This book examines Lee Smith's novel-length fiction and its powerful reflection of her personal search for and journey toward spiritual reconciliation. The protagonists of Smith's novels feel estranged from any sense of feminine sacredness as they struggle for a belief system that offers them hope and validation. Chapters describe how Smith has retrieved in her fiction a source of transformative power--the power of the sexual, maternal, feminine divine--in hopes of creating a new image of the total, sacred female whose sexuality, creativity, spirituality, and maternity can reside comfortably in the bodies of everyday heroines.

Gift of Grace is a collection of inspirational Christian poetry intended to uplift and offer joy, peace, and hope while bringing praise to our Lord Jesus Christ, the creator of our hearts and souls, the wonderful Savior who redeems and blesses us with grace that is more beautiful than any poem or book could ever portray. These selections are inspired by the love of our precious Savior and truly are gifts from his spirit. Without a doubt, he is the soul's greatest blessing, and when he went to the cross he taught us the true meaning of love that is unconditional. When he rose from the tomb that glorious day, he brought with him the answer to our heart's greatest pursuit, the search for the Messiah, the One who would save us from our sins and bring us joy and peace within. With the poems provided in Gift of Grace, I hope to emphasize the miraculous love found in the world's most precious Son, Jesus--Savior of the world!

Now is the time To do whatever it is youve been too afraid or weak to do. To step into a greater position of authority and blessing. To be obedient to the Lord and fulfill your purpose. To witness to the lost and hopeless world around you. To walk in power and abide in the presence of the Lord. To stop being lukewarm in your relationship with Christ. To realize the influence you have on others. To be the one who chooses to rise up and speak out.

The Gospel of John was beloved by the early church for its spiritual insight and clear declaration of Jesus' divinity. In addition to the homilies of John Chrysostom, readers of this ACCS volume will find selections from Origen, Cyril of Alexandria, and Augustine, supplemented with homiletic material, liturgical selections, and doctrinal material from scores of other church fathers.

There's a new ship of vampirates roaming the seas, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in its wake. When a high-profile pirate is slain, the Pirate Federation takes decisive action and begins training up a ship of dedicated vampire hunters. Amongst the dynamic crew is young pirate prodigy Connor Tempest. Meanwhile, Connor's twin sister Grace enjoys a bittersweet reunion with their mother, Sally, who has some important and shocking news for her daughter. As Grace uncovers the truth about her family's past, she realises that she and Connor face a daunting and uncertain future.

From the acclaimed author of Before She Finds Me comes "a nuanced story of fiery secrets" (The Washington Post) and a "beautifully written, cinematic thriller" (Ashley Winstead) about two entangled families in a California neighborhood who must race to find answers about a missing teen as a wildfire crackles to life nearby . . . Three women. When she was twelve, Leyna Clarke watched her older sister, Grace, walk away from their Sierra Nevada foothills home with her boyfriend, Adam Duran. Neither was ever seen again. Sixteen years later, a stranger who looks like Grace shows up at the restaurant where Leyna works—and vanishes soon after. When it comes out that Leyna was one of the last people to have talked with the young woman, Leyna’s childhood crush Dominic, who is also Adam’s brother, pleads with her to do the last thing she wants to do: come home. Three secrets. But Leyna isn’t the only one who hasn’t been able to leave that fateful night behind. Her mother, Meredith, still lives in the family’s old home—even if she claims to believe the police’s theory that Grace and Adam were willing runaways. Down the street, Adam and Dominic’s mother Olivia has also stayed, determined to be there when her son finally returns. . . and to prove that Meredith and Leyna have been hiding something all these years. But the past isn’t the only threat to the two families, or the missing girl. As a wildfire sparks, tempers flare and intentions turn deadly. Because someone in the neighborhood knows what really happened that night—and just how good the forest is at keeping its secrets. Who will you trust?

Exalting Jesus in Leviticus is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy-reading, practical and friendly commentary. The series is projected to be 48 volumes.

Three times the fun! This compilation contains the following trilogy collections: Opposites Attract-a steamy romantic comedy trilogy Nice & Naughty-a hot holiday trilogy with firemen Just Desserts-a spicy trilogy of sweet revenge Plus the short story Black Cat That makes ten feel-good, laugh-out-loud standalone but interconnected romantic comedies for your enjoyment.