Sport is a major preoccupation of the modern world. It consumes the time and energies of millions of people around the globe. In fact, for many participants, it operates much like a functional equivalent of religion, giving them a way to interpret and understand the world. Sports stadiums are the cathedrals of our time. Sports stars are the saints or demi-gods through whom we access the transcendent. Members of the sports media serve as religious scribes, and sports fans are the worshiping...

Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian Gospel. It goes hand in hand with love, mercy, and grace, the fundamental theological virtues. However, forgiveness is easier to define than it is to embody. This unique collection of essays brings together theologians, ethicists, and ministry practitioners into a constructive dialog which explores the complex and crucial concept of forgiveness: what it is, where it is to be found, and how it might be practiced. These essays reflect the perspect...

Do you feel stuck on your journey toward spiritual and psychological growth? Do you desire to deepen your insights from God's word, develop a more intimate prayer life, and relate to your Creator in a more meaningful way? Then this book is for you. It offers a wide-ranging, creative, and practical map of spiritual practices that will help you to understand yourself, draw closer to God, and encourage psycho-spiritual transformation. Readers of this book will learn how to listen with their m...

A twisted game master has no intention of letting players go in this escape room horror story.“You have been chosen to participate in a new Escape Room. You can bring one person. The one you trust the most. Your very best friend.”When Lexi receives an invitation to participate in a brand-new escape room, along with her best friend Tess, she’s thrilled. They could both use the distraction after a recent tragedy.But once inside, they learn that they m...