Download or read book Why I Am an Atheist Who Believes in God written by Frank Schaeffer and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caught between the beauty of his grandchildren and grief over a friend's death, Frank Schaeffer finds himself simultaneously believing and not believing in God--an atheist who prays. Schaeffer wrestles with faith and disbelief, sharing his innermost thoughts. He writes as an imperfect son, husband and grandfather whose love for his family, art and life trumps the ugly theologies of an angry God and the atheist vision of a cold, meaningless universe.

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Download or read book THE FRANCIS CONNECTION written by Frank James Unger and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During his 77th year, Chicagoan Frank Chase, D.D.S., is gifted an amazing document that offers him a second life running concurrent with the first. Under the mantle of a single persona, Frank travels simultaneous journeys, one as a married dentist and the other as The Reverend Francis Chase, a Catholic priest. Through his extraordinary gift, Frank grapples with a phenomenon far more complex than an alter ego. As a dentist, he confronts a terminal illness; but as a priest, he encounters even greater physical and emotional challenges. He runs the gauntlet as the love-object of two beautiful and tempting women.

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Download or read book Think Twice written by Paul Quintavalle and published by Thought Process. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jamie's adventure continues as he is asked to try to solve the mystery of why two boys died on the campus of prestigious Merrifield Academy.

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Download or read book Chasing Francis written by Ian Morgan Cron and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when the pastor of a mega church loses his faith? Discover one man’s life-changing journey to resolve his crisis of faith in Italy by retracing the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, a saint whose simple way of loving Jesus changed the history of the world. Pastor Chase Falson lost his faith in God, the Bible, evangelical Christianity, and his super-sized megachurch. When he fell apart, the church elders told him to go away—as far away as possible. Broken, Chase crossed the Atlantic to Italy to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest. There, he was introduced to the revolutionary teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi and found an old, but new way of following Jesus that heals and inspires. Chase Falson's spiritual discontent mirrors the feelings of a growing number of Christians who walk out of church asking, Is this all there is? This book is perfect for believers who are: Weary of celebrity pastors and empty calorie teaching Disappointed by worship services where the emphasis is more on Lights, Camera, Action than on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Tired of the deepest questions of life remaining unaddressed and unanswered Remain hopeful and seek to strengthen their faith Hidden in the past lies the future of the church. Explore the life of a saint who 800 years ago breathed new life into disillusioned Christians and a Church on the brink of collapse. Chasing Francis is a hopeful and moving story with profound implications for those who yearn for a more vital relationship with God and the world.

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Download or read book Betsy s Lighthouse written by Elizabeth Ouellette and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a strange and alarming phone call from her elderly uncle Pete gets abruptly cut off, kindergarten teacher Betsy McGovern returns to her hometown of Eagle Point, Maine. She soon learns that her beloved uncle Pete and godmother, Lily Mae Warren, the lighthouse keeper of Eagle Point Light, have been kidnapped. Eagle Point sheriff Francis Willette helps Betsy unravel the puzzling family secrets and shocking local murders that welcome her home. Betsy and the handsome sheriff sort out the clues to the case while they sort out the feelings they have for each other. Betsy also has to keep Eagle Point Light burning. Watching her back might not be a bad idea, either. With two dead bodies and no solid suspects, Betsy and Francis frantically work to solve the case and bring Betsy's loved ones home before they become the final victims in an elaborate scheme to keep past secrets hidden.

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