- Revised and updated popular resource for adults - Not just a book of information, but a book for transformation The everything-you-need to know adult guide to the Episcopal Church that is easy to read but with substance for newcomers, adult formation groups, and lifelong Episcopalians who desire to know more about their church. The language of worship, theology, church structure, sacraments, and discipleship offers a framework to explore the meaning and practice of being an Episcopalian and follower of Jesus. This updated and revised version of the popular original 2009 book incorporates new initiatives and changes in the Episcopal Church, including marriage, inclusion of LBGTQ+ persons, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to join the Jesus Movement, and taking our faith out into the world, following our baptismal promises. A Leader Guide is included in this revised edition in addition to the "transformation questions" that follow each chapter.
Amidst her twin’s rivalries and schemes, will Rebekah’s family survive the trials of faith? After twenty years of prayer, Yahweh finally answers Rebekah’s hope with twin boys. As her sons grow, their constant fighting and opposing personalities threaten the peace of her home. Can Rebekah hold her family together, or will the rivalry between her sons tear them apart? Jacob longs for a simple life of shepherding like his father, but when his mother devises a plan to secure his future over his older brother’s, he can’t resist. The cost of their scheme is high—his life is now at risk, and he must flee from his brother’s wrath. Will Jacob find safety with his uncle in the land of his mother’s birth, or is he walking into greater danger? Join Rebekah and Jacob as they discover the complexities of hope and the risks it brings in The Hope, Book 3 of The Rebekah Series.
With each step, Rebekah’s journey leads her to Isaac and the fulfillment of a divine promise. Rebekah’s journey seems daunting, but it’s only the beginning. After agreeing to marry a man she has never met, she must travel to distant lands to become his bride. Along the way, she battles haunting nightmares and slowly learns about the man who waits for her. Guided by a faithful servant, Rebekah realizes the deeper journey she’s truly on. Will she make it to the man she’s promised to? Isaac has faithfully followed every command of his father, even walking up a mountain to face certain death. Now, the only request he’s ever made is being fulfilled—a bride from his father’s homeland is on her way. Will she be the one Yahweh has promised to bless the world? Join Rebekah and Isaac on their unexpected paths of faith and destiny in The Journey, Book 2 of The Rebekah Series.
In 2015, author Jeni Krumnow’s youngest son, Caleb, was nineteen years old. He worked full-time for the Air National Guard and had everything a young man could want. But beneath all the good things Caleb had going for him, had a drinking problem and quickly became addicted to meth. For Jeni and the rest of his family, it would prove to be one of the hardest seasons of their life. However, for Jeni and her husband Kevin, it was in that season of great fear, heartache, loss, and loneliness that they came to know the love of God like never before. In Generation Freedom, she shares her family’s journey hoping to help others face their most difficult moments with great faith and hope. In this story and activation guide, Jeni seeks to help members of the body of Christ discover the truths that bring complete freedom—freedom from all fears attached to addictions, diseases, illnesses, depressions, anxieties, worries, or anything the enemy would want to use against you. Generation Freedom goes beyond the generational boundaries to offer a guide to help you step into a new normal in Christ where you’ll learn how to live in a place of greater intimacy and freedom with Him. It teaches you how to live in complete freedom from the fears you face in life no matter how young or old you are.
Caught between tradition and revolution, Jude confronts hidden corruption. Jude ben Joseph always dreamed of becoming a respected Rabbi. Born into poverty, his family needed his labor more than his intellect, and that dream seemed out of his reach. After his oldest brother’s death and miraculous resurrection, Jude begins to connect his studies with the radical teachings of Jesus. As these teachings clash with the established religious leaders of Jerusalem, Jude starts to recognize the wolves hiding among the sheep. Caught between his steadfast adherence to traditional beliefs and the transformative message of his brother, Jude must confront his religious convictions with the challenge of this new movement. Dive into the new world in the aftermath of Jesus’ resurrection with this gripping story in Jude, Book 4 of the Servant Siblings series.
Rebekah must choose between her family’s future and the offer of an uncertain path. The demanding work of shepherding consumes Rebekah’s days, but when she returns home to winter her flock, the nightmares of her childhood come back to haunt her. After a tragic injury leaves her father unable to lead, he entrusts her with the responsibility of training her younger brother, Laban, to take his place. Will Laban rise to the challenge, or will the future of their family rest in unsteady hands? When a mysterious stranger offers her a different path, Rebekah faces a choice: stay and support the family that depends on her or follow someone she barely knows into an uncertain future. Walk with Rebekah as she grapples with faith, family, and the unknown in The Stranger, Book 1 of The Rebekah Series.
What was childhood like in ancient Greece? What activities and games did Greek children embrace? How were they schooled and what religious and ceremonial rites of passage were key to their development? These fascinating questions and many more are answered in this groundbreaking book--the first English-language study to feature and discuss imagery and artifacts relating to childhood in ancient Greece.Coming of Age in Ancient Greece shows that the Greeks were the first culture to represent children and their activities naturalistically in their art. Here we learn about depictions of children in myth as well as life, from infancy to adolescence. This beautifully illustrated book features such archaeological artifacts as toys and gaming pieces alongside images of them in use by children on ancient vases, coins, terracotta figurines, bronze and stone sculpture, and marble grave monuments. Essays by eminent scholars in the fields of Greek social history, literature, archaeology, anthropology, and art history discuss a wide range of topics, including the burgeoning role of childhood studies in interdisciplinary studies; the status of children in Greek culture; the evolution of attitudes toward children from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period as documented by literature and art; the relationships of fathers and sons and mothers and daughters; and the roles of cult practice and death in a child's existence.This delightful book illuminates what is most universal and specific about childhood in ancient Greece and examines childhood's effects on Greek life and culture, the foundation on which Western civilization has been based.
When an old friend claims to be Messiah, can Mary overcome doubts and find redemption? After losing her father, Mary of Bethany takes on the responsibility of caring for her younger sister and ailing brother. With food scarce and shelter uncertain, she turns away from God, choosing a darker path for survival. But everything changes when an old friend reappears claiming to be the long-awaited Messiah. Mary welcomes him into her home, but can she open her heart to the man whose birth triggered a massacre and set her troubles in motion? Can Jesus truly be the one to heal Mary’s broken life? Walk with Mary through the trials of her faith in At His Feet, Book 5 of the Faith Finders series.
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. Isaiah 40:28:
Rebellion and martyrdom collide as Simon discovers freedom’s true cost. Simon ben Joseph longed to see his dagger bathed in Roman blood. But with his father’s unexpected death and the responsibility of caring for his many siblings, his dreams of joining the rebellion against Rome were replaced by relentless days of hard labor. When his older brother Jesus began preaching radical ideas, Simon’s hopes for overthrowing Rome and establishing a true nation of Israel were reignited. He envisioned following Jesus as a warrior-king, like their ancient ancestors. Instead, Jesus chose a path of martyrdom. Frustrated by his brother’s sacrifice, Simon joined the Zealots, determined to fight for the freedom of his people. Yet, as he becomes deeply involved in the zealous struggle for liberation, Simon faces the grim reality that achieving peace might require a price he’s not prepared to pay. Wrestle with pain, heartache, and the transformation of freedom in Simon, Book 6 of the Servant Siblings series.
Will Lea’s love for Timothy endure the trials of separation and growing opposition? Lea longs for a simple married life like her older sisters enjoy. But when Timothy, her betrothed, leaves on yet another missionary journey with his mentor Paul, Lea becomes uncertain of when—or if—he will return to marry her. If he does return, will she have the strength to support him, knowing that they may have to spend their life apart for the sake of the gospel? With Roman persecution growing and her family pressuring her to abandon her faith, Lea faces an impossible choice. Will she stand firm in her newfound faith or yield to the mounting opposition? Discover Lea’s story of love and sacrifice in Lasting Legacy, Book 6 of the Faith Finders series.
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