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Twelve Keys To An Effective Church
by Kennon L. CallahanSince it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations from across the world. Now completely revised and updated, the second edition is even more useful and inspiring for congregations. The second edition of Twelve Keys to an Effective Church includes excellent suggestions on the five basic qualities for growing strong, healthy congregations and contains new possibilities and resources for implementing the Twelve Keys. It includes new material, wisdom, and insights on such important topics as mission, sacrament, and grace. Based on Kennon L. Callahan's many years of consulting with churches all over the world, this new edition will help leaders grow into strong, healthy congregations. This important resource can also be used to help build an effective, successful business, develop a strong non-profit grouping, advance an effective college or university, and create a strong, healthy family.
Twelve Lies That Hold America Captive: And the Truth That Sets Us Free
by Jonathan P. Walton Greg Jao"America is a Christian nation." "All men are created equal." "We are the land of the free and the home of the brave." Except when we're not. These commonly held ideas break down in the light of hard realities, the study of Scripture, and faithful Christian witness. The president is not the messiah, the Constitution is not the Bible, and the United States is not a city on a hill or the hope for the world. The proclaimed hope of America rings most hollow for Native peoples, people of color, the rural poor, and other communities pressed to the margins. Jonathan Walton exposes the cultural myths and misconceptions about America's identity. Focusing on its manipulation of Scripture and the person of Jesus, he redirects us to the true promises found in the gospel. Walton identifies how American ideology and way of life has become a false religion, and shows that orienting our lives around American nationalism is idolatry. Our cultural notions of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are at odds with the call to take up our cross and follow Jesus. Ultimately, our place in America is distinct from our place in the family of Jesus. Discover how the kingdom of God offers true freedom and justice for all.
Twelve Little Ways to Transform Your Heart: Lessons in Holiness and Evangelization from St. Thérèse Of Lisieux
by Susan Muto Mike AquilinaSt. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" has been embraced by people of all walks of life. In "Twelve Little Ways to Transform Your Heart," author Susan Muto explores twelve facets of St. Therese's simple spiritual path as a way to personal holiness and the secret to being a powerful witness to Christ in the world today. Though she lived only to the age of twenty-four and spent almost her entire life at her family home and in the Carmelite convent, St. Therese of Lisieux displayed a love for Jesus and a passion for his gospel that have made her the patroness of the missions. The "Little Flower's" humility and childlike trust are still powerful examples of how ordinary people can grow closer to Jesus and respond to Pope Francis's call for a new evangelization. The calls to holiness and to witness to Christ can seem daunting, but as Susan Muto--renowned speaker and expert on Carmelite spirituality--explains, Therese shows us that they are neither difficult nor dramatic. The Little Way can be lived by any of us, even with what Therese called the "ministry of the smile. "With deep insight and warm personal devotion, Muto explains the Little Way and will help you put twelve dimensions of it into practice, drawing others to Christ by living a simple, joyful life.
The Twelve Mile School (Hearts of Texas #3)
by Judy McGonagillA schoolteacher finds love, loss, and happiness in West Texas.Val Verde County, Texas, 1916Weary of her family's relentless pursuit of a suitable husband for her, twenty-two-year-old Ester Hammon responds to an advertisement seeking a teacher for Twelve Mile School, a small county school far away from her overprotective Dallas family. But nothing prepared her for what she faced when stepping off the train in the small, dusty town of Del Rio, Texas.Living with a ranching family three miles from the school, Ester learned how to shoot, in case of a raid by Pancho Villa, a skill that quickly proved useful, causing Ester to question whether she was meant for such a wild place.Rancher, Grant McKey had no time for love. As a single parent, the schoolteacher living on his ranch was just there for his six-year-old daughter, but adversity has a way of bonding disparate hearts.Attacked by the Villistas, Ester's bravery saves Grant, but a shocking proposal will forever change their future.Publisher’s Note: Readers who enjoy heartful tales of life, faith, and romance will not want to miss this endearing series set in West Texas, highlighting the struggles and delights of life in the early 1900s.Hearts of Texas SeriesThe Widow Jane ParkerThe River RiderThe Twelve Mile School
Twelve More Women of the Bible Study Guide: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today
by Sherry HarneyIn this twelve-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), some of today’s best-loved authors look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve women in the Bible and what they mean for you today. You will look at these women’s successes and failures, see how they drew near to God in the midst of trials, and learn how they overcame rejection and disappointment. Their stories will inspire you to persevere through difficult times and find joy in the hope that Jesus has provided. You’ll study the lives of . . . Proverbs 31 Woman: How Not to Do It All Deborah: Fight Like a Girl Shulamite Woman: We Had God at Hello Ruth: Staying Focused in a World of Distractions Puah and Shiphrah: How to Fight Your Fears Esther: Letting God Be in Control Priscilla: Living a Life of Blessed Ordinary Mary and Martha: Finding Life in Death Bent Woman: We've Got God's Complete Attention Woman with the Issue of Blood: When Persistence Pays Off Elizabeth: How to Win the Waiting Game Anna: How to Live a Life Devoted to God Designed for use with Twelve More Women of the Bible Video Study 9780310081487 (sold separately).
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You
by John F. MacarthurContrary to popular belief, we do not have to be perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Jesus chose ordinary men - fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. MacArthur draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you.
Twelve Parables of Jesus: Bible Study for Christian Living
by Maxie DunnamMany of us have heard the parables of Jesus all our lives, and we might even know them by heart. So why study them again? Why take another look at the parable of the talents, the parable of the prodigal son, the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, and nine others? As our life experiences accumulate, we bring a fresh eye to the Scriptures. This is especially true of the parables, as they deal with people and life and everyday events. In many ways, reflecting on the parables in light of our own lives can bring us closer to Jesus. Whether you are encountering these parables for the first time or for the first time again, you will find them leading you into the mind and spirit of Jesus and offering lessons for living in the kingdom of God. Sessions:Introduction "He Said Nothing to Them Without a Parable"1. What to Do While Waiting for the Judgment Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)2. The Power of Persistence Ask, Seek, Knock (Luke 11:1-13; 18:1-8)3. How to Deal With Demons The Empty House (Matthew 12:38-50)4. Good for Nothing The Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:1-9)5. Serendipity The Treasure and the Pearl (Matthew 13:44-46)6. How to Escape Being Posessed by Possessions The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-34)7. Our Most Common Sin Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-17)8. Practicing Humility Places at the Table (Luke 14:7-11)9. How Do We Get Rid of Evil Without Destroying Good? Wheat and Tares (Matthew 13:24-30)10. What to Do When You Have Been Forgiven The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)11. What to Do With Your Assets The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)12. Lost and Found The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)
Twelve Post-War Tales: 'A marvel of the storyteller's art', Financial Times
by Graham SwiftThe remarkable new work of fiction from the Booker Prize-winning author of Last Orders, Waterland and Mothering Sunday 'His archly modulated, precise prose, reminiscent at times of his friend Kazuo Ishiguro&’s, has lost none of its power ... immensely readable late-career Swift from start to finish, Twelve Post-War Tales is a marvel of the storyteller's art', Financial Times &‘The characters in this collection share their thoughts and memories with the reader as though with a close friend, and the warmth of their confidences balances against their sadness. We feel we&’ve been in the trenches with them, even when a story has gone no farther than the living room.&’ Wall Street Journal &‘[A] subtle, empathic collection written with tenderness and gentle humour&’, Sydney Morning Herald &‘[S]ome of Graham Swift&’s finest stories. … A clever, subtle and satisfying collection&’, NZ Listener'A brilliant, illuminating collection of short fiction, perhaps the author's best&’, Kirkus'These stories, depth charges of love, anguish, resentment, each in their way relating to the effects of WW2, are so good. Swift at his best – and he&’s on top form here – has the humanity and wry humour of William Trevor&’, Patrick Gale 'Quite wonderful. Such grace and clarity - I'm filled with admiration', Philip Pullman In the aftermath of the Second World War Private Joseph Caan, a young Jewish soldier stationed in Germany, seeks the truth about lost family members; in the 1960s a father focuses on his daughter&’s wedding even as the Cuban Missile Crisis brings the world to the brink of disaster; in 2001, while planes fly into the Twin Towers, a maid working for US Embassy staff in London wonders if her birth on the day of the Kennedy assassination shaped her life; and at the height of a pandemic lockdown, Dr. Cole, a retired specialist in respiratory disease, returns to work and recalls a formative childhood encounter with illness and much more. These are just a few of the challenged characters we meet in Graham Swift&’s Twelve Post-war Tales. Tender, humane, funny and moving, Swift&’s latest work of fiction displays his quietly commanding ability to set the personal and the ordinary against the harsh sweep of history. It is an outstanding achievement, confirming his status as one of the great and subtlest voices of our age. Praise for Swift's most recent novel, Here We Are 'A magical piece of writing: the work of a novelist on scintillating form.' Guardian &‘Here We Are smuggles within the pages of a seemingly commonplace tale depths of emotion and narrative complexity that take the breath away.&’ Observer &‘The book&’s power comes precisely from the fact that it performs its magic in front of your eyes, leaving nowhere to hide . . . you wonder how he does it.&’ Financial Times &‘With a wizardry of his own, Swift conjures up an about-to-disappear little world and turns it into something of wider resonance.&’ Sunday Times 'Swift has no equal in evoking the atmosphere of an era while probing human psychology with irony and tenderness.' L&’Express, France &‘Swift doesn&’t write, he whispers&’, Corriere della Sera, Italy &“In a dozen pages Swift can embrace a whole life&”, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany
The Twelve Powers
by Charles Fillmore Cora FillmoreThis book offers two Unity favorites in one volume: Charles Fillmore's The Twelve Powers of Man is a metaphysical look at twelve expressions of the divine inherent in each of us. Expressions such as love, faith, strength, zeal, imagination, and others are discussed. In Christ Enthroned in Man, Cora Fillmore helps the reader put the twelve powers to practical use by outlining exercises to develop faith and willpower, recognize and use intuition, and let go of unwanted conditions in the body and in life situations.
The Twelve Prophets (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture #14)
by Alberto Ferreiro"And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, [the risen Jesus] interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself" (Lk 24:27). The church fathers mined the Old Testament throughout for prophetic utterances regarding the Messiah, but few books yielded as much messianic ore as the Twelve Prophets, sometimes known as the Minor Prophets, not because of their relative importance but because of the relative brevity of their writings. Encouraged by the example of the New Testament writers themselves, the church fathers found numerous parallels between the Gospels and the prophetic books. Among the events foretold, they found not only the flight into Egypt after the nativity, the passion and resurrection of Christ, and the outpuoring of the Spirit at Pentecost, but also Judas's act of betrayal, the earthquake at Jesus' death and the rending of the temple veil. Detail upon detail brimmed with significance for Christian doctrine, including baptism and the Eucharist as well as the relation between the covenants. In this rich and vital resource edited by Alberto Ferreiro you will find excerpts, some translated here into English for the first time, from more than thirty church fathers, ranging in time from Clement of Rome, Justin Martyr and Irenaeus (late first and early second centuries) to Gregory the Great, Braulio of Saragossa and Bede the Venerable (late sixth to early eighth centuries). Geographically the sources range from the great Cappadocians--Basil the Great, Gregory of Nazianzus, Gregory of Nyssa--John Chrysostom, Ephrem the Syrian and Hippolytus in the East to Ambrose, Augustine, Cyprian and Tertullian in the West and Origen, Cyril and Pachomius in Egypt. Here is a treasure trove out of which Christians may bring riches both old and new in their understanding of these ancient texts.
The Twelve Prophets, Volume 2: Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
by Chris Franke Marvin Sweeney David Cotter Jerome WalshThere is generally no common material that binds together the works of the individual prophets that comprise the Twelve, but through Sweeney's commentary they stand together as a single, clearly defined book among the other prophetic books of the Bible. <P><P>The Book of the Twelve Prophets is a multifaceted literary composition that functions simultaneously in all Jewish and Christian versions of the Bible as a single prophetic book and as a collection of twelve individual prophetic books. Each of the twelve individual books - Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi - begins with its own narrative introduction that identifies the prophet and provides details concerning the historical setting and literary characteristics. In this manner each book is clearly distinguished from the others within the overall framework of the Twelve. <P><P>By employing a combination of literary methodologies, such as reader response criticism, canonical criticism, and structural form criticism, Sweeney establishes the literary structure of the Book of the Twelve as a whole, and of each book with their respective ideological or theological perspectives. An introductory chapter orients readers to questions posed by reading the Book of the Twelve as a coherent piece of literature and to a literary overview of the Twelve. Sweeney then treats each of the twelve individual prophetic books in the order of the Masoretic canon, providing a discussion of each one's structure, theme, and outlook. This is followed by a detailed literary discussion of the textual units that comprise the book.
Twelve Step Christianity: The Christian Roots & Application of the Twelve Steps
by Saul SelbyTwelve Step Christianity teaches Christians in recovery to connect their faith with their program--and shows any Christian a clear path to a more intimate relationship with Christ.Genuine Christianity is more than a set of beliefs--it is a relationship with Jesus Christ that involves hearing His voice and following His directions. But how does one do this? What tools or spiritual disciplines enable Christians to live out their lives in dynamic submission to God's will? Perhaps no set of principles is better suited to help Christians hear God's voice and submit to His will than the Twelve Steps. As a Christian who practices the Steps, Saul Selby knows them to be an invaluable tool for living out the Christian faith. Selby brings his knowledge to bear in Twelve Step Christianity, which teaches Christians in recovery to connect their faith with their program--and shows any Christian a clear path to a more intimate relationship with Christ. Laid out in a workbook format, with room for readers to write answers and track their progress, Twelve Step Christianity explores the roots of Twelve Step spirituality, Examines the connections and distinctions between Christianity and Twelve Step programs and offers readers a deeper and broader understanding of the myriad powerful reasons for applying the Twelve Steps to their lives.
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
by Karen ArmstrongKaren Armstrong explains how to practise the religion of compassion that her last books have preached.In November 2009 Armstrong and TED launched The Charter of Compassion, which states that "We call upon all men and women to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion...to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings -- even those regarded as enemies." To date, it's been signed by over 48,000 people on the Web, including such figures as The Dalai Lama and Queen Noor, Dave Eggers and Meg Ryan. (www.charterforcompassion.org) Out of the ideals of that Charter has come this humane, accessible, indispensable short book for our times.From the Hardcover edition.
Twelve Transgressions: Avoiding common roadblocks on your journey to Christlikeness
by Sergio ScatagliniAvoid spiritual trip wires that can cause you to stumble!Christians--even leaders with good intentions--commit transgressions that can have a devastating ripple effect, releasing poisons within marriages, families, careers and the body of Christ. Now you can identify twelve transgressions that are lurking in the shadows to hinder holiness and roadblock your relationship with God. You are not the only one to struggle with sin! See how spiritual giants from God's Word learned life lessons.Avoid Dangerous spiritual land mines!Here are twelve Bible characters who dearly loved God, but in their humanness and ignorance, they each made costly spiritual mistakes that stopped them in their tracks. Some repented on time and were spared; for others the transgressions became irreversible. All of them paid a price for their error of sin. This book will help you avoid making the same mistakes, face you in the direction of spiritual healing and assist you as you seek a more solid Christian life of service.The Twelve Trangressions will expose your heart condition and offer you encouragement, restoration and biblical principles for your spiritual journey.
Twelve-Tribe Nations: Sacred Number and the Golden Age
by Christine Rhone John MichellThe symbolism and use of the number twelve in organizing ancient societies • Connects the zodiac, the twelve months of the year, and the political divisions of ancient nations • Explores the sacred geography of ancient landscapes in Europe and Israel Throughout the world--in countries as far apart as China, Ireland, Iceland, and Madagascar--there survive records and traditions of whole nations being divided into twelve tribes and twelve regions, each corresponding to one of the twelve signs of the zodiac and to one of the twelve months of the year. Best known are the twelve tribes of Israel under King Solomon, but there have been many others. Wherever they occur, they are associated with an ideal social order and a golden age of humanity. Exploring examples of these twelve-tribe societies, John Michell and Christine Rhone explain the blueprint for this organizational structure and look at the musical, mythological, and astronomical enchantments that kept these societies in harmony with the cosmos. They also examine the astrological landscapes of classical Greece, the aligned St. Michael sanctuaries of Europe, and the true site and function of the Temple in Jerusalem. They show that the sacred geography of these sites was part of an ancient code of knowledge that produced harmony between nature and humanity and is as relevant to our present and future as it was to our past.
Twelve Tribes: Promise and Peril in the New Israel
by Ethan Michaeli“In Twelve Tribes, Ethan Michaeli proves he is a master portraitist – of lives, places, and cultures. His rendering of contemporary Israel crackles with energy, fueled by a historian’s vision and a journalist’s unrelenting curiosity.” — Evan Osnos, New York Times bestselling author of Age of Ambition and WildlandA groundbreaking portrait of contemporary Israel, revealing the polyphonic diversity of this extraordinary yet volatile nation by weaving together personal histories of ordinary citizens from all walks of life. In 2015, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin warned that the country’s citizens were dividing into tribes: by class and ethnicity, by geography, and along lines of faith: “In the State of Israel, the basic systems that form peoples’ consciousness are tribal and separate, and will most likely remain so.”In Twelve Tribes, award-winning author Ethan Michaeli portrays this increasingly fractured nation by intertwining interviews with Israelis of all tribes into a narrative of social and political change. Framed by Michaeli’s travels across the country over four years and his conversations with Israeli family, friends, and everyday citizens, Twelve Tribes illuminates the complex dynamics within the country, a collective drama with global consequences far beyond the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians.Readers will meet the aging revolutionaries who founded Israel’s kibbutz movement and the brilliant young people working for the country’s booming Big Tech companies. They will join thousands of ultra-Orthodox Haredim at a joyous memorial for a long-dead Romanian Rebbe in a suburb of Tel Aviv, and hear the life stories of Ethiopian Jews who were incarcerated and tortured in their homeland as “Prisoners of Zion” before they were able to escape to Israel. And they will be challenged, in turn, by portraits of Israeli Arabs navigating between the opportunities in a prosperous, democratic state and the discrimination they suffer as a vilified minority, as by interviews with both the Palestinians striving to build the institutions of a nascent state and the Israeli settlers seeking to establish a Jewish presence on the same land.Immersive and enlightening, Twelve Tribes is a vivid depiction of a modern state contending with ancient tensions and dangerous global forces at this crucial historic moment. Through extensive research and access to all sectors of Israeli society, Michaeli reveals Israel to be a land of paradoxical intersections and unlikely cohabitation—a place where all of the world’s struggles meet, and a microcosm for the challenges faced by all nations today.
Twelve Tribes of Israel
by Rose PublishingEnjoy having a simple overview on the 12 Tribes of Israel at your fingertips. See each tribe's symbol, meaning, history, and other fascinating facts at a glance. Includes incredible visual aids, such as a full-color map, family tree, Tabernacle diagram, and more. Almost every person in the Bible belonged to one of the 12 Tribes of Israel based on their ancestry: From Moses who was a Levite to the Apostle Paul who was Benjaminite. Each tribe had its own history, land, and heritage. Now you can easily grasp the "backstory" of each tribe and see key information at a glance! For example, find out the significance of Jesus being called the "Lion of Judah." For each of the 12 Tribes of Israel, you will get--* A quick overview of its meaning, size, family history, location, and more.* A picture of the tribe's symbol (such as the lion from the Tribe of Judah)* Simple summary of Jacob's blessing, Moses' blessing, and other key events related to each tribe. (Find out the major battles, controversies, and scandals that impacted each tribe. Plus, see which important Bible people came from each tribe of Israel.) Features Incredible Visual Aids (Map of Israel, Tabernacle Diagram, and more) This pamphlet is packed with visual aids that will help you see key information at a glance. These visuals will enrich your understanding of the 12 Tribes of Israel and add depth to any Old Testament study:* Family Tree of Jacob (Israel)* Tabernacle diagram showing where each of the 12 tribes encamped around the Tabernacle. * Time Line showing key events, starting with Abraham's journey from Haran* Easy-to-read, full-color map showing how the "promised land" was divided amongst each of the 12 tribes according to their inheritance. The map is color-coded so you can easily spot each tribe's location!
Twelve Unlikely Heroes: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You
by John MacarthurWhat kind of people does God use to accomplish His work?Far from the children's tales depicted in picture books and nursery rhymes, the men and women highlighted in the Bible were unnervingly real. They faltered. They struggled. And at times, they fell short. Yet God worked through them in surprising and incredible ways to accomplish His purposes. Scripture does not hide their weaknesses, caricature their strengths, or spin their stories as a display of human nobility. Instead, it describes these heroes of the faith with unflinching honesty and delivers an unexpected ending: "God is not ashamed to be called their God" (Hebrews 11:16).In Twelve Unlikely Heroes, pastor and best-selling author John MacArthur uses his deep knowledge of the Bible and history to take us back to see these three-dimensional men and women in their own times and cultures. In doing so, it becomes clear how their dramatic stories apply to us today. People who might at first seem foreign quickly become familiar and unforgettable--particularly as they reveal the true Hero behind every witness, the power counterbalancing every weakness, "the Author and Finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:1).
Twelve Unlikely Heroes Study Guide: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You
by John MacarthurEnoch, who never died . . . Samson, who killed an army with a donkey's jawbone . . . James, who grew up as the brother of the Messiah . . . These are fascinating people whose stories are woven through history and the Bible. They show us God at work in unexpected ways and numerous cultures. They each reveal another little piece of His great plan. But how do they affect my life? If John MacArthur's Twelve Unlikely Heroes presents intimate portraits of these individuals, this study guide is the bridge between those portraits and our daily lives. Commentary and poignant questions bring the points home with unflinching candor, urging us toward a deeper walk with the One who has written all our stories. REWIND--look again at important passages RETHINK--check all the angles REFLECT--consider how it affects you REACT--change your life
Twelve Unlikely Heroes Study Guide
by John F. MacarthurEnoch, who never died . . . Samson, who killed an army with a donkey's jawbone . . . James, who grew up as the brother of the Messiah . . . These are fascinating people whose stories are woven through history and the Bible. They show us God at work in unexpected ways and numerous cultures. They each reveal another little piece of His great plan. But how do they affect my life? If John MacArthur's Twelve Unlikely Heroes presents intimate portraits of these individuals, this study guide is the bridge between those portraits and our daily lives. Commentary and poignant questions bring the points home with unflinching candor, urging us toward a deeper walk with the One who has written all our stories. REWINDùlook again at important passages RETHINKùcheck all the angles REFLECTùconsider how it affects you REACTùchange your life larly as they reveal the true Hero behind every witness, the power counterbalancing every weakness, "the Author and Finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:1).
Twelve Who Followed Jesus
by Sarah FletcherThis book tells how the disciples came to follow Jesus and how He commissioned them "fishers of men" (Matt. 4:18-22; 9:9-13; 10:1-42; Luke 5:1-11; and John 1:43-51). The Arch Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. Other Arch books are available in this library.
The Twelve Wild Swans: A Journey to the Realm of Magic, Healing, and Action
by Starhawk Hillary ValentineContinuing the lessons and deepening the knowledge first set out in the bestseller The Spiral Dance, here is the first guide that works for both basic and advanced magical training. Authors Starhawk and Hilary Valentine transform a fairy tale about twelve wild swans into a set of instructions for an initiatory journey into the world of Witchcraft, providing a remarkable roadmap describing three distinct paths into magic, healing, and action."The practice of magic rests on the power of the word," says Starhawk. For circles, covens, and groups, this volume is the power of the word at work -- a sourcebook that instructs and inspires on many levels, from the craft of magical training to innerspiritual development to outer work in the greater world.
Twelve Women of the Bible Study Guide: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today
by Amena Brown Elisa Morgan Jeanne Stevens Jonalyn Grace Fincher Lysa Terkeurst Naomi ZachariasIn the Twelve Women of the Bible Study Guide, a companion to the twelve-session video Bible study, individuals and small groups will learn about the triumphs and failures of Mary Magdalene, Rebekah, Hannah, and nine other women, studying their lives and learning how to: Apply biblical lessons to their own modern-day struggles Live through their failures as well as successes Draw near to God in a world filled with trials Find lasting contentment Overcome rejection and insecurity And much more. Designed for use with the video.
Twelve Women of the Bible Study Guide: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today
by Lysa TerKeurst Elisa Morgan Amena Brown Jonalyn Grace Fincher Jeanne Stevens Naomi ZachariasIn this twelve-session small group Bible study, Twelve Women of the Bible, Lysa TerKuerst, Elisa Morgan, Jeanne Stevens and other leaders look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve biblical women and what they mean for your life today. You’ll discover lessons from each of these women that will help you persevere through the circumstances you are facing today.
Twentieth Century Anglican Theologians: From Evelyn Underhill to Esther Mombo (The Great Theologians)
by Stephen Burns Bryan Cones James TengatengaA scholarly volume that reflects the rich diversity of Anglican theology With contributions from an international panel of writers, Twentieth-Century Anglican Theologians offers a wide-ranging view that presents a survey of over twenty diverse Anglican thinkers. The book explores well-known figures including William Temple, Austin Farrer, Donald MacKinnon, and John A.T. Robinson. These theologians are set in a wider context alongside others from India, China, Australia, Ghana, and elsewhere. Notably, the subjects include a number of women from Evelyn Underhill, the first woman to teach the clergy of the Church of England, to Esther Mombo, a major contemporary Anglican figure, from Kenya. The book reflects the rich diversity of Anglicanism, suggesting the ongoing vitality of this religious tradition. This important book: Contains information on a number of prominent women Anglican thinkers Includes contributions from experts from around the world Presents material on both familiar figures and others that are unjustly little known Written for students and teachers of Anglicanism, Anglican clergy, and ecumenical colleagues, Twentieth-Century Anglican Theologians is the first book to reflect the diversity of the Anglican tradition by considering its global theological representatives.