Bøger af Steve West

Have you ever wondered How PTSD Feels?What is it like to be unable to control actions, memories, anxiety, and other aspects of PTSD? The Bronze Scar will help those with PTSD know they are not alone. It will also help families, friends, and colleagues better understand what really happens when someone with PTSD finds their anxiety on the rise so they can respond in helpful, supportive, non-judgmental ways.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park (NP) contains high elevation areas with mesic vegetation communities that are spatially isolated in a generally arid region. The high elevation areas of the park are remote, rugged, and difficult to access, and have a low visitation rate. Thus, little information has been compiled on the presence, distribution, or relative abundance of high country breeding birds in the park. This stands in stark contrast with lowland areas such as Rattlesnake Springs, a desert riparian oasis that is heavily birded and from which over 300 species have been recorded.

The position of this book is in broad sympathy with the school of thought that sees "faith seeking understanding." It is the biblical gospel that saves, and biblical and theological truths need to be understood in order for the gospel to be saved from distortion. Apologetic arguments are secondary, and should be derived from the gospel itself. In other words, apologetic arguments must not be detached and isolated from the faith that is being defended. Defending the faith assumes there is a faith that is being defended. The objective faith is logically prior to its own defense. The first four chapters of this book trace out the flow and logic of the gospel. The remaining chapters examine some of the arguments that are currently used by apologists in the defense of the faith. This book only 'saves' the gospel to the extent that it accurately articulates the saving gospel of Jesus Christ.

Many pastors and Christians have heard of the new perspective on justification, but are not exactly sure what it is. The literature on the new perspective is often difficult to understand, and the books are often quite lengthy. Even for those who want to study the subject, it is hard to know where to begin. This booklet is designed to be an introduction to the subject. Its purpose is to serve as a helpful first word, not the final word. Here, key thinkers and their ideas are briefly surveyed. It is not exhaustive and not an in-depth study, nor is it a substitute for further research, but it does effectively introduce the topic. Justification is extremely important, and Christians need to be aware that the doctrine is being formulated in radically new and different ways.

A bold and breathtakingly original novel, Olivia is a mystery, a love story, a magnificent tale of healing and reawakening, featuring one of the most intriguing lead characters in contemporary fiction. Author Steve West's unforgettable story of a grown woman trapped in the body of a young girl and enveloped in a dark cloud of conspiracy, misunderstanding, and murder, begins on a rooftop in downtown Pittsburgh, where an alcoholic ex-philosophy teacher stumbles upon the corpse of a wealthy financier and what at first appears to be an unconscious child. When Mitchell Flynn brings Olivia into his broken life everything changes for both of them, as an extraordinary love blossoms that holds the promise of healing and peril in equal measure.

Is there really any evidence for the existence of God? Are Christians able to provide any intellectually satisfying reasons for their faith in Jesus Christ? Is there any way to become acquainted with philosophical arguments about the existence of God besides reading through large, dry, academic books? Yes, there is!The purpose of this book is to help people understand the philosophical arguments and debates that swirl around the Christian faith. It is sensitive to the fact that many people are not interested in heavy academic books of philosophy. Since it is written in the form of a philosophical dialogue, it has a conversational style that makes it easy to read and understand. Difficult arguments are presented clearly and concisely.Anyone who is interested in better understanding how Christianity relates to philosophy, science, history, and truth will benefit from reading this book. This book does a great job of presenting difficult truths in such a way that students can grasp the arguments and objections. With this book they can more fully know what they believe and be better prepared to defend their faith with confidence.--Bill Klees, Director, Susque Academy for Worldview StudiesRecently I had planned to sit down with one of my students to review some basic arguments for the existence of God. Since the student had a base in apologetics already, I wanted to bring some depth to his understanding, as well as an ability to use the arguments conversationally. Reading through West''s book was extremely helpful for clarifying different types of arguments, and also for bringing them to a level of application as the dialogues illustrate possible outcomes and objections. This book is extremely helpful for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of key apologetic arguments, as well as examples of how these arguments might play out in a conversation. In my ministry on campus in Montreal, this book has been very useful. --Andy SmitsMontreal Campus Director,Campus Crusade for Christ, CanadaSteve West is the pastor of Madoc Baptist Church in Madoc, Ontario. He is the editor of Ministry of Grace: Essays in Honor of John G. Reisinger (2007). He has lectured and taught in the USA, Canada, and Africa.