SE SEGUIR A CRISTO TE CUSTA ALGO, VOCÊ NÃO ESTÁ SOZINHO É comum olharmos para as histórias de missionários com a distância segura de quem admira heróis de outra época, como se a coragem deles pertencesse a um tempo que não nos alcança mais. Com a sobriedade da tradição reformada, esta obra relata a vida de duas mulheres comuns que disseram sim a um Senhor incomum — e nos confronta a fazer o mesmo. Sereis minhas testemunhas narra a trajetória de Minka Hanskamp e Margaret Morgan, enfermeiras...

This compendium presents the view that the challenge of the gender gap is of a personal and institutional concern. It is a concern about how our Christian community enables and empowers women and men to experience authentic Christian discipleship and reflect the 'Imago Dei' in our private and public world. The book makes the case that much 'unlearning' is required on the part of individuals and institutions for us to move beyond irrational assumptions that hinder and hamper the growth and ...

D. E. Hoste was one of the “Cambridge Seven” who went to China as missionaries in 1885. In 1900 he succeeded Hudson Taylor as the general director of the China Inland Mission, now known as OMF. He was chosen to be the leader of the Mission because he had served the people of China and his fellow missionaries in a spirit of love, humility, and self-discipline. He was also a man of deep prayerfulness. He believed, like Hudson Taylor before him, that “it is possible to move men, through God, ...

Where is Pentecostal theology going in the 21st century?How does it address issues of spirituality, politics and justice?What does it have to offer the worldwide Church?These and other vital questions are explored here by leading Pentecostal theologians from the UK and the USA as they assess the challenges and opportunities facing Pentecostalism today.With stimulating contributions by Joel Edwards, Charlotte J...

Phyllis is a lonely little rich girl who comes with her millionaire father and invalid mother to live in Byrdsville, Tennessee. There she meets and befriends the remainder of the Byrd family, now fallen on hard times, but determined to restore their fortunes via the inventing genius of the elder brother. But assorted disasters befall them, and everyone is very uncomfortable until, at last, everything is sorted out and the happy ending occurs.

In "Phyllis," Maria Thompson Daviess crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of personal identity and societal expectations within early 20th-century America. The novel's literary style is characterized by its vivid imagery and rich character development, capturing the nuances of women'Äôs lives during a transformative era. Daviess intricately weaves themes of resilience and self-discovery as she traces the life of her titular character, Phyllis, whose journey offer...

In "Phyllis," Maria Thompson Daviess crafts a compelling narrative that blends romance and social commentary with a keen eye for the intricacies of early 20th-century Southern life. The novel traces the emotional journey of its titular character, Phyllis, as she navigates the constraints of societal expectations and her own desires in a richly drawn landscape of familial duty and personal ambition. Daviess' prose is characterized by lyrical descriptions and an authentic dialect that immers...

Recognizing distance as a central concern of the Enlightenment, this volume offers eight essays on distance in art and literature; on cultural transmission and exchange over distance; and on distance as a topic in science, a theme in literature, and a central issue in modern research methods. Through studies of landscape gardens, architecture, imaginary voyages, transcontinental philosophical exchange, and cosmological poetry, Hemispheres and Stratospheres unfurls the early histor...

Hovering at 1,000 FeetBy: Phyllis R. ThompsonPhyllis Thompson, a self-proclaimed “Helicopter Mom,” shares information, inspiration, and useful advice to readers who are apprehensive about sending their beloved children off to college. As a parent, she’s devoted to providing advice, protection, and guidance; though it hasn’t been easy for her to maintain this commitment and balance life as a self-proclaimed helicopter mom. Read about her struggles with sending her firstborn o...

Some people may believe that worship is boring or that it can and should only be practiced and expressed in church. But even in what appears to be the most mundane occurrences in life, we can be beckoned to moments of worship. In In The 24/7 Heartbeat of Worship, author Phyllis D. Thompson Hilliard brings a practical dimension to the worship experience, showing us how we can worship in our everyday lives no matter where we are. Sharing her own personal experiences, effectively mingled with...

Gray Love narrates stories about the most common themes – searching for and (perhaps) finding love. Forty-five men and women between ages 60 and 94 from diverse backgrounds talk about dating, starting or ending a relationship, embracing life alone or enjoying a partnered one. The longing for connection as old age encroaches is palpable here, with more and more senior singles searching online. Those who find new partners explore issues that most relationships encounter at any age, ...