What does it mean to be a father? Society offers a wide range of stereotypes -- pedophiles, deadbeat Mr. Mom. Some of these stereotypes cause destruction and despair ; none of them offers men a worthy model to follow. Dad Incarnate leads the reader through a culture and western literature, exploring how the image of father has been clipped, compressed and otherwise distorted over the years. It then presents the case for a much more informed understanding of fatherhood : one that opens up possibilities rather than shutting them down. Bradford Stull describes a new model -- "dad incarnate" -- that can help dads and the people who love them rediscover fatherhood. Why? Because how we think about "father" informs how we relate to that "other" Father--God, or Abba--and the way we think about God informs the way we think about fathers. -- Provided by publisher

Whitworth University president Bill Robinson highlights five qualities that characterized the leadership style of Jesus. Conversational in tone and seasoned with real-life stories from his own successes and failures as a leader, Robinson helps Christian leaders understand how to emulate the strong yet humble approach to leadership that Jesus used to establish his church.

Home Is Not Far is the biography of a Nigerian family. It narrates the history and character of the family in Emu-Uno, Delta State, Nigeria. The book describes the values, challenges, and successes of the family in context with the traditions and socio-cultural structure of the Emu Kingdom. This family thrived through a culture of respect for elders and leadership by elders. This family’s culture was typical of the Ukwuani tribe and of Nigeria, and yet unique unto itself. In this home, even the goddess of water found her place of peace.

Not everything believed as biblical truth is truly biblical. The authors debunk 12 commonly accepted beliefs that cause bondage rather than liberty. They explain how nuggets of truth become cornerstones for error when wrongly understood, and they help build solid scriptural foundations that produce emotional freedom. Now with discussion guide.

James Robert Long III was diagnosed as a genius at the age of 4. Life has been good to him as you will find out when you follow the path that he relates to you. His father was also a genius and had problems with his mind being attacked whenever a crime was being performed in the vicinity where his mind could capture the action. This kid genius practically took over everything at the age of 5 but was fortunate not to have brought any dissatisfaction upon his family or anyone else. The family tried to keep anyone outside of their realm from knowing about such performance.. He carried on the regular family tradition of being the one in control of almost everything that entered his mind as well as inventions, becoming an author and anything else he thought of doing and was successful in his actions at an early age in life.

"It is a tremendous act of violence to begin anything." -Rainer Maria Rilke Alexandra Drakis lives in a vicious and uncertain world. After all, being the personal food supply to the sadistic vampire king is bound to present a few challenges. But no matter how much she tries not even the reigning queen of calamity can control and predict everything. Every once in awhile the universe decides it's time to test the mettle of sanguinem and vampires alike. To remind everyone of the eternal truth: creation is a leap into the unknown with the potential for untold joy or unspeakable destruction. Too bad the outcome remains unforeseen until it's far too late.

In this volume, The Unity of Faith, Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap., has compiled a theologically significant medley of essays. The first section deals with the Trinity, ranging from the question of the filioque to the trinitarian thought of Johnathan Edwards. The second section addresses a topic for which Weinandy has become notable - the impassability of God and human suffering. The third takes of the topic of Christology, particularly from within the contemporary theological milieu. For example, what is the relationship between the Incarnation and Soteriology? What is the nature of Christ's human consciousness and knowledge? How does Paul perceive the primacy of Christ within his Christological hymns? The next collection of essays focuses on the relationship between faith and reason. In doing Catholic theology, how do theologians apply reason when contemplating the mysteries of faith? What is the philosophical and theological significance of Pope John Paul II's encyclical, Fides et Ratio? Ecclesiology is the final topic addressed. Weinandy examines the contributions that Henri de Lubac has contributed to our understanding of the Church. He also takes up the very delicate issue of the Jews in relationship to the Church. How important is it that Jews become Christians? The nature of the sacramentality of the Catholic priesthood is investigated. What does it mean that the priest acts in persona Christi? Lastly, Weinandy broaches a topic that has received very little theological attention - the Christian family as a Domestic Church. In what manner are spouses and parents, in imitation of Christ, priests, prophets and kings? Weinandy invariably writes in a clear and engaging manner, so much so that these essays would benefit not only academics, and students of theology, but also the educated laity.

Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Amazon Prime series, Good Omens, quickly gained a cult following after debuting in May of 2019. Contained in this story of looming Armageddon are explorations of grief, friendship, good and evil, the Bible, Milton, God and what it means to be human. This book provides thirteen essays that center on various aspects of the show, including theology, fan culture, female gaze, textual elements and more. Also examining Gaiman's sense of obligation to Pratchett, as well as the relationship between Good Omens and the hit series Supernatural, these essays provide a critical analysis of the show and its prominent themes.