Sebastiano Serlio was the most important architectural writer and theorist of the 16th century. The author of the first wide-ranging illustrated book on architecture, he produced a complete set of model designs as well as practical solutions for everyday design problems.
At your kitchen table your best friend, struggling to hold together a crumbling marriage, pours out her heart. At housegroup that evening the lonely widower, still grieving after more than a year, just wants to talk. Later your sister telephones, trying to come to terms with why she can't have children. You long to help, to bring words of comfort and healing. But where do you start: What should you say?Peter Hicks believes that some sufferers, perhaps one in ten, need professional help. What the other nine need, so very badly, is the listening ear of a Christian friend. This is a book to help you be that listening, friend, giving: Bible passages to point to: principles for sharing Christ's love; explanations of specific conditions; strategies for coping and changing habits; guidance about when to involve expert help. Above all, this book will help you to learn, even in the hardest situations, what you could say.
Sebastiano Serlio was one of the most influential architectural writers of the 16th century. This work brings together five volumes of his treatise on the principles of architecture, which deal with the rules of geometry and perspective, and attempt to codify the rules of design.
As the concept of truth collapses into relativism, what do evangelicals mean when they speak of 'the truth'? Peer Hicks explores the ways in which evangelical thinkers from Edwards and Wesley to the present have conceived of truth. He describes evangelical responses to the current climate, particularly in the area of hermeneutics.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of philosophical thought from a Christian perspective, exploring how ideas about God, the world, and humanity have evolved over time. It highlights key philosophical movements and figures, providing insights into their impact on contemporary beliefs and practices. The accessible approach makes it suitable for readers seeking to understand the intersection of faith and reason throughout history.
A handbook for Christian living that offers practical and spiritual guidance for numerous life situations. Find God's leading on any issue - from alcohol to animal rights and education to euthanasia - and ideas for what you could do.
With a sharp eye on the realities of our busy lives, the author creates delicious recipes packed with optimum-energy ingredients. He includes recipes for Roasted Couscous with Peppers and Sweetcorn, and Mushroom Fricasee with Cranberry and Creme Fraiche.
As you work through these studies - Abba, The Lord's Prayer, prayers Jesus didn't pray, blessing, praying for joy, in pain and mission, the writer's prayer is that you will find much joy, many riches and the special blessing of the praying Jesus.
Evil and suffering have always been a part of human experience, but they present a significant challenge to Christian belief in a good and all-powerful God. Peter Hicks expounds a range of relevant biblical texts that enable readers to set the issue of evil and suffering in the context of the nature and purposes of God.