When thinking of intrepid travelers from past centuries, we don't usually put Muslim women at the top of the list. And yet, the stunning firsthand accounts in this collection completely upend preconceived notions of who was exploring the world.Editors Siobhan Lambert-Hurley, Daniel Majchrowicz, and Sunil Sharma recover, translate, annotate, and provide historical and cultural context for the 17th- to 20th-century writings of Muslim women travelers in ten different ...

Realists have long argued that the international system must be based on hard calculations of power and interest. But in recent years, religion's role on the international scene has grown. The Influence of Faith examines religion as a growing factor in world politics and U.S. foreign policy. Particular attention is placed on the American reaction to the persecution of Christians and Jews overseas, as well as the role of faith-based groups such as missionary and relief organization...

The Battle for Your Heart Is the Most Important Battle You’ll Ever Face.Do you ever feel torn between trusting God and giving in to fear? Have life’s pressures left you weary, anxious, or uncertain about your future? Are you longing for your heart to be whole again?You’re not alone in this battle. The enemy may try to divide your heart, but God has already provided the way for you to live whole and free. The battle may be real, but the victory is already yo...

When was the last time you felt God’s presence?Does a sense of the Lord’s presence seem to elude you, despite your earnest seeking? Does Heaven seem silent, despite your patient listening?Many Christians have been on a similar journey, but Scripture makes it clear that the Holy Spirit is within you—not just with you. The secret to experiencing the Lord is simply to live from the reality of His already-intimate presence within your own heart.Author, ...