Early Wednesday morning, Ethan is panicked that Nicole has disappeared-and, in that panic, he realizes the depth of his feelings for her. When Nicole contacts him at last, her unsettling request makes him wonder what he's walking into. Next, Sylvia receives a shocking phone call, Dani and Liam rush back to town to hear stunning news, Jack's presence is requested at a strange sidewalk meeting, and the hallway outside Lauren's hospital room fills with commotion. Finally, the chaos...
Sylvia is certain Quinn will reappear soon. There's a good explanation, and the event can be saved. Quinn would never ruin this night. At least not willingly. So, did he leave against his will? As more time passes without Quinn, anxiety spreads and suspicions rise. Nicole's reporter nose smells something amiss, and her heart aches that Quinn might be in trouble. Somehow she must help the man who anchored her through her own troubles. Ethan knows he ought to stay and help too – and find...
Consume less and celebrate more for inner peace and ecological integrity Consumerism drives the pursuit of happiness in much of the world, yet as wealth grows unhappiness abounds, compounded by the grave problems of climate change, pollution, and ecological degradation. We've now reached both an environmental and spiritual dead-end that leaves us crying out for alternatives. Elegant Simplicity provides a coherent philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life,...
Tom Harpur is one of the world’s great writers on the topics of Christianity and ethics and the author of many bestselling books. This special four-book bundle collects: Water Into Wine: An Empowering Vision of the Gospels , an examination of the story and meaning of Jesus’ life; Born Again: My Journey from Fundamentalism to Freedom , in which Harpur relates the personal story of his spiritual development; the perennial bestseller The Pagan Christ: Recovering the Lost Light ; and There Is...
Das Wort «Kodex» bezieht sich auf eine geordnete und strukturierte Gesamtheit von Gesetzen und Regeln. Der Begriff stammt aus dem Lateinischen und bedeutet 'Buch der Gesetze oder Regeln' eines Themas. Das vorliegende Buch enthüllt Ihnen die «12 Mächte», die auf den Gesetzen der Mystiker der Antike beruhen, und durch die Sie Ihre Wünsche verwirklichen können. Diese Gesamtheit von Grundsätzen – so wie ich sie angeordnet und strukturiert habe – bildet den «Manifestations-Kodex». Er ist...
Christians are increasingly seen as outdated, restrictive, and judgmental when it comes to sex before marriage, cohabitation, homosexuality, gender identity, and transgender rights. In fact, for many people, this issue is one of the biggest barriers for them considering Christianity. Sam Allberry, author of many books including Is God Anti-Gay?, sets out God's good design for the expression of human sexuality, showing that God himself is love and that only he can satisfy our deepest...
Preachers, teachers, and self-proclaimed prophets frequently claim that the end of the world is near, often based on their interpretation of Bible books such as Daniel and Revelation. Are these claims justified? Is there a valuable message in these books? In this masterful book, Dr. Herold Weiss applies a lifetime of study, teaching, and writing on the Bible to helping readers understand apocalyptic literature and symbolism. Avoiding the common error of simply finding something in recent...
Enfolded in Christ is a book about priesthood with a difference. Instead of focusing on ministry, it helps priests develop a healthy spiritual life to sustain them through the demands of their calling. John-Francis Friendship draws on extensive experience in pastoral supervision and spiritual direction to help priests cultivate spiritual practices and habits that will nurture a priests's relationship with Christ, sustain holy living and foster personal well-being.
Millions of women have felt the power of birth, and countless women long for it. But for too many, birth can seem like a purely clinical experience – something to get through as quickly as possible in order to get on with the joys of being a mother. In Made for This , author Mary Haseltine draws on Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to show that birth is an essential part of who God created women to be, body and soul. With real-life stories from many moms and practical tips –...
A century old – eternally new. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. The message of Fatima reflects all the teachings of the Catholic faith. It’s a message so simple that children could understand it – yet one so rich that theologians are still mining its depths. In The Miracle and the Message: 100 Years of Fatima , author John C. Preiss describes in clear detail the Blessed Mother’s appearances to Lucia dos...