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Steps on the Path to Enlightenment
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Geshe Lhundub Sopa David PattThis second volume of the five-volume commentary by the renowned Buddhist scholar Geshe Lhundub Sopa focuses on the key Buddhist concepts of karma, or cause and effect, and dependent origination. Considered one of the finest living Buddhist scholars, Geshe Sopa provides commentaries essential for anyone interested in a sound understanding of Tibetan Buddhist practice and philosophy. Never has a book gone into such clear detail on karma and dependent origination--concepts which, despite many references in contemporary culture, are too often misunderstood. Here, Geshe Sopa starts from the beginning with a faithful reading of the Lamrim Chenmo and, in the end, leaves readers with the proper tools for incorporating core Buddhist concepts into their study, teaching, and practice.
Steps on the Path to Enlightenment
by Geshe Lhundub Sopa James BlumenthalAn exploration of the practice of samatha, the style of meditation devoted to focus and attentionGeshe Sopa continues his elucidation of Lama Tsongkhapa's masterwork on the Buddhist path with an explanation of the core meditative practice of samatha, or calm abiding. Showing how it is absolutely essential for--and goes hand in hand with--the achievement of insight into reality, he gives practical tips for countering sleepiness, agitation, and their more subtle counterparts. Leading us step by step toward deeper levels of concentration, volume 4 of the Steps on the Path to Enlightenment series brings readers closer to the ultimate goal of samatha: unlimited and effortless focus.
Steps on the Path to Enlightenment: Insight
by Geshe Lhundub Sopa Dechen RochardThe final installment of the Steps on the Path to Enlightenment series examines the nature of reality with a master class in Buddhist Middle Way philosophy and meditation. The late Geshe Sopa was a refugee monk from Tibet sent to the United States by the Dalai Lama in 1963. He became a professor at the University of Wisconsin, training a generation of Western Buddhist scholars, and was a towering figure in the transmission of the Buddhism to the West. In this fifth and final volume of his commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa’s masterwork on the graduated steps of the Buddhist path, Geshe Sopa explains the practice of superior insight, or wisdom, the pinnacle of the bodhisattva's perfections. All the Buddhist practices are for the purpose of developing wisdom, for it is wisdom that liberates from the cycle of suffering. All other positive actions, from morality to deep states of meditation, have no power to liberate unless they are accompanied by insight into the nature of reality. With unparalled precision, Geshe Sopa unpacks this central principle with scholarly virtuosity, guiding the reader through the progressive stages of realization.
Steps on the Path to Enlightenment: The Foundation Practices
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Beth Newman Geshe Lhundub Sopa David PattSteps on the Path to Englightenment: The Foundation Practices marks the first volume of a much-anticipated, comprehensive commentary on the Lamrim Chenmo by the renowned Buddhist scholar, Geshe Sopa. This landmark commentary on what is perhaps the most elegant Tibetan presentation of the Buddhist path offers a detailed overview of Buddhist philosophy, especially invaluable to those wanting to enact the wisdom of the Buddha in their lives. In the Lamrim Chenmo, Tsongkhapa explains the path in terms of the three levels of practitioners: those of small capacity who seek happiness in future lives, those of medium capacity who seek liberation from the cycle of suffering, and those of great capacity who seek full enlightenment in order to benefit all beings. This volume covers the topics common to the first level: Tsongkhapa's explanations of the role of the teacher, his exhortation to take the essence of human existence, the contemplation of death and future lives, and going for the refuge. Given his vast knowledge and his experience in both Tibetan and Western contexts, Geshe Sopa is the ideal commentator of this work for the modern student of Tibetan Buddhism.
Steps to Christ
by Ellen G. WhiteSteps to Christ has helped thousands become acquainted with Jesus. And it has helped many more, including those who have walked with Him for years, to know Him better. In just thirteen short chapters, you discover the steps to finding a forever friendship with Jesus. You read about His love for you, repentance, faith and acceptance, growing like Him, the privilege of prayer, what to do with doubt, and how to spend your days rejoicing in your best Friend, Jesus.
Steps to Christ: : (learn How To Pray, The New Born, Get Closer To God, Understand The Gospel). (Christian Home Library #Vol. 1)
by Ellen G. White"Steps to Christ" by Ellen G. White is a timeless spiritual classic that has guided millions of readers on their journey towards a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Written by one of the most influential authors in Christian literature, this book offers practical and profound insights into the essentials of Christian faith and the transformative power of a personal relationship with God.In "Steps to Christ," White outlines the fundamental steps one must take to experience a fulfilling and meaningful Christian life. The book is divided into concise, approachable chapters, each addressing a key aspect of spiritual growth. Topics include God's love for humanity, the need for repentance, the role of faith and trust, and the importance of prayer and Bible study.White's clear and compassionate writing makes complex theological concepts accessible, encouraging readers to reflect on their spiritual condition and take actionable steps towards personal renewal. Her emphasis on God's grace and forgiveness provides hope and reassurance to those struggling with feelings of unworthiness or doubt."Steps to Christ" is more than just a guide to personal piety; it is a call to a deeper, more intimate walk with Jesus. White's heartfelt messages resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, offering timeless wisdom that transcends denominational boundaries. The book is filled with practical advice and spiritual encouragement, making it an ideal resource for both new believers and those seeking to renew their faith.Ellen G. White's "Steps to Christ" remains a powerful tool for evangelism and personal devotion. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to speak to the heart, offering a path to spiritual transformation that is rooted in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. Whether read individually or studied in a group, this book continues to inspire and guide countless individuals on their spiritual journey.
Stereotype, Viktimisierung und Selbstviktimisierung von Muslimen: Wie akkurat sind unsere Bilder über muslimische Migranten (essentials)
by Haci-Halil UslucanDer Diskurs über Zuwanderer in Deutschland ist häufig verzerrt; Selbst- und Fremdwahrnehmungen klaffen hier meistens weit auseinander. So, wie sie gesehen werden, sehen sie sich selbst nicht; und die einheimische Bevölkerung sieht vieles nicht, was den Zuwanderern wiederum für ihr Selbstbild essenziell ist. Deutlicher wird diese Diskrepanz, wenn es sich dabei um muslimische Zuwanderer handelt. Das bleibt nicht ohne Folgen für ihre gesellschaftliche Integration und ihre Teilhabechancen. Der Beitrag analysiert zum einen, was die Quellen der verzerrten Bilder sind, stellt dann die Frage etwas allgemeiner und arbeitet die psychologischen Mechanismen der Vorurteilsgenese, der Funktion und Folgen von sozialer Diskriminierungen und Vorurteilen heraus. Abschließend wird darauf eingegangen, welche politischen und pädagogischen Maßnahmen sinnvoll sind, diese Diskriminierungen abzubauen und welche Aufgaben hier jeweils sowohl den Institutionen als auch den beteiligten Gruppen zukommen.
Stereotypes and Self-Representations of Women with a Muslim Background: The Stigma of Being Oppressed (Citizenship, Gender and Diversity)
by Margaretha A. van EsThis book explores how stereotypes of “oppressed Muslim women” feed into the self-representations of women with a Muslim background. The focus is on women active in, and speaking on behalf of, a wide variety of minority self-organisations in the Netherlands and Norway between 1975 and 2010. The author reveals how these women have internalised and appropriated particular stereotypes, and also developed counter-stereotypes about majority Dutch or Norwegian women. She demonstrates, above all, how they have tried time and again to change popular perceptions by providing alternative images of themselves and of Islam, paying particular attention to their attempts to gain access to media debates. Her central argument is that their efforts to undermine stereotypes can be understood as an assertion of belonging in Dutch and Norwegian society and, in the case of women committed to Islam, as a demand for their religion to be accepted. This innovative work provides a “history from below” that makes a valuable contribution to scholarly debates about citizenship as a practice of inclusion and exclusion. Providing new insights into the dynamics between stereotyping and self-representation, it will appeal to scholars of gender, religion, media, and cultural diversity.
Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon
by Greg LaurieJoin Greg Laurie as he takes a cross-country drive in his 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang 390 GT through the canyons of Malibu, the alleys of Hollywood, the wide and open roads of the Midwest, and the streets of New York as he traces the woolly geography of actor Steve McQueen's life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. This iconic muscle car was the vehicle McQueen drove in his most raucous and enduring film, Bullitt. In the 1960s, McQueen was, according to box office receipts, the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet. Greg Laurie was a teen at the time and an ardent fan of "The King of Cool," first mesmerized by McQueen in 1963's The Great Escape. Like millions of cinema fans, Greg developed a lifelong fascination with the actor. Now he has a chance to tell McQueen's story. McQueen was a complex, contradictory man who lived the same way he drove his motorcycles and cars: fearlessly, ruthlessly and at top speed. After a lifetime of fast cars, women, and drugs, McQueen took a surprising detour. In this book, Laurie thoughtfully interviews Steve McQueen's friends, co-stars, associates, widow, and pastor to tell of the dramatic life-change for the actor in the spring of 1979 - six months before McQueen was diagnosed with terminal cancer. What were the critical steps that led McQueen to make such a life-altering decision? Perhaps more importantly, why is that part of his story so rarely told? This book answers these questions. Greg Laurie will follow the seeds of Christianity that were sown throughout McQueen's improbable life where a Light finally shone into the darkness of his troubled life. These seeds miraculously germinated, allowing McQueen to see that redemption through Jesus Christ is a lasting truth more glittering and real than any magic of the entertainment industry.
Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films
by Molly HaskellA film-centric portrait of the extraordinarily gifted movie director whose decades-long influence on American popular culture is unprecedented “Everything about me is in my films,” Steven Spielberg has said. Taking this as a key to understanding the hugely successful moviemaker, Molly Haskell explores the full range of Spielberg’s works for the light they shine upon the man himself. Through such powerhouse hits as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., Jurassic Park, and Indiana Jones, to lesser-known masterworks like A.I. and Empire of the Sun, to the haunting Schindler’s List, Haskell shows how Spielberg’s uniquely evocative filmmaking and story-telling reveal the many ways in which his life, work, and times are entwined. Organizing chapters around specific films, the distinguished critic discusses how Spielberg’s childhood in non-Jewish suburbs, his parents’ traumatic divorce, his return to Judaism upon his son’s birth, and other events echo in his work. She offers a brilliant portrait of the extraordinary director—a fearful boy living through his imagination who grew into a man whose openness, generosity of spirit, and creativity have enchanted audiences for more than 40 years.
Steward Leadership in the Nonprofit Organization
by Kent R. WilsonMost approaches to nonprofit organizational leadership are borrowed from the for-profit sector. But these models are often inadequate to address the issues nonprofit leaders face. We need a new framework for nonprofit management that is rooted in historical precedent and biblical principles yet is also appropriate for the nonprofit context. Nonprofit consultant and researcher Kent Wilson presents a comprehensive model for steward leadership, in which leaders act as stewards or trustees, never as owners. Scripture and history give concrete examples of stewards who manage resources on behalf of others for the good of others. Wilson applies this classical understanding of the steward to modern organizational management, defining and developing steward leadership as an alternative to its cousin, servant leadership. Steward leadership offers great hope for the transformation and effectiveness of nonprofit leadership for stakeholders, board members, executive directors and staff members. Designed by a nonprofit leader for nonprofit leaders, this fresh approach to leadership gives you a new focus to lead your organization with excellence.
Steward of God's Mysteries: Paul and Early Church Tradition
by Jerry L. SumneyOne view that perennially springs up among biblical scholars is that Paul was the inventor of Christianity, or that Paul introduced the idea of a divine Christ to a church that earlier had simply followed the ethical teaching of a human Jesus. In this book Jerry Sumney responds to that claim by examining how, in reality, Paul drew on what the church already believed and confessed about Jesus. As he explores how Paul's theology relates to that of the broader early church, Sumney identifies where in the Christian tradition distinctive theological claims about Christ, his death, the nature of salvation, and eschatology first seem to appear. Without diminishing significant differences, Sumney describes what common traditions and beliefs various branches of the early church shared and compares them to Paul's thought. Sumney interacts directly with arguments made by those who claim Paul as the inventor of Christianity and approaches the questions raised by that claim in a fresh way.
Steward of God's Mysteries: Paul and Early Church Tradition
by Jerry L. SumneyOne view that perennially springs up among biblical scholars is that Paul was the inventor of Christianity, or that Paul introduced the idea of a divine Christ to a church that earlier had simply followed the ethical teaching of a human Jesus. In this book Jerry Sumney responds to that claim by examining how, in reality, Paul drew on what the church already believed and confessed about Jesus. As he explores how Paul's theology relates to that of the broader early church, Sumney identifies where in the Christian tradition distinctive theological claims about Christ, his death, the nature of salvation, and eschatology first seem to appear. Without diminishing significant differences, Sumney describes what common traditions and beliefs various branches of the early church shared and compares them to Paul's thought. Sumney interacts directly with arguments made by those who claim Paul as the inventor of Christianity and approaches the questions raised by that claim in a fresh way.
Stewarding Our Bodies: A Vision for Christian Student Affairs
by Perry L. Glanzer Austin T. SmithMost college students struggle tremendously with their bodies. Numerous issues related to the body plague higher education. Students struggle with sleep, mental health, eating disorders, sexual identity questions, clothing choices, obesity, and alcohol problems, among other concerns. Too often Christian colleges try to meet these challenges with rules instead of setting forth a vision of what it means to steward the body—a precious gift from God that has been bought with a price by Christ. Students, faculty, and staff at faith-based institutions need a theological framework and biblical wisdom by which they can better understand, nurture, and celebrate life in all its fullness. Stewarding Our Bodies draws from the expertise and experiences of researchers and practitioners both within and outside higher education to provide relevant insights and suggestions for those who desire to help students better bear God’s image. Most important of all, it sets forth a positive vision by which to understand the precious gift God has entrusted to us—our bodies.
Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith
by Bill Wichterman Dana WichtermanThe book Stewards Not Owners goes beyond beyond the traditional Christian concept of tithing—giving 10% of our income—to encourage readers to consider a new paradigm, that everything—our time, talents, treasures, relationships—belong to the Lord, but they are still ours for us to use with joy and creativity.Stewardship is a word we don&’t hear very often . . . until our church needs to build a new building. But does Scripture say more about stewardship than that? Is there more to managing our money for God&’s kingdom than we realize? In Stewards Not Owners, Dana and Bill Wichterman challenge conventional views on wealth and giving, encouraging Christ-followers to put all their financial muscles to work for the Lord. Rather than focusing on simply giving away 10 percent of their income, Dana and Bill challenge readers to activate 100 percent of their wealth and wealth-creating potential for kingdom goals. The Wichtermans also reveal: How to incorporate your faith into your financial decisions. Why God calls us to save while cautioning us against hoarding. The need for financial openness and transparency in our faith communities. How faithful Christians are inadvertently funding companies and initiatives that actively work against biblical values. How to creatively use your charitable giving to build Christ-centered businesses. Strategies for aligning your personal wealth-building goals with your heavenly calling to expand God&’s kingdom. Drawing on years of personal research, relationships, and experience, Dana and Bill also share the inspiring stories of twenty-four individuals who have fully embraced a lifestyle of radical stewardship. Surrendering all your finances to God doesn&’t have to mean living a dull, joyless, ascetic life. As you&’ll discover in Stewards Not Owners, you can enjoy God&’s financial blessings while still using them to expand His kingdom and lead a life of true abundance and eternal significance!
Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters
by Sandra L. RichterSandra L. Richter cares about the Bible. She also cares about creation.
Stewardship for All?: Two Believers--One From A Poor Country, One From A Rich Country- Speak From Thei
by Bedru HusseinAn Ethiopian and an American discuss stewardship, an attitude and a practice taught in the Bible regarding all of one's possessions-time, money, and abilities. Does stewardship have a place in our world? If so, why? Stewardship is an attitude and practice taught in the Bible regarding all of one's possessions -- time, money, abilities. But does stewardship have a place in our world? If so, why? This book brings together two voices from two vastly different parts of the world to talk about the subject. Bedru Hussein is from Ethiopia; Lynn Miller from the United States. They are both Christian leaders, but their exposure to and experiences with stewardship couldn't be at greater extremes. Their cultures' standards of living, income levels, frameworks, and histories are wildly different. Naturally, their settings and circumstances affect what they think the Old and New Testaments say about this issue. This book is for those Christians who are hearing for the first time that their resources, whatever their size, do not ultimately belong to them. The book is for those Christians who have heard that theme too often, who are exhausted by hearing that they have too much. A group of stories concludes the book. They are life experiences from churches and individuals (from Belize, Indonesia, Paraguay, Ethiopia, and the U.S.) and show candidly how stewardship is practiced in these particular places today.
Stewardship: What I Do with What God Gave Me (People's Bible Teachings)
by Arno J WolfgrammWhat is stewardship?Stewardship is usually a personal topic for Christians, but practicing good stewardship of our time, talents, and money is important!It’s helpful to remember that God is the creator and author of all; everything we have in life comes from him. Therefore, what we do with our time, talents, and money is of great importance—and it’s also how we can show our love for God. This book aims to magnify the Lord and the gifts he has given you, and in doing so, to increase your desire to serve him with your whole life. It will also help you define stewardship and live your life to glorify God daily.
Stewart Headlam's Radical Anglicanism: The Mass, the Masses, and the Music Hall (Studies in Anglican History)
by John Richard OrensStanding in stark contrast to the conservative churchmen of Victorian Britain, the Anglican clergyman Stewart Headlam was a passionately progressive reformer, a champion of the working poor--especially women --a defender of the music hall performers his colleagues attacked as licentious, and, in short, a man of God who remained firmly and controversially engaged with the society in which he lived and worked. This book, the first significant study of Headlam since 1928, paints a rich and complex picture of this larger-than-life man of the cloth, charting the trail he blazed across the social, political, and religious landscape of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Britain. Dissatisfied from an early age with his family's Evangelical faith, Headlam became an Anglican curate, but his political views were increasingly radicalized as he befriended working-class atheists and trade union leaders. John Richard Orens details Headlam's repeated conflicts with the establishment figures of his faith over his defense of music hall ballet performers' right to reveal their legs, his role in the early years of the Fabian Society, his anti-puritanism, and his passionate socialism. Headlam was even instrumental in having Oscar Wilde bailed out of prison following the writer's arrest for "homosexual offenses." With this intellectual biography, Orens places Headlam's life, beliefs, and actions in the context of the period, contributing to the ongoing debate about the proper relationship between Christianity, on the one hand, and society, sexuality, and the arts, on the other.
Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy
by Barbara JohnsonBoomerang blessings.That's what Barbara Johnson calls the encouraging feedback she has received over the years from readers whose lives have been impacted by the message of this million-copy bestseller. If you need a fresh breath of joy in your life, this book is just the prescription for you.With the wit of an Erma Bombeck, Barbara Johnson helps you to look for "life's little sparkles," even in the midst of your most crippling sorrows. No stranger to suffering herself, Barbara's experiences have equipped her with the credentials to help others work through their own suffering. In spite of her difficulties, Barbara has learned that while pain is inevitable to us all, we can choose to pick the flowers instead of the weeds.Barbara will teach you how to release that bubble of joy within you?to claim God's promise to "fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." ?Job 8:21 (TLB)
Stick-to-it-iveness: Inspirations to Get You Where You Want to Go
by Addie Johnson“Stick-to-it-iveness is a funny word,” Addie Johnson writes in the introduction of this small profound volume. “Some might say it’s not even a real word, but it speaks for itself.” In her winsome, quirky, inspirational style, Johnson shares ideas that inspire us to make light of the hard work of achieving our dreams. This is a book that attests to the power of a little bit at a time. There’s a simple key to accomplishing our wildest dreams—a secret, hidden in plain view--sticking to it.
Sticks & Stones (Rachael Flynn Mysteries, Book #2)
by Susan Meissner"They're going to find a body at the River Ten-ace construction site. He deserved what he got, but it wasn't supposed to happen. It was an accident." Lawyer Rachael Flynn has only been at her new job in the Ramsey County attorney's office for four months when she receives an unsigned letter with the startling message. Two days later the predicted body is found, but to everyone's astonishment, the remains have been buried for at least 20 years. When the body is identified as that of a 15-year-old boy the police begin to dig for clues. Rachael continues to receive anonymous notes... and the questions keep coming... Was it really an accident, or was it murder? Why has it taken so many year for this story to come to light? And why did the young man "deserve" to die? As Rachael searches out the identity of the writer, she finds herself drawn to the neighborhood where the body was found-and to an abandoned house that no longer exists, but seems to call out to her
Sticks and Stones
by Karen MaudlinSticks and Stones is for parents, youth leaders, and small group leaders to use in helping teens cope with the various issues relating to teasing, taunting, and harassment by: identifying key issues related to bullying, offering practical steps for teaching teens how to handle teasing and how to become an interceder for victims of teasing, and examining the spectrum of bullying from teasing and taunting to physical violence. Adults and teens will be encouraged to take a proactive role, not only in helping victims, but also in targeting the potential for bullying teens and putting an end to the destructive cycle.
Sticks, Stones, Roots And Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo And Conjuring With Herbs
by Stephanie BirdHoodoo is an eclectic blend of African traditions, Native American herbalism, Judeo-Christian ritual, and magical healing. Tracing Hoodoo's magical roots back to West Africa, Stephanie Rose Bird provides a fascinating history of this nature-based healing tradition and gives practical advice for applying Hoodoo magic to everyday life. Learn how sticks, stones, roots, and bones - the basic ingredients in a Hoodoo mojo bag - can be used to bless the home, find a mate, invoke wealth, offer protection, and improve your health and happiness.
Sticky Church (Leadership Network Innovation Series)
by Larry OsborneIn Sticky Church, author and pastor Larry Osborne makes the case that closing the back door of your church is even more important than opening the front door wider. He offers a time-tested strategy for doing so: sermon-based small groups that dig deeper into the weekend message and tightly velcro members to the ministry. It’s a strategy that enabled Osborne’s congregation to grow from a handful of people to one of the larger churches in the nation—without any marketing or special programming. Sticky Church tells the inspiring story of North Coast Church’s phenomenal growth and offers practical tips for launching your own sermon-based small group ministry. Topics include: Why stickiness is so important Why most of our discipleship models don’t work very well Why small groups always make a church more honest and transparent What makes groups grow deeper and sticker over time Sticky Church is an ideal book for church leaders who want to start or retool their small group ministry—and velcro their congregation to the Bible and each other.