4-7 years old
How can foster children and adopted children know they are loved and wanted? How can they come know safety and security after having so much insecurity? One Nutty Family explores these questions through a squirrel named Genevieve who rescues and adopts acorn children. The acorns naturally wonder how a squirrel could love them as they also wrestle with emotions such as jealously, grief and fear. Suggested age range for readers: 6-12
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