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In this collection of meditations, Lococo reflects on the meaning of freedom, creation, and beauty, addressing the meaning of each to science, and, when met with science''s recurring silence, offers theology as another way in. As he revisits and revitalizes notions of transcendent truth, goodness, and beauty in an age that seems to have long given up on them, he unearths Catholicism''s forgotten scholarly wisdom tradition, ultimately paying tribute to two of the greatest religious thinkers of the twentieth century. The author asks: How might Christianity reconcile the fruits of the knowledge of science with a fuller understanding of the meaning of becoming human?

In this sequel, the Elfdins of Oralee, who have been awakened to the Sovereign God and his supernatural power, are about to embark on a crusade unlike any other.Evil Druxin, who entered through the Portal into the Human world with four Krogs, has wreaked havoc on the Humans in his search to locate Maddock, imprisoned by Master Godric and Mistress Edith.With the time difference between the two worlds, many could die before the crusaders returned to Oralee. Despite not possessing gold crosses necessary to return through the Portal, the Elfdins selflessly choose to permanently leave Oralee to save the Humans and their world from Druxin''s destruction.As they proceed, the Elfdins and the Humans encounter malicious traps set by Druxin that are meant to kill any who venture forward.Incorporating Maddock and his evil apprentices, Druxin creates a vile army of demonic powered warriors determined to destroy the Sovereign God and his followers once and for all.It is a journey full of impediments revealing the power of God''s word can bring them through any storm, overcome any obstacle, and triumph over any strategy of the enemy.

Ongoing Personal Evangelism provides a biblical survey of personal evangelism and discusses the factors evident in the lives of those who practice personal evangelism throughout their life. Hopefully the book will encourage more spiritual growth and involvement in personal evangelism, as well as providing material for training others in personal evangelism.

For those who think their beliefs are no longer valid, for all who wonder if there is any truth in religion, for anyone questioning why theology doesn''t make sense--this is book for you. Here are arguments against some claims of faith. Science helps us gain new insights into what we used to believe. Recent discoveries in physics and other modern sciences have opened doors that may help you gain a new, more positive perspective on religion. For any of you who want to understand theological conundrums, here are some believable answers, including what happens when we die and whether we exist after death. A quick survey of world religions compares the beliefs of Christianity and how these present challenges lead to doubt; however, some interesting historical and scientific findings can aid you in gaining more insights which can foster your faith. These discoveries are capable of nurturing a sense of wholeness, overcoming doubts about the relevance of your faith. When that happens, your attitudes become more positive about learning what you can believe. This book helps you do that.

The "world" can be subject to interpretations that cause Christians to disagree and even fight. Interpretations often end in startling disputes. For some, that world includes the inheritance of denominational interpretations. Historically conditioned conclusions are taken out of their context. Booklets have been produced for young people that largely define the world as dancing, smoking, drugs, music, theater, and music. This book will not spend time on these parochial notions. Rather, it will deal with God''s love for the world. While Christians are often warned against the world, God loved the world from a different standpoint and made the ultimate sacrifice to give this world the chance to be restored to rightness with him.

Teenage Allen Maruyama internalized the hostility directed at Japanese/Japanese Americans subsequent to the Pearl Harbor attack. He says he learned to hate himself and ""felt subhuman,"" but Presbyterians in his home state of Colorado ""befriended"" him. He proved himself as a student athlete and US Army Buck Sergeant. He graduated from McCormick Theological Seminary (MA, Christian education, and MDiv). His MTS is from Dubuque Seminary. Only when he earned a PhD in theology from the Aquinas Institute of Philosophy and Theology did he feel ""emancipated,"" no longer suffering from shame while living and working as a Japanese American in white majority culture.Allen''s Nisei (second generation) experiences and his issho kenmei personality (all in, full throttle, nonstop) propelled him into centers of change and controversy in fields as diverse as social justice, theology, and cultural and church history. Dr. Allen Maruyama is the first Asian American to stand for the position of moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

The Man is burdened beyond belief. It''s been three years since his ministry began, and now it''s come to its climax.Although fully human, he doesn''t find much comfort being surrounded by his twelve closest friends. Although fully divine, he can''t stomach the thought of what''s set before him.After his arrest, The Man stands before a powerful ruler trapped in a political dilemma. Unseen forces fight for control as The Man awaits his verdict. Enemies since The Man''s birth, The Accuser watches his wicked scheme unfold before his eyes. Support eventually arrives, but it might be too late. After all, nothing can stop the shocking plan The Father had set in motion from the beginning of time.It all ends here, on a hilltop outside the city. Three crosses rise from the summit. One will decide humanity''s fate. Determined to reveal The Father''s heart, The Man accepts his destiny in order to redeem the world. Little did his followers know how much it would cost him . . .