faith

Father Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez, a priest who is also a scientist, travels to the planet Lithia to study a perfect society of aliens, and becomes troubled by the implications of their lack of awareness of sin and God.

Presents the historical and scientific facts surrounding the Shroud of Turin including its physical appearance, studies conducted to determine its authenticity, and theories to its nature and origin.

Offers an incisive yet comprehensive introduction to the nature and problems of Christian faith in the world.

Although dealing with a difficult subjefct, the author writes clearly and readably, making excellent use of parables and images to clarify those things which defy straightforward explanation.

Faith is contemplated in its great biblical models - Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, Paul- and is analysed in the personal experience which we all have gratefully lived day to day. Faith is here submitted to a loving and keen study to purify its value and deepen its commitment with new resolution under grace.

Sixteen-year-old Scarlett Blaine discovers growing up on a farm and caring for her autistic brother amidst family tensions is far from peachy. When a tragic accident and financial difficulties place more pressures on Scarlett's shoulders, she has to find a hope to cling to before it's too late.

Fourteen-year-old high school student Jonathan Stiles, whose brother was found dead at the bottom of a ravine, decides to investigate the death after a stranger, who bears a resemblance to Jesus Christ, suggests it may not have been accidental.

Documents the spiritual crisis experienced by Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1879, when at the age of fifty-one, and with two monumental works already published, he decided he had accomplished nothing of lasting value in his lifetime.

Relates the life stories of individuals, such as Moses, Harriet Tubman, Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela, who have called upon their faith to make a difference, and includes challenges which prompt the reader to do the same.

News anchor, Robin Roberts, discusses her challenges with breast cancer as well as her bone marrow transplant.