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5 Reasons: Why I Still Believe in God
by: Randall Stewart
Publisher:
Published: 2012-01-22
ASIN: B0070S269I
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| | More details | Have you ever wondered if the atheist could be right? If so, you are not alone. Sitting beside you on the plane, teeing off ahead of you in your weekly foursome, and (as strange as it seems) singing along with you in your local church are people just like you. Too embarrassed to ask for help, they do not know where to turn for answers.
In this book, Randall Stewart shares with refreshing candor a personal history of doubt. Then he retraces his journey back to faith. Along the way, he uses a diverse medical and religious background to present a compelling case for God's existence. Written with the non-theologian in mind, this should be a great resource for anyone with questions or anyone needing to give answers. |
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A Candid Examination of Theism
by: George John Romanes
Publisher: Public Domain Books
Published: 2009-10-04
ASIN: B002RKSCCE
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| | More details | | This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. |
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A Case for the Existence of God
by: Dean L. Overman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2010-09-16
ASIN: 0742563138
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| | More details | | Some of the brightest scientific minds of our time, from Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking, have made incredible insights into the earliest origins of the universe, but have failed to ultimately discover why there is something rather than nothing—why we exist. In A Case for the Existence of God, Dean L. Overman examines the latest theories about the origins of the universe and explains why even the most sophisticated science can only take us so far. Ultimately we must make a leap of faith to understand the world, and Overman argues that a leap into theism provides the most satisfying conclusions.
Overman explores fundamental questions about why our world exists and how it functions, using principles of logic, physics, and theology. In a time when religion and science are often portrayed as diametrically opposed, A Case for the Existence of God presents a refreshing view of the interplay between science and religion and makes a compelling case for the existence of God and his role in our world. |
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A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
by: Karen Armstrong
Publisher: Gramercy
Published: 2004-03-02
ASIN: 0517223120
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| | More details | | Over 700,000 copies of the original hardcover and paperback editions of this stunningly popular book have been sold. Karen Armstrong's superbly readable exploration of how the three dominant monotheistic religions of the world—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—have shaped and altered the conception of God is a tour de force. One of Britain's foremost commentators on religious affairs, Armstrong traces the history of how men and women have perceived and experienced God, from the time of Abraham to the present. From classical philosophy and medieval mysticism to the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the modern age of skepticism, Armstrong performs the near miracle of distilling the intellectual history of monotheism into one compelling volume. |
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A Treatise on Good Works
by: Martin Luther
Publisher: General Books LLC
Published: 2010-03-06
ASIN: 1153589273
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| | More details | | The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Philosophy / History |
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Absolute Surrender (Optimized for Kindle)
by: Andrew Murray
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Published: 2004-07-27
ASIN: B002UUT2XO
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| | More details | | "My Lord, O King, according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have." Words of absolute surrender with which every child of God ought to yield himself to his Father. If our hearts are willing for that, there is no end to what God will do for us, and to the blessing God will bestow.'How many times have you left a prayer meeting or revival service determined to dedicate every area of your life to God, only to feel frustrated and defeated a few days later' We all want to be absolutely surrendered to God, and yet we hardly dare utter the words. We don't exactly know how. Andrew Murray clearly and simply explains full surrender to God and shows the way to a victorious life in Him. |
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An Essay in Aid of a Grammar Of Assent
by: John Henry Newman
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Published: 1992-10-31
ASIN: 0268010005
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| | More details | | This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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Anne Smith's Journal, 1933-1939: A.A.'s Principles of Success
by: Dick B.
Publisher: Paradise Research Publications, Inc.
Published: 1998-12-15
ASIN: 1885803249
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| | More details | | Anne Ripley Smith was the wife of A.A. co-founder Dr. Bob. She compiled and shared with early AAs and their families the materials comprising early A.A.'s spiritual program--the Bible, Quiet Time, the teachings of Sam Shoemaker, the principles of the Oxford Group, and Christian literature of the day. This priceless source of information about where A.A. came from, what it did in the early days, and what its ideas mean has been presented concisely and thoroughly by author Dick B. This is the third edition. |
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Atheism and Theism (Great Debates in Philosophy)
by: J. J. C. Smart
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2002-12-23
ASIN: 0631232591
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| | More details | In this book two philosophers, each committed to unambiguous versions of belief and disbelief, debate the central issues of atheism and theism.
- Considers one of the oldest and most widely disputed philosophical questions: is there a God?
- Presents the atheism/theism issue in the form of philosophical debate between two highly regarded scholars, widely praised for the clarity and verve of their work.
- This second edition contains new essays by each philosopher, responding to criticisms and building on their previous work.
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Back to Darwin: A Richer Account of Evolution
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 2008-02
ASIN: 0802848370
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| | More details | | By overcoming the metaphysics assumed in most evolutionary theory, the opposition to faith can be removed. John B. Cobb, Jr. makes this stunning statement the lynchpin of this edited collection. With these essays from some of the most respected minds in several fields - biology, other sciences, philosophy, and theology - Cobb lets us listen in on a thoughtful discussion about evolutionary theory and its relation to religious concerns. The contributors offer ways of broadening evolutionary theory, changing the implications of including human beings in the nature science studies. Intelligent purpose can play a role, allowing for the possibility of God affecting the evolutionary process. Cobbs goal in offering this discussion to interested readers is to encourage the possibility of teaching evolutionary theory in this open way. He argues that, were that the case, theists and nontheists could both accept it, leading to fruitful, rather than combative discussion. |
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Beautiful Thoughts
by: Henry Drummond
Publisher: Bottom of the Hill Publishing
Published: 2010-07-01
ASIN: 1935785486
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| | More details | | Henry Drummond was a Scottish evangelist, writer and lecturer. Beautiful Thoughts is a compilation of daily thoughts that carries the reader through the year. Very uplifting and thought provoking. January 6th. Love is success, Love is happiness, Love is life. God is Love. Therefore love. The Greatest Thing in the World. January 11th. No single fact in Science has ever discredited a fact in Religion. Greatest Thing in the World. May 21st. Do not spoil your life at the outset with unworthy and impoverishing correspondences; and if it is growing truly rich and abundant, be very jealous of ever diluting its high eternal quality with anything of earth. The Greatest Thing in the World. October 28th. "Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself." Get these ingredients into your life. Then everything that you do is eternal. It is worth doing. It is worth giving time to. The Greatest Thing in the World. November 28th. No one can get Joy by merely asking for it. It is one of the ripest fruits of the Christian life, and, like all fruits, must be grown. Pax Vobiscum. |
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Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life
by: James Martin
Publisher: HarperOne
Published: 2011-10-04
ASIN: 0062024264
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| | More details | In Between Heaven and Mirth, James Martin, SJ, assures us that God wants us to experience joy, to cultivate a sense of holy humor, and to laugh at life’s absurdities—not to mention our own humanity. Father Martin invites believers to rediscover the importance of humor and laughter in our daily lives and to embrace an essential truth: faith leads to joy. Holy people are joyful people, says Father Martin, offering countless examples of healthy humor and purposeful levity in the stories of biblical heroes and heroines, and in the lives of the saints and the world’s great spiritual masters. He shows us how the parables are often the stuff of comedy, and how the gospels reveal Jesus to be a man with a palpable sense of joy and even playfulness. In fact, Father Martin argues compellingly, thinking about a Jesus without a sense of humor may be close to heretical. Drawing on Scripture, sharing anecdotes from his experiences as a lifelong Catholic, a Jesuit for over twenty years, and a priest for more than ten, and including amusing and insightful sidebars, footnotes, and jokes, Father Martin illustrates how joy, humor, and laughter help us to live more spiritual lives, understand ourselves and others better, and more fully appreciate God’s presence among us. Practical how-to advice helps us use humor to show our faith, embrace our humanity, put things into perspective, open our minds, speak truth, demonstrate courage, challenge power, learn hospitality, foster effective human relations, deepen our relationship with God, and ... enjoy ourselves. Inviting God to lighten our hearts, we can enjoy a little heaven on earth. |
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Breaking Free: Discover the Victory of Total Surrender
by: Beth Moore
Publisher: B&H Books
Published: 2007-04-01
ASIN: B003VYBDR6
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| | More details | | A best-selling book now available in paperback for the first time! Do you want to know God and really believe Him? Do you want to find satisfaction in God, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence? Do you want to make the freedom Christ promised a reality in your daily life? In Breaking Free, Beth Moore embarks on a study of selected passages from the book of Isaiah, drawing several parallels between the captive Israelites and today's Christians, in order to show how to make freedom in Christ a daily reality. Moore teaches readers to remove obstacles that hinder freedom by identifying spiritual strongholds in their lives and overcoming them through the truth of God's Word--truth that will set us free. |
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Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon
by: Daniel C. Dennett
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Published: 2007-02-06
ASIN: 0143038338
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| | More details | For all the thousands of books that have been written about religion, few until this one have attempted to examine it scientifically: to ask why—and how—it has shaped so many lives so strongly. Is religion a product of blind evolutionary instinct or rational choice? Is it truly the best way to live a moral life? Ranging through biology, history, and psychology, Daniel C. Dennett charts religion’s evolution from “wild” folk belief to “domesticated” dogma. Not an antireligious screed but an unblinking look beneath the veil of orthodoxy, Breaking the Spell will be read and debated by believers and skeptics alike.
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Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition
by: U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher: Doubleday Religion
Published: 2003-03-04
ASIN: 0385508190
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| | More details | Four centuries in the making, a monumental undertaking and a magnificent achievement, the first definitive Catholic Catechism since the Council of Trent in 1566 details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church.
From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith
by: Robert Barron
Publisher: Image
Published: 2011-09-06
ASIN: 0307720519
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| | More details | “What I propose to do in this book is to take you on a guided exploration of the Catholic world, but not in the manner of a docent, for I am not interested in showing you the artifacts of Catholicism as though they were dusty objets d’art in a museum of culture. I want to function rather as a mystagogue, conducting you ever deeper into the mystery of the incarnation in the hopes that you might be transformed by its power.” –Father Robert Barron
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           What is the Catholicism? A 2,000 living tradition? A worldview? A way of life? A relationship? A mystery? In Catholicism Father Robert Barron examines all these questions and more, seeking to capture the body, heart and mind of the Catholic faith.
           Starting from the essential foundation of Jesus Christ’s incarnation, life, and teaching, Father Barron moves through the defining elements of Catholicism – from sacraments, worship, and prayer, to Mary, the Apostles, and Saints, to grace, salvation, heaven, and hell – using his distinct and dynamic grasp of art, literature, architecture, personal stories, Scripture, theology, philosophy, and history to present the Church to the world.
           Paired with his documentary film series of the same title, Catholicism is an intimate journey, capturing “The Catholic Thing” in all its depth and beauty. Eclectic, unique, and inspiring, Father Barron brings the faith to life for a new generation, in a style that is both faithful to timeless truths, while simultaneously speaking in the language of contemporary life.
Includes over 100 black and white and color photos. |
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Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
by: Wayne Grudem
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2005-11-01
ASIN: 0310255996
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| | More details | | Christian Essentials Made Plain and Simple God doesn't call every Christian to go off to seminary, but there are certain matters of doctrine---that is, the church's teaching---that every Christian simply must know. Theology is important because what we believe affects how we live. If you're a relatively new believer in Jesus, or if you're a more mature Christian looking for a quick brush-up on basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you. This readable guide to twenty basic Christian beliefs is a condensation of Wayne Grudem's award-winning book on systematic theology, prized by pastors and teachers everywhere. He and his son, Elliot, have boiled down the essentials of Christian theology for the average layperson and made them both clear and applicable to life. You will learn about the Bible, the characteristics of God, what it means that we are created in the image of God, what God has done for us in Christ, the purpose of the church, and much more. Each chapter includes questions for personal review or group discussion. These truly are twenty basic beliefs that every Christian should know. Wayne Grudem is a master teacher with the ability to explain profound truths in simple language. He is a man of deep conviction and theological passion---and those who read this book will be both educated and encouraged in the faith. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky Based on Systematic Theology, this summary will certainly help beginners with Christ to get the hang of their faith. J. I. Packer, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia As Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology contracts into a compact book, I do not lose my enthusiasm for the truth he loves and the clarity of his words. John Piper, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Christian Theology, Vol. 1
by: H. Orton Wiley
Publisher: Nazarene Pub. House
Published: 1940-01-01
ASIN: 0834122049
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| | More details | | Most widely used systematic theology of the 20th century in the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition. Approx. 500 pages per volume. |
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Christianity and Liberalism
by: J. Gresham Machen
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Published: 2010-03-24
ASIN: B003E35ZV4
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| | More details | | Machen's classic defense of orthodox Christianity establishes the importance of scripural doctrine and contrasts the teachings of liberalism and orthodoxy on God and man, the Bbible, Christ, salvation, and the church. Though originally published nearly seventy years ago, the book maintains its relevance today. |
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