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Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear
by Max LucadoWeary travelers. You've seen them- everything they own crammed into their luggage. Staggering through terminals and hotel lobbies with overstuffed suitcases, trunks, duffels and backpacks. Backs ache. Feet burn. Eyelids droop. We've all seen people like that. At times, we are people like that-if not with our physical luggage, then at least with our spiritual load. We all lug loads we were never intended to carry. Fear. Worry. Discontent. No wonder we get so weary. We're worn out from carrying that excess baggage. Wouldn't it be nice to lose some of those bags? That's the invitation of Max Lucado. With the twenty-third Psalm as our guide, let's release some of the burdens we were never intended to bear.
In Hitler's Shadow: An Israeli's Amazing Journey Inside Germany's Neo-Nazi Movement
by Yaron Svoray Nick TaylorSvoray to be a sympathetic American and not realizing he was Jewish, introduced him to the semisecret world of German neo-Nazism. In a short time, Svoray contacted the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles and, with the center's backing, returned to Germany under the name of "Ron Furey," the American representative of a fictitious right-wing organization. So began a remarkable and shocking series of encounters between Svoray and members of Germany's neo-Nazi underground. Putting himself at great personal risk and constantly fearing that his identity would be discovered, Svoray met-and documented with hidden cameras and recording devices-a terrifying array of believers both young and old whose reach, he was shocked to find out, extends throughout Germany and beyond. He came across brutal young skinheads; paramilitary training camps that have sent neo-Nazi fighters to support Croatian soldiers in the former Yugoslavia; a network of committed neo-Nazis who are using their money and connections to establish political organizations; and politicians of the far right who cloak their connections to the movement in nationalist rhetoric. In Hitler's Shadow is a sobering report on the real threat that is posed by Germany's neo-Nazi movement, and a startling portrayal of the dangerous personalities behind it, told by a man of immense courage who has penetrated its heart of darkness. YARON SVORAY has been a paratrooper in the Israeli Defense Force and a detective in Israel's Central Police Command, and is currently an investigative journalist. He lives in Israel. NICK TAYLOR is the author of four previous works of nonfiction: Bass Wars, Sins of the Father, Ordinary Miraclesand A Necessary End. He lives in New York.
A Cup of Christmas Tea
by Tom HeggA nephew's visit to an elderly great aunt at Christmastime brings him memories of past holidays and the realization of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity.
Kavichakravarthy Kambar
by Mahavidwan Ra Raghava IyengarKambar, a 12th centuary poet lived during the regime of King Rakendra Chola. In addition to the Ramayanam, Kambar has also authored other works like the Saraswathi Andathi and Kangai Puranam
Andal's Nachiyar Thirumozhi
by AndalAndal was a 10th century Tamil poet who is revered as a saint in the southern parts of India. Infact, she is considered as one of the twelve Alvars (saints) and the only woman Alvar (saint) of Vaishnavism (a cult devoted to Lord Vishnu). After her first work known as Thiruppavai, this one, Nachiyar Thirumozhi is the second compilation by Andal consisting of 143 verses. Through this poem, she disclosed her passionate yearning for Lord Vishnu. These 143 verses are a part of the 4000 hyms of Nalayira Divya Prabandham and are organized in 14 segments, each one called a tirumozhi. The poems compiled by Andal in her teenage years, display a high level of literary and religious maturity.
The Teachings for Victory, Volume 3 (Learning from Nichiren's Writings)
by Daisaku IkedaNichiren Daishonin’s writings provide a practical formula for enabling all people to achieve victory in every aspect of their lives and attain an unshakable state of happiness. This volume of Learning from Nichiren’s Writings: The Teachings for Victory contains SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s lectures on nine of Nichiren’s letters: “On the Offering of a Mud Pie” “A Father Takes Faith” “How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra” “Letter to the Lay Priest Nakaoki” “Letter to Konichi-bo” “The Good Medicine for All Ills” “The Four Debts of Gratitude” “On the Treasure Tower” “Letter from Teradomari” President Ikeda elucidates the importance of studying Nichiren’s writings as the foundation of Nichiren Buddhism as practiced by the Soka Gakkai International. His lectures bring Nichiren’s immense wisdom, compassion, and courage into focus for the present age. In reading and studying these lectures, we learn how to apply in daily life Nichiren’s profound philosophy for inner transformation and victory for both ourselves and others. The Teachings for Victory will empower you to develop the strength and wisdom to bring forth your inherent potential.
Voices of Ireland: Classical Writings from a Rich and Rare Land
by Malachy MccourtContents Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) A Modest Proposal; Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) Castle Rackrent; William Carleton (1794-1869) Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry; Joseph Sheridan LeFanu (1814-1873) Uncle Silas; Alice Stopford Green (1847-1929) Ourselves Alone in Ulster; Lady Gregory (1852-1932) Selections from Irish Myths and Legends; Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems; William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) Early Poems; John Millington Synge (1871-1909) The Playboy of the Western World; James Joyce (1882-1941) Dubliners; James Stephens (1882-1950) The Insurrection in Dublin; Michael Collins (1890-1922) Selected Works.
501 Practical Ways to Teach Your Children Values
by Bobbie ReedHow to teach your children values from a Biblical perspective
Thendral Aug 2009
by Chitra Vaitheeswaran Radha MohanThendral is a monthly magazine for Tamilians. It has an interesting collection of articles featuring a health column, a cooking column, religion, etc
Daily Guideposts 2005
by The Editors at GuidepostsA spiritual guidance session for every day of the year.
Whistling in the Dark: An ABC Theologized
by Frederick BuechnerBuechner explores everyday words from abortion to zero from a theological perspective.
Men at Leisure
by Bruce FredericksonGodly Man series/examines men at leisure from Biblical perspective
The Bishop's Mantle
by Agnes Sligh TurnbullThe Bishop dies, and a new rector steps in. He see things like the renting of pews that needs to stop, he wants to get married, and his new wife wants to have social parties at the Rectory. He also wants to be more active in the community, especially with the less well-healed-- which of course all new ideas annoy the Church elders. Will the church of St. Matthew change? What's the answer? You will not expect the ending.
Flight from Stonewycke
by Michael Phillips Judith PellaChristian historical novel about people who come to America and those who journey west.
Guru Nanak
by Gurbachan Singh TalibThis book is about the life history of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion.
The Unsuitable Suitor (Church Choir Mystery book #2)
by Nicola FurlongCan Gracie entertain her two teen-aged nieces while solving the mystery of a mysterious stalker?
God Against the Gods: The History of the War Between Monotheism and Polytheism
by Jonathan KirschThe old Egyptian and Roman gods and the new religion of the Hebrews and Christians have a history. Much of it occurs during the six hundred years or so of the Roman Empire.
Living Prayers, Poems and Poetry
by True E. ReadywriterThe author mingles poems, prayers and devotional thoughts.
Stories from Africa
by Kerry LoveringSix exciting stories. In Jabo's Mystery Box, the young Jabo learned why Adam and Eve couldn't resist the devil. In The Girl Who Sang in The Goathouse, we meet a little girl with great courage. In Rescue by Airplane, Rich helps a sick boy and thanks God for His miracles. In Lion in the Path! two missionaries almost get eaten by two lions. In "Thank You, Debbie!" a little girl makes a big difference. In Dija And The House of Medicine, a ten-year-old walks far to find a cure for leprosy.
The Secret of the Star
by Dave HillThe story of the Wise Men and their search and travel to locate the newborn Magi. Classic story, lyrically told.
The Martyred Christian
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Joan Winmill BrownSelected readings from previously written books.
Thiruppavai
by AndalPart of Naalayira thivvya prabantham, Thriuppavai is a collection of 30 songs sung by Andal in praise of the Lord Mahavishnu. These songs are sung typically in the Tamil month of marghazhi culminating in the pongal festival in the month of Thai. It is said that Andal merged one with God at the end of these thirty days.
I Love What I See (The Poem I Wrote When I Was Four and More...)
by Natalee PangrazioI love what I see, And what God gave to me, The mockingbird and the hummingbird, The birds and the bees I love what I see! And I don't care what in the world God does with me!