Swords of the Spirit is historical fiction set in 16th century England and Scotland. It is the sequel to A Rose Without a Thorn. This epic novel begins in the 1540s. It is set at the powerful but contentious Royal Courts of their Catholic Majesties James V and Queen Marie of Scotland, and Protestant Englands infamous King Henry VIII. An aging Henry VIII is James Vs royal uncle. Yet will blood-ties prove thicker than water as, with half drawn swords, Scotland and England stand on the brink of war? Protestant England is also secretly making a pack with the Holy Roman Empire to cross swords with Catholic France. It is an age where treachery and deceit prove deadlier than the point of a sword. Both the Scottish and English Royal Courts are embroiled in dangerous intrigues and betrayals. In hopes of gaining power over one another Catholics and Protestants hatch deadly plots designed to bring down the other. As the reformation of church perilously rages on, many innocent lives become at stake in Scotland and England, and also throughout Christendom. Chief Catholic and Protestant ministers at the English Royal Court scheme to wed a woman of their own choosing to the widower, Henry VIII. Yet while England schemes to find a new queen, the in fighting between Catholics and Protestants has torn the Scottish Royal Court into two embittered factions. Will James V successfully unite his realm in time before Englands army thunders across the border with swords raised high above their heads? This riveting story brings to life a host of new compelling characters coupled with many of the original characters from A Rose Without a Thorn. All are soon joined together through much courtly intrigue as the exciting saga continues in Swords of the Spirit.
A Rose Without a Thorn, by Marilyn Kohinke Washburn, offers a powerful and intriguing look inside the tumultuous; and too often, bloody Royal Court of King Henry VIII. Set in 16th century England, King Henry's kingdom is in the throes of the Protestant Reformation, while his Royal Court is in desperate search of a new Queen and male heir to secure the Tudor line. King Henry has already divorced his first wife and beheaded his second, causing many ladies of his court to pray he does not set his cap for them. Nevertheless powerful patriarchs of both Protestant and Catholic factions at court are in strong pursuit of King Henry to marry a woman of their own choosing and beget a male heir by her, whether or not the woman they choose wishes to wed King Henry VIII. In a time when religious freedom was nonexistent, and when women were still considered their husband's property, timeless motivators such as love, hate, greed, jealousy, betrayal, and hubris were very much in existence. The stage is thus set for the rise and fall of many powerful courtiers close to King Henry VIII, including those he once passionately vowed his enduring love for. King Henry VIII had a tumultuous reign, where many heads rolled, culminating in a bloody finale for all those who crossed his unforgiving path. In this fascinating offering of historical fiction, get a closer look at a vengeful Henry VIII and the men and women behind his powerful throne as they rose and fell at the vain and whimsical mercy of tyrant, who ruled absolutely.
Advent Devotions is for everyone who desires to keep Christ in the center of their Christmas. The method is simple, yet rich. Inspire your Christmas traditions with Advent Devotions.
“Then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily.”—Isaiah 58:8 Marilyn Hickey and Sarah Bowling present 30 meditations on God’s Word that will change your life. One of the names of God is Jehovah Rapha, which means “the Lord our Healer” or “the Lord our Health.” Healing is part of God’s nature and a central feature of the atonement. Jesus Christ is our double cure—removing both our sin and our sickness. We are healed by His stripes. God’s healing is powerful and readily available to affect all aspects of our lives.
News of María of Ágreda's exceptional attributes spread from her cloistered convent in seventeenth-century Ågreda (Spain) to the court in Madrid and beyond. Without leaving her village, the abbess impacted the kingdom, her church, and the New World; Spanish Hapsburg king Felipe IV sought her spiritual and political counsel for over twenty-two years. Based upon her transcendent visionary experiences, Sor María chronicled the life of Mary, mother of Jesus of Nazareth, in Mystical City of God, a work the Spanish Inquisition temporarily condemned. In America, reports emerged that she had miraculously appeared to Jumano Native Americans - a feat corroborated by witnesses in Spain, Texas, and New Mexico, where she is honored today as the legendary "Lady in Blue." Lauded in Spain as one of the most influential women in its history, and in the United States as an inspiring pioneer, Sor María's story will appeal to cultural historians and to women who have struggled for equanimity against all odds. Marilyn Fedewa's biography of this fascinating woman integrates voluminous autobiographical, historical, and literary sources published by and about María of Ágreda. With liberal access to Sor María's papal delegate in Spain and convent archives in Ágreda, Fedewa skillfully reconstructs a historical and spiritual backdrop against which Sor María's voice may be heard. "Marilyn Fedewa has written a stirring portrait of María of Ágreda, a brilliant . . . remarkable player in major spiritual and secular events of [her] age." - Kenneth A. Briggs, former religion editor for the New York Times "A fascinating biography of an extraordinary woman told from the perspective of her 17th-century Spanish religious culture." - Clark A. Colahan, author of Visions of Sor María de Ágreda: Writing Knowledge and Power
What does a quiet and gentle woman, a young Canaanite woman dressed as a prostitute, and a repentant sinful woman have in common? They each did what they could to express their love, gratitude and devotion to the Living God. She Did What She Could is a 12 chapter Bible Study focusing on ordinary woman who found their daily significance by simply doing what they could. Marilyn Williams delivers a message straight from God's Heart, filled with hope, freedom and purpose for every woman
Do you need wide-open doors? Heavenly favor is ready and waiting for you! Walk with Marilyn Hickey as she takes you through the pages of Scripture and into the lives of Ruth, Naaman, Esther, Abigail, and David, sharing how God has revealed the success of those who live under His favor. Through their lives, you will discover how favor can change your circumstances, your health, your family, and even your nation! Throughout this book, Marilyn shares her own stories of supernatural favor and how you can apply the principles she has learned throughout her 50 years of ministry. You will also gain practical insight on how to take hold of heaven’s favor and let it guide you into unusual places of opportunity, influence, and success!
This work is an invitation and guide for young people to bring the realm of Heaven to earth. As children discover their identity through the revelation of the Father's love, they are released to fulfill their Royal Mission: to demonstrate the Kingdom of God by living a life of miracles. Each chapter explains and identifies the inheritance that God's sons and daughters possess, such as the Father's love, the anointing and indwelling of the Holy Spirit, faith, prayer, and the keys of power and authority. This book is not only a companion for the "journey", but also provides a meeting place for children to encounter God's presence that will transform their hearts and lives.
A Promise Kept: Memoir of Tibetans in India is a collaborative work between Germaine Krull and her friend Marilyn Ekdahl Ravicz. Although a great photographer, Germaine was European and wrote English poorly. For this reason, she entrusted her memoir manuscript to Marilyn. Germaine requested that Marilyn promise to edit and rewrite it for publication so others could share her experiences. As promised, Marilyn offers Germaine’s A Promise Kept to you. Enjoy reading about his holiness Sakya Trizin, his family, and their lives in India. Share their trials, adaptations, and amazing social and religious rebirth as refugee Tibetans.
Taylor Jones is the mayor of Animal Forks, Colorado, in the year 2049. The town was nestled in a beautiful valley between two mountains. Living in Animal Forks was a hunters paradise, with plenty of game and fishing with lakes and rivers as well as forest with hiking trails. But Animal Forks offered so much more than hunting and fishing. Generations before Taylor Jones and others came to Animal Forks, it was known as Magic Earth. Those who lived in the valley experienced powers beyond their belief; telepathic communication, telekinesis, and mind reading were just a few of the gifts that the town folks displayed. Those who lived in Magic Earth had found the fountain of youth and had to guard their secret from the rest of the world, or their valley would be totally destroyed by others desperate to live forever. Taylor and the town council were vigilant in keeping their treasure hidden away in the valley, but there were residents who were determined to cash in on the riches contained there. When secrets began to trickle from the valley about the supernatural resources available, the powers that be were eager to take advantage of the gullible Mayor Jones. The most powerful man in the world, El Bail, sets up a station in Magic Earth, determined to find how to obtain the power for himself alone. The forest that surrounded Magic Earth held the secret to all the mystery of the beautiful valley, but those who found the answers to the incredible gifts of the Forks also risked losing themselves in a time where magic creatures would either enslave them or fight for them. The world leader, El Bail, finds his destiny in the forest of Magic Earth, and the world would never be the same. Join the people of Magic Earth on their journey to find who is behind the mystery and power of the world that has converged on a small Colorado valley.
Written by the international expert on women in science, this, the first biography of Caroline Herschel, the first professional female scientist, reveals the hardships experienced by a woman pursuing a male profession.
Television host, widely traveled speaker, and communicator Marilyn Hickey reveals the surprising power and rich benefits of fasting in her 21-day program.
My very good friend Andrea is a Palestinian who was born in Bethlehem. She embraced Islam by reason of cultural constraints, but today she is free to worship God in reverence to His Son, Jesus Christ, along with the beauty and wondrous power of His Precious Holy Ghost. As a Christian, she is Spirit fed and Spirit led.
Marilyn's own experience and sensible approach ensure that this book will be invaluable for any parent of an autistic child or adult, who wishes to implement the diet."--BOOK JACKET.
Seven songs on the CD are the core of seven lessons that also include multi-cultural selections. The music selections reinforce the national music standards for the Music Educator's National Conference for pre-K, 1st and 2nd grade children. A Listening Map for each orchestral selection is included to help motivate and focus students along with creative activities.
Provides children with an introduction to world religions, combining easy-to-understand descriptions with illustrations and retellings of traditional tales from faiths including Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
“Where are you?” At the age of 11, Marilyn asked God this simple, yet profound question. God’s reply was equally as simple, yet profound: “I am in the Word.” His response made sense, and Marilyn began to read the Bible. At night, she would kneel on the floor and pray the Scriptures before going to bed. She had no idea that this would lay the foundation for her life and ministry — that these simple practices were shaping her destiny. Several years later, Marilyn heard a teaching on not just reading and doing what the Bible said, but also speaking it. That revelation, along with God’s mercy and grace, produced astonishing miracles in Marilyn’s life over the last six decades. She wants these same miracles for you! In Read It. Speak It. Do It. Marilyn gives you the blueprint that she has used for reading the Bible, speaking its promises, and acting on what the Word says. You will gain practical strategies on: ■ Reading, studying, and meditating on the Bible. ■ Taking a passage of Scripture and speaking it over your life. ■ Wielding the Sword of Truth (the Word) during spiritual warfare. ■ Walking out the Word in faith and expecting miracles. Living a miraculous life is not just for international evangelists and preachers; it is also for you! Victory begins when you read it, speak it, and do it!
This book shows how Maria Edgewoth drew on her knowledge of the life of writings of James Harrington in composing that tale. It serves to draw in a more local reference: Florence Court Demesne in County Fermanagh was built around 1750 and originally named for Florence Wrey, wife of Sir John Cole. MARIA EDGEWORTH was born in 1768. Her first novel, Castle Rackrent (1800) was also her first Irish tale. The next such tale was Ennui (1809), after which came The Absentee, which began life as an unstaged play and was then published (in prose) in Tales of Fashionable Life (1812), as were several of her other stories. They were followed in 1817 by the last of her Irish tales, Ormond. Maria Edgeworth died in 1849. Edited with an introduction and notes by Marilyn Butler.
Got a problem? The Book of Mormon has an answer! You've read the stories but never like this. These ancient prophets can help you with everything from binge-watching on Netflix to balancing family life and work. This modern guide is perfect for personal study, family discussions, or lessons. You'll never look at the Book of Mormon the same way again!
Grouchy's ears were pointed straight up and tall as she intently listened. "What are you listening to, Grouchy?" I asked. "Shh, it's the owners in the stables talking loudly. I want to hear them," she answered. Suddenly, she bolted and ran back to her mother's side, braying loudly. "Hide, Elior, hide!" she screamed as she ran past me. "What is wrong, Grouchy?" I asked as I ran to Rose behind her. She was trembling as she told Rose what she had heard... Gallop with Elior, Grouchy, and Rose as they escape the dangers of the stables and are led on a great journey in their lives. Perform before a king, then cross the deserts of Egypt to race against the fastest stallions in the country as Elior, the great white stallion, tells the story of his life and its many adventures with friends and family. But who will he find is his one true owner?
Based on the author's discovery of a new folktale type, the female trickster, Jurich's book identifies and celebrates those female protagonists in folktales who use trickery to save themselves and others, to find new directions for their lives, and to declare their individual autonomies, especially in societies that diminish and oppress women. Through creative strategies depending on verbal facility, psychological acuity, and diplomatic know-how, these women tricksters—better named trickstars—uncover the absurdity, hypocrisy, and corruption in the larger patriarchal society. Through the trickstar's efforts, the system is circumvented or foiled, often enlightened, and usually improved. This multicultural, comparative study reveals universal human traits as well as gender differences between female and male tricksters and realizes the values and attitudes which shape the trickstar's character and behavior. Trickstars also appear outside of the oral folktale tradition; the author discusses their roles in contemporary feminist revisionist tales, as well as in mythology, biblical narratives, Shakespearean comedy, novels, plays, and opera. How the female trickster differs from her male counterpart is, for the first time in folklore studies, illustrated through a comparison of their functions in the narrative scheme of the tale. These functions include the diverting or amusing role, the morally ambiguous or reprehensible role, the role of the manipulator or strategist, and the role of the transformer or culture bringer who reforms and improves the nature of her society. Jurich delineates the specific types of tricksters who perform these functions, suggests how trickstar tales variously affect listeners and readers, and shows how particular types of trickstar characters contribute to the intent of the tale. Feminist views of the protagonists are analyzed as well as contemporary revisionist tales which seek to reverse negative female images and to present independent women characters who can and do make positive contributions to society. For the first time in folklore studies, both female and male tricksters are defined and differentiated, their functions are illustrated through analyzing narrative schemes, and the term trickstar, invented by the author, is used to define and describe a female trickster.
“When Christians hear the word meditate, they frequently associate it with a difficult and time-consuming task. But it does not need to be drudgery. Rather, I have discovered that it adds a refreshing quality to my study of God’s Word. It is my desire for you to experience the life transformation that will take place as you apply these principles to your own life.” —Marilyn Hickey Marilyn Hickey and Sarah Bowling know firsthand how meditating on God’s Word can change lives. In this volume, they present 30 biblical meditations on the person and ministry of Jesus Christ. By focusing on who Jesus was and the words He spoke, we will better be able to proclaim our Savior to a watching world. This volume includes convenient tear-away Scripture cards to help the reader maintain focus amid the busyness of life.
Satan has a plan to destroy God’s kingdom, the church, and especially our homes and families! Beginning today, your family can be safe from the devastation of attacks by unseen spiritual forces of darkness—strife, division, emptiness, bitterness, despair, and much more. In this hard-hitting book, Marilyn Hickey shows, through her own experiences and those of others, how to successfully fight back using the powerful spiritual weapons that God has given you. Then, you can: Break free from generational curses Conquer entrenched sins and habits Receive powerful answers to prayer Block Satan’s attacks Release others from spiritual bondage Overcome temptations Receive divine protection Spiritual Warfare reveals the enemy’s strategies and equips you to engage in spiritual battles…AND WIN!
A curious thing happened to Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins when they published Rex Deus, their first book on the bloodline of Christ: they were contacted by a man from the very lineage they were studying. And instead of denying the existence of the bloodline or berating them for revealing secrets, he actually confirmed that the Rex Deus lineage exists and even disclosed some of its fundamental secrets. The story of the Rex Deus families, direct descendents of Christ--who is believed to have survived the crucifixion?turns out to be much more extensive than the authors first thought. Instead of beginning during the time of Jesus, it stretches far back into antiquity, to the Egyptian Mystery Schools. Instead of being only a propagation of the holy bloodline, the Rex Deus families are also carriers of the secret teachings of Jesus. Custodians of Truth reveals the purpose and secrets of the Rex Deus lineage. Jesus was not only a holy man, but an adept of ancient knowledge, which informed his own teachings. This secret knowledge was suppressed by the Church in their voracious quest for power and influence in the secular world. These teachings have manifested throughout history in different forms--Gnostic philosophy around the time of Jesus, the Order of the Knights Templar, Freemasons, and the current resurgence of interest in New Age thought. Finally, the time is right for the hidden message of Jesus to be revealed--a message of tolerance, brotherhood, and respect for nature. The next chapter in the legend of the Holy Grail and the bloodline of Christ-from the best-selling authors of Rosslyn.
This seven-volume collection brings together the known works of Mary Wollstonecraft, the eighteenth-century philosopher, writer and women’s rights advocate. Condemned by her contemporaries for her unconventional lifestyle, Wollstonecraft was later recognised as a founding figure of the feminist movement. She was also an acute observer of the political upheavals of the French revolution and advocated educational reform. Wollstonecraft’s writings, which include A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and Thoughts on the Education of Daughters, are recognised as cornerstone texts in the development of feminist thought. This book is therefore a vital reference to the student of feminist history, and will also be of value to any reader interested in the origins of feminism.
For ages 4-8. Illustrates God's creation of a new covenant with the Hebrew people. The story of the escape from Egypt is filled with events that we can link to our own experiences today. It is the central salvation story for the Jewish people, and is also a key story for Christians. This all-ages learning resource includes lots of hands-on learning activities, craft ideas, and a Wilderness Wanderings board game that takes players on a journey with the Hebrew people through the desert wilderness to the Promised Land. Along the way participants learn the Ten Commandments. (Module contains 2 copies of board game -- all the game pieces included). 'A People on the Move' includes everything you need to plan your programme: instructions for creating a simple Time Machine; guide to setting up a computer activity centre; reproducible activity sheets for participants; outlines for vacation Bible School, adult Bible Study, or camp.
Breaking glass ceilings, organizing clubs, and making history as the first in their fields, these trailblazing Black women paved the way for new generations. From Nettie Craig Asberry, founder of the Tacoma NAACP, to Dr. Dolores Silas, now honored by a school bearing her name, these women forged a path amid adversity. Black women were crucial to the war effort, working as Rosies at Boeing during World War II, and in the post-war years, Seattle musicians like Edyth Turnham and Her Knights of Syncopation were in high demand. These teachers, scientists, and politicians served on boards, led protests, and fought for civil rights across the state. Join author and historian Marilyn Morgan as she chronicles the incredible lives and contributions of Washington's Black women.
Zaynab Fawwaz (d. 1914) emerged from an obscure childhood in the Shi'I community of Jabal 'Amil (now Lebanon) to become a recognized writer on women's and girls' aspirations and rights in 1890s Egypt. This book insists on the centrality of gender as a marker of social difference to the Arabic knowledge movement then, or Nahda. Fawwaz published essays and engaged in debates in the Egyptian and Ottoman-Arabic press, published two novels, and the first play known to have been composed in Arabic by a female writer. This book assesses her unusual life history and political engagements--including her work late in life as an informant for the Egyptian khedive. A series of thematically focused chapters takes up her views on social justice, marriage, divorce and polygyny, the 'gender-nature' debate in the context of local understandings of Darwinism, education, and imperialism and Islamophobia, attending also to works by those to whom Fawwaz was responding. Her role in the first Arabic women's magazine, and her contributions to later women's magazines, are part of the story, too. Further chapters consider her uses of history in fiction to criticize patriarchal control of young women's lives, and her play as an intervention into reformist theatre, and the question of women's access to public culture in 1890s Egypt. Questions of desirable masculinities are central to all of these. Fawwaz was also known for her massive biographical dictionary of world women. In that work as in her essays, Fawwaz articulated an ethics of social belonging and sociality predicated on Islamic precepts of gender justice, and critical of the ways male intellectuals had used 'tradition' to silence women and deny their aspirations.
From the ancient Greek physician Agamede to physicist and chemist Marie Curie, in descriptions ranging from a single paragraph to several pages, Women in Science profiles 186 women who as patronesses, translators, popularizers, collectors, illustrators, inventors, and active researchers, made significant contributions to science before 1910. It adds a new dimension to the history of science by rescuing from obscurity the many women who overcame significant cultural barriers to pursue scientific objectives. Was Marie Curie the only woman in science? This question, asked by a college student trying to write an essay on women in science, planted a seed that grew over a decade of research into this informative and accessible biographical dictionary and bibliography. At the heart of this biographical dictionary are profiles of 186 women whose work is representative of the participation of women in the science of their time and culture. Despite the increasing attention devoted to women's history in recent years, our knowledge of many of these women is still meager, and the book will serve as much as a guide to future research as a resource for historians, librarians, students, and the general public. The book opens with a substantial essay relating the general state of science and philosophical ideas about the role of women in society to the actual participation of women in science over the past two and a half millennia. The classified, annotated bibliography that completes the book can be used as a general research tool as well as a source of information about the particular women whose lives are sketched in this work. The entries provide basic information on their subjects, are referenced to primary sources and other materials in the bibliography, and share an easily flowing narrative style. Beyond that, the length, approach, and focus of the entries have been allowed to vary within an appropriate range to suit the particular women whose lives they recount and whose achievements they evaluate.
Color Overheads Included! Northern European Renaissance contains 12 full-color transparencies, 12 reproducible pages, and a richly detailed teacher's guide. Among the topics covered in this volume are the humanists of northern Europe, Johann Gutenberg, Martin Luther, Elizabeth I, Elizabethan England, Elizabethan drama, Francis I, and science and scientists of northern Europe.
Draws on letters, sermons, and other documents to yield a profile of Protestant attitudes to the possibility of Jewish immigration during WWII, and explores questions of antisemitism, pro-German feeling, and the resurgence of nativism in Canadian society. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Northern European Renaissance contains 12 full-color transparencies (print books) or PowerPoint slides (eBooks), 12 reproducible pages, and a richly detailed teacher's guide. Among the topics covered in this volume are the humanists of northern Europe, Johann Gutenberg, Martin Luther, Elizabeth I, Elizabethan England, Elizabethan drama, Francis I, and science and scientists of northern Europe.
Voices Found: Leader's Guide presents the music from Voices Found in a spiral bound format, easy for an accompanist to use. There are alternate harmonizations, guitar chords, descants, and expanded arrangements of the basic hymns and songs. The Scriptural and Topical Indices along with the Three-Year Lectionary Index (including the Revised Common Lectionary) provide excellent guidance for service planning. The Leader's Guide is not designed just for musicians and clergy. The Guide presents a great deal of background information about the composers, text writers, and arrangers who contributed to the volume. Many parishioners, as well as church professionals, will want to read about the fascinating women who contributed to the Church's Song for over 13 centuries, from the 8th Century to the present.
Contains materials designed to aid students in understanding the stories and lessons in Level 6 of the SRA Open Court reading series. Blackline masters in the decodable books allow students to apply their knowledge of phonics elements to read simple texts.
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