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Redwoods and Whales: Becoming Who You Actually Are
by Phil JoelWho are we . . . really? As depression, addiction, and suicide become more commonplace in today’s culture, it seems we have lost sight of who we actually are. Like a whale on a beach, too many of us are finding ourselves breathing shallow, feeling stranded, and alone. The truth is we can cut free from the things that hold us back if we can catch a clear vision of the true character of God. And, like a mighty redwood tree, we can choose to live healthy lives filled with purpose, rising confidently above the chaos. As we choose to align our hearts and minds with the truth, we will discover that maybe God isn’t exactly who we thought He was -- maybe life with Him is a whole lot bigger and more exciting than we ever imagined. Redwoods and Whales will give you the tools you need to help push aside the things that entangle, and grab hold of the life you were born to live.
Reel Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism and Neo-Hasidism in Contemporary Cinema
by Brian OgrenReel Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism and Neo-Hasidism in Contemporary Cinema studies the ways in which fictional film in the first decade of the twenty-first century represents the esoteric Jewish speculative traditions known as Kabbalah and Hasidism. It examines the textual and conceptual traditions behind five important cinematic representations -- Pi (1998), Ushpizin (2004), Bee Season (2005), The Secrets (2007), and A Serious Man (2009) -- and it considers how film both stands in continuity with those traditions and modifies them in the New Age vein of what is known as neo-Kabbalah and neo-Hasidism. Brian Ogren transforms our understanding of reception history by focusing on how cinema has altered perceptions of Jewish mysticism. In showing how the Jewish speculative traditions of Kabbalah and Hasidism have been able to affect mass-consumed cinematic portrayals of ultimate Truth, this book sheds light on the New Age, pop-cultural dialectic of the particular within the universal and of the universal within the particular.
Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue
by Robert K. JohnstonIncreasingly, thinking Christians are examining the influential role that movies play in our cultural dialogue. Reel Spirituality successfully heightens readers' sensitivity to the theological truths and statements about the human condition expressed through modern cinema. This second edition cites 200 new movies and encourages readers to ponder movie themes that permeate our culture as well as motion pictures that have demonstrated power to shape our perceptions of everything from relationships and careers to good and evil. Reel Spirituality is the perfect catalyst for dialogue and discipleship among moviegoers, churchbased study groups, and religious film and arts groups. The second edition cites an additional 200 movies and includes new film photos.
Reeling in Love: An Amish Picnic Story (Amish Picnic Stories)
by Kathleen FullerAn Amish Picnic story by bestselling author Kathleen FullerNina Stoll and Ira Yoder are just friends. Just friends and fishing buddies. Every Saturday afternoon, they have a picnic at their favorite fishing hole and see who can out fish the other. Until Nina starts to wonder if there&’s more.Her plans to share her feelings go awry, and circumstances seem destined to keep Nina and Ira apart. With both Nina and Ira confused and hurting, it&’s going to take courage, some help from the community matchmakers, and a little bit of divine intervention for Nina and Ira to realize they&’re each other's perfect catch.
Reenchanting Humanity: A Theology of Mankind
by Owen StrachanReenchanting Humanity is a work of systematic theology that establishes a biblically grounded doctrine of humanity. Strachan meets controversy head on and presents a view of humanity that sits in stark contrast with the popular opinions of the modern age. Life makes sense when we understand our identity as made in the image of God. Tackling the major anthropological questions of the age, like transgenderism, homosexuality, technology, and more, author Owen Strachan establishes a Christian anthropology rooted in Biblical truth. Accessible for all: readable and relatable yet accompanied by comprehensive footnotes for scholars seeking to take the discussion further. Clear, consistent, compelling and, at its core, counter–cultural. This book is a lifeline; enabling the church to keep its head above the water in the stormy sea of secular anthropology.
Rees Howells: Intercessor
by Norman P. GrubbCan one man's prayers change world events? This vivid, inspiring biography tells the story of Rees Howells, a Welsh coal miner, who surrendered himself entirely to God and found the key to prayer that changed the course of many nations and individuals. The author, Norman Grubb, wrote this biography like a novel. While this work is replete with historical and biographical information, reading this biography is often as entertaining and exciting as reading a work of fiction. Though entertaining, this book has more than just entertainment value. Hopefully, by reading this book, people will become encouraged to pray for change like Rees Howells did as they become better equipped with tools to become effective prayer agents. Finally, by studying Rees Howells' life, struggles, and successes, readers might follow his example and develop closer relationships to God and to each other in order to improve the quality of life.
Reexamining Love of Wisdom: Philosophical Desire from Socrates to Nietzsche
by Juan FloresWhat is philosophy? Why does it matter? How have philosophy and its relation to religion and science changed from the ancient to the medieval and modern periods and beyond? What are the central philosophical ideas, from Socrates to Nietzsche? Reexamining Love of Wisdom addresses these questions. It offers a new perspective by organizing the material under the theme of philosophical desire and shows the timeless importance of philosophy understood as the love of wisdom. Flores provides an historical introduction to philosophy suitable for college students that is a resource for more advanced students or scholars interested in the history and nature of philosophy.
Reeya Rai and the King's Treasure (Reeya Rai: Adventurous Inventor)
by Anita Nahta AminWhile staying with relatives in Rajasthan, India, Reeya Rai and her friends are playing a game of cricket when they stumble upon an ancient, water-filled stepwell. Reeya and her friends decide to create a submersible with a camera to explore the stepwell and uncover its secrets. In the watery depths, they discover an ancient door with a mysterious symbol on it. Could this be the key to discovering one of India’s ancient lost treasures? And will they uncover the truth before Dr. Acker and his daughter, Elsie, learn about what they’ve found?
Refashioning Secularisms in France and Turkey: The Case of the Headscarf Ban (Routledge Islamic Studies Series)
by Amelie BarrasOver the past few years, secularism has become an intrinsic component of discussions on religious freedom and religious governance. The question of whether states should restrict the wearing of headscarves and other religious symbols has been particularly critical in guiding this thought process. Refashioning Secularisms in France and Turkey documents how, in both countries, devout women have contested bans on headscarves, pointing to how these are inconsistent with the ‘real’ spirit of secularism. These activists argue that it is possible to be simultaneously secular and religious; to believe in the values conveyed by secularism, while still remaining devoted to their faith. Through this examination, the book highlights how activists locate their claims within the frame of secularism, while at the same time revisiting it to craft a space for their religiosity. Addressing the lacuna in literature on the discourse of devout Muslims affected by these restrictions, this book offers a topical analysis on an understudied dimension of secularism and is a valuable resource for students and researchers with an interest in Religion, Gender Studies, Human Rights and Political Science.
Refiguring the Body: Embodiment in South Asian Religions
by Barbara A. Holdrege; Karen PechilisRefiguring the Body provides a sustained interrogation of categories and models of the body grounded in the distinctive idioms of South Asian religions, particularly Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The contributors engage prevailing theories of the body in the Western academy that derive from philosophy, social theory, and feminist and gender studies. At the same time, they recognize the limitations of applying Western theoretical models as the default epistemological framework for understanding notions of embodiment that derive from non-Western cultures. Divided into three sections, this collection of essays explores material bodies, embodied selves, and perfected forms of embodiment; divine bodies and devotional bodies; and gendered logics defining male and female bodies. The contributors seek to establish theory parity in scholarly investigations and to re-figure body theories by taking seriously the contributions of South Asian discourses to theorizing the body.
Refiguring the Spiritual: Beuys, Barney, Turrell, Goldsworthy (Religion, Culture, and Public Life #9)
by Mark C. TaylorMark C. Taylor provocatively claims that contemporary art has lost its way. With the art market now mirroring the art of finance, many artists create works solely for the purpose of luring investors and inspiring trade among hedge funds and private equity firms. When art is commodified, corporatized, and financialized, it loses its critical edge and is transformed into a financial instrument calculated to maximize profitable returns.Joseph Beuys, Matthew Barney, James Turrell, and Andy Goldsworthy are artists who differ in style, yet they all defy the trends that have diminished art's potential in recent decades. They understand that art is a transformative practice drawing inspiration directly and indirectly from ancient and modern, Eastern and Western forms of spirituality. For Beuys, anthroposophy, alchemy, and shamanism drive his multimedia presentations; for Barney and Goldsworthy, Celtic mythology informs their art; and for Turrell, Quakerism and Hopi myth and ritual shape his vision.Eluding traditional genres and classifications, these artists combine spiritually inspired styles and techniques with material reality, creating works that resist merging space into cyberspace in a way that overwhelms local contexts with global networks. Their art reminds us of life's irreducible materiality and humanity's inescapability of place. For them, art is more than just an object or process—it is a vehicle transforming human awareness through actions echoing religious ritual. By lingering over the extraordinary work of Beuys, Barney, Turrell, and Goldsworthy, Taylor not only creates a novel and personal encounter with their art but also opens a new understanding of overlooked spiritual dimensions in our era.
Refine and Restore: Revive Your Heart, Release Your Purpose
by Rachel C. SwansonIt's time to revive your heart, release your purpose, and have an authentic relationship with God!Women want to live boldly and bravely in their faith, but many feel weighed down by... something. They pretend to live a full life, but wonder why life as a Christian lacks luster. To fill the aches, they feast unknowingly upon consumerism, self-worship, food obsession, seeking love in all the wrong places, and grasping for anything but Jesus.Rachel shows women that in order to renew passion, purpose, and unwavering faith, they must intentionally choose to refine and restore their mind, body, and soul, acknowledging their subtle sins before Jesus.In REFINE AND RESTORE, Rachel shares the process of refining sins out of her life, which separated her from deeper intimacy with God, and restoring her heart back to the truth of who God really is. Through personal stories of confession and conviction (refining moments), readers will discover how Rachel found an authentic, vibrant relationship with God (restored wholeness)-inspiring readers to do the same.
Refined: Through the Furnace of Affliction
by Crystal HarrisFrom drugs and prison to healing and restoration, Harris invites you not only into her life, but also into her thoughts. Reading the motivations behind her actions and the steps that she took—whether for good or for bad—encourages you to reflect carefully on your life and thoughts. With each situation, Harris reveals how the Bible lovingly shows you the best way to act and think. Read Harris&’s compelling story of how God completely overhauled her life. See how God transformed her bleak circumstances and her unhealthy thinking into a renewed perspective about this world and the world to come. Walk in Harris&’s footsteps to experience the miracles that God did in her life and be encouraged to know that He can do the same for you.
Refiner's Fire
by Mark HelprinAn Israeli soldier&’s life flashes before his eyes in this epic tale: &“As if The Odyssey had been updated and rewritten by Dylan Thomas&” (The Listener, UK).In 1947, Marshall Pearl is orphaned at birth aboard an immigrant ship off the coast of Palestine. Brought to America, he grows up a child of the Hudson Valley, determined to see the world in all its beauty and ferocity. His epic journey takes him from Jamaica to Harvard; from Great Plains slaughterhouses to the Mexican desert; and from the sea to the Alps. Marshall is eventually drawn to Israel to confront the circumstance of his birth in a crucible of war, magic, suffering, and grace.We first meet Marshall among the mortally wounded Israeli soldiers who are being transferred to Haifa during the Yom Kippur War. From there we follow Marshall—along with his memories and dreams—as he reconstructs his life, galvanizing strength through all that he has learned, suffered, and hoped.&“Superb...A first-rate odyssey, full of insight and humor and hard-earned truths&”—San Francisco Chronicle
Refiner's Fire
by Sylvia BambolaA thriller steeped in European culture like The Salzburg Connection, Refiner's Fire serves up serious suspense to avid fiction readers. This book's "secret underground society" is not Nazi war criminals, however-it's the persecuted Christian church. Yuri and Alexander Deyneko, separated as teens in postwar times, are reunited thirty-five years later in 1980s Bucharest. Now on separate sides of Nicolae Ceausescu's Iron Curtain, the secret life of one brother, a top army official and clandestine Christian, and the ambition of the other- now the American Ambassador to Romania-puts them on a collision course with each other. Fates hang on an issue of conscience. Great writing propels readers through the plot toward a gripping climax.
Refining Gold: Stages in Buddhist Contemplative Practice (Core Teachings of Dalai Lama #8)
by The Dalai LamaOne of the latest additions to the Core Teachings of the Dalai Lama series, Refining Gold explains, in clear and direct language, foundational instructions for attaining enlightenment.One of the most central set of teachings of the succession of Dalai Lamas since the fifteenth century is the Lam Rim, or Stages of the Path, teachings—in particular those written by the great Tsongkhapa. These teachings are a guide, from start to finish, on how to engage in the transformational Buddhist practices that lead to enlightenment. In this illuminating work, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama discusses a short but powerful text by his predecessor, the Third Dalai Lama Sonam Gyatso, who penned a famous commentary on the Lam Rim entitled Essence of Refined Gold. The Dalai Lama speaks directly to the reader—offering spiritual guidance, personal reflections, and scriptural commentary. His sincere approach and lucid style make Refining Gold one of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published. This book was previously published under the title The Path to Enlightenment.
Reflecting God
by Steve Harper Wes Tracy Gary Cockerill Donald DemarayBegin the journey toward intimacy with God with this new study celebrating the holy optimism of grace and love. Reflecting God combines the best biblical scholarship of the Wesleyan-Holiness denominations with the opportunity for inner reflection.
Reflecting on Faith Schools: A Contemporary Project and Practice in a Multi-Cultural Society (Spirituality in Education)
by Helen JohnsonProfound changes in society, government policy and the political landscape, as well as cataclysmic events such as 9/11, have greatly altered perceptions of faith schools and their existence now causes more controversy than ever. Taking a reflective practice approach, this study by people working within faith schools and colleges explores the new hot issues surrounding the subject in a sophisticated way. Looking at the supposed secularisation of the West, the nature of the multi-cultural and multi-faith society, the role of women, the spiritual development of children and most of all, the form that the tolerance of religious diversity should take in liberal societies, this book encourages readers to re-examine their assumptions and to consider faith schools as a part of the future of the English schooling system, within a multi-cultural society.This book was previously published as a special issue of The International Journal of Children's Spirituality.
Reflection
by Andrew NeidermanIn this suspense novel by the bestselling author of The Devil&’s Advocate, a Catskills realtor&’s life begins to unravel after discovering her doppelganger. Cynthia Palmer Warner is worried her imagination is running away with her. Her husband, Stephen, and brother, Jason, are working long hours to grow the Palmer family business, and Jason&’s misogynistic attitude seems to be wearing off on Stephen. Stephen is antagonizing his wife more and more and Cynthia can&’t stand it. But when she finds old news clippings about Karla Hoffman, things get worse. Karla was the same age, had the same face and the same odd marital dilemma. The trouble is, Karla was murdered by her brother fifty years ago, and Cynthia can&’t help but wonder if she&’ll meet the same fate . . . &“An expert weaver of suspense.&” —Fresh Fiction
Reflections
by Hilary GoodmanIn Reflections, Hilary Goodman opens the doors to her heart and invites readers on a poignant journey of grief and spiritual resilience. Initially conceived as a therapeutic outlet after the loss of her mother, the book reflects the struggle to navigate the shadows that death casts. Even when faced with the subsequent passing of her father, the enduring strength of the author’s faith emerged unscathed, blossoming with newfound depth. Seamlessly blending personal reflections with universal themes, this book offers solace and encouragement to those looking for hope during life’s darkest moments. Within its pages lie heartfelt poems, prayers, psalms, hymns, thoughts and talks to read, and reflect on. Reflections reminds readers that they are never alone in their struggles, and that there is always a guiding light to turn to.
Reflections From a Mother's Heart
by Jack CountrymanWhat better gift isthere than for Mom to share her life's story, straight from the heart?Childrenyoung or grown will truly love receiving this treasure for a lifetime as theyread stories about their mother's life experiences. Reflections from a Mother's Heart is a beautiful place to recordspecial memories that includes guided questions prompting thoughts about familyhistory, childhood highlights, lighthearted incidents, cherished traditions,and spiritual lessons learned. The completed journal provides a priceless,beloved gift that will be cherished for generation after generation.
Reflections On Anti-Semitism
by Eric Hazan Alain Badiou Ivan SegreSince the inception of the 'War on Terror', Israel has become increasingly important to Western imperial strategy and ever more aggressive in its policies towards the Palestinians. A key ideological weapon in this development is the cynical and unjustified accusation of 'anti-Semitism' to silence protest and dissent. For historical reasons, this tactic has been deployed most forcefully in France, and in the first of the two essays in this book French writers Alain Badiou and Eric Hazan demolish the 'anti-Semitism is everywhere' claim used to bludgeon critics of the Israeli state and those who stand in solidarity with the banlieue youth. In 'The Philo-Semitic Reaction', Ivan Segré undertakes a meticulous deconstruction of a rampant reactionary trend that identifies Jewish interests with the 'democratic' West. Segré's aim is to uphold a universalist position and to defend Jewish tradition from Zionist ideological distortion.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Reflections by Rosa Parks: The Quiet Strength and Faith of a Woman Who Changed a Nation
by Rosa Parks Gregory J. ReedOn December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was not trying to start a movement. She was simply tired of the social injustice. Yet, her simple act of courage started a chain of events that forever shaped the landscape of American race relations.Now, decades after her quiet defiance inspired the modern civil rights movement, Mrs. Parks&’s own words tell of her courageous life, her passion for freedom and equality, and her strong faith. Reflections by Rosa Parks celebrates the principles and convictions that guided her through a remarkable life. It is a printed record of her legacy—her lasting message to a world still struggling to live in harmony.Including historic and beautiful pictures, this collection of Rosa Parks&’s reflections includes topics like dealing with fear, facing injustice, developing character and determination, faith in God, and her hope for the future.&“I want to be remembered as a person who stood up to injustice,&” writes Rosa Parks, &“who wanted a better world for young people.&” With Mrs. Parks&’s words of wisdom, humility, and compassion, this book will inspire people of all races to carry on her great legacy.
Reflections for the Grieving Soul: Meditations and Scripture for Finding Hope After Loss
by Mike NappaAs you mourn the loss of a loved one, this collection of intimate personal reflections, Scripture, and heartfelt prayers from a fellow griever offers comfort and hope in the days, months, and beyond as you navigate life after loss.The funeral comes and goes, and you're forced to deal with the chasm your loved one left behind. But grief doesn't operate on a predictable timeline. You may find yourself somewhere you didn't expect—drowning, kicking, or screaming—long after your loss. You may feel unable to talk to others—or to God.In Reflections for the Grieving Soul, widower and author Mike Nappa comes alongside you in your saddest hour, offering support and empathy. He gives you words of Scripture to meditate on at whatever pace you need, personal reflections from his own grief after losing his beloved wife, Amy, and accessible prayers for when you don&’t know how or what to pray. This honest and moving collection offers:Comfort as you seek God in your griefUnderstanding about the regret, fear, and anger you may feelPowerful Bible verses to meet you in your loss and painHonest prayers to help you cry out to God Whether you've lost someone you love or know someone who is grieving, this comforting book is a balm for weary souls and a source of peace in the most difficult times.
Reflections for the Unfolding Year
by Alan WilkinsonReflections for the Unfolding Year is a collection of addresses given by Alan Wilkinson. Roving over subjects from apartheid to Lent to the ever-evolving image of Mary, he offers a compassionate response to some of the most painful subjects of the last hundred years, as well as a thoughtful reflection on the sacraments of the Church of England, what they have meant to our ancestors and what they mean to us today. Delving into troubling questions about doubt, repentance and what it means when God appears to be silent in times of crisis, he draws on sources from all walks of life in order to express how Anglicans feel about fundamental issues such as grief, hope and grace, as well as, most potently, their longing for God. Alan Wilkinson relates stories about the Church - its bishops and its believers - with rueful good humour and thoughtfulness, leading the reader through more than half a century of his ministry in Portsmouth and elsewhere. His portrait of the Church of England showcases both the ordinary and the extraordinary; the prosaic and the poetic. Through his fluent pen, we come to understand more of the lives of the people in the Church, such as Desmond Tutu, William Temple and Bill Sargent, who have made it what it is today: catholic, reformed and liberal.