An Angel Friend of Mine Helps Robbie's Missions


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Robbie, who has lost his father because of an unfortunate accident, is trying to help his widowed mom make ends meet by working after school in a bodega. He desires to attend the University of Notre Dame but feels that it’s a hopeless cause because of the financial demands. He turns to prayer, constantly visiting his church on an almost daily basis in hopes his prayers will be answered. Through divine intervention, he has an encounter with his guardian angel, Zac, who tells Robbie that God has special plans for him. But before Robbie is told what was in store for him, Zac disappears. After some time, Zac reappears to let Robbie know that he will be requested to accomplish two missions. By helping in Robbie’s mission, Zac hopes to gain his wings. Robbie encounters a new and mysterious stranger named Mike, who moves into Robbie’s apartment complex. A friendly relationship builds, and Robbie develops a curiosity over a mystery object that is moved into Mike’s apartment. Robbie learns how to play the harp with Mike’s help. Now you know what the mysterious object was. Alice who suffers from autism is a person that will come into Robbie’s life as a motivating factor toward his dream of going to Notre Dame. She is a troubled girl due to her disability. The one thing that consoles her is her love of music, and because of Robbie’s ability to play the harp, he forms a bond with Alice. This helps him in his effort to succeed in one of his missions. Was Robbie able to manage to work out those issues given to him? Did Zac get the job done? Let’s find out how Robbie and Zac handled their jobs.







Robert Southwell and the Mission of Literature, 1561-1595


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In this book, Scott Pilarz explores how the literary legacy of Robert Southwell, S.J. kept his voice alive after his hanging in 1595. The Elizabethan establishment viewed Southwell as a subversive, and he has received only scant attention from scholars in the centuries since his death. Pilarz restores the Jesuit poet to his rightful position of importance in literature and history, showing how Southwell's works mark the point of convergence of aesthetic, theological, political and personal influences that determined the ethos of the period. The study offers fresh insight into energies that shaped early modern culture, and provokes more sophisticated and respectful analysis of religion in literature.







I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die


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A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.










Christian Nation


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