Pamela S. Soltis Livres

We know God’s plans and timing are perfect—but what do we do in the meantime?   Why does God make us wait, knowing it can be so difficult? Why doesn’t He act when time seems to be running out? Why does He answer some prayers in a moment and yet fulfill other promises after having us wait days, years, or even decades before the promise comes to pass?    Mark and Tammy Endres have asked these questions and more. Though Mark was born with only one functioning hand, God has told them—again and again—that His plan is for complete healing. In When Heaven Seems Silent they share the lessons they have learned as they wait—lessons that have forever changed their perspective of God and how He works in the lives of His children. Through their inspiring story you will discover how to:   ·          Hear God’s voice ·          Overcome disappointment ·          Wait without anger or offense ·          Face your emotions ·         Hold on to God’s promises, and much more!

Steven Chase s innovative On Earth As it Is uses a compelling blend of theological, scriptural, historical, and cultural discussions to reclaim the role of nature in the formation of Christian spiritual and moral identity. His thought-provoking creation practices will lead readers into more profound knowledge of themselves and their Creator, guide them to greater compassion for their neighbors, instill in them reverence for and companionship with nature, and awaken in them a greater commitment to creation care. · Encourages Christians to read the Bible, pray, and worship out of doors. · Demonstrates the power of nature to soothe and heal the soul. · Advocates befriending God s creation as a crucial element in Christian growth. · Show how the Bible is full of natural images and how nature itself can function as a holy text, testifying to the glory of God. Offers stories, anecdotes, research, scriptural tie-ins, practical advice, and contemplative exercises to help readers experience God in nature.

A comprehensive study of an often overlooked figure in the history of Islamic thought, whose influence on aspects of Islamic law endures to this day

Polyploidy, or whole-genome duplication (WGD), is a crucial driver of biodiversity, significantly impacting genome structure, organization, and evolution. Once thought to be a speciation process limited to plants, it is now acknowledged as a key factor in the evolution and gene content of most eukaryotic genomes. The diversity of eukaryotes is closely linked to multiple WGDs. This phenomenon creates new genomic interactions that lead to “genomic and transcriptomic shock,” which must be resolved in new polyploid lineages. Essentially, it acts as a “reset” button, prompting genomic changes that can foster adaptive speciation. This work synthesizes the theoretical foundations of polyploid genome evolution with empirical patterns observed in various polyploid groups. While the focus is primarily on plant models, recent research on vertebrates and fungi offers new insights into the mechanisms behind polyploid speciation and genome shaping. The emerging view is that polyploidy induces changes in genome structure and gene regulation, resulting in genetic and phenotypic novelty observable at chromosomal, physiological, and organismal levels, with significant ecological and evolutionary implications.