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Mohammed: The Man and his Faith (Select Bibliographies Reprint Ser.)
by Tor AndraeOriginally published in 1936. This volume discusses the Islamic faith in the perspective of the ancient Arabian monotheism and its similarities with Christianity and Judaism. The similarities not only in dogma, but also in the ritual of Nestorian Christianity are discussed as well as an interpretation of Mohammed’s religious personality.
Mohandas Gandhi: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series)
by John Dear Mohandas GandhiMohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) is widely acknowledged as one of the great souls of the twentieth century. As the leader of the Indian independence movement he defined the modem practice of nonviolence, wedding an ethic of love to a practical method of social struggle. In the end, however, his philosophy was rooted in a deep spirituality. For Gandhi the struggle for peace and social justice was ultimately related to the search for God. These writings reveal the heart and soul of a man whose life and message bear special relevance to all spiritual seekers.
Mohawk Saint: Catherine Tekakwitha and the Jesuits
by Allan GreerOn October 21, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI canonized Saint Kateri Tekakwitha as the first Native North American saint. Mohawk Saint is a work of history that situates her remarkable life in its seventeenth century setting, a time of wars, epidemics, and cultural transformations for the Indian peoples of the northeast. The daughter of a Algonquin mother and an Iroquois father, Catherine/Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680) has become known over the centuries as a Catholic convert so holy that, almost immediately upon her death, she became the object of a cult. Today she is revered as a patron saint by Native Americans and the patroness of ecology and the environment by Catholics more generally, the first Native North American proposed for sainthood. Tekakwitha was born at a time of cataclysmic change, as Native Americans of the northeast experienced the effects of European contact and colonization. A convert to Catholicism in the 1670s, she embarked on a physically and mentally grueling program of self-denial, aiming to capture the spiritual power of the newcomers from across the sea. Her story intersects with that of Claude Chauchetière, a French Jesuit of mystical tendencies who came to America hoping to rescue savages from sin and paganism. But it was Claude himself who needed help to face down his own despair. He became convinced that Tekakwitha was a genuine saint and that conviction gave meaning to his life. Though she lived until just 24, Tekakwitha's severe penances and vivid visions were so pronounced that Chauchetière wrote an elegiac hagiography shortly after her death. With this richly crafted study, Allan Greer has written a dual biography of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and Chauchetière, unpacking their cultures in Native America and in France. He examines the missionary and conversion activities of the Jesuits in Canada, and explains the Indian religious practices that interweave with converts' Catholic practices. He also relates how Tekakwitha's legend spread through the hagiographies and to areas of the United States, Canada, Europe, and Mexico in the centuries since her death. The book also explores issues of body and soul, illness and healing, sexuality and celibacy, as revealed in the lives of a man and a woman, from profoundly different worlds, who met centuries ago in the remote Mohawk village of Kahnawake.
Moines Urbains: Témoignage et expérience de la Prière du Saint Nom
by Hermano Esteban de EmausIl existe une différence radicale entre la vie spirituelle orientée par la croyance, de celle qui a son fondement dans l'expérience. Mais la croyance est le chemin vers l'expérience. De la même manière que le doute précède la croyance, la foi vient avant l'expérience du divin. La simple croyance se transforme en foi lorsqu'on la met en pratique, lorsqu'on la vit. Et si cette pratique est soutenue de manière persévérante, on aboutit alors à l'expérience. Quand on vit l'expérience du divin, on ne croit plus, on sait. On vit dans l'intimité du cœur la preuve irréfutable, la certitude s'installe. Cette forme d'évidence est personnelle, et même si elle essaye de se transmettre, elle ne peut être que se traduire. Si quelqu'un se sent dans l'impasse dans sa vie spirituelle, il doit réviser sa conduite, sa pratique de vie, c'est-à-dire la cohérence entre ce qu'il fait et la foi qu'il professe. Si je dis que je crois en Christ et que je ne cherche pas à mettre en pratique sa doctrine, il est plus que certain que tôt ou tard, je perdrai la foi. La vie spirituelle n'est pas la même chose que d'aller faire des achats, où l'on met quelque chose - de l'argent -, et l'on reçoit quelque chose en échange - l'objet -. La plénitude de l'expérience humaine, la vie extatique de la grâce est disponible, ce qu'il faut, c'est s'y intéresser, chercher chaque jour l'essentiel et ne pas se consacrer à des choses secondaires. Si je me soucie trop de l'accessoire, je ne pourrai jamais me concentrer sur l'important... et alors la vie passe rapidement, spasmodique, quelque peu troublée, comme une mauvaise sieste lors d'une après-midi étouffante. Les thèmes qui sont abordés dans le livre : 1. - Le doute. La carence basique. Le sens de la vie : -Sans porte de secours -Station de transition -À propos du sens -Sur la dépression -Confusion 2. - Croyance. La perception. La liberté h
Moishe's Miracle: A Hanukkah Story
by Laura Krauss Melmed David SlonimKind-hearted Moishe is given a magical frying pan that will produce all the latkes you could wish for--latkes by the dozen, latkes by the hundreds--but only Moishe must use it. Alas, his short-tempered wife, Baila, does not heed the warning.
Mojave Rescue: Faith in the Face of Crime
by Tanya StoweCOMPROMISED SECURITYElectronics engineer Drina Gallagher has created a powerful weapon that will protect soldiers’ lives—and it’s put her own at risk. Kidnapped and locked in a desert shack, she’s desperate to stop her plans from getting into enemy hands, but whom can she trust? Especially when even the security expert who rescues her isn’t who he seems. Forced to blow his cover after spending two years infiltrating a black-market ring, CIA agent Cal Norwood blames Drina’s recklessness, though he admires her courage. And while his mountain cabin offers temporary refuge, protecting Drina means outwitting—and defeating—a relentless foe determined to seize the weapon plans at any cost.
Mojo Workin': The Old African American Hoodoo System
by Katrina Hazzard-DonaldIn this book, Katrina Hazzard-Donald explores African Americans' experience and practice of the herbal, healing folk belief tradition known as Hoodoo. Working against conventional scholarship, Hazzard-Donald argues that Hoodoo emerged first in three distinct regions she calls "regional Hoodoo clusters" and that after the turn of the nineteenth century, Hoodoo took on a national rather than regional profile. The first interdisciplinary examination to incorporate a full glossary of Hoodoo culture, Mojo Workin': The Old African American Hoodoo System lays out the movement of Hoodoo against a series of watershed changes in the American cultural landscape. Throughout, Hazzard-Donald distinguishes between "Old tradition Black Belt Hoodoo" and commercially marketed forms that have been controlled, modified, and often fabricated by outsiders; this study focuses on the hidden system operating almost exclusively among African Americans in the Black spiritual underground.
Molly and the Good Shepherd
by Chris AuerMolly is excited because her third-grade class is going on a field trip to the art museum. She can only imagine all the wonderful and interesting things she'll see. Before she knows it, while at the museum, Molly gets separated from her group. She learns a valuable lesson, not only about paying attention, but about being cared for by Jesus, the Good Shepherd, even during scary times.
Molly and the New Neighbors
by Mark GartsideWhat's a girl to do when nobody wants her help? Help anyway! The garden needs tending and the new neighbors just might need someone to save the day. Using several of the lessons she learned at Sunday school a young lady tries to be the best neighbor she can be.
Molly's Pilgrim
by Barbara CohenMolly and her family have moved to America from Russia. her mother says they moved to find freedom. But the children in Molly's third grade class make fun of her accent and clothes. that doesn't seem like freedom to Molly at all. At Thanksgiving everyone has to bring a Pilgrim doll to class. The doll Molly's mother makes looks like a russian peasant girl. It doesn't look at all like the Pilgrims Molly has seen in her schoolbook. Molly is afraid she'll never fit in with her classmates now.
Mom Babble: The Messy Truth about Motherhood
by Mary Katherine BackstromFeatured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show sharing her "Holiday Magic" viral video. Hope, humor, and spiritual inspiration to families in the trenches of parenthood from the founder of Mom Babble. Mary Katherine Backstrom spends her days mending booboos, conquering the boogie man, comforting heartaches, laughing at knock-knock jokes, cooking pancakes, throwing baseballs, and mopping muddy floors. In other words she spends her days relishing in the beautiful, constant noise that is a life with children. In Mom Babble Mary Katherine (MK) Backstrom, founder and personality behind the Mom Babble online community, offers up hope, humor, and spiritual inspiration to families in the trenches of parenthood. With laughter, crying, and eye-rolls MK’s, oh so, real essays about raising littles will delight all the not perfect, not always holy, not completely normal, messy, honest and wonderful moms that read them. MK’s conversational approach connects with readers like dear friends cozied up on a coffee date. Praise for Mary Katherine Backstrom "I love how honest and relatable Mary Katherine is in her writing. When an author is raw, it is easy to make a connection to their work." – Meredith Masony, Founder of That’s Inappropriate "One of Facebook’s funniest parents!" – Today Show Parenting Team "Mary Katherine brings love, wisdom, compassion, humor, and insight to her writing that is a must read for every parent." – Love What Matters "I have probably read more parenting essays than anyone on the planet, and Mary Katherine’s voice still surprises me. I laugh out loud, cry, and recall the magic of being a mother in those fresh early years. She is a friend to the struggling moms in the trenches of motherhood." – Jill Smokler, Founder of Scary Mommy and New York Times Best-selling author "Thank you for cracking us up." – Today with Hoda & Jenna Product Features: Features funny and relatable personal essays. Expands on Backstrom’s already popular Mom Babble community posts and stories. Includes a forward by Meredith Masony, founder of That’s Inappropriate and That’s Inappropriate Parents online communities with nearly 1 million followers across multiple channels. 4-color photographs throughout. Grain embossed hardcover with ribbon.
Mom Ph.D.
by Teresa Bell KindredMost moms don't think of themselves as leaders. But in reality, moms are the most important leaders in the world. This simple, six-step course will equip mothers to be the Positive Home Directors God intended them to be.
Mom Seeks God: Practicing Grace in the Chaos
by Julia RollerThe first months and years of motherhood can be the most challenging and disorienting of your life—and faith. When you’re surrounded by the happy chaos of children, how do you spend quiet time with God if the only quiet time you get is while you sleep? How can you demonstrate a solid spiritual life to your children if you don’t have time to pursue one yourself?When Julia Roller discovered that her spiritual growth had been stunted by the busyness of life with her toddler, she embarked on a yearlong journey through ten spiritual disciplines: prayer, fellowship, submission, study, simplicity, silence, worship, fasting, service, and celebration. As she focused on each discipline, she discovered practical ways to observe them—even in the chaos of her every day.Mom Seeks God offers a highly relatable story and useful advice to help new moms grow in their faith as they address life changes with grace, patience, and prayer. As readers discover ten essential faith practices, they’ll learn that motherhood, itself, is a spiritual discipline, and may be God’s most effective technique for forming a more Christ-like life.
Mom Set Free: Find Relief from the Pressure to Get It All Right
by Elisabeth Hasselbeck Jeannie CunnionMoms are under so. much. pressure. Pressure that weighs us down and threatens to wipe us out. Are you ready for relief? Mom Set Free will empower you to parent in the confidence of God's grace and to experience the freedom you were created for.We moms are told that we have to get it all right so our kids turn out right. We’re told that their entire futures are riding on our ability to perfectly orchestrate their lives. And we’re told that the strength of their faith hinges on ours. And we begin to believe that if we just try hard enough, we can actually “be enough.” These impossible standards leave us stuck in worry, anger, guilt, comparison, and shame. Jeannie Cunnion gets it. And in Mom Set Free she reveals how the Good News of the Gospel empowers us to live—and parent—in the freedom for which Christ has set us free. Jeannie invites us to journey alongside her as we learn to: * Lay down what God has not asked us to carry so we can thrive in what He has. * Embrace our significance in our children’s lives in light of God’s sovereignty. * Trust God with the children He has entrusted to us. * Receive God’s grace so we can reflect God’s heart to our kids. It’s time to breathe deeper, walk lighter, and reclaim the wonder and adventure of parenting.
Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood
by Jamie Ivey Kara-Kae JamesEvery mom can identify with the feeling that they’re in a race to the finish line every day, stumbling over everything in their path—including Legos and dirty laundry! Kara-Kae James knows how overwhelming motherhood can be. As she writes, “When we come to the place where we think that we have failed—this is the moment when God’s Word and motherhood intersect.” In Mom Up, James shares four themes that impact how she follows Jesus and parents her kids: intentional motherhood, genuine community, refreshing rest, and embracing chaos. With practical ideas for building relationships with other moms, grace-filled Scripture reminders, and a healthy dose of humor, Mom Up helps readers step out of survival mode and into the abundant life God has for them and their family.
Mom in the Making
by Kit WilkinsonWidowed and pregnant, a woman comes to a small town to fulfill her late husband’s last request and falls in love in this inspirational romance.Widowed mother-to-be Becky Kirkpatrick came to Glendale to fulfill her late husband’s dying wish. But someone else in town may have greater possibilities in store for her and her baby. Yet Justin Winters has been let down by more than one Kirkpatrick before. Will this time be any different? And can he bring himself to be a father to his former best friend’s child? Becky and Justin will have to trust each other—and God’s plan—if they truly want a chance at happily ever after.
Mom in the Middle
by Mae NunnJuggling the care of her toddler son and elderly parents kept young widow Abby Cramer busy from sunup to sundown. Just when she thought she had it all under control, her mother broke her hip at a home-improvement store. Good thing store employee Guy Hardy rushed in to save the day with his quick thinking, big smile and his tender kindness extended toward her whole family-especially Abby. Though she suspected Guy had a secret to hide, Abby wanted to believe he was a man of honor and faith. A man she could trust with her heart.
Mom to Mom: Confessions of a "Mother Inferior" (Chicken Soup For The Soul Ser.)
by Elisa MorganA supportive guide for mothers from the author named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today&’s church and culture. Mom to Mom strongly encourages every mom who wrestles with the frustrations and fears of motherhood. Elisa Morgan reassures you that you don&’t need all the answers about mothering as long as you know where to go with the questions. In brief, heart-to-heart chapters, she shares biblical principles and the lessons life has taught her to reveal a core truth: You can be the mother your children need because your children were chosen for you, and you were chosen for your children.
Mom's Daily Bread: 365 Scriptures to Encourage a Mother's Heart
by Good BooksA beautiful book of Bible verses to inspire, challenge, and uplift mothersThe perfect Mother’s Day gift, baby shower gift, or anytime gift for a mom who could use a little encouragement, this beautiful book features one Bible verse for every day of the year. Each verse is selected to uplift, challenge, or strengthen a mother’s heart. Mothering is a hard—and blessed—job, and alone time is often in short supply. This book is perfect for picking up in the brief in-between moments—while nursing, while the kids are engaged in a game, or while you sip that precious cup of coffee just before the little ones wake. Sometimes all it takes is one verse to reconnect with God and set your day on a more Christ-centered path. Peaceful, colorful backgrounds complement the beauty of the words on each page, creating a tranquil way to engage with every verse. Find refreshment, guidance, and joy in Scriptures such as: “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” —Proverbs 22:6 “The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.” —Psalm 28:7 “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.” —Isaiah 66:13 This small book is just the right size for Mom to carry with her in the diaper bag, on her daily commute to work, or to the playground. Mom’s Daily Bread ensures that each day comes with heartening reminders of how God sees and loves us in the midst of all the ups and downs of mothering.
Mom's Little Angel
by Gregory E. LangA Chance to Say Thank You The bond between a mother and a daughter is a constant in an ever-changing world. Though the relationship evolves with each passing year-from caretaker to role model, teacher to best friend-the connection remains an irreplaceable part of our lives. In tribute to this special relationship, bestselling author Gregory Lang shares real-life stories of mothers and daughters that celebrate why a daughter needs a mom. With inspirational quotes throughout and photos of real moms with their daughters, Mom's Little Angel is the perfect way for both moms and daughters to say thank you to the special person in their life. Empowering mothers to embrace the role they play in a daughter's life and reminding daughters of the never-ending support they receive from their mothers, this timeless keepsake will be treasured forever. A perfect gift for: Her wedding day Mother's Day Birthdays Graduation The day she learns she's expecting a daughter of her own
Mom's Little Book of Powerful Prayers
by Fern NicholsAt your fingertips, powerful prayers from Fern Nichols, the founder of Moms In Prayer International, the movement that has spawned hundreds of thousands of moms around the world to pray for their kids. Every mother will feel encouraged to pray diligently for her children, no matter their age, when she opens the pages of Mom’s Little Book of Powerful Prayers and discovers prayers from Scripture for her child’s every need: their protection, challenges, health, friendships, character, anger, sadness, fears, and more.
Mom's the Word
by Marilynn GriffithWhen her tall, dark, delicious husband joins their three kids in calling her "Mom," Karol Simons has an identity crisis. Sure she loves the pint-sized trio, but what's happened to her dreams of writing a novel? Determined to have it all, she turns to her neighbor for help. Dyanne Thornton is thrilled to stand in as Mom for three weeks so Karol can write. Bursting with baby fever, the career-woman trades her glamorous clothes and four-inch heels for the playground and potty training. She hopes to convince her reluctant husband they should start a family of their own, right away. Everyone's in for some big surprises. . . .
Mom, I Feel Fat: Becoming Your Daughter's Ally in Developing a Healthy Body Image
by Sharon HershNever before have our daughters been more concerned and obsessed with the concept of being "fat." From kindergarten on up, girls worry about the size of their stomachs, backsides, and thighs, and even the youngest experiment with dieting and exercise. Much has been written to girls on the challenges they face with regard to body image. But where can a mother turn for advice on how to proactively parent a daughter struggling with--or soon to confront--these insecurities? You can make a difference. Whether your daughter is 8 or 16, Mom, I Feel Fat! will help you understand her, the body image issues she will face--from self-esteem to eating disorders--and yourself. Most of all, you'll be encouraged to use the inevitable questions and challenges regarding body image and eating choices to prevent crisis and to strengthen your relationship with your daughter and with God. INCLUDES PRACTICAL EXERCISES AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONSFOR MOM ALONE--AND FOR MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TOGETHER.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Mom, I Hate My Life!: Becoming Your Daughter's Ally Through the Emotional Ups and Downs of Adolescence
by Sharon Hersh"I don't know why my daughter is so angry. She yells at me all the time!" "Our daughter comes home, goes straight to her room, turns on her CD player and won't talk to anyone- especially me." "The emotional ups and downs of our daughter's life make us all feel like we're on a roller coaster." Navigating an adolescent daughter's emotional life is one of a mom's toughest challenges. A teenage girl's volatile emotions can seemingly toss her-and you-like a hurricane. When a scary external world and a turbulent internal world collide, the result is sometimes overwhelming and confusing. What can you do to protect your relationship with your daughter, guide her through this chaotic time, and assure her you are truly on her side? Your Adolescent Daughter' s Struggles Can Help Her-and You-to Grow and Thrive. The good news is you are equipped with the most powerful resource available for maintaining and developing connection with your daughter: a mother's heart. Learn how you can use hand-in-hand mothering skills to become the ally your daughter needs-parenting out of love, not fear-and find out how you both can experience dramatic, life-changing growth in the process.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Mom, everyone else does!
by Sharon HershHelp Your Daughter Resist Peer Pressure- Even When You're Not Around. A national survey in 2001 indicated that in the U.S. one-fourth of the high school seniors have problems with drugs and alcohol, nearly two-thirds of teenagers experiment with drugs before finishing high school, and fifty-six percent of seventeen-year-olds know at least one drug dealer at school. Studies also indicate that when a girl chooses to use substances, peer pressure is the biggest reason why. Many parents believe the best they can do is to teach their daughters right from wrong and hope for the best. But there is more that you can do. Because while peer pressure may be the biggest influence for girls who choose to use substances, parental involvement is the single most important factor for those who decide not to. The dangers of substance abuse can actually bring you and your daughter closer. Whether you want to help your daughter resist the overwhelming pressures to drink, smoke, and use drugs; have discovered or suspect that your daughter may be using substances; or want to help her develop a strong and positive identity in response to negative peer pressure, this book shows how the lure of today's teen "party" culture puts you in your most powerful position ever to connect with and influence your daughter.From the Trade Paperback edition.