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The Joys of Successful Aging: Living Your Days to the Fullest
by George SweetingThe last years of life can be joyful and fulfilling. But for some, aging is a challenge-joy and aging are seldom linked together. Despite the difficulties, Dr. Sweeting has discovered many unexpected joys in his senior years and shares them in this insightful and easy-to-read book for the Builder Generation.
The Judas Factor: As Judas Betrayed Christ, America Will Betray Israel
by Dwight JonesOur national leaders want to normalize relations with the sworn enemies of Israel. For pastor and author Dwight Jones, this troubling development is a clear signal that America&’s longstanding friendship with the nation is hanging by a thread. Changes in our American foreign policy led the author to earnestly petition God for clarity and understanding. The words he received were horrifying: &“As Judas betrayed Christ with a kiss and sold him to his enemies, so America will betray Israel and sell her to her enemies!&” What will happen if America plays the Judas card? Will this bring the wrath of God upon our land? Is there still time for a faithful remnant to emerge? Jones has written The Judas Factor as a prophetic word to America. Readers can follow the author as he treks through the events in the Scriptures, from the Last Supper, through the betrayal of Christ. See what lies ahead for the church as we approach midnight in America.
The Judas Gospel
by Bill MyersJudas, the disciple responsible for betraying Jesus, has a conversation with God and proposes to him that if God had used his powers to market Jesus that Judas would have, Jesus would have been more successful in saving the world, with more people following him. Judas has heard rumors that God is preparing another prophet and talks God into letting Judas return to earth to prove his point using this new prophet, a woman who possesses supernatural abilities and who is stalked by a serial killer through her horrifying dreams of his victims. Judas takes her pure ministry and turns it into a marketing circus, and he comes to realize that in mixing commerce with God, bigger isn't better and that God is interested in reaching indivuals, not masses.bsorb the virus and the penalty for breaking the Law. Of course, it's clear to all, including our real-world professor, that this act of selfless love has become a reenactment of the Gospel. It is the only possible choice to save their computer world and, as he finally understands, our own.
The Judas Syndrome: Why Good People Do Awful Things
by Dr George K. Simon Jr.Even people we think are our friends will deny and betray us. Are they bad people, or just don't do enough, or people with good intentions but acting in ignorance? Or are they basically decent people who, when put to the test, fail because of their weak faith? Filled with many examples, Judas Syndrome gives concrete ways to prevent people, even other Christians, from hurting you and the role that faith can play in changing them and helping you avoid the pain that these relationships often bring. Although sometimes we suffer as a result of our own shortcomings and missteps, placing our trust in Christ's message of love provides the gateway to the life God intends for us. In other words, faith can really save us--a faith, however, that is not easily undertaken on a daily basis or one that can be sustained alone.
The Judgment (Rose Trilogy #2)
by Beverly LewisRose Kauffman is engaged to Silas Good, a well-liked Amish fellow, so why does she still pine for Nick Franco, the former foster son of the bishop? Especially now that Nick has left the Amish community under a cloud of suspicion after the death of the bishop's biological son? Will Rose marry Silas, even while struggling with romantic feelings for Nick? Meanwhile, Rose's older sister, Hen, has returned to live at her parents' farm with her young daughter. Hen and her modern husband, Brandon, are separated by mutual agreement, although he is threatening to sue for custody of their daughter if Hen does not return soon. Will the judge rule in Brandon's favor? Is there any way Hen can reestablish her place among the People without sacrificing her marriage?
The Judgment Stone (An Immortal Files Novel #2)
by Robert LiparuloWhat if praying became a curse instead of a blessing?Former Army Ranger Jagger Baird thought he had his hands full with the Tribe--the band of immortal vigilantes fighting to regain God's grace by killing those opposed to Him. But that was before he encountered the ruthless group of immortals called the Clan. The Clan is after a prize that would give them unimaginable power--a piece of the Ten Commandments known as the Judgment Stone.Those who touch the Stone can see into the spiritual world: angelic warriors, treacherous demons, and the blue threads of light that signal the presence of believers in communion with God.By following the blue beam radiating from those closest to God, the Clan plans to locate His most passionate followers and destroy them.Jagger quickly realizes his high-tech gadgetry and training are no match for these merciless immortals. But how can he defeat an enemy who hunts believers through their prayers . . . and won't stop until they've annihilated all those close to Him?In this high-action thriller, best-selling author Robert Liparulo examines the raging battle between good and evil on earth . . . and beyond.
The Judgment of Yoyo Gold
by Isaac BlumA smart and powerful story set in the Orthodox Jewish community about what it means to fit in, break out, and find your own way, by the award-winning author of The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen. This book is Gossip Girl + My Name Is Asher Lev + I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.Yoyo Gold has always played the role of the perfect Jewish daughter. She keeps kosher, looks after her siblings, and volunteers at the local food bank. She respects the decisions of her rabbi father and encourages her friends to observe the rules of their Orthodox faith. But when she sees her best friend cast out of the community over a seemingly innocent transgression, Yoyo&’s eyes are opened to the truth of her neighbors&’ hypocrisies for the first time. And what she sees leaves her shocked and unmoored.As Yoyo&’s frustration builds, so does the pressure to speak out, even if she can only do so anonymously on TikTok, an app that&’s always been forbidden to her. But when one of her videos goes viral—and her decisions wind up impacting not only her own life but also her relationship with the boy she&’s falling for—Yoyo&’s world is thrown into chaos. She is forced to choose which path to take, for her community, for her family, and most importantly, for herself.Award-winning author Isaac Blum returns with a new novel that asks what it really means to be part of a community—and what it means to break free.
The Juggling Act
by Pat GelsingerLunch is reserved for meetings, technology makes us available anytime, anywhere-and somewhere along the way 9-to-5 morphed into 24/7, and technology makes us available anytime, anywhere. Our demanding schedules crowd out what matters most: family, friends, even our faith. Although it may feel like you're living under the Big Top, take heart. You don't have to be a circus professional to keep all the plates spinning.Pat Gelsinger understands this challenge. As a prominent executive in the Silicon Valley, Pat struggled to juggle* a thriving career with his family. Pat's pursuit of balance led him to dynamic truths that revolutionized his approach to life.The Juggling Act shares Pat's time-tested wisdom for keeping your life in perspective. This updated and expanded revision (formerly Balancing Your Family, Faith & Work) details the guidelines for balanced living, with insights on:* Prioritizing your work, family, and God* Developing a personal mission statement* Becoming an effective employee* Creating a support system* Sharing your faith in the workplace Take a meeting with The Juggling Act. And get your professional-and personal-life on the fast track to success.
The Jump Artist
by Austin RatnerSami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature"A remarkable work . . . [that] documents a triumph of the human spirit over tremendous adversity."-Harper's"This elegantly-written tribute makes as beautiful a use of the darkness and light of one man's life as a Halsman photograph of a pretty young woman."-GQ"Ratner weaves a psychologically arresting fiction from these facts, imagining the creep of Nazism in 1928 Europe."-Cleveland Plain Dealer"A beautifully scrupulous, intricately detailed novel about joy and despair, anti-Semitism and assimilation, and like a great photograph, it seems to miss nothing, and to catch its subject in all his complexity."-Charles BaxterPhilippe Halsman is famous for his photographs of celebrities jumping in the air, for putting Marilyn Monroe (among countless others) on the cover of Life Magazine, and for his bizarre collaborations with surrealist Salvador Dalí ("Dalí Atomicus," Dalí's Mustache). What is not well known is his role in the "Austrian Dreyfus Affair," which rocked Europe in the years leading up to WWII. While hiking in the Tyrolean Alps, Philippe's father was brutally murdered when Philippe went ahead on the trail. The year was 1928, Nazism was on the rise and Philippe, a Jewish 22 year old from Latvia, was charged with the murder. He spent several years in an Austrian prison and the trial became a public scandal that pitted many prominent intellectuals, including Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud, against the rising tide of fascism.The Jump Artist is evocative psychological fiction based on this true story. Austin Ratner has extensively researched Halsman's life and tells the extraordinary tale of a man who transforms himself from a victim of rampant anti-Semitism into a purveyor of the marvelous.
The Jung-Kirsch Letters: The Correspondence of C.G. Jung and James Kirsch
by Ann Conrad LammersThis book charts Carl Gustav Jung’s 33-year (1928-61) correspondence with James Kirsch, adding depth and complexity to the previously published record of the early Jungian movement. Kirsch was a German-Jewish psychiatrist, a first-generation follower of Jung, who founded Jungian communities in Berlin, Tel Aviv, London, and Los Angeles. Their letters tell of heroic survival, brilliant creativity, and the building of generative institutions, but these themes are darkened by personal and collective shadows. The Nazi era looms over the first half of the book, shaping the story in ways that were fateful not only for Kirsch and his career but also for Jung and his. Kirsch trained with Jung and acted as a tutor in Jewish psychology and culture to him. In 1934, fearing that anti-Semitism had seized his teacher, Kirsch challenged Jung to explain some of his publications for the Nazi-dominated Medical Society for Psychotherapy. Jung’s answer convinced Kirsch of his sincerity, and from then on Kirsch defended him fiercely against any allegation of anti-Semitism. We also witness Kirsch’s lifelong struggle with states of archetypal possession: his identification with the interior God-image on the one hand, and with unconscious feminine aspects of his psyche on the other. These complexes were expressed, for Kirsch, in physical symptoms and emotional dilemmas, and they led him into clinical boundary violations which were costly to his analysands, his family and himself. The text of these historical documents is translated with great attention to style and accuracy, and generous editorial scaffolding gives glimpses into the writers’ world. Four appendices are included: two essays by Kirsch, a series of letters between Hilde Kirsch and Jung, and a brief, incisive essay on the Medical Society for Psychotherapy. This revised edition includes primary material that was unavailable when the book was first published, as well as updated footnotes and minor corrections to the translated letters.
The Just King: The Tibetan Buddhist Classic on Leading an Ethical Life
by Jose Ignacio Cabezon Jamgon MiphamA translation of a popular Buddhist work on worldly ethics by Tibet's most famous philosopher.Leadership. Power. Responsibility. From Sun Tzu to Plato to Machiavelli, sages east and west have advised kings and rulers on how to lead. Their motivations and techniques have varied, but one thing they all have had in common is that their advice has been as relevant to the millions who have read their works as it has been to the few kings and princes they were, on the surface, addressed to. The nineteenth-century Buddhist monk and luminary Jamgön Mipham’s letter to the king of Dergé, whose small kingdom straddled China and Tibet during a particularly turbulent period, is similar in the universality of its message. This work, however, is unique in that it stresses compassion, impartiality, self-control, and virtue as essential for long-lasting success—whether as a leader or an individual trying to live a meaningful life. Mipham’s historic contribution to ethics and governance, until now little studied outside of Buddhist circles, teaches us the importance of protecting life, fair taxation, environmental sustainability, aiding the poor, and freedom of religion. Both present day leaders and those they lead will find this classic work, finally available in English, profoundly illuminating on political, societal, and personal levels.
The Justice
by Angela Elwell HuntFollowing her running mate's assassination, Darryn Austin becomes the first female U.S. president---and is thrilled to be in the highest position in the land. She soon discovers the need for allys and spies to keep tabs on enemies who look like friends. The target of a would be assassin, she discovers just how far people will go to make sure she doesn't stay in office. When she appoints an old college flame to her cabinet, she hopes to rekindle the flame between them. She grooms him for a seat on the Supreme Court with the hope that she will be able to control future court decisions. When personal circumstances trigger his spiritual conversion, Paul becomes a threat---one she seeks to eliminate.
The Justice Agency Complete Collection: Double Exposure\Dead Wrong\No Way Out\Thread of Suspicion\Dark Tide (The Justice Agency)
by Susan SleemanSusan Sleeman revisits her classic Justice Agency miniseries, five fan-favorite stories of love and danger Double ExposureWhen photographer Jennie Buchanan unknowingly captures a drug-cartel meeting on film, she becomes a target. Even worse, her only protection from the danger that threatens her life is the man who threatens her heart—her ex-boyfriend, former FBI agent Ethan Justice again. Ethan vows to safeguard Jennie from the deadly men on her trail and from further damage to hear heart… Dead WrongWhen one of her clients is murdered, P.I. Kat Justice fears for her life. Her survival depends on finding her unknown enemy first...and working with homicide detective Mitch Elliot, her onetime crush. It’ll take all her professional skills to ignore the sparks between them, yet keeping her distance may not be the best way to protect her heart--or their lives.No Way OutWhen Alyssa Wells uncovers evidence that her police officer husband was murdered by his partner, she and her children are in peril. Private investigator Cole Justice comes to the rescue; after two tours in Iraq, protecting Alyssa and her children shouldn’t be a problem. Alyssa feels drawn to him, but how can she trust anyone after everything she’s been through? Thread of SuspicionWhen someone sabotages former navy SEAL Luke Baldwin’s “unhackable” software, more than his reputation is at stake. Faced with treason charges, Luke turns to tech expert Dani Justice, also a talented investigator. She’s eager to dive into the challenging case…until her own personal, deadly connection to the hacker. Dani and Luke must use all their skills to defeat an enemy who can hack into any system and find them wherever they hide.Dark TideGina Evans knows her brother was murdered, even if the police won’t believe her. And now the man who took her brother’s life are after her and her baby niece. Gina’s only hope is the man she left behind—private investigator Derrick Justice. When the woman he never stopped loving and the baby he’s come to adore enter a killer’s crosshairs, can Derrick trap the cold-blooded murderer before he strikes again?
The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance
by Mark Labberton Bethany Hanke Hoang Kristen Deede JohnsonJustice requires perseverance--a deep perseverance we can't muster on our own. The world's needs are staggering and even the most passion-driven reactions, strategies, and good intentions can falter. But we serve a God who never falters, who sees the needs, hears the cries, and gives strength--through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit--to his people. Offering a comprehensive biblical theology of justice drawn from the whole story of Scripture, this book invites us to know more intimately the God who loves justice and calls us to give our lives to seek the flourishing of others. The authors explore stories of injustice around the globe today and spur Christians to root their passion for justice in the persevering hope of Christ. They also offer practices that can further form us into people who join God's work of setting things right in the world. Now in paper with an added reader's guide.
The Justice Game
by Randy SingerAfter the target of an investigative report storms a Virginia Beach television station, he kills one of the anchors before the SWAT team takes him down. Following the victim's funeral, her family files a lawsuit against the gun company who manufactured the killer's weapon of choice. The lawyers for the plaintiff and defendant-- Kelly Starling and Jason Noble-- are young, charismatic, and successful. They're also easy blackmail targets, both harboring a personal secret so devastating it could destroy their careers. Millions of dollars-- and more than a few lives-- are at stake. But as Kelly and Jason battle each other, they discover that the real fight is with unseen forces intent on controlling them both.
The Justification of Religious Violence (Blackwell Public Philosophy Series #49)
by Steve ClarkeHow are justifications for religious violence developed and do they differ from secular justifications for violence? Can liberal societies tolerate potentially violent religious groups? Can those who accept religious justifications for violence be dissuaded from acting violently? Including six in-depth contemporary case studies, The Justification of Religious Violence is the first book to examine the logical structure of justifications of religious violence. The first book specifically devoted to examining the logical structure of justifications of religious violence Seeks to understand how justifications for religious violence are developed and how or if they differ from ordinary secular justifications of violence Examines 3 widely employed premises used in religious justifications of violence – ‘cosmic war’, the importance of the afterlife, and ‘sacred values’ Considers to what extent liberal democratic societies should tolerate who hold that their religion justifies violent acts Reflects on the possibility of effective policy measures to persuade those who believe that violent action is justified by religion, to refrain from acting violently Informed by recent work in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience and evolutionary biology Part of the Blackwell Public Philosophy Series
The Justification of the Ungodly: Volume I, Romans 1-8
by Jonathan F. GrotheMartin Luther wrote of Romans: "Therefore it appears that he [Paul] wanted in this one epistle to sum up briefly the whole Christian and evangelical doctrine, and to prepare an introduction to the entire Old Testament." Giving an understandable development to the former of those two thoughts, Philip Melanchthon Characterized Romans as a compendium of Christian doctrine.
The Justification of the Ungodly: Volume II, Romans 9-16
by Jonathan F. GrotheAs God drives history toward the goal of Calvary and Easter, he does so in such a way that the events which take place (as well as the inspired record of them) establish patterns which reveal beforehand what he is doing and how he is doing it.
The Juvenilization Of American Christianity
by Thomas BerglerPop worship music. Falling in love with Jesus. Mission trips. Wearing jeans and T-shirts to church. Spiritual searching and church hopping. Faith -based political activism. Seeker- sensitive outreach. These now- commonplace elements of American church life all began as innovative ways to reach young people, yet they have gradually become accepted as important parts of a spiritual ideal for all ages. What on earth has happened? In The Juvenilization of American Christianity Thomas Bergler traces the way in which, over seventy-five years, youth ministries have breathed new vitality into four major American church traditions — African American, Evangelical, Mainline Protestant, and Roman Catholic. Bergler shows too how this "juvenilization" of churches has led to widespread spiritual immaturity, consumerism, and self- centeredness, popularizing a feel- good faith with neither intergenerational community nor theological literacy. Bergler's critique further offers constructive suggestions for taming juvenilization.
The Jyotirlingas: Tales of the Twelve Shrines
by Samhitha ReddyDiscover the evocative origin stories of the twelve auspicious jyotirlingas and the revered ancient temples that house them. Chandra's waning glow. The exacting test of Kartikeya and Ganesha. Vindhya's wish for glory. Bhimasura's vengeful quest. Rishi Gautama's confounding blunder. Ravana's devotion and his undoing. Rama's prayer for guidance. Reigns of terror unleashed by malevolent asuras, and the immutable faith of devotees. These tales of confrontation, salvation and repentance bring to life the many divine interventions of Lord Shiva in the actions of manavas, asuras and devas alike.Embark on a journey through the three realms as Mahadeva resolves epic clashes, protects the zealous, chastises the guilty, forgives the repentant and rewards the devout, while revealing His infinite nature in the form of swayambhu lingams in the mortal realm. The chronicles of these sacred sites, enshrining the deeply venerated god, are inextricably tied with Indian culture and traditions, unfolding a compelling canvas of unwavering belief and worship across ages.Suffixed by unusual facts and travel tips, these lyrical retellings from the Shiva Purana weave mythology, history and spirituality into a unique volume to cherish.
The Kabbalah & Magic of Angels
by Migene Gonzv°lez-WipplerUsing the powerful insights of the Kabbalah, we can bridge the unfathomable distances between our material world and the divine realms where angels dwell. In The Kabbalah & Magic of Angels, celebrated author Migene González-Wippler presents an in-depth look at angels in the context of the Kabbalah, the comprehensive system underlying Western religion and spirituality. Providing a complete introduction to Kabbalistic concepts, Migene shows how to apply them to our relationships with numerous angels. Included are ways to contact angels and work with them, from simple spells and magical rituals to full Kabbalistic evocations. You'll discover how to see angels operating in your life and how to visualize them. Numerous angels are named and fully described so readers will know exactly which angel to work with for any purpose or desire. Ideal for students of Kabbalah and lovers of angels.
The Kabbalah Deck: Pathway to the Soul
by Edward HoffmanAn introduction to the Jewish mystical tradition that’s become a source of wisdom and guidance for people around the world.The mystic tradition of the Kabbalah is no longer exclusively for people of the Jewish faith. Embraced by dreamers, seekers, and believers alike, this ancient source of wisdom and spiritual guidance offers a practical method for attaining tranquility and fulfillment in everyday life.This unique ebook provides an engaging way to explore Jewish mysticism. With pages devoted to meditation and divination as well as an exploration of the tenets of this ancient practice, Kabbalah: Reference to Go offers the spiritual key to unlocking endless joy and inner peace with feet still firmly planted in this world.
The Kabbalah Reader: A Sourcebook of Visionary Judaism
by Edward Hoffman Arthur KurzweilThis comprehensive and accessible entrée into the world of Kabbalah covers 1,600 years of Jewish mystical thought and features a variety of thinkers--from the renowned to the obscure--unavailable in any other volume. It's a fresh take on an ancient tradition compiled by Edward Hoffman, a psychologist and respected scholar of Judaism, who reveals how this supposedly esoteric material is relevant to a host of contemporary concerns, such as ethics, emotional health, intuition and creativity, meditation, social relations and leadership, and higher states of consciousness. Contributors include: Moses Chaim Luzzatto, Moses Cordovero, Abraham Abulafia, Maimonides, Nachmanides, The Maharal, Nachman of Breslov, The Baal Shem Tov, The Gaon of Vilna, The Netziv, The Ben Ish Chai, Yehudah Ashlag, Kalonymus Shapira, Baba Sali, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, Adin Steinsaltz, Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, Jonathan Sacks, and many others, along with excerpts from the Sefer Yetzirah, Sefer HaBahir, and Sefer HaZohar.
The Kabbalah Unveiled
by S. L. MathersA subject of perennial study and the focus of a recent surge of popular interest, Kabbalah is an ancient Jewish doctrine of esoteric knowledge concerning God, creation, and nature. This essential guide was written by one of the most influential figures in modern occultism. And unlike lesser works, it focuses on the actual sacred texts to offer an objective, reliable interpretation.The Kabbalah Unveiled explores three important books of the Zohar or "Splendor": "The Book of Concealed Mystery," the book of equilibrium or balance, concerning the central point, at which rest succeeds motion; "The Greater Holy Assembly"; and "The Lesser Holy Assembly." Together, these three books examine the gradual development of the creative deity, and of creation itself.Author S. L. MacGregor Mathers, a founder of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, presents his exegesis in a clear and scholarly style. Three fold-out charts enhance this volume's value as a tool for understanding the Kabbalah and enjoying the benefits of its teachings.
The Kabbalah Unveiled: Kabbala Denudata (Routledge Revivals)
by S.L. MacGregor MathersThe Kabbalah is an esoteric Jewish doctrine adapted by author S.L. MacGregor Mathers to form the Hermetic order of the Golden Dawn, an occult organisation. This volume includes three of the critical books from the Zohar, the fundamental work in Kabbalah, as well as Mathers' introduction explaining the key elements of Jewish mysticism. Mathers' translation from Hebrew originally appeared in 1926, and it continues to be a valuable resource for students interested in Religious Studies, particularly Mysticism and the Occult.