Apostasy Can Lead a Nation to Self-Destruct: Will America Mend Its Ways and Return to God? is the study of two nations separated in time by several thousand years. From their founding, both nations and their people, for untold generations, were consecrated and dedicated to God. Who are these nations? They are ancient Israel and America. Both nations were plagued with historical amnesia—the failure to pass on to future generations the story about the protection, blessings, and prosperity they had received at the hand of a loving and compassionate God. As a result, apostasy began to gain traction so that the people of each nation began replacing the worship of God with flourishing idolatry. What happened to ancient Israel is history. God waited patiently for the nation to return to him so that he could destroy its enemies and heal the nation. He patiently tolerated its defiance but finally declared his righteous judgment, allowing the evil Assyrians to destroy that nation, and ancient Israel disappeared from biblical history. The status of America remains in limbo as God waits patiently for America to respond positively to his plea to return to him while it defiantly marches to its impending doom. Time is running out! A chapter is included that is directed to the reader who is doubtful that America will return to God but is also concerned about the eternal destination of his soul should America be destroyed by a cataclysmic event.

With this series you'll become part of a caring, supportive group, where members help each other through the wear and tear of life. What the Bible has to say about life is a great way to experience much of what God has to offer.

Philippians has been called “The Epistle of Joy” and Paul’s warmest and most personal letter. Surprisingly, this letter was written by the apostle Paul to Philippian believers who lived with circumstances few would equate with joy. However, Paul’s words reveal his secret to contentment: the understanding of all Christ has done and is able to do for every believer. In Philippians: A Self-Guided Study for Individuals or Groups, author Diane Junker offers a chapter-by-chapter journey through the book of Philippians. The questions are designed to help discover the meaning of the Bible passage by looking at one verse, one phrase, or even one word at a time. The questions and helpful commentary quotes in this study guide help you uncover the meaning of scripture and encourage you to apply these treasures of truth to your life. These words of wisdom carry a powerful meaning for us today as we face many of the same obstacles and pressures these early believers faced. In this letter, we find ourselves, like them, being led to the source of joy that can be ours.

"This volume provides practical, but provocative, case studies of exemplary projects that apply digital technology or methods to the study of religion. An introduction and 16 essays are organized by the kinds of sources digital humanities scholars use - texts, images, and places - with a final section on the professional and pedagogical issues digital scholarship raises for the study of religion."--