[PDF] Strange Gods Before Me eBook

Author : Elizabeth Scalia
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 29,18 MB
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 159471357X

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Renowned in the blogosphere as The Anchoress and as Catholic Portal editor of the popular Patheos.com, Elizabeth Scalia offers a powerful critique of the “gods” we worship today, reminding readers that life’s deepest desires can be satisfied only in Christ. Strange Gods, Scalia's debut book, is packed full of the iconoclastic vim and vigor that has won her a large, faithful Internet following. She presents readers with a surprising look at the ways in which modern people still commit the sin of idolatry in their everyday lives. While literal golden calves no longer dot the landscape, Scalia describes how legitimate loves become obsessively twisted into idols. She unmasks idolatry in a number of everyday experiences—friendships that become needy or possessive, commitments political and religious that grow so intense they lead to hatred of others, to name a few—and points to the incarnation of Christ and authentic worship of him as a way out of idolatry and into peace, happiness, and love.

Author : Mother Mary Francis
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 31,78 MB
Release : 2021-07-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781006677243

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A number of "strange gods" have arisen in recent years in the way that man perceives the world around him and his own self in relation to the one true God. Mother Mary Francis, PCC, deftly dethrones each strange god in turn, while at the same time giving the reader an inimitable view of what a monastic cloister is like -- from the inside. All lovers of her book "A Right to be Merry" will find this sequel most delightful, as well as packed with spiritual wisdom and insight.

Author : Kelly Minter
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 36,38 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780781448970

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Minter explores what happens when good desires become false gods, robbing people of an intimate relationship with the heavenly Father. (Christian)

Author : Peter J Daly
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 15,30 MB
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1632990490

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The Archbishop of New York fell down dead. Michael Manning was the sixth cardinal among the international Catholic clergy to die under violent and suspicious circumstances. Somebody is killing cardinals. But what is going on and why? With the latest death, the Vatican is forced to act. The Church pulls Nate Condon, a young New York attorney, into the investigation. As the history of the crimes unfolds, we are drawn inside the magnificent city of Rome, her ancient secrets, and the most privileged inner sanctums of the Catholic hierarchy. In the midst of Nate’s investigation, more tragedy befalls the Church: The pope dies, a Vatican cardinal commits suicide, and the Mafia murders Nate’s primary contact, a self-loathing gay monsignor who is knee-deep in scandal. Soon after, an American cardinal, determined to change the corruption deep within the Church, is elected as the new pope. Will he be able to narrow the divide that is destroying everything he holds dear, or will the schism that separates the Church win out? Strange Gods was written by two priests with firsthand knowledge of the degree to which the Church will go to cover up financial corruption, abuse of power, sexual scandal, and evil. With an eye on the holiness and grace of ordinary people who keep the Church alive and want to change her future, Strange Gods promises is an exciting, engaging and thought-provoking read.

Author : Carey Kinsolving
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,7 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Children
ISBN : 9780849956737

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Kids really do say the darndest things. And in this humorous book by Carey Kinsolving and friends, the reader will be amused and sometimes amazed at the whimsical yet wise ways that children view God. With material taken from Kinsolving's weekly syndicated column, Kids Talk About God is a delightful collection of children's answers to questions likme: How can God be everywhere at one time? What do angels look like? Who made God? Why do we die?

Author : Susan Jacoby
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1400096391

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In a groundbreaking historical work that focuses on the long, tense convergence of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam with an uncompromising secular perspective, Susan Jacoby illuminates the social and economic forces that have shaped individual faith and the voluntary conversion impulse that has changed the course of Western history—for better and for worse. Covering the triumph of Christianity over paganism in late antiquity, the Spanish Inquisition, John Calvin’s dour theocracy, American plantations where African slaves had to accept their masters’ religion—along with individual converts including Augustine of Hippo, John Donne, Edith Stein, Muhammad Ali, George W. Bush and Mike Pence—Strange Gods makes a powerful case that nothing has been more important in struggle for reason than the right to believe in the God of one’s choice or to reject belief in God altogether.

Author : Kelly Minter
Publisher : Lifeway Church Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,30 MB
Release : 2017-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781430032359

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We often think of idols as ancient graven images or golden calves, but God's people still battle idolatry every day. Our idols look more familiar-money, fame, power, work, ministry, and people. We serve these gods above the one true God and miss the unrivaled joy of following and knowing Jesus Christ. In this 8-session revised and expanded study from Kelly Minter, learn to identify the gods you may be unknowingly serving and the lies they tell you. As you dethrone your modern-day idols, you'll be set free for the more abundant life Jesus gives. You'll discover Jesus can do what no other god can. ALSO AVAILABLE No Other Gods leader kit includes resources for leading an 8-session group study: one Bible study book, two DVDs, and extra leader resources. DIGITAL RESOURCES E-book, video and audio teaching sessions, and promotional materials available at www.LifeWay.com/NoOtherGods Book jacket.

Author : Various Authors,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 6637 pages
File Size : 22,69 MB
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0310294142

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The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

Author : Michael Horton
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 49,14 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802477623

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The Ten Commandments are not Moses' bright ideas or simply God's suggestions; they are God's categorical requirements. In The Law of Perfect Freedom, Michael Horton weaves theological truth with practical application to help believers live out the Ten Commandments. Understanding how to live out these commandments brings vitality and victory to our walk with God.

Author : Amanda Anderson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,25 MB
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1400208580

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Why is it so challenging to create and keep meaningful friendships? Amanda Anderson provides the wise and witty answers, giving practical advice and sharing personal stories to guide us toward the kinds of friendships we long for. Blending faith-based insights and psychological truths, All My Friends Have Issues is a liberating guide to finding and becoming an authentic and encouraging friend. “Anderson becomes the friend we’ve always needed and, in the process, helps us become a better friend.” —Elisa Morgan, president emerita of MOPS International, speaker, and author of The Beauty of Broken “Be ready to laugh and then to learn as Amanda shares her weaknesses and foibles in her relationships with herself and her friends.” —David Stoop, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of You Are What You Think “A captivating and often hilarious book.” —Milan and Kay Yerkovich, authors of How We Love and How We Love Our Kids “Fun and informative. . . . A book I highly recommend!” —Debbie Alsdorf, speaker and author of It’s Momplicated and The Faith Dare “Warm, funny, authentic, and relatable.” —Vivian Mabuni, speaker and author of Open Hands, Willing Heart