Download or read book The Windows of Heaven written by Ron Rozelle and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2022-11-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in Galveston during the 1900 storm, the most devastating natural disaster in the history of the United States, this sweeping novel follows the fates of several richly drawn characters. It is the story of Sal, the little girl who is wise beyond her years and who holds out as much hope for the world as she does for her father, the ruined son of a respected father. It is the story of Sister Zilphia, the nun who helps run the St. Mary's Orphanage. The only thing separating the two long buildings of the orphanage is a fragile line of sand dunes; the only thing separating Zilphia from the world is the brittle faith that she has been sent there to consider. A faith that has never been truly tested. Until now. And it is the story of Galveston herself, the grand old lady of the Gulf Coast, with her harbor filled with ships from the world over; her Victorian homes and her brothels and her grand pavilions set in their own parks; and her stately mansions along Broadway, the highest ground on the island, at eight feet above sea level. All must face their darkest night now, as nature hurls the worst she can muster at the narrow strip of sand and saltgrass that is doomed to become, for a time, part of the ocean floor. This is the story of heroes and villains, of courage and sacrifice and, most of all, of people trying desperately to survive. And it is the story of an era now gone, of splendor and injustice, filled with the simple joy of living. Prologue It started raining after midnight. At first a few heavy drops, as large as pebbles, splattered against windows, and spotted the dry pavement of the streets. They plinked into half-full troughs of dirty water outside the saloons on Post Office Street; horses tied there winced against the stings. People inside the saloons-sailors and dock workers and whores-paid no attention to the steadily quickening tattoo being pelted out on the tin sheets or slates of the roofs but kept to the business at hand: the drinking, and gambling, and the sweaty, brief stabbing away at the very oldest of human exertions. Some of Galveston's people, in other parts of the city, listened to the rain from their beds. A few, who had looked up that day at the Levy Building on Market Street and noticed the pair of warning flags that flew from the fourth-floor offices of the Weather Bureau, knew that this was the first, slow calling card of a tropical storm. Isaac Cline, the chief of the bureau, had hoisted the flags on Friday morning, and they had danced and popped in the brisk north wind all day. The red one, with the black box in its middle, meant that a particularly malevolent storm was a possibility. The white one, above it, meant that if it came, it would come from the northwest. But not too many people had seen the flags. And now the first big drops of rain plopped into the sand dunes and salt grass of the island and slid through the muted light of the gas street lights in town, and nobody paid much attention to them. Those in bed closed their eyes and let the tapping of the rain sing them to sleep. It had come a long way, this storm. Almost two weeks before, somewhere on the immense, swaying surface of the eternal Atlantic, a small portion of the sea had rebelled against the unremitting late summer heat, and heaved itself up in protest. Africa lay a thousand miles to the east, over the vast, bowllike curve of the world, and many more thousands of miles of ocean and sky stretched endlessly to the west. The air above the place had become suddenly full of new, burdensome moisture.
Download or read book Through the Windows of Heaven written by Walter Martin and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taken from the work of Dr. Martin, the original Bible Answer Man, these personal stories, biblical expositions, and life lessons will entertain as they inform and instruct you in the understanding, application, and presentation of the Christian faith.
Download or read book Windows to Heaven written by Elizabeth Zelensky and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this useful guidebook, the authors debunk common misconceptions about Orthodox icons and explain how they might enrich the devotional lives of non-Orthodox Christians.
Download or read book Windows of the Heavens written by Henry G. Brinton and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the heavens open on the small river town of Occoquan, Virginia, the streets flood and a candle shop is swept away. A Methodist pastor named Harley Camden witnesses the destructive deluge and then discovers, in the debris, a dead man with a crude carving of Satan’s claws in his back. Harley is drawn into the mystery of what caused the flood and who killed the man, while diving into questions of good and evil, body and spirit, humanity and the environment—especially questions about the change in climate that now threatens life around the globe. He discovers that there is a spiritual dimension to every social issue, whether it be the violence of Central American gangs or the racism that leads a black businessman to make a fateful choice. When the windows of the heavens open, surprising truths are revealed about how people can coexist in an interfaith, multicultural community, and how humans can establish a sustainable relationship with the natural world around them.
Download or read book Open the Windows of Heaven written by Barbour Publishing Staff and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every woman can use some heaven-sent blessings in her day. Here, in a brand-new book, are simple, heartfelt devotions that will speak to women of all ages Overflowing with thoughtful devotions, prayers, memorable quotations, and Bible promises, you’ll find the blessings, encouragement, joy, and comfort your heart truly desires.
Download or read book Windows to Heaven written by Richard D. Brown and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Windows to Heaven, walk with Richard D. Brown through mortal peril, private meditations and unexpected encounters with God, in diverse settings as the desert, jungle, forest, streams, arctic ice, even the White House.
Download or read book Open Heavens written by Bill Johnson and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience Continuous Revival Historically there have been seasons where God’s presence awakens revival – moving in powerful ways, saving souls, and releasing miracles. We often think of these seasons as isolated, unique outpourings of the Spirit. Is it possible to experience revival every day, as a way of life...
Download or read book Looking Into the Windows of Heaven written by Fara Gibson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking Into The Windows of Heaven is a book that takes it's reader behind the physical world and gives a peek into the Spirit World through my eyes as a Psychic Medium. Why do we live a life? What is involved in planning a life? What happens if we commit suicide in our lifetime? Where is Heaven? I will answer some of the difficult questions that people tend to live with after the loss of a loved one. Enjoy your Healing Journey through this book
Download or read book It s Not Working Brother John written by John F. Avanzini and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Television preacher John Avanzini puts forward 25 reasons why he believes prayers are not answered, most of them having to do with faulty actions or beliefs on the part of the petitioner.
Download or read book Steps to Peace with God Scenic Version written by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and published by . This book was released on 2017-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Southern Part of Heaven written by William Meade 1893- Prince and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Opening the Windows of Blessing written by Kay Arthur and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exciting New Inductive Study Series (more than 880,000 copies sold) was created by Kay Arthur for people who long to immerse themselves in God's Word but need a 15-minutes-a-day resource to match their busy lifestyles. This exciting study focuses on Zecharaiah, Malachi, and Haggai, three prophets who shared God's messages of instruction and discipline and also words of encouragement and hope. Exploring these books of the Bible provides an insightful study of God's communication, character, and blessings. Using Kay Arthur's inductive study method, the truths of these Old Testament books inspire readers to hear God's message, become obedient, and share in the living hope of a Father who clearly conveys the promise of great blessings.
Download or read book How to Open the Windows of Heaven written by Overseer O. Walker and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004-11-09 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about teaching you the principals of God with expectations and great hope of receiving them. This book gives you the Hope of Knowing that you can receive blessings in this life without stealing or being immoral, by following of the spiritual principals of a loving creator to His creation whom he loves and wants to provide for in this life and the life to come that you may have life and have it more abundantly with comfort of peace, love, joy in the spirit of the Lord!
Download or read book Marriage Divorce written by Spencer W. Kimball and published by Salt Lake City : Desert Book Company. This book was released on 1976-01-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: President Spencer W. Kimball speaks to the BYU studentbody in the Marriott Center, discussing marriage (and divorce) from the eternal viewpoint.
Download or read book Windows of Heaven written by Idell LaVette Gatterson and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-07 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows of Heaven By: Idell LaVette Gatterson A child disowned by her father experiences arrested development without a personality. The adult/child is part-child, part-adult who makes childlike adult decisions as she relives her childhood in her adult years. Will she ever be whole?
Download or read book Opening the Windows of Heaven written by B. G. Hamon and published by Pathway Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Windows Into Heaven Stories Celebrating Down Syndrome written by Stacy Tetschner and published by . This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty families share their stories and positive insight into what someone with an extra chromosome--someone with Down syndrome--can bring into the lives of all they touch.
