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Warrior Goddess Training: Become the Woman You Are Meant to Be
by HeatherAsh Amara'If you don't love and honour yourself with every fiber of your being, if you struggle with owning your power and passion, then it is time for an inner revolution! It is time to claim your Warrior Goddess energy.' This is a book that teaches women to see themselves as perfect just the way they are, to resist society's insistence that they seek value, wholeness and love through something outside themselves, such as a husband, children, boyfriend, career or a spiritual path.Author HeatherAsh Amara has written this book as a message for women struggling to find themselves under these false ideals. Amara challenges women to be 'warrior goddesses', to be a woman who:• Ventures out to find herself• Combats fear and doubt• Reclaims her power and vibrancy• Demonstrates her strength of compassion and fierce loveHer approach draws on the wisdom from Buddhism, Toltec wisdom and ancient earth-based goddess spirituality, and combines them all with the goal of helping women become empowered, authentic and free. Included here are personal stories, rituals and exercises that encourage readers to begin their own journey towards becoming warrior goddesses.
Warrior Guards the Mountain: The Internal Martial Traditions of China, Japan and South East Asia
by Alex KozmaFor centuries, the internal martial traditions of Asia have produced individuals renowned for their skills in fighting, healing and meditation. Inspired by the author's personal training experiences, this book reveals the stories and training methods of the old Masters as well as the current generation. Focussing on the internal disciplines of different combat systems, the book includes in-depth conversations with esteemed Masters such as Dr Serge Augier and Master He Jing Han. It encompasses the arts of China, Japan, India and South East Asia, revealing the inner keys of systems such as Bagua, Xingyi, Ziranmen, Taijiquan, Iaido, Muay Thai Sangha, Pentjak Silat, Kun Tao and the old Shaolin system, and providing invaluable insights into the life of the Master and his or her role as spiritual practitioner of the art. With commentary from the author and personal photographs of the Masters at work, the book constitutes an intimate exploration of the philosophy and wisdom of the real esoteric warriors. Exploring some of the rarest martial art forms, from the mysterious practices of the Yamabushi priests to the potent healing and weapon skills of the Phoenix Eye Fist Grandmaster, this book will fascinate practitioners and students of martial arts, as well as anyone interested in Eastern philosophy.
Warrior Magic: Justice Spirituality and Culture from Around the World
by Tomás ProwerFight for a Better World with Inspiration from the Past and PresentWritten with a mix of reverence and passion, Warrior Magic is the first multicultural journey into understanding the role of magic in resistance and warfare around the world. Tomás Prower invites you to journey throughout history and see how people have allied with spirits and the divine to defy their oppressors. This book also features empowering anecdotes and hands-on activities shared by contributors from spiritual traditions and cultures across the globe.Warrior Magic is designed to help you apply lessons from the past to modern problems. Use spells, meditations, and prayers to overcome your personal struggles. Learn self-defense magic and how to fight societal issues and injustices. This book arms you with the knowledge and courage needed to build a better world and future.
Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Family's Faith
by Victoria Riollano"A precious, hard-won, battle-tested companion for Christian mothers who seek to stand in their God-given authority."--Quantrilla Ard, PhD, author, speaker, and podcasterWhether it's a battle of wills with their kids, a spiritual battle for their hearts, or a battle to wake up and take on another day of parenting, moms are faced with challenges every day. But what does it really look like to become a warrior for Christ, fully relying on his strength? How can moms find the energy to even step onto the field?Victoria Riollano is determined to challenge and empower
Warrior Origins: The Historical and Legendary Links between Bodhidharma, Shaolin Kung-Fu, Karate and Ninjutsu
by Hutan AshrafianWarrior Origins is an account of the history and legends of the world’s prominent martial arts and how they share a common heritage. It chronicles the origins of the Shaolin warrior monks, Shaolin Kung-Fu and their celebrated founder, Bodhidharma, who is also considered the first patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism. The book considers Bodhidharma’s origins in the context of ancient Persia and its royal houses and continues with the rise of Karate from ancient Okinawan roots to Japan and then into a global sport. It connects the record of Ninja and Ninjutsu and the influence of some of its latter luminaries, including Seiko Fujita, whilst also revealing new evidence on renowned martial artists such as Bruce Lee. This work takes a dramatically original approach to the heart of the martial arts and their founders. Author Dr Hutan Ashrafian, who holds black belt grades in several martial art styles, including a 5th Dan in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate and championship medals in Karate and Judo at World and European Masters level, delineates the inheritance of these arts using innovative evolutionary approaches to find previously unidentified links between them. Warrior Origins traces the pattern from Bodhidharma to the remarkable diversity of modern martial arts.
Warrior Poet
by Timothy J. StonerWhat happened before David became a notorious lover and conquering king? Meet young David as he struggles with prodigious gifts and crushing weaknesses. Inspired by the Biblical story, Warrior Poet offers a new look the "man after God's own heart." A man whose words in the Psalms continue shape lives and faith today.Feel the crunch of sand under your feet. Hear the roar of enemy armies as this novel sweeps you to ancient Israel. Walk alongside David as he faces his most famous enemy, is captivated by a princess, and hears God's call on his life.Warrior Poet brings this hero of the faith to life. Let his story inspire your own.
Warrior Princess: Fighting for Life with Courage and Hope
by Princess Kasune ZuluPrincess Kasune Zulu grew up in an Africa trying to make sense of the mystery illness claiming its people. As a child, she could not know the disease that claimed the lives of her parents and baby sister would go on to infect more than 100 million people. Left alone to care for her siblings, Princess later discovered she herself was HIV positive. But she heard a calling to become an advocate and ambassador for those affected by disease and poverty. From talking to truck drivers about AIDS to her providential work as a radio broadcaster, Princess has boldly stepped up to speak on behalf of the voiceless and forgotten. Princess's journey has taken her from the dusty villages of Zambia to the offices of world leaders from the White House to the United Nations. Her message is that we can now become the first generation to end extreme poverty, if only we have the will to do so. Her story shows that even though life is uncertain and our time may be short, we each have a role to play in bringing healing and hope to our world. A percentage of proceeds from the sale of this book will support children affected by AIDS.
Warrior of Eden: How Curiosity and Questions Lead to Understanding God's Call for Women
by Beth GuckenbergerThere&’s a reason you&’ve always known God has big plans for you—He&’s created you with great purpose. In this transformative, biblically based book, Beth Guckenberger draws on God&’s original intention for women to embolden us to use our gifts as full participants at church, at work, and at home. Warrior of Eden explores twenty-seven thought-provoking questions such as: What does &“suitable helper&” in Genesis 2 really mean? Are we made in the image of a male God? How did the early church treat women? When have I joined men in battle, and when have I picked one instead? Why is the church lagging in this conversation instead of leading? With reflection questions and journal prompts, Warrior of Eden reminds us that God directly empowers women to do His work—not because one gender is superior, but because we&’re each worthy of His calling.
Warrior of the Light: A Manual
by Paulo CoelhoWarrior of the Light: A Manual is an inspirational companion to The Alchemist, an international bestseller that has beguiled millions of readers around the world. Every short passage invites us to live out our dreams, to embrace the uncertainty of life, and to rise to our own unique destiny. In his inimitable style, Paulo Coelho helps bring out the Warrior of the Light within each of us. He also shows readers how to embark upon the way of the Warrior: the one who appreciates the miracle of being alive, the one who accepts failure, and the one whose quest leads him to become the person he wants to be.Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Now, in the long-awaited companion to his first novel, Coelho presents a collection of philosophical stories that will delight and guide seekers everywhere.
Warrior's Heart (Homeland Heroes #2)
by Donna FleisherA new home. A new life. To have both, she must outlast a bitter storm. Once Chris fought for her country. Now she&’s fighting for her faith. And she&’s about to fight for her life. This is no mere storm. It&’s a deluge of catastrophic proportions. Swollen by record rains and a ten-inch snowmelt, the Willamette River is hammering Portland, Oregon, with the flood of the century. In Chris McIntyre&’s heart, a different kind of flood—a rising torrent of emotions—threatens to sweep her away from the community of Kimberly Square. Her newfound faith keeps her from running. But how can she stay? Her push-the-limits personality may have made her a perfect soldier, but it sets her apart from the people at her church. And it sets her at odds with Scott Mathis, the husband of her closest friend, Erin. Fearing for Erin&’s safety, Scott resents his wife&’s high-risk friendship with Chris. But when Scott and Chris are forced together to help Kimberly Square residents ride out the storm, a different, equally lethal danger descends on them. Death or redemption rest in the hands of one person—a woman with a warrior&’s heart.
Warrior's Heart (The Homeland Heroes Series)
by Donna FleischerA book dedicated to all servicemen and to all who wait at home for their return. Christian fiction.
Warrior, King, Servant, Savior: Messianism in the Hebrew Bible and Early Jewish Texts
by Torleif ElgvinAn exegetical and diachronic survey of messianic texts from the Hebrew Bible and Jewish tradition up through the first millennium CE. Jewish messianism can be traced back to the emerging Kingdom of Judah in the tenth century BCE, when it was represented by the Davidic tradition and the promise of a future heir to David&’s throne. From that point, it remained an important facet of Israelite faith, as evidenced by its frequent recurrence in the Hebrew Bible and other early Jewish texts. In preexilic texts, the expectation is for an earthly king—a son of David with certain ethical qualities—whereas from the exile onward there is a transition to a pluriform messianism, often with utopic traits. Warrior, King, Servant, Savior is an exegetical and diachronic study of messianism in these texts that maintains close dialogue with relevant historical research and archaeological insights. Internationally respected biblical scholar Torleif Elgvin recounts the development and impact of messianism, from ancient Israel through the Hasmonean era and the rabbinic period, with rich chapters exploring messianic expectations in the Northern Kingdom, postexilic Judah, and Qumran, among other contexts. For this multifaceted topic—of marked interest to Jews, Christians, and secular historians of religion alike—Elgvin&’s handbook is the essential and definitive guide.
Warriors of Love: Rumi's Odes to Shams of Tabriz
by James Cowan Mevlana RumiIn 1244 a man wrapped in a coarse black coat entered Konya and so into the life of Islam’s most celebrated poet and mystic: Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. A wanderer and spiritual vagabond, Shams of Tabriz proceeded to wrestle with Rumi’s soul. What he wanted from his protégé was for him to embody a wilder, more robust spirituality that would enable him to embrace life’s rawness more completely than any saint had done in the past.Warriors of Love is a fresh interpretation of a selection of 49 poems which were written by Rumi as metaphors for his love for God as well as for his friend Shams, the Wild One. In a long introduction on the life and times of Rumi and his friendship with Shams James Cowan also explores the historical facts of their encounter, Sufism, the Mevlevi Order of Dervishes, the new dimension that Shams brought to Islamic spirituality and the importance of friendship as a true path to God.
Warriors, Gods and Spirits From Central and South American Mythology (The World Mythology Series)
by Douglas GiffordCollected here in one volume are the fascinating myths and legends of the Aztecs, Maya, Toltec, and Inca of Central and South America The book contains: 18 large full color paintings 30 line drawings Index to people and places in the stories
Wars and Rumors of Wars
by Roger Lincoln ShinnReflections on wars by a noted professor of Christian ethics. The book includes an autobiographical fragment describing his captivity by the Germans in 1944-45.
Warsaw Requiem (The Zion Convent #6)
by Bodie Thoene Brock ThoeneThe compelling sequel to Danzig Passage, and the sixth book in the Zion Covenant Series, carrying on the life-and-death struggle to save Jewish children. Having overrun Czechoslavakia, German tanks now storm across the borders of Poland while Nazi planes bomb Warsaw into flames. Time is running out as the Nazis close in on the port of Danzig, point of escape for Jewish children.
Wartime Schooling and Education Policy in the Second World War
by Sarah Van RuyskensveldeThis book deals with the development of private secondary schooling during the Second World War in Belgium. It focuses on how the German occupier used education to gain acceptance of the regime, and discusses the attitudes of Belgian education authorities, schools, teachers and pupils towards the German occupation. Suggesting that the occupation forced Belgian education authorities, such as the Roman Catholic Church, to take certain positions, the book explores the wartime experiences and memories of pupils and teachers. It explains that the German Culture Department was relatively weak in establishing total control over education and that Catholic schools were able to maintain their education project during the war. However, the book also reveals that, in some cases, the German occupation did not need total control over education in order to find support for some authoritarian ideas. As such, Van Ruyskenvelde's analysis presents a nuanced view of the image of the Catholic Church, schools, teachers and pupils as mere victims of war.
Warum ich die jüdische Religion verlassen habe, um Jesus nachzufolgen
by Bernard LevineIch bin sicher, Sie wären sehr überrascht, zu erfahren, dass Sie in den meisten jüdischen Häusern keine Bibel finden. Aber ist es nicht sehr merkwürdig, würden Sie sagen, dass Angehörige eines Volkes, das als „Volk des Buches“ bekannt ist, keine Bibeln zuhause haben? Ja, was sogar noch überraschender ist, ist, dass, obwohl man denken könnte, dass das jüdische Volk den Schriften folgt und sie gut kennt, die schockierende Wahrheit die ist, dass die meisten Bücher des Alten Testaments für Juden ein Mysterium sind, denn weder kennen sie die Prophezeiungen über Jesus in Büchern wie Hesekiel, Jesaja, Daniel und Maleachi, noch verstehen sie sie. Und wussten Sie, dass Juden gar nicht wissen, was sie sagen, wenn sie beten, weil die meisten Juden gar kein Hebräisch verstehen? Wie nun, werden Sie sich fragen, werden Juden von allen ihren Sünden gereinigt, wenn sie nicht an Jesus Christus glauben? Wie glauben Juden, sieht der Weg zum Himmel aus? Sie werden schockiert sein, herauszufinden, was in der jüdischen Welt vor sich geht.
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation: A Historical Introduction
by John FeaFea offers an even-handed primer on whether America was founded to be a Christian nation, as many evangelicals assert, or a secular state, as others contend.
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?: A Historical Introduction
by John FeaJohn Fea offers a thoroughly researched, evenhanded primer on whether America was founded to be a Christian nation, as many evangelicals assert, or a secular state, as others contend. He approaches the title's question from a historical perspective, helping readers see past the emotional rhetoric of today to the recorded facts of our past. This updated edition reports on the many issues that have arisen in recent years concerning religion's place in American society—including the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage, contraception and the Affordable Care Act, and state-level restrictions on abortion—and demonstrates how they lead us to the question of whether the United States was or is a Christian nation. Fea relates the history of these and other developments, pointing to the underlying questions of national religious identity inherent in each. <P><P>"We live in a sound-bite culture that makes it difficult to have any sustained dialogue on these historical issues," Fea writes in his preface. "It is easy for those who argue that America is a Christian nation (and those who do not) to appear on radio or television programs, quote from one of the founders or one of the nation's founding documents, and sway people to their positions. These kinds of arguments, which can often be contentious, do nothing to help us unravel a very complicated historical puzzle about the relationship between Christianity and America's founding."
Was God on Vacation?
by Jack van der GeestA World War II autobiography of a Dutch youth during the years 1940-1947. An extraordinary account that follows the author through the invasion of the Netherlands, home life under the Nazis, Buchenwald death camp and escape, the French Underground, D-Day with the American 101st Airborne Division, the liberation of France and service in the Dutch Marines in the Asian campaign.
Was Jesus a Socialist?: Why This Question Is Being Asked Again, and Why the Answer Is Almost Always Wrong
by Lawrence W ReedEconomist and historian Lawrence W. Reed has been hearing people say &“Jesus was a socialist&” for fifty years. And it has always bothered him. Now he is doing something about it. Reed demolishes the claim that Jesus was a socialist. Jesus called on earthly governments to redistribute wealth? Or centrally plan the economy? Or even impose a welfare state? Hardly. Point by point, Reed answers the claims of socialists and progressives who try to enlist Jesus in their causes. As he reveals, nothing in the New Testament supports their contentions. Was Jesus a Socialist? could not be more timely. Socialism has made a shocking comeback in America. Poll after poll shows that young Americans have a positive image of socialism. In fact, more than half say they would rather live in a socialist country than in a capitalist one. And as socialism has come back into vogue, more and more of its advocates have tried to convince us that Jesus was a socialist. This rhetoric has had an impact. According to a 2016 poll by the Barna Group, Americans think socialism aligns better with Jesus&’s teachings than capitalism does. When respondents were asked which of that year&’s presidential candidates aligned closest to Jesus&’s teachings, a self-proclaimed &“democratic socialist&” came out on top. Sure enough, the same candidate earned more primary votes from under-thirty voters than did the eventual Democratic and Republican nominees combined. And in a 2019 survey, more than seventy percent of millennials said they were likely to vote for a socialist. Was Jesus a Socialist? expands on the immensely popular video of the same name that Reed recorded for Prager University in July 2019. That video has attracted more than four million views online. Ultimately, Reed shows the foolishness of trying to enlist Jesus in any political cause today. He writes: &“While I don&’t believe it is valid to claim that Jesus was a socialist, I also don&’t think it is valid to argue that he was a capitalist. Neither was he a Republican or a Democrat. These are modern-day terms, and to apply any of them to Jesus is to limit him to but a fraction of who he was and what he taught.&”
Was Jesus a Socialist?: Why This Question Is Being Asked Again, and Why the Answer Is Almost Always Wrong
by Lawrence W. Reed"If anyone was ever a socialist, it was Jesus."—Kelley Rose, Democratic Socialists of America Economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed has been hearing people say "Jesus was a socialist" for fifty years. And it has always bothered him. Now he is doing something about it. His new book demolishes the claim that Jesus was a socialist. Jesus called on earthly governments to redistribute wealth? Or centrally plan the economy? Or even impose a welfare state? Hardly. Point by point, Reed answers the claims of socialists and progressives who try to enlist Jesus in their causes. As he reveals, nothing in the New Testament supports their contentions. Was Jesus a Socialist? could not be more timely. Socialism has made a shocking comeback in America. Poll after poll shows that young Americans have a positive image of socialism. In fact, more than half say they would rather live in a socialist country than in a capitalist one. And as socialism has come back into vogue, more and more of its advocates have tried to convince us that Jesus was a socialist. This rhetoric has had an impact. According to a 2016 poll by the Barna Group, Americans think socialism aligns better with Jesus's teachings than capitalism does. When respondents were asked which of that year's presidential candidates aligned closest to Jesus's teachings, a self-proclaimed "democratic socialist" came out on top. Sure enough, the same candidate earned more primary votes from under-thirty voters than did the eventual Democratic and Republican nominees combined. And in a 2019 survey, more than 70 percent of millennials said they were likely to vote for a socialist. Was Jesus a Socialist? expands on the immensely popular video of the same name that Reed recorded for Prager University in July 2019. That video has attracted more than four million views online. Ultimately, Reed shows the foolishness of trying to enlist Jesus in any political cause today. He writes: "While I don't believe it is valid to claim that Jesus was a socialist, I also don't think it is valid to argue that he was a capitalist. Neither was he a Republican or a Democrat. These are modern-day terms, and to apply any of them to Jesus is to limit him to but a fraction of who he was and what he taught."
Was Yosef on the Spectrum?: Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources
by Samuel J. LevineYosef's behaviors, interpersonal relationships, and personal development are often difficult to understand and seem to defy explanation. This book presents a coherent and cohesive reading of the well known Bible story that offers a plausible account of Yosef's behaviors, specifically those of an individual on the autism spectrum. Viewed through this lens, Yosef emerges as a more familiar and less enigmatic individual, exhibiting both strengths and weaknesses commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder.
Was immer geschehen ist, ist Gerechtigkeit
by Dada BhagwanWenn du sagst, dass alles, was geschieht, Gerechtigkeit ist, wirst du keine Fragen mehr haben. Dennoch sind die Menschen auf der Suche nach Gerechtigkeit und wünschen sich gleichzeitig die Befreiung. Das ist widersprüchlich. Du kannst nicht beides haben. Wo Fragen aufhören beginnt die Befreiung. In dieser unserer Wissenschaft, genannt Akram Vignan (das stufenlose Wissen des Selbst), bleiben keine Fragen übrig. Deshalb ist es für Menschen so einfach, ihr zu folgen. Param Pujya Dadashri (Meister der spirituellen Wissenschaft) hat der Welt die außergewöhnliche Entdeckung gegeben, dass es in dieser Welt niemals Ungerechtigkeit gibt. Alles, was geschehen ist, ist Gerechtigkeit. Die Natur weicht niemals von der Gerechtigkeit ab. Die Natur ist keine Person oder ein Gott, der unter irgendeinem Einfluss steht. Natur bedeutet, die sich bedingenden Umstände. So viele Umstände müssen stimmen, damit eine Aufgabe erfüllt werden kann.