Download or read book Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter written by Ace Collins and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The treasured traditions of Easter—little bunnies, parades, new Easter outfits, sunrise services, passion plays, and more—infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And in ways you may not realize, they point us to the resurrection of Christ and our hope of life beyond the grave. Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter reveals the events and backgrounds that shaped the best-loved customs and songs of Easter, introducing you to stories you’ve never heard and a deeper appreciation for the holiday’s familiar hallmarks.
Download or read book Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the moment the pilgrims landed on the shores of the New World, to the dark days following September 11, songs of faith have inspired, comforted, and rallied our beloved country. Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America describes the people, places, and events that have shaped the heart and soul of America. The stories behind these songs will fascinate you and bring new meaning and richness to special spiritual moments in the history of our nation. Discover how:§ “Faith of Our Fathers,” sung at Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s funeral, had its roots not with the pilgrims but with a Catholic fighting for the right to worship freely in Anglican England§ World events, from the downing of Flight 007 in Russian airspace to Desert Storm and September 11, propelled Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” § The author of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” lived the words “His truth is marching on” until the day she died§ Combining African rhythms and southern folk melodies, slaves brought Bible truths to life with songs such as “Roll, Jordan, Roll”The songs in this book have energized movements, illuminated dark paths, commemorated historic events, taken the message of freedom and faith across this nation and beyond, healed broken spirits, and righted wrongs. Their stories will make you proud of your heritage as you realize anew that in America, even one voice can make a lasting influence.
Download or read book More Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ace Collins has dug deep to uncover the true stories behind your favorite Christmas songs. Explore how these songs came into being, and discover a deeper appreciation for these melodic messages of peace, hope, and joy that celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Download or read book Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith written by Ace Collins and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty women whose faith has reshaped the world.Ace Collins employs all his storytelling skill to uncover the deeply personal stories of women whose faith shines for us today. Explore twenty different tales of unparalleled inspiration. Learn how each woman’s prayers were heard and answered, and discover how each story can light the way on your own journey of faith.
Download or read book Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas written by Ace Collins and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-11-29 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know these songs by heart. They're the ''greatest hits'' of Christmas. But do you know the fascinating, inspirational stories behind them - who wrote them and how they came to be? In his latest book, Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the greatest hits of Christmas - all the songs you have enjoyed for generations. For example, as the story goes, jazz great Mel Torme wrote ''The Christmas Song'' after visiting a friend in California, who, longing to escape California's heat for the cold winters of his New England, doodled these now-famous phrases on his spiral pad: ''Chestnuts roasting Jack Frost nipping Yuletide carols '' Torme saw those words and one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time, first recorded by Nat King Cole, was born. Within these pages, you'll discover the origins of such famous Christmas songs as ''Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, '' ''Winter Wonderland, '' ''White Christmas, '' ''Little Drummer Boy, '' ''Feliz Navidad, '' ''O Holy Night, '' and two dozen others. Although not yet as famous as the Christmas songs of which he writes (he's working on that), Collins's many books have sold tens of thousands of copies and have become treasured family classics, read and enjoyed by young and old alike. His new book is a treasure-trove of the kind of magic that makes Christmas the beloved holiday it is. This is Ace Collins at his storytelling best which means it's sure to become a ''greatest hit'' with your family
Download or read book Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas written by Ace Collins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2003 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the stories behind the customs and traditions of Christmas including Advent wreaths, holly, Nativity scenes, Yule logs, caroling, and Santa Claus
Download or read book Songs Sung Red White and Blue written by Ace Collins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-01-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout our nation's history, patriotic songs have lifted our spirits during hard times and brought us closer to our heritage and to each other. Behind these "songs sung red, white, and blue" are unforgettable stories that will enrich your appreciation of their unique power. It's hard to imagine a single American who hasn't been touched deeply at one time or another by the songs in these pages. From the soaring chorus of "God Bless America" to the quiet poetry of "America the Beautiful," historian Ace Collins takes you inside the creation of thirty-two classic songs spanning two centuries. Military anthems like "The Marine's Hymn" and "Anchors Aweigh" share pages with other songs of war, such as the War of 1812's "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the Civil War's "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Popular tunes dating back to the earliest days of our nation, such as "Yankee Doodle," are included alongside contemporary hits like "God Bless the U.S.A." Other favorites like "This Land Is Your Land" and "This Is My Country" reflect on our nation in times of peace. You'll meet a surprising and diverse cast of behind-the-scenes characters, which includes both everyday Americans -- teachers, preachers, and soldiers -- as well as celebrated songwriters like Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan. Here are songs that are as close to our hearts as any ever written -- songs that form a rousing soundtrack to America's story.
Download or read book The Easter Song written by Sedulius and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Stories Behind Men of Faith written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master storyteller Ace Collins offers deeply personal narratives of sixteen men whose living faith has made a vital difference in the world. Stories Behind Men of Faith uncovers the influences, the turning points, and the surprising twists that have created icons of faith, past and present, who continue to inspire us to live better Christian lives and to witness to others. Contemporary men such as Bono, Branch Rickey, Jim Valvano, and Fred Rogers and historical figures such as William Carey, John Newton, Albert Schweitzer, George Washington Carver, and Nicholas of Myra have inspired millions. They have led countless souls to follow in their steps and created legacies that have helped bring so much light into a dark world simply by courageously living their faith. Stories Behind Men of Faith will remind readers that with faith in God, anything is possible.
Download or read book Grattitude written by Ace Collins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collins presents a "mental diet" of ten negative attitudes to lose during times of hardship that hinder your character development, strain your relationships with others, and diminish your faith.
Download or read book Igbo Culture and Gospel written by Michael Ukpong and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2015 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pope John Paul II speaks in "Ecclesia in Africa" (1995) of the necessity for the church to inculturate itself into the cultures of the African peoples. This book shows what makes inculturation in Africa a necessity. Against the background of a socio-empircal study it becomes understandable, why in the history of mission, from a European-religious perspective much remains misunderstood and causes distress until today. The author focuses on the 'way of Inculturation" showing how a "rooting of the Gospel in Africa" could be possible and sustainable. (Series: Biblical Perspectives for Annunciation and Teaching / Biblische Perspektiven fur Verkundigung and Unterricht, Vol. 7) [Subject: Theology, African Studies]
Download or read book Swope s Ridge written by Ace Collins and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: September 12, 2001. Four members of the Klasser family are found dead outside Dallas, Texas. In the wake of 9/11, the Klassers’ neighbor, Omar Jones—an American citizen of Arab descent—is convicted of their murder. A month before Jones’ execution, attorney Lije Evans searches for evidence that will prove the man innocent. But Evans’ quest goes deeper than solving one crime. He is determined to find the secret behind the dark history of sleepy Swope’s Ridge—and how it ties into his wife’s murder. Interlocking mysteries lead Evans and his team to the battlegrounds of former Nazi Germany, the dirt roads of Kansas, and a rusty cargo ship in the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, they discover a secret that offers the promise of great power—and the greatest temptation they’ve ever faced. In the second book of the Lije Evans Mysteries series, bestselling author Ace Collins immerses readers in an intricate and deadly international plot. Racism, betrayal, and death-defying escapes compound an adventure that knows no bounds in this harrowing novel for suspense lovers everywhere.
Download or read book Sticks and Stones written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the roughly thirty-thousand words you will speak today, imagine if just a handful of them could save a life ... ... or heal a broken heart ... or inspire a vision that would shape the course of history. Today is your opportunity to speak—or write—words of incalculable potential for good. With simple action points and colorful stories, this inspiring book will help you weed out sticks-and-stones negativism and unleash the surpassing, life-giving, destiny-shaping power of positive words. What does it take for your words to make a difference? Perhaps a simple thank-you letter. Maybe an encouraging email. Or a simple hello, a thoughtful phone call, a note written on the back of a family photograph ... the possibilities are endless. Sticks and Stones shows you the power and importance of your words, and how to use the right words to have a positive impact beyond anything you can imagine.
Download or read book 25 Days 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas should be the most anticipated day of the year. Instead, we dread the shopping, baking, spending, and stress. Bestselling author Collins wants to help readers rediscover the joy and peace of the holiday season.
Download or read book Farraday Road written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2008 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's just another a quiet evening out for Lije and Kaytlin Evans. But somewhere along the way, it becomes something more sinister, and a murder takes place. In the aftermath, a small-town attorney sets out to find his wife's killers and uncovers a deadly conspiracy in this suspenseful mystery with a twist of faith.
Download or read book The Story of Easter written by Jean Miller and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the story of Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, plus some Easter traditions of today.
Download or read book He Shall Arise written by Tom Fettke and published by Genevox Music Group. This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
