A Severe Mercy

A Severe Mercy
Author: Sheldon Vanauken
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2011-07-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0062116703

Beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death.

Enticed by the Light

Enticed by the Light
Author: Sharon Beekmann
Publisher: Resource Publications (OR)
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781610971515

For ten years, Sharon Beekmann trusted the ""spirit guides"" that promised her fulfillment. By the time she discovered their frightening, true identity, it was too late--they had taken control of her mind . . . tormenting her, attacking her sanity, pushing her to the brink of suicide. But in her darkest hour, Sharon discovered a Savior powerful enough to free her from the evil that threatened to destroy her. In Enticed by the Light, Beekmann describes her descent into spiritism and her fierce battle as a Christian convert pitted against terrifying, unseen forces. More than electrifying reading, Enticed by the Light is a revealing look at New Age practices . . . and a remarkable testimony to the liberating power of Jesus Christ. ""Caught in the insidious trap of New Age deception and danger, Sharon Beekmann's journey to freedom is an incredible story of hope, encouragement, and a way out for those still trapped."" Quin Sherrer, author of Miracles Happen When You Pray Sharon Beekmann's personal story provides a much needed message of both alarm and hope. Her shout of warning says that seeking spiritual experience apart from the absolutes of God's Word is a sure road to deceived bondage. Her message of hope assures that the darkest spiritual bondage can be broken when Christ is embraced and darkness is renounced."" Dr. Mark I. Bubeck, International Center For Biblical Counseling ""Numerous people in the West are searching for meaningful spiritual experience by contacting ""angels"" and ""spirit guides."" Sharon Beekmann's story tragically illustrates that not all spirits have our best interest in mind. The good news is that the Lord Jesus Christ offers deliverance and freedom from their deceit and tyranny."" Dr. Clinton E. Arnold, Professor of New Testament Talbot School of Theology ""Sharon Beekmann is a committed Christian who attends our church faithfully and serves Christ well. Sharon has unusual discernment with regard to the spiritual pitfalls of a fallen world. I believe that through this book, the light of Christ will shine on many."" Dr. James S. Dixon, Senior Pastor Cherry Hills Community Church Highlands Ranch, Colorado ""Sharon Beekmann's Enticed by the Light is a psychologically perceptive description of occultism's magnetism for a troubled youth and a moving account of the Lord Jesus Christ's power to liberate a young woman from it. This well-written true story is as intriguing as a novel. ""The book both alerts dabblers in the occult to the dreadful dangers of deceptive ""spirit guides"" and realistically depicts the liberating power of the Holy Spirit-illumined Scriptures presented by understanding, caring people. ""This compelling book vividly illustrates why friends and relatives may become involved in occultism, what they may be going through, and how to help them. Its unique integration of psychological and theological insights should enhance the ability of counselors, pastors, teachers and students to minister for both preventive and restorative purposes. Dr. Gordon R. Lewis, Senior Professor, Denver Seminary Sharon Beekmann is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. In addition to writing, she teaches books of the Bible at local churches and conducts seminars on biblical demonology. She is General Editor and contributor for the forthcoming Masquerades of Satan: A Handbook on Biblical Demonology.

Encounter

Encounter
Author: Brittany Luby
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316449148

A powerful imagining by two Native creators of a first encounter between two very different people that celebrates our ability to acknowledge difference and find common ground. Based on the real journal kept by French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1534, Encounter imagines a first meeting between a French sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As they navigate their differences, the wise animals around them note their similarities, illuminating common ground. This extraordinary imagining by Brittany Luby, Professor of Indigenous History, is paired with stunning art by Michaela Goade, winner of 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Best Picture Book Award. Encounter is a luminous telling from two Indigenous creators that invites readers to reckon with the past, and to welcome, together, a future that is yet unchartered.

Thinking in the Light of Time

Thinking in the Light of Time
Author: Karin de Boer
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0791492974

Heidegger's lifelong project of exposing and deconstructing the presuppositions governing the history of metaphysics begins with the conception of temporality outlined in Being and Time, a work which Heidegger never completed. In Thinking in the Light of Time, de Boer not only traces the notion of temporality developed in Being and Time, but goes beyond the published portion of that work to offer a reconstruction of its pivotal third division based on a systematic interpretation of other works, many of which have only recently been published. Emphasizing the continuity between Heidegger's early and later thought, de Boer provides a systematic interpretation of Heidegger's work as a whole. Hegel's claim to have perfected metaphysics is central to de Boer's concern with Heidegger's attempt to deconstruct metaphysics. Heidegger's struggles to come to terms with Hegel's speculative science, especially the manner in which Hegel regards his own project as founded upon an understanding of time, is thus one of the focal points of de Boer's interpretation of Heidegger's deconstruction of metaphysics. De Boer argues that it is especially in his reading of Hegel that one sees how deeply Heidegger is committed to the attempt to do justice to the radical finitude of human life and its possible philosophical self-interpretations. Her reading of Heidegger shows how his works paved the way for the deconstructive efforts that guide Derrida's thought.

Encounter the Light

Encounter the Light
Author: Andrea Michal
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1504397673

Are you ready to open your heart and soul to the journey of self-discovery, curiosity, and intrigue? Do you hope to become a shining light in your everyday existence? By peering into the life of Andrea Michal, you will find a glimmer of hope and understanding about yourself and realize you are not alone on the path of light. Andrea’s practice includes connecting to energy fields in order to heal self and others on a physical and emotional level. She channels information through guidance from her angels and guides and presents it now in Encounter the Light. This book is a collection of personal accounts and stories intended to help you heal, rise, and renew! Experience the tools necessary to raise your vibration of light and energy to enter the flow of life and connect to your higher self. Learn how to become a spiritual warrior, accept more love, let go of fears, and find balance within the polarity of life. Each chapter presents a wealth of knowledge on how we can live more in our authentic states as unique individuals. Get in touch with the divine source inside of you.

The Physics of Encounter

The Physics of Encounter
Author: Roderick H. Boes
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2009-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 1426910894

The book introduces fresh concepts into the public debate about the origin of paranormal phenomena, the physical processes underlying consciousness, and the encounter between science and religion.

Preparing to Encounter God

Preparing to Encounter God
Author: Theodore Andoseh
Publisher: ZTF Books Online
Total Pages: 273
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This compilation offers a unique perspective on encounters with God, both on an individual and collective level, as exemplified by the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the people of Israel. By delving into their personal journeys, we uncover the distinct facets of God's identity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We explore direct and indirect forms of collective encounters by studying God's interactions with Israel. Our quest to understand what it means to experience God's tangible presence led us to Scripture. We wanted to know if such profound encounters were documented how individuals and communities prepared to meet and experience God, and what ensued thereafter. This daily journey unfolds during the 11th session of our annual 40-day Praise, Prayer, and Fasting Crusade. It captures the essence of our fervent prayers for a tangible encounter with the Almighty during the Third World Convention of Christian Missionary Fellowship International. As you immerse yourself in this life-changing moment, may the Lord abundantly bless your experience, leading you to relive a profound encounter with the Lord.

The Encounter

The Encounter
Author: Crawford Power
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1983-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1468306456

Father Cawder dreams about the arrival of the carnival and the hubbub it will bring, but he cannot anticipate the heated tragedy of lovers Stella and Diamond, or the harsh judgment of his neighbor Mrs. Girard. With characters that leap off the page and stay with you long after the final lines, The Encounter is a shattering Southern novel and a landmark work of literature, now back in print for a new audience.