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Most of us remember the basics from science classes about how Earth came to be the only known planet that sustains complex life. But what most people don't know is that the more thoroughly researchers investigate the history of our planet, the more astonishing the story of our existence becomes. The number and complexity of the astronomical, geological, chemical, and biological features recognized as essential to human existence have expanded explosively within the past decade.

For over half a century, scholars have labored to show that C. S. Lewis' famed but apparently disorganized Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these explanations has won general acceptance, and the structure of Narnia's symbolism has remained a mystery.

In this fresh creative approach to theology, Elizabeth Johnson asks how we can understand cosmic redemption in a time of advancing ecological devastation. In effect, how can we extend the core Christian belief in salvation to include all created beings? Immediately this question runs into a formidable obstacle: the idea that Jesus's death on the cross was required as atonement for human sin-a theology laid out by the 11th-century theologian St. Anselm.

Come on, be honest.... You’d love to know when Jesus Christ will return to planet earth, wouldn’t you? But unfortunately, you’ve been told your whole life that’s impossible to know. You’ve had the phrase “no man knows the day or hour” pounded into your ears continually in an effort to convince you God never prophesied anything about the time of Christ’s return. Well, would you believe you’ve been lied to your whole life?

The next generation will face the reality that human activity is changing the planet from one geological epoch to another. From this vantage point—two generations across two geological epochs facing a fundamentally changing planet—Larry Rasmussen writes to his grandchildren. As a grandfather invested in a green earth and climate justice as well as a scholar of faith-based earth ethics, Rasmussen bridges this gap between generations to write to the future about climate change, global citizenship, democracy, and legacy.

It happens to every parent. One day, you have a sweet son or daughter who loves to snuggle on the couch and who puts a smile on your face just by walking into the room. The next day, it's as if someone left the door open and let in an alien with a smart mouth and an attitude that, frankly, you could do without. Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet - for parent and child alike. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child's life.

You have not picked this book by accident. It may be by divine appointment that you listen to it. Today, events seem to be spiraling out of control as never before. The evening news often presents a picture of a confused world filled with mindless violence. Is there any way to make sense of the bewildering chaos?

Our wobbly world increasingly feels like a planet of gel-o. The Planet Gel-O Chronicles discusses the great challenges of our wobbly world from varying generational and ideological perspectives. Join me as we chronicle our changing world and pursue hope the only hope for humanity and our planet - courageous coexistence. I am not much for small talk when the world is falling apart, so each episode we will launch in quickly to what's happening and why it might happening. We will also host courageous conversations between vastly differing perspectives with the hope that respectful dialogue can ...

In vivid detail, author Jay Lampart lays out several reasons why the Internet pornography crisis Christian males are facing today is so unique and dire. He then presents five very simple but highly effective weapons that are available to us as Christians to combat it.

Not long ago, J. Matthew Sleeth had a fantastic life and a great job as chief of the medical staff at a large hospital. He was living the American dream—until he saw an increasing number of his patients suffering from cancer, asthma, and other chronic diseases. He began to suspect that the...

This easy-to-understand book describes what happened to planet Earth during and after the 371 days that Noah and seven others remained secure inside the ark. They left behind a one-continent world and landed in a newly shattered world, the one great land mass having been ripped apart into the continents we know today. Stones and bones tell the story.

Greetings and welcome to Planet Jav! As a multifaceted individual, I aim to share my thoughts and experiences on life's many lessons. I hope you'll find value in my perceptions and thoughts as we journey together in this great adventure called life. 🚀☀️🧠

Planet Jesus explores the canyons and mountains of the Gospel of Jesus and seeks to understand how we can better apply it to make our planet reflect him better.

A gratitude journal. As a follower of Jesus Christ, this is one way to express gratitude for what I receive on a daily and minute-by-minute basis

In Green Like God, Jonathan Merritt gently and insightfully observes that the Creator has a lot to say about environmental problems like unclean water, mindless materialism, wastefulness, over consumption, and pollution. In fact, Jonathan writes that "in the book of Genesis, God went green and never looked back." Relying heavily on the Scriptures, Jonathan gives the case for green living, but not because it's trendy and hip.

Moms today are busier than ever. Taking care of the planet sounds like a great idea—but in the midst of taking care of your kids, it becomes just one more thing to feel guilty about not doing. Tracey Bianchi knows what it’s like to live in the middle of suburbia with a to-do list too long to...

Nibiru does exist, but will it be the sign of the Son of Man as mentioned in the Bible. A description of what will happen to the Earth and what we should do about it are discussed in this book.

Faith out Front, the best faith and sports podcast on the planet features heroes of sport from our communities, sharing how faith has impacted their lives in athletics. The podcast will be available on digital platforms! Thankful for another avenue to share the Gospel to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. #FCAFaithOutFront