Uncontrolling Love: Essays Exploring the Love of God, with Introductions by Thomas Jay Oord by Lisa Michaels (21 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

What if God was not in control? And what if, instead, God always expresses uncontrolling love? Eighty leading thinkers explore the implications of a new way to think about God, the world, and our everyday lives. Their conclusions are radical, whether their writing is in story form or more academic. Essayists take ideas in Thomas Jay Oord's award-winning book, The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence (IVP Academic). Each contributor explores how we might think and live in light of uncontrolling love.

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

CAKEWALK: A Novel (The Cake Series) by Douglas Bell (Bumbershoot Press) (26 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

"Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Yes, I gave this book a six-star rating out of a possible five. Where to even begin with how much I loved this book." Goodreads Reviewer, Transgender Bookworm Die-hard traditional Texas is the backdrop where success and nonconformity cannot coexist for Bryan Hicks, an African-American divorced father of two kids, Lindsey, the athletic golden child, and Lance, the unorthodox queer thespian. Bryan's mother loves bragging to her high-society girlfriends about Bryan's accomplishments and promotion to VP at a large multinational oil/gas company. Bryan vigorously steers clear of conversations with his mother about who he is dating because Bryan has been secretly dating Nadia, a transgender woman. Cakewalk is contemporary fiction based on Douglas Bell's past experiences. Bell speaks from an African-American heteronormative (privileged) cisgender voice to candidly expose the trauma of transphobia and homophobia. Bell wants to humanize the struggle ...

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Prayer: A Pathway to Divine Connection and Spiritual Growth by Jhonsen Sales (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Embark on a profound spiritual journey as you explore the sacred realm of prayer in "Prayer: A Pathway to Divine Connection and Spiritual Growth." This illuminating book delves into the significance of prayer in Catholicism, providing a comprehensive guide to deepening your relationship with God and nurturing your soul. In the Introduction, discover the pivotal role of prayer in the Catholic faith and the purpose of this book, setting the stage for a transformative exploration of prayer's power. Uncover the Understanding Prayer in Catholic Tradition in Part II, as we lay the theological foundations of prayer. Delve into God's nature and attributes, understanding Jesus Christ as the compassionate Mediator between humanity and divinity. Explore the different types of Catholic prayer, from the heartfelt expressions of vocal prayer to the profound depths of contemplative prayer. Unveil the profound influence of the Holy Spirit in prayer, drawing you closer to the Divine Presence. In ...

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