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Sister Saints: Mormon Women since the End of Polygamy
Colleen McDannell · Oxford University Press
Pages: 312 Format: Hardcover
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The specter of polygamy haunts Mormonism. More than a century after the practice was banned, it casts a long shadow that obscures people's perceptions of the lives of today's Latter-day Saint women. Many still see them as second-class citizens, oppressed by the church and their... |
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The Forgotten Creed: Christianity's Original Struggle against Bigotry, Slavery, and Sexism
Stephen J. Patterson · Oxford University Press
Pages: 184 Format: Hardcover
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Long before the followers of Jesus declared him to be the Son of God, Jesus taught his followers that they too were the children of God. This ancient creed, now all but forgotten, is recorded still within the folds of a letter of Paul the Apostle. Paul did not create this creed, nor did he fully... |
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The God Groove: A Blues Journey to Faith
David Ritz · Howard Books
Pages: 256 Format: Hardcover
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As a ghostwriter, biographer, and lyricist, David Ritz has worked with some of the biggest names in music, such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Marvin Gaye. Now, in his inspiring memoir, he shares how writing for these legendary artists led him to faith. Over the last forty-five years,... |
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Sitting Like A Saint: Catholic Mindfulness for Kids
Gregory Bottaro · Wellspring
Pages: 32 Format: Hardcover
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Dear Parents, We've written this book for two reasons: to help you introduce your children to some of the great saints of our faith, and to help you and your children grow in the peace beyond all understanding that comes from being loved by a Father who takes care of us. Mindfulness... |
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This Is Our Faith: A Catholic Catechism for Adults
Michael Pennock · Ave Maria Press
Pages: 384 Format: Paperback
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This Is Our Faith: A Catholic Catechism for Adults is a bestselling overview of the faith for those preparing entry into the Church, as well as for both newly initiated and lifelong Catholics who wish to understand Church teachings more clearly. This revised and updated edition strengthens... |
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Homespun: Amish and Mennonite Women in Their Own Words
Lorilee Craker · Herald Press
Pages: 192 Format: Paperback
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"A revealing and wide ranging resource. . . . This eclectic book will interest any reader who s curious about the plain lifestyle." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Straight from the pens of Amish and Mennonite women . . . Ever wish you could visit with a group of Amish or Mennonite women over... |
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The Way of Letting Go: One Woman's Walk toward Forgiveness
Wilma Derksen · Zondervan
Pages: 234 Format: Paperback
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Maybe it was the sting of remarks from a relative or friend. Maybe a miscarriage ended your hopes for a family. For all of your heartbreaks, maybe you wished there was someone to help you through. For Wilma Derksen, letting go of the 15 misconceptions about grief led her back to hope. In this... |
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The Eternal Current: How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from Drowning
Aaron Niequist · WaterBrook
Pages: 208 Format: Hardcover
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A call for Christians to move past the shallows of idealized beliefs and into a deeper, more vibrant, beatitude-like faith rooted in sacred practices and intimate experiences with God.When the limits of his own faith experience left him feeling spiritually empty, Niequist determined God must... |
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At Play in the Lions' Den: A Biography and Memoir of Daniel Berrigan
Jim Forest · Orbis Books
Pages: 240 Format: Paperback
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Jesuit Father Daniel Berrigan (1921-2016) , priest, poet, peacemaker, was one of the great religious voices of our time. Jim Forest, who worked with Berrigan in building the Catholic Peace Fellowship in the 1960s, draws on his deep friendship over five decades to provide the most comprehensive... |
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Shameless: A Sexual Reformation
Nadia Bolz-Weber · Convergent Books
Pages: 224 Format: Hardcover
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Raw, intimate, and timely, Nadia Bolz-Weber's latest book offers a full-blown overhaul of our harmful and antiquated ideas about sex, gender, and our bodies. Christians are obsessed with sex. But not in a good way. For generations countless people have suffered pain, guilt, and judgment... |
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If I Had a Parenting Do-Over: 7 Vital Changes I'd Make
Jonathan McKee · Shiloh Run Press
Pages: 192 Format: Print book
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Ever wish parenting came with a do-over button? . . . You're not alone! In If I Had a Parenting Do-Over, author Jonathan McKee offers real, practical help to parents who would rather learn from someone else's firsthand experiences. . .in hopes of circumventing their own parenting... |
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20 Ways to Make Every Day Better: Simple, Practical Changes with Real Results
Joyce Meyer · Faithwords
Pages: 224 Format: Hardcover
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shares powerful, practical ways to experience a new level of joy and excitement about life every day. The traffic is backed up, the kids are screaming, and the car is making a funny noise again. Any one of these challenges can test our temperament... |
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