books by James C. Howell     books:       The Beatitudes for Today (For Today)2 reviews James C. Howell Westminster John Knox Press, 2005 Great for discussions James Howell presents a very accessible and engaging look at the Beatitudes. The book combines straightforward study of the gospels with the insigth of contemporary lives and writings, including Frederick Buechner, Dorothy Day, and even J.R.R. Tolkien. The modern commentary and examples help to give new insight into these long-cherised verses from the gospels of Matthew and Luke. Each chapter ...             Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders: A Sourcebook Sage Publications, Inc, 1995 "This sourcebook provides outstandingly important, up-to-date, and comprehensive reviews of knowledge about the prevention and treatment of serious, violent, and chronic juvenile offenders. It is an essential reference work for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in this topic." --David P. Farrington, Professor of Psychological Criminology, University of Cambridge "At a time when the basic unit of policy about youth ...             The Beautiful Work of Learning to Pray: 31 Lessons1 review James C. Howell Abingdon Press, 2003 Excellent Book for Basic Prayer Class We've been using Rev. Howell's book as a basis for an Adult Sunday School Class at our church, and it's been an excellent Basis for the many attributes of Prayer and Learning How to pray. The participants have noted that they might not always agree with some of Rev. Howell's observations, but find the chapters to be an excellent basis for discussion. Rev. Howell uses quotes from Theologians, ...             Yours Are the Hands of Christ: The Practice of Faith4 reviews James C. Howell Upper Room, 1999 Little book, powerful impact This must be a heavenly-inspired book. It's written in such a down-to-earth style for the average ordinary human. Howell tells us the stories of a man who was born 2000 years ago and makes us fall in love with this crazy radical called Jesus. He shows examples from those "saintly" lives like St. Francis and Mother Theresa and Augustine and Martin Luther as well as many, many others who ...             Exploring Christianity: The Bible, Faith, and Life1 review James C. Howell Trinity Press, 2001 Educated, Open-minded, thought-provoking book My friend's old pastor wrote this book and so I was a bit skeptical upon reading it, but after a few pages I was completely hooked. With an open-minded non-demanding style, Howell tackles the issues most often asked about Christianity in a way that revives both believers and non-believers and does what most Christians somehow fail to do.. pull others closer. I recommend this book for every ...             Conversations with St. Francis James C. Howell Abingdon Press, 2008             The Life We Claim James C. Howell Abingdon Press, 2005 Using the Apostles? Creed as the "primary text" this book explores what we believe as Christians and how those beliefs are relevant today. The author?s goal is to help pastors educate and transform members of their congregations. He examines the Creed phrase by phrase in brief sections suitable for congregational study or for emailing to the congregation. For each phrase in the Creed, a "deeper reflection" provides material for preaching a ...             Preventing and Reducing Juvenile Delinquency: A Comprehensive Framework2 reviews James (Buddy) C. Howell Sage Publications, Inc, 2003 Most comprehensive coverage of juvenile justice available Dr. James Howell's book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source currently available on the American juvenile justice system. Chapters cover the causes and correlates of delinquency, various parts of the juvenile justice system, what works and what doesn't to prevent and reduce delinquency, and presents compelling arguments about why a separate juvenile justice system (distinct from the ...             Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa: All the Reptiles of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi6 reviews Stephen Spawls, Kim Howell, ... Princeton University Press, 2001 Excellent Reptile Resource and Field Guide The long-awaited field guide to the diverse reptile populations of East Africa. This book was everything I expected it to be and more. Comprehensive listings, excellent photography and detailed information on habitat/distribution, natural history, conservation status etc. I can't say enough good things about this book, the list of authors should speak for themselves! ;-) No serious herper's ...             Preaching the Psalms Jr., J. Clinton McCann, James C. Howell Abingdon Press, 2001             The Love That Moves the Stars James C. Howell Lorimer & Pine Press, 2000 "The Love That Moves the Stars" is a book of wonder, a work of art, a word for the soul. Dr. James Howell offers thoughtful reflections on a series of stained glass windows. Just as these windows narrate the great span of God's gracious love for the universe and for us, Howell's insights invite us into the story. The complexity of creation, the saints of the church, the simple gifts of worship, men, women, children and animals are ...             Servants, Misfits and Martyrs: Saints and Their Stories1 review James C. Howell Upper Room Books, 1999 Exceptional Moral Examples Having grown up in the Orthodox Church, I have had a somewhat limited understanding of saints, which has been changed by my contact with American Protestants. This book offers a very contemporary understanding of saints, giving the stories of many people we ignore in the Orthodox world, but people who offer tremendous examples of God's power and love. Because I did not know anything about ...             Preventing & Reducing Juvenile Delinquency James C. Howell Sage Pubns, 2003             A Salute to Black Inventors: Working Easier (Black Science Activity Books) Ann C. Howell Chandler/White Pub. Co., 1986             The Kiss of God: 27 Lessons on the Holy Spirit1 review James C. Howell Abingdon Press, 2004 Moving and Inspirational! How do you explain the unexplainable? James C. Howell manages by writing a moving series of lessons on the Holy Spirit. One lesson flows naturally into the next. Howell's words catch you up and carry you away into a relationship with the Holy Spirit as you read them. He references scripture and the writings of other authors on this topic. This book is definitely worthwhile to those seeking a ...             The Will of God: Answering the Hard Questions James C. Howell WJK, 2009 How are we to know the will of God? In this honest discussion, veteran pastor and theologian James C. Howell considers a number of issues relating to Gods will, how it is known, how it is done, and how we respond when bad things happen and we feel God is absent or has turned away from us. In this sensitive presentation, Howell explores these questions and provides ways of recognizing the true things to which we can hold in the midst of hard ...             The Sanctuary for Lent 2007, Large Print James C. Howell Abingdon Press, 2007 The Lenten season will be enriched by these short daily readings, which include a suggested Scripture reading, a short devotion, and a closing prayer. The Sanctuary for Lent includes a page for each day in Lent and each Sunday that falls in Lent, as well as Easter. 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