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If Olive Trees Could Talk by Dava Louise Colcord Pdf
If Olive Trees Could Talk is a glimpse into a fellow traveler's journey with Jesus. Good times and some not so good, but in both the good and not so good, you will see His hand. It is about the companionship of God. The stories will touch your heart and jog your memory to see His hand on your life. Everyone has a story to tell because He lives!
In this fascinating historical and cultural biography, Peter Stanford deconstructs that most vilified of Bible characters: Judas Iscariot, who famously betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Beginning with the gospel accounts, Stanford explores two thousand years of cultural and theological history to investigate how the very name Judas came to be synonymous with betrayal and, ultimately, human evil. But as Stanford points out, there has long been a counter–current of thought that suggests that Judas might in fact have been victim of a terrible injustice: central to Jesus' mission was his death and resurrection, and for there to have been a death, there had to be a betrayal. This thankless role fell to Judas; should we in fact be grateful to him for his role in the divine drama of salvation? "You'll have to decide," as Bob Dylan sang in the sixties, "Whether Judas Iscariot had God on his side." An essential but doomed character in the Passion narrative, and thus the entire story of Christianity, Judas and the betrayal he symbolizes continue to play out in much larger cultural histories, speaking to our deepest fears about friendship, betrayal, and the problem of evil.
Home is where "House Beautiful's" heart is, and this second engaging collection of the magazine's "Thoughts of Home" column pays tribute to that special place. These first person essays capture the nostalgia for Grandmother's farmhouse, the giddy pleasures of that first apartment, the recovery from the loss of a beloved abode. Author Edna O'Brien leads us through her adored childhood home in County Clare. Christopher Buckley's "Foggy Bottom Blues" amusingly recounts his mishap-ridden relocation to Washington, D.C. From Patrick Dunne's reminiscences of junkyard picking in New Orleans to Sally Ryder Brady's story of watching her family's Vermont house bulldozed to the ground, these essays remind us that not only is there no place like home, but that no two are alike.
Root of the Olive Tree by Adonica Schultz Aune PhD Pdf
When Susan Schultz discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant with a biracial baby, she makes the enormous decision to raise it on her own and not tell the birth father as their religious differences are too big of an obstacle to overcome. While somehow managing to avoid him and keep her secret, Susan feels that something wonderful is in store for her baby and her. After her path leads her to meet Jacob Olson, a handsome suitor of her own culture, Susan gives birth to a beautiful daughter, Olivia, and eventually marries him. As they settle into a peaceful existence in the woods that allows Olivia to grow up a happy little girl who enjoys spending time with her imaginary friend and spirit guide, and seems to have an uncanny ability to predict death and bring souls back from the brink of it. When the public learns of her abilities, Olivia quickly becomes a celebrity. But when she is abducted one night from her bed, Olivia and Susan have no idea that a perilous journey has just begun. In this magical tale, a little girl born with special abilities must rely on help from her spirit guide and loving mother as she sets out to realize her destiny.
Brave the wild adventure of life with God. Life is full of unknowns. It's natural to want answers, explanations, and clear directions along the way. But for the Christ-follower, this longing for clarity is met with a mysterious invitation: to trust, to surrender, to lay down one’s life. After his baptism, Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, where he was tempted, where his identity as "God’s beloved son" was solidified, and where he drew close to God. The wilderness is not only a place to observe the grandeur of God, it’s a place to explore the mysteries of God: His purposes, His plans, and His relentless love. Called to the Wild is a 40-day journey filled with thrilling adventure stories and poignant Biblical meditations, through which outdoor guide and Cru campus minister, Chris Lawrence, helps readers overcome fear and self-doubt by learning to follow Jesus as their trustworthy Guide through life’s every adventure. Perfect for those who love the outdoors, this 40-day “expedition” contains daily devotionals inspired by Lawrence’s firsthand experiences in the wilderness. Connecting these adventures with Scripture passages and insightful questions, this book will inspire the reader to: Connect with God’s word in a fresh way Explore His specific purposes Trust God in the unknown Walk more intimately with Him Even for the most faithful believer, instability and self-doubt threaten to steal joy, purpose, and passion. Every one of us is called to the wild: to draw near, to walk with, and to trust this Guide who is not tame, but who is always good.
Despite dire reports and media indifference, the Christian church in Israel and the areas of Palestine is growing among both Arab and Jewish communities. As this happens, Arabs and Jews are meeting, being reconciled, and working together. Meet Me at the Olive Tree tells sixteen stories of these new Christians and how they find both forgiveness and new hope in their faith. These stories reveal the powerful childhood indoctrination and great social pressure that encourages the enmity we see on the news each night. But they also reveal the reconciliation and peace that is possible through the cross. These stories will stretch your mind and thrill your heart, as you embrace all that God is doing through both Jewish believers and Arab/Palestinian Christians living in Israel and the wider Middle East.
We Wish To See Jesus is a daily devotional book giving a quick cogent thought from the four gospels in chronological narrative designed to help you see Jesus every day of the year. Jesus has… • love in his heart • mercy in his eyes • grace on his lips • healing in his hands • power in his spirit • forgiveness in his blood • and you on his mind!
Under Olive Trees by Bahous Sally Bahous,Sally Bahous Pdf
When Israel attacked Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and Syria on June 5, 1967, husband and wife, Sally Bahous and Delmas Allen, knew that to ensure their safety they must soon leave Beirut, Lebanon, which had been their home for the last four years. With their three young children Carrie, Jimbo, and Sudie they boarded the USS Exilona bound for the United States. At that time more than forty years ago, author Sally Bahous didn't realize she would never return to Beirut. Based on letters Sally and Delmas wrote to their parents during the four years they lived in Beirut, this memoir vividly conveys the richness of Palestinian family life, history, and culture before and after Israel took possession of Palestinian lands, the political forces that originated and sustained Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands, and the injustice to the people that followed. Through a detailed portrayal of the daily lives of Sally's family in the Palestinian community already in exile in Beirut, Under Olive Trees describes the events and attitudes that led to that exile. Interwoven throughout are easy to- follow memories of life in Palestine before the exile to Beirut. Bahous paints a beautiful portrait of a life enriched by family and friends.
Always surrounded by the wonders of nature, sometimes we don't notice or stop to appreciate nature's beauty. " If Trees Could Talk " is a lovely story about trees, the changes that occur as the seasons evolve throughout the year and some of the simple pleasures we experience as we interact with them. The story adds a unique twist whenit asks us to imagine what trees might say if they could talk about the experiences they have. This, coupled with the vivid illustrations provided, enhances the peasure awaiting all who dare to enter the inner life of trees.
Samuel Williams has brought the worlds of nature and unavoidable human advancement into clear and entertaining focus in this heartwarming story. In it, he rhetorically poses the question to his readers, what stories would this tree share with its listeners if it could speak to them? With years and years of wisdom and experience, what unspoken and little-known bits of information would trees share? The tree in this story realizes it is about to be removed from the spot where it has stood since it was a mere seedling. Its removal is necessary in order for “progress” to take place. But the memories and stories the tree shares right before it is cut down will absolutely warm your heart to its melting point.
Through winter storms and turbulent situations, magical reality threads and beautifies the daily lives of mother Susan and daughter Olivia. While a Native American guide appears and remains close to Susan, Olivias imaginary friend materializes for her when she faces danger or tragedy. Yes, there is trouble. Olivia Olson, a biracial young girl, notices differences in herself. Why does she not look like her friends and the other Caucasian girls in her small Northern Minnesota hometown? At the same time, the widow of Olivias black Muslim biological father desires a meeting with Olivia and Susan. Susan complies and learns so much more about Olivias biological father and his family. Added to these challenges, a past widely broadcast abduction begins to recur in nightmares and flashbacks for Olivia. See what else transpires in the life of Olivia Olson.
A witty and warm-hearted memoir of abandoning fast-paced American days in favor of discovering the Italian secrets of food, community, and life. Moving across the globe meant Michelle Damiani soon found herself untangling Italian customs, delighting in glorious regional cuisine (recipes included), and creating lasting friendships. From grandmothers eager to teach the ancient art of pasta making, to bakers tossing bread into fiery ovens with a song, to butchers extolling the benefits of pork fat, Il Bel Centro is rich with captivating characters and cultural insights. Throw in clinking glasses of Umbrian red with the local communists and a village all-nighter decorating the cobblestone streets with flower petals; as well as embarrassing language minefields and a serious summons to the mayor’s office, and you have all the ingredients for a spellbinding travel tale. Exquisitely observed, Il Bel Centro is an intimate celebration of small town Italy, as well as a thoughtful look at raising a family in a new culture and a fascinating story of finding a home. Ultimately though, this is a story about how travel can change you when you’re ready to let it. With laugh-out-loud situations and wanderlust-inspiring storytelling, Il Bel Centro is a joyous and life-affirming read that will have readers rushing to renew their passports. “This is one of the most beautiful book I’ve ever read.” “I absolutely couldn’t get enough of this book.” “This book made me want to pack my bags.” “I loved, loved this book. Fabulously written, engaging, and entertaining.” “A magical read.”
John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to my Father. Are you doing the same and even greater works that Jesus did when He was on the Earth? If not, then there is something missing in your walk with the Lord! Remember, Jesus is the one who said it. Revelation 1:5&6 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. A-men. Did you ever wonder why He called us kings and priests unto God? Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, A-men. The time is short! Its time for you to take your place as a king and as a priest! He is coming in the clouds for you and for me! Hebrews 10:12 & 13 But this man, aft er he had off ered one sacrifi ce for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. That is our job, making His enemies His footstool! God wants to know, When can I talk to you?
Operation Olive Tree is about two opera-talented, Oasis of Peace High School teenagers, Irith Goldman, an Israeli, and Jamal Shaheen, a Palestinian. Their passion for opera grows into a friendship and a dream to sing for peace. Despite initial support from the Israeli Ministry of Education and intensive opera coaching from Tel Aviv University’s award winning voice trainer Susan Roth, they are frequently haunted by cultural prejudices related to decades of warfare over territory and religion. In addition, the support of family and friends is dormant because of their collective mistrust of Irith’s partnership with her Palestinian singing prodigy who has family ties to an uncle, a terrorist suspect, and a childhood friend, an abused risk taker with regular brushes with the law. On the other hand, Jamal’s father fears losing him to opera, preferring his career to advance along the path of his older siblings in the medical field. But, nobody could have predicted the direction their careers take following their exposure to the life of a Mossad agent in Baghdad, Iraq, where Irith emerges as Russian-Swiss opera star Tatyana Smirnoff, and Jamal an escaped fugitive from Israeli law!
FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THE LAST PEARL AND DANCING AT THE VICTORY CAFE, this is a beautiful novel about family secrets, wartime betrayals and redemption. May 1941 and the island of Crete is invaded by paratroopers from the air. After a lengthy fight, thousands of British and Commonwealth soldiers are forced to take to the hills or become escaping PoWs, sheltered by the Cretan villagers. Sixty years later, Lois West and her young son, Alex, invite feisty Great Aunt Pen to a special eighty-fifth birthday celebration on Crete, knowing she has not been back there since the war. Penelope George - formerly Giorgidiou - is reluctant to go but is persuaded by the fact it is the 60th anniversary of the Battle. It is time for her to return and make the journey she never thought she'd dare to. On the outward voyage from Athens, she relives her experiences in the city from her early years as a trainee nurse to those last dark days stranded on the island, the last female foreigner. When word spreads of her visit, and old Cretan friends and family come to greet her, Lois and Alex are caught up in her epic pilgrimage and the journey which leads her to a reunion with the friend she thought she had lost forever - and the truth behind a secret buried deep in the past... Praise for Leah Fleming 'I enjoyed it enormously.It's a moving and compelling story about a lifetime's journey in search of the truth' RACHEL HORE 'A born storyteller' KATE ATKINSON