The Endtime Family

The Endtime Family
Author: William Sims Bainbridge
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0791489175

This groundbreaking analysis of the controversial religious group, The Family, or The Children of God, uses interviews, observational techniques, and a comprehensive questionnaire completed by more than a thousand Family members. William Sims Bainbridge explores how Family members infuse spirituality with sexuality, channel messages that they believe emanate from beyond life, and await the final Endtime. He also examines attempts by anti-cultists and the state to "deprogram" members of the group, including children, by forcibly seizing them. The book's blending of theoretical analysis with vivid accounts of this remarkable counterculture poses a fascinating question for social scientists and society—how is it that The Children of God both differ from the general public and, in other ways, are so surprisingly similar to it?

Children of the Earth

Children of the Earth
Author: Anna Schumacher
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2015-06-02
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0698146387

"Plenty of crowd-pleasing death and destruction...Schumacher wraps up her story with a literal bang." --Booklist Seven signs warned them. Now it’s time for Carbon County to fight back. In End Times, Daphne lost herself in love with Owen, only to discover the dark secret that puts Carbon County at ground zero for the end of days. . . . All thirteen of the Children of Earth have arrived and taken root in town. Together at last, they can perform the series of rituals necessary to awaken their father, a wrathful entity known as the God of the Earth. Daphne protects their identities from Pastor Ted and the God-fearing locals out of love and allegiance to Owen. But when people start disappearing from town and Daphne begins receiving visions from God, her allegiance—and even her love—is brought into question in this astonishing companion novel to End Times.

Unveiling the End Times in Our Time

Unveiling the End Times in Our Time
Author: Adrian Rogers
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2003-12
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0805426914

Conducted from a premillennial and pretribulational point of view, this study of the Book of Revelation explores the theme that America ultimately will separate from Israel and what prophetically will happen.

40 Days Through Revelation

40 Days Through Revelation
Author: Ron Rhodes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2013-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736948279

The book of Revelation begins and ends with guarantees that its inspiring message leads to blessing. Popular Bible teacher and author Ron Rhodes guides readers on an encouraging journey through this prophetic book, interpreting its picturesque language and revealing its reassuring promises. Each short chapter is perfect for a group Bible study or a personal quiet time and includes... Scripture Reading and Insights—a short passage of Revelation and easy-to-understand notes on each verse Major Themes—brief summaries of the most important ideas Digging Deeper with Cross-References—several other passages readers can look up on relevant topics Life Lessons—practical and helpful applications to everyday life Questions for Reflection and Discussion—thought-provoking starters for group discussions or personal journaling Readers who may have been confused or intimidated by Revelation will appreciate this easy-to-understand and practical presentation of its empowering truths.

End Times

End Times
Author: Anna Schumacher
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2014-05-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0698146360

Carbon County, Wyoming is like a current running through Daphne’s heart. When life gets too tough to bear in Detroit, Daphne flees to her Uncle Floyd’s home, where she believes she’ll find solace in the silent hills of her childhood summers. But Daphne’s Greyhound bus pulls over in downtown Carbon County and it’s not silence that welcomes her. It’s the sound of trumpets. Daphne’s desire to start again in simple country comfort is instantly dashed as the townsfolk declare that the End Times are here. And incredible occurrences soon support their belief. Daphne does all she can to keep her head down and ignore the signs. She works a job at the local oil rig, helps around the house, hangs out with her pregnant cousin Janie and gets to know Owen, a mysterious motocross racer and fellow roustabout at the rig. But soon a startling discovery shatters her resolve and calls into question all her doubts and fears. Daphne landed in Carbon County for a reason. She only has to read the signs—and believe.

Redefining Children's Ministry in the 21st Century

Redefining Children's Ministry in the 21st Century
Author: Becky Fischer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780981594002

Research shows that by the time many children are thirteen years old they feel they know everything there is to know about the Bible and God, and feel no further need of attending church. Could this be because we have underestimated their spiritual potential, and been content to feed them a repetitive spiritual diet of basic Bible stories over and over again? Just how many ways can we repackage Noah's Ark anyway? It's time the collective body of Christ re-evaluate children's ministries and redefine what valid, disciple-making, equipping children's ministry really is.

Apocalypse Child

Apocalypse Child
Author: Flor Edwards
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2018-03-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1683367707

For the first thirteen years of her life, Flor Edwards grew up in the Children of God. The group's nomadic existence was based on the belief that, as God's chosen people, they would be saved in the impending apocalypse that would envelop the rest of the world in 1993. Flor would be thirteen years old. The group's charismatic leader, Father David, kept the family on the move, from Los Angeles to Bangkok to Chicago, where they would eventually disband, leaving Flor to make sense of the foreign world of mainstream society around her. Apocalypse Child is a cathartic journey through Flor's memories of growing up within a group with unconventional views on education, religion, and sex. Whimsically referring to herself as a real life Kimmy Schmidt, Edwards's clear-eyed memoir is a story of survival in a childhood lived on the fringes.

The Non-Prophet's GuideTM to the End Times

The Non-Prophet's GuideTM to the End Times
Author: Todd Hampson
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736972803

I Believe Jesus Will Return... What More Do I Need to Know? Do you tend to avoid studying books of the Bible like Revelation and Ezekiel? Does it feel like words such as rapture and apocalypse fly right over your head? It's common to dismiss these and other topics related to Bible prophecy as irrelevant and...well...too complicated. But God's Word says, "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near" (Revelation 1:3). Prepare to be blessed in an entertaining and meaningful way! The Non-Prophet's Guide to the End Times combines engaging illustrations with down-to-earth explanations to help you navigate the ins and outs of Bible prophecy. There's no better time to grasp God's plans for the future—and for you—than this very moment.

Visionary Parenting: Capture a God-Sized Vision for Your Family

Visionary Parenting: Capture a God-Sized Vision for Your Family
Author: Rob Rienow
Publisher: Randall House Publications
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780892655762

The author gives encouragement and insight into life-changing action that will impact generations to come. Parents will be inspired to build faith and character in the heart of their kids. Topics covered include: the God-filled normal life, impacting a thousand generations, creating a home of unity, the noble calling of fatherhood and motherhood, the blessing of family worship, and discipline that disciples.