A Bug and a Wish

A Bug and a Wish
Author: Karen Scheuer
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2018-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1949483398

When Tyler is teased by the other boys, his good friend, Danae, encourages him to give the boys A Bug and a Wish. When Tyler finds a ladybug and a dandelion seed, he is convinced that this is what Danae means. As his friend helps him learn the true meaning of her advice, Tyler soon discovers the solution to his problem.

East Liberty Presbyterian Church

East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Author: East Liberty Presbyterian Church (Pit
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781019725542

This book provides a detailed account of the centennial celebration of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The author provides a historical overview of the church, from its founding to modern times, and chronicles its growth and development over the course of the 19th and early 20th century. Readers interested in the history of Pittsburgh, the Presbyterian faith, or religious traditions in America will find this book to be an interesting and informative read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Multitude of Blessings

A Multitude of Blessings
Author: Cynthia M. Campbell
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

In A Multitude of Blessings, Cynthia Campbell clearly and engagingly explores the ancient but timely issue of religious diversity, drawing on both biblical and theological sources. Analyzing Old Testament texts, she provides a close reading of several key passages that express God's steadfast love for humankind and show that diversity is part of God's overall plan for human culture. In the New Testament, she turns to several influential texts and familiar passages to which Christians have often pointed as proof of the exclusive truth or superiority of Christianity over other religious traditions. By putting these texts in their respective contexts and by examining the roles of religious "others" in the New Testament, Campbell demonstrates that God's grace extends far beyond a chosen people and that knowledge of God is not limited to Christian believers. Campbell ultimately affirms that religious diversity is part of God's providential care for humankind. Therefore, she urges Christians to be modest in their claims to truth, to be open to interfaith dialogue, and to work with others for justice and peace.

In My Grandmother's House

In My Grandmother's House
Author: Yolanda Pierce
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1506464726

What if the most steadfast faith you'll ever encounter comes from a Black grandmother? The church mothers who raised Yolanda Pierce, dean of Howard University School of Divinity, were busily focused on her survival. In a world hostile to Black women's bodies and spirits, they had to be. Born on a former cotton plantation and having fled the terrors of the South, Pierce's grandmother raised her in the faith inherited from those who were enslaved. Now, in the pages of In My Grandmother's House, Pierce reckons with that tradition, building an everyday womanist theology rooted in liberating scriptures, experiences in the Black church, and truths from Black women's lives. Pierce tells stories that center the experiences of those living on the underside of history, teasing out the tensions of race, spirituality, trauma, freedom, resistance, and memory. A grandmother's theology carries wisdom strong enough for future generations. The Divine has been showing up at the kitchen tables of Black women for a long time. It's time to get to know that God.

Teilhard's Mysticism

Teilhard's Mysticism
Author: Duffy, Kathleen
Publisher: Orbis Books
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Christian biography
ISBN: 1608335127

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955), a French Jesuit priest and scientist, charted a new path in reconciling Christian theology with evolutionary science. Here, a theologian-scientist examines Teilhard's mysticism, showing how science can illuminate the mystical path while also demonstrating the compatibility between Teilhard's thought and current frontiers in scientific exploration.

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh
Author: Franklin Toker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1994
Genre: History
ISBN:

Bryant Gumbel called this the best book on Pittsburgh when the Today Show came to town. An indispensable guide to the city, with photographs and maps.

A History of Christianity in Pittsburgh

A History of Christianity in Pittsburgh
Author: Gary Scott Smith
Publisher: History Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-12-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781467141093

Christians have played a vital role in the history of Pittsburgh as community leaders, activists, athletes and more. Their ministries have inspired many worshipers and improved the community. Leading Pirates, Steelers and Penguins who have powerfully promoted Christianity here include Andrew McCutchen, Clint Hurdle, Troy Polamalu, Mike Tomlin and Dan Bylsma. A diversity of parachurch organizations and congregations, from Baptist to Presbyterian and Catholic to nondenominational, have shaped and advanced the faith. Gary Scott Smith tells the exciting story of their quest, as Episcopal rector Samuel Shoemaker put it, "to make Pittsburgh as famous for God as for steel."