Understanding Jordan Today is an accurate and contemporary presentation that explores the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle. The book is written in an easy-to-read enjoyable narrative form for elementary readers grades 3-6. The Jordan title includes a native recipe and craft for students to create. Elementary students are encouraged to consider evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies for middle grade level students.

Understanding Iraq Today is an accurate and contemporary presentation that explores the Middle Eastern nation of Iraq with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle. The book is written in an easy-to-read enjoyable narrative form for elementary readers 8-11,. The Iraq title includes a native recipe and craft for students to create. Elementary students are encouraged to consider evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.

Understanding Lebanon Today is an accurate and contemporary presentation that explores the Middle Eastern nation of Lebanon with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle. The book is written in an easy-to-read enjoyable narrative form for elementary readers grades 3-6. The Lebanon title includes a native recipe and craft for students to create. Elementary students are encouraged to consider evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies for middle grade level students.

A joint publication between CCAR Press and Brigham Young University. Interfaith dialogues of understanding are valuable both for challenging individuals to articulate their beliefs and practices in a careful way and for deepening connections between people of different faiths. The Jewish and Latter-day Saint communities have at times been at odds, yet they share a number of significant historical and communal bonds. Understanding Covenants and Communities comes out of the Jewish--Latter-day Saint Academic Dialogue Project, a groundbreaking interfaith encounter between these two religious communities. The fruit of five conferences held semiannually since 2016, the volume addresses such themes as theological foundations, sacred scriptures, lived experience and worship, and culture and politics. Readers will emerge with a deeper understanding of the Jewish and Latter-day Saint traditions and how the two faith communities can engage in a meaningful dialogue.

The long-awaited sequel to The Still Small Voice Kat Jameson has just been told her job is to reach Raven Ryder, the one woman who seems to hate her. Can she convince the girl of her importance before it's too late? Jordan Wright thought her place was with Kat, but when she begins having visions of a baby, will it send her home to see the son she gave up for adoption? Raven Ryder's past has been anything but pretty. She has no time for God or Kat's nonsense, but when she begins having vivid nightmares and seeing black shapes, will she admit she needs the girl's help after all. A gripping tale of the supernatural war going on around us, this book will open your eyes to the dangers we do not see. Join best-selling author Lorana Hoopes on this thrilling ride to the Tribulation and End Times by grabbing your copy today!

Letting go of the past means risking it all… After years of living with her controlling father and brothers, Kimberly Lloyd simply wants to make her own decisions. Living in Bar Harbor, Maine, working as a paramedic is the first step to free herself from her overbearing family. She won’t let anyone take her job or new friendships from her. When tragedy ended his military career, Rico Montenegro fled to Mount Desert Island and found solace as a park ranger. He’s finally letting people in and forging close relationships. When his friendship with Kim seems to be turning into something more, he fears his past mistakes will keep him from moving forward. A series of deaths on Otter Cliffs—with victims eerily similar to Kim—leave Rico determined to safeguard his new love. But his protectiveness threatens to drive Kim away…and straight toward the killer.

This book provides a general overview of the identity crises BMB (believer from Muslim background) women in Jordan go through and reasons for it. Traditionally, persecution from family, community, or the secret police is thought to leave these women with newfound faith. However, even before persecution exposes their new faith, many initial believers give up seeking the new truth and return to their previous phase due to a serious identity crisis. This phenomenon is found to occur particularly often among female BMBs because of their unique circumstances in the religious and sociocultural contexts of Jordan. Through an examination of BMB women's narratives, this book explores how Muslim women form their identities and what they experience in the process of conversion.

Have you ever wondered if God is talking to you? And if He is, if you're listening? This phenomenal four book set begins with The Still Small Voice where we meet Kat, a woman who begins seeing lights after the death of her friend, and Jordan, a cross-over character we first met in The Heartbeats series book - When Hearts Collide. Can Jordan help Kat see that God is trying to talk to her before it's too late? In A Spark in Darkness, we continue to follow Kat as she tries to reach Raven Rader, a tough woman who has closed her heart to God. However, when dark shapes begin haunting Raven, will she turn to Kat for help? In The Beginning of the End, we follow Raven as she tries to navigate the world after the rapture and after the introduction of a virus tearing the remaining population apart. Will she embrace her newly appointed role as leader? Finally, in Faith Over Fear, we follow Raven and her brave band as they try to save as many people as they can before the mark is put in place. When they lose people along the way, will she remain strong enough to guide them to the end? This action packed suspense series by USA Today Best selling author Lorana Hoopes contains links to the research done so that you can continue to search for the truth yourself. Whether you agree with all of the information presented, you will find yourself sucked into the story and asking yourself, am I listening?

Grounded Truth for Life’s Perplexing Questions The NIV Understand the Faith Study Bible, with content from Christianity Today International, provides a deep grounding in Scripture and gives you solid understanding for discussing your faith with others. You will value the way this Bible keeps the joyful, astounding nature of the gospel always in view when addressing doctrine and the pressing questions about what Christians believe. Its content will help you understand what you believe and why, while inspiring you to live for God. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version 104 Everyday Faith devotions use stories and anecdotes to illuminate God’s glorious nature 25 Culture Connections articles highlight customs, holidays, proverbs, stories and sayings from around the world to illustrate classic Christian doctrines 40 Living Parables commentaries demonstrate how contributions of past Christians remain important today 75 Doctrine 101 articles explore the doctrines that have become the bedrock of Christian belief and why in today’s world they are vital to know and believe 12 Up for Debate tables present multiple viewpoints on topics about which believers disagree 8 charts and graphs provide summaries of various theological concepts and arguments Foreword by Christianity Today managing editor Mark Galli