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by Dan TocchiniVeteran marriage coach Daniel L. Tocchini doesn't want to improve marriages. He wants to transform them. Drawing on personal experience and stories from couples he has coached, he offers practical guidance to move couples beyond communication tricks and gimmicks to help them truly understand "Us" for the first time--talking honestly, listening generously, tackling tricky issues, breaking out of ruts, and abandoning self-centered "consumer thinking." Innovative, insightful, and thoroughly biblical, Tocchini's approach has helped thousands in his popular seminars. Whether a marriage is in deep trouble or just coasting along, it's time for Christian couples to read the User's Guide that God intended.
Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, and Family
by David And Mann Shaun SandersDavid and Tamela Mann have been married for 30 years, but the singers, actors, and entrepreneurs are just as, if not more than, happily in love as they were in the early days of their relationship. In their new book, the couple will relate the story of their first encounters as teenagers, the importance of communication, and how they’ve been able to keep that spark burning through all these years. The Mann's have delighted and inspired audiences through music, a string of plays and movies, as well as several television series—Meet the Browns, The Mann's, and Mann & Wife. They’ll share about their often hilarious and sometimes controversial interactions with each other, their blended family of five grown children and eight grandchildren, and how these relationships enrich their lives. Given their recording careers, touring, filming, and managing an outrageous family, The Mann's will share with readers the day-to-day challenges, successes, and joys that happen behind the scenes.
Usama Ibn Munqidh: Warrior Poet of the Age of Crusades (Makers of the Muslim World)
by Paul M. CobbUsama Ibn Munqidh (1095-1188) was a Syrian poet and warrior whose life coincided with some of the most dramatic moments in Islamic history: the invasion of the Turks into the Middle East, the collapse of the Shi'ite political power, and above all, the coming of the Crusades. Often at the frontline of such events whilst on military service representing one of his many Lords, including on occasion the legendary Saladin, Usama was nonethless best-known to his contemporaries as a poet. Covering his exquisite anthologies of Arabic poetry, his witty and well- loved memoirs, and his political adventures, this comprehensive biography examines both the literary works of the famous "Arab- Syrian Gentleman" and the tumultuous life which inspired them. With a guide to further reading, a dynastic family tree and a glossary of the principal characters encountered in the book, it offers an indispensable window into Usmama's life, times and world of thought.
Usama bin Laden's al-Qaida: Profile of a Terrorist Network
by Yonah Alexander Michael S. SwetnamThe history, ideology, objectives, structure, financial supporters, groups, areas of operation, headquarters, tactics and capabilities, targets and attacks of the al-Qaida.
User Friendly Churches
by George Barna Ron DurhamThe apostle Paul shared that he was willing to use all means to win the lost with the gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 9:22). Today's growing churches are putting Paul's words into practice as they reach out to their communities. And as they remain centered on the Bible and committed to spiritual purity, these creative, adventurous churches are consistently attracting people. With practical and challenging information, User Friendly Churches will encourage you to consider the principles behind the success of these extraordinary churches. And as you understand the principles that make these churches effective, you'll be better able to develop your own strategies for reaching people through your unique ministry.
Ushering In A New Republic: Theologies Of Arrival At Rome In The First Century Bce
by Trevor S. LukeThe ancient Romans are well known for their love of the pageantry of power. No single ceremony better attests to this characteristic than the triumph, which celebrated the victory of a Roman commander through a grand ceremonial entrance into the city that ended in rites performed to Rome's chief tutelary deity, Jupiter Optimus Maximus, on the Capitoline hill. The triumph, however, was only one form of ceremonial arrival at the city, and Jupiter was not the only god to whom vows were made and subsequently fulfilled at the end of a successful assignment. Ushering in a New Republic expands our view beyond a narrow focus on the triumph to look at the creative ways in which the great figures of Rome in the first century BCE (men such as Sulla, Caesar, Augustus, and others) crafted theological performances and narratives both in and around their departures from Rome and then returned to cast themselves in the role of divinely supported saviors of a faltering Republic. Trevor S. Luke tackles some of the major issues of the history of the Late Republic and the transition to the empire in a novel way. Taking the perspective that Roman elites, even at this late date, took their own religion seriously as a way to communicate meaning to their fellow Romans, the volume reinterprets some of the most famous events of that period in order to highlight what Sulla, Caesar, and figures of similar stature did to make a religious argument or defense for their actions. This exploration will be of interest to scholars of religion, political science, sociology, classics, and ancient history and to the general history enthusiast. While many people are aware of the important battles and major thinkers of this period of Roman history, the story of its theological discourse and competition is unfolded here for the first time.
Using Christian Contemplative Practice with Children: A Guide to Helping Children Explore Stillness and Meditation in Worship
by Sonia Mainstone-CottonHow stillness, mindfulness and other contemplative practices can be used with children in worship. Looking at the benefits this can offer for a child's wellbeing, and ability to reflect on their own beliefs, this guide is full of ideas and practical examples on how to introduce a more reflective approach to children's work in Christian settings.
Using Scripture in Pastoral Counseling
by Edward P. WimberlyAt a time when there is concern within the church to draw on its historic resources for use in the transformation of persons, this book presents a model for the use of Scripture in pastoral counseling. Drawing on narrative biblical criticism and the psychology of narrative, the book suggests a model for pastoral counseling using Scripture to explore and release human possibilities. Detailed case studies are presented to depict the way the Bible can be used with counselees. Particular attention is given to pastoral counseling with individuals, marital couples, and families who bring to pastoral counseling a history of employing Scripture to bring order and meaning to their lives. <P><P> Often, however, the biblical story seems to be secondary in their lives, and a more dominant and unhealthy story is primary. The method of using Scripture suggested in the book illuminates how the Bible story challenges and transforms unhealthy dominant stories that people bring to counseling. The model is presented in stages that cover the beginning, the middle, and the ending phases of pastoral counseling. The stages of the model include attending to the presenting problem, giving attention to the personal, marital, and family myths that dominate the lives of the counselees, mapping the negative influence of these myths, ascertaining a preferred story that counselees want to enact, setting therapeutic goals, and using Scripture to re-author and edit the negative mythology.
Using Sense to Make Dollars: Godly Principles That Lead to Financial Freedom
by Isaiah S. WilliamsAre you struggling with debt? Do you want to bless others financially, but feel unable to do so? Are you so consumed with your current financial obligations that your dreams and goals have fallen by the wayside? In Using Sense to Make Dollars, Bishop Isaiah S. Williams Jr. offers biblical wisdom to help you succeed financially and in every area of your life. His godly insight into financial success and independence, as well as innovation and creativity, provides the tools you need to enjoy a future of increase and financial freedom. It’s time to get your house in order. Whether you are a college student or a CEO, Using Sense to Make Dollars will challenge you to manage your finances wisely and experience the abundant life God has promised to those who follow His Word.
Using Servant Leadership: How to Reframe the Core Functions of Higher Education
by Angelo J. LetiziaUsing Servant Leadership provides an instructive guide for how faculty members can engage in servant leadership with administrators, students, and community members. By utilizing a wide range of research and through a series of case studies, Angelo J. Letizia demonstrates how, with a bit of creative thinking, the ideals of servant leadership can work even in the fractious, cash-strapped world of contemporary higher education. Furthermore, he considers how these concepts can be implemented in pedagogy, research, strategic planning, accountability, and assessment. This book points the way to a more humane university, one that truly serves the public good.
Using Spirituality in EMDR Therapy: The Heart Led Approach
by Alexandra DentUsing Spirituality in EMDR Therapy offers a means for EMDR therapists to integrate a spiritual perspective into their own lives as well as their clinical practice.The book offers a valuable alternative to traditional forms of psychotherapy by placing an emphasis on purpose and meaning. Taking a spiritually informed model, Heart Led Psychotherapy (HLP), which is applicable to anyone regardless of their spiritual beliefs, the book uses a BioPsychoSocioSpiritual approach to treat psychological distress. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to incorporate spirituality into each of the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and beyond. It will increase your confidence to work spiritually with clients to deepen their transformative healing process and support them to live a more authentic, heart led life.Illustrated with case studies to highlight key points and including a range of practical resources, exercises, scripts and strategies, this engaging book will be of great interest to EMDR therapists.
Using Terri: The Religious Right's Conspiracy to Take Away Our Rights
by Jon B. EisenbergThe Terri Schiavo case centerred around the removal of a feeding tube from a dying woman. Eisenberg, who served as one of the lead attorneys on Michael Schiavo's side, asserts that the Terri Schiavo case was a key battle in a larger political struggle over abortion, stem-cell research, physician-assisted suicide, gay rights, and the appointment of federal judges. The religious Right chose to make it a national spectacle because they thought they could win. They were wrong. But there are many more battles to come. Jon Eisenberg, who served as one of the lead attorneys on Michael Schiavo's side, exposes the religious Right's strategies and follows the money trail to reveal how they are organized, who is funding the movement, and where we can expect future legal maneuvers to combat the American traditions of autonomy and freedom. Jon Eisenberg has experienced the family struggle of removing a feeding tube from a loved one and witnessed firsthand the Florida drama that will continue to have national legal and political consequences for years to come. What tactics can we expect to see in courtrooms and state legislatures all across this country in the days ahead? Who is behind the funding and what do they hope to accomplish and when? What are the religious and bioethical issues that are at the center of these debates and how will they affect future legal battles? Using Terri gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what happened -- and what's coming. Author Info. Jon B. Eisenberg teaches appellate procedure at the University of California's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco.
Using Your Money Wisely: Biblical Principles Under Scrutiny
by Larry BurkettNearly 80 percent of all divorced couples between the ages of 20 and 30 list financial difficulties as the primary cause of their separation. Even some of the most dedicated Christians are facing the perils of bankruptcy and overextended credit. We are seeing just some of the effects of living in a materialistic society.Larry Burkett, renowned for his Christian Financial Concepts ministry, dedicated himself to helping people understand what the Scripture says about finances. Through a series of outstanding articles taken from CFC newsletters, Using Your Money Wisely clearly demonstrates God&’s principles for prudent money management
Using Your Money Wisely: Biblical Principles Under Scrutiny
by Larry BurkettNearly 80 percent of all divorced couples between the ages of 20 and 30 list financial difficulties as the primary cause of their separation. Even some of the most dedicated Christians are facing the perils of bankruptcy and overextended credit. We are seeing just some of the effects of living in a materialistic society.Larry Burkett, renowned for his Christian Financial Concepts ministry, dedicated himself to helping people understand what the Scripture says about finances. Through a series of outstanding articles taken from CFC newsletters, Using Your Money Wisely clearly demonstrates God&’s principles for prudent money management
Using the Bible in Practical Theology: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology)
by Zoë BennettExploring how the Bible may be appropriately used in practical and public theology, this book looks at types of modern practical theology with specific emphasis on the use of the Bible. Bennett juxtaposes the diversity of modern practical theology with the work of leading nineteenth-century public 'theologian', John Ruskin, and then assesses the contribution of this analysis to some modern issues of public importance in which the Bible is used. The final chapter offers a framework for a biblically informed critical practical theology which draws on the writer's experience and invites the readers to engage their own.
Usos y costumbres de la Biblia: Manual ilustrado, revisado y actualizado
by J. I. PackerDeje que las Escrituras cobren vida en este estudio de unvolumen de la vida y los tiempos de la Biblia que todos deben tener.Esta guíaenciclopédica totalmente ilustrada de los usos, costumbres y épocas de laBiblia pone una cantidad impresionante de información al alcance de sus dedos. Másde cuarenta secciones abarcan gente de la Biblia y cómo vivía, desde la vida enfamilia hasta la ley y el transporte. Este volumen de precio cómodo ofrece másde 6,000 temas y datos, haciendo que las maravillas de las culturas bíblicassean más accesibles que nunca.
Usted Puede Comenzar de Nuevo: No Importa lo que Sea, Nunca es Demasiado Tarde
by Joyce MeyerNunca es demasiado tarde para un nuevo comienzo. Observe detenidamente y verá ese tema expuesto a lo largo de toda la Biblia. Página tras página, Dios se deleita en convertir finales trágicos en nuevos comienzos. Una mujer estéril concibe en su vejez, un temeroso y tímido pastor de ovejas se convierte en un líder de millones, y una prostituta se convierte en esposa y madre en el linaje de Cristo. Cada nuevo comienzo en la Biblia revela la maravillosa e inspiradora esperanza que tenemos en nuestros propios nuevos comienzos en el plan de Dios para nuestras vidas. En USTED PUEDE COMENZAR DE NUEVO, la autora de éxitos de librería Joyce Meyer explora la belleza y el carácter inagotable del amor y la gracia de Dios. A través de historias inspiradoras, principios bíblicos y su típico enfoque práctico, Joyce demuestra fuertemente que Dios no ha terminado aún con usted. Si usted está atascado en un bache, decepcionado por los resultados, dolido por una herida, fracasando en el intento, luchando en una relación, o no está seguro sobre el futuro. . . no se rinda. No renuncie a usted mismo ni renuncie del Dios que le ama y le ofrece un nuevo comienzo hoy. "Dios siempre ofrece una nueva oportunidad. Una nueva posibilidad. Una nueva vida. Esa vida puede ser suya hoy. ¡Usted puede comenzar de nuevo!"
Usted es el próximo / You're Next: Destruya lo que le ha paralizado y nunca más vuelva a perder su momento
by Samuel RodriguezNO VUELVA A PERDER SU TURNO Por medio del pasaje en el que Jesucristo sana al paralítico de Betesda el Rev. Samuel Rodríguez ilustra de manera poderosa cómo su "tendencia hacia la dependencia" podría estar estorbando su milagro. Usted es el próximo le muestra cómo: Dejar ir las etiquetas que usted permitió que lo definieran.Avanzar más allá de las barreras que lo limitan.Descartar las cualificaciones que usted le ha añadido a la orden de Jesucristo de levantarse y andar.Dejar de verse cono víctima de sus circunstancias.Ver sus circunstancias como sujetas a la autoridad y el poder de Jesucristo. Su futuro no está controlado por los "y si...". Descansa en las manos de Aquél que lo ama, lo sana, y lo redime. Deje ir sus excusas, avance más allá de la vida condicional y rompa su ciclo de dependencia.Most people never seize their moment because they are paralyzed by their own thinking.This book will teach you to let go of your excuses and never miss your moment again. It&’s time for a change! It&’s time to hear the voice of Jesus asking, &“Do you want to get well?&” And it&’s time to answer Him with your obedience. Your destiny, future, and family are not controlled by &“if only&”; they rest in the hands of the One who loves you, saves you, redeems you, and heals you. Let go of your excuses, move beyond your conditional living, and break your cycle of dependency. It&’s time to stand! Have you convinced yourself the abundant life Jesus came to bring is out of reach? Have you developed an &“if only&” mentality, waiting for something or someone to turn things around? While you become more and more dependent on your excuses, you watch others get what you want to have, go where you want to go, and experience what you long to feel. It seems it&’s never your turn to experience the joy that comes from attaining all God has for you. In You Are Next, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez uses the story of Jesus healing the paralytic to powerfully illustrate that your &“tendency for dependency&” could be standing in the way of your miracle. He challenges you to do what&’s necessary to receive it and shows you how to: Let go of old labels you&’ve allowed to define youMove beyond barriers that limit youStop seeing yourself as a victim and start seeing your circumstances as subject to the authority and power of Jesus ChristLet go of the qualifications you think are tacked on to Jesus&’ command to get up and walk It&’s time to step out in faith! You are next!
Usted puede, y lo hará: 8 atributos indiscutibles de un ganador
by Joel OsteenIn YOU CAN, YOU WILL, Joel Osteen shares eight undeniable qualities of winners that can help you to reach your potential and achieve new levels of success in your life. You are created to be a winner. Get these eight principles deep down on the inside and boldly go in the direction of your destiny. Keep Your Vision in Front of You - Dare to dream big dreams. Run Your Race - Focus on your unique course and goals. Expect Good Things - Anticipate great opportunities. Have a Positive Mind-set - Take control of your thoughts and attitudes. Commit to Excellence - Do your best and maintain high standards. Keep Growing - Be proactive, be intentional, build on your gifts, and continually improve. Serve Others - Invest yourself in others. Stay Passionate - Light the fire within and approach life with enthusiasm. is the control center for your life.
Usted tiene la unción: Camine con confianza, denuedo y autoridad
by Judy JacobsDios desea hacer cosas extraordinarias a través de ti Dios ha bendecido a cada uno de sus hijos con sus dones, y Él quiere que los utilice para hacer avanzar su Reino y ver vidas cambiadas. No importa el don que tenga, y adónde Dios lo haya llamadao, ¡necesita saber que usted tiene la unción! · Posiblemente esté pasando por una dura temporada en este momento. ¡Necesita saber que USTED TIENE LA UNCION! · Probablemente haya recibido un mal informe de su médico. ¡Necesita saber que USTED TIENE LA UNCION! . Quizás se encuentre en la lucha de su vida por su matrimonio, sus hijos, su hogar... crea solamente esto: USTED TIENE LA UNCION! . Quizás haya sido llamado para servir a otros, aquellos menos afortunados, o de otros país. ¡Necesita saber que USTED TIENE LA UNCION! Prepárese a conocer una unción que usted nunca se imaginó que fuera posible, simplemente porque usted es capaz de reconocer y declarar: "Oye, ¿sabes qué El Espíritu del Señor Dios ESTA sobre MI, ¡y yo tento la unción para esto!".
Usul al Tafsir: The Sciences and Methodology of the Qur'an
by Recep DoganThis valuable work on the methodology of exegesis by Dr. Recep Dogan will serve as an important source of future works in the field. With his expertise in the history and exegesis of the Qur'an, as well as his familiarity and comprehensive understanding of Islamic disciplines, Dr. Dogan has managed to combine both classical and modern acquis. Presenting a variety of different approaches, Dr. Dogan also offers a broad range of Western approaches in reading the Qur'an.
Usul al-Fiqh: Methodology of Islamic Jurisprudence
by Recep DoganThis book deals with the sources of Islamic jurisprudence and their importance in deducing the religious rulings. It covers the concept of ijtihād (independent reasoning), its conditions and application and illustrates why it is a practice for experts rather than laymen. It also explains the differences in the levels of expertise of the mujtahids. In fact, there are seven distinct classifications of mujtahid.The book also covers the communication of God as Lawgiver with regard to the conduct of liable persons. It details the difference in probative value of communication based on the extent to which it binds an individual be it absolutely binding, a recommendation or mere permissibility.The reader will be able to understand the difference between fiqh (law) and Usūl al-Fiqh (methodology of law). Fiqh is the law itself whereas Usūl al-Fiqh is the methodology utilized to extract the law. The relationship between the two disciplines resembles that of the rules of grammar to a language, or of logic to philosophy. Usūl al-Fiqh in this sense provides the standard criteria for the correct deduction of the rulings of fiqh from the sources of Shari&’ah (the Qur&’an and Sunnah).
Ute Land Religion in the American West, 1879–2009 (New Visions in Native American and Indigenous Studies)
by Brandi DenisonUte Land Religion in the American West, 1879–2009 is a narrative of American religion and how it intersected with land in the American West. Prior to 1881, Utes lived on the largest reservation in North America—twelve million acres of western Colorado. Brandi Denison takes a broad look at the Ute land dispossession and resistance to disenfranchisement by tracing the shifting cultural meaning of dirt, a physical thing, into land, an abstract idea. This shift was made possible through the development and deployment of an idealized American religion based on Enlightenment ideals of individualism, Victorian sensibilities about the female body, and an emerging respect for diversity and commitment to religious pluralism that was wholly dependent on a separation of economics from religion. As the narrative unfolds, Denison shows how Utes and their Anglo-American allies worked together to systematize a religion out of existing ceremonial practices, anthropological observations, and Euro-American ideals of nature. A variety of societies then used religious beliefs and practices to give meaning to the land, which in turn shaped inhabitants’ perception of an exclusive American religion. Ultimately, this movement from the tangible to the abstract demonstrates the development of a normative American religion, one that excludes minorities even as they are the source of the idealized expression.
Utopian Communities in America 1680-1880 (Dover Books on History, Political and Social Science)
by Mark HollowayOriginally entitled Heavens on Earth, this book provides an overview of utopian communities in the thirteen colonies and in the United States. It begins with Utopian movements in Europe and explores how the New World provided rich ground where idealistic communities could put down roots. The most successful utopian communities had strong religious precepts and often were controlled by charismatic leaders. United by a common belief system and purpose, members of the community shared their material possessions and worked for what they believed to be a common good. With tongue in cheek humor that reveals the failings of leaders and ideology, the author examines such communities as Ephrata, New Harmony, Brook Farm, the Shaker societies, and many more.
Utopian Communities of Illinois: Heaven on the Prairie
by Randall J. SolandThe Prairie State became a crucial testing ground for the grand American thought experiment on how a society should be constructed. Between 1839 and 1901, six different utopian communities chose Illinois as the laboratory and sanctuary to elevate their ideals into reality. The Mormons and the Icarians selected Nauvoo. The Janssonists picked Bishop Hill. The Fourierists settled on the north edge of Loami. The employees of the Pullman Railroad Car Company naturally resided in Pullman, and the Dowietes put down roots in Zion. Three were religious and the others secular. All possessed charismatic leaders and dramatic stories that drew attention from across the globe. Randy Soland examines the relationship between these havens and their legacies.