The parable in Luke 15:1-7 can be seen from three angles. The dilemma of the shepherd is whether or not to leave the ninety-nine and go in search of the one lost sheep. It may not make sense economically and rationally, but he leaves them anyway and begins his search.

The poor sheep has wandered away and is lost-not hopelessly so, but lost. The sheep does have hope, and it rests with the shepherd whose love for her is so vast and so relentless that he won't rest until he finds the sheep.

And then there's the ninety-nine. Their attitude and behavior toward the lost sheep is paramount in the story. Will they join in the search? Will they celebrate with the shepherd once the sheep is returned? Or will they criticize and whine about how the shepherd spends all his time searching for the one who is lost?

The One explores the foundational nature of this parable and how important its implications are for the church and one's own walk with the Lord. The value that God places on the one is life-changing for those who come to understand it.

"An intense and powerful vision shared through the lens of author Ronny Russell's personal and professional spiritual journey. Authenticity is found in every paragraph that rings with empowering truth, inspiration, and encouragement for the one. ... I have watched Ronny's journey for decades and found his passion to be deep, contagious, and transformational for the one and the remnant who seek meaning in our fast-paced world filled with churches that often miss the one to preserve the institution. Ronny serves Christ above all and finds hope in God's calling and gifting as a member of the body of Christ. Truly a worthy and engaging read "

-Edward Hammett, author of Spiritual Leadership in a Secular Age and Recovering Hope for Your Church

This volume collects both classic and cutting-edge readings related to gender, sex, sexuality, and the Bible. Engaging the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and surrounding texts and worlds, Rhiannon Graybill and Lynn R. Huber have amassed a selection of essays that reflects a wide range of perspectives and approaches towards gender and sexuality. Presented in three distinct parts, the collection begins with an examination of gender in and around biblical contexts, before moving to discussing sex and sexualities, and finally critiques of gender and sexuality. Each reading is introduced by the editors in order to situate it in its broader scholarly context, and each section culminates in an annotated list of further readings to point researchers towards other engagements with these key themes.

This is a spirit- filled book, filled with much wisdom and knowledge provided for you to take heed and follow the teaching as you read and learn more about Christ and how to walk upright. This is a self help book, that will inspire you spiritually and give you a great feeling of self worth, birthing new hope in you, and new goals to strive for, reaching to come up higher and do better in life. God Spoken Word In plain view is a good book to read, trust and believe the words you read in this book and spend time with God, He will give you a better mind. Inside this book contains the true spoken word of God, written by the inspiration of God line by line design to help those who read it

Carolyn Vargas has been writing music for years, bringing inspiration and encouragement to her listeners. Now Carolyn has written a companion book to her latest album release, Lord of the Seasons. Through the pages of this book, Carolyn takes us on a journey through the many seasons of life, sharing her own life experiences, as well as the inspiration and events that gave birth to the songs she has written for her newly released album. Carolyn writes with great candor, baring her soul, exposing her own vulnerabilities, and sharing from her heart the joys and the sorrows that brought her to this place in life. From the miracle of having a child, to the devastation of a broken marriage, Carolyn reminds us that Christ Jesus is our redeemer, and there is no situation and no circumstance that He cannot redeem. From the first breath of life until the very last, God is faithful and has a wonderful plan for each person as they journey through the seasons of life.

From Catalonia to the Caribbean: The Sephardic Orbit from Medieval to Modern Times is a polyphonic collection of essays in honor of Jane S. Gerber's contributions as a leading scholar and teacher. Each chapter presents new or underappreciated source materials or questions familiar historical models to expand our understanding of Sephardic cultural, intellectual, and social history. The subjects of this volume are men and women, rich and poor, connected to various Sephardic Diasporas-Spanish, Portuguese, North African, or Middle Eastern-from medieval to modern times. They each, in their own way, challenged the expectations of their societies and helped to define the religious, ethnic, and intellectual experience of Sephardim as well as surrounding cultures throughout the world.

What ? can your cat teach you about God's love? does eternity look like? does a plump mouse have in common with your spiritual walk? motivated Jesus to talk to a tree? can a baby elephant teach you about your heavenly Father? can a chicken and a banana peel teach you about staying focused on God's purposes?

Within the pages of In His Light, Cherie Hammers combines biblical truth with her own personal experiences to illustrate how God's Word applies to every facet of life. Through perceptive and often whimsical personal stories, Cherie reveals the meaning of God's Word as it applies to walking in His light in a variety of life experiences. Realize heightened spiritual insights and witness how God's principles will help you to walk in His light.

"In His Light not only kept our attention, but left my wife and I wanting more. These daily devotionals were inspiring, like little nuggets, that one looks forward to reading. Cherie knows how to take circumstances out of everyday events and use them as life lessons. Hoping this is just the first in a series." --Wade McShane, national radio host

?Cherie has a way of spinning timeless truths in a practical fashion. I enjoyed her insights and stories, and you will too ? --Russ Lee, contemporary Christian singer and songwriter

The book will have two different messages with seven stages of change in the life of the author. The author believes that her journey started at the age of fourteen. 1960: the journey of the heart was the first stage of seven years marked as Destiny of Love.... the talk of the soul kept the body and the mind in full blast.. when she discovered her realty in dreams come true she turned to the creator asking for guidence... Faith was the answer of the soul. Belief: the Unity of God (unity of Creation and unity of human kind)..... The voice of Eve emerged like a song in the heart of the believer. could it be synergy Revolutions of the heart, the mind and genders(body). 2001 seven of sevens: Peace needs three P's. Prayers Passion and Patience....The split of the soul