Author: Ann Widdecombe
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408187183
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
What is our modern concept of penance? Is it giving up chocolates for Lent or is it a lasting state of the awareness of sin? Is it public or private? Is it punishment or greater closeness to God? Is it always a response to personal sin or can an individual do penance for others' sins, or for the world? Ann Widdecombe looks at voluntary penance and its relation to repentance, at prescribed but not enforced penance as part of the sacrament of Absolution and, as an ex-Prisons Minister, at the role of penance as enforced by the State. Penance in art, penance in literature, penance in history, penance in the Bible are all examined in an important and thoughtful meditation on the concept of penance in the 21st Century.
Sackcloth and Ashes
Author: Ann Widdecombe
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408187183
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
What is our modern concept of penance? Is it giving up chocolates for Lent or is it a lasting state of the awareness of sin? Is it public or private? Is it punishment or greater closeness to God? Is it always a response to personal sin or can an individual do penance for others' sins, or for the world? Ann Widdecombe looks at voluntary penance and its relation to repentance, at prescribed but not enforced penance as part of the sacrament of Absolution and, as an ex-Prisons Minister, at the role of penance as enforced by the State. Penance in art, penance in literature, penance in history, penance in the Bible are all examined in an important and thoughtful meditation on the concept of penance in the 21st Century.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408187183
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
What is our modern concept of penance? Is it giving up chocolates for Lent or is it a lasting state of the awareness of sin? Is it public or private? Is it punishment or greater closeness to God? Is it always a response to personal sin or can an individual do penance for others' sins, or for the world? Ann Widdecombe looks at voluntary penance and its relation to repentance, at prescribed but not enforced penance as part of the sacrament of Absolution and, as an ex-Prisons Minister, at the role of penance as enforced by the State. Penance in art, penance in literature, penance in history, penance in the Bible are all examined in an important and thoughtful meditation on the concept of penance in the 21st Century.
Dancing on My Ashes
Author: Heather Gilion
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1607998718
Category : Bereavement
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Holly and Heather share their story and help to walk the reader through the painful yet necessary healing process for when life deals us its harshest blows. Dancing on my ashes soothes and empathizes with the broken heart, while sharing the truth of scripture, and the hope that comes from the heart of God.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1607998718
Category : Bereavement
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Holly and Heather share their story and help to walk the reader through the painful yet necessary healing process for when life deals us its harshest blows. Dancing on my ashes soothes and empathizes with the broken heart, while sharing the truth of scripture, and the hope that comes from the heart of God.
God Gave Me Beauty for Ashes
Author: Tinya Jones
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 9781498489485
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
p.p1 {margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 35.0px 'Alex Brush'} p.p2 {margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 11.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} Unmasking the truth about who we really are, and what's really going on within us, can bring about Healing and Restoration For The Soul. Growing up over the years, at some point in life, we have all encountered some type of hurt, rejection, abandonment, abuse in one form or another. But you don't want to allow that to hinder you from the Beauty of your future. I have learned if we never make a decision to come out of that mental prison, we would always be that child from our past, trapped into an adult body, crying out to be Healed. I strongly encourage you to start somewhere with your journey of healing, releasing all the Ashes of your past to God, because He's a mighty Healer; in doing so, you can become everything He created you to be. trust me, you will not regret it! We Must also learn to embrace our infirmities, and try to move forward with all of our might, because your life purpose depends on it. God can too give you Beauty for your Ashes. Just Trust and Believe.Shalom.... p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 10.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 10.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} Tinya Jones is a native of Orlando, Florida, and the proud mother of one son. She is family-oriented, bold, courageous, and authentic. She is very compassionate towards her community, assertive, and jovial. Through her visionary leadership, as a prophetic intercessor, she was chosen by God to expand the ministry of prayer. She is the founder of Beauty for Ashes Prophetic Prayer Ministry where she operates as an intercessor, among other callings. Given the experiences from her past, God has burdened her with a heart for the liberation and truth of individuals in Christ Jesus. She actively engages in her community, touching the lives of those from the youngest child to the eldest adult. Tinya is truly a phenomenal woman of God."
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 9781498489485
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
p.p1 {margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 35.0px 'Alex Brush'} p.p2 {margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 11.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} Unmasking the truth about who we really are, and what's really going on within us, can bring about Healing and Restoration For The Soul. Growing up over the years, at some point in life, we have all encountered some type of hurt, rejection, abandonment, abuse in one form or another. But you don't want to allow that to hinder you from the Beauty of your future. I have learned if we never make a decision to come out of that mental prison, we would always be that child from our past, trapped into an adult body, crying out to be Healed. I strongly encourage you to start somewhere with your journey of healing, releasing all the Ashes of your past to God, because He's a mighty Healer; in doing so, you can become everything He created you to be. trust me, you will not regret it! We Must also learn to embrace our infirmities, and try to move forward with all of our might, because your life purpose depends on it. God can too give you Beauty for your Ashes. Just Trust and Believe.Shalom.... p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 10.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 10.0px 'Garamond Premier Pro'} Tinya Jones is a native of Orlando, Florida, and the proud mother of one son. She is family-oriented, bold, courageous, and authentic. She is very compassionate towards her community, assertive, and jovial. Through her visionary leadership, as a prophetic intercessor, she was chosen by God to expand the ministry of prayer. She is the founder of Beauty for Ashes Prophetic Prayer Ministry where she operates as an intercessor, among other callings. Given the experiences from her past, God has burdened her with a heart for the liberation and truth of individuals in Christ Jesus. She actively engages in her community, touching the lives of those from the youngest child to the eldest adult. Tinya is truly a phenomenal woman of God."
When Everything's on Fire
Author: Brian Zahnd
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 1514003341
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Is it possible to hold on to faith in an age of unbelief? Written with personal and pastoral experience, Brian Zahnd extends an invitation to move beyond the crisis of faith toward the journey of reconstruction. As the world rapidly changes in ways that feel incompatible with Christianity, this book provides much-needed hope that a stronger, more confident faith is possible.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 1514003341
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Is it possible to hold on to faith in an age of unbelief? Written with personal and pastoral experience, Brian Zahnd extends an invitation to move beyond the crisis of faith toward the journey of reconstruction. As the world rapidly changes in ways that feel incompatible with Christianity, this book provides much-needed hope that a stronger, more confident faith is possible.
From the Ashes
Author: Jesse Thistle
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1982101210
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
*#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER *Winner, Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Nonfiction *Winner, Indigenous Voices Awards *Winner, High Plains Book Awards *Finalist, CBC Canada Reads *A Globe and Mail Book of the Year *An Indigo Book of the Year *A CBC Best Canadian Nonfiction Book of the Year In this extraordinary and inspiring debut memoir, Jesse Thistle, once a high school dropout and now a rising Indigenous scholar, chronicles his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is. If I can just make it to the next minute...then I might have a chance to live; I might have a chance to be something more than just a struggling crackhead. From the Ashes is a remarkable memoir about hope and resilience, and a revelatory look into the life of a Métis-Cree man who refused to give up. Abandoned by his parents as a toddler, Jesse Thistle briefly found himself in the foster-care system with his two brothers, cut off from all they had known. Eventually the children landed in the home of their paternal grandparents, whose tough-love attitudes quickly resulted in conflicts. Throughout it all, the ghost of Jesse’s drug-addicted father haunted the halls of the house and the memories of every family member. Struggling with all that had happened, Jesse succumbed to a self-destructive cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and petty crime, spending more than a decade on and off the streets, often homeless. Finally, he realized he would die unless he turned his life around. In this heartwarming and heart-wrenching memoir, Jesse Thistle writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful past, the abuse he endured, and how he uncovered the truth about his parents. Through sheer perseverance and education—and newfound love—he found his way back into the circle of his Indigenous culture and family. An eloquent exploration of the impact of prejudice and racism, From the Ashes is, in the end, about how love and support can help us find happiness despite the odds.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1982101210
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
*#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER *Winner, Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Nonfiction *Winner, Indigenous Voices Awards *Winner, High Plains Book Awards *Finalist, CBC Canada Reads *A Globe and Mail Book of the Year *An Indigo Book of the Year *A CBC Best Canadian Nonfiction Book of the Year In this extraordinary and inspiring debut memoir, Jesse Thistle, once a high school dropout and now a rising Indigenous scholar, chronicles his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is. If I can just make it to the next minute...then I might have a chance to live; I might have a chance to be something more than just a struggling crackhead. From the Ashes is a remarkable memoir about hope and resilience, and a revelatory look into the life of a Métis-Cree man who refused to give up. Abandoned by his parents as a toddler, Jesse Thistle briefly found himself in the foster-care system with his two brothers, cut off from all they had known. Eventually the children landed in the home of their paternal grandparents, whose tough-love attitudes quickly resulted in conflicts. Throughout it all, the ghost of Jesse’s drug-addicted father haunted the halls of the house and the memories of every family member. Struggling with all that had happened, Jesse succumbed to a self-destructive cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and petty crime, spending more than a decade on and off the streets, often homeless. Finally, he realized he would die unless he turned his life around. In this heartwarming and heart-wrenching memoir, Jesse Thistle writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful past, the abuse he endured, and how he uncovered the truth about his parents. Through sheer perseverance and education—and newfound love—he found his way back into the circle of his Indigenous culture and family. An eloquent exploration of the impact of prejudice and racism, From the Ashes is, in the end, about how love and support can help us find happiness despite the odds.
Beauty For Ashes
Author: Zac Poonen
Publisher: CFCINDIA Bangalore
ISBN: 819056580X
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Publisher: CFCINDIA Bangalore
ISBN: 819056580X
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The Book of Job
Author: Melissa Lees
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539115229
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
"The Book of Job: Seeing God through the Ashes" takes a fresh perspective on the Book of Job. It's definitely not your typical grin-and-bear-it, endurance message. Instead, it is based on what James 5:11 tells us we should glean from God's answer. We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. (James 5:11, NASB) In Job, God is incrementally revealing that He is extremely full of visceral affection which produces acts of kindness toward people who do not deserve it. "Seeing God through the Ashes" shows step by step how God made known His compassionate and merciful character through a corrupt and broken world. Job didn't quit searching for truth when his religion failed; neither should we. He persevered through all of his desperate questioning and overwhelming depression until he found God. In the end, the revelation about the character of the Creator set his fearful heart free. Job said, "My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you" (NIV). His life was forever changed. He became more than a religiously upright rule-follower; he transformed into a man of generosity, peace, and kindness. God made beauty from Ashes. This book encourages us all, like Job, to ask the deep, nagging questions that distance us from God because God wants to reveal Himself.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539115229
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
"The Book of Job: Seeing God through the Ashes" takes a fresh perspective on the Book of Job. It's definitely not your typical grin-and-bear-it, endurance message. Instead, it is based on what James 5:11 tells us we should glean from God's answer. We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. (James 5:11, NASB) In Job, God is incrementally revealing that He is extremely full of visceral affection which produces acts of kindness toward people who do not deserve it. "Seeing God through the Ashes" shows step by step how God made known His compassionate and merciful character through a corrupt and broken world. Job didn't quit searching for truth when his religion failed; neither should we. He persevered through all of his desperate questioning and overwhelming depression until he found God. In the end, the revelation about the character of the Creator set his fearful heart free. Job said, "My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you" (NIV). His life was forever changed. He became more than a religiously upright rule-follower; he transformed into a man of generosity, peace, and kindness. God made beauty from Ashes. This book encourages us all, like Job, to ask the deep, nagging questions that distance us from God because God wants to reveal Himself.
I Just Came for Ashes
Author: Robin Teresa Beck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578102504
Category : Conversion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Robin Beck had been active in the gay community for over 30 years. One February afternoon she innocently walked into a Catholic Church to, "do ashes." Having no intentions of ever leaving gay life and not an ounce of desire to become Roman Catholic, "I Just Came For Ashes" is the amazing story of God's alternate plans for His daughter's life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578102504
Category : Conversion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Robin Beck had been active in the gay community for over 30 years. One February afternoon she innocently walked into a Catholic Church to, "do ashes." Having no intentions of ever leaving gay life and not an ounce of desire to become Roman Catholic, "I Just Came For Ashes" is the amazing story of God's alternate plans for His daughter's life.
Fire and Ashes
Author: Michael Ignatieff
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 067472965X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
In 2005 Michael Ignatieff left Harvard to lead Canada's Liberal Party and by 2008 was poised to become Prime Minister. It never happened. He describes what he learned from his bruising defeat about compromise and the necessity of bridging differences in a pluralist society. A reflective, compelling account of modern politics as it really is.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 067472965X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
In 2005 Michael Ignatieff left Harvard to lead Canada's Liberal Party and by 2008 was poised to become Prime Minister. It never happened. He describes what he learned from his bruising defeat about compromise and the necessity of bridging differences in a pluralist society. A reflective, compelling account of modern politics as it really is.
The Fire in These Ashes
Author: Joan Chittister
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
ISBN: 9780852443897
Category : Monastic and religious life
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
ISBN: 9780852443897
Category : Monastic and religious life
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description