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In a captivating realm where cinematic narratives enchant countless viewers, how can one harmonize their faith with the craft of filmmaking? The Wages of Cinema encourages a deep dive into this relationship, drawing upon the significant reflections of Dorothy L. Sayers defending the authenticity of art and truth's manifestation.

What's your favorite Christmas movie? Easter movie? Pentecost movie? Casual viewers and movie buffs alike have favorite movies to watch at certain times of the year. But for film critic Abby Olcese, movies with spiritual themes aren't just limited to the holiday season. They're part of a deep human need to connect our favorite stories to the natural rhythms of our lives, and to let them shape and give meaning to our experience of the seasons all year long.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK “If you feel called to write, Brae’s devotional will give you the inspiration and encouragement to write the story God has inside of you.” Scott Evans- President & CEO of Outreach, Inc. “Brae has progressed from non-believer to become a literary disciple for God. As he expresses his goal to encourage writers of all ages to tell their stories, he is doing the work for his Heavenly Father, for God uses the written word as a pulpit.” Peter Berkos- Academy Award Winner and Author “There is a storyteller in every one of you. Brae will help you ...

The Jesus Music explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of Contemporary Christian music over the last fifty years as it spans the convergence of rock and roll, country, and gospel music.

Seven incarnations of the Godhead make up an incarnational round that began in the 1st century BC. We are today at the seventh round personality. Cleopatra of Alexandria, the Last Egyptian pharaoh, was the first personality of the seven in this age.The historical written record of this early time is incomplete and unreliable. Historians with great effort effect to sort fact from myth, but the truth may be lost and long forgotten. A second source of knowledge can be tapped from the inner world, and missing key pieces of the puzzle accessed. “The Incarnation” effects to do this, with ...

Illuminate your soul and evoke a deeper understanding of your faith with 'Whispers of Divinity,' a comprehensive exploration of Christian poetry. Dive headfirst into the rich tapestry of Christian verse, spanning from the classical era to our modern times. Establish a strong foundation with an introduction to Christian poetry, understanding its role in spiritual identity and its capacity to navigate the vibrant diction behind every sanctified verse. Imbibe the profound lessons etched by classical Christian poets from yesteryears and the stirring influence they hold within contemporary ...

Over the centuries, people have longed for a messiah, whether a religious figure such as Jesus, a political leader, or even in popular culture. The messianic quest emerges most acutely during difficult times when people experience a sense of powerlessness and desperation. But the concept of a messiah — a savior — has its root in the writings of ancient Judaism and early Christianity, evolving from an anointed leader to universal savior.

'The Waste Land' is a landmark in 20th-century poetry. Here it is read by the late Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Published in 1922, it is a brilliant exploration of a faithless, immoral society trying to rebuild itself after the devastation of the Great War. Rich in literary references and steeped in allusive and evocative imagery, 'The Waste Land' is widely considered to be the pinnacle of modernist poetry.

Imagine a world filled with love, where hearts are changed and communities are transformed. Love First...Love Always is a guide to living a life centered on compassion, faith, and action. Benefits: ◆Practical Wisdom: Learn how to apply the principle of "loving first" in real-life scenarios, from personal relationships to larger social issues. ◆Faith-Based Perspective: Rooted in spiritual wisdom, this book offers relatable insights for readers of all backgrounds. Emotional Benefits: ◆Empowerment: Engage with reflective questions, exercises, and action steps to make love the cornerstone...

For centuries people have been tormented by one question above all: if God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain? And what of the suffering of animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it? The greatest Christian thinker of our time sets out to disentangle this knotty issue. With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, C. S. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help heal a world hungry for a true understanding of human nature.

Books such as The Shack, The Purpose Driven Life, and The Love Dare stir spiritual hunger. But do they truly lead to the totally satisfying destination and real fellowship with the living God? How do you get from excitement and encouragement to the experimental reality we all want? Take a step-by-step journey toward finding ultimate peace and joy at the love shack where you will experience God's ultimate best.

This book helps listeners develop practices that will result in deep, formative, and faithful reading so they can contribute to the flourishing of their communities and cultivate their own spiritual and intellectual depth. The authors present reading as a remedy for three prevalent cultural vices—distraction, hostility, and consumerism—that impact the possibility of formative reading. Deep Reading provides resources for engaging in formative and culturally subversive reading practices that teach listeners how to resist vices, love virtue, and desire the good.

How can a young person live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word. I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won’t sin myself bankrupt. .. I delight far more in what you tell me about living than in gathering a pile of riches. Psalms 119:9-11 MSG Gathering riches from the Word of God and sharing these nuggets of truth, Donesa Walker strives to reveal the golden treasure of God's word in related life experiences.

🎶 Gary Revel and Kelley McRae for an Unforgettable Summer Concert in Killeen, Texas! 🎶 The program for the Summer Music Concert for the month of July 18th, at 5:30 pm in 2025 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Killeen, Texas. The concert will be focused on sharing the love of God through the music of Gary Revel and Kelley McRae. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as Gary Revel and Kelley McRae join with you in worship and praise of God at this summer concert in Killeen, Texas. Kelley McRae grew up in Mississippi but called Brooklyn, New York home for years before teaming up ...

Nineteenth-century America was rife with Protestant-fueled anti-Catholicism. Elizabeth Hayes Alvarez reveals how Protestants nevertheless became surprisingly and deeply fascinated with the Virgin Mary, even as her role as a devotional figure who united Catholics grew. Documenting the vivid Marian imagery that suffused popular visual and literary culture, Alvarez argues that Mary became a potent shared exemplar of Christian womanhood around which Christians of all stripes rallied.

Para Francis Schaeffer, o cristão deve usar as artes para glorificar a Deus, não simplesmente como propaganda evangelística, mas como algo belo para a glória de Deus. "A Arte e a Bíblia" é uma obra fundamental para cristãos atuantes no mundo das artes. Neste clássico, Schaeffer examina o registro escritural da utilização de várias formas artísticas e estabelece uma perspectiva cristã sobre a arte. Com clareza e vigor, ele explica por que "o cristão é alguém cuja imaginação deve voar além das estrelas".

Leland Ryken provides a clear pathway to understanding the "Great Works" through this engaging series of short guidebooks. Beginning with "why the classics matter" and "the nature and function of literature," listeners will find a helpful path to understanding and analyzing influential works in the Western canon. This volume leads listeners through John Bunyan’s classic Christian allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress, offering insights into the nature of faith, the reality of temptation, and the glory of salvation.

Mary Claire Kendall grapples with Hemingway's faith and does so commendably. She doesn't explain him or explain him away, but she does get us closer to his Catholic heart. Those wishing to listen to the heart of Hemingway will relish this book.

Ni los más calificados escritores, historiadores, geógrafos, arqueólogos, astrónomos, teólogos y exegetas del mundo, habrían logrado realizar una reconstrucción y descripción de la vida de la Santísima Virgen María más impactante, detallada y perfecta que la presentada por la extraordinaria vidente Ana Catalina Emmerick, por medio de sus místicas visiones. Ana Catalina, fue una humilde monja alemana, estigmatizada, de la orden agustina que vivió en el siglo XVIII. El Papa Juan Pablo II la beatificó en el 2004. Según ella, fue predestinada por Dios para ser dotada de dones ...

C S Lewis's philosophical defence of Natural Law (absolute morality) - without which human beings are reduced to less than fully human, and are, thus ‘abolished'. CS Lewis argues that objective value actually exists and that to believe otherwise is to create nonsense. Human beings appreciate values such as beauty and goodness because such things are part of reality - but if absolute morality is denied there will not be any progress for mankind as the things that matter most will be explained away.