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A Year's Journey With God
by Jennifer Rees LarcombeJennifer Rees Larcombe is well known for the calm grace she brings to even the hardest things, and her books celebrate God's goodness and care in the midst of tough times, as well as when all goes well. In this book she helps us to see how God is with us in good times and bad, drawing on many of the insights her own experiences have given her. Taking inspiration from key events and Christian festivals throughout the year, she has put together daily devotions to inspire grace and faith.This is a beautiful book, helping us to explore our faith with new eyes and a strengthened sense of God's love and care.
A Year's Thoughts: 365 Daily Devotionals of Christian Advice for Life and Spiritual Well-being
by William Joseph Gabriel DoyleCelebrated priest Father William Doyle was famous for the depth of his spiritual insight, and his ability to confer good advice – this book contains 365 extracts, one for every day of the year.The many and varied topics within this collection range from short, poignant and proverbial sayings – “a sharp tongue is the only tool that grows sharper with use” – to all manner of sound spiritual counsel. Grounded in Biblical wisdom and the extensive experiences of the author, we find passages on overcoming adversity, observing the influence of God in daily life, and cultivating the virtues that all good Christians should carry through life and confer upon others.Yearly events and festivals such as Easter and Christmas receive commentary, with particular attention given to the life and deeds of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are frequently reminded of the Son of God’s hardships and virtues, and shown how to take these as examples for good Christian behavior. While serious of purpose, William Doyle imbues his advices with liveliness and wit; the author’s kindness and lack of severity is in the fullest evidence.Tragically, William Doyle perished in 1917 at the age of forty-four while serving as a chaplain in the British Army during World War One. His wisdom however lived on, and is graciously enjoyed by many believers to this day.-Print ed.
A Yoga of Indian Classical Dance: The Yogini's Mirror
by Roxanne Kamayani GuptaThe yoga and classical dance traditions of India have been inextricably entwined for millennia. The exacting hand gestures, postures and movements of Indian classical dance can only be achieved through yogic concentration. Conversely, the esthetics, symmetry, and dynamism of dance enhance the practice of yoga. These two traditions, so complementary and essential to one another, are united and explicated for the first time in A Yoga of Indian Classical Dance. Twenty-five years ago Roxanne Kamayani Gupta embarked on a journey of dance and yoga, yearning to unlock their mysteries and discover their common origins. As a twenty-year-old student from America she was miraculously and mysteriously absorbed into Indian culture, became a Hindu, and began an odyssey so unusual and unique that the reader will be enchanted by its telling. Choosing the path of the dancer, Roxanne Gupta accomplished what no Western woman had done before: being accepted and trained by Indian masters and then performing in the Indian classical traditions--from the palaces of maharajas to the arts festivals of Europe and America--while at the same time achieving a doctorate in the anthropology of religion and being initiated into a number of yogic traditions. Having mastered the classical form of Kuchipudi dance and studied with teachers of the hatha and kriya yoga traditions, she brings together these two great streams of consciousness and practice. In this tantric approach to yoga and dance, expressed through the body and through a yoga of emotions, we see the traditions embodied in a manner that embraces the totality of the human experience. The result is the dance of the yogini, the sacred feminine initiatress who dances with one foot in nature and the other in the realm of the gods. With extensive photographs of innovative yoga routines, Roxanne Kamayani Gupta distills her experience into techniques for yogic study certain to assist students of all levels to achieve a dynamic, beautiful, and graceful practice.
A Young Woman After God's Own Heart: A Teen's Guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future
by Elizabeth GeorgeThis young woman's version of Elizabeth George's bestselling book A Woman After God's Own Heart shares the intentions and blessings of God's heart with teen girls. On this journey they discover His priorities for their lives including prayer, submission, faithfulness, and joy and how to embrace those priorities in daily life. Elizabeth's mentor style, the Heart Response messages of reflection, and the age significant themes make this an excellent book for groups or for personal study. And best of all, girls will discover that God is a faithful, caring, and loving presence during this exciting and sometimes difficult time in their lives.
A Youth Worker's Commentary on James
by Les Christie David P. NystromChristians wrestling to apply the teachings of Jesus to their everyday lives. Communities plagued by divisiveness and hypocrisy, with an emphasis on wealth and status. That’s the book of James … and the story of our modern lives. A Youth Worker's Commentary on James has the entire NIV Biblical text printed alongside a deeply rich, yet readable, look into the meaning of this marvelous book. The book includes dozens of word studies, with fascinating historical accounts and personal stories, followed by a large section of thought provoking questions to get your students thinking and talking. Written for youth workers, ministry volunteers, and everyday people who want to probe deeper into the Book of James, youth workers will find it an invaluable aid for message and lesson preparation. Using this book to achieve a solid understanding of James, including its historical context, rationale, and meaning, youth workers will then apply this pertinent wisdom to the needs and issues they and their youth groups are working through. A Youth Worker's Commentary on James also includes bonus material and activities that make the passages come to life.
A Youth Worker's Commentary on John, Vol 1: Volume 1
by Les Christie David P. NystromWhen a youth pastor is preparing a lesson, it’s sometimes challenging to find a curriculum that really offers depth into the Scripture passages and goes beyond a cursory look at the text. A Youth Worker’s Commentary on John is the first in a new series of commentaries developed with youth workers in mind. An in-depth, yet readable approach to the gospel of John, this first volume includes commentary, word studies, personal and historical stories, and discussion questions that will help get students thinking and talking. The gospel of John is the most personal and revealing of all the portraits of Jesus in the New Testament. This commentary has the entire NIV biblical text printed alongside a rich, deep look into the meaning of this gospel. Youth workers will find this to be an invaluable aid for message and lesson preparation. They’ll get a solid understanding of the gospel of John, including its historical context, rationale, and meaning, to see how to apply what they uncover to the needs and issues the teens in their group are dealing with.
A Youth Worker's Commentary on John, Vol 2: Volume 2
by Les Christie David P. NystromFollowing the first volume of this series, A Youth Worker’s Commentary on John, Vol 2 digs deeper into the miracles and teachings of Jesus as told by John. Covering the remainder of John’s gospel, chapters nine to twenty-one, you’ll find this resource to be an invaluable aid for your message and lesson preparation. The authors give you a solid understanding of the Gospel of John, including its historical context, rationale, and meaning. You’ll see how to apply the wisdom gained from these passages to the needs and issues you and your students are working through. Written specifically for youth workers, A Youth Worker’s Commentary on John, Vol 2 has the entire NIV biblical text printed alongside a deep, yet readable, look into the meaning of this marvelous gospel. The book includes dozens of word studies, historical accounts and personal stories, followed by a large section of in-depth, thought provoking questions to get your students thinking and talking.
A Zen Harvest: Japanese Folk Zen Sayings
by Soiku ShigematsuOne of the vital aspects of traditional Rinzai Zen koan study in Japan is jakugo, or capping-phrase exercises. When Zen students have attained sufficient mastery of meditation or concentration, they are given a koan (such as the familiar “What is the sound of one hand clapping?”) to study. When the student provides a satisfactory response to the koan, he advances to the jakugo exercise–he must select a “capping phrase,” usually a passage from a poem among the thousands in a special anthology, the only book allowed in the monastery. One such anthology, written entirely in Chinese, was translated by noted Zen priest and scholar Soiku Shigematsu as A Zen Forest: Sayings of the Masters. Equally important is a Japanese collection, the Zenrin Segoshu, which Mr. Shigematsu now translates from the Japanese, including nearly eight hundred poems in sparkling English versions that retain the Zen implications of the verse.
A cara descubierta / Unveiled: La gracia de Dios y el poder de Cristo que te liberan para vivir con pasión y propósito
by Karina Moreno JaimeLa salmista Karina Moreno comparte sus experiencias en A cara descubierta, con el fin de que tú también cedas el pleno control de tu vida a Dios. Moreno reflexiona en cómo esta entrega la ha ayudado a salir adelante a pesar de los tiempos difíciles. Te anima a ser sumiso, obediente y persistente a la voluntad del Padre. Recuerda que en sus manos estás seguro y nunca te desampara.
A causa de Belén: El amor es nacido. La esperanza está aquí.
by Max LucadoCada año, la temporada navideña impulsa a las personas a hacerse las preguntas sobre la navidad: ¿cuál es el objetivo del bebé en el pesebre? ¿Quién era él? ¿Qué tiene que ver su nacimiento conmigo? De todas las respuestas, hay una que sobresale: Gracias a Belén, Dios supo lo que es ser humano. Cuando hablamos con Dios acerca de nuestras luchas y nuestros tiempos difíciles, él nos comprende, porque él ha estado ahí. Ha estado aquí. En este libro, el autor best seller Max Lucado muestra que debido a que Jesús eligió nacer en este mundo, tenemos un amigo en el cielo. No tenemos ninguna mancha en nuestro historial, solamente gracia. Tenemos la promesa de que Dios está siempre cerca de nosotros, siempre por nosotros y siempre dentro de nosotros. Nosotros podemos olvidarnos de él, pero él nunca se olvida de nosotros. Navidad nos recuerda que «Dios dispone todas las cosas para el bien de quienes lo aman» (Romanos 8.28 ). Luego de que los invitados se han marchado, no se escuchan los villancicos y las luces se han apagado, esa promesa permanece
A la mesa con Jesús: 66 días para acercarte a Cristo y fortalecer tu fe
by Louie GiglioA la mesa con Jesús invita a los lectores a sesenta y seis días de ricos encuentros con el Buen Pastor, proporcionando verdades más profundas, poder y conexión para caminar a través de los problemas de la vida. A través de devociones prácticas diarias, A la mesa con Jesús invita a los lectores a sentarse con el Buen Pastor, creando el hábito de vivir la vida con él. El viaje comienza en el salmo 23, pero lleva al lector por todas las Escrituras para construir una relación más sólida con el Dios del universo.At the Table with Jesus At the Table with Jesus invites readers to sixty-six days of rich engagements with the Good Shepherd, providing deeper truths, power, and connection to walk through life&’s troubles.Through practical daily devotions, At the Table with Jesus invites readers to sit at the table with the Good Shepherd, building a habit of living life with him. The journey starts in Psalm 23 but takes the reader throughout all of Scripture to build a stronger relationship with the God of the universe.
A los pies del Maestro: Diario devocional
by Charles H. Spurgeon Audie G. LewisEsta obra es un tesoro de trescientos sesenta y seis oraciones que ofrecen una muestra de lo mejor de Charles Spurgeon, escogidas con las necesidades modernas del lector en mente. Además contiene un plan para leer la Biblia completa en un año. Cada devocional incluye una Escritura relacionada de la NIV. Estas escrituras clásicas lo dirigirán en la travesía diaria hacia una fe más profunda y consciente en Jesucristo.
A magia do silêncio
by Kankyo TannierLuta para encontrar a paz e a tranquilidade? Anseia desligar, encontrar uma fuga, abrandar e simplesmente respirar? Está sobrecarregado com a vida moderna? A solução simples está neste livro. <P><P> «Este livro é para todos aqueles que, neste período tenso, onde tudo anda demasiado depressa e não há opção para parar, já disseram: 'Não posso mais' ou 'Estou farto'.» Kankyo Tannier <P>O silêncio transforma as nossas vidas e coloca-nos no caminho da felicidade. Descubra e pratique a magia do silêncio. Não se limite a sobreviver - faça uma pausa, ouça o silêncio e seja feliz. Ultrapassados pela falta de tempo, pelo excesso de informação e por uma vida profissional e pessoal que, muitas vezes, exige mais do que podemos dar, por vezes explodimos e sentimo-nos perdidos, cansados e fartos de tudo. E se a solução fosse A magia do silêncio? <P>Kankyo Tannier, uma monja budista leiga, pratica, há vários anos, o silêncio numa cabana idílica nas florestas da Alsácia, em plena ligação com a Natureza e os animais. Kankyo parte dessa experiência extraordinária para nos ensinar a integrar a magia do silêncio (espiritual e físico) no nosso dia-a-dia e para nos ajudar a melhorar o estado interior sem termos de mudar as nossas vidas. <P>Através de exercícios simples e práticos, este livro conduz-nos no caminho do silêncio e da felicidade: o silêncio das palavras, a fim de compreendermos realmente o que está a acontecer à nossa volta; o silêncio visual, para que o nosso olhar saiba como desviar-se da informação visual inútil; e o silêncio corporal, para aprender a ouvir o que o nosso corpo nos diz.
A mamá le va de maravilla... y al hogar también
by Hada Maria MoralesEncuentre gozo, vuelva a descubrir la fortaleza, dése el gusto de darse cuenta de que usted es una persona amada.Una madre sana espiritual, física y emocionalmente conllevará a un hogar sano. Muchas mujeres pasan el tiempo cuidando todos los aspectos del hogar excepto ellas mismas. Esto incluye ser analista financiera, chofer, sirvienta, cocinera, amante, doctora, jardinera e incluso el termómetro espiritual en un momento u otro. En este libro Hada continúa inspirando a las mujeres para que inviertan en sí mismas y disfruten su posición en el hogar.
A profeta
by Maria Francisca GamaA vingança pode ser uma religião? Um romance de estreia original e surpreendente Mariana é uma jovem mulher solitária. Tem um emprego do qual não gosta, passa os dias e as noites sozinha a ler um livro misterioso. Sente um profundo desprezo pela Humanidade, mas não consegue evitar ajudar quem precisa, mesmo que a ajuda venha na forma de um frasquinho de veneno indetetável. Através das pessoas com quem se vai cruzando, todas vítimas de alguém, Mariana vai eliminando o mal do mundo e, ao fazê-lo, junta uma legião que jura segui-la para sempre, como a uma profeta. Neste livro, Maria Francisca Gama faz uma reflexão sobre a religião, o certo e o errado, e a aleatoriedade de acontecimentos que em segundos destroem uma vida. É a incapacidade de aceitação e a busca por uma justiça divina que, não chegando, é feita pelas próprias mãos.
A sencilla bendición: El poder extraordinario de una simple oración
by Michael W. Smith Thomas WilliamsTodos necesitamos una bendición… pero pocos comprenden el sencillo secreto de recibirla. El famoso cantante cristiano Michael W. Smith, sintiendo cómo va en aumento el nivel de distanciamiento y desilusión en el mundo, comenzó recientemente a terminar sus conciertos con una sencilla bendición dirigida a los asistentes. La respuesta fue abrumadora. Le comenzaron a llegar cartas y mensajes electrónicos para hablarle de historias sobre el aliento y la nueva esperanza que aquella bendición había llevado a numerosas vidas atribuladas. Esta respuesta tan inesperada fue la que lo inspiró a compartir lo que ha aprendido en esta experiencia de bendecir a los demás; cómo lo ha transformado a él y cómo te puede transformar también a ti. Así nació este libro hermosamente redactado, donde podrás descubrir el verdadero secreto de la bendición: la forma tan maravillosa en que Dios llena la vida de los que bendicen a los demás. Te sentirás motivado e inspirado, y abrirás el corazón al gozo y la paz abundantes que recibirás por medio del sorprendente poder de una sencilla bendición.
A thrill of Hope, Heavenly peace (Christmas miracles of Marble Cove #1)
by Patti BergIn A Thrill of Hope, the beautiful Christmas ornament that mysteriously appears on Diane’s doorstep brings with it the haunting cries of a baby in the night and poignant memories of her late mother’s final wish, which set her on a course to bring a living Nativity back to Marble Cove. With Christmas just four weeks out and one obstacle after another standing in her way, time isn’t on Diane’s side--but hope is. Still, she knows it will take a miracle! In Heavenly Peace, Shelley’s Christmas season is shattered by the unexpected arrival of her mother--without her stepfather--adding to a busy baking schedule. And when Shelley’s father and stepmother arrive early for their visit, the turmoil deepens. Tasked with finding the costumes for the living Nativity, Shelley is convinced she’ll need a miracle of her own when all of her efforts yield nothing. Can she find peace amid the chaos? It’s Christmastime in Marble Cove, Maine, and miracles abound for four dear friends and neighbors in this charming seaside village. When Diane Spencer, Shelley Bauer, Margaret Hoskins, and Beverly Mackenzie each receive a mysterious Christmas gift, it sets them on journeys of discovery as the holiday approaches. And when they set out to resurrect a forgotten town tradition, there’s no telling what might happen!
A todos, siempre: Amar en un mundo lleno de contratiempos y gente difícil
by Bob Goff¿Qué sucede cuando dejamos de preocuparnos por un mundo exigente lleno de personas problemáticas y, en cambio, simplemente empezamos a amarlas? En este nuevo libro, la continuación del fenómeno en ventas El amor hace, Bob Goff lleva a los lectores a un recorrido interesante, que transforma vidas; los transporta al secreto de una vida sin temores, limitaciones o preocupación.Cuando El amor hace apareció por primera vez en 2012, se hablaba de Goff como “el secreto mejor guardado del mundo”. Más de 800.000 ejemplares vendidos luego, ya no es un secreto. Pero Bob nunca deja de sorprender, y en A todos, siempre, la tan esperada continuación de El amor hace, revela lo que sucede cuando dejamos de preocuparnos por un mundo desafiante y repleto de gente difícil, y en su lugar simplemente los amamos: descubrimos la clase de vida abundante, libre y sin restricciones con la que siempre hemos soñado.Escrito en torno a la divertidísima y perspicaz historia de Bob, cada capítulo de A todos, siempre enseña una lección que Bob aprendió –en general de la manera más difícil– sobre lo que significa amar sin inhibición, inseguridad o limitación. Desde encontrar el número exacto de amigos hasta descubrir el lado positivo del fracaso, A todos, siempre señala el camino para personificar el amor haciendo lo inesperado, lo intimidante, lo aparentemente imposible. Ya sea que esté haciendo paracaidismo descalzo o haciéndose amigo de un hechicero ugandés, Bob irrumpe en la vida con un abrazo al prójimo ilimitado, tan contagioso como extraordinario. A todos, siempre revela cómo tú puedes hacer lo mismo.X
A través de la Biblia: Libro por libro
by Myer PearlmanMyer Pearlman recorre en esta obra cada uno de los libros que componen el canon bíblico. El estudiante de la Biblia obtendrá una información general y precisa en el análisis de esta obra. El autor expone algunas de las características más importantes de cada libro de la Biblia, y presenta un breve bosquejo del mensaje concreto de ellos.
A través de los ojos del león: Enfrente el dolor imposible, encuentre el poder increíble
by Levi Lusko¿Qué haría usted si lo impensable ocurriera en su vida? Sus padres la llamaron Lenya Leona por su personalidad resuelta y la abundante melena alborotada que lucía desde pequeñita. Pero jamás esperaban que, cinco días antes de Navidad, su pequeña de cinco años repentinamente partiera al cielo después de un ataque de asma. ¡Imagínate salir de la sala de emergencias de un hospital sin su pequeña hija! Más que un manual sobre el dolor, este manifiesto para una vida de alto octanaje llamado A través de los ojos del León le ayudará a transformar su historia en un "rugido".Mirando más allá de lo que pueden ver nuestros ojos materialesSobreviviendo el sábado, ese período intermedio entre la promesa y su cumplimiento Dejando que Dios use su dolor como un micrófono Apuntándose al águila, y corriendo hacia el rugidoSi usted está enfrentando adversidades, o si desea prepararse para enfrentar cualquier dificultad que pueda ser inevitable, es hora de que vea la aventura de su vida a través de los ojos del León, que son los ojos de Jesús.
A woman Jesus Can Teach: Lessons from New Testament Women Help You Make Today's Choices
by Alice MathewsEach New Testament woman is presented based on what the Bible says. Then, her experiences are related to ours. Finally, Mathews offers thought-provoking questions for discussion of study. This is a wonderful book to use for personal devotions or for a class study. Other books by alice Mathews are available from Bookshare.
A Śabda Reader: Language in Classical Indian Thought (Historical Sourcebooks in Classical Indian Thought)
by Johannes BronkhorstLanguage (śabda) occupied a central yet often unacknowledged place in classical Indian philosophical thought. Foundational thinkers considered topics such as the nature of language, its relationship to reality, the nature and existence of linguistic units and their capacity to convey meaning, and the role of language in the interpretation of sacred writings. The first reader on language in—and the language of—classical Indian philosophy, A Śabda Reader offers a comprehensive and pedagogically valuable treatment of this topic and its importance to Indian philosophical thought.A Śabda Reader brings together newly translated passages by authors from a variety of traditions—Brahmin, Buddhist, Jaina—representing a number of schools of thought. It illuminates issues such as how Brahmanical thinkers understood the Veda and conceived of Sanskrit; how Buddhist thinkers came to assign importance to language’s link to phenomenal reality; how Jains saw language as strictly material; the possibility of self-contradictory sentences; and how words affect thought. Throughout, the volume shows that linguistic presuppositions and implicit notions about language often play as significant a role as explicit ideas and formal theories. Including an introduction that places the texts and ideas in their historical and cultural context, A Śabda Reader sheds light on a crucial aspect of classical Indian thought and in so doing deepens our understanding of the philosophy of language.
A'aisa's Gifts: A Study of Magic and the Self (Studies in Melanesian Anthropology #13)
by Michele StephenFilled with insight, provocative in its conclusions, A'aisa's Gifts is a groundbreaking ethnography of the Mekeo of Papua New Guinea and a valuable contribution to anthropological theory. Based on twenty years' fieldwork, this richly detailed study of Mekeo esoteric knowledge, cosmology, and self-conceptualizations recasts accepted notions about magic and selfhood. Drawing on accounts by Mekeo ritual experts and laypersons, this is the first book to demonstrate magic's profound role in creating the self. It also argues convincingly that dream reporting provides a natural context for self-reflection. In presenting its data, the book develops the concept of "autonomous imagination" into a new theoretical framework for exploring subjective imagery processes across cultures.
A+ Attitude (Morgan Love Series #1)
by Stephanie Perry MooreThe Morgan Love Series is a chapter book series written for girls, 7 – 9 years old. The series provides moral lessons that will aid in character development. It will also help young girls develop their vocabulary, english and math skills as they read through the stories and complete the entertaining and educational exercises provided at the end of each chapter and in the back of the book.Morgan is sad and mad at the world because things are not going the way she wants them to go. Why does my daddy have to leave again to save the country? Why do I have to go live with mommy and her new husband? Why does my mommy have to have a new baby? Why do I have to go to a new school? Why do I have to make new friends? Why? Why? Why? If Morgan got a grade for her attitude and her actions it would be an F. But after her mommy gets really sick and Morgan thinks her mommy is going to die she starts to feel bad about her attitude and realizes how mean she&’s been to almost everybody. Though she is having a hard time adjusting to all the new things in her life, especially her new baby brother and stepdad, Derek, Morgan makes up her mind that no matter what is going on, she is going to have an A+ attitude.
A+ Attitude (Morgan Love Series #1)
by Stephanie Perry MooreThe Morgan Love Series is a chapter book series written for girls, 7 – 9 years old. The series provides moral lessons that will aid in character development. It will also help young girls develop their vocabulary, english and math skills as they read through the stories and complete the entertaining and educational exercises provided at the end of each chapter and in the back of the book.Morgan is sad and mad at the world because things are not going the way she wants them to go. Why does my daddy have to leave again to save the country? Why do I have to go live with mommy and her new husband? Why does my mommy have to have a new baby? Why do I have to go to a new school? Why do I have to make new friends? Why? Why? Why? If Morgan got a grade for her attitude and her actions it would be an F. But after her mommy gets really sick and Morgan thinks her mommy is going to die she starts to feel bad about her attitude and realizes how mean she&’s been to almost everybody. Though she is having a hard time adjusting to all the new things in her life, especially her new baby brother and stepdad, Derek, Morgan makes up her mind that no matter what is going on, she is going to have an A+ attitude.