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Arise from Darkness

Author : Benedict C.F.R. Groeschel
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681490441

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Well-known author, psychologist ; and priest Fr. Benedict ; Groeschel draws on his own years of personal experiences in ; dealing with people's problems, tragedies and "darkness" as ; he offers help and guidance for any Christian troubled or ; burdened by life. If you are struggling with fear, anxiety, ; grief, loss of loved ones, hurt, anger or anything that ; makes life difficult or the road through it dark, then this ; book was written for you. Fr. Benedict offers practical ; suggestions on how to keep going and even grow with the ; help of God's grace, even when this help seems remote. ; The Christian response to the problem of evil and ; suffering began with the cross of Christ. Our answer is ; inseparable from the cross-from Jesus' own encounter with ; evil and his triumph over it. In this light, Fr. Benedict ; recalls some of our most frequently encountered sorrows and ; griefs: the failure of friends, financial and personal ; insecurity, the failure of some in the Church, our own ; inconsistent behaviors and weaknesses, and the death of ; loved ones. As we examine these painful experiences, he ; shows that we can find solutions in the Gospel and in the ; lives of saints, heroes, and very brave ordinary people. ; "Many guides have been written for people struggling with ; the mystery of evil. But each generation, each age has its ; own dark background in front of which the struggle to keep ; going must be worked out. In every age, men ask 'how am I ; going to go on to arise from darkness?' It is that which my ; book will address." Fr. Benedict Groeschel, ; CFR

Arise My Daughter

Author : Barbara A. Alpert
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1484931017

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This remarkable life story tells of one woman's battle to turn from a life of terror into the woman God destined her to become. Barbara survived a childhood of trauma and abuse only to find herself battling to overcome her dysfunctional past and generational curses handed down to her. Through her faith in the Lord, regardless of the many setbacks and continuous battles with issues from her past, layer by layer, the Lord redeemed her from the distorted, “ugly” reflection she saw in her mirror every day. Remarkably, she survived multiple suicide attempts and she has found laughter and light at the end of her ordeal. Now she wants to share her journey with others who need to know God has a destiny for everyone.Truth and transparency found within this book produces an awe-inspiring transformation and testimony to healing through the Lord. It is designed to encourage the reader to embark on their own path to healing by acknowledging one's past, reflecting one's personal struggles, and being brave enough to face the “inner” battles in order to bring forth freedom and new life.

A Still Small Voice

Author : Benedict C.F.R. Groeschel
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681490243

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Father Groeschel, the highly respected author, psychologist, spiritual director and leader of renewal in the religious life, has written a brief but comprehensive practical guide for all those interested in private revelations, the reports of visions and other extraordinary religious phenomena that are so widespread in these times. Because of the intense interest in extraordinary religious experience that ranges from Medjugorje to the New Age, Groeschel's book is an urgently needed resource that gives practical norms to everyone on how to evaluate these claims. Drawing on spiritual classics and Church documents not readily available, he summarizes the Church's perennial wisdom on this topic. He also offers an alternative to unusual and extraordinary ways of knowing the things of God, which is a normal everyday opportunity open to all called "religious experience"--the action of grace operating in the context of a human life that can become a powerful source of virtue and holiness. Father Groeschel skillfully directs the reader to the humbler and safer path which discerns God's presence in prayer, Scripture, the sacraments and love of neighbor. The great example of this path to holiness is St. Thérèse of Lisieux who, though having very few extraordinary experiences, was filled with a profound awareness of God's presence and said, "To ecstasy, I prefer the monotony of sacrifice."

Young Man Arise!

Author : Brian V. Warth
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 162952607X

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Brian Warth: born into a world divided by race and gang affiliations, filled with violence. He grew up with one goal: to belong to the gang. To earn their acceptance and respect. To be cool. He knew no other life, no other future, no other dream. His earliest memories were filled with violence, loss, fear, and death. One older brother was gunned down in the streets and died in his teens. Another survived being riddled with bullets. Despite this, he followed in their footsteps. Despite knowing the pain of his brother's death, he was involved in the shooting death of a rival gang member, inflicting on others what he had suffered. At age sixteen, he was tried as an adult and sent to prison for life. Brian Warth: born again in the Los Angeles prison system, in a world divided by race and gang affiliations, weighed down with guilt, grief, rage and despair. His mind and heart claimed and cleansed by Christ, he had one goal and dream: To take the fresh hope of the Gospel to everyone in his new world. On the outside were people who loved him, who had prayed for him since his gang years. Their hope: to be granted parole. However, in power was a governor who declared that the only way a "lifer" was going to leave prison while he was governor was in a pine box. Let Brian tell you in his own words of his journey downward into the world of gangs, how he finally came face-to-face with the consequences of his actions and attitude, and the spiritual journey that followed, bringing him upward from the lowest point a man could ever face in his life. You, too, will arise.

Hope in the Dark

Author : Rebecca Solnit
Publisher : Haymarket Books
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781608465798

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“[A] landmark book . . . Solnit illustrates how the uprisings that begin on the streets can upend the status quo and topple authoritarian regimes” (Vice). A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of activists at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories behind them—and the unimaginable changes soon to come. In it, she makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. Drawing on her decades of activism and a wide reading of environmental, cultural, and political history, Solnit argues that radicals have a long, neglected history of transformative victories, that the positive consequences of our acts are not always immediately seen, directly knowable, or even measurable, and that pessimism and despair rest on an unwarranted confidence about what is going to happen next. Now, with a moving new introduction explaining how the book came about and a new afterword that helps teach us how to hope and act in our unnerving world, she brings a new illumination to the darkness of our times in an unforgettable new edition of this classic book. “One of the best books of the 21st century.” —The Guardian “No writer has better understood the mix of fear and possibility, peril and exuberance that’s marked this new millennium.” —Bill McKibben, New York Times–bestselling author of Falter “An elegant reminder that activist victories are easily forgotten, and that they often come in extremely unexpected, roundabout ways.” —The New Yorker

These Wilds Beyond Our Fences

Author : Bayo Akomolafe
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781623171650

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Tackling some of the world’s most profound questions through the intimate lens of fatherhood, Bayo Akomolafe embarks on a journey of discovery as he maps the contours of the spaces between himself and his three-year-old daughter, Alethea. In a narrative that manages to be both intricate and unguarded, he discovers that something as commonplace as becoming a father is a cosmic event of unprecedented proportions. Using this realization as a touchstone, he is led to consider the strangeness of his own soul, contemplate the myths and rituals of modernity, ask questions about food and justice, ponder what it means to be human, evaluate what we can do about climate change, and wonder what our collective yearnings for a better world tell us about ourselves. These Wilds Beyond Our Fences is a passionate attempt to make sense of our disconnection in a world where it is easy to feel untethered and lost. It is a father’s search for meaning, for a place of belonging, and for reassurance that the world will embrace and support our children once we are gone.

Dark Rise

Author : C. S. Pacat
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062946164

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* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. Like V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy—it’s fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers.

Heart of Darkness

Author : Joseph Conrad
Publisher : Modernista
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789180943642

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Heart of Darkness is often considered the world’s best short novel. The book serves as a bridge between the 19th century and modernism, an adventure tale revolving around the ambiguity of themes such as truth, morality, and evil. Joseph Conrad witnessed the European exploitation of the Congo with his own eyes. He once sailed up the Congo River himself to locate a countryman at a trading station deep within the country – even though this man wasn't named Kurtz. The goal and enigma of the journey have become synonymous with this name, one of the most unforgettable fictional characters of our time. JOSEPH CONRAD [1857–1924] was born in Ukraine to Polish parents, went to sea at the age of seventeen, and ended his career as a captain in the English merchant navy. His most famous work is the novella Heart of Darkness [1899], adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 as Apocalypse Now.

The Darkness That Comes Before

Author : R. Scott Bakker
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1590201183

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"This edition first published in paperback in the United States in 2005 by The Overlook Press, Peter Mayer Publishers, Inc."--Verso.

Darkness Is My Only Companion

Author : Kathryn Greene-McCreight
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781587431753

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Darkness Is My Only Companion by Kathryn Greene-McCreight Pdf

A brave and compassionate look at mental illness that offers theological understanding and personal insights from author's experiences.

Shattered by the Darkness

Author : Gregory Williams
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780757322174

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Brutal Sexual Abuse. Fear. Betrayal. Shame.

Arise

Author : Tara Hudson
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062114303

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In Arise, the mesmerizing, romantic sequel to YA paranormal novel Hereafter, Tara Hudson takes the story of Amanda, a ghost girl adrift between the worlds of the living and the dead to New Orleans. Amanda has found love with Joshua, a human boy. But as powerful as their love is, it may not be strong enough to break the barrier between life and death. Evil spirits have been threatening Amanda. She is terrified they will hurt those she cares about, especially Joshua. When Gabrielle, a beautiful girl Amanda meets at the Conjure Café in New Orleans, offers Amanda the possibility of a different life, Amanda agrees to meet her in at the St. Louis Number One Cemetery at midnight. There, Amanda finds a Voodoo circle. Once she steps inside, everything will change.

Bride Arise

Author : Geoff Woodcock
Publisher : One with Christ
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0995140812

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Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. - Isaiah 60:1-2 In the midst of thick darkness, in a time of fear, uncertainty, stress, and confusion, the Lord is going arise upon us and express His glory through us. But is only going to happen with our active participation. Now is the time to get ready. The glory of God is not primarily seen in His power but in His love. If we are to be a part of the spread of His glory throughout the earth, we need to enter into a whole new realm of love. We need to arise and take our place as the Bride of Christ. We become children of God by right of our new birth through faith in Jesus. However, we only become the bride of Christ by right of the marriage covenant--an exclusive commitment to love Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. This is not a covenant for the casual believer. It costs us everything, but the reward it brings is a life of selfless love, joy, and unity with our Bridegroom. This book contains 30 devotional chapters that reveal God's passion to bring us into wholehearted love and intimacy with Jesus. Each chapter has reflections that are designed to connect readers with their Bridegroom. If you are hungry for the love of God; if you are willing to seek Him as your Bridegroom, then you will see your life forever transformed. This transformation will not come only from what you learn, but from encountering Jesus and receiving His glorious love. Jesus is waiting. If you can hear His call to arise and come away, this book is for you. Testimonies After spending seven years enslaved, Sarah escaped. Yet years later, she still constantly struggled with the pain of her past. One day she was given a copy of Bride Arise. As Sarah read the book, Jesus became real for her. He poured out His love upon her and took her on a rapid journey of radical transformation. Read inside to hear Sarah's testimony of overcoming tragedy and discovering Jesus as both her Healer and her Bridegroom! From the Author The whole of Scripture reveals a God of unimaginable love; One who created us as expressions of His love and who wants to share His love with us. The highest call for each of us-men and woman alike-is to accept His will and choose to love God with our entire being. If we are willing, He is able to make it a reality. This commitment to keep the greatest command is the covenant of the Bride. In our relationship with God, becoming the bride of Christ has nothing to do with our sexuality, but rather speaks of coming into a life of the wholehearted love, intimacy and unity with God. May the Lord give you a Spirit of revelation in the knowledge of His love. May He become more real to you than ever before. May He inspire you with His love and overwhelm you with His beauty. And may you find the thrill of discovering Jesus as your Bridegroom! I would love to hear about how God uses this book to bring you deeper into His love. So after you read this book, please feel free to email some feedback or leave your testimony in a review. All blessings and love in Christ! - Geoff (Jeff) Woodcock, author.

Set in Darkness

Author : Ian Rankin
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0312629834

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On the eve of the first Scottish parliament in three hundred years, Edinburgh is a city rife with political passions and expectations. Queensbury House, the home of Scotland's new rulers, falls in the middle of John Rebus' turf, keeping him busy with ceremonial tasks. That quickly changes, however, when a long-dead body is discovered in a Queensbury House fireplace, a homeless man throws himself off a bridge - leaving behind a suitcase full of cash - and an up-and-coming politician is found murdered. The links between the three deaths lead Rebus to a confrontation with one of Edinburgh's most notorious criminals, a man he thought he'd put in jail for life. Someone's going to make a lot of money out of Scotland's independence - and, as Rebus knows all too well, where there's big money at stake, darkness gathers. Set in Darkness is another chilling and intelligent crime novel from master of the genre Ian Rankin.

DARKNESS AT NOON

Author : ARTHUR KOESTELERS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1941
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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