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Scripture and the Skeptic: Miracles, Myths, and Doubts of Biblical Proportions
by Eric HuffmanThe Bible is the best-selling, most widely read, and most quoted book in history. It is also misunderstood, misquoted, and fiercely debated. If, as Christians believe, the Bible is the Word of God, why is it so complex and difficult to interpret in parts, yet simple enough for even children to understand in others?In Scripture and the Skeptic Eric Huffman, author of 40 Days of Doubt, helps readers understand and cope with confusion about the Bible and provides answers to questions by reframing it as a perfect and seamless story. Huffman illustrates how the Bible, even the parts some consider ungodly, presents the beautiful story that God intended to tell. Through storytelling from his own experiences and his take on Bible stories, Huffman helps readers understand the Bible by interpreting the entire book through the lens of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. He shows how every part of the Bible is either crying out for Jesus, witnessing his incarnation, or responding in the aftermath of his resurrection. Readers discover how to trust the Bible as God’s beautiful and perfect salvation story. Includes questions with each chapter for personal reflection or group study. From the author of 40 Days of Doubt: Devotions for the Skeptic.
Scripture's Way to Live Each Day
by R. W. Alley Juliette GareschéThe modern day proverbs tucked into the pages of this book, like the commandments, are pearls of wisdom that God shares with us, not to restrain or constrain us, but to give us the discipline we need to be truly free. Scripture's Way to Live Each Day combines insightful messages and meaningful passages from Scripture with delightful illustrations from R.W. Alley to bring guidance to everyday living.
Scriptures and Meditations for Your Best Life Now
by Joel OsteenIf you're like me, you don't want to live your life with a 'barely-get-by' mentality. You want to crack the ordinary mold and become the best you can be. You want to break the power of the past and the chains of limitations and feelings of inadequacy. You want to learn how to live your best life now and discover the joy, peace, and enthusiasm that God has for you. In this book, you will discover just how to do that! Allow the Scriptures to speak to you. Be still and listen to what God is saying through His words. Explore what it means to enlarge your vision. Learn what God has to say about you and allow Him to rebuild your self-image. Understand the power of your thoughts and words, and begin to let go of the past. Renew your strength despite whatever adversity you face. Learn to live as a person who gives generously without reservations, and choose to be happy
Scrittori-imprenditori in pigiama: Crea la tua piattaforma autore senza muoverti da casa
by Geraldine Solon Erica Roggio e Loredana MarmoraleQuesto potrebbe essere il momento migliore per essere uno scrittore, ma con migliaia di libri pubblicati ogni giorno, qual è il segreto per far emergere il tuo? Che tu decida di pubblicare attraverso un editore tradizionale o come scrittore indipendente, dovresti comunque promuovere il tuo libro. Sebbene gli autori debbano farlo anche di persona, Scrittori-imprenditori in pigiama si concentra su come costruire la propria piattaforma da casa, utilizzando strumenti online che aumentino l'esposizione e la visibilità. Viviamo in un mondo virtuale, dove il digitale ha preso il sopravvento sulla carta, dove gli smartphone, i tablet e gli eReader sono ormai indispensabili, e dove puoi costruire la tua piattaforma autore con un click. Questa guida ti insegna a farlo comodamente dal divano.
Scrivere per guarire
by Asma ElferkoussAttraverso consigli pratici ed esercizi concreti, questo libro vi permetterà di liberare le vostre convinzioni, le vostre emozioni e la vostra fantasia...
Scrivi per essere felice: La scrittura, uno strumento geniale di auto-aiuto
by Mar Cantero SánchezUsa le parole per realizzare i tuoi sogni. Raggiungi il successo e il benessere scrivendo per te stesso. Immagina ciò che potresti ottenere se potessi parlare col cuore. Quando scrivi rendi conscio l'inconscio e recuperi la connessione con la tua saggezza interiore. Quando leggi ciò che hai scritto capisci le tue reazioni, i tuoi timori, i tuoi dubbi e i tuoi desideri più intimi. Inizia a conoscerti davvero! Terapie quali quella comportamentale e il coaching utilizzano la scrittura. Le tue parole scritte racchiudono la chiave per raggiungere i tuoi obiettivi, affrontare le tue paure e gestire le tue emozioni. Mettiti all’opera con questo libro e i suoi esercizi di scrittura! Ti aprirà porte che sembravano chiuse! Usa l'immaginazione per il tuo bene! Dicono i lettori: "Bello e arricchente. Con gli esercizi sono cresciuto e ho guadagnato saggezza dalla parte positiva della vita. Queste conoscenze mi accompagneranno per sempre!" "Quando scriviamo siamo divinità creatrici. Scrivere mi è sempre servito per drenare e sgomberare le incognite, per guarire e per sorprendermi di me stessa. È una terapia eccellente!" "È stato uno strumento meraviglioso che mi ha aiutato a sfogarmi, scrivendo in modo guidato, e a scartare il pessimismo e la frustrazione attraverso una scrittura positiva. Lo consiglio!"
Se Ao Menos A Minha Mãe Me Tivesse Dito... (ou Até Disse e Eu Não Ouvi)
by Dr Rosie Kuhn Mafalda PintoNão decidimos ter filhos para os estragar, para fazer a vida deles miserável e tentar arruinar qualquer possibilidade de serem felizes. E também não desejamos o pior dos piores aos nossos filhos, como uma maldição confecionada num caldeirão. Não é nada disso. A questão é que a maior parte de nós foi criada pelos nossos pais, em nome do amor. As esperanças de nos proporcionarem uma vida melhor do que a que tiveram foi o que idealizaram para nós: os seus rebentos de alegria. A outra questão é que, contudo, o melhor que cada pai consegue fazer no seu papel raramente é o que a criança exige. A vida é tão grande. A complexidade de cada vida humana é imensa. Como é que cada um de nós sabe verdadeiramente o que os nossos filhos precisam ou querem? Que este pequeno livro sirva para lembrar o leitor das muitas pérolas de sabedoria que possa ter ouvido ao longo da vida, vindas de pais, avós, professores, irmãos ou que tenha descoberto sozinho. E talvez exista alguma que consiga passar para os seus filhos, se estiverem a ouvir.
Se Débarrasser de la Procrastination: Réduire votre stress, gérer votre temps plus efficacement et arriver à en faire plus
by Hiddenstuff EntertainmentSe débarrasser de la procrastination par Hiddenstuff Entertainment Réduire votre stress, gérer votre temps plus efficacement et arriver à en faire plus Réalisez-vous souvent que vous perdez du temps à faire des choses qui ne sont pas très importantes ? Êtes-vous conscient des tâches que vous avez à accomplir ou vous n’arrivez tout simplement pas à le faire ? Êtes-vous une personne qui recherche toujours la perfection et qui finit par ne rien faire ? Avez-vous des problèmes de concentration ? Si vous avez répondu oui à l'une de ces questions, ce guide pourrait vous aider à transformer votre vie. Ce guide vous enseigne des techniques éprouvées sans utiliser de suppléments, d'ordonnances ou de cours coûteux. Depuis longtemps, des techniques ont été également conçues pour vous aider à gérer votre situation financière, à gagner de l'argent, à bien vivre, à manger sainement, à prendre les meilleures décisions possibles, à augmenter votre niveau d'énergie, votre concentration, votre bonheur général et bien plus encore ! Avec des décennies de stratégies testées, nos livres électroniques vous expliqueront les moyens les plus rapides et les plus efficaces pour vous débarrasser de la procrastination, gérer votre stress, avoir un corps sain, etc.
Se Réveiller Prospère
by S. J. Scott Sandra GirouxDescription du livre :DÉCOUVREZ : Pourquoi les gens qui ont du succès accomplissent la plupart de leurs tâches avant 9 h.Vous avez de la difficulté à atteindre vos objectifs ? La raison pour laquelle la plupart des gens ne sont pas prospères est qu'ils ne sont pas capables de suivre une stratégie étape par étape. À la place, ils débutent chaque journée en « espérant » qu'ils auront suffisamment de temps pour prendre des mesures concernant leurs buts.Si vous examinez attentivement les gens les plus prospères du monde, vous verrez qu'ils commencent chaque journée dans un état énergique, prêt à accomplir n'importe quel objectif. Quel est leur secret ? La *seule chose* qu'ils font différemment c'est qu'ils donnent priorité à chaque jour pour que la tâche la plus importante soit complétée en premier. Pour dire les choses plus simplement, les gens prospères ont une routine matinale qui les aide à se sentir énergiques et prêts à se concentrer sur leur but le plus important.COMMENCEZ DÈS AUJOURD'HUI : Vivez chaque jour comme si c'était votre dernierDans « Se réveiller prospère », vous apprendrez comment vivre chaque jour comme si c'était votre dernier. Plus jamais vous ne sortirez de votre lit en titubant et en gaspillant les premières heures. À la place, vous apprendrez comment débuter chaque jour en produisant de l'énergie et en l'exploitant pour vous concentrer sur UN objectif important qui fera une différence dans votre vie.Une routine matinale est simple et efficace. Il est facile de l'adapter selon vos besoins et vos objectifs. Et le mieux dans tout ça, c'est que c'est testé. À l'intérieur de ce livre, vous découvrirez les stratégies vérifiées pour vous aider à tirer le maximum de ces précieuses premières heures.TÉLÉCHARGEZ : Se réveiller prospère -- Comment augmenter votre énergie et atteindre n'impor
Se acabó el promedio: Cómo tener exito en un mundo que valora
by Todd Rose¿Estás por encima del promedio? ¿Es tu hijo un estudiante de primer nivel? ¿Es tu empleado una persona introvertida o extrovertida? Todos los días se nos mide con la vara de los promedios; se nos juzga por lo cercanos o lejanos que estamos a ella. La suposición de que una medida que nos compara con el promedio, como los escalones en el desarrollo, las pruebas de personalidad, los resultados estandarizados de exámenes y las evaluaciones de desempeño, revela algo significativo en cuanto a nuestro potencial se encuentra tan grabado en nuestra conciencia, que pocas veces lo cuestionamos. Todd Rose nos dice que esa suposición es espectacular y científicamente, errónea. En este libro, Rose demuestra que nadie es promedio. Pero aunque sabemos que los seres humanos aprendemos y nos desarrollamos de maneras distintas, estos patrones exclusivos de conducta se pierden en nuestras escuelas y empresas, que han sido diseñadas alrededor de esa mítica «persona promedio». Durante más de un siglo, este modelo ha pasado por alto nuestra individualidad y ha sido incapaz de reconocer el talento. Ha llegado la hora de cambiar esa situación. Combinando la ciencia y la historia con sus propias experiencias, Rose trae a la vida la historia sin narrar de cómo llegamos a aceptar la idea científicamente equivocada de que se pueden usar los promedios para entender a las personas, y ofrece una poderosa alternativa: los tres principios de individualidad. El principio de la irregularidad (el talento nunca es unidimensional), el principio del contexto (los rasgos son un mito) y el principio de las sendas (todos andamos por el camino menos recorrido) nos ayudan a comprender nuestra verdadera exclusividad, y la de los demás, y cómo aprovechar al máximo nuestra individualidad para tener una ventaja en la vida.
Se positivo en un mundo negativo
by Roger CampbellAl combinar principios bíblicos con vivencias personales y ejemplos históricos, la obra de Campbell ofrece a los lectores cristianos una guía inspiradora para el crecimiento espiritual, y a los pastores, un recurso útil para la consejería. Combining biblically based principles with personal stories and historical examples, Campbell's work provides Christian readers with an encouraging guide to spiritual growth and pastors with a helpful resource for counseling.
Se regalan dudas
by Lety Sahagún Ashley FrangieTenemos tantas dudas que te las queremos regalar. Lety Sahagún y Ashley Frangie, las creadoras del podcast más seguido de México y uno de los más escuchados de habla hispana, Se Regalan Dudas, nos comparten sus reflexiones, las de cientos de personas de su auditorio y las de autores que admiran, sobre algunas creencias y temas tabú que tanto nos inquietan en relación con el amor, la sexualidad, las relaciones, el cuerpo, la fe, el miedo, el éxito y mucho más. En éste, su primer libro, Lety y Ashley plantean más de 18 dudas que surgen de esta infinita necesidad de cuestionar todo lo que nos rodea, para poder tomar decisiones más conscientes y entender que aunque todas las personas estamos buscando las mismas cosas, el camino de cada quien es diferente. Abre una página, escoge una duda y cambia tu mundo.
Se solo mia madre mi avesse detto... (o forse non stavo ascoltando)
by Dr Rosie Kuhn Elisa ButtàGuardando al passato, se siamo saggi, vediamo la perfezione dei nostri genitori nell'allevarci secondo saggezza e carattere, che offriamo poi al mondo e ai nostri figli. Continuiamo a diffondere il meglio e il peggio che i nostri genitori hanno trasmesso a noi, finchè un giorno viviamo una sorta di risveglio, durante il nostro percorso, che ci fa' fermare. In quell'istante realizziamo che noi abbiamo la possibilità di fare scelte che i nostri genitori e i loro genitori non hanno mai avuto. Abbiamo consapevolezza, conoscenza, educazione ed esperienza maggiori, che ci danno il potere di amare e accudire i nostri figli meglio di chiunque ci abbia preceduto nella storia dell'umanità. Questa è una cosa buona. Possa questo piccolo libro ricordarvi delle tante perle di saggezza che avrete avuto modo di sentire lungo la strada da genitori, nonni, insegnanti, fratelli, o semplicemente che avete scoperto da voi. E forse ce ne sarà qualcuna che volentieri passerete ai vostri figli, se vi ascoltano.
Sea Bean: A Beachcomber's Search for a Magical Charm—A Memoir
by Sally Huband“Sea Bean is a coastal treasure. Its hard-won attentiveness shows the wonder and vulnerability of our interconnected oceans, wildlife, and people. In Sally's writing, beachcombing—an old island pursuit—is modern, revealing and restorative. The next time I am at the shore I will have a deeper appreciation and curiosity."—Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun and The InstantA Waterstones Nature and Travel Best Book of 2023Winner of the Highlands Book Prize 2023Longlisted for the Wainwright Nature PrizeA powerful journey of sea and self, trial and hope on the islands of Shetland, where climate change is making marked impacts on the natural world.When a seed falls from a vine in the tropics and is carried by ocean currents across the Atlantic to the shores of Western Europe, it is known as a sea bean. It’s long been lucky to find a sea bean upon the shore; these seeds have been collected and used as magical charms for more than a thousand years.Sally Huband's search for the elusive sea bean begins shortly after she moves to the windswept archipelago of Shetland, the northernmost region of Great Britain, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. When pregnancy triggers a chronic illness and forces her to slow down, Sally turns to the beaches for solace and wellbeing. There, she discovers treasure freighted with story and curiosities that connect her to the world.The wild shores of Shetland offer glimpses of orcas swimming through the ocean at dusk, the chance to release a tiny storm petrel into the dark of the night, and a path of hope. This beachcombing path takes her from the Faroese archipelago to the Orkney islands, and the Dutch island of Texel. It opens a world of ancient myths, fragile ecology, and deep human history. It brings her to herself again.Sea Bean is a like a message in a bottle. It reveals the interconnection of our oceans, our communities, and ourselves, and offers both comfort and an invitation to feel belonging when we are adrift.
Seal the Deal
by Patti StangerThis eBook original features advice from Become Your Own Matchmaker by "Millionaire Matchmaker" Patti Stanger on how to make your relationship last.In Seal the Deal, Patti offers tips on ensuring that you live happily ever after with three steps from her book Become Your Own Matchmaker. In Step One: First Days of Infatuation, Patti teaches you how to maintain perspective during the high of the first ninety days. In Step Two: Relationship Reality Check, she explains how to determine whether he's the one, and in Step Three: Negotiating the Ring, Patti offers advice on how to get him down the aisle."Patti lets you in on all her hard-earned matchmaking secrets." --Liz Tuccillo, bestselling coauthor of He's Just Not That Into You
Sealf-Care for Everyone
by Wang xxWe are so ordinary and so precious. Sometimes life feels dark and full of questions: Who am I? Where did I come from? Where should I go from here? But maybe it’s not that complicated. Let an ordinary seal and her little octopus friend remind you that everyone makes mistakes. That you can always lie down for a little while and do nothing. That there are many things we can’t control . . . and that’s okay. Your “inner seal” deserves every good thing, even on stormy days. Welcome to sealf-care.
Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor's Guide to Lasting Love
by Diana KirschnerThrough her bestseller, Love in 90 Days, Dr. Diana Kirschner helped thousands of women find true love. Now she has written the perfect follow-up: SEALING THE DEAL, a unique guide to deepen any love relationship, to move from casual to committed, and ultimately to go from the anxiety of not knowing where things are going...to the security of fulfilling and lasting love.Love Mentor Dr. Diana offers revolutionary advice for finding-and keeping-the one you love: Create irresistible attraction and an atmosphere that men love to be around. Find out the single most important thing you can do to get a sincere commitment from the guy you want. Keep that crazy-in-love feeling going, no matter how long you've been together. Learn the secret to instantly resolving conflict with your man. Know when to have "the talk": Don't think it matters when you bring it up? Think again. Avoid the biggest mistake women make when he's "not ready" for a commitment Get your relationship back and better than ever, even if he has cheated If you have love problems, Dr. Diana has the solutions. This book is your key to creating your own happiest-ever-after now.
Seamos el mensaje
by Rick Warren Chris Shook Kerry Shook¿Qué pasaría si solo te quedara un mes de vida? ¿Qué harías para que el resto de tu vida realmente importara? ¿Qué es lo que te impide vivir de ese modo ahora mismo? Un mes de vida te presentará el desafío de abrazarte a la vida que Dios te confió, de vivirla momento a momento, con toda autenticidad, de corazón. Cada uno de los capítulos de este libro único te dará el poder de centrar tu atención en ser todo lo que Dios ha creado en ti: alguien con pasión, que vive plenamente, que no tiene nada que lamentar.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Search After Happiness
by Swami RamakrishnanandaSearch After Happiness by Swami Ramakrishnananda is a profound collection of lectures originally delivered between 1893 and 1911, exploring the eternal quest of human beings for peace, happiness, and self-realization. Drawing upon Vedantic philosophy and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, the book addresses fundamental questions such as “Who am I?”, “What is the soul?”, and the relationship between the finite and the infinite. It explains the illusory nature of worldly desires, the role of mind and maya, and the path to true freedom through self-knowledge, renunciation, and devotion to God. This revised edition consolidates earlier works, offering seekers timeless wisdom on overcoming restlessness, realizing the true Self, and attaining lasting happiness and peace.
Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
by Daniel Goleman Jon Kabat-Zinn Chade-Meng TanFor the benefits of meditation to become widely accessible to humanity, it cannot just be the domain of bald people in funny robes living in mountains, or small groups of New Age folks in San Francisco. Meditation needs to become "real." It needs to align with the lives and interests of real people.--from Search Inside YourselfEarly Google engineer and personal growth pioneer Chade-Meng Tan first designed Search Inside Yourself as a popular course at Google intended to transform the work and lives of the best and brightest behind one of the most innovative, successful, and profitable businesses in the world . . . and now it can do the same for you. Meng has distilled emotional intelligence into a set of practical and proven tools and skills that anyone can learn and develop. Created in collaboration with a Zen master, a CEO, a Stanford University scientist, and Daniel Goleman (the guy who literally wrote the book on emotional intelligence), this program is grounded in science and expressed in a way that even a skeptical, compulsively pragmatic, engineering-oriented brain like Meng's can process. Whether your intention is to reduce stress and increase well-being, heighten focus and creativity, become more optimistic and resilient, build fulfilling relationships, or just be successful, the skills provided by Search Inside Yourself will prove invaluable for you. This is your guide to enhancing productivity and creativity, finding meaning and fulfillment in your work and life, and experiencing profound peace, compassion, and happiness while doing so. Search Inside Yourself reveals how to calm your mind on demand and return it to a natural state of happiness, deepen self-awareness in a way that fosters self-confidence, harness empathy and compassion into outstanding leadership, and build highly productive collaborations based on trust and transparent communication. In other words, Search Inside Yourself shows you how to grow inner joy while succeeding at your work. Meng writes: "Some people buy books that teach them to be liked; others buy books that teach them to be successful. This book teaches you both. You are so lucky."
Searching For And Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise On Peace Of Heart
by Jacques Philippe George Driscoll Janice DriscollSearching for and Maintaining Peace A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Jacques Philippe. Published by Alba House,2002, Binding: Paperback
Searching for Enough: The High-Wire Walk Between Doubt and Faith
by Tyler StatonA unique and validating look at the tension you feel between disillusionment and a desire for truth, Searching for Enough helps you see your doubt not as an emotion to fear but as an invitation to be followed.Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I'm not enough, and I'm never going to be. And I know I'm not supposed to say this, but God's not enough for me either." Whether or not we attend church, deep down we wonder if the biblical story of faith is really enough for the complexity of the world in which we live. We fill our lives with other things, hoping that maybe the next experience or accomplishment will complete us. Yet with every goal we reach, we still feel discouraged and anxious.In Searching for Enough, Pastor Tyler Staton draws on ancient and modern insights to introduce us, as if for the first time, to Jesus' disciple Thomas: history's most notorious skeptic. Like Thomas, we are caught between two unsatisfying stories: We want to believe in God but can't reconcile his presence with our circumstances and internal struggles.But what if there's a better story than shame? What if there's redemption so complete that there's nothing left to hide? What if there is a God who can heal your resentments, fears, and loneliness in such a profound way that you feel whole?From a place of spiritual companionship and deep authenticity, Tyler shows us that it is not an empty tomb that will change our lives, but the presence of the living God. Whether you are a distant skeptic, an involved doubter, or a busy but bored Christian, Searching for Enough invites you to find enough in a God who offers the only promises that never disappoint.
Searching for God Knows What
by Donald Miller Don MillerWith equal parts wit and wisdom, New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller invites you to reconnect with your faith. Miller shares what he's learned firsthand--that our relationship with God is designed to teach us about redemption, grace, healing, and so much more.Searching for God Knows What weaves together timeless stories and fresh perspectives on the Bible to capture one man's journey to discover an authentic faith that's worth believing.Along the way, Miller poses his own questions about faith, religion, and community, asking: What if the motive behind our theology was relational?What if our value exists because God takes pleasure in us?What if the gospel of Jesus is an invitation to know God?Maybe you're a Christian wondering what faith you signed up for. Or maybe you don't believe anything and are daring someone to show you a genuine example of genuine faith. Somewhere beyond the self-help formulas, fancy marketing, and easy promises, there is a life-changing experience with God waiting for you--it just takes a little bit of searching.Praise for Searching for God Knows What:"Like a shaken snow globe, Donald Miller's newest collection of essays creates a swirl of ideas about the Christian life that eventually crystallize into a lovely landscape...[He] is one of the evangelical book market's most creative writers." --Christianity Today"If you have felt that Jesus is someone you respect and admire--but Christianity is something that repels you--Searching for God Knows What will give you hope that you still can follow Jesus and be part of a church without the trappings of organized religion." --Dan Kimball, author of The Emerging Church and Pastor of Vintage Faith Church, Santa Cruz, CA"For fans of Blue Like Jazz, I doubt you will be disappointed. Donald Miller writes with the wit and vulnerability that you expect. He perfectly illustrates important themes in a genuine and humorous manner...For those who would be reading Miller for the first time, this would be a great start." --Relevant
Searching for God Knows What
by Donald MillerIn Searching for God Knows What, Donald Miller's provocative and funny book, he shows readers that the greatest desire of every person is the desire for redemption. Every person is constantly seeking redemption (or at least the feeling of it) in his or her life, believing countless gospels that promise to fix the brokenness. Typically their pursuits include the desire for fulfilling relationships, successful careers, satisfying religious systems, status, and escape. Miller reveals how the inability to find redemption leads to chaotic relationships, self-hatred, the accumulation of meaningless material possessions, and a lack of inner peace. Readers will learn to identify in themselves and within others the universal desire for redemption. They will discover that the gospel of Jesus is the only way to find meaning in life and true redemption. Mature believers as well as seekers and new Christians will find themselves identifying with the narrative journey unfolded in the book, which is simply the pursuit of redemption. "Miller ... writes on faith with candor and passion reminiscent of Frederick Buechner and Anne Lamott. "The Oregonian" Like a shaken snow globe, Donald Miller's newest collection of essays creates a swirl of ideas about the Christian life that eventually crystallize into a lovely landscape . . . [He] is one of the evangelical book market's most creative writers. " -Christianity Today"For fans of Blue Like Jazz, I doubt you will be disappointed. Donald Miller writes with the wit and vulnerability that you expect. Sharing stories of his upbringing and his journey in more recent years, he perfectly illustrates important themes in a genuine and humorous manner . . . For those who would be reading Miller for the first time, this would be a great start. -Relevant"Whenever people ask me about Donald Miller, I notice the first thing I say is, 'That guy can write. ' Having met Don, I also know he seeks to live what he writes, or better said, he writes what he lives. That, I think, is the top credential for a person who writes about ultimate concerns-spirituality, meaning, purpose, life, God, and joy. In Searching for God Knows What, you'll find more of his great writing, honest feeling, and spiritual insight to help you on your journey. -Brian McLaren Pastor, Author-www. anewkindofchristian. com
Searching for Happiness : How Generosity, Faith, And Other Spiritual Habits Can Lead To A Full Life
by Martin ThielenThe key to happiness is being rich, successful, and beautiful…right? Martin Thielen, best-selling author of What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?, insists that this is far from the truth. Happiness, Thielen argues, does not come from external factors like getting a job promotion or finally reaching your goal weight. Rather, happiness is an inside job. <P><P>In brief, easy-to-read chapters, Thielen offers ten traits of happy and fulfilled people. Using psychological research, personal anecdotes, and Scripture, Thielen begins the path to contentment by showing how life circumstances—including income, health, physical appearance, and marital status—only account for about 10 percent of a person's overall life satisfaction. From there, he offers alternatives to the frequent methods we use to make ourselves happy. Instead of aiming to make more money, Thielen contends that expressing gratitude and cultivating optimism are surer paths to joy. Rather than focusing on constant advancement in our careers, let's practice our ability to forgive, to be generous, and to use trials as growth opportunities. These lessons, and much more, help readers who may be dissatisfied in their lives see that authentic contentment is closer than they ever imagined. <P><P>The book features a guide for group or individual study, which includes questions for reflection and a challenge for each individual to reflect on during the week.