Lord, Have Mercy

Author: Scott Hahn
Publisher: Image
ISBN: 0385508778
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
An illuminating, reassuring explanation of the Catholic Church’s teachings on confession and forgiveness by the bestselling author of The Lamb’s Supper and Hail, Holy Queen. Jesus told his first clergy, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” In Lord, Have Mercy, Scott Hahn explores the sacrament of reconciliation and shows why it is the key to spiritual growth, particularly in these times of intense anxiety and uncertainty. Drawing on the history of ancient Israel, the Gospels, the writings of the early Church, and the lives of the saints, Hahn reveals the living, scriptural heart of the Church’s teachings on penance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It is a story that begins with the sin of Adam and Eve, continues in the biographies of Moses, King David, and the Apostle Peter, and reverberates in the lives of believers today. Hahn presents the Catholic and biblical perspective on sin and mercy, elucidating in clear, easily understood language the true import of Jesus’ simple, yet profound promise–“I am the door; if anyone enters by Me, he will be saved (John 10:9). Like Hahn’s earlier books, Lord, Have Mercy offers thoughtful, authoritative insights into controversial issues and disputed doctrines in a manner that will enlighten lay readers yet is thorough enough for scholars to appreciate. More than just a Bible study, it is a guide for the perplexed, providing practical advice and inspiration that will help readers come to a deeper knowledge of themselves and of Jesus through the sacrament of penance.

May God Have Mercy

Author: John C. Tucker
Publisher: Delta
ISBN: 0385332947
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
In some states by law, in others by tradition, judges imposing a sentence of death complete the grim ritual with the words "May God have mercy on your soul." In 1982, in Grundy, Virginia, a young miner named Roger Coleman was sentenced to death for the murder of his sister-in-law. Ten years later, the sentence was carried out, despite the extraordinary efforts of Kitty Behan, a brilliant and dedicated young lawyer who devoted two years of her life to gathering evidence of Coleman's innocence, evidence so compelling that media around the world came to question the verdict. The courts, ruling on technicalities, refused to hear the new evidence and witnesses. Finally, the governor of Virginia ordered a lie-detector test to be administered on the morning of Coleman's scheduled execution, and in a chair that to Coleman surely looked like nothing so much as an electric chair. In John Tucker's telling, this story is an emotional and unforgettable roller-coaster ride from the awful night of the crime to the equally awful night of the execution. Perhaps it was not Roger Coleman whose soul was in need of God's mercy, but the judges, prosecutors, and politicians who procured his death.

Lord, Have Mercy

Author: Ellen Miller
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1496419405
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Book Description
Just when you think you’ve got this wife and motherhood thing down . . . Your toddler expresses his inner Picasso on your freshly painted walls . . . In permanent marker. Your 14-year-old demonstrates her newly acquired modeling skills . . . via every social network known to man. Your husband pulls up in a new car that you can’t afford . . . and only has two seats. Lord, have mercy. What are they thinking? While motherhood is often a hysterical ride of pure joy, it can also hold some of the most mind-numbing, heartbreaking, and sacrificial moments of your life. In Lord, Have Mercy, popular author Ellen Miller writes to moms who could use a good laugh (and sometimes a good cry) as they live through the trials and triumphs of parenting in the 21st century. All-too-real, always honest, and often hilarious, each devotional is filled with personal stories to remind you that God is with you in both the big and small moments of motherhood—especially when you’re on your last nerve!

Welcome to the Orthodox Church

Author: Frederica Mathewes-Green
Publisher: Paraclete Press
ISBN: 1612614345
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 287

Book Description
Welcome to the Orthodox Church—its history, theology, worship, spirituality, and daily life. This friendly guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Orthodoxy, but with a twist: readers learn by making a series of visits to a fictitious church, and get to know the faith as new Christians did for most of history, by immersion. Mathews-Green provides commentary and explanations on everything from how to “venerate” an icon, the Orthodox understanding of the atonement, to the Lenten significance of tofu. It’s the perfect book for inquirers and newcomers, but even readers who have been Orthodox all their lives say they learned things they never knew before. Enjoyable, easy-to-read, and leavened with humor, Welcome to the Orthodox Church is a gracious guide to the ancient faith of the Christian East.

Lord Have Mercy

Author: Lani Vale
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781094785486
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
Poor judgment: knowing better yet doing it anyway.Flint Stone is a professional in every way.He's a police officer with the K-9 unit and works at Gun Barrel High as the school resource officer. In his spare time, he's working his heart out to create a successful gym from the ground up.He's loved by every single person he ever encounters--student, faculty, and employees--Everyone but Camryn Elvis Presley.The only thing they have in common is their mothers' poor excuses for names.Period. The end.So why is it every time she crosses his path that he has the urge to mess up her perfectly curled hair? Or unbutton a few of her prim and proper buttons?He knows he should stay away, yet like the high schoolers he's around every day, he has no choice but to react first and think about the consequences later.Side note--bad decisions are made, leading to lapses in judgment that threaten both of their jobs. Yet when the time comes, neither one can seem to find the wherewithal to care. Why? Because being bad feels so good.

Hymns for Worship

Author: R. J. Stevens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780962061509
Category : Hymns, English
Languages : en
Pages : 758

Book Description

Saved by Grace, Now What?

Author: Pam Pegram
Publisher: Relevant Pages Press
ISBN: 9780998221168
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Ever wonder how to put Jesus at the Center of your life? As a Christian, do you sometimes feel lost as to how to have a relationship with your Savior? In Saved By Grace, Now What? Pam walks through the questions we are sometimes afraid to ask and guides us to a deeper connection to the One who gave His life for us. She addresses the topics of finding our identity in Christ and growing our relationship with Him, instead of practicing religion. She discusses how we are to live out our faith, share it with others and fight our way through spiritual battles. You will find yourself relating with Pam as she shares her own struggles and walks with you through the journey to find intimacy with Jesus. This is a book you will want to keep handy and reference regularly.

No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion

Author: Edward Sri
Publisher: Ascension
ISBN: 9781945179730
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 213

Book Description

Getty and Townend Praise Classics

Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739083536
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The collaborative efforts of Keith and Kristyn Getty, along with Stuart Townend, have produced long-lasting modern hymns for the church. Arranger James Koerts has created these contemporary arrangements of some of their best-loved praise classics. Titles: Across the Lands (You're the Word of God) * By Faith * Come, People of the Risen King * Compassion Hymn * How Deep the Father's Love for Us * In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) * My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness * O Church, Arise * The Power of the Cross (Oh, To See the Dawn) * See, What a Morning (Resurrection Hymn) * Speak, O Lord * Still, My Soul, Be Still (with Be Still, My Soul). "Memorable melodies, chordal accompaniment often in a flowing broken chord pattern, and simple transitions to new keys make these attractive arrangements a delight to learn and to play at an early advanced level." Joyce Janzen, Progressions

Lord Have Mercy - Thoughts about Practicing God's Presence and Prayer without Ceasing

Author: Duane H. "Duey" Renner
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1430304545
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
If ever we hope to rise above self-centeredness, self-consciousness and self-pity, and move toward greater love of God, neighbor and a proper love of self, we must be assisted by the grace and mercy of our Creator. We are both invited and encouraged to advance our cause through more consistent consciousness of God's presence and prayer that never ceases. This is the essence of LORD HAVE MERCY, an assortment of ideas, observations, prayers, perhaps even an aphorism here or there related to loving and serving one another, seeking God's aid in taming our demons, and reducing our egocentricity via greater awareness and unceasing prayer. These varied commentaries and other pieces were recorded by D. H. "Duey" Renner, a "gradually advancing deliberate Christian," who lives with his wife Carole in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.