Ergebnis für "Ash" in Religion

Lamorna Ash was raised with about as much Christianity as most people in Britain these days: a basic knowledge of hymns and prayers received via a Church of England primary school education; occasional brushes with religious services. But once she started writing about her two friends’ unexpected conversions, she began encountering a recurring phenomenon: in an age of disconnection and apathy, a new generation was discovering religion for itself.

In this deeply personal account of her first year as a missionary, Elisabeth Elliot shares what it was like to work in the jungles of Ecuador with a small group of women, bringing the Word of God to the indigenous tribe that martyred her husband. With fascinating detail, she captures the stark realities of life among these complex people and reflects upon the "strange ashes" that can result when an act of obedience is passed through the fires of God's perfect--yet mysterious--will.

Ask almost anyone their view on Aleister Crowley and opinions will polarize: he was a genius; a psychopath; a drug-riddled sex maniac; a champion of sexual freedom against the restrictions of Victorian prudery and hypocrisy; he was a secret agent; a lost-soul poet; a playboy with little better to do than dabble in magic; a lifestyle imitator of Oscar Wilde and Richard Burton; a drug addict; a narcissistic sadist; a visionary artist.

Listen to one man’s journey from military life into Christian ministry while suffering the loss of his first wife to colon cancer, then his second wife to pancreatic cancer, yet without completely losing hope. Throughout this story, the author provides practical advice from his experiences to caregivers, the bereaved, and to those called into ministry. Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and an occasional angel play starring roles, while the author is merely a spectator. Expect at times to cry, to laugh, to become angry and to rejoice as this gritty narrative unfolds.

Twenty-four + One: A Mother’s Story of Faith, Love and Miracles is a heartfelt memoir chronicling the powerful journey of Ash Ruddy, a mother whose strength and faith were forged in the fires of uncertainty and fear. At just twenty-four weeks and one day into her pregnancy, Ash faced delivering her son, Michael. What began as a medical emergency quickly unfolded into a life-altering spiritual journey.

Through the suffering and hardships you’ll see a remarkably strong woman emerge, whose extraordinary resolve brought her through the ashes as she gripped her faith and found the strength to soar. Every painful experience grew her unwavering bravery and eventually catapulted her into the arms of Jesus. She also brings light to the epidemic of mental illness and how it is time to erase the stigma in our society and in the church.

Ordinary individuals can experience remarkable things occasionally. Sometimes exceptional people experience remarkable things that alter both their lives and the world in which they inhabit. This is the story of one such special boy who belonged to humble beginnings yet went on to achieve great things and despite the odds, came out winning. He was a driven young boy from a poor village who loved the marvels of life.

This is one woman's eyewitness account of surviving one of the most dangerous hurricanes to make landfall in the United States - Hurricane Katrina. It reads like an action-packed disaster film. Once you start listening, you are likely not to want to stop until you finish. Be prepared to hold your breath and to cry as Liz unveils her journey. Anyone suffering, depressed, suicidal, needing strength, encouragement, and hope must listen to this audiobook. It holds the potential to change your life.

How is it possible for a young, homeless woman to overcome abuse, endure the foster care system, and rise to prominence to help others? CinderGirl tells Christina Meredith's incredible story of how she overcame these hardships to earn the title of Miss California and become an advocate for the...

Michael Jackson’s song says, “I’m starting with the man in the mirror. I’m asking him to change his ways….” This was my heart's sentiment as I scrolled through social media, seeing so many women posting quotes and pictures of a life that appears to be happy but was counterfeit. Healing for the Other Woman is to be that mirror illuminating the blind spots in our lives that have created generational patterns and belief systems.