When God Looked the Other Way

When God Looked the Other Way
Author: Wesley Adamczyk
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2015-07-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 022634150X

Often overlooked in accounts of World War II is the Soviet Union's quiet yet brutal campaign against Polish citizens, a campaign that included, we now know, war crimes for which the Soviet and Russian governments only recently admitted culpability. Standing in the shadow of the Holocaust, this episode of European history is often overlooked. Wesley Adamczyk's gripping memoir, When God Looked the Other Way, now gives voice to the hundreds of thousands of victims of Soviet barbarism. Adamczyk was a young Polish boy when he was deported with his mother and siblings from their comfortable home in Luck to Soviet Siberia in May of 1940. His father, a Polish Army officer, was taken prisoner by the Red Army and eventually became one of the victims of the Katyn massacre, in which tens of thousands of Polish officers were slain at the hands of the Soviet secret police. The family's separation and deportation in 1940 marked the beginning of a ten-year odyssey in which the family endured fierce living conditions, meager food rations, chronic displacement, and rampant disease, first in the Soviet Union and then in Iran, where Adamczyk's mother succumbed to exhaustion after mounting a harrowing escape from the Soviets. Wandering from country to country and living in refugee camps and the homes of strangers, Adamczyk struggled to survive and maintain his dignity amid the horrors of war. When God Looked the Other Way is a memoir of a boyhood lived in unspeakable circumstances, a book that not only illuminates one of the darkest periods of European history but also traces the loss of innocence and the fight against despair that took root in one young boy. It is also a book that offers a stark picture of the unforgiving nature of Communism and its champions. Unflinching and poignant, When God Looked the Other Way will stand as a testament to the trials of a family during wartime and an intimate chronicle of episodes yet to receive their historical due. “Adamczyk recounts the story of his own wartime childhood with exemplary precision and immense emotional sensitivity, presenting the ordeal of one family with the clarity and insight of a skilled novelist. . . . I have read many descriptions of the Siberian odyssey and of other forgotten wartime episodes. But none of them is more informative, more moving, or more beautifully written than When God Looked the Other Way.”—From the Foreword by Norman Davies, author of Europe: A History and Rising ’44: TheBattleforWarsaw “A finely wrought memoir of loss and survival.”—Publishers Weekly “Adamczyk’s unpretentious prose is well-suited to capture that truly awful reality.” —Andrew Wachtel, Chicago Tribune Books “Mr. Adamczyk writes heartfelt, straightforward prose. . . . This book sheds light on more than one forgotten episode of history.”—Gordon Haber, New York Sun “One of the most remarkable World War II sagas I have ever read. It is history with a human face.”—Andrew Beichman, Washington Times

When People Are Big and God Is Small

When People Are Big and God Is Small
Author: Edward T. Welch
Publisher: New Growth Press
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2023-06-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645074064

Overly concerned about what people think of you? Edward T. Welch uncovers the spiritual dimension of people-pleasing—what the Bible calls fear of man—and points the way through a true knowledge of God, ourselves, and others.

Rocky Mountain Proposal

Rocky Mountain Proposal
Author: Pamela Nissen
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459202570

For Aaron Drake, his word was his bond. But when he promised his dying friend he'd "hold on to hope," Aaron had no idea what he was getting himself into. Because "hope" is Hope Gatlin—his friend's bride-to-be, already en route to Colorado. Aaron's duty is clear. He'll meet Hope at the train and ask her to be his wife. Yet who could have guessed that the woman would say no! Agree to a marriage of obligation? No, Hope wouldn't do it. However, the more time Hope spends with the grieving widower, the more she finds herself falling for the sweet, protective man. But Hope will only marry for love. Can Aaron learn to care again?

And God Looked Away: A Katrina Journal

And God Looked Away: A Katrina Journal
Author: Michael Bevis Jr.
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2007-11-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 061516370X

A storm journal describing the events that transpired in the New Orleans region during Hurricane Katrina. A simple effort to remember history, and reflect an average person's experience in the storm and the aftermath. With an introduction by the author, a small selection of pictures, and epilogues.

Rooted: The NIV Bible for Men

Rooted: The NIV Bible for Men
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 1506
Release: 2023-09-12
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0310462614

A Bible for Men That's Focused on Godly Character and Faithful Living. As the world changes around us, it can be hard to hold onto your identity as a godly man. If you are struggling to find your place as a Christian, it helps to remember that while the expectations of the world seem ever-changing, the expectations that God has for you hold true. Rooted: The NIV Bible for Men strives to help you connect with your identity in Christ as it highlights timeless virtues that are still valued today. It is designed to speak to Christian men honestly and straightforwardly about their role as Christians in the face of cultural pressures and a changing society. And it speaks to character traits men need to cultivate in today's world, like confidence rooted in inner strength, self-possessed dignity and calm, kindness, joy, and leadership based in service. Drawing on the truths of Scripture, the features in this Bible will motivate you to redeem your God-given passions, drives, and purposes so you can live out your faith. Myths articles expose commonly accepted myths of our culture that many men believe. Each article opens with the first-person story of a man who believes a particular myth and how that affects his life. Then, principles from the Bible refute the myth and offer practical guidance and help. In addition, the Think About notes take you to the heart of important topics such as money, sex, and pride. Factoid-filled Get to Know profiles introduce you to 50 men from the Bible, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. You'll find questions to reflect on, either alone or in a small group study, in the Questions for Growth. And the Knowing God notes highlight attributes of God, teaching you that knowing the character of God can help you live as a man created in his image. Altogether, these resources offer you knowledge, wisdom, and clarity to strive to become a godly man, rooted in timeless virtues. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) 100 Myth articles—States a commonly accepted myth that the world tells you is true, then refutes the myth with the truth of God’s Word. 50 Get to Know profiles—Interesting information about men of the Bible. 200 Rooted: Questions for Growth—Questions for personal reflection or small-group study. 200 Knowing God notes—Highlights an attribute of God as revealed in Scripture. 300 Think About notes—short teaching notes on life topics such as money, sex, and pride. Articles to help men further their Bible study 66 book introductions Subject index

Thrashing About with God

Thrashing About with God
Author: Mandy Steward
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1434707180

What if Jesus didn’t die so our lives could look perfect? What if He died so we could stop feeling like our lives have to be perfect to mean something? What if we simply live out our own story, even if it doesn’t look as others say it should? Mandy Steward set out in pursuit of these what-ifs. She didn’t find answers so much as she discovered a messy grace that knows no limits and a God that was and is willing to thrash about with her no matter her questions or struggles or doubts. What she found was abundant life, but it didn’t look like she thought it was going to. It was far different, and much deeper. This is a book without “easy” answers that lets those struggling with faith and searching for more know they are not alone.

Make God Look Good

Make God Look Good
Author: H. Vonzell Castilla
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1490870768

Youre prepared to teach your Sunday School class or lead Bible Study when out of the blue someone asks the dreaded question everyone seems to ask at some point: What on Earth am I here for? Wow, so much for lesson preparation. Considering the extensive teaching and preaching on calling and purpose these days, youd think answering such a question would be a slam dunk. Think again. Most believers dont have a clue as to how to answer that question or its companion inquiry What on Earth am I supposed to be doing? This uplifting book taps the ultimate resource of the Word of God to provide compelling answers to these questions...and more. With a unique blend of lively narrative, entertaining stories and theological discussions, the author challenges and inspires readers to fulfill their true purpose, to MAKE GOD LOOK GOOD.

What Does God Look Like?

What Does God Look Like?
Author: Linda Wilson
Publisher: Inspiring Voices
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2012-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1462402682

When a little boy asks his mother about what God looks like-and many other questions as well-she answers him with lots of details. This story began when author Linda Wilson's three daughters were young. This story was written and illustrated in response to their questions and the questions of many other children through the years about God. Children yearn for the literal, touchable truth about all things, including the unseen God of the universe. Understanding that truth is quite a task for children in their formative years. Their eager and open minds deserve good answers to their good questions. What Does God Look Like? seeks to - help each child know who God is and how much He loves and cares about each of them; - relieve any fears or misconceptions about death and reveal a biblical, pleasant picture of heaven for them; and - reinforce the teaching that God is not only our Lord and Savior but also our comforter, teacher, and everlasting Father. What Does God Look Like? encourages each child to see God's reflection in his or her face and to make an indelible impression on them that they are made in God's image.

Inside Out, the OutSide Don't Count, God Look at the Heart

Inside Out, the OutSide Don't Count, God Look at the Heart
Author: Paul Stanley Erby
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1480973785

Inside Out, the Outside Don’t Count, God Look at the Heart by Paul Stanley Erby Inside Out, the OutSide Don’t Count, God Look at the Heart, begins in McGee, Arkansas, where there aren’t many industries, restaurants, or opportunities for young people. There’s nothing but cotton and soy bean fields. However, one boy named Paul became tired of slopping the hog and feeding the chickens. His older brother lives in L.A., where he is a big shot in the L.A.P.D. Paul decides to go after his dream there and leave the small town behind. In this novel, you will find love romance drama, suspense, thrills, action and success.