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The Opposite of Art: A Novel
by Athol DicksonA great artist is cast into the icy Harlem River by a hit-and-run driver. His heart stops, and he sees something that defies description. Presumed dead by all who knew him and obsessed with the desire to paint the inexpressible, he embarks on a pilgrimage to seek help from holy men around the globe. But is it possible to see eternity without becoming lost within it? After a quarter of a century, when the world begins to whisper that he may be alive, two people come looking for the artist: the daughter he never knew existed, and the murderer who hit him on the bridge all those years ago.
The Opposite of Art
by Athol DicksonA great artist is cast into the icy Harlem River by a hit-and-run driver. His heart stops, and he sees something that defies description. Presumed dead by all who knew him and obsessed with the desire to paint the inexpressible, he embarks on a pilgrimage to seek help from holy men around the globe. But is it possible to see eternity without becoming lost within it? After a quarter of a century, when the world begins to whisper that he may be alive, two people come looking for the artist: the daughter he never knew existed, and the murderer who hit him on the bridge all those years ago.
The Opposite of Certainty: Fear, Faith, and Life in Between
by Janine Urbaniak Reid&“Brilliant, rich...breathtakingly honest and sometimes very funny.&” —Anne Lamott&“Extraordinary.&” —Caroline Leavitt&“Observant and warm...the finest company.&”—Kelly Corrigan&“A beautiful sucker punch, like life.&“—Ron Fournier&“Subtle, powerful, and hypnotic...&”— Martin Cruz Smith What happens when we can no longer pretend that the ground underfoot is bedrock and the sky above predictable?All Janine Urbaniak Reid ever wanted was for everyone she loved to be okay so she might relax and maybe be happy. Her life strategy was simple: do everything right. This included trying to be the perfect mother to her three kids so they would never experience the kind of pain she pretended not to feel growing up. What she didn&’t expect was the chaos of an out-of-control life that begins when her young son&’s hand begins to shake.The Opposite of Certainty is the story of Janine&’s reluctant journey beyond easy answers and platitudes. She searches for a source of strength bigger than her circumstances, only to have her circumstances become even thornier with her own crisis. Drawn deeply and against her will into herself, and into the eternal questions we all ask, she discovers hidden reserves of strength, humor, and a no-matter-what faith that looks nothing like she thought it would. Beautifully written and deeply hopeful, Janine shows us how we can come through impossible times transformed and yet more ourselves than we&’ve ever allowed ourselves to be.
Oppression and Liberty (Routledge Classics)
by Simone WeilThe remarkable French thinker Simone Weil is one of the leading intellectual and spiritual figures of the twentieth century. A legendary essayist, political philosopher and member of the French resistance, her literary output belied her tragically short life. Most of her work was published posthumously, to widespread acclaim. Always concerned with the nature of individual freedom, Weil explores in Oppression and Liberty its political and social implications. Analyzing the causes of oppression, its mechanisms and forms, she questions revolutionary responses and presents a prophetic view of a way forward. If, as she noted elsewhere, 'the future is made of the same stuff as the present', then there will always be a need to continue to listen to Simone Weil.
Oprah
by Kathryn Lofton"Today on Oprah," intones the TV announcer, and all over America viewers tune in to learn, empathize, and celebrate. In this book, Kathryn Lofton investigates the Oprah phenomenon and finds in Winfrey's empire--Harpo Productions, O Magazine, and her new television network--an uncanny reflection of religion in modern society. Lofton shows that when Oprah likes, needs, or believes something, she offers her audience nothing less than spiritual revolution, reinforced by practices that fuse consumer behavior, celebrity ambition, and religious idiom. In short, Oprah Winfrey is a media messiah for a secular age. Lofton's unique approach also situates the Oprah enterprise culturally, illuminating how Winfrey reflects and continues historical patterns of American religions.
Oprah, Miracles, and the New Earth: A Critique
by Erwin W. LutzerWhen the world's most powerful celebrity (according to Forbes magazine) personally teaches a course on miracles, millions will join her class, including believers of every kind. So what will happen when the coursework blends inspiration and encouragement with some of the oldest heresies in the Enemy's arsenal? People you know and love may dismiss the claims of Jesus Christ as the only way to God.With characteristic insight and clarity, Dr. Erwin Lutzer reveals the true nature of contemporary spirituality, tracing its roots across a range of false belief systems and back to its first appearance in the garden of Eden. In a day when so many seek direction from the media, it remains essential to carefully discern between truth and... The Lie.
Oprah, Miracles, and the New Earth: A Critique
by Erwin W. LutzerWhen the world&’s most powerful celebrity (according to Forbes magazine) personally teaches a course on miracles, millions will join her class — including many believers. What will happen when the coursework blends inspiration and encouragement with some of the oldest heresies in the Enemy&’s arsenal? People you know and love may dismiss the claims of Jesus Christ as the only way to God. Dr. Erwin Lutzer&’s insight and clarity reveals the true nature of contemporary spirituality, tracing its roots across a range of false belief systems and back to its first appearance in the garden of Eden. In a day when so many seek direction from the media, it remains essential to carefully discern between truth and the lie.
Oprah, Miracles, and the New Earth: A Critique
by Erwin W. LutzerWhen the world&’s most powerful celebrity (according to Forbes magazine) personally teaches a course on miracles, millions will join her class — including many believers. What will happen when the coursework blends inspiration and encouragement with some of the oldest heresies in the Enemy&’s arsenal? People you know and love may dismiss the claims of Jesus Christ as the only way to God. Dr. Erwin Lutzer&’s insight and clarity reveals the true nature of contemporary spirituality, tracing its roots across a range of false belief systems and back to its first appearance in the garden of Eden. In a day when so many seek direction from the media, it remains essential to carefully discern between truth and the lie.
Optimism Made Simple
by Hilary WalkerThis is a short anthology of five true, inspirational stories which illustrate the amazing power of optimism.Read about an airport shuttle driver who inexplicably waits past his midnight deadline for the author’s family. Find out what happens to a farmer who demands payment for hay he made but was given for free, or the stable manager who demands high payment from a rider to replace fence boards and posts the rider’s horses didn’t break. Meet a young man cured of Bell’s Palsy through prayer, or the unhappy woman who helps pay for a young relative’s college tuition after the author prays for her well-being.Coupled with forgiveness and charitable thinking towards those who wish us evil, positive thoughts can resolve the toughest of situations to produce a happy result.
Optimists Always Win!: Moving from Defeat to Life's C-Suite
by Kimberly S. ReedDifficulties and struggles are unavoidable in life, but a person has complete control over one&’s personal response to the situation. This book offers readers a plan for responding with optimism for both the challenges and blessings that come their way. Our brain&’s default setting is negativity. Ask anyone who has ever tried to lose weight, achieve a new skill, or incorporate a new habit and they can tell you that our natural tendency is to levitate toward mediocrity. However, optimism overpowers that negativity or tendency to be mediocre. International speaker and diversity/inclusion strategist Kimberly Reed&’s book Optimists Always Win!: Unlocking the Power to Reach Life&’s C-Suite isn&’t merely motivational mumbo jumbo. It is designed to help readers develop a process to stay optimistic all the time. Reaching life&’s C-Suite means obtaining a level of happiness, peace, wisdom and growth in all areas of our lives. It&’s choosing optimism instead of anger, bitterness, or revenge. The life events that unfold for Reed in Optimists Always Win! will do just that—challenge anyone facing what seems to be an impossible situation and show that victory is absolutely possible. Her heroic battle with her mother&’s terminal illness and sudden loss as well as her subsequent battle with cancer will encourage others that one doesn&’t have to face adversity with pessimism or hopelessness. Relying heavily on her faith in God and the optimism that she learned to cultivate, Kimberly Reed teaches her readers the ten discouragement eliminators she used, which helped her succeed not just in her fight against cancer but as she lives each day as her best self. The message of this book is simple: difficulties and struggles are unavoidable in life, but a person has complete control over one&’s personal response to the situation. Readers of this book will discover the following ten tools to eliminate discouragement, grow their faith, and engage an optimistic attitude for their own battles with the wisdom Kimberly was taught and subsequently put into practice during her own diagnosis and ultimate victory. They include: · Discouragement Eliminator #1: Staying Away from Kryptonite · Discouragement Eliminator #2: Defining Your Life&’s C-Suite · Discouragement Eliminator #3: Quieting the Soul · Discouragement Eliminator #4: Gratitude · Discouragement Eliminator #5: Faith at the Speed of Light · Discouragement Eliminator #6: Unlocking Your Y.E.S. (You Empower Self) Factor. · Discouragement Eliminator #7: Be Willing to Give What You Require · Discouragement Eliminator #8: The Art of Becoming a Chameleon · Discouragement Eliminator #9: The Power of Your Rearview Mirror · Discouragement Eliminator #10: Taking the Elevator to Life&’s C-Suite These tools will help develop the fortitude to face every area of life with faith and optimism. All Book Royalties Are Being Donated to a Premier Academic Research Institution for Integrated Breast Cancer Fund and Patient Care, and American Cancer Society AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Optimum Healing: A Practical Guide to Finding Holistic Health/Inner Peace
by Craig BrownOPTIMUM HEALING is an essential guide to everyone interested in what good health really means - and how to encourage it. Through case histories which mirror the lives of ordinary people everywhere, Dr Craig Brown shows that physical illness is often the expression of a deeper emotional and spiritual problem. He explains that five negative attributes underly all illness: anger, depression, guilt, attachment and worry, and that unless these are released, as one physical symptom is cured, so another will inevitably occur. In this highly readable book, Dr Brown offers practical suggestions, excercises and ideas to help you: *Confront and release your own negative attributes *Find a balance between your body, mind and spirit *Establish harmony with your environment *Discover your own path to optimum healing and inner peace
The Optimystic's Handbook
by Terry Lynn TaylorFirst introduced in Terry Lynn Taylor's Messengers of the Light, the concept of optimysticism is one that combines elements of optimism and mysticism to allow us to see not only the best of this world but also beyond this world, into eternity. In short, it is an exciting new way to tap into the positive side of life and learn to live with hope, passion, purpose and joy no matter what challenges we may encounter. Much more than a simple "don't worry, be happy" salve, optimysticism offers insight for lifting every aspect of life relationships, work, spirituality to a new level of fulfillment. Combining spiritual and metaphysical ideas with down-to-earth excercises and activities, The Optimystic's Handbook offers a solid, practical approach to developing otimystic vision a 20/20 balance of sight and insight that dramatically alters our perspective from an anxious, limiting view of the world to one that is fully open to dreams, goals, ambitions and all the possibilities life holds in store. For everyone ready to live more peacefully and productively in the coming years of rapid millenial change, optimysticm hold the key. Coauthors Taylor and Crain brilliantly point the way to moving from awareness to action, ideas to results, hope to fulfillment.
Option Ocean Navigating the Sea of Possibility: Navigating The Sea Of Possibility (1 Month Wiser Ser. #Vol. 2)
by Kristi BridgesYour Creator is a genius who wants to work side by side with you to build a life you’d never imagine. In Option Ocean – Navigating the Sea of Possibility, you’ll discover your gifts and how to enjoy using them. Maybe you think you’ve been given bad parts—painful experiences, weaknesses, or the wrong resources. The authors of Option Ocean have been there too, and they’ll show you what’s on the other side. Jump in! Option Ocean is book 2 in the 1 Month Wiser Series
Opus Dei: An Archaeology of Duty
by Giorgio AgambenIn this follow-up to The Kingdom and the Glory and The Highest Poverty, Agamben investigates the roots of our moral concept of duty in the theory and practice of Christian liturgy. Beginning with the New Testament and working through to late scholasticism and modern papal encyclicals, Agamben traces the Church's attempts to repeat Christ's unrepeatable sacrifice. Crucial here is the paradoxical figure of the priest, who becomes more and more a pure instrument of God's power, so that his own motives and character are entirely indifferent as long as he carries out his priestly duties. In modernity, Agamben argues, the Christian priest has become the model ethical subject. We see this above all in Kantian ethics. Contrasting the Christian and modern ontology of duty with the classical ontology of being, Agamben contends that Western philosophy has unfolded in the tension between the two. This latest installment in the study of Western political structures begun in Homo Sacer is a contribution to the study of liturgy, an extension of Nietzsche's genealogy of morals, and a reworking of Heidegger's history of Being.
Opus Dei
by John L. AllenThe first serious journalistic investigation of the highly secretive, controversial organization Opus Dei provides unique insight about the wild rumors surrounding it and discloses its significant influence in the Vatican and on the politics of the Catholic Church.Opus Dei (literally "the work of God") is an international association of Catholics often labeled as conservative who seek personal Christian perfection and strive to implement Christian ideals in their jobs and in society as a whole. Founded in Spain in 1928, it now has 84,000 members (1,600 of whom are priests) in eighty countries. But far from running bingo nights at local parishes, Opus Dei has become a center of controversy and suspicion both within and outside the Church. It has been accused of promoting a right-wing political agenda and of cultlike practices, aggressive recruiting, brainwashing new recruits, and isolating members from their families. Its notoriety escalated with the publication of the runaway bestseller The Da Vinci Code (Opus Dei plays an important and sinister role in the novel) and with the previous pope's much-debated canonization of its founder (often linked with Francisco Franco's facist regime) and the discovery that convicted FBI spy Robert Hanson was a member of Opus Dei.With the expert eye of a longtime trusted observer of the Vatican and the skill of an investigative reporter intent on uncovering closely guarded secrets, John Allen finally separates the myths from the facts in Opus Dei. Granted unlimited access to the prelate who heads the organization and to Opus Dei centers throughout the world, Allen draws on a wealth of interviews with current members, as well as with highly critical ex-members, to create an unprecedented portrait of the activities, practices, and intentions behind its veil of secrecy. Allen reveals the remarkable power that Opus Dei commands in shaping Vatican policy and presents a detailed look at the full extent of its network, which includes people in key positions in politics, banking, academia, and other influential arenas. He even describes the arcane rituals--including self-flagellation--performed to preserve and promote a spiritual tradition strange and unsettling to modern sensibilities. For years, Opus Dei has been the subject of conspiracy theories and dark, uninformed speculation. Opus Dei sets the record straight.
Ora en grande: Aprende a orar como un apóstol
by Alistair BeggMuchos de nosotros luchamos con la oración. Se han escrito muchos libros sobre el tema y con razón. La oración es difícil para la mayoría de nosotros, en la mayoría de las situaciones. Y cuando oramos, a menudo no sabemos qué decir. ¿Qué es lo que mi Padre en el cielo ama escuchar? ¿Cuáles son las mejores cosas que podría orar por mi familia, mi iglesia y para mí mismo?Este breve libro del reconocido maestro bíblico Alistair Begg combina calidez, claridad, humor y practicidad mientras examina las oraciones de Pablo por sus amigos en la iglesia de Éfeso.Pablo claramente disfrutaba la oración, y le emocionaba. Esperaba que su Padre en el cielo escuchara lo que decía y actuara en consecuencia en la vida de otras personas. Las verdades que apuntalan y dan forma a sus oraciones nos motivarán a orar y nos darán un ejemplo.¡Así que inspírate en el apóstol Pablo para hacer oraciones más grandes y mejores mientras esperas que nuestro Padre celestial haga ¡más de lo que pedimos o imaginamos!Pray BigSo many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there's a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. What is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could pray for my family, my church, and myself?This short book by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg combines warmth, clarity, humor, and practicality as he examines Paul's prayers for his friends in the church in Ephesus.Paul clearly enjoyed prayer and was excited about it. He expected his Father in heaven to hear what he said, and to act in other people's lives accordingly. The truths that underpin and shape his prayers will motivate us to pray and set us an example.So be inspired by the Apostle Paul to pray bigger and better prayers as we look to our heavenly Father to do more than all we ask or imagine!
Ora las Escrituras por tus hijos: Descubre cómo orar por el propósito de Dios para sus vidas
by ZondervanJodie Berndt te muestra cómo puedes convertir la Biblia en un libro de oraciones capaces de influir poderosamente sobre la vida de tus hijos. Descubrirás la forma de orar de manera específica y llena de expectativas por la fe, el carácter, la seguridad, las relaciones y el futuro de ellos. Adquirirás una perspectiva nueva y bíblica sobre el propósito que Dios tiene con tus hijos. Y por medio del aliento que te darán las Escrituras y estos relatos de la vida real, descubrirás lo inmensa que es la diferencia que pueden marcar verdaderamente tus oraciones en la vida de aquellos a quienes más amas.
A Oração de Jeosafá
by Gabriel Agbo Leandro PadilhaCada batalha nessa vida pode ser vencida! Todas as batalhas que nós enfrentamos, quer seja individualmente ou em grupos, são representadas por três categorias - guerras, desejos e fome. Guerras representam oposições físicas e espirituais, batalhas e conflitos que enfrentamos diariamente. Desejos incluem todas as doenças e enfermidades, infecções, doenças curáveis e incuráveis. Portanto, fome ou sequidão envolvem toda a falta financeira e econômica e outros desafios. E nesse livro, nós efetivamente mostramos que é possível sempre ir através desses desafios e saímos vitoriosos. Aqui, você encontrará princípios estabelecidos e testados que te colocará definitivamente sobre o lado vitorioso. Eles são realmente testados, divinos universais e eternos. Eles não podem falhar! Aqui você encontrará dez capítulos poderosos: Oração de Jeosafá; Deus do Céu e Terra, É nossa Herança, Guerra, Desejo e Fome, Veja Como Eles Nos Recompensam, Tu não irá pará-los? Não Se Atemorize Ou Esteja Desencorajado, A Batalha Não É Tua, Marchem e Tome Posição e O Poder do Louvor. Nós temos também um conjunto de orações poderosas que trarão resultados poderosos no final de cada capitulo. Tenha uma ótima leitura!
A Oração de Jesús Iniciação à Prática
by Monise Moreno de Souza Esteban EmaúsA experiência da solitude e da íntima busca de Deus no próprio coração, levam o homem ao silêncio. Nesse vazio de pensamentos, com os anseios calmos e o corpo tranquilizado, ilumina a Presença que sempre se buscou. O eremitismo histórico encontra sua raiz neste desejo de eternidade e liberdade a partir deste mesmo mundo. O paraíso torna-se presente agora mesmo no interior do eremita, que por isto mesmo transfigura o mundo com seu olhar. Esta solitude do coração não se deve necessariamente ao afastamento dos homens, mas a uma vida atenta à presença divina, em qualquer circunstância. Assim vivem também os eremitas urbanos, que em seu silêncio anônimo mantêm vivo o espírito original das primeiras comunidades cristãs; tão próximas de Cristo quanto afastadas de toda pompa, boato ou hierarquia organizada. A Oração de Jesus é um caminho rápido ao coração da Presença. O Irmão Esteban de Emaús nos apresenta esse caminho a partir de sua própria experiência.
Oração mais Fé Igual a Milagres: 31 Dias de Oração Fervorosa
by Sharon Crittenden Evelyn TorrePor que os outros parecem aproveitar a vida enquanto parece que você está apenas vivendo a vida? Por que algumas pessoas sempre acabam no topo do mundo enquanto ainda para outras, o mundo está sobre elas? O que parece separar aqueles que gostam da vida daqueles que lutam com vários aspectos da vida cotidiana? Eu procurei as respostas para essas perguntas na maior parte dos meus dias enquanto frequentadora assídua e consistente da igreja. A resposta não é que algumas pessoas têm sorte ou apenas, por acaso, nunca precisam se preocupar. A resposta é simples, é o compromisso com a ORAÇÃO, apoiado pela FÉ intensa. Este livro é um episódio para muitos dos desafios da vida. Faça essa jornada de 31 dias de oração apaixonada. Incluído nesta jornada, há um diário para o leitor tomar notas sobre suas comunicações diárias com Deus!
La oración de Daniel
by Anne Graham LotzLa escritora bestseller Anne Graham Lotz le enseñará cómo orar eficazmente por su país, por su familia y por usted mismo. Hoy en día, muchas personas piensan que sus oraciones no "funcionan". Y así como un teléfono celular viejo o un control remoto roto, lanzan la oración a la basura como un "estorbo" innecesario en sus vidas ocupadas. Anne Graham Lotz ha descubierto que, si bien la oración sí funciona, a veces son los "oradores" los que no funcionan. Así que ha acudido al profeta Daniel en busca de ayuda. La oración de Daniel nace en lo profundo de tu alma, explota por medio de tu corazón y brota por tus labios, palabras creadas por el Espíritu de Dios e impregnadas de electricidad espiritual. Realmente no es un tipo de oración cotidiana. Es una oración nacida bajo presión, angustia, dolor o desesperación. Puede ser desatada por una repentina revelación de esperanza. Es una respuesta a la oración, una promesa recién aceptada, un milagro que se encuentra justo en el horizonte. Únete a Anne en un emocionante descubrimiento de la oración que realmente funciona.
La Oración de Daniel para los padres: Cómo pedir el favor, la protección y la bendición de Dios sobre nuestros hijos
by George SawyerLA ORACION PUEDE DEFINIR EL DESTINO DE UNA GENERACION Nunca antes una generación había sido tan atacada y abusada-incluso desde antes de nacer-como la de nuestros jóvenes. Debemos reconocer este ataque satánico y responder con mayor intensidad y devoción. Necesitamos orar por esta generación escogida.La oración de Daniel para los padres está basado en el relato bíblico de Daniel y sus compañeros de cautiverio, quienes no solo sobrevivieron, sino que prosperaron en un entorno que no podría haber sido más antagónico. Los secretos de Daniel para el éxito nos enseñan como padres a orar por nuestros hijos durante sus difíciles años de desarrollo. Los padres aprenderán principios claves para orar con eficacia, a fin de que sus hijos tengan:Buena saludExcelencia educativaLa determinación de servir a DiosEl favor divinoDesarrollo y una influencia sobrenaturalNuestros hijos y nietos no nacieron para convertirse en las últimas víctimas del ataque de Satanás, ¡sino para ser los nuevos conquistadores!
Oración de la paz, La: Una Reflexiva Profunda, Emotiva Y Motivacional
by José Francisco HernándezLa oración de la paz es una reflexión profunda, emotiva y motivacional de los versículos de este himno, que le dará más de mil razones para vivir en armonía con lo que lo rodea y con usted mismo. Insuperable en su capacidad inspiradora, este inteligente análisis de los versos de san Francisco de Asís le permitirá encontrar otro camino para acercarse a la espiritualidad más pura y renovar de una vez por todas sus tareas cotidianas en pos de una paz verdadera. Orar es un acto purificador y sabio, conocer el mensaje oculto de este acto y su profundidad es algo necesario y vivificante. Acérquese a la oración de san Francisco y lleve por siempre este mensaje eterno y maravilloso a su vida.
La oración de María
by Keith FournierEn este volumen, conciso y fácil de leer, Keith Fournier, nos presenta a la joven virgen de Nazaret trayendo una luz fresca que sirve de antídoto para las enfermedades espirituales de la época. La oración de María refleja la humildad, la sencillez, y el amor sin egoísmos que resultan de la invitación amorosa de Dios, que acude a las personas en su vida diaria y los invita a tener una relación con Él.
La oración de protección: Vivir sin miedo en tiempos peligrosos
by Joseph PrinceIn these days of danger, trouble, and evil, New York Times bestselling author Joseph Prince reveals how God's children can have round-the-clock protection through the power of prayer. THE PRAYER OF PROTECTION unveils the Bible's ultimate psalm of protection, Psalm 91, to help you understand more about how God guards His children. Joseph Prince offers simple keys and practical advice to finding and resting in the secret place of the Most High, where no evil can even come near you. You'll begin to live unafraid and with boldness as you allow the certainty of your heavenly Father's love and the sure promises of His Word to guard your heart against every fear. Come under the wings of the Almighty and live life divinely protected, positioned, and free from all fears with our covenant-keeping God!