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Surprisingly Happy: An Atypical Religious Memoir
by Sheila WeinbergSnapshots of Rabbi Weinberg's life, as told through poetry, prayers, and accounts of this Jewish Baby Boomer's experiences, offer clues about her search to find God, and carves a path for others to learn from her journey. It addresses her spiritual quests through yoga and meditation, and provides a candid look at her struggles with addiction, her philosophy of feminism, and her life as a wife, mother and grandmother. The book incorporates the author's eye witness accounts of many iconic events of her generation: the 1968 student protests at Columbia University; the challenges of the Peace Corps in Chile in the late 60s; the outbreak of the 1973 Yom Kippur War; the influence of Eastern practice on Western religion; the breakthrough of women into religious leadership; and the Feb. 15th, 2003 massive movement to stop the war in Iraq. Rabbi Weinberg also relates equally engaging anecdotes of less dramatic, yet impactful, rituals of everyday life: Senior prom, family, holidays, and a complex relationship with her mother.
Surrender
by Lynn BulockCassie Neal is too independent to admit she needs a man in her life. Even when her children introduce her to the perfect man, Lee Winter, she must struggle with feelings of hate and anger before she can let him, and God, back into her heart. Only through surrender can Cassie win. But is she strong enough to surrender?From the Trade Paperback edition.
Surrender All
by Joni LambIncredible things happen when you give up control. As a young wife and mom-to-be, Joni Lamb never imagined a dream and Duct tape could launch a growing television network and career as host of two programs that reach millions of viewers worldwide every day with help, hope, and wisdom. Then a simple act of surrender to God helped her use ordinary things to achieve her extraordinary dreams. That same simple act can help you find unshakeable peace, incredible power, and confident purpose too. Surrender All contains practical know-how and Joni’s remarkable story of how giving up control to God can… • deepen every relationship, • buoy any career, • strengthen all finances, • restore your health; • get you through great loss or failure. Drawing upon her experiences as a wife, mother, and television personality, Joni also shares the inspiring stories of others, celebrities and everyday folk, who found fresh hope in difficult circumstances by surrendering all: • the couple whose marriage was fully restored–two years after their divorce, • the mother whose faithful prayers for her drug-dealing son received an unexpected answer, • the romance novelist who surrendered her career and found a whole new level of success, • and the renowned sportscaster whose alcohol addiction nearly destroyed his life…until he chose to believe that God had greater plans for his future. You can step confidently into your own divinely-designed destiny, Joni’s story reveals; she comes alongside to show you the way to making real the dreams of a heart willing to Surrender All.
Surrender Bay
by Denise HunterOnce childhood friends, Samantha and Landon are now separated by distance and secrets. Will SamanthaÆs return to Nantucket bring her the peace she longs for? Samantha Owens' estranged stepfather has died, leaving her his cottage in Nantucketùa place she fled years ago, never planning to return. As a single mom, Samantha can't afford to pass up a financial windfall like ocean-front property. So she travels home to fix up the house and sell it . . . never suspecting that Landon Reed still lives two doors down. As their long-dormant romance begins to bud again, Samantha must face a past that separated her from the God of her childhood. And she must tell Landon why she fled the island in the first placeùa secret that could tear them apart. Is LandonÆs love really as unconditional as he claims? And will Samantha finally realize that the God she found all those years ago never abandoned her? A heart-tugging tale of shattered trust, growing faith, and love that endures . . . all in a romantic seaside setting.
Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God
by Tara SunPopular podcaster and self-proclaimed control freak Tara Sun shows how "having everything under control" is overrated--not to mention downright dangerous--and reveals the surprising, lifegiving alternative: only radical surrender to God brings the peace and fulfillment we yearn for.Today's culture is peddling a seductive promise, a message that bombards social media feeds and dominates bestseller lists: you can control your circumstances and achieve any goal through positive thinking, organization, and sheer force of will. But anyone who's tried to white-knuckle their way to self-fulfillment has discovered what lies on the other side of this supposedly empowering message: frustration, disappointment, and exhaustion.Tara knows what it's like to be obsessed with control--all under the guise of the supposed virtues of being self-sufficient, organized, and high achieving. When a battle with severe chronic illness demolished her illusions of control, Tara embarked on a journey of discovering the antidote to the burdensome and ultimately empty myth of control: surrender to the God who cares for us and has an infinitely better blueprint for a life filled with joy, peace, and meaning. Readers willidentify how the false promises of control and self-sufficiency have warped their view of themselves, their hopes, and their purpose;learn to trust God--in the big events and the small details of their lives;discover practical steps and strategies for letting go of control and moving forward in faith, even in the face of setbacks and disappointments; andbe inspired by examples from Tara's life and from the Bible of the strength and purpose that comes through a lifestyle of surrender.For all those who are exhausted from trying to control their lives and disappointed by their unreached plans, Surrender Your Story is a welcome lifeline that opens readers' eyes to the beauty of a life surrendered to the Master Planner.
Surrender the Wind
by Rita GerlachSurrender the Wind is the story of Seth Braxton, a patriot of the American Revolution, who unexpectedly inherits his loyalist grandfather's estate in England. Seth is torn between the land he fought for and the prospect of reuniting with his sister Caroline, who was a motherless child taken to England at the onset of the war. With no intention of staying permanently, Seth arrives to find his sister grieving over the death of her young son. In the midst of such tragedy, Seth meets Juleah, the daughter of an eccentric landed gentleman. Her independent spirit and gentle soul steal Seth's heart. After a brief courtship, they marry and she takes her place as the lady of Ten Width Manor, enraging the man who once sought her hand and schemed to make Ten Width his own. From the Virginia wilderness to the dark halls of an isolated English estate, Seth and his beloved Juleah inherit more than an ancestral home. They uncover a sinister plot that leads to murder, abduction, and betrayal--an ominous threat to their new life, love, and faith.
Surrender the Wind
by Rita GerlachSurrender the Wind is the story of Seth Braxton, a patriot of the American Revolution, who unexpectedly inherits his loyalist grandfather's estate in England. Seth is torn between the land he fought for and the prospect of reuniting with his sister Caroline, who was a motherless child taken to England at the onset of the war. With no intention of staying permanently, Seth arrives to find his sister grieving over the death of her young son. In the midst of such tragedy, Seth meets Juleah, the daughter of an eccentric landed gentleman. Her independent spirit and gentle soul steal Seth's heart. After a brief courtship, they marry and she takes her place as the lady of Ten Width Manor, enraging the man who once sought her hand and schemed to make Ten Width his own. From the Virginia wilderness to the dark halls of an isolated English estate, Seth and his beloved Juleah inherit more than an ancestral home. They uncover a sinister plot that leads to murder, abduction, and betrayal--an ominous threat to their new life, love, and faith.
Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality (The Spiritual Journey)
by David G. BennerBookwi.se's Favorite Books of the Year, Non-FictionSurrender to Love
Surrender: Break Free of the Past, Realize Your Power, Live Beyond Your Story
by Nicky ClinchWhat if you need to break down before you can break through? Find authenticity, growth and freedom through letting go and coming home to your true self.Do you find yourself getting caught in the same negative patterns, the same emotional spirals, the same limiting stories? The truth is that you can break free from the disempowering cycles blocking you from peace and joy and, most importantly, your freedom. The answer is already within you. Nicky Clinch is your companion on the transformational path of surrender, providing empowering guidance as you clear the way for your true self to emerge. You'll experience a maturation process of letting go, self-love and rebirth, so that you can grow, heal and transform--and really start living the life you were born to live.Discover how to: • embrace authenticity, self-love and freedom through letting go • break free from self-defeating patterns and cycles of negativity • dissolve attachments to the stories keeping you stuck in the past • clear obstacles preventing your growth and destiny to thrive • develop a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and all of life Surrender who you thought you were and come home to who you truly are.
Surrender: The Heart God Controls (Revive Our Hearts Series)
by Nancy Leigh DeMossIf you've been fighting a losing spiritual battle, it's time to give up. Bow the knee. Wave the white flag. And turn yourself over to the King of kings. The truth is, your salvation,your initial 'surrender' to Christ,was just the starting point. You will never know real joy, real peace, real success until you learn what it means to live a fully surrendered life,to continually say 'no' to self and 'yes' to God.Choosing the pathway to full surrender will transform your perspective, set fire to your soul, revolutionize your life, and give the spiritual victory you have sought for so long.The Revive Our Hearts Trilogy - Now in Paperback!This bestselling series by Nancy Leigh DeMoss has sold well over 80,000 copies! All three titles now include study questions at the end of each chapter, making them ideal for personal or small group study.
Surrender: The Heart God Controls (Revive Our Hearts Series)
by Nancy Leigh DeMossIf you've been fighting a losing spiritual battle, it's time to give up. Bow the knee. Wave the white flag. And turn yourself over to the King of kings. The truth is, your salvation,your initial 'surrender' to Christ,was just the starting point. You will never know real joy, real peace, real success until you learn what it means to live a fully surrendered life,to continually say 'no' to self and 'yes' to God.Choosing the pathway to full surrender will transform your perspective, set fire to your soul, revolutionize your life, and give the spiritual victory you have sought for so long.The Revive Our Hearts Trilogy - Now in Paperback!This bestselling series by Nancy Leigh DeMoss has sold well over 80,000 copies! All three titles now include study questions at the end of each chapter, making them ideal for personal or small group study.
Surrendered - Women's Bible Study Leader Guide: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus (Surrendered)
by Barb RooseLearn How to Surrender Like Jesus.Are you facing a problem in life that you just can't fix, no matter what you do? Perhaps you've heard the phrase "Let go and let God." But it's easier said than done. Is it possible that giving up on what you can't change is God's path to peace for your life? In this six-week Bible study of Jesus in the wilderness, Barb explores Jesus' time of testing and contrasts it with the Israelites' failures in the wilderness. As you learn from Jesus' example, you'll discover six principles that will equip you to let God lead you to victory despite your circumstances as you deal with the problems and pain you are facing:1. Recognize You Can’t Handle It2. Stop Following Your Feelings3. Give Up Control and Reach for God4. Embrace God’s Better Blessing5. Let Go of Fear6. Experience the Blessings of a Surrendered LifeIf you're tired of following your feelings or being disappointed by unchanging circumstances, learn how to surrender like Jesus and experience God's power and peace in your life as never before.The Leader Guide contains session plan outlines, complete with discussion points and questions, activities, prayers, and more—plus leader helps for facilitating a group.Bible Study Features:- A six-week study of Jesus in the wilderness.- Helps women find the path of peace through genuine surrender, following the example of Jesus.- Workbook includes five lessons for every week of study.- DVD features dynamic, engaging teaching in six 20-minute segments.Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Participant Workbook and DVD.
Surrendered - Women's Bible Study Participant Workbook: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus (Surrendered)
by Barb RooseLearn How to Surrender Like JesusAre you facing a problem in life that you just can't fix, no matter what you do? Perhaps you've heard the phrase "Let go and let God." But it's easier said than done. Is it possible that giving up on what you can't change is God's path to peace for your life? In this six-week Bible study of Jesus in the wilderness, Barb explores Jesus' time of testing and contrasts it with the Israelites' failures in the wilderness.As you learn from Jesus' example, you'll discover six principles that will equip you to let God lead you to victory despite your circumstances as you deal with the problems and pain you are facing:1. Recognize You Can’t Handle It2. Stop Following Your Feelings3. Give Up Control and Reach for God4. Embrace God’s Better Blessing5. Let Go of Fear6. Experience the Blessings of a Surrendered LifeIf you're tired of following your feelings or being disappointed by unchanging circumstances, learn how to surrender like Jesus and experience God's power and peace in your life as never before.Bible Study Features:A six-week study of Jesus in the wilderness.Helps women find the path of peace through genuine surrender, following the example of Jesus.Workbook includes five lessons for every week of study.DVD features dynamic, engaging teaching in six 20-minute segments.Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a Leader Guide and DVD.Praise for SurrenderedSurrendered is the antidote for women like me who struggle with the dreaded c-word, control. Throughrich biblical teaching, vulnerable personal stories, and gentle (but insistent) beckoning, Barb Roose leadsus to a new place of freedom through trust in God. Finally . . . we can learn to release our white-knuckledgrip and rest.—Amy Carroll, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer, author of Breaking Up with Perfectand ExhaleThis study is full of transformative principles to free you from the grip of control. Whether you are temptedto flee difficult circumstances, fix outcomes, or force your way forward, Barb lays out a clear path toexperience God’s lasting peace, power, and provision as you live surrendered to Him.— Katie M. Reid, author of Made Like Martha, Bible teacher, and host of The Martha + MaryShow podcastIn this study, you’ll be learning from a friend who is familiar with the painful parts of life and a guide whohas traveled the hard road of surrender. She won’t lead you astray; she’ll lead you straight to the heartof God.—Tiffany Bluhm, speaker, podcaster, and author of She DreamsBarb’s surrender principles free us from the need to control others and from anger or frustration over life’sdisappointing and hurtful circumstances. As a Bible study teacher, I highly recommend this study.— Janet Holm McHenry, best-selling author of twenty-four books including Prayer-Walk and The Compete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus
Surrendered Heart: Living For God Is Challenging (Payton Skky Series #5)
by Stephanie Perry MooreIt's Payton's second semester at college. The death of her grandfather, and deepening relationship with Tad teach her the value of living for God. As Payton surrenders her heart to God and shares her faith, she finds out that all she has ever desired is wrapped up in Him. Her relationship with Christ allows her to be complete and to handle the growing pains of life.
Surrendered Heart: Living For God Is Challenging (Payton Skky Series #5)
by Stephanie Perry MooreIt's Payton's second semester at college. The death of her grandfather, and deepening relationship with Tad teach her the value of living for God. As Payton surrenders her heart to God and shares her faith, she finds out that all she has ever desired is wrapped up in Him. Her relationship with Christ allows her to be complete and to handle the growing pains of life.
Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything
by Juli SlatteryThe purpose of our sexuality is not self-discovery but to understand God&’s love.We tend to have pockets of our lives dominated by the flesh and driven by cultural wisdom. For many, sexuality is one of those pockets. Christians are confused about God&’s views on sex and intimacy. In today&’s culture, we struggle to grasp the meaning or purpose of our sexuality. We don't know how to make sense of our temptation, shame, brokenness, longings, or desires. What is more, Christian churches and families are divided in the nuances of sexuality, neglecting Jesus&’ most important call to be unified as His body.Recognized expert in biblical sexuality Dr. Juli Slattery brings her years of experience, biblical knowledge, and passion for the Lord in applying the call of Christians to surrender their views, questions, and pain to the God who changes everything. Surrendered Sexuality provides a clear, biblical understanding of the significance of our sexuality and the transformational power of Christ. Readers discover how Jesus gave His life not primarily to change behavior, but to renew our identity—which is rooted in our union with Christ, not our wounds, feelings, desires, past or present sins, or purity.We&’re living amid tremendous cultural confusion and pain. But we will not be able to offer life and hope without the fire of God&’s love first passing through us. Surrendered Sexuality provides the biblical wisdom, help, and encouragement we all need.
Surrendered: 40 Devotions to Help You Let Go and Live Like Jesus (Surrendered)
by Barb RooseAre you tired of following your feelings or being disappointed by unchanging circumstances? In this forty-day devotional journey, women will learn how to surrender like Jesus and experience God’s power and peace in their life as never before! Inspired by Jesus’s forty days in the wilderness, the devotions are divided into four sections:1. Letting Go of Circumstances2. Letting Go of Others3. Letting Go of Expectations4. Living Like JesusEach devotion features a Scripture, a big idea, a biblical or personal story, a letting go principle, and personal reflection and application questions. Women can practice letting go as they draw closer to Jesus than ever before. Features forty devotions inspired by Jesus's forty days in the wilderness. Devotions give readers inspiration to find peace in their own lives. Excellent stand-alone resource or companion to the Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus Bible study. Includes Scripture, stories, letting go principles, application questions, and more.
Surrendering Certainty: Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow
by Abby McDonaldThe God of the universe is trying to communicate with you. Are you listening? Have you ever felt like God was prompting you to do something but questioned whether it was his voice? Instead of acting, you waited for another sign. What if God has already given us what we need to know if a word is from him? Surrendering Certainty addresses a key misconception about God's voice: that it will tell what will happen tomorrow. We've mistaken God's voice in our lives for a means of obtaining knowledge instead of embracing its power to give us peace for today. Since the fall in the garden of Eden, humanity has carried the same deception that misled Eve. We think more information will give us more freedom. But if we look at Jesus's teachings, we that his direction was never intended to give us a roadmap. We can trade the yoke of certainty we carry for a better one: Jesus's yoke. By focusing on three promises Jesus gave us in John 10, Surrendering Certainty shows a better way to live, empowered by God's Word instead of a false sense of security. We will be free from a weight we never intended to carry: the burden of being "like God." With deep biblical insights, Surrendering Certainty explores how to: Grow confidence that we can hear from God without second-guessing ourselves. Embrace our ability to make decisions as one of the biggest means for growing our faith. Release our false sense of security in tomorrow and equip ourselves with promises that are guaranteed.
Surrendering My Ordination: Standing For Gay And Lesbian Inclusivity In The United Methodist Church
by J. WogamanIn May 2017, after sixty years as an ordained United Methodist minister, Rev. J. Philip Wogaman surrendered his ordination, choosing to exit a community of clergy who will not allow an openly gay person to join. By surrendering his ordination, he chose to join the group of devoted Christians outside the clergy who welcomed gay and lesbian individuals. <P><P> Beginning with an examination of ordination and what is means theologically, ethically, and pastorally, Wogaman then describes the action itself and its aftermath. Surrendering My Ordination also explores how The United Methodist Church can move forward, beyond the polarized present situation found in many contemporary Christian churches.
Surrendering Your Life for God's Pleasure: Six Sessions on Worship (Doing Life Together)
by Todd Wendorff Brett Eastman Dee Eastman Denise WendorffWhat does it mean to surrender to God? These six sessions will help you experience the transforming power of a surrendered life. As you learn to worship Christ throughout you daily life, you will come to trust him with the experiences of your past, the precious things of your present, and your hopes for the future. What are you holding onto? Discover the peace of laying it at God’s feet. “Doing Life Together is a groundbreaking study…[It’s] the first small group curriculum built completely on the purpose-driven paradigm…The greatest reason I’m excited about [it] is that I’ve seen the dramatic changes it produces in the lives of those who study it.” —From the foreword by Rick Warren Based on the five biblical purposes that form the bedrock of Saddleback Church, Doing Life Together will help your group discover what God created you for and how you can turn this dream into an everyday reality. Experience the transformation firsthand as you begin Connecting, Growing, Developing, Sharing, and Surrendering your life together for him.
Surrendering to Christ (Experiencing Christ Together)
by Karen Lee-Thorp Todd Wendorff Brett Eastman Dee Eastman Denise Wendorff"Trust can be a tough issue for kids. Chances are, your students want to rely on God for everything, but are still holding on to the ideal of self-sufficiency. Surrendering to Christ Together looks at the life of Jesus and shows students how giving in to God can be the best decision they will ever make. Six sessions will let students explore the heart issues of surrender that lead to deeper worship: · Afloat in a Storm: How do I trust God when everything seems to be falling apart? · The Key to Significance: How do I let go of my goals and discover what God wants me to do? · True Greatness: How do I become great in God’s eyes? · Wild Gratitude: How do I respond to Christ for everything he’s done for me? · Ultimate Trust: How do I know it's God’s will if it’s the thing that makes the least sense? · Victory Over Death: What does it mean to me that Jesus conquered death? Students who develop a lifelong faith yield to Jesus at every turn. Surrendering to Christ Together is the best way to help your kids learn that submission to God truly is the best way to live."
Surrendering to God: Understanding Islam in the Modern Age
by Eren TatariThe word Muslim is commonly used like a brand name: One is either Muslim or not. In this book, Tatari expounds on the literal meaning of being a Muslim, which is the verbal noun submitter. She explains that we are a submitter (Muslim) if and when we submit our mind, heart, and actions to God&’s Will. From this perspective, this book appeals not only to those who profess a Muslim identity, but to all who strive to find answers to their existential questions and submit to their Creator.
Surrendering to Hope: Guidance for the Broken
by Christine Parker John Mark Hicks Bobby ValentineBroken trust is not the end. Have you ever felt like Job, watching God cure, calm, and care for others, while you remain crumpled on the floor looking for God in the darkness? In Surrendering to Hope, you’ll find fifteen stories of heartbreak and tragedy told with unflinching honesty—brutal deaths of loved ones, chronic illness, mental and sexual abuse, divorce, as well as struggles with same sex attraction, dealing with the trauma of combat loss, and living under racial oppression. But the real story of Surrendering to Hope is that every story is God’s story. Despite brokenness and suffering, God is lovingly, powerfully present in every life. He invites each of us to lean on him in trust and begin a journey towards peace.
Surrounded by Darkness (Windy Ridge Legal Thriller #3)
by Rachel DylanWhen attorney Olivia Murray opens a legal clinic for victims of domestic violence in Windy Ridge, she knows she will face legal and spiritual opposition. The New Age presence has grown stronger as alliances form between groups hoping to spread their destructive way of life and gain a stronghold in the community. While the forces of evil target Olivia’s new clinic and her relationships, she refuses to let them stop her quest for justice.Grant Baxter is facing legal woes of his own when a former client sues him for malpractice. His faith is shaken as he faces down the possibility that his legal career is over. While Grant struggles to save his once thriving law practice, he wonders if he truly deserves to be Olivia’s partner outside of the courtroom.With evil coming at them from all angles, Olivia and Grant’s relationship is put to the test. The two of them must come together and fight for the hearts and minds of those in Windy Ridge. Will their faith be strong enough—in God and each other—to prevail in the battle that threatens to bring darkness to the entire town?
Surrounded by Mercy (Miracles and Mysteries of Mercy Hospital #6)
by Elizabeth PenneyWhen an expectant mother arrives at Mercy Hospital in search of her missing husband, Evelyn and her friends agree to help her find him. Their one clue is a postcard depicting the Mercy Angel statue telling the soon--to-be mother that her FBI-agent husband was in Charleston recently. But everything changes when the baby arrives early--and the absent father is accused of embezzlement. Meanwhile, Evelyn is digging into one of the Civil War's most famous events, the Combahee River Raid led by none other than Harriet Tubman. The role of a valiant river pilot has long been obscured in the mists of history. Can Evelyn prove his heroism so he can be added to a local museum's list of Freedom Fighters? Four talented women from very different walks of life witness the miracles happening around them at Mercy Hospital and soon become fast friends. Join Joy Atkins, Evelyn Perry, Anne Mabry, and Shirley Bashore as, together, they solve the puzzling mysteries that arise at this Charleston, South Carolina, historic hospital--rumored to be under the protection of a guardian angel. Come along as our quartet of faithful friends solve mysteries, stumble upon a few of the hospital's hidden and forgotten passageways, and discover historical treasures along the way! This fast-paced series is filled with inspiration, adventure, mystery, delightful humor, and loads of Southern charm!