The continuing interest in the works of C. S. Lewis, long after his death in 1963, is a testament to the influence his writings have had on the English-speaking world, not to mention the many translations of his works into other languages. His own home nation of Great Britain was actually slower in appreciating his offerings than the United States. Lewis's books made a major impact on the American reading public, starting with the publicati ...
In the past three-plus decades, a significant conversation has taken place among American Protestants about worship. As a result, countless books have been written on the subject. We have read books on music and worship, ancient-future worship, worship as spiritual formation, worship and the arts, worship and children, even life as worship. Listen to that conversation, however, and you will notice one word conspicuously absent. While th ...
Less is More is a collection of eight ten-minute plays. These tiny dramas speak to the necessity to say what is essential in a small number of words. As Shakespeare said, «Brevity is the soul of wit.» The first play, «The Dissolution Mask,» is by the well-known playwright Nancy West. The next two plays, «Thanatos Calling» and «Leap for Life,» are the first ten-minute plays by David H. Rosen and they speak to an area of his research involving sui ...
This polemical volume tackles the thorny and controversial issue of the vastly different narratives told (or manufactured) by the two parties of the conflict in the Middle East (the Arabs and Israel), focusing on 1948, where it all started. While all sides in this debate have vested interests, this author included, an attempt has been made here to reflect the factual truth on the events, although their interpretation will always remain controver ...
Same-sex couples are faced with many different options when choosing to have children today. In Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood, author, activist and father Eric Rosswood guides and helps prospective LGBT parents to explore these five popular options: Adoption, Foster Care, Assisted Reproduction, Surrogacy and Co-Parenting.Each section includes a description of the specific family-building approach, followed by personal stories from same-sex coup ...
Parenting is never easy. Gay and lesbian couples face special questions and concerns. Should they adopt, use surrogates, artificial insemination or conception by one partner? How will the two partners handle the traditional roles of mother and father? How can gay and lesbian parents help their growing children deal with teasing and homophobia at school? And how can they get legal protection to ensure that both parents have equal rights and respo ...
Despite high-profile couples like Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, negative stereotypes continue to deter older, single, divorced or widowed women from finding romance with younger men. This groundbreaking book opens their eyes to that possibility. Along with stories shared by over two hundred couples, this guide offers the empowerment to help make the brave new world of older women/younger men relationships potential lead to lasting love. ...
The honeymoon has ended. Issues are mounting – money, family, friends, drinking, online relationships. Sadly, if you’re reading MARRIAGE RESCUE, it’s likely you're experiencing marital turmoil and your marriage is not the idyllic union you imagined. But don’t despair. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW, will help you overcome the ten deadly sins of a failing relationship and lead you to the relationship of your ...
