The sister of Bishop T.D. Jakes inspires women to see their trials as the furnace that molds them into living examples of God's handiwork.

God's Trophy is an introduction to the Christian faith in a clear and unique way. What it takes to be God's prized possession is not some strict legalism or church standard. Becoming God's Trophy begins with faith and ends in relationship. Even with these truths, it may be the author's personal testimony that shows most what it means to be God's Trophy. You won't be dissapointed.

The strange and enigmatic title "son of man" has intrigued biblical scholars for millennia. What does it mean and how does it describe Jesus in his role as the Christian messiah? Robin Jarrell surveys the mythological roots of the phrase in the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh and traces its development from the mythology of the Egyptian queen Hatshepsut's birth narrative, to the Baal Cycle in Ugaritic literature, to the story of Pandora, and finally to the story of creation found in the book of Genesis. The key to unlocking the mystery of the phrase "son of man" is embedded in the story of the first "son of man"--Noah--with the reference to "the sons of God" who found wives among the "daughters of men" and whose offspring brought devastation to the earth and the reason for the flood. In the hands of the Christian gospel writers, the parallel "son of man" figure found in the Dead Sea Scrolls reemerges in the identity of the last "son of man"--Jesus of Nazareth.

Here, archaeologically documented, is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Under her, women's roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women's status. Index; maps and illustrations.

The Bible is laced with stories in which strangers behave better than believers. What do these encounters with "others"--people from different cultures, religions, genders, economic and social classes--teach us about our own spiritual values, about the faith and God behind them? In Sacred Strangers, Nancy Haught leads readers through these stories, line by line, offering insight to open hearts to sacred strangers at a time when personal encounters can make us or break us--as people, Americans, and citizens of the world.

Webster's New World Dictionary defines trophy as "a token of an enemy's defeat; something taken from the enemy and kept as a memorial of victory." This best describes a life that Jesus has snatched from the enemy of our souls, and now displays as a prized possession—a trophy! In this forty-day devotional we will peak into the private world of a few prized possessions who have crossed my path and significantly impacted my life, as well as the lives of countless others. The first names of these Christian women are arranged alphabetically followed by the meanings of their names, and Scriptures which reflect their character. Each of the forty devotionals consists of a brief sharing from their individual spiritual journey—emphasizing the reality of God's personal presence, provision, and overcoming power evident in everyday lives.