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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster Trade, 1978. Hard Cover. As New/Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0671249363. Reach for the Sun is the story of the growth of the human spirit from birth to eternity as cradle in the life o f one individual, known as Solo. Solo is every person: He is the human in quest of the spirit; he is you. For as you read you will see yourself to have been just like him as he went into the world - " puzzled, insecure, looking for the caring love that he had once known." Solo examines the social institutions of our time, the schools, churches and, finally, the medical facilities. He asks questio ns that you might have found yourself asking as you went through the same experiences. Have you sometimes felt you were a member of a small flock that was being "led, corrected, confined, and told wh a t could be learned, said, and done"? Do you sense that relgion has become too embedded in the building, rituals,… Leer más

Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 1995. Guidance for solving contemporary problems, based on timeless biblical truths; Real-life scenarios; Eye-opening checklists to help you assess your point of view; Interactive question-and-answer sections, with plenty of space for writing out your thoughts. 183 pages.. Trade Paperback. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: HarperSanFrancisco, 1995. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A daring examination of the foundational event of Christianity, and an inspiring vision for reconciliation between Jews and Christians.Using approaches from the Hebrew interpretive tradition to discern the actual events surrounging Jesus' death, Bishop Spong questions the hitorical validity of literal narrative concerned the Ressurection. He asserts that the resurrection story was born in an experience that opened the disciples' eyes to the reality of God and the meaning of Jesus of Nazareth. Spong traces the Christian origins of anti-Semitism to the Church's fabrication of the ultimate Jewish scapegoat, Judas Iscariot. He affirms the inclusiveness of the Christian message and emphasizes the necessity of mutual integrity and respect among Christians and Jews. John Shelby Spong was the Episcopal Bishop of Newark, New Jersey for twenty-four years before his retirement in 2000. He is… Leer más

Carrollton, TX: GFA Books, 2000. Trade Paperback. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This fast moving narrative shares how God brought K.P. from a remote Indian village to a worldwide outreach ministry. His testimony is an inspiration to those who have a vision for a world that is dying without Jesus. Yohannan's writing style is easy to read. He uses simple words, but they pack a powerful punch. Every Christian should read this book. People who are considering going into missions definitely need this book. It will help you develop an eternal perspective about things such as evangelism and money. We in the west need to re-evaluate our view of missions and native missionaries. 212 pages..

Scottdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press, 1991. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The touching true story of an Irish orphan who became part of the unusual world of the Amish. Do the Amish really believe in hexes? Do the y heal by "pow wowing?" Why do they preach against "worldly wisdom" and higher education? Why do they wear such strange clothing? Step into Pennsylvania German country and you've stepped into the pas t . Rarely will your guide have the answers and the understanding of the "insiders" like author Joseph Yoder, for he writes of his own people, introducing them to all of us who have ever wondered wha t t he Amish are really like. The book is in nice shape. The top & bottom of the spine and the 4 outside corner tips are slightly bumped and rubbed. The 4 outside corners are slightly curled. There i s a l ight 3" crease on the front cover and a crease down the fornt cover next to the spine..

Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 1989. In this book Bob Larson discusses the forces that are influencing America's youth to sell their souls to Satan--ghoulish games, horror films, black metal music, and drugs, as well as the occult enticements in our culture. Larson gives specific ways parents and counselors can combat these forces in the lives of teenagers. Includes bibliographical references and index. 223 pages. Top & bottom of spine slightly rubbed.. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Old Tappan, NJ, U.S.A.: Macmillan Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1982. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 172 pages. In this humorous and perceptive exchange between two devils, C. S. Lewis delves into moral questions about good vs. evil, temptation, repentance, and grace.THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS documents the correspondence between Screwtape, a senior devil, and his nephew Wormwood, a novice tempter. Wormwood's mission is to win a soul for the underworld, and Screwtape offers him the accumulated wisdom of Hell on how to accomplish it. The result is a well-laid out map to the pitfalls to which we humans are all-too prey. Lewis' had great insight into human weakness, especially the uncanny way ou pride pops into almost every thought we might have. He is also alert to the ways our unquestioned assumtions can lead us astray. As Socrates said, the first step towards wisdom is to "know thyself" - and the tempters in this book do all they can to… Leer más

Louisville, KY, U.S.A.: Westminster John Knox Press, 1989. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. From Library Journal: The sermons in this substantive anthology are offered as encouraging guides for pastors hesitant to preach on the topic of suicide. Denominationally, most are mainline Protestant; theologically, they revise the traditional view of suicide as an "unpardonable sin" to heighten awareness of its complexities and of the ambiguous nature of the few biblical texts that address the subject. The preachers represented come from both pastoral and academic communities. A valuable collection that may also help grieving readers. 160 pages. Prev. owners name on FFep. Some light rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges..

Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 1992. Hard Cover. Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0840734158. 1st printing. Ages 3-8. Top & bottom of spine slightly bumped, with top small 1/32" spot worn to board. Top outside co rners bumped & worn through to boards 1/4". Inside perfect. Great book for children to learn of the shepherd's & the birth of Jesus. Great illustrations..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Picador USA, 2000. Trade Paperback. As New. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0312204337. 1st printing. An unusual novel of the Second Coming on the eve of the Millennium..

Boston, MA, U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Coles examines the religious and spiritual lives of children. By using children's own words and pictures, Coles presents their deepest feelings. From Publishers Weekly - Child psychiatrist Coles interviews children from various cultural and religious backgrounds to find out what God means to them and how God fits into their lives. The children, most around the age of 10, respond with fervency and depth that confirm Coles's close, respectful attention. ROBERT COLES, professor of psychiatry and medical humanities at Harvard University, has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, for his earlier books about children. 358 pages. Includes illustrations. Front cover top edge is bumped with a 1/4" closed tear and the bottom edge is bumped with a 1/16" closed tear and a 1/2" crease across the bottom right corner..

Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.: Servant Publications, 1984. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Warfare describes the great and fearful struggle to which every Christian (disciple of Christ) is called. But the battle is a spiritual one, waged with supernatural weapons, against spiritual foes. This book offers Christians guidance about the nature of the spiritual warfare and advice for dealing with evil spirits once they are detected. He exposes activity of the enemy, whcih ranges from outright occultism involving witchcraft and satanism to more subtle problems of temptation, confusion, and deception. Michael Harper looks to scripture for insight into the spiritual causes of certain mental and physical illnesses. Most of all, he offers wisdom and encouragement for successfully engaging in a battle in whcih Jesus Christ will be revealed as the ultimate Victor! 109 pages. Prev. owners name on top right corner of Title page. Some light rubbing on top & bottom of spine… Leer más

Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1978. Hard Cover. As New/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book looks dark green with gold lettering and a gold design around the edges. 829,000 copies in print. Has beautiful colorful photographs. [ With the original Sanskrit Text, Its Roman Transliteration, Synonyms, Translation and elaborate Purports by his Divine Grace.] "An epic philosophical and literary classic, ".that "holds a prominent position in India's voluminous written wisdom." 429 pages. Dust jacket has some light rubbing on top of spine, 4 outside corner tips and some places on outside edges. Prev. owners name on the underside of the dust jacket..

New York, NY: Macmillan Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1965. Mass Market Paperback. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Written during the dark hours immediately before and during the Second World War, C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, of which That Hideous Strength is the third volume, stands alongside such works as Albert Camus's The Plague and George Orwell's 1984 as a timely parable that has become timeless, beloved by succeeding generations as much for the sheer wonder of its storytelling as for the significance of its moral concerns. For the trilogy's central figure, C. S. Lewis created perhaps the most memorable character of his career, the brilliant, clear-eyed, and fiercely brave philologist Dr. Elwin Ransom. Appropriately, Lewis modeled Dr. Ransom on his dear friend J. R. R. Tolkien, for in the scope of its imaginative achievement and the totality of its vision of not one but two imaginary worlds, the Space Trilogy is rivaled in this century only by Tolkien's trilogy The… Leer más

Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.: Augsburg Fortress, Publishers, 1996. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. These twenty-two sermons from a master interpreter demonstrate how ancient texts can speak to the whole gamut of human experience even now. Included in Walter Brueggemann's purview are keen observations about the timeless issues of human life, both personal and social: the pain we face, often inflicted on each other; the use and abuse of power; the weakness and fragility of life; the redemptive power of faith; and much more. 163 pages..

Allen, Texas: Thomas More Publishing, 1987. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A daily reader of inspirational meditations for the entire year. What a gift to give someone, a fresh idea, a word of comfort, a challenge, a ray of hope - every day of the year! That is exactly what this book by John Powell gives to you. Keep this book on your nightstand, at your desk, in your kitchen, in your locker - anywhere that provides you easy access to these hopeful and helpful words everyday. 384 pages. Spine is creased. Both front cover outside corner tips and bottom of spine rear corner is slightly bumped..

Shippensburg, PA, U.S.A.: Destiny Image Publishers, 1997. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. In the introduction, he talks about being picked out of obscurity to do a work of destiny that God had chosen for him to do. He gives us a definition of "glory" by writing "I refer to God's overpowering, overwhelming presence. Each time God touched me, major transformations took place in my nature and prepared me to fulfill a destiny that only God could fully perceive." On guidance, consider his observation, "I believe that any of us who are following the Lord can look back in our lives and see a pattern of divine appointments scattered throughout our past." This book will build your faith. It promotes God, not man and describes how God can do awesome things through His mysterious ways. 165 pages. Prev. owner's address label on inside of front cover..

Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1994. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This eloquent and penetrating book brings together 20 brief yet powerful sermons that illustrate the move from text to interpretation and contain reflections on the agony and ecstasy of faith in God amid life's adversity. An accompanying selection of meditations also explores the complex terrain of the spiritual journey, and a brief collection of deeply reverent prayers draws the volume to a close, showing that the one who boldly directs hard questions toward heaven also tarries long enough to pray. 167 pages..

London, United Kingdom: Lord's Witnesses, 2002. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Shows how the prophesies of Isaiah foretold the destruction of the twin towers in the last seven years of life on earth. 272 pages..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Banbury Books, 1982. Mass Market Paperback. Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. In October, 1978, scientists completed an intensive examination of the Shroud of Turin. They took hundreds of photographs and performed dozens of sophisticated nondestructive scientific tests to determine how the Shroud's mysterious image was formed. Is it a forgery? Or is it the image of Jesus Christ? Verdict on the Shroud tells the amazing story of the Shroud of Turin. Evidence for the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. 16 pages of photographs. 294 pages. Spine is creased..