Ergebnis für "Alice" in Christentum

Thy Kingdom Come invites you to discover the Kingdom of God the way Jesus taught it—not as a distant dream, but as a present reality for every believer. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "Thy kingdom come," what did He mean? Was He speaking only of Heaven, or is the Kingdom something we can experience today?

This is the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. Who spread Christianity, how, and why? In her quest to find the answer, Professor Alice Roberts takes us on a gripping investigative journey. From a secluded valley in south Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of...

Explore the extraordinary life of St. Vincent De Paul, a man of humility, compassion, and generosity whose impact resonates even today. Born around 1581 and living until 1660, Vincents early life was shaped by his own experience of slavery, having been captured by Turkish pirates and sold in Tunis. His escape in 1607 led him to a life of service, becoming a priest and devoting his ministry to the poor. In 1625, he founded the Congregation of the Mission, a society of missionary priests known as Vincentians or Lazarists. Alongside Louise de Marillac, he established the Daughters of Charity, a ...

Lennon, Dylan, Alice, and Jesus examines wretched excess, self-absorption and miraculous redemption; the book is a raw, sensitive, and unforgettable journey of sex, drugs, rock and roll, and sweet salvation. Author Greg Laurie traces the lives of rock stars and entertainment figures and legends who wallowed in the decadence of both the high life and low life, as they alternately experienced Heaven and Hell on Earth. He travels with them into their demonic abysses and joyfully chronicles their ultimate ascension to their prodigal moments.

Have you ever wondered if you'll ever feel joy again? Perhaps you're facing a health crisis, financial struggles, grief, loneliness, anxiety, or simply the exhaustion that comes from carrying life's burdens for too long. Maybe you've prayed, waited, hoped, and wondered when things will finally get better. If so, this book is for you.

A book of everyday ethics by a man whom Pope St. John Paul II called “one of the great ethicists of the 20th century”, The Art of Living is Dietrich von Hildebrand’s essential guide to the moral life. In just over four hours, Dietrich von Hildebrand, with his wife Alice, presents a distinctive view of the virtuous life that begins with reverence, “the mother of all virtues”, and includes chapters on “Faithfulness”, “Goodness”, “Hope”, “The Human Heart”, and many others.

Find daily inspiration to kindle your faith, walk in God’s light, and flourish in joyful generosity. When your days feel dark with stress, struggles, or grief, God’s light breaks through, offering hope right where you are. Called to Rise, Created to Shine is a 50-day devotional designed to...

As one of the world's leading scientists examining how our DNA shapes differences in temperament, temptation and behaviour, Harden has seen first-hand how we - in public and in our most private relationships - continue to struggle with the ancient tensions between nature and nurture, freedom and...

Alice’s debilitating mental illness leads her to private revelations with Mother Mary and Jesus. Alice Claire Stevenson’s Grace in the Shadows: Finding God Amidst the Struggles of Schizoaffective Disorder takes listeners on a deeply personal journey of spiritual revelation. Through her incredible pursuit of purpose and spiritual fulfillment while battling schizoaffective disorder (bipolar-type), Alice recounts her story in this epistolary memoir.

Foreword by Kim Kardashian West The true-life story of the woman whose life sentence for non-violent drug trafficking was commuted by President Donald Trump thanks to the efforts of Kim Kardashian West—an inspiring memoir of faith, hope, mercy, and gratitude. How do you hold on to hope after...

If you're longing to become more attentive to God - to listen to him, know his voice and experience his love, spiritual direction can point the way. In Seeking God Together, experienced spiritual director Alice Fryling offers a unique introduction specifically for group spiritual direction: a place where individuals can experience what it means to be listened to and loved by others, so that they can learn to listen more attentively to God in their daily lives and be used by God.

This quietly powerful memoir of longing and acceptance casts a humanizing eye on a little-understood American religious tradition and a woman's striving to grow within and beyond it.

Immerse yourself in the wit and wisdom of Alice von Hildebrand with this new collection of her classic essays, published shortly after her death in 2022. Beloved for her classic books such as The Privilege of Being a Woman, The Soul of a Lion, and By Love Refined, Alice von Hildebrand was perhaps even better known during her lifetime for her innumerable television and radio appearances. Her in-person brilliance lends itself most favorably to the essay format, where her sharp cultural critiques and reverence for timeless truths are conveyed with intimate care and sparkling clarity.

Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, baptized as Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada (28 March 1515 – 4 October 1582), was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun, an author of the Counter Reformation and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. She was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is considered to be a founder of the Discalced Carmelites along with John of the Cross.In 1622, forty years after her death, she was canonized by Pope Gregory XV and on 27 September 1970, was named a Doctor of the Church by Pope Paul VI. Her books, ...

A short and rather old fashioned biography a great saint. Don't expect subtlety; it's unapologetic hagiography. The saint is presented as a figure of pristine brilliance, courage and integrity and his persecutors as conniving villains. But to those who appreciate what was at stake in the controversy, Athanasius is indeed a God-sent hero. This is an informative, if quaint, introduction to a fascinating figure in history. (Summary by Pattymarie)

If you truly want to grow in everything God made you to be, you owe it to yourself to read this book. You joined your church because of its intensity for God. Like no other place, it’s helped you discover the meaning of obedience. If there’s one problem, it’s the confusion that sometimes...

Most women in the church don't aspire to "lord" it over men, nor do they want to scramble for position. Instead, they want to be accepted as full participants in God's work, sharing in kingdom tasks in ways that use their gifts appropriately. In Gender Roles and the People of God, author, radio...

A collection of original short stories based around particular themes such as slowing down, listening, forgiving. These stories explore aspects of our humanity, and encourage us into a better understanding of ourselves and of those around us. The stories have been inspired by Scripture, but are set in contemporary culture, and each illustrates some aspect of loving or failing to love.

Understanding and Loving Your Child in a Screen-Saturated World will help parents understand the impact screens have on our children, and offers tips for how to use screens safely and strategically in their home.

Jesus’ command to “go and make disciples” can feel complicated and overwhelming. Do you wonder where to start, what it looks like, and how to fit this making-disciples thing into your busy schedule? You’re not alone. Alice Matagora invites you to enter Jesus’ plan to save the world wherever you are. No matter who you are, what you do, or where you are in your disciplemaking journey, How to Save the World will help you find joy and confidence as you discover practical ways to share your faith as you join God in saving the world right where you live.